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The WikiLeaks revelations deal a blow to U.S. credibility

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Mickman) — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:14:00 +0000

PARIS .- The WikiLeaks revelations deal a blow to U.S. credibility and put back into question the principle of secrecy, based on diplomacy, without providing data for now transcendental on major international issues, experts say.

After this massive leaking of documents, diplomats "no longer say what they think even in his telegram. It is a Copernican revolution," says Dominique Moisi, director of the French Institute of International Relations (IFRI).

These revelations "introduce an element of profound disorder in diplomatic ways," he added.

Experts agree that it is just the first principle of diplomacy, the culture of secrecy, which WikiLeaks massive attacks with this release, known as the documents contain no information yet revolutionary.

Already known data

What was known of the rejection of the monarchies of the Gulf to Iran is clearly explained. Therein lies all the difference and this may have consequences in the Middle East, believes François Heisbourg, Foundation for Strategic Research (FRS).

"There is very little new," confirms Daniel Korsi, the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR, for its acronym in English).

Henning Riecke of the German Institute for Foreign Policy Research Institute (DGAO) considers that in the future, talk less openly diplomats, including through the circuits considered safer.

"But the need for a clear analysis on diplomacy remains high. Therefore, or find ways to communicate or there is a risk" to continue doing business as usual, dear.

For François Nicoullaud, former French ambassador to Iran, the most important consequence is "breaking the taboo that is causing the publication of telegrams which describe the major international leaders.

Rather than the events themselves "there is only one element truly secret: they are judgments about people" who are potentially dangerous, he says.

Reliability and transparency

According to Daniel Korski, the publication by WikiLeaks of these documents is based on the confusion that this website made between reliability and transparency.

"Transparency is only one element of reliability" and "the essence of diplomatic work remains confidential and cautious and will continue", he believes, before the opinion that after these revelations, it is mainly American diplomacy which could see undermined their confidence.

"The first power naked! From Saudi Arabia to the major European capitals, are to protect the United States. Not only to punish the thief who has been stolen," predicts Dominique Moisi.

Scope

The announced release of 250,000 diplomatic cables that WikiLeaks website sent to five leading newspapers worldwide that are spreading gradually from Sunday, reinforce the idea that "Americans are incorrigibly unable to pursue an action in a discreet manner," Francois Heisbourg stresses.

Director of the Institute of International and Strategic Relations (IRIS) in Paris, Pascal Boniface, downplays the massive scope of these disclosures.

"It's uncomfortable for the United States," says the expert who is not considered a "greater diplomatic setback."

Of course the more serious repercussions could occur in a timely, information released by WikiLeaks could "have a substantial impact on the international scene and, indirectly, in domestic life in some countries," says Heisbourg.

Each person referred to react and this will cause other reactions.

In his view, elements that seem peripheral today could have serious consequences.

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CYBER MONDAY 2010 - Sears.com and Kmart.com offer customers incredible deals on Cyber Monday with convenient shopping and delivery services

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Mickman) — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 07:48:00 +0000

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., November 26, 2010 / PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE / - This Cyber Monday (first Monday after Black Friday), sears.com and kmart.com will offer customers amazing deals and extra savings on some of the most famous, along with services and features that make online shopping an easy, fast and convenient. Whether you buy from a computer or from a smartphone, customers can take advantage of great deals no matter where they are. They can also buy online and pick up products in the store to save more and avoid the wait. Since the withdrawal from the curb to Free Shipping *, customers can find what they want and how they want, at amazing prices.

"Cyber Monday is the day of the busiest online shopping of the year and we know that customers are confident that Sears and Kmart will offer buy and offers features phenomenal save time and money," said Imran Jooma, president of Electronic Commerce Sears Holdings. "Sears.com offers convenient online shopping features such as online shopping and withdraw from the store with the withdrawal by third parties. Also offers retirement kmart.com Store mygofer through innovative service, which offers them customers even more options for shipping and delivery. "

During Cyber Monday, customers who shop at sears.com or by Sears2go can take advantage of special holiday online and mobile, including *:

- Black Diamond Earrings 10K White Gold 1 1 / 2 ct. tw. for $ 149.99 (usually $ 499.99)
- Buy a GE Digital Camera 15X for $ 149.99 and get a FREE GE c1033 3X digital camera (which costs $ 69.99)
- Refrigerator Whirlpool 25-cu. ft (Side-by-Side). for $ 599.99 (usually $ 799.99)
- MORE NordicTrack ACT Elliptical for $ 699.99 free delivery (usually $ 1,999.99)
- Outdoor puffed vest for $ 9.99 (usually $ 20.00)

Kmart.com start with the Christmas count this Cyber Monday with online offerings to ease the stress of holiday shopping, including:

- Set of cultured pearl earrings in silver 5 for $ 16.99 (usually $ 89.99)
- Gray 14MP Digital Camera Olympus FE4020 More Free Shipping for $ 89.99 (usually $ 149.99)
- Equipment essential home beds (all sizes one price) for $ 29.99 (usually $ 49.99)
- Microfiber Quilt (all sizes) for $ 9.99 (usually $ 19.99)

Sears.com and Kmart.com continue to improve their online sales services to offer customers choice and convenience, in addition to quality and affordable products.

"It's the holidays - customers want to buy efficiently getting the most out of their money," said Jooma. "Sears.com and kmart.com offer great prices and shopping services to help attract customers during the busy holiday. Our personal shopper options and purchase mobile phone to allow customers to buy quickly and easily, and where and how they are more comfortable. "

These improvements in online shopping services are part of Sears Holdings ShopYourWay, presented last year. Among other features, the ShopYourWay program includes:

- Free Shipping **: In sears.com, customers can use this coupon code to receive CYBER Free Shipping on qualified orders over $ 49. Kmart.com offers Free Shipping on orders over $ 29 with promo code KMGIFTS.
- Sears2go, Kmart2go and mygofer: Commercial sites for mobile and smart phone applications that enable customers to find and buy select merchandise from their mobile phones for 24 hours every day of the year.
- Option to get the product today: Sears offers an online shopping store and retreat, and retreat from the sidewalk or third parties. Kmart introduced the online shopping system and retirement in the store with the support of innovative service mygofer.
- Assortment: Find millions of products and kmart.com sears.com, from books and electronics to jewelry, appliances, clothing, footwear, tools and gardening equipment.
- Payment Options: Pay Online Layaway, Express Checkout, PayPal or eBillme.
- International Shipping: Buy and then send it to everyone. Send gifts to friends and family holidays in 90 countries.

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The Cyber Monday deals for sears.com will be available online starting Sunday, November 28, 2010 at 8:00 pm CST. Kmart offerings will be available Monday November 29th, 2010 at 12:01 am CST. Visit http://www.sears.com and http://www.kmart.com for more information.

About Sears Holdings Corporation

Sears Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: SHLD) is the fourth largest retail chain's largest country with about 3,900 full-line stores and specialty stores in the U.S. and Canada. Sears Holdings is the leading retailer of appliances and also a leader in tools, lawn and garden, home electronics and automotive repair and maintenance. Sears Holdings is the Managing Partner of the Year Sales of ENERGY STAR (R) 2010. Key proprietary brands include Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard, and a wide selection of apparel brands, including popular brands such as Lands' End, Jaclyn Smith and Joe Boxer, as well as the Apostrophe and Covington. You also have the Country Living collection, offering Sears and Kmart. We are the provider for the home nation's largest, with more than 12 million service calls per year. Sears Holdings Corporation operates through its subsidiaries, including Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation. For more information, visit Sears Holdings http://www.searsholdings.com.

About mygofer.com

mygofer.com is a service that speeds up the traditional business of commercial range allowing customers to obtain items from those stores where and when they want, easily. mygofer.com offers an experience of one-stop shopping, offering a variety of quality products including groceries, prescriptions, health products and beauty and electronic devices. It's easy and fast: your order will be available the same day to do so, within a few hours to pick you up at Kmart and Sears participants, and some delivery locations. For more information, visit www.mygofer.com, a proud member of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD).

* With only available on sears.com on Monday, November 29 starting at 12:00:01 am CT and until Monday 29 November at 11:59:59 pm CT. The discounts only apply to products sold by Sears. Limited quantities per store. No tickets are issued for suspension.

** Free shipping applies to certain orders of $ 49 or more with promo code sears.com CYBER. Kmart.com Free Shipping up to certain orders of $ 29 or more when using coupon code KMGIFTS. The goods must be released and be marked "Sold by Sears" or "Sold by Kmart" to be included. See sears.com and kmart.com for more details.

SOURCE Sears Holdings Corporation

The Forex Heatmap (tm) Educational Blog: Step By Step Guide To Using Forexearlywarning

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Great post! yesterday i found another great post about forex Here is the link
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PayPerPost Blog Approval - By Waseem Dar

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Mickman) — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:31:00 +0000

The scum walks a prior viewer.

Cliff Lee Halladay Trade – Cliff Lee Trade, a Rumor?

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Mickman) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:17:00 +0000

Cliff Lee trade or Cliff Lee Halladay rumors are whirling on Monday. Reports from major news outlets are foreseeing that Cliff Lee will be traded to the Seattle Mariners in swap for Roy Halladay who will be going to the Philadelphia Phillies. In Cliff Lee Halladay Trade, is expected that more players and money might be concerned.

Cliff Lee was a vital element of the Phillies 2008 championship when he went on to be the victor of 22 games against only 3 losses. In the 2009 World Series, Cliff Lee was a victor against the New York Yankees.

Roy Halladay on the other hand was one of the most sought after pitchers in the market today after requesting a trade from his Toronto Blue Jays team.

No Final Cliff Lee trade deal has been tied up as of yet but there are still formalities to be worked out such as contracts and extensions. Halladay is expected to extend his contract with his new team but Cliff Lee still has one year left with Philadelphia.

Miss Richfield 1981 - How did Miss Richfield 1981 come about?

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Mickman) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:47:00 +0000

Miss Richfield 1981

How did Miss Richfield 1981 come about? Russ King has said his character has evolved after slaughter, for a Miss America party at a friend's house. King said Richfield is his hometown and in 1981 was the year he graduated from high school. Shortly after the party, someone from his office saw a picture of him in drag and suggested it should perform. His colleagues took him to a drag show and the rest is history.

Since we're on the topic of beauty queen, here are some famous celebrities who have participated in parades:

1. Oprah Winfrey: Before becoming a talk show host, Winfrey won the 1971 Miss Fire Prevention and Miss Black Tennessee titles.

2. Jeri Ryan: The character Borg,"Seven of Nine,"in Star Trek: Voyager competed as Miss Illinois in 1990 Miss America Pageant.

3. Halle Berry: Before acting, Berry's with this contest including Miss Teen All American, Miss Ohio-USA, and runner-up Miss Italy.

4. Diane Sawyer: Sawyer has won Junior Miss in 1962 and used his combination of scholarship money to attend Wellesley College. He began his career as the weather and now an anchor.

5. Imelda Marcos: First reign as First Lady of the Philippines, Marcos served as Miss Manilla 1953.

6. Marla Maples: Before becoming the second Mrs. Donald Trump, Maples was named Miss Photogenic and won fourth place in Georgia's Miss Teen Pageant.

7. Tiffani-Amber Thiessen: Thiessen was Miss Junior America and winner of the'Teen Magazine Model Search before getting her roles in"Saved by the Bell"and"Beverly Hills 90210. "

8. Michelle Yeoh: Most Americans know how Yeoh Pierce Brosnan's sidekick in the"James Bond: Tomorrow Never Dies."Many Asians, recognize it as the former Miss Malaysia 1983.

9. Paula Zahn: Zahn entered television journalism before he competed in the shows and made the final of the 1973 Miss Teenage America.

10. Kathie Lee Gifford: This star in"Live with Regis and Kathie Lee,"once represented in the Maryland Junior Miss Pageant.

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Elin Nordegren Moves Out - HOT NEWS !

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Mickman) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:35:00 +0000

Elin Nordegren Moves Out of Tiger Woods' Home

Golfer Tiger Woods hugs his wife Elin Nordegren during the Presidents Cup golf tournament in San Francisco / Reuters

Elin Nordegren Moves Out News Tells That The three appeared at the house about 4 yesterday, TMZ.com reported. It's clear that the man was or what the meeting was about.

Tiger was drinking before the crash?
Meanwhile, a detailed request subpoena issued by the State Attorney's Office to Orange County yesterday, has added fresh intrigue to the media storm.

The results of the November 30 request from the soldier to a subpoena for the investigation Woods'blood test was rejected by the State Attorney's Office because of"insufficient information ".

The document requesting that the suspected crime as"driving under the influence with damage materials ".

The request for subpoena by Trooper Joshua A. Evans said:"The driver lost control of his vehicle, crashed and was transported to hospital. A witness said the driver had consumed alcohol earlier in the day and the same witness removed the driver from the vehicle after 'impact."

The request for subpoena is not the name of the witness, but Woods'Swedish wife Elin Nordegren, told the police that it was she who pulled him from the car after using a golf club to break the window of the vehicle.

The request for subpoena added:"In addition, the same witness said the driver was prescribed medication (Ambien and Vicatin (sic)). Injuries to the driver is also suspected because of dangerous driving which caused the collapse traffic."

The man best choice?

Not by Woods ¨'t been seen since the incident, but he should come out of hiding for the wedding of a school in South Carolina this weekend.

Woods is to be the best man for the wedding of Bryon Bell, who heads the company during Woods Golf Design.

Bell, 33, would help the champion golfer of creating trysts with Rachel Uchitel, a New York nightclub hostess, including his flight to Melbourne for a secret rendezvous with Woods in the Australian Masters last month.

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carrie underwood christmas special - watch !

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Mickman) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:29:00 +0000

Carrie Underwood Christmas Special - News & Promo VIDEO

It's, while, as it did not have to look like Carrie Underwood Christmas special tonight. "Carrie Underwood: All-Star Holiday Special,"which airs on FOX at 8/7c. Of course there are always "Christmas in Rockefeller Center, "and the latest Lifetime and ABC Family Christmas movies such as "Santa Baby 2" by Jenny McCarthy, but since I was twelve, and it was NSYNC Christmas Special, I shall be as were so happy holiday show (Yeah, yeah, I admit).

Forget Carrie Underwood, who is one of the best singers of his generation (Take That,"American Idol"skeptics!) And believes that its function is show as musical powerhouses Brad Paisley, David Cook, and Dolly Parton. If this is not enough to get you to look (And believe me, Dolly knows how to do this Christmas - I still VHS copy of his"Dolly Parton's Christmas at Home'recorded that I am back to \ 90 years! ), or if you just dont't feel very Christmas-sy, to be sure that it will not all Christmas music.

In addition to music in July, Underwood will also be singing songs from her new album,"Play"and if you are a fan of variety shows (And I'speak Donny and Marie Osmond nature - not Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey kind) Underwood'will with special imitate the old days with his own take on the variety show.
So make sure to turn on FOX tonight and get a large dose of that Christmas spirit, you'waiting oh so patiently.

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young money bedrock video - watch now !

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Mickman) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:13:00 +0000

Young Money Bedrock official video is here! If you believe Young Money Bedrock Official video has nothing to do with Flintstones, you're contact. Bedrock Official video features the second time recorded by rap group, Young Money Entertainment.

"Young Money Bedrock Official Video"is hot on their debut album,"We Are Young Money ". Bedrock Official video song features Young Money artists Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Gudda Gudda, Jae Milz, Tyga, and an R & B singer Lloyd. young Money Bedrock Video Song Lyrics at LyricsMusicVideo.

Let's Visit the Young Money Bedrock Video - catch guy wearing a New York Yankees hat (you know I'ma big fan after what the New York Yankees I gave to my brother-in-Law - rest his soul):

[Young Money Bedrock Video - Post End ]

Albino Dolphin - The Pink Albino Dolphine Appears

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Mickman) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:06:00 +0000

Pinky rare albino dolphin was found in Lake Calcasieu in Louisiana.

Charter boat captain Eric Street, 42, photographed the animal, which is actually an albino, as he began to study it after the first mammal discovered in Lake Calcasieu, inland marine estuary, north of the Gulf of Mexico to the south-western United States.

Captain Rue originally saw the albino dolphin, which also has red eyes, swimming with Pod four other albino dolphins, with one appearing to his mother, who never left his side.

He said:"I just happened to see small herds of albino dolphins, and I noticed that one was a little easier.

"It was absolutely amazing pink.

"I have never seen anything like it. It'S of the same color throughout the body and it looks like he just came out of the paint booth.

"Albino dolphin apparently healthy and normal, apart from its color, which is very beautiful and amazing pink.

"Mammal completely pink from head to tail and has red eyes, indicating her albinism. The skin looks smooth, pink gloss, and without flaws.

"I personally saw a pink albino dolphin 40 to 50 times in the time since the original sighting as it is apparently settled with his family in a canal boat Calcasieu.

"As time passed the young mammal has grown, and sometimes the business from his mother to feed and play, but always remains in the vicinity of the pod.

"Surprisingly, it does not appear to be seriously affecting the environment or the sunlight, as could be expected given his condition, although it usually remains below the surface a little more than others in the pods. "

Regina Asmutis-Silvia, Senior Biologist Whale and Albino dolphin Conservation Society, said:"I have never seen a albino dolphin colored so in my career all.

"This is a really nice albino dolphin, but people should be careful, as with any albino dolphins, respect him - to watch from the outside to limit their viewing time, Don'T Chase or harass him

"While this animal looks like pink, it's an albino which you may have noticed the pink eye.

"Albinism is a genetic trait, and it is unclear to what type of albinism that the animal inherited. "

Close relationship of albino dolphins, the Amazon Botos, known as pink albino dolphins, live in South America, the Amazon basin.

Nicki Minaj on 106 and park - Celebrating Birthday

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Mickman) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:59:00 +0000

Nicki Minaj on 106 and park - Celebrating Birthday

People watched Rapper Nicki Minaj on BET's'106 and Park"where her birthday was celebrated today. Although the cake was a day earlier than her actual birthday, the rapper was pretty excited by the affection.

The appearance of Nicki Minaj on 106 and Park was away with the daring dress and makeup. Nicki was wearing a long blond wig and shiny leggings, which wowed audiences at the birthday guests.

After the audience sang a chorus of"Happy Birthday,"said Nicki her gratitude for the baby pink cake, saying'I thank you for having us!"She went on her movement Young Money, the group formed by promoting young rapper Lil Wayne."We just want to say how much we love Wayne and how much we love you guys for supporting us. "

Young Money The new album is out December 21, so Nicki encouraged fans to get the"classic"album. Check the video below:

Nicki was there to promote the group Lil Wayne Young Money. The group has a planned album due out just before Christmas Eve falls on 21 December 2009.

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Steve McNair Died | Steve McNair Found Dead

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Mickman) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:48:00 +0000

Steve McNair Found Dead

Steve McNair who had been a long NFL MPV has been killed in Nashville. It was confirmed by the police in the Tennessee city late Saturday.

Steve McNair, who was 36 years old found dead at an apartment complex. Another victim who was along with him was a female. This news is corroborated by ESPN and NFL.com who were informed by Nashville police spokesperson...

Steve McNair had been shot in the head, but police had few other details.
What could be the exact story and secret behind his murder? What are your views and assumption? Please share your comments on this news. Thanks…

Steve McNair – News End

Has Tippy Tom Died? Or Tippy Tom Died News a Hoax

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Mickman) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:00:00 +0000

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Safety Tips for Cooking with Children

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Mickman) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:32:00 +0000

Kids Cook

Who: WIC parents and their children

Why: To encourage parents to help children to learn to cook healthy & fun food at home

When: Designated class times (20-30 minutes in length)

Where: SCHD auditorium or SCHD library, Richland Outreach, Live Oak Outreach

What: Prevention of disease/obesity due to our society's emphasis on convenience foods

What for: (by the end of the class participants will have)

1. Watched demonstration of how to make the recipe.

2. Tasted prepared food according to recipe.

3. Listened to kitchen safety tips for children.

How: Live demonstration

Props: Measuring cups, recipe ingredients, flip chart

Handouts: üHow to Cook with Young Children

üCooking Abilities of Young Children

üQuick and Easy Recipes for Children: Mini Pizzas

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

Task 1 (7 minutes) Cooking Instruction…Cooking Abilities of Young Children
Good morning/afternoon. My name is ____________. Today we are going to show you some easy ways to involve your child in the kitchen. Helping prepare and cook foods is a great way for children to learn, have fun and try nutritious foods. The activities your child will be able to help with will depend on his or her age. Keep the following in mind when including young children in cooking activities.

Two-year-olds are learning to use the large muscles in their arms. Try activities such as:

(have these points ready on flip chart)

scrubbing vegetables
dipping food
washing and tearing lettuce and salad greens
breaking bread into pieces
carrying unbreakable items to the table

Three-year-olds are learning to use their hands. Try activities such as: (have these points ready on flip chart)

pouring liquids into batter (you measure first)
mixing batter or other dry and wet ingredients together
shaking a drink in a closed container
spreading butter or spreads
kneading dough
washing vegetables and fruit
serving foods
putting things in the trash after cooking or after a meal

Four and Five-year-olds are learning to control small muscles in their fingers. Try activities such as: (have these ready on flip chart)

juicing oranges, lemons, and limes
peeling some fruits and vegetables (bananas and even onions)
mashing soft fruits and vegetables
scrubbing vegetables (potatoes, mushrooms)
cutting soft foods with a plastic knife (mushrooms, hard-boiled eggs)
pressing cookie cutters
measuring dry ingredients
cracking open/breaking eggs
beating eggs with an egg beater
setting the table
wiping up after cooking
clearing the table after a meal

Task 2 (2 minutes) Safety…Tips for Cooking with Children

1. Prevent food poisoning by:

always washing hands before cooking.
not eating raw eggs or raw meats.
waiting until the food is cooked before sampling it. Do not sample uncooked foods.

2. Have children stand at the level of the activity. Use a stool if necessary.

3. Use cooking supplies that will not break like plastic measuring cups and stainless-steel bowls.

4. Use plastic knives or butter knives for cutting.

5. Provide constant supervision.

Always watch children when they use knives, mixers, or the stove.
Supervise the use of ovens, stoves, and other kitchen appliances.

Task 3 (10 minutes)…Cooking Demonstration…Demonstrate mini pizza recipe

(Optional: Select a child from the audience to participate in the "activities for children" sections.)

Mini Pizza Recipe

½ cup tomato sauce 2 English muffins or bagels, cut in half ½ cup mozzarella, grated 1 cup diced vegetables (such as tomato, onion, broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini or mushroom)(Have these diced in advance of class time.)

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Spread tomato sauce on each muffin/bagel half and sprinkle with cheese.

3. Top with vegetables.

4. Place on cookie/baking sheet.

5. Bake for about 10 minutes or until cheese has melted.

Activities for kids to help with are in italics and bolded (Steps 2, 3 and 4).

Shopping List (enough for 10 participants to sample recipe)

1 8 ounce can tomato sauce 1 package English muffins 1 small block mozzarella 1 package sliced mushrooms 1 yellow bell pepper 1 tomato

Also need:

baking sheet cheese grater knife or other cutter to cut up samples and vegetables can opener spatula

Sutter County WIC September 2004

Human Sexual Response

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Mickman) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:43:00 +0000

Sexual Arousal

Masters & Johnson: Sexual Response Cycle

stages include:

excitement

orgasm

resolution

2 basic physiological processes occur

vasocongestion (increased blood flow)

myotonia (muscle contraction)

Differences in Response Cycle

Greater variability in female response

female capacity for multiple orgasms

no refractory period

difference between biological capacity and actual experience

why?

cultural and psychological factors

physical sexual behaviors

clitoral orgasm vs. vaginal orgasm

g-spot and ejaculation

Avoid overemphasis on orgasm

"How it happens" and "how it feels" are similar for both sexes.

Why do some women fake orgasm?

difficult to reach orgasm for some

cultural emphasis on orgasm

to please partner

Multiple orgasm (for oneself or one's partner) should not be a goal of sexual performance.

Other Models of Sexual Response

Include cognitive and subjective aspects of sexual response

Kaplan: triphasic model

sexual desire, vasocongestion, muscle contractions

Walen & Roth: cognitive model

perception of stimulus, evaluation, arousal

perception of arousal, evaluation, sexual behavior

perception of behavior, evaluation, continued behavior

Sexual Arousal & Behavior

Erogenous Zones

parts of the body which are sexually sensitive

vary from one individual to another

genitals, breasts, lips, neck, thighs sensitive for most

Masturbation

very common among men and women

continue into adulthood & marriage

female masturbation to orgasm positively correlated with sexual satisfaction

typical for both sexes when viewing pornographic or erotic media

social characteristics associated with higher incidence & frequency of masturbation

gender, race, education, religion

legitimate option for sexual expression, not a mandate

why it's good to know how your partner masturbates

Fantasy

experienced by almost all men and women

content is similar for men and women although influenced by stereotypes of male & female sexuality

relive past sexual experience

sexual activity with partner

sexual activity with another partner

most men(87%) and women (69%) fantasize during masturbation

most men (84%) and women (82%) fantasize at least some of the time during intercourse

Oral Sex

cunnilingus, fellatio, 69

very common experience for men and women

significant increase over last few decades (currently about 75% of general population)

over 80% of college men and women have experienced both fellatio and cunnilingus

social characteristics associated with higher incidence of oral sex

race, education, religion

Positions of Intercourse

man on top ("missionary" position)

position used most frequently by U.S. couples

increases chance of conception

woman on top

woman controls clitoral stimulation

man more capable of delaying ejaculation

side to side

good for prolonged intercourse

also for women in later stages of pregnancy

rear entry

Anal Intercourse

How common is this behavior?

26% of men and 20% of women have engaged in anal sex at some time

higher incidence of about 30 % among male and female college graduates

about 10% of men and women have engaged in anal sex in the last year

not necessarily painful

lubrication, relaxation, considerate insertion

health risks

possible bacterial infection if vaginal insertion follows anal insertion without washing

AIDS transmission

Techniques of Lesbians and Gays

Generally, homosexuals do the same things sexually that heterosexuals do.

some differences in couple interactions

lesbian and gay couples somewhat less goal oriented (or performance oriented) that heterosexual couples

Aphrodisiacs?

There is no known reliable aphrodisiac.

Over-emphasis on Intercourse & Orgasm

everything else is just "foreplay"

detracts from overall pleasure of interaction

performance goals

multiple orgasms for women

simultaneous orgasm

unlikely to prolong feeling of desire and pleasure

may lead to "spectatoring" and possible sexual dysfunctions

How to Deal with Sexual Inexperience

it's okay to be inexperienced

selectively read books and articles on sexual techniques

communicate with your partner

best sexual predictor of relationship satisfaction is mutual agreement on sexual issues

NOT frequency of sex or variety of techniques

New Directions in Criminal Lawyering and Judging Seminar/Workshop

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Mickman) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:36:00 +0000

New Directions in Criminal Lawyering and Judging Seminar/Workshop

Professor Bruce J. Winick

Syllabus

Required Books:

Practicing Therapeutic Jurisprudence: Law as a Helping Profession
(Dennis P. Stolle, David B. Wexler & Bruce J. Winick, eds., Carolina Academic Press, 2000)

Symposium on Therapeutic Jurisprudence and Criminal Law, 38 Criminal Law Bulletin (No. 2, Mar.-Apr. 2002) (David B. Wexler & Bruce J. Winick eds.)

New Directions in Criminal Lawyering

The therapeutic jurisprudence/preventive law model of lawyering

Dennis P. Stolle, David B. Wexler, Bruce J. Winick & Edward A. Dauer, Integrating Preventive Law and Therapeutic Jurisprudence: A Law and Psychology Based Approach to Lawyering (Practicing Therapeutic Jurisprudence), Chapter 1

The Psycholegal Soft Spot

David B. Wexler, Practicing Therapeutic Jurisprudence: Psycholegal Soft Spots and Strategies, (Practicing Therapeutic Jurisprudence), Chapter 2
Marc W. Patry, David B. Wexler, Dennis P. Stolle & Alan Tomkins, Better Legal Counseling Through Empirical Research: Identifying Psycholegal Soft Spots and Strategies, (Practicing Therapeutic Jurisprudence), Chapter 3

New Directions in Offender Rehabilitation

James McGuire, Can the Criminal Law Ever Be Therapeutic?, 18 Behav. Sci. & L. 414 (2000).
David B. Wexler, Relapse Prevention Planning Principles for Criminal Law Practice, (Practicing Therapeutic Jurisprudence), Chapter 9
David B. Wexler, Some Reflections on Therapeutic Jurisprudence and the Practice of Criminal Law, (from Crim. L. Bull.)

Plea Bargaining and Sentencing

Bruce J. Winick, Redefining the Role of the Criminal Defense Lawyer at Plea Bargaining and Sentencing: A Therapeutic Jurisprudence/Preventive Law Model, (Practicing Therapeutic Jurisprudence), Chapter 10
Astrid Birgden, Dealing with the Resistant Criminal Client: A Psychologically-minded Strategy For More Effective Legal Counseling, (from Crim. L. Bull.)

Apology

Carrie Petrucci, Apology in the Criminal Justice Setting: Evidence for Including Apology as an Additional Component in the Legal System, Behav. Sci. & L. (forthcoming)

The Role of Counsel in Litigation

Bruce J. Winick, Therapeutic Jurisprudence and the Role of Counsel in Litigation, (Practicing Therapeutic Jurisprudence), Chapter 11

New Directions in Judging

Introduction

William Schma, Judging for the New Millennium, 37 Court Rev. 4 (Spring, 2000)

Drug Treatment Court

Peggy F. Hora, A Dozen Years of Drug Treatment Courts: Uncovering Our Theoretical Foundation and the Construction of a Mainstream Paradigm, Univ. Del. J. Drug Use & Misuse (forthcoming)
Bruce J. Winick & David B. Wexler, Therapeutic Jurisprudence and Drug Treatment Courts: A Symbiotic Relationship, in Principles of Addiction Medicine (Allan W. Graham & Terry K. Schultz eds. 3d ed. forthcoming)
Martin Reisig, The Difficult Role of the Defense Lawyer in a Post-Adjudication Drug Treatment Court: Accommodating Therapeutic Jurisprudence and Due Process, (from Crim. L. Bull.)

Domestic Violence Court

Bruce J. Winick, Applying the Law Therapeutically in Domestic Violence Cases, 69 UMKC L. Rev. 33 (2000)
Carrie J. Petrucci, Respect as a Component in the Judge-Defendant Interaction in a Specialized Domestic Violence Court that Utilizes Therapeutic Jurisprudence (from Crim. L. Bull.)

Mental Health Court

Randal B. Fritzler, How One Misdemeanor Mental Health Court Incorporates Therapeutic Jurisprudence, Preventive Law, and Restorative Justice, in Management and Administration of Correctional Health Care: Policy, Practice, Administration, Jacqueline M. Moore (Ed.), (forthcoming)

Criminal Sentencing

David B. Wexler, Robes and Rehabilitation: How Judges Can Help Offenders Make Good@, 38 Court Review 18 (Spring 2001)

Restorative Justice

John Braithwaite, Restorative Justice and Therapeutic Jurisprudence (from Crim. L. Bull.)

FW: 4/16 Yahoo! News: U.S. News

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American sailors who thwarted pirates return to US (AP)
April 16, 2009 at 2:07 am

AP - The saga of the American merchant seamen who clashed with Somali pirates on the high seas off Africa ended early Thursday with a big "welcome home" banner and the warm embrace of families.

Tens of thousands rally at tax day 'tea parties' (AP)
April 16, 2009 at 1:47 am

AP - Whipped up by conservative commentators and bloggers, tens of thousands of protesters staged "tea parties" around the country Wednesday to tap into the collective angst stirred up by a bad economy, government spending and bailouts.

NY co.'s ship safe in Kenya after pirate attack (AP)
April 16, 2009 at 1:11 am

AP - An American cargo ship damaged by Somali pirates while carrying humanitarian supplies has arrived safely in a Kenyan port under U.S. Navy escort.

NYC's new archbishop aims to renew church (AP)
April 16, 2009 at 12:13 am

AP - Archbishop Timothy Dolan was installed Wednesday as the leader of Roman Catholic New York, taking the most prominent American pulpit in the church during an elaborate ceremony that drew thousands of parishioners and civic leaders to St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Washington Legislature expands gay partnerships (AP)
April 15, 2009 at 11:05 pm

AP - Same-sex domestic partners would have all the rights and benefits that Washington state offers married couples under a bill passed Wednesday by the state Legislature.

Fan fights NY Yankees 'God Bless America' ejection (AP)
April 15, 2009 at 11:02 pm

AP - A baseball fan who says he was ejected from Yankee Stadium by police after he left his seat to use the bathroom during the playing of "God Bless America" sued the New York Yankees and the city on Wednesday.

NY boy, 9, made plastic parachute, took death dive (AP)
April 15, 2009 at 10:55 pm

AP - A friend says a 9-year-old New York City boy might have been imitating a video game character when he apparently made a plastic parachute and jumped to his death from his apartment building's roof.

Former Ill. governor wants to join reality TV show (AP)
April 15, 2009 at 10:51 pm

AP - Just when you thought the saga of ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich couldn't get any stranger, it has.

Dam threatened, residents evacuate small ND town (AP)
April 15, 2009 at 9:07 pm

AP - Residents of this tiny community cleared out Wednesday as water spilled over a nearby dam and began eroding it, while officials in the larger town of Valley City to the north urged thousands of people to evacuate from their homes because of a flooding threat that could persist for weeks.

Ex-prosecutor picked for new US 'border czar' (AP)
April 15, 2009 at 7:19 pm

AP - The job title — "border czar" — is familiar to Alan Bersin, who more than a decade ago led an effort to fight drug and human smuggling that had mixed results at best.

This man is a White House dog's best friend (AP)
April 15, 2009 at 7:10 pm

AP - Of all Barry H. Landau's anecdotes about his friendships with presidential dogs — and trust us, he has lots of 'em — perhaps the best is the one about the time the Clinton White House called to postpone his playdate with Buddy. Yes, Landau is both human and an adult — a 60-year-old author, presidential historian, former White House protocol officer and memorabilia collector.

Fan fights NY Yankees 'God Bless America' ejection (AP)
April 15, 2009 at 6:46 pm

Former Ill. governor wants to join reality TV show (AP)
April 15, 2009 at 5:56 pm

AP - Just when you thought the saga of ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich couldn't get any stranger, it has.

Minnesota man convicted of impersonating lawyer (AP)
April 15, 2009 at 5:52 pm

AP - A man accused of impersonating a lawyer in at least 10 states was convicted Wednesday of mail fraud and making false statements in what a government lawyer hoped would be the first of several federal prosecutions around the country.

Iraq study: Executions are leading cause of death (AP)
April 15, 2009 at 5:10 pm

AP - Execution-style killings, not headline-grabbing bombings, have been the leading cause of death among civilians in the Iraq war, a study released Wednesday shows.

Discredited Wis. witness won't face perjury charge (AP)
April 15, 2009 at 5:09 pm

AP - An expert witness who misrepresented his credentials during a high-profile Wisconsin homicide trial will not be charged with perjury, a special prosecutor said Wednesday.

Bring on the taxes, Vermont counterprotesters say (AP)
April 15, 2009 at 4:59 pm

AP - Protesters nationwide demanded lower taxes on Wednesday. A group in Vermont can't get enough of them.

Lawyer: Soldier killed comrades to defend himself (AP)
April 15, 2009 at 4:37 pm

AP - An Army sergeant charged with killing two U.S. soldiers at their patrol base in Iraq opened fire to protect himself, his defense attorney said at the end of a hearing to determine if the case goes to a court-martial.

Ohio prison worker handcuffed herself to youth (AP)
April 15, 2009 at 4:24 pm

AP - A superintendent of a youth prison twice handcuffed herself to out-of-control juveniles to help calm them down, defending herself by saying there was no policy specifically prohibiting her from doing so, records show.

Sacramento tent city emptying under city deadline (AP)
April 15, 2009 at 4:08 pm

AP - Dozens of the people who have been living in a homeless encampment near downtown Sacramento folded their tents and packed their shopping carts Wednesday, the deadline set by the city to clear out.

The carlet letter? NJ tags new drivers with decal (AP)
April 15, 2009 at 3:59 pm

AP - Would you drive any differently if you knew there was a teenager behind the wheel of the car in front of you?

Tougher notary laws sought to curb house thefts (AP)
April 15, 2009 at 3:57 pm

AP - The small row house had been unoccupied for months, but it was still a home. And if she had really wanted to sell it, Virginia Coontz says, she certainly would have spelled her name right on the title transfer.

No DNA on truck in racially charged dragging case (AP)
April 15, 2009 at 3:49 pm

AP - Texas prosecutors say they still plan to take to trial a racially charged murder case against two white men accused of running down a black man with a pickup truck, even though they have no physical evidence or eyewitnesses linking the suspects to the crime.

Anti-tax protesters turn out for dreaded April 15 (AP)
April 15, 2009 at 1:19 pm

AP - Protesters began gathering at state Capitols and in neighborhoods and town squares across the country Wednesday to kick off a series of tax-day protests designed to echo the rebellion of the Boston Tea Party.

Wife of Boston face transplant donor speaks out (AP)
April 15, 2009 at 12:35 pm

AP - The wife of a Massachusetts man whose tissue was donated for the nation's second face transplant said her husband told her before heart transplant surgery that he wanted to donate his organs if he didn't survive the operation.

Jurors decry post-trial arrest of Egyptian student (AP)
April 15, 2009 at 12:22 pm

AP - Four jurors who acquitted an Egyptian college student of federal explosives charges criticized U.S. immigration authorities on Wednesday for trying to deport him, saying it was a "blatant disregard" of their verdict.

American Apparel hits back at Woody Allen over lawsuit (AP)
April 15, 2009 at 10:34 am

AP - A clothing company known for its racy ads is fighting a $10 million lawsuit brought by Woody Allen, arguing that it can't have damaged his reputation by using his image because the film director has already ruined it himself.

US sailors who thwarted pirate hijackers fly home (AP)
April 15, 2009 at 9:57 am

AP - The American crew who thwarted Somali pirates was flying home to the U.S. on Wednesday but without its captain, who was still aboard a Navy destroyer after being rescued from the hijackers, their shipping company said.

Washington & Lee U gets book back, 145 years later (AP)
April 15, 2009 at 7:53 am

AP - Washington and Lee University has a missing library book back on its shelves — nearly 145 years after it was stolen by a Union soldier during the Civil War.

CIA documents shine light on secretive Air America (AP)
April 15, 2009 at 5:37 am

AP - Former naval aviator Don Boecker isn't too proud to say he was "scared out of my wits" on that July 1965 day in Laos when he dangled by one arm from a helicopter while enemy soldiers took aim below.

NY Gov. Paterson to reintroduce gay marriage bill (AP)
April 15, 2009 at 4:01 am

AP - Gov. David Paterson is making another push to legalize gay marriage in New York, tapping into the momentum of other states that have recently allowed same-sex couples to wed, but the measure will face stiff opposition in the Legislature.

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Binghamton Hostage | 41 Binghamton Hostages Taken

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Mickman) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:16:00 +0000

Binghamton Hostage - 41 Hostages Taken in BloodyBinghamton Shooting

The News about Binghamton shooting has created a lot of fuss in the current events. According to the several news resources, 13 individuals are dead in Binghamton Shooting incident!

What is the Binghamton Hostage Story?

Binghamton Hostage - Scene started when a gunman entered an immigration services center in downtown Binghamtom on Friday, who injured at least 6 people and took as many as 41 Binghamton Hostages. According to the various reports there was a hostage situation involving a gunman with a high-powered rifle.

The FBI was sending hostage negotiators and an evidence response team to the scene, said a law enforcement official who spoke on condition of anonymity because the situation continued. The newspaper reported 41 hostages in the building of the American Civic Association and said apartments were being evacuated.

Read More In Detail About Walmart Hostage and Shooting Incident!

Binghamton Shooting News - 13 Dead Now

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Mickman) — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:52:00 +0000

Binghamton Shooting Results in 13 Casualties!

The News about Binghamton shooting has created a lot of fuss in the current events. According to the several news resources, 13 individuals are dead in Binghamton Shooting incident!

What is the Binghamton Shooting Story?

Binghamton shooting incident's scene started when a gunman entered an immigration services center in downtown Binghamtom on Friday, who injured at least 6 people and took as many as 41 Hostages. According to the various reports there was a hostage situation involving a gunman with a high-powered rifle.

The FBI was sending hostage negotiators and an evidence response team to the scene, said a law enforcement official who spoke on condition of anonymity because the situation continued. The newspaper reported 41 hostages in the building of the American Civic Association and said apartments were being evacuated.

Emergency dispatchers were in contact with some people inside by phone, WBNG-TV reported. The gunman might still be in the building, the newspaper reported. The Binghamton SWAT team responded. Indications were that the shooter was a young male, and it wasn't immediately clear whether he was still in the building, the law enforcement official said.

Five people with gunshot wounds were being treated at Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, according to hospital spokeswoman Christina Boyd.

The wounded ranged in age from 20 to their mid-50s, and their conditions ranged from stable to critical, she said. Linda Miller, a spokeswoman at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in
Binghamton, confirmed that a student from Binghamton University was being treated at the emergency room.

A police dispatcher who spoke to The Associated Press wouldn't confirm a number of people shot or injured. Around 1 p.m., Pennie Kerber, 72, told the AP in a phone call from her home across the street that the scene appeared to be settling down.

"The cops are all standing around in the front now. They're still all over the roof for sure," she said. "The SWAT shooters that were to the side of the building look like they're not there
any more. It looks like it's clearing."

The area is in a stretch on the west side of the Chenango River in the city of about 45,000 near the Pennsylvania border. Emergency vehicles lined the streets in the neighborhood, a mix of homes and small businesses.

[ Binghamton Shooting - Post End ]

PS2 Price Cut Signals

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Mickman) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:00:00 +0000

PS2 Price Cut Signals - News

Analysing the Ps2 Price cut mood, the analysts tracking Sony Corp. say that the company is likely to cut down the price of its flagship Ps3 Video game system sometimes in this year..

According to the announcement of Sony's computer entertainment, PS2 Price will be cut down to $99.99. The Ps2 Price cut of 23% will take effect from wednesday and the Ps2 price cut will sustain the life of Ps2. Before the announcemtn of Ps2 Price cut, he had already sold 136 million units of Ps2 world-wide.
Critics contend Sony now needs to lower its PS3 prices for a number of reasons, starting with staying competitive with Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), which saw sales of its Xbox 360 jump after lowering the price and bundling the system with games in early September.

PS3 price-cut pressure increased in December, when analysts said Sony might not reach its goal of selling 10 million PS3 consoles through March without a price reduction, as sales for the hardware dropped despite gains by competitors. March videogame console sales results won't be available for another two weeks, a Sony spokesman said. More..

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Shaka Smart: Shaka Smart is Hired By CVU as Coach

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Mickman) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:50:00 +0000

Shaka Smart As a Coach - News

Shaka Smart, the Florida assistant has been set by Virginia

Commonwealth as its new head coach. The news of Shaka Smart being

hired as a coach have been corroborated by multiple reports.

Shaka Smart will take over for Anthony Grant who left VCU for Albama

last week, as reported by SI.com and CBSSports.com.Grant, also a

former Florida assistant, led the Rams to two NCAA Tournament

appearances in three seasons.

Shaka Smart, who will turn 32 in April, served under Billy Donovan for

one season. Shaka Smart also had assistant coaching stints at Clemson

and Akron.

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Amalia Tabata Pereira

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Mickman) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Amalia Tabata Pereira (Prospect's wife) arrested for abduction

Pirates outfielder Amalia Tabata Pereira not involved in alleged kidnapping

Pirates prospect Jose Tabata said he is "hurt, frustrated, and confused" by his wife's alleged actions. (MiLB.com)

BRADENTON, Fla. -- The Manatee County Sherriff's Office has told the Pirates that Minor League outfielder Jose Tabata was not involved in his wife's alleged kidnapping of an infant, Pirates president Frank Coonelly said in a statement on Wednesday.

Tabata's wife, Amalia Tabata Pereira, is being questioned in the abduction of Sandra Cruz-Francisco, a two-month old girl who Pereira allegedly took from a Plant City, Fla., family on Monday. The infant was found safe on Tuesday in Bradenton, Fla., the same city where the Pirates hold Spring Training.

"Jose was as shocked as the rest of us upon hearing the news and has cooperated fully with law enforcement officials," Coonelly said in the statement. "The Pirates organization will continue to do anything and everything we can to assist and support Jose during this difficult personal time.

"Due to the nature of this ongoing investigation, we cannot discuss any specifics of the case, other than to say that, like Jose, we are extremely thankful the young child was safely returned to her family," Coonelly added. "Our hearts go out to her and her family for the pain they must have endured during the hours that she was missing."

Tabata issued his own statement on the matter on Tuesday night.

"I was shocked to be told today that my wife has been arrested for kidnapping," he said. "I am hurt, frustrated, and confused by her actions. I have and will continue to cooperate with law enforcement officials in any way that I can. Until I have all of the facts, I cannot comment any further."

Tabata, 20, married amalia tabata pereira, 43, in January 2008, according to Hillsborough County records. Tabata was traded by the Yankees to the Pirates last July in a Trade Deadline deal that netted the Pirates four players in exchange for Xavier Nady and Damaso Marte. He was recently listed as the Pirates' third-best prospect, according to Baseball America.

Tabata, who was put on the Pirates' 40-man roster this past offseason, participated in Major League camp this spring. He was optioned to Double-A Altoona on March 18 and has been participating in Minor League camp since.

Amalia Tabata Pereira appeared in a Manatee County court on Wednesday and will remain in jail on a $750,000 bond. She is reportedly going to be moved back to Hillsborough County, the location of the kidnapping, at some point soon.

She has been charged with interference with child custody, kidnapping and false imprisonment, The Associated Press reported.

The baby, Sandra Cruz-Francisco, was taken from her mother, Rosa Sirilo-Francisco, at about 3 p.m. on Monday by a woman her family simply knew as "Janet," Plant City police told the AP.

According to the Tampa Tribune, Sirilo-Francisco took the baby to the Plant City Health Department for a checkup and met "Janet," who claimed to be an immigration official and told the mother that immigration officers were waiting at her home to deport her and the baby's father to Mexico. "Janet" said she would help the parents, but she needed to take the baby.

The Tribune reported that the two women then drove the baby to a farm where the baby's father works, where "Janet" relayed the same story to him. Soon after, the mother gave "Janet" the baby. This story has not been confirmed by Plant City police, according to the AP.

Plant City police Capt. Darrell Wilson told the AP on Tuesday evening that Pereira has a criminal record, with theft and fraud convictions. Wilson also said that Pereira has a number of known aliases. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement told the AP that they are investigating the matter.

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Josh Nochimson - NCAA Rules Violations

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Mickman) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:57:00 +0000

Josh Nochimson - News

Connecticut potentially committed NCAA rules violations in its recruitment of former guard Nate Miles, Yahoo! Sports reported Wednesday.

The Web site reported that according to multiple sources, between 2006 and 2008, Miles was provided with lodging, transportation, restaurant meals and representation by Josh Nochimson, a former UConn student manager who had become a professional sports agent and formerly represented ex-Huskies star Richard Hamilton.

According to the report, one of UConn's assistants knew about the relationship between Nochimson and Miles as early as fall of 2006, and that phone records show UConn coaches made thousands of phone calls and text messages to Nochimson over the next two years.

The allegations

Among the infractions reported Wednesday by Yahoo! Sports:

• One of UConn's assistants knew about the relationship between Nate Miles and Josh Nochimson, a former student manager turned sports agent, as fall of 2006.
• Phone records show UConn coaches may have exceeded limits on phone calls and text messages to Miles and others close to him. In December 2006, for example, former UConn assistant coach Tom Moore made 27 calls to Miles' guardian and a person Miles referred to as an uncle as well as three calls to Miles. The limit is one.

Under NCAA regulations, Nochimson is deemed a representative of UConn's athletic interests because of his connection to the basketball program. Therefore, he was barred from recruiting Miles, from contacting Miles or his family, or from providing anything of value to Miles.

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Eliza Shlesinger - Last Comic Standing Winner

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Mickman) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:51:00 +0000

Eliza Shlesinger in Last Comic Standing sixth-season said she's "not a female comic" and is instead "a comedian who happens to be female."

"I know that it registers with other people that I'm a female, but it has never registered with me in all the comedy I've done over the years. That's never been an issue. I've never blamed it, I'd never use it as a crutch," Eliza Shlesinger told Reality TV World during a Friday conference call.

"I think to a lot of people it means a lot of different things. But for me, I'm just Eliza Shlesinger and I won. I'm a comedian that won. The female thing I can't comment on because I just don't feel that in my heart."

Regardless of Eliza Shlesinger's sex, the 25-year-old from Dallas, TX became the first ever female to win Last Comic Standing when she captured the sixth-season title based on home viewer votes cast immediately following last Thursday night's penultimate episode, which saw each of the Top 5 finalists deliver a stand-up routine.

However it wasn't the first time home viewers got to see Eliza Shlesinger's stand-up in a competitive setting, as she was challenged in both of the sixth-season's pre-taped comic showdowns.

"No one ever voted for me, they always just challenged me," she explained to Reality TV World. "If you really look at it, the majority of people didn't try to get me out of the house. It was those who were voted for that thought I'd be the weakest."

They were wrong, as Eliza Shlesinger was single-handedly responsible for eliminating Esther Ku and God's Pottery before doing the same to Paul Foot and Papa CJ via the showdowns.

"I was always very vulnerable because I kind of just knew that it would always be me -- not so much getting voted off, but always being challenged," she told reporters. "So I was always ready for it. I never for a second thought I was untouchable or invincible until last night just after the show ended."

Eliza Shlesinger conceded that she is "100%" certain her appearances in the showdowns played a role in her victory.

"I would say through others' doubt is where I grew stronger. Had those people not looked at me as a girl who had no material, or as a threat or a nothing -- I got to showcase my stand-up for the world when no one else was doing it," she told Reality TV World. "I think the audience got a vested interest in me as the underdog early on. I think that was the key in me winning."

Eliza Shlesinger described herself as a "very competitive person" who wants "to win more than anything" whenever she's challenged, so it should come as no real surprise she performed so well during the showdowns.

"I knew that I had to prove myself to myself and to the audience," she said. "At the end of the day, the audience was my main concern. I don't really care what the other comics think of me."

Despite being the only female finalist once Ku was ousted early on, Shlesinger said she had no real problems sharing a house with a bunch of guys.

"It was fine. Everybody was really respectful. We never were at each other's throats. I don't know if professional is the right word, but it was fine. It wasn't like I was in a frat house. We were all there with a common goal," she said. "I came in with a goal and regardless of who was in the house I would have done my best to achieve that goal."

Eliza Shlesinger said she watches "pretty much everything on VH1 or E!" and knows it's "embarrassing."

"These shows are the reason America is becoming not such a good place as far as pop culture goes. This is the reason people don't like us is because of shows like this, but I can't stop watching them," she admitted. "I will watch anything that's a reality show that has bad editing and a bad storyline to be honest with you."

However she could never bring herself to watch Last Comic Standing's previous seasons.

"If I watch someone on stage I get anxious -- I want to be on stage. So I never watched Last Comic because it would make me anxious to watch other comics, just as a comedian that's how I feel," she said. "So I never got around to watching the show before, because I'm either on that show or not a part of it. Of course I'll watch it from now on because I got it out of my system."

For winning Last Comic Standing, Shlesinger received the grand prize of $250,000, an exclusive talent deal with NBC, a brand new Honda Pilot, and a guest appearance in Jubilee! at Bally's Las Vegas.

Her first thought was to buy a car, but since NBC already took care of that she has other more mundane plans for the money.

"I really want to be financially responsible. I know this sounds boring, but I'm going to pay-off my one student loan that I have, which is a small one. I'm going to get an operation for my cat so his ear stops dripping wax. I know that's gross," she said. "I think I'm just going to put the rest of it aside for when I actually find something that I need because I'm a pretty simple person."

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