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Short season rosters?
I am wondering where in the hell everyone from EST and whatever relatively quick draft signees are going to go when things start for the GCL Twins (June 18) and Elizabethon (June 19).
Pitchers: Ricardo Arevalo, Tim Atherton*, Hudson Boyd, Josh Burris, Hung Yi Chen, Steven Evans, Dallas Gallant (missed last year with Tommy John surgery), Tyler Herr, Trent Higginbotham, David Hurlbut*, Garrett Jewell, Cole Johnson, Tyler Jones*, Corey Kimes, Brett Lee, Kuo Hua Lo, Austin Malinowski, Angel Mata, Chris Mazza, Josue Montanez, Luis Nunez, Gerardo Ramirez, Hein Robb, Gonzalo Sanudo, Tobias Streich (moved to Pitcher from Catcher)
Catchers: Jonathan Arias, Kelly Cross, Matt Parker, Michael Quesada, Jacob Younis
Infielders: Josh Hendricks, Kennys Vargas, Nick Lockwood, Candido Pimentel, Julio Torres, Stephen Wickens, Niko Goodrum, Aderling Mejia, Javier Pimentel, Jorge Polanco, Wander Guillen, Travis Harrison
Outfielders: Romy Jimenez, Max Kepler, Drew Leachman*, Kelvin Mention, Kelvin Ortiz, Dereck Rodriguez
* denotes players already with Beloit (they may be a couple more I am forgetting).
Draft picks so far:
#15 (440) - Jarret Leverett - LHP - COL - Georgia Southern
#14 (410) - Jake Proctor - CF - COL - Cincinnati
#13 (380) - Erich Knab - RHP - HS - South Carolina
#12 (350) - Alex Muren - RHP - COL - Cal St. Northridge
#11 (340) - Taylor Rogers - LHP - COL - Kentucky
#10 (310) - Doug (DJ) Baxendale - RHP - COL - Arkansas-Fayetteville
#9 (280) - LJ Mazzilli - 2B - COL - U Connecticut (Lee Mazzilli's son)
#8 (250) - Christian Powell - COL - RHP - College of Charleston
#7 (220) - Jorge Fernandez - C - HS - Puerto Rico
#6 (190) - Andre Martinez - LHP - HS - Florida
#5 (160) - Tyler Duffey - RHP - COL - Rice U
#4 (130) - Zach Jones - RHP - COL - San Jose State
#3 (97) - Adam Walker - RF - COL - Jacksonville U
#2 (72) - JT Chargois - RHP - COL - Rice U
#2 (63) - Mason Melotakis - LHP - COL - Northwestern State (LA)
#1S (42) - Luke Bard - RHP - COL - Georgia Tech
#1S (32) - Jose Orlando Berrios - RHP - HS - Puerto Rico#
#1 (2) - Byron Buxton - OF - HS - Georgia
That's something like 34 pitchers and 13 infielders. Are there going to be a bunch of cuts? And who goes where?
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I did not follow the teams. The statistics from the 2011 rosters shows combined they used 46 pitchers. A couple were rehab starts. Combined it looks like they used about 35 position players. The players not promoted to an "A" level should have been cut over the winter not this spring. I don't recall any player repeating low level ball being an impact player at the major league level. I guess you have to fill a roster with somebody.
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Add about 15-20 players from this draft class and you got a jam. Part of the issue is that the signing deadline moved up a month (7/13 this year) so a lot of the late signees would be able to play pro ball this season unlike past seasons. I would not be surprised to see teams field multiple GCL teams next season (like some do with the DSL now.)
I do think that there will be a few cuts in New Britain and Rochester, and promotions (and a few trades that would probably work the other way) but I don't think that these would be quite enough to accommodate all players. Expect a lot of intersquad games and games with Boston and the Pirates in EST-----
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How many of these players are going to sign? I know it looked like we drafted with an eye towards signability, but realistically how many of these top 18 picks will join the organization?
Will the change in signing period and slot amounts (signing salary cap) have much affect on who and how quickly we sign players? This is really looking like the changes will have far reaching affects for both the organization and the players. It will be interesting to see how our signing percentage this year will differ from the past few years. Then again, the changes in our signing percentage this year may change more due to the number and quality of our picks rather than the changes in the signing process.
I forgot about the signing deadline being moved up. I still don't understand why some wait until the end to sign. I mean maybe it is a few hundred thousand bucks they are haggling over (with the big signees) . . . but losing out on 100+ at bats or 30+ innings or whatever seems more of an unsound economic decision by 18-22-year-old players (Michael, Harrison, Boyd . . . ),
Finally, I am obviously all about some promotions and sending oldster non-prospects, non performers packing. I am interested in seeing how that plays out over the next two weeks.
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Nick Lockwood was released. Other than that, it's likely several more of those EST guys will be released. 25 or so will go to E-Town and 35 or so will be with the GCL team.
The Twins have done a great job in recent years signing their picks from the top ten rounds, and really to about 15. So yes, maybe 18-20 new players will be coming in. Possibly a couple will start in Beloit. But mostly the college guys will go to ET and the high school guys to GCL.
That's strange about Lockwood. I guess they have so many infielders from low-A down.
On a side note: not that Lockwood is that phenomenal or anything, but he is the kind of guy that I look toward signing as opposed to signing the Shawn Roofs of the world. Not that a Lockwood-esque player goes to AA, but I would prefer to sign younger guys and put in the lower levels and promote (promoting either prospects or guys who are getting playing time instead of top prospects, but who could get a jump-start by moving up themselves). I know that the upper levels need some veterans, but I would prefer adding youth as opposed to Joe Thurston and co. (and Thyrlos probably concurs).
I mean there have to be a few guys cut at this level (not making it past short season) that could produce if given the chance. Just seems better to plant as many seeds as possible (young guys) and not have so many weeds (Clete Thomas, Joe Thurston, Shawn Roof, etc.) (I don't mean that to be dehumanizing, but I like the analogy).
How many of these picks are likely to sign? I would have to think that some of the HS players drafted in some of the later rounds might not be offered contracts/choose to go to college instead. I would expect the top 8-10 picks will probably sign though.You can come up with statistics to prove anything. Forty percent of all people know that.
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They manage to figure it out quite well. Some minor league free agents will be cut and about 3-4 players will probably move up in each league. You can carry more at the GCL level, just don't activate them. Then they carryover to the fall instructional league and either get cut or put into next years plans. You can pretty much assume that any high schoolers will probably remain behind.
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Keep in mind that Rookie league rosters are larger than full-season rosters. Teams can have 35 players on the active list, although only 30 can be dressed for any one game. That goes for both Elizabethton and GCL.
Seth, do you think you could blog about potential promotions coming in the next few week? Thanks.
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The Twins normally carry about 30 players at Elizabethton and up to 35 in the GCL. That is 65. I show 49 players remaining in EST from this group (not including players there rehabbing). In the last eight years, they have signed a low of 20 players (2004) and a high of 33 (last year). The norm appears to be around 26, however, has been higher the last two years, 31 and 33. They appear to always seriously attempt to sign their top ten to fifteen rounds, which would be 13-18 players. After that they sign most of the college seniors, a few of the juniors and J2 kids and usually surprise by signing one or two high school players from the later rounds.
With 49 in camp (the ones I see that you missed which I believe are still around are Marcus Solberg and Junior Subero, unless I missed their releases). You also don't have any of the group coming up this year from the DSL, which should be led by Felix Jorge. The size of this group varies, however, is normally at least a half dozen and has been as high as mid-teens. So if we have 49 in camp, say at least five coming up from the DSL and the average number signed, 26, that is a total of 80 players. They will likely put 65 on the two teams, leaving 15. A few of these and a few of the draft picks will move up (good example is Vargas when his suspension is over), say leaving ten. One can further assume a few will be injured and go on the DL, but they will likely be making another cut of somewhere between five and ten players.


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The last time Rick Halperin spent Christmas at a Nazi death camp, he remembered it was just him and two guards standing around on a bitter cold day. This year, Halperin, an SMU history professor who teaches a class on human rights, plans to bring a group of 10 to visit the Polish death camps. They leave Dec. 21 for a tour of six death camps and other sites, including the Warsaw Ghetto and the Polish cities of Krakow and Warsaw. On Christmas Day, they are planning to be at Majdanek death camp, in Lublin, Poland, where 360,000 people died during the Holocaust. Why visit death camps at Christmas? "I need to go to these places and pay my respects to those who perished and those who triumphed," Halperin said. "Christmas is a good time to do this because even if you do it just once, you will always think back to that time of year, and you will always remember." Since 1996, Halperin has been traveling alone to Europe to visit Holocaust sites in part to collect research for his class. He videotapes scenes of concentration and death camps as well as villages where Nazi atrocities were committed. The videotapes are used in his class, "The Struggle for Human Rights," which he teaches four times a year. This is the first time that Halperin will be traveling with a group, most of whom are SMU faculty and staff. None of the others have been to the sites before.
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sku# AT-WINNM The Windsor Convertible Crib by Atlantic Furniture flawlessly integrates throughout a child's life by going from crib to toddler bed to full size bed with the help of our conversion kit or a metal frame. An adjustable height mattress negates the need for a drop down side, making it easier for parents to put down a sleeping baby. The traditional mission style with a slightly arched back panel gives the Windsor Crib a tasteful look that will surely be the centerpiece of the nursery. Converting to a toddler bed gives baby one big step toward a big kid bed and from there our conversion rail kit is a simple and cost effective solution to transitioning to a full size bed that will give it years of use. Made of our durable Eco-friendly Hardwood and refined in three of our high build Five Step Finishes. The Windsor Convertible Crib surpasses US Safety Standards. *Windsor Four Tier Bookcase Shown in picture is Sold Seperately* Windsor Crib Dimensions: 45"W x 30.87"W x 57.37"D
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Situated in Fazana, this hotel is close to Brijuni National Park and Brioni Golf Course. Area attractions also include Forum and Temple of Augustus.
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- A tax is imposed by the city: HRK 7 per person, per night for adults; HRK 4 per night for guests aged 12-18 years old. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.
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Hearts of Oak Christmas Stocking
The conclusion of our ongoing Stitch Red Campaign pattern series, this bright and cheery stocking calls upon the Hearts of Oak stitch pattern's textural resemblance to pine cones. After making a red one, try another in green, brown, or even stripes!
Finished Measurements: about 14" around
Yarn: 2 skeins Valley Yarns Northampton (100% Wool, 100g/247yds) color Red
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Walking into Ann's Old Mill Restaurant in Fountain Run, the owners' love for history is apparent. Not only is the restaurant built with materials from an 1870 mill that once stood in its place, but the walls are adorned with historic photos and memorabilia of local businesses and people.
Ann and Scott Fife have always loved history, and they especially love sharing stories with others and connecting local residents to their history. They bought the old Fountain Run mill about 10 years ago. Ann knew she wanted to one day open a restaurant at the mill's location and she knew she wanted that restaurant to keep the mill's history alive, but she wasn't quite sure how her plan would unfold.
"It was just one of those things," Ann said. "We knew there was a lot of history here, and I knew eventually I wanted to put a restaurant in here."
About five years after purchasing the mill, the building started to lean and it became clear to Ann and Scott that they would have to take it down. They collapsed it and took it apart themselves, and preserved as many of the materials as possible. They then built their restaurant with those recycled materials, and were able to open the restaurant in September of 2008. When Ann gives a tour, she uses the historic photos on the wall to point out what boards inside the restaurant came from which part of the mill.
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If the trend of last year's Adventures in Travel Expo was eco-conscious vacationing, this year's is a no-brainer: economy travel.Dedicated travelers are not giving up their vacations in this slumping economy, but they are trying to make them more affordable, said John Golicz, chief executive officer of Unicomm, a trade-show company co-sponsoring next weekend's event at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont."The difference this year is value," Golicz said. "People are planning a lot more carefully. They can't make a mistake."About a third of travelers recently surveyed by Unicomm said they plan to stay closer to home in 2009 or will visit somewhere where the dollar goes farther, Golicz said.If you are still undecided about where to go, the answer could be awaiting at next weekend's expo, also sponsored by the Chicago Tribune.The two-day event, in its fifth year, will include more than 150 exhibitors.The expo focuses on adventure travel, which Golicz described as having two of three components: experiencing nature, physical activity and a "significant" cultural interaction."It can be a lot of things, like elderly people who want to bird-watch in the rain forest and learn about the indigenous culture," he said. "It's getting off the beach and out a little bit."And if you're captivated with, say, Kentucky or Puerto Rico, you can book a trip right there on the convention floor.To get you in the mood, the expo also will offer rides on Chester the camel (yes, a real camel), scuba lessons in a water tank and a trip up a climbing wall.There will be several seminars and guest speakers, including Andrew Zimmern, host of the Travel Channel's "Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern," on Saturday and Patricia Schultz, author of "1,000 Places to See Before You Die," on Sunday.Golicz insisted that vacations at the expo can be found for all budgets."You can stretch your dollar a long way," he said.Tickets for the Adventures in Travel Expo cost $15 and are available at email@example.com adventure would be complete without meeting Chicago Tribune Travel editor Ross Werland, who will be in the Tribune booth at the show from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.To view the full article click here


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Jessica Simpson has confirmed she's pregnant with her second child in a sweet Christmas Day tweet.
After weeks of speculation suggesting the singer-turned-fashion mogul and reality TV star was expecting again, Simpson made the baby news official by posting a photo of her seven-month-old daughter Maxwell sitting in the sand during a festive vacation in Hawaii behind the message 'BIG SIS'.
Little Maxwell was born in May, just before her famous mom signed up to front a lucrative new diet campaign for WeightWatchers.
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Availability: Aloft Frisco
Traditional Room, 1 King BedMax Occupancy: 2 guests (up to 1 child)
Frisco hotel with an outdoor pool
Located in Frisco, Aloft Frisco is in the business district and convenient to Dr Pepper Arena and Dr Pepper Ballpark.
This hotel is within close proximity of Stonebriar Centre Mall and The Shops at Legacy.
Make yourself at home in one of the 136 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Guests can catch a ride on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 3 mi.
Grab a bite from a snack bar/deli serving guests of Aloft Frisco. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, a business center, and limo/town car service. Planning an event in Frisco? This hotel has facilities measuring 518 square feet (48 square meters), including a meeting/conference room. Free self parking is available onsite.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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Aloft Frisco features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel offers a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. High-speed wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Business amenities at this 3-star property consist of a business center, limo/town car service, and a meeting/conference room. Event facilities measure 518 square feet (48 square meters). This business-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, a picnic area, and concierge services. A complimentary area shuttle within 3 mi is available for guests. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
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- Total number of rooms - 136
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Breakfast is available for a surcharge and served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
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Subaru Forester Air Conditioning Problems
See my post # 16 above. Had to cancel my appointment late last summer to have my a/c checked out by my mechanic because my daughter had a baby early and I went to help her; by the time I got back we figured we might as well wait till the next cooling season to deal with it. Finally brought it in. Took some sleuthing to find this: "a/c clutch develops an open circuit and disengages." Replaced a/c clutch and I've got nice cold air blowing as long as I need it to. Yay! Total cost was $410 plus tax.
samsuby Posts: 1Hi - have a 2009 Suby Forester with 47000 miles (mostly highway) and the air conditioner which isn't used all that much has stopped blowing cold air. I took it to my local dealer who informs me that the compressor doesn't work, the clutch doesn't function properly, etc. $1400++ to repair!! I live in No. California so AC doesn't get used constantly, but it gets at least weekly use in summer/early fall (85+ and the dogs start panting...)
Naturally the car is just out of warranty, but no way should this be happening after only 47000 miles?!! Any advice on what if any recourse I might have with Subaru? Thanks for any suggestions.
That is very, very unusual.
I have heard that you should use the A/C once in a while to keep the seals lubricated. There's an additive in there that cycles around the system.
$1400? Yikes!
Call 800-SUBARU3 and tell them how new your car is. Be super-nice - you get more flies with honey. I used to work in a Help Desk so trust me on that one.
Hopefully they will cover at least a portion of that cost.
Hi, I bought a 2010 subaru forester in January 2010 and I went to start my AC on those hot muggy days last week and nothing. I had used it a couple of weeks ago or maybe a month now and it seemed to work fine but may have been that I was going over 60 and the air was coming in colder. But is anyone else experiencing this on the 2010 AT Premium X? I bearly have 9K on the car. Thought it could be the freon but isn't it too early to be replenishing that? I don't drive anywhere that I would have punctured something - I do city and highway driving - though some potholes can be like craters in NY.
TIA, Silvia
nbg2 Posts: 1My air conditioner works well for a while, blowing very cold air. The, suddenly the compressor seems to shut off and only warm air is emitted. This seems to happen especially on hot days, and especially if I am headed downhill (i.e. when my engine is revving down). If I accelerate, raising RPMs, the compressor seems to kick back in. I can do this 5 or 6 times. Eventually, even that fails. Then I have to turn off the system and let it rest. About 10 minutes later I can restart the air conditioner, and it cools perfectly. I have 100,000 plus miles. I recently started using a phone charger in my cigarette lighter and recently had the head gasket changed. Could either of these two changes be responsible? A post I saw on this site mentioned something about an air conditioner clutch and another post mentioned a coolant temperature sensor. Does anyone have an opinion about my problem?
When my air conditioner started acting like that, I had to have the computer module for the a/c replaced. Not cheap but after that the a/c worked fine.
I'm still having problems with the car overheating when I run the a/c. I can turn it on but if I travel on the interstate when I get off, it starts to overheat. I've replaced the head gasket so I didn't expect this to happen again. Any ideas?
mjb59 Posts: 1The AC on my 2009 Forester (58,000 miles) quit working. The compressor makes a lot of noise (rattles) when the AC is turned on. I took it to the dealer and was told I had a clog in the system. They said the rattle was due to the compressor pulling vacuum on the low side and that pressure on the high side was over 200 lbs. I was told there was no way to find the clog and the only sure way to fix it was to replace all components in the system. Total cost around $3,000.
I would like to know if there are any other options.
I had another problem with my a/c this summer. When I would drive on the interstate with the a/c on and then get off, the car would overheat. I just had the head gasket replaced 18 months ago so I didn't think it was that again. I took it to an awesome mechanic and discovered the connection to the second fan was not working properly. He fixed that at minimal cost and now it works perfectly.
"The AC on my 2009 Forester (58,000 miles) quit working. The compressor makes a lot of noise (rattles) when the AC is turned on. I took it to the dealer and was told I had a clog in the system. They said the rattle was due to the compressor pulling vacuum on the low side and that pressure on the high side was over 200 lbs. I was told there was no way to find the clog and the only sure way to fix it was to replace all components in the system. Total cost around $3,000."
This does not sound right. In 5 decades of car ownership I have not heard of a "clog" in the AC system. Also, being unable to find the problem, and needing to replace the whole system, and the cost of $3,000, all sound wrong. It is well worth seeking a second opinion from another dealer or a good independent shop.
Over the years on various cars we have had such problems as a plugged evaporator drain, intermittent cooling, minor refrigerant leaks, an untended leak where loss of refrigerant and its lubricating properties ruined the compressor, and a couple of failed compressor clutches. But no clogs.
cydennis Posts: 1Hello, my Forester is doing the exact same thing and dealer recommends head gasket replacement. Can you tell me exactly what second fan connection was not working properly on your car? What is the "second fan" and where is it located? Thanks very much - you might save me a ton of money!
vasubaru12 Posts: 1My AC in my 2009 Forester started blowing hot air about a year after I bought it (bought it in July 2008). I took it to the dealer and they couldn't find a leak but did replace what they called a Shrader valve on it and they put more freon in it and it worked pretty good for 2 years. Now I have about 72,000 miles on the car and it stopped working at the beginning of the summer. Didn't take it to the dealer because it wasn't under warranty. Took it to another garage and they said that my compressor made a lot of noise and the pressure was off on it and they quoted me about $700 to replace the compressor. I actually found a used one and had another garage put it on and paid about $400 total. It worked for about a week and half and now all the freon is leaked out again. The garage that put the compressor in thinks it is something else. I believe this all stemmed from the first time I took it to the dealer. I think they give you outrageous prices I know that when I talked with them about the compressor they said it would be between $1200 and $2000 to fix it. I am emailing Subaru because I keep being told by mechanics that this should not be happening on this new of a car.
WOW that is a new car practically, my car 2010 subaru forester had a problem and blew hot air at the beginning of the summer - I took it to the dealer and they said they found a leak and replaced the evaporator? Whatever it was, they needed to wait for a part to fix it. It works great now but after hearing your story I am waiting to see what happens in a couple of years, I got the extended warranty so I guess if it does happen again I am covered either way - well as long as it's not over 70K or 7 years old. I don't like it when things that major already go out within the first 15 months of a car's life.


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Homecoming 2012 included the annual tailgate picnic, a 30-13 win by the football team over Holy Cross, the McDonogh Network Homecoming Social, the McKelvy House Scholars program anniversary celebration, and various parties and dinners.
Tailgate Picnic and Football Game
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The celebration marked the 50th anniversary of the McKelvy Scholars Program and the 125th anniversary of McKelvy House. Housing 21 students each year from diverse majors and backgrounds, the program fosters intellectual discourse, personal growth, and community engagement. Current and former McKelvy Scholars took part in intellectual discussions, which are the hallmark of the program, as well as watched presentations on the history of the house and proposed renovations to the building and grounds.
McDonogh Network Social
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More than 50 alumni, students, administrators, and faculty gathered at the Portlock Black Cultural Center for a late afternoon social after the Homecoming game. They were welcomed by David Reif '68, Alumni Association president, and Kyara Gray '11, co-chair of the McDonogh Network steering committee, which co-sponsored the third annual social with Alumni Relations and Intercultural Development.


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Desperate Housewives' Eva Longoria takes these pre-packaged meals and snacks with her on set. Starting at $25 per day, the program's packages contain two snacks and three meals (totaling 1,200 calories a day), and can be easily delivered to your front door. "It counts [calories] for you!" Longoria says. (sunfare.com)


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After talking to MuchMusic.com about his new video for Vegas Girl while backstage at the 2012 MMVAs, Conor Maynard has dropped the follow up to his chart topping debut single Can't Say No. Shot in New York City, Conor spends the video for Vegas Girl searching for a girl he met on the street, while gettings lots of help from his Mayniacs.
Maynard may be regarded as the next Justin Bieber, but make not mistake about it – the British teen has crafted a sound all his own. Infusing Vegas Girl with an almost dub step and deep bass sound more commonly found in his home country, the new single features Conor showing off his impressive pipes and his ability to write catchy and mature pop tracks. Working with Pharrell Williams, Ne-Yo, and Rita Ora on his debut album, Maynard is on track to release an album full of R'n B infused pop tracks that speak to the 20-something audience. Expect big things from Conor Maynard.
Conor Maynard's debut album Contrast is set to drop on July 30. Check out Conor talking about the new album backstage at the 2012 MMVAs and watch his brand new video for Vegas Girl below.
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Alston + Bird Corporate Cup 5K & Half Marathon
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Tryon Street start & finish
More than 3,400 runners and walkers come out to run and cross the finish line last year at the late winter/early spring running of Charlotte's Alston & Bird Corporate Cup Half Marathon, Relay & 5K Run/Walk races, which usually sees from 700 to 800 finishers in the half marathon alone. New. Course for the half marathon, by Queens, Myers Park Country Club, Providence Road...so if you aren't running, but driving, look for the map on 3/9. CCCP has a team...some runners, some walkers, like me.
13th Annual St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl
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15,000 people in Uptown from 2:00pm – 9:00pm – it's HUGE) converge at Dixie's parking lot
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$20 at one of the pre-registrations, $25 online, and $30 the day of the event.
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Included: Event t-shirt which serves as your ticket to get into all the bars, event koozie, cover charges at all bars, St. Pats giveaways, and beer/liquor specials.
American beers, Skyy vodka and Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey
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Saturday, March 16
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The Festival is located on S. Tryon St. between 1st St & 3rd St.The festival hours are 10AM – 6:30PM and features Irish music, Irish dancers, bagpipers, Irish/Celtic and other vendors, a large children's amusement area and plenty of food & beverages. There is no admission fee to attend.
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Saturday, March 16
Tryon Street
The St. Patrick's Day Parade has great units, bands, community groups, lts f dog units, little Irish dancer girls and boys.
Governor McCrory is Grand Marshall.
The parade will step off at 11:00 A.M. at Tryon and 9th street in uptown Charlotte. In order to accommodate the growing audience for the parade, we are expanding the parade route this year. The parade will still step off at Tryon & 9th St. It then marches south to 3rd Street where it takes a left and marches down 3rd St. to Caldwell. Check out the Map Page for the complete parade route.


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Terry Thompson Chevrolet is a GM Mark of Excellence winner and has been for the last 10 years. We are here to provide our customers with the quality of service that they expect and deserve. We offer a Strong Sales Team and a Top of the Line, GM Certified Service Center. Unlike other Dealerships, we have little turn over. We have a strong group ready to help you and exceed your vehicle purchase to service experience. This you will know when you walk through our doors.
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Please join the library for an IEEE Xplore Digital Library training session and learn time-saving search techniques for finding technology content from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. This overview of best practices for searching the IEEE Xplore database will cover:
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eaturing game industry veterans, award-winning authors and artists, jaw-dropping costumes, thousands of events, a growing Family Fun Pavilion, and the newest games on the market, Gen Con truly is The Best Four Days in Gaming! This year, Gen Con takes place August 15-18 in Indianapolis, Indiana -- and is now underway!
In addition to the D&D gaming events taking place throughout the convention, we'd also like to highlight today's seminars:
D&D's digital future is brighter than ever and jam-packed with awesome new gaming offerings on multiple digital platforms. Find out what's in store for D&D in the present and future.
When: Friday 2 – 4 PM
Sit down and chat with New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore to discuss Drizzt, the Forgotten Realms, past work, and The Sundering.
When: Friday 4 – 6 PM
On Thursday night from 7 PM - 11 PM, Baldur's Gate opened its gates to travelers from across Faerûn for a one-of-a-kind event. Attendees were able to mingle with D&D designers, authors, and other industry luminaries while enjoying food, drinks, music, adventure and more (plus, receive a special give-away exclusive to this event, shown below):
Something Foul Afoot in Baldur's Gate: Amid preparation for Founders Day, a sinister plot unfolded. Those closest to Duke Adrian Abdel fell to the blade of assassination, and it was up to attendees to uncover the truth in a murder mystery puzzle created by the devious minds of Lone Shark Games. Those who helped solve the mystery and become champions of justice had a chance to win awesome D&D prizes, including the unique sword (its construction chronicled in Parts One, Two, and Three).
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Wilson Waterfowl Report
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6000 Mallards and another 2000+ divers; 2500 Canada geese, 1000 Snows
Low Plains Late Duck Zone Season: Oct. 26-Dec. 29, 2013 AND Jan. 18-Jan. 26, 2014
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Mallard Migration Rank = 10.
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|60% ice cover; Birds moving to private lands to feed, but opportunities along shorelines;
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Cedar Creek boat ramp is NOT OPEN due to low water conditions
Elm Creek Boat Ramp is iced up.
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The free screening program will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 5 between 4-6 p.m. at the Bellmore Library. The free screenings will be conducted by Eric Thall, MD of Advanced Urology Centers of New York-Rockville Centre.
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- Screenings will include a PSA blood test and a digital rectal exam.
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As our new governor and legislature comes into office, some significant challenges await. Yet there is an opportunity to start forging a legacy that can impact our state for generations to come.
Today there are almost 450,000 unemployed North Carolinians. It is estimated that this costs our state close to $2.7 billion in taxes owed to the federal government for unemployment a tax burden that is being shouldered by our business community in higher unemployment taxes. Clearly this is not sustainable. As Lew Ebert, President and CEO of the North Carolina Chamber, stated recently, there is no more important time to think about how to do things better.
There are few short-term remedies. Getting back on track is going to require significant vision, a longer-term strategy, and perseverance. It also requires pulling the right levers that will help make this state competitive globally.
Sixty years ago, North Carolina had one of the lowest per capita incomes in the country. Our economy was dominated by low-wage manufacturing and agricultural jobs and we were losing talent much faster than we could attract it. Recognizing the urgency, political, business, and academic leaders forged a vision for transforming our economy, lifting per capita income, and creating an integrated regional community.
Started on 4,400 acres that were described as nothing but pine trees and possums, the result became the Research Triangle Park, which greatly reduced our dependence on tobacco, textiles and furniture. It also helped create a knowledge economy that today features more than 170 companies employing 42,000 people, generating $2.7 billion in competitive wages and serving as a significant talent draw.
Research Triangle was not a short-term fix, but it fundamentally changed the trajectory of our state.
As we look to the future, we cant afford to have our growth curve flatten. Yet without renewed urgency, a bold mindset, and a long-term vision matched with a smart strategy, we risk this happening.
So where should we invest to put us on the right path? Our youngest generation. If equipped with the knowledge, networks, confidence and competence to thrive in tomorrows world, our young people will help lead us to a new era of prosperity.
Last spring, North Carolina New Schools held a Workforce Development Strategic Planning Forum with top leaders from across the state. The emerging recommendations included: transforming learning to develop the skills of all students to match career opportunities and employer needs, and linking students and teachers to relevant workforce experiences.
In a recent survey, the Center for Creative Leadership (where we both are connected) surveyed 462 global executives about critical skills for tomorrows workforce. Among the most important were adaptability and versatility, effective communications, learning agility, multi-cultural awareness, self-motivation/discipline and collaboration.
Transformative learning challenges students to become real-world problem solvers, learning to lead with others to develop and implement sustainable solutions to our communitys toughest challenges. It means highly experiential teaching and learning environments that have direct relevance to the dynamic world around us.
A promising model is SCALE-UP. Started at N.C. State University, it has been adopted by more than 150 schools nationally. The learning style is student-centric, active, tangible, collaborative and technology rich. Students often lead the teaching, with the teachers serving as thought-provokers and most direct instruction happening online at home with classroom time dedicated to project-based learning. The result: A study of 16,000 physics students taught using this method revealed that failure rates have dropped by a factor of three for all students, four for minorities and five for women.
The challenge is scaling these promising approaches. This is going to require preparing, supporting and rewarding teachers in a fundamentally different way. This is ultimately where our long-term investment needs to be channeled.
Because of turnover and student growth rates, North Carolina needs more than 10,000 new teachers every year approximately 10 percent of our teacher workforce. Investing in their education is paramount to us investing in the future of our children.
Part of this education is helping teachers take a different approach to teaching and learning. It also includes getting teachers out of the classroom. The Kenan Fellows Program at UNC, for instance, offers externships to 50 teachers a year helping them connect with researchers and executives in science, technology, engineering and math so they can bring those lessons back to the classroom.
Similarly, some companies are opening their doors to student internships to provide real-world perspective, but were just scratching the surface. We really need an all hands-on-deck effort readying our teachers and students for the future demands of a global marketplace.
Research Triangle Park required a long-term investment matched with vision, resolve and a strong public-private partnership. We need this kind of leadership to keep North Carolina on the right path starting with investing in our children and teachers.
Christopher Gergen is founder of Bull City Forward, Queen City Forward and HUB Raleigh, a fellow with Fuquas Center for the Advancement of Social Entrepreneurship at Duke University, and the author of Life Entrepreneurs. Stephen Martin, a director at the nonprofit Center for Creative Leadership, is author of The Messy Quest for Meaning and blogs at www.messyquest.com. They can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com and followed on Twitter through @cgergen.


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Samothrace officials have demanded that France's Louvre museum return the famous statue.
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Archeologists and anthropologists, international governments, museum curators, antiquities collectors and dealers are caught in a pitched battle over the ethics of collecting historical treasures.
Southern Methodist University is getting some of the combatants into the same room to guide the discussion beyond claims of ownership to the need for stewardship. The Future of the Past: Ethical Implications of Collecting Antiquities in the 21st Century will be held at SMU on Oct. 18-19. See the schedule of events.
SMUs Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility, in association with the SMU-in-Taos program, is sponsoring the unique conference to explore the ethically complex and challenging world of collecting ancient cultural objects.The goal of the conference is to move participants toward solutions.
Dinner keynote speaker for the first day of the event will be Donny George Youkhanna, Ph.D., who was director general of the Iraqi Museums from 2003 to 2006 and central to the recovery of some of humanitys most important antiquities following the looting of the Baghdad Museum. Other speakers will include art dealers, collectors, museum directors and curators, representatives of source cultures, archaeologists, art historians, legal scholars and ethicists.
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Mike Adler, Executive Director of SMU-in-Taos and Associate Professor of Anthropology, knew at the onset that gathering speakers with passionately competing viewpoints would prove challenging.
Its an attempt to get a balanced group of stakeholders. They dont want to get together, Adler said. Perhaps Im optimistic. I dont think anythings unsolvable.
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Hollywood typically depicts the dry cleaning experience as unbearably hot, with steam billowing and an older worker hunched over a table, ironing clothes.
But that's far from the case at Anytime Cleaners in west Olympia, which has brought the dry cleaning experience into the 21st century.
The business at Cooper Point Road and Harrison Avenue has automated the visit to the dry cleaners, giving customers the chance to drop off and pick up their clothes at any point during the day or night.
Business owner Steve Melton opened a home delivery dry cleaning franchise four years ago, then decided to expand, looking for something unique that might set his business apart.
He settled on an ATM-like technology called Fetch, which is manufactured by an Arkansas company called HMC Solutions, largely because of the familiarity most people have with bank ATMs.
Melton, who retired after a 32-year career with the Army, including service in Vietnam, added the technology and opened his storefront at the end of August.
Walk into the business, which is open 24/7, and it feels a bit like a bank lobby.
Here's how it works: Customers enter their personal information into the ATM-like machine, including the amount of starch and alteration information, then the machine prints out an order and a customer copy of the order. The order is placed into the customer's laundry bag – the machine also supplies bags if you don't have one – then the customer opens a shatter-proof plastic door and places the bag inside.
And that's it. The order explains the pickup time, as well as a text that gets sent to the customer.
The typical turnaround time is three to four days, and then the customer can pick up his clothes whenever it is convenient.
Customers do that by once again entering their personal information into the ATM-like machine, and then their laundered item shoots forward on a conveyor rack. The customer opens the door to retrieve it. Payment is made at the time of pickup by choosing the preferred payment method at the machine.
For larger items, such as comforters or long dresses, they are put into one of six automated lockers that flank the machine. The lockers pop open once the customer enters his personal information.
Since opening, business has been slow, Melton said, but he believes he is in the right location. He's next to a potentially customer-generating Starbucks and he's also near professional offices, such as Capital Medical Center. The next legislative session is bound to bring business, too.
Melton is the second dry cleaners to use the Fetch technology in Washington. Morrell's Blue Wave Cleaners across from the South Hill Mall in Puyallup was the first.
Owner Aaron Morrell added the system to his Puyallup store about two years ago and its use is growing every month, particularly on Sundays when most dry cleaners are closed.
There is a learning curve associated with most new technology, including Fetch, he said.
"But the people who use it love it," he said.
Morrell also runs a dry cleaners in Tacoma and he's considering the technology for that location, too.
Fetch is the flagship product of North Little Rock, Ark.-based HMC Solutions, a 10-year-old business that was formed by people with industrial automation backgrounds, principal, chief executive and co-founder Tony Cassady said Wednesday.
He said the Fetch technology is in its fourth generation and is in use throughout the country, but mostly in the Northeast.
Morrell said his was the first on the West Coast.
Cassady said they targeted dry cleaners because there was a market for added convenience, as well as for reducing labor costs. The technology also reduces overhead, because it doesn't require much space, lowering rent, utility and power costs.
He said dry cleaners can purchase or lease the technology, and it costs about $50,000.
Both Melton and Morrell outsource the actual dry cleaning of clothes: Melton to another dry cleaners in west Olympia, while Morrell sends it to his business in Tacoma.
Melton said a typical two-piece suit costs about $14.76 to dry clean. In an effort to stimulate business, he's running a $1.49-per-business-shirt special through the end of the month.
Rolf Boone: 360-754-5403


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