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The NHL's annual All-Star break comes a little after the official midpoint of the season, but is generally seen as the demarcation point between then and now -- the men and the boys, if you will.
By the time play resumes Tuesday, teams will be focused on the Feb. 26 trade deadline and the playoff push, a 30-game mad dash to the end of the regular season.
So here is a look at the story lines that have dominated the first half of the season.
MVP (team)
The Detroit Red Wings. Gee, that was tough. The Red Wings have opened up a massive gap on the rest of the Western Conference (they are 17 points ahead of No. 2 seed Dallas with two games in hand) and show no signs of letting up in their pursuit of several NHL regular-season records. The key for the Wings, who have mastered the art of retooling on the fly, is to stay healthy down the stretch. Henrik Zetterberg continues to deal with a wonky back and will miss the All-Star Game, and there always will be concerns about the durability of netminder Dominik Hasek, who turns 43 next week. If the Wings can stay out of the infirmary, however, watch for another classic tilt with the Anaheim Ducks in the Western Conference finals.
MVP (player)
It's good news for the NHL that there are probably half a dozen worthy candidates at the All-Star break. Sidney Crosby has been dynamite and picked up the pace in recent weeks, only to come up lame with a high ankle sprain that will keep him out of action for six to eight weeks. The injury will likely cost Crosby a second straight scoring title and the league MVP award. Even without Crosby's injury, there was strong evidence Calgary's Jarome Iginla was the league's most valuable player, and Tampa Bay's Vincent Lecavalier also has many supporters. In our view, however, Ilya Kovalchuk gets the nod, in part because his superlative play has the Atlanta Thrashers back in the playoff mix after a woeful start. More importantly, Kovalchuk has taken great strides in becoming a more complete player. He is blocking shots, back-checking and occasionally killing penalties. In short, he has become a leader. And oh yeah, he can still score like a magician. And by the strictest terms of the award -- most valuable player to his team -- Kovalchuk is a singular bright spot on a very mediocre Atlanta team.
Team underachiever
Eastern Conference:
No shortage of candidates here, including Buffalo, Carolina, Atlanta, Florida and the Toronto Maple Leafs. But the biggest bust in the East is unquestionably the New York Rangers. After acquiring free-agent gems Scott Gomez and Chris Drury in the offseason, the Rangers appeared to have added the missing pieces to a Stanley Cup puzzle. Instead, the team has sputtered offensively throughout the season (they have the lowest goals-scored average -- 2.38 -- in the NHL at the break) and their strong defensive play and stellar goaltending has turned out to be just average over the past month or so. Unless they turn red hot down the stretch, if they make the playoffs at all, it will be as a seventh or eighth seed. Hardly the stuff of Stanley Cup dreams.
Western Conference: The West, as a whole, has a lot more going for it than its eastern colleagues; but if there's one team that remains perplexing in the West, it's the San Jose Sharks. Picked by many (including this writer) to win the Stanley Cup after several playoff disappointments, the Sharks are woeful at home, can't score, have only an average power play and can't seem to get themselves into any kind of groove except when they're playing on the road. As it stands, they're likely going to draw either Anaheim or Dallas in the first round, and they don't match up particularly well against either.
Vezina Trophy (best goaltender)
Once again, it looks like Vancouver's Roberto Luongo and New Jersey's Martin Brodeur will battle to the wire in a bid to earn honors as the game's top netminders. Both have been horses, playing in virtually every game. Both have been crucial to their teams being in playoff positions even though their lineups suggest otherwise. The Devils, for instance, remain at or near the top of the Atlantic Division despite being among the lowest-scoring teams in the NHL. The Canucks aren't much more prolific. Detroit's Chris Osgood, who gets our nod as the comeback player of the year, would also be on our midseason Vezina ballot.
Comeback player
Eastern Conference:
It's hard to ignore what Ty Conklin has accomplished in Pittsburgh, pretty much saving the Pens' season when starter Marc-Andre Fleury went down with an ankle injury. Conklin is 10-2-2 as a fill-in starter with a 1.97 GAA and .941 save percentage. Honorable mention goes to Toronto captain Mats Sundin, who rebounded from a disappointing second half last season and is on pace for one of his most productive seasons in a decade with 54 points in 51 games.
Western Conference: As mentioned, Osgood has been a huge part of the Wings' dominance in the Western Conference, leading the NHL with a 1.87 goals-against average and ranking tied for third with a .925 save percentage. Overall, he is 20-3-2 and is a worthy fill-in at the All-Star Game (he took Luongo's place after the Canucks goalie begged off being named a starter). Honorable mention goes to Scott Niedermayer of the Anaheim Ducks, who took half a season to decide that he still liked the game and has helped his team surge back to the top of the Pacific Division standings. He too will take part in the All-Star Game.
Out of the blue -- team award
Eastern Conference: We keep waiting for the bottom to fall out on the Boston Bruins, as it has in so many seasons. Yet the Bruins keep hanging around despite the absence of Patrice Bergeron. Zdeno Chara is back in Norris Trophy form, Marc Savard remains one of the most underappreciated point producers in the game, and there is a quietly impressive supporting cast that includes Chuck Kobasew, Glen Metropolit and Aaron Ward. While Chicago has received well-deserved kudos for its turnaround, the presence of the Bruins in the playoffs would be an unexpected boon to the league if they can hang on. Honorable mention goes to the plucky New York Islanders, who simply defy logic with a threadbare lineup that continues to hold down a playoff position.
Western Conference:
Whether it's off the ice, in the standings or on the television screens, the Chicago Blackhawks have emerged from the proverbial wilderness in stunning fashion this season. With the death of owner Bill Wirtz, the team suddenly found itself with a new front-office look, home games on television and fans filling once-empty United Center seats. Although again plagued by injury, the Blackhawks remain in the hunt for a playoff berth and look like a team that has turned a corner. Honorable mention goes to the Phoenix Coyotes, an almost unanimous preseason pick to be the NHL's worst team, who have played terrific defense and boast a handful of emerging young stars, including centers Peter Mueller and Martin Hanzal.
Out of the blue -- player award
Eastern Conference:
Who knew Mike Richards was going to discard his "solid young checker" label to become one of the best all-around players in the game in just his third season? That's what we thought. Richards (55 points in 48 games, plus-13, five game-winning goals) has been a key figure in the Philadelphia Flyers' renaissance from rock bottom a season ago to surefire playoff team. Honorable mention goes to teammate Scott Hartnell, who scored three times in his first 27 games, but then exploded with 10 goals and 16 points over his past 10 games.
Western Conference:
Remember when Montreal couldn't wait to get rid of Mike Ribeiro because the Habs thought he was unruly and unfocused? Guess he found some focus in Dallas, where he has led the Stars' return to Cup contention with 22 goals, 54 points in 50 games. He'll also be in Atlanta for the All-Star Game. Honorable mention goes to St. Louis Blues winger Brad Boyes, who bounced around from Toronto to San Jose to Boston before landing in St. Louis, where he is now the eighth-ranked goal scorer in the league with 29 goals in 48 games.
Calder Trophy (rookie of the year)
The league is again blessed with a cornucopia of young talent, and while it looked like Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews were going to run away with the Calder voting, the twin Chicago stars will have company before the final ballots are counted. Toews, of course, has been injured, which has allowed Kane to hold down the rookie scoring lead for most of the season. But Washington's Nicklas Backstrom has turned a slow start into a stellar rookie campaign and first-year defensemen Matt Niskanen in Dallas and Tobias Enstrom in Atlanta will give voters something to think about down the stretch. Our selection at the break still goes to Kane, the No. 1 pick in the 2007 draft and a cornerstone of the Blackhawks' return to relevance in Chicago.
Norris Trophy
(best defenseman)
Why not just have the engraver start now, that's L-I-D-S-T-R-O-M. If there is any drama involved in this discussion, it's who will also end up on the final ballot. Watch for Nicklas Lidstrom's Detroit teammate, Brian Rafalski, to draw some interest. And why not Niedermayer in Anaheim? All the future Hall of Famer has done is turn around the Ducks' collective fortunes after deciding retirement wasn't in the cards for him this season. And what about Sergei Gonchar? Often maligned for his defensive game, Gonchar is a plus player in Pittsburgh, logging 25:45 a night in ice time.
Jack Adams Award (coach of the year)
Eastern Conference:
The New York Islanders are a bit of a freak of nature with a lineup dotted with castoffs and leftovers. Yet coach Ted Nolan has once again forged a surprisingly resilient, hard-working crew out of these parts. For that reason, he gets our nod as the conference's best coach to date. Honorable mention goes to John Stevens, who has taken a revamped Philadelphia team to the top of the Atlantic Division.
Western Conference:
How can you ignore the job Mike Babcock has done with the superlative Red Wings? You can't. We can't either. Honorable mention goes to Dallas' Dave Tippett, who survived the firing of his GM, Doug Armstrong, and has the Stars looking like a team that could take a long run come April.
Divisional dandy
For years, the Central Division has been a laughingstock with St. Louis, Columbus and Chicago offering little resistance to Nashville and Detroit. This season, however, all five teams are over .500, and the three formerly weak sisters are all hovering around the playoff picture.
Divisional dud
The Southeast Division produced two straight Stanley Cup winners in 2004 and 2006 (Tampa Bay and Carolina), but is an embarrassment this season. Teams will be lining up to finish sixth in the Eastern Conference for the chance to play the division's winner, which automatically qualifies for a third seed. It's go big or go home in the Southeast, where it appears that if you don't win the division, you'll be home for the playoffs. If ever there was a case for revamping the playoff system, this is it.
Free-agent delight
Many of the high-priced free agents that flooded the market last summer have failed to have the desired effect. Of the current top 29 point producers, only Philadelphia's Daniel Briere was a free-agent acquisition. That said, there is little doubt the Detroit Red Wings' signing of Rafalski to plug the hole created when Mathieu Schneider signed in Anaheim has been the most successful of the dozens of signings.
Free-agent letdown
Lots of those to consider. We'll start with Drury, who has struggled to fit in with the Rangers (12 goals, minus-13 as of Friday), and Todd Bertuzzi, who has 28 points in 39 games for the Ducks after signing a two-year deal worth $8 million. Talented Slovak forward Ladislav Nagy has just nine goals in 38 games for the L.A. Kings and will likely be on the move again at the trade deadline.
Off-ice disaster award
If they make a movie of the Nashville Predators' story, they could call it "Titanic." With the plucky team gamely staying in the playoff hunt in the Western Conference despite former owner Craig Leipold's mandated offseason fire sale of talent, fans have responded by staying away in greater numbers than ever before. The Preds' average paid attendance at the All-Star break would leave them out of the revenue-sharing pie at the end of the season, which will mean new ownership will have to dig deeper, sooner, if they're going to fulfill their promise to re-ink top restricted free agents Martin Erat, Jordin Tootoo, Shea Weber and Ryan Suter.
Honorable mention goes to the Florida Panthers, a team that regularly plays in front of fewer than 10,000 real paying human beings. Luckily, they're on a collision course with missing the playoffs for the ninth time in the past 10 seasons, so they'll avoid further embarrassment of having to host playoff games in a half-full building. And of course, there's the Toronto Maple Leafs, who regularly set the standard for off-ice embarrassment and didn't disappoint with their recent dismissal of GM John Ferguson.
Scott Burnside is the NHL writer for ESPN.com.


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Recently bought this phone, and took an interest in flashing custom ROMs on it.
Though sadly, it was not possible due to:
1. SPL security check
- Dumped from device, opened in a hex editor and saw some strings about hash and magic (VLR MAGIC) being checked before booting the second bootloader.
2. Second Bootloader U-boot security check
- Same process and again there's some hash and magic checking, aside from the usual strings seen from u-boot.
The second bootloader and the boot image both contain a SPRD-SECUREFLAG header at base 0x0 of size 1024 bytes with some kind of encrypted hash(?), before the actual binary contents, android magic, etc.
I've found the related source-code for the u-boot, looked through it and saw that there is an RSA Encryption whenever binaries get flashed, though the last update of the source was at 2014 (and Spreadtrum probably closed it from public since I can't find any, aside from cloned ones in github), and the device release was 2015.
The bootloader is factory unlocked (?) or just a string hardcoded in the bootloader to show it is, and Huawei's unlock service is useless anyway for this device since the code for getting the Product ID does not work, and there is no "oem unlock" string anywhere in the u-boot binary.
I've been trying to find other devices with the same specifications and chip (and unsecured/unlockable bootloader) to try their PAC format ROM but not a single one actually flashed completely (UART error after FDL1 download) with the SPRD flashtool.
I'll post screenshots if needed.


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STI DVC Classic Single Stack Reviews?
arnettcw1 posted a topic in 1911-style PistolsAnyone have one of the new STI DVC Classic single stacks? I see there are some for sale, but I haven't seen any reviews by anyone yet. Thanks.
Getting an STI DVC OPEN, need help with 9mm major load
WAlamo posted a topic in Open PistolsHello to all of you. I'll be getting a new STI DVC open. It will be 9mm and I plan to shoot 9mm major. I have experience reloading, but not 9mm major. I'm looking for suggestions as far as OAL, powder and qty to begin loading major for this gun. I'm planning on using 124gr round nose RMR bullets. My first approach was going to be using the maximum suggested powder qty found in reputable reloading books for 9mm + 1gr. Any recomendations are welcome.
STI DVC Limited 40 Recoil Spring question
pokerguy005 posted a topic in 1911-style PistolsNew to the forum. Just picked up a STI DVC Limited in 40 to shoot USPSA. Shot predominantly production that last couple years but made the jump to Limited. Zero'd the gun and chrono'd to make 170 PF. The gun came stock with a 14 lb. recoil spring. Can i go with a lighter recoil spring and still have reliability? Any suggestions on what weight recoil spring? I amend to the 2011 platform so unsure of hat i can and cannot do....also anybody use shot-buffs in their guns? Thanks for the help.
CK slide weight debate - SOLVED
deneir posted a topic in Open PistolsOk gents to solve a debate that I've read before but just happened to have the tools to solve. The difference in weight between an open CK Arms Hardcore, and CK Arms Thunder, slides. And I threw my STI DVC limited in for fun. Here is what I got: Hardcore: 11.4oz 326g Thunder: 11.2oz 319g DVC-L: 12.3oz 353g All of these are 9mm, not that it would matter, measured on the same scale. Same day/time. These slides were not stripped so they had firing pins/block, extractor etc. Installed. So as equal as I could easily make it. And excuse me if my grams to oz isn't exact I just read the scale.
STI DVC open 9mm major Load Recommendations
LeoTheLion posted a topic in 9mm/38 CaliberHello everyone, I just got my STI dvc open 9mm major and this is my first time loading major. Any recommendations of what bullet/brand should I use? RN or JHP? does anyone have an experience with this gun and has a good load data info? I searched the form and been reading the 9mm load recommendations and I just want to see if someone has an experience with the specific gun! Thanks
STI DVC Limited Island
Tasteslikechicken posted a topic in 1911-style PistolsLooks like STI has released a limited edition DVC Limited with an island barrel.
STI dvc open holster suggestions
LeoTheLion posted a topic in Gear & AccessoriesI just got my new STI dvc open and looking for a race holster. I'm currently looking at double alpha's new alpha-X holster or the JR Ginovation. Any suggestions from you guys? I would be using this for USPSA matches
STI DVC Limited Front Sight Loose
Baldpriest posted a topic in 1911-style PistolsHi all! I recently got a brand new DVC Limited 40. I have around 700 rounds through it and found that my front sight moves freely 1/8" during the last stage of a Steel match Saturday. I have heard opinions of "loctite, due to not being able to drift it all the way off the slide by hand" and "replace with an oversize sight" I haven't drifted it off yet, but do have the brass punches to do so... I thought I'd throw a line out for opinions from the guys that have walked this path before me. Any help would be much appreciated! Mike "baldpriest"
STI DVC open in 9 major
Harleyhater posted a topic in Open PistolsWTB a dvc open on 9 major. This will be my first open gun, any suggestions on where I could get one at a decent price? Or is there a better option?
Better Value than DVC Open?
jliew08 posted a topic in Open PistolsHey guys, Looking for opinions on the DVC Open in 9 Major specifically. I have read some negative things in the past that seem to be worked out by now, but haven't really seen any recent reviews. Just wondering if you all thought it was worth the price, or if there was another pistol that was comparable in price, or better to save up for something else. Thanks!
MBX mags in my STI DVC Open (9 major)
jakfrost1 posted a topic in Open PistolsBeen working on getting the set of 6 brand new MBX 155mm mags to work in my new STI DVC Open gun with a Phoenix Trinity grip fitted, and having a lot of trouble getting them to work. The first issue was the grip screw(s) spacer/nut rubbing against the mag tube just before the mag reached the fully inserted point. In order to have the mag catch snap into place you had to really SMACK the base plate...HARD. This took some investigation since at first I blamed the positioning of the mag catch inlet on the mag...then the mag catch itself. Both of which I worked on for a number of hours to no avail. Thats when I gave up and began looking for another culprit and discovered the lightest of markings on either side of the mag tube and realized they aligned with the grip screw spacer/nut. The spacer/nut already has a taper on the lower half to provide relief for the stock STI mags ( which work perfectly by the way, but I only have one and needed more mags so decided to try the MBX units since they receive such glowing comments...), and after 5 minutes with a file the MBX mags snapped easily up into place, and released at the tap of the button! Great. Except I was working with the slide removed the whole time. Put the top back on and inserted a full mag to check 'reloadability'...which is fine. Except now the mags don't want to drop out. AND the slide drags so bad it won't go fully into battery without a push, even on an empty mag. I seems like the MBX comes up just a little higher in the well than the STI units and the lips rub on the inside of the slide...is it possible this is the problem? I'm not sure what to do, I don't want to start 're-curving' the mag lips to clear the slide. Kinda frustrated after the $890.00 hit for 6 MBX 155mm mags. Anyone been there, fixed that???
Sight In distance for 2011 Limited Pistol
SeattleDude posted a topic in USPSA/IPSC ShootingHi guys, I have searched around... maybe not enough, but anyways. I shoot my STI DVC Limited 40 in both USPSA and 3Gun. What is your Sight In distance for 2011 Limited with stock adjustable sights? What is your method of sighting in? Off the bags or free hand? It has been awhile since I checked my zero, but yesterday at the local fun match when I had to shoot upper panel only at 15 yards all my shots were going 3 inches low in the black and it took me some time to figure out because I could not see the hits. I later looked at the target and group was tight, but about 3 inch low. I think I have zeroed it at 25 yards but it was sometime ago and I am thinking that it either changed or I was pulling shots.
Help Me decide on a limited pistol!
travisb2352 posted a topic in 1911-style PistolsHey guys, New to the forum and hoping yall could help me decide on a limited pistol. I am selling my SCAR 16 to fund my USPSA addiction and would like to get a nice STI in .40 to put a lot of time and training into. I plan on ordering from Atlas Gunworks, they seem to be knowledgeable, do great tune/trigger jobs, and have good pricing. My choice is between A.- STI DVC Limited with a Atlas tune and trigger job- keeps the plastic grip Option B- STI Edge with metal Phoenix trinity grip, tune and trigger job. My understanding is that includes a magwell and a tool-less guide rod Ive been reading that the DVC is super snappy and a bit finnicky due to the slide lightening, and felt recoil is alot greater when compared to a heavier edge. I'm not a rockstar shooter but can hold my own, and I plan on getting better with this gun. Im coming from shooting production with longslide glocks/M&P's also. Does the metal grip make a huge difference, which would yall choose. Thanks in Advance!
3-Gun Retention Holster for STI DVC Limited?
Colds posted a topic in Gear & AccessoriesI called Safariland and Bladetech and both say they don't have a holster for the STI DVC Limited 9 with level II retention. I recently ordered and I'm trying to find something with a thumb drive or some other level II retention. I LOVE the idea of the 579 GLS Pro from Safariland with the Middle finger release, but they don't make it for the DVC. I need Level II because the crazy things they have us doing along with the Battle Rattle's I compete in make it easy for a Level I to fail. Thanks for your help!
Good deal spotted on DVC 9mm
Gooldylocks posted a topic in Open PistolsI was perusing the interwebs, as one does, and happened upon a DVC 9mm on Gunbroker for what seems like a pretty good deal (I am not the seller, nor do I have any connection to the seller) and I figured I should pass it on to the Benos-verse. 3295.00, only 100 rounds through it according to the ad. Here it is, hopefully someone can swipe it up. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=512024196
Loading for new STI 5" 2011
JimP42 posted a topic in 9mm/38 CaliberI have loaded many 10Ks of 9mm for my 1911s but before I try to find what works best in my new DVC limited 9, I thought I would ask whether anyone has any guidance on what generally works best as a starting point. Basically my question is whether there is anything special about the STI 2011s (this is a 5" titanium nitrided barrel) that I should be aware of. Also, how many rounds should I put through it before I trust my experiments on what works? (I figure it will loosen up or smooth out just a bit as I start shooting it) Some questions running through my mind: What range of power factors will cycle with the standard spring? What overall length feeds best? And what range should I stay within? Does it get pickier with lower power factor? What bullet shape feeds best? Probably round nose/ball but I thought I'd ask just in case. Does lead vs. plated vs coated vs FMJ matter to the cycling or to the barrel? Do some bullet weights work better than others in the 115-147 gr range? The answer may just be - it's just a 9 like every other one, so shoot whatever you like and find that works, but I have heard at least that they are sensitive to OAL so in the interest of saving time and components finding my load, please share what you know about loading for these. Thanks! Jim


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While no one should short change earning a college degree, some of today's employers are more interested in the skills college graduates possess, specifically in critical thinking and problem solving. Learn more in the following post.
The Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) released last month a report, It Takes More Than a Major: Employer Priorities for College Learning and Student Success, summarizing the findings of a national survey of business and nonprofit leaders. Among other things, the survey reveals that 74 percent of business and nonprofit leaders say they would recommend a twenty-first century liberal education to a young person they know in order to prepare for long-term professional success in today's global economy.
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Earlier this month, Michael Heher announced his official retirement after 43 years of service with Republic Services, formerly known as BFI, which operates the Carbon Limestone Landfill at 8100 South State Line Road in Lowellville. Over the years Heher has been instrumental in being a good neighbor and giving back to the community.
Recently Heher took a moment to reflect on his career and the good things he brought to the Poland community. It dates back to 1971 when Heher ended a four-year stretch with the U.S. Navy. He returned to civilian life with a degree in biology.
"I could have went into cancer research, or doing something with the environment," he said.
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Michael Heher poses in Poland Township Park, a natural gem for all Poland residents that Heher played a part in establishing.
He chose the environment and applied to the Mahoning County Board of Health and was hired. At that time, he said Mahoning County had seven landfills and Heher found himself handling a solid waste program.
In 1973, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency was formed and Heher was hired to run a solid waste program with Ohio's 88 landfills. He was doing a good job for the Ohio EPA and that caused BFI to take notice.
"BFI called me and ask me to come and work for them in September of 1974," Heher said. "I became their regional director of marketing development."
In that position, Heher was in charge of buying up mom-and-pop companies that were hauling garbage to the landfills. He had charge over western Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, western Kentucky, and West Virginia. He also worked with government entities in developing industry laws and regulations.
Moving forward to 1987, the Carbon Limestone Landfill was taking garbage from 400 miles away.
"We were in the local news for over a year," Heher said. "Then the EPA refused a new license for the landfill and the Board of Health denied a permit."
In February of the following year, Heher was called in the main office and was asked to run the Carbon Limestone Landfill along with two landfills in Green Township near Quaker City Raceway. He accepted the position and knew the route he needed to take.
"My idea was to work with the neighbors and address their concerns," he said. "Their concerns were mainly about traffic, waste pollution, and odors. We tried to address all these issues."
Heher then helped in upgrading the landfill site and establishing a host fee for all vehicles dumping at the landfills. That is when Heher met with the township and discussed uses for the host fees. The funds were used, Heher said, to extend water lines in eastern Mahoning County and constructing a one-million gallon water tank. Those improvements help feed the new developments east of Poland Seminary High School.
In the meantime, the Carbon Limestone Landfill continued accepting garbage and collecting the host fees, even though it was not licensed or permitted. Heher said because the issue was being appealed in court, the landfill could continue operating. The case went on to 1991, when things took a turn for the better as far as the landfill was concerned.
In 1991, Heher met with a group of representatives from government and citizens groups to iron out an agreement for recycling. Heher recalled the group consisting of Tim Tusek from the Mahoning County Prosecutor's Officer, Don Summers from the Mahoning County Board of Health, Jim Stratton from the Green Team, John Kotchmere from the citizens' group D.U.M.P. (Don't Use My Property), and Nils Johnson representing Poland Township.
"We all sat and hammered out a host agreement and settled all the legal proceedings against us," Heher said.
He said the agreement was accepted by Poland Township trustees on the Tuesday before Easter Week. On Wednesday morning, the Board of Health accepted it. On Thursday the Green Team gave its approval, and on Friday morning the Mahoning County commissioners agreed to it.
Heher said on Good Friday, 1991, all lawsuits were dropped and the landfill got its license to operate back. The following year the Ohio EPA looked at the landfill and gave it the permit it needed.
"That host agreement has been updated over the years, but the one thing that came out of it was the curbside recycling," Heher said. "Carbon Limestone picks up the cost and makes us the only Ohio county that has free curbside recycling."
While the past 43 years saw Heher working hard at his position at Republic Services, but his real success came from his belief of working with the neighbors to address their problems and concerns. He also brought to Poland Township one of the finest parks in the area that includes baseball and soccer fields, hiking trails, playgrounds, pavilions, and even a sled-riding hill.
The park was property owned by Republic Services and was leased to the township for $1 per year for nine years. Heher explained that if the property were donated to the township, it would become government-owned and therefore would no longer be paying property tax to Poland schools. By keeping ownership of the property, Republic Services still pays the property taxes while the township gets the use of a beautiful spacious park.
In 2000, Heher was asked to head up a Township Park Board, which he gladly accepted. Under his leadership, the park was able to build the sled hill, add over 30 acres, and see a system of trails built by Eagle Scouts and named for Poland's early settlers.
"This park did not cost any tax-payer money," Heher said. "It is ran and improved by almost all volunteer efforts and donations."
Heher also served as president of the Mahoning County Chapter of the American Red Cross, president of the Industrial Institute of Education, and president of the Mahoning County chapter of the Genealogical Society, a passion he hopes to continue to pursue.
"I have been doing [genealogical] research for 45 years," Heher said. "It's my passion. I love helping other people find their history."
Heher said he is retiring from park board as well and turning it over to Ken Flicky, who he said will do a great job for the township.
In his retirement, Heher plans to spend more time with his grandchildren and his wife Suzanne, who he will be celebrating 50 years of marriage with this year.
At Republic, he is leaving a landfill that now uses the gas build up to power 18,000 homes and is constructing a leachate plant that will go operational within a year.
"In the last 45 years, I have seen a big change in the [landfill] industry," he said. "I was proud to have been a part of it."


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The 1st International recognition came for the new Olympic Air few days ago (Thursday 23/09/2010). The Greek airline won the ERA (European Regions Airline Association) silver award as the best regional airline for year 2010/11.
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My mother and I watched on OnDemand the first two episodes of A and Es The Returned. Really good. Producer is Thom Beers who produces Storage Wars. Unlike ABCs The Resurrection I really like the pacing of these two episodes. Very fast paced. Although they seemed to have forgotten on Returned, the woman whose hubby killed himself. My nother and I are really annoyed with the doctor. She finds the character an idiot. The doctor saw this boy about eight on the side of the road then by her hotel. She takes him in a nosy neighbor watches then introduces herself. Why did the doctor not call child services right away? She has no clue who he is. she goes to the police station and asks about local missing kids. Ah missing kid could be three states over. Does she tell the police she has a strange child in her apartment? Nope. Otherwise I like it but they do throw a lot at the viewer.
E! The Royals. We saw one third of first episode. Yikes its really bad. Its a fake British accented Royal Family. Queen is played by Elizabeth Hurley. She has a son who is now dead. A daughter who went to a bar, fell and her picture was taken showing she had no panties on. A younger son who is now first in line is sleeping with the security chief's daughter. I guess the real royal family is just too dull to dramatize. I stopped.when the son and daughter's two female cousins shiwed with up with their dogs wearing those small hats. My mother said "are they suppose to be like Fergie's daughters". Me: "yup, do you like the show?". My mother "not really". Off went ondemand.


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How much is landlord insurance likely to cost is a question that may be similar to the one about how long is a piece of string and the only answer it may be possible to give is – it depends.
It may depend on factors such as:
- the type of property you have;
- whether you let it on a furnished or unfurnished basis;
- the level of cover you need for contents;
- the value of the property in terms of how much it would cost to rebuild it completely from scratch;
- the level of voluntary excess you may be prepared to accept; etc.
So, before you may be able to think about how much is your landlord insurance going to cost, you may first of all have to consider the above factors and give some thought to those elements of cover which may not be included in all buy to let policies.
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- malicious damage by tenants;
- damage from subsidence;
- all types of tenant – some policies may exclude students and DSS.
When thinking about how much is landlord insurance going to cost, you may also have to bear in mind that if your property is standing empty for extended periods of time – perhaps in excess of 30 days, then you may need to get an unoccupied property insurance quote.
That's because when a property is empty, the risks it faces change and a standard buy to let policy may no longer provide you with the protection your property may need.
For example, dark windows and a garden that starts to look untidy with rubbish lying around may attract thieves and vandals. Similarly a small problem like a water leak left unnoticed may, over time, become more serious and cause more damage.
So from an insurance point of view, a specialist policy may be required and you may also wish to note that the terms and conditions of such policies may be different to those of standard buy to let cover.
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Rise & Grind: Be a Well Rounded Athlete
Rise & Grind serves as a resource centre for athletes, providing tools pertaining to skill development, injury prevention, muscle development, nutrition, education, X's and O's, mental toughness and much more; all this in efforts to maximize your potential!
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There is a common trend taking place in training for all sports, with players and coaches often feeling the need to have the performance training they do in the weight room closely mimic specific sport movements. Often times it may feel necessary to make an exercise excessively sport specific in order to achieve carry-over to the sport itself. Specific programs are better suited for certain types of sport and the program cost will also vary.
However, a stronger focus on a concept known as 'General Physical Preparation' (GPP), will help prevent premature overspecialization, and quick increases in performance. GPP involves increasing all of your fitness qualities which may be applied to wide variety of sports. This includes strength, power, endurance, flexibility/mobility, and overall motor coordination. It also involves ensuring each individual athletes' movement dysfunctions and weaknesses are narrowed in on. This article strives to discuss the importance of developing a well-rounded athlete before focusing on developing the basketball player.
Play a Variety of Sports
The first step in developing a well-rounded athlete starts with the variety of skills and abilities that are best learned in an actual sport environment. A common point of debate amongst parents, coaches, and players revolves around whether or not players should specialize in one sport from an early age if they want play at a high post-secondary level, or even make it pro. In their youth, basketball players should be learning and playing other sports, and working to develop all of their fitness qualities while training. By finding the best adjustable dumbbells to help them workout.
If a young basketball player develops a larger base of athletic abilities from other sports, they will master basketball specific skills to a higher degree. Ask Steve Nash if soccer helped him in the long run with his footwork, endurance, and creativity. Ask Chase Budinger if his strong background in volleyball helped develop his power and vertical leap while on the basketball court.
"I'm comfortable (with basketball) footwork because I played soccer," said Bryant. "From changing up rhythms to foot speed, to being comfortable with having my right foot as my pivot foot and my left foot as my pivot foot." – Kobe Bryant
I understand that once a player falls in love with basketball, all they want to do is stay on the court, and that they believe any time not spent practicing basketball will put them far behind their peers. I also understand that it may be hard to convince some players to buy into this – but I think all athletes should dabble in traditional Olympic sports such as gymnastics, martial arts/wrestling, or various track & field events during childhood and adolescence to give them a very well-rounded foundation of athletic abilities such as strength, power, endurance, and movement patterns on which to build a high level of athleticism. Even boxing helps with endurance out on the feild, that´s why most players own a pair of the Best Boxing Gloves so they can practice on their free time.
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Be Smart with Your Time in the Weight Room
In the weight room specifically, youth basketball players should be performing full body movements, without worrying about 'sport specificity'. For example, all athletes should squat, but don't squat only a quarter of the way down just because that is about as much as you'll load your hips in most game situations. Not only will a partial range of motion neglect many large muscle groups that are responsible for jumping higher, and accelerating faster, it will also hinder the maintenance or development of the fundamental human movement patterns that will keep you healthy over your entire playing career, and in life. With the help of natural whey protein, each player will have the best nutrition for their proper development.
Furthermore, you must give your body a buffer zone of mobility, stability, and strength for the moments that you DO find yourself squatting deep in a game, such as during many post-up, box out, or defensive situations.
As another example, don't perform countless overhead tricep extensions in order to mimic a jump shot. This is an isolation movement that works one joint, and will, over time, lead to elbow injuries. It is also not a great use of your time when you may only have a few hours a week to lift weights. A better option would be a bigger 'bang for your buck' exercise such as a dumbbell chest press, which will strengthen many muscle groups (including the triceps) at once, requires full body coordination if done properly, and will allow you to spend less time in the weight room.
The vast majority of your off-court training should not be too sport specific. If you think about it – all the actions you are performing on the court in games, practices, and scrimmages are already very sport specific, therefore it is necessary to use the majority of the performance work you do off the court to balance your body. This balance will keep you healthy and allow you to reach your full genetic potential. However, if you have maintained a very solid base of general physical preparation, and as you get closer to the playing season, or are entering a high level of collegiate or professional competition, then you can start gearing your conditioning, strength exercises, and speed/power development a little closer to the demands that you would see on a basketball court.
All basketball players, and athletes in general, should learn how to properly squat, hip hinge, lunge, push, pull, rotate, jump, and land. All of these movements appear in the game of basketball in one form or another. Become proficient and strong with these movements, and they will become easier and less energy consuming in a live game scenario. If you have a high-octane game like Dwayne Wade, you may also need to learn gymnastic tumbling skills when you get bumped down on your way to the basket!
Of course, along with all these, diet plays a huge factor in reaching your fitness goals. The following question is very commonly asked when it comes to athletes, are no carb diets any good? We consider that not be entirely necessary, we believe balance is the key. Some athletes power up with protein shakes and others try to keep their weight at ideal levels with weight loss supplements. Herbs like acai berry and garcinia cambogia top the list. Before you consider taking them, however, do a proper consult with a physician because these, too, have some side effects. Learn more about the pros and cons of garcinia at garciniaperks.com/side-effects.
Key Points
- Play different sports in childhood and adolescence!
- All basketball players should learn how to properly squat, hip hinge, lunge, push, pull, rotate, jump, and land. Learn these skills through a variety of sports and full body movements in the weight room.
- Games, Practices, and Scrimmages are already sport specific. Use your time off the court to balance your body to stay healthy, and reach your genetic potential.
Please feel free to e-mail me at email@example.com if you have any questions about how you may integrate these ideas into your child or athletes training program. Forget the news on Liverpool FC, way better to grab some Premier League tickets and watch live in person.
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absolutely not. There's no need, it would just bastardize the series
absolutely not. There's no need, it would just bastardize the series
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Only if it was Like Metal Slug 1,2,3, & X, but filled the entire disc. Like a story mode (with no story), and 25-50GB and 100 hours of Run-n-gun Metal Slug goodness.
I.E. KOF XIV should have not been made by the team who did Fatal Fury (Oda and the people he brought from Dimps were from old Fatal Fury team). The team in the 1st place was not a fan of the series, and it showed in how the gameplay felt off and more SFIVish. If they did a series like Samurai Shodown I'd bet the team's shortcomings in KOF XIV would feel perfectly fine in that series.
I wouldn't mind a new Metal Slug Reboot but I would love a new SNK VS CAPCOM.
There goes the other nut. Ah, well...
I do find the gameplay solid in kof14 personally, but I also understand the lack of interest in some ways, and instead of defending / discussing it, I think everyone is just eager to move on and see how KOF15 turns out at this point.
Also they introduced more input delay compared to KOF XIII which makes it a little tougher to get by with just high speed reactions.This changes how you approach everything you do which is why I always believed a lot of KOF vets had issues with this game early on then adjusted to it because it's really a different beast.
I'm not saying they made a bad game. I am saying the game really doesn't feel quite like a KOF game. I have no doubts Samurai Shodown will be great and sell much better then KOF XIV since Sam Sho plays at a slower pace then KOF.
Yeah, my main issue with KOF14 now (besides Najd being broken as it stands in ver 3.0) is the abundance of meters in the later rounds and how it leads to continues spam of max mode combos (hit or block, doesn't matter with the amount of available meters) and matches ending after landing 2 combos. There is still plenty of room of great stuff in the middle, but as I said, I can see why is that a major problem for others.
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Maybe they should approach a new Metal Slug like a KOF '98-esque festival; have all MS characters playable and have a power up system like Gradius or KOF's Advance and Extra modes. The more powerful the weapons one chooses the less hits you can take, etc.
If there's any assets/data leftover from the proto of MOTW 2 I'd love to see that get completed and updated for modern systems like Natsume Atari's Ninja Warriors Once Again.
I would love to see some new platformers emerge. There's what, three?
Blue's Journey
Top Hunter
Spin Master
Oh, and Magician Lord. Oops!
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Nude beaches seem like a place where you can check your cares (and swimsuit) at the gate. But the first of its kind in South Africa says otherwise through a bulging list of rules -- including one that urges men to cover up their "unpredictable erections".
Along with the boner ban, South Africa's soon-to-open nude spot, Trafalgar Beach -- which became officially nude in November -- prohibits visitors from dancing provocatively or taking photos without consent, among its 19 firm rules. But the covering up erections has proved the most excitable matter.
"We know they sometimes happen beyond your control", the code says. "A simple towel covering it up or lying on your front, and no one will notice."
The code of rules seeks to harness "a harmonious environment where everyone gets along", so naturally, it bans staring ("it's rude whether you have clothes on or not"); obscene language; erotic material; sitting on or touching genitals (who would sit on their own genitals?); making out; and pole dancing. Visitors are also encouraged to take their own towels to sit on, for hygiene reasons.
Really, it's just like being at a normal beach, but nobody is wearing clothes. And you don't have a waistband to do a boner tuck.
Trafalgar Beach is expected to open spring 2015.
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Ever wondered how those guys and girls climb and descend so fast in the ski mountaineering (skimo) races like the Grand Traverse? Well, for one, they have the legs and lungs to do it but they also have the proper gear and technique, both of which help tremendously.
Now they are exposing the secrets to skimo success to the general public as the Grand Traverse and Griggs Orthopedics are hosting the Grand Traverse Skimo Academy in Crested Butte, Thursday through Sunday, December 17-20.
"Our mission is to utilize Griggs Orthopedics athletes to help grow the sport and also teach," says Sarah Stubbe, performance services manager for Griggs Orthopedics.
Griggs Orthopedics offered a similar camp last year with great success. This year, Grand Traverse race organizers contacted them to see if they were interested in upping the ante.
"Last year we had a great turnout and lots of inquiries about another one," says Stubbe. "The Grand Traverse asked us to help put on the Grand Traverse Academy, which would incorporate some of the things from last year but also be Grand Traverse race specific."
The camp provides an opportunity for John and Jane Q. Public to find out some tricks of the skimo trade, everything from technique to injury prevention, nutrition as well as venturing out for some backcountry training and instruction.
The academy will be based out of Mountaineer Square in the former location of the Sweet Spot and is a three-day training camp with instruction from elite Grand Traverse winners, U.S. National Skimo team members, and industry-leading ambassadors and Griggs Orthopedics-gO athletes.
Each day will provide a variety of skills and techniques, including race training programs, nutrition and injury prevention education, and an introduction to the newest, cutting-edge gear in ski mountaineering.
"It's modeled after the PDG Academy in Europe," says Stubbe. "It's the only one of its kind in Colorado and we will have some of the best skimo athletes in the nation as coaches."
The camp is open to all levels of participants, not just Grand Traverse race entrants. Participants will be introduced to techniques that make uphill skiing more enjoyable and efficient—kick turns, boot packs, and transition tricks. A portion of the camp will focus on downhill ski technique on lift-accessed terrain, and another portion will be devoted to acquiring efficient skating ability on skimo gear. Forums will cover race day strategies on nutrition and hydration, partner dynamics, technical gear use, and avalanche awareness.
"It runs the entire gamut from people new to the sport to experienced racers who are looking for secrets to a faster or more efficient finish," says Stubbe.
While parts of this camp will focus on race fitness and skill sets specific to the Grand Traverse, all abilities are welcome to participate in this experience. By offering instruction in both skimo fundamentals and race coaching, the goal is to nurture a passion for this sport, while providing an accelerated pathway to athletes seeking a competitive advantage.
The academy comes to a close on Sunday, December 20 with a backcountry day as participants can sign up for tours on Crested Butte Mountain Resort, on Snodgrass or a tour on the Grand Traverse course to and from the Friends Hut.
Registration and more information is available online at goriderunski.com or elkmountainstraverse.com. Stubbe points out that there is a major cost savings for Grand Traverse teams that sign up together. They hope to have online registration wrapped up by Monday, December 14.


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It's all going to fall apart at the weekend apparently but right now we are having temperatures of over 30degC and not dropping much below 20 at night – I bet air-conditioner sales are rocketing.
Of course this means long watering sessions in the evening, if I get the time, and so far no water restrictions but given a bit longer without rain we could be in trouble.
This means the plants are growing pretty well – and it has got the courgettes and cucumbers going properly now (see below) – although one cucumber plant is still struggling.
The mangetout peas (see below) and broad beans are well into production so we are eating some most nights, either in salad or cooked. The runners and french/dwarf beans won't be far behind as they are flowering like mad now.
The broad beans are suffering blackfly attacks though not really badly as yet.
The salad crops are a bit of a mixed bag, the lettuce are fine – far too many really, but it does mean instead of harvesting whole plants I just cut leaves from a selection of plants for our salads. The rocket and mustard have just about had now but the replacements aren't really yet, so I've added a bit of flavour to the salads with nasturtium leaves (at least those not badly infested with blackfly).
I noticed the other day that one of the broccoli plants had produced the beginning of a flower head – so maybe they'll be a bit more successful than previous attempts.
Inside the greenhouse the tomato plants are going to have ripening fruit soon I think and there seems to be plenty being produced. The peppers are slowly getting bigger as is the aubergine plant, no sign of flowers yet.
I'll include a recent picture of 'our' hedgehog here – haven't seen it again since last week but I'm sure it's still around. I have a short movie as well which I'll put up if I can sort out how to do it…
We're still getting visit from goldfinches and the other 'regular's are pretty busy. Noticed a squirrel in one of the trees at the bottom of the garden this morning – looks like the trap will be going out again…
One worrying thing, I spotted two ladybirds the other day, about the only ones I have seen so far this year, and they were both 'harlequins' I think – they really do seem to have taken over. They'll have to revise all the pictures used in children's books at this rate – they won't ever see the classic '2 spot' or '6 spot' types in the wild.


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The name alone send tingles to my spine. Who is this Black Mama? Why should I be shared? If you don't know who he is yet, then you should be scared. He's one of the fiercest basketball player in NBA history. Get out of his way or he'll eat you alive for this passionate player will not wait for you. He's got power and strategy.
The Black Mamba is Kobe Bryant.
Starring Kobe Byant, Kanye West, Danny Trejo and Bruce Willis. Directed by Robert Rodriguez.
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November 25, 2014--A lawsuit is being planned against the city of San Jose by an environmental group which claims the city has failed to stop pollution from washing into creeks and San Francisco Bay. The city has been accused by San Francisco Baykeeper of missing several deadlines to take any action to cleanup the areas,and has allowed pollutants to far exceed health standards in its creeks. City leaders say they are surprised by the action taken by the group and disappointed they didn't sit down with them to discuss the problems.


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I live at Moffat Beach near Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast, QLD. I love it here and my family also enjoy all that it has to offer. As a marriage celebrant I perform weddings locally. Although most of my weddings are beach weddings I also conduct ceremonies in parks, at home, reception centres or any place of your choosing. I also perform naming's, commitment ceremonies, wedding vow renewals, pet funerals, and a range of other services. Visit my web site: www.affordablecelebrations.com.au/
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Julie and I drove over to Ann Arbor on Saturday, December 2, hung out there and felt politically correct, wandered in real bookstores, and ate good. Then on Sunday we headed over to The Detroit Historical Museum for a book signing. After signing a book, we went out to eat with Sarah and Mollica from the Wayne Press, their friend Brooke and former student David Soubly. That was a great time as we celebrated Sarah's birthday even though it wasn't her birthday. It was a delight to see David and learn about his survival at Ford, his continuing to write–he's working to finish his second novel–and his family.
Look for David's first novel titled SANTA, CEO. You can check out the novel at www.santaceo.com or obtain copies at www.booklocker.com. And while mentioning former students, I recently learned that Jill Thiel who went to Hope College in the 70s was at the reading that Sally Smits and I got to give at IUSB.
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A word that appears more and more nowadays in the media is biomodulation. Biomodulation is a better descriptive name than low-level laser therapy (LLLT) or LED-therapy for the biological processes stimulated with low energy light irradiation. With the advancement of low-level lasers and LED's, it has become more probable that the devices utilizing these technologies also create a thermo reaction (heat reaction). With biomodulation this thermo reaction is absent, irrespective of the technology used.
Photo-biomodulation (or biomodulation in short) has become the collective name for what was previously called LLLT, soft laser, cold laser, LED-therapy and cold light therapy. These names all referred to treatments where no thermo reaction was created. The light is only used to stimulate existing chemical reactions in the body.
Biomodulation, itself, is the process following a photochemical reaction. Photochemical reactions can be compared to photosynthesis in plants where the light causes a chemical change when it is absorbed.
Which treatments are generally seen as biomodulation treatments?
This can be any treatment done with low-level lasers, LED devices or other low energy output light devices. You will find these treatments in beauty, lifestyle and medicine. The most important factor is that the light does not create a thermo or ablative reaction. It only stimulates a chemical reaction.
How much energy is required for biomodulation?
There are more and more evidence that biomodulation has a biphasic dose response. This means that effective treatment require a minimum level of energy to achieve a therapeutic (beneficial) reaction and as the energy is increased from this minimum level upwards the therapeutic reaction will improve until it reach a maximum therapeutic result. When more energy is applied after this maximum therapeutic level has been reached the results will decline and at some point a too high energy level will give negative therapeutic results.
In general it seems that the best biomodulation results are between 2 J/cm2 and 8 J/cm2 (depending on various factors).
You will find some more information about this in the paper: "Biphasic Dose Response in Low Level Light Therapy – An Update" by Huang, Ying-Ying; Sharma, Sulbha K; Carroll, James; more…
A publication of International Hormesis Society, 2011, Volume 9, Issue 4.
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Heritage Pharmaceuticals Issues Statement on Its Recent Resolution with the United States Department of Justice
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., June 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. issued the following statement regarding its recent agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Antitrust Division («DOJ») that was announced on May 31, 2019:
«Heritage Pharmaceuticals would like to clarify that the Company was not required to enter, and did not enter, a guilty plea as a part of the recent agreement with the DOJ. In addition, the separate settlement with the United States Department of Justice, Civil Division includes a determination by the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services («OIG-HHS») that Heritage will not be excluded from participating in the federal health care programs. Heritage looks forward to putting these issues behind us as we continue to focus on Heritage's bright future in the generics industry.»
About Heritage
Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company engaged in the development, manufacturing, sales, and marketing of generic and legacy branded pharmaceutical products for the U.S. prescription drug market. Since inception, our customers have experienced the benefits of our continuous product expansion and global alliance network that has produced an impressive portfolio of over 150 products spanning multiple dosage forms. Heritage's products cover several therapeutic categories, including but not limited to: oncology, cardiovascular, metabolic disease, anti-infective, and pain management. Whether it's oral solids or complex injectables, the Heritage portfolio is poised to continue to rapidly expand and deliver the Value Driven Medicine required to keep our customers competitive in the marketplace. Let our formula of high quality and consistent supply work for you as we continue to provide affordable healthcare solutions to the U.S. consumer.
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Welcome to Kingdom of Heaven, the Fanlisting for one of the greatest horror films of all time, the Japanese curse thriller Ju-on: The Curse ( Grudge ). This fanlisting is dedicated to bringing together fans from all over the world. This site is listed at The Fanlistings. Please join if you're a fan.
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This fanlisting was given the name Kingdom of Heaven because of a scene in the film where Izumi is drawing Kayako, Toshio, the cat and Takeo in the dirt with a twig. Her father, Toyama, asks her what she's drawing. Izumi points to each Kayako and Takeo and says they're the Prince and Princess of heaven.


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Whoops I knew we forgot something!Fire the prep guy! That thing doesn't even have a steering wheel!
Looks great. Are you bringing spare shocks?
Yes you can, there are a bunch of options on recording. If you don't want 360 it will record for much longer with just a forward and/or reverse traditional format. The 360 recording lasted about 3 hours with a 128gb card. We are going to try a 256gb card next time.wow that camera is crazy.. Question can you get a regular flat video output?
Ah yes, post production you can move around and lock the resolution, jump front to back, left to right, rotate etc. then output it as a regular video.What I mean is post production. So you can get many different angles into 1 video. Love the camera. Yes the file size is going to be hard to manage ..
I might be there but it's unlikely the bronco will. Basically the cost of repair from the 1000 was equal to racing the 500. There's a 20% chance.Looking Good! The Bronco looked great at NORRA! Any plans for the 500?


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RTI revealed Rajan sent Modi bank defaulters list in 2015, govt failed to act on it
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The Wire recently made an RTI request and the response shows that former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan had notified Narendra Modi about the bank defaulters in 2015 but the govt failed to take any action on it. Rajan's letter was made public once and media thought it was sent to former PM Manmohan Singh. However, the 17-pages long note was addressed to PM Modi. More information was refused to The Wire citing confidentiality.


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