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3rd Marathon in the Books!

Sunday, December 16, 2012

I went into this with no specific time goal, though I started somewhere behind the 3:45 Galloway group. I figured I at least had to start with an intent to do a 3:55 time (my Boston Marathon qualifying time) knowing the worst thing to happen was I wouldn't be able to keep up. I ran/walked behind them for about 8 miles, then it was just too much. Around Mile 10 I got a cramp in my right hamstring that lasted the rest of the race, sometimes really bad, sometimes not so much. Then around Mile 18, got muscle spasms in both legs just above my knees, then around Mile 21, got a side stitch (yes I did hydrate properly yesterday). They had water stops every 2 miles and I walked for 45 seconds at every mile marker and at each water stop. Even enjoyed a Mimosa at Mile 25 lol! But despite all the physical pain, I was re-introduced to the 26.2 distance after almost 2 years and again realized my respect for it. It's hard, really hard but that's what I love. I realized that while I would love to be "fast" and qualify for Boston, etc,. the biggest accomplishment is crossing that finish line and knowing you completed 26.2 miles, which only 0.5% of the world's population will ever do. I finished at 4:29:46 (no where near a PR for me), but I was so proud of myself and mentally enjoyed it all! I feel blessed to be able to do this and look forward to doing it again with Running Friends at Disney next month! It was a great day, praise Yahweh!

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    Nice job!

I know the feeling of not making your goal. (see recent blog n Las Vegas)

But wow you did it and did great!

Be proud!

C U at the finish line!

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TRUE-NESS 12/17/2012 9:32AM

    It's definitely great that you were able to finish, especially with all the hiccups you were experiencing along the way.

CONGRATULATIONS to you!!! That's is truly a GREAT accomplishment!!

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MBSHAZZER 12/17/2012 9:27AM

    Love it, Tia! You did GREAT!!! And you look totally refreshed at the end (even if you didn't feel that way!). Sounds like you had an enjoyable day, despite some of the pain - but you know, anything worthy is HARD!

Enjoy your recovery!

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SONDRAJ20 12/17/2012 6:33AM

    Congratulations!! You are an inspiration to all of us!

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SEABREEZE65 12/17/2012 6:20AM

    Congratulations! A BQ time would really be awesome! Keep up the awesome work!

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    Great work!!

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    Way to go Tia! So proud for you!

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NEWME0519 12/16/2012 7:35PM

    Tia You Rock!

Regardless of your finishing time, you finished!

Something that most of us will only dream about doing!

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PURPLE180 12/16/2012 7:25PM

    WOW. You are a trooper, you continued on even through your pain. I am SO PROUD OF YOU. You have accomplished something that many of us can only dream about. You my emoticon are FABULOUS. emoticon emoticon

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food court hiatus

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Hello! I've decided to take a break from eating in the food court at work, for Lent. I'm not particularly religious but I really like the challenge of giving up something for Lent.

I'm also going to exercise every day. So far so good!

Today was the first day of Lent, so yesterday I was sure to hit the food court one last convenient time with a co-worker. I got this nice vegan special. It was quinoa, pomegranate seeds, kale, cabbage, rainbow radish, tempeh and some tangy dressing.

Hopefully I'll make a good habit of packing a healthy lunch, which will both save money and reduce calories.

If Lent has started....spring can't be too far away!

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LAURAAT 2/14/2013 2:37PM

    Sounds like a yummy luch!
I support your decision to give up food court for lent! I think that's a great idea. I'm going to try exercising every day, probably starting tomorrow...I'm not really religious either, so I don't mind starting a little late. :)

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    Giving up food from the foodcourt , good for you.
And since you are doing that i will give up my glass of wine for lent.
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Starting th 5k your way walk/jog program

Thursday, July 04, 2013

I have decided to start the program again. I believe I can do it! I also now have a gym buddy! I should go to the gym tomorrow. However I am starting the plan on Monday. Here's to getting fit!

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New Me Day 7

Sunday, August 18, 2013

Well with the first week behind me and the first 5 pounds down I feel like things have been really successful. So my goals for next week are to exercise more and get some sort of a routine going. I am hoping to continue to see good results! I know that during this week I feel a lot better and I am actually excited about what I am doing! A big thanks to Spark people and all those who have given me encouragement this week! emoticon

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I'm back!!!

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Wow it's been a full year since my last post. I really enjoy my job working at the school. With that I now workout at the school that I work at because I chase kids all day.

I graduate this coming Fall 2014!!!! Thank God!!! This has been a really hard journey.

I've met a new guy and I really like him. I waiting to see what happens.

God is really good and i'm happy to be back.

As for working out. I've know joined a gym and I find working out to be really relaxing and fun. =)

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Thursday, September 29, 2011      8 comments

Hey my Sparkfriends!! Its been a long time and I've missed you all. No, I didn't decide to stay in Hawaii, although I certainly could have. It was just amazing. Not at all what I expected, but amazing just the same. Since my last blog,... Read more

Almost vacation time

Tuesday, August 30, 2011      7 comments

We leave for Hawaii on Friday morning. Those of you who have followed my blogs know that the last few weeks have been extremely difficult and that this vacation is very much needed. I'm very concerned that I won't be able to fully enjoy myself... Read more

Change is good, right?

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I'm going to preface by saying that this is difficult to "say outloud", but here goes: I don't like me. I find me very boring, and right now, very sad and not fun to be around. And its only made worse by the fact that I have lost 20 pounds, a... Read more

Tried something new

Tuesday, August 16, 2011      8 comments

I'll start by mentioning that DH is an Olympic weight lifter. Which means squats, dead lifts and another one that I can't remember right now. Sooo, I had decided that I wanted him to teach me how to do squats which are great (as I'm sure a lot... Read more

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Gonna keep it short and sweet. I've had a rough couple of weeks since my last blog. And while things are looking up, I'm treading lightly. One day at a time. My weight has fluctuated up and down and its time to get back on track. I'm ... Read more

Weight loss and shopping

Thursday, July 21, 2011      3 comments

Those are two of my favorite things these days. DH and I have been working really hard. Of course, his results are waaaay more noticable than mine, but whatever. I am also finding that he's a tad competitive and I find it annoying. But its ... Read more

The best, the worst, and my birthday

Thursday, July 07, 2011      1 comments

I'm quickly "scribbling" this down as I'm on my way out the door....again. And I'll preface by saying that I will be probably be rambling because that's what my head feels like anyway. I have so much going on right now and I'm very nearl... Read more

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Saturday, July 02, 2011      1 comments

Well my sister picked my niece up last night. I sure was sad to see her go! We never stopped the whole time she was here (4 days). I heard her tell her mom last night that she never thought she would say it, but she thought she was shopped ou... Read more

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Monday, June 27, 2011      1 comments

I'm just gonna throw this out there before I finally go to bed... First off, I can't believe I'm sick. I'm just sure its stress. I'm so excited for my niece's visit, but I never feel like my house is "company" ready. I am such a Martha a... Read more

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Monday, June 20, 2011      0 comments

I keep looking at the last day I blogged and I think, "I need to put something out there"! But then I promptly realize that I have nothing to say. So can I blog about the the fact that I have nothing to say? My DH says I have trouble wi... Read more

Can't wait to visit with my niece, but.....

Friday, June 17, 2011      0 comments

I can't wait to visit with my niece. She lives in AZ and I'm in OH and to tell you the truth, we really don't know each other very well. She's 14 and just LOVES Ohio, which makes us all giggle. I think its just cause that's where the other ha... Read more

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I try to stay positive. I really do. I'm eating right, tracking calories, exercising, and drinking my eight glasses a day. I don't expect anything extraordinary. Just ordinary works just fine for me. But to get on the scale this morning and... Read more

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That has alot of different meanings to this word. For me my secret is keep walking/jogging and keep a tally of all steps that you've done today.

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Spa Trends 2014: Spa Experiences Beyond the Treatment Table

Spa trends for 2014 have spas going way above the expected with a  little 2nd mile service for their spa patrons. See below some very new and unique experiences at some of the best luxury spas around.

 Take a look and see if one of them “talks” to you or your aching body after this tough winter.  I would love to try one of these new and unique spa experience, but not sure if I could pick just one! I’ll take at least 3 of them right now. These Spa Trends 2014 are looking good!
  • Madinat Jumeirah is proud to announce world-renowned face reader Eric Standop will revisit Talise Spa in March 2014 with photographer Richard Pilnick to present Portraits of a Soul. Following the success of his recent stint at the award-winning Talise Spa earlier this year, Eric will return to present the unique experience, Portraits of a Soul with photographer Richard Pilnick. The duo will combine the art of face reading, poetry and traditional photography. Using a one hundred-year-old wooden camera for an authentic effect, a photo shoot is carried out by Richard while Eric makes some face reading observations. The final result is an insight into the soul, through a powerful framed image alongside beautiful poetry. The tropical landscape and tranquil surroundings, combined with the unique Arabian architecture ofMadinat Jumeirah create the perfect outdoor studio environment for Portraits of a Soul’s Dubai debut. During his March visit, Eric will also present a Face Reading Workshop on Saturday 15 March 2014. Taking place at Talise Spa from 10am and 4pm, priced AED950 inclusive of lunch, the workshop will provide the basic tools for face reading. The seminar includes theory and practical training with the aid of photographs and drawings to provide an uncomplicated understanding of how to use face reading for personal and professional reasons.

  • In March 2014, L’Auberge de Sedona will be debuting L’Apothecary at the spa, a place for guests and Arizona visitors to draw upon the destination’s rich bounty of healing botanicals and fragrant herbs and flowers. L’Apothecary will offer the ingredients and supplies for guests to concoct and design their own bath salts, body scrubs, oils and masques with an abundant offering of elements found in Sedona, including rosemary, clay, piñon pine, juniper and more.
  • The Spa by PARESA in Kamala offers a heavenly sanctuary inspired by Thai ancient healing. The Paresa Spa features 5 double treatments suites with soothing baths and steam showers and after treatments, guests can spend time relaxing on their private balconies over looking the sunset on the Andaman Sea. As an alternative to the treatment table, f

    ormer Buddhist Monk and celebrated wellness mentor

     Nikorn Banjerdlert offers the following services at The Spa by Paresa:
  • Reiki & Energy Healing –  By combining the universal energy of Reiki Healing together with the intuitive skills and direct methods of energy healing, Nikorn channels a powerful healing effect into the energy bodies of your being. No discussion of symptoms or ailments is needed as the Reiki energy naturally flows to where it is needed, activating the body’s innate ability to self-heal. Through the simply laying-on of hands, Reiki Energy Healing will help to harmonize body, mind and spirit and is a powerful tool to allow our bodies time to tune in, relax  and heal, leaving you with feelings of profound peace and well-being. 90 min/7,000 Baht – 60 min/5,000 Baht
  • Meditation and Mind Detox – Nikorn will share his knowledge and experience of this secret which has existed for over 2,500 years from the foundation of Buddhism. With exercises and techniques which are applicable to everyone, from any religion and any cultural background, Nikorn will help you to go within in order to find ultimate truth and clarity. 60 min/5,000 Baht
  • “Fix Me” – Simply tell Nikorn how are you feeling and he will do the rest by combining all the therapies and tools he has learned over the years: meditation, reiki, energy healing, affirmations, visualization and self-help techniques. 90 min/7,000 Baht
  • Regent Palms Turks & Caicos is home to an award winning Spa at Regent Palms, named World’s Best several years in a row, with 18 treatment bungalows and innovative East meets West inspired treatments. For spring, Regent Palms unveiled its new Bath Room. This never-before-used-room features a deep soaking tub with mood music and lighting that rhythmically dances alongside the music for a meditative experience. One new treatment in the Bath Room is the  Detox Seaweed Leaf Bath: This seaweed bath utilizes organic hand-harvested seaweed by Voya to moisturize the skin, increase circulation and promote healing.
  • The Dehp ® Enrichment Spa Experience at Alvadora Spa is a unique spa treatment, which unlocks your bodies, own innate intelligence to process and integrate stored experiences, promotes a sense of deep well being, and assists you in your personal growth and development. The session is delivered in a luxury spa room/suite which includes the Dehp ® integrative technique, balancing massage and essential oils. The Dehp® Experience brings relaxation to a whole new level, allowing guests to reflect upon their experience in a luxury spa room/suite following their treatment, and will leave them will a sense of clarity and balance.
•    80 minute session, $300
•    160 minute session, $585
Overnight Leisure Package:
•    One night Spa Dehp © Experience – Package starts at $699
•        Complimentary upgrade – Spa Suite preferred
•        Arrival amenity with welcome letter of customized experiences
•        On-property yoga and stretch session
•        80-minute Spa Dehp© Enrichment Experience
•        Kaleidoscope© 1-Day “Reboot” Cleanse/Detox Kit (
•        Guaranteed late checkout day of departure
·       “Renew” Foot Reflexology in room or in Alvadora Spa, utilizing Tea Tree and Ginger Foot balm, 25 minutes, $79; 50 minutes $129
·       Detoxifying Mud Wrap, 50 minutes, $129
·       “Renew” Custom Massage, including Aromatherapy blend of Rosemary, Lemongrass and Cypress, 50 minutes, $129
·       “Rejoice” Citrus and Chamomile Polish, 50 minutes, $129
  • The Mulia Spa at Mulia Resort is a true retreat in a tranquil oasis.  Complete with 20 treatment rooms, Mulia Spa also features the award winning and state-of-the-art Wellness Suite, a Sweet Spa Finnish wood Sauna, Aroma Steam Room and an outdoor Meditation Area for Yoga.  Adapting the principal of the ancient spa wisdom: Senus Per Aquam, or healing through water, Mulia Spa offers a holistic approach where all personal wellbeing reawakening treatments are offered with a comprehensive treatment menu of Balinese, Indonesian and a fusion of Asian and western techniques suited to each guest’s personal needs. Most notable is that the Mulia Spa is home to Bali’s first and only Ice Fountain Room. Developed by award winning Italian Spa specialists, the Ice Fountain Room is set at -1 Celsius and uses Chromatherapy Chakra cleansing LED-lighting colour systems that offer deep relaxation.  Reminiscent of a Icefall Crystal Fountain, the sudden and extreme change in temperatures between steamy and icy environments stimulates body circulation and is highly beneficial for boosting metabolism, aching joints, detoxing and the immune system.
  • The long and frigid winter has begun to weigh on our minds and bodies as we wait for Spring. With Arctic temperatures and dreary grey skies seeming to be with us everyday, we have been forced inside, and away from our usual social outings. Rise out of this seasonal blue spirit with energy healer Diane Goldner at Cornelia Spa at The Surrey. Goldner is part of the spa’s innovative Experts in Residence Program, bringing celebrated experts in varying field into the spa, and will be returning for her second residence in early April. A master in her field and handpicked by Cornelia Spa, Goldner brings exclusive New York access to her highly regarded services to address issues associated with insomnia, chronic illness and life challenges which are commonly flared up during the colder seasons. Together with the guest, the healer will set an intention for healing and gently run healing energy into the body. Guests also have the option to add-on a Cornelia treatment to extend the healing experience with Goldner.

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Downhole Production Motor

Artificial Lift Company’s Advantage System is a rigless electrical-submersible-pump (ESP) solution. The system’s lightweight and compact design enables easier deployment in deviated wells and downhole monitoring with all industry-standard ESP gauges. Installation provides full-tubing access after slickline retrieval, enabling replacement operations under live-well conditions. The company’s proprietary permanent-magnet motor (Fig. 1) is one-third the length of a typical ESP induction motor and has fewer moving parts compared with an ESP induction motor.  The shorter length enables the motor to operate in deviated wellbores. The 375 system (for 4.5- and 5.5-in. casing) has a horsepower range of 67 to 400 hp, and the 540 system (for 7-in. and larger casing) has a horsepower range of 250 to 900 hp. These horsepower ranges are all single-section motors, unlike a standard ESP system in which multiple motors are coupled to meet higher horsepower requirements. Electrical efficiencies and power factor are significantly higher at 90 to 93%, respectively, especially when the motor is operated in ranges from 40 to 100% of its nameplate rating.

Large-Volume Sidewall Cores

Retrieving up to 50 1.5-in.-outside-diameter by 2.5-in.-long sidewall-core samples from a single descent into a well, the Schlumberger XL-Rock large-volume rotary sidewall-coring service (Fig. 2) closes the gap between core plugs from continuous conventional core and wireline-conveyed rotary sidewall cores. These large-diameter core samples deliver a rock volume equivalent to that of conventional core plugs, matching the industry’s standard sample size for most special-core-analysis measurements and enabling key answers in less time and at lower cost than with conventional coring. This coring service enables collecting sidewall-core samples equivalent to standard laboratory core plugs. Each sample is isolated for positive identification, and a summary output at surface lists all samples with the exact depth and time that each was taken. The real-time display at the logging unit confirms proper tool operation and sample acquisition. The coring tool is run in combination with a gamma ray tool to correlate with openhole logs for accurate, real-time depth control of the coring points. With this new coring capability, operators can characterize an extended reservoir interval in a single sidewall-coring descent instead of multiple sidewall-coring descents or multiple stands of whole-core retrieval.

Frac-Pump Control

Lime Instruments’ Frac Pump Control System (Fig. 3) is designed to provide pump control while greatly enhancing worker safety and maintaining the properties needed in the oil field. National Instruments’ LabVIEW and CompactRIO platforms were used for customized software development, systems integration, and hardware design and installation in extreme rugged environments. This control system offers redundant operator controls for reliability, Ethernet cable for wired control, wireless controls with dynamic Internet-protocol addressing, and a high-performance control and monitoring system that combines embedded real-time field-programmable gate-array (FPGA) technology constructed with National Electrical Manufacturers Association  4X and zone-approved packages and has an operating-temperature range of −40 to 70°C. The FPGA-based control architecture stores code on the controller, enabling operators and technicians to monitor fracturing operations from the data van, and removing personnel from the “danger zones” of a hydraulic-fracturing operation. The company is currently working with operators and service companies to address best-management practices for safety and standardization of control and monitoring applications.

Oxygen-Removal System

Global Industrial Water has developed a system to improve the offshore water-injection process. The Oxygon system uses no chemicals, weighs substantially less than conventional systems, and has a greatly reduced footprint.  The membrane technology reduces the oxygen concentration in the water to less than 10 ppb. The system is rated to 300 psi and uses a simple cartridge-replacement process to reduce downtime. The compact skid design has a low total height and weight—30% less surface area than conventional degasifiers. As shown in Fig. 4, gases in the atmosphere dissolve in water until equilibrium is reached. Equilibrium between the liquid and gas phases is offset when a vacuum and/or source of strip gas is applied, thereby creating a driving force to move gases from the liquid phase into the gas phase. The system can be expanded to allow for redundancy with multiple contactors.  O2, CO2, and N2 are controlled with one device. The system is environmentally friendly, is safe for employees, and does not require chemicals to operate.

Downhole Drilling Motors

Sperry Drilling, a Halliburton business line, has introduced the SperryDrill XL/XLS and GeoForce XL/XLS series motors (Fig. 5)  to its fleet of positive-displacement drilling motors. This series of motors delivers 80% more power, 65% more torque load, a 50% increase in operating differential pressure, and a shorter bit-to-bend distance for improved build rates. These motors afford more consistent power delivery to the bit while retaining power in reserve to withstand tough drilling conditions.  In addition to providing more power, the motors are able to achieve higher build rates, unattainable with conventional motors, because of a shorter bit-to-bend distance. GeoForce motors have an internally contoured stator housing lined with uniform-thickness elastomer. They have accurately sized and matched rotors and stators based on downhole operating temperature, with an operating-temperature rating of 375°F, and a unique internal design that effectively resists heat degradation. These motors have been run in North and South America and in the Middle East.

Real-Time Logging

Empirica, a member of Reservoir Group, is launching its Live Logging (Fig. 6), a real-time cloud-based system that allows operators and geologists to interact with wells from any computer or device at any time during the drilling process. This new technology will dramatically reduce the time required to view well data. The system enables instantaneous interaction, potentially optimizing the well-construction process. The system captures the human component of surface logging by allowing geologists to interact with personnel at the wellsite. The system also provides geologists and operators access to static data instantaneously, as well as the ability to see the notes, pictures, and interpretations made by the mud-logging engineer. This technology provides a full picture of what is happening on the rig, enabling operators to make better decisions about their asset.

Operational Platform

Weatherford’s Enterprise Operations Platform provides cross-functional production users access to oil and gas operations, analysis, and optimization data. The network-centric architecture of the platform (Fig. 7) collects and processes real-time data from tens of thousands of field devices. Reference implementations of the platform have proved its capability to process in excess of one billion data updates from more than 15,000 field devices during a 24-hour period. The native historian function processes in excess of 5,000 values per second. This huge volume of operational information generated by large, diversified oil- and gas-production operations in the field is managed by the platform making a complete operational view of the business possible. Operational and business users across functional and geographic boundaries use this information to facilitate better decision making that drives increased operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. The platform’s deployment uses a flexible configuration and open integration. The system incorporates many configurable tools and utilities that provide efficient mapping of operational assets to integrate seamlessly with existing information-technology infrastructures by use of industry standards.

Predictive Risk

Petrotechnics’ Proscient is an enterprise operational-performance and predictive-risk software platform (Fig. 8) that provides senior management with the ability to reduce operational risk, optimize performance, and drive continuous improvement across their global operations. Stakeholder expectations of operational performance have never been higher. The key to managing these expectations is to demonstrate good governance and the ability to deliver performance in a responsible and sustainable manner. The biggest area for operational risk is when people interact with a plant to perform repair and maintenance work. It is the largest area of high-potential incidents, the second leading cause of fatalities, and a significant contributing factor in process-safety incidents. This software addresses the critical area by intelligently embedding corporate, regional, and local policies and processes, ensuring that they are delivered consistently in frontline practice. It captures data as a part of routine work processes and enables establishing common metrics that can be used across an organization to better understand the operational risk associated with the work being performed.


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Best of Africa First Lady Joins LA2015 Opening Ceremony 09:16:16 AMStar-studded LA2015 Opening Ceremony 05:32:41 PMSpecial Olympics Social Impact Summit Olympics announces the convening of the first Special Olympics Social Impact Summit focused on creating Generation Unified, where youth will work together to fight inactivity, intolerance and injustice.]]>6/9/2015 05:04:40 PMThe Flame of Hope is Ignited in Athens 05:42:19 PMPromoting Healthy Communities in Kenya Olympics participated in the AMREF International Health Conference in Nairobi, presenting a poster entitled "The urgent need to make health programming and policies inclusive of people with intellectual disabilities".]]>5/14/2015 04:43:01 PMSenegal hosts Inaugural National Conference on Intellectual Disability honor of the International Day of Disability, Special Olympics Senegal, under the patronage of the Ministry of Health and Social Action, and supported by UNICEF Senegal, hosted the inaugural "National Conference on Intellectual Disability" in Dakar.]]>5/14/2015 04:42:18 PMCatholic Relief Services Awards Grant to Kenya 04:37:56 PMMaking a Difference in South Africa youngster who didn’t want to take part in play with others his own age caught on to the fun of sport after taking part in the Special Olympics Young Athletes program.]]>4/29/2015 04:38:24 PMOpening Eyes program saved my eyes Olympics received the most amazing news from Logwood Village in South Africa: one of our athletes, PETRYS NOËTH, has been scheduled to have both the cataracts on his eyes removed.]]>4/9/2015 01:26:53 PMWorld Winter Games 2017 Mascot Unveiled official Mascot for the Special Olympics World Winter Games Austria 2017 has been unveiled at a ceremony at Graz City Hall by Mayor of Graz Mr. Siegfried Nagl.]]>3/19/2015 03:19:01 PMSpecial Olympics Nigeria Athletes Input Council Olympics Nigeria held its Athletes Leadership Programs ALPs – Athletes Input Council (AIC) at the program office in Maryland, Lagos on Wednesday 5th November, 2014. The Council meeting was attended by 5 athletes and 5 mentors.]]>3/3/2015 12:30:29 PMSpecial Olympics and Lions Clubs Partner in Kenya, Charter First Champions Club in Africa,_Charter_First_Champions_Club_in_Africa.aspxA new partnership between Lions Clubs International and Special Olympics will support health programming, family health education, Leo engagement in Unified Sports ® and will provide publicity for joint initiatives to help raise awareness.]]>12/17/2014 11:51:34 AMA Legacy of the African Leaders Forum: Vision Care for Malawi a legacy of the 2014 African Leaders Forum on Disability, Special Olympics, together with the Lions Clubs International Foundation, conducted a national Opening Eyes training seminar to strengthen professional knowledge and practice in providing quality vision care to people with ID.]]>12/15/2014 04:16:09 PMAfrican Disability Roundtable Raises 25 Lilongwe Declaration Signatories Lilongwe Declaration on Intellectual Disability served as a highlight of the recent 2nd Continental Disability Roundtable Meeting, an initiative hosted and organized by the government of the Republic of Zimbabwe, in partnership with the Africa Disability Alliance (ADA) and various disability organizations.]]>12/15/2014 04:11:40 PMLearning from Special Olympics athletes first I was apprehensive because before then I had never interacted with any individual with intellectual disabilities. But on the first day of training all my fears and misconceptions were erased by the great experience I had.]]>12/15/2014 04:09:28 PMInclusion and Acceptance life has changed since I joined Special Olympics Kenya, I appreciate the way the coaches dedicate themselves in giving us consistent training.]]>12/12/2014 11:51:43 AMTom Lugg is truly an inspirational athlete are fortunate to be able to share the story of one amazing athlete, Mr. Tom Lugg. Tom was very close to being a recluse growing up until he was introduced to Special Olympics at age 11, when he had Golf Sports Specific training. His late coach Mr. Steven Snyman saw raw talent and took over his basic coaching for four years.]]>12/1/2014 09:22:07 AMSOSA annual Provincial Golf Day Special Olympics South Africa hosts a Provincial Golf day with 14 Special Schools and Centres participating in 9 and 18 holes. Golf Day has had the steadfast support of over 12 years from The Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club which offers the usage of its facilities and training for athletes without charge.]]>12/1/2014 09:20:22 AMSpecial Olympics Zimbabwe at Inaugural National Disability Expo Olympics Zimbabwe was invited to be one of the 50 exhibitors at the Disability Expo that was held at the Africa Unity Square in Harare in July. Special Olympics Zimbabwe athletes helped create the exhibit and spoke of the vision, mission and initiatives of Special Olympics.]]>12/1/2014 09:17:46 AM Exciting developments in Geita, Tanzania,_Tanzania.aspxThe future looks bright for people with an intellectual disability in Geita. Geita family members have become proactive in improving the lives of their children or relatives with an intellectual disability. The Special Olympics Tanzania sub program recently hosted a Family Health Forum and a coaches training.]]>12/1/2014 09:12:24 AMAthlete leadership develops in Tanzania“Athletes should be courageous and believe in themselves, athletes should be given the opportunity to speak at events and share their story, and athletes should be active in decision making in the program,” said Special Olympics Tanzania athlete Mr. Upendo Edward Masanja.]]>12/1/2014 09:10:00 AMSenegal hosts their annual Camp Shriver. Olympics Senegal annually hosts a Camp Shriver that hosts over 100 children. The Camp continues a tradition that created by our founder, the late Eunice Kennedy Shriver who hosted the first camp right in her own backyard in Maryland.]]>11/26/2014 10:25:14 AMHave you ever shared a domitory with an athlete? 07:01:36 PMReaching for the stars 04:45:32 PMUnified Sports becomes a reality in Kenya this year, 12 Sports Directors from African programs were trained to conduct Unified Sports training at a workshop in Johnannesburg. Special Olympics Kenya took full advantage of this training to begin implementing Unified Sport in their country.]]>10/10/2014 03:51:18 PMUnified training begins in Zimbabwe Olympics Zimbabwe held Unified Sports® training at Prince Edward School in Harare in which 21 sports enthusiasts participated. Unified Sports involves teams made up of people with and without intellectual disabilities.]]>10/10/2014 03:49:22 PMMauritius hosts successful regional games Olympics Mauritius, in collaboration with The Mentally Handicapped Persons Sports Federation hosted a very successful Regional Games at Sir Gaëtan Duval stadium, Rose Hill.]]>10/10/2014 03:45:45 PMWest African programs receive Healthy Athletes training Athletes training was recently carried out in three programs in West Africa, Senegal, Burkina Faso and Cote d’lvoire. It was great to see Lions Club International and Red Cross at hand to assist in programing and screening.]]>10/10/2014 03:45:18 PMBringing awareness to families in Zimbabwe are the number one supporters of Special Olympics athletes, giving them the love, support and encouragement that no one else can. Special Olympics Family Health Forum is a support network that brings families together in a caring positive way.]]>10/10/2014 03:42:14 PMAthlete leader helps drive Young Athletes Program in Kenya Young Athletes demonstration was recently held in Kenya to provide an introduction to parents about Special Olympics and benefits of the Young Athletes program. Sports Manager and Athlete Leader Mr. Joshua Agare, who is an Equestrian Gold Medallist, joined the athletes in their horse riding session at Hardy Stud Stables]]>10/10/2014 03:41:22 PMA strengthened Special Olympics Senegal is ready for World Games Olympics Africa staff members helped Special Olympics Senegal with training for new board members who were recruited to help the program achieve their goals. Fourteen board members, including eight new members, received the orientation training.]]>10/10/2014 08:50:13 AMSports Specific Volleyball training in Tanzania is a very popular sport in Tanzania, providing a window of opportunity for the program to implement Sports Specific training.]]>10/10/2014 08:47:31 AMSpecial Olympics Togo Unified Soccer Gala Olympics Togo held a unified gala soccer match on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the Akassimé football field in Hanoukopé, Lome district. It was organized as part of the re-launch of Special Olympics Togo.]]>10/2/2014 09:49:54 AMSenegal Championship Day: Player Escorts the championship day of Senegal Second Division League, Special Olympics footballers played the opening match at the Alassanne Djigo Pikine stadium.]]>10/2/2014 09:45:33 AMLaunch of Corniche West Training Location city of Dakar allows us to conduct sports activities with our athletes on newly renovated Corniche West location. We took the opportunity to sign a partnership agreement with Mamadou Sakho AMSAK the footballer.]]>10/2/2014 09:38:37 AMBringing Safer Water to Families in Malawi in three major areas of Malawi will receive water transport and water security supplies as part of a new partnership between the government of Malawi, Special Olympics Malawi and PackH2O.
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Special Olympics Participates in Violence Against Children Conference Olympics and key leaders from government and civil society, as well as representatives from 20 countries, met recently to translate data on violence against children in to concrete response mechanisms – and action.]]>8/26/2014 02:37:15 PMSpeak Up Africa: Putting Words Into Action Up Africa has become the latest signatory to the Lilongwe Declaration on Intellectual Disability, adding their voice to a growing number of organizations in Africa committed to improving the lives of people with intellectual disabilities.]]>8/26/2014 02:29:12 PMPlay Soccer Malawi Federation supports our athletes Olympics provide a gateway to empowerment, fulfillment and joy. Our work would not be possible without our donors and supporters. Play Soccer Malawi Federation’s donation of 420 soccer balls is a great example of how organizations can help increase Special Olympics’ reach and impact.]]>8/19/2014 12:26:53 PMNew Africa representative joins the Special Olympics International Board Olympics is proud to announce that Mr. Peter Mazunda, Chairman of Special Olympics Malawi has been elected to represent the Africa region on the Special Olympics International Board of Directors.]]>8/19/2014 12:18:34 PMFriends of Special Olympics Kenya raise over $10,000 for Kenya’s National Games$10,000_for_Kenya’s_National_Games.aspxSpecial Olympics Kenya is using social media and a network of interested professionals to raise funds and build awareness among youth about Special Olympics Kenya's events and programs. They've done well so far and are aiming higher for the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles.]]>8/19/2014 11:57:18 AMBotswana Ministry of Education Helps Special Olympics Reach New Areas month of May was an exciting one for Special Olympics Botswana. Through a partnership with the Botswana Ministry of Education, Special Olympics Botswana held two regional games, one in the remote Western region and the other in the Southern region of the country. Some of these communities had never before been exposed to Special Olympics or its mission.]]>8/19/2014 11:46:57 AMAthlete Leadership Blooms in Burkina Faso Olympics is an athlete-led organization and athlete leaders are identified and encouraged to develop and become spokespersons for their teammates, their program and for the region. Special Olympics Burkina Faso held its first Athlete Leadership Program workshop in Ouagadougou recently.]]>8/19/2014 11:43:05 AMExciting new health partnership for South Africa June 7, 2014 Special Olympics South Africa signed a memorandum of understanding with the South African Federation for Mental Health (SAFMH) at Thusanang School for the handicapped in Bela-Bela, Limpopo.]]>8/19/2014 11:39:03 AMGrowing Unified Sports® Across Africa®_Across_Africa.aspxSports directors from 12 African countries got hands-on experience with Special Olympics Unified Sports at a recent training, laying the groundwork for major growth of the program in Africa over the next three years.]]>8/19/2014 11:28:09 AMTanzania selects National Team for World Games Olympics Tanzania recently held its three-day National Games qualifier for World Games at the Kibaha Secondary School and will now focus on getting their National Team ready for World Games.]]>8/18/2014 11:06:41 AMWe are so lucky!!.aspxA whole new world opened up for me, broadened my horizons, expanded my skills, working with the youth made me appreciate their unique sense of humor, gave me insight into their passion for their sport and their caring nature.]]>8/8/2014 04:47:52 PMOne Year To Go For 2015 World Summer Games 12:47:21 PMPodiatry Students Join Special Olympics on Nelson Mandela Day!!.aspxFollowing in the spirit of Madiba, Special Olympics South Africa and the University of Johannesburg (UJ) hosted their first Fit Feet training event on 18 July.]]>7/23/2014 03:35:08 PMMalawi prepares for Los Angeles Games Olympics Malawi holds its 2014 national games in capital city Lilongwe from August 28 to 29 2014 in preparations for the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles, the United States.]]>7/23/2014 03:24:59 PM


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Even before choosing a mission overstatement as the title of 2008’s Do You Like Rock Music? these Scots were ambitious omnivores, pilfering from various guitar-group holy houses to build a new church devoted to knotty song structures, ritual stein-waving, and weepily crooned, craftily detailed sermons. This more diverse fifth outing cops fizzier influences in the band’s ongoing quest to give cornball conviction a subversive patina: “Living Is So Easy” skewers superficial breeziness over breezy drum-machine patter, while the crunchy anticonsumerist opener “Who’s in Control” attempts to merge hair metal and Marxism.


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Coffee-Roasted Carrots with Chicory Granola

Clay McLachlan

  • 3/4 pound (341 g) sweet young carrots with tops, washed and trimmed
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Crunchy sea salt
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups (3 to 4.5 oz / 85 to 130 g) Blue Bottle Decaf Noir coffee, whole bean

  • 2 cups (7 oz / 200 g) rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup (3 oz / 72 g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (2 oz / 57 g) unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons finely ground chicory root
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup (4 oz / 116 g) crème fraîche
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for garnish
  • Crunchy sea salt, for garnish
  • Cilantro flowers or small cilantro leaves, for garnish
  • Ground coffee, for garnish

To make the carrots, preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).

Toss the carrots with a bit of olive oil and season lightly with salt; their flavor should remain sweet.

Pour just enough coffee beans into a heavy Dutch oven or ovenproof roasting pot to completely cover the bottom. Add the carrots, cover, and roast until very tender, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Let cool in the pan; the carrots will harden as they cool. Meanwhile, to make the granola, put the oats in a medium bowl. Put the brown sugar, butter, and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until melted and simmering, then immediately pour over the oats. Add the chicory and salt and stir until thoroughly combined.

Spread the mixture in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet and bake, stirring occasionally, for about 25 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool completely; the granola will get crunchy as it cools. Stored in a tightly sealed container at room temperature, the granola will keep for 1 week.

To serve, remove the carrots from the pan, discarding the coffee beans. Slice the carrots on an extreme diagonal to make long slices. Spread 2 tablespoons of the crème fraîche on each serving plate and top with one-fourth of the carrot slices. Garnish each serving with a few drops of olive oil, a sprinkling of crunchy sea salt, and a few cilantro flowers. Top with small pieces of the granola and a dusting of ground coffee. Serve immediately.

Substitutions: You can use another decaffeinated coffee in place of the Blue Bottle Decaf Noir.

Note: Ground chicory root is available in natural food stores.

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The blocked punt that etched Steve Gleason into Saints lore and became symbolic of New Orleans’ resilience in the face of disaster is now immortalized in a 9-foot statue outside the Superdome. “That statue is not about football,” former Washington State Cougar Gleason, straining to speak because of the effects of ALS, said at the formal unveiling on Friday. “It’s a symbol of the commitment and perseverance that this community took on before that game. So that statue is a symbol of what they did.” Gleason famously blocked the ball off of the foot of then-Atlanta punter Michael Koenen and into the end zone for a Saints touchdown on Sept. 25, 2006, the night the rebuilt Superdome and the city of New Orleans hosted an NFL game for the first time since Hurricane Katrina. – Associated Press

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    Cape Town - The Kings have ignored the South African Rugby Union's (SARU) ruling that SA Super Rugby franchises may only have two foreigners in their squads.

    According to the SA Rugby magazine's website, Argentine duo, flank Tomas Leonardi and scrumhalf Nicolas Vergallo, Kiwi utility back Hadleigh Parkes, French hooker Virgile Lacombe and Kenyan forward Daniel Adongo have all been included in the Kings' 35-man squad.

    EP president Cheeky Watson has stated on several occasions that the Kings should be allowed to field more than two foreigners as their Super Rugby inclusion came so late that they were unable to sign other South African players who were tied into contracts with other unions or clubs.

    The Kings made a formal request to SARU asking for an exception to be made for them in their debut Super Rugby season, but it was rejected on January 27 this year.

    The Kings, who lost to the Lions in their first Super Rugby warm-up match, will play Griquas in a friendly in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday, before opening their 2013 Super Rugby campaign at home against the Force on Saturday, February 23. Kick-off is at 19:10.

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    Giants activate Jake Peavy from 15-day DL

    Peavy has apparently recovered in full from his back injury and the Giants will have him start Friday's game. He can be an incredibly talented hurler, but age and injuries have really caught up to him. You can grab him to stash and see, but he hasn't exactly been lights-out in his rehab starts. -- Fantasy Alarm

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    Giants purchase the contract of Ryan Lollis from triple-A Sacramento.

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    Travis Ishikawa has been designated for assignment.

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nfl November 13, 2012 3:11am EST

Ben Roethlisberger injury update: Steelers QB leaves after hit to shoulder

PITTSBURGH—Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger injured his right (throwing) shoulder in the third quarter Monday night against the Kansas City Chiefs and did not return.

Roethlisberger ran to the locker room after taking a hit on the shoulder. He later was taken to a hospital and underwent an MRI exam. The extent of the injury was not immediately determined.

Byron Leftwich, who hadn’t appeared in a regular season game since 2010, replaced Roethlisberger and completed seven of 14 passes for 73 yards. The Steelers won the game, 16-13, in overtime.

It is not known if Roethlisberger would be able to play next weekend against the Baltimore Ravens. He has had other injuries where it looked as though he wouldn’t be able to play the following week and still managed to do so.

The Steelers' offense would have a different look with Leftwich. He does not get rid of the ball as quickly as Roethlisberger and does not have the pocket presence to escape pressure and make plays on the run like Roethlisberger.

“I don’t think the offense will change,” said left tackle Max Starks. “We still took a couple shots down the field (with Leftwich). We just have to be consistent.”

Said wide receiver Mike Wallace: “We feel comfortable any time one of quarterbacks is in the game, whether it’s Roethlisberger, Leftwich or (No. 3 QB) Charlie Batch. We feel any one of those guys can get the job done.”

The Steelers will rely more on the running game if Roethlisberger can’t play against the Ravens. “If he can’t go, Byron Leftwich will be ready to go,” running back Jonathan Dwyer said. “We believe in him. He’s won a lot of games in his career. If he was anywhere else, he would be starting.”

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Of all the athletes serviced by ProServ, there was unanimity of opinion that Arthur Ashe was the most extraordinary individual. “He was like Nelson Mandela,” said company co-founder Ray Benton. “Just a fantastic human being.”

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Like the others, “mine’s not even close, it’s Arthur Ashe,” Donald Dell said. “Michael Jordan for 10 years was exciting, charismatic and helped us take off with basketball. But as a human being, it was clearly Arthur. America lost a great friend and a great person when it lost Arthur.”

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This is a tough one. I was pretty broken up about Rizzuto last year, but Bobby was almost like a friend. I know that sounds like an exaggeration but it's true. I have vague memories of the tail end of his playing days (but I'm well aware of his place in Yankees history.) I mostly know him as a broadcaster. He had this "Aww shucks" quality to in his Oklahoma drawl. Made his in-game storytelling that much more enjoyable for me. I'm not sure what else to say that hasn't already been said in the past day. He will be missed by a lot of people in this game. Here are a few more links. Players quotes Quotes from colleagues and former players. Sam Borden column

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Bobby Murcer is, was, and always will be, one of the names that just goes with "Yankees." No, he wasn't the player Mantle or DiMaggio were, but in the '70s, he was the man. I had the opportunity to meet him and talk briefly with him a bunch of times in the past several years and everything people and players were saying about him are absolutely true. He was just a nice guy, seemingly to everyone (including a average joe-schmuck like me); smiling, courteous, and genuine. I watched the specials all morning on YES and to see guys like Girardi get that broken up about someone really says a lot. I was hoping to have Murcer around for many more years. I feel the same as you, goddam, Murcer, just like Rizzuto before him, seemed like a friend. Rest in Peace, Bobby.

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I had some hope when he was doing better earlier in the year, but knew recent news wasn't good. Cancer sucks. Some more on Murcer's career. Good to see you back dyams.

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My friends and I went to see the Yankees play a doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians. It was a memorable day, the kind of day you talk about forever. We were so young and it was so long ago that sometimes I question whether my memory was accurate. We were sitting near the player wives (did we sneak down?) and I remember Connie Bahnsen's expression when her husband Stan Bahnsen got into a fight. Did she even exist? Someone threw an ash can firework at catcher Ray Fosse. Tony Horton crawled back to the dugout after striking out on Steve Hamilton's folly floater. Did that really happen that day? It seemed everything happened in those two games. One thing that did happen, though it seems almost mythical, is that Bobby Murcer hit four home runs in a row that day. He may not have been Mantle. But he sure was a great Yankee.

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I came across a great article on managing your business’s Facebook page and how often you should be posting content. It was a great read by a trusted resource, and I agree with most of the points so I thought I would share it hear.

How often should you post on your business’s Facebook Page, and when?

Over the last six months we have been experimenting with the frequency of posting Status Updates on Facebook on the ServiceNoodle Facebook Page and the Small Businesses Facebook Page. From posting twice a day to only twice weekly, I have tested all levels of frequency in posting until finally settling on posting 3-5 Status Updates a week. At that rate “Unlikes” have minimal and the total number of “Likes” has grown at a steady rate.

But a recent change by Facebook has me reevaluating my frequency in posting yet again. Beginning November 1, users can now unlike your page directly from their News Feed. Previously users had to go to your page and scroll all the way to the bottom left to unlike your page. If users thought your content was boring or too frequent, many just hid your Page because it was easier. Now it’s just easy to unlike:

That said, now would be a good time for many Facebook Admins to step back and reevaluate as well:

1) Have a look at your Insights to see if your Unlikes have increased since November 1. If so, try posting less. I suggest 2-4 times per week although many customers will tell you even less than that.

2) If your Status Updates get very little “Thumbs Up” or “Comments”, then perhaps your content also needs to be re-evaluated. If all you post is marketing-related content (we’re awesome!) rather than a wide variety of content with a particular focus on offering special promotions and deals, then there is a good chance your customers are tuning you out. It just a  matter of time until they hide or unlike your Page. Your work is to find out through a process of trial and error what kind of content is interesting to your supporters. Much easier said than done, I know. It’s also worth noting that more Thumbs Up and Comments = More News Feed exposure.

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Favorite part: Snowbell the cat was by far the highlight of Stuart Little 2. Nathan Lane's New Jersey accent and his overall voice performance brought this character to life in a most amusing way. Snowbell provided many of the laugh-out-loud moments in the film.

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    TAMPA -- When the federal government agreed last year to pick up Steve and Marlene Aisenbergs' legal bill, the big question was just how much that would cost taxpayers.

    On Monday, a federal judge began hearing arguments to decide the matter, which could be the last major step in the botched criminal investigation into the disappearance of the Aisenbergs' 5-month-old daughter, Sabrina.

    Government prosecutors think the price tag should read about $1-million. The Aisenbergs' lawyers are arguing for about five times that amount. Whatever U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday decides, the taxpayers will be footing the bill due to a law that protects defendants against prosecutorial abuses.

    Aisenberg attorney Todd Foster told the judge during his daylong presentation Monday that they deserved the larger amount since government prosecutors acted in bad faith in bringing the case against his clients. The prosecution wasn't just negligent or frivolous, he said. Investigators "twisted" the truth and deliberately left out information that pointed toward his clients' innocence.

    "They ignored what was right," he said.

    The Aisenberg saga began on Nov. 24, 1997, when the couple reported Sabrina missing from their Valrico home. She was never found.

    Hillsborough sheriff's investigators quickly came to suspect that the couple had abused Sabrina. They received permission to plant listening devices in the Aisenbergs' kitchen and bedroom. Nearly two years later, a grand jury indicted the Aisenbergs on charges of conspiracy and making false statements.

    Prosecutors said the tapes contained incriminating statements. But the charges against the Aisenbergs were dropped last year after a federal magistrate judge recommended that the tapes be suppressed.

    In a scathing report, Judge Mark Pizzo said sheriff's detectives made up evidence to get permission to bug the home. He said the tapes he listened to did not contain incriminating comments.

    In March 2001, the Aisenbergs' attorneys filed a motion under the Hyde Amendment, a rarely used law that allows federal criminal defendants to collect attorneys' fees from the government if the case was frivolous, vexatious or brought in bad faith. The law spawned from suspicions that increased resources devoted to federal law enforcement had led to some overzealous prosecutions.

    In a surprise move, federal prosecutors conceded that the Hyde Amendment applied to the Aisenberg case, the first such concession since the law went into effect in 1997, the lawyers said. The detente, however, was short-lived. The two sides could not agree on the final price tag, despite mediation and prodding from the judge.

    Foster argued Monday that if the investigators and prosecutors acted in bad faith, the Hyde Amendment allows the judge to award the higher fees, instead of a lower hourly rate of about $125/hour. The Aisenbergs' attorneys are collectively seeking about $250/hour, a fee amount they say they want doubled because of the egregiousness of the case.

    As proof of bad faith, Foster told Judge Merryday that the investigators and prosecutors misled the judge who signed the warrant to bug the house. They also leaked information to the news media to sully the Aisenbergs' reputation in the court of public opinion, he said. And they misrepresented Sabrina's medical records, exaggerated a doctor's assesment of Sabrina's condition and sicced state child abuse investigators on them to ratchet up the pressure, he said.

    "If Marlene had battered and bruised the baby, why would she be taking her to friends' homes and videotaping her," Foster said. "Logically, it doesn't make any sense."

    Also, most of the tapes from the bugging were so flawed and unintelligible that any reasonable person would have discarded them as evidence, he said. As for the tapes that could be heard, Foster said the investigators and prosecutors deliberately took the statements out of context.

    "It is just the same thing, judge," said Foster, who played several tapes in court. "It's just making this stuff up."

    The hearing could conclude today. The judge is expected to release his ruling at a future date. Foster said he has about two more hours left in his presentation after which the government will be allowed to respond.

    The government prosecutors are expected to argue that the hourly rates charged by the Aisenbergs' legal team were too high given the fee range laid out in the law. Also, among other things, they have indicated in court documents that they believe some of the hours charged by the defense team were spent on media relations and other activities that the government should not have to pay for.

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Cheri Riznyk arrived in St. Petersburg three years ago with her husband and their now 5-year-old daughter, hopeful that they soon would realize the American dream.

But skyrocketing housing prices, homeowners insurance and property taxes have all but dashed their hopes. They're looking to leave the state in about a year.

"It doesn't even look possible to buy a place now," said the 44-year-old Riznyk.

The couple, now renting a one-bedroom garage apartment in the city's Old Northeast, is among the 1-in-3 Floridians who said in a newly released poll they have seriously considered moving out of the Sunshine State because of rising property taxes and insurance.

The statewide telephone survey of 800 voters was conducted for the St. Petersburg Times by Schroth/Eldon & Associates from Oct. 22 to Oct. 25. The margin of error is 3.5 percent.

The poll highlights the angst over the rising cost of living. Skyrocketing property taxes prompted a tax revolt in the summer, and homeowners insurance costs led to protest organizations that are demanding lower rates.

Some homeowners have threatened to take their anger out on incumbents at the polls Nov. 7.

"There are just all sorts of reasons why people leave," said Stanley K. Smith, director of the University of Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research. "Dissatisfaction is certainly a reason."

But Smith said a lack of data makes it difficult to compare the current level of anxiety against other years.

"What you don't know is whether that has gone up over time or not," he said. "People may often give that as a response at one point in time , but not really plan to act on that."

That's not the case for Riznyk. She sees no other way for her family to afford a home.

"We pretty much do plan to leave here in another a year or so," said Riznyk, who now is eyeing Portland, Ore.

Margaret Norman, 70, of Tampa also wants to leave. She and her husband have been retired since the 1980s and are continually hit hard by higher costs, particularly the homeowners insurance and property taxes.

"I think they are too high," said Norman, who has lived in Florida for 60 years. "If anything happened to my husband, I don't think I could make it."

Even for those who can afford a house, the rising costs are eating away at the rest of their income.

James Kelly arrived in Florida as child in 1953. The 58-year-old Hollywood resident is a former thoroughbred horse racing jockey who now works as a stone mason.

Kelly owns two houses in South Florida but is considering moving to Tennessee, where he just bought a home, because taxes and insurances are eating away at his money. He has a 15-year-old son to put through college, and he thinks Florida living is chipping away at everything he has acquired.

"The price of living down here and the land is going up tremendously," Kelly said. "Florida is getting just like California. ... It seems too hectic and a lot of money."

Many Floridians have moved to the Crossville and Pikeville areas of Tennessee, about 80 minutes north of Chattanooga, where a single-family home on 5 acres runs for about $120,000.

"I think the driving force to that whole thing is it doesn't cost as much to live there," he said.

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