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Bill James wrote an essay titled "Baseball 2015" around 15 years ago. How did what he wrote turn out?
Advanced statistical analysis has made a huge impact on baseball, and it's making inroads in football and basketball as well. Soon enough, it's going to come to mixed martial arts.There will be...
Bill James ranks the top 100 pitchers' duels of 2011. And as you may have guessed, the Angels are prominently featured at the top of the list with three of the top ten, and seven of the top twenty. It's a pretty good bet that when you have great pitching and crappy offense, you're going to be in a lot of pitchers' duels.
Part III of a look at technology and horse racing, featuring a discussion of the role of statistics and data in handicapping and the closed nature of horse racing information.
The full run of Bill James' Baseball Analyst are available online for free in PDF format. These haven't been available for 20 years.
The movie did not suck, not at all, that's the wrong word and that's a story for tomorrow. The story for today is how we even got here. It is about a man who is not really in the movie. No actor plays him. He's mentioned in the movie here and there, but only for a a few seconds. Still, without him, there is no Moneyball. There is no Sabermetrics, at least not under that name. Certainly people would still be looking for objective knowledge in baseball -- people were looking long before Bill James and they will look long after. But without the life's work of Bill James, they sure as heck would not have made a movie out of it.
Dave Allen at The Baseball Analysts provides a graph of projected wins for NL East teams according to various projection systems. The Mets projections range from 75 to 85 wins, with ~80 being the consensus. The graph is near identical to last year's, which turned out to be pretty spot on.
Thorough pice on the guy who brought BABIP (or, more specifically, DIPS) into the world.
The Bill James Handbook is always good for confirming hunches and surprising with specific details. Here are a few things it says about the 2010 White Sox.
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NEWMAC tournament champions Coast Guard, led the way with three All-Conference selections. Junior Craig Johnson (Medford, Ore.) and senior Al Sowers (Monrovia, Md.) were named to the first team, while senior Jeff Prebeck (Columbus, Ind.) was named to the second team. WPI senior Antoine Coleman (Everett, Mass.) was named NEWMAC Player of the Year, while his coach, Chris Bartley was named NEWMAC Coach of the year. Anthony Coppola (Watertown, Mass.) was named the NEWMAC Rookie of the year, as a unanimous selection, and was also selected to the All-Conference second team. Clark University took home the league's Sportsmanship award.
Babson senior Kyle McDonald (Wethersfield, Conn.) and MIT junior Jimmy Bartolotta (Littleton, Colo.) rounded out the All-Conference first team. Joining Prebeck and Coppola on the second team were Clark sophomore Mark Alexander (Providence, R.I.), Springfield senior Jamaal Gibbs (Norwalk, Conn.) and WPI senior Jim Marois (Worcester, Mass.).
2007-08 Men's Basketball All-Conference Team and Award Winners
NEWMAC Athlete of the Year:
Antoine Coleman, WPI
NEWMAC Rookie of the Year:
Anthony Coppola, Wheaton College
NEWMAC Coach of the Year:
Chris Bartley, WPI
NEWMAC Sportsmanship Award:
Clark University
Kyle McDonald, Babson
Craig Johnson, Coast Guard
Jimmy Bartolotta, MIT
Al Sowers, Coast Guard
Antoine Coleman, WPI
Mark Alexander, Clark
Jeff Prebeck, Coast Guard
Jamaal Gibbs, Springfield
Anthony Coppola, Wheaton
Jim Marois, WPI

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12/22/2008 - Philly Sports Writers Name Former Magee Patient as Humanitarian of the Year
In 2000, Adam Taliaferro severly damaged his spinal cord while playing football for Penn State. He was never supposed to walk again. But after spending three months at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, he walked out the doors unassisted, and began assisting those who needed his help and inspiration. This year, the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association recognized Adam's dedication.
12/16/2008 - World Series Trophy, Pat Croce, and Santa to Attend Magee Rehabilitation Hospital's Holiday Party for Patients
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital will brighten the season for its patients and their families with a festive Holiday Party that will feature - in order of importance here in Philly - the Phillies 2008 World Series Trophy, Pat Croce, and Santa.
12/11/2008 - Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Hosts Wheelchair Basketball Tournament
Wheelchair basketball teams will take to the court for the 7th Annual Dan Sullivan Wheelchair Basketball Tournament.
11/20/2008 - Magee Rehabilitation Hospital's Wheelchair Rugby Team to Host National Tournament
The BeastӔ is a three-day tournament hosted by Magee Rehabilitation Hospitals wheelchair rugby team, the Magee Eagles.
11/18/2008 - Buoniconti Fund and Magee Rehabilitation Hospital to Host Fundraiser at Citizens Bank Park
The fundraiser will support spinal cord injury research at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital and the Miami Project based at the University of Miamis Miller School of Medicine.
11/18/2008 - AIDS Alive Founder, Martie W. Gillin, to Receive Humanitarian Award at Magee Rehabilitation Hospitals 50th Anniversary Celebration
On November 18, Martie W. Gillin will receive the Magee Rehabilitation Hospitals Humanitarian Award at the hospitalҒs 50th Anniversary Celebration dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel.
11/11/2008 - Magee Rehabilitation Hospital joins national effort to improve veteran health care
Magee has joined the American Hospital Association, HealthPartners and more than a dozen national organizations in a nationwide effort to educate millions of Americans about the problems faced by returning veterans and their families.
11/05/2008 - Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Creates Wheelchair Training Video for U.S. Army
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital - a U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital for physical rehabilitation - has created a training video, posters and brochures to help Iraqi citizens learn to properly use wheelchairs.
10/13/2008 - Friends of Jerry Segal Event
Race Cars for Rehabilitation will be held at the Simeone Foundation Museum, 6825-31 Norwitch Drive, Philadelphia, on Monday, October 13, 2008 from 6-9pm.
10/08/2008 - Patients at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Show Their Support for Phillies
The city of Philadelphia is showing its support for the Phillies as they get ready to face the LA Dodgers in the National League Championship Series. And the patients and staff at Magee are no exception.
09/25/2008 - Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Cookout with Paralympian Laura Schwanger Postponed due to Weather
Magees Rehabilitation Week cookout, scheduled for Friday, September 26, has been postponed due to inclement weather until Monday, September, 29 at 12:30pm. The hospital will still honor local Paralympics Bronze Medalist, Laura Schwanger, at the rooftop cookout.
09/23/2008 - Magee Rehabilitation Hospital to Recognize Paralympics Bronze Medalist
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital will honor local Paralympics Bronze Medalist, Laura Schwanger, at a rooftop cookout on top of the hospital.
09/21/2008 - Hireability to Hold Informative Breakfast on Assistive Technology for Employers
Hireability will host a breakfast and informative presentation for employers at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital.
09/11/2008 - Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Appoints Two New Board Members
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to announce that Randall L. Scott and Herman Goldner joined the Hospital Board on September 10, 2008.
09/09/2008 - Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Opens New Outpatient Facility at Watermark Building
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital opened a brand new Outpatient facility in the Watermark Building at 2 Franklin Town Boulevard in the Logan Square section of the city.
08/27/2008 - Magee Rehabilitation Hospital to Provide Voter Registration at Patient Labor Day BBQ
Magee will have a voter registration booth at the hospitals traditional Patient & Family Labor Day BBQ on the roof of the building.
08/20/2008 - Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Receives 5 Year Art Therapy Grant from Gray Charitable Trust
The grant provides Magee with the funds to increase the amount of time patients spend creating, venting, expressing and enjoying themselves through art by allowing for a full-time Art Therapist.
09/07/2008 - Music Bands to Perform Benefit Concert to Benefit Those with Spinal Cord Injury
Former Magee patient Ryan "Gooch" Nelson will perform with his band to benefit Magee Rehabilitation Hospital and the Adam Taliaferro Foundation to help those who have experienced spinal cord injuries.
08/11/2008 - Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Staff Receive National Certification
As a hospital that boasts a 2008 Philadelphia Magazine "Top Doctor", and status as a 2008 U.S News and World Report Best Hospital, Magee Rehabilitation Hospital knows the importance of extraordinary, knowledgeable staff. And two more have proven their abilities.
07/17/2008 - Motorcycle Head Injuries Increase
Deaths and head injuries involving motorcyclists have increased sharply in Pennsylvania since the repeal of the universal motorcycle helmet law in 2003.
07/14/2008 - Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Ranks 18th at Rehabilitation in U.S. News & World Report's 2008 Edition of America's Best Hospitals
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital has been ranked 18th at Rehabilitation in U.S. News's 2008 publication of America's Best Hospitals, accessible online at www.usnews.com/besthospitals and on sale at newsstands Monday, July 14.
06/06/2008 - Magee Rehabilitation Hospital to Host Public Unveiling of Photo-Documentary about Patients and Therapists
Over the last 50 years, Magee Rehabilitation Hospital has hosted photographers, writers, and video crews trying to capture in brief moments what staff, patients, and their families experience within our walls. But what makes Magee special is the relationships and progress made over time.
06/04/2008 - State Senator Christine Tartaglione to Receive Tuttleman Award for Excellence in Healthcare
Pennsylvania State Senator, Christine Tartaglione, will receive the Tuttleman Award for Excellence in Healthcare at a luncheon at noon at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital on Wednesday, June 4.
05/22/2008 - Mark Chilutti of Northeast Philadelphia Receives Silver Antelope Award from Boy Scouts
As an eight year old boy, Northeast Philadelphia's Mark Chilutti joined the Boy Scouts - deciding to measure his character through merit badges and service to the community. Thirty one years later, Chilutti's character is still being measured through the Boy Scouts. On May 22, Chilutti was awarded the Silver Antelope, the Boy Scouts' highest award for distinguished service to youth within one of the four regions of the Boy Scouts of America. The award is made by the National Court of Honor and the recipient must be a registered adult member of the Boy Scouts of America. Chilutti received the Silver Antelope at the Northeast Region Boy Scouts of America Recognition Luncheon and Annual Meeting in San Diego, California.
05/16/2008 - Magee Rehabilitation Hospital is Looking for Amputee Peer Mentors
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital's Peer Support Program provides patients and caregivers with a sense of social support, while providing practical information and tools to learn how to adapt and re-enter the community with their disability.
05/09/2008 - Howard Eskin Helps Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Raise $172,000 at 8th Annual Night of Champions
On Friday, May 9, Howard Eskin received Magee Rehabilitation Hospital's Champion in the Community Award at the 8th Annual Magee Night of Champions.
05/09/2008 - Vince Papale added to list of local sports celebrities attending Magee Rehabilitation Hospital's Night of Champions Event on May 9
Vince Papale will be joining othe celebrities from the Philadelphia sports world, including Howard Eskin, Adam Taliaferro, Billy Cunningham, Fran Dunphy, Mike Mamula, and Brian Propp at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital's Eighth Annual Night of Champions held on May 9 at the Sheet Metal Workers Union Hall (doors open at 6:30pm).
05/01/2008 - Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Names Jeanne Doherty, MD, Assistant Medical Director
As of May 1, 2008, Jeanne Doherty, MD, will serve as the Assistant Medical Director of Magee Rehabilitation Hospital. Over her years of dedicated service to Magee - which was named in the May, 2008 Philadelphia Magazine as a "Best Hospital" for stroke, brain injury, and spinal cord rehabilitation - Dr. Doherty has been instrumental in assisting both the Magee Physician Group and Magee Administration in the areas of Quality Improvement and Medical Administration.
04/28/2008 - Famous Author/Aviator Stephen Coonts to Reunite with his Legendary Plane
Author Steven Coonts will visit the Northeast Philadelphia Jet Center to sign copies of The Cannibal Queen and swap stories with local aviators. Coonts is one of many generous contributors to Magee Rehabilitation Hospital's fundraisers.
04/24/2008 - Former Patient & Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Occupational Therapists Celebrate Successful Supply Drive
For former Magee Rehabilitation Hospital patient, Janet Margolies, occupational therapy was a lifeline. After a fall left her with a smashed femur and broken wrist in 2008, she came to Magee to receive occupational therapy - preparing for the activities of her daily life, which included everything from being able to work to preparing her own meals.
03/20/2008 - State Senator Tartaglione amongst New Board Members at Magee
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, a leading rehabilitation center in center city Philadelphia, announced the appointment of state Senator Christine M. Tartaglione, Patrick M. O'Hara, Denise Rae Scott-Jones and Susan L. Springsteen to the Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees.
03/01/2008 - Magee Rehabilitation Hospital to Host Quad-Rugby Atlantic North Regional Championships
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital's Quad Rugby Team, the Magee Eagles, will host the United States Quad Rugby Association's (USQRA) Atlantic North Regional Championships March 1-2 at the Carousel House in Fairmount Park.
01/15/2008 - Wheelchair Basketball Demonstration to take Place during U Penn/ La Salle Basketball Game
On Tuesday, January 15, at 7:00 pm, the La Salle Explorers will take on the University of Pennsylvania Quakers in the storied confines of the Palestra. But fans might find the most fascinating aspect of the night taking place while the two teams are in their locker rooms.
01/01/2008 - Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Elects New Board Members
The Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees is proud to announce the election of its two newest members--William L. Conrad and Peter Samson.
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Peterson not sure how he'd tackle himself
Green Bay --- He paused and contemplated the question or several moments. How would Adrian Peterson tackle Adrian Peterson? The Minnesota Vikings running back isn't quite sure.
"How would I tackle him? Um, I don't know," Peterson said. "That's a good question. I don't know. I would definitely try, though, with the mind-set I have. It's something I've got to think about. I've never been asked that question before. That's a good one. I'll tweet it."
And when asked if it's an impossible task, Peterson said he'd "like to think that it's impossible."
That's the kind of mentality Peterson has been able to sustain, somehow, fresh off a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
This season Peterson has defied conventional wisdom. After tearing his ACL on Dec. 24, 2011, Peterson has experienced an incredible recovery. By the season opener, he was still the same, dangerous running back of years past. Peterson currently leads the NFL in rushing with 1,236 yards and seven touchdowns. His speed, strength and breakaway ability have all been practically unaffected.
There's a reason players inside the Packers locker room were so quick to say Peterson, not Arian Foster, is the best back in the NFL.
"Just staying focused on my goals, (the) things I've said before to accomplish it," Peterson said, "Working hard at it, pretty much. The main thing is just believing. Just believing, that's the main ingredient. ...I can say going through this ACL is probably like the most serious injury I've had. The recovery for me was knowing that I was starting over, pretty much. It made me hungrier than I already was. This offseason, I definitely learned how to take it to a different level."
Typically, it takes a full calendar for running backs to bounce back from a torn ACL. Even then, their game can change. That hasn't been the case for the 27-year-old Peterson.
Still, he said this fast recovery didn't surprise himself.
"It's surprising people around me, which puts a smile on my face," he said. "These are things that I set out forth to accomplish – to come back stronger and better to help my team. I knew that I could do it (but) a lot of people didn't. I also know that it doesn't matter what everyone else things, as long as you focus on what you want to accomplish. Whatever it is, you can get it done. It's simple."
Since his rookie year in 2007, Peterson has had more success against the Packers than any other team. In the teams' 10 meetings, Peterson has rushed for 1,033 yards on 202 carries (5.1 avg.) with seven touchdowns. Peterson has accounted for 37% of the Vikings' total offense.
On Sunday, he'll be the focal point for Minnesota again. Green Bay faces Peterson twice in its final five games.
With three NFC North teams separated by only two games, Peterson is expecting a race to the finish. He said each game will "count as double."
"The way I'm looking at it, I don't want to have to deal with looking at different games and hoping that this team loses or this team wins," Peterson said. "I want to go ahead and control our own destiny. That's the way I'm looking at it – getting it out of the way."
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Wrap up and don't let go. Then wait for help from teammates. Gang tackling is a must.Hide replies
Bring in Al Harris as a tackling consultant (see Packers 34 Vikings 0 game a few years back) ...
Rembering the rip job CMIII put on Peterson a few seasons ago - a big play as I recall
Tackling AP?
I would start by looking where the fumble landed and go from there...
Ahhhh...the guy is a beast. Anyone who can come back that fast from the double knee injury he suffered is an immortal. The kid is great.Hide replies
He is. Seems like a good guy, too. Hard not to root for him. Except for the hideous uniform.
Ask Finley.
He wants to throw the ball to himself every play.
Surely he must have advice on how to tackle yourself.
As much as I despise the Vike-Queens, as a football fan, it's hard not to love how this guy just goes balls out on every single play. One of my favorite players to watch..........Hide replies
Agreed. As a long time Packer fan I really dislike MN. But I do enjoy watching Peterson run the ball. I hated the Bears but loved watching Payton run...same thing with the Lions and Barry Sanders. As a football fan you have to admire that level of God-given talent and respect the work ethic that makes it all work so well. He's a beast.
Wrap up and hang on Pack!
He is definitely a beast, who by definition, dishes out the blows when being tackled, and makes the tackler pay the price. Not too many you can say that about.
I was watching the Pro Bowl game a couple of years ago (why, I have no idea) and it was obvious that Petersen didn't get the memo that you were only supposed to play at half-speed in that game.
I seriously felt sorry for the defense. The guy literally was a battering ram.


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A Garden City man is wanted on allegations of rape, three counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child and attempted aggravated indecent liberties with a child.
Elias Talavera, 57, is being sought by the Garden City Police Department on a warrant for the charges.
The GCPD is requesting information from the public to help locate Talavera, who law enforcement believes may have fled Garden City after learning of the investigation.
"The warrant stems from an investigation we began on Nov. 28, when we were called to the Finney County Health Department in regards to a 10-year-old girl that had been sexually abused. The alleged acts have occurred over the course of several years," Garden City police Sgt. Michael Reagle said. "We believe Talavera became aware of the investigation and is attempting to avoid contact with us, and may have fled from Garden City to an unknown location."
Talavera was last known to be driving a gray 1997 Chevy pickup with a camper shell and Kansas license plate number PSI 754.
Talavera is 5-foot-10, 170 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes.
If anyone has any information about Talavera, they are encouraged to call the Garden City Police Department at 276-1300. If they wish to remain anonymous, they can call Crime Stoppers at 275-7807, or text GCTIP and their tip to 847411 (tip411).


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How did inflation add energy to the universe? What mechanism did this occur by? In other words, where did that energy come from? Was it due to the quantum fluctuation (or that scalar field rolling down a potential energy hill) to a lower, more stable energy state? This energy then manifested as exponential expansion, and then switched from expansion into heating (by filling up the universe with hot quark-gluon plasma)? Do we know the mechanism for this expansion->reheating switch?
The usual argument is that the net energy of the universe is zero because the positive energy of the matter and photons is balanced out by the negative gravitational potential energy. This would apply to the inflaton field as well. This has always felt vaguely unsatisfactory to me, but I don't know of a better explanation.
The "expansion->reheating switch" is dependant on the model of inflation used. In the original theory proposed by Guth inflation ended by quantum tunneling into the broken symmetry phase, so there was a nice clear physical process. Unfortunately this gave predictions that didn't match the observed universe, so it was abandoned. As I understand it it, current theories just tweak the potential to make inflation end without giving any nice physical reason for the exit.
You're obviously interested in the subject as you've asked a couple of questions on it. I would start with Guth's book as it's well written and an interesting read. The book is a bit out of date now, but it will give you a good starting point for further reading.


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Webster Groves used a career night from running back Marlon Peal Friday, as the Statesmen went on the road to defeat Parkway North 28-14 in the last game of the regular season.
Peal, a senior, had touchdown runs of 20, 68 and 78 yards en route to a 24 carry-336 yard night. And yet, with all that, the game itself was still largely in doubt until the last 2 minutes.
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North's opening drive included a successful fake punt and a 4th down coversion at the Webster Groves 30 yard line but the Vikings could not turn that into points against the 5th ranked team in Class 5. When a pooch punt turned into a touchback, Peal flipped the field with a 64 yard scamper that led to Bri'on Sanders' 24 yard touchdown carry and a 6-0 lead following a failed extra point attempt.
But the Parkway North defense which had stiffened in recent weeks showed more of the same resolve Friday, managing to end one Statesmen drive by stopping Peal on a 4th down conversion, and a later a Cam Cosey interception ended another. On the ensuing drive, Viking senior Johnathan Little turned a swing pass on a misdirection play 64 yards for a touchdown that with the extra point gave North a 7-6 lead it would take to halftime.
In the first Webster Groves possession in the 3rd quarter, Peal converted a 3rd and 10 for a 13 yard gain to the Statesmen 32 before zipping off a 68 touchdown that gave them the lead back at 13-7. When Parkway North could not pull off a second fake punt deep in their own territory, Peal made them pay with a 20 yard run for a touchdown to make it 21-7 after a 2 point conversion.
With Roderick Hoskins carrying much of the running load after Little suffered a first half shoulder injury, the Vikings stayed in the contest. A Dillon Sechehaye punt return set up a Hoskins 5 yard TD late in the third quarter. A fumble on the ensuing Webster Groves drive triggered a Parkway North surge that started at their own 24 yard line and came inches away from potentially knotting up the game before Hoskins was stopped just short of the endzone with 5:30 left in the 4th quarter.
After forcing a Webster punt, the Viking offense could get no closer than the 22 yard line late, turning the ball over on downs before Peal provided the final margin with a 78 yard trip down the far sideline for the score.
That effort capped his career night and sent the Statesmen into district play on a winning note.
"He's been playing extremely well. He carried the ball 30 times last week. We sustained the running game when we had to run the clock out but obviously the yardage he got tonight, Marlon did a heck of a job, but I'd say the offensive line had a lot to do with it as well," Webster Groves Head Coach Cliff Ice said after the game.
Despite the large yardage totals given up to Peal on the ground, North Head Coach Bob Bunton said his team is better than it was three weeks ago and at an important phase of the season heading into week 10.
"We've got some confidence. You've seen us. We struggled through the first part of the year, but our goal has always been to be a better team, the best team we can be, heading into week 10, I think we are," Bunton said. "We'll be ready to go next Friday whoever we play."
Coaches all over St. Louis likely spent the late night hours trying to figure out the "whoever we play" part. A new state playoff system makes everyone eligible by starting the playoffs with a district tournament next week with seeding determined by a point-differential system. Ice left the field Friday thinking his squad would host Chaminade next week. Bunton wasn't sure where the Vikings would play. Early Saturday it appeared it would be against Holt, but again, nothing is official.


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---- — TRAVERSE CITY — Stephen Craig Phillips, 61, of Traverse City died Saturday, June 8, 2013 at his home.
He was born on April 24, 1952 in Detroit, the son of late Robert L. and Ina R. (Hovator) Phillips.
Stephen owned a property management company for over 30 years. He was a member of the Traverse City Elk Lodge # 323. Stephen enjoyed golf, fishing and watching all kinds of sports.
He is survived by his wife, Maryellen Phillips of Traverse City; children; Sarah Lynn (Douglas) Hovest of Warrenton, Va. and Dusty Craig Phillips of Fredericks-burg, Va; step-children, Hanna Pritchard of Traverse City and Bryan Pritchard of Utah; brother, Gary Phillips and Kip Phillips both of Lake City and his loving dogs, Ruby and Maizy.
Cremation will take place. Private family services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cherryland Humane Society, 1750 Ahlberg Rd., Traverse City, Michigan 49686.
Please visit Stephen's webpage at www.lifestorynet.com to sign the guest book and share a message with his family. The family chose Life Story Funeral Home, Traverse City to handle the arrangements.


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Prepare now for doctor's visit
Kids are exposed to more germs and ailments than we saw growing up. There is no magic bullet, but a checkup helps.
But these days, not all families can afford the regular visit to the pediatrician's office. Insurance is an item too many families are forced to live without. Check out local medical clinics and find out what the prices are for needed examinations and booster shots.
Let your children know several weeks ahead of an appointment. Offer extra points for those who don't cause any trouble. The promise of a quick fast-food run afterward is a good way to quiet any fussing.
Also add some bonus points to all who go quietly, especially to those who require injections.
For those new to checkups, let them look up what exactly happens on various websites
Our final tip is strictly by the book ...
Reacquaint yourself with the library
Most kids may love ignoring mental activity during the summer, but now's the time to get them back into gear by putting a book in their hands.
Begin by picking a date to start trips to the public library. Most libraries are open nights and many have at least limited weekend hours.
No child is too young to benefit from a trip to the library. If your child is old enough, have them write a few words about what they read. The older your child, the more demanding your book report requirements can be.
Work this into your rewards system as well: an honest effort on a book summary earns them more points while no book summary equals a loss of points.
Bringing the kids into back-to-school planning will be hard at first, but remind them that next year bonuses will increase and exercise patience at every step along the way.
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Are you ready?
Is all your shopping and wrapping done? Are all your cards written? Have you practiced your holiday carols? Are all your decorations up?
Christmas? Heck, that's two months away. And Halloween's still a week off. No, I'm referring to the next major holiday on the calendar: Food Day.
Food. F-o-o-d.
Food Day is a national grassroots campaign sponsored by the Center For Science in the Public Interest.
This year's honorary co-chairs are Sen. Tom Harkin and Rep. Rosa DeLauro. Of course, not only are these people members of Congress, they are democrats, so they will be lucky if people don't throw food at them — rotten vegetables and such.
Food Day is supposed to encourage Americans to "eat real" and support healthy, affordable food grown in a sustainable, humane way.
The folks who organized Food Day have some admirable goals. The six Food Day founding principles are: Reduce diet-related disease by promoting safe, healthy foods; support sustainable farms and limit subsidies to big agribusiness; expand access to food and alleviate hunger; protect the environment and animals by reforming factory farms; promote health by cutting junk-food marketing to kids; and support fair conditions for food and farm workers.
All are laudable, to be sure. The only one I have a problem with is the bit about healthy foods.
When I hear the words "healthy foods," my stomach flips. The phrase conjures up memories of Euell Gibbons.
Those of a certain age will remember Gibbons. He was the naturalist who wrote books about natural foods in the 1960s and early 1970s, with titles like "Stalking the Wild Asparagus." He came to the attention of most Americans when he starred in a series of television commercials for Post Grape Nuts cereal, in which he touted natural foods like cattails and wild hickory nuts. In one Grape Nuts commercial, Gibbons famously said "Ever eat a pine tree? Many parts are edible." I wonder if he got sap stuck in his teeth? I'm guessing he didn't get many takers if he was hosting a dinner party.
Gibbons, incidentally, died in 1975 at the age of 64. The temptation is to blame his somewhat off-beat diet, but actually, he died of Marfan syndrome, a hereditary condition affecting the heart.
I love food. OK, maybe love is too strong a word. I really, really, really, really, really, really (with a few more reallys thrown in) like food.
Healthy food? Not so much.
Why is it all the stuff that tastes so darn good, like burgers, bacon, pizza, pasta, steak, fried chicken, omelets, pie, cake, cookies, ice cream, potato chips, baked beans, chili, chocolate, hot dogs, french fries and doughnuts, are so bad for you? And most healthy food tastes like pine sap.
Not that I won't eat anything healthy, mind you. I do like healthy stuff, like green beans, broccoli, asparagus, peas, corn, fresh spinach and carrots. I like tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, okra, avocado and eggplant, but those technically are fruits, although most people consider them veggies.
And I love fruits like apples, cherries, watermelon, blueberries, pears, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, grapes, bananas, oranges, limes and lemons, to mention a few.
I try to be good, I really do. I eat cereal with skim milk and a sliced banana for breakfast, sprinkled with artificial sweetener. For lunch I eat yogurt. For supper, my bride cooks good, healthy food.
But I have the willpower of a jewel thief who finds himself locked in Tiffany's. If you can fry it, serve it on a cone, put gravy on it or cover it with alfredo sauce, I want some.
Given my age and my family history of heart disease, I really should be out in the woods chewing on pine bark in memory of old Euell. But what fun would that be?
So on this Food Day, indulge in a guilty culinary pleasure, like a big old chicken fried steak with cream gravy, a greasy burger with fried onions or a big plate of pasta and sauce with a side of garlic bread.
Live a little.
In preparation for Food Day, join me in some holiday songs. Like "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Pound Cake," "I Saw Mommy Drinking Pasta Sauce," "I Saw 3 Chips," "Happy Hollandaise," "The Little Drumstick Boy," and my personal favorite, "Ding Dongs Merrily on High."
And I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight, Happy Food Day to all, are you going to eat that last bite?
Mullin is senior writer of the News & Eagle. Email him at email@example.com.


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CAMBY — There was a time when doctors predicted Braden Tamosaitis would not be here. Diagnosed with spina bifida while he was still in the womb, Braden's parents were told that he might not survive birth and if he did, he would have little cognitive ability.
But miracles come in small packages, and Braden is now 7.
He's undergone 15 surgeries and has additionally been diagnosed with hycrocephalus and Arnold Chiari II malformation, but that's not getting in the way of his weekend plans.
When the Indianapolis Colts play the Green Bay Packers this Sunday, Braden will be on the field, flipping the coin at midfield. He's doing the same today at a University of Indianapolis football game, and next week he'll head off to Disney Land as part of the Make A Wish program where he'll go trick-or-treating with Jake and the Neverland Pirates of the famed Disney children's show.
The Tamosaitis' story is one of extreme perseverance in the face of impossible tragedy. Braden's parents, Kevin and Becky, had another son, Nathan, who they lost after only six weeks. He also suffered from spina bifida.
In addition to Braden and Nathan, they have a 14-year-old daughter, Sierra. The family has started a charity in Nathan's honor which they call Nathan's Playroom.
Spina bifida is a birth defect in which the backbone and spinal canal do not close before birth. Hydrocephalus is a buildup of fluid inside the skull that leads to brain swelling, also known as "water on the brain." Arnold Chiari malformation is a condition that consists of a downward displacement of the cerebellar tonsils.
Kevin said his son has "basically grown up at Riley (Children's Hospital)."
"A couple of years ago, our family became involved with Dance Marathons, which are college and high school level fundraising events for Riley," he said. "At these, we shared Braden's story and our journey through Riley. One of the Dance Marathons was involved with UIndy, which is how Braden got invited to be the coin toss kid for this Saturday's UIndy game, which is their homecoming game."
Following that up a day later will be his debut at Lucas Oil Stadium.
"Braden was asked by the Riley Children's Foundation to represent Riley and participate as the Coin Toss Kid," Kevin said. "Making this game even more special is that it's his first ever Colts game and he's a huge Colts fan."
Braden, who is confined in a wheelchair, needs accessible seating and that usually means being with only one family member.
"Most of the time these tickets are hard to obtain, and even when we do, only one person can sit with Braden and the rest of the family has to sit elsewhere in a nearby section," Kevin said. "However, with the tickets donated by the Colts, we're in an accessible area and all sitting together."
A week later, he'll be heading across the country for his Disney excursion, which came as another surprise .
"He was referred by the doctor that performed his last surgery this past May, which resulted in an extremely difficult process and lengthy hospital stay," Kevin said. "This last stay was 37 days, which is by far the longest yet of his 15 surgeries."
Braden is at Riley at least twice a week for therapy and appointments.
But Kevin said his son's constant fight, ongoing rehabilitation, and defiance in the face of impossible odds, all add up to Braden being an inspiration for others.
"During his last stay, Braden's favorite distraction ended up being a beach ball," he said. "It was the perfect toy as he could play with anyone and he didn't have to do much while he was recovering. The ball could be hit all over the room and it wouldn't hurt anything such as the medical equipment. He'd spend hours on end playing with the beach ball with anyone who came to his room, including nurses, doctors, visitors, and even people just walking by the hall.
"He ended up having several of the balls in his room, and one day he decided he wanted to give one to one of the little girls he saw in the hall all the time, another patient. He enjoyed giving her one of his beach balls so much, he made me go to the store to buy more beach balls so he could give them to all the other kids on his unit. He told every visitor that they were invited to a big cookout after he got home, which was news to us. Then when we got home and we were planning his party, he decided he wanted everyone who came to bring beach balls to donate to Riley."
They ended up collecting 165 beach balls and delivered them to the Child Life Department there.
Kevin says Braden's journey has just begun, as he'll face countless more surgeries and other issues along the way.
"It's hard to really think about how his condition has affected our lifestyle, as it seems that this is just what life is like," he said. "Our everyday normal as a family may seem overwhelming from the outside looking in, but to us it's just life. Our family has been through quite a bit over the last 10 years and we have a true appreciation for the people at Riley Hospital."
Kevin said they share their story in an effort to help create more knowledge and research for spina bifida, as October is it's awareness month. There is no known cause of spina bifida, though there are identified possible genetic factors.
In addition to his Coin Toss Kid status for the weekend, Braden and his family will get limousine transportation to the game at Lucas Oil Stadium. He'll also receive an autographed Colts photo and personalized jersey.
"Braden is an amazing boy that hasn't let his condition define him or slow him down one bit," Kevin said. "He's an extremely social and engaging boy that loves to talk, make new friends, and be involved in whatever he can."
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Foreign Policy Basics
Foreign Policy, from its issues to practitioners, is complex. Here are collected stories that aim to cut through those complexities and give you a better understanding of U.S. foreign policy.
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Foreign policy is often full of "isms," such as globalism, isolationism, and multilateralism. They make up trends in foreign policy, which revolve around regional and global issues, many which have been around for decades.
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American presidents set the direction and tone of their administrations' foreign policy. Here are some of their platforms and policy ideas.
Historical Secretaries of State
Secretaries of state are the United States' chief diplomats. Presidents can either rely on them or ignore them. Throughout American history, some secretaries have made major impact on U.S. foreign policy while others did very little.
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In November of 2003, nearly 200,000 students in 4th, 8th and 10th grades were tested in five different subjects. The final results categorize students into minimal, basic, proficient, or advanced levels in each subject.
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RHINELANDER, Wis. (AP) -- School administrators in Rhinelander are considering discipline for high school students who walked out of class to protest layoff notices given to four teachers.
About 50 students left the high school Wednesday to show support for the teachers who could lose their jobs because of a $2 million budget shortfall. Student Dalton Rose tells WJFW-TV (http://bit.ly/Jj5GfY ) the protesters wanted the teachers to know they "have someone who will stick up for them."
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Question: "Who were the Moabites?"
The Moabites were a tribe descended from Moab, the son of Lot, born of an incestuous relationship with his oldest daughter (Genesis 19:37). From Zoar, the cradle of this tribe, on the south-eastern border of the Dead Sea, they gradually spread over the region on the east of Jordan. Shortly before the Exodus, the warlike Amorites crossed the Jordan under Sihon their king and drove the Moabites out of the region between the Arnon River valley and the Jabbok River, and occupied it, making Heshbon their capital. They were then confined to the territory to the south of the Arnon valley (Numbers 21:26-30).
During the Exodus the Israelites did not pass through Moab, but through the "wilderness" to the east, eventually reaching the country to the north of Arnon. The Moabites were alarmed, and their king, Balak, sought aid from the Midianites (Numbers 22:2-4). It was while they were here that the visit of Balaam to Balak took place (Numbers 22:2-6).
In the Plains of Moab, which at this time was in the possession of the Amorites, the children of Israel had their last encampment before they entered the land of Canaan (Numbers 22:1; Joshua 13:32). If we had nothing else to interest us in the land of Moab, it was from the top of Pisgah that Moses, the mightiest of prophets, looked upon the Promised Land; it was here on Nebo that he died his solitary death; it was here in the valley over against Beth-peor where he was buried (Deuteronomy 34:5-6).
A basalt stone, bearing an inscription by King Mesha, which was discovered at Dibon by Klein, a German missionary at Jerusalem, in 1868, consisting of thirty-four lines written in Hebrew-Phoenician characters was set up by Mesha about 900 BC as a record and memorial of his victories. It records (1) Mesha's wars with Omri, (2) his public buildings, and (3) his wars against Horonaim. This inscription supplements and corroborates the history of King Mesha recorded in 2 Kings 3:4-27. It is the oldest inscription written in alphabetic characters and in addition to its value in the domain of Hebrew antiquities, is of great linguistic importance.
Perhaps the most significant Bible character to come from Moab was Ruth, who "of the women of Moab," but was genetically linked to Israel through Lot, the nephew of Abraham (Genesis 11:31). Ruth is an example of how God can change a life and take it in a direction He has foreordained, and we see Him working out His perfect plan in Ruth's life, just as He does with all His children (Romans 8:28). Although she came from a pagan background in Moab, once she met the God of Israel, Ruth became a living testimonial to Him by faith. Ruth, the Moabitess, is one of only three women mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:5).
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Activities outside of class: PT Club, AT Club, Playing basketball, Wearing goofy hats, Shopping at Goodwill, trying to become a Twitter legend
Favorite place to hang out: Carson Center basketball courts, and wherever all my friends are
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ARDMORE – Oklahoma has been without a baseball coach for two weeks. OU athletics director Joe Castiglione isn't ready to say when the void will be filled or when.
However, he told The Transcript having to replace Sunny Golloway didn't catch him off guard.
"It's a thing where I don't know if it's a surprise because you have to be somewhat prepared for it," Castiglione said after the University of Oklahoma Board of Regents meeting concluded Wednesday morning at Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation. "You're managing people so you cannot predict every single thing. So, we are where we are."
Golloway – who went 346-181-1 and guided OU to the College World Series in 2010, four Super Regionals and to the NCAA tournament eight times in nine years in the OU dugout – left for Auburn on June 14.
Castiglione wouldn't comment on specific candidates to fill the void, but the applicants OU has vetted are in line with a program he expects to continue winning at a national level.
Money was a major factor in Golloway's exit. The deal he agreed to will pay him about $250,000 more a year.
However, that doesn't mean OU hasn't or won't continue to invest heavily in baseball. According to the U.S. Department of Education, the Sooners spent $808,135 on the sport in 2012, which is the last year reported. The Big 12 Conference average was $553,447. What OU spent would've ranked fourth among SEC schools.
Castiglione said that has been a major factor among prospective coaches.
"They want to know," he said. "For us, it's not just an opportunity to sponsor baseball as one of our 21 sports. We want to be successful in every sport we sponsor. We try to allocate resources that would help all of our sports be successful.
"Part of it is driven by our monitoring other programs we consider comparable. Part of it is driven by the way things are here at the University of Oklahoma. Certainly, part of it is driven by the success we may have had and the success we want to have in the future, which relates to expectations."
So, what kind of expectations does Castiglione have for OU baseball?
Opinions on Golloway varied, but he averaged more than 40 wins a season in a major conference, and OU is the only Big 12 team that has played in the NCAA tournament the last two years, much less the current streak of six.
Castiglione points to the $2 million in renovations done at L. Dale Mitchell Park and more that are planned as a major selling point. He also believes playing in the Big 12 is still a major attraction.
Golloway said one aspect that pushed him toward Auburn was the SEC's ability to consistently put eight or more teams in the NCAA tournament. The Big 12 only had three bids – a record low – this past season.
"It really doesn't come up," Castiglione said.
Part of the problem this past year was the struggles of Texas, TCU and Baylor. Castiglione all pointed out the improvements at Kansas State and West Virginia as strengths for the Big 12.
"I actually think people realize this is going to be a really tough league for baseball," he said. "This year was more of an anomaly than a trend. Everyone is investing in their baseball programs and everyone is trying to be good."


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In the next few years, citizens can expect to visit the grounds of a combined $20 million auditorium twice the size of Mathis, a $15 million library, an outdoor amphitheater and open parks, all in the Five Points area.
If SPLOST VII passes, that is.
The seventh cycle of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, on the ballot Nov. 6, will bring in at least $150 million during a six-year period to fund the new auditorium and library and other municipal projects if the referendum is approved by voters.
The plan for the auditorium and library represents a major overhaul of the 22-acre Five Points area that will serve the community in a variety of capacities and be easily accessible.
Its central location places the area within three miles of 93 percent of residents, according to City of Valdosta officials.
Not only will the auditorium and library function in their traditional capacities — housing shows and literature — their design will also provide computer access, areas for public and private functions and space for outdoor activities and presentations.
The auditorium, in its capacity as a venue for traveling shows, is expected to draw large entertainment companies and the crowds that go along with them, said Five Points Municipal Auditorium Steering Committee Chair Bob Goddard. The library, as a critical contributor to Valdosta's quality of life, has the ability to draw businesses for further development of the city, Goddard said.
"Libraries used to be a place where people went to check out a book, study and read," Goddard said. "Now they have become a lot like community centers. People who do not have computers will go to the library. They will work on resumes and do research; they will search job postings; they will do a wide variety of things they can't do at home."
The project also offers an innovative solution to the eye-sore of broken blacktop at the Five Points area, Goddard said. To him, the project presents an opportunity to take underused and underdeveloped areas of Valdosta and build them into something huge that will "reinvigorate the whole area," he said.
"Five Points is a major gateway when people come into town," Goddard said. "It's the first thing they see, and we have an opportunity to really create an inviting, exciting gateway to our community that shows people from other parts of the state that we are a vibrant and
growing area and they need to move here and bring their business here."
Mathis City Auditorium had done well in serving the community for 50 years, but it no longer meets the needs of the community in terms of size and modernity, Goddard said. The stage is too small for many productions and there is little room for smaller events.
"A lot of the Broadway-type touring shows will not come to Valdosta because of the specifications for the stage," Goddard said. "There's very little sidestage area, very little backstage area, and they cannot fly the scenery in and out."
Many times, traveling shows barely have enough room to get scenes off of their trucks, Goddard said.
The larger, 1,300-seat auditorium will provide much more room, as well as a multi-purpose room, a lobby, and pre-function space that provides much greater and more flexible space than the existing facility, said project designer Rob Evans of IPG Architects.
Indirectly, the new auditorium will provide space for the expansion of South Georgia Medical Center as well, Evans said. Once the auditorium is built, the old facility will be sold to SGMC.
Outside, the project design includes walking trails, bikeways, passive park space and an outdoor amphitheater in between the library and auditorium. The two buildings will be built to complement each other.
"This central space will create a synergy between both facilities weaving them together as part of the greater whole," Evans said. "This courtyard will include landscaping, water features, and a hardscape to provide an experience the community can enjoy, and one that is certain to become a focal point and destination."
Like Mathis Auditorium, the existing library has served the community well in its time, but technological advances and the expansion of Valdosta through the years has left the building dated and too small, Goddard said.
"Our community has grown, and it's difficult for the existing library now to meet all the needs of citizens," Goddard said. "They could easily use more terminals, more parking; people will frequently drive around the library two, three times to find a parking space."
The State Library Board claims that for a community of Valdosta's size and the number of communities the library serves, Valdosta's library should be double the size it is now, Goddard said. The current library is "teeming with people," he said.
If SPLOST VII is voted down, there is little hope for the project.
"It's not a new tax," Goddard said. "It's a continuation of SPLOST VI. I look at it more as an investment in our community and keeping the community vital and vibrant and relevant for our citizens."
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If Tennessee-Martin is not the best team Indiana State schedule so far, the Skyhawks will be by far the most battle-tested.
Sycamore fans saw the talented UT-Martin backcourt up close when Indiana State won 66-55 in Hulman Center last season. Jasmine Newsome and Heather Butler, both averaging more than 20 points a game, are coming off a game in which they combined for 49 points against No. 14 Purdue.
While the Boilermakers prevailed, partially thanks to a 15-0 post-halftime run that erased a four-point deficit, the Skyhawks showed how difficult it will be to beat them on their home floor today. For more evidence, check their scores in losses against No. 3 Baylor (82-67), No. 1 Stanford (92-68) and No. 8 Louisville (79-61).
Indiana State will be looking for a 7-2 record overall, while hoping to be 2-2 on the road.
Creating some frustration for Butler and Newsome will be the key in making that happen obviously, and it's a team effort, coach Teri Moren said.
"Our whole team, from the minute we step off the bus, we're going to have to guard [No.] 11 [Butler] and [No.] 12 [Newsome]. These two kids are terrific. They'll be two of the best guards we face all year, and I have a lot of respect for players in the [Missouri] Valley, but these two kids are phenomenal," Moren said. "They score in a variety of ways and just unselfish enough to get everybody else involved on their team."
Tennesse-Martin's fan base is on board as well, drawing 3,400 fans for the game against Purdue.
"They get a ton of fans like we do at Hulman Center," ISU senior Taylor Whitley said. "We're comfortable playing in that atmosphere. We've just got to have a mindset that it's like playing at home."
Whitley said it will be the best team the Sycamores have played this season. ISU's intensity in preparation this week was at a high level, she added.
"I would say so. They are playing some big-time teams and competing with them. They're competing with Mizzou. They're a really good basketball team. We're just really excited to get to play them," Whitley said. "It's going to be a dogfight and a battle throughout the whole game. It's going to be a good challenge for us."
For Moren and her coaching staff, it's an excellent opportunity for the Sycamores to prepare for Missouri Valley play, which begins in about two weeks.
"I think it will really give us a good gauge — not that the other games we've played havent — but these are two top guards that will give us an idea of where we're at as we get ready for Valley play," Moren said.


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Neat Sloppy Joes713 Reviews 26 Pics
Prep20 m
Cook30 m
Ready In50 m
"No green pepper in this recipe, so it's a hit with kids. We added this to the menu at a children's camp, and it has been a favorite for several years. The mixture is thick, so they are 'neat' rather than sloppy. This freezes and reheats well."
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- Place ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until evenly browned, stirring to crumble. I like to use a potato masher to even out the lumps. Add onion and celery, cover the pan, and cook until tender and transparent, about 5 minutes. Drain off any grease.
- Stir the tomato soup (undiluted), ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce into the beef mixture. Season with salt and garlic powder. Heat to a simmer over low heat, and cook until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently to prevent it from burning on the bottom.
- Spoon the hot beef mixture onto buns, which may be toasted first, and serve.
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OKAY.. Let's start with the people that said this was bland! If you are looking up recipes on this site, you must have SOME cooking abilities. Follow this.... I, like others suggested...added a little bbq sce..already open in the fridge.. like 1 Tbs. I threw in fresh garlic w/ the celery and onion. (buy one of those big jugs of garlic at the store) That brings me to the people that left out the celery and onion for the kids. Everyone has a little handy chopper in thier pantry, right? Add the onion, celery and whole garlic to the chopper and grind up really small. Then throw it in the dishwasher... Brown that with the meat, set aside after draining. (I also used 1/2 turkey) Then put the tomato soup (with no "E" on the end spelling it,, sorry it makes me crazy :) with the splash of W.sce, vinegar, ketchup & bbq in the pan and sautee. I did not add any b.sugar since I read the reviews first. I did however add ONE drop of liquid smoke. Cook a few minutes then add the meat/onion/celery/garlic mixture back to the sauce. Cover and simmer 15 mins or so... I guarantee it wont be bland! The whole thing took 25 minutes, maybe. Thanks for the post! Great way to use canned tomato soup in my pantry ($.25) It was delicious, and the kids loved it WITH the onion and celery, no body even noticed!
5++ stars, so long can mix. I changed just a few things, for 1 lb meat, 1/2 onion, 1/4 cup celery, 2 cloves garlic chopped, cooked all together, drain. Add can tomato soup, 2T ketchup, 2t white vinegar, 1T & 1t brown sugar, 1t worch sauce, 1/4 t salt, 1T + 1t BBQ sauce, 1/2 splash liquid smoke , mix all together, simmer with lid on for 15 minutes. My family love it.
We recently decided to get rid of everything in our pantry that's processed or has chemicals, and that included our old standby, sloppy joe mix. It's one of my 4-year old's faves, so I tried this recipe and it was really good! I modified it a bit by skipping the onion & celery (the kid won't eat chunky stuff) and substituted onion powder. I also used tomato puree b/c that's what I had on hand and it was just fine. Along with being incredibly easy, it's a great base recipe and easy to modify depending on your tastes. As my kid said, "Yum-o!"
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Amount Per Serving (8 total)
- Calories
- 407 cal
- 20%
- Fat
- 16.7 g
- 26%
- Carbs
- 37 g
- 12%
- Protein
- 26.2 g
- 52%
- Cholesterol
- 74 mg
- 25%
- Sodium
- 774 mg
- 31%
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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A new prescription drug program in Essex County is expected to help residents save money on brand name and generic drugs.
The free program open to all residents regardless of age or employment is estimated to save participants 10 to 20 percent on brand name drugs, and 20 to 70 percent on generic drugs, according to the county. Residents only have to show the discount card at their pharmacy when filling a prescription.
"You will agree that ... this is definitely needed in today's world and in our society," said Freeholder President Blonnie Watson. "And what is the most expensive things in market today? Going to the drug story or ... pharmacy ...."
County and state officials, including Essex County Freeholders and Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly Sheila Oliver (D-East Orange), unveiled the new program last week at the Richard Codey Arena at South Mountain Reservation. The county is pairing with ProAct Inc., subsidiary of the healthcare company Kinney Drugs headquartered in New York, who will administer the program.
While there are similar discount prescription drug programs in New York, this is the first of its kind in New Jersey.
ProAct program manager Erison Rodriguez said the program will ultimately be funded by pharmacies.
"They [the pharmacies] do so willingly to give back to the communities in which they serve," said Rodriguez.
The cards are active and currently being mailed to residents. Rodriguez said the primary focus of the discount cards are for those without health insurance. However, those who have health insurance can take advantage of the discounts, too. The discount cards can be used when a prescription drug is not covered by a health insurance provider.
There are no enrollment forms, membership fees or requirements to participate. The cards are anonymous and a single card can be used for an entire family. If a card is lost, a new one can be printed from the county's website.
The discount cards can be used at familiar pharmacies such as CVS, Walgreens and Walmart. Rodriguez also added that there are no pharmacies in Essex County that will not honor the discount cards.
The discounts cards can even be used at pharmacies outside of the county and state, more than 55,000 nationwide.
"This program comes at a good time," said Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo. "The economy is what it is right now and we have a lot of people out of work here in Essex County, and we need programs like this to be able to assist our residents.
"And when it comes to health, there is nothing more important as far a prescription."


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1. Adjust oven rack to the upper third of the oven and preheat to 350F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the beef with the paprika, salt and pepper, tossing to coat the meat evenly with the spice mixture. Add half of the olive oil and toss again to coat.
3. Spread the seasoned beef in one layer on a shallow roasting pan and roast 25-30 minutes, until the meat begins to sizzle and brown on all sides. Turn the heat down if it begins to smoke.
4. While the meat is browning, combine the onions, garlic, remaining olive oil and a pinch of salt in a large, heavy saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook, stirring often until golden brown. Add the potatoes, marjoram, bay leaf, lemon zest, caraway seeds, vinegar and stock.
5. Add the browned beef, bring the mixture to a boil and reduce heat to a low simmer. Covered and cook until the meat is tender and the potatoes begin to fall apart and thicken the stew, about 2 hours.


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Updated Jun 14, 2012 - 9:23 pm
Poco Fire burns 1,000 acres near Young, Arizona
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Originally published: Jun 14, 2012 - 9:11 pm
Originally published: Jun 14, 2012 - 9:11 pm
The newest Arizona wildfire, the Poco Fire, has already burned 1,000 acres about six miles northeast of Young, Arizona.
The fire is zero percent contained, but two hot shot crews, a full crew, four engines and two air tankers were already on-scene.
Five additional hot shot crews and the DC-10 VLAT were also en route to the fire.
Keep an eye on the Poco Fire on the Tonto NF. It has the potential to get real big fast.— Eric S. Neitzel (@ENeitzel) June 15, 2012
No homes are an immediate danger, the Forest Service said.
The fire is burning in a steep and rugged area.
The fire was first reported Thursday around 2:30 p.m., meaning the fire is burning just shy of 150 acres per hour.
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AFC North Spin cycle: Leaders running in place
It was a lost week for the AFC North's top playoff contenders, but the Browns sure enjoyed themselves.
Cowboys beat Bengals after Saturday's tragedy
The grieving Cowboys rallied for a significant win on Sunday, beating the Bengals 20-19 on Dan Bailey's 40-yard field goal as time ran out.
Bengals place WR Sanu on I.R.
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Andy Dalton scrambled for a 6-yard touchdown with 4:11 left for the go-ahead score and the Bengals won their fourth straight game, 20-13 over the Chargers.
Bengals WR Sanu could be done for the year
Bengals rookie WR Mohamed Sanu suffered a stress fracture in his foot in practice that will require surgery.
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AFC North Spin cycle: It's the Ravens' race to lose
The Steelers are falling fast. The Bengals are surging. Both, however, are still well back in the Ravens' rear-view mirror.
Dalton, Bengals cruise past Raiders
Andy Dalton threw three touchdown passes and the Bengals beat Carson Palmer and the Raiders 34-10 on Sunday.
Rivera, Mularkey, Shurmur don't come through in clutch
Embattled head coaches have something in common: They all make late-game situational mistakes that cost their teams.
Green catches another TD in Bengals' win over Chiefs
Andy Dalton threw for 230 yards and accounted for three touchdowns and the Bengals beat the woeful Chiefs 28-6 on Sunday.
AFC North Spin cycle: Ravens inching away from pack
The Ravens took a big step toward gaining control in the AFC North by winning at Pittsburgh on Sunday night.
Bengals have had to be flexible in secondary
Injuries have forced the Bengals to adjust in the secondary throughout the season.
Key matchup: Bengals WR A.J. Green vs. Chiefs CB Brandon Flowers
Bengals WR A.J. Green has scored in eight consecutive games, but he has drawn a tough assignment this week.
Hall is active Sunday against Miami||||||| Hall had been sidelined with a hamstring injury
Hall has been cleared to participate in the Cincinnati Bengals' first practice of training camp, completing the cornerback's comeback from a ruptured Achilles tendon.||||||| Hall passed his physical and was allowed to join the rest of the team in practice Friday afternoon. The team will limit his plays in a row at the outset, but Hall says there are no other restrictions. Hall is the Bengals' best cornerback. He was hurt last Nov. 13 in a game against Pittsburgh.
Hall is ahead of schedule in his comeback from a torn Achilles tendon and is hoping to be fully recovered by the start of training camp next month. Coach Marvin Lewis said on Tuesday that Hall has "exceeded expectations by far" in his recovery.||||||| Hall will be limited to working on the side during the Bengals' three-day minicamp that opened on Tuesday. He said he's running forward and backward without a problem. Hall tore his left Achilles tendon on Nov. 13, leaving questions about whether he'd be ready for the start of the 2012 season.
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This year's basketball rivalry games between Canisius and St. Joe's will be played at Canisius College -- and Chapter One is rapidly approaching this Saturday.
The varsity game -- which follows freshman and junior varsity games -- is scheduled to tip off at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Koessler Athletic Center.
Tickets are $6 for reserved seats and $5 for general admission. Tickets are available at each school from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Additional information can be found by calling St. Joe's at 874-2224 or calling Canisius at 882-0466.
The teams' second meeting will be on Feb. 16.
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At Florida State: Will compete with Pat Watkins for the starting spot at the free safety position...tied for Florida State's all-time lead with seven blocked kicks during his career...the school's all-time leader with seven blocked field goals -- no other player has blocked more than two field goals as a Seminole ...tied the NCAA record for field goals blocked in a single game with two against Duke in 2002...accounted for seven of Florida State's 10 blocked kicks in the last two years...seven blocked field goals is more than the Seminoles recorded as a team during the decade of the 1990's when the team totaled 28 total blocked kicks including six blocked field goals...Florida State's leading returning tackler from last season and second leading returning career tackler overall...moved from wide receiver after his redshirt freshman season to defensive back in 2002...has undergone shoulder and thumb surgery since arriving at Florida State.
Junior Year (2003): Started 12 of Florida State's 13 games (only non-start came in the Orange Bowl against Miami) at free safety... blocked three field goals (two against Duke and one against Notre Dame) to move into a tie for first in school history with seven blocked kicks during his career...he remained the all-time leader in field goals blocked and moved his career total to seven...ranked third on the team (and first among defensive backs) with a single-season career-high 80 tackles...his tackle total included a career-high 40 unassisted stops and 40 assisted stops...blocked a single-game career-high two field goals in Florida State's 56-9 victory over Duke...became only the second player in school history to block two field goals in one game -- he tied J.T. Thomas who blocked two field goals against Louisville Sept. 12, 1970...first career interception came against Virginia ...recorded a single-game career-high 12 tackles against Miami during the regular season...had a single-game career-high six unassisted tackles against Miami and Florida...his 12 tackles against Miami were tied for the fourth most in a single game by a Seminole player last season...recorded a single-season career-high six pass deflections including a single-game career-high two in the victory over Virginia...also ranked among the team leaders in fumble recoveries with two...most important fumble recovery came against NC State with the game tied at 37 and 2:25 left in regulation...also recovered a fumble against Miami during the regularseason.
Sophomore Year (2002): Played in 14 games while starting seven at the free safety position...split the starting assignments with Kyler Hall...finished eighth on the team in tackles with 51 stops...his tackle total included 26 unassisted and 25 assisted tackles...season-high seven tackles came against Wake Forest...blocked field goals came against Iowa State, Maryland, Duke and Wake Forest...his four blocked kicks (field goal or punt) brought him to within one of tying the single-season school record of five by Joe Wessell during the 1984 season...also forced two fumbles.
Freshman Year (2001): Played in nine of Florida State's 11 regular season games as one of the team's most improved wide receivers...finished seventh on the team with six receptions, seventh with 81 receiving yards and sixth with a 13.5 yards per reception average...was one of nine Seminole receivers who caught at least one touchdown pass...first collegiate catch against Wake Forest from quarterback Chris Rix went for a 31-yard touchdown...finished with a career-high three catches for a career-high 66 yards...also had two receptions for 10 yards against Florida and one catch for five yards against NC State...was also a steady special teams performer who recorded four total tackles. 2000: Redshirted along with most of his class.
High School: Graduated from Kimball High School in December of 1999 and enrolled at Florida State in the spring of 2000...named to PrepStar's Big 12 region Super 30...the No. 3 rated defensive back in the Big 12 region by PrepStar...named to Bill Buchalter's All-Southern Team...considered to be one of the top prep players in the state of Texas during his career... recorded 72 tackles and had three interceptions as a senior... returned all three interceptions for touchdowns...intercepted six passes during his junior season...also earned varsity letters in basketball and track and field...was recruited by nearly every school in the nation and selected Florida State over Nebraska, Ohio State, Notre Dame and Michigan.
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text: Responsive web design is accepted across the internet as a great solution for viewing sites on a multitude of different devices. It wasn't always this way— when responsive design was in its infancy, there were naysayers and those who were reluctant to jump on the bandwagon. My question, and the reason behind this article, is why hasn't responsive email design taken off in the same way?


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In George Orwell's novel 1984, every citizen was subject to constant surveillance by means of two-way television sets that allowed the government to see into every home. The government could follow citizens wherever they went, for whatever reason or for no reason at all.
Fortunately, Orwell was writing science fiction. In real life, the government can't use an electronic device to track your every move; that would be unconstitutional, wouldn't it?
Apparently not. According to the United States Court of Appeal for the Sixth District (which includes Ohio), the government can track you using your cell phone at any time and for any reason, without a warrant and without probable cause to believe that you have committed a crime.
In 2006, the DEA believed that Michael Skinner was part of a drug smuggling operation, but it wanted to catch Skinner in the act. It could not place a tracking device on his RV without getting a warrant, because physically interfering with Skinner's private property would be a "search" under the Fourth Amendment. The DEA never asked for a warrant.
Instead, the DEA began to trace Skinner by pinging the GPS locator on his cell phone. The trace allowed the DEA to follow Skinner for three days as he drove his RV from Arizona to Texas, where he was arrested with 1,000 kilograms of marijuana.
At trial, Skinner asked the court to throw out the evidence, arguing that it was obtained through an illegal warrantless "search" of his cell phone information. The trial court refused, saying that tracking his cell phone was not a "search."
The Court of Appeal agreed. Justice John Rogers said that using a cell phone signal to track a suspect is no different from tracking the suspect by physically tailing his car. The only difference, Justice Rodgers said, is that tracking a cell phone is "more efficient."
However, unlike tailing your car, tracking your cell phone allows the police to track you anywhere at any time. And, under the court's ruling, the police (or any other government agency) can track you for any reason, without ever showing a reasonable basis for the surveillance.
In Skinner's case, the DEA did have probable cause to believe that he was running drugs. But the Court of Appeal opinion makes it clear that probable cause has nothing to do with the government's right to track your cell phone.
In essence, the court said that you have no reason to expect that your location is private, when your cell phone is broadcasting a GPS signal telling the government where you are.
Are there any limits to the government's power to follow your movements using your cell phone? Perhaps.
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, one of the most conservative members of the court, recently said that long-term surveillance of a person without good cause may be a violation of the Fourth Amendment. He suggested that constantly watching a person may be unconstitutional because the scope of the surveillance itself is unreasonable, even if the method isn't.
Of course, some will argue that if you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear from such warrantless surveillance. However, the Fourth Amendment protects your right of privacy from unreasonable searches, even if you have nothing to hide.
One would hope that it protects your right of privacy from unreasonable surveillance, as well. Otherwise, Orwell's 1984 could start to sound like a history lesson instead of a novel.
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The Seattle Seahawks agreed to terms with linebacker O'Brien Schofield and cornerback A.J. Jefferson.
Schofield rejoins the Seahawks after recording seven tackles and one sack in 15 games as a reserve last season. He agreed to a two-year, $8 million deal with the New York Giants, but returned to free agency after the oft-injured pass rusher failed his physical.
In Seattle, he bolsters a pass rush that lost Chris Clemons this offseason and Schofield could play a far more significant role next season if he's able to stay healthy. He showed flashes during training camp, but then played limited snaps on a deep defense.
Jefferson provides needed depth at cornerback and is a player the Seahawks are familiar with. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as a rookie free agent in 2010 and spent two seasons with Arizona before being traded to the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 1, 2012. He played in 25 games with seven starts over the past two seasons before being released last Nov. 25.
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