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Manufacturers of econoboxes – in our case, luxury econoboxes – don't seem to have racing in mind when designing suspensions. Instead, they tend to focus on ignoble things like making cars ride smoothly and quietly while simultaneously neutering handling dynamics just enough to keep the product liability lawyers at bay, regardless of their drivers' level of driving ability (or lack thereof). This, unfortunately, ends in a car that is going to wallow like a pig and suffer from snow-plow levels of terminal understeer. What does this mean to you? It means that you are going to annihilate the shoulders of those expensive and fast wearing R-compound tires, not to mention scrape the paint off the door handles, if you show up with OEM springs and dampers on race day. In this article, we will take you through the daunting task of turning our luxury econobox into a luxuriously handling machine.
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Congress is poised to end the 16-day government shutdown and raise the U.S. debt limit after the bipartisan leaders of the U.S. Senate reached an agreement to end the nation's fiscal impasse.
The Senate and House plan to vote on the deal later today, and the White House press secretary said President Barack Obama supports the deal.
"We fought the good fight," House Speaker John Boehner, a Republican, said today on WLW, a radio station in his home state of Ohio. "We just didn't win."
Boehner said in a statement that Republicans won't block the Senate compromise.
The agreement concludes a four-week fiscal standoff that began with Republicans demanding defunding of Obama's 2010 health-care law and objecting to raising the debt limit and funding the government without attaching policy conditions. They achieved almost none of those goals in this agreement.
"This is far less than many of us had hoped for, frankly, but it's far better than what some had sought," said Mitch McConnell, the Senate minority leader, who said the measure retains Republican-preferred spending levels.
The framework negotiated by Majority Leader Harry Reid and McConnell would fund the government at those Republican-backed levels through Jan. 15, 2014, and suspend the debt limit until Feb. 7, setting up another round of confrontations then.
"This agreement achieves what is necessary," said Jay Carney, the White House press secretary.
House Republicans
The Senate accord was unveiled a day after Fitch Ratings put the U.S. AAA credit grade on ratings watch negative, citing the government's inability to raise the debt ceiling in a timely manner, according to a statement after markets in New York closed.
U.S. stocks rallied, sending the Standard & Poor's 500 Index toward a record. The benchmark index rose 1.1 percent to 1,717.58 at 2:41 p.m. in New York after sliding 0.7 percent yesterday.
Rates on Treasury bills maturing in the next six weeks fell amid optimism lawmakers worked to resolve the fiscal impasse. Rates on $120 billion of bills maturing tomorrow dropped to 0.03 percent after rising as high as 0.36 percent yesterday.
One-month rates fell 21 basis points, or 0.21 percentage point, to 0.14 percent at 2:46 p.m. in New York after touching 0.45 percent, the highest since October 2008, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The benchmark 10-year yield fell five basis points to 2.68 percent, according to Bloomberg Bond Trader data.
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I happened through a series of make-believe fashion-related and totally cool occurrences to be watching Britain's Got Talent the other night and as a result I was witness to the horror of Hoop La La. No, this is not some Christian cult or Paganistic ritual it is the work of Jessie, Craig and Tina; a group of students hoping to make it big with their hula-hoop act.
After watching I was inspired to right a piece on vintage clothing and while unexpectedly drawn from the image of a Scot in hot-pants, there is greater reasoning after the jump.


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Determining the proper jurisdiction is the first step in a lawsuit. Pick the wrong one and your suit could be over before it begins. To make matters more complicated, our tiered court system can be as complicated as the tax code.
While your attorney will most likely choose the right court to file your case, knowing the rules yourself never hurts. So to aid in your legal learning, below is a general explanation of U.S. jurisdictional rules and the different types of courts in the American judicial system.
Outlined in federal and state civil procedures, jurisdiction deals with determining which court authority has the right and power to govern over a given controversy. At the macro level, there are two types of jurisdictional categories – subject matter and personal. In the simplest terms, subject matter jurisdiction has to do with the type of case being filed (including the amount), and personal jurisdiction has to do with where the two parties either live or work, or otherwise have a nexus to. Plaintiffs are responsible for showing why a given court has jurisdiction over a lawsuit.
A claim can either be filed in a state court or a federal court. As a rule of thumb, federal courts deal with cross-border lawsuits, cases that have to do with questions of federal law, and generally any interstate claim that is over $75,000 if either party requests that the case be removed to federal court . This does not mean that cases involving more than $75,000 can't be heard in state court, but it does allow for strategic filing under that limit to deprive the defendant of an automatic right to remove the case from state court (though it could still be removed for other reasons, such as other jurisdictional reasons).
Most lawsuits not involving federal matters (such as copyright and patent law) between two U.S. citizens can be filed in the state court system. It's true that an inter-state dispute can be filed in a federal court, but it also can be filed in a state court. It may happen where a case is filed in state court, but the judge moves it to federal court (such as at the request of the defendant when over the $75,000 limit as mentioned above).
Since most cases can be filed in state courts, the question becomes which state court. Here are the general rules:
All states have different types of courts for different types of lawsuits and litigation. While variations exist between states, here's a hypothetical example of what the monetary jurisdiction of each court might be:
Small Claims Court – for cases involving less than $5,000
Municipal Court – for cases involving between $5,001 and $25,000
Superior Court – for cases involving between more than $25,000
Other types of state-level courts include:
In addition, some states have mandatory venue laws which dictate the exact court in which certain types of cases must be heard – statutes that override the complaining party's preference.
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Drugs affecting the ability to drive have a sedative effect on the central nervous system, causing you to:
Most people know that alcohol and driving is a bad mix. But not as many would think that the combination of certain types of medicines and driving could be just as dangerous.
Like alcohol, "drugs affecting the ability to drive" can have a sedative effect or make you feel tipsy and could affect your judgement and your ability to react. The effect of taking these medicines is easily comparable to having a blood alcohol level, which means that it could increase the risk of accidents considerably.
Therefore, be extremely cautious if you drive or use machines while taking a medicine with a red warning triangle.
In Denmark, medicines that are associated with the highest risks of affecting you are labelled with a red warning triangle.
It indicates that the medicine causes drowsiness, and that it can affect the safety of work and the ability to drive.
But it is very important to be aware that there are medicines without the red warning triangle that can also affect your ability to drive safely, as we will describe below.
In Denmark, the Danish Medicines Agency assesses if a drug is to be labelled with a red warning triangle to indicate that it affects the ability to drive.
The Danish Medicines Agency evaluates the medicine's effect and side effects and also considers if it is a medicine that you take yourself or if it is given by a doctor, for example as part of surgical procedures.
When the Danish Medicines Agency has finished its assessment, it decides which of the following three degrees the medicine should have.
Only those medicines that impair the ability to drive significantly are labelled with a red warning triangle
The warning triangle is used in Denmark, Norway, Finland and Iceland, so it is not an internationally used symbol.
If you buy medicine abroad, the medicine will probably carry a different warning label.
In Denmark, the following types of medicines carry the red warning triangle, but the list is not complete.
In special situations, some medicines without a red warning triangle could still affect work safety and your ability to drive.
Always read the package leaflet with the medicine. It tells you about any precautions that you should take. Think twice if the medicine you are taking in some way makes you feel impaired.
You should be aware that some drugs affecting the ability to drive are considered so dangerous by some industry organisations/employers or the Danish Transport Authority that you are not allowed to take them while you work, no matter that the medicine is not labelled with the read warning triangle. If you're not sure whether your medicine is affected, check this with your industry organisation.
When you take a medicine for the first time or if you take more medicine than you normally would, be very careful about deciding to drive.
If you feel unwell, drowsy or exited shortly after you have started taking a new medicine or if you have changed the dose, the medicine may affect your ability to drive.
The effect could be short-term or might not show until after a while, but either way, it is crucial that you pay attention to how you react. Remember that we all respond differently to the same medicine!
It depends on how much medicine you take. We cannot say for certain how you will react as people respond differently to medicine. Factors such as gender, age, weight and dose all play a part in how the medicine will effect you.
Usually, the sedative effect is strongest in the beginning of treatment and when the dose is increased.
If you take more than one medicine or take any of them with alcohol, sometimes the sedative effect will increase.
If you take medicines with alcohol, the alcohol may increase the sedative effect of medicines that affect the ability to drive. The sedative effect can also increase if you take several medicines that bear the red warning triangle at the same time.
Information about the medicine's effect on the ability to drive is included in the summaries of product characteristics and the package leaflet for all medicines. The information is most often based on the available standard sentences.
These sentences are to help the doctor and patient decide how to ensure utmost safety for the patient when using the medicine.
It is therefore always a good idea that you to read the package leaflet before you take your medicine and before you hit the road. The package leaflet also describes what side effects the medicine could give.
As mentioned earlier, some of these side effects could affect your ability to drive safely. If you have lost the package leaflet, you can always find the most recent one at indlægsseddel.dk (in Danish only).
The common feature of all these pardons is that none was issued following the ordinary DOJ and White House review processes created to avoid the actuality or appearance of presidential arbitrariness or favoritism. Likewise, none of them was accompanied by any principled explanation of why the defendant merited an exercise of clemency.
I have argued elsewhere that the Arpaio pardon is technically an impeachable offense (although I have never imagined that, standing alone, the Arpaio case would generate an article of impeachment). None of the other pardons discussed here, considered in isolation, reaches that level. Nor do we yet have a sufficient number of cases to prove an incontestable pattern of misuse of the pardon power for partisan purposes.
That said, when I teach evidence to law students, I sometimes use the following analogy to illustrate how lawyers go about satisfying the burden of proof necessary to win a lawsuit: Imagine, I tell the students, that the amount of evidence necessary to meet the burden of proof is a brick wall, about so long, and so wide, and so high. To be relevant — that is, helpful in the task of meeting the burden of proof — no single piece of evidence has to be the size of a complete wall. Each piece of relevant evidence is just a brick in that wall.
As a careful student of the Constitution's impeachment clauses, I believe that a pattern of using the pardon power for partisan ends is an impeachable offense. Such a pattern is not yet established in Mr. Trump's case. But the D'Souza pardon is a solid brick in an emerging wall of proof. If Mr. Trump persists on his current path of misusing the pardon authority for personal aggrandizement and political gain, the D'Souza affair could properly take its place among a bill of particulars in an entirely appropriate article of impeachment.
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We will now be interested in analyzing the form of the scattering states that originate from the left lead:
If we were simulating a spinless system with only a single degree of freedom, then calculating the density on each site would be as simple as calculating the absolute square of the wavefunction like:
When there are multiple degrees of freedom per site, however, one has to be more careful. In the present case with two (spin) degrees of freedom per site one could calculate the per-site density like:
With more than one degree of freedom per site we have more freedom as to what local quantities we can meaningfully compute. For example, we may wish to calculate the local z-projected spin density. We could calculate this in the following way:
If we wanted instead to calculate the local y-projected spin density, we would need to use an even more complicated expression:
module aims to alleviate somewhat this tedious book-keeping by providing a simple interface for defining operators that act on wavefunctions. To calculate the above quantities we would use the
operator like so:
takes a
as its first parameter as well as (optionally) a square matrix that defines the quantity that you wish to calculate per site. When an instance of a
is then evaluated with a wavefunction, the quantity
is calculated for each site i , where ψ i is a vector consisting of the wavefunction components on that site and M is the square matrix referred to previously.
Below we can see colorplots of the above-calculated quantities. The array that is returned by evaluating a
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A 47-year-old Hesperia woman died when she lost control of a car and crashed into a tree Monday evening.
San Bernardino County sheriff's deputies received a call at 7:27 p.m. about a car crash on Peach Avenue, south of Centennial Street in Hesperia.
Deputies arrived and found a green 1991 Honda Accord whose driver veered off the road after losing control on a curve.
The driver was pronounced dead at 7:41 p.m., coroner's officials said.
Her name was not released because her relatives hadn't been notified.
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Vaccination is giving a person a shot that helps them to be at least partly immune to certain germs. The pneumonia shot helps prevent pneumonia caused by certain kinds of bacteria.
People with diabetes are more likely to develop infections and do much worse when they do get them. People with diabetes are much more likely to have complications when they get the flu or pneumonia. So it's important that you get all of the vaccines you need. Vaccination lowers the risk of catching some diseases caused by germs.
Every year your health care provider should give you a flu shot. You should only get a pneumonia shot once, after you've been diagnosed.
Check with your doctor to get your flu shot every year and be sure you have had a pneumonia shot.
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An Independence woman and business owner has been indicted for alleged tax fraud.
Peggy Hennon, 55, of Independence, owner of Peggy's Tow, was charged in federal court Tuesday in a four-count indictment for failing to report more than $1.2 million in business income on her tax returns.
According to court documents, Hennon allegedly under-reported the gross receipts from her business from 2007 to 2009 to reduce her income tax liability by $308,368.
Peggy's Tow purchased vehicles as scrap and sold them to scrap yards in the Kansas City area. After they were sold, Hennon either deposited the check into one of her checking accounts or cashed the check at a gas station or bank.
The indictment alleges that Hennon reported only part of those gross receipts on her 2007, 2008 and 2009 federal tax returns. She allegedly cashed a majority of the checks from the scrap vehicle sales – 25 percent in 2007, 68 percent in 2008 and 98 percent in 2009. That allegedly added up to $1,232,363 that was not reported to the IRS in those years.
Hennon faces three charges of making false statements on tax returns and one count of attempting to interfere with the administration of internal revenue laws.
The indictment alleges that Hennon provided false expense records to IRS agents on three different occasions in 2012 and this year. They had been allegedly altered to show higher business costs than the expense records her accountant used to calculate expenses for 2008 and 2009 tax returns. The indictment alleges that in a majority of the changes, costs that involved a "1" were changed to a "4," which then reduced her taxes by $163,857.


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Tuesday, November 12, 2013 - Peter and Borek - Screen Test RAW - FULL CONTACT
Peter and Borek - Screen Test RAW - FULL CONTACT
We brought in the lovely Peter Van Don for a screentest, and paired him with the equally lovely Borek Sokol. After a brief chat the guys start to kiss. Borek takes the lead, and kisses down Peter's chest and then helps him off with his underwear. He leans down further and takes Peter's cock in his mouth. He sucks on the cock and it quickly starts to grow. He sucks on that dick, with his head bouncing up and down, taking it quite deep. Then Borek licks the balls as well as Peter caresses him. Then Peter helps Borek get naked too and begins to suck the, already, hard cock. Borek places a hand on the back of Peter's head, pushing it down on his hard cock. Peter sucks it and licks up and down the shaft, as he wanks himself. With both their cocks rock hard then move onto their knees and Borek sucks Peter again. He cups those big balls as he sucks on that big cock. Then Peter holds Borek's head and starts to fuck his face. Peter takes another turn on Borek's cock, showing that he is more that up to the task. His mouth wrapped tightly around the head and moving up and down on the shaft. Borek then lays on his back, with his legs up, so that Peter can slide his cock into a nice tight ass. He guides the cock into the hole and slowly begins to fuck. As he gets used to the feeling of having that ass wrapped around his cock Peter speeds up the fucking and goes in deeper. Borek moans as he feels that big dick working his hole. Changing position, onto his knees, Borek's ass is ready for more and Peter fucks him nice and deep. His cock is so hard and slides in and out effortlessly as Borek continues to moan. Another move has Peter on his back and Borek sitting down on that throbbing cock. Peter fucks that ass as Borek wanks his own cock. That dick looks so good as it works in and out of Borek's hot hole. Peter continues to fuck as Borek's cock erupts in a stream of creamy cum. Peter continues to fuck that hot ass until he is ready to cum too. He then kneels over Borek's face, so his balls can be nibbled, and wanks himself to a lovely climax, dumping is cum on Borek's chest. Then Borek moves up to kiss Peter as a great finale to a wonderful screentest. They then go to the shower to help each other clean up.
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What a hot pair Daniel Just and Zdenek Bodbaba make. We brought them together for a scene. Zdenek is showing off his tablet to Daniel, who wants to see some porn on it. But they decide to try something with each other instead. Daniel leans over and begins to open Zdenek's jeans, pulling them down. Then he takes hold of Zdenek's cock, as they start to kiss. Soon they are both naked with Zdenek's cock rock hard as Daniel sucks and licks it. His hot mouth works on that big hard cock and he licks the swinging balls too. He makes a good job of the sucking and then lays back, for Zdenek to suck him too. Zdenek's head bobs on Daniel's hard cock, his lips wrapped tight around the shaft. Then Daniel kneels on the sofa, his ass nicely exposed. Zdenek inspects that hot ass, fingering the hole. He gets it ready and then sits on the sofa so that Daniel can slide his hot ass down over that big hard cock. He rides Zdenek's cock as it stretches his hot, tight ass. Then they move, with Daniel laying, face down, on the sofa and Zdenek really pounding his ass. That cock goes nice and deep into Daniels eager ass, making him feel so good. Moving to missionary Daniel continues to take that big cock, as Zdenek thrusts it deep into his hole. It not long until Zdenek needs to cum and he pulls out, shooting his big load all over Daniel. Daniel then sits up and wanks himself until he cums too. They share a final kiss and go off to clean up after a very nice adventure.
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All of a sudden, the Czech political situation has taken on a lot of clarity. If one were a cynic, one could almost say, it looks like the fix is in.
After a brief revolt and purge, it appears that the Social Democrat leader (unloved by Mr. President) is ready to begin talks on forming a new government.
And Mr. President has said he would 'probably' ask the Social Democratic leader to negotiate about forming a coalition government.
And the Social Democrats will talk with the runner-up in the snap election about forming a possible coalition:
With no clear winner, far from it, it appeared that we were in for a long period of political uncertainty. From the headlines, it looks like a lot has been going on in the back rooms. Again, with no clear winner, it looks like we are in for another period of very weak government. Me thinks that's better than chaos, which is what it looked like a couple of weeks ago.
We have a great screentest today, with Peter Van Don and Borek Sokol. That is followed by the handsome Zdenek Tlucek being massaged. Then we get to see Jarin Mikulas in his erotic video and Tomas Cernolik's session stills.
We also have four very nice castings today, with Petr Cerny, Giorgio Jusage, Alex Donovan and Marek Karlo. Oh boy, what a difficult choice to pick a winner today. It is a very close call, but my decision is the lovely Alex Donovan.
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Appointments made for new Board of Trustees members at UCF, UF, UNF, UWF
The Trustee Nominating Committee of the Florida Board of Governors put forward – and the Board of Governors ratified and approved – nine appointments to four universities' Boards of Trustees on June 23. The four universities with new members are University of Central Florida in Orlando, University of Florida in Gainesville, University of North Florida in Jacksonville and University of West Florida in Pensacola.
Each one of the 11 institutions in the State University System has a 13-member Board of Trustees responsible for cost-effective policy, and for implementing and maintaining high-quality education programs consistent with the institution's mission. The Boards of Trustees also develop processes to meet state policy, budgeting and education standards.
"The role of a university trustee is unique, as balancing institutional needs with those of the broader State University System can be a difficult task. I congratulate our new trustees, and I look forward to their leadership and commitment to excellence that will support public higher education in the State of Florida," said Board of Governors Chair Ava L. Parker, an attorney in Jacksonville who was a member of the University of Central Florida's Board of Trustees before beginning her service to the Board of Governors for the State University System.
Each applicant had a rigorous interview process with at least two members of the Board of Governors from the Trustee Nominating Committee. Each appointee also completes an intensive orientation with the Board of Governors once appointed. The appointments were made at the Board of Governors' meeting on Thursday, and most terms are for a period through 2016.
"The Board of Governors has appointed individuals to the Boards of Trustees who are interested in taking our universities to a level of excellence that helps the State University System and the goals we share with our 11 outstanding institutions," said Morteza "Mori" Hosseini of Daytona Beach and Chair of the Trustee Nominating Committee.
The Florida Board of Governors' appointments are separate from appointments also made to university Boards of Trustees by the Governor of Florida. A university's student body president or a designee also serves as a standing member of the Boards of Trustees.
The nine appointees are listed below, and their completed applications are posted on the Board of Governors' web site at:
University of Central Florida (3 vacancies)
Meg Crofton, President of Walt Disney World Resort, for a term ending Jan. 6, 2016.
Robert A. Garvey, Chairman/CEO, INTECH, an investment management firm, for a term ending Jan. 6, 2015.
Marcos Marchena, an attorney with Marchena and Graham, for a term ending Jan. 6, 2016.
University of Florida (2 vacancies)
Susan M. Cameron, retired, former CEO/Chair of Reynolds American, for a term ending Jan. 6, 2016.
Charles B. Edwards*, an attorney with Geraghty, Dougherty & Edwards, for a term ending Jan. 6, 2016.
*As a result of this vote, Mr. Edwards will be departing the Board of Governors to serve at UF.
University of North Florida (2 vacancies)
Joan W. Newton, Chair Emeritus, Regency Centers, a real estate development firm, for a term ending Jan. 6, 2016.
Sharon Wamble-King, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, for a term ending Jan. 6, 2016.
University of West Florida (2 vacancies)
David E. Cleveland, Senior Executive and Partner with Highpointe Hotel Corporation – manager and developer of hotels in Florida, Alabama and Louisiana – for a term ending Jan. 6, 2016.
Randall W. Hanna, an attorney with Bryant Miller Olive, P.A., for a term ending Jan. 6, 2016.
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Rockingham County courthouse bomb suspect expected to plead guiltyBy JAMES A. KIMBLE
Union Leader Correspondent
February 12. 2013 8:03PM
BRENTWOOD - A Somersworth man who allegedly phoned in a bomb threat at the county courthouse will plead guilty to charges of making a false report about explosives, and to an earlier case he tried to avoid by calling in the threat.
Jonathan Long, 27, will enter his guilty plea to both cases on May 3 in Rockingham County Superior Court. He is currently being held without bail at the county jail. Terms of the deal have not yet been made public, but Long is facing four felony charges - each punishable by up to 3½ to 7 years in state prison.
Long's phone call - made a short distance from the courthouse - was viewed by at least one eyewitness and set off an emergency response that shut down the building for hours and cost thousands of dollars, according to investigators. A state police K-9 scoured in and around the Brentwood courthouse but determined that no explosive device was present.
The court hearing Long was trying to avoid when he allegedly called in the threat Dec. 4 involved him pleading guilty to charges that he created a bogus letter in a bid to get himself out of jail. Long began serving a 12-month jail sentence on Nov. 30 for violating the terms of his probation after being convicted of forgery in 2007 and theft in 2008, court records show.
While sitting in county jail, Long called his wife with a plan to win his freedom by fabricating a claim that his 2-month-old son needed surgery to drain fluid around his brain, prosecutors said. Long told his wife to create a letter that looked like it came from a doctor at Boston Children's Hospital, according to prosecutors.
He attached the letter to a court pleading requesting electronic monitoring in an attempt to dupe a judge and prosecutor, according to indictments. What Long did not know at the time was that all outgoing jail calls are monitored and reviewed by corrections officers - something that came back to haunt him twice, investigators said.
The phone calls to his wife between Jan. 22 and 27 led to an investigation by the sheriff's department in the bogus letter case. Long's voice - also recorded on a 911 call reporting the bomb threat - was familiar to a sheriff's deputy who investigated the earlier case.
"One of the investigators heard it and recognized the voice," Maj. Al Brackett said in an earlier interview.
Long also failed to appear at his 9 a.m. court hearing where he was expected to plead guilty to charges two counts of falsifying physical evidence, according to Brackett. Long now also faces charges of false report as to explosives and bail jumping.
The sheriff's department said earlier that it will pursue restitution for the emergency response if Long is convicted. The cost was estimated at about $4,000.


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Minecraft Xbox 360: alternate texture packs incoming
Minecraft Xbox 360 developer 4J Studios has revealed that it is working on alternate texture packs for its blocky colossus. Get the scant details below.
Over on Twitter, the official 4J feed posted:
The texture patch would give players the option of using alternate textures on blocks to make a wider range of creations. PC gamers have been enjoying these extra textures for ages now, and have the option of creating their own. That's something the Xbox 360 version won't allow however. Still, it's a good move from 4J Studios.
We'll have more once the studio has something concrete to show us.
Thanks OXM.


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March 26, 1923 - November 10, 2012
Westtown, NY
Doris Rose Stoveken, of Westtown, NY, entered peacefully into rest at home, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, November 10, 2012. She was 89.
The daughter of the late James A. Irven and Etta Cavanaugh Irven, she was born on March 26, 1923 in New Brunswick, NJ.
She served as a Specialist Q Third Class in the U.S. Navy Intelligence in Washington, DC during World War II. She was a member of the American Legion, George Smith Post #1607, Unionville, NY.
She lived in Westtown, NY for the past twelve years with her daughter, Jean Marie Masuck, previously a resident of Wantage, for over forty years. She is also survived by her sons: Robert Stoveken of Westtown, John L. Stoveken III and Susan of Hardyston, NJ, Charles Stoveken and Debra of Layton, NJ, Joseph Stoveken and Lisa of Pine Valley, CA; and daughter, Michele Stoveken and Andrew J. Burigo of Westtown; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Anne Marie Gabruk of Hilton Head, SC; and many nieces and nephews. Doris was predeceased by her husband, John L. Stoveken, Jr.; two brothers, Robert and James Irven; and two great-grandchildren.
A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, November 16 at Our Lady of the Scapular Church, Main Street, Unionville, NY. The Reverend Michael Cedro will officiate. She will be laid to rest with her husband in the Orange County Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Goshen, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties, Inc., 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550.
To send a condolence online, or for directions, please go to www.purtafuneralhome.com


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'Cocky Canucks' set to storm Olympic podium in Sochi
Canadian swagger.
Those aren't two words you often seen together for a nation of people described by American colleagues here Thursday as "apologetic," "friendly," "blue collar," and "innocuous, in a good way."
But after Canada's success at the Vancouver Olympics where the country won a record 14 gold medals, what once was a Canadian shuffle on the world stage is now a strut.
"Canada is here to compete and win. Our aim is to contend for the number one spot in the world in medals won," said Marcel Aubut, the president of the Canadian Olympic Committee. "It's an ambitious goal. We Canadians like it this way. This is how Canadians are built. Canadians are looking for the highest, the best, it is what they want us to be.
"We are not her to participate, we are here to win. Canada is ready."
A Reuters story called us "cocky Canucks," who "are trading in their world-famous politeness for some cocksure trash talking," a reference to the goal of topping the medal chart and to Canadian snowboarders chirping American competitor Shaun White for pulling out of the slopestyle competition over safety concerns.
The change in Canadian mindset started in the lead-up to the Vancouver Olympics with the ambitious Own the Podium program, which some took as quite brash for a people that had been known for saying "sorry" even when it's not our fault.
Steve Podborski, Canada's chef de mission, said shooting for the top of the medal chart is the only goal worthy of the time and commitment from athletes, coaches and volunteers.
"We will not stand in front of them and say, 'we're trying to be pretty good.' Or we'd like to be 'in there.' We will strive to be number one," he said.
"We expect great in Canada. It's a transformation. I think it's an ideal approach. We may not win the medal count this time. We might not win it the next time. But one day we will because we are striving to be number one in the world in the medal count."
Canada finished third in the medals in Vancouver with 26. The USA was tops with 37 and Germany was second with 30. This time around, Sports Illustrated is predicting 35 medals for Norway, 33 for the U.S. and 31 for Canada.
"We're ready to compete," said Jennifer Jones, the skip of the women's curling team. "We're ready to deliver."
Her coach agreed.
"Legends will be born in the next few weeks and we're going to watch it happen," said Elaine Dagg-Jackson.
Typically, a country will pour all kinds of money into buying some medals when it is going to host the Games. Canadian sport federations and the Vancouver Games organizing committee started Own the Podium in 2005 to help fund athletes' preparations for 2010.
After the Games, funding typically dries up, but not this time.
Own The Podium pumped in an additional $14 million over the four years since Vancouver bringing the total to $89 million.
"(The Vancouver success) really has changed the culture of high performance sport in our country," said Anne Merklinger, Own The Podium's CEO. "Our role as an organization is to make sure that every podium-potential athlete is prepared optimally. Podium-potential athletes coming into Sochi are as prepared as they can be.
"We feel very confident in that level of preparation that's been afforded those top athletes. They are more confident as a result of the tremendous success in Vancouver and they're carrying that kind of confidence and swagger, a belief that Canadian athletes will win, want to win and can win."
Podborski's confidence in his team's abilities is reflected in the schedule he and assistants Jean-Luc Brassard and France St. Louis put together.
"We have spent quite bit of time working with our chefs to get to every event we might win a medal in and I'd say we're booked every day," he said. "It's going to be a fantastic Games."
Is that cocky?
Listening to the COC folks Thursday, we aren't making any apologies.
Canada won a Winter Games record 14 gold medals four years ago in Vancouver and finished third on the medal chart with 26. The USA was tops with 37 and Germany was second with 30.
The Canadian Olympic Committee's goal this time around is to win the most medals.
Sports Illustrated is predicting 35 medals for Norway, 33 for the U.S. and 31 for Canada.
Here, according to Bodog.ca, are some odds on how the competition for medals will turn out.
2014 Winter Olympics (Sochi, Russia) – Most Gold Medals
Norway 6/5
Germany, 7/1
Russia, 9/1
Canada, 9/1
Austria, 40/1
South Korea, 40/1
China, 40/1
France, 50/1
Sweden, 50/1
Switzerland, 50/1
Netherlands, 100/1
2014 Winter Olympics (Sochi, Russia) – Most Overall Medals
Norway, 9/5
Germany, 5/1
Russia, 13/2
Canada, 16/1
Austria, 80/1
South Korea, 80/1
China, 80/1
France, 100/1
Sweden, 100/1
Switzerland, 150/1
Netherlands, 150/1


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The "swordplay and vampires" subgenre, as intriguing and ripe with potential as it may be, has produced some very strange cinematic fruit, ranging from the impressive (Guillermo Del Toro's superior sequel "Blade 2") to the phenomenally awful (Ron Hall's abysmal "Vampire Assassins"). You'd think executing this sort of basic formula would be simple: introduce the blood-suckers, toss in a non-gender specific hero who's proficient in the ways of martial arts, and let the rest take care of itself.
The closer it's release date gets, the more excited I am to check out "Kiss of the Dragon" director Chris Nahon's upcoming Japanese schoolgirl samurai flick "Blood: The Last Vampire." There's a very good possibility that I'll be able to catch this stylish action/horror hybrid during its limited t
Remember how the acclaimed Swedish vampire film "Let The Right One In" was just released on DVD? Thanks to some sleuthing over at Icons of Fright, it was discovered that the subtitles have been almost criminally changed from the original English subs on the Swedish DVD. The cumulative result, as the writer puts it, could be construed as a "dumbing down" or "watering down" of the subtlety and strange dark humor of the film. At the link, an exhaustive description of the changes including screen caps to illustrate the point.
Producers speak on both remakes of "The Birds" and "Poltergeist". They seem to have a healthy respect for the originals, so I'll at least give these a shot, even if neither one really needs a reboot.
Here's a naughty still from Lars Von Trier's "Antichrist", which is about to make its debut at Cannes. The psychological horror film stars Willem Dafoe and is about a couple who retreat to a cabin in the woods following the death of their child.
Now this is more like it, if you're interested, here's 20 hi-res stills from "Blood: The Last Vampire". Japanese school girls... that is all.
Okay, so after seeing this trailer I think I finally understand the excitement behind "Blood: The Last Vampire". It comes to you from director Chris Nahon, who I see currently has a script out for a "Skate or Die" movie, which may actually make him my personal hero.


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Lush, tropical Kauai is a place people dream of visiting. With a vacation rental, you can live the dream like a true Pacific Islander. We offer a broad selection of vacation rentals on the island of Kauai. Whether it's a beach house on the north shore or a condo rental on the sunny south shore, we can help you find your dream vacation home. We've got rentals for every budget and can offer additional discounts. Plus, our vacation homes have been reviewed by previous guests, so you know exactly what you're getting!
Kauai may be known as Hawaii's Garden Isle, but the main attraction is still the beach! From Wailua Beach on the Coconut Coast to Kalapaki Beach, this green island offers visitors plenty of fun in the sun. A vacation rental on the island will put you close to it all. One of the best ways to see the island is on a helicopter tour where you'll get a bird's eye view of this tropical paradise. For more adventure, hike the breathtaking Kalalau Trail or visit Kokee State Park and find a trail that leads to the spectacular Waimea Canyon, dubbed the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific." For even more adventure, zipline through the inland valleys, kayak up the Wailua River Valley or go sailing along the Na Pali Coast. Kauai is also a golfer's dream, with golf courses throughout the island, including the high-rated Poipu Bay Golf Course, an 18-hole championship course that features some of the island's best ocean views.
A cottage rental on the beach or a rental house in the mountains of Kauai is a great way for the whole family to enjoy the island, where a beach is never far away. Build a sand castle at the island's biggest beach in Polihale State Park, or get in the water and go snorkeling at Tunnels Beach. Go swimming off one of the islands kid-safe beaches. Or head to the Coconut Coast for a bike ride along the coast. And don't forget to grab a shave ice and cool off like a true Hawaiian! Need a break from the sun? Head over to the Kauai's Children's Discovery Museum. Or visit Kilauea and explore the magical Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens. In the evening, celebrate island culture with a luau before heading back to your rental home.
As laid back and relaxing as a Kauai vacation can be, it can also be pricey. A Kauai vacation rental is great way to save money. With a kitchen in your rental, you won't have to eat out at every meal! Plus, we offer discounts on a range of vacation rentals.


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Christian Music: A Look Back at 2004
- John Styll CCM Magazine
- 2004 20 Dec
Deflating the Bubble
Now that 2004 is drawing to a close, it seems like a good time to take a look at what happened in Christian music during a year that could be summed up with this headline: "2004 May Be the Year Christian Music Had a Greater Impact on Culture Than Ever Before."
Many, including yours truly, have observed over the years that Christian music has seemed to exist inside its own "bubble," a sub-culture isolated from the popular, mainstream culture it perennially hoped to have an impact on. Although the bubble has not exactly burst, last year it began to deflate, letting our music loose for more of the world to hear.
The pioneers of contemporary Christian music could only imagine the past couple years — from MercyMe's miraculous mainstream pop hit to Smokie Norful's urban radio invasion to Stacie Orrico being virtually "stuck" on MTV's "TRL" to Switchfoot's daring to move into contemporary hit radio (and platinum sales). At one point this past April, Christian market-supported artists claimed an unprecented six hits during the same week on the Billboard and Radio & Records airplay charts. Christian music was increasingly seen and heard on big and small screens this year. Whether it was Bebo Norman or Hawk Nelson on "Smallville," tobyMac on "Veronica Mars" or Superchic[k] in JC Penney ads and "Joan of Arcadia," we can see clearly now that Christian music is getting noticed.
This year was also notable for the heightened activism of Christian artists for the world's poor and suffering. Many artists have meaningfully supported U2's Bono and his organization DATA to bring awareness of the terrible AIDS pandemic in Africa. In fact, the support of Christian artists was so impressive to Bono that he appeared, via telecast, on the GMA Music Awards and offered grateful shout-outs to Michael W. Smith, tobyMac, Third Day, Margaret Becker, Charlie Peacock and Jars of Clay. Steven Curtis Chapman and his family rescued and adopted a third Chinese baby and raised awareness for adoption issues. Caedmon's Call has been actively campaigning on behalf of the "untouchables" in India, and Natalie Grant and others are bringing awareness of the human trafficking that is taking place in the Sudan and other areas.
On a less joyful note, the Christian music industry has faced declining record sales due, in part, to the widespread theft through illegal downloading and CD burning as well as competition from other entertainment choices such as video games and DVDs. In the first few years of the new millennium, Christian music companies had seemingly been immune to music piracy, while the overall music industry was suffering great losses. But, our industry is now taking the hit, and one of the most difficult results has been lost jobs at Christian music labels. A study by the GMA and the Barna Group this past spring revealed that the average Christian teen is no different when it comes to stealing music. In fact, only one in 10 Christian teens believes illegal downloading is a moral issue! And of this moral minority, more than half had recently participated in at least one of several forms of music piracy in the months prior to the study. Following this study, the GMA launched a campaign called "Millions of Wrongs Don't Make it Right," designed to educate the Christian audience about the moral, ethical and legal implications of music piracy. And now the U.S. Department of Justice has gotten involved, calling intellectual property theft "a threat to the nation's economy." Fortunately, legitimate digital music-buying sources proliferated in 2004 — from a reborn Napster to your local Starbucks or Wal-Mart— and many of these outlets have discovered the "prophets" in Christian music. Even Christian retail stores like Lifeway are offering music downloads for sale.
In spite of the difficulty of lost sales, there was reason to be hopeful for the future, as 2004 saw the emergence of new luminaries in Christian music. In fact, a "changing of the guard" was evident at the GMA Music Awards, as Stacie Orrico and Jeremy Camp were voted "Female" and "Male Vocalist of the Year," respectively, and relative newcomer MercyMe was named "Artist of the Year" and "Group of the Year." With no disrespect intended, perennial favorites such as Steven Curtis Chapman and Michael W. Smith went home Dove-less, indicating that Christian music had embraced this newest flock of artists. But no new artist fared better than Casting Crowns, a group led by a Georgia-based youth leader, Mark Hall. Its debut album, the first release from Beach Street Records, is nearing platinum status, making it 2004's No. 2 best-selling release (after No. 1 Switchfoot's "The Beautiful Letdown"), and Christian music's fastest-selling debut ever.
Contemporary Christian music has always been about telling an old story in a new way. With new artists making new forays into television, radio and movies with great new music based on a Christian worldview, 2004 has indeed been a landmark year. Maybe next year the "bubble" will finally burst.
For more information about GMA Membership and voting in the Dove Awards, visit gospelmusic.org.
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A wildfire burning in Royal Gorge Park in Colorado has burned over 3,800 acres of land, officials said Tuesday.
The fire, which reportedly started on the south side of the Arkansas River at 1p.m. on Tuesday, has destroyed three structures thus far. Authorities have not been able to verify the type of structures they were.
"This fire is not going away real soon. This fire is going to be burning for a number of days," said Royal Gorge Fire Information Officer Gregg Goodland on Tuesday evening.
As of now the Royal Gorge Bridge has not been damaged by the blaze.
Firefighters from Canon City are working alongside the Bureau of Land Management and the US Forest Service to tame the flames.
The 125 firefighters at the scene are waiting for more resources that will help them contain the fire including two single-engine airtankers, one Type 1 hotshot crew, three hand crews and one Type 3 Incident Management Team.
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The First Friday Art March, a gallery hop between about a dozen arts-related businesses in SoFo (south of Forsyth Park), has been a labor of love for those involved for nearly a year.
This monthly event provides an after-hours opportunity for locals and visitors to support the inspiring entrepreneurs who are committed to showcasing local art, music and food outside the technical boundaries of Savannah's historic district.
"There are many great and unique businesses outside of downtown that deserve to be highlighted and recognized," says Kay Wolfersperger, the graphic designer behind the Art March brand. "Art March is a platform to celebrate them and bring attention to what they offer. There is a First Friday program for businesses downtown, but there wasn't anything like that for businesses and galleries south of Forsyth Park."
Jen Jenkins - owner of SoFo's beloved Foxy Loxy Café and downtown's Coffee Fox - has been one of the driving forces behind Art March.
"The Art March was initially started and organized by Desoto Row Gallery, and we at Foxy Loxy were excited to participate and help promote the monthly event," Jenkins says. "I have gradually become more involved in organizing as well as promoting the Art March with lots of help from a great group of dedicated artists and organizers. Foxy always has a great turn-out for First Fridays as we always are celebrating a new Printmaking Show with a reception and live music.
"Personally, as an artist-turned-business owner, I want to see us creative folk organize ourselves in order to support each other and share what we do with the broader community."
Art March is a key event for SoFo and continues to grow in popularity because "visitors are excited to discover businesses off the 'beaten path,'" Wolfersperger says.
Jenkins adds: "I think Savannah attracts people who want to experience something unique to this part of the country and unique to Savannah, whether they are coming here for the weekend, coming here as students or if they have decided to make Savannah their home. Chain restaurants and shops clearly don't feed the need to find what is special and authentic. Lucky for us locally-run businesses, we have a population here interested in supporting what we do."
Beyond the business-to-consumer interactions, Art March also strengthens business-to-business connections.
"I think the Art March is a way for us to all know each other as well as have an exciting and organized platform for sharing this area with the broader local community, and hopefully travelers as well," Jenkins says. "We would like to include more businesses/galleries in this area and hope to attract more creative business owners to consider this area of Savannah as the best place to open their doors."
Wolfersperger, also owner of SoFo printmaking shop The Maker Collective, urges other small businesses to get involved with Art March, too.
"It fosters great networks," she says. "When you interact with your community, you create connections that can have unexpected and rewarding effects. For me, new clients, friendships and projects spawned just by popping into these businesses and chatting with my neighbors casually on First Fridays."
For more info, visit artmarchsavannah.com.
What: First Friday Art March
When: Feb. 1
Where: South of Forsyth Park; download a map at artmarchsavannah.com
Cost: Free
Info: artmarchsavannah.com


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Consensus Report
California Agricultural Research Priorities: Pierce's Disease (2004)Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources
Each report is produced by a committee of experts selected by the Academy to address a particular statement of task and is subject to a rigorous, independent peer review; while the reports represent views of the committee, they also are endorsed by the Academy. Learn more on our expert consensus reports.
The glassy-winged sharpshooter is one of the more recent invasive pests to afflict California agriculture. The insect transmits a bacterial pathogen that causes Pierce's disease, which has impaired production of wine, table, and raisin grapes in California. The report recommends strengthening the process and the priorities for research funded by state agencies and wine industry groups to address Pierce's disease and its vector. Research should be focused on identifying feasible options for controlling the spread of the disease and providing sustainable approaches that are adaptable and affordable over the long term. Several avenues of research be pursued more intensely including the genetic makeup of the pathogen that triggers Pierce's disease, understanding the mechanisms that make grapes resistant to the disease, the possibilities of introducing predator enemies to the sharpshooter, and new ways to manage the planting of crops to help avoid spread of the disease.
Key Messages
- Research is needed to advance the use of classical biological control (predators and parasitoids) of the insect.
- Research should identify management strategies or approaches that minimize the use of insecticides or that promote the use of narrow-spectrum, sustainable pesticides.
- Significant progress already has been made in elucidating the biology of the PD-GWSS problem. Plausible management strategies have been tested and either advanced to future studies or eliminated.
- The greatest concern is that the scientific merit of the proposals is not receiving consistent scrutiny and attention. That could hinder the program's ability to move forward, because decisions about priorities and direction need to be made using solid, reproducible results.
- There still are significant knowledge gaps in critical areas. The committee noted an absence of uniformity and communication in the process through which PD-GWSS research projects are selected, accepted, and funded.
- When this study began, the committee noted significant gaps in knowledge about the characteristics and biology of pathogen and insect and how they interact with each other and the host plant. Through the funding program coordinated by CDFA as well as other national and international institutions, significant, albeit in insufficient, strides are being made to remedy that lack of information.


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Mo's Pizza
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This is a neighborhood pizza place that the regulars flock to, well, regularly–and not because it's the only choice, it just so happens to be the best one. The BBQ Chicken pizza and freshly-baked cupcakes might have something to do with this.Mo's Pizza and Sandwiches may have been the neighborhood spot since 1979, but that's not because they refuse to change the way they do things. In fact, owner Kevin embraces those types of tweaks that will make each meal a better experience for his customers. Which is why we didn't find bland iceberg salads on the menu. No, here they serve up a mean Spring Salad, with dried cranberries, goat cheese, strawberries and a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette. Of course, there's pizza – and plenty of it, too. Every day, Kevin and the team make the stuff from scratch, down to the dough. And as we're seated in the dining room, it feels comfortably crowded – like Thanksgiving dinner.
At first glance, it may seem like Kevin hasn't invested millions of dollars into the building itself–and it's true, he hasn't. But that's because, for him, the focus is squarely on the quality of the food (see: aforementioned salad with goat cheese). He's traveled out to California to learn more about the field-to-can process for tomatoes, and spent an impressive amount of time developing a flavor profile for the cheese on his pizzas. Yes, it's safe to say that he might not be messin' around. One bite of the BBQ Chicken pizza, loaded with BBQ sauce, chicken, caramelized red onion, bacon, cheddar and mozzarella, and it's certain. This is a place that regulars flock to, well, regularly – and not because it's their only choice, it just so happens to be the best one.
Menu Highlights:
Large Deluxe Pizza, $19.75
Large BBQ Chicken Pizza, $20.25
Philly Cheese Steak, $7.75
Spring Salad, $8.25
Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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Tuesday, August 9, 2016
A stroke is a brain injury resulting from a blocked or leaking blood vessel that carries blood to the brain.
Blocked Artery Strokes - Ischemic Strokes
The brain needs a steady supply of blood flow carrying oxygen and nutrients – without it, brain injury occurs within minutes. Strokes from blood clots, also called Ischemic strokes, account for 85 % of all strokes. They are caused by a lack of blood flow to the brain due to blockage of a brain artery. The most common causes are:
Bleeding Stroke - Hemorrhagic Stroke
15 % of all strokes occur when a blood vessel in the brain breaks open – causing bleeding in or around the brain. This is also called a hemorrhagic stroke. Two main types are:
Warning signs of a Stroke:
A stroke is medical emergency that must be treated right away. Even if the symptoms go away at first, some patients will go on to have a stroke, usually within hours or even days.
Last Reviewed: Jun 27, 2014
School of Medicine
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This jacket is perfect for camping or any job where your clothes get holes.
This fabric is able to "fix" itself because of a special coating on the fabric, plus the heat and friction from rubbing the material. This allows the fabric fibers to reconnect themselves. It looks like magic but really it's just science! According to Business Insider, "The new Nano Cure Tech clothing line from Imperial Motion aims to change all of that with a jacket that actually repairs itself. All you have to do is remove the object, rub the fabric together for a few seconds, and watch as the hole completely disappears. While the material isn't indestructible, it's a great option for anyone who frequently finds holes in their clothes." Click here to check out the video.
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GREENVILLE, Ill. -- The 2012 Greenville College Panther Baseball team is coming off of back to back SLIAC conference championship appearances. Last year's squad finished 3rd in the SLIAC with a record of 16-8 in conference play and 19-24 overall. With the conclusion of last season's appearance in the end of year conference tournament, the Panthers have been to a SLIAC record 12 consecutive conference tournaments.
Last year's senior class was extraordinary lead by two 1st Team SLIAC selections, Daniel Covert and Kyle Hobar. Covert settled into the middle of the Panther's order early in the season and had one of the finest offensive season in recent memory hitting a powerful .409 with 7 home runs while driving in 44 RBI's. Covert was also a weekend starter on the mound and struck out nearly a batter an inning. Hobar was a four-year starter for the Panthers up the middle of the infield and had a terrific career finishing 3rd in hits and 5th in walks. Hobar saved his best season for last hitting .362 while scoring 42 runs from the leadoff spot and stabilizing the middle infield.
The Panthers are also forced to replace two other seniors from last year's roster, two-year starter on the corner infield, Justin Hubbard, and the team's most important relief pitcher on last year's team, Wes Letizia. Hubbard hit in the middle of the order and drove in a career best 25 runs while providing invaluable leadership. Letizia was the team's go-to relief pitcher and pitched in the 2nd most games of any Panther pitcher.
The good news for the Panthers is that 6 players return from last year's starting lineup that saw significant time, including 1st Team All SLIAC Utility player David Massengill, who was arguably the team's best pitcher and hitter last year. The Panthers also add to that one of the deepest recruiting classes in recent memory bolstering the roster with 13 new players.
Behind the plate the Panthers welcome back two-year starter Adam Wallace (Shipman, IL). Adam brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Panthers young squad. After being forced into the starting lineup because of injury as a freshman, Wallace has developed into one of the best defensive catchers in the conference. He will be backed up by sophomore Campbell Albert (Warrenville, IL) and freshman Michael Marcotte (Mt. Carmel, IL).
On the infield the Panthers return Ken Trager (Lakewood, CO) a former All Conference performer who hit in the coveted 3rd spot in the batting order. Trager will be backed up by a trio of freshman, Ryan Thiele (Vandalia, IL), Dalton McFarland (Neoga, IL), and Brady Melvin (West Frankfort, IL). The Panthers have immense depth in the middle of the infield with returning junior shortstop Scott Voyles (Crisp, IL) and sophomore Dylan Goldsmith (Nokomis, IL). They will be joined by junior college transfer Jared Massengill (Neoga, IL) and freshman Wyatt Matteson (Greenup, IL). All four have the potential to crack the lineup and produce during the spring.
These players will be backed up by a pair of reliable defensive juniors, Travis Hawkins (Kirkwood, MO) and Juan Mondragon (Desert Hot Springs, CA) who also uses his speed well in the outfield. The Panthers will have to replace their starting first baseman, Justin Hubbard, with a new player this spring. Those capable of handling the duty include senior Ryan Siddle (Belleville, IL), sophomore Hunter Bryan (Fairfield, IL) and freshman Ryan Smith (Affton, MO). Freshman Robbie Campbell (Florissant, MO) has a chance to develop into a good defensive 1st baseman.
The Panthers return two starting outfielders from last year's team, senior centerfielder David Massengill (Neoga, IL) and junior right fielder Cole Lawson (Medora, IL). Both players track the ball well in the outfield and have strong arms. Competing for a spot in left field are a variety of players who offer many good things to the program. These players include sophomores Jared Souhrada (El Paso, IL), Mitchell Cernek (Clinton, WI), Tyler Mitchell (Zeigler, IL), as well as freshman Tyler Pilcher (Effingham, IL), Tyler Whitworth (Mattoon, IL) and Zach Thompson (Patoka, IL). The future looks bright for our underclassmen outfielders as we continue to see improvement and the desire to get better.
Pitching looks to be a strength for Greenville going into this season. The Panthers return five of their top six starters from last year and nearly 70% of last season's work load. Returning at the top of the rotation is senior David Massengill who finished 6th in the SLIAC in both ERA and strikeouts and finished 5th in wins with six. Also returning are four sophomores who pitched quality innings in tough situations last year, Derek Reckmann (Alhambra, IL) who led the team in games started, Cody Hinterscher (Dietrich, IL) who struck out 16 at Principia, Tyler Mitchell who finished the season with the team's lowest ERA at 2.01, and Michael Wittmer (Danvers, IL) who appeared in the most games for the Panthers last year. Coming out of the bullpen will be juniors Scott Voyles and Kyle Boldt (Ashley, IL) who is fully recovered from an injury that kept him out last season, and sophomore Clint Lustig (Teutopolis, IL).
The Panthers also have depth with the continued development coming from freshman Tyler Pilcher, Jake McMullen (Yorba Linda, CA) Sam Kuhnert (Tamaroa, IL) Tyler Corder (Greenup, IL) and Dalton McFarland.
It is going to be an exciting year in the SLIAC with the addition of four new head coaches. Last year's champion, Webster University, who Greenville lost to in the championship game, looks to rebuild after losing the conference player of the year and other numerous contributors. Greenville looks to make it to a record 13th consecutive end of year tournament and win the bid to go the NCAA regional. With a roster that includes only two seniors and returning six position and pitching starters, the 2012 season looks like it could be magical that ends with the hoisting of the championship trophy at the end of the season. Check out the Panthers this spring at Robert E. Smith Field and become part of the excitement building around the Greenville baseball program!


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|Ben and Courtney end their engagement photo: US Weekly
According to People Magazine, "The couple, whose courtship was chronicled on ABC's hit reality show, have ended their engagement, PEOPLE confirms. "It's true," Flajnik told PEOPLE Friday, although he didn't wish to elaborate on the split." The couple had much media speculation after Ben chose a feisty Courtney to be his bride. On the show, Courtney was disliked by many of the girls in the house.
Ben and Courtney had no further comment as to why their relationship ended. Are you surprised that Ben and Courtney broke up?


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Murdoch apologizes for 'offensive' cartoon of Netanyahu using blood-red mortar to build wall
LONDON (AP) — Media baron Rupert Murdoch has apologized for a Sunday Times cartoon depicting Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu building a wall using blood-red mortar, an image Jewish leaders said was reminiscent of anti-Semitic propaganda.
The political cartoon, which was published on Holocaust Memorial Day, shows Netanyahu wielding a long, sharp trowel and depicts agonized Palestinians bricked into the wall's structure. It was meant as a comment on recent elections in which Netanyahu's ticket narrowly won the most seats in the Israeli parliament.
"Will cementing the peace continue?" the caption read, a reference both to the stalled peace process and Israel's separation barrier, a complex of fences and concrete walls which Israel portrays as a defense against suicide bombers but which Palestinians say is a land grab under the guise of security.
Jewish community leaders were particularly disturbed by parallels they saw between the red-tinged drawing and historical anti-Semitic propaganda — in particular the theme of "blood libel," the twisted but persistent myth that Jews secretly use human blood in their religious rituals.
Their anger was heightened by the fact that the cartoon was published on a day meant to commemorate the communities destroyed by the Nazis and their allies in the mid-20th century.
Ind. church begins auction of James Taylor sheet music for 'Fire and Rain'
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (AP) — A southern Indiana church is auctioning off sheet music that songwriter James Taylor donated to the church for its effort to restore a pipe organ.
A charity auction website started taking bids Monday on the autographed sheet music of Taylor's song "Fire and Rain" he donated to St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
The Courier-Journal of Louisville, Ky., reports the Jeffersonville church's original 1894 pipe organ was destroyed by the Great Flood of 1937. A 1981 fire destroyed its replacement, along with the church's parish hall and damaged its sanctuary.
The Victorian-style church will use money it raises from auctioning off the sheet music and other fundraising efforts to restore a pipe organ donated to the church. That organ's installation would finish a church restoration launched three years ago.
Arkansas Senate approves bill allowing concealed guns/">handguns in churches; measure heads to House
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate has approved a proposal to allow concealed handguns in churches and other houses of worship.
By a 28-4 vote, the Senate on Monday approved a proposal that would leave it up to churches and other religious institutions to decide whether to allow concealed weapons. Churches are currently among the places where concealed handguns are prohibited by state law.
Past efforts to allow guns in churches have failed in the state Legislature under a majority-Democrat Legislature. The measure how heads to the House.
Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe has indicated he'll likely sign the measure into law if it reaches his desk. Beebe has said he's comfortable with the legislation leaving the decision on concealed weapons up to individual churches.
Austria's Roman Catholic cardinal: Activists are exploiting asylum seekers camped in church
VIENNA (AP) — Austria's top Roman Catholic clergyman is accusing political activists of exploiting the plight of asylum-seekers who have occupied a church for over a month to press demands for better treatment.
Cardinal Christoph Schoenborn says the activists are "seeking a change of the (asylum) system at any price" even if they jeopardize the asylum-seekers' health.
About a dozen young men, mostly from Pakistan, are pressing for better living quarters, temporary work permits and other demands while waiting for a decision on their applications to remain in Austria. Their supporters say several of them broke of a weeks-long hunger strike just recently.
Schoenborn's comments were reported Monday by the Kathpress news agency. Like the cardinal, some politicians also have accused activists of encouraging a continuation of the protest for their own aims.
First Hindu congresswoman elected vice chair of Democratic National Committee
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has been elected vice chair of the Democratic National Committee.
The committee voted unanimously Tuesday to elect Gabbard, who represents Hawaii's 2nd congressional district.
Gabbard is one of the first female combat veterans elected to Congress. She is also the first Hindu and the first American Samoan to sit in Congress.
Gabbard will serve as vice chair for the next four years.
Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz praised Gabbard's dedication to public service, saying she exemplifies the party's values.
Gabbard was elected to a two-year term in Congress in November, representing suburban Honolulu and Hawaii's neighbor islands to Oahu. She won the seat in a landslide.
The 31-year-old congresswoman previously served in the Hawaii Legislature and the Honolulu City Council.
SC Episcopalians staying with national church elect provisional bishop, use new name
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Members of The Episcopal Church in South Carolina are moving forward with a provisional bishop and name after the Diocese of South Carolina left last year.
Nineteen parishes and six worship groups in South Carolina remain with The Episcopal Church. On Saturday, they met at Grace Church in Charleston to install the Right Rev. Charles Glenn vonRosenburg as the new bishop.
He's a retired bishop of the Diocese of East Tennessee. He pleaded for tolerance and understanding during a difficult period.
At the convention, images of the seal were obscured and the name "the Diocese of South Carolina" was replaced with "The Episcopal Church in South Carolina." That's because a state judge has ruled that only the diocese that left can use the name Diocese of South Carolina.


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Griffin scores 20, Paul has 17 points and 14 assists as Clippers beat Hornets 96-93
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NEW ORLEANS – Blake Griffin scored 20 points, Chris Paul made clutch plays on both ends of the floor in the final minute, and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter for a 96-93 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night.
Matt Barnes scored 16 points, scoring three times during a critical stretch for the Clippers, who would have seen their hopes of remaining a top-four playoff seed in the Western Conference take a hit with a loss. Instead, the Clippers won their fourth straight in large part thanks to Paul, who had 14 assists and finished with 17 points — including eight in the final minute on a pull-up jumper and six free throws.
Eric Gordon scored 25 points for New Orleans, which has lost three straight.
With Paul running Los Angeles' offense, the Clippers scored on their last 11 possessions, and 15 of their last 16, giving them 31 points inside during the last seven minutes. Paul altered Roberts' missed driving layup attempt that could have made it a one-point game with 45 seconds left.
Robin Lopez had 19 points and 12 rebounds for New Orleans, which was playing without forward Anthony Davis (left knee) and point guard Greivis Vasquez (right ankle).
Ryan Anderson scored 17, and Brian Roberts had 15 points and 11 assists in a spot start at point guard.
Los Angeles held a slim lead midway through the third quarter after Griffin's step-back jumper. Then New Orleans surprisingly surged into the lead with a 9-0 run that included Anderson's 3 and two layups by Roberts, one on a fast break after his steal.
Anderson's putback several minutes later gave New Orleans a surprising 63-57 lead heading into the fourth quarter, and lead grew to 10 on Gordon's free throws with 8:31 to go.
New Orleans still led by eight, at 80-72, after Gordon's 3 with 5:13 left. Then Paul scored on a baseline drive, initiating a 24-13 run to close the game.
It might not have been so close if Los Angeles hadn't struggled badly from 3-point range, missing 19 of 26. But Jammal Crawford made two late 3s after missing six of his first seven and finished with 15 points.
The Hornets outworked Los Angeles inside much of the game, finishing with 19 offensive rebounds and 27 second-chance points, but New Orleans also was a dismal 6 for 19 from 3-point range and was hurt by 15 missed free throws.
Both teams went through stretches in which their play was not sharp in the opening two quarters. The Hornets missed 11 free throws and 10 3s in the first half, during which the Clippers missed 12 3s and turned the ball over eight times, with even Paul mishandling a routine pass for a back-court violation.
Griffin had nine early points on three dunks, a layup and a free throw, but did not score in the second quarter, when he attempted two 3s, missing both. Lopez kept the Hornets close early with 15 of his points in the first half. After New Orleans had missed its first 10 3-point attemtps, Roberts finally made one in the final minute of the half to match one made by Paul moments earlier and cut the Clippers lead to 43-40 heading into the locker room.
NOTES: The Clippers play at Memphis, their closest pursuer for the fourth seed, on Saturday night. ... The Hornets finished 1-3 against the Clippers this season. ... Roberts was making his fourth start of the season, he had averaged 11.7 points in his previous three starts. ... De Andre Jordon limped off the court after falling awkwardly in the third quarter, but returned to the game.


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Acrimonious opening at restart of S. Sudan talks
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — A resumption of peace talks to end South Sudan's violence and political impasse appears to be in peril, as members of the two sides exchanged bitter accusations late Tuesday ahead of what is supposed to be the start of new talks.
South Sudan descended into chaos in mid-December as fighting broke out between troops loyal to the government and rebels who support the former vice president. Thousands were killed in violent rampages that often took on an ethnic dimension.
A cease-fire was agreed to last month and more advanced talks were scheduled to resume on Monday. That did not happen. A ceremony was held Tuesday in hopes of starting talks, but the forum was used to trade accusations.
South Sudan's negotiator said rebels are violating last month's cease-fire. On the rebels' part, Gen. Taban Deng Gai said he is disappointed in South Sudan President Salva Kiir and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. Uganda is an ally of Kiir's government and has sent in hundreds of troops.
"The withdrawal of foreign armed forces has not been honored," Gai said, referencing a component of the cease-fire. "They are acting like a new colonist in the country. Musevini is looking for a prolonged civil war South Sudan. This is a very selfish motive."
A rebel spokesman said earlier Tuesday that rebels won't return to talks unless high-level political detainees are allowed to attend and Ugandan troops leave. The spokesman, Yohanis Pouk, said seven political detainees now in Kenya and four in South Sudan aren't being allowed to attend the talks in Ethiopia.
Uganda has sent military hardware and troops to fight alongside South Sudanese government troops in at least three states, including two that produce oil. Ugandan troops would withdraw from South Sudan only if that was the wish of the country's government, Okello Oryem, Uganda's deputy foreign minister, said Tuesday.
"We have a bilateral agreement with the legitimate government of South Sudan, which invited us to South Sudan under a security pact," he said. "This is an African problem that needs an African solution."
Museveni defended the deployment of troops to South Sudan, saying it was necessary to prevent violence from escalating in the world's newest country.
The U.S. has called for Uganda to withdraw its troops. Secretary of State John Kerry said Tuesday that the U.S. is making diplomatic efforts to prevent "the chaos and the genocide that too often comes of the violence that can occur if things break down."
South Sudan peacefully broke away from Sudan in 2011 after more than 20 years of civil war. The U.S. helped broker the 2005 peace deal that preceded South Sudan's independence vote.
the former vice president, Riek Machar, but as a new, third group, said Seyoum Mesfin, the mediator of the talks and an official with a bloc of nations from East Africa known as IGAD.
Seyoum at Tuesday's ceremonial opening blamed South Sudan's leaders for failing to prevent the conflict.
"Disillusionment with corruption and inadequate governance was high," Seyoum said. "The leadership has failed to see this and to respond with a coherent policy and visible commitment to address the issue of peace, security and development in a coordinated manner."
Associated Press reporter Rodney Muhumuza in Kampala, Uganda, contributed to this report.
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Want to look like Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront? Good to see that Aero is resurrecting the thirties style jacket worn by Terry Malloy in the iconic 1954 film. I always associate this type of jackes with the depression era of the 1930s, so given the current economic climate they really ought to be well in vogue.
It is a Green and Black "Trapper" Check wool with 100% wool knit in black and a period style figured rayon lining (though if you feel the cold you can also have it with an Alpaca Wool lining for an extra £20. Aero has made the sure the period detail is accurate by including period zipper and using blind studs on the pocket flaps.
And here he is wearing one in the movie.
Yours for £280. First spotted by His Knibs


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ACAPULCO, Mexico, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Top seeds Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer both got off to a fast start Tuesday and advanced to the second round of the Abierto Mexicano Telcel in balmy Acapulco.
The first-seeded Ferrer of Spain, a three-time champion at the Abierto Mexicano, trounced lucky loser Antonio Veic of Croatia 6-0, 6-3 in a match in which Ferrer won 4-of-5 break points.
Second-seeded Nadal, also representing Spain, ousted Argentine qualifier Diego Sebastian Schwartzman 6-2, 6-2 in his first appearance in Acapulco since winning the tournament in 2005. Nadal is seeking his 38th clay-court championship.
Fellow Spaniard and No. 3 seed Nicolas Almagro won his 300th career match with a 6-0, 6-1 thrashing of Mexican wild card Cesar Ramirez.
Also advancing Tuesday were eighth-seeded Horacio Zeballos of Argentina and Wayne Odesnik of the United States. Odesnik topped Poland's Lukasz Kubot 6-3, 6-4 and will face Ferrer in the second round.


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FRANKLIN, Ind. – Mason Roth hit a jumper as time expired to push the Defiance College Yellow Jackets past Franklin College Saturday afternoon 54-52 in a Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference thriller.
Franklin (6-9, 3-5 HCAC) tied the game at 52 with a three-point play off of a layup and free throw with four seconds remaining. The Yellow Jackets (11-4, 6-2 HCAC) called a timeout following the free throw.
Roth took the in-bounds pass and drove the length of the floor. The junior pulled up on the right side from about 13 feet and connected on a shot that left his hands just before the buzzer sounded.
It was two of Roth's very important five points on the afternoon.
With DC trailing 47-42 and less than five minutes remaining, Mason Roth had a three-point play the hard way, making a lay up with the foul. Roth added a free throw to spark a DC rally.
On the next possession, Ryan Hicks followed with a jumper to tie the game at 47. Travis Schomaeker then hit a three on DC's next possession to force a Franklin timeout. Coming out of the timeout, DC forced a turnover and Hicks converted it to points with a jumper to give DC a five-point lead on a 10-0 run.
The Grizzlies added a pair of free throws to cut the deficit to 52-49 with a minute to go and then tied the game with four seconds left.
Roth added four rebounds, two steals and an assist in the game. He also had a block.
Hicks, who started slow with just two points in the first half, finished with 10 on the day and grabbed five boards. Schomaeker also finished with 10 points, along with five assists and four rebounds.
Franklin started hot in the game, racing out to an eight-point lead over the first eight minutes. The Grizzlies made the first two baskets in the game, but Wade Wooley answered with a pair of layups to tie the game at 4.
Wooley finished the game with five points, but also had 10 rebounds.
Franklin then ran away with an 11-3 run over the next three minutes to lead DC 15-7. The three points for DC came off of a Schomaeker three pointer.
Defiance answered with a 15-3 run of its own to take the lead late in the first half. Noah Reed started the run for the Yellow Jackets with a three pointer. Bernard Edwards added four points off of a layup and free throws and Drew Frizell followed with another three for DC to tie the game.
Reed finished with four points and four rebounds.
Hicks gave the Yellow Jackets the lead with two free throws and Edwards added a three after a Franklin free throw to give the Yellow Jackets a 22-18 lead.
The teams then traded baskets for the remainder of the half with Frizell hitting another three and Edwards adding a jumper for DC, who went into the break with a 27-24 lead.
Edwards finished with a team high 11 points, along with three rebounds and a block. Frizell had a season high nine points in the game.
In a reversal of roles, Defiance started out the second half with a 4-0 run off of jumpers from Hicks. Franklin responded with a 14-3 run over the next six minutes to go up on the Yellow Jackets 38-34.
Schomaeker followed with a jumper and Frizell hit his third three of the game to answer with a quick run for DC, but Franklin extended its lead back to six points on a pair of three pointers and a free throw. That lead remained until DC's 10-0 run.
The Yellow Jackets shot 20-of-50 (.400) from the floor in the game and were 7-for-23 (.304) from three-point range. Defiance was 7-of-10 from the free-throw line.
Defiance held Franklin to 38 percent shooting in the game and outrebounded the Grizzlies 38-28.
The Yellow Jackets will return to action Wednesday night at Earlham. DC will take on Earlham at 7:30 p.m. in Richmond, Ind.