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How much sugar is too much? The daily recommended amount might surprise you as we checked out the top five candies handed out for Halloween.
First, we determined how much sugar experts said your children should consume for an entire day, and then we compared that to the amount of sugar in those popular Halloween treats.
Let's start with the recommended intake of sugar. The American Heart Association said children should consume no more than 25 to 37.5 grams of sugar per day. That includes the sum total from every meal and snack.
We found the sugar content of top five most popular Halloween candies online:
Any one of these candies will thus take up two-thirds of a child's recommended daily sugar intake. Beyond the obvious issues with too many sweets, such as hyperactivity and sugar crashes, experts said added sugar is just empty calories that put children at risk of obesity and other health problems.
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Near the end of today's season-ending press conference, Jim Zorn committed to keeping Jason Campbell as the team's starting quarterback going in to next season.
Zorn also mentioned bringing back Todd Collins and Colt Brennan (who's having knee surgery) back, and working with all three of them during the summer.
Zorn said he expects even more improvement from Campbell, who is coming off his third season as a starting quarterback.
"What I'm going to do is what I did last year. I took time with [Campbell] before minicamps started," Zorn said. "Once the offseason program starts we'll be able to do some scheme work. … His footwork was poor when we got here, it's gotten a lot better, and it's going to get a lot better this offseason because of the stuff we're going to ask him to work on."
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It seems to be a common theme: you spend a majority of your young adulthood trying to not get pregnant, but when you're ready to conceive you find out that it's just not as simple as you thought.
The chance of a normal, healthy couple getting pregnant during any cycle is about 25%.
A couple isn't considered to be infertile until they've tried unsuccessfully to conceive for one year. However, most couples are impatient and believe they're infertile before they've reached the one year mark.
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The people who lived in these caves were modern humans who lived by recognizably human methods, hunting game and gathering plant foods. Evidence for our other hominid ancestors--Homo erectus and Homo ergaster, for example--suggests that they primarily scavenged other animal's kills; the Homo sapiens of Klasies River caves knew how to hunt. The Klasies River people dined on shellfish, antelope, seals, penguins, and some unidentified plant foods, roasting them in hearths built for the purpose. The caves were not permanent residences for the humans who inhabited them, as best as we can tell; they only stayed for a few weeks, then moved along to the next hunting stand. Stone tools and flakes made from beach cobbles were recovered from the earliest levels of the site.
Klasies River and Howieson's PoortApart from the debris of living, researchers have also found fragmentary evidence in these earliest levels of the earliest of ritual behavior--cannibalism. Fossil human remains were found in several layers of the Klasies River occupations, fire-blackened fragments of skulls and other bones showing cut marks. While this alone would not convince researchers that cannibalism had taken place, the pieces were mixed with the rubble of kitchen debris--thrown out with the shells and bones of the remainder of the meal. These bones were unequivocally modern human; at a time when no other modern humans are known--only Neanderthals and early modern Homo existed outside of Africa.
By 70,000 years ago, when the layers called by archaeologists Howieson's Poort were laid down, these same caves were used by the descendents with a more sophisticated stone tool technology, backed tools from thin stone blades, and perhaps projectile points. The raw material from these tools came not from the beach, but from rough mines some 20 kilometers away. The Middle Stone Age Howieson's Poort lithic technology is nearly unique for its time; similar tool types are not found anywhere else until the much later Late Stone Age assemblages.
While archaeologists and paleontologists continue to debate whether modern humans are descended only from the Homo sapiens populations from Africa, or from a combination of Homo sapiens and Neanderthal, the Klasies River cave populations are still our ancestors, and are still representatives of the earliest known modern humans on the planet.
Bartram, Laurence E.Jr. and Curtis W. Marean 1999 Explaining the "Klasies Pattern": Kua ethnoarchaeology, the Die Kelders middle stone age archaeofauna, long bone fragmentation and carnivore ravaging. Journal of Archaeological Science 26:9-29.
Churchill, S. E., et al. 1996 Morphological affinities of the proximal ulna from Klasies River main site: archaic or modern? Journal of Human Evolution 31:213-237.
Deacon, H. J. and V. B. Geleisjsne 1988 The stratigraphy and sedimentology of the main site sequence, Klasies River, South Africa. The South African Archaeological Bulletin 43:5-14.
Hall, S. and J. Binneman 1987 Later stone age burial variability in the Cape: A social interpretation. The South African Archaeological Bulletin 42:140-152.
Voigt, Elizabeth 1973 Stone Age Molluscan Utilization at Klasies River Mouth Caves. South African Journal of Science 69:306-309.
Wurz, Sarah 2002 Variability in the Middle Stone Age lithic seuqnece, 115,000-60,000 years ago at Klasies River, South Africa. Journal of Archaeological Science 29:1001-1015.


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BUSTER, Julie Lockett, 10 a.m., Garden of Memories Cemetery. (Millsap Funeral Service, Webbers Falls)
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This is the ninth in a series of position-by-position looks at the Browns' personnel entering the 2011 season. Here is our analysis of Cleveland's special teams:
Overview: The special teams were a strength in 2010. The Browns allowed a league-low 17.8 yards per opponent kickoff return and were fifth in opponent punt-return average (7.1 yards). However, special-teams coordinator Brad Seely took the same job with the 49ers after head coach Eric Mangini was fired in January.
Bears assistant special-teams coach Chris Tabor was hired to replace Seely. The Bears' special teams, led by coordinator Dave Toub, are among the NFL's most respected, and Tabor has a wealth of talent to work with in Cleveland.
Here's a breakdown of the Browns' special teams:
PK Phil Dawson — The 36-year-old Dawson has been with the team since it returned to NFL play in 1999, and he seems likely to return for a 13th season after the club gave him the franchise tag in the offseason. Dawson will reportedly make around $3.25 million in 2011 should he sign his franchise tender. He connected on 23-of-28 field-goal attempts in 2010 and averaged 60.6 yards on 67 kickoffs. Dawson has been rather reliable over the years, hitting better than 82 percent of his field goals in seven of the last eight seasons.
RS Joshua Cribbs — Cribbs endured his toughest season as a professional. For the first time in six seasons, he did not return a punt or kickoff for a touchdown. He averaged only 20.4 yards on kickoffs and just 8.4 yards on punts. Teams did a very good job neutralizing Cribbs, sometimes kicking short, other times not kicking to him at all. What's more, Cribbs suffered a concussion and several discloated toes.
P Reggie Hodges — Hodges replaced the injured Dave Zastudil before the start of the 2010 season and eventually won the job outright. The 29-year-old Hodges' 39.0-yard net average was a career-best, and 29 of his punts were downed inside the opposition's 20-yard line (also a career-best). He displayed a knack for pinning the opposition deep in their own end with a rugby-style punt, where the nose of the ball is pointed downward before the kick. For as well as Hodges punted last season, his highlight might have been a 68-yard run up the middle on a fake punt in the upset of New Orleans.
LS Ryan Pontbriand — The ninth-year Rice product is one of the more well-regarded long-snappers in the game.
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Steve Spurrier gave Dylan Thompson more than a job when he declared the senior South Carolinas starting quarterback earlier this month.
He gave Thompson a pedestal.
Everybody is looking at me, from guys on my team to people in the community, Thompson told The State this week. The fact that they know I am the guy now, they are looking at me.
That means during the teams winter workouts through spring practice and the summer program the Gamecocks will be watching to see how Thompson is preparing for the job.
They are looking at how hard I am going, Thompson said. They are looking at how much extra I am doing. I do believe that plays a role in the offseason. Im going to be in there more than anybody, putting in more time, because I think to have a great team you have to have a great leader at the quarterback position.
Thompson, 6-foot-3, 218 pounds, is 120-of-218 for 1,827 yards, 14 touchdowns and five interceptions in 24 appearances in his collegiate career. He has started three games in the past two seasons in place of injured starter Connor Shaw, and South Carolina won all three times.
Thompson starred in a reserve role in 2012 but got fewer chances in 2013, seemingly opening the door for underclassmen Brendan Nosovitch and Connor Mitch to get into the mix and complete for the starting quarterback job. However, Spurrier said on Jan. 18 that Thompson will be South Carolinas starter, barring injury.
The first question anyone asks is, Whos your quarterback? Any football team. Little League, all the way up, Thompson said. For that, they can say theyve got a guy who is busting his butt every single day.
Thompson pointed to Shaw as a model for leadership but cautioned he wont be a carbon copy of the quarterback who left South Carolina with more wins (27) than anyone in school history.
My way is going to look a little different. But, at the end of the day, it comes down to how hard you are working and how prepared you are, he said.
Im big on the short-term, focusing on the short-term. These winter workouts right now I just want guys to see how hard I am working and not even be so vocal about it. I just want them to see that I am the first one in there and the last one to leave.
Thompson was a two-star prospect in 2010 coming out of Boiling Springs High, where he starred in football and basketball but drew little recruiting interest from the powers of the Southeastern Conference.
Coming out of high school, nobody would have given me a chance, Thompson said. Thats what I like about coach Spurrier. You work, you put your time in and youll be rewarded for it.
That being said, a lot can change between now and Aug. 31 when South Carolina opens the season against Texas A&M, Thompson knows.
I could not be the starting quarterback, thats how it is with (Spurrier), and thats what motivates you every day to get up, Thompson said.
You are playing for a coach that makes you earn your time, and there is something to be said for that.


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HOUSTON -- A man was found dead after being stabbed repeatedly before sunrise Monday in northeast Houston.
A neighbor made the gruesome discovery on Duff Lane near Irvington Boulevard around 6 a.m.
"I was coming from McDonalds and then we passed by, we saw a body lying on the street," said Joseph Soto. "That's when I called 911."
Police do not yet know the victim's identity, but they believe he is between 25 and 30 years old.
Investigators searched the body and found no wallet or identification, and neighbors said they didn't recognize him.
Since the man's wallet was missing, police believe robbery could be a motive, but the victim may have also been specifically targeted. The man was brutally attacked and was stabbed over and over again in his chest and face, police said.
Two nearby homes on the street have surveillance cameras, and police are hoping to review the tapes to see if there are any clues as to who carried out the crime.
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Lemon Grove is a beach aparthotel in Corfu. This beach aparthotel in Corfu offers free Wi-Fi and beach/pool umbrellas. Why not go for a swim as this aparthotel features an outdoor pool, a good way to unwind. There is also a poolside bar and a bar/lounge so guests can sip a refreshing drink by the pool or indoors. A safe is available at reception
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This air-conditioned hotel comprises a total of 125 rooms. Guests are received in the lobby with a 24-hour reception and a safe of this modern building in a typically Greek style. There is also a bar, a TV room and a restaurant available. The multilingual reception staff assist in the organisation of tours and excursions. Those arriving by car may make use o...
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Conveniently located for Public Library and Gallery of Igoumenitsa, Port of Igoumenitsa and Saint Panteleimon Orthodox Church, travelers in search of Igoumenitsa apartment accommodation should consider Paradosi Rooms & Apartments. Apartment accommodations come with air conditioning and balconies. Practical amenities include kitchenettes, refrigerators and co...
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Odysseus Apartments are ideally located in the heart of the vibrant resort Kavos, very close to the main beach and seconds away from the bus stop and taxi rank. The centre of the resort - with its numerous bars, clubs, restaurants and shops - is only 2 minutes away. This modern complex, set in a one acre site of mature floral gardens, comprises a large swimm...
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Zefiros Traditional Hotel is a small, traditional family-run hotel, beautifully located right by the beach. The hotel has a romantic, old-fashioned style, and all rooms have sea views. Each room has a private bathroom with shower, air condition, fridge, and water boiler. All the rooms are clean and with an inviting decoration. Breakfast is served in the gr...
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Rooms/Bathrooms are recently renovated and are in great shape. The location is possibly the best on the island. The cafe is a convenient benefit.
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Aquis Capo Di Corfu is a beachfront all-inclusive hotel in Corfu. You will be spoilt for choice in terms of food at this 4-star Corfu hotel as the restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, so you are sure to find something tasty to tempt your palate. If you are in need of rest and relaxation you can find massage/treatment rooms, a fitness center and an...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 203 reviews
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With a stay at Marbella Beach Corfu in Corfu (Meliteieis), you'll be close to Ancient Roman Baths and Corfu Shell Museum. This 5-star hotel is within the vicinity of Achilleion and Boukari Beach. Make yourself at home in one of the 384 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless I...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 305 reviews
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With a stay at Konstantina Apartments in Corfu (Lefkimmi), you'll be minutes from Kavos Beach and close to Arkoudilas Beach. This apartment is within the region of Lefkimmi Port and Sivota Harbour. Make yourself at home in one of the 32 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary...
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With a stay at Paxos Club Resort in Paxos, you'll be convenient to Avlaki Beach and Christian Basilica of Ayia Marina. This 4-star hotel is within the region of Ypapanti Church and Sarakiniko Beach. Make yourself at home in one of the 32 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite progra...
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Located in Paxos (Lakka), Torri e Merli is close to Ypapanti Church and Avlaki Beach. This 4-star hotel is within the region of Christian Basilica of Ayia Marina and Arkoudilas Beach. Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite pr...
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Panorama Botsaris Apartments is located on top of a green hill, overlooking the tranquil village of Sivota. A freshwater swimming pool with panoramic views and a poolside bar are featured. All apartments are roomy, and each has its own terrace with a magnificent view of the Ionian Sea. Each with free Wi-Fi, the apartments offer a fully equipped kitchen with...
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Set amidst a blossomed garden with stone paved alleys, Edem Studios and Apartments is located in the lively Sivota of Thesportia. Just 50 metres from the beach, it offers self-catering accommodation with a balcony or patio overlooking the Ionian Sea or the garden. Fitted with tiled floors, wooden furnishings and earthy colours, the studios of Edem have a ki...
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Free breakfast is just one of the great things you'll find at Angelika Pallas Hotel, a formidable choice for guests looking for family-friendly Igoumenitsa hotels. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner as this 3-star hotel in Igoumenitsa has its own restaurant. There is also a bar/lounge where guests can enjoy drinks after a long day. Knowledgeable staff availab...
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With a stay at Domotel Agios Nikolaos Hotel in Igoumenitsa (Sivota), you'll be minutes from Sivota Harbour. This 4-star aparthotel is within the region of Port of Igoumenitsa and Kavos Beach. Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep...


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By CHRIS AGEE
Texas Parks and Wildlife officials will host an open forum this week in Strawn to discuss the progress of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park.
The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at Opal Guest Memorial Chapel, 400 Houston Ave.
About 3,335 acres of land surrounding Strawn's 81-acre Tucker Lake was chosen in 2011 as the site for Texas' newest state park. Funding for the purchase came from the 2008 sale of the former Eagle Mountain Lake State Park.
According to TPWD Park Superintendent John Ferguson, Thursday's forum will be open to any questions from the public, though the main topic will be management of property around Tucker Lake.
He explained the City of Strawn owns about 100 acres immediately surrounding the lake, on which TWPD would like to build cabins for park visitors.
"We want to use the lake as a central feature of the park," he said, explaining the property would be vital to that end and would create a source for steady revenue.
He explained the lake itself, which serves as Strawn's water source, would remain under the city's ownership and control despite any change to the land surrounding it.
TWPD staff will also provide a progress report Thursday, detailing what has been done to further the project since its inception.


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Brandon Belt
|Brandon Belt
Belt with the San Francisco Giants
|San Francisco Giants – No. 9
|First baseman
April 20, 1988
Nacogdoches, Texas
|Bats: Left
|Throws: Left
|MLB debut
|March 31, 2011 for the San Francisco Giants
|Career statistics
(through May 9, 2014)
|Batting average
|Home runs
|Runs batted in
|Career highlights and awards
Brandon Kyle Belt (born April 20, 1988) is an American professional baseball first baseman for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball.
Early Career[edit]
Belt attended Hudson High School in Lufkin, Texas. The Boston Red Sox selected Belt in the 11th round of the 2006 MLB Draft as a pitcher, but chose not to give him the signing bonus that would make him forego his college commitment.[1]
Belt enrolled at San Jacinto College in order to preserve his ability to negotiate with Boston. He pitched for San Jacinto's baseball team, and transferred to the University of Texas, where he played college baseball for the Texas Longhorns for his sophomore year. As a junior, he transitioned to first base due to shoulder problems.[1]
Professional Career[edit]
San Francisco Giants[edit]
The San Francisco Giants selected Belt in the fifth round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft after his junior year. He started his professional career with the High-A Giants affiliate in San Jose. He worked with the Giants coaching staff and made an adjustment to his swing mechanics that have helped him move quickly through the Giants farm system, where he hit well at all three levels in 2010 finishing the year with a .352 batting average and gaining attention as one of the Giants top prospects.[2]
In 2010, he played for the San Francisco Giants Class-AAA-affiliate Fresno Grizzlies. He also played for the East Division Scottsdale Scorpions in the Arizona Fall League. Brandon played in the Arizona Fall League Rising Stars Game for the East team.
He was ranked as the third best first baseman prospect on MLB.com prior to the 2011 season. He was ranked as the 26th best prospect by MLB Network.[3]
On March 30, 2011, it was announced that Belt had been named to the Giants' opening day Major League roster. He started in his first major league game the next day and singled off of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw in his first major league at bat. He finished 1-3 with a walk.[4][5] Belt hit his first MLB home run on April 2, 2011. On April 20, 2011, Belt was optioned to Triple-A Fresno to make room on the roster for Cody Ross. He was hitting .192 in 17 games.[6]
In June, Belt was diagnosed with a hairline fracture, and was sent to the 15-day DL after being hit by a pitch in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals. On July 19, 2011, Belt was recalled to the Giants. At time, he had compiled a .444 AAA wOBA .[7] On August 14, 2011, one day after being called up to the majors for a fourth time, Belt hit two home runs in a 5-2 victory over the Florida Marlins in Miami. It was the first multi home run game of his career.
In August 2011, Belt was given the nickname "The Baby Giraffe" by Giants KNBR announcer Duane Kuiper, who commented that Belt looked like the animal when tracking down a fly ball in left field during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers.[8] The nickname stuck and Belt became a fan favorite in San Francisco, with "Baby Giraffe" hats rivaling the number of "Panda" hats in the stands at AT&T Park in September 2011. Six Flags Marine World even named a real baby giraffe after Belt.[9]
Belt made the Giants' Opening Day roster for 2012.[10] On 28 October 2012, Belt won his first World Series ring, when the Giants swept the Detroit Tigers. Belt played a key part of the Giants' clinching game in the World Series, starting the scoring by hitting a triple to right field in the second inning, scoring Hunter Pence from second.[11]
On February 1, 2014 Belt signed a one-year $2.9 million contract to avoid arbitration.[12]
On May 9, 2014, while batting at Dodger Stadium, Belt was hit on his left thumb by Dodgers pitcher Paul Maholm, suffering a broken thumb.
- ^ a b By Brian MacPherson. "How the Red Sox almost added SF's Brandon Belt to their pipeline of pitching | Red Sox - Complete analysis & insight". The Providence Journal. Retrieved 2013-08-22.
- ^ Brandon Belt Scouting Report Crazy Crabbers.com, August 26, 2010
- ^ Prospect Watch: Top 10 first basemen MLB.com, January 18, 2011
- ^ The Brandon Belt decision: He's a San Francisco Giant mercurynews.com, March 30, 2011
- ^ http://www.csnbayarea.com/03/30/11/Belt-makes-Giants-25-man-roster-Ishikawa/landing_giants.html?blockID=494075&feedID=8349
- ^ Belt sent to Triple-A to make room for Ross MLB.com, April 21, 2011
- ^ "Brandon Belt in Giants lineup for Tuesday | Giants Extra". Blogs.mercurynews.com. 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2013-08-22.
- ^ "Brandon Belt - the 'Baby Giraffe' - SFGate". Articles.sfgate.com. 2011-08-26. Retrieved 2013-04-03.
- ^ Townsend, Mark. "Bay Area Six Flags names baby giraffe after Giants' Brandon Belt - Big League Stew - MLB Blog - Yahoo! Sports". Ca.sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2013-04-03.
- ^ April 4, 2012 - 2:35 PM ET (2012-04-04). "Brandon Belt makes Giants' Opening Day roster - MLB- NBC Sports". Nbcsports.msnbc.com. Retrieved 2013-04-03.
- ^ "San Francisco Giants vs. Detroit Tigers - Play By Play - October 28, 2012 - ESPN". Espn.go.com. 2012-10-28. Retrieved 2013-04-03.
- ^ Haft, Chris. "Big contract a 'special moment' for Belt".
External links[edit]
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or The Baseball Cube, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
- Minor League Baseball Bio


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University Advancement
Location: Riggs Hall 3rd Floor, Suite 301
Phone: (417) 865-2811 ext. 7290
Location: Riggs Hall 3rd Floor, Suite 301
Evangel's office of University Advancement's mission is to enhance the image of Evangel and develop the resources to sustain quality programs through communications, relationship-building and fundraising.
From various year-long alumni events to community and media relations, Evangel's office of University Advancement helps promote the campus on a day-to-day basis and increase Evangel's name recognition and alumni support nationwide.
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NORMAN — Freshman state Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, said Gov. Mary Fallin's State of the State Address is one he'll never forget.
"It was very good," Standridge said. "The number that is impressing to me is the unemployment rate."
The governor reported that unemployment has been reduced 30 percent since 2010 and is currently "one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation. Our median household income rose in 2011 by $4,000 — placing Oklahoma at No. 1 in the country," she said.
"Oklahoma is employed in small business, and small business tends to weather those storms better," Standridge said.
Standridge, a small business owner himself, said small business is the lifeblood of community, and that is especially relevant in Norman, which has an even lower unemployment rate than the state average.
"I think we're doing things right, and it's creating jobs," said freshman Rep. Bobby Cleveland, R-Slaughterville. "I enjoyed the governor's speech. I thought she made sense."
Standridge said the economy is bouncing back.
Workers' compensation reform: Fallin cited workers' compensation costs as a primary barrier to economic growth. Standridge agrees.
"I believe that is our No. 1 issue," Standridge said. "We have a judicial-based workers' comp system right now. A lot of the reforms we've implemented aren't being utilized. We're not going to see true reform until we move out of the judicial to an administrative system."
Standridge believes the current system is not beneficial to either the employer or employees. He said getting workers' comp out of the "adversarial process" is key to real reform.
"The point of workers' comp should be to get them the treatment they need and to get them back to work as soon as possible," he said. "It should be all about the workers."
Economic incentives: The Quick Action Fund, which will be used to compete for employers through quick incentives, is a touchier subject for Standridge.


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Although the 2012 seniors are the second graduating class of , they leave a legacy all their own.
This class built upon the framework of the first class that went before them, creating clubs, becoming founding players of , and helping earn their school its first .
The graduates of 2012 rose to the challenge of making their school unique, and succeeded in leaving San Juan Hills with a strong example of , said Principal Tom Ressler.
Family and friends filled the 4,984-seat Bren Center at University of California, Irvine, creating a roar of applause at the first sight of the jubilant seniors right on time Wednesday evening. Teachers in black and gold lined the center of the court to greet each of the near 450 grinning seniors.
"I'm the very proud principal of San Juan Hills High School," Ressler said.
Ressler offered a special honor to the 44 valedictorians who stood tall in white robes, and congratulated 2012 Stallion of the Year Michelle Almanza before introducing Senior Class President Colbie Racobs to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Health and Yoga teacher received student cheers for her Teacher of the Year recognition during the opening events.
Before audience members had a moment to sit, choral sounds bounced off of the stadium walls with "The Star Spangled Banner" sung by the Vocal Ensamble, directed by teacher Victor De La Cruz.
Seniors Alexis D'Epagnier and Brooke Soto joined their senior choir members to the stage to lead the Chamber Choir in a second, more personal song. Tender voices sang "For Good" from the Broadway show Wicked.
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the number of moments that take your breath away," Ressler quoted from Mark Twain.
"No matter where you may go, you have the power to make a difference," said Ressler. These words were the catalyst for a ceremony centered on upward momentum toward the future.
Student Speakers
Senior Kelly Delgadillo took one of San Juan Hills' mottos to heart "At San Juan Hills It Matters" with her opening speech motivating her classmates to rise to every opportunity to better the world around them.
"When I entered high school, I wanted to change the school to make it a safe and inclusive space for students," said Delgadillo. After considering this goal accomplished Delgadillo went on to say, "Character does not come from awards, it comes from challenge."
Delgadillo roused cheers from her fellow seniors referring to the rest of their lives, "with the 80 percent we have left ,we need to conquer Mount Everest. Class of 2012 are you up to the challenge?"
Second speaker Marc Urbino acknowledged that he had only been a Stallion for two years, having come from Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo.
"I was a shy guy… but then I came to San Juan Hills," said the second speaker, senior Marc Urbino.
To the faculty's delight, Urbino attributed his outgoing personality to the opportunities offered through the large variety of extra-curricular activities. But now it's time to stand up on their own.
"There is no more Mr. [Darren] Jindra to rather frequently remind us of what's ahead," he said, referring to the school's assistant principal and disciplinarian.
"All of us have the potential to be in life's hall of fame," said Urbino, concluding his baseball analogy about stepping up to bat against the pitcher, "Adversity."
An Excelling Class
With the to many of the seniors, the potential for success is high. Among the 160 college acceptances were nearly every University of California and California State University campus, along with Cornell, Duke and New York University.
Ninety-four of the 436 graduates received Advance Placement merit, having taken five or more AP courses, with at least two during senior year, and 60 graduates made National Honors Society.
While some student speakers quoted men of great character, such as John F. Kennedy, Henry Fonda and Henry David Thoreau, Urbino gave the audience more laughs when he quoted that famous philoospher, Justin Bieber.
"Never say never."
"Just like our , our class is just getting started. It is our time to leave a legacy," Urbino said, referring to the football stadium now under construction. The school will have its first at-home home game in August.
Mothers throughout the stadium gave an affectionate "aww" to Urbino's, "everyone here is part of the same herd. You are all part of my ohana."
"Take life by the reigns and prance off into the horizon, the sunset that is our future. …we're Stallions baby," Urbino concluded in a stallion's prance.
Dominick Wong, 2012 Scholar of Scholars, reigned in the last of the commencement speeches with wit and a professional flare.
"I've been wracking my brain for some universal experience that we have shared in the past four years," he said. He realized "we are such an undeniable diverse student body."
Because the students' interests are equally diverse, it took him some time to find the common ground. Then it hit him: "We all leave."
It was a literal reference to ending the school day and dealing with the stampede to get down the trail or traffic to navigate Avenida La Pata. But it was also a figurative reference to what the Class of 2012 was about to do in mere mintues.
"We each left our childhood at that doorstep," Wong said, pointing to the stadium doors, "and when we each leave here we must all be adults."


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For example, my husband came home from the grocery store and said he saw a buy-one-get-one-free deal on London Broil. It was $6.99 per pound. Some people would see the BOGO offer and stock up, thinking that buy-one-get-one-free is automatically a good deal. My husband didn't buy it because he knew better. $6.99 a pound isn't a good price for London Broil. Even $3.50 - the BOGO price - isn't that great. For the record, I usually buy London Broil when its being sold for under $3 a pound. I buy ground beef or boneless, skinless chicken breasts when they're $1.99 a pound or less.
So how do you know what things cost, so you can tell the difference between a good deal, a great deal, and no deal at all? For starters, know that "Special Buys!" "BOGO Deals!" and "Stock-Up Sales!" aren't always the amazing bargains they claim to be. Those catch phrases are designed to get you through the door, and the grocer hopes they'll be enough to get you to stock up, even when the items are being sold at the regular price.
You can get a basic idea of the going rate or certain things by doing a quick Google search, but know that prices can vary significantly by region, and that grocery prices fluctuate in time.
Make a grocery price list. If your store has a website, you might be able to find pricing online. If not, you'll have to take a trip to the store. Take a notebook, and record the items you buy regularly, along with their prices. Write down the name, location in the store, and the price. If it's on sale, record both the regular and sale price, and if you can, write down the unit price (price per pound, per ounce, per 100, etc.).
Take this notebook with you whenever you shop, and note price changes if and when they occur.
Watch store circulars for things to go on sale, and compare the sale prices to the regular prices you recorded. You should also add these sale prices to your notebook so you'll know for next time, especially in cases where sale prices vary.
If you have freezer room to stock up when things go on sale, do it. That way when you need chicken for a recipe you can grab it from your freezer, instead of running to the store and paying whatever today's price is.


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Green Sea Turtle
Species: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Age: Adult
Sex: Male
Weight: ~ 200 lbs.
Diet: Squid, Capelin, and Leafy Greens
Stranding Date: 11/12/89
Story: Paralyzed in the rear flippers, most likely due to injury on a fishing boat. Also suffers from a bouyancy disorder that makes it difficult for him to stay upright in the water.
Personality: Slightly grumpy old man
Loves: Squid and leafy greens
Known For: Doing amazingly long underwater headstands
Can Be Found: Bottoms up in his tank, taking it easy
Bailey's Tale:
Bailey joined the Clearwater Marine Aquarium family in November, 1989. Upon arrival, Bailey had pneumonia, a fractured front flipper, and a buoyancy disorder. Bailey overcame many of his initial challenges, but unfortunately still suffers from his buoyancy disorder. Although many think that Bailey has air trapped in the back of his carapace, causing him to float, his actually suffers from paralysis. We believe that Bailey was pulled up into a fishing net, and then dropped onto his back when the fishermen unloaded the contents of the net onto the deck of the boat. As a result, he sustained permanent damage to his spinal cord. Bailey loves to receive attention (both verbal and tactile!) from our staff, interns, and volunteers. Bailey happily resides in "Turtle Cove", with his pool-mates, Rob and Stubby.


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By Julie Huss
---- — LONDONDERRY — Matthew Thornton Elementary is getting a new leader.
The Londonderry School Board has named Sharon Putney as the new principal of Matthew Thornton Elementary School. She will take over July 1 and replace retiring Matthew Thornton principal Carol Mack.
School Board officials made the announcement at their meeting May 7.
Putney is completing her fifth year as assistant principal of Thorntons Ferry Elementary School in Merrimack. She is the New Hampshire Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year and a former New Hampshire Gifted and Talented Teacher of the Year.
She began her educational career in 1982, first serving as a general music and chorus teacher.
Putney was the first choice of the 13-member screening committee, which included a School Board member, superintendent, assistant superintendent, human resources director, elementary principal, two Matthew Thornton parents, and six Matthew Thornton faculty and staff members.
Putney said she was honored to be chosen to replace Mack and take over the helm at Matthew Thornton Elementary.
"The feeling you get when you walk in that school is incredible," Putney said at the meeting. "It truly is a family."
School Board member Nancy Hendricks said Putney "sailed right to the top" of the list of best contenders for the job.
School officials thanked everyone who worked on the selection process.
Saying goodbye to Mack will be "bittersweet," Hendricks said, but added the school would be in good hands.
Putney said it could take some time to remember which of her "Thornton" schools are which; both are named in honor of the New Hampshire Revolutionary War hero.
"I'm coming from a school named after Matthew Thornton and coming to a school named after Matthew Thornton," Putney said. "It's going to take some practice."


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The Democratric Party controlled mainstream media reported the November unemployment report as "better than expected." But in reality it showed that America is stumbling along into a second Great Depression under "Obamanomics" and associated "Progressive" fallacies.
Another 350,000 Americans dropped out of the labor force in November, bringing the total dropping out since President Obama entered office to 5.4 million. That is unprecedented for any such extended period since the Great Depression, and probably before. Yet, none of these people are counted as unemployed, because they are counted as not in the work force at all.
That declining work force is the only reason the unemployment rate was reported as declining to 7.7%. At this pace, Obama is on track for 0% unemployment, when the labor force declines to zero as well. If America just had the same labor force participation rate as when Obama entered office, and so many had not dropped out of the work force, the unemployment rate would be 10.8%, not 7.7%.
While the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported 146,000 new jobs created in November, it also adjusted downward the jobs reported created for September and October by 49,000, leaving the total net new jobs created in November at 97,000. (The 146,000 new jobs is counted from the new base reduced by 49,000, so the net new jobs created in November were truly only 97,000). The number reported as dropping out of the work force was 3.5 times greater than the number of net new jobs created in November.
The BLS reported 12 million Americans unemployed in November. Unemployment was most severe for the groups that have supported Obama the most – blacks (13.2%), Hispanics (10.0%), and youth (23.5%). The new jobs created since Obama became President amount to less than 1% of the new additions to the working age population (the growth in young adults plus immigrants).
The BLS also reported the number of Americans working part time for economic reasons at 8.2 million for November. "These individuals were working part time because their hours had been cut back or because they were unable to find a full-time job," the BLS explained.
Another 2.5 million Americans were reported as marginally attached to the work force in November. "These individuals were not in the labor force, wanted and were available for work, and had looked for a job sometime in the prior 12 months," the BLS explained.
That amounts to 23.7 million Americans unemployed or underemployed. The BLS reports the unemployment rate (U6) including them as 14.4% for November. That is already Depression level unemployment.
But that number only includes workers who have become discouraged and dropped out of the work force within the last year. Starting in 1994 under the Clinton Administration, the BLS stopped counting as unemployed in any unemployment rate number at all the number of discouraged workers who had become discouraged and dropped out of the work force for more than 1 year. Those Americans are counted, however, at Shadowstats.com, which reports the total unemployment rate for November including them to be a Depression level 22.9%.
The recession was scored by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) as starting in December, 2007, and ending in June, 2009. That was already the longest recession since the Great Depression. The much bigger problem is that there has been no real recovery since then. What we have suffered instead, according to the numbers, is the worst recovery since the Great Depression.
Total employment as of November was still 3.2 million jobs below its peak just before the recession started, 5 years ago! Yet since then, the working age population has increased by 11.2 million. That is why America is now still 14.7 million jobs short of full employment.
This is the worst performance since the Great Depression, and probably before. In every other recession since the Great Depression, employment soared past its prior peak within a year or two after the recovery. During Reagan's recovery, 60 months after the prior peak, when the recession started, employment was breaking new records, with jobs 7.8% above that prior peak. As Louis Woodhill reported at realclearmarkets.com on December 10, "If the Obama recovery had been as strong as the Reagan recovery, there would be 14.8 million more Americans working right now."
Obama's poor jobs record reflects his poor record of economic growth. Since the start of the recovery 13 quarters ago, real economic growth has averaged 2.21%. During the first 13 quarters of the Reagan recovery, real economic growth boomed by an average of 5.67%, more than 2 ½ times higher. Obama apologists can't argue that Obama's recovery is so bad because the recession was so bad. The American historical record is the deeper the recession the stronger the recovery.
That poor record of jobs and economic growth is the reason why middle class incomes have declined so sharply under Obama. Median household income has declined by over $4,000 a year since Obama became President, or the equivalent of losing one month's income every year. Moreover, the decline has been twice as fast after the recession supposedly ended than during the recession. As the Wall Street Journal summarized in its August 25-26 weekend edition, "For household income, in other words, the Obama recovery has been worse than the Bush recession."
That poor record on jobs, incomes, and economic growth is also the reason that poverty has soared under Obama. More Americans are in poverty today than at any time in the more than 50 years that the Census Bureau has been tracking poverty. This is how we know that Obama loves poor people, because he is creating so many of them.
How long should America give Obama to get the country past the recession? Before this last recession, America's recessions since the Great Depression lasted 10 months on average, with the longest previously at 16 months. But here we are 60 months after the last recession started, and still no real recovery. Based on the historical record, we should be completing now the third year of an historic boom.
The chief excuse of the Obama apologists is that what we have suffered was not just a recession, but a financial crisis, and, they argue, recovery from a financial crisis takes a lot longer than recovery from a recession. But that is not the experience of the American, free market, capitalist economy. The experience of the American economy is reported in full at the National Bureau of Economic Research, as just cited above. That is the standard by which the performance of Obamanomics is to be judge.
The Obama apologists rely on the book, This Time Is Different: Eight Centuries of Financial Folly, by Carmen Reinhart and Kenneth S. Rogoff. But that book changes the subject, basing its argument on data that "covers sixty-six countries over nearly eight centuries." It "goes back as far as twelfth century China and medieval Europe." The data "come from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America, and Oceania." But that experience does not set the standard of expectations for post depression, free market, capitalist America over the last 70 years, the most powerful economic engine in the history of the world.
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Yes the LPR has declined under President Obama, as it has been declining every year since January of 2000 when the highest rate was recorded (67.3%). The LPR has not returned to that level since. Under President George W. Bush, it declined from 67.2 when he was inaugurated to 65.7%. Did Mr. Bush cause that decline? No, of course not. Neither did Mr. Obama cause the further decline. Presidents do cause demographic shifts like that.
believe that it is useful to point out that between 1948 (when records were first collected) and 1969 the LPR was never over 60%. This is a period of what most people consider the acme of US economic prosperity and the LPR averaged 58%. This means that the generally perceived prosperity of the average American in this period was supported by a work force that constituted less than 2/3rds of the population.
The participation rate increased dramatically in the 1970s and 1980′s and peaked in the late 1990 and early in 2000. This parallels the general decline in overall economic prosperity the US Labor force. What this means is that more people were forced to enter the work force because the existing working population were unable to earn as much as they had in the past.
This was the era when more and more women entered the work force. Some entered for personal fulfillment but many entered because they had to, because families could no longer survive on the income of one head of household. This corresponds to the decline in US manufacturing and the exporting of capital overseas.
It is that many more people have simply given up trying to find a job (people are counted in these statistics if they are either working or actively trying to find work). "Discouraged workers" are not "participating" in the labor market. The number of discouraged workers has increased, both in absolute numbers and as a percentage of the population, there is no doubt about that.
The point however, it is completely dishonest to suggest that Mr. Obama is somehow the cause of widespread labor "discouragement". The decline of US employment has been well documented and been occurring for decades. As the industrial base of the US has declined over the last four decades, these middle strata of workers has been slowly declining. The City of Detroit is the bellwether of this process. Once the industrial envy of the world, it supported a huge industrial working class with single family detached homes and two car garages. Further, it supported huge service sector which provided the needs of those industries and workers. Today it is a dusty ghost-town. What has happened in Detroit has happened less visibly in hundreds, indeed thousands, of other localities. Men who were machinists in factories are now driving cabs. Women who were managers in factors are clerks at K-Mart. Multiply this across millions of Americans and you have discouragement and declining participation.
Excellent article about time someone in the Mainstream media publishes the truth on Unemployment! Could have had a catchier title though something along the line of …
Truth Is We Have Depression Level Unemployment
If you listen to the discussion regarding the most recent school massacre, you'll notice that it falls sharply on party lines. Those that favor gun control use it to reinforce their position. Those who favor gun ownership rights argue that an armed and properly trained individual at the right place and right time could have stopped the massacre before it started
It's the same thing here with the same miniscule amount of data to back the position. Those that blindly genuflect to tax cuts as the solution to all problems of humanity tirelessly argue that Reagan's policies would send the economy zooming despite the fundamental differences in the situations. It's sad.
The fact is that the West has been the primary engine of the world economy for decades. China, India, Japan, Brazil and many other countries grew their economies based on selling products to the West. Now the West is spent. Governments and consumers alike are in debt up to their yin-yangs, and even if you could squeeze some more blood out of this turnip, it won't be much. A new dynamic is going to take shape in the world economy, and it will take years to make the shift.
I disagree that people who think like me are in power. I've never heard anyone in power even hint that Paul Ryan's plan was a chump plan and that much more severe cuts to Medicare (and SS and many other programs) need to be made. I've never heard anyone in power firmly say that the Dems and Repubs are partners in causing this fiscal mess that we find ourselves in. I never heard anyone in power express that over the last 3 decades we've financed the appearance of prosperity through borrowing. I've never heard anyone in power suggest that the current short-term economic trough we're in might be a result of extra-government factors that can't be fixed overnight with a simple change in policy. I've never heard anyone in power say that we are in deep doo doo and that it's going to take a long, long time to dig out.
What I do hear from people in power are people blaming the other side, waking up early in the morning and sometimes staying out until late at night just looking for something to support their pre-written narrative that the other side is the cause of all our ills. I hear chumps with law degrees saying that their economic plan will cure the economic problems that plague our nation just like that. People who think the government is the be-all and end-all and has absolute control over the economy and that a government policy will cure all society's economic ills. These are the types of people in power.
Depressing but true. Always grateful to see a contributor that tells it like it is instead of translating all of Obama's inept decisions into rainbows and butterflies.
Recession?..I know you don't want to hear this but we're in a "Depression" it sounds scary "shocking" yep.. but it's true, if it wasn't for the 120 million+ of us getting a government check there would be absolute anarchy in the streets. The bread lines would stretch from New York to Los Angeles.
How did we get here? If you haven't been paying attention in the last twenty years we lost most of our manufacturing jobs, yep that "big sucking sound" Ross Perot warned us about..but he was attacked by the media as a radical…just like today…Our country isn't going anywhere, anytime soon until our politicians offer these companies tax free incentives to return they're manufacturing to the US or restructure this failed free trade idea.
This is just a plot made up by the American government to show that America has a weak side and to provoke other countries. America is very manipulative and controlling, the figures that are shown are made up. The American government is lying to their citizens and lying to the rest of the world. What will stop them? If we can't stop them from lying to their own people, then we will not be able to stop them from attacking us. Soon America will be in control of us all because we couldn't stop them at the beginning.


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ONEONTA — The Long Island school of which Carl Spinola is principal has been recognized for academic excellence.
Spinola is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sebastian Spinola, 2 Reynolds Ave., and a graduate of St. Mary's School, the Oneonta High School and SUNY at Oneonta.
Spinola, principal of Ogden Elementary School at North Woodmere, has been named one of 36 outstanding elementary schools in New York state. The school is now eligible for national recognition.
The honor came from the Elementary School Recognition Program, administered by the New York State Department of Education.
"It is one thing to believe you are doing a good job, but another to be recognized by outsiders," Spinola said. "When you are so close to something, it is difficult to be objective. I am proud of everyone at Ogden and this confirms my belief that Ogden provides our youngsters a solid educational program."
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Men from the New York State Chamber and the Department of Commerce will be on hand to meet with county chamber officials at the session which should formally organize the new body.
Led by Douglas MacKenzie of Stamford, the new organization has been in the process of organization for more than a year. Target date now for the beginning of the operation is April 6.
Officers are to be elected, a budget adopted, a dues table established and a full-time director hired. There are several applicants for the post of director.
The new chamber will be dedicated to (1) the development of the county as a year-round recreation area and (2) the enticement of industry into Delaware County.
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Michael Strahan, the future Hall of Fame New York Giant football great who retired this week, already has his work cut out for him.
Sources say the charismatic athlete is already meeting with multiple networks seeking to land the star to a talent deal for their outlets. Among the leading contenders are said to be Fox Sports as well as the NFL Network. Sources close to Mr. Strahan note that his new digs on the Southern California beach make the West Coast-based companies more attractive to the athlete. Among East Coast suitors, CBS is reportedly the most likely match, although NBC is in the mix.
Executives at both Fox Sports and the NFL Network have confirmed that they are extremely interested in Mr. Strahan and he will be approached for a position on their networks.
Relationships and money will play a bigger part than locality in his decision, which could give Fox the edge in the end.
Mr. Strahan already has a strong background with both Fox and the NFL Network. On Fox, he is a regular guest on "Best Damned Sports Show Period" as well as Fox's NFL crew. If he was hired by the company, he would likely have large roles in both of those broadcasts and possibly others.
The NFL Network has also tapped Mr. Strahan's services, pitting him in segments with Warren Sapp and other personalities on the channel.
"We've worked with Michael in so many different ways since we launched in 2003," said Eric Weinberger, executive producer of NFL Network. "Michael contributed weekly to the NFL Network at the start and we'd love to continue our working relationship and friendship with him for years to come. We congratulate him on a great football career."
Mr. Weinberger went on to note that "Michael's outgoing personality, humor, honesty and insightful comments made him one of the most entertaining personalities in the league. He has the on-screen presence that keeps people watching to see what he will say next."
Of course, money talks in the end, and a fat East Coast paycheck from NBC, ESPN or CBS would also butter the proverbial bread.
Studio sources said they hope to have a decision within the next couple of weeks.
In the meantime, here's a rundown on national sports ratings for the week.
The first three games of the 2008 NBA Finals have averaged an 8.8 rating and 16 share on ABC, marking a strong 44% spike over last year's Spurs-Cavaliers Finals (6.1/11). Demographic jumps have been even stronger including a giant 63% gain among men 25-54.
Big Brown's failure to win the Triple Crown still placed ABC's coverage of the Belmont Stakes far higher in the ratings than in 2007, earning a 7.2/17 on Saturday. That was a 148% rise from last year's 2.9/8. The actual running of the race earned ABC a 12.0/28 during the quarter hour. Of course, that's still lower than what NBC pulled the last time a horse made a play for the Triple Crown, when NBC delivered a 16.1/35 in 2004.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass.- April 17, 2008 -In a game that featured 39 hits and 32 runs, the Springfield College baseball team grinded out an 18-14 victory over Coast Guard in New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) action on Thursday afternoon at Berry-Allen Field.
The win, which clinches a spot in the upcoming NEWMAC Tournament for the Pride, improves SC to 12-17, 4-6 in league play. The Bears drop to 6-18, 1-9.
In an offensive shootout, Ryan Hingston led the way for the Pride as he went 5-of-6, including three doubles.
Coast Guard scored the first run of the game in the top of the second after Kevin Higgins RBI single knocked home Ken Franklin. Franklin led off the inning with a walk, moved to second on a stolen base, and advanced to third on a groundout to second by Brian Yurovich.
Hingston got the Pride started in the second inning as he laced a double down the left field line, and Drew Michael slapped a single up the middle to knot the game at one. The Pride went up 2-1 after John Schmaltz cracked a triple that rolled all the way to the fence in right field. Schmaltz then came around to score on Jamie Mackie's double to left center. With the bases loaded, a wild pitch allowed Mackie to score and Luke Gabordi's single up the middle plated two more for Springfield. Hingston's single through the left side of the infield plated Gabordi as, when all was said and done, the Pride recorded seven runs off seven hits in the second stanza.
The Bears tacked on runs in the third and fourth inning to cut the Pride's lead to four as Christian George and Adam Reckley each had RBI singles.
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In the top of the fifth, Coast Guard tacked on four more runs to make it a 10-7 game. Franklin and Yurovich both crossed the plate on wild pitches, and Kevin Keefe had a two RBI single to lead the Bear charge in the fifth stanza.
The Pride added a run in the bottom half of the fifth on a Gabordi deep sac fly to right that plated Cone.
Coast Guard continued to chip away at the lead as it added two runs in the sixth inning to bring the score to 11-9. Kevin Higgins connected for an RBI single for the key hit in the inning for the Bears.
The Pride gave itself some cushion with three runs in the sixth to go up 14-9. Mackie started it off with his second RBI double of the game, while back-to-back RBI singles from Cone and Justin Nussey gave the Pride a five-run advantage.
As it had all game, Coast Guard would not go away, this time using a two-RBI single in the top of the seventh by Yurovich creep back into the game. With the bases loaded, Mike Searles struck out Lisko and Milligan to hold the Bears at bay.
The traded runs in the eighth, and the Bears tacked on two more in the ninth, but it was not enough as SC held on for the victory. Justin O'Brien picked up his first win of the season, while Searles recorded the save in 3.1 innings of work in relief.
Mackie, Tim Romeo, Cone, Hingston, and Michael all recorded at least three hits in the win.
For the Bears, Higgins finished 4 for 5, while Christian George went 3 for 7 with three RBI. Kevin Thomas shouldered the loss, as he allowed seven earned runs off eight hits in two innings of work.
The Pride return to action on Friday afternoon for a non-conference tilt with local rival Elms. First pitch is slated for 3:30 pm at Berry-Allen Field.


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A television show that tells the stories of missing persons will spotlight the enduring mystery of Jodi Huisentruit, the Mason City, Iowa television news anchor who vanished in 1995.
The one-hour episode of the show "Disappeared" is scheduled to air Monday on the Investigation Discovery Channel at 8 p.m. Central time. Crews were in Iowa and Huisentruit's native Minnesota filming for the show last summer.
Huisentruit disappeared while on her way to work the morning shift at KIMT-TV. She was 27.
Witnesses said they heard screams outside Huisentruit's apartment where investigators found personal belongings such as jewelry and shoes scattered near her car. Investigators have never found Huisentruit, who was declared legally dead in 2001. No one has been charged in her disappearance.