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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says team is grieving

A fan holds a sign for Dallas Cowboys player Jerry Brown who was killed in an automobile accident during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) leaves the field after their 20-19 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo leaves the field after the Cowboys defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 20-19 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)

Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Rob Ryan leaves the field after the Cowboys defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 20-19 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)

Dallas Cowboys kicker Dan Bailey, right, kicks a 40-yard field goal with four seconds on the clock to give the Cowboys a 20-19 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Keating)

CINCINNATI (AP) ? The Cowboys bowed their heads, put hands over their hearts and honored a teammate killed in a car accident during a moment of silence before their game on Sunday, their minds never far from the NFL's latest tragedy.

Dan Bailey's 40-yard field goal as time ran out gave Dallas a 20-19 win over the Cincinnati Bengals that provided a few seconds of relief from two days of grief.

"There was a feeling of numbness on the field, but they focused and found a way to win today," coach Jason Garrett said. "It is a day that I am never going to forget. However, it is a tragic day for all of us."

The Cowboys learned on their flight to Cincinnati on Saturday that linebacker Jerry Brown had died in an accident overnight. Defensive lineman Josh Brent ? the car driver ? was charged with intoxication manslaughter in Irving, Texas, for the early morning accident.

Brent was released from jail on $500,000 bond about an hour after Bailey's kick won the game in Cincinnati, leaving the Cowboys had a lot of thoughts racing through their heads.

"The last 24 hours has really been something I've never experienced," quarterback Tony Romo said. "It's something I've never experienced, and I think a lot of guys will tell you that. It's just been a roller coaster of emotions.

"It was a very ? and still is ? a very difficult thing that this football team is dealing with."

It was the second week in a row that an NFL team played a game one day after a team member died. Kansas City linebacker Jovan Belcher fatally shot his girlfriend, then killed himself at the Chiefs' practice complex in front of his coach and general manager.

Playing the day after their tragedy, the Chiefs beat the Carolina Panthers 27-21 for their second win of the season.

Garrett told the Cowboys (7-6) on Saturday night that it was important to play well against the Bengals (7-6). Both teams needed a win to stay in the thick of playoff contention.

There was no ignoring what had happened.

One of the visitors' metal lockers at Paul Brown Stadium had a strip of white athletic tape with "53 JERRY BROWN" attached to the top, a wooden stool inside sitting upside-down. Brown's No. 53 jersey was on the sideline during the game ? defensive tackle Jason Hatcher held it up after Bailey's kick decided it.

There wasn't much of a celebration by an emotionally spent team.

"I don't remember crying this much other than maybe the day I was born," defensive lineman Marcus Spears said. "With Josh's situation and Jerry being gone, you felt it."

Players couldn't keep the tragedy out of their thoughts during the game, finding their minds wandering on the bench.

"I rarely let my emotions get the best of me," fullback Lawrence Vickers said. "Today they did, but this was the place to do it."

Owner Jerry Jones spoke with Brown's mother twice on Sunday. The team plans a memorial on Tuesday.

Jones wishes more had been done to help Brent, who had a DUI arrest in 2009.

"Personally, I have spent a lot of time over the past 12 hours thinking what might have been said and done," Jones said. "I know there are many things that might have been said or done. So the answer is yes. But I know that's the way things happen when you have a tragedy."

Cornerback Brandon Carr was with the Chiefs last season and was close to Belcher. He attended a funeral on Saturday, then rejoined the Cowboys as they started dealing with their own grief.

"Honestly, I couldn't do it myself," said Carr, who had an interception against Cincinnati. "My teammates have had my back since Day 1 with what transpired last week (in Kansas City) and then today."

Players around the league also were touched by it.

San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman and special teams standout Demarcus Dobbs thought about it before a home game Sunday against Miami. Dobbs was arrested early Nov. 30 ? his 25th birthday ? on suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana. He missed last week's game at St. Louis but was active for Sunday's game with the Dolphins.

Authorities said Dobbs was alone and involved in a single-car accident in which he hit a chain-link fence and a bush but didn't sustain any injuries.

"It was a wake-up call to me what happened to me," Dobbs said on the field before the game. "The thing that happened in Dallas, it makes me grateful that God was looking out for me. It could have been a lot worse in my situation.

"What happened in Dallas is unfortunate. It just goes to show what could have been. I'm grateful that I'm here and able to be on the team and go on and continue my life. That saddened me to hear that, but it made me count my blessings even more."

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AP Sports Writer Janie McCauley in San Francisco contributed to this report.

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DNDi is awarded USD 17.3 million from UNITAID to spur development and delivery of child-adapted ARVs

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Grant to help expedite 4-in-1 ARVs adapted for babies and toddlers with HIV/AIDS, including those co-infected with tuberculosis

[Geneva, Switzerland, 11 December 2012] The Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative welcomes the announcement by UNITAID to grant up to USD 17.3 million to the organization for its paediatric HIV programme. The grant, to be disbursed over three years, will enable DNDi and partners to build on the advances made in the field of paediatric HIV to date, and drive specific research and development to deliver child-adapted ARV formulations that do not require refrigeration, are easy-to-administer and palatable, with simplified dosing, and which can be given to children co-infected with tuberculosis.

'This support from UNITAID is an encouraging sign that DNDi and our partners are on the right path, and we will stay focused in our efforts to ensure that adapted treatments reach the kids that need them', said Dr Bernard Pcoul, Executive Director of DNDi. 'Timely delivery, adoption, and uptake will be key to saving the lives of the youngest children with HIV/AIDS', he added.

DNDi entered into the field of paediatric HIV in 2011 and, earlier this year, announced a partnership agreement with the Indian drug manufacturer Cipla to develop adapted 4-in-1 ARV formulations for children with HIV/AIDS under three years of age.

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Click here to see a short clip, 'Paediatric HIV: The Reality of a Neglected Disease', which follows a South African mother of a child with HIV, and demonstrates the difficulties encountered while administering current treatments. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUrxLzF7-ok&feature=youtu.be

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The Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) is a not-for-profit research and development organization working to deliver new treatments for neglected diseases, in particular human African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness), Chagas disease, leishmaniasis, specific helminth infections, and paediatric HIV. DNDi was established in 2003 by Doctors Without Borders/Mdecins Sans Frontires (MSF), the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation from Brazil, the Indian Council of Medical Research, the Kenya Medical Research Institute, the Ministry of Health of Malaysia, and the Institut Pasteur of France. The WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) serves as a permanent observer. Since 2003, DNDi has delivered six new treatments for malaria, sleeping sickness, visceral leishmaniasis, and Chagas disease.

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Webinar: Unpacking Ohio's New Learning Standards for K-12 World ...

Attention Ohio teachers: The STARS registration portal for the upcoming ODE-led webinar titled ?Unpacking Ohio?s New Learning Standards for K-12 World Languages? is open now through January 11th. Here is the formal announcement which will appear in upcoming ODE e-publications:

Webinar: Unpacking Ohio?s New Learning Standards for K-12 World Languages

This Webinar is designed to introduce Ohio's New Learning Standards for K-12 World Languages to interested stakeholders including world language teachers, curriculum directors, and other district decision-makers who are responsible for their full implementation by the 2014-2015 academic year.

DATE: Wednesday, January 16, 2013
TIME: 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

ODE World Language Consultants Ryan Wertz and Paula Sondej will engage Webinar participants in focused learning around the new standards. Topics to be covered will include:
? an overview of the revisionary process;
? highlights of the new standards;
? a comparison of the old and new standards;
? a look at the new standards? focus on communicative language proficiency and the heightened requirement for target language use in the world language classroom;
? the relationship of the new world language standards to the literacy standards in the Common Core ELA standards;
? the relationship between the learning standards and the new Ohio's Teacher Evaluation System (OTES); and
? recommendations for implementation.

Please note that the information in this Webinar was previously shared through a series of regional workshops throughout the state in Fall 2012. If you already participated in a regional workshop, there is no need to participate again.

REGISTRATION: Participants must register using the STARS system, which will require registrants to open a SAFE account if they do not already have one. Access additional information and register for this Webinar on STARS using the keyword ?World Language.? Participants will be eligible to receive 2 professional development contact hours; an e-mail address must be provided on STARS for contact hours to be awarded. The STARS system can be accessed by going to the ODE homepage at http://www.education.ohio.gov and clicking on the ?SAFE Sign In? link in the upper left-hand corner. If you have difficulty registering via STARS, please contact Lisa Simpson at Lisa.Simpson at education dot ohio dot gov or 614-752-8759.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, January 11, 2013 (11:59 p.m.)

LOGGING ON TO THE WEBINAR: Information about how to logon to the Webinar can be found on the event page in STARS. An additional reminder will be sent to registered participants a few days prior to the Webinar.

IMPORTANT: Please print and have available a copy of the K-12 version of the new learning standards for your reference during the Webinar. They can be accessed at http://www.ode.state.oh.us/GD/Templates/Pages/ODE/ODEDetail.aspx?page=3&TopicRelationID=1701&ContentID=105009.

Wertz, R. [OFLA] Registration now open for ODE-led webinar titled "Unpacking Ohio's New Learning Standards for K-12 World Languages" on Jan. 16, 2013. OFLA listserv (OFLA@LISTSERV.KENT.EDU, 7 Dec 2012).

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What it is to be a queen bee?

Dec. 10, 2012 ? Queen sweat bees 'choose' the role of their daughters, according to a new study published in BioMed Central's open access journal Frontiers in Zoology. The amount of food provided for the developing larvae determines whether the daughter becomes a worker or a new queen.

The sweat bee Halictus scabiosae are a primitive eusocial insect. Eusocial insects have a hierarchical society with a division of labor between reproductive queens and males, and workers. However for H. scabiosae all the adults have retained the ability to reproduce, although their role in the nest may preclude active reproduction.

Foundresses, large queen bees which have survived the winter, set up a new nest in spring. The first generation of offspring are usually smaller bodied female workers, which then help the queen in raising the next generation of reproductive (larger) females and males. However the first brood daughters may also reproduce either within the nest or after dispersing to other nests.

Researchers from the University of Lausanne investigated whether mothers restrict the food available to their first brood in order to ensure that they become workers because they are small sized, possibly easier to dominate, and so less likely to reproduce.

They found that the total amount of pollen and nectar supplied to the first brood was significantly less that to the second brood -- in fact the second brood received 1.4 times the amount of provisions than the first. However the amount of sugar provided to the two broods was approximately the same, meaning that the second brood had proportionally more pollen.

Over the two years of the study it became apparent that first brood females were always smaller than second brood females, both in terms of head size and fat reserves, but first brood males were not necessarily smaller that the males from the second brood. Nayuta Brand and Michel Chapuisat who performed this study suggest that this is because the foundress is 'choosing' to feed her first generation of daughters less.

Dr Chapuisat explained, "Although it is hard to distinguish parental manipulation from resource availability and resource acquisition, which are influenced by vegetation, weather, seasonal variation, numbers of foragers and more, the fact that we were able to see that first brood female body size remained constant despite pronounced differences in weather strengthens our argument that the foundresses restrict the food of their daughters to drive them into the worker role."

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Tech guru McAfee's legal appeals win him respite in Guatemala

GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - U.S. software pioneer John McAfee, facing deportation from Guatemala to Belize to answer questions over the death of a neighbor, has bought himself some time with legal appeals, the Guatemalan government said on Sunday.

McAfee's lawyers have filed a request with a local court to grant him leave to stay in Guatemala until his legal appeals against deportation have been settled, which could take months.

"The government of Guatemala respects the courts and we have to wait for them to make a decision," said Francisco Cuevas, a spokesman for the Guatemalan government.

The government initially said it would deport him straight away after rejecting McAfee's request for asylum on Thursday.

Guatemala has been holding the former Silicon Valley millionaire since he was arrested on Wednesday for illegally entering the country with his 20-year-old Belizean girlfriend.

Officials in Belize want to question McAfee as a "person of interest" in the killing of fellow American Gregory Faull, his neighbor on the Caribbean island of Ambergris Caye.

The court has up to 30 days to rule on his request, but McAfee's lawyers said on Sunday they expect a ruling in the American's favor as early as Monday.

"We are filing a series of papers with the court to attempt to keep me here long enough for the world to see the injustice of sending me back to Belize," McAfee said in an online news conference on Sunday evening.

McAfee has been evading Belizean officials for nearly a month, saying he fears they want to kill him, and that he is being persecuted for speaking out about corruption in the country's ruling party. Belize's prime minister has rejected McAfee's claims, calling him paranoid and "bonkers."

McAfee's attorney, Telesforo Guerra, said that if his request with the court is successful, McAfee would be allowed to stay in the country until the legal suits have been resolved.

His lawyers have filed several injunctions against government officials, alleging McAfee's rights were violated because his asylum request was not given proper consideration.

McAfee said on Saturday he wanted to return to the United States, and Guerra said he had filed a motion that would require Guatemalan authorities to deport him there and not to Belize.

The eccentric tech pioneer, who made his fortune from the anti-virus software bearing his name, has been chronicling life on the run in a blog, www.whoismcafee.com.

(Editing by Dave Graham; editing by Todd Eastham)

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No cheap flights? Look for train, bus tickets.

A little bit of creativity with travel can save you a lot of money if you plan ahead and think outside the box when it comes to travel options, Hamm writes.

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Fred Errington, left, and Deborah Gewertz of Amherst, Mass., wait for an Amtrak train to arrive at Union Station in Hartford, Conn., in this November 2012 file photo. There are many opportunities to shave some dollars from your travel if you think outside the box a bit, Hamm writes.

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Mali prime minister resigns after arrest by soldiers

BAMAKO (Reuters) - Malian Prime Minister Cheick Modibo Diarra resigned on Tuesday, hours after he was arrested by soldiers while trying to leave the West African nation.

Diarra's arrest and subsequent resignation will complicate efforts to stabilize Mali, where soldiers and politicians remain divided since a coup in March and where the north of the country is occupied by al Qaeda-linked Islamist fighters.

"I, Cheick Modibo Diarra, hereby resign with my entire government on Tuesday, December 11, 2012," a nervous-looking Diarra said in a statement broadcast on state television early on Tuesday morning.

News of Diarra's resignation came hours after he was arrested as he tried to leave the country for France.

Bakary Mariko, a spokesman for the group of soldiers that seized power in a March coup and remains powerful despite officially handing power back to civilians in April, said Diarra had been arrested for not working fully to address the nation's problems.

"The country is in crisis but he was blocking the institutions," Mariko said. "This is not a coup. The president is still in place but the prime minister was no longer working in the interests of the country."

Mariko said Diarra had been taken to the ex-junta's headquarters in Kati, a military barracks town just outside Bamako, after his arrest.

Coup leader Captain Amadou Sanogo has been repeatedly accused of meddling in politics since he stepped down and was officially tasked with overseeing reforms of Mali's army.

Residents in Bamako said the town was quiet in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

There have been divisions for months between the former junta, interim President Diouncounda Traore and Diarra, a former NASA scientist and Microsoft chief for Africa.

Diarra was made prime minister in April after the military officially handed power back to civilians. As the son-in-law of Moussa Traore, a former Malian coup leader and president, he appeared to have good ties with the military.

However, tensions became particularly acute in recent weeks, with analysts saying Diarra, a relative newcomer to Malian politics after years abroad, seemed keen to establish a political base of his own ahead of any future elections.

West African leaders and Western nations have warned that Mali's north has become a safe haven for terrorism and organized crime, but they have struggled to draw up plans to help the country because of the deep divisions in the capital.

Some of Mali's politicians support the idea of a foreign-backed military operation to retake control of the north. Others, including much of the military, say they need only financial and logistical support and insist that Mali can carry out the operation itself.

(Additional reporting by David Lewis in Dakar; Writing by David Lewis; Editing by Eric Walsh)

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Post-Sandy Donor Fatigue Worries N.Y. Charities - Philanthropy ...

December 10, 2012, 8:51 am

The rush of donations to aid victims of Superstorm Sandy is straining giving to other New York City-area nonprofit groups, writes The Wall Street Journal.

Several charity leaders tell the newspaper their fundraising is significantly down this season, with donors demurring after giving heavily to Sandy relief. ?There is a bit of ?ask? fatigue,? said Stephen Shelley of arts nonprofit Fractured Atlas, which has seen a lag in giving for its BEAT Festival project.

Charities raised $244-million for relief and recovery efforts in the month after the storm struck the northeast on Oct. 29.

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Ideas And Tips For Home Improvement Projects | Fitness Training ...

In home improvement, many resources exist for those who are both novices and old pros. There are a ton of ways you can get information; there are videos and books to available in stores and online. The following information will present to you the most useful information regarding home improvement.

Before painting a room, cover each electrical outlet with foil. The foil protects while you paint and is much easier to work with than tape. That makes cleanup much easier. Just let paint dry before removing the foil and recycling it for other purposes.

TIP! When hiring a contractor, be sure to have in writing the exact costs of the home improvements. It should also have guarantees on what work will be completed on what timeline, and a payment plan.

Avoid contractors who offer bonuses for cash payments, as they are involved in illegal acts. Paying with cash is risky. If you must pay with cash you can protect yourself by getting a signed copy of the contract prior to any work or payment and of course, get a written receipt for any cash you do give them.

The time you spend prepping your space before painting can save you both time and money on your home improvement project. If you are painting rooms in your home, you should always cover the furniture before you begin painting. Paint splattered on furniture can ruin it. Cover your furniture with sheets or cloths to avoid any splatters or drips from the paint.

Don't get too crazy with color when painting. Neutral colors will help you portray more space. Installing larger baseboards will make a room appear larger. Both of these options can be done for a low price and will improve the look of your home.

TIP! Check for low areas of your property, especially near the house foundation. Consider adding some compacted soil to these areas so your home isn't damanged from erosion.

Without much decoration and personality, simple lamp shades are sometimes very boring. Get cheap stencils at the crafts store, an ink pad or acrylic paint, and try dabbing the designs around the shade. This will give your rooms some personality, taking away from the reality of how boring an ordinary lamp shade can be.

Bold prints will certainly liven up any space. Animal prints are a good choice as well. Leopard print pillows or zebra striped cushions are a good choice, as are posters and wall art.

Before you attempt to sell your home, you need to ensure that each individual space within the home as a clear purpose. Whether the room in question is an office or a den, its accessories and furniture should make its usage clear. When you do this, each room in the house looks more comforting and comfortable to live in. This makes the home more attractive and likely to sell faster.

It is important to turn the breaker off when doing any electrical work. Touching live wires without having disconnected the power supply can cause electrocution and even death.

Close the blinds to block your carpet and floors from sunlight. This is because the sun will change the color of your carpet and it will fade in the spots where the sun light shines. Open drapes when the sun is lower in the sky, or strategically place your furniture to block some of the light.

Think about hiring a professional when you are working on home improvements. they will help you get the best look at the best price for your budget. Hire a professional to help you get on track in deciding which projects you are willing to tackle first.

TIP! Seal cracks and openings to save on heating bills, as well as preventing bugs from entering your home. All you need is simple caulk, which is applied around your windows, along baseboards and any other areas that could have small openings to the outside.

After reading these guidelines, you are now ready to tackle your home improvement to-do list. A vast amount of information is available and you should try to learn how best to apply it. With this in mind, you can refine your own techniques and goals to create the home of your dreams.

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Before proceeding towards how professional, systematic and significant the SEO contents should be written; we first need to have thorough knowledge about what SEO literally means to various search engines and how important & significant the contents for those infinite number of visitors to these sites, seeking relevant information.

SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. These days SEOs are not only the primary expertise for content writers, but also for various other professional including web designers, E-book writers, editors of various magazines/newspapers and communication writers. Every business enterprises, companies, services agencies, whether large scale or small, they need other people or potential customers? gets to know what they offer. To bring their products or services, they are required to market their products or services through advertising. These days, people usually rely on e-stuffs. So whatever he/she need, he?s now not required to go out and search personally wasting time, money & energy. Here comes our own internet. Once connected, the person doesn?t know who?s selling the item, where, when and so on. Now as there are lots of search engines, one enters the name of an item and you have numerous websites inclusive of some or in other ways, the item name. At this point, SEO significance comes in.

Search Engine Optimization is a kind of web designing & marketing technique on the basis of which, relevant web sites of the companies offering products or services, are visited by the visitors virtually. SEO helps various search engines, rank various web sites according to the number of times they were visited. Higher the ranking of the website means more traffic. Every entrepreneur, who holds a web site, expects more & more of traffics in his/her web site. Traffic here means, number of times people browsed the web site at the given point of time. The search engines are responsible to convert the value of traffics / visits into the potential clients for the company. So in this way, Search Engine Optimization plays a vital role in generating traffics into the web sites.

There are many factors which makes SEOs very significant. I believe the most important part of SEO must be the associated keywords, as much as possible, with the web sites. Any site, which is rich in the number of keywords, gets maximum rankings by search engines & optimizes the online visitors. The web sites with high rankings based on the relevant keywords, picked up by search engines and examine how thoughtful, relevant and representative these keywords are. The content writers must be experts in optimizing high quality writings, keeping in view, the ranking of the web site. SEO contents must also include high quality writing blogs, writing various articles, analyzing feedback, press releases and also adding high quality promotional contents to the website.

Secondly, a content writer, must include those contents, which visualizes what kind of information, a visitor is seeking. For such thing, a content writer has to understand the people?s choices, their needs, etc; so as to get stick to his client?s web site. Many people emphasize more on the keywords for their products or services and based upon them, they go ahead with the relevant web site. Some people prefer the rankings of the websites or ease of access to the links given.

This behavioral pattern of the audiences should be very clear to the SEO professionals. This can be accessible by being very active in social networking sites. Being socially active has number of benefits. People usually share their good/bad experiences, online shopping experiences, sharing files & images & so on. A real professional SEO content writer knows that their client?s websites must include links to share the images or experiences of products or services, including links to subscribe the newsletters of new products or services. Therefore, any Search Engine Optimization Content Writer possesses the skills of being extremely proactive in the various above mentioned platforms. He/she must be adventurous, inventive, active & creative.

Source: http://www.vfunk.net/best-seo-content-writing-tips.html

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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Miami Criminal Law Attorney | Florida Misdemeanor | County Court ...

If you?ve been arrested for a Florida misdemeanor, you may wonder what you can expect in county court. Your Miami criminal law attorney can explain the details of the legal process and how the law applies to your particular case.

Many people appearing in court for the first time have questions about courtroom etiquette.? The idea of appearing before a judge can be intimidating for obvious reasons, especially when they have no prior experience in such a setting.

For the most part, being respectful in court is a matter of common sense.?

Dress in clean, presentable, office-appropriate clothing. Think professional and avoid casual clothes you would wear on the weekend, like a bandanna or large jewelry.
Show up on time.
Address the judge as ?Your Honor.?
No food or drink in the courtroom. Water will be provided. Chewing gum is also a no-no.
Wait your turn to speak, and don?t speak over anyone. If you have something to say, quietly let your Miami criminal law attorney know.
Be mindful of your body language. Don?t slouch, roll your eyes or make any disrespectful gestures.

All of those points can be summed up as essentially, when in doubt, leave it out. You don?t need to express your personal style, explain your case (that is what the lawyer should do), enjoy a light snack, or make excessive facial or body movements. Think about how you would want your child to act if they were meeting someone important for the first time.

Try to relax before entering the courtroom. Being excessively nervous can only hurt your overall demeanor. By presenting yourself in a positive light, you can help create a positive image of yourself and possibly help affect the outcome of your case.?

Contacting a Miami Criminal Law Attorney?

Have you been arrested for a Florida misdemeanor and have concerns about what your future holds? Speak with an attorney at the Miami law firm of Miami law firm of Falk & Ross, who can walk you through the steps of the legal process. Call us for a consultation today at 1-305-741-6997.

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Arrest made in dismemberment killing of Colo. girl

Authorities in Colorado announce that a 17-year-old male has been arrested and charged with the murder of 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway.

By Sevil Omer, NBC News

Updated at 3:32 p.m. ET:?Police in Westminster, Colo., say they have made an arrest in the dismemberment killing of 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway.

Police said the suspect is a 17-year-old Westminster resident.

NBC News is not identifying the suspect because he is a juvenile.

Police received a call late Tuesday evening that led them to a home near the Ketner Lake Open Space in Westminster, a Denver suburb, according to police.

Jessica was abducted on her way to school on Oct. 5. Her dismembered body was found Oct. 10 in a nearby field.?

"This morning the Ridgeway family was notified of this arrest," Westminster Police Chief Lee Birk said. "We hope and pray this arrest gives them some measure of closure in dealing with their horrible loss and tragedy."

The teen will be charged with two counts of murder in the first degree, authorities said.

Reached by phone Wednesday, the teen's mother told The Associated Press he surrendered to authorities. "I made the phone call, and he turned himself in. That's all I have to say," the mother told the AP. She broke down in tears and hung up.

Police said authorities will also file charges against the teen in connection with a?May 28 attempted abduction of a female jogger at Ketner Lake.?The lake is located near Witt Elementary School in Westminster where Jessica was headed on the day she vanished, police said.

In the May 28 case, a 22-year-old woman told police she fought off a stranger who grabbed her from behind and put a rag over her mouth. She told police the rag smelled of chemicals.

The suspect is to appear in court on Thursday morning.

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The Emotional Value of Having Pets in Your Home

The mere presence of a furry friend in your life can be just as good for your mental and physical well-being as an anti-depressant, home security system and membership at the local yoga studio all rolled into one. And it?s not just dog and cat lovers who think so. There is an increasing number of scientific studies about the beneficial effects of owning a pet ? from making you happier and healthier to saving your life. Let?s take a look at some of the biggest bonuses your animal relationships are giving you.

Fighting the Sniffles

According to the ?Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics,? research shows that children are 31% less likely to suffer respiratory infections if they live with a pet, and kids from dog-owning homes got 44% fewer ear infections.

?It?s more support in a growing body of evidence that exposure to pets early in life can stimulate the immune system to do a better job of fighting off infection,? Dr. Danielle Fisher, Vice Chair of Pediatrics at St. John?s Health Center in Santa Monica, said in a recent ?Los Angeles Times? article.

And in what might be the most surprising twist, it looks like all that pet dander can actually keep kids from developing allergies and other respiratory problems. Having a pet in the home (along with everything they track in) puts the immune system in top training form, preparing it to deal with the variety of bugs and bacterias that are bound to find your family eventually.

Turn that Frown Upside Down

MSNBC reported that petting man?s best friend releases feel-good hormones like serotonin and oxytocin, making us feel better and lowering stress levels. And a University of California study found that men with AIDS had three times less incidence of depression if they had a canine companion.

While it seems like a no-brainer that owning a pet leads to a happier, more balanced life, researchers like Dr. Rebecca Johnson, Associate Director for the Center for Animal Wellness at the Missouri University College of Veterinary Medicine, want to understand why this happens and ultimately find the proof that could lead to doctors prescribing regular pet-sessions in the future.

Peace of Mind

There?s no question that staying home alone at night is a lot less daunting with an alert and protective puppy at your side. Dogs are great for letting you know when something seems awry, from a strange person approaching the house to the freaky sixth sense that canines seem to possess. They definitely keep an eye out for potential intruders and even do their darndest to scare the bad guys away with a fierce bark.

Shedding Extra Pounds

If you?re having a hard time sticking to your fitness regimen, then making your pet part of the process may be the key to success. Researchers at the University of Missouri found that people who walk with a dog exercise more regularly and show more improvement in physical fitness that people who walk with a human buddy. Another study at Northwestern Medical School confirmed the results, finding that people who went on a diet and exercise plan with their pet lost more weight and kept it off better than those who tried to lose weight alone or with a human partner.

?If you?re looking for motivation and social support to lose weight, you probably don?t have to look any further than the pet in your own home,? Dr. Robert Kushner, who led the Northwestern study, said.

And your dog will benefit too ? both studies showed that the pooches also shed pounds and showed more pep in their step.

Teaching Responsibility

Parents are always trying to find ways to teach kids to be more responsible, show more follow through and generally prove they are ready to be contributing members of society. Well, your family pet can accomplish all of that and the kid probably won?t even notice he?s learning. Owning a pet and giving your child responsibilities like feeding them, exercising them and cleaning up after them is a great way to help your youngster mature and learn to put another?s needs first.

But mom and dad aren?t off the hook. The biggest mistake parents make is adopting a dog and then immediately handing the pup over to their offspring. Just as with any life lesson, parents need to supervise and closely oversee the initial bonding and training of the animal. Parents need to model the behavior they are hoping their children will adopt. A conscientious parent makes all the difference in the success of the child-dog relationship.

What other benefits do you think our loved pets offer?

?Why Your Pets Make Home a Better Place? graphic brought to you by NetTips.

Written By:?Elli is a writer for the home security industry.? When she?s not discussing and exploring issues in home and family safety and security, she can be found traveling, hiking, skiing and enjoy the outdoors with family and friends!?

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Florida picked to finish second in SEC basketball poll

Published: Monday, October 22, 2012 at 4:42 p.m.

Last Modified: Monday, October 22, 2012 at 4:42 p.m.

Florida received more significant preseason accolades heading into the 2012-13 men's basketball season.

The Gators were picked to finish second in Southeastern Conference's annual preseason men's basketball poll. Senior guard Kenny Boynton was named to the All-SEC first team, while junior center Patric Young earned second-team All-SEC honors.

Florida returns three starters from a team that finished 26-11 and reached the Elite Eight last season.

No surprise, Kentucky was tabbed to finish first in the SEC. The Wildcats lost all five starters from its national championship team but will replace them with an incoming freshman class that is rated the best in the nation.

Kentucky received 17 of 24 first-place votes in the poll. Florida received five first-place votes, while Missouri and Tennessee each received one first-place vote.

Boynton averaged a team-high 15.9 points per game last season. At 1,589 career points, Boynton is 501 points shy of breaking Ronnie Williams' UF scoring record.

Young started 32 of 37 games at center for the Gators last season, averaging 10.2 points and 6.4 rebounds with 30 blocked shots. He had four double-doubles last season.

Florida, ranked 10th in the ESPN/USA Today coaches poll, opens the season on Nov. 9 against Georgetown in the Navy/Marine Corps Classic on the deck of the USS Bataan in Jacksonville. After a game against Alabama State, the Gators play their third game of the season Nov. 14 at the O'Connell Center against No. 21 Wisconsin.

?The intensity has been there in practice,? Florida senior forward Erik Murphy said. ?Not just the coaches but in us, too, knowing the first couple of games are against somebody we're going to need to turn it up against. We've got to be ready.?

First Team All-SEC

BJ Young ? Arkansas, G, 6-3, 180, So., St. Louis, Mo.

Kenny Boynton ? Florida, G, 6-2, 190, Sr., Pompano Beach, Fla.

Nerlens Noel ? Kentucky, F, 6-10, 228, Fr., Everett, Mass.

Phil Pressey ? Missouri, G, 5-11, 175, Jr., Dallas, Texas

Jarnell Stokes ? Tennessee, F, 6-8, 270, So., Memphis, Tenn.

Second Team All-SEC

Marshawn Powell ? Arkansas, F, 6-7, 240, Jr., Newport News, Va.

Patric Young ? Florida, C, 6-9, 249, Jr., Jacksonville, Fla.

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ? Georgia, G, 6-5, 205, So., Greenville, Ga.

Alex Poythress ? Kentucky, F, 6-7, 239, Fr., Clarksville, Tenn.

Michael Dixon, Jr. ? Missouri, G, 6-1 , 190, Sr., Kansas City, Mo.

Jeronne Maymon ? Tennessee, F, 6-7, 260, Sr., Madison, Wis.

SEC Player of the Year: Phil Pressey, Missouri

Preseason Media Poll

Kentucky (17): 328 pts.

Florida (5) : 310

Missouri (1): 286

Tennessee (1): 269

Arkansas: 226

Alabama: 222

Ole Miss: 186

Georgia: 149

Texas A&M: 122

Vanderbilt: 120

LSU: 116

Auburn: 95

South Carolina: 54

Mississippi State: 37

Source: http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20121022/article/121029900

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Facebook shares post biggest single-day gain

NEW YORK (AP) ? Facebook shares are posting their biggest single-day gain since going public, jumping 21 percent after the social media company made inroads in mobile advertising and posted accelerating growth in overall ad revenue.

Late Tuesday, Facebook reported third-quarter results that inched past Wall Street expectations. It also gave details on how much money it made from mobile ads ? which had been a concern well before its IPO. The rate of advertising revenue growth also accelerated since the second quarter.

Shares of based Facebook Inc., based in Menlo Park, Calif., rose $4.17 to $23.67 Wednesday. It's by far the stock's biggest one-day gain since Facebook went public on May 18. The stock is still down nearly 38 percent from its $38 initial public offering price.

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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Grant to help expedite 4-in-1 ARVs adapted for babies and toddlers with HIV/AIDS, including those co-infected with tuberculosis

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