Robert Mueller: Anna Chapman and Mohamed Mohamud Are Bigger Threats than Lloyd Blankfein

As part of Robert Mueller’s reconfirmation hearing, he stated–and then was repeatedly asked–what threats face our country. Here’s how he described these threats in his hearing statement:

The FBI has never faced a more complex threat environment than it does today. Over the past year, we have seen an extraordinary array of national security and criminal threats, from terrorism and espionage to cyber attacks and traditional crimes. These threats have ranged from attempts by Al Qaeda and its affiliates to place bombs on airplanes bound for the United States to lone actors seeking to detonate IEDs in public squares and subways, intent on mass murder.

A month ago, the successful operation in Pakistan leading to Usama bin Laden’s death created new urgency for this threat picture. while we continue to exploit the materials seized from bin Laden’s compound, one of the early assessments from this intelligence is that Al Qaeda remains committed to attacking the United States. in addition, we are focused on the new information about the homeland threat gained from this operation.

We also continue to face the threat from adversaries, like Anwar Alaqui, who are engaged in efforts to radicalize people in the United States to commit acts of terrorism. in the age of the Internet, these radicalizing figures no longer need to meet or speak personally with those they seek to influence. Instead, they conduct their media campaigns from remote regions of the world, intent on fostering terrorism by lone actors here in the United States.

Alongside these ever-evolving terrorism plots, the espionage threat persists as well. Last summer, there were the arrests of 10 Russian spies, known as “illegals,” who secretly blended into American society in order to clandestinely gather information for Russia. And we continue to make significant arrests for economic espionage as foreign interests seek to steal controlled technologies.

The cyber intrusion at Google last year highlights the ever-present danger from a sophisticated Internet-attack, along with countless other cyber incidents, these attacks threaten to undermine the integrity of the Internet and to victimize the businesses and people who rely on it.

In our criminal investigations, the FBI continues to uncover massive corporate and mortgage frauds that weaken the financial system and victimize investors, homeowners, and ultimately taxpayers. We are also rooting out insidious health care scams involving false billings and fake treatments that endanger patients and fleece government health care programs.

The violence in Mexico remains a threat for the United States, as we saw with the murder of three individuals connected to the U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juarez in March 2010 and the shooting earlier this year of two DHS Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Mexico.

And throughout, we are confronted with instances of corruption that undermine the public trust and violent gangs that continue to take innocent lives. [my emphasis]

So Mueller’s list, in order, is:

• Al Qaeda-launched attack like the Undie-bomber
• Self-radicalized attacks like Mohamed Osman Mohamud
• Spies like Anna Chapman
• Cyber attacks allegedly launched by China
• Massive corporate fraud committed by people like Lloyd Blankfein that weakens our financial system
• Health care scams
• Drug cartel violence
• Public corruption

Now, I take the order here as some sort of prioritization. And that view is born out by Mueller’s answers to several questions about the threats facing the US. he always mentioned terrorism, including terrorism committed by people self-radicalized via the Internet. he mentioned cyber attacks. he raised the risk of drug cartel violence again.

But unless I missed it, in his extemporaneous descriptions of the threats facing our nation, Mueller did not again mention financial fraud. Update: in a response to Amy Klobuchar’s version of this he said FBI had a,

backlog of mortgage fraud and white collar criminal cases that we are assiduously working through.

So maybe that includes Blankfein (though mortgage fraud usually means garden variety local fraud).

In other words, in spite of his concession that the banksters’ “massive corporate frauds … weaken the financial system and victimize investors, homeowners, and ultimately taxpayers,” Mueller seems to think that a hapless teenager framed by the FBI represents a bigger threat to our country than Goldman Sachs crashing our entire economy.

Too bad for the American people that Congress is falling all over itself rushing to reconfirm Mueller.

Robert Mueller: Anna Chapman and Mohamed Mohamud Are Bigger Threats than Lloyd Blankfein

Popular Today Show Host Al Roker’s Red Velvet Cake

The popular weatherman/host of NBC’s Today Show, Al Roker, is known for his love of cooking and his delicious dishes. now you can make his Red Velvet Cake for your family and friends.

AL ROKER’S RED VELVET CAKE and FROSTING

1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 tbsp cider vinegar
1 to 4 tbsp red food coloring

Position oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 9-inch round cake pans and dust with flour. Set aside.

Using an electric mixer, beat together the shortening and sugar until fluffy, at least 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, to the creamed mixture, beating well after each egg. Beat in the vanilla.

In a small bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, vinegar, and food coloring. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the egg mixture, alternating with the buttermilk mixture until all ingredients are just incorporated and the batter is smooth. do not over mix. using a rubber spatula, scrape the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for about 35 minutes until the cake just begins to pull away from the sides of the pans and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and cool on wire racks for about 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the pans and remove the cakes from pans by inverting them onto the racks. Turn right side up and let cool thoroughly.

The cakes can be stored, well wrapped, at room temperature for up to two days or frozen for up to two months. If frozen, thaw at room temperature before proceeding to frosting.

3 tbsp flour
pinch of salt
1 cup whole milk
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract

In a small saucepan, combine the flour, salt, and a few tablespoons of the milk; stir until smooth. Set the saucepan over low heat and stir in the remaining milk. Cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens to the consistency of gravy, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. using an electric mixer, beat together the butter, sugar, and vanilla for a minute or so until smooth. Scrape the cooled flour mixture into the butter mixture and beat on high speed for about three minutes, until the frosting is the consistency of whipped cream. (Frosting can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days; let sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to reach a spreadable consistency.) Frost sides and top of cake.

Store cake, loosely covered, at room temperature for up to 24 hours. may be stored in freezer, well wrapped, for about a month. Thaw before serving

Popular Today Show Host Al Roker’s Red Velvet Cake

Rio Rancho Crime Reports – Rio Rancho Observer: Local

(Editor’s note: These records identify everyone who has beenarrested, cited or given a summons within a specified period oftime, including what the charges are, as documented by the RioRancho Police Department.

Recently, the Observer began gathering older records fromthe Rio Rancho Police Department. the next pages list thosereports, based on records from September. Please understand,there’s generally a 10-day lag between a charge and the day thereport is available to the public. we will continue to make everyeffort to keep our readers up to date on the latest arrestsavailable.

Please note that all those arrested are innocent untilproven guilty in a court of law. If anyone listed herein has beenwrongly accused, and has the legal paperwork showing charges havebeen dropped or that they were found not guilty, we will print thatinfo in this same space as soon as practical.)

Sept. 1

Tony Torres, 27, of 5904 Avenida La Barranca NW in Albuquerque,and Erick Jordan Jr., 28, of 6920 Sweetbriar NE in Albuquerque,were charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon andaggravated battery at 701 Saffin Drive; Brandon R. Vandyke, 26, of6401 Ridgewood Drive, and Raymond Martinez, 43, of 1900 VerbenaDrive, were charged with burglary and possession of burglary toolsat 1251 Veranda Road; Miranda Casias, 14, of 6970 Concord HillsDrive, was charged with battery at 4101 Montreal Loop; ReymundoMirabal II, 46, of 6987 Skylar Drive, was charged with aggravatedbattery on a household member, endangering a child’s life or healthand tampering with evidence at 6987 Skylar; William A. George, 37,of 2848 West Island Loop, was charged with DWI and notice ofaccident at Nicklaus Drive and Bogie; Victor Franco, 42, of 648Vancouver, was charged with shoplifting and served with misdemeanorwarrants at 901 Unser Blvd.; Danielle Nicole Velarde, 23, of 1894Raspberry, was served with a misdemeanor warrant at Unser andWestside.

Sept. 2

Roy L. Lopez, 37, of 5801 Hanies Road NE in Albuquerque, wasserved with a Bernalillo County Magistrate Court misdemeanorwarrant at Iris Road and Idalia; John M. Skeeters, 48, of 3309 TinCup Road was charged with battery against a household member at1504 Cherry; James P. Risinger II, 36, of 10219 Avenida SerenaDrive NW in Albuquerque, was charged with providing falseinformation at NM 528 and Rockaway; Michael R. Olonovich, 47, of1716 Borealis Ave., was charged with DWI, fleeing/attempting toelude a police officer, open container and careless driving at 2003Southern; David Romero, 46, of 270 Sandstone, was charged with asecond offense of DWI on Sandstone, block unlisted; Ronald DikesJr., 36, of 6692 Augusta Hills, was charged with cruelty to animalsand interference with officers at 2003 Southern; Joseph Marino, 38,of 4420 Bentgrass Meadows Drive, was charged with harassment at4420 Bentgrass Meadows Drive; Michael Nutter, 44, of 404 Las MardasDrive, was charged with aggravated DWI and not maintaining lanes atSouthern Boulevard and Western Hills; April M. Franco, 36, of 245Pennsylvania NE in Albuquerque, was charged with a first offense ofDWI, unlawful use of a license and lighted lamps required on JaneCircle at Golf Course.

Sept. 3

Craig Pino, 24, of 5705 Cambria, was charged with unlawful useof a license, not using headlights and no insurance at NM 528 andSundt; Lori Reyos, 36, of 681 Western Hills Drive, was served witha warrant at 18th Street and Star Villa; Shantelle Estrada, 20, of1500 Indian School Road in Albuquerque, was charged with destroyingproperty at 4501 Sprint Blvd.; Jerry M. Dorow, 15, of 1320Danzante, was charged with battery on a household member at 1320Danzante; Victor P. Garcia, 35, of 2685 Pinewood Drive, was chargedwith criminal damage to property less than $1,000 and disorderlyconduct at 1740 Hilltop Plaza; Brian P. Bennett, 21, of 87 SpringRoad, was served with two misdemeanor warrants at 901 Unser; GeenaR. Long, 18, of 4302 Juan Aldama, was charged with shoplifting,interference with an officer, possession of drug paraphernalia andminors service and consumption at 901 Unser; Scott D. Bowerman, 21,of 1605 Fornax Road, was served with two misdemeanor municipalcourt warrants at 2529 Stallion Loop; Holly D. Lewis, 21, of 814 LaCasa de Prasa Drive, was charged with shoplifting at 901 Unser.

Sept. 4

Lucia Jimenez-Arevalo, 30, of 1100 Kathy Road, was charged witha first offense of DWI, no driver’s license and leaving the sceneof an accident at Sara Road and NM 528; Monique Cordova, 38, of6493 Gambel Quail Road, was charged with battery against ahousehold member at 6493 Gambel Quail Road; Jamie G. Black, 30, of2419 General Marshall Road in Albuquerque, was charged withshoplifting andserved with a warrant at 901 Unser; Anthony E.Rivera, 16, of 1604 Borealis Avenue, was charged with shopliftingat 901 Unser; Troy Montoya, 43, of 3436 Calle Suenos, was chargedwith battery on a household member and interference withcommunications at 3436 Calle Suenos; Deardra Everall, 40, of 832Cascade Road, was charged with DWI at 2109 Southern; Mauricio P.Roybal, 30, of 7161 Husky Drive, was charged with aggravatedbattery against a household member, child abuse and resistingarrest at 7161 Husky.

Sept. 5

John P. Douglass, 25, of 5502 Douglass SW in Albuquerque, wascharged with possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful use of adriver’s license and a misdemeanor warrant at Unser and Commercial;Noralda Vasquez, 18, of 3124 14th Ave., was charged withshoplifting at 901 Unser; Anthony L. Gavi, 23, of 10015 Fourth St.NW in Albuquerque, was charged with battery at 521 Hondo; Dawn M.Gallegos, 31, of 1909 Paisano NE in Albuquerque, was charged withshoplifting at 901 Unser; Leonardo Fernandez, 19, of 701 EighthSt., was served with a misdemeanor warrant at Northern Boulevardand 10th Street; John Anthony Martin, 33, of 4515 Arrowhead RidgeDrive, and Joseph M. Martin, 34, of 8046 N. 31st Drive in Phoenix,were charged with felon in possession of a firearm, a felonywarrant and possession of marijuana at Wilpett Road and ProgressBlvd.; Colton E. Jones, 20, of 662 Wagon Train, and Jonathan R.Baldwin, 19, of 1703 Sunset Road were charged with shoplifting at901 Unser.

Sept. 6

Tony Edwards, 27, of 3409 Aztec Road, Apt. C, in Albuquerque,was charged with assault and disorderly conduct at 1580 DeborahRoad; Gabriel Fabbri, 15, of the 1762 Agua Dulce, was charged withpossession of drug paraphernalia at 301 Loma Colorado; Alac R.Johnson, 19, of 772 Saratoga Drive, was charged with forgery andlarceny more than $250 but less than $500 at 3101 Southern; DamianSchlachter, 12, of 304 Oreja de Oro Drive, was charged withpossession of drug paraphernalia and marijuana at 1600 LomaColorado; Marianita Gorman, 44, of the 736 Nicklaus Drive SW inAlbuquerque, was served with a misdemeanor warrant at US 550 and NM528; Richard Crisman, 27, of 3748 Rancher Loop, was served with afelony warrant at Inca and Rancher Loop; Natasha Gurule, 21, of1725 Borealis Avenue, was served with a misdemeanor warrant at 1725Borealis; Ahnyese Rodriguez, 14, of 1015 Desert Willow place, wascharged with battery at 1015 Desert Willow; Joseph M. Mount, 31, of3015 Logan Meadows Drive, was charged with possession of marijuanaand felony possession of a controlled substance at 1001 NM 528;Tommy J. Grier, 35, of 943 Lisbon Ave., was charged with aggravatedassault, public affray and criminal damage to property at 1328Elkslip Drive; Gabriel Brazfield, 17, of 295 Eaton Road, wascharged with minor in possession of alcohol at 301 LomaColorado.

Sept. 7

Walter Verner, 16, of 579 Star Villa Circle, was charged withdisorderly conduct and battery at 301 Loma Colorado; Cheryl J.Marsing, 39, of 1208 San Pedro NE in Albuquerque, was charged withbattery on a household member at 4200 Crestview Drive; Shawn P.Gallegos, 30, of 2530 block of 47th Street, was charged withbattery against a household member and resisting or obstructing anofficer at 2530 47th; Lauren Lewis, 14, of 437 Minturn Loop, wascharged with minor in possession of alcohol at 301 Loma Colorado;Kayleb Z. Reyos, 17, of 2866 Pine Forest Drive, was charged withshoplifting and possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia at1941 Southern; Carmen A. Mares, 56, of 2418 High Desert Circle, wascharged with destroying or injuring property at 2417 High DesertCircle; Ryan M. Tatum, 38, of 300 Wagon Train Drive, was chargedwith disorderly conduct at 2486 Odell Court; Melissa Kiehne, 36, of1959 12th Avenue, was charged with criminal damage to the propertyof a household member, interference with communications and batteryon a household member at 1959 12th; Roberto Toscano, 50, of 1330Solar Court, was charged with assault on a household member andcriminal damage to the property of a household member at 1330 SolarCourt; Gabriel S. Franklin, 27, of 4197 Fox Wood Trail, was servedwith a Rio Rancho Municipal Court misdemeanor warrant at 229 NM528.

Sept. 8

Joseph M. Brooks, 22, of 6101 Sequoia Road NW in Albuquerque,was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon andpossession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia at 470 WesternHills; Cheyanne Dudley, 58, of 2043 Zaragoza, was charged withleaving the scene of a crash, unlawful use of a license and noinsurance at Southern and Western Hills; Felicia J. Hudecek, 22, of850 Lepus Court, was charged with battery on a household member at850 Lepus Court; Shelby Wiseman, 19, of 10600 Cibola Loop inAlbuquerque, and Zachary A. Aquino, 22, of the same address, werecharged with shoplifting at 901 Unser; Philbert Yellowhair, 31, of561 Santa Fe Meadows, was charged with possession of marijuana at901 Unser; Kyle V. Kratky, 19, of 3133 Calle Suenos Road, wasserved with a felony warrant at 3133 Calle Suenos.

Sept. 9

Isaiah Coho, 19, of 615 Lisbon Avenue, and Lavonda Cadman, 55,of 615 Texas St. SE in Albuquerque, were charged with child abuseand minor in possession of alcohol at 615 Lisbon Ave.; Leah Curtis,32, of 1101 Bertha Road, was served with a warrant at 1101 Bertha;Joshua L. Marquez, 19, of 337 Kennedy Loop on San Juan Pueblo, andFabian A. Archuleta, 20, of 965 Loma Pinon Loop, were charged withdriving on a suspended or revoked license, failure to maintainlanes and concealing identity at NM 528 and Enchanted HillsBoulevard; Lainie Kitsch, 19, of 2516 Manzano Loop, was served witha municipal court misdemeanor warrant and charged with speeding11-15 mph above the limit and driving on a suspended license at NM528 and Sundt Road; James Shebler, 60, of 1355 Meadowlark, wascharged with aggravated assault, criminal damage to property andassault on health care personnel at 1355 Meadowlark Lane; Stacey L.Fults, 33, of 720 Karen Lane, was charged with unlawful use of alicense at Southern and 25th Street; Marcellina A. Etcitty, 31, of1512 Sierra Norte Loop, was served with two misdemeanor warrant atUnser and Western Hills; Adam Smith, 34, of 204 Oreja de Oro Drive,was charged with battery on a household member, interference withcommunications and possession of drug paraphernalia at 204 Oreja deOro; Ruben Herrera, 45, of 1701 Allegheny Road, was charged with asecond offense of aggravated DWI, reckless driving, leaving thescene of a crash, open container and seatbelt violation on NM 528at Enchanted Hills; Johnnie Herndon Jr., 60, of 3600 Old AirportRoad NW in Albuquerque, was served with a misdemeanor warrant at4515 Arrowhead Ridge.

Sept. 10

Dominic X. Barreras, 29, of 4501 Sprint Blvd., was served with amisdemeanor warrant from Bernalillo County on NM 528 at FrontageRoad; Seth O. Earnest, 25, of 9500 Haines Avenue NE in Albuquerque,was charged with battery against a household member and aggravatedbattery at 580 Unser Blvd; Joshua Marquez, 19, of 337 Kennedy;Fabian Archuleta, 20, of 965 Loma Pinon Loop and Selby L. LuceroII, 18, of 3807 Rose Circle, were charged with aggravated battery,public affray and concealing identity at 1605 36th St.; Noah Ott,8, of 4323 Sabana Loop, was charged with criminal damage toproperty at 4258 Sabana Grande; Dominic Archibeque, 30, of 7212Pechora Court, was charged with aggravated battery on a householdmember, child abuse and criminal damage to property of a householdmember at 7212 Pechora Court; Javier Deleon, 13, of 801 Fourth St.,and Jacob A. Bidlack, 13, of 601 Agora Road , were charged withgraffiti on property at 328 second St.; Jose Nunez, 37, of 1341Tulip Road, was charged with a third offense of aggravated DWI andnot maintaining lanes at Unser and fifth St.; Jay Murphy, 24, of505 Northern Blvd.; Zguana Allen, 19, of 7801 Marble NE inAlbuquerque; and Louella Hoch, 15, of 1617 Sunshine Terrace SW inAlbuquerque, were charged with aggravated fleeing and eluding,child abuse and duty to render information/aid at Rainbow andSandia boulevards SW.

Sept. 11

Jovan G. Perez, 18, of 767 Curry Road 17 in Clovis, and CoreyMorgan, 19, of 1321 Elk Slip Drive, were charged with publicnuisance and a misdemeanor warrant at 2418 Southern; BrandonBrownell, 22, of 128 Sandy Loop, was served with a misdemeanorwarrant at 4083 Ridgerock Road.

Sept. 12

Kevin Owens, 26, of 900 Country Club, was served with a RioRancho Municipal Court misdemeanor warrant at 900 Country Club;Paul Stidam, 48, of 6953 Merlot Drive, was charged with assaultagainst a household member and criminal damage against a householdmember at 6953 Merlot; Robert Cotham, 22, of 1705 Terra del Sol,was charged with DWI on Westside Boulevard at Trailside Drive.

Sept. 13

Martha Griego, 54, of 122 Sandy Loop, was charged with batteryon a household member at 122 Sandy Loop; Seth B. Nielson, 38, of511 Vancouver Road, and Brian J. Brown, 25, of 515 Vancouver Road ,were charged with public affray and destroying or damaging propertyat 515 Vancouver; Michael D. Garcia, 43, of 1061 Cactus Drive, wasserved with a misdemeanor warrant at 1061 Cactus; Randall R.Rougemont, 51, of 1355 NM 528, was served with a misdemeanorwarrant at 1355 NM 528; Erik Gee, 30, of 442 Playful Meadows, wascharged with shoplifting and interference with officers at 901Unser; Ronald D. Mercer, 36, of 1010 Meadowlark Court, Apt. 1, wascharged with disorderly conduct at 1109 Meadowlark way, Apt. A;Elisha M. Moquino, 23, of 1861 Clearwater Loop, was charged withtwo counts of child abuse at 1861 Clearwater Loop; Brian A.Furmanek, 21, of 4620 Platinum Drive, was charged with possessionof marijuana and drug paraphernalia at Platinum and ZirconiaDrive.

Sept. 14

Daniel Griseto, 25, of 6015 Iliff Road No. 214 in Albuquerque,and Sarah Griseto, 23, of the same address, were charged withdisorderly conduct at 1301 27th St.; Weston C. Dye, 21, of 1712 IraDrive, and Scott P. Dye, 20, of the same address, were charged withbattery at 1712 Ira; Kimberly H. Koebelen, 34, of 2846 Solano delSol Drive, was charged with domestic violence and battery upon ahousehold member at 2846 Solano del Sol; Arik Ballard, 16, of 304Geraldine Road, was charged with minor in possession of alcohol at301 Loma Colorado; Louise C. Colby, 47, of 794 Stallion Road, wascharged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon at 794Stallion Road; George Benavidez, 22, of 300 Sundt Court, wascharged with use of a telephone to threaten or harass at 3034Glorieta Meadows Drive; Trey Sorenson, 15, of 2857 Mesa Road, andKevin Vigil, 17, of 3848 Bayhill Loop, were charged with possessionof drug paraphernalia and marijuana at 301 Loma Colorado; JacoboLopez, age unlisted, of 5 Harvest Maiden in Albuquerque, was servedwith a misdemeanor warrant at 2810 Southern; Kirsten L. Sparacino,19, of 1603 32nd St., was charged with battery against a householdmember at 1603 32nd St.

Sept. 15

Erica Gutierrez, 25, of 92 Idaho Creek Road, was charged withbattery on a household member, criminal damage to the property of ahousehold member and interference with communications at 92 IdahoCreek; Kenneth Hays, 22, of 9124 Cordova Ave. in Albuquerque, wasserved with a misdemeanor warrant at the Metropolitan DetentionCenter in Albuquerque; John Kuschnereit, 23, of 1825 Sierra NorteLoop, was charged with disorderly conduct at 1825 Sierra NorteLoop; Christopher J. Smith, 46, of 630 Pecos Loop, was served witha warrant on Tarpon at Southern; Jason Granados, 28, of 2125 SageCrest Loop, was charged with unlawful use of a license at 2121 SageCrest Loop.

Sept. 17

Jacob A. Kline, 47, of 611 Gral Trevino Drive, was charged withbattery on a household member at 611 Gral Trevino; Matthew M.Suazo, 25, of 39 Camino Sur Llano Questa in Ranchos de Taos, wascharged with kidnapping, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon,false imprisonment and battery on a household member at 5103 SantaFe Hills; Christopher Clifford, 18, of 4701 Irving Blvd. NW inAlbuquerque, and Jacob R. Green, 21, of 1616 Blackhawk River Drive,were charged with unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon, a vehicularstopping or yielding violation and served with two misdemeanorwarrants at Unser and second Avenue; Perry J. Siedentopf Jr., 20,of 10204 Sand Sage in Albuquerque, was served with a misdemeanorwarrant at 1000 NM 528; Yvette Benavidez, 23, of 4327 Sabana Loop,was charged with shoplifting and child abuse at 4228 Crestview Dr.;Christopher W. Hand, 21, homeless, was charged with shoplifting,contributing to the delinquency of a minor and possession of drugparaphernalia at 901 Unser; Angelo Maestas, 30, of No. 63 StateRoad 74 in El Duende; Michael L. Trujillo, 25, of 60 County Road118 in Espanola; and Jimmy Herrera, 19, of 217 Llano Road in SantaCruz, were charged with possession of a controlled substance, felonin possession of a firearm and conspiracy/tampering with evidencein the 3000 block of 21st Avenue; George Yzquierdo, 51, of 501Apache Loop, was served with a misdemeanor warrant at 501 ApacheLoop; Alyssa M. Saavedra, 24, of 2703 Subio Road, was served with amisdemeanor warrant at 511 Vancouver Road Apt. D; Steven Gurule,19, of 2417 Hurley Drive NW in Albuquerque, was charged with DWI,minors service and consumption of alcohol and possession of drugparaphernalia on Unser at Western Hills.

Sept. 16

Carelon M. Opheim, 45, of 7401 Branco Drive, was charged withbattery against a household member and criminal damage to theproperty of a household member at 7401 Branco; Janae Lansing, 17,of 3712 Oasis Springs Road, was charged with battery on a householdmember, criminal damage to the property of a household member andresisting, evading or obstructing an officer at Northern andRockaway; William C. Staal Jr., 57, of 6104 Chaco Canyon Court, wascharged with DUI at 912 36th place; Jon Riley, 22, of 2645 SandiaLoop, was charged with shoplifting at 901 Unser; Elizabeth M.Montour, 19, of 6127 Cyouns Ave. NW in Albuquerque, and Samuel L.Robertson, 26, of the same address, were charged with possession ofdrug paraphernalia and marijuana less than 8 ounces at 2345Southern; Zachary K. Mckinney, 19, of 6706 Oersted Road, was servedwith a misdemeanor warrant at 6706 Oersted; Sarah A. Medina, 26, of7315 Countrywood in Albuquerque, was charged with battery against ahousehold member and criminal damage to the property of a householdmember at 6808 Kalgan Road; Christopher Gill, 27, of 606 Cerro deOrtega, was served with a warrant at 625 Plata Drive SE; CesarCabrera, 17, of 6239 Vaughn Drive, was charged with larceny at 4800Laban.

Sept. 17

Rickie Brooks, 41, of 332 Fourth Ave., was charged with lewd,immoral or obscene acts and window peeping at 332 Fourth; JeraldMontoya, 22, of 2845 Pueblo Jacona in Santa Fe, was charged withaggravated DWI, not maintaining lanes and probation violation atUnser and Zaragoza Road.

Sept. 18

Joseph Treumer, 29, of 160 Timor Road, was charged with DWI,lack of registration and lack of proof of insurance at 4000 SabanaGrande; Dwight M. Rivera, 52, of 636 Troon Drive, was charged withDWI at Golf Course and 19th; Janell Salazar, 47, of 1575 ValleyVista Court, was served with a misdemeanor warrant from Rio RanchoMunicipal Court at 4100 High Resort; Bobby L. Cole, 17, of 6378Crow Road, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia at2536 Cabezon Dr.; Keanu B. Alaniz, 18, of 94 Wyoming Autumn, wascharged with shoplifting under $100 at 901 Unser; Jacob Benevides,25, of 663 Orchid Drive, was charged with aggravated battery at1816 Jeffery Road; Amanda E. Gleason, 24, of 1335 Ortiz Drive SE inAlbuquerque, was charged with DWI and child abuse at Spring Valleyand Waterfall; Victor Silva-Nieto, 49, of 2760 Pinewood, chargedwith battery on a household member and interference withcommunications at 1021 11th; Lori Rayos, 36, of 681 Western HillsDrive, was served with a misdemeanor warrant at 681 Western Hills;Andrew P. Dudley, 18, of 1738 Gallinas Road, and Marcus Duran, 18,of 1506 Golden Eye Loop, were charged with retaliation against awitness, conspiracy and battery at 3764 Spyglass Loop.

Sept. 19

Jason W. Hickox, 34, of 1715 Celina Court, was charged with DWI,leaving the scene of a crash and a warrant at 1735 Alpha Road;Elizabeth C. Gallegos, 17, of 852 Acapulco Road, and Emily M.Russell, 27, of 209 Inverness Drive, were charged with possessionof marijuana and drug paraphernalia in an unlisted block onParkside Road; Ralph Diaz, 17, of 4515 Arrowhead Ridge, was chargedwith shoplifting at 4225 Crestview Dr.; Abel J. Garcia, 25, of 765Garnet Drive, was served with a misdemeanor warrant at 112 FrontageRoad; Maryann Valdez, 23, of 1811 Henry Circle in Albuquerque, wasserved with a Santa Fe County Magistrate Court misdemeanor warrantat 101 Prestige way; Zacary Lucero, 50, of 101 Prestige way, wascharged with fleeing or eluding a police officer, interference witha police officer and not displaying current valid registration atUnser and Wexford Road.

Sept. 20

Dylan C. Garmon, 17, of 1013 Coyote Bush Drive, was charged withpossession of drug paraphernalia at 36th Street and Southern; KathiM. Hunter, 57, of 5109 Onies Court, was charged with DUI at Paseodel Volcan and Westphalia; Iva Toledo, 46, of Cuba, was arrested ona magistrate court warrant at 1465 NM 528; Dylan C. Garmon, 17, ofthe 1000 block of Coyote Bush Drive, was charged with possession ofdrug paraphernalia on 36th Street at Southern; Kathi M. Hunter, 57,of the 5100 block of Onies Court, was charged with DWI at Paseo delVolcan and Westphalilia; Iva Toledo, 46, of Cuba, was arrested on amagistrate court warrant in the 1400 block of NM 528; HarrietMontano, 45, of Rowe, NM, was charged with a second offense of DWIat 500 Quantum Road.

Sept. 21

Sandra Munoz, 49, of 2325 Greenlake Drive, was served with afelony warrant at 2325 Greenlake; Roberto Castro, 31, of 280 PearlDrive, was charged with refusal to return leased property at 1650NM 528, Suite A; Joshua J. Moore, 20, of 13 Rector Road in LosLunas, was charged with refusal to return leased property at 1650NM 528, Suite A; Charles Palmer, 55, of 1512 Golf Course Road, wascharged with refusal to return leased property at 1650 NM 528,Suite A; Joel R. Camarillo, 47, of 401 Hondo Road, was charged withassault on a household member, driving on a suspended or revokedlicense and a third offense of aggravated DWI at 401 Hondo; MyronMontano, 31, of 18 Cactus Road in San Felipe Pueblo, was chargedwith lewd, immoral or obscene acts at 4501 Sprint; Michael AnthonyZamora, 19, of 671 Stallion Road, was charged with disorderlyconduct/harassment at 500 Quantum Road; Sandra Munoz, 49, of 2325Greenlake Drive, was served with a felony warrant at 2325Greenlake; Montenique Givens, 17, of 1694 Perma, was charged withbattery at 4800 Laban; Dylan C. Earmon, 17, of 1013 Coyote BushDrive, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia on 39thStreet at Southern; Landon McKee, 12, of 867 Orchid Drive, wascharged with battery at 4800 Laban; Jacquelyn E. Burke, 20, of 1344Peppoli Loop, was charged with battery at 800 Polaris. 

Sept. 22

David A. Hinojos-Lucero, 21, of 90 Eventide, Apt. C, was chargedwith possession of marijuana at 901 Unser; Douglas E. McWatters,50, of 4216 Douglas MacArthur NE in Albuquerque, was charged withdriving on a suspended or revoked license and careless driving atChayote Road and US 550; Anthony J. Vettraino, 20, of 1689 SkyviewCircle, was charged with possession of a controlled substance anddriving on a suspended or revoked license; Aaron Blocker, 28, of132 10th Ave., was served with a misdemeanor warrant at 2012Strawberry place; Patrick Chee, 38, of 1936 Cortalina Loop, wascharged with battery on a household member at 1932 Cortalina;Arianna R. Espinoza, 17, of 660 Shore Meadows Drive, was chargedwith shoplifting at 901 Unser; Allen Escobar, 37, of 1932 CortalinaLoop, was charged with battery on a household member at 1932Cortalina Loop.

Sept. 23

Renee C. McGuinness, 41, of 150 Willow Road in Albuquerque, wascharged with DWI and not maintaining lanes at Zapata and Unser;Jason Primrose, 33, of 5017 Brighton Hills, was served with twomisdemeanor warrants at 901 Unser; Gabriel Galvan, 33, of 402Spruce Street in Albuquerque, was charged with a third offense ofaggravated DWI at Pine Road and Willow Road; Brianah T. Gallegos,26, of 5904 Nightrose Ave. NW in Albuquerque, was charged withshoplifting at 901 Unser; Alejandro Chavez, 21, of 744 Arkansas St.NE, was charged with battery, shoplifting and possession ofmarijuana and drug paraphernalia at 4225 Crestview; Andrew P.Valencia, 24, of 1451 32nd Circle, was served with two misdemeanorwarrants at 1000 Montoya Road in Bernalillo; Andrea Tenorio, 15, of13 Rebahene Plaza, was charged with larceny and receiving stolenproperty at 4800 Laban; Timothy VanName, 25, of 3317 20th Ave., wascharged with aggravated battery on a household member, battery on ahousehold member and criminal damage to the property of a householdmember at 3317 20th; Alex Salinas, 18, of 1540 32nd Circle, wascharged with possession drug paraphernalia and propulsion ofmissiles at 301 Loma Colorado; Sean Meredith, 16, of 900 CountryClub Drive, No. M207; Brandon Bernard, 16, of 281 18th St.; andAdam Pacino, 16, of 221 18th St., were charged with minor inpossession of alcohol at 301 Loma Colorado; Monica Ramirez, 36, of4205 Ridgeway Court, was charged with embezzlement at 901 36thPlace; Anthony Apodaca, 41, of 4501 Sprint Blvd., pt. 4101, wasserved with a misdemeanor warrant at 4501 Sprint.

Sept. 24

Edward Otero, 42, of 8508 Vista Del Escuela place inAlbuquerque, was charged with aggravated DWI and not maintaininglanes at Cabezon and Western Hills; Nicholas Pauletti, 24, of 2200South Rock Road in Wichita, Kan., and Eric Galvan-Foster, 20, of2200 Walnut Street in Perris, Calif., were charged withsolicitation without a permit and possession of marijuana and drugparaphernalia in the 700 block of Stallion; Christian Bennett, 23,of 87 Spring Road, was charged with assault on a household memberat 87 Spring; Patrick Partridge, 19, of 2704 Violeta Circle, wascharged with DWI at Fourth Street and Southern; Benjamin W.Ferguson, 27, of 3916 Rancho Centro NW in Albuquerque, and TravisEngland, 27, of 2008 Blackhills Road, were charged with DUI andserved with a misdemeanor warrant on Unser; David A. Candelaria,21, of 1316 Elkslip Drive, was charged with driving on a suspendedor revoked license and open container at Northern and Unser.

Sept. 25

Christopher Smith, 46, of 630 Pecos Loop, was charged withcommercial burglary and served with a felony warrant at 901 Unser;Faustino Silva, 28, of 4515 Arrowhead Ridge way, Apt. 110, wascharged with battery against a household member, criminal damage tothe property of a household member and interference withcommunications at 4515 Arrowhead Ridge; Harry Huntington, 70, of1960 Roanoke Drive, was charged with driving on a suspended orrevoked license at 229 NM 528; Kenzie Tosta, 38, of 480 BurtonMeadows Drive, was charged with aggravated DWI at 1590 DeborahRoad; Jessica M. Buckmaster, 22, of 625 Ninth Street, and Drew T.Kessler, 25, of 3605 32nd Circle, were charged with possession ofdrug paraphernalia at 2520 Bogie Road; Burton A. Schippers, 48, of192 Camino Barranca in Placitas, was charged with a first offenseof DWI at Unser and Northern; Autumn Wathen, 19, of 4204 RidgewayCourt, was charged with falsely obtaining services at 1620 NM 528;Asia Castillo, 17, of 408 First Street, was charged withembezzlement at 408 First St.; Emmett Robbins, 54, of 205Summerwinds Drive, was charged with possession of drugparaphernalia, open container and probation violation in the 200block of Summerwinds; Crichton P. Maloney, 34, of 3341 CochitiStreet, was charged with DWI at Unser and Northern.

Sept. 26

Christina C’de Baca, 38, of 1024 High Plains, was charged withbattery against a household member at 1042 High Plains; Craig V.Hopkins, 36, of 6716 Calle Santiago in Albuquerque, was served witha misdemeanor warrant at Southern and Baltic; Julie Esquibel, 30,of 959 Archibeque Road, was served with a misdemeanor warrant atSouthern and Baltic; Pablo Escalera, 27, of 573 Atlantic Road, wasserved with a misdemeanor warrant at 573 Atlantic; Tamra Wallace,32, of 4608 Los Reyes Road, was charged with criminal damage to theproperty of a household member at 4608 Los Reyes; Jeremy Harris,16, of 1118 Sugar Ridge Court, was charged with possession ofstolen property at 301 Loma Colorado; Matthew P. Cornay, 24, of 199Pearl Drive, was charged with assault against a household memberand criminal damage to the property of a household member at 199Pearl; Brendan Holland, 15, of 109 Willow Court, was charged withassault on school personnel at 301 Loma Colorado; Nadia Perez, 18,of 1902 18th Street, was charged with possession of drugparaphernalia at 800 Monticello Peak Drive.

Sept. 27

Aaron M. Chavez, 15, of 3828 Rancher Loop, was charged withpossession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia at 4800 Laban;Marlene Y. Gutierrez, 21, of 3008 May Circle, was charged withshoplifting at 901 36th place; Tara Vaidez, 37, of 28 Camino deMitero in Santa Fe, was charged with shoplifting and contempt at500 Quantum Road.

Sept. 28

Steven Gallegos, 23, of 425 Minturn Loop, was charged withpossession of drug paraphernalia at 500 Quantum Road; Nick Herrera,29, of 3509 Old mill Road, was served with a probation violationwarrant at 3509 Old mill.

Sept. 29

John A. Valdez, 30, of 6441 Magdalena Street, was charged withpossession of burglary tools, attempt to commit a felony andcriminal trespass at 3001 Civic Center Circle; Jeffrey F. Shirey,18, of 1745 Strawberry Drive; Jeremy E. Ness, 18, of 1375 GoldenEye Loop; and Thomas J. Hall, 17, of 1529 Blue Spruce Drive, werecharged with breaking and entering, contributing to the delinquencyof a minor and criminal damage at 1379 Golden Eye Loop; Ryan Viohl,23, of 400 Summerwinds, was served with a felony warrant at 400Summerwinds; Stephen Beltran, 17, of 1712 Golf Course Road, wascharged with receiving stolen property at 301 Loma Colorado.

Sept. 30

Jacob Trujillo Garcia, 15, of 300 Tigris Road, was charged withpossession of drug paraphernalia and marijuana at 301 LomaColorado; Carlos D. Barboa, 36, of 1620 Twinberry Drive, wascharged with domestic violence, battery against a household member,criminal damage to community property and interference withcommunications at 1620 Twinberry; Cody R. Michael, 24, of 5 TaosTrail in Corrales, and Zacharia J. Levy, 23, of 3187 Los Faisanes,were charged with shooting at an occupied building and resisting,evading or obstructing an officer at 4100 Sara; Justice Armstrong,12, of 1575 Valley Vista Court, was charged with unlawful taking ofa motor vehicle at 1200 Bali Road; Jonathan Corona, 16, of 417Third Street, was charged with breaking and entering, criminaldamage to the property of a household member and resisting, evadingor obstructing an officer at 916 Stagecoach Road; BrandonBuenabowta, 22, of 3596 Calle Suenos Drive, was charged withaggravated battery and child abuse at 3550 Calle Suenos.

- Compiled by Argen Duncan

Rio Rancho Crime Reports – Rio Rancho Observer: Local

Public Support Sought For Vets

Organizers of the now-annual Veterans Day 10K run & Walk have issued a “call to arms” for race day – Saturday, Nov. 5. Race committee members Hugh Stobbs and Pat Duffy are asking that local residents, businesses, churches and others turn out along the race route which follows National Road from Elm Grove west to downtown Wheeling, and show their patriotic support for all the veterans who will participate in the race.

The race will kick off at 8:30 a.m. Saturday from Bridge Street Middle School in Elm Grove and continues along National Road to the finish line at WesBanco Arena at 14th and Main streets. The race banquet will begin at 11:30 a.m. inside WesBanco Arena where Stobbs will show a short video tribute to current U.S. military and veterans.

Registration for the race will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Bridge Street School and starting at 7 a.m. Saturday until the start of the race. Major sponsors helping to offset costs for the race include the Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley, Progressive Bank and the Ohio County Commission.

“We have had a tremendous show of support already and we hope people will come out on race day and let these veterans know that we appreciate them,” Stobbs said. “We already have 325 people signed up to run or walk and that’s 75 more than at this time last year. we know we will have even more on race day.”

Stobbs said proceeds from the race will be given to the Paralyzed Veterans of America which has already received $22,000 from the race, now in its second year.

The race will include numerous special guests including Cpl. Fred B. McGee, Army veteran from Smithfield, Ohio, who distinguished himself by gallantry in action near Tang-Wan-Ni, Korea on June 16, 1952 during an assault on enemy fortified positions. When his squad leader was wounded and machine gunner killed, McGee assumed command and took over the gun to continue the assault on the enemy. though wounded himself, he helped in the evacuation of the dead and wounded. McGee’s actions earned him the Silver Star.

McGee and his wife will lead the race in a humvee provided by veteran John Lanos. Wheeling Mayor Andy McKenzie will start the race.

At least two paralyzed veterans in wheelchairs will take part in the race. Stobbs said 75 percent of the veterans who will be in the race are over 50 years of age. he noted that many of the participants – veterans and civilians – are choosing to walk the race course rather than run, including 81-year-old Ella Jane Custer and 85-year-old Bob Rine, both of Wheeling.

There is no fee for veterans to participate in the race. Additional banquet tickets will be sold for $10.50 at the registration table and on race day at WesBanco Arena’s ticket office.

Stobbs said the public will be able to distinguish who the veterans are on race day as they will be wearing race entry numbers emblazoned with an eagle. Participants already registered for the race hail from 10 states and as far away as Washington state.

The veterans hospital in Clarksburg plans to bring 10 disabled veterans to Wheeling to view the race. Local Boy and Girl Scouts and 4-H groups will provide aid stations along the race route.

“I’m real proud of this community’s involvement in the race for the veterans. It’s nice to show them how much we appreciate them,” Stobbs added.

Public Support Sought For Vets

The Golf Digest

As far as golf magazine in circulation goes, Golf Digest remains the most widely read monthly golf magazine. made available in print by an American media company Advance Publications, this monthly digest concerns itself on golf topics in general flavor. while Advance Publications do circulate specialized golf digests like Golf for Women, Golf World, and Golf Business, Golf Digest remains their flagship when it comes to the golf arena.

Golf Digest is perhaps better known for its rankings of America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses that featured the best golf course to be found worldwide. It was a colossal idea, as one researcher stated, since it promotes those major sponsorships and arrangements at the same time made Golf Digest readily feasible to the reading public if only the information for the best golf course was the collective interest.

Either case, Golf Digest’s rankings of America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses proved to be very successful. so successful was it that ultimately, Golf Digest’s biennial rankings are regarded as an actual basis rate as far as every golf course go since its inception at 1985. the Golf Digest’s ratings are considered legitimate too, since the entries are voted on by a board of several distinguished golf experts. the most successful qualifier is the Pine Valley Golf Club, who topped the list every time except on the 2001 ranking.

Golf Digest also produces lists of the best new courses, the best golf resorts, and the best golf course in each state.

Golf Digest Magazine offers tips and secrets in golf equipment, starter instructions an techniques explained in articles and even an instructional video, news and top stories about the present and recent tours, feature articles on just about anything but regarding golf, travel suggestions towards the best golf courses, and of course -Tiger Woods. Golf Digest can also be accessed by web golfdigest.com, where online golfing content are available for browsing.

Golf Digest became a branded circulation because it covers comprehensive issues about golf. A few other golf magazines feature comprehensive critiques, commentary, issues, reports, rumors, and stories about golf, all mixed in a flavorful manner. Golf Digest subscription is offered at $14.97 and the first time customer receives two risk free trial issues along with two free tips booklets. If you are interested, call 800-727-4653 which is toll free in the US and Canada.

For those who want to interested, here’s the top 10 of the 100 Greatest Golf Courses for the 2005 – 2006 list.

1. Pine Valley Golf Club of New Jersey

2. Augusta National Golf Club of Georgia

3. Shinnecock Hills Golf Club of New York

4. Cypress Point Club of California

5. Oakmont Country Club of Pennsylvania

6. Pebble Beach Golf Links of California

7. Merion Golf Club of Pennsylvania

8. Winged Foot Golf Club of New York

9. National Golf Links of America of New York

10. Seminole Golf Club of Florida

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TaylorMade Penta TP Golf Balls (1 Dozen) Overview

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I used to play the TP Red and they replaced it with this ball. I got them as a prize in a scramble and was very pleasantly surprised when I started playing them. the hit very well from any club. Plenty of distance (I hit my driver over 310 and I didn’t lose a yard), very forgiving on mishits, and they stop dead on the green even on low trajectory shots with my hybrid Adams A3 3-5 Irons. I plan to start playing these full time now that I have fallen completely in love with these. I only wish they were a tad bit less expensive.

This ball is the best I’ve ever played. it is really soft around the greens and is responsive to each different club. on off center shots it goes around the same distance, if not a little less. the ball is long off the tee and has little spin, but has a lot of spin with the wedges. I will never switch to another ball and am hooked on these. I do hope the price goes down a little, but overall the price is fair.

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TaylorMade Penta TP Golf Balls (1 Dozen) Golfball Review

I am really starting to like this ball. the overall performance is simply terrific. my normal drives from the tee box play a strong hook and now with the Penta my tee shots are on the fairway. I was determined to stop playing other golf balls besides my Z-star, but I knew the Z star was not giving me enough spin around the green. I tend to find myself chipping alot off the fringe and my first chip shot with the Penta landed 2 inches from the hole, something I never did with my other golf balls. somehow it seems this ball is intuitive because it does what you ask it to do. it almost seems to be very forgiving too….I can’t explain it any futher until you try it out for yourself….trust me.I do notice however that it seems a little clunky or thick, but I think with time that will go away. what I am after is lower scores and more confidence on the tee and around the greens. regarding putting, the Penta truly shines in giving me a true, muted, and straight putt with my Cameron.all my approach shots have landed safely with very little back or front spin, and I am happy for that in my game. my swing speed is 100mph with my driver and distance compared to the Z-star is the same. with only playing two rounds with the Penta, I would advise this ball as living it up to the hype that Talor made proclaims. I know the price is on the high end as compared to the PRO-V1, but I want to say that Penta has a slight better edge in performance than the Pro-V1 off the tee, simply because it spins less. I do recommend the Penta over any other ball in the market, except the Pro-V1.

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NEW COBRA S3 IRON SET 4-GW ALDILA GRAPHITE LADIES FLEX

ebay template CategoriesNEW COBRA S3 IRON SET 4-GW ALDILA GRAPHITE LADIES FLEXSpecsBrandCOBRA ModelS3 IRONSType4-PW, GW (EIGHT TOTAL IRONS)GenderWOMEN’SDexterityRIGHT HANDGRAPHITEShaft BrandALDILAFlexWOMEN’SLength/LieSTANDARDGripLAMKIN (WOMEN’S)NEW Ad #19086 Description

You are bidding on a SET of NEW 2011 Cobra S3 irons. 4-GW. There are 8 total irons in this set including (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, PW, GW.) Aldila lightweight 50g graphite shafts – WOMEN’S flex. Lamkin ladies grips. these clubs are NEW and still in the original plastic and box.

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A new, advanced system creates a larger Sweet Zone® for increased distance, accuracy and forgiveness.

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A new hidden internal polymer topline and full cavity TPU (thermoplastic urethane) combine to optimize weight distribution and dampen vibration for superior feel and distance.

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A versatile mid-width sole narrows in the toe and heel to provide superior turf interaction, promoting more consistent distance and accuracy.

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State golf: Roosevelt freshman has rough day

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Ishmail Jabbie was ready for his round to end.

The Eleanor Roosevelt High school freshman, Prince George’s County’s lone competitor on the final day of the Maryland State Golf Championships at the University of Maryland Golf course, shanked his ball into a pond on the ninth hole and was coming undone. he pulled his drives to the left all afternoon, and shots with his irons were spotty. Even a few putts rimmed out.

After clearing from the fringe of the water, Jabbie approached his sixth shot 30 yards from the hole. the ball disappeared over the crest of the fairway and onto the green. After a pregnant pause, onlookers and Jabbie’s playing partners, cheered: “It’s in!” Worst shot to best in two strokes.

Such is the game of golf. On this particular Wednesday, which began as a beautiful autumn morning and transitioned into a rainy mess, Jabbie was plagued with inconsistency and failed to properly manage the course en route to carding a 92 (46-46). he finished the tournament with a two-day total of 174. Wilde Lake’s Tyler Silberberg shot even-par 71 in each round to win the state title with a two-day total of 142.

“I hit that shot [on nine] and I was thinking ‘I want to get out of here,’ and if it goes in, that’s just golf. There’s a lot of good and bad,” Jabbie said. “I know I could come out here tomorrow and shoot 72 or 73. I’ve just got to get more consistent.”

The 6-foot freshman, who also is a talented basketball player and will try out for Roosevelt’s team now that the golf season is finished, was bothered throughout the day by a left wrist injury he suffered in Monday’s first round. Perhaps that ailment was the reason why he missed so many fairways in regulation. he also lost three balls and didn’t make a birdie. Jabbie, a math junkie, finished with seven bogeys, two double bogeys, two triple bogeys, a quadruple bogey and six pars far more adding than he had hoped.

“I just started unraveling,” he said. “When you stand over the ball and you don’t know where it’s going to go, that’s a bad omen. but it’s a learning experience.”

While his drives were erratic, Jabbie converted a handful of impressive putts, including a 20-footer for par on the par 3 fourth hole. That green proved tricky, as Jabbie was the only member of his group to par the hole. Jabbie had little trouble making putts from the 5- to 10-foot range and also nailed a 15-footer for bogey on the par 3 16th.

“It’s a great experience for him. It’s all a positive learning experience,” said Roosevelt coach Troy Bradbury.

Though Jabbie’s score was uncharacteristically high, he didn’t throw a club or curse at the ball. he played through the poor shots and the pouring rain.

“It really comes from my parents [Ishmail and Isatu]. They always tell me you have to be humble. you could be the best athlete in the world, but if you’re nasty, no one’s going to like you,” he said.

Jabbie will continue to sculpt his golf game mentally and physically throughout the basketball season, but said he favors playing whichever sport is in season.

“I haven’t been playing golf so much during the winter, but if my game is going to step up, I really need to keep practicing,” Jabbie said. “Golf is something you have to work at. Basketball, you won’t play for a while, but you can still come back and do your thing. After a couple shots, you’ve got it back. Golf isn’t like that. you have to keep practicing.”

State golf: Roosevelt freshman has rough day

Hit Long – Hit Straight – How to Choose a New Driver to Improve Your Golf

Wouldn’t you like to hit your drives long and straight every time? if you have a driver that works well for you then you should be able to improve your drives significantly.

However, choosing a driver can be a lot like choosing a putter. There is a lot of choice: Big drivers; Bigger drivers; Square Drivers; Deep Face Drivers; Drivers with adjustable weighting.and so on.

Drivers are not cheap, so you want to be sure of getting the right one. So how do you select a driver that will work for you?

Here are 3 criteria you should bear in mind when you decide to buy a new driver.

Firstly, does it look good? Does it inspire confidence when you address the ball? Does it feel good?

Golf is such a mind game that it is very important that you feel confident. if you like the look and feel of the club it is a big step in the right direction.

Secondly, has it got the right flex for your swing?

There are no standards for flex in a shaft. Regular is not regular – one manufactures R-flex may be the same as another’s S-flex

Cut out the ego

It is not macho to get a super XXX-tour-stiff shaft.unless you can swing at the necessary speeds (well over 100mph)..and not many golfers can

It is also not macho to get a driver with only 8 degrees of loft.unless you are hitting the ball hard enough

How do you think you really look when you have your XXX-tour-stiff 8 degree driver and cannot hit a ball further than 180 yards with it?

So, thirdly, make sure the club has enough loft to get the ball airborne for as long as possible. too little loft and the ball will hit the ground too soon. too much, and it goes too high and comes down too soon.

The general rule is: slow swing = more flex and more loft; fast swing = less flex and less loft

If the right driver is not available off the shelf then you should get the club properly fitted by a custom fitting specialist. Custom fitting should not cost you extra – but it will save you loads on the course as you blast the ball consistently down the middle.

Long and short of it, the selection criteria are:

1. Get a driver you really like the look of.

2. Get a driver with the right flex for your swing speed.

3. Get a driver with the right loft to keep the ball airborne as along as possible.

oh, and before I forget.Don’t break the bank

Hit Long – Hit Straight – How to Choose a New Driver to Improve Your Golf

A Great time for Golf in “The OC” « OC Golf and Beach Properties

It is October and it is a great time for golf in Orange County. A little rain to “green things” up. and the courses aren’t as “crazy” as they are in the summer. the last couple courses I have played: Coto de Casa (a litttle warm but a FUN day), Mesa Linda in Costa Mesa. A good little course with some really steep traps. Unfortunately…..I did get more practice than I wanted. But, my Dad would have been proud. he taught me well when it comes to traps!! wish I had picked his brain more about all the great shots he was a master of. Has that ever happened to you? A great lesson to remind us to listen and take notes when you are around the older generation. They have so much knowledge to offer. be more opened to new ideas and not be stubborn. Ha Ha, I wonder if I am writing this for myself OK….back to golf! oh yes.and next week playing Ben Browns ( a great 9 hole course set in the hills of Laguna Beach) and then hopefully Newport Beach Country Club.there are still some great buys on homes on the golf course in Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, San Clemente, Rancho Margarita, Coto de Casa, Ladera Beach and all through San Diego and Palm Springs and Palm Desert. Interest rates are still amazing and there are deals out there. if I can do anything to help…..let me know! Thanks, Sue

A Great time for Golf in “The OC” « OC Golf and Beach Properties

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