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MANILA, Philippines - Zenaida Silva, a veteran Filipino journalist who covered the 1986 "people power" revolt that ousted dictator Ferdinand Marcos and other turbulent political events in the Philippines, has died.
Silva, 80, died Saturday at a metropolitan Manila hospital after a six-month battle with cancer, according to Silva's daughter Celine S. Rosario, who was at her bedside when she passed away.
Silva came from a family of journalists. She and her late husband, newspaper writer and TV journalist Manuel Silva, set up and ran the Philippine bureau of London-based Visnews for more than two decades until the international news outfit was acquired by Reuters in 1992 and eventually became Reuters Television.
Her daughter Celine Rosario heads the Associated Press' video arm in Asia. Celine Rosario's husband, Francisco, is AP video's production manager for the region.
In 1983, Silva and her husband were among journalists who covered the assassination of anti-Marcos opposition leader Benigno Aquino Jr. while he was in military custody at Manila's international airport and the political chaos that followed. Aquino's murder galvanized the fragmented opposition and sparked massive protests, which culminated in the army-backed 1986 "people power" revolt that ousted Marcos and catapulted Aquino's wife, Corazon, to the presidency.
The uprising became a harbinger of change in authoritarian regimes worldwide. The country's current president, Benigno Aquino III, is a son of the Aquinos.
After helping oversee Visnews' operations in Manila, Silva worked as a freelance producer and contributor for ABC Australia and U.S.-based NBC News. When her husband died in 2003, Silva took over his reporting work for popular local radio station DZMM, which is run by leading Philippine network ABS-CBN, covering the Philippine air force and Manila's international airports.
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George Bush's America. Via Washington Post.
A firefighter and an EMS dispatcher in Manassas, VA were terminated after being diagnosed with colorectal and breast cancer, respectively, and going out on disability. Each was in discussions with supervisors regarding alternative job duties which they would be able to carry out when a notice of termination came in the mail. With their jobs went their health and life insurance benefits.
Appalling doesn't begin to describe this sort of behavior on the part of the employers, but apparently "legal" does. The legal details are beyond me, but it really doesn't matter. As an employer, I have had employees get sick, and cost our small business a lot of money. Even if we could get away with it legally, it would have been absolutely reprehensible to cut our valued co-workers and friends off in such a time of need.
For their sake, I hope these EMS workers belong to unions with retirement plans that do include health insurance; the article wasn't clear on that point. Because otherwise, they are screwed. Unable to work, uninsurable -- I guess once they've spent down their assets they can get on Medicaid. But there's going to be an obligatory time frame in which their medical funding, and probably their care, is compromised. Hopefully it won't cost them their lives.
This is why we need some sort of Universal Health Care now.
(h/t Americablog)
16 October 2007
Get cancer, lose your job.
George Bush's America. Via Washington Post.
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So why wouldn't they be eligible for Medicare? I'm not sure how a "universal health plan" would improve their situations.ReplyDelete
Good question -- maybe they are. Is cancer an automatic qualifier for Medicare? I don't know -- disability certification is not exactly my gig.ReplyDelete
It didn't sound like they were unable to work at all, just unable to work at their specific jobs. In theory, then, they are not disabled. OTOH, I have seen enough people "on disability" for BS like dyslexia or depression, or other cock-and-bull stories that I certainly don't expect the rules to make sense...
Well the article stated that she was on "long term disability" because of her 7 surgeries and multiple chemo treatments, etc. And he had lost 90 pounds and was at least unable to work as a firefighter. I presume he had some surgeries and chemo too.ReplyDelete
I don't know the criteria for Medicare disability either, but I've seen a bunch of people on it who were less deserving than those two.
Amen, brother, amen.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous10/17/2007 12:41 AM
Well, a careful read says that he's "medically retired," which at least for firefighters in my state means his health & pension are covered. Perhaps not in VA, but that sounds unlikely- public service unions tend to have pretty sweet contracts. She certainly sounds like she'd qualify for Medicare, as she's already on a private long term disability plan (so they'll be making her apply for SSDI soon enough, if she hasn't already).ReplyDelete
I don't doubt these two folks have a lowered income compared to when they were working, as well as greater medical costs, but I call straw man.
Criteria for Medicare due to disability are the criteria for SSDI ... due to your disability, you can't do anything that would earn you more than $700/month, and this level of disability has to persist for at least 12 months continuously.
There are a lot of people who got benefits years ago who would never qualify now. The powers that be review each case periodically. This medical records review can lead to revocation of benefits, although you basically have to be able to document malingering.
- Anonymous10/19/2007 7:23 PM
Colorectal and breast cancer, employer termination, and loss of health benefits are Geroge Bush's fault.ReplyDelete
Maybe then he is responsible for my leaky roof, slowing marathon times, and the fact that Notre Dame sucks at football this year.
C'mon SF, I love your blog and insights but your seething hatred distracts from the good topics.
You are right. Notre Dame sucks not because of Bush, but because they are morally corrupt and deserve to lose.
And yes, Bush-bashing may be a little off-topic here, but I'm still annoyed at him for vetoing SCHIP without even a plausible pretext, and it so predictably annoys scalpel I just can't help myself.
- Anonymous10/20/2007 12:01 PM
By federal law, every state must have an insurer of last resort for those who are turned down by private insurance or cannot get it on the job. Therefore, no one is uninsurable.ReplyDelete
This man is lucky that he is in the United States. In countries with nationalized health care his chances of surviving cancer would be much lower due to the fact that their governments find it cheaper to let sick people die than to great them.
- Anonymous10/22/2007 2:32 PM
Your cry for universal health care is a bit misplaced. Your $500,000 house, boat, and hawaiian getaways will all be a thing of the past if that happens. Morality is one thing, making a living is something else...ReplyDelete


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Study: Radical Prostatectomy Bests Radiation For Prostate Cancer
Prostatectomy surgery saves money and lives, according to new comparative prostate cancer treatment study and robotic surgeon, Dr. David Samadi
Jan 11, 2013, 01:00 ET
NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A comparative review of more than 230 previously published studies bumps radical prostate removal surgery above radiation in cost-effectiveness, quality of life after treatment, and patient survival. Surgery, whether performed traditionally, laparoscopically, or robotically, demonstrated improved outcomes across all three factors when compared to radiation for prostate cancer in the form of intensity-modulate radiation therapy, brachytherapy, or a combination of the two.
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Dr. David Samadi, Vice Chairman, Department of Urology, and Chief of Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery at The Mount Sinai Medical Center believes these findings will be instrumental in shaping prostate cancer treatment decisions among newly diagnosed patients. "The comprehensive nature of this study gives very meaningful support to patients weighing prostate cancer treatment options," he said. "This data demonstrates that prostatectomy surgery saves money and lives. That verification, combined with the unique results of my SMART (Samadi Modified Advanced Robotic Technique) surgery, makes robotic surgery a superior choice for patients, their families, and the healthcare system."
Featured in the British Journal of Urology International (see http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1464-410X.2012.11597.x/abstract), the findings were compiled using a Markov model with data from previously published studies on treatment expenses and outcomes for patient with low-, intermediate-, and high-risk prostate cancer. In almost all cases, radial prostatectomy—regardless of surgical method—proved more effective and less costly than radiation. An exception was noted in high-risk patients who underwent a combination of external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) and brachytherapy. According to Dr. Samadi, "High-risk patients are likely to have prostate cancer that has spread beyond the prostate and, therefore, would not be considered surgical candidates."
Notably, in the case of low-risk prostate cancer, intensity-modulated radiation therapy proved less effective and more expensive than radical prostatectomy surgery. In fact, a review of the financial impact on the patient and the payer, found radiation therapy to be consistently more expensive than surgery. Lifetime costs of the disease, including any necessary follow-up or salvage treatment, were statistically and clinically comparable across surgical methods, though significantly varied among radiation patients.
Dr. Samadi is one of few prostate surgeons uniquely trained and experienced in all three types of radical prostatectomy. With a foundation in traditional, open surgery and laparoscopic surgery, he was instrumental in the evolution of robotic use for prostate removal and has performed more than 4,000 successful robotic prostatectomy procedures. "Significant benefits are realized through the robot, but my foundation of earlier surgical methods is what drives successful SMART surgery," Dr. Samadi stresses.
Radiation and radical prostatectomy surgery are the two most commonly elected prostate cancer treatments. Dr. Samadi encourages patients to seek the counsel of a range of prostate cancer experts, but stresses, "I believe the most decisive plan of attack for localized prostate cancer is surgery. For most men anything else, including radiation, is less targeted, less effective, and less definitive."


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Geoff Keighley's stoking buzz for tonight's Video Game Awards on Spike (8 p.m. U.S. Eastern). Since we already know of Halo: Reach, the new Medal of Honor and others, it sounds like a total wildcard will open the show.
"Do not miss the first five minutes of the VGAs for our biggest surprise premiere in VGA history!" Keighley Tweeted about four hours ago. Granted, that "history" goes waaaaaay back to 2003. But given Destructoid's talk with Keighley yesterday it sounds like he's talking about some full-bore NDA-signing shit here that no one can even hint at until the show.
So, let's get to guessin'. I've got no idea myself. If it's a bona fide bombshell we are probably not talking about a new IP, and racking my brain, I'm not sure what unannounced, unknown, undated, unrumored sequel is out there that could get people out of their seats. But I'm ready to be surprised.
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Archive for Thursday, February 27, 2014
Kansas man charged with murder in death of fetus
February 27, 2014
Salina The Kansas attorney general has filed a first-degree murder charge against a 30-year-old western Kansas man accused of killing an 8- to 10-week-old fetus by serving the mother a pancake laced with medication intended to end a pregnancy.
Scott Robert Bollig of WaKeeney was charged Tuesday with first-degree murder, The Salina Journal reported.
The criminal complaint filed in Trego County by Attorney General Derek Schmidt accuses Bollig of putting the crushed medication on a pancake for the pregnant woman to eat. The incident allegedly occurred Jan. 26.
The complaint, which doesn't name the medication or say when the fetus died, also includes an alternative charge of attempted murder, as well as one count each of aggravated battery and distribution of adulterated food. The woman also suffered "great bodily harm," according to the complaint.
Schmidt's spokesman, Clint Blaes, said he could not provide any details about the case beyond what was in the complaint.
Bollig's lawyer, Daniel Walter, said Wednesday he also could not discuss specifics about the case. But Walter said he intends to challenge the law used to charge Bollig. The statute, known as Alexa's Law, gives prosecutors the authority to charge someone with murder, manslaughter or battery for intentionally harming a fetus.
Under the law, when a pregnant woman is attacked, prosecutors can charge the alleged assailant with a crime against the woman and a separate crime against the baby she's carrying. The law excludes abortion.
Bollig's bond was set at $500,000.
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The summer heat has not been very kind to most parts of the country this year and if the turfgrass you care for is looking a little patchy, it might be time to consider filling in the dead spots with new grass seed. Whether you choose a hydraulic seeding unit or a drop or broadcast spreader, you can expect to gain the same result: full and healthy turfgrass. Just don't forget to water. If you need more information about any of these seeders, use the circle numbers provided at the end of each product description.
The walk-behind TS-20 Turf Seeder from Classen Mfg. comes equipped with a 5.5-hp Honda or Briggs & Stratton engine. The seeder includes a folding handle and quick-remove hopper for easy transportation and it can be converted in minutes to a turf rake or vertical cutter. The 26 heat-treated multipurpose blades are uniquely designed with a cutting edge on both ends of the blade for double the life. The 60-pound-capacity seed box won't rust or dent, and is mounted higher to eliminate clogging. There are five positions and a single action height adjustment.
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EarthWay Products, Inc. introduces the C24 Series Professional Broadcast Spreader that puts the spreader control at your fingertips. The high-volume, 3,350-cubic-inch hopper will hold up to 100 pounds of fertilizer and seed and includes a hopper screen. It also includes the exclusive Ev-N-Spred Dual Port shutoff system with right- and left-side adjustable throwing ports that allow spread pattern adjustments based on material density or size of area to be covered. The broadcast spreader also comes equipped with a height-adjustable handle with three positions and ergonomic cushion grip for hours of comfortable use. The rate setting control is located high on the handle for easy and precise adjustments.
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Easy Lawn Inc. introduces the L65, L90 and L120 hydroseeding units that are designed for the mid-size landscaper and small contractor performing hydroseeding on residential housing developments, office complex landscaping, playgrounds and community parks. The 650- to 900-gallon jet agitation units with poly tanks and low maintenance come in skid and trailer mounts. The machines are easy to operate and require minimal operator training. Easy Lawn also carries a full line of hydroseeding supplies in pre-measured containers.
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The T75 HydroSeeder from Finn Corp. provides another option between the small tank sizes and larger trailer-mounted models, weighing in as a trailer unit with a fully loaded weight of less than 10,000 GVW, satisfying the towing requirements of a ¾-ton or a 1-ton truck without a commercial license. The T75 has a 700-gallon working capacity tank covering 8,700 to 10,500 square feet per load with spray distances up to 150 feet from the discharge gun. The hydroseeder also allows you to apply various blends of seed, fertilizer, fiber mulch and growth-enhancing additives in one laborsaving step.
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The JRCO Electric Broadcast Spreader fits commercial riding and walk-behind mowers as well as utility vehicles. Features include a molded hopper base with improved stainless-steel gate controls, fan and vibrating agitator. A large polyethylene hopper holds 120 pounds supported by a stainless steel frame. An electronic speed control adjusts fan speed for accurate spread widths from 5 to 24 feet. The Model 503 has a foot-operated gate for mid-mount zero-turn radius mowers, while model 504 has a push-pull cable for walk-behinds and utility vehicles. Side deflector and hopper screen are available.
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Land Pride 48-inch and 72-inch Solid Stand Overseeders offer precise placement and seed-to-soil contact, allowing them to overseed existing stands of grass and to establish new turf. The three-way seed-to-soil contact system provides germination and emergence with the solid advantages of a full width-seeding pattern. Straight knives pull up some of the thatch build-up, while the curved knives leave that undisturbed. Fluted seed cups precisely meter the desired amount of seed in a broadcast pattern, delivering metering accuracy. The solid cast-iron packer wheels finish the job by pressing and firmly packing the seed into the soil, eliminating most air pockets.
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LESCO introduces the Renovator 20, which dethatches, slices and seeds — the three key steps to any turf renovation project. The Renovator 20's self-propelled drive, 20-inch-wide coverage and 35-pound seed hopper provide for easy and efficient operation. Key features of the machine include an 8-hp Kawasaki engine with easy-to-operate, fingertip control of reverse and forward ground speeds up to 2 mph, and a compact, low-profile design with flotation tires that provide maneuverability on hills and slopes.
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PSB Company introduces the Prizelawn Commercial Drop CD36C drop spreader. The 36-inch unit includes an ergonomic handle and exclusive stainless steel split agitator that help make turns effortless during operation. The welded hopper and handles are epoxy powder coated to help maintain the product for many years of service. The Prizelawn also features a precision spring-loaded on/off control.
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The SISIS Variseeder is a compact seeder designed for use with compact equipment and most tricksters. The studded roller, specially cast and spiraled to SISIS design, creates, in effect, thousands of little "plant pots" to receive the grass seed that is broadcasted simultaneously. The Variseeder can handle a wide range of seeds, including pure bents. It is also supplied with storage support.
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SpreadEx, a division of TrynEx International, offers the LG 375 commercial-duty granular spreader. Designed specifically for lawn, garden and turf markets, the LG 375 is ideal for spreading seed, fertilizer and control products. Standard with a 10-foot control cable, the spreader's material flow gat calibrates and controls material flow. This allows the operator to distribute the right amount of material for each individual application. An adjustable deflector allows for spread pattern manipulation. Designed to work with multiple service vehicles including tractors, utility vehicles, riding mowers, trailers and pickups, the LG 375 spreader comes standard with a 2-inch receiver hitch mount.
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The Toro soil cultivator attachment, for use with Dingo compact utility loaders, efficiently transforms rough terrain into a planting bed in a single pass. The Toro soil cultivator is designed for such applications as seed and flower bed preparation; cultivating and leveling soil; burying stones, soil clods, debris and grass; blending landscape materials, compost and fertilizer; seeding turfgrasses; and renovating golf course tees and fairway areas. The soil cultivator has an optional seed box attachment that allows users to cultivate and seed simultaneously. The rear mesh roller on the cultivator mixes the seed and soil to create optimal germination conditions.
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With large pneumatic tires that make it usable in almost all turf conditions, the LS-20 lawn overseeder from Turfco Direct is designed for landscape professionals. The LS-20 also features 1.5-inch blade spacing and diamond-over-round metering for more precise application rates that work with a large variety of grass seed, including turf-type tall fescues. The micro-screw depth adjustment permits accurate setting of the cutter blades, ranging from 1.5 inches above the ground to 1.5 inches deep. Other key features on the LS-20 include a 5.5-hp Honda engine and a hopper with approximately 30-pound seed capacity.
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The TurfMaker 430 from TurfMaker Corp. is capable of providing hydro-mulching application on the smallest lawn or covering at least 50,000 square feet in a workday. The 430 has mechanical agitation, a proprietary positive displacement pump, a clear water hose flushing system and an easy loading low profile deck. This machine can also fill itself from an auxiliary water tank.
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Martin Brown charged with having sex with Stranahan High School student four times
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A Stranahan High School band teacher is accused of having sex with an 11th grade student four times.
Hollywood police arrested 33-year-old Martin Brown on Wednesday. He was charged with four counts of sexual assault by a person 24 years of age or older who engages in sexual activity with a person 16 or 17 years of age and one count of contributing to delinquency or dependency of a child.
The student told the Broward County School District Police Department she and Brown, her band teacher, began texting each other between the 10th and 11th grades, according to an arrest affidavit. She often skipped class during the 11th grade to see Brown and they had sexually explicit conversations.
On the weekend of her 17th birthday, Brown picked her up and brought her to his house in Hollywood. The two smoked marijuana and had sex, according to an arrest affidavit.
The student told police she and Brown had sex three more times during the year. They would also kiss during school hours when he called her teacher and pulled her out of class.
Brown was being held in the Broward County Main Jail on $20,500 bond and a judge ordered him to stay away from the school and the student.
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When Isaac's mother starts hearing the voice of God demanding a sacrifice be made to prove her faith, Isaac escapes into the basement facing droves of deranged enemies, lost brothers and sisters, his fears, and eventually his mother.
The Binding of Isaac is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac's form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.
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A. Some flick about a romance between a doctor and football player.
B. Boy, Dell is really going avant-garde in their new commercials.
C. She makes porn movies of herself & drunk quarterbacks on her laptop, and sells them online.
D. Um... L'Oréal ad? She really needs something for better hair control. Or is she a medusa?
E. Is a computer-guided system to help the center guy at the bottom scrape dog shit off his shoe.
F. Why is her white coat billowing up like that? Is it starched? Is she gassy? Hey, does she even have pants on?
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Naughty and nice: Santa shares his trade secrets
Forget Barbie, forget Tickle Me Elmo. Laptops are the new hot ticket, according to the man who knows firsthand what kids want.
It's his busiest time of year, but the jolly old elf graciously agreed to talk to The Hook and give the inside story of the Santa biz.
For example, some mall Santas reportedly wear rubber-lined pants to protect against the dampening effects of little children's excitement. Not this St. Nick.
"Mine are solid velvet with silk lining inside," says Santa, who also goes by the name Jerry Kirby. "I've haven't had one child that's had an accident." Nor has the occasional dog or cat in his lap caused any problems.
In a cynical age, how does he deal with the doubt, the questions of whether he is really Santa? "I have a real beard," says Santa. "Everyone else has a fake beard. I told a little boy who asked if I was real to pull it. He said, 'Oh God, he's real.'"
And he offers this tip to would-be Santas: "Don't try to grab a child and put them on your lap. Let them come to you." Having a candy cane in hand also helps.
Kirby has been helping Santa out since his brother-in-law, the late Darden Towe, suggested it 30 years ago. By September, he's booked, and he appears locally at Michael's, Wild Wings, and preschools and daycare centers from Thanksgiving on. And this isn't a job where he can rest on his laurels. He's got to stay up on the latest toys to know what children will be asking for.
How many kids are looking at lumps of coal or switches in their stockings this year? "I have never told them they'd get switches," says Santa firmly.
And how does he know if they've been good or bad? "I look over at the parents," he says. "They shake their head yes or no when I ask the child if he's been good."
Age: 68
What brought you here? I was born here at Martha Jefferson in 1934.
What's worst about living here? The heat and humidity in the summertime
Favorite hangout? Fashion Square Mall
What would people be surprised to know about you? I was a volunteer fireman for 35 years.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? I wish my stomach didn't shake like a bowlful of jelly.
What accomplishment are you proudest of? Being Santa, and working with the Lion's Club.
What do people find most annoying about you? My ho-ho-ho is too loud sometimes.
Whom do you admire? The nursing staff and doctors in Charlottesville at the university and at Martha Jefferson.
Favorite read? Golf Digest
What subject causes you to rant? When Rudolph doesn't do what Santa wants.
What thrills you about life in the 21st century? I'm fortunate to be here, thanks to open-heart surgery.
What creeps you out about life in the 21st century? The way these teenagers dress. Boys with the seat of their pants down to their knees, girls wearing short sweaters that show their stomachs that really ticks me off.
What do you drive? A sleigh
What's in your sleigh CD player right now? Christmas songs
What's your next journey? Back to the North Pole
What's the most trouble you've ever gotten in? Not getting the right toys for boys or girls, or forgetting something on their list.
What do you regret? Not being able to bring kids everything they expect.
Favorite comfort food? Hot dogs or steamed shrimp
What's always in your refrigerator? Cheese, salad, hot dogs, ham, and milk
Must-see TV? Crystal Cathedral
Favorite cartoon? Three Stooges
Describe a perfect day. Working on the sleigh and getting it ready for next year. In the summer, working in the yard with my wife helping.
Walter Mitty fantasy? Being a judge
Who'd play you in the movie? John Wayne
Most embarrassing moment? Leaving the house with my dad to go fishing and forgetting my rod and reel.
Best advice you ever got? Be honest regardless if it hurts.
Favorite bumper sticker? "I lost my dog and wife. Reward for dog."


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UNC Sees Your Ashley Judd and Raises You Brooklyn Decker. . .Posted by nvr1983 on March 27th, 2009
In typical Dan Patrick fashion, he spent part of his show yesterday talking to SI swimsuit model Brooklyn Decker. I guess he has a good thing going. Why talk about sports to people who actually follow them for their career when you can talk to gorgeous women and occasionally get your picture taken with them (see below) even if you end up having to go home to your wife and children?
During his interview yesterday, which I'm sure that SI wanted to promote the Swimsuit Issue even though it came out over a month ago, Patrick did the usual stuff about trying to get Decker to compare supermodels to the top 4 seeds. Her list:
- Gisele Bundchen = UNC
- Adriana Lima = Pittsburgh
- Marisa Miller = UConn (without all the text messages)
- Natalia Vodianova = Louisville (lack of respect for #1 overall–I don't even know who she is)
Being modest, Decker compared herself to Gonzaga, a school that is up there but has a way to go to catch the #1 seeds. The most interesting thing for us (other than the fact that she has a "crush" on Gisele–Tom Brady and Andy Roddick need to make this happen) is that she would like to become the Ashley Judd of UNC (albeit without actually going to school there).
With Kentucky rapidly descending into mediocrity (at least until they make another big-name hire) and Ashley Judd getting a little older does this mean college basketball could have a new #1 fan and Rick Majerus could find someone new to save him a little money on the hotel bill? All we have to say is that the ball is in Dick Baddour's court and this might give SI a new idea for next year's bodypainting issue even if sales in Durham, NC would plummet.


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BOISE, Idaho (AP) - The man who once tried to buy Idaho's cash-strapped Tamarack Resort was ordered Wednesday to immediately begin serving 17 years in prison for raiding pension funds to help finance the deal.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) � The man who once tried to buy Idaho's cash-strapped Tamarack Resort was ordered Wednesday to immediately begin serving 17 years in prison for raiding pension funds to help finance the deal.
Matthew Hutcheson, a former trustee who oversaw pension funds for small businesses, was convicted in April on 17 counts of wire fraud as part of a scheme to steal $5 million from pension funds to enrich himself, purchase luxury cars and buy Tamarack, a struggling ski resort 90 miles north of Boise.
During Wednesday's three-hour sentencing hearing, U.S. District Judge W. Fremming Nielsen rejected Hutcheson's request to be allowed to turn himself in to prison later, concluding that letting him remain free for even a short time longer could prompt the 41-year-old father of four to "do something that would not be wise."
"You're too smart, you're too devious. You're going to have to serve your time, you might as well start now," Nielsen said, after berating Hutcheson for violating the trust of hundreds of retirement investors whose money he once oversaw. "You were deceitful to them, you ignored them. You gave misinformation ... As a trustee, you blew it."
Stripped of his necktie and tan suit jacket as the hearing concluded, Hutcheson was led away in handcuffs by court bailiffs.
Prosecutors say Hutcheson stole more than $2 million from one pension fund he oversaw, using that money to buy luxury cars for himself and family members as well as to pay personal debts and remodel his home in Eagle, a community west of Boise. They also say he took $3.3 million from another pension fund, using it to buy the mortgage to Tamarack's golf course that he eventually hoped to leverage to gain control of the entire resort.
The plan ultimately failed.
In the process, however, more than 250 people lost money they had been counting on for their retirement, including Judy Thompson, a Yakima, Wash., woman who said the theft of $950,000 from her family's accounts made them Hutcheson's single-biggest victim.
She testified Wednesday that money she'd hoped to use to buy a swimming pool and help pay for her grandkids' college had simply vanished.
"He stole from our retirement dreams," said Thompson, who first met Hutcheson in 1993 when he began doing work with the retirement account of her family's audiology business. "Our lives would be so different if that meeting had never taken place."
It's unclear if the investors will recoup any of their lost money.
The U.S. Department of Labor, whose investigators gathered information against Hutcheson after investors complained about their missing money starting in 2011, said Hutcheson sought to live a life of luxury at the expense of hard-working people.
"The defendant's despicable conduct jeopardized the financial security of workers," said Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employee Benefits Security Phyllis C. Borzi, in a statement.
Hutcheson spoke for about a half hour, telling Nielsen he was "horrified" people like Judy Thompson and other investors believed he had absconded with their money. Though he conceded he may have made "judgment errors," he insisted he was capable of recouping investors' losses � and suggested court-ordered no-contact provisions had prevented him from meeting with victims, to explain to them how he could still recover their cash.
Sending him to prison, he told the judge, could actually impede those efforts.
Nielsen discounted Hutcheson's claims, however, saying he agreed with prosecutors: In addition to forging signatures and doctoring financial statements to make himself seem much wealthier than he really was, Hutcheson also likely falsified documents in December 2012 to make it seem like investors had valuable assets in their accounts that could eventually be liquidated.
It "doesn't pass the smell test," Nielsen told Hutcheson, before rejecting a request by his lawyer, Nampa defender Ryan P. Henson, to require a prison term of just six years.
Several members of Hutcheson's family were in the court gallery, including his wife, Annette Hutcheson, his father-in-law, Brad Mason, and his father. In a brief interview, Annette Hutcheson said she disagreed with the process and said it was an injustice.


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Despite the housing market woes that hit the state last summer and have since generated daily headlines, Tony Thompson's business Remodeling Services Unlimited, which serves primarily residential clientele, has maintained consistent sales. In fact, he anticipates that sales will pick up. That ability to roll with the punches, or the downturns, is what has made Remodeling Services a small business success story since its beginnings as a property management and maintenance firm started by Tony's father in 1977.
Tony, who had always enjoyed carpentry and building, began working for his father after high school. After a brief stint in college, he realized that he was already making good money – more than his friends would likely make after graduation – and decided to return to his father's business. In 1986, his father retired and he took control of the business narrowing its focus to remodeling services.
In 2004, Remodeling Services Unlimited received an SBA-guaranteed loan from Capital One. The company had grown to the point where Tony couldn't manage as effectively. He used the capital to hire more management and office employees so that he could focus on the sales aspect of the business. Previously, he had been traveling back and forth between on site work and the office, resulting in a drop in sales. With the addition of a project manager for the field and additional office employees, sales increased 11 percent per year after 2004. Remodeling Services Unlimited currently has five full-time employees, including Tony.
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Iconographers translate revealed scripture and divine truths into visual images, writing--not painting the icon with consecrated brushes, paints, and materials. Ideally, they should be pious individuals trained by holy fathers. Monks and nuns, therefore, have traditionally been the primary source of icons. Most iconographers utside of monasteries today have commercialized the sacred art of iconography.
Iconographers should pray, fast, and avoid worldly excitement during their work. Individual interpretation should be kept to a minimum as their task is to pass on tradition by replicating previous icons within prescribed limits. Works should remain anonymous, but if signed, be inscribed with the words, "By the hand of [name]."
Archpriest Andrew Tregubov
A notable Russian-American iconographer and author, and lecturer, Fr. Andrew Tregubov has been writing icons for twenty-five years.
Fr. Anthony Salzman
Fr. Anthony is currently pastoring a small community, St. Philothea, in Athens, Georgia, where he is continuing to paint icons for churches and individuals including Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Augusta, Georgia. He is also teaching Byzantine icon-writing at the University of Georgia through the Continuing Education department. Fr. Salzman has a Masters of Divinity from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, and studied Byzantine Iconography and Byzantine Art History for six years in Thessaloniki, Greece.
Fr. Salzman is available for slide lectures and demonstrations on the history, theology, and art of Byzantine iconography. Email him for more information; his email address is on his site.
His website is Image and Likeness Iconography.
Bridget Julia Hayes
Bridget Julia Hayes is an iconographer living in Tshwane, South Africa.
Matthew Kalamidas: Byzantine Studio
While his schooling concentrated on the fine arts, he never received formal instruction in Byzantine iconography, and is essentially self-taught. Close observation of many historically important Byzantine icons, which he had the opportunity to view while travelling in Greece and throughout the Holy Lands, helped him in learning to use and develop the traditional techniques used to create these unique paintings. The icons are handcrafted with great care using 22kt. German gold leaf and the highest quality acrylic pigments. Icons are created on panels with a raised border and murals are painted on canvas which can then be adhered to the wall surface. Along with samples of traditional iconography in the gallery, you can also view samples of glass and marble etchings.
In his artwork, Matthew employs many different painting techniques, producing completed artworks in various genres ranging from Byzantine icons, to traditional oil paintings. He is currently an accomplished professional graphic artist, working as Art Director at a major publishing house in the United States.
His website is www.byzantinestudio.com.
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[[2]]Icon of "Our Lady of Joy" with St. Christopher and St. Francis of Assisi
Vivian has a true love for her vocation and she's trying to bring spiritual stimulating artwork into the churches. Her diversity as a painter makes it easy to define a specially designed work for any church. She's creating small to wall scale paintings on wood panels or canvas. Vivian's icons are evoking works of fine art and also visual aids that lead those who view and venerate the icons deeper into the spiritual life of the church.
Born in Greece, she moved to N. America in 1990 and since 1991 she's living in Houston, TX with her husband and two daughters. She studied Byzantine iconography and had her apprenticeship in the atelier of Mr. Hantzaras, one of the leading iconographers in Greece. She continued her studies in art at the University of Houston. During the past 20 years, she painted in many mediums including oils, acrylics, watercolors, but her primary medium is the egg tempera, one of the oldest and most versatile mediums.
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Think (real hard now folks) of a song, a jingle, a line in a song, an Advertisement, in reference to Dogs. Try to insert a lyric from your song.
Out of so many , I will start with just one.
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The NCAA will announce punishments for Penn State University and their football program on Monday morning according to a report by CBSNews.com.
According to the report by CBSNews.com, the penalties are "unprecedented," with one source saying "I've never seen anything like it."
While the report does not specify what penalties will be handed down, it would seem that the football program is going to avoid the "death penalty" as that move would have precedence.
In 1987, the NCAA suspended the Southern Methodist University football program for one year. The school then chose to extend the suspension for a second year.
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If you have ever opened a bag of beef jerky, you might have noticed a white non-edible packet included inside the bag. This small white packet is most likely an oxygen absorber, which is being used in this situation to eliminate any excessive oxygen in the bag that could shorten the lift span of the beef jerky. These should not be confused with packets of desiccant, such as the little white packets bags of silica gel that read "DO NOT EAT" that you may find in a shoe box or new purse, as the desiccant packets are instead used to eliminate the moisture inside a sealed environment.
Oxygen is the third most abundant element in the universe, and an important part of the atmosphere necessary for the survival of most terrestrial life. Since oxygen is found in most living organisms and compounds, it is hard to imagine that oxygen could be harmful. However, since Oxygen constitutes 20% of the void airspace in a containerized environment, it can reduce the longevity of food, pharmaceuticals, metals and other items that may be stored in such an environment.
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CHEMICAL UPDATE: Turfgrass Herbicides
January begins the first segment of Grounds Maintenance's "Chemical Update" series. Each year, we revise the Updates to bring you the most up-to-date and complete guide to pesticides registered for turf and landscape ornamentals. The chemical industry is ever-changing and new products are introduced every year, so our Chemical Updates offer a tool you can really use.
This month's Update covers turfgrass herbicides. We'll publish subsequent Updates throughout 2005, covering insecticides, fungicides, fertilizer/pesticide combinations, PGRs and nonselective chemicals.
The updates are in table format because this is the most practical way to take you from problem (the pest you're trying to control) to the solution (the chemical that will control the pest). This format also allows us to provide other useful information, such as characteristics of the chemical, form of application and plant tolerances, in a compact and easy-to-use format.
- Chemical names
We list chemicals by active ingredient because many are available in numerous brands. To see the selection of brands that use a given active ingredient, see "Herbicide sources," on page 47.
- Chemical characteristics
This section indicates whether a chemical is a pre- or post-emergent, and selective or non-selective.
Next to this section, you'll find whether the chemical is also labeled for ornamental use.
You'll then see whether a chemical is applied in granular or spray form (or both) so you can find products that fit your preferred method of application.
- Plant tolerances
This section indicates which turfgrasses are labeled as tolerant to chemicals. It includes all the major turfgrass species.
- Weeds controlled
This section comprises the bulk of the Herbicide Update. Divided into two parts — grassy weeds and broadleaf weeds — this portion of the Update provides a complete listing of chemical options for nearly all significant turfgrass weeds. Simply find the weed in the list that runs across the top of the page and then follow that column down to see which chemicals can be used against the weed.
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Finally, you'll see a listing of brands and suppliers for all the chemicals listed in the Update. In addition, we provide phone numbers and Web site addresses for all the chemical suppliers listed, to aid you in pursuing additional product information.
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You'll notice a few listings in red type. This indicates active ingredients or combinations of active ingredients that are new to the turf and ornamental market.
Because our list is so comprehensive and keeps growing, we have added some pages this year to space out Weeds Controlled: Broadleaf and make it easier to reference. This first three pages include all pre-emergence herbicides and the first part (alphabetically) of the post-emergence herbicides, and the weeds they control. The following three pages are the remaining (alphabetically) post-emergence herbicides and the weeds they control.
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Therefore, use these tables for preliminary planning only. Always read and follow label instructions for each chemical you use. This Update is not a substitute for label information.
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Pop star Justin Bieber has sparked rumours of a reconciliation with Selena Gomez after they were spotted arriving at a hotel together on Thursday (15Nov12).
The Baby hitmaker has declined to respond to reports this month (Nov12) that he and the Disney star have ended their romance, but they sent gossips into a spin when they were photographed separately at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
Bieber was snapped wearing a red baseball cap as he hurried from his sports utility vehicle (SUV) into the hotel's lobby, followed by Gomez seconds later.
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text: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Building on the success of its current daily service between the capitals of the UAE and Russia, Etihad Airways has announced a new second daily flight between Abu Dhabi and Moscow's Domodedovo airport, which will operate seasonally between 27 October and 10 May 2020. The additional flight, operated by an Airbus A320, will provide more convenient travel options between the two capital cities as passengers can now choose between a daytime and evening departure from both Abu Dhabi and Moscow. Together with the existing service, operated by an Airbus A321, travellers will also benefit from improved connectivity through Etihad's Abu Dhabi hub to Australia, India, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Maldives, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines.Robin Kamark, Etihad Aviation Group Chief Commercial Officer, said: "Since launching our first scheduled flights to Moscow in 2008, the route has proved very popular, enjoying strong point-to-point business and leisure demand. The addition of the second flight underscores the importance we place on the Russian market, by providing our customers greater flexibility, convenience and easy transit through Abu Dhabi to key points across Asia and Australia."Russia is the second largest source market for inbound tourism to the UAE with 820,000 Russian tourists visiting the country in 2018. The trade exchange between the UAE and Russia reached US$ 3 billion last year. Etihad Airways, together with its partners, continues to promote the increase of tourism, and trade and investment opportunities between both countries.Etihad's Airbus A321 and A320 two-class aircraft feature modern Business and Economy cabins and the airline's award-winning service and hospitality. Timetable: Abu Dhabi – Moscow (effective 27 October 2019 – 10 May 2020)FlightOriginDepDesArrivesFreqAircraftEY 65Abu Dhabi02:40Moscow (DME)07:20DailyAirbus A321EY 68Moscow (DME)12:40Abu Dhabi19:05DailyAirbus A321EY 63*Abu Dhabi14:00Moscow (DME)18:40DailyAirbus A320EY 64*Moscow (DME)23:35Abu Dhabi5:55DailyAirbus A320Note: All departures and arrivals are listed in local time. *Denotes new flight Get in touch with us. Contact us Let us know what you think Send feedback Join our community Etihad Facebook Watch our latest videos Etihad YouTube Follow us Etihad Airways


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Inequality In America Is Worse Than In Egypt, Tunisia Or Yemen
Egyptian, Tunisian and Yemeni protesters all say that inequality is one of the main reasons they're protesting.
However, the U.S. actually has much greater inequality than in any of those countries.
Specifically, the "Gini Coefficient" – the figure economists use to measure inequality – is higher in the U.S.
Gini Coefficients are like golf – the lower the score, the better (i.e. the more equality).
According to the CIA World Fact Book, the U.S. is ranked as the 42nd most unequal country in the world, with a Gini Coefficient of 45.
In contrast:
- Tunisia is ranked the 62nd most unequal country, with a Gini Coefficient of 40.
- Yemen is ranked 76th most unequal, with a Gini Coefficient of 37.7.
- And Egypt is ranked as the 90th most unequal country, with a Gini Coefficient of around 34.4.
And inequality in the U.S. has soared in the last couple of years, since the Gini Coefficient was last calculated, so it is undoubtedly currently much higher.
So why are Egyptians rioting, while the Americans are complacent?
Well, Americans – until recently – have been some of the wealthiest people in the world, with most having plenty of comforts (and/or entertainment) and more than enough to eat.
But another reason is that – as Dan Ariely of Duke University and Michael I. Norton of Harvard Business School demonstrate – Americans consistently underestimate the amount of inequality in our nation.
As William Alden wrote last September:
Americans vastly underestimate the degree of wealth inequality in America, and we believe that the distribution should be far more equitable than it actually is, according to a new study.
Or, as the study's authors put it: "All demographic groups — even those not usually associated with wealth redistribution such as Republicans and the wealthy — desired a more equal distribution of wealth than the status quo."
The report … "Building a Better America — One Wealth Quintile At A Time" by Dan Ariely of Duke University and Michael I. Norton of Harvard Business School … shows that across ideological, economic and gender groups, Americans thought the richest 20 percent of our society controlled about 59 percent of the wealth, while the real number is closer to 84 percent.
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When the peaches are at their peak, I use them in as many ways as I can think of; peach pies, cobblers, grilled with raspberry sauce, stuffed and baked with almond cookie crumbles, and of course Peach Ice Cream. Here's my favorite;
adapted from Rick Rodgers.
Buttermilk Peach Ice Cream
6 ripe medium peaches (2 pounds)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups buttermilk
Peel the peaches:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the peaches and cook just until the skins loosen, about 1 minute. You don't want to cook the peaches, only scald the skin. (If the skins are stubborn, the peaches aren't as ripe as you thought, remove them and pare off the skin with a sharp knife.)
Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a large bowl of iced water and let stand until cool enough to handle. Discard the skin and pits and coarsely chop the peaches.
Transfer to a food processor. Add the sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and almond extract and process as you like. I prefer to keep the peaches chunky, some like it perfectly smooth. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Stir in the buttermilk. Pour into the container of an ice cream machine and process according to the manufacturer's directions.
Pack the ice cream into an airtight container, cover and freeze for at least 2 hours to allow the ice cream to ripen and harden before serving. Notes: Use very ripe peaches for this luscious ice cream.
You can make it in the freezer if you wish. (The texture will not be as fine and smooth, but it will taste fine.)
Here's how:
Freeze a 13 X 9-inch metal baking pan in the freezer for 15 minutes. Pour the peach-buttermilk mixture into the pan. Freeze until the sides are beginning to freeze solid, about 1-1/2 hours, depending on your freezer. Using a large metal spoon, stir the icy edges into the rest of the peach mixture. Continue freezing, stirring whenever the sides get icy, until the entire mixture is semi-frozen and mushy, about 5 hours total freezing time. Serve immediately. For a smoother texture, transfer to a food processor and puree, then return to the pan and refreeze until semi-solid.
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BLUDTOPOWA is a rather unique glyph, as it is the only glyph in the game with no manacosts. Instead, it replenishes the players mana at the expense of his health and blackspace. This makes it naturally a good fit for dedicated spellcasters, but a rather poor find for hybrid or physical-oriented builds.
The uncovered tiles are the 3 closest tiles to the player. The distance is the number of tile you would need to move through without moving diagonally (It does of course not take obstacles into account). Knowing which tiles will be uncovered can be of some use (see hints)
Unlocking the glyph
BLUDTUPOWA is unlocked along with the Bloodmage.
BLUDTOPOWA is a very handy glyph for any character based around spellcasting. Dedicated spellcasters usually focus on increasing their mana or glyph effectiveness, so they often neglect their attack damage. This usually results in rather ineffective strikes. BLUDTOPOWA allows them to use their health more efficiently. Naturally, BLUDTOPOWA won't work with hybrid-builds. Taking damage means you'll have less health to use for BLUDTOPOWA and vice-versa, so the two concepts are mutually exclusive.
As expected, the Bloodmage excels at using his signature glyph. Their sanguine trait allows them to use the glyph more often than other classes during combat, especially if they have quaffed a mana potion or two. A well built bloodmage can release an amazing amount of fireballs before going out of breath and is often able to kill monsters with magic alone. They also have to rely on it to compensate for their low maximum mana.
The Assassin is another class that can get much mileage out of this glyph, especially if he is played as an elf. Since they start with APHEELSIK and can always obtain BURNDAYRAZ, they can easily have one of the most potent glyph combinations in the game if they happen to find BLUDTOPOWA. The player simply poisons a monster and uses BLUDTOPOWA to fuel BURNDAYRAZ. Once health and mana are depleted, the player simply explores until he has to recast APHEELSIK again - at which point he simply repeats the cycle. This combo allows to continuously damage an enemy without him retaliating or regenerating, so it can bring down even enemies of a high level.
A rather unexpected class that benefits from the glyph is the Monk. Monks deal very low damage, and BURNDAYRAZ is a feasible way to bypass that restriction. His fast health regeneration in combination with burning allows him to effectively regenfight enemies via magic, ignoring any physical resistances.
BLUDTOPOWA loses much of its strength once the endgame is reached. If there is no longer any black space available, the glyph will only replenish 1 mana, but still cost health. Unless the player is very desperate to squeeze out a few manapoints , it's better to convert the glyph.
As damage is concerned, (3health=1/2*4damage per level) for every 100 damage done you recieve 150 on average, of course BURNDAYRAZ increases damage on every cast and reducing the cast cost improves efficiency , this way you can fight monsters that on average deal more than 150% of your atack, or monsters that are resistant, or monsters that have debuffs (since you dont hit them).
- The Sorcerer is allergic to this glyph - it costs 4 more health than every other class to use it, due to his class traits. (3 per level + 4). Prior to this change, a 1st level Sorcerer could cast indefinitely by healing from casting spells than using BLUDTUPOWA to recover mana.
- Since it doesn't have a mana cost, BLUDTUPOWA is unaffected by the Mystic Balance boon of Mystera Annur.
- BLUDTUPOWA always reveals the closest tiles to the player, without healing the monsters. This can be exploited by assasins who need to get their first strike, Bloodmages who want to avoid stepping on their Bloodpools, or to simply check what lies behind a wall.
- For the same reason, it can also be of some use to reveal again a monster which has escaped in dark space (due to its Blinks or Cowardly traits, or because you Knockbacked it). This is specially true when the monster has Fast regen or Life steal, as it won't trigger these effects.
- It's a good idea to use unreachable blackspaces via BLUDTUPOWA.
- If you don't have any blackspaces left, except some very extreme edge cases, you should convert this glyph. Converting 3 unit HP to 1MP is awfully inefficient.
- BLUDTUPOWA has an interesting synergy with death protection effects such as CYDSTEPP. If your next attack will leave you 'Barely Alive', any hitpoints you have are irrelevant, so you may as well convert them into mana.
- Mystera Annur won't reward any piety for using this glyph, but Taurog will count it as a normal spellcast.
- Glowing Guardian punishes the player for using this glyph, but grants extra-piety for converting it.
- BLUDTUPOWA is an excellent find for the Goatperson. As it reveals 3 tiles, but only costs 1 food, it allows you to effectively explore at a reduced cost.


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Destruction of Head location: If players are looking for
a slightly less deadly style of play involving MechWarriors—
specifi cally if they are playing a campaign—use the following
rule. Any time the internal structure of a cockpit location is
destroyed and the unit has an ejection system (not counting
a BattleMech Full-Head Ejection System, see p. 310), the
auto-eject automatically engages. However, regardless of
the condition of the pilot, the MechWarrior automatically
receives damage to bring its condition up to 5 hits (so a pilot
with no hits and a pilot with 3 hits under these rules would
both fi ll out their condition monitors to 5 hits, to represent
the MechWarrior's "skin-of-the-teeth" survival). The pilot may
still take damage during the ejection itself, and these rules do
not apply in the event of a critical hit to a cockpit slot (in which
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Although Cornell has been recording a new album with SOUNDGARDEN for the first time in 15 years, he continues to work as a solo artist as well. He told Spin.com how it's different from playing with a band. "An acoustic show is all about you, and any little nuance or mistake is amplified," Cornell explained. "I'm very nervous about it, but I love the intimacy. Once you sit in front of people and start playing songs, it's all on you. No matter what happens, it's entirely your responsibility the entire time. I like that intensity."
Cornell told The Pulse Of Radio that he sees working with SOUNDGARDEN again as having a positive influence on his solo career. "One thing about a solo artist is you can just be in a room way too long with yourself and your own thoughts and your own songs, and it feels really good to be working with Ben (Shepherd, bassist) and Matt (Cameron, drummer) and Kim (Thayil, guitarist) again, and it's actually a really nice reprieve also from just being alone, doing what I do," he said. "It's helping with the balance, I think, too."
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1548, 1550 1552, 1554, 1556, 1558, 1560, 1562, 1564 Bedford Avenue
Photo: Loopnet
This property has been for a sale for a little while, and is rumored to have recently been sold. It might be torn down.
The property is zoned C8-2, so the new owners will have a hard time building residential.
Here are the listings for site: http://www.masseyknakal.com/listingimages/setup/pdf/1550_Bedford_Avenue_-_Setup.pdf
That's unfortunate. It's not like there's a massive housing shortage in this city or anything.
Forty years ago I worked for an auto parts store that delivered to that station. It was called Hilltop Esso at the time.
The only Gas Station I could ever find in Williamsburg.
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That's unfortunate. It's not like there's a massive housing shortage in this city or anything.
This gas station is on the SW corner.
Meanwhile, the gas station/car wash on the NE corner of EP and Bedford is about to be up zoned.
So, in addition to the old theater being razed and built on, it would not surprise me if that gas station/car wash was soon developed.
In response to this post, Brownstoner did a little digging and has confirmed the site pictured above REMAINS for sale.
Apparently the realtors are pitching this site to potential buyers as a potential conversion site, meaning that a (in my opinion "Brave") investor could buy it with the hopes that zoning could be changed to allow residential at some point in the future.
Heard on 880AM this morning that some developer bought a parking garage on 1st ave in midtown Manhattan for 60 (sixty) million just so it could be knocked down and a residential tower could be put up. Seems like housing is the way to go no matter what borough you're in. And to absorb that kind of outlay no doubt the cheap apartments will be going for more than one million.
As of mid August, this site seems to have not yet been sold:
No longer for sale.... Don't know who/what etc.
This place, as well as the gas station on the corner of Bedford and Empire, is boarded up and permits to remove the tanks and canopy's are pending. Both are owned by Conoco Phillips. I don't think the lot was actually sold.
As a result of your post, I walked by there last night.
Yes, it definitely seems they are making this lot into "something else". Given it's zoning and excellent location, it would not surprise me if we ended up with a health care facility.
...with maybe a bank and a drug store on the first floor.
Permits were approved to start removing the gas tanks at Empire and Bedford. It's safe to assume that this will no longer be a gas station.
I hope it won't become more mini storage.
Because both sites had/have the same owners, I do wonder if we will have a new use that is the same for each.
Broker Michael Amirkhanian said the lot is under contract for sale, but he could not disclose details about the buyer or the space's future use. City property records did not show the sale as of Wednesday."It's under contract," Amirkhanian said. "There's nothing we can report at this time."http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20140122/crown-heights/middle-eastern-eatery-closes-gulf-gas-station-razed-crown-heights
From a reliable source, I have also heard that this site will become a Marriot.Five or six stories. Marriots are independently owned, and this location was purchased by a buyer who owns a few other locations, and intends to build one here.That's an interesting place to put a hotel. Then again, if a hotel can be built on Utica Avenue, why not there?
I would agree as it is just one block away from a subway station (Franklin Avenue) and closer to the developments on Franklin Avenue. If one were to walk a couple of blocks more and one woulod arrive at the Brooklyn Museum and one block more at the Botanic Garden.This lot (EP and Bedford) has got to be more valuable, even though we don't know what the armory will be yet.
Chain link implies no work any time soon.Someone stole the chain link fence a few weeks ago. I believe this implies chain link fence is valuable.
The former gas station across the street (1550 Bedford) was officially signed over to "1550 Bedford Ave LLC" for $7.2M... I believe whoever created this LLC is the new owner that will develop the lot.
The lot was part of $41M REIT that included the gas station on Empire and Bedford, as well as others... The gas station on Empire is slated to become another storage facility, probably somewhat due to the limited options the site is zoned for.
I am not sure this is what I was looking for. "Rooms average 180 square feet (17 square meters), compared with 300 to 350 square feet for a standard hotel room." This is tiny. Not very family friendly. I need a place to put overflow guests - couples and families not individuals.Young people looking for a cool Brooklyn vacation, probably.
That is exactly what I was thinking. Crown Heights just doesn't seem to be the right place for it.I am not sure this is what I was looking for. "Rooms average 180 square feet (17 square meters), compared with 300 to 350 square feet for a standard hotel room." This is tiny. Not very family friendly. I need a place to put overflow guests - couples and families not individuals.Young people looking for a cool Brooklyn vacation, probably.Though, to me, it seems like a more likely site for such a hotel would be in some of the M-zoned land around Williamsburg. There's a lot of that right off the Grand, Graham, and Montrose stops, which are pretty prime for Williamsburg and very close to Manhattan.
If WB goes, that'll be a blow to many folks who use it as there primary grocery store.Especially if and when the Associated on Sullivan and Nostrand also were to disappear. It'd be great if a better, comprehensive market were to replace it.
The plans for the armory have now been announced.
In addition, this site is likely to be rezoned to allow residential, with commercial on first floor.
In light of this new information, any guesses on whether they will build a hotel "now" or wait until the rezoning happens to build residential with commercial?
Yes, I think they will have commercial on the first floor.
Given the demand I expect the armory to generate, I might even run a commercial parking garage out of the basement.
...and have something like 10 stories of residential above.
We are largely crowd sourced. What kind of work are you seeing? Drilling? Fence repair? Engineers?
May 5, 2016: Demolition permit granted for the remains of the gas station.
I don't see the zoning for this site as being related to the projects on the other (aka north) side of EP.
At this time CB9 has requested that DCP do a zoning study. However, DCP is not under a deadline to complete it, or even to do one.
A hotel is allowed under present zoning. However, it would not surprise me if we see a variance requested to allow commercial.
...the investors may conclude that the nearby armory project makes demand for a hotel greater than that for residential.
Per the plans, the developer will pack 100 rooms into 38,000 square feet of space, located two blocks east from Prospect Park. Eran Chen of ODA New York is the architect of record for the project.
The full filing reveals the five-story hotel will include a banquet hall as well as retail and restaurant space on the first and third floors. The top floor will host a bar and public terrace.
Press: http://newyorkyimby.com/2016/07/permits-filed-hotel-at-1548-bedford-avenue-crown-heights.html
And, here's the link to the permits, incase people want to watch the play-by-play: http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/JobsQueryByNumberServlet?requestid=1&passjobnumber=321413412&passdocnumber=01
Plus the visiting parents of us young transplants in Crown Heights.yesbrooklyn said:With its proximity to the park, museum, gardens, thinking it'll be a great spot for tourists who want a more Brooklyn experience but aren't into the whole Airbnb thing. Kinda like the Nu Hotel in Cobble Hill.
I'm just waiting to get confirmation that this site will become one of the Marriot brands, as my source informed me back in May of 2014.
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When an audiophile-centric company like Cambridge Audio makes a go at the wireless-speaker market, it can be tough to tell whether it's just hoping to make a quick buck or has a worthwhile new take on the category. The Minx Air 100 ($450) falls into the latter category, with a tasteful, reserved design that immediately distinguishes it from the more eccentric speakers on the market. It supports both Bluetooth and AirPlay, plus it can stream Internet radio directly, making it possible to stream tunes even when you don't have a mobile device on you.
What's disappointing is that the Minx Air 100 doesn't sound as rich as I'd like for its price, especially with tough competition from similarly priced systems like Peachtree Audio's Deepblue ($400) and Klipsch's KMC 3 ($400). For less critical listeners (or fans of lighter music) the Minx Air 100 is an solid overall package that feels well-made for the price. Audiophiles will want to look elsewhere, however, or at least at the Minx Air 100's larger step-up cousin, the Minx Air 200.
Design: Classy looks
The Minx Air 100 is one of the nicest-looking Bluetooth speakers to enter the CNET offices. It has a plain, white plastic cabinet with a gray speaker grille, giving it a Sonos-like appearance that looks good pretty much everywhere I put it. Its understated figure is a welcome departure from the goofy designs that are increasingly common with AirPlay and Bluetooth speakers.
The top has two series of mushy rubber buttons that give a satisfying click when you press them down. The buttons on the right are used to control volume, pairing, and play/pause, while the numbered buttons on the left give you one-touch access to your favorite Internet radio stations. Standalone Internet radio capability is a particularly nice plus over other AirPlay and Bluetooth radios, since it allows you to quickly get some music playing, without having to grab a smartphone or tablet.
The Minx Air 100 also includes a remote, but it's an afterthought. The thin, cheap clicker sports bubblelike buttons that are laid out in a grid without much organization. However, I rarely found myself wanting to use a separate remote, since you'll do most of your controlling from your smartphone or tablet and the speaker itself has controls on it too.
AirPlay speakers all face a similar conundrum; they need to get on your Wi-Fi network, but they lack a screen and keyboard for entering a password. The Minx Air 100's workaround is a little more difficult than most, requiring you to connect a laptop, smartphone, or tablet to a temporary network created by the Minx, then set your browser to 192.168.1.1 to select your home Wi-Fi network and enter your password. It's simple enough for those who've tweaked network settings before, but a guided setup through the Minx's app would have been a lot better. (Bluetooth syncing, as always, is much simpler.)
The Minx app does let you configure the Internet radio preset buttons on the top. The app works reasonably well. You can browse by the typical categories like genre and location, though it's much easier to find something worth listening to if you know a station to search for. Unfortunately, only "true" Internet radio stations can be set as presets, so there's no way to program a button to play a Pandora, Spotify, or Rdio stream, for instance.
Features: AirPlay and Bluetooth, but no battery
The Minx Air 100 is one of the more flexible speakers in this price range thanks to its supporting both Bluetooth and AirPlay. Bluetooth allows it to wirelessly stream from the majority of smartphones and tablets on the market, albeit with (theoretically) compromised sound quality. AirPlay lets iOS devices stream without any audio compression, although it requires the Minx Air 100 and the iOS device to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.


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An insurance agent in Tacoma has pleaded guilty to second-degree theft for misappropriating checks from dozens of policyholders.
Michel Anthony James, an independent contractor who was working for State Farm, is believed to have deposited checks from more than 40 policyholders into his own business bank account. State Farm discovered the problems when it audited James' accounts. It subsequently terminated its contract with James.
Based on a subsequent iinvestigation by Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler's Special Investigations Unit, James:
• failed to apply premiums to policies,
•wrongly withdrew cash from his premium fund account (which is where those policyholder checks were supposed to go),
•failed to refund overpayments to policyholders,
•and violated contractual agreements with State Farm.
The theft added up to $23,926.87.
On Jan. 13 in Pierce County Superior Court, he pleaded guilty to second-degree theft. He was sentenced to community service, electronic home monitoring and $1,800 in costs and assessments. He has also paid back the misappropriated money.
(Updated Feb. 1 to note that James no longer works for State Farm.)
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