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NEW ORLEANS (WBRC) - Allstate BCS National Championship
Alabama Media Day Quotes - Player Quotes
Barrett Jones - Mark Barron - Courtney Upshaw - Josh Chapman - William Vlachos - Trent Richardson
Friday, January 6, 2012 - Mercedes-Benz Superdome
Q. What do you think about this place? Pretty darned cool?
BARRETT JONES: It's pretty awesome. I think it's gotten a whole lot ?? been some renovations since we were here in '08, and it looks really, really good.
We're excited to be here on such an awesome weekend when the Saints are playing, and we're going to cap it off on Monday. Really excited about the game and looking forward to it.
Q. Take me through your mindset right now. Are you anxious? Are you ready to play this thing? We're still a few days away.
BARRETT JONES: Yeah, I think we're ready to play. It's been ?? I don't know what the exact day count is, but it's been so many days since we last played. It's almost like a whole other miniature season. So we're anxious to get back out there on the field.
Q. Last time you guys played back in November, a lot of people complained about the scoring. But as a football purist, I love the physical nature of the game. As an offensive lineman, how much fun was that for you, just hard?hitting, smashmouth for 60 minutes?
BARRETT JONES: Definitely the most physical game I've ever been a part of. We definitely want to score some more points, but we played really physical the first game and going to do that again the second game.
Q. Five media sessions this week. Is this media overkill?
BARRETT JONES: I guess it depends on who you ask. I think we're all right. This is a big stage, and we expect this. And you gotta just be thankful that we have an opportunity where the media actually wants to talk to us five times.
So we'd rather have it that way than the other way around.
Q. Are you more tired of practicing or talking to us?
BARRETT JONES: I'm just ready to play the game. Practicing against your own team for so many days in a row definitely gets old. You guys, we never get tired of y'all; we love talking to you guys.
Q. Can you understand the argument, if you played for Oklahoma State, why they should be here? Can you understand that side of it at all?
BARRETT JONES: Honestly, not really, because we have a system in place and that's how the system turned out. I think if it was the other way, we'd have a tough time having an argument because if we start questioning the system and changing it, then, you know ?? we have to have a way we decide who plays in the game,
and so this is the way that the system's set.
Q. Last time Alabama won a national title it was 1993, but it was the 1992 season. How old were you in 1992?
BARRETT JONES: Two. I was born in 1990. I was two years old. But I didn't watch the game then, but I've watched it since.
Q. You didn't remember too much back then?
BARRETT JONES: No, I don't remember it from then. But obviously seen them play and a lot of their plays, some highlights from that game.
Q. We try to get to know you guys a little better. I hear back in your younger days very musically talented, you played the violin. Can you enlighten me on those days? Do you still play?
BARRETT JONES: I did play the violin for about 10 or 11 years. It's something I really enjoyed doing, and, yeah, I don't really play anymore. But I can still pick it up and play. You play for that long you can still ??you don't lose it.
Q. When was the last time you played?
BARRETT JONES: Last week, actually. Now that you guys found out about this violin talent, some of my friends were begging me to play. So I finally pulled it out and played for them a few songs.
Q. Are you in favor of a college football playoff?
BARRETT JONES: I don't know. It's not for me to say. That's a tough one. I think it's kind of a misconception that all the players hate the BCS. And it's hard to hate the BCS when you're in the SEC because it has been so good to us. And certainly we feel like if we win our conference, then we'll have a chance to play for the title.
Q. Because I'm surveying the players, would you be a yes, no, or undecided?
BARRETT JONES: If I was in favor for a playoff?
Q. Yeah.
BARRETT JONES: Whew. I think I would be ?? the plus ? what kind of playoff?
Q. Well, if it's a yes, my next question is: How many teams would you want in it? So there's no set way to do it.
BARRETT JONES: Yeah, I'm going to go undecided, just because I'm not really sure. I definitely don't want to be part of a huge playoff because I think so many more games.
Q. 16 games - too much?
BARRETT JONES: We already play enough games, in my opinion.
Q. Mark, talk about facing (Jordan) Jefferson for an entire game this time as opposed to having to prepare for two guys last time and what challenges you've seen him bring to the defense, going up against him.
MARK BARRON: We had to prepare for him in the first game, so our preparation is pretty much the same.
Q. Are you feeling okay? You think you're going to be 100 percent going in this game?
MARK BARRON: Yeah, I'm pretty good. Maybe; maybe not. We'll see by then. But I'm pretty good. I'll be able to do what I need to do.
Q. What is added to their running game from the last time you saw them?
MARK BARRON: They're a physical team. I think depth, more depth. I guess they can give some of the other backs more rest and keep refreshed.
Q. You've experienced something like this, this media day before. What did you tell the younger guys to expect on a day as crazy as this?
MARK BARRON: Actually, I haven't even talked to them about it yet. Haven't had time to talk about it. We woke up, ate, and came straight over.
Q. And how much has that business approach, all?business approach, been leading into this week as far as Coach Saban and the coaches not really doing a whole lot of outside stuff but just keeping it focused on the game?
MARK BARRON: We want to have fun, but at the same time we know what our mission is down here. If they want to have fun, but we gotta keep our focus towards this game.
Q. Speaking about the depth of running backs, how difficult is it? Most teams you can key on one, maybe two, but LSU has four in which they just keep fresh legs every single time coming at you, as they get back to the line, the linebackers.
MARK BARRON: They can be very difficult because if they catch you in a one?way tie, they might have a slight advantage over you. But they all have different traits and we just have to make sure we know what's going on and what each back does.
Q. Talk about anything interesting that you've seen so far since you've been in New Orleans?
MARK BARRON: Everybody is interesting. Down on Bourbon Street they have all types of things. They've got guys wearing women's clothing and there's people dancing, having a good time. But it seems like it's a good place to be.
Q. Talk about you guys really preparing for Jarrett Lee and not really Jordan Jefferson, the switch this time around. Do you feel more comfortable knowing who is going to be the quarterback at LSU as you prepare for Monday's game, unlike you guys were in November when you had to really face two, you guys were prepared to face two?
MARK BARRON: We pretty much prepare to face two this time as well. Like I said, that first one we have to prepare for both and we knew what each guy did and what they were good at and what they weren't good at. So it's the same way, prepare for both of them.
Q. Courtney, when you think about this whole situation, let's face it, you cannot wait until Sunday, how agonizing is it? Because you guys have gone through all the huddles.
COURTNEY UPSHAW: Mainly it's the practices that's weighing on us. You know what I'm saying? Get to the game. A lot of people just want to go and play the game. But I know here with Coach Saban it take time and preparation, and he's going to have us ready for the game.
Q. Talk about being here. This is something that you've been dreaming about. Last year you had to watch Auburn do what they did. And I asked the same question yesterday to (Trent) Richardson. It was simply this: It's not about winning the first game; it's about winning this game. Explain that.
COURTNEY UPSHAW: Yeah, I mean, that's what I tell a lot of people. A lot of people was kind of upset to hear that Alabama was in the big game. And they talk about the first game. But, like you said, it's not about winning the first game. We want to come out this game and hopefully come out with a W. We're playing a good LSU team. And we put on a show for y'all the first game, and we plan on doing the same.
Q. How did you guys feel when everybody kept saying Oklahoma State deserves a shot, Alabama had their chance? Do you feel disrespected?
COURTNEY UPSHAW: Honestly, for me, I feel everybody does deserve a chance. I mean, they had an outstanding record this season. And I watched them play in the Bowl game and stuff like that. But, I mean, people vote. They voted us into the game. So, I mean, that's my take on the whole thing.
Q. What do you see when you watch that, you see teams that don't play the defense your team plays or LSU plays? Do you feel like you'd handle one of those teams that gives up points?
COURTNEY UPSHAW: I mean, I'm sure ?? I got a bunch of faith in my team. I'm sure that anybody that we play against it will be a good game, defense, offensive?wise. Watching games like that, it's fun watching all the scoring. But being a defensive player, you want to see a lot more defense.
Q. Alabama and LSU have kind of been put on the same plane, and then you have other teams at the next level. Do you feel like Alabama should be on that plane with LSU given that they've got 13 wins, undefeated, beat you at Tuscaloosa? Do you feel that's right?
COURTNEY UPSHAW: I do feel my team does deserve to be at the top with LSU. We're a good team, too. We lost to LSU by three points. I mean, defensive battle throughout the whole game, overtime. Like I said, people voted us back in the game, and it's on us to go out and prove to them that they was right for putting us back in the game.
Q. How emotionally has it been for you this season? We drove through Tuscaloosa coming here, and obviously the damage of the tornado was there. How much is that on your mind, knowing that, still, with all that damage there, if you guys bring back a national championship, it changes the community?
COURTNEY UPSHAW: Well, for me, it's not that it's emotional, it's just that we gotta, you know what I'm saying, hopefully bring it back for the fans and for the people who were in the tornado, who died, had family members who died, and stuff like that. But it's just that we want to win it for ourselves and also the fans.
Q. Talk about how Jordan Jefferson changed the game in that first meeting. You came in there and did the option. You guys had a little bit of a problem stopping when he came in there.
COURTNEY UPSHAW: I wouldn't say it was a problem, it was just that we gotta execute with the defense that was called and have people in the right spots. And they made big plays for it. He's a good back. He made big plays himself on that option. It's just on us to go out and execute the defense that's called.
DONT'A HIGHTOWER: We're going to get started and get ready for the game come Monday.
Q. Any kind of nerves on your team?
DONT'A HIGHTOWER: Oh, no, we're just ready to play. That's one thing that we've been preparing for all year. That's one thing, we came together as a unit. We always prepare every week the same. And we know it's a one?game season right here, and we know they're going to bring their all and they know we're going to bring ours. So we're ready for the war.
Q. You're more jacked up now that you're here and it's real?
DONT'A HIGHTOWER: Most definitely, most definitely. Last time we played, and being in the championship game, it's the most exciting thing that you can have in the college football career. And so get out there and practice tomorrow, the tempo is going to be very heightened. It's very heightened even the last few days. We know we're in New Orleans and we're ready to ball.
Q. (Question regarding long layoff)?
DONT'A HIGHTOWER: Just getting back into the game. Me as a football player and our team, we don't take any days off. And we have scrimmages and we go ahead and practice every day. So for us to say that we haven't played for a long time, we haven't had a real game, but we've been playing hard and practicing as hard as we can. We're prepared for this and we can't wait to get out there.
Q. (Question regarding being in New Orleans)?
DONT'A HIGHTOWER: Of course we're trying to not get into any trouble. We have a good team. I don't expect anybody getting in any trouble, nobody looking for trouble. We're out here for strictly business for us and try to get the W come Monday.
Q. What are your emotions like knowing your playing for a the national championship?
DONT'A HIGHTOWER: I can't wait. I can't explain how my emotions are right now. I'm shaky right now talking about this, just getting out there playing. I couldn't even sleep on the plane. I'm ready for this game. I've been waiting for this game all this year and we made it here and we're going to make sure we try to play it all right.
Q. What's your thoughts on the rematch? Does either team have an advantage when you've already played somebody? And I guess most people seem to think that the team that lost the first one has a bit of an advantage, maybe they're a little more motivated or whatever. What do you think?
JOSH CHAPMAN: I wouldn't use the word "rematch" as a term of describing the game it's just a battle between the two best teams in the country and seeing if we can come out with the goals they set in the beginning of the year. So, I mean, our goal was to be the best team in the country. By doing that, we got to where we want to be. And those guys, LSU, they're a great team, but it's time for us to show what we've been working for.
Q. How much do you look back, though, on that game? Certainly you've obviously studied it for game planning and stuff like that. How much impact does that game have?
JOSH CHAPMAN: It has a lot. We've learned a lot from that game. The game kind of made our season what it is now. It's about finishing. We didn't finish that game and didn't capitalize. Those guys capitalized on our mistakes, and they finished stronger than we did. We learned a lot from it. We go out and finish. Coaches showed us when we do things right, it's hard to beat us.
Q. Not giving anything away, but do you all look at ?? how much can you learn, like little tendencies or things from the game, just looking at film? How much does that help you that you've got film on them actually playing them?
JOSH CHAPMAN: I mean, every team has tendencies. We've got tendencies on our team. Certain teams do certain stuff. You have to learn and study film. Once you study film a lot, you get to learn the system of where the ball's going or stuff like that from a defensive player's standpoint. So a lot of teams have certain tendencies, and people learn how to study those.
Q. Do you use any of the social media: Facebook or Twitter?
JOSH CHAPMAN: I got Facebook, all that stuff. I'm not really into it all. I just have it just to have it, really.
Q. Gotta have it nowadays. But does Coach Saban have any rules on that?
JOSH CHAPMAN: I mean he has rules about it. But at the same time he allows you to have it. But he doesn't want you putting anything out there to embarrass yourself or the team. You embarrass the team if you put something crazy out there, but also yourself.
Q. Does he have somebody watching to keep up ??
JOSH CHAPMAN: That's one thing we really don't pay attention to. That's something that's outside of it.
Q. Can you talk about LSU's running backs? How important is it for you guys to shore up the defensive line, not have holes, keeping them running east to west?
JOSH CHAPMAN: They have great running backs. They run the ball hard, fast. They have a great offensive line that blocks for them. Those guys find the hole and run through it, run downhill. That's going to be a game that's going to be won at the line of scrimmage. We're going to go out and dominate those guys.
Q. This time with Jordan Jefferson being the starting quarterback, very mobile, very able to get away from guys and make things happen with his feet. Do you like playing guys like that? Is it difficult playing guys like that? What's your mindset?
JOSH CHAPMAN: My mindset is going out and doing our job. He's a great running quarterback. He can run and throw the ball, so we've got to contain the guy. The thing is, we've got to affect the guy. That's what we've been practicing on is affecting the quarterback.
Q. With media day, do you get tired of answering the same questions over and over again?
JOSH CHAPMAN: I mean, it's questions they're going to be asked, so I don't mind.
Q. This game, if it plays out like the first one, it's going to come down to the trenches. And what is it that you guys have been preparing for, obviously, now that you've seen them once? How do you approach this differently than the first game?
JOSH CHAPMAN: One thing we learned from the first game is finishing. That's one thing. Those guys capitalize on our mistakes. And the game is always won out in the trenches, who can dominate the line of scrimmage. That's one thing we harp ourselves on here. Dominate, creating a new line of scrimmage on the defense. And our offensive line does a great job of knocking guys back, and we improved on that.
Q. What would you rather do? Would you rather take up two, three blockers and let somebody else make a play, or would you rather get through there and make a play?
JOSH CHAPMAN: I like being down in the trenches. I like two people on me, because my thing is like it's like a fight in the backyard. You got two trying to fight you, somebody better come free from my own team. It's fun down there fighting in the trenches. I know I got great linebackers, great secondary behind me making plays. It's fun when you're down, they got three guys on you, and you hear tackle, Hightower, Mosley, somebody out there coming for you. That's one thing about our defense and running this 3?4, somebody is always going to be free when you got there.
WILLIAM VLACHOS: Playing in the National Championship two years ago, you know, we really had no idea of the opponent, Texas, because we really can't gauge on film what they're really like because they don't play the same people we play. So with an opponent you're so familiar with, and you know their scheme inside and out even before this preparation began, yeah, I think it gets a little monotonous to get ready; but it is a great opportunity to be able to refine the game plan and stuff like that.
Q. Being an offensive guy, I know ?? I'm sure you've heard everyone go: There were no touchdowns the first time, and they kind of grind away and say we don't want to see a rematch. Not that you have to respond to that, but what do you tell people and say why that was a great college football game?
WILLIAM VLACHOS: I think it was old school. Obviously people, I'm sure, enjoyed watching West Virginia put up 70 points in a game. I'm sure it was entertaining. I know I was entertained by it. But when you look at the core of football, you look at blocking, look at tackling, you look at rushing the ball, great defense, special teams play, all that type stuff, I think that game incorporated it all at a very high level. Even though there weren't many points scored, you're dealing with probably the two best defenses in college football in that game. Two offenses are also very good, and the defenses, I guess, won out, and obviously weren't able to put the ball in the end zone when we got in the red area. I think for a true football fan, I think they really enjoyed that game.
Q. Are there ways, when you look at it and say you can have a 9-6 game and it could be let's say a 9-6 game in the Big Ten between Indiana and Purdue, and you have people look at it and go: It's not arena football, whatever, and they can look at it and say that's a different game than the 9?6 game you guys had, just because you look at it, you say it's more physical or whatever, but how do you judge what's a really good football game if you're sitting at home watching it?
WILLIAM VLACHOS: You know, the last couple of years, all I can watch is the centers, whenever I watch football. And people will tell you, I don't watch sports. I don't watch football games unless it's people that we're going to play. I pretty much pay attention to the SEC, and I watch the Super Bowl. But I think you're right. I think that
when you see a game, with the great talent on the field and the little things being done right in the physical game, that's the type of game that I appreciate to watch.
Q. When you watched the West Virginia game, are you just looking at it going: This is kind of amusing, because it goes so back and forth like that, or the Baylor game, have you had a chance to see that?
WILLIAM VLACHOS: I didn't see the Baylor game. When you watch the West Virginia game, you look at the mistakes and you see how costly they are. You look at a 14?point turnaround and if they don't fumble the ball at the goal line the guy goes 99 yards for a touchdown. It's fun. You're sitting there waiting on Clemson to stop them.
That's something in the SEC, particularly the defensive linemen, they're so strong, I think better than everywhere else in the country. Just kind of ?? I don't think those type games are really a possibility.
Q. Could you ever see yourself in that kind of offense, the scheme that they run?
WILLIAM VLACHOS: I watched West Virginia's film because they played LSU earlier this year. Yeah, you know, I wouldn't be on an offense that's very heavy pass, I don't think, because I'm kind of a perched off center as far as zone schemes and stuff like that; but, yeah, I think I could play that offense.
Q. Can you talk about Alfred McCullough's development throughout this year and how he sort of gained in season opportunity given the injuries you've had to endure on the line this year?
WILLIAM VLACHOS: He's done a great job. He's a fifth?year senior came here playing defense first. He wasn't a starter going into week one. And I think, you know, whether he deserved to be or not was kind of irrelevant, but I think he put a lot into the preseason and the offseason to be a starter, and he wasn't. And our new offensive line coach said to hang in there, keep working hard, everything would work out, and sure enough it did. He comes in halfway through the year and doesn't miss a beat and starting a National Championship.
Q. Do you feel like things like the Barrett Jones' injury were some of the reasons why things fell apart towards the end of the LSU game?
WILLIAM VLACHOS: I mean, no, not really. Barrett finished the game. Barrett played fine in the game. I don't think that was much of a factor.
Q. The LSU loss, after the corrections (indiscernible)?
TRENT RICHARDSON: We had like a real statement. We came back into the next game, I think we played like Mississippi State or Ole' Miss, one of them guys, and we just said that we just want to re-recon, and get back to where we was going headed to and make sure we stay in a straight line and make sure we don't forget what we're playing for. And we knew in our head that we were going to get another chance, at least we felt like it. So we just re-recon ourselves and got back to where we was in that next ballgame and make sure we stayed on the right course and make sure that the team leaders on this team here, that we made sure that we was standing up and not getting down about the situation that we was in.
Q. Having been around you the last few weeks for the preparations (indiscernible), do you feel like you have something to prove?
TRENT RICHARDSON: Oh, yeah, most definitely, because we didn't win the first game. You've got to have a chip on your shoulder anytime you're playing any type of sport. I mean, as a competitor, as a man, you feel you should win all the time. I don't know a person that likes to lose. You play to win. And that's the bottom line. And that's what we're here for. And we're not shining unless we're winning. We're not here for nothing but for the National Championship. We're here for a trophy. That's what we agreed on, that's what we worked hard for all year, and that's what we're here for.
Q. Compare this experience to two years ago. How has that experience affected you?
TRENT RICHARDSON: Two years ago, I was a freshman and another guy, just a guy trying to find his way on the team and make a name for him. This year I kind of had a name coming into the season. So it was kind of different for me because I had to be one of those top leaders. And when I was here, in Pasadena two years ago, I was just a young guy, and it was leaders on the team, and there was captains and stuff. All I had to do was follow. Now I'm trying to lead the team, make sure that we stay on top of what we have to do, and be one of those guys that is going to put the team on their back or that's going to spot the team or come into halftime, or if it's tied up, we got 30 more minutes to play, we've got to see them in the game. To be one of those guys, it's incredible. And it's tough, playing in an environment like we play in every week, week in, week out, and playing in the SEC, it's very tough. So to be one of those guys, man, it's an honor for me, and I really want to thank God and thank my teammates for letting me lead them on this far and let me be the team captain for them.
Q. The experience two years ago, how much did that help?
TRENT RICHARDSON: It helped a lot, most definitely, because I sat behind Mark Ingram, and he showed me a lot. And with those leaders we had on our team, Orlando, Javier, and Mike Williams, all those guys that we had over there and Terrance, it was a big experience. And it really helped us get prepared for this game because we've been here before. We know how to win it. We just have to make sure we can stay on top of our game. So get prepared for this game. I think we did the same training, the same amount of stuff, and the same amount of snaps that we did for that '09 game to get ready for this game here.
Q. Do you expect the game on Monday to be a high scoring game?
TRENT RICHARDSON: No, I don't expect it to be no high?scoring game just because the way we play football around here. I'm not trying to say that our offense can't score. I'm not trying to say their offense can't score. But with our two defenses and how they battle and how they hit, I don't expect for a blowout game or 45 points up on the scoreboard unless we go into like five overtimes, and I highly doubt that there. So whatever it is, the games you've been watching, you're not going to get that here. You're going to get a slugfest, man?up game, and see who is the best man on the field come Monday.
Q. How did it feel Sunday morning physically (indiscernible), overall your thoughts?
TRENT RICHARDSON: It really didn't hit me Sunday morning, because I still had a lot of adrenalin going from the game. It hit really me like Monday. Sunday when I woke up, I felt pretty good. But Monday I was kind of sore, and I knew I had just been into a hard?nosed game, a 60?minute game. You have a defense like LSU coming at you, trying to pound you all day, and you're trying to do as much pounding, it's tough playing in the SEC and the defense that we do play. I had to make sure that I was prepared for next week, for the next two days, and make sure I was resting up my body and getting my body, getting all the knots and bruises out of my body. But, overall, I came
back and played pretty strong the next week. It had to be a good experience, just being prepared for this situation here now that we're in. I know they're going to bring it to us, and I know how they're going to try to come to me.
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BEIRUT (AP) — Activists say Syrian rebels fighting President Bashar Assad's troops have made advances in the country's north after capturing a strategic neighborhood near Aleppo's airport.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says rebels captured the Sheik Said area southeast of the embattled Syrian city on Saturday after several days of fierce battles with Assad's troops. It's a significant blow to regime forces because the captured area includes a major road, linking Aleppo with the airport. The army has used the road to supply troops, fighting rebels for control of the city that is Syria's largest urban center.
The government controls parts of Aleppo, but the rebels have captured several neighborhoods and large swathes of land outside the city since it became a major front in civil war last summer.

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Last post here, according to my dashboard, was March 27th, 2009. We have moved twice since then. To California and then to Minnesota. Sold a house, rented a town home, lived with my dad and finally bought a house. The kids have grown. Ben is 18, Harrison is 11 and Ella is 9. Basie is still a huge part of our life and is 4 and a half. Chris and I have switched jobs a few times, but are still in the same fields - I'm a middle school counselor and Chris is still in commercial construction. In fact, we have purchased my childhood home and live in a suburb of Minneapolis.
I feel like I'm on the phone with an old friend who I haven't talked to in a long time and there is so much to say that that I don't know how or where to start...so I'll show pictures.
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text: Shooting: Story Story Posted 01-17-2013 Zombies Taken Out, Gun Rights In Sights Undead craze over as real battle reappears By: Steve Bowman, OutdoorChannel.com LAS VEGAS – It only took a year. Judging from the rows of new products present this year during the SHOT Show compared to those of last year, it appears the zombie threat is over. Score one for the SHOT Show in regards to threats on the American way of life. The lack of zombie-related products though may signal a new threat that gun owners are all too familiar with. In 2012 zombies were the hit of the show, offering a bit of fun for companies and a shot in the arm for retailers. There was everything from zombie ammunition, zombie guns, zombie gun cases, targets, scopes, knives, survival kits and even plans for a "Zombie Nation" magazine. If you could name it, or needed it for a post-apocalyptic invasion of zombies, it was available. There are still remnants scattered about the floor of the craze that took place last year. But in terms of fads, it appears this one has been buried quickly, like all zombies should be. "You don't see any zombies around do you,'' smiled Everett Deger, Marketing Manager for Hornady Ammunition, the company credited with kicking off the craze last year. "So, I guess it worked." Although he was joking, his point was similar to many in the firearms industry that had fun with the zombie craze in 2012. But this year, the impending announcement from the Biden Commission and President Barak Obama, brought about by a tragedy in Newtown, Conn., has kept the mood around the SHOT Show floor more somber and serious than last year. One ammunition manufacturer, who requested anonymity, said: "I think more people are thinking about the seriousness of the future at the moment. We had our fun last year. This year we've all adopted a more serious tone." While many manufacturers are offering products aimed at the zombie craze, many are quickly moving past it. Hornady Ammunition is a good example. "We were fortunate enough to capitalize on a very unique fan base with what was intended to be a fun product,'' Deger said. "It continues to be fun. But the current desire is for us to get everything we can on the shelf that is centered on hunting and personal defense. Zombies aren't the priority." In 2012, the company produced Halloween-green and red packaging with the word "Zombie" blazed across the front and the subhead "Just in Case." The company produced ammunition rounds in several calibers, and estimated the supply would last one year. After a few weeks of teasing it on social networks, creating a video on YouTube (search Hornady zombie video) the company introduced "Zombie Max" rounds and sold out in two days. "I can't tell you the number we sold, that would be confidential,'' Neil Davies, marketing director of Hornady Ammunition, said in 2012. "It's far exceeded any of our expectations. Let's just say it was a lot. You can underline 'a lot.' " This year you can still find hints of Zombie Max within the company's booth. But rather than talking about the fun of marketing ammunition that was outside the norm, the conversation quickly turns to more serious issues, all over the SHOT Show floor. "We support some of the government's safety initiatives," Deger said. "But let's hope they continue to recognize that this is more of a mental health issue than a gun ownership issue. "We obviously don't agree with any sort of gun ban. That is not the answer." Deger's straightforward words are echoed throughout the halls in every booth by virtually every manufacturer. It's the new trend of 2013, making many folks wish for days when all they had to worry about was a zombie apocalypse. Share This Story Next From Story Potterfields Donate Over $157,000 to Support Youth Shooting Sports Related Hunting : Posted 01-17-2013 C'mon Baby Light My Fire View Shooting : Posted 01-17-2013 Fancy Pistol Play View Shooting : Posted 01-16-2013 Been Here, Done That View Hunting : Posted 01-16-2013 15 Little Things With Big Bang View Hunting : Posted 01-15-2013 Did Your Dog Bark Today? View Shooting : Posted 12-12-2012 Court Victory For Carry View Comments Categories News Stories Tips Gear Videos Photo Galleries Viewer Photo Galleries Features Concealed Carry & Personal Defense Down Range TV Short Stories by Larry Potterfield AllOutdoor.com Outdoor Blog Sponsored Content Streamlight Shooting Check Out All The Photos Explore the United States. Find information about and activities within your state. Get Started


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- Team Transformation Challenge starts September 2nd! $35 per person! Get psyched!
- Prom tickets are on sale! $65 per ticket (cash/credit card/charge your account/quest bars)
- Labor Day schedule: 6am and 9am
Below are the best ways to ask someone to CFNE Prom:
- During a WOD
- Hide behind their car, jump out, scare them, ask them to prom (my favorite)
- With a note that says "Will you go to prom with me? Circle one YES/NO/MAYBE"
- In the middle of class during warm ups
- Call their mom and ask if you can take them to prom
- Post-WOD when their lying on the floor gasping for air
- Write them a note on the white board
- Have one of your friends ask them for you
- Private message on Facebook (a classic and sure-fire way to get the answer you're looking for)
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I mean, do we really need a 4th functioning "this is what I'm doing right now" app? Does anyone remember the launch of Google+ or is that just me?
First came Snapchat, and we rejoiced. Then came Instagram Stories, and many retired Snapchat to have their social media all in one place. Then Facebook, the parent company of Instagram, creates a stories function in Messenger. Now, that's 3 things already. So why did Apple think they should create a 4th program just like this?
DesignTaxi reports that Apple has released an "innovative and creative application" that sets up putting designs over video clips, and movies, and you can create video clips of your own. It's basically iMovie for the social spectrum.
One of the newer features that is not on any other app: the Captions. You will now be able to create videos that have captions that you set as you say them out loud. (To see this in a demonstration, check out the CNET video below.)
There are animated posters, and you can share your 'Clips,' as it's called, on other social media accounts. The drawback (other than needing ANOTHER social app) is that Clips will only be available through the App Store, i.e. only for Apple users, and if you're dying to use it, you must update your iOS to 10.3.
Apple Clips makes it simple to craft viral videos (CNET News)
Read the CNET article here - http://cnet.co/2n5b1Bg A new iOS app helps you create square videos with special effects and captions, designed for sharing on social media.
CNET notes in their video that the Clips application will be available in the beginning of April.
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We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of surgical and aesthetic services, education and support with the utmost emphasis on safety to all our patients.
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Medical Cosmetic Surgery for Facelifts, Midfacelifts, Upper & Lower Eyelids, Asian Eyelids, Breast (Augmentation/Reductions/Lift/Capsular Contractures/Revisions), Body Contouring Surgery and Liposuction. Non – Surgical: Botox, Dysport, Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, Radiesse, Voluma, Belotero, Sculptra, Skin Pen, Laser, Chemical Peels, Skin Care and Medical Facials.
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Private Practice in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Palo Alto 2001- Present
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Division of Administrative Law Appeals
Kathleen A. Parsons,
Petitioner Docket No: CR-08-160
Norfolk County Retirement System,
Date: 3/5/2010
Appearance for Petitioner:
Kathleen A Parsons, pro se
Appearance for Respondent:
Katherine A. Hesse, Esq.
Brian P. Fox, Esq.
Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, LLP
300 Crown Colony Drive
Quincy, MA 02169
Administrative Magistrate:
Richard C. Heidlage
The Petitioner is not entitled to reinstatement into membership as she withdrew her annuity savings account pursuant to G.L. c. 32, § 10(4) upon her termination of employment by a public employer. She has not returned to public service and Chapter 32 does nor permit reinstatement absent such a return to active service. The assertion that the retirement board failed to inform her of all the potential benefits of maintaining her membership by leaving her annuity savings deductions in the system is irrelevant. A retirement board has no obligation under Chapter 32 to inform a member of all potential benefits of such continued membership.
This is an appeal pursuant to G.L. c. 32, § 16(4) by the Petitioner Kathleen A. Parsons of the decision of the Respondent Norfolk County Retirement System to deny her the option of reestablishing her membership in the system without returning to active service. The petitioner filed a timely notice of appeal.
This matter was noticed for hearing on March 3, 2010. On March 1, 2010 the Respondent filed Motions to Dismiss and for Summary Disposition. At the hearing, I denied the motions on the ground that were filed too late. I held an evidentiary hearing on March 3, 2010 at the offices of the Division, 98 North Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts. I received 14 documents into evidence.
Findings of Fact
1. The Petitioner was employed as a nurse at the Massachusetts Respiratory Hospital (the "Hospital") from November 1, 1980 through February 19, 1998 when the hospital was transferred to private ownership. Testimony; Ex. 3.
2. During the period she was employed by the Hospital through February 1998, the Petitioner was a member of the Norfolk County Retirement System and had annuity savings deductions withheld from her pay. Testimony; Ex. 2.
3. When the Hospital was transferred to private ownership, the Petitioner ceased to be an active member of the retirement system. Testimony.
4. Prior to the transfer of the Hospital to private ownership, the Respondent held information sessions for the employees, the purpose of which was to inform employees of their options with regard to retirement benefits once they were no longer employed by the Hospital. Testimony.
5. There is no record of what information was provided to the employees. Testimony.
6. At the time of termination of her employment by the Hospital, the Petitioner had 17 years and 1 month of creditable service. She was 49 years old. Testimony.
7. At the time of her termination, the Petitioner had a telephone conversation with the then Executive Director of the Retirement System. There is no written record of the contents of that conversation.
8. On June 24, 1998, the Petitioner submitted an Application for Withdrawal of Accumulated Total Deductions. Ex. 3 In the application, the Petitioner acknowledged:
I understand that in consideration of the return of said amount, my membership in the Retirement System shall terminate and all rights and privileges to which I was entitled as a member of the Retirement System are hereby surrendered, including . . . eligibility to receive a retirement allowance upon completion of 10 years of service and upon attaining age 55.Ex. 3.
9. The retirement system does not provide health insurance to retirees. Some, but not all, employers that participate in the retirement system provide health insurance to their former employees who are retired. Testimony.
10. The retirement board returned the Petitioner's annuity savings deductions plus interest pursuant to G.L. c. 32, § 10(4). Exs. 3, 4, and 5.
11. At no time after she withdrew her annuity savings deductions has the Petitioner been employed by a Massachusetts public employer subject to Chapter 32 of the General Laws.
12. On February 17 and June 29, 2007 the Petitioner requested that the retirement board permit her to reestablish her membership in the system. Exs. 6 and 7.
13. The Petitioner denied the request on February 27, 2008 and informed the Petitioner of its decision on February 28, 2008. Exs. 8 and 9.
14. By letter of March 8, 2008, the Petitioner appealed to the Contributory Retirement Appeal Board. Ex. 10.
The Petitioner is not entitled to prevail in this appeal. There is no dispute that the Petitioner requested a return of her annuity savings deductions pursuant to G.L. c. 32, § 10(4). That section provides:
Any member not entitled to a retirement allowance in accordance with the provisions of sections one to twenty-eight inclusive, or any member entitled to a retirement allowance as provided for in this section whose allowance has not become effective, shall be paid the amount of his accumulated total deductions as provided for in subdivision (1) of section eleven upon his written request therefor on a prescribed form filed with the board on or after the date of his termination of service, except as provided for in section 11 or section fifteen.
The return of a member's annuity savings deductions is not discretionary with the retirement board. Moreover, absent some affirmative misrepresentation, neither the retirement board nor its staff has any duty to inform a member of benefits to which he or she might become entitled outside the retirement system. The board's obligations to members are purely statutory and set out under G.L. c. 32, § 20. Under § 20(5)(k), the board is required to furnish each member or his or her representative, on request, a statement of the benefits to which the member may be entitled under Chapter 32, the dates on which the benefits will accrue, and the effect of the benefits on federal Social Security. Other than that, there is no duty to provide information to a member.
Accordingly, whether or not the retirement board informed the Petitioner that, if she gave up her rights to a future pension, she would forego the opportunity for having the county pay for her post-retirement health care is irrelevant.
The appeal is hereby dismissed.
/s/ Richard C. Heidlage
Acting Chief Administrative Magistrate
March 5, 2010


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Five Flyers will have off-season surgery, general manager Paul Holmgren announced Tuesday _ and that doesn't include defenseman Chris Pronger, whose back condition is still being evaluated by doctors and isn't expected to be known until later in the day.
The five: Mike Richards (wrist), Andrej Meszaros (wrist), Kris Versteeg (sports hernia); Michael Leighton (hip) and Blair Betts (finger).
Scott Hartnell and Jeff Carter are also being evaluated for possible hip surgery, Holmgren said, adding he hopes to know their medical status on Friday.
It will probably be known later Tuesday if Pronger will need surgery, Holmgren said.
The GM said Richards dealt with an injured wrist since training camp and that it "inhibited his play in certain aspects - it affected his performance in the faceoff circle and I think it affected his shot."
Richards, who had one goal in the post-season, has a torn ligament in a wrist. Holmgren did not know which wrist was injured.
Richards sometime seemed emotionally detached this season. He did not make himself available to the media on Monday or Tuesday. He said he will talk on Wednesday.
Holmgren said Richards was a good captain.
"He's a quiet kid, a reserved kid," Holmgren said. "He's a hard gut to talk to sometimes - for anyone, probably even his closest friends. He's just a quiet guy, but there are no issues with Mike and Peter (Laviolette), or Mike and his teammates."
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Angels Stay Hot, Beat Royals 6-2
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Albert Pujols and David Freese combined to drive in five runs as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 on Saturday for their seventh victory in eight games.
There were two rain delays with the second after the fourth inning lasting 3:58. The game didn't end until nearly 7 hours after it started.
Pujols, who has 14 RBIs in his past 13 games, singled home runs in the third and sixth innings. Freese, who had three hits, drove in three runs, two in the four-run sixth and the other in fourth. He has six RBIs in his past seven games, after driving in only three in his previous 26 games.
Rookie right-hander Mike Morin (2-1), who went to high school at a Kansas City suburb, allowed two runs on two hits over two innings to pick up the victory.
Royals rookie Yordano Ventura (5-7) took the loss.


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The Knights of Columbus of Holy Family Catholic Church will hold their fourth annual car show on April 19 at the church on Alt. U.S. 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The show benefits the Holy Family Youth Group, Tri-County Pregnancy Center, New Life Ranch and the Knights of Columbus Relief Fund.
Early registration sent in by April 10 is $15. Day of show registration is $20.
Monday, April 14
* AA Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Thompson Hall at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church.
* Lions Club 7:30 p.m., Lions Club 401 S.E. Sixth Ave.
* Levy Veterans Support Group, 7 p.m., Williston City Hall.
* VFW Post 5511, 7 p.m., at the post.
* WHS Athletic Boosters, 7 p.m., WHS Media Center;
* Williston area AARP Chapter #912, 9:30 a.m., Ornan (Masonic) Lodge, 250 N.E. Sixth. Blvd. Visitors are welcome. For information call 528-3323.
* CRA, 5:15 p.m., City Hall.
* WHS SAC will meet in the media center at 6 p.m.
Get all "wrapped" up in art!
On Saturday, May 3, the GFWC Williston Woman's Club will sponsor a first of its kind: W illiston R egional A rt P romotion. Formerly the annual Williston Arts and Crafts Festival held under the shade of the old oak tree at Perkins State Bank, this year's event will feature the work of 15 artists who will set up at the air-conditioned Club House from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The focus of the juried show (entrants will be screened) is on selling with no judging or ribbons; the top asking price for any of the framed and ready to hang pieces is $350.
This year's the Williston Woman's Club's annual production to raise money for The March of Dimes has it all: comedy, drama, elaborate hats, singing, dancing, and an opportunity for audience participation.
"Trouble at the Tropicabana" will be presented on Friday, April 25, at 7 p.m. The cost of tickets is $25. The evening includes a three\-course dinner and a murder mystery, with prizes being awarded to the some astute audience members who correctly solve the crime.
Whatever the economy, some needs never go away.
The 31st Annual Wild Hog Canoe and Kayak race is mere weeks away, but organizers - Bronson's AmVets Post 88 - say they are far behind needed numbers of both racers and sponsors.
They don't mind so much for the race and themselves, but Levy County's venerable river adventure race benefits Levy Association for Retarded Citizens. Budget cuts and a falling economy have LARC headed for hard times, according to Executive Director Betty Walker.
Not that they've ever been easy.
Have you ever tried to find a word to describe wildflowers growing in numbers more than a few? Bees can come in hives, swarms and colonies. Cattle in herds. Fish in shoals. Geese in skeins and gaggles. And so on. In my research I discovered a few new words to describe numbers: a "sedge" of heron; a "nide" of pheasants; and my favorite-a "fling" of sandpipers.
Unity Family Day
Unity Family Community Center, Inc., will hold its Annual Family Day for the entire family and community, a day for families to come and learn prevention strategies and abstinence education for HIV/AIDS, substance prevention and crime prevention.
There will be games, activities and food for the whole family. The event will be Saturday, March 22, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Unity Temple of Deliverance Outreach Center, 2351 N.E. 200th Ave., Williston.
For details call 528-3556 or 529-2030.
Church of God celebration
The Williston Church of God choir will be presenting a musical program "An Easter Celebration." Through testimonies, Scripture and an arrangement of contemporary and Southern Gospel songs, you'll experience the entire Easter story and beyond. This celebration will take place on Saturday evening, March 22, at 7 p.m. and on Sunday morning, March 23, at 10:30 a.m.
A nursery will be provided. The church is located at 225 S.E. Fourth St. in Williston. For information, call the church office at 528-5982.
Bronson UMC Sunrise service
Norm D. Fugate recently obtained re-certification as a Board Certified City, County and Local Government Law Attorney.
Board certification recognizes attorneys' special knowledge, skills and proficiency in various areas of law and professionalism and ethics in practice.
Fugate is one of 178 Florida lawyers whom The Florida Bar has certified as specialists in this particular area of law. Fugate is the only board certified attorney in Levy County. Fugate is also board certified in the area of Real Estate Law.
It's a rainy day - threats of severe thunderstorms and tornados in some areas. What's a nature observer to do but stay inside and remember wild things seen in the last few weeks.
On Friday, March 16, 793 copies of Levy County: Voices From the Past arrived in Levy County. Because the shippers required a dock, the books were delivered to the dock of the Levy County School Board. They were immediately taken to an air-conditioned place for storage in Morriston.
Relay barbecue
The city of Williston is selling tickets for a barbecued pork sandwich with chips for $5 or barbecued pork sandwich dinner with beans and slaw or potato salad for $8. You can purchase your tickets at the City Hall.
All proceeds will go to the city's Relay for life Team to benefit the American Cancer Society. Please come out and help support a worthy cause.
The barbecue will be Saturday, March 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the City Hall.
If you have any questions please contact the city at 528-3060.
WYAA carnival
Friends of the Williston Public Library is pleased to announce that Al Black, an original Florida Highwayman, will appear at the library Thursday, March 20 at 7 p.m.
He will bring slides and some of his own paintings and talk about the early days of the Florida Highwaymen, a unique group of painters.
At the program in January with Gary Newton, from The Humanities Council, Al Black's paintings were brought spontaneously by those who came to the program.
Many local people have some of Mr. Black's artwork that they kindly shared with the rest of us in attendance.
The Rotary Club of Williston is hosting its 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt. The free Easter Egg Hunt has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 15 at the Johnny T. Henry Celebration Park on Northwest Fourth Street one block north of Noble Avenue and near the Williston Health Care Center.
Saturday, March 15
* Williston Green Clovers, Juniors 4H Club, 9 a.m., Methodist Church, Williston, 213 W. Noble Ave.
* Gospel Sing, 1:30 p.m., Highland Baptist Church, Morriston on CR 326 just east of SR 121.
Monday, March 17
* VFW Post 5511, 7 p.m., at the post.
* Masonic Lodge #117 F.&A.M., 7:30 p.m., Ornan Lodge.
Community Cantata will be this weekend
"Look to the Lamb," a community Easter cantata, will be held March 15-16 at 5 p.m. each day at Holy Family Catholic Church's parish hall.
This year for Easter musicians from Williston First United Methodist Church and Holy Family Catholic church embark on a new adventure: remembering Christ's death and celebrating his resurrection through participation in the Williston community Easter cantata.
Everyone is invited. Come and glorify God with them.
Baxley to speak to AARP members
Dennis Baxley is the planned speaker at the AARP meeting, Monday, March 10 to be held at 9:30 a.m. at the Ornan Masonic Lodge, 250 N.E. Sixth Blvd, Williston. For more information call 528-3323.
Stearns staffer to be in Williston
A member of Congressman Cliff Stearns_ staff will be in Bronson and Williston on March 10.
He will visit Bronson from 9 a.m. to noon at the County Commission chambers, and Williston from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Community Center.
The Daddy's Sweetheart Dance that was held on Saturday, March 1, was a huge success. The father-daughter couples enjoyed dancing the night away and played the toilet paper mummy game. Thanks to willing fathers and their princess daughters $1,907 was raised. Proceeds will go to Joyce Bullock Elementary and Williston Elementary. This dance was sponsored by the Williston Junior Woman's Club. Additional pictures from the dance are available at www.willistonjuniors.org.
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