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It was a year ago today that Terry Pegula looked to his right and tearfully lauded Gilbert Perreault as his hero. It was a year ago today that Sabres fans officially met the man who took his wife, Kim, to Montreal on their honeymoon so they could see a Sabres game.
It was a year ago today that the Sabres got a new billionaire owner.
As for today, it will be a quiet one. According to the Sabres' PR staff, the owner has turned down all interview requests to speak about the anniversary. His team is also taking the day off, staying away from the ice thanks to the combination of four games in six nights and a two-day break until the next game.
So, here's a look back at the stories that came out one year ago when Pegula bought the Sabres from Tom Golisano.
*For three months, Terry Pegula was merely the mysterious guy attempting to purchase the Buffalo Sabres. Confidentiality agreements prohibited him from talking, so he was forced to remain in the background. With the sale finally complete Tuesday, he wanted everyone in Sabreland to know all about him.
*The signature moment of Terry Pegula's introductory news conference Tuesday was when the Buffalo Sabres' new owner said he couldn't look to his right. Couldn't look at the section of the HSBC Arena atrium where the team's alumni were sitting because once he saw Gilbert Perreault, he'd break down and cry.
Then he did look.
*Ted Black used to think he had it made. He was vice president of the Pittsburgh Penguins during their transformation from bankrupt doormat to Stanley Cup contender. He followed that up by running FSN Pittsburgh, a wildly successful regional sports television network that broadcast a record number of live pro events.
Then he met Terry Pegula, who hired Black last year to guide his purchase of the Buffalo Sabres. The two bonded, and Black became the Sabres' newest president Tuesday when Pegula officially bought the team.
*The population of Pegulaville — 18,690 strong — rose to its feet in a unified vote of confidence Wednesday night for the man who promises to quench their 41-year thirst to sip from Lord Stanley of Preston's prized chalice.
Terrence M. Pegula, the 59-year-old Pennsylvania billionaire and longtime Buffalo Sabres fan and season-ticket holder, took center ice as the team's fourth owner to a rousing ovation from adoring blue-and-gold faithful.
*Here are two photo galleries, one of the news conference and the other from the first game.
---John Vogl


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Tue Jan 5, 2010 1:31 pm
Rams OG Roger Allen suffered a torn ACL during the season finale.
Fantasy Source Spin: An undrafted rookie out of Missouri Western State, Allen was a fringe player forced into action with Jacob Bell and Mark Setterstrom injured and Richie Incognito banished to Buffalo. Allen will need to "pre-hab" for a month before undergoing surgery. He isn't going to play next season.
Source: St. Louis Rams on Twitter
Fri Jan 1, 2010 3:12 pm
Lance Moore (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 17.
Fantasy Source Spin: Robert Meachem will see more targets in the slot this week.
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune
Tue Dec 29, 2009 7:17 pm
The AFC North champion Cincinnati Bengals were shut out of the Pro Bowl altogether.
Fantasy Source Spin: Leon Hall was flat-out robbed, and fellow cornerback Jonathan Joseph had a strong argument as well. Cedric Benson faced tough competition at running back, with Chris Johnson, Ray Rice, and Maurice Jones-Drew all deserving their nods. Dhani Jones was a longshot at middle linebacker.
Mon Sep 7, 2009 11:16 am
Steelers signed S Tuff Harris to their practice squad.
Fantasy Source Spin: Harris, released over the weekend, played in six games with the Titans last season.
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Thu Aug 22, 2013 3:23 pm Feely is a guy with a big leg who, outside of '11, has been accurate throughout his career. The problem has been the Cardinals offense not producing enough chances for him. While that latter issue might improve this year, the Cardinals have brought in ex-Dolphins kicker Dan Carpenter to compete with Feely. That's not a good sign since they're already two weeks into training camp.
Fantasy Source Spin: Neither kicker would be a great option on draft day, but the winner of the competition would be a bye-week option.
Source: Fantasy Source
Thu Aug 22, 2013 3:23 pm A rookie out of Stanford, Taylor has recorded 84 yards on 26 carries so far in the preseason, which comes out to a 3.23 YPC. Those totals aren't exciting, but with Williams' injury woes, it may be enough to earn him backup duties behind Mendenhall.
Fantasy Source Spin: Given that Mendenhall's health is anything but certain, Taylor would be worth monitoring as a handcuff if he wins the backup job. Also keep an eye on fellow rookie Andre Ellington out of Clemson, who is more of a boom-or-bust runner than Taylor.
Source: Fantasy Source
Thu Aug 22, 2013 3:20 pm Peterson racked up seven interceptions in '12, his second in the NFL. That was good for fourth in the league.
Fantasy Source Spin: As a corner, Peterson will need plenty of interceptions (and hopefully a touchdown or two) to keep up with safeties who rack up far more tackles. That limits Peterson's IDP value and needs to be factored in on draft day.
Source: Fantasy Source
Thu Aug 22, 2013 3:20 pm The No. 45 pick of the '13 draft out of LSU, Minter should be the starter at inside linebacker with Washington serving a suspension for the first four games.
Fantasy Source Spin: Minter's spot beyond that point isn't assured, but the rookie could make a nice IDP flier for the first quarter of the season.
Source: Fantasy Source
Thu Aug 22, 2013 3:18 pm Washington finished fourth in total tackles last year among linebackers and an interception and two forced fumbles. Unfortunately, Washington has been suspended for the first four games of the season for violations of the league's substance abuse policy.
Fantasy Source Spin: The suspension knocks him down IDP draft boards, though he should be a very solid contributor upon his return.
Source: Fantasy Source
Mon Jul 21, 2014 8:43 am ESPN Cardinals reporter Josh Weinfuss believes Andre Ellington will get the call in short-yardage on a "few occasions."
Fantasy Source Spin: Weinfuss is actually optimistic on Ellington's short-yardage ability, saying the 199-pounder is "capable" of being a "workhorse" there. We're not sure we agree, but more importantly we don't think Bruce Arians agrees. One way the Cardinals can lessen Ellington's workload while still keeping him as a feature back is by giving big backs Jonathan Dwyer and Stepfan Taylor the short-yardage work. How Arians handles goal-line packages will be worth watching closely at camp.
Source: ESPN.com
Mon Jul 21, 2014 8:25 am ESPN Bengals reporter Coley Harvey thinks Jeremy Hill will "certainly" break out this season.
Fantasy Source Spin: The Bengals wasted no time installing Hill as their power complement to Giovani Bernard, moving the second-round rookie ahead of BenJarvus Green-Ellis at the beginning of the offseason program. He's going to get plenty of work as new OC Hue Jackson attempts to implement a Seahawks or 49ers-esque kind of scheme. Hill's ADP is currently in the Round 9-11 range, but that will rise sharply if BJGE can't beat out Rex Burkhead for a roster spot.
Source: ESPN.com
Sun Jul 20, 2014 4:22 pm Chiefs fourth-round pick De'Anthony Thomas has spent more time learning the playbook with RBs coach Eric Bienemy than WRs coach David Culley.
Fantasy Source Spin: It's just the latest indication that the Chiefs view Thomas' primary NFL position as tailback. At 5-foot-9, 174 with elite speed, Thomas could be used like Dexter McCluster was in K.C.
Source: Terez Paylor on Twitter
Sun Jul 20, 2014 2:55 pm According to the Seattle Times, Christine Michael's work at spring practices "did nothing to quell the idea he will get regular carries this season."
Fantasy Source Spin: C-Mike saw increased first-team practice reps with Marshawn Lynch holding out. The Times believes Michael has "a chance to earn a much larger role this season," which would come at Lynch's expense. Michael is still no more than a handcuff pick in fantasy leagues, albeit one with a ton of upside if Lynch broke down. Lynch is 28 years old with 1,002 carries over his last three seasons.
Source: Seattle Times
Thu Jun 26, 2014 1:19 pm Second-year WR Marlon Brown is the "favorite" to open the season as the Ravens' No. 3 receiver.
Fantasy Source Spin: Undrafted out of Georgia, Brown tied a rookie franchise record with seven TDs last season, catching 49 passes for 524 yards. New Ravens OC Gary Kubiak made light use of No. 3 wideouts in Houston, preferring to lean on two-tight end sets. We expect the same concepts in Baltimore, but still wouldn't rule out re-draft value for Brown at some point. He's behind 35-year-old Steve Smith. Now is the time for fantasy owners to acquire Brown in Dynasty leagues.
Source: ESPN.com
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Relaxing Tucson desert oasis with golf, tennis, spa
Located in Oro Valley, Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort is in the mountains, minutes from Pusch Ridge Golf Course, and close to Oro Valley Aquatic Center.
This 4-star resort is within close proximity of Catalina State Park and El Conquistador Golf Course.
Make yourself at home in one of the 428 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Rooms have private patios. Premium TV channels and video-game consoles are provided for your entertainment, with wired and wireless Internet access available for a surcharge. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
While the golfer in the family is out on the course, try one of the other recreational amenities offered, such as outdoor tennis courts or an outdoor pool. This resort also features gift shops/newsstands, shopping on site, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at a restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the resort's 24-hour room service. Relax with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge or a poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a business center, a computer station, and express check-in. Event facilities at this resort consist of a conference center, conference space, and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort Amenities
- General
Located within 3 miles of Catalina State Park and 13 miles from downtown Tucson, Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort offers many recreational opportunities. These include 3 golf courses and a putting green, 10 lighted tennis courts, 2 fitness centers, spa services, and horseback riding and lessons (surcharges may apply).
The Desert Springs Oasis area has a 143-foot waterslide, a fish-shaped children's pool, and hot and cold spa tubs. Guests can enjoy 5 onsite restaurants, including indoor, outdoor, or poolside dining.
The hotel's full-service spa, Elements Spa, features a mountain view and offers body wraps and other treatments.
This Arizona resort has 100,000 square feet of meeting space, a staffed business center, conference center, computer station, and wireless Internet access in public areas (surcharge).
Complimentary 24-hour shuttle service is provided between the resort and country club, which is 3 miles away. A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) is available on request. Valet parking (surcharge) and complimentary self-parking are provided.
This resort is a smoke-free property.
- 24-hour front desk
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- ATM/banking
- Number of floors - 3
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Golf course on site
- Tennis on site
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Conference space
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Fitness facilities
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Computer station
- Waterslide
- Children's club
- Laundry facilities
- Meeting rooms
- Multilingual staff
- Total number of rooms - 428
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant
- Room service (24 hours)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Conference center
- Outdoor tennis courts 10
- Free self parking
- Pool sun loungers
- Shopping on site
- Smoke-free property
- Spa tub
- Children's pool
- Outdoor pool
- Wedding services
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Wireless Internet access (surcharge) , Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
- Parking
Free self parking, Valet parking (surcharge)
- Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Bathrobes
- Private bathroom
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Pillowtop mattress
- Climate control
- Coffee/tea maker
- Complimentary weekday newspaper
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Designer toiletries
- Desk
- Hair dryer
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Iron/ironing board
- Wireless Internet access (surcharge)
- Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
- Minibar
- Patio
- Pay movies
- Premium bedding
- Premium TV channels
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Shower/tub combination
- Video-game console
- Dining
Sundance Café - Casual dining. American and Southwestern fare. Breakfast and lunch.
Dos Locos - Festive restaurant with high ceilings. Outdoor patio with view of the Catalina Mountains. Specializing in Nuevo Latino cuisine. Small and large plates available. Prickly pear margaritas and other specialty cocktails. Reservations recommended. Nightly dinner.
Desert Spring Cantina - Poolside dining, outdoor dining areas. Sandwiches, salads, appetizers, and a full bar. Open seasonally for lunch.
La Vista Café - Located at El Conquistador Golf Club, with mountain and city views from most tables. Burgers, salads, wraps, and other light fare. Daily lunch.
Conquistador Lounge - Lobby bar with pool and mountain views. Southwestern décor, bubbling fountains, and high ceilings. Starbucks coffee drinks, and full cocktail bar. Open from early morning to late evening.
Room service - Available 24 hours.
Sample menu for Dos Locos restaurant
Small plates:
- Lobster and rock shrimp quesadilla with manchego cheese, roasted corn, and chipotle crema
- Tortilla soup with grilled chicken, queso fresco, avocado, and tortilla strips
- Ahi tuna tostadas on crispy corn tortillas with cucumber, jalapeno, cilantro, sesame, limon cocktail sauce, avocado, and pico de gallo
Main courses:
- New York strip churrasco: Brazilian-style barbecue steak, bacon and blue cheese potatoes, cilantro lime chimichurri, and ancho demi glace
- Pepita crusted halibut: oven roasted halibut covered in toasted pumpkin seeds with tropical fruit, jicama salsa, and served with chilled mango vinaigrette
- Chicken adobo: tender breast of chicken spiced with lime, adobo soft corn grits, roasted shallot demi fennel, and peashoot ensalada
- Recreation
Recreational amenities are either at the resort or its country club, which is three miles away via complimentary 24-hour shuttle service.
Golf lessons are available on-site. In addition to three golf courses–the nine-hole Pusch Ridge, 18-hole The Conquistador, and 18-hole Canada–the resort has 10 lighted tennis courts at two tennis centers (lessons available for surcharge), and two fitness centers with spa treatment rooms. Also featured are four pools – equipped with sun loungers – which include a large freeform pool with 143-foot waterslide, a fish-shaped children's pool, and a six-lane lap pool. Six spa tubs and a cold-dip plunge are also on site.
Regulation racquetball (surcharge), basketball, and volleyball courts are additional recreational options, as are trails for jogging, walking, and biking. Personal trainers are available, and aerobics, yoga, Pilates, aqua, and stretching classes are offered (surcharges).
The on-site equestrian center offers regularly scheduled scenic trail rides on resort grounds and in the adjacent desert, as well as moonlight and breakfast rides. Experts offer horsemanship classes on English and Western-style riding. Surcharges apply for all.
Daily complimentary activities, designed for children, might include whale races, water scavenger hunts, water balloon tosses, basketball shootouts, and volleyball games. A seasonal kids' club caters to ages 4–12 (surcharge).
Situated at the foot of the Santa Catalina Mountains, the resort offers opportunities for mountain hiking and exploration. Mountain bike rentals are available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Downhill skiing nearby
- Cross-country skiing nearby
- Snowboarding nearby
- Snowshoeing nearby
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Golf lessons on site
- Golfing on site
- Hiking/biking trails on site
- Horse riding/rental on site
- Mountain biking on site
Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
- Check-out
Check-out time is 11 AM
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB International, MasterCard, Visa
- Pets
Pets allowed, Pet maximum weight in lb is 75
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Fees
- Unless otherwise indicated, the charges below are not included in the overall room price. If not included in the overall room price, they will be charged by the property at check-in or check-out. Charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book. This property told us they will charge you for the following:
Hotel resort fee inclusions (may be listed elsewhere in this description as complimentary or available for a surcharge):
- Resort fee: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fitness/yoga classes
- Shuttle service
- Internet access (may be limited)
- Phone calls (may be limited)
- In-room bottled water
- Additional inclusions
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Valet parking fee: USD 11 per day
- Pet fee: USD 50 per room
- Additional Details
Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Details
Golf Package
Book a stay in a qualifying rate category and receive one round of golf per adult per day.
A service charge of $10 per night will be collected by the hotel upon check-out. To book tee times, please call the hotel using the contact information on the confirmation form received after booking via this Web site. Please book children as an adult if they are golfing. Not valid with any other discount, coupon or offer. This offer has a 72-hour cancellation policy.


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There's still not much doing at all this morning with lack of swell the problem. The E swell very small in the 1ft range and a bit messy with light offshore winds early. The winds are forecast to go N later in the morning and the tide is high just before 7am with low just before 1pm. Just some very small ones of average quality this morning along the open beaches where ever you can find a bank before the N winds come up. Ripple riding at the best.
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By Les Dixon
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BARBOURVILLE — Just a week ago it seemed as if the Knox Central Panthers might be a one and done team going into the 51st District Tournament.
What a difference a week makes.
Brian Evans' squad will now enter next week's 13th Region Tournament as one of the favorites after upending Barbourville during Thursday's 51st District championship game, 60-45.
"I'm just really proud of our guys," Knox Central coach Brian Evans said. "They have battled and hung in there even with the stretch of injuries we've had.
"I'm happy for our two seniors, too," he added. "I really liked the way we played tonight.
For the second straight game, Knox Central (19-11) led from the tip-off and never looked back, as the Panthers captured their sixth straight 51st District while snapping the Tigers' (19-11) seven-game win streak in the process.
Knox Central led by as much as 11 points (48-37 with 7:04 remaining in the fourth quarter) before seeing Barbourville go on a 6-0 run to cut its deficit to 48-43 with 3:21 left in the game.
But three consecutive turnovers by the Tigers led to three straight assists by Knox Central's Matt Barger, the third one, a no-look pass to Chad Marsee, sealed the deal for the Panthers and gave them a commanding 54-43 edge with 1:41 remaining.
"That was huge," Evans said. "It seemed like every time we got a big lead, they would cut it down, but that was an important stretch of the game.
"We were able to come up with some steals and made baskets that allowed us to build our lead back up," he added. "That was a key point of the game."
Barbourville coach Dinky Phipps said his teams' miscues late in the game was one of many reasons why his team lost.
"That was a big point in the ball game," he admitted. "I thought we came out nervous tonight and I also thought we passed the ball too much at times and it led to turnovers.
"We got careless with the ball during that stretch and they made us pay for our mistakes," Phipps added. "Barger came up with some good passes and they were able to make their shots. I'm disappointed because I thought we could have come out and played better, but we didn't."
Evans received another balanced effort, as three players scored in double figures during the win with Jeffrey Adams leading the way with 17 points while Dustin Hensley scored 12 points and Barger added 10.
"It's great to get the balanced scoring," Evans said. "It's making us harder to defend."
For the second consecutive game, the Panthers hurt their opponents with impressive shooting efforts from the floor. Knox Central managed to knock down 10-of-20 shot attempts in the first half to build a 28-24 lead at halftime.
A three-pointer by Adams to begin the third quarter combined along with a couple of baskets by Barger allowed the Panthers to go on a 14-7 run and take a 45-35 edge into the fourth quarter.
The Tigers, who were without starter Alexander Phipps, tried to battle back, but 11 turnovers and a 16-of-52 shooting effort led to their loss. Despite seeing his team lose for the first time since Jan. 28, Phipps believes his team can make some noise next week in the 13th Region Tournament.
"I believe we have a good team and we've got a shot to do some things if we don't go down there and stink up the gym," he said.
As for Evans' squad, they might be peaking at the right time.
"I think that's a possibility," Evans said. "Coming down the stretch we have been playing well. I know the past two games we have really shot the ball well."
Knox Central finished shooting better than 50 percent from the floor (22-of-43) for the second straight game and only turned the ball over 10 times.
51st District Tournament
at Barbourville High School
Knox Central 60, Barbourville 45
Knox Central 14 14 17 15 60
Barbourville 11 13 11 10 45
Knox Central (60) — Adams 17, Barger 10, Hensley 12, Marsee 8, Wilburn 7, Merida 8.
Barbourville (45) — D. Mills 16, Strong 7, J. Mills 16, Moore 3, Eldridge 3.


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Ellevate, Contributor
By Meg Waite Clayton
Here are the facts on the actions and positions Paul Ryan, Mitt Romney, Joseph Biden, and Barack Obama have taken on issues which may be particularly important to women:
THE LILLY LEDBETTER FAIR PAY ACT: a bill to make challenging unequal pay easier for women, which passed the senate 61-36
RYAN: Voted against.
ROMNEY: Declined to state whether he would have supported.
BIDEN: Voted for.
OBAMA: Voted for, and it was the first bill he signed into law as president.
BIRTH CONTROL: accessibility and insurance coverage
RYAN: Opposes. Introduced "Personhood" amendment that would outlaw some forms of birth control, and has vowed to revoke the ACA, including its requirement that birth control costs be covered by insurers, on "day one."
ROMNEY: Opposes. During a town hall in March, he told a voter to "vote for the other guy" if she wanted access to "free birth control"; Has said he disagrees with the Supreme Court decision in Griswold v. Connecticut, recognizing the constitutional right of married couples to use contraception, and would leave the issue to the states, making a woman's (or man's) right to obtain and use contraception dependent on where that person lives.
BIDEN: Supports. Reportedly warned Obama that insisting on birth control costs being covered by the ACA would cost him votes.
OBAMA: Supports. Signed Affordable Care Act into Law.
RYAN: Opposes. Has said, "I'm as pro-life as a person gets. You're not going to have a truce. Judges are going to come up. Issues come up, they're unavoidable, and I'm never going to not vote pro-life." Has voted 60 times, consistently anti-choice, including votes to ban access to abortion in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. Cosponsored "Personhood" legislation that would outlaw abortion and some forms of birth control.
ROMNEY: Opposes. On his campaign's official website, he asserts that "Americans have a moral duty to uphold the sanctity of life" and "the right next step is for the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade."
BIDEN: Supports. Doesn't think the government should be involved in making judgments on whether a woman can, or should have an abortion, but opposes public funding for abortion.
OBAMA: Supports. Advocates allowing women to make "these profoundly difficult decisions" themselves, and says on official website that he "believes a woman's health care choices are personal decisions, best made with her doctor—without interference from politicians."
RYAN: Opposes. Voted against allowing embryonic stem cell research.
ROMNEY: Opposes. Stated opposition in 5.3.07 GOP primary debate. Official website states, that when "confronted with the issue of stem cell research as governor of Massachusetts," he chose "to support life."
BIDEN: Supports. Voted yes on Stem Cell Research Act of 2007, Stem Cell Research Hope Act of 2007, and Stem Cell Research Bill of 2005, all of which passed Senate with strong bi-partisan support.
OBAMA: Supports. Signed executive order to set in motion increased funding for stem cell research, reversing Bush directive banning federal funding for research other than on already established lines.
PUBLIC FUNDING OF PUBLIC BROADCASTING, including early childhood education programs like Sesame Street:
RYAN: Opposes. His proposed budget would cut funding.
ROMNEY: Opposes. Would vote to defund in favor of "free enterprise," which would presumably include commercials or be limited to those who can afford to pay.
BIDEN: Supports.
OBAMA: Supports. Appropriated $445 million in fiscal 2012 to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
RAPE/VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT: The Violence Against Women Act—landmark legislation to prevent rape from being written off as a woman "asking for it" or sexual miscommunication, and domestic abuse from being dismissed as a "family matter"—passed in 1994 with strong bipartisan support, but expired last year. The Senate passed a reauthorization with strong bipartisan support (68-31). The House has refused to allow the Senate version of the bill to come up for a vote, but instead passed their own version, which excludes protections included in the Senate bill for immigrants, American Indians, gays and lesbians, and student victims.
RYAN: Voted for Republican version of VAMA. Co-sponsored House Resolution 3 (to "prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and to provide for conscience protections"), which would have narrowed the rape exception for abortion access to cases of "forcible rape."
ROMNEY: Was "not familiar with" the landmark VAWA when asked about it during 2008 campaign, but now supports some version of it.
BIDEN: Authored the original VAMA, and continues strong support.
OBAMA: Supports the Senate bill and has threatened veto of the weaker House version.
RYAN: Opposes. Has consistently supported the Pence Amendment eliminating grants for Planned Parenthood
ROMNEY: Opposes. States on his official website that" he will end federal funding … Planned Parenthood."
BIDEN: Supports.
OBAMA: Supports.
RYAN: Opposes. As chair of the House Budget Committee, Ryan was the architect of a plan that proposes to cut $1.1 billion from early childhood education.
ROMNEY: When asked by NBC's Brian Williams about plans for early childhood education, responded with an answer about the benefit of having one parent stay at home while children are young. His official website page on education addresses only K-12 and higher education, and does not address early childhood education.
BIDEN: Supports. (See Obama, below.)
OBAMA: Supports. Obama-Biden "Zero to Five" plan would invest $10 billion per year to create Early Learning Challenge Grants, quadruple the number of children eligible for Early Head Start, increase Head Start funding, and improve the quality of both. He has vowed to work to ensure all children have access to pre-school, and create a Presidential Early Learning Council to increase collaboration and coordination across federal, state, and local programs.
RYAN: Opposes. Voted no on bill to allow federal employees four weeks of paid parental leave (75 percent of Fortune 100 companies offer 6-8 weeks)
ROMNEY: No Public Position. No public position on the Healthy Families Act, which would allow workers to earn up to seven paid sick days per year.
BIDEN: Supports. Did not vote on 2008 law, but fought for Family and Medical Leave (up to 12 unpaid weeks)
OBAMA: Supports. Has indicated support, and 2011 budget established a $50 million State Paid Leave Fund within the Department of Labor to provide competitive grants to help States that choose to launch paid-leave programs cover start-up costs.
Meg Waite Clayton is the nationally bestselling author of four novels, including The Four Ms. Bradwells, The Wednesday Sisters and the forthcoming The Wednesday Daughters. She's written for The Los Angeles Times, The San Jose Mercury News, Writer's Digest, Runner's World, Ms., The Literary Review and public radio. www.megwaiteclayton.com
If for only the reasons stated above I will vote Obama-Biden and yet there are so many more reasons to add to my list.
While I would really love to have a choice of who to vote for the takeover of the GOP by the religious right has made it impossible for me to even consider the Ryan/Romney ticket. Because they preach the dueling planks of control over reproductive rights and no government intrusion the Grand Old Party has no center and will not hold.
I disagree. They concede the issues to the left.
The right as a whole shoves bibles down every Americans' thoat, & little else. But romney/ryan while they seem to support conservative issues, they lose politically by not fighting for them in public. Mitt Romney came out during the chick-fil-a events & said that he personally & permanently refuses to fight for conservative social values in America.
They think that they can win by giving the run of the place to liberal ideology. & what's odd is that it is working. When romney came out pro obama care (as long as it's like romneycare) & pro amnesty, he shot up in the polls. When romney conceded that liberal ideology is better for America, he gains.
Conservatism in America because of romney/ryan was lost. I am a person who knows that America would be happier, healthier, & bloody stinking filthy rich without liberal social issues & the nanny state that subsists by them. But I can also see the absolute failure of the right to bring the truth about these issues to the American People.
Like I said, the right shoves a bible down your throat & walks away. They give us a presidential nominee who out of the gate concedes every issue to liberals. Hmm. Wonder why they lose.
The American People would embrace a return to traditional family values if we had a conservative party who wasn't afraid to put their bible down & have a conversation with the American People about where these things have led us.
The right is pretty retarded right now. & wholly concedes its own values everywhere, everyday, in the biggest, most harmful ways.
Great job calling out the details of issues that should be front and center for 51% of the U.S. population. I wish more of these issues were being presented in sharp contrast.
The way I see it is this If you are a woman and if you have kids why would you not vote for Obama?????? Do you want to be just put into a binder for the rest of your life??? Romney says you are to be home fixing dinner!!!!!!!!!!! He won't say it but I think he would also like you bare foot and pregnant also!!!!!!!!!!! But you decide what you want. Me I am a man who has always respected women and I will vote for OBAMA
Thanks for such a clear and succinct presentation. It's especially valuable to have this little "cheat sheet" at hand when listening to the claims and promises made by each of the candidates, and to see whether or not their "debate-speak" syncs up with the actions they've taken in the past.
This is such a clear and elegant presentation of crucial information for voters to consider. These positions are too easily obscured by rhetoric (at best) and outright lying (at worst). I hope this piece will reach as wide an audience as possible.
Thank you, Meg Waite Clayton!
Thank you for this informative and insightful piece. It's easy to think that it's only an extremist fringe that wants to take women back the Dark Ages, but it is not. It's terrifying to me that two men who clearly see women as second class citizens could be running our country. Thank you for such a clear look at the truth about their positions and records.
It's a relief to read a column of such extraordinary clarity, logic and accuracy in the muddle of rhetoric and arguments about each candidate's position.. Meg Waite Clayton has detailed the positions with simply-stated and well-articulated facts–a testament to her training as a lawyer and skill as a writer. I hope that everyone who reads this column passes it on. And I hope that everyone who gets into entangled arguments refers to it. It's always amusing to bait—but nothing does it better than a detailed fact. Thanks to Ms. Clayton for her time, her thought, and her clarity.
Really enjoyed the format of this article and I appreciate the 'black and white' approach to explaining each platform. I would love to see a follow up that covers their foreign and fiscal policies in addition to those social ones outlined here.
I am a woman and am concerned with the future of women's rights, but I feel that the current state of our economy is more important than my ability to secure contraception. Obviously oversimplified example, but I will be voting for the candidate that I believe has a stronger chance of restoring security and stability to our economy.


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A semi-trailer bearing a larger than life image of … wait for it …
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Yes, THAT Kim Kardashian. Reality show Kim Kardashian. Sex tape Kim Kardashian. Baby with Kanye West Kim Kardashian.
And now, on the side of a semi Kim Kardashian.
I guess the semi was full of perfume that she had something to do with — as in, she let someone use her name to sell it. I seriously doubt Kim donned a lab coat and went to work concocting a fragrance. For one thing, she's not accustomed to work. Or wearing that much clothing.
This means that getting herself on the side of a truck may have been the greatest expression ever of someone being famous for being famous.
Think about it. Getting a reality show is no big deal anymore. If those junkyard goobers down in Southern Indiana can get one, the newly minted "Porter Ridge" show, chances are you can too. Heck, even as I speak there are about three filming right here on my block. All you need is to be from somewhere the reality-TV executroids have never been (Indiana) and be the type that people on the left and right coasts enjoy feeling superior to (anyone who lives between New York and Los Angeles) and presto. You, too, can be a star.
Oh, and for those of you considering this as a career move: It helps if you speak like a complete moron, have a beard that looks like a worn-out broom, never wear a shirt, and live in a world of rattletrap pickup trucks and bony dogs. Unless you are a woman, in which case the beard is optional and the shirt is too, depending on the channel.
So let's say you've decided to follow your dream to be famous for no good reason. Congratulations, but you're not exactly blazing a trail here. This is nothing new … if you can remember TV game shows from the 1960s and '70s, you surely can think of a few panelists whose presence meant nothing to you. I remember being absolutely mystified by Charlie Brill and Mitzi McCall. Later I came to find out they actually had show business careers other than being on the Match Game. Who knew?
I did a web search of people who were famous for being famous. Charlie and Mitzi weren't on it, but I did run across such luminaries as Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie, naturally, plus Amber Rose (who?), Kevin Federline (why?), and Fonzwoth Bentley (what?).
I also ran across the famous (sort of) Tila Tequila, who in true 21st century fashion parlayed internet fame into a more wide-ranging variety with magazine appearances, music, and that guaranteed career-booster, video sex.
But back to Kim Kardashian and the truck. It takes a special kind of celebrity juice to get yourself on the side of a semi. Which is appropriate when you consider that the next truck I passed was painted with a big picture of Red Gold tomato products.
But the tomatoes in the cans have gone on to fulfill a higher purpose in their lives. The tomato that is Kim Kardashian — well, the jury's still out on that one.
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• The Steelers' ability to stretch the field in the passing game with receivers other than Mike Wallace could become a concern, the way we hear it. Veteran WRs Hines Ward and Antwaan Randle El are more short and intermediate threats, whereas rookies Antonio Brown and Emmanuel Sanders, while possessing playmaking ability, are still works in progress.
• The Ravens moved ORG Marshal Yanda to right tackle for the injured Jared Gaither in Week One, and Yanda generally fared well. Asked about whether Yanda could be a longer-term replacement at the position if Gaither's back injury continued to linger, head coach John Harbaugh responded, "Yes, yes, we do."
• Browns TE Evan Moore may be listed as second string on the depth chart, but his role in the passing game looks like it will not be that of a backup. Moore led the Browns with 87 receiving yards in the season opener and was targeted five times. Moore has good speed for a tight end and has some run-after-the-catch ability.
• Ravens LB Jameel McClain won the starting "Will" linebacker spot in the Ravens' defense over Dannell Ellerbe and Tavares Gooden, but LB coach Dean Pees told PFW he is high on all three players. While McCain was deserving of his starting role, "just as equal, I could see Ellerbe starting, I could see Tavares Gooden starting," Pees said. "I feel very blessed about all of them. I feel good about all of them."


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Have you thought about the number of things besides your hair, teeth and the way home that you do your best not to lose?
The list is endless. Your wallet is full of them, For example, just losing all those ID cards can cause a peck of red tape trouble for weeks or more.
My problem today: Ive lost my dog tags.
So, no big deal, you say. Go to a vet and get some more.
I dont have a dog. Im referring to two little aluminum discs that I wore on a chain around my neck for 30 months during World War II.
I dont think I took my dog tags off from the time I was sworn in at Fort Bragg until I was sworn out at Fort Bragg 30 months later. Incidentally, military dog tags have been around since 1870, when young men also marched off to battle in the Franco-Prussian War.
Most husbands surviving a lasting marriage live in dread of losing their wedding bands. A wife knows that a white circle on a mans third finger left hand usually means hes divorced, hes between loves or hes lost his wedding band.
And some womans feelings are awfully hurt because, He should have been more careful.
So, its off to the jewelers to replace the wedding band lest someone at the grocery store, or the mall or at the office thinks the man is available for all kinds of shenanigans, even marriage.
No, losing ones dog tags isnt nearly the catastrophe of losing a wedding ring, but to anyone who has worn a military uniform, the loss is not inconsequential.
Those two little discs, containing the soldiers name, rank, serial number and blood type, are a vital part of a military experience. They conjure all the experiences: the weariness from the 20-mile hikes, the pain from the pushups and pullups, the lonely nights on perimeter guard in some foreign outpost.
Their purpose, though, is more vital than conjuring memories. Their primary purpose is to identify the wounded and the killed in battle.
Sure, the lost tags can be easily replaced for a few bucks. But the emotional attachment associated with them cannot.
Ken Burns, in a World War II television special last year, related one of the most unusual happy endings involving dog tags that Ive ever heard:
Alabama-born Glenn Frazier, a survivor of the Bataan Death March and three years imprisonment in Japan, was helping dig a mass grave in the Philippines for hundreds of buddies killed by the Japanese. Figuring he would suffer the same fate, Frazier tossed his own dog tags into the grave, so that if they were ever found, his family would have some idea of where his body lay.
Sure enough, when U.S. forces retook the Philippines and found Fraziers dog tags in the mass grave, his family naturally was notified that hed been killed.
At wars end, the first thing Frazier did upon arriving in the States was call his family.
His mother answered the phone and upon hearing her sons voice, fainted. His sister picked up the phone and did likewise. A visiting aunt also fainted at hearing the news.
When Fraziers father came to the phone and heard his sons voice, he said, I never believed for a moment that you were dead. Now, son, will you hang on a moment? Ive got three dead women here on the floor. Let me try to revive them, and Ill be right back.
As I said, I can replace the lost tags. But I wont. They would have no meaning.
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RALEIGH — For the second straight season, Carolina Hurricanes forward Jeff Skinner will miss games because of a concussion.
The team announced Wednesday that Skinner, who absorbed some big hits last week against the Toronto Maple Leafs, will be sidelined indefinitely. Skinner was out 16 games last season following a concussion in early December.
Skinner, the left wing on Jordan Staals line, is the Canes second-leading scorer with seven goals and seven assists. He did not play Monday in Carolinas 3-0 loss to Montreal and was absent at the teams past three practices.
Who replaces Skinner? Good question. The Canes (8-5-1), who host the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday, have been a team that has leaned heavily on its top two lines for its points.
The Canes have gotten 29 goals and 38 assists from their top six forwards. Total production from the third and fourth lines: four goals, seven assists.
While a big disparity, Canes coach Kirk Muller said its also typical of whats happening throughout the NHL in an unusual season that began on the fly.
"Other than Pittsburgh, which has a little more depth, with a lot of teams it seems this year its the top couple of lines (scoring) thats the trend," Muller said. "The third and fourth lines are not giving a lot of offense.
"For me, it would be great if we can get more production from there. But if not, those guys on the third and fourth (lines) have to find a way to bring something to the game, whether theyre role players or bring a physical part to the game or theyre dependable defensively, so that theyre a contributing factor to the games."
Drayson Bowman, a third-line winger, has one assist in 14 games. But he has been sound defensively, not made many glaring mistakes and has gotten some good offensive chances.
Bowman has 33 shots on goal, the same as top-line forward Jiri Tlusty. But Tlusty, playing with Eric Staal and Alexander Semin, has five goals.
"I think weve been playing solidly, whether defensively or holding them in their zone for a while, Bowman said of his line. But, yeah, youd like to see them go in at some point. It gets a little frustrating at times but you have to stick with it."
Bowman scored 14 goals in 37 games with the Charlotte Checkers of the AHL this season during the NHL lockout. He has a good shot and considers himself an offensive producer.
"Its always been the standard Ive used to judge how Im playing," Bowman said. "All you can do is keep getting the chances and hope it clicks at some point. If we can somehow put it together, it will make it that much easier on the other guys.
But Skinners injury looms large. The 2011 Calder Trophy winner scored 31 goals in his rookie season, then 20 last season, when he took an open-ice hit from Andy Sutton of the Edmonton Oilers in a Dec. 7 game and was out until Jan. 14.
In Thursdays game against the Leafs at PNC Arena, Skinner went crashing into the boards helmet-first after a hit from the Leafs Mark Fraser and took a few other hard knocks. He did not leave the game and said he felt fine after it.
Skinner was at practice Friday and attended the Skate with the Canes event later that night. The Canes had day off Saturday. Skinner did not feel well Sunday, missed practice and did not make the trip to Montreal.
At Wednesdays practice, Muller had Chad LaRose on the second line with Jordan Staal and Patrick Dwyer. Jussi Jokinen, moved into Skinners slot on Staals line against the Habs, was back at third-line center with Bowman and Tim Wallace.
Center Tim Brent, who has a lower-body injury, did not practice Wednesday. Defenseman Joni Pitkanen, who missed the past two games with a lower-body injury, returned to practice and may play against the Jets, Muller said.
Muller said hes looking for more energy after a poor effort in the 3-0 loss to the Habs. More offensive balance also would be a plus.
"For us, the top lines have done a tremendous job of getting points, Nodl said. The role players, I feel like its our time now to chip in a goal here and there. Its not a question of if we score but when we score, but better sooner than later."
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Michael Vick signs a 2 year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, worth millions
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed former Falcons quarterback Michael Vick to a two-year deal, Eagles president Joe Banner confirmed during halftime of the teams exhibition game against the New England Patriots on Thursday evening.
Published reports say that Vick will receive $1.6 million for the first year, with an option of $5.2 million for the second.
Vick will return to the NFL after two seasons away, including 18 months in federal prison and five more in home confinement after he was convicted on charges related to dogfighting, and a conditional suspension by the NFL.
The animal-rights group, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, reacted quickly to the news.
PETA and millions of decent football fans around the world are disappointed that the Eagles decided to sign a guy who hung dogs from trees. He electrocuted them with jumper cables and held them under water, PETA spokesman Dan Shannon told The Associated Press.
The potential exists for Vick to face his former team this season. The Falcons host the Eagles on Dec. 6, the Falcons 12th game.
I am tickled to death, former Falcons coach Dan Reeves said after hearing the news. It looked like it wasnt going to happen for a while there. I am glad someone took a chance on him.
Eagles coach Andy Reid, in a news conference Thursday night, said he expects Philadelphia fans will give Vick a chance to prove and redeem himself.
This is America. ... We do make mistakes, Reid said. He [Vick] has a chance to prove hes doing the right things.
Reid cited Vicks recent work with the Humane Socieity and speaking to youth groups about the ills of dogfighting.
I think our fans will understand, Reid said. I also think that when you look indepth at this ... the changes hes made in his life, youll see the positive in what hes trying to do.
Eagles starting quarterback Donovan McNabb said he was pleased Vick was joining the team and said he pretty much lobbied to get him here. Everybody deserves a second chance.
McNabb said he has known Vick since Vick was in high school and has been somewhat of a mentor to him.
The controversial quarterback has gone through a whirlwind of highs and lows since the Falcons drafted him with the first pick in 2001.
He signed a $62 million deal that included a $15 million signing bonus. After a year waiting in the wings, took over the starting position in the 2002 season, and led the team to its first playoff berth since the 1998 Super Bowl.
Sports watchers, at the time, were calling Vick the most athletic player in the league and comparing him to Gayle Sayers and O.J. Simpson in their heydays.
A broken ankle in 2003 shortened his season and stifled the teams momentum, and Reeves paid the price, losing his job.
The following year Vick gained more yards rushing than any quarterback in league history, leading the Falcons to the NFC title game, where they would lose to the Eagles.
His performance for the 2004 season netted him a second career season of MVP talks and a record $130 million contract.
Reeves said it is time for Vick to have the opportunity to get along with his life. He has served his time, Reeves said. Reeves and Vick spoke a few weeks ago. Reeves said he advised Vick about the type of people he associates with.
Donovan McNabb will be great for him, he said. He will be a great quarterback for Vick to associate with.
having been an EAGLES fan my entire life, i have this to say: I'm very dissapointed
i grew up very close to southwest philly. im a white male, from what most would consider a lower middle class family, im college educated, and work many hours, for not a lot of money, but live comfortably enough that my family is well taken care of. i live in MD now, but every year i try to get back to see at least one home game at Lincoln Financial Field. not this year. as long as vick is on the roster, i will not spend one dollar of my hard earned money to support that team. not one cent that i make will go to him. i am still, and will always be an EAGLES fan. i will watch the games for free on television, listen to them for free on the radio, and root for them to win, but i will never contribute to this organization financially.
i understand that philadelphia fans have a poor national perception. we are meatheads for the most part, and i have relished being a philly meathead for some time now. i fit the part too, and am damn proud of it. but regardless of the overzealous fans, the EAGLES organization in general has always been a class act, and a top notch franchise. i cant remember the last time a player with any type of character issues was on the roster last. even TO, who i am also not the least bit fond of, was a complete jerk on the football field and in the locker room, but his moral compass and personal life were never an issue during his time in philadelphia.
i disliked vick long before the dog fighting thing. though i dont know the man personally, and only know what i have heard about him through the media, i get the impression that hes not a locker room guy, hes a drug user, has had several run ins with the police, and seems to be an arrogant prick (not to mention the ron mexico fiasco). i always felt that he was overrated and overvalued. i do not think he feels any remorse for his crimes, i think he is only upset that he was caught and the authorities turned his world upside down. although he is speaking out against dog fighting and working with the humane society currently, i believe he is only doing what he feels needs to be done in order to get back to where he was, making millions of dollars on a national stage. hell, if i had a 130 million dollar contract taken from me, id do whatever was asked of me to even partially get back to that status too.
i am a believer in second chances. and did not oppose his re-instatement into the league. but i am terribly dissaponted that he ended up on my team. its tough to see a guy of such little moral fiber get handed more money than i will ever see in my lifetime by an organization that i have supported for over 30 years, and then have them turn around and ask me to buy tickets and merchandise in order to help pay for this mans salary. its a difficult pill to swallow, and i feel as if they are forcing it to me in suppository fashion. my money will stay in my wallet.
fuck vick...go EAGLES!!!in the warriors code there's no surrender, though his body says stop, his spirit cries...NEVER. deep in our souls, a quiet ember, knows its you against you, its the paradox that drives us all. its a battle of wills, in the heat of attack, its the passion that kills, and victory is yours alone.
the posts and opinions stated by me do not in any way reflect the values, beliefs, or views of my department. they are simply opinions and/or observations which have been developed through my personal experiences. hell, most of the stories probably arent even true...wink wink
HOLY CRAP.....there goes another of Jesse Jackson's little causes. He was trying to rouse sentiment in favor of Vick earlier this week. Guess he has to find another job now.
Car 4I would like my country back. I used to believe that one man could never destroy this country. Not so sure anymore!
08-14-09, 12:22 AM #4SI VIS PACEM PARA BELLUM-Ex-Sheriff Martin Howe to Will Kane in "High Noon"
"It's a great life. You risk your skin catching killers and the juries turn them loose so they can come back and shoot at you again. If your honest , your poor your whole life. And , In the end , you wind up dying all alone on some dirty street. For what? For nothing. For a tin star."
Far from being a handicap to command, compassion is the measure of it. For unless one values the lives of his soldiers and is tormented by their ordeals , he is unfit to command.
-General Omar Bradley, United States Army
True Dat!
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Halloween is creeping up on us and Patch has the lowdown on what's going on. A wide variety of events are offered in the county—from family-friendly to 21-and-up. Here's our San Diego County Guide for Halloween 2012.
The San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy will have a spooky makeover on Saturday, Oct. 20 ,and Sunday, Oct. 21. The annual "Not-So-Scary-Estuary"—catered to children age 2-12—will feature crafts, trick or treating on the "haunted" nature trail and plenty of lessons about the conservancy. Find more information here.
Del Mar Fairgrounds has converted into the annual "Scream Zone." The haunted fairgrounds is open through Wednesday, Oct. 31, and offers a haunted hayride, a House of Horror and plenty of food. Find more information or purchase tickets here.
La Costa Meadows Elementary School will host its 26th annual Halloween Carnival 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20. The family-friendly event will feature a haunted house, rides, games and more. Find more information here.
San Diego's favorite North County amusement park is getting in the scary mood—LEGOLAND California is offering a "Brick-Or-Treat Trail" featuring treat stations at the park as well as a costume contest. Find more information here.
Halloween on Elm in Carlsbad will take place 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. The free family event will feature activities, carnival games, costume contests and the farmer's market booths. Find more information here.
Encinitas will host a "Safe Trick or Treat" event from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. The event on South Coast Highway 101 from Encinitas Boulevard to K Street will feature music, activities and plenty of candy. Find more information here.
"Howl O'Ween" is 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, along Leucadia's Highway 101 business district. The family event will feature a pet parade, contests and prizes. Find more information here.
Heritage Park in Oceanside will host a "Halloween Hi Jinks" from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23. The event will feature a parade, games and more. Find more information here.
Bates Nut Farm's Giant Pumpkin Patch is open for the season. The farm—which is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the weekends—offers various pumpkins, corn stalks and activities through Nov. 25. Check out the calendar of events here.
The Community Church of Poway will host its 27th annual Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. The event will feature a car show, a carnival and pre-holiday shopping booths. For more information, call 858-748-3304.
Find old-fashioned fun at the "Once Upon a Halloween" event at Old Poway Park. The event is 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, and will feature a haunted house, storytelling and carnival games.
Rancho Bernardo Inn will celebrate Halloween from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, and Saturday, Oct. 27. The event will feature a haunted house, trick or treating and a costume contest. Find more information here.
Join the Rancho Family YMCA for its annual spooky event at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26. The event, which requires pre-registration, will feature a haunted trail, arts and crafts and plenty of snacks. Find more information here.
Venture through Dos Picos County Park in Ramona for a guided "haunted trail" hike. The hikes will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, and Saturday, Oct. 20. Interested participants should meet the "spirit guide" at the restroom building where the light is. For more information, contact firstname.lastname@example.com
The Spring Valley Community Center will host its 10th annual Halloween Festival from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. The free event will feature games and a costume contest. For more information, call the center at 619-479-1832.
Santee's Pathways Community Church will hosts its "Trunk or Treat" Halloween event at Wednesday, Oct. 31. The event will allow attendees to go to each car's trunk in the parking lot to receive candy. For more information, call 619-449-1269.
Burn some calories by taking part in the Spooktacular 10K-5K Run-Walk at 7 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. The Halloween run will take place at Lake Murray and will feature costume contests. Find more information here.
The Charley Brown Children's Center in La Mesa will host its Fall Festival from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26. The free event will feature games, foods and other activities. For more information, call 619-265-2698.
Mt. Helix Academy in La Mesa will host its annual Halloween Carnival from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. The event will feature costumes and plenty of games. Find more information here.
The Coronado Community Center will host a Halloween extravaganza from 3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26. The event will feature carnival games, food and dances. For more information, call 619-522-7342.
Need more doors to knock on Halloween? The businesses on Orange Avenue will pass out candy to trick-or-treaters Wednesday, Oct. 31.
The Coronado Public Library will have a party from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26. The party will feature a costume contest, carnival and campfire show. For more information, call 619-522-7390.
St. James Lutheran Church will host a "Trunk or Treat" event at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. The event will allow locals to trick-or-treat the safe way while playing games. Find more information here.
Imperial Beach's annual Boulevard Boo will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at Veterans Park. The event will feature music, carnival games, a cake walk and a candy hunt. Find more information here.
Dive into some fun at SeaWorld's Halloween Spooktacular through the end of October. The home of Shamu is running Halloween shows and trick-or-treating opportunities to guests. Find more information here.
Get spooked at San Diego's historic Balboa Park with the annual Haunted Trail. Stroll down a mile-long trail filled with creatures and fun through Oct. 31. Find more information here.
Visitors can also find fun at the 9th annual Halloween Ball at Balboa Park's The Prado at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. The event will feature 20 bars, four entertainment stages and more. Find information here.
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SUGAR LAND, Texas—Five years after throwing his last pitch in a major league game, and two months after he was found not guilty of perjury in a steroid scandal, Roger Clemens spoke about his chances of getting into baseball's Hall of fame.
"I can't control it," Clemens told "CBS This Morning" co-host Charlie Rose Thursday. "It's not going to change my life either way."
Clemens answered questions live on TV via a remote shot from the Sugar Land ballpark he'll pitch in this weekend. He returns to pro baseball as the newest member of the Skeeters, a Houston suburb minor league team.
When asked if he had aspirations to return to the big leagues, he wouldn't say "yes" or "no," only that he had more "fun things planned."
It was his first national TV interview since his acquittal in June, Clemens said, "The Hall of Fame is great. I've got a lot of great buddies there. The guys that are there paved the way for me to do what I love to do and make a lot of money doing it, take care of my family.
The 7-time Cy Young Award winner retired in 2007 after playing 23 seasons for four teams in his career.
In a 2008 interview with Mike Wallace for "60 Minutes," Clemens denied allegations by his former trainer Brian McNamee that he'd taken performance-enhancing drugs as a player. "Never," Clemens told Wallace. "I've trained hard my entire career. It just didn't happen."
Clemens repeated his denial under oath to Congress later that year.
Government prosecutors said that was a lie, and took Clemens to court twice. The first attempt ended in mistrial. He was acquitted of all charges this past June.


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By Otha Barham
The Meridian Star
In Longfellow's poem, the beautiful young Indian maiden, Minnehaha froze to death in part because Hiawatha could not find even a snowshoe hare in the bleak snow-covered woodlands nearby for food that would have warmed her body.
Jack London's character had modern matches, but got too cold on the Yukon Trail to carefully utilize them "To Build a Fire." His first fire was doused by snow falling from warming limbs and by then the 76 degree below zero temperature immobilized the man whose numb hands fumbled away his last hope of using his remaining matches. He froze to death.
These works of fiction address the very real history of thousands who could have survived in their wilderness surroundings had they just one of our modern aids to building a fire.
I have hunted in Colorado in 20 degrees below zero temperature two different times. I was comfortable because of our modern clothing. But once in Routt National Forest in northern Colorado near the Continental Divide (perhaps at 10,000 feet elevation) I came upon a monument to two fellows who froze to death there. They had spent a long winter at Hahns Peak, now a town with little more than a curio shop and an abandoned jail, and grew hungry and tired of waiting for spring. So they unwisely set out for Steamboat Springs some 25 miles to the south. The monument is where they were found after the spring melt.
I once was hunting elk with a friend from Mississippi who was on his first mountain hunt. Far back in the woods a cold winter rain fell on us, and at 9,000 feet elevation that rain came from somewhere thousands of feet above us where it is as cold as a well digger's shovel. Each drop felt like a sharp icicle. One of us suggested a fire and my buddy correctly gathered dry twigs from the lower branches of Douglas fir trees and we found a little sheltered dry grass as well.
My friend pulled out matches and tried to start the tender. The matches would fizzle one by one. I let him continue until his matches were running low so that this lesson would be impressed on his memory his whole life. When he looked up in frustration, I pulled a candle stub from my pack, lit it with one match and put it under the tender. We had a good fire in two minutes.
A candle flame will last on and on, a hundred times longer than a match flame. With the extreme shortage of oxygen at our elevation, a flame and its heat are severely reduced. A sustained flame that a candle provides is needed to ignite even dry twigs. And a candle will light even when wet. I learned to use candles from experience, but it must be in a manual somewhere. My friend will remember.
Even in Mississippi winters, I carry candle stubs in my pack. Birthday cake candles are never thrown away when I am around. An ounce of them could save my life in the mountains. I collect them.
Another indispensable fire starter is a cigarette lighter. You can buy three of them for a dollar, for heaven's sake! Always have at least one in your winter pack!
Oh to go back in history and hand one to every American Indian and settler and mountain man who came up short in materials for a life saving fire; the Hiawathas and the Jack London "man" of all the tribes and the camps and the lost hunters. Can you visualize a freezing man inside his teepee trying to find heat for his family suddenly finding a Bic in his hand? He sees a wheel that when turned makes sparks which ignite a wick soaked in miracle water that makes a flame! To him and thousands more; magic! In those early days, simply magic!


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