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JOPLIN, Mo. —
Jane Cage and the residents of Joplin have received the Rick Rescorla National Award for Resilience from Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano for helping Joplin recover from the May 22, 2011, tornado.
Cage, 56, led the Citizens Advisory Recovery Team in its creation of a tornado-recovery plan for the city.
According to a statement released Thursday by Napolitano's office, Cage "demonstrated exceptional leadership in helping the Joplin community recover from the devastating May tornado."
The award also honored Joplin's response after the nation's worst tornado in nearly 70 years.
"The Rick Rescorla National Award for Resilience recognizes outstanding response to a catastrophic incident and leadership in fostering resilient and prepared communities," Napolitano said in the statement.
"Jane Cage and the Joplin community demonstrate this spirit of resilience and strength, serving as models for communities across our nation."
Cage created the "Listening to Joplin" plan, which served as the foundation of the community's recovery efforts. The Citizens Advisory Recovery Team used a variety of opportunities to reach people across the community, including those who were personally overwhelmed by their own losses from the storm.
Cage said she was surprised last Friday when she got the call from Napolitano notifying her that she was the recipient of the award. She was asked to not say anything until it was made public on Thursday.
Cage said that while she served as the "public face" of the recovery efforts, the award belongs to all the residents.
"Everybody has been working hard, not just me," she said Thursday.
She said Joplin is a community that has not let itself be defined by the tornado, but rather by its response to the disaster.
"People see us as a community that didn't wait, but stepped up to help ourselves," she said.
Napolitano's statement praised the entire community for "deciding together to build more resilient schools outside of the flood plain, develop stronger standards for home construction, and to develop shared facilities to use as storm shelters."
Other honors
JANE CAGE, a longtime Joplin businesswoman with Heartland Technology Solutions, was recognized as the Outstanding Citizen of the Year in April during the annual banquet put on by the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce.


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Team sweetriot
- Mastermind and Chief Rioter Sarah Endline
- Mega Catalyst of Cool Marketing Clare Simone Hobbs
- Catalyst of Cool Support Tracy Johnson
- Part-time Rioters
Sarah E Endline > back to top
Sarah used to walk through the cornfield from her small-town home in Michigan to her grandparents' farm. Along the way, this is likely where her dreams of cacao began, or perhaps it was when she danced with the 'Not Just Vanilla' dance group at the age of 9.
During college, Sarah used to host her friends for tractor rides and horseshoes at the Crump Pump Bar - however, it's important to note that she never forced them to play in country ditches or attend the Auburn Cornfest as she had as a child. She grew up with an entire Smurf village toy set, dogs and cats, and loves Slurpees - like big-time.
When Sarah is not climbing a cacao tree, she is found Latin dancing all over the globe or hanging out with family and friends. At 21, she won a stereo in a singing contest in Germany but never received the stereo - guess she wasn't really American Idol material. Nevertheless, Sarah loves to sing a cappella and has done so in Boston, NYC, Germany, Michigan, Seattle, and San Francisco.
After studying in Europe, Sarah's university thesis research took her to Hungary, Kenya, Pakistan, Thailand, Mexico, and Venezuela, which was the first time she circumnavigated the globe and saw Asia, Africa, and Latin America - one minute a safari at 6 am, the next minute salsa at midnight. She has lived, traveled and worked in more than 50 countries. Sarah also loves theater, independent film, and the movie, Grease.
Sarah has launched products, created brands, founded and run organizations, and worked many places like Yahoo!, Microsoft, the World Bank, AIESEC, and The National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE); Sarah loves the work at sweetriot best. Sarah has been an active member of many non-profit boards including those for NFTE, Harvard, UMichigan, and AIESEC. Sarah has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BBA from The University of Michigan. (Go Blue!)
Clare Simone Hobbs > back to top
Clare was photographed as a baby with a bottle in one hand and a shrimp cocktail in the other. Her specialty eating began early thanks to her loving parents and 3 older siblings. Lamb baby food was one of her all time favorites!
Clare was raised in Michigan, and is extremely proud of her Midwestern roots combined with her German, Norwegian, and Lebanese background. Her outgoing multi-cultural background likely led her to her involvement in dance, swim team, cheerleading, track and soccer. Clare headed East for College to pursue Fashion. After graduating from Marymount University in Virginia with a BA in Fashion Merchandising, she moved to New York City to begin her career and journeyed from Norma Kamali to lingerie design. Eventually, she was the 'brainchild' behind an online clothing boutique start-up project, called Fresh Picked Daily, which operated for an exciting year and half. She was determined to find a "home" after her first entrepreneurial adventure, and it came full circle when she met a fellow Michigander, Sarah. The movement to fix the world with something chocolate is contagious, and she returned to her "foodie" roots to become a full time rioter!
When she is not rioting, she enjoys busting a move on the dance floor (thanks to Motown), bowling, hanging with her best friends, seeing live bands, and sometimes staying up late to watch the sunrise on a rooftop in NYC.
At sweetriot, Clare is the Mega Catalyst of Cool Marketing and handles PR, marketing, product development, events and is the ultimate czar of the sweetriot calendar.
Tracy Johnson > back to top
Nestled in between the Windy City and the crossroads of America, Tracy was born and destined for sweetriot. Known as a singing socialite with a sweet tooth, growing up with Tracy was fun and delicious! As one of four siblings, her Philippino-German-Scottish heritage was a shared (and tasty) culture the entire family embraced. After years of singing to friends and family, Tracy ventured to Indiana University and graduated with Telecommunications, Music, and Psychology under her belt. Driven by her love of culture, variety, and knowledge she bought a one-way ticket and packed two suitcases heading for the big apple. Re-connecting to her musical roots, Tracy came to New York City to become a rockstar; little did she know she would fall in love with a cacao-covered mission. As a New Yorker, you can find Tracy people-watching in any borough, enjoying a slice (or two), reading in the park/subway, diving for new volunteer opportunities, or strolling to the beat of her own ipod.
Part-time Rioters (friends and students) > back to top
sweetriot has many wonderful rioters who give their time and creativity:
HEIDI BLAHNIK is our former Creator of Cool Markets, and continues to riot with us part-time (we assume it is Heidi, and not her identical twin). Growing up in a tiny Wisconsin town, Heidi could have learned to love the Packers and drink beer. Alas, no. But, she took her home-grown love of bratwurst and cheese curds to Europe and studied abroad in London, where she fell in love with both traveling and culinary adventures. To counteract her Flavor 65 habit, she loves to walk NYC, shop, and dance (the cacao dance that is).
JOE FLETCHER is a farm-town boy from Wisconsin who escaped after college at UW-Madison to live in Colombia and India! In his spare time, Joe enjoys beer and sausage and more beer and sausage. (Guess this is a Wisconsin thing.) He can be found on weekends searching the Internet for "Customer Passion" or dancing merengue on his rooftop.
LIZ (SMITH) FREUEN (aka Goddess of Live Events) grew up in the land of tornadoes, one of which tore the roof off her high school. As an only child she discovered hidden talents such as singing in clothes hampers, bending her fingers backwards, speaking to pigs, and an unnatural ability to consume large amounts of chocolate. Currently, she prefers to devour Flavor 65 and loves to riot when she is not being a speech-language pathologist.
JONATHAN GALA works in web design and graphic design, and counts sweetriot.com among his happy flock. He also noodles around a fair amount on the guitar. He has thwarted the theft of a 40 foot inflatable pig with his pocket knife, wandered cross country 4 times, and once ate 7 lbs. of chocolate pudding in 24 hours.
EVELYN GAYNOR is acting, singing, and chocolating her way through life in NYC from her humble beginnings in a suburb of Boston, MA. In her free time, Evelyn enjoys traveling through the amazon and hunting pirannahs, bungee jumping, white water rafting, deep sea diving, shark chasing, and baking. Though these things keep her quite busy, Evelyn can usually be found pretending to be French with a good book and a cup of coffee at her favorite cafe.
SUZANNE MCCARTHY is a graphic designer in Boston who is the creative genius behind the logo and packaging design of sweetriot. She considers herself a "full-fledge scorpio," so watch out. Suzanne is a huge fan of Jem and can be found on weekends eating grapefruit and honey.
KATE MORGAN hails from Northern England! In pursuit of sunshine as opposed to British rain she migrated to Greece and then to NYC. Often likened to Tigger, this probably explains her pronounced love for orange cats. Kate's adventures have her not only jumping out of planes but convincing others to do the same.
NINA SMITH, our first ever full-time rioter, is now our "Catalyst of Cool Customers Emeritus" and recently founded the Nina's Music Book company. Nina is one multi-faceted woman who is an amazing flutist, a dedicated family member, a clay pigeon shooter, a "yard football" competitor, a creator of homemade yogurt, a knitter of lace shawls, and much more. She also dreams of piloting a fighter jet. If anyone has a fighter jet, please contact us immediately.
GENEVE STEWART is a former Catalyst and continues to riot whenever she can. Regular trips to Switzerland to visit family began at a very early age for Geneve—she took her first trip across the Atlantic when she was six months old. It is these very trips that made her a chocolate lover.
More Rioting Volunteers > back to top
GRACE AUGUSTINE is a part-time demoing diva who works in consulting by day and moonlights for sweetriot in her spare time. She went to the rival high school as Sarah and then followed in her footsteps to the University of Michigan. Grace is rioting in Ann Arbor, and has to battle against the squirrels and raccoons who attempt to eat the cacao that arrives on her front porch. Score: Wild Animals 1, Grace 1, saga to be continued.
MEGAN STOCKER HEADLEY* is a city girl gone country who ate and drank her way through the food and wine worlds of New York, San Francisco, and Florence before moving down to Charlottesville, Virginia to teach others what she's learned. She has finally figured it out that it is her subject matter and not just her right-eye wink that makes her so popular! With a new apartment that is bigger than a breadbox, she plans to wash her bathmats once a week, bake pies to cool on the windowsill, and roll around in the grass daily.
*almost … still just "Stocker" for a few months …
OLIVER MARQUIS is a wine fanatic who knew his fancy of wine could be translated to chocolate. The proud winner of a $17.99 plaque, Oliver achieved unsurpassed heights in middle school with his entry in the "Howard County Human Rights Essay Contest." Eleven years later, "Wild on New York" located the acclaimed writer at a Kahlua sponsored event, offering him the opportunity to speak on their TV show. Oliver accepted, of course, and will graduate from Columbia Business School in 2006.
DAVID NACZYCZ is a crazy Motor City man who likes to dance to Macho Man and Salsa. The only pets he ever owned were Sea Monkeys that lived twice as long as they should have. Dave attended the University of Michigan where as he fondly recalls, he once jumped on a plane with nothing but the clothes on his back.
ROB PENTY is a web guy by day, and a killer of comedy audiences by night. Stand up, sketch comedy, improv … he wanders the stages of New York dispensing fierce (but fair!) comic justice. He once wrote a novel in 30 days (viva la NaNoWriMo), and one day he will be able to buy and sell us all, but will choose not to out of wisdom and compassion.
SCOTT TWOREK hails from gorgeous Racine, Wisconsin and is a graduate of UW-Madison and Pepperdine University. Luckily he escaped to Manhattan to riot but can still be found grilling Wisconsin bratwurst. Round the globe you may find Scott in Spain where he knows the Marbella police personally, or Northeast China where he was educated by locals in a strip dice game.
LAURA WOO was born exactly 2 years and 20 minutes before her brother and lived in over 6 countries by the time she reached the age of 18. Finance used to be her gig, but due to an almighty belief in the sweet tooth, she decided chocolate would be more her speed. Laura will complete her MBA in 2006 and hails Columbia University as her 2 time Alma Mater.
sweetriot would especially like to thank the talented full-time students who have worked on sweetriot in their time outside of classes.
Raquel Almeida, Ross Business School, The University of Michigan
- Loudly sings 80's music in the shower.
- Developed a love for boiled chicken feet in childhood.
- Almost contracted the plague while in a village in Madagascar.
- Dances a mean Salsa, particularly with a partner better than her.
Erika Dressler, Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management
- Once walked the Great Wall of China.
- Eats green peas, one by one, with chopsticks.
- Sent a coconut from Hawaii to home - through the mail and without a box - and it made it!
Michelle Gansle, Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management
- Once shared breakfast with Anita Roddick.
- Recieved a scholarship for being a good speller.
- Teaches adults to swim.
Laura Howard, Harvard Business School
- Trained Reiki practitioner.
- Loves vocal jazz and karaoke.
- Has a fine British accent.
Puneet Sapra, Harvard Business School
- Swims, bikes, and runs triathlons just for fun.
- Grew up in the smallest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Haley E. Sawyer, Ross Business School, The University of Michigan
- Eats burnt popcorn on a regular basis.
- In a relationship with a cartoon character on The Facebook.
Kagan Seymenoglu, Ross Business School, The University of Michigan
- First letters of each city he has visited form the alphabet (minus Q and X).
- A Llama spit on him.
Pablo Velez, Harvard Business School
- Ran the NY marathon with wife Veronica.
- Climbed a 200 meter rock without rope.
- Likes reading in the shower.
Margaret Wells, Harvard Business School
- A professional roommate: lived with 12 different roommates.
- Avid sleepwalker.
- Eats cookies for breakfast and keeps chocolate her bedside.
Special Acknowledgements for our friends and family: Ken Endline, Mary Endline, Diane & Bill King, and many NYC friends


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The Ute Mountain Wolf Pack youth football team defeated the Grants (N.M.) Steelers to place third at the 4 Corners Championship in Gallup, N.M., on Nov. 4. Top row from left, Ethan Root, Lonnie Dutchie, JayCaston Lanier, Kerwin Tom Jr., Tyson Cornpeach, Trevor Cuthair, AJ McGinnis, coach Nick Traweek and Noble Traweek; and, bottom row, Tylan Bahe, Sergio Perez, Kevin Ridgebear, Tim Pierce, Brandon Pierce, Cole Massey, Danny Compazano and Titus Jackson.
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Availability: Renaissance Seattle - a Marriott family hotel
Downtown high-rise with view of Space Needle
With a stay at Renaissance Seattle - a Marriott family hotel, you'll be centrally located in Seattle, steps from Seattle Public Library and Safeco Headquarters.
This 4-star hotel is close to Pike Place Market and Space Needle.
Make yourself at home in one of the 553 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and babysitting/childcare. This hotel also features gift shops/newsstands, a hair salon, and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar, or stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Renaissance Seattle - a Marriott family hotel Amenities
- General
Renaissance Seattle - a Marriott family hotel has a business center and offers a meeting/conference room, audio-visual equipment, business services, event space consisting of banquet facilities and a ballroom. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. This 4-star hotel offers 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges open for drinks. Room service is available 24 hours a day.
Other amenities include fitness facilities, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), wedding services, a concierge desk, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands.
Valet and self parking are available (surcharges). Parking is restricted to vehicles less than 6 feet, 2 inches high.
This is a smoke-free property.
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Fitness facilities
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-out
- ATM/banking
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Elevator/lift
- Number of floors - 28
- Business center
- Coffee shop or café
- Express check-in
- Hair salon
- Free Wi-Fi
- One meeting room
- Babysitting or childcare
- Multilingual staff
- Total number of rooms - 553
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant
- Room service (24 hours)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Wedding services
- Fireplace in lobby
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Smoke-free property
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Wireless Internet access (surcharge)
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Self parking (surcharge), Valet parking (surcharge)
- Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Premium bedding
- Air conditioning
- Complimentary newspaper
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Phone
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Cable TV service
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Refrigerator
- In-room safe
- Wireless Internet access (surcharge)
- Dining
R View - Serving American cuisine for dinner, this restaurant features city views.
Maxwell's Cafe - This spacious, light-filled café serves Northwest cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Lobby Court Coffee Bar & Lounge - Serving coffee and tea beverages in the morning and beer, wine, cocktails in the evening. Breakfast, lunch and dinner available as well.
Room service - available 24 hours a day.
- Recreation
The fitness center features floor-to-ceiling windows with Elliott Bay views, hardwood floors, and a television over each station. Equipment includes four treadmills, two stationary bikes, two step machines, two elliptical trainers, and a weight machine.
The Renaissance Seattle is seven blocks from the Seattle waterfront area, where sailing, parasailing, scenic cruises, and fishing excursions are available (surcharge).
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Parasailing nearby
- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessibility equipment for the deaf
- Accessible bathroom
- Accessible path of travel
- Braille or raised signage
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Renaissance Seattle - a Marriott family hotel Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
- Check-out
Check-out time is noon
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: Discover, JCB International, Cash not accepted, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club
- Pets
Pets allowed, Only dogs are allowed
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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.
Parking height restrictions apply
- 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:
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.
- Tourism fee: USD 2.00 per accommodation, per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 13.95 per day (rates may vary)
- Self parking fee: USD 40.26 per day (in/out privileges)
- Valet parking fee: USD 48.80 per day (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 100 per stay


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Budget talk -- for both this fiscal year and next -- takes center stage this week in the nation's capital.
Jerry Zremski, The News' Washington bureau chief, talks about both in his weekly Politics Now podcast looking at the week ahead in Washington, D.C.
Both President Obama's budget proposal and proposed cuts by Republican members of Congress will have a significant impact on Western New York.
Jerry also discusses two people with Buffalo connections who will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Take a listen to our conversation:
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What is happiness? How can we create and discover it within our own lives? What are the barriers, personal, social, and existential, that seem to make this so difficult? This course will explore classical and contemporary answers to these questions, in-cluding figures such as Aristotle, Epictetus, and the Buddha, and their modern re-interpreters. This course will also take up the findings of modern psychology, and how they shed light on the perennial questions of human happiness.
Dr. Drew Leder
Monday and Wednesday, 6:00–9:00 [6/2/2014–7/9/2014] (Thematic)
An exploration of modern discourses on and of the city. For centuries the city has captivated the mind and the spirit of human beings in numerous ways. As a locale, the city has frequently inspired the imagination. It has often been the site of avant-garde experimentation and the testing ground for new theories. As an environment, the city has been home to burgeoning technology and often the embodiment of social order as well as disorder. A cross-sectional examination of the modern city is under-taken from the vantage point of a variety of disciplines. The city under scrutiny varies from semester to semester. This semester the focus will be on Baltimore.
Dr. Randall Donaldson
Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00–9:00 [5/29/2014–7/10/2014] (Thematic), no class 7/3 Fullfils the foundations course requirement for new students
In this course students will examine how the contentious society we live in today took shape in the 1980s; how, for example, conservatism in politics and religion gathered steam in the late 1970s and 80s, even as "postmodernism," in its many guises, triumphed in the academy and the arts. The course undertakes a study of the two trends which defined American culture in the 1980s, with effects that still linger today. The first was the assimilation, into the mass media and elsewhere, of values and attitudes associated with the counterculture of the 1960s and 70s. The second was the rise, also widely celebrated in the commercial culture, of money-making as a preeminent social goal.
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By BEN JOHNSON
Sports Editor
3A east (at Berryhill)
The favorite: Newkirk. There are several teams that could win the regional crown, but the Tigers have the most firepower. Brian Brown (106), Briar Stopp (113), Eric Juanes (120), Jared Schieber (145), Jacob Vap (160) and Chase Glenn (220) form a nucleus that came in second last season at regionals behind eventual state champion Blackwell.
Other contenders: Berryhill, Jay, Vian. An argument could be made to even toss Locust Grove in the contending mix, thanks to guys like Cub Yeager (120). Berryhill will make a run for the crown with Trey Jimenez (113), Jonce Blaylock (138), Davey Dolan (145) and Tyler Hudson (195). Vian's combination of Landon Decker (160), Rowdy Simon (182), Cale Mays (195) and Tre Locust (heavyweight) will make the Wolverines strong. And while Jay may not have top-billing wrestlers, Treyson January (106), Trestin January (113), Derick Shrum (126) and Brian Deleon (145) should make the Bulldogs strong.
Other wrestlers to watch: Caleb Hawes (195) of Barnsdall could give Hudson a run for the money. Hawes was a state runner-up last season at 182. ... Marlon Houston, Jr. (182) finished first at Bristow and Cushing this season and also third at Tuttle. ... Tyson Hume (113) and DJ Wofford (heavyweight) should give Webbers Falls a chance at two state-tournament spots.
Local wrestlers to watch: Keys' Brent Gladd (120), Seth Fritts (138) and Kenneth Brown (160) give the Cougars three chances at picking up a state-tournament berth for the first time in school history. ... Bryson McGowan (195) finished second at the Inola tournament and second at the Maverick Conference Tournament, and he should be in line for a state-tournament ticket.
Other regionals around the state
6A east (at Bixby)
The favorite: Broken Arrow. The Tigers, winners of the last three Class 6A titles, look to repeat as regional champs, too. Markus Simmons (120), Zack Edwards (132), Tanner Bailey (145) and Paden Bailey (152) provide a solid nucleus for a Broken Arrow team that won the team title at the Geary tournament during the regular season.
Other contenders: Union, Sapulpa, Stillwater. All three have talented rosters, but not likely enough to keep up with Broken Arrow. The biggest battle among the three could come at 126 pounds with Benny Teagarden (Stillwater), Corey Jones (Sapulpa) and Luke Wolfenberger (Union) vying for the regional crown. Stillwater will also have Kennedy Monday (106), Kaid Brock (113) and Joe Smith (132) in the title mix. Sapulpa's Eston Jones (113), Shae Conley (138) and Kristian Mendez (170) will be contenders, too.
Other wrestlers to watch: Bartlesville's Michael Hamilton (152) was a regional champion and state runner-up last year. ... Cody Karstetter adds to the depth of the 120-pound field. He was the state runner-up at 106 last year, and he finished second at both the Jenks and Yukon tournaments this season. ... Ponca City's Jonathon Bond is solid at 170, finishing first at Perry's Tournament of Champions in December.
6A west (at Midwest City)
The favorite: Edmond North. The Huskies, coming off a dual state title last weekend, finished second at regionals and fourth at the state tournament last year. The triplets — Lance Dixon (182), Joel Dixon (195) and Andrew Dixon (220) — will make Edmond North hard to beat.
Other contenders: Muskogee and Southmoore. Dawaylon Barnes (145), Jacobe Smith (160), JT Andrews (170) should all be in the title mix for Muskogee, which won the Jenks tournament, finished second at the 4+4 tournament in Stillwater and came in fifth at the loaded Yukon tournament. Southmoore will be represented by Zac Damico (120) and Nathan Marek (170).
Other wrestlers to watch: Moore's Derek Sivertsen (182) will have to contend with Lance Dixon but should be a state title qualifier. ... Carlos Freeman (heavyweight) of Midwest City is one of several Bombers who have a chance at reaching the state tournament. ... Norman North's Hayden Hansen (126) could make a splash in one of the lower weights.
5A west (at Duncan)
The favorite: Lawton MacArthur. The Highlanders pushed Collinsville to the limit at dual state last weekend and will almost certainly be looking to atone for a 1/2-point loss to Altus at last year's regional tournament. Cole Powers (120), Colby Powers (126), Adrian Gaines (132), Brok Williams (138) and Garrett Shaw (220) a tough combination to deal with.
Other contenders: Altus and Duncan. Lawton Mac, Altus and Duncan have went toe to toe at both the Geary and Carl Albert tournaments during the regular season. Both times Lawton Mac won, with Altus second and Duncan third. Altus, the state runner-up last year to Collinsville, will deploy Montorie Bridges (106), Cameron Loving (152), Kellan Torres (160) and Sean Carson (195) in its attempt to go after Lawton Mac. Duncan's Markawae Sanders (113), Hunter Kelley (132), Connor Kelley (145) and Christian Carnahan (152) will keep the Demons in the hunt.
Other wrestlers to watch: Guthrie's Bryan Dutton (145), who won bronze at last year's state tournament, is likely headed for a finals showdown with Connor Kelley. ... Connoor Howard (220) beat Lawton Mac's in the finals at the Carl Albert tournament. The two could meet again in the regional finals. ... Chickasha's Jacoby Brown and Blake Finley of Guthrie could have a repeat of the finals in the Carl Albert tournament at heavyweight. Brown won 2-1 back then.
4A east (at Glenpool)
The favorite: Vinita. The Hornets have hung tough against 5A and 6A teams in tournaments this season, and they are coming off a second-place finish at dual state. Dustin Hayes (106), Grant Martin (113), Braden Hayes (120), Kaleb Phillips (220) and JW Williams (heavyweight) led a team that will also be solid in picking up points in the overlooked consolation bracket.
Other contenders: Cascia Hall, Wagoner and Sallisaw. In quite possibly the deepest of all the regional sites, Cascia Hall will be led by Cody Lambert (106), Scout Skidgel (113), Josh Watkins (126) and Kyle Driscoll (152). Wagoner, which won Coweta tournament and Maverick Conference tournament titles this season, will counter with Travis Greer (106), Alex Lockwood (113), Brad Boswell (145), Fischer Medlin (160), Roman Rodriguez (182) and Derek Marshall (220). For Sallisaw, Cale Wilson (170) and Jadon Davenport (195) will keep the Black Diamonds in the mix.
Other wrestlers to watch: Miami's Eli Hale (126), an Oklahoma State signee, should win the regional crown and then look to improve upon his second-place showing at the state tournament last season. ... Tyler Tustin (138) of Poteau will look to repeat his regional and state titles from last year. ... Wyatt Sheets (126) and Keaton Sheets (152) will have their work cut out for them against Hale and Driscoll, respectively, but the Stilwell pair should make a push for regional titles.
4A west (at Weatherford)
The favorite: Tuttle. Until someone can derail Tuttle in 4A, the Tigers will continue to be the favorite to win everything. Tuttle is coming off yet another dual state championship, and the Tigers will be tough to beat with Blake Dauphin (113), Gunner Laffoon (132), Dakota Head (145), Austin Elam (160), Zachary Beard (170), Riley Fielder (182) and Nate Jackson (heavyweight) in the lineup.
Other contenders: Cushing and Mannford. Cushing has been chasing Tuttle all year with Daniel Hood (113) leading the way. Mason Roberts (126), Ryan Moline (145) and Daniel Rowell (160) also bolster the Tigers' lineup. For Mannford, Steven Cole (106), Kaleb Furr (120) and Luke May (182) provide a solid foundation.
Other wrestlers to watch: Raul Vasquez (120) and Tyler Sanchez (126) give Weatherford two solid candidates to qualify for the state tournament. ... Blanchard's Braden Stringer (170) could wind up in the finals against Beard. ... Harrah's Jace Curry will likely headline the group at 138.
3A west (at Kingfisher)
The favorite: Perry. The dual state champs are stacked as always with the likes of Dalton Revels (106), Noah Nida (120), Hunter Condit (138), Colton Looper (145), David Thomas (160), Garrett Beier (182) and Kyle Varley (225).
Other contenders: Blackwell. The Maroons, last year's state champion, lost nine seniors from last year's club, but Sam Schuermann (170) and Tanner Allen (heavyweight) anchor a formidable lineup.
Other wrestlers to watch: Comanche's Jon Townsend (132) won a state title last year and should likely dominate amid the regional field. ... Heritage Hall's Finn Higgins (182) and Ethan Walker (195) will likely pick up two state-tournament spots for the private school.


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The Oakley MLB Spring Training Tour started cranking at the end of February at the NY Mets facility to rave reviews. Everyone from superstar pitcher Johan Santana to owner of the Mets wanted to hang out with the Rolling O Lab crew. Things continued rolling in Viera, FL at the Washington Nationals facility against those same NY Mets.
With the Rolling O Lab parked right out front the Nationals stadium, the crowd of 4,000 fans were immediately hit with Oakley's presence on Oakley Day at the stadium. Five fans were randomly selected to win a pair of Oakley MLB Nationals Eyewear throughout the game and escorted by the Nats Girls to the Rolling O Lab. Once the winners entered the O Lab they received a VIP educational tour and given there Nationals MLB eyewear.
Additionally, the Rolling O Lab crew and local Oakley rep Javier threw out the first pitch of the game to five Nationals players wearing the National MLB eyewear. Before the game Oakley's Baseball Sports Marketing Manager Garry Gant hooked up with key Nationals ballplayers – veteran 2nd Baseman Ronnie Belliard, All-Star Shortstop Cristian Guzman, fan favorite 3rd Baseman Ryan Zimmerman and emerging star Outfielder Lastings Milledge. Each player was given a pair of the Nationals MLB eyewear and some lifestyle pieces to rock as well. Gant also connected with old friends Bob Boone and three-time World Series Champion Devon White, now both coaches for the Washington Nationals.
The game kicked off properly with the Nationals scoring three runs on five hits in the first inning, and followed that up with another three runs and five hits in the sixth inning. It was great to see the starting 2nd Baseman, Shortstop and 3rd Baseman wearing the Nationals MLB eyewear the whole nine innings, as the Nationals beat the Mets 6-4.
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Fanny Cakes may be the newest business to open in Nesconset, but inside you'll find a unique balance between new and old -- contemporary imagery and decor paired with time-tested, familiar baked goods.
Baker and business owner Kristyn Weiser named her business after her late grandmother Filomena, nicknamed "Fanny," who introduced her to baking.
"She used to teach me how to bake all the time, we'd be in the kitchen for hours," Weiser said. "It felt natural for me to pay homage to her."
The treats you could purchase at Fanny Cakes are the 23-year-old baker's versions of traditional baked goods that range from cake pops to cupcakes, custom cakes, pastries and much more. Wesier recommends first-time customers try her banana cupcakes.
While paying homage to her late grandmother and teacher, the business was created in Weiser's image, with a design and decor that boasts faux gems and cakes that sit atop chrome-polished luggage, coupled with modern furniture that line the walls underneath full-color portraits of her cooking creations.
"I wanted a really clean space with my works that I've done in the past, the cakes and stuff like that to be the focal point, so you weren't distracted by loud colors on the wall. The dummy cakes are really what brings you in," Weiser said.
What stands out visually in Fanny Cakes is the furniture -- you could enoy your tasty treats in a hot pink chair around a clear glass table, a black beanbag chair, or on a loveseat by the storefront window while playing a game of tic-tac-toe.
"I want [clients] to come in and stay, feel comfortable, come to eat, have a cup of coffee and relax," she said. "I want it to be a warm, comfy, cozy environment for everybody."
Patricia Weiser, mother to Kristyn, said her daughter first pursued a degree from St. Josephs College in elementary education, but after seeing a lack of enthusiasm to become an educator she encouraged her to follow her dreams of becoming a baker.
"I said, 'you have to do something that's going to make you happy for 30 years, that you're going to be able to have passion about.' We had an appointment at the Institute of Culinary Education the next day," she said.
Now a business owner in a field she's passionate about, Weiser promises that locals will leave the store with the best baked goods they could buy.
"I don't think there's any reason to make sacrifices or cut corners to sacrifice your product just to make money," she said.
Fanny Cakes is located at 127 Smithtown Boulevard in Nesconset.


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Neighbors heard a Lothian woman scream for help and beg for someone to call 911 Tuesday morning.
As neighbors converged on a mobile home in Patuxent Mobile Estates they told Anne Arundel County Police they saw a man hide a screwdriver under a storage shed.
The tool, police say, was used by Michael Idemudia, 27, of 23 Patuxent Mobile Estates in Lothian to stab his 20-year-old sister and then his mother after she tried to intervene.
Neighbors called police at 9:39 a.m. to report Idemudia had attacked his family. Police officers arrived to find Idemudia on the ground being detained by several people.
Inside the residence, Idemudia's 54-year-old mother was found suffering from multiple stab wounds. His sister was found in an adjacent mobile home, also suffering from multiple stab wounds.
The injuries for both victims appear to be non-life threatening in nature. Idemudia's mother was taken to Prince George's County Shock Trauma, while his sister was taken to Calvert Memorial Hospital. The mother is in stable condition.
Police say that Idemudia began stabbing his sister in an unprovoked assault. When his mother intervened, she was then stabbed.
Michael Idemudia has been charged with attempted murder, first-degree assault and second-degree assault.


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Dodge Durango Overheating Problems
Ok cool Im glad it's not the head gaskets! That starts to get very expensive. I just replaced mine with the factory replacement from autozone. As much as I didn't want to. I wanted a 3 wall but I had a hard time trying to find one local to my folks house in Ga. I live in red lion Pa and work as a auto mechanic and I know where to get the parts I need up here and had that been the case I would have gotten what I wanted. Quick way to find out if you rad is not cooling or has blockages I. It is to get the truck normal operating tempature and if you can get your hands on a laser temp gun test different areas around the rad to see how different the temp is. Or you can try
To feel it with your hand. Usually the cooler spots are the areas that have no flow or little flow. If you heads are fine then I would be willing to bet that the rad fixes the problem. I think just the factory replacement would be more then fine. I would how ever flush the cooling system before the new rad is install to help prevent the same thing happening again. I think I paid like 170 for mine.... I think? If you can find a2 or 3 wall for a good price then go with that. You might try calling 1800 radiator that might be able to get you a really good deal. That is who I normally use. Keep me post on the progress
Thnx, Mike
Hi Mike ... So far so good ... We have been pulling a trailer and have had no problems ... I do believe YOU solved the overheating problem that so many people are having with the Durango ... Thank you so much ...
Another Question ... my gas mileage is only about 12mpg ... I used to average 16mpg ... the Durango does have 240K miles ... Do you have any ideas on how I could increase the mileage???
chocolatehaz Posts: 1Hello i figured i give my 2 cents same problem 2004 4.7 durango these are the steps i took. 1st i took to a shop they claimed it was a blown head gasket then did alot of research. These are my solution that works H.G job was gonna run me more than 2k.
I found out that i read some where that dodge durango radiators cam out the factory's clogged funny but true i know and i also read that after 1k it it recommended to change your fan clutch i wanted a electric but was scared they would screw up the wiring.My vehicle was only over heating when i was idle at a light all the way up not just a little then would try to cool down after i moved so i figured maybe the radiator or hoses were clogged long story short i spent about 350 dollars new radiator, new clutch and also new water pump i figured since there all in same spots it would be gd to get all done at once. Im proud to say my problem it totally fix i really think it was the clutch fan as i really hear it now but didn't before i know it should kick in but im pretty sure it wasn't and the radiator was very clogged radiator flushes ive been down that road that's a waste of money imo since that will only clean out soft debris all the rocks and pebbles that get stuck in there wont dissolve b4 when i started my vehicle it would take about 3 mins to reach half way hot then once i got on highway forget about it now that damn needle barley moves till like after 25 mins of driving and when its warm it stays under the middle way mark imo check clutch fan it man be moving but if its worn it will not cool effectively enough to keep your radiator fluid cool in and out the engine thank for reading my post hope this helps somebody last note i 134k on my engine 4.7 2004 durango slt.
Hello. I am joining the discussion in hopes of finding a solution for this persistent problem. I have a 2003 Dodge Durango with a 4.7L V-8 engine. Starting in March this year it began overheating at idle (idling, red lights, very slow speeds), we come to the conclusion it was fan clutch and replaced it along with radiator hoses. Worked for about a month, began overheating again. Replaced thermostat, worked for about 3-4 weeks, began again. The cycle has continued until we have replaced fan clutch, hoses, thermostat, and more recently the radiator. Last week it began again. We have had this truck in shops and with mechanics who all say mechanically the truck is fine, everything functions as it should. Most of the shops think I am crazy because they cannot make the truck overheat even after leaving it running most of the day. The engine has been tested for head gaskets, etc. I am running out of money to put into it. Any suggestions?
Hmmm........You've already done everything I would have recommended based on your symptoms. It's not losing coolant, right? If not, when it overheats are you sure it's really hot? Not just the gauge or sending unit malfunctioning? Does the overheating occur only during very warm or hot days? One other thing is the water pump, it's just possible that the impeller vanes in the pump are worn down, but that's very remote. Also, does the auxiliary cooling fan come on when it starts to get hot, or when the A/C is turned on?
I check coolant levels everyday, its fine. When it heats up enough that the temp light comes on I do smell the coolant though and have seen splatters from the overflow under the hood. Last time I had guage checked out, it was fine, although I am going to have it checked again. The overheating is worse on hot days but still happens on cool days, it just takes longer to happen. Water pump was fine when checked, so we haven't replaced it yet. And the auxilliary fan has been checked twice and is functioning properly. I could understand it this was a consistent occurance, but when we fix one thing it seems to do okay for a few days, a few weeks or even month or more then starts again. We replace something else, it repeats the cycle. All the shops and mechanics say this truck is functioning properly and that they can see no reason why it would be heating up. Usually when I take it to a shop they cannot get it to overheat and therefore think I am just crazy. I called a Dodge dealership yesterday and they told the that due to the nature of the concern and with what we have already done, fixing this situation would be very time consuming and could be very expensive if I brought it in. I am very disheartened by this as I love this little truck, it is really a great truck, runs great, never any issues until all this overheating began.
dre36 Posts: 1Hello I have a 2000 Dodge Durango with a 4.7L V-8 engine. Starting in April this year it began overheating at idling, at red lights, and slow speeds). I've changed the thermostat, water pump, radiator (twice), hoses, and radiator cap. Every week I have to put coolant in the vehicle and have no clue where it goes. It overheats on warm days all the time and last week red lined on me in 40 degree weather after just driving 20mins. There are no leaks present that I see. After replacing the radiator for the second time my mechanic asked how much antifreeze can go in to my truck cause he had to put almost 4 gals. Looking for any insight on what to do next to resolve this problem. Would hate to bring it to the dealer and have them do everything I've done already.
1. If your loosing coolant and it's confirmed that there's no external leaks then the only answer is an internal leak somewhere inside the engine. The cooling system should be pressure tested to confirm.
2. With the 4.7 it needs about 3.5 gallons, more or less somewhat based on which radiator (standard or HD). Any good mechanic won't ask the customer how much it needs, they will find out themselves (or will already know).
3. Overheating at low speeds or idling is normally due to loss of airflow due to cooling fans (either mechanical clutch or electric) not operating normally, but can also be due to a clogged radiator.
jesposito9027 Posts: 1My Durango is experiencing similar overheating problems. It stared about 3 months ago. The first time it overheated it was on a fairly cool day (I wasn't using the A/C) the temp sensor went off so I pulled to the side of the road. When the car overheated the pressure built so much that it made a pin sized hole in my upper radiator hose so coolant went everywhere. After that I had both the lower and upper hoses and the thermostat replaced. I have also had the coolant purged and replaced. The car ran great for about a month and then it overheated a few more times. Every time it over heated it was on a fairly cold day and I was only traveling for 10-15 minutes. Also one thing I have noticed when it overheats, even though the temp gauge is at 1/2 the car blows cold air.
I have checked the coolant levels, non appears to be leaking. The car has just under 140,000 miles on it.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Well the Durango I recently posted about, I have gotten rid of. On a trip to see my parents it began overheating severely out in the middle of nowhere and left me stranded. After waiting 1.5 hours on the side of the road and more time in the service shop, they told me that it had finally blown a head gasket and that was the minimum of my worries on the Durango. So I decided enough was enough and we traded it in. I hated to see such an awesome little truck go, but I am relieved to know I won't be left on side of the road.
Hi Guys ... I had been struggling with my Durango over heating since 2008 ... Finally this summer I saw a post on here from "Mike" ... I did exactly what he said .... And it solved the over heating problems ... I put a new rad in and a $60 trans cooler (from AutoZone) ... Many thanks and blessings to Mike !!!
I am so happy that worked out for you. I am still driving mine with no problems. As far as gas milage I would replace the spark plugs. I know your probley say you have done this already but, two reasons why. There only only two types of plugs I would put in my truck and only one place I would get them from. The first plug is an NGK plug. Pretty much anybody carries them. The second plug honest escapes my mind but I wouldn't worry about it to much. Get the plugs from napa. The reason why is napa has a much better plug and yes you tend to pay a dollar much bur you have to break it down like this napa has class a plugs and your other notational chain store have the dollar cheap b plugs. Although they are the same in appearance they don't fire as
Good. I would to air and fuel filter. Aside from that I would go next 2'fill ups and put sea foam in the tank. Napa sells it and I'm sure other do to. Bit expensive but it will get rid of water in the gas.
Try that and let me know how you make out
Thnx mike
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1bdf1 Posts: 1I have a 2001 Durango R/T 5.9L 4WD w/towing package.
Fought the problem and replaced the damaged radiator as well. Still smelled antifreeze and kept losing coolant as well. Found a small puddle behind front passenger tire and traced it to a device on the firewall (passenger side). After much research, the problem and solution was to replace this - the auxiliary water pump. The air is cold because this pump isn't working and probably has a leak causing the overheating as well. found one online through ebay for $89, same as OEM but Bosch (better). This overheating also caused my water pump to weep as well and replaced it too.
Good luck.
uvgt2bkdng Posts: 1Hi, I've been having the same problem, replaced thermostat, fan clutch, no leaks, the same thing's happening, 'can't even drive my durango pass 30mi & it starts to heat up, you go uphill & temp easily goes up to 90%. After having the fan clutch replaced, it started to make a noise as if it is a V8 & doesn't shift well as it used to. When I first got it, the radio unit used to heat up so bad you'd be afraid to touch it, I didn't pay much attention then. Is there anything that manufacturers can do about this since so many owners are complaining? Thanks.
2002durango Posts: 1I brought my car into the dealership due to seeing red fluid under my car (transmission fluid). As I explained the problem to the associate he actually spoke down to me (since I'm apparently just a girl) and tried to tell me it was anitfreeze and that I had red antifreeze. I had to explain that mine was green and this was transmission fluid leaking through the radiator area. As it turns out, I was right and my radiator was replaced (which I told him to fill with green antifreeze); however, he called to say that my anitfreeze was low and they had smelled a burnt smell. He wanted to do a pressure check because he was guessing my head gasket was going which would be 4000 dollars. Of course I didn't trust him by the way he treated me originally, but now my antifreeze is down some in just a month of having the radiator replaced. What could be the cause of this? Is the jerk correct? I have no overheating problems, nor any other kind. Help!
I would say this ..... If your truck Isnt over heating.... I wouldn't see any reason to be alarmed. Quick way to find out if the head is blown is to start the truck and let it get to normal temp and look for white smoke. Place your hand over the exhaust and then smell it. If you head is leaking the. It should smell like antifreeze. Another way would be let the truck cool down enough to take the radiator cap off and start the truck let it get to normal op temp. Pop the gas hard and quick. If antifreeze shoots out like old faithful the. Yes that is a blown head gasket. What happens is it pressurizes the cooling system and it blows by the bead and out the radiator. From the sounds of it you don't really have anything to worry about.
Please let me know what you find out
Thnx mike


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The Minnesota Twins add some coaches and drop some players. From Surly Darkness Days, Aaron and John review their beers against thrash metal, break down the changes, wonder what the new coaches mean, debate the relative value of Ron Gardenhire, recap their motorcycle adventure, review the players who have been droppped, collect on old debts, speculate on might fill the 40-man roster spots, wonder if Scott Baker will re-sign and tease the next podcast including an interview with Terry Ryan. Here are:
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Another new basketball coach at Petaluma
Published: Monday, November 12, 2012 at 9:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, November 12, 2012 at 9:01 a.m.
Here we go again. Petaluma High has a new head basketball coach. By my count, and admittedly math has never been my strong suit, that is four in the last five years.
I was pretty excited when I interviewed Scott Davis back in August. Based on my first impression, I thought he was the right man for the job. I did report that he was sanctioned by the NCAA for alleged recruiting violations that occurred in the girls basketball program at Cal Poly Pomona while he was head coach. That part had to be told as did his record of success in working with young players and the respect he had earned for coaching kids from youth to college.
I haven't been able to reach him to find out why he chose to leave just a few weeks from the start of the season. I'm not about to dignify rumors and innuendoes. Frankly, I don't care why he chose to leave the Petaluma job. I'm more interested in what happens now.
What happens now is that John Behrs has moved up from the junior varsity to take on the challenge of the Petaluma program. From what I can initially tell, Petaluma got lucky.
To find a qualified coach on such short notice is like finding the last dime you need for a vending machine soda on the sidewalk when you're desperate for a drink.
I didn't see a lot of the Petaluma junior varsity team last season, but from what I did see, mostly second halves, they looked to be a well-disciplined group that competed hard.
I did have a chance to have a cup of coffee with the coach last weekend just before his first practice on Monday. Actually, and here is the only scoop you get today, he preferred tea to coffee.
Behrs has several things going for him. He is a Petaluma guy. He grew up in Petaluma, attended Petaluma High, coached local CYO teams, coached at Kenilworth and coached at the freshmen and junior varsity levels at Petaluma. He will fit right in as a member of the Petaluma family.
He knows the players. He has coached most of what will be his varsity team since they were freshmen. The players will know what to expect from him and he will know what to expect from them.
It is really a two-for-one proposition for the high school. With Behrs comes a ready-made assistant coach in his son, Scott, who will help with player development and do much of the scouting.
Behrs brings with him an enthusiasm that is badly needed in the Petaluma gym. He also has a philosophy I like.
"I need for the kids to come in and want to go to practice," he says. "I need them to have the mindset that they will do whatever it takes to get better. I want them to improve from the first practice to the last practice."
A big plus for Behrs as an off-campus coach is that, as a general contractor who is own boss, he has the time to devote to his coaching duties.
I have no qualms about Behrs' coaching abilities. I think he and his players will get along fine and I believe they will display the attributes of a well-coached team regardless of the won-loss record.
The concern is that he can't coach and the players can't play in a vacuum. They will be on display every game and subject to the same outside pressures that have taken their toll on previous Petaluma coaches.
If Petaluma wins 20 games, all will be right with the world. If the scoreboard too often tells a different story, the new coach will need a lot of support.
Let's hope that, regardless of the scores, he gets the support he needs to turn the Petaluma High School basketball program around.
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Is ASU's Musselman a candidate for USC opening?
O'Neill was in his fourth season with the Trojans and had a 48-65 record with the school. This season, USC was 7-10 and 2-2 in the Pac-12 following a 76-59 win at Utah Saturday which snapped a 12-game road losing streak.
Bob Cantu, one of O'Neill's assistants, will guide the team on an interim basis.
But now the fun begins. Names of potential successors are already floating around, and that list includes a local figure, according to Yahoo! Sports' Marc Spears.
Musselman is in his first season on Herb Sendek's staff at Arizona State, and has played a part in the Sun Devils' resurgence in 2012-13. After splitting in Oregon over the weekend, ASU is 14-3 and 3-1 in Pac-12 play as they head home to host highly-ranked in-state rival Arizona Saturday in Tempe.
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3.53/5 rDev -5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Found a bottle of this last spring at By the Bottle in Vancouver, WA. The colour was a garnet-brown and had about a 1/4 inch head. The aroma was malty and sweet with some biscuit, but no other standout smells. On the palate, there was burnt malt, light smoke, some brown sugar and some bitterness around the back of my palate. The finish was sweetly malty but not overtly so.
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Pours opaque dark cola brown. The one inch khaki head remains as a thick cap on top that leaves thick curtains of shimmering lace.
The smell is of biscuit bread, grains, faint citrus and the earthy hint of freshly cut grass.
The taste is of roasted caramel malt with faint hop bitterness and citrus accents.
The texture is medium bodied with high carbonation.
Grainy and earthy enough to satisfy the lager drinkers with caramel and molasses notes that will please brown ale fans and enough hop bitterness to keep the IPA lovers happy. Easy drinking and accessible to fans of any beer style.
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06-20-2014 12:23:30 | More by atrocity
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Quite the surprise, this one. I work at Bevmo (this is either a 'hate me' or 'love me' job, I know) and we had a rep from Pizza Port come in and sample some of his wares. This was one of them. On initial taste I was pleased. It was one of the darker lagers I've had. I enjoyed it and thought I'd get a couple bottles.
When I got home I was unbelievably impressed. Great pour, great smell, amazing head (how many times are we actually able to say that in our lives?). It was rich, malty, hoppy, and dark. Honey, dark caramel, chocolate, fall leaves and burnt hay. Just fantastic.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Served in a pint glass at Estelle's.
Appearance: This beer poured a one finger mocha head that reduced to a thin layer. It is a dark brown black color with no vision of anything. Spotty lacing down the glass as the beer was drank.
Smell: Toffee, caramel, chocolate, lager yeast, and grassy hops.
Taste: Same as above with mild bitterness in the rear.
Mouthfeel: Smooth, light to medium bodied, and low to medium carbonation.
Overall: For a EDL, I enjoyed it. I'll revisit thus again.
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One of the best lagers I have ever tasted, I only sought this after seeing it being made on the Beer Geeks TV show. Great on tap at the brewery, where I was told I would not be able to find it in bottle shops. Heh - that may have been true in SD, but in LA, I tracked a couple down. Still tasty as hell.
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this beer is disgusting. i love the idea, but the execution is appalling really. granted, my bottle had a little date on it, and may have deteriorated some, but i cannot imagine a great beer ever lived in here. sticky brown caramel color with some tan suds. the nose is sweet malt, but not fresh and harvest grainy, but more a euro extract thing, like a home brewers extract. no hops at all in nose or taste, but thats there least of the worries here. the flavor is an acrid funk that turns into unfermented sweetness. old taffy and gum and gross fair candy come to the forefront, behind stale grain and other off flavors. hard to believe this is rated as high as it is. thick and textured for a lager, although carbonation is fine. the price is right on some of these port bombers, but as much as midnight expression made my day for being so awesome and cheap, this one turned me right back off. if you can make older viscosity, you can do better than this.
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Victor Duffy, Jr. called 911 last July asking for police to put his home under surveillance because he was convinced someone had been stealing phone chargers and remote controls. That recording, played to a King County inquest jury Tuesday, demonstrated the 25-year-old's fragile psyche.
"My dishwasher is broke," he told the dispatcher. "My refrigerator is dirty. My microwave has been replaced."
Duffy had been in an argument with his sister in their Tukwila home when he called for police.
"He's basically pretty calm," said the family's attorney Lee Rousso. "He doesn't threaten anybody. There's no crime going down. He's just confused."
An inquest is now under way to determine whether five Tukwila police officers may be held accountable for Duffy's death.
His family says police asked them to leave them alone with Duffy, closed the front door of their house and then tased the mentally ill man.
Last October Duffy's step-father, Ron Fortson, told KING 5: "Victor breaks out the door with a look in his eye, just a horrible look…like he was gonna die."
The family believes the taser led to Duffy's death. The King County Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy, but it essentially came back "inconclusive" as to whether a taser killed the young man.
In court Tuesday, the 911 tape revealed two instances where Duffy's mother and sister both told the 911 dispatcher they simply wanted Duffy taken to a hospital to get help him back on his medication for bi-polar disorder.
Neither an attorney for the officers in question, nor the Tukwila Police Department are commenting about the case.
The family is suing the department for 15 million dollars, but their attorney says it's about more than that.
"They want the Tukwila Police Department to do a better job in training its police officers in dealing with mentally ill people," said Rousso. "Those issues aren't all going to be decided in this inquest, but it's a start."
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Brick police are looking for two kidnappers who allegedly assaulted a woman and flashed a box cutter at her.
On January 10, 2014 at approximately 10 a.m., police responded to a residence on Georgia Drive after receiving a report on a kidnapping.
The adult victim, a resident of Essex Drive, was walking through the Lake Riviera section of Brick when she was approached by a white work van with tinted windows, occupied by two white men, police said.
The passenger of the van exited the vehicle, approached the victim, and forced the victim into the van. Once inside the van, the victim stated that she was struck several times in the torso with what was described as a "piece of steel," police said.
The subject then produced a box cutter.
Shortly thereafter, the victim was able to escape the van as it travelled slowly north on Georgia Drive. The victim then ran to a nearby residence, knocked on the door, and asked the resident to contact police, police said.
The victim described the suspect that pulled her into the van as a white male, wearing a blue navy sweatshirt and black pants.
The driver was described as a white male, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, and possibly having blonde hair.
The investigation is being conducted by Detective James Burgess of the Brick Township Police Detective Bureau.
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No one else has the heart of a nurse. They work in the trenches of medical care, cleansing and wrapping wounds and performing countless other less-than-aesthetic tasks to improve their patients' health and comfort. But they do much more than that. They smooth sheets. They dispel fear. They smile. They listen.
Registered nurse graduate Nikki Mann is a nurse practitioner, and wouldn't trade her job for any other. But hers is unique, because it fulfills her dream of making house calls to homebound elderly patients.
After completing her RN at USF in 2003, she qualified for the prestigious graduate school program at St. Louis University, completing her master's degree as a geriatrics nurse practitioner in January 2007. Spending nearly four years as an extended care specialist with a skilled care and retirement community in Fort Wayne, she got to know the residents and the unique situations involved in geriatric care. But she wanted more. More contact. More control. More compassion.
"I always wanted to make house calls, and when I mentioned it, one doctor laughed at me. But I really wanted to bring that back," she said. "Geriatric patients have so many unique issues impacting their health, and I wanted to make some decisions of my own for my patients."
She eventually met collaborating physician Dr. Jerry Michael Benfield. He had observed emergency admissions of homebound patients whose conditions had deteriorated. The needless and costly suffering sparked his business idea of making house calls to homebound elderly patients. He created MD2U, for which Mann now operates a satellite operation in Fort Wayne.
She made her first MD2U patient visit on Sept. 1, and loves it. Traveling to patients simplifies the process and creates lower overhead so she can spend more time with each patient. "Seeing 30 to 40 a day is too many. There's no time to really look at the big picture. I see a maximum of 10 patients a day and can spend up to an hour with each of them. We talk about a lot more than medicine. We talk about families, pets, kids and what's going on. It's socialization for them," Mann said.
She also gained her longed-for control. "Nurse practitioners can do so much," she said. "We can diagnose and prescribe and refer to specialists. The nursing model is more holistic regarding patient care. It includes the mental, emotional and psycho-social aspects."
Each visit responds to unique needs. "I can see the home and what they're eating. I can look at their meds and call to see if they're filling their prescriptions. It's like a private case statement," she said.
A close relationship with her grandmother helped create the special place in her heart for the elderly. "Given a choice between a younger and older patient, I would prefer caring for an older patient any day. There is a huge difference between younger and older populations. My patients are so grateful for my help, even if I can't do anything to change their condition," she said.
She takes their suffering personally. Her eyes welling with tears, she recalls her first house call. "My first patient moved here from out of state with advanced Alzheimer's Disease. She's on hospice care now. When the family looked at me and asked if they were doing the right thing by keeping her at home, I could look them in the eye and say yes, absolutely, she would have died by now otherwise. It's hard to let them go, but she's home and not in pain. This is right. This is how it should be," she said.
Another, a 90-year-old, has also stayed in her home, with Mann's help. "She's had a few setbacks, but she's happy, at home, loves her cat, does her thing and doesn't want or need a nursing home." Still another survived cancer and now is caretaker for her husband. "Older people just don't give up," Mann said.
Jane Love, in her late '80s, is wheelchair-bound with arthritis. She loves her caregiver. "Nikki has seemed like one of my granddaughters," she said. "It is just absolutely wonderful. I hear of other women who have trouble getting an appointment with their doctor. She has so much more time for me."
Mann applies a quiet, simple philosophy to her much-loved and aged patients. "The house call is meant for the nurse, I think," she says.
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A lot of eyebrows were raised when the Lions made a pre-draft deal to land TE Tony Scheffler and then traded up into Round One to select RB Jahvid Best. It appeared to send messages to TE Brandon Pettigrew, one of two first-round picks in 2009, and RB Kevin Smith, the team's starter for part of the past three seasons.
Not so.
The Lions wanted depth at both positions, but they also wanted more offensive firepower, which they believe the Scheffler and Best acquisitions provide. Smith lacks great speed, and with the Lions wanting to run the ball more — and more effectively — Best provides an injection of that into what has been a dormant run game. And with Scheffler, the team plans to use a lot of two-TE formations. He provides a little more seam speed than Pettigrew offers.
Coincidentally, both Smith and Pettigrew are coming off ACL injuries and they'll both be returning to the field sometime around the start of training camp. Smith got his feet wet at the team's final OTAs, and though he clearly was rusty there were some positive signs as he works his way back.
Pettigrew continues to work on the side and he almost certainly will start camp on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list. He has progressed slowly, which has been a little disappointing considering his injury happened three weeks prior to Smith's. But the team is not upset with Pettigrew and doesn't believe he will miss any regular-season time.
Both players will be important pieces to the offense, though their impact might not be as dramatic considering the hurdles they have to overcome. Scheffler and Best likely will open camp getting most of the first-team work at their respective positions, and neither Pettigrew nor Smith are considered explosive offensive players with the ball in their hands.
But once they return, the expectation is that they will help the Lions achieve their goal of being a more physical team this season. Smith runs extremely hard through contact and will be valuable on short-yardage and fourth-quarter touches. Pettigrew is considered an emerging force as a blocker and he can be a factor as a red-zone weapon.
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Over the holiday season, Target implemented a guarantee to match the prices of its online competitors. According to Daily Finance, the retailer has decided to extend the popular program year-round:
Under the new policy, customers will get a price-match if they can provide proof of a lower price at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, ToysRUs.com, BabiesRUs.com or BestBuy.com. They can also score a retroactive price-match if they bring in proof of a lower price (and their receipt) within 7 days of their purchase.
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Ward (27-0) won in convincing fashion, earning scores of 118-106, 117-107 and 115-108 to defeat Rodriguez (24-1), who missed weight by two pounds at Friday's weigh-in, meaning the challenger was unable to claim Ward's title even if he had defeated the reigning champ.
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Imprint Sustainability Global is a research consultancy and sustainability thinktank based in Pretoria, South Africa. Our professional offering is rooted in triple bottom line research, with our research unit as the cornerstone of our action to integrate sustainability management, reporting and assurance with the existing model of financial management and is driven by the ...
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Antea Group is an international engineering and environmental consulting firm specializing in full-service solutions in the fields of environment, infrastructure, urban planning and water. By combining strategic thinking and multidisciplinary perspectives with technical expertise and pragmatic action, we do more than effectively solve client challenges; we deliver ...
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