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Mariner fans are a sad bunch. Through years of losing and failed expectations, they have chiseled themselves into a well-oiled disappointment machine. Don't believe me? Look no further than our sports producer and life-long Mariner fanatic, Neil. In a recent game against the A's, his eyes rolled when reliever Hector Noesi came out of the bullpen. "Great," Neil says sarcastically, "the A's are going to win." Sure enough, two pitches later, Coco Crisp drilled a walk-off homerun off of Noesi, to which Neil added, "At least it took him two pitches instead of one to lose it."
Such is life as a Mariner fan. Don't get me wrong, there have been great moments--proud moments--in the franchise. Randy Johnson's no-hitter. Ken Griffey Jr's slide into home plate to beat the Yankees in the playoffs. The 116-win season. Ah, yes, that 2001 season. The year the Mariners proved there was life after "The Big Unit" and "The Kid." The year they won an astounding 116 games without Johnson, Griffey, and A-Rod. If there's any single season that typifies the rollercoaster ride of being a Mariner fan, it's certainly 2001.
They set the American League record for wins in a regular season (tying the 1906 Cubs for the MLB record). They led all of baseball in runs scored and fewest runs allowed. Using a formula of "Wins Above Replacement," Baseball Reference deemed the Mariners--statistically speaking--as the second-greatest MLB team of all-time, trailing only the 1939 New York Yankees.
Yet the Mariners still fell short.
They beat the Indians in the divisional playoffs, but bowed out to the Yankees in the ALCS. Supposedly one of the greatest teams ever, the Mariners didn't even make it to the World Series. And it's worth noting, the Mariners haven't reached the postseason since.
This lengthy build-up leads me to one sincere question: Did the 2001 season doom the Seattle Mariners franchise? If the M's had won the World Series that year, would we be talking about a dynasty?
Out of the Park Baseball 15 allows baseball fans to answer that question. If you've read my previous reviews of the game, you know that it's a stat-driven sports simulation that has an uncanny ability to replay seasons past in Major League Baseball, trade players and control teams, and take teams beyond the 2014 season. Simply put, if you can dream up a scenario for your favorite Major League team, OOTP15 can get you there.
I've played past iterations of the game--I'm a sadistically loyal follower, just like former MLB pitcher Curt Schilling and numerous baseball writers--and I've got to say, this is by far the cleanest version I've ever seen. For a game that prides itself on being a sports simulator and not a graphically-intensive game, OOTP15 looks darned good. The interface looks like it's stolen straight out of Microsoft's Redmond headquarters. The 3-D modeled profile pics look like you're looking at real players. Everything about this game looks, well, incredible.
But anyone who's played Out of the Park Baseball knows it's not about how the car looks, but what's under the hood. So, let's test the OOTP15 engine, and see exactly how this baby performs. Our first mission is to replay the famous/infamous 2001 season. If you look back at that season, you know the M's didn't have a lack of competition. The Oakland A's were in the peak of their "Moneyball" days with sluggers Jason Giambi and Miguel Tejada, to say nothing of their famed trio of pitchers, Barry Zito, Tim Hudson, and Mark Mulder. The New York Yankees were in the midst of another dynasty run, having gone to the World Series in three straight years. And a precocious bunch of slithering Diamondbacks were putting together an unlikely championship run in Phoenix.
With the click of my mouse, I click "Simulate Until All-Star Break." I'm left flabbergasted when the M's roll into the break with a mark of 66-21. Too good to be true? Did I do the old Konami Code (Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, B, A, Start)? No... that's not it. Let's make sure this all adds up, and, according to Wikipedia, I see the Mariners were actually 58-21 after the month of June in real life. So we're actually not far off, though I'm sure Bret Boone's .385, 16 homeruns, 82 RBI at the All-Star Break are a surprise to everyone. Very well, let's carry on...
I play the rest of the 2001 regular season out. Sure enough, Seattle wins the AL West with an impressive record of 119 wins and 43 losses. I'd say there's a glitch in the game, but that's only 3 wins off of Seattle's 2001 pace. I look at the individual stats, and they're pretty realistic.
Ichiro Suzuki: .367, 73 stolen bases (.350, 56 stolen bases in real life)
Brett Boone: .353, 35 HR, 142 RBI (.331, 37 HR, 141 RBI in real life)
Edgar Martinez: .309, 24 HR, 103 RBI (.306, 23 HR, 116 RBI in real life)
Other than Aaron Sele's 23-2 record with a 2.83 ERA, everything checks out. I'm now beginning to wonder... did the 2001 Mariners actually underperform in real life? My faith in the baseball simulator is rewarded one click later, when I find that the Mariners are eliminated in the American League Divisional Playoffs by the Chicago White Sox, who go on to win the World Series. Hey, at least it wasn't against the Yankees!
Now I decide to get greedy. We know the game can accurately replay a past season. But how accurately can it predict the future? Normally, predicting the outcome of a Mariners season would be fairly simple. Just extrapolate mediocrity over the course of 162 cames. But how will OOTP handle the addition of $240 million free agent Robinson Cano to the lineup? Will one big move singlehandedly transform Seattle from basement dweller in the AL West to playoff contender?
Unfortunately, Mariner fans, the game developers were smart enough to place several key Seattle players--namely Taijuan Walker--on the disabled list to start the season. Talk about realistic. You'll be happy to know (at least in video game land) that Taijuan comes back in late April and tosses 8 innings of 2-run ball in a no-decision in his first appearance of the 2014 season. The news gets worse, though, when Michael Saunders is diagnosed with a bruised kneecap and will be out the next 6 weeks. The timing is less than ideal, with Seattle just clawing its way within one game of the first place Rangers at 13-10 on the season.
Luckily, for the micromanager in us all, you get to decide how you react to the injury. As the GM of the Mariners, you are the one placing Saunders on the Disabled List. You are the one calling up a minor leaguer from Triple-A. You are the one trading Justin Smoak for a reliever. TRADES! That reminds me... shouldn't we, um, being doing some of that GM-type stuff right about now? I hastily pause the game with Seattle breathing down Texas's neck, placing Hisashi Iwakuma on the trading block. Since the Mariners have a glut of starting pitchers, why not trade one of them to protect Cano and finally give the M's pop in their lineup? A whopping 22 teams are interested in acquiring Iwakuma, though only a handful are actually interested in giving up anyone of value in return. Most teams are offering up promising minor league prospects, but I have no interest in a 5-year plan. We're in it to win it in 2014. Lo and behold, the Royals are willing to send us outfielder Alex Gordon for Iwakuma, straight-up. I decide to press my luck and ask Kansas City to throw in first baseman Billy Butler, an offer which is summarily rejected. After a couple rounds of negotiations, the Royals ask for the underachieving Brandon Maurer in return. I practically jump out of my seat, doing my best Daniel Bryan impression. "YES! YES!"
Aside from injuries to Cano (out 3 weeks, sprained elbow) and closer Fernando Rodney (4 months, torn triceps), the first half of the season goes swimmingly for the 2014 Mariners. We motor into the All-Star Break just 3.0 games out of first place in the West, with a pleasantly surprising record of 57-38. Perhaps even more surprising, the M's lead the AL in homeruns hit, led by Brad Miller (15) and Logan Morrison and Corey Hart (14 each).
The hits keep on coming into September, as Seattle claims a Wild Card spot with 91 victories. You fantasy baseball owners may want to pay attention to James Paxton. In the cyber universe, OOTP likes him at 18-6, with a 3.45 ERA and 197 strikeouts. Same goes for middle infielder Brad Miller and his .305 average, along with his 22 homers. Oh, and the new guy Cano? .281 average with 23 homers in 136 games. Not exactly $24 million type of numbers, but when you finish second in the AL West, who's complaining?
Onward and upward into the postseason, where the Mariners playoff run ends prematurely with a first-round knock out at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays. If it's any consolation, the Rays go on to beat the Rangers and Tigers in the AL playoffs to reach the World Series, where they lose to the LA Dodgers, 4 games to 1.
So, if we're to believe Out of the Park Baseball 15, this season should be a good one for the Mariners. And 2001 wasn't too shabby either. But be prepared for more heartbreak at the end of the season, just as any well-traveled Mariner fan should.
Now, about the video game itself. If you're a baseball nut, buy it. If you're a stat freak, buy it. There are so many different ways to play this game. If that 2001 season is in your wheelhouse, you can keep playing the game right on through current times. See how the M's would do if they traded Ichiro while he was still in his prime for a young, up-and-coming first baseman in St. Louis by the name of Albert Pujols. Maybe you end up drafting Stephen Strasburg and Bryce Harper and turning Seattle into a full fledged dynasty. The choice is yours. But take it from a bleary-eyed fanatic who has played this game way too much already: be prepared to lose a lot of time to this game. But, hey, it sure beats watching the Mariners in real life!
Out of the Park Baseball 15 is available for purchase in April at ootpdevelopments.com. If you have any questions or want any tips about the game, follow Sam on twitter @SWXSamAdams. Just don't say he didn't warn you.


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- What do you love about your bedroom?:
- I love this bachelor bedroom. The atmospheric palette adapts to changes in light—The gray linen is clean and is complimented by the gray flor carpet tiles. The design is subtle but not shy, with accessories like the ceramic moose trophy & Edison bulbs. The reclaimed wide plank hardwood floor warms the space.
- What are your tips for creating a beautiful, healthy and organized bedroom?
- Display what you like. You spend a lot of time in there so premium bedding and linen is also key. I use TempurPedic and DWR sheets. Bins are key. I hate folding so these Elfa units save me. They look clean and hide the mess of socks, boxers & t-shirts. Buy original art. It makes all the difference.
- In modern homes, bedrooms have become more than just a place to sleep; they can be a retreat, a home office, a library, a relaxation zone. What are some ways you make the most of your bedroom?
- My bedroom opens out to my front porch which basically turns into an extension of my bedroom and my favorite "room" during the summer in downtown Boulder, Colorado.
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Wow, I'm surprised more readers don't like this bedroom. It's one of my favorites so far.
Open closets just don't work for me: visual mess.
I love the open organized closet idea. That alone got my vote.
you have a fabulous porch!
Nice feeling in this room--I think the photos could have done it more justice. Glad to see another bachelor room, though, as most of these rooms have strongly feminine vibe (which I'm all for and which is my taste but nice to have some variety). The porch is divine.
Oh, and the two little prints are fab.
Don't care for the 'wall less closet' area either , but clicked a 'fave' & would like to see at least a house call of the rest of the place. Thought the scheffeleria? / mother in law plants were low light and hated bright sun. Ditto on the 2 prints.


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Gordon Murray is an iconic designer in the auto industry because of his previous work with the equally legendary McLaren F1 . As a man that has long built a reputation as one of the best designers in the industry, Murray's latest project involves the design of a car that's arguably more famous than even the McLaren F1: the Batmobile.
Featuring aerodynamics that were inspired by Formula One, the two-seater Batmobile was designed and built for a different purpose than what we'd hope. No, we're not going to see this car patrol our cities from criminals, nor are we going to see it on the silver screen anytime soon. Instead, this particular Batmobile will grace the stage in the Broadway musical, BATMAN Live.
In addition to the F1-sourced aerodynamic built, this Batmobile also comes with an eco-friendly hydrogen fuel cell powertrain and, in true Caped Crusader fashion, it also has plenty of gadgets and gizmos that would make Adam West proud. Murray made all the sketches and design details of the car, but was not responsible for the actual build of the Batmobile. That task was left to a London-based independent fabrication shop.
While we were surprised to find out Gordon Murray's involvement in such a project, we'd be the last people to ever question the master's work, especially if it involves the Dark Knight's ride.
UPDATE 07/25/11: We don't know if this is a foreboding of things to come, but Gordon Murray's assault-on-the-senses, eco-friendly Batmobile crashed before the opening of the Batman Live World Arena Tour in the UK last week. No word on how the whole accident happened, but it's definitely not the kind of start the organizers of the five-year traveling event wanted to have. Fortunately, a replacement car was immediately flown in and arrived just before the event kicks off tomorrow.
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St. Louis, Missouri—ST. LOUIS (AP) — By the time David Freese stomped on home plate Game 6 had already been stamped among the greatest thrillers in baseball history.
Twice down to their last strike, the St. Louis Cardinals somehow rallied.
World Series.
"You had to be here to believe it," Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said.
It was as great a game as the sport has ever witnessed, rivaling the Carlton Fisk homer in Game 6 of the 1975 Series and Bill Buckner's error in Game 6 of the 1986 Series.
Freese saved St. Louis with a two-strike, two-out, two-run triple off Rangers closer Neftali Feliz that tied it in the ninth. In the 10th, after Josh Hamilton had homered to give Texas a two-run lead, Lance Berkman's two-strike, two-out single made it 9-all.
To Freese, who grew up in the St. Louis area, it all reminded him of a game-ending home run Jim Edmonds hit in the 2004 playoffs.
"Growing up or whatever, and you see stuff like that happen, those become memories," Freese said.
Great, that is, except for Texas. The Rangers were that close to winning their first championship.
"I understand it's not over till you get that last out," Texas manager Ron Washington said. "I was just sitting there praying we got that last out. We didn't get it."
This was just the third time that a team one out from elimination in the World Series came back to win the game, according to STATS LLC. The New York Mets did it with Buckner's mistake and wound up winning the championship. In 1911, the New York Giants rallied past the Philadelphia A's in Game 5, but lost the next game.
Next up on Friday night, the first Game 7 in the World Series since the Angels beat San Francisco in 2002.
After it was over, La Russa wasn't willing to announce his starter for Game 7 — many believe it will be ace Chris Carpenter on three days' rest. Matt Harrison is set to start for Texas.
Home teams have won the last eight Game 7s in the World Series, a streak that started with the Cardinals beating Milwaukee in 1982.
"There is tomorrow, now, for us," Cardinals star Albert Pujols said.
Freese had already written himself into St. Louis lore with tying the triple.
"Initially I was like 'Are you kidding me? My first AB off Feliz in this situation ever,'" Freese said. "I just beared down, got a pitch to hit. Initially I thought I hit it pretty good, I thought (right fielder Nelson Cruz) was going to grab it, so just a lot of emotions on that one."
After the banged-up Hamilton's two-run homer in the 10th, St. Louis again tied it when Berkman hit a two-out single on a 2-2 pitch from Scott Feldman.
"I was one strike away," Feldman said. "That pitch there, I didn't quite get it in enough and he was able to get enough of the bat on it to knock it into center field."


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UNDATED, WI (WTAQ) - Wisconsin highways will have their busiest Labor Day Weekend since the start of the Great Recession. So says the Triple-"A."
It estimates that 713,000 Wisconsin residents will travel at least 50 miles one way during the summer's final holiday. That's a three-point-four percent increase from last year.
Once they're away, folks will be spending more.
The Triple-"A" says average airfares are $9 higher than a year ago. Car rental rates are up 32-percent from last Labor Day. Hotel rates are up an average of $7. The one thing that's cheaper is gas.
A year ago, regular unleaded averaged $3.86-a-gallon in Wisconsin. Today, the state's Triple-"A" says it's 33-cents cheaper, at just over $3.53.


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Former All Blacks coach John Mitchell believes he can turn things around at struggling Sale once he accepts Steve Diamond's offer to return to the club.
Mitchell watched Sale's 33-18 loss away to Montpellier in the Heineken Cup last weekend and all the indications are he will be back on board to help the Sharks in their bid to move from the bottom of the Premiership table.
Mitchell hinted that when he returned to the Sharks he, rather than director of rugby Bryan Redpath, would be calling the shots at the club.
"I am totally confident we can turn it around," he told the Manchester Evening News.
"The players are more than capable of turning it around. I back myself in situations like this.
"They are not situations I'm afraid of but they do require leadership and this organisation right now, along with Steve Diamond, requires leadership.
"It will be about the leadership and Steve is providing that right now and there's already probably been a change in attitude as a result of some readjustments.
"Teams can only have one leader and we'll determine that when that time is right but the team certainly won't have two leaders.
"In saying that it doesn't matter who takes the credit, it's all about working together and putting egos aside and servicing the players towards a common goal.
"Everyone has got to take accountability but there's no revolution here, it's about evolving.
"I'm not in the job to look backwards, I don't know anything of the past there and I'm not in the job of making illusions about what Christmas will look like.
"You've just got to deal with one game at a time and get the preparation right and, ultimately, if I do come here, that's what I'll be doing."
One of the factors delaying Mitchell's arrival at Sale is his ongoing legal battle with the Lions.
Mitchell is working on securing a severance package after he was suspended from his position as head coach with the Johannesburg-based outfit following a player revolt.
That has added to his reputation for being a fearsome taskmaster, something which Sale's players will experience in due time.
"I'd like to think that I'm strong but when you're a strong coach you're either seen as a freedom fighter or a terrorist," Mitchell added.
"At the end of the day, you've got to have some uniqueness as a coach. Coaching is an art with a lot of science to it these days and every coach has a different way of doing things and I make no excuses for my leadership.
"At the end of the day, I'm not employed to be a manager, I'm a leader and I feel that I can get the best out of people and I challenge people.
"I've been at the highest level and if people are not prepared to shift in their actions then I'll go and find somebody else - that's the way it works.
"But, in saying that, I'm also prepared to work through with a player but ultimately that player is going to have to grow a self-awareness to become a better player - that's what the programme is all about."


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A massive manhunt for a murder suspect came to a dramatic end Monday morning right on the U.S. 60, shutting down the eastbound lanes from Interstate 10 for hours most of the day.
The suspect, Andrew Rael, may be responsible for two murders and he's been in trouble with the law before.
25-year-old Rael was described as a very dangerous man. Police say he not only murdered a tow truck driver, apparently in a dispute over the bill, but they have reason to believe he also killed a convenience store worker.
Rael was shot and killed in a shootout with law enforcement on the U.S. 60 in Tempe. He's believed to be responsible for a crime spree that started Saturday afternoon in Buckeye.
A tow truck driver was shot and killed by Rael after witnesses say there was an argument when Rael's car was towed to an auto repair shop.
A manhunt for Rael was launched. He was spotted around 3 a.m. Monday in the west valley and a pursuit began. It ended along the U.S 60 where officers used stop sticks to disable the Jaguar Rael was driving. He got out of the vehicle and started firing -- he was shot and killed by officers.
Rael was paroled from a Colorado prison in October after serving 4 ½ years of a combined nine-year sentence on assault charges.
Colorado officials say Rael entered prison in April 2009 and
was eligible for parole in May 2012, but the parole board didn't choose to
release him until last fall. He was granted permission to serve his
parole in his native Arizona.
"They worked on everything that they got, information from witnesses, everything they could to get this guy off the street. Clearly he shot an innocent person who was trying to help him with whatever car issues he was having. We needed to find this person and get him off the street before he did anything else," said Officer Tamela Skaggs.
Police in Glendale also worked to find out if Rael was responsible for the shooting of a clear at an AM/PM near 99th Avenue and Glendale around 1:45 a.m. Monday. A 26-year-old clerk, identified as Daniel Scott White, died after being shot by the suspect.
Glendale police say they plan on releasing more information on that homicide and if it is linked to Rael sometime Tuesday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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'The Hare with Amber Eyes' by Edmund de Waal
Published on Thursday, April 25, 2013 - 2:57pm
Edmund de Waal found himself the inheritor of his great uncle's priceless collection of netsukes, beautifully and intricately carved miniature 17th century Japanese sculptures that were used to fasten containers to the belts of men's traditional Japanese robes, the kosode and kimono.
But how did this award-winning British ceramicist come to inherit over two hundred of these wonderful carvings? And how did they survive so much history?
The result is a meditation through research on these wonderful objects, on the author's family, where they came from, their successes, and where they ultimately ended.
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Susanne R. McMillan, 81, formerly of Belmont, died March 5, 2013, at Our House Residential Care Home in Rutland.
She was born in Plainfield, N.J., Oct. 19, 1931, the daughter of Albert and Elizabeth (Hatfield) Randolph.
She was a graduate of Smith College.
Survivors include seven children, James Farrand, Sara McMillan, both of Belmont, Randolph Farrand of Rutland, Samuel McMillan of Perkinsville, Mary Farrand of Newark, N.Y., Nancy Bailey of Jordan, N.Y., and Susanne Bonawitz of Clifton Springs, N.Y.; 15 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at Village Baptist Church in Belmont. Officiating will be the Rev. Glen Davis, pastor. A reception will follow.
Memorial contributions may be made to Village Baptist Church, Belmont, VT 05730; or Our House Activities Fund, 196 Mussey St., Rutland, VT 05701.
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There's still confusion as to the fate of 149 air traffic control towers set to close because of the sequester. Some lawmakers say the bipartisan bill Congress passed will save those towers. But airport officials in Southwest Florida aren't so sure.
Friday, we spoke with Naples Municipal Airport Executive Director Ted Soliday. He told us he's not confident this temporary band aid as some call it will prevent his tower and two others in Southwest Florida from shutting down.
Soliday went on to say he has mixed feelings about Congress' vote this week to end the FAA furloughs.
He calls it a step in the right direction, while still worrying about the fate of his control tower. His tower is one of 149 set to close in June thanks to the sequester - a move that forced the FAA to cut $600-million from its budget.
"It's a very significant impact. Many, many of the aircraft that come here right now will choose either not to come here because of how busy we are or because of insurance reasons," Soliday said.
The air traffic control towers at Page Field and Punta Gorda's airports are also on that list.
"There's no reason for this. There's enough money in the budget to handle it. We're kind of pawns in a big, big battle," said Gary Quill, Executive Director of the Charlotte County Port Authority.
The confusion over the fate of these towers surrounds the specific wording in the bipartisan bill. We're told it provides the funding to temporarily prevent both the furloughs and tower shut downs.
How the money is spent, though, is said to be at the FAA's discretion.
"We think all 149 is just not the way to go," said Soliday.
If those towers do end up closing, pilots flying in and out of the airports would have to coordinate the traffic among themselves - a dangerous idea for many of those affected.
"Statistically if you eliminate 149 air traffic control towers across the country, on one of them there's going to be something to happen," Quill said.
We called and emailed the FAA. We are still waiting on a response. If the president signs the legislation, the funding only would last through the end of this fiscal year in September.


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Nesmith Library Board Trustee Minutes
May 13, 2003
Present: Mary Lee Underhill, Chair, Shirley Beaulieu, Vice Chair, J. Gross, Vice Treasurer, Pat Skinner, member, Sharon Scannell, member, Willie Day, member, John Barrett, Director, and Marija Sanderling, Assistant Director. Dr. Murray Levin was excused.
Mary Lee called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM and welcomed Beth Strauss, Youth Services Librarian, and Rhenea Regan, F.L.O.W. Board Member, who gave a presentation of the Young Adult Area Project they envision. The objectives of the project are to increase the YA collection, create a visually-inviting environment, attract more young adults to the library, and provide a safe and educational place for young adults to quietly socialize and study.
Minutes: The April 8, 2003 minutes were accepted as written.
Chair: Mary Lee read a letter from the New Hampshire Library Trustees Association President, Lil Edelmann, in which the directors of the NHLTA request an invitation from the Nesmith Board of Trustees to attend a regularly scheduled meeting. Their desire is to tour the library, meet with the Trustees, and hear about our unique activities and issues. The Board agreed to extent the invitation to a fall meeting.
Financial Report: Approximately 31% of the budget has been spent in the first third of the calendar year. The Board was pleased to receive the new End-of-Month Report generated by Jena Day, the Administrative Assistant to the Director. This report combines figures from the Town's manifest with the in-house checking accounts. Sharon Scannell will expand the report to include the monthly expenditures by vendor, account, and amount. There was discussion regarding the receipt of the money for the Needs Assessment Study, and there was clarification of proper signatories for all bank accounts.
Director's Report: John gave a progress report of the repair for the heating system and acknowledged the activities and accomplishments of the staff. Beth Strauss, Youth Services Librarian, has been selected to be a participant in the first New England Library Leadership Symposium sponsored by the New England Library Association.
MOTION: was made by Pat Skinner and seconded
To accept the resignation of Alberta Corvi, Catalog Librarian, and thank her for her many years of dedicated service.
The motion passed unanimously.
Marija Sanderling, Assistant Director, submitted the Technology Plan for 2003-2005. She will consider several recommendations that were made and present the revised plan at the next meeting.
Library statistics for April show that 11,605 items were circulated and there were 7,689 registered patrons. There was significant increase in the number of people who visited the library (7,824) and who used the Internet (312), as well as the number of hours volunteers contributed (127) last month.
Needs Assessment Committee: J reported that the committee is working on the final draft of the RFP (Request for Proposals).
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MOTION: was made by Willie and seconded
That the capital expenses for the correction and enhancement of the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning System) be paid from the Building Interest Fund managed by the Town Treasurer.
The motion passed unanimously.
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be inserted as the second sentence in the paragraph titled "Withdrawal of Materials."
The motion passed unanimously.
Young Adult Area Project: After all foreseeable capital expenses were listed and their costs estimated, they were prioritized to determine whether the Library Board could contribute to the project proposed by FLOW.
MOTION: was made by J Gross and seconded
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The motion passed unanimously.
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That the signage needed throughout the library be funded from the Building Interest Fund managed by the Town Treasurer.
The motion passed unanimously.
Website: J noted that not all the policies are listed on the website and requested that the policy section be updated.
Registration forms for the NHLTA Spring Conference on Thursday, May 29, should be submitted to Jena Day. Those attending will meet at the Library at 7:45 a.m.
The next Trustee meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2003.
The FLOW/Trustees Banquet will be held on Wednesday, June 11 at Searles Castle.
The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Lee Underhill
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What would a society where Science (as a concept) was promoted with as much intensity as most advertisements look like?
After wandering down the busy streets of central London, I came across the thought of how different things would be if unlikely members of society were to work together...
If a digital media expert, a leading Scientist (possibly Neil Degrasse Tyson or Richard Dawkins) and an advertisement specialist were to sketch out an idea of how to promote Science to the World, as an accessible thing, promoting natural inquisitiveness etc. I think some really positive things would come from it.
If this were to come true, do you think it would help the way people see Science? I have a fear that the majority feel it is a dull and grey subject.
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Nov 10 2012: I think science HAS become increasingly popular as an interest for general audiences. Partly this is a result of scientists and scientific magazines writing for the lay person. Part is, actually, thanks to the way modern media picks out scientific topics with crowd appeal. And scientists, noticing the expanding popular interest of their subject, have increasingly been writing books for popular audiences and are being interviewed on television and web.
How would so many people without serious scientific backgrounds be reading about string theory or quantum physics?
What Feyisayo writes is true on several counts. Actually to understand some ideas in science takes more commitment than many are able and willing to give. As a result, the increasing popular exposure people have to science does not necessarily lead to greater understanding of what science is and how it works.
Nov 10 2012: With digital media archiving it is easy to find scientific material which is not only accessible but highly education. This can be done on youtube, forums or even official Scientific websites such as NASA. There is no doubting the accessibility of Scientific information.
I agree with Feyisayo and how he talks about the amount of effort you need to put in, in order to be a recognised Scientist. I am however, hoping that the majority of humans are to be Scientifically literate. There is a big difference between having Scientific literacy and conquering the frontier of Science itself. We all live in this World, it would be marvellous if we all knew why it works the way it does.
Nov 10 2012: I don't think either Feyisayo or I has been talking about what it takes to become a recognized scientist. Both of us, I believe, are talking only about what it takes to understand much scientific information and many scientific theories.
There is a difference between seeing/hearing/reading information and understanding.
Nov 10 2012: Ahh well maybe I misunderstood...
I understand that there is a difference, but I don't think it's a bad idea to be seeing/hearing/reading information even if you can't understand it at first. I guess that is the point where a lot of people seem to give up. However, if you are going through Scientific news, information, documentaries, debates and theories, you will at some point start to grasp the concepts discussed. From then on it's just building blocks of knowledge, even if you don't fully understand something, you can still learn from it.
Nov 10 2012: It is wonderful to have lots of information available about science and other topics. There is no controversy at all in that.
And as I wrote, it is extremely widely available even without serious additional efforts by advertising specialists. It is just a very, very popular area of interest in our time, with every form of media, commercial enterprise, and educational institution aware of it and tapping into it.
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What is your favorite element of your Small & Cool home?The view of the Fisher Building is what sold me on such a small space. Having grown up in the Midwest, where space is relatively cheap, I'm not sure if I could survive a small space if not for a big view.
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Another challenge has been that a sunroom makes up about 100 square feet of my home. The sunroom is surrounded by windows so that makes it challenging to store thing with not real wall space.
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hmmm.. I'm not seeing a whole lot here. Can you revise pictures after an entry is submitted? I'd love to see what the bedroom and kitchen look like.
Keep calm and carry on...
like what i see but no bath, kitchen or dining shots.
I like the desk!
Sean, this is such a cool space! First saw it featured over at I Am Young Detroit. I'm not really into the minimalist style, but your place is really smooth (and immaculately clean). Very surprised to see the pop of color in the bathroom, wish we could see more. I voted for you, and we're all rooting for you in the D!
Keep Calm and Carry on... again, I don't get it. Why does everyone on AT insist on making this print a showcase.
I like the tea service you have. The color or your bathroom looks great, although it would be nice to see more in the photo. Thanks for sharing!
His Keep Calm and Carry On poster is a classic with a Detroit twist. Check out the Spirit of Detroit monument image above it. The monument has a significant meaning to those of us who live here.
I really love the desk! Thanks for including me!
If I see that poster again, I shan't keep calm.
thanks for the info about I Am Young Detroit - too bad I'm turning 40 in a couple months so I can't join! :[
Super space in the D! I love it! Proof that Detroiters still have excellent taste.
That desk is stunning! But agree that except for the bathroom, these all look like pictures of one room...?
Oh my goodness, does anyone know where you can get the Detroit version of Keep Calm and Carry On? As someone who was born and raised very near Detroit (only left due to the economy after college) I would love to get a copy of that.
Oh, and I agree, I really wish we could have gotton some pictures of the bedroom and kitchen, and some that gave a better perspective of the rooms. I like what I see, but I want to see how it all works together.
(I hope I can move back to Michigan some day once the economy picks back up, I've been gone a year and a half but still feel like the mitten is my home.)
This space does look amazing--from what I can see. But we need wider shots! I don't even know what I'm looking at in most of the photos (although I know I'd like to see more).
I actually LOVE the new keep calm w/the spirit of Detroit.
Please keep repping Detroit Sean. Beautiful space.
Thanks for the feedback everyone. I'll have to hone my photography skills.
I know that by now the 'Keep Calm' posters and variations have made the rounds but it is still an apt message for Detroiters who face a barrage of negative publicity and keep striving to improve Detroit. I actually re-purposed the original poster myself and and had them printed in Detroit.
Thanks again everyone!
Fantastic desk! Did you refinish an older desk, or did it come with that awesome brushed look?
I love pieces in this space, the desk, that chrome lamp, the tea area is great.
Are there photos of the apartment or just the items in the apartment? People keep complimenting people items. I guess to each is their own.
I though the competition was about "spaces" and whats been done with the space and freightneing as it is to say, the actual bones of the space itself. Why do I find myself saying this every year. And yes the desk looks pretty cool. No thumbs up from me however. What a shame, from the 3 inches of window I can see, it probably is a cool space.
I once had a big blowup of R. Crumb's Keep on Truckin' drawing; it made a very nice poster, and I suggest it as an alternative to Keep Calm and Carry On.
i only clicked on this link to read the inevitable diatribes against the keep calm poster. they entertain me. it's like pavlov's experiment over and over.
If only there were wider shots and not so many vignettes...
I´m with kipi...
Keep Calm Carry On... inspired.
Gorgeous furniture. Would love to see more of the space though.
I would have like to see more rooms and fewer vignettes, but I'm voting for you because you live in Detroit.
My husband is from there and when people say, "In what area near Detroit did you grow up?" he leans forward and says, "uh, Detroit."
I love it... Thanks for including your pics. Much love from another member of the "D."
Maybe *this* KC&CO poster gets a pass because of the Detroit symbolism, but I hope Apartment Therapy will institute a moratorium on this print after this. KC&CO is becoming The Scream of the aughts.
I so want a refurbished Dirty South version of this poster that says "Keep Calm and Carry One".
Any ideas?
Yes, where is the 'wow'?
I like the mix of masculinity and modernism.
And I am more tired of people hatin' on the Keep Calm poster than the poster itself. Seriously, just let it go.
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i love your desk.
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Abstract Background: Actinidic archaea has been described in human systems from our laboratory and function as cellular endosymbionts regulating multiple cellular functions. The actinidic archaea is an endosymbiont of the human cell and it is possible that the organism can mediate biological transmutation. The actinidic archaea can exist as nanoarchaea which can undergo magnetite and calcium mineralization. It is possible that magnesium is being transmuted biologically to calcium to produce amounts sufficient for calcium mineralization. Calcified nanoarchaea can produce a systemic immune activation contributing to the diverse pathologies. Methods: Experimental system for demonstrating biological transmutation by archaea was as follows: The basic system contained patient's serum 0.5 ml + normal serum 0.25 ml + physiological buffered saline + cerium chloride 0.1 mg/ml. To the basic system MgSO4 0.1 mg/ ml was added. The Mg++ and Ca++ were estimated at 0 hour. The remaining portion was incubated for 16 hours at 37 oC for 16 hours. The Mg++ and Ca++ were estimated at the end of 16 hours. The estimation of Mg++ and Ca++ were done by using commercial kits. Cytochrome F420 was estimated flourimetrically (excitation wavelength 420 nm and emission wavelength 520 nm). Results: The results showed that there was a decrease in magnesium and a concomitant increase in calcium in incubated serum samples from normal individuals. The percentage decrease in magnesium was 15.68 to 31.48%. The percentage increase in calcium was 10.43 to 9.79%. There was detection of cytochrome F420 in the system by fluorescence indicating archaeal growth dependent on actinidic cerium. This showed that the actinidic archaea was mediating the biological transmutation of magnesium to calcium. Conclusions: The actinidic archaea can mediate magnesium to calcium transmutation. The transmutation altered calcium-magnesium ratios in the cell can alter synaptic transmission, mitochondrial function, golgi body/ ER function, lysosomal function, immune activation, cell proliferation, insulin resistance and cell death.
Key words: Archaea; Actinides; Calcium; Magnesium; Transmutation
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Joseph Mallord William Turner, "Dawn After the Wreck," 1841; Watercolor, gouache and rubbing out on paper. Courtauld Institute Gallery, London.
In the past five or six hundred years, internationally celebrated artists have often been deemed "master painters" because their colorful works are so easily identifiable. Yet the current exhibition at the Frick Collection proves that this term has not provided artists with adequate recognition. Organized by the Frick's deputy director Colin B. Bailey and his colleagues, "Mantegna to Matisse: Master Drawings from the Courtauld Gallery," showcases 58 works reflecting the technical diversity of artists who dominate the realm of cultural fame in the minds of Americans. A small and compact presentation, the exhibit's walls are lined with works dated from the 15th through 20th centuries, and despite its approachable size—dictated by two adjacent galleries in the basement of the museum—the historical range of the works at first appeared overwhelming during my visit. However, my doubts immediately faded after descending the entrance of windy stairs when I learned that each piece had arrived from the Courtauld Institute of Art in London; the single source of the work unifies and constrains the scope of the show. The curators were therefore able to successfully streamline their attempt to deepen our respect for drawing and shape our perception of what it really means to be a "master."
Drawings from Italy, France, Spain, and England, and from periods including the Renaissance, Baroque, and Impressionism hang side by side at eye level, organized chronologically. A potentially chaotic effect is avoided by the clear sequence of time: the room to the right of the staircase moves from the 1400s to the 1600s, and work from the 1600s to the 1900s hangs in the room to the left. Only four drawings are displayed on free standing walls perpendicular to the main sides of the rooms, leaving unlimited space for viewers to walk freely from the beginning of the right room to the end of the left. The organization of the setup in turn effectively draws attention both to general changes in aesthetic over time and to the individual attributes of each drawing.
I noticed the endless discussions among visitors despite the crowded atmosphere, indicating that the free space in the galleries encourages viewers to comment on the substance behind the chronological shifts. Once I had individually walked around the entire exhibition, the two sides became distinct. The earlier right side appeared strikingly monochromatic, with only reds, browns, and whites marked into each piece. These limited palettes show that the "mastery" of artists like Da Vinci, Rubens, and Rembrandt, most known for their paintings, was significantly defined by their ability to achieve the effects of light and natural 3-D modeling with simple media and restrained chromatic range. Instead of creating grand narratives with luminous oil paint, these works are finely detailed, focusing on particular lines and edgework to represent the shapes of the human figure and the fabric adorning it.
With works from later time periods, the left side is contrastingly bolder. After the 17th century, artists became more interested in using broad shapes than thin lines and rigid hatching to render perspective and form modeling. They no longer intended to convey particular details such as casts of light on individual drapes of fabric or edges outlining human features. Instead, the "masters" aimed to create layered compositions with less objective interpretations of form and more experimental uses of media. Turner's "Dawn After the Wreck," the exhibition's clear high point, conveys an emotional intensity that exemplifies this change in emphasis. Drawn in 1841, Turner's piece utilizes mixtures of gouache, watercolor, and scraped chalk to achieve both smoothness and textural depth. Its subject matter—a lonely howling dog, blood tainted beach, and eerie colored clouds—depicts a desperate coastal scene. The melancholy effect is partly achieved by the varied range of color that diverges from the constrained earth tones in the room to the right. Both a wide streak of ultramarine in the horizon and the sandy yellow reflection of the moon onto the shore represent a shift in focus from specific to general and subtle detail. Turner has used a spatial image to communicate a strong feeling, and the curators' structured arrangement of the galleries has accentuated his triumph.
The show's precise organization also grants every included time period an equal amount of attention. Visitors comment just as much on the physical forms and concepts behind the images in the right room as on those in the left. As I walked along a wall in the first gallery, I could hear women discussing how the happiness of the instruments in Bloemaert's "Death and the Lovers" contrasts with its grim imagery of death exemplified by a figure's skeletal legs. A similar level of enthusiasm was present in the second gallery, where a couple mentioned the power of the shapes and heavy lines in drawings by Daumier and Degas. This balance reflects the overall success of the exhibition. An effort to heighten an appreciation for a more restricted media through a historically broad lens is seamlessly combined with proof that diverse interpretations of skill have equal merit in qualifying the aesthetic of the "master" artist.
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I've had this Snow Thrower for 2 full seasons now and could not be happier. We moved in to a house with a long driveway about 3 years ago which makes this a necessity. This is my first time using or owning a Snow Thrower. We had more snow the first season but have used this probably 12-15 times on all types of snow- wet, dry, heavy, etc. It has been used on as little as an inch of snow to about 22 inches in drifts. It has been effective on all types and depths of snow. The first year we had at least 5 snows of 10 inches or more and the unit had no problem clearing the drive and walks It is so easy to start (first pull every time) that I have not even used the electric start. I recently went to start the Blower to use up the extra gas in the tank and it started on the first pull. It throws snow a great distance and the chute is adjustable enough to get the snow where you need it. I don't have any real complaints. It would be nice to have a better way to empty the gas during the off-season like a drain valve; the handles are not heated but that seems like a luxury; you do have to manhandle it occasionally when maneuvering but I expected that. It does have a tendency to "hop" (the front comes up) a bit when you are starting a new row or section but moving the speed down or starting back a bit further fixes that issue. So far, I haven't had any mechanical issues with it. Overall, this Snow Thrower does exactly what i need it to- moves large amounts of snow off our driveway and walks. I would definitely buy this again and have been thrilled with the time it saves clearing the driveway!
Greenfield, IN
When we purchased this item it was either not assembled correctly or had a defect in the fuel system. It leaked gasoline all over staining our epoxy garage floor. We spent an hour getting through to someone from Sears to help us. Then the service center was unable to come and get it for 2 weeks. I was mostly disappointed with the customer service.
Fond du Lac, WI
Breaks down at least once a year with the same problem. Bought it with the extended warranty but they would not replace it. They said it isn't a lemon unless it has at least four major breakdowns a year. Very disappointed with this product. Not the same quality of my parents snow thrower.
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higher horsepower, chute can easily be turned without stopping , easy to clean
Jackson, NH
Bought this item because of Consumer Reports "********" rating. I wasn't looking for all the bells and whistles (headlights, hand warming grips, push button shoot control) just something to clear the walkways and clean up after the snowplow. It's everything I expected. It handles compacted snowplow snow banks (we have a lot of them) very well and flies through fresh powder. Only drawback is the low undercarriage which sometimes rides up on heavily compacted snow banks. A quick reverse and second pass takes care of that. If you don't want to spend $12K or more for something you're only going to use 3-4 months a year, and want a 24" wide powerhouse, this is the machine to get.
East Peoria, IL
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I bought this because of the good reviews. It's handle to turn on the auger and fan broke the first day.We are in Peoria Illinois, Large town. No parts store, order them online. Take the blower in and wait a minimum of two weeks for repair. The parts breakdown is wrong so the part I ordered was wrong and sending it back cost more than the shipping. I made my own to get by. The sales clerk says " the only way to get around this problem is to buy the in home repair warranty, and no you can not buy parts from that guy". Never again will I buy from Sears. Buy only from small dealers who have repair shops and will get you parts or can repair in house. The in home repair warranty is way too expensive.
Chicago Heights, IL
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This winter was a had one and our craftsman snow blower went out after 13 year. We had good use from it but it was time. So we purchased the Craftsman 24 In dual stage. It is great! it doesn't take much to work it. It definitely can handle the snow. It is easy to use and cleans up nicely. i recommend this for anyone, any age,
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The Tuesday snowstorm that made Chicago's evening rush a "nightmare" produced the most accumulation since the 2011 blizzard.
The snow began falling Tuesday morning, and the record for the largest Chicago snowfall on March 5 was broken when 9.2 inches of accumulation were recorded at O'Hare International Airport, according to the National Weather Service.
The storm also quickly became the largest of the season, surpassing the 5.4 inches accumulated at O'Hare International Airport between Feb. 26 and Feb. 27, the weather service said.
Another inch of snow is possible before the storm tapers off into light flurries after midnight, the weather service said. Some places closer to Lake Michigan could see snow showers continue into early Wednesday morning.
As of 9 p.m., 9.1 inches of snow had fallen at O'Hare Airport, setting a new daily snowfall record for the date of March 5. The previous record was 3.8 inches, set in 1999 and tied in 2002.
The hardest-hit areas in northern Illinois were west suburban La Grange Park, and Chicago Rockford International Airport far northwest of the city, which both saw 11 inches of snow.
Northwest suburban Batavia saw 9.1 inches, while south suburban Homewood and Chicago Ridge in Cook County each had about 9 inches of the white stuff.
Southwest suburban Joliet had 8.7 inches of snow, while west suburban Naperville had slightly less, at 8.5 inches of snow. North suburban Lake Bluff had even less, at 6.1 inches.
The storm dropped about 8 inches of snow in southwest suburban Frankfort.
Most schools and even some businesses were closed. That gave people time to clear sidewalks - and kids the chance to have a little late winter fun.
Evanston also got buried. The town declared a snow emergency for the next two days.
There is no parking Wednesday on the even side of streets. No parking Thursday on the odd side. The parking restrictions are in effect from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
A winter storm warning remains in effect until midnight because the snow will make travel dangerous, according to the weather service. On area roads, police reported no serious-injury accidents but lots of spinouts.
"We're expecting some pretty heavy snowfall, up to an inch or two inches per hour," National Weather Service meteorologist Jamie Enderlen said. "That could cause a traffic nightmare. When it falls that quick, plows have a hard time keeping up with it."
The city and state deployed their full fleet of snowplows to clear the roads. They worked through the night to clear the streets for the Wednesday morning commute.
After cleaning up the main roads, they turned their attention to Chicago's side streets. But many remain snow-covered, with plenty of slippery spots.
Drivers can expect to do a little more digging out once the plows go by. Many corners are also a slushy mess.
Flight travel in and out of Chicago's two major airports has mostly returned to normal after Tuesday's storm produced the greatest accumulation of snow since the 2011 Groundhog Day blizzard.
As of 7:30 a.m. Wed., travelers arriving at O'Hare airport faced no significant delays, according to the Chicago Department of Aviation.
That said, officials cancelled 75 fights that were headed for parts of the east coast that are just now getting hit by the same storm that passed through the Chicago area Tuesday.
At Midway Airport 10 flights were cancelled this morning and travelers face minor delays, according to the aviation department.
Airlines canceled more than 1,180 flights at O'Hare and Midway airports Tuesday, according to the city's Department of Aviation.
The airlines canceled more than 930 flights at O'Hare and 250 flights at Midway, the Dept. of Aviation said. Southwest Airlines canceled all flights out of Midway after 10 a.m., but was operating again by Tuesday evening with 3-hour delays.
For those yearning for spring, warmer weather is not too far off, according to the weather service. The temperature is expected to reach 41 by Friday and 44 on Saturday, promising a slushy weekend.


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School starts Tuesday for Chicago Public School students, but the summer has already been filled with activity for CPS administration. Joining us to talk about the new school year and negotiations with teachers was Public Schools CEO Jean-Claude Brizard.
Brizard said negotiations are progressing between the school board and Chicago Teachers Union. He said one of the key issues in the negotiations is salary schedule. CTU rejected a longer school day proposal from CPS, Brizard said, and the union is bringing other issues to the table.
"A lot is going on behind the scenes," Brizard said. He said he has been meeting with Karen Lewis, sometimes over breakfast, to work out some of the issues and the lawyers for both sides are heavily involved in the talks.
Brizard was also asked if he thinks the CTU is standing in the way of improving conditions for CPS students.
"I've always believed that all the adults in the schools have the best interests of the kids at heart. I have to believe that," Brizard said.
Brizard also pointed out that although there was no system-wide raise this year, 75 percent of teachers still got a raise July 1. Brizard said the city has been generous on teachers' salaries.
"Chicago has not been cheap when it comes to compensating teachers," Brizard said.
In other news, this week Chicago Schools Administrator Tim Cawley ordered nearly all CPS credit cards be cut up and tossed following a Fox Chicago News/Better Government Investigation of the travel expenses of the principal of the Ogden International School in the Gold Coast.
Brizard said the issue has been handed over to the inspector general. He said there has been an effort that started before this administration and will continue after that does not accept corruption and waste.
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MILWAUKEE -- As last-second, game-winning 3-pointers go, this one wasn't the prettiest.
But it got the job done, and that's the only thing that mattered to Mike Dunleavy and the Chicago Bulls.
At this point, the Bulls will take whatever offence they can get.
Dunleavy banked in a three-pointer with 5.8 seconds left and Joakim Noah came up with a block on the other end, leading the Bulls to a 91-90 comeback victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
Dunleavy said he had to change the angle of his shot to avoid the reach of his defender, 6-foot-11 forward John Henson.
"He's so long so if I would have shot my normal shot, he might have got a piece of it," Dunleavy said. "So basically what I'm saying is, I took a bad shot and it went in."
Trailing by two in the final seconds, Chicago came up with a tie-up on the defensive end and won the jump ball, allowing Dunleavy to hit a high-arching 3 that banged off the glass, then in, for the lead.
Noah then blocked O.J. Mayo's shot to preserve the lead -- and a victory that appeared unlikely just seconds before.
"You could see his rhythm coming offensively," Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said of Noah. "Defensively, he's been terrific from the start of the season but offensively, you can see his timing is back."
Noah scored 21 points and grabbed 18 rebounds -- both season highs -- for the Bulls, who ended a three-game losing streak. Chicago scored fewer than 80 points in all three of those losses -- including one to Milwaukee in Chicago on Tuesday.
Jimmy Butler scored 16 points in his return from injury for Chicago.
"I felt all right," Butler said. "Rusty. Out of shape. Terrible. But I'm glad my guys pulled this win out."
Carlos Boozer scored 14 points and added 12 rebounds.
Gary Neal scored 17 points and Henson added 15 for the Bucks, who appeared to have the game won when Khris Middleton hit a desperation shot with 29.8 seconds left. Instead, it was another disappointment.
"It wasn't even really supposed to get to that point, but we made some mistakes, critical mistakes, and that's what happens," Henson said.
And to make matters worse for the Bucks, a crowd filled with travelling Bulls fans made it sound like a home game at times for Chicago -- especially at the end, when Dunleavy's shot set off a thunderous ovation.
That's not a new phenomenon when the Bulls visit Milwaukee -- but to Henson, it is somewhat annoying.
"A little bit, man," Henson said. "But, hey, they're an hour away. It was a Bulls crowd."
Milwaukee went on a 12-4 run to take an 11-point lead with 7:37 remaining. The Bulls chipped away at the lead, but Henson passed to a wide-open Ekpe Udoh on the baseline and Udoh delivered an emphatic dunk for an 88-83 lead with 1:30 left.
Mayo then fouled Dunleavy on a three-point attempt, and Dunleavy hit all three free throws to cut the lead to two. After a Milwaukee miss, Boozer made a game-tying jumper with 54.9 seconds left.
Middleton then hit a desperation shot with the clock running out, giving Milwaukee a two-point lead. Butler was called for travelling on the other end and the game appeared to be all but over -- but it was only setting the stage for Dunleavy's big moment.
"He hit a tough shot," Bucks coach Larry Drew said. "It wasn't an easy shot. It was a contested shot. But I'll say it again: It should not have come down it (that). We were in position where we should have closed that game out."
While Derrick Rose's season-ending knee injury has garnered the most attention, it hasn't been the only critical injury for Chicago this season.
Butler missed 11 games because of a toe injury and the Bulls are still without Luol Deng, who remains sidelined with a sore left Achilles.
Chicago added some depth earlier in the day Friday, signing free agent guard D.J. Augustin. Augustin was scoreless in 11-plus minutes in his Bulls debut.
NOTES: Drew said guard/forward Carlos Delfino will have surgery on his right foot in his native Argentina on Saturday. There is no timeline for his return. . Larry Sanders has been fitted with a protective glove and cleared to resume some basketball activities, but there is no timeline for his return from a thumb injury. ... Thibodeau said Deng is feeling better and could be available for Saturday's game.
It was Canada's night at the NBA Draft as four players from north of the border were selected.
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8. Nik Stauskas - Kings
18. Tyler Ennis - Suns
45. Dwight Powell - Hornets
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September 30, 2013
It's Happened Again
The House and Senate stood eyeball-to-eyeball last night..and neither side blinked. So at midnight, the doors to the federal government slammed shut and with it, all hope of getting an extension of the current farm bill approved much less a new bill entirely. It will take a couple of days for the dust to settle. Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Dr. Mike Strain had his staff busily collecting paperwork from the federal offices they share and moving everything to Baton Rouge so the state agriculture department could continue working today. The impasse in Congress had to do with whether or not to fund the new health care system. The House said "No!" while the Senate said "Yes!" The last time the federal government shut down was during the Clinton White House years or whether or not to give Congress a pay raise. My better half, Laura, bet me a quarter last night the government wouldn't shut down. I'm 25-cents richer this morning. That's one bet I wish I had lost.
Crop Week Ending September 29
Last week was a lot drier than the previous week. Overall, the state averaged only .91 inch of rain compared to nearly 4 inches the previous week. Cotton and soybean harvesting was active. Soybean yields were mixed due to some fields remaining dry for most of the growing season. Asian rust in a late planted soybean field was reported in South Central Louisiana. Sugarcane planting was nearly completed. Harvesting of the sugarcane crop was just getting underway. Some more hay was put up during last week's good weather.
95% of the cotton crop has open bolls with 30% now harvested. Cotton was rated 28% fair, 54% good and 18% excellent.
99% of this years rice crop has been harvested, 3% more than this same time last week.
97% of the soybean crop is now turning color with 88% dropping leaves and 68% harvested. The bean crop is rated 6% poor, 19% fair, 57% good and 18% excellent.
96% of the sugarcane crop is now in the ground and one percent of the winter wheat crop is also in the ground.
Pasture conditions are now rated 3% very poor, 16% poor, 44% fair, 33% good and 4% excellent.
Subsidy Race Heating Up
According to a recent report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (an international body comprised of 34 countries to stimulate the global economy) government support for agriculture in the world's top farming nations increased in 2012. From China to Brazil, Vietnam to Russia, the OECD said backing for producers hit $258.6 billion. Japan increased their agriculture support 7% to $64.7 billion. But at the other end of the spectrum, the US was one of the few to actually decrease its support to producers falling an additional 8%. And yet anti-farm groups here in the US are trying to unilaterally disarm the American farming sector by dismantling the already shrinking level of support for farmers across the country. The exact opposite is happening overseas.


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The most important part of Neapolitan Christmas tradition is represented by its crib. This tradition is so well-established that each year San Gregorio Armeno's street, along the Decumani, is full of many art craftsmen shops exposing cribs all the yearlong. From December 8th , the day when every Italian home is decorated for Christmas, this street becomes the place more representative of Neapolitan Christmas tradition. In addition to all the artists and craftsmen, a lot of churches and Monuments proudly expose their hold cribs, some of which are some real artistic pieces such as the Museum of San Martino and Caserta Royal Palace. The crib's eighteenth century setting does nothing but repeat and describe some of Neapolitan popular life scenes. It will be interesting to visit the historical center of Naples and see the same scenes reproduced inside some many nativity representations through its little streets.
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House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul, R-Texas, said Sunday that the security risk at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, might be the greatest he's witnessed.
"If we do not support our team and show up, I think the terrorists are winning. And that's what they're trying to do. Having said that, I would say the security threat to the Olympics, this particular Olympics, are the greatest I think I've ever seen because of the proximity of the terrorists to the Olympic village," he said on CBS' "Face the Nation."
The comments come as three terrorist attacks in Volvograd, 600 miles from Sochi, by suspected Islamist militants from the Northern Caucasus region since October has raised the specter of threats to the more than 10,000 Americans expected to attend the Olympics.
McCaul said he wouldn't rule out pulling Americans out of the games, but that it's too soon to "be an alarmist." McCaul noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "is putting everything he has from a security standpoint down there," though he said the threat of attacks outside the village still persisted.
Appearing on CNN's "State of the Union," Russian Ambassador to the United States Sergey Kislyak said he was confident the games would be safe.
"It's not only that I believe. I'm absolutely certain," he said.