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September 10, 2014 · 11:20 pm

723 NFL Player Arrests Since 2000, Why is Ray Rice Only One Banned for Life?

If the NFL is serious about not being the National FELON League, they need to act consistently.  I’d rather watch non-criminals play the games.

That’s right, since 2000 there have been 723 arrests of NFL players.  They also include felony domestic violence.  What was done?  In most cases nothing.  Only an embarrassing public video of Ray Rice aired on TMZ gets a lifetime ban?  Here is a link that lists all 723 and what has been done.  I listed just the FIRST page of this database below it, the top one, Ray McDonald arrested less than two weeks ago for suspicion of felony domestic violence.  Did you hear about that one?  Must not have a video tape…

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http://www.utsandiego.com/nfl/arrests-database/

NFL ARRESTS DATABASE

OVERVIEW

These are arrests and citations involving NFL players since 2000 that were more serious than speeding tickets. U-T San Diego reviewed hundreds of news reports and public records in compiling it. The list cannot be considered comprehensive in part because some incidents may not have been reported and some public records proved to be elusive. Increased media coverage of incidents also probably accounts for more incidents listed in recent years.

USING THE DATABASE

Use the search box below to filter by team, position or name or just click on the title of any column of the full list to sort the database by that column. After filtering, to return to the full list, just leave the search box blank and click the submit button.

Compiled by Brent Schrotenboer and Merrie Monteagudo, U-T San Diego

Name
Team
All teams

All teams
Arizona
Atlanta
Baltimore
Buffalo
Carolina
Chargers
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Dallas
Denver
Detroit
Free agent
Green Bay
Houston
Indianapolis
Jacksonville
Kansas City
Miami
Minnesota
N. Y Jets
N.Y. Giants
N.Y. Jets
New England
New Orleans
Oakland
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
San Francisco
Seattle
St. Louis
Tampa Bay
Tennessee
Washington

Position
All positions

All positions
CB
DB
DE
DL
DT
FB
K_
LB
NT
OC
OG
OL
OT
P_
QB
RB
S_
TE
WR

DateDescending Team Position Name Incident Resolution
8/31/2014 San Francisco DT Ray McDonald Arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence in San Jose.
8/23/2014 Buffalo DT Alan Branch Arrested for DWI in upstate New York. Released by team.
8/20/2014 Pittsburgh RB Le’Veon Bell Charged with DUI and marijuana possession following a traffic stop in Ross Township, a Pittsburgh suburb.
8/20/2014 Pittsburgh RB LeGarrette Blount Charged with marijuana possession after police pulled over Le’Veon Bell’s Chevrolet Camaro in a Pittsburgh suburb.
7/23/2014 Jacksonville WR Justin Blackmon Arrested for marijuana possession in Edmond, Okla.
7/20/2014 St. Louis LB Jo-Lonn Dunbar Arrested on battery and disorderly conduct charges after allegedly fighting NBA free agent Donte Green outside a Miami Beach nightclub.
7/19/2014 Philadelphia S_ Keelan Johnson Arrested and charged with assaulting a police officer, passively resisting arrest and disorderly conduct after an altercation with police officer at a bar in Tempe, Ariz.
7/12/2014 Baltimore CB Jimmy Smith Arrested and cited for failing to follow an officer’s orders in an incident at a suburban Baltimore restaurant.
7/5/2014 Cleveland WR Josh Gordon Arrested and charged with DWI in Raleigh, N.C.
6/29/2014 Arizona DE John Abraham Arrested and charged with DUI in DeKalb County, Ga.
6/20/2014 Chicago DE Cornelius Washington Arrested for speeding and driving with a suspended license in Glascock County, Ga.
6/9/2014 Kansas City CB Sean Smith Cited for DUI and careless driving after he stuck a light pole with his vehicle in Kansas City’s Power & Light entertainment district.
5/30/2014 Buffalo DT Marcell Dareus Charged with reckless endangerment after crashing his 2012 Jaguar into a tree in suburban Buffalo. He was also ticketed for several traffic violations, including drag-racing.
5/25/2014 Cleveland WR Josh Gordon Ticketed for speeding on Interstate 71 in Strongsville, Ohio; a passenger in his car was cited for marijuana possession.
5/24/2014 Baltimore RB Lorenzo Taliaferro Arrested for misdemeanor destruction of property and being drunk in public in his hometown of Willliamsburg.
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September 9, 2014 · 6:29 pm

c. 1890: Handguns decorated by Tiffany

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September 7, 2014
1800-1899, Objects
Between about 1880 and 1905, Tiffany & Co. embellished a series of deluxe handguns for the nation’s leading firearms manufacturers, notably Colt, Winchester, and, most important, Smith & Wesson. The guns were either special orders for Tiffany’s well-heeled clientele or commissioned by the manufacturer as show pieces for display in exhibitions such as the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893.Smith and Wesson .44 New Model No. 3 Single-Action Revolver, serial no. 25120

This New Model Revolver was a special order, recorded in the Smith & Wesson archives as having been shipped to Tiffany’s on November 11, 1888. Once in New York, the plain nickel-plated frame received a two-piece silver grip etched overall with scenes of a buffalo hunt.

During the late nineteenth century, Tiffany’s often used etching to render large areas of ornament, including complex and often charming pictorial compositions like this buffalo hunt. The revolver complements two other Tiffany-decorated Smith & Wesson firearms from the collection of Gerald Klaz that are already part of the Museum’s holdings, one exhibiting an embossed and martelé silver grip, the other with a grip in mokume, a Japanese-style laminated metal.

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Smith and Wesson New Model No. 3, .44 Caliber Double-Action Navy Revolver, serial no. 23060.

Exhibited by Smith and Wesson at the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893, this is an unusual example of Tiffany “jeweled” silver. The semiprecious stones suggest the influence of Islamic weapons, on which such stones were considered to have talismanic properties.

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Smith and Wesson .32 Single-Action Revolver, Serial no. 94421.

The grip combines three decorative techniques: repoussé, etching, and niello inlay. The revolver was shown by Smith and Wesson at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893.

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Smith and Wesson .44 Double-Action Revolver for George Jay Gould (1864–1923), serial no. 23402.

With the exception of the trigger and trigger guard, the steel parts are etched and silver-plated. The grip is covered in sheet silver, enclosing plaques of ivory. It also bears the initials, GJG, for George Jay Gould, (1864–1923), a wealthy financier and railroad executive.

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Smith and Wesson .32 Single-Action Revolver, Serial no. 17156.

The grip is sheathed in silver and etched with foliage around shaped panels inlaid with laminated metal that has a wood-grain pattern. This Japanese technique, called mokume (“wood grain”), was one of various metalworking forms explored by Tiffany and Company’s chief designer, Edward C. Moore (1827–1891). His experimentation with Japanese design elements and media helped to establish Tiffany’s international reputation in the 1870s.

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Smith and Wesson .38 Double-Action Revolver, Serial no. 70002.

The silver grip has a hammered surface popular in domestic silverware of the period. Its design reflects the elegant, whimsical style of Art Nouveau. The original design for the grip, dated 1883, is preserved in the Tiffany archives.

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Smith and Wesson .38 Caliber Safety Third Model Double-Action Revolver, serial no. 83097.

The flamboyant Art Nouveau grips recall French or Russian enameled silver. The revolver was shown by Smith and Wesson at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893.

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September 9, 2014 · 6:05 pm

Five lost cities that have been found

August 27th, 2014
Archeologists have recently discovered a lost Mayan city in the Mexican jungle — so here are five lost cities you need to know about.

On Oct. 28, 2013, Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) released a discovery made on Monday Aug. 25, 2014, ruins belonging to an ancient Maya city called Lagunita stand out in the jungle on a remote location in the southern state of Campeche, Mexico. Archaeologists in Mexico have made public the existence of an ancient Maya city in the state of Campeche and have rediscovered this forest-covered site that first was stumbled upon in the 1970s. The INAH says the discoveries will help archaeologists study the cultural and political histories of an area known as the Central Lowlands of the Maya region. (AP Photo/INAH, Mauricio Marat)

1. Lagunita
An archeologist from Research Center of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts rediscovered the lost Mayan city of Lagunita. He identified a Mayan doorway, the remains of massive buildings, plazas, ball courts, a pyramid and three altars that date back to 711 AD. How cool is that?

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2. Helike
In the year 373 BC, a giant earthquake hit off the coast of Greece, which created a giant tsunami that swallowed the ancient city of Helike. Then, in 2001 a team finally rediscovered Helike, digging up coins, pottery and ruins. The reason it took them so long to find it, was because they were looking in the water, but it was under dirt! The water had dried up!

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3. Troy
Yes, the famous city of Troy was once lost. In fact, a lot of people thought in never existed. But then, Heinrich Schliemann went on quite adventure in 1870, following clues laid out in Homer’s the Iliad and dug that city up.

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4. Pavlopetri
This is the real life Atlantis. Thes 5,000-year-old lost city was found in 1967 and is thought to have been submerged about 3,000 years ago. So, it had a good run. Archeologists found roads, buildings, courtyards and pottery.

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5. Machu Picchu
Maybe the greatest lost city sits on top of a mountain in Peru. It wasn’t rediscovered until 1911 mostly because of its location. People are always digging for lost cities, or trekking through the jungle. No one thinks to look up.

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September 8, 2014 · 9:34 pm

Bud Light’s takeover of Colorado town has residents hopping mad

Published September 01, 2014

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In this Feb. 24, 2009, file photo, a crowd gathers on Elk Avenue in Crested Butte, Colo., during a Mardi Gras parade celebration. Some people in normally laid back Crested Butte are not up for a secretive Bud Light plan to paint their mountain town blue and turn it into a fantasy town for an ad campaign. (AP Photo/Nathan Bilow, File)

Residents of a Colorado town are hopping mad after local officials gave the go-ahead to a beer company to take over the town, fence it in and literally paint it blue for an upcoming weekend as part of an online and television ad campaign.

Leaders in the historic Colorado mining town of Crested Butte have unanimously approved a plan to turn it into the fictional “Whatever” town for a Bud Light ad campaign.

Town councilors gave their approval only after Bud Light maker Anheuser-Busch doubled its payment to $500,000.

The Denver Post reports fencing has already been installed for the Sept. 5-7 event that has divided the town.

The beer company has been working with town officials on the plan since the spring, but word only leaked out recently. In the meantime, the mysterious Bud Light event has been promoted online.

“The town government is not elected to turn the town into a weekend beer hall.”- Former U.S. Senator Tim Wirth

Bud Light marketing director David Daniels says the company picked the town for its beautiful location and its reputation for having fun.

“Yes, fencing is already going up. That is part of our operational agreement … that we could have availability this week,” said Daniels, who attributed the public’s concerns to misunderstanding over “the scope and scale of the activation.”

Crested Butte resident Sarah Steffens is one of many locals not happy about that activation.

“Just today I took my son to the skate park and we could not get water or use the bathroom facilities because they were blocked off,” she wrote in an email to the Denver Post.

Former U.S. Senator Tim Wirth is one of the anti-Whatever residents complaining that the half-million dollars the company will pay the city is not enough. Wirth wrote a letter to the town council outlining why it’s a bad idea.

“The town government is not elected to turn the town into a weekend beer hall, using public resources and public property,” Wirth wrote, according to the Denver Post. “Nor is it elected to carry on secret, behind-the-scenes negotiations, waiting until commitments are a fait accompli before informing town residents.”

Bud Light has been building up buzz about a fictional town called Whatever since Super Bowl XLVIII this year. Bud Light fans have been encouraged to apply online for a chance to visit Whatever, and social media campaigns and TV ads have teased about the mysterious town the Anheuser-Busch company is creating.

More than 100,000 have done so, and more than 1,000 of them have been chosen to be flown to Gunnison and bused to Crested Butte for a giant bash beginning Friday. The event also will bring in 300 workers, VIPs, performers and special guests.

“We believe our consumers like us to do big and bold things,” Daniels said about the company’s first-ever takeover of a town.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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September 8, 2014 · 12:24 pm

Cute Dogs for Your Monday Blues

Enjoy these adorable hounds to brighten your start of the work week.

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September 7, 2014 · 9:34 pm

“Walking Dead” Spinoff Series Gets Official Pilot Order

“Walking Dead” Spinoff Series Gets Official Pilot Order

The Original Season 5 Photo had Daryl Dixon up front. This new one removes him, leaving some to speculate he is killed off in Season 5. The actor also made statements about a sad event and the remaining cast being supportive. Clever way to make us worry, or death of the popular character?

Posted by: Mary Anne Butler on September 5, 2014

If you can’t get enough of the Southern Zombie Mysteries (that’s a joke there, because the True Blood book series is called the ‘Southern Vampire Mysteries’), then never fear!  Looks like AMC just placed the official order for the ‘companion’ series to their cult hit The Walking Dead.

This series specifically will cover the zombie outbreak in other parts of the world, Deadline reported this morning.  They went on to quote series creator Robert Kirkman:

“Almost from the beginning of The Walking Dead on AMC, fans have been curious about what is going on in the zombie apocalypse in other parts of the world. In fact, beyond requests for zombie cameos, it’s the question I get asked the most,” said AMC president Charlie Collier. “Obviously, we all take our stewardship of the original franchise incredibly seriously and we, along with Robert, Gale, David and now Dave, are all proceeding with extreme care in order to ensure that we are offering fans something truly compelling, engaging and distinct.  There are many corners of The Walking Dead universe that remain unseen in the shadows. Being given the opportunity to shine a light into those corners and see what lurks out there is an absolute thrill.”

The pilot is scheduled to start filming in late 2014. The Walking Dead returns to AMC on October 15th for it’s 5th season.

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September 7, 2014 · 9:25 pm

Coffee Genome Reveals Why Your Java Smells So Good

 

By Elizabeth Palermo, Staff Writer   |   September 05, 2014 08:50am ET
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Not all caffeine is created equal. Researchers recently sequenced the genome of the coffee plant and found the caffeine in your morning cup evolved independently from caffeine found in other plants.

The study based on the genome sequencing helps explain how and why the coffee plant might have started producing caffeine in the first place. It also explores coffee’s other likable features, such as its eye-opening aroma and its distinctly bitter taste. And like many exercises in genome sequencing, the researchers behind the coffee study say their work could lead to better coffee varieties in the future.

“Coffee is as important to everyday early risers as it is to the global economy. Accordingly, a genome sequence could be a significant step toward improving coffee,” said Philippe Lashermes, a researcher at the French Institute of Research for Development, in a statement. “By looking at the coffee genome and genes specific to coffee, we were able to draw some conclusions about what makes coffee special.” [10 Surprising Facts About Coffee]

 

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September 6, 2014 · 9:59 pm

Two Friends of Mine, Both Just 23, Fighting Cancer, Please Help!

Two young people I know, Kyle and Victoria, seemed to have everything.  Kyle worked with his family at the local coffee shop and cafe Hob Nob’s.  A smart, great-looking guy, buff and witty, who reminded me of my own son.  Victoria the smart, sweet, gorgeous young model with all-American girl next door looks.

Then, this year, both found they had serious cancer.  I get updates on Kyle from his family and he has suffered dramatic surgery for soft tissue carcinoma.  He seemed fine one day, then he ended up having much of his chest and ribs removed with cancer.  He is now going through extensive chemo and radiation treatments.  His brother shaved his head in support of Kyle, who has lost his hair.

Victoria had a small spot her on leg.  It turned out to be melanoma that had already metastasized.  She is in and out of the hospital and going through all sorts of suffering.  Still, she is reaching out to help others with awareness.

I don’t usually do this, but:

1) if you are in metro-Phoenix, stop by Hob Nobs and buy a Kyle-strong bracelet.

http://www.hob-nobs.com/

2) Please go to the donation site below to donate to help Victoria and also watch her video.  Thanks.

http://www.gofundme.com/e34gk8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF9CFcR2b30&feature=youtu.be

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September 6, 2014 · 9:12 am

Cosplay Pictures for Your Saturday!

Cosplay pictures to enjoy!

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September 5, 2014 · 7:12 pm

Discover America like Never Before

Discover America like Never Before

This is a guest post from Rose Marlo who can be found at: 

https://www.estavisas.org.uk

Discover America like Never Before

It being one of the most diverse and largest countries in the entire world, U.S.A. is home to an amazing lot of tourist attractions ranging from the natural wonders in Alaska, Yellowstone to the skyscrapers of Chicago and New York City and the sunny and sandy beaches of Florida, California and Hawaii. With such a huge range of tourist destinations, it is a hard task to just highlight a few of them. But here are the top tourist attractions in America.

Grand Canyon

This is one of the greatest tourist attraction sites in the United States. It is located in the vast Arizona region. It has been curved by the Colorado River over several millions of years. It has a depth of 1 mile, (1.6km) and is 277 miles (446km) long. Its colorful and vast size makes it very famous.

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Manhattan

What do you think of mostly when you see New York City? Which pictures of New York do you have in your album? Manhattan is what many people crave for when they see the picture of New York. It is one of the five boroughs of New York. It is an area full of skyscrapers that is full of activities to do. Here, you will take pictures of the Statute of Liberty, climb the Empire State building to the top, take a stroll in the Central Park, visit the museum, and window shop in the famous 5th Avenue street.

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White House

Located in Washington DC, the White House is the official residence as well of office of the President of the USA. Built between the year 1792 and 1800, the White House was first used by President John Adams. This fortress has been a key tourist attraction site but its access was regulated following the 9/11 attack. Today, you can only tour the white in groups of more than 10 and a request period of more than six months in advance.

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Niagara Falls

Located on the border of the province of Ontario and the state of New York, Niagara Falls easily passes for the most amazing natural feature in the whole of North America continent. It is comprised of three falls, the American Falls, the Horseshoe Falls and the Veil Falls. The Horseshoe Falls is situated on the Canadian side while the other two are situated in New York. These falls are a major tourist destination with 14 million visitor annually.

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Golden Gate Bridge

This all famous bridge is a suspension bridge that joins San Francisco and the Marin County. Completed in 1937, it became the longest suspension bridge in the world and has today become a renowned symbol of San Francisco.

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Yellowstone

Yellowstone National Park goes into history as the world’s first national park set up in 1872 to conserve the large number of hot springs, geysers, thermal areas as well as wildlife and the natural mother nature of the region. This park alone is home to half of the geothermal features in the world. It contains approximately 10,000 hot springs and geysers as well as grizzly bears, black bears, elk, deer, wolves and bison.

Old Faithful, a geyser in Yellowstone National Park

Old Faithful, a geyser in Yellowstone National Park

These are just a drop of attractions in the United States. If you want to explore America like you have never before, you only need to get yourself a U.S.A visa. Once in the U.S. get esta application and hit the road running. You will have the chance to discover America like never before.

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