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Eric Chase may not quite fit the bill as your modern day "Renaissance Man," but over the past five years on local radio he has proved to be equally adept at describing Rihanna's latest top-40 hit as he is at analyzing the Eagles' salary-cap issues.
He's one of the few people who have been able to smoothly switch between the worlds of Ryan Seacrest and Ryan Howard within the mere seconds it takes to go from one studio to another.
Chase has been the program director for the ultra-popular B104 FM-radio station while also hosting a daily sports show on AM-1470, WSAN (otherwise known as the Fox). Both stations are part of the Clear Channel family.
Now the 32-year-old Chase is leaving the Lehigh Valley to return to the familiar airwaves of Detroit, where he will become program director and afternoon host on Clear Channel's "1130 The Fan."
"Almost half of my radio career has been spent in Michigan, so this is kind of like going back home," said Chase, who is originally from Philadelphia. "I didn't go to college, but I spent my college-age years in Detroit. It's a time of life when you make a lot of lifelong friends, and I have a lot of those people there in Detroit I am looking forward to going back and hanging with."
Chase sees himself as a specialist "in helping downtrodden radio stations turn things around a little. I'm a little bit of a radio mercenary."
He said that when he arrived here in November 2006, "B104 needed a facelift and I took on the task and that's kind of what Detroit needs right now … some leadership, some life, some creativity, some innovation … and that's kind of the stuff I put on my business card."
Chase admits that he didn't build B104's popularity by himself. He had a lot of help from his friends such as Katy Perry, Rihanna and Lady Gaga.
But at 5 p.m., Chase changed hats and went from pop music to sports chat on "After Further Review," the drive-time show he co-hosted with Bob Holder.
"It was my first opportunity to do talk-radio and it's something I always wanted to do, going back to when I was teenager and visited WIP [in Philadelphia]," Chase said. "I got yanked into the music business, but when the opportunity arose here in 2007, it was a good opportunity to cut my teeth."
Chase said he learned a lot from his time with "AFR" including "how to handle a lunatic as a co-host."
Referring to Holder, Chase said: "It all made for good radio, and there are things I will miss about the relationship with Bob and the things we've been able to do. But everywhere I've gone, I've been able to adapt and I believe in my talents and skills and it doesn't matter the format."
Chase said that although he grew up in Philly, he's no longer a fan.
"You've got to be so objective, especially working with Bob, who is so emotional and over-the-top," Chase said. "I've become completely objective and almost robotic about it. While it saps some of the emotional joy of seeing some of the teams I've grown up with [like the Phillies] win a lot, I've tried to be balanced, fair and objective. There's always something to talk about with the Eagles and Phillies."
In terms of the Lehigh Valley, Chase said he really never developed an emotional attachment.
"I've been very mobile and have worked in a lot of different places and they're all really the same," he said. "I can't really identify anything specific about Lehigh Valley people from other places. Lehigh Valley people really don't have an identify other than they're not Philadelphia or New York. It's kind of like a piece of cheese in a cold-cut sandwich. You can do without it, or you can have it on there.
"There's nothing very distinguishing about the people here and that's partially the reason why the IronPigs are so successful. People here were looking for something to make their own. They wanted to create an identity with something, and now they've become IronPigs fans."
"After Further Review" will continue with Holder and "Eagle" Jeff Warner as co-hosts.
A lot of Penn State football fans have yet to come to terms with how swiftly the national media seemed to toss aside the program's squeaky clean image and blister the failings of everyone involved with the Jerry Sandusky scandal.
But John Saunders, host of ESPN2's "SportsReporters," provided some perspective PSU fans have wanted to hear at the close of Sunday morning's show.
"Don't let this story erase the good that Joe Paterno has done, the lives he's touched," Saunders said. "Don't forget the millions of dollars he gave to Penn State while he was its revered head coach. He's no longer revered, but the university continues to accept his donations.
"Joe and Sue Paterno have five children, 17 grandchildren, and they know he's human and love him for that. Ultimately, that will be his legacy."
Lehigh Valley Conference boys basketball coaches Andy Stephens (Parkland), Joe Stellato (Freedom) and Steve Yoder (Emmaus) will be the special guests on tonight's live "Sports Talk" show on RCN-4 at 6 p.m. The call-in number is 610-443-2766.
KEITH'S CAN'T MISS … Sunday's NFL conference title games on CBS, Fox and on the Dial Global Radio Network (formerly Westwood One). ESPN Radio of the Lehigh Valley (1230, 1320 AM) begins its coverage with "The Tailgate Show" at noon.


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In short: Well organised race despite the rainIn full: This continues to be a MUST DO race. Great course and scenery. Good support from the marshalls that endured the weather longer than us runners had to. Nice new touches lately with a text msg of our finishing time.Only requests: (a) Please can we have the cotton long sleeve t-shirts back? I think many ppl have technical t-shirts already that seem to last forever (b) if the forecast is similar in future years, some matting on the grass would help. 1000 ppl tramping up and down the demarked muddy areas left everyone as losers(ruined ground, dirty gym and shoes).Date of review: November 6, 2012
In short: Yet another well organised raceIn full: I've now done this 5 out of the last 6 years and really appreciate the work that goes into the event and the improvements based on feedback from previous years. e.g. we had a couple additional road closures over the last third of the course which was helpful. Local support was fantastic and the overall atmosphere was great.Highest marshall to runner ratio I've seen. Highly recommmended.Only minor improvements required: there were still a couple places where we had to dodge unnecessarily aggressive drivers. The km and mile markers are sometimes way off the real markers (I think the measured ones are painted on the road).Date of review: July 16, 2012
In short: A great race to take part inIn full: This race had many really good points - general layout was good, marshalling fantastic. Perhaps a couple blind spots as they withered in the weather. Spectator support was huge - at every vantage point throughout the race.For a first time, there would be a few things that could be improved but the organisers have been told in no uncertain terms about them and should be easy to sort out for next time. Baggage trucks were a nightmare for many of us after the race. Finish line was not demarked. The finish times were not adjusted for the extra quarter mile we ran due to flooding.Better "Goody" bag please next time else drop the "Goody" bit.Date of review: May 4, 2012
In short: Well organised race as alwaysIn full: This is worth turning out for - great organisation: parking, sign-posting, marshalling down to the goody bag. Local support all along the route. Tough course in the beginning and the end but that is part of the challenge. Great job again by Handy Cross Runners.Date of review: July 19, 2011
In short: Very well organised raceIn full: This race had huge support from the organisers and local community all along the course. The route isn't great for a p.b. with too many twists and turns and narrow places.Date of review: May 9, 2011
In short: Very well organised race yet againIn full: Despite being a tough course the scenary and variation makes this a great course. Marshalling is excellent. This time they took over the whole town centre to guide people to the car parks.Date of review: November 8, 2010
In short: Well organised, good support, reasonably tough course.In full: Many thanks again to the marshalls and local support for making this another enjoyable race. Nice medal, goody bag.No downsides that I can recall. The hill at the start is still there - not much the organisers can do with it.Date of review: July 18, 2010
In short: A fast flat route for a good PB on a dry dayIn full: My first attempt at this. Good bits - very good marshalling, a good choice of route, very scenic and some choccies at the end. I did like the early start too.Not so good bits - where was the starting line? I was right at the back having arrived just in time so I couldn't see where the start line was. The surface of the last two miles was mostly track. Not helped by the fact that there was a 'Race (Walk?) for Life' event on at the same time that we had to dodge past.Date of review: May 17, 2010
In short: Fantastic course and well organisedIn full: One of the few that I wouldn't want to miss. Despite the heavy rain and a spot of flooding, this is a truly great course. Challenging and constantly changing scenery. Very good marshalling and local support popped up just when you need it.Improvements for next year? A goodie bag to complement the good T-shirt OR a medal even better.Date of review: November 6, 2009
In short: A good race at an excellent venueIn full: A really good race, very well organised. Good bits: brilliant location for start and finish, excellent medal and goody bag. Many thanks to the organisers, marshalls and supporters.Things to improve: the 10K/HalfMara split made more visible, more marshalling between miles 10 and 12 where there was no pavement and moving traffic. More toilets too would help.Date of review: July 21, 2009
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Baby Bella's mom was savagely killed by a monster. What happens when Edward Cullen comes across her and feels a pull to her? Growing up together, Edward begins to develop deep feelings for her, will the feeling be mutual? Be Mine.
Ok guys. I caved- I really want to share this story with you! My Perfect Romeo is sadly coming to its last few chapters! I really hope you like this story, I personally love it! I won't be able to update very much on this as I have to finish My Perfect Romeo- but when that's done it will be more often!
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Here is chapter one :D
Chapter 1, Fate.
We were moving soon; which I was sad about- I grew accustomed to this place. But for our safety, and putting up the charade we needed to move somewhere else. My siblings and I have yet again graduated school; that takes the total number of graduation caps we have to un-countable! We are moving to a place called Forks, the wettest place in the continental US. I sat awkwardly in the house trying to play piano- I couldn't concentrate. Everyone was…with their other halves dotted around the house. They all had a very different type of love; Rosalie and Emmett were very open and flamboyant about their love- which wasn't so good for the rest of the family. Alice and Jasper were more reserved in their love; they had connecting silent moments which you felt rude to look at. My father and mother for all intensive purposes, Carlisle and Esme, they were like a young couple in love. At this point in time I have never felt so alone. I ran out the house and raced far away. I strolled around, not knowing what to do with myself. I had to escape my family and all their…love. I ran to nearest field and sat in the middle, looking up at the stars. Why couldn't I find the one? Their love is so pure, so innate; it makes me almost…jealous. I sighed and looked towards the heavens.
"If there is a girl out there for me-a girl out there for a dead vampire, just send her already." I whispered, wandering if anyone heard. I closed my eyes wishing that I could sleep at that moment.
A soft cry brought me out of my purgatory. I stood up and looked around for the noise. Following the sound I came across something…fascinating. I looked to see a young child no older than seven nestled in a blanket, her mahogany hair shielding her face. I bent down and hovered over her.
"Are you ok?" I asked in my softest voice. Her head shot up to reveal the most intriguing chocolate brown eyes. When she saw me with her tear stained face she cowered into my chest. Automatically my arms tightened around her.
"What's wrong little one?" I asked once again- feeling oddly attached to this mysterious little girl.
"My m-m-mommy she got hurt." She stuttered as more tears fell down her cherub face. Suddenly the full force of her scent hit me. It was so potent, the ache in my throat burned, wakening the monster that dwelled within. It was as if I couldn't act to it though. I was thirsty; I couldn't deny that- and her blood was sweeter than anything I have known; yet the anguish on her angel face was making me refrain.
"How did she get hurt?" I asked her softly whilst rocking her gently, attempting not to breath.
"A woman with red eyes bit her." My body went ridged. A vampire? What was a human drinker doing around here? She softly cried in my arms so I stood up and pulled her tighter to my chest.
"I am Edward Cullen. I am going to take care of you. Keep your face in my chest…uh…"
"Isabella. Bella."
"Now, let's wipe away those tears, and show me how brave you can be." I cooed to her. Her lip wobbled once more before she nodded and wiped her hands over her eyes.
"And how old are you Bella?" I asked curiously. She held up seven fingers, counting them a few times before pulling a sad grin.
"Seven." She said sweetly before she buried her head deep in my chest. I ran to the house without turning back. She didn't seem to mind, I could actually hear her endearing laughter. I smiled to myself as I ran into the house with a bundle of joy in my chest. I burst through the door to the six statues of my family.
"Edward what is that?" Carlisle asked questioningly. I turned her round as everyone gasped at the child now smiling shyly at the faces of my vampire family. Red rims around her eyes pricked the interest in everyone. She grasped tightly onto my shirt and stroked the material.
"This is Bella. I found her in a bush; someone ambushed her mom- nomads." Esme tutted and flitted over to look at her.
"Are you okay dear? Do you want something to eat?" Bella nodded her head furiously as I placed her tiny frame on the ground. She grabbed Esme's hand as she led her to the kitchen. Everyone else walked to the dining room. My curiosity burned as she willingly followed a stranger- not just a stranger but a vampire into the kitchen; surely when alive her mother would have taught her not to talk strangers, yet she had seemed quite comfortable with me was; it was interesting. I could already tell this child was a remarkable one at that.
She is so cute- can we keep her? I already see it in the future…
She could be like the little sister I have always wanted.
Her blood is so appealing… but she is just too cute.
Edward you've done the right thing, bringing her here.
My family rambled on in their heads. I waited impatiently for everyone to sit down. Esme came back in with Bella chomping on an apple.
"Where do you want to sit?" Esme asked in her motherly tone.
"With Edward." She whispered. I smiled and opened my arms for her willingly. She grinned and ran over to my arms, getting comfortable in my lap. A dimple appeared in the corner of her mouth, making her look even more adorable. I snuggled close to her as Carlisle started to talk. I was well aware that she knew what we were talking about; it struck me how smart she was. She followed the conversation and nodded when needing to and spoke when spoken to. Then something else caught me off guard; I couldn't for the life of me hear her mind. It was as if she was a mental mute! Wow that's going to get annoying.
"I feel she is too young to let her out on her own; we have an obligation to look after her. If we hold off for a few years to move, lay low for a while we can take her with us. She can start a new life and enrol in school. But we need to ask her what she wants." Carlisle stated. Everyone turned to face the girl in my chest. She looked to me for advice. I gave her a motivational grin, nodding for her to talk. She bit on her puckered lip and did a big sigh.
"I want to stay. Only if Edward stays with me." she blushed and looked at me. I smiled and kissed her head.
"Anything for you." I whispered to her.
"Thank you for saving me. I am going to miss my mommy a lot." Her voice began to crack as she spoke of her mother.
"You will stay with us now little one, don't you worry." Rosalie said, kissing her cheek.
"Would you like to join this family?" Everyone anticipated her answer, though Alice and I already knew. She nodded her heart shaped little face and held tightly onto my index and middle fingers, squeezing them for reassurance.
"I need to introduce you to your new family." She giggled sweetly and looked up at the people approaching her.
"This is Emmett and Rosalie." I pointed. She waved to them as they walked over and each had a little hug with her. She seemed pretty content, even with the ice cold, hard skin.
"Alice and Jasper." Jasper stayed behind a little whilst Alice held her tightly, whispering in her ear; a pointless action as we could all hear perfectly.
"You are going to be the best little sister ever!" Bella sniggered and waved at Jasper. He waved back awkwardly- it was harder for him, being the newest vegetarian. His thoughts we torn between how cute she was and what a good addition she will be to the family and the thirst which made him squirm. I whispered under my breath so Bella couldn't hear.
"Jasper you need to go hunt. Go with Alice now- you can't cut it short with a child in the family." He nodded as Alice joined him, flitting out the back door. I felt oddly protective of this little girl.
"Last but not least; Mom and Dad- Carlisle and Esme." Carlisle cradled her closely whilst Esme kissed the top of her head.
"How old are you?" he asked questioningly.
"Seven." I replied automatically. They looked at me weirdly whilst I shrugged. She was pretty small for a seven year old, but she seemed very mature. When she had met everyone, Bella made her way back to my lap and snuggled closer into my chest, falling asleep. Everyone cooed at the sleeping child and Esme patted my shoulder.
"Well done Edward. You made the right choice." I left my family and wandered upstairs, placing her delicately on my couch. My room didn't have a bed- I would have to fix that. I tried to pry her out of my hands but she held on tighter.
"No! Please MOM!" she screamed. It broke my dead heart. I wiped the tears that were falling down her face and led next to her. She never loosened her grip, she was a little fighter!
Now that I thought it about it, it all seemed like…fate. Not fate as in her mom was supposed to die- that was an unfortunate event which was out of everyone's control; a vampire that drinks human blood around humans is the most unlucky thing ever to happen. But how is Bella still alive? Then I just happened to come across her when wishing to whoever is up there that I find love.
"Thank you." I whispered, smiling. Bella stirred in my arms and rubbed her eyes gently. I rocked her gently and started to sing a lullaby, making her lavender eye lids close over her chocolate eyes.
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(6 years later)
Chapter 3, Moving.
"Bella get up."
"No!" I called from under my covers. Alice wasn't having that. She grabbed me by the ankles and pulled me out of bed. I couldn't fight with her strength, so she managed to pull me out from the covers and plop me on top of the bed. I led back down exasperated.
"Isabella Marie Cullen! You will stand up right now so I can dress you and you will pack up your things! We are moving whether you like it or not! Its three pm." I huffed throwing my arms to my side.
"FINE!" I finally shouted. She clapped her hands and pulled me to the closet she built. Alice always had her way- whether it was playing Bella Barbie or taking people shopping. She quickly sieved through all the clothes until she clapped her hands together.
"This is perfect for moving day!" her eyes gleamed at her creation. I was never allowed to wear the same outfit twice heaven forbid! I stood there bored out of my mind and upset that we had to move from the home I grew up in. I looked around the partially empty room thinking of all the memories I had. Playing Barbie's with Alice, the many times Edward had tickled me until I cried with laughter. The wave of nostalgia hit me and I sighed.
"I don't want to move. I don't want to go to school." I stated crossing my arms over my chest. I could feel the traitor tears build up in my eyes- they always appeared when I was angry. Stupid, useless tears.
"Come on Bella- you made a fuss, you're not going to school until you are seventeen like Edward- but we need to move. Bell's think of your family's safety." I couldn't argue with that.
"Damn all the suspicious people!" she laughed and chucked the clothes at me, dancing out of the room. ( http://www.polyvore.com/bella/set?id=23721250 )
I got dressed and rushed downstairs to see my family loading things into the car. I sighed and everyone turned to look at me- I can't get away with anything in this place! Edward came to my side and hugged me. He always seemed to just calm me down by his presence.
"Don't worry Bella! It will be fine!" he stated. I grumbled anyway.
"Meh." He chuckled and kissed my hair. Emmett walked over to me and grabbed me in his bear arms, lifting me high above his head.
"Cheer up lil' sis," Emmett put me down on the floor and fluffed my hair. "Whose fourteen tomorrow!" I grimaced.
"I hate my birthday." Emmett knew how to wind me up- it came with the big brother territory.
"Oh Bella! Don't be a spoil sport! Alice and I are gunna throw you an amazing party! And if you protest then we may just have to dress you in a princess costume and make it themed." Rosalie said waggling her finger. I nodded in defeat- princess theme was one of the things they knew to use against me; there was no way of getting round them. Esme shooed me out the house and we got in different cars.
"Bye house." I mumbled, taking one last look at the house which held my childhood.
"You're coming with me stroppy pants." Edward said. I poked my tongue out at him and got in the passenger seat.
"Cheer up love." His booming laugh filled the car, it was pretty infectious. I laughed along with him as he drove down the highway; he was going slowly for my benefit- he knows I hate how fast he drives! Though I'm glad he listens to me. I sighed and turned to face the front.
Edward was my best friend. He brought me up out of all the family, well apart from Esme and Carlisle. They are like parents to me, I couldn't have imagined better people to raise me, apart from the tiny fact they are vampires. But that has never bothered me- ever since Edward told me when I was seven. Rosalie and Alice are like the big sisters I have always wanted. They have spoilt me from a young age; even though I will never admit that I love it. Emmett is like my giant teddy bear, I can always count on him to make me laugh. Jasper is the one that I have had the least connection with. He is still like my brother but he has to take it slow, because he is still sensitive to my blood, but I love him to pieces. Edward started out as my big and best brother but now he is my best friend who I can't live without. I have a tiny crush on him, which I know will pass; he is a vampire and I'm not, he is like a hundred and ten! I made sure that I made a fuss for Edward to be in my room again. I always need him to fall asleep- ever since I was little; he is my protector. His deep voice pulled me out of my thoughts.
"You look very pretty today Bella." I blushed and grinned.
"So do you." I giggled as he frowned and laughed.
"Bella don't worry." I looked at him and raised my eyebrow.
"I don't need Jasper's gift to see the tension rolling off you." I scrunched my nose and sighed.
"I'm scared about school. What if people bully me?" I asked biting my lip as I tended to do.
"If anyone even thinks about hurting you; they will have to go through me. Anyway you have a good three years to wait to worry. We all will be holding off going to school just for you. Just worry about your birthday's to come and then worry about school. Understand?" I nodded and folded my arms across my chest.
A dreary green sign welcomed me to Forks. How very un-welcoming. It was raining- of course. But I suppose it's good, my family can at least go outside. We drove down a winding road whilst playing I spy.
"I spy with my little eye something beginning with…W."
"Hmm. Wheel?" I shook my head. He looked thoughtful again before snapping his fingers.
"I got it!" I narrowed my eyes and smiled evilly.
"You don't have it."
"Windows!" I laughed and shook my head smugly. He frowned and shrugged.
"AH man! Yes." I crossed my arms over my chest as he laughed.
"See you don't need to read my mind to know what it is." It has always annoyed him that he couldn't hear my thoughts- I found it quite pleasing actually, being a mental mute and all.
"Something beginning with B."
"Bella?" he shook his head. I looked outside the window.
"Birds!" he smiled.
"Nope." Smug vampire.
"Rats. Boredom?!" he chuckled and shook his head.
"I give up." He reached over and touched my face with a very delicate touch. Red rose to my cheeks, I always blushed.
"What is it?"
"Blush!" my mouth gaped open as I furrowed my brow.
"Very clever!"I said sarcastically. We turned up a drive to a huge white house. My eyes widened at the sheer height of the house. It was beautiful. Everyone was already settled on the count that Edward drives slow for me. I got my box, walked up and went to bag a room.
"MINE AND EDWARDS ROOM!" I shouted when I found the biggest. As there are two of us, it's only fair we get the bigger room. There was a huge bed there- they obviously anticipated me choosing this room. Edward was behind me chuckling.
"Esme and Carlisle came to prepare the house before hand- buying a bed for you and what not." I sighed and plonked my stuff heading back downstairs.
"Do you want something to eat darling?" my mom called from the kitchen. I walked in just as my stomach growled.
"I guess I do." She smiled her motherly smile and whipped me up an omelette. I ate it quickly, hungrier than I expected. When I was done I joined my family in watching a movie. I could feel my eyes drooping; trying to force them open I walked upstairs mumbling 'night' to everyone. I led on the bed, not even bothering to change. Today has been a long day. My eyes became heavy as I succumbed to sleep.
Bella was my world since I found her. Now she was thirteen going on thirty! I have been through the stages of life, being the thing she needed most. I was the big brother from age seven to eleven and since then have been her best friend. Alice has already seen what will happen…later. It seemed monstrous but I couldn't live without her; she is my air to breathe. She will decide whether she wants to take me or not. When she finally gave in she mumbled night to us and went upstairs. She was flat out seconds later.
Not long now Edward, a few more years.
Alice thought. She was the only one who knew about my infatuation- well Jazz does as well I suppose- my mood elates when she is near me. I sighed. Suddenly I could hear Bella screaming. She could never sleep without someone near her- she had nightmares, watching her mom get killed. I ran up the stairs at vampire speed and flitted to her side.
"It's ok shh Bella it's just a dream," She whimpered into my chest crying aloud. "Sorry I wasn't here, I was about to come up." Her breathing became ragged because of the cries. I picked up a blanket and wrapped it in her, taking her downstairs. I took her to the kitchen, sitting her on the counter. I poured a glass of water for her as Rosalie came into the kitchen to see what was wrong.
Is she ok?
"Yes, bad dream." I mumbled, wiping away her tears. She gulped at the drink, her breathing still all over the place as she swallowed back the tears.
"Ok now sweetie?"
"Y-yeah. Thank you Edward." She held tightly onto my neck and sighed. I lifted her up and ran back upstairs laying her down on the bed.
"I will be here this time." She smiled weakly and led down not letting go of my neck.
"What was the dream this time?" she shrugged and brought herself closer to me.
"The usual. Red eyes haunting me- except tonight there was fiery red hair." Fiery red hair... I thought about it until I saw Bella yawn and close her eyes, she had had a long day; it was a couple of hour's drive- I drove slower purposely because she wanted me too. We could have been here in an hour but it took us two and a half! But I would do anything for her- even if it means driving slow. She snapped her head up and looked me right in the eye.
"Hey did I ever tell you thank you?"
"What do you mean sweetheart?" I asked confused.
"Thank you for…everything you do to me. I know that if you weren't with me every night watching over me and generally taking care of me, then I would be a mess now. I love you." she reached up and kissed the tip of my nose before snuggling back down. She would be out for the night now. I can't quite believe what she just said to me. I snuggled closer to her kissing her hair.
"Bella if I hadn't have found you, I would be a mess." I whispered, unknowing if she actually heard me. Tomorrow was her birthday- I wander how that will play out. She had hated her birthday every time we had tried to celebrate it. Even when she was younger she didn't like it, she would fuss when we tried to make a fuss. I didn't think she realised that none of us has celebrated a birthday in a long time; being the only human it would be nice to! Yet Alice always gets her way!
Glad you liked it :)
I love the 6 year jump.. It helps!!! This was a great chapter!!! Why can't Alice see that Bella loves Edward? LOVED IT!
Ahh you will soon find out!
Alice is sneakier than you think ;D
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Yeah I thought it would be better.
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What the flippin' hell!!! I was soo bummed when the chapter ended.
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It was very secure and convenient.
I had a guaranteed parking spot. It was close to the subway.
It was nice that I had a guaranteed parking spot. It was also nice we were so close to the subway we didn't have to walk as much.
The parking went very smooth except for when we were leaving the building that we had to walk through to get to the subway on our way to pnc park was closed. We had to walk up to the street and try and find how to get back to our ramp a different way. Other then that it was a great smooth parking experience.
This was the best parking garage that we've ever parked in for a Pens game.It was so quick getting in and out of it.Naturally it was just a bit slow getting out because of the game just getting over.But we were down far enough from Consol that once we got out,there was no traffic at all.It was all back down by Consol.The staff was very friendly and helpful.If you decide to park here,when you get in the will hand you 2 tickets to get out.Flip them over and you will notice that 1 is white and the other is pink.When you leave,insert the white one first and then the pink.I heard there was some confusion with some customers at other times.But if you're looking for a good parking spot Downtown Pittsburgh for any reason. This is where you want to park for sure. LETS GO PENS!!!!..
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This is a 3-level, indoor heated garage just blocks from Consol Energy Center. Security is on staff 24/7. Public restrooms are available on Green level. Pittsburgh Grill Restaurant and Bar on Grant St is accessible from the garage.
Access to the "T" Subway System for a free ride to the ball parks is on the Concourse Level in the building. During hours Concourse access is closed you must exit the T at 6th Ave and enter the USX Tower main entrance to take the elevators to the garage.
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Vehicle height restriction: 68 inches
Managed by Central Parking (Pit). This location is a commercial parking garage.
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NCAA Fighting Sioux Trip Tab: $6KA North Dakota delegation's one-day meeting with NCAA officials to support the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname is likely to cost taxpayers more than $6,000, state agency estimates say.
By: Dale Wetzel, Associated Press
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota delegation's one-day meeting with NCAA officials to support the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname is likely to cost taxpayers more than $6,000, state agency estimates say.
The NCAA has said the July 25 meeting in Indianapolis, where the association is based, will not change its policy of discouraging members' use of American Indian-themed mascots, logos and nicknames.
The association considers UND's Fighting Sioux nickname and American Indian head logo hostile to American Indians, and has said the school will face sanctions if they are kept beyond August. The nickname has also complicated UND's entry into the Big Sky Conference in 2012.
Earlier this year, the North Dakota Legislature overwhelmingly approved a bill, sponsored by Rep. Al Carlson, R-Fargo, the House majority leader, that orders UND to keep the nickname and logo. The nickname's supporters say it is intended to honor the Sioux people, and Carlson asked for the meeting with the NCAA to attempt to explain the state's reasons for approving the law.
"It's an investment in those thousands of people who sent emails that said they wanted to save the name," Carlson said Friday. "I don't think any one of those would complain about having us spend $6,000 on the issue."
In response to requests from The Associated Press, UND, the Legislative Council and the governor's office disclosed the prices of airline tickets which have been purchased for the six participants to attend the meeting.
They are Carlson; Gov. Jack Dalrymple; Sen. Bob Stenehjem, R-Bismarck, the Senate majority leader; Grant Shaft, the president of the state Board of Higher Education; UND President Robert Kelley; and the school's athletics director, Brian Faison.
Plane tickets for the six men will cost about $5,300, records show. Stenehjem and Carlson are eligible for $152 payments for spending a day on legislative business, while Shaft is eligible for a $148 payment. All six men are eligible to collect as much as $61 in meal money for the day.
The cost of the Indianapolis trip pales in comparison to state government travel spending in general. North Dakota Office of Management and Budget records show more than $14.2 million in state general fund expenditures on state employee travel and meals during the state's last two-year budget period.
The figures, the most recent available, include spending from July 1, 2009, through May 31. The state's two-year budget cycle ended June 30.
"I wouldn't even want to add up how much we spent on travel today, just for our state employees, and the things they're going to," Carlson said Friday. "We never keep track of what they do, but their travel budgets are huge. ... Nobody questions whether they bring anything back for it, but they question what a legislator does."
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Ford has donated one of its two prototype Electric Ford Focuses to the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.
But unlike past electric car "retirements" in California, this one marks a beginning, not an end. The Focus Electric is expected to hit the consumer market late this year.
"This donation signifies Ford's transition from a prototype version of Focus Electric to the real production vehicle," said Matt VanDyke, Ford director of U.S. Marketing and Communications. "We still believe the Focus Electric prototype can continue to create awareness and excitement for electric vehicles like it did during the Green Car Challenge."


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Yankees' homer-heavy offense works fine now, and in October
Despite the odd warning of Mets manager Terry Collins, the Yankees had little trouble hitting the ball out of the reconfigured Citi Field during the second segment of this year's Subway Series. In Friday's loss, the Bronx Bombers went yard three times, nearly overcoming a 5-0 first-inning deficit before falling in defeat. On Saturday, Raul Ibanez's three-run seventh-inning homer instantly erased a 3-0 deficit, and Eric Chavez's pinch-homer moments later provided the deciding run. On Sunday, Nick Swisher's three-run shot ended R.A. Dickey's remarkable string of preventing earned runs, while Robinson Cano's monster shot to centerfield in the eighth inning broke a late tie and proved decisive. All told, the Yankees outhomered the Mets 7-2 in the latter's home park after outhomering them 8-2 in the Bronx two weeks earlier.
In recent years, a common criticism has emerged that the Yankees are too reliant upon the longball, that their offense lacks the virtue created by doing "the little things," that their power somehow cheapens their accomplishments, and that the team's reliance upon home runs for their scoring explains their lack of October success. The chorus has grown louder this year, as the team has struggled to hit with runners in scoring position; at times, manager Joe Girardi has had to remind a controversy-hungry press corps that a home run is a hit, too. Such criticism is unfounded, as the evidence strongly suggests the Yankees' homer-happy way works just fine in both the regular season and the postseason.
Without a doubt, the Yankees play in a ballpark that's particularly conducive to home runs. With its short distances down both lines (318 feet to leftfield, 314 to right) and to right-centerfield (an MLB-low 360 feet), Yankee Stadium III produced 31 percent more homers than the average ballpark from 2009 (the year it opened) through 2011 according to The Bill James Handbook 2012. Only the White Sox' U.S. Cellular Field was more conducive, and that by one percentage point.
Even so, the Yankees have shown they can outhomer anybody in virtually any park. Not only do they lead the majors with 112 home runs — the Blue Jays (104) are the only other team with more than 93 — but their 54 homers on the road is the major league high as well, followed by Toronto and Seattle (51). They are getting longballs throughout the lineup, too: Led by Curtis Granderson's 21, six Yankees are in double digits, while the Rangers are the only other team with more than four players in double digits.
Those Yankee homers account for a historically high percentage of runs scored. Years ago, Baseball Prospectus' Joe Sheehan termed the percentage of runs a team derives from homers "the Guillen Number," so named because the White Sox teams managed by Ozzie Guillen were actually much more reliant upon the longball than their manager's smallball tendencies would have one believe. BP now tracks the Guillen Number in its daily stat reports. This year's Yankees are scoring 52.5 percent of their runs via home runs, a rate that would rank as the second highest since 1950, which is as far back as the play-by-play record covers. The 2010 Blue Jays finished at 53.1 percent, obliterating the previous record of 47.8 percent, held by the 2005 Rangers. With the rising home run rates of the past two decades, the vast majority of the top seasons in this category are from the recent past; just nine of the top 40 occurred between 1950 and 1987, while the other 31 have occurred since 1996. Four of this year's teams — the Yankees, Orioles (45.3 percent), Blue Jays (44.5 percent) and Brewers (43.9 percent) — would crack that top 40 if they continued their current pace.
Note that having a high Guillen Number isn't automatically a good thing; the correlation between it and winning percentage is just .16, positive but fairly small. It's more descriptive than prescriptive. Still, when a team combines decisive advantages in the home run department with similar advantages in their ability to get on base, a dependence upon the dinger can have a big impact. The Yankees have outhomered opponents 112-81, outwalked them 255-199, and hit .259/.334/.452 to their opponents' .255/.314/.426. Sacrifice bunts and productive outs to the contrary, theirs is actually the more multidimensional offense.
It can sometimes seem just the opposite given the team's failures with runners in scoring position. This year's Yankees are hitting a meager .227/.310/.365 in such situations, including 3-for-8 on Sunday night, with two of those hits failing to score a run, and the other Swisher's blast — a reminder that the RISP split isn't as all-revealing as some may suggest. Prior to last night, the Yankees' .209 batting average in such situations ranked 28th in the majors, their .311 on-base percentage 21st, their .373 slugging percentage 16th. Put that all together, and their .254 True Average (runs per plate appearance adjusted for park and league scoring levels and expressed on a batting average scale, with .300 good, .260 average, .230 replacement level) ranked 20th. That mark would be in the bottom 10 among the 240 playoff teams since divisional play began in 1969, and remember, that's after adjusting for the change in scoring levels. Even so, that's not a prescription for failure in the postseason; among the teams as low or lower in the RISP shortfall department are the 1990 Reds (.245), 2010 Giants (.252), and 1979 Pirates (.254), all of whom won the World Series, with the 2005 White Sox (.255) just one point higher.
Indeed, the data shows that teams reliant upon the home run actually fare better in the postseason than those who don't. Intuitively, this should make sense; as teams face better pitching in October, an offense that can score using fewer events — a bloop and a blast, as they say — should be more successful than one needing to string together three or four hits and walks to get the same result. According to Baseball Prospectus' Ben Lindbergh, of the 132 postseason teams in the Wild Card era (since 1995), the half who were more reliant upon home runs for their scoring, with an average Guillen Number of 40 percent, saw their scoring drop by 18 percent from the regular season to the postseason. The half less reliant upon homers, with an average Guillen Number of 33 percent — and a scoring rate already four percent lower — saw their scoring drop by 27 percent. All told, the homer-reliant teams outscored the less powerful ones by 17 percent in postseason play.
Even with their situational hitting shortcomings, the Yankees have the majors' second-best record at 43-28, the AL's second-best run differential and a 2 1/2 game lead in the AL East standings. With a few more well-timed hits here and there, they'd be running away from the pack, but as it is, they're in a very strong position, and the ongoing focus on their RISP shortcomings is misguided.
Thanks to Dan Turkenkopf and Colin Wyers of Baseball Prospectus for research assistance.


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5192 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX | Directions 7700529.727536 -95.427872
M-Th 11am-10pm, F-Sa 11am-11pm, Su 11am-9pm
Neighborhoods: Greenway/ Upper Kirby, Central
You can find better. – This place had horrible service! i had my birthday here and was definitely not satisfied. The food was alright, not good enough for the price i paid though. You can find many other italian restaurants in houston that beats this place!
I loved the setting though, the place was really neat and unique, other than that this place is horrible
In the "spirit of Italian culture", you are asked to leave! – In the "spirit of Italian culture", meals are served family style and you are promptly ASKED TO LEAVE. The atmosphere is great, food taste is great, our server Samantha was very attentive and efficient.... everything is great until a gentleman by the name of "George" comes to your table and asks you to leave. Then comes back a second time within 2 or 3 minutes to ask you to get up again. There is Italian family style dining for you! Would recommend this place to anyone, as long as you and your 13 guests can place your drink/dinner order, have coffee, dessert and pay for your check quickly before you are "politely asked to leave".
It's cute, but too expensive and Olive Garden is better – Olive Garden has been fantastic the last few times we've visited, so they're raising the bar. Bucca is really cute inside, and that makes it worth a visit. However, it's expensive and the food isn't as good as Olive Garden.
We paid $20/person and only got a small portion of food each. That included a $13 dessert that gave us each a small dessert, but it was so rich that it was enough (Apple Crostata-not recommended....too rich and only one scoop of ice cream for $14???). The cappuccino is ok, I've had plenty worse, but comes in a plain coffee mug with only a small dollop of runny foam.
They serve unspiced olive oil for dipping your bread, that's dumb. The plain bread is unwarmed...no excuse for that. My observation is that people want their own plate, they don't want to share community plates, so make your own judgment. Our room was too warm for my comfort.
So, it's worth a visit but not a winner.
Budget friendly for families – I signed up for email promotions and they send me $10 coupons. I take my girls for dinner and we all enjoy it. I like family style eating, more than enough and we really like the food. Family atmosphere.
Italian food???? – The place is huge with a huge parking.
Staff is friendly and the place is clean - they aren't afraid to show you the kitchen while takind you to a table at the back of the restaurant. They have some food for people who can't eat gluten (which is a good thing).
And that would be all...I haven't found dishes I was eating in Italy. The same dishes they serve in so called "Italian" restaurants in Houston. Pizza was ok - at least on a thin crust but I didn't like pastas.
And those portions!! They are way to big...
Good food! – Absolutely loved it.
My wife is just about the pickiest when it comes to Italian food ... she almost NEVER likes any Italian place I take her... but tonight she declared the Branzino to be the best piece of fish she's had in the US... ever.
I had the Lasagna Verde... which was definitely the best lasagna I've had in years.
Nothing negative to say. Fantastic
A good place for small dinner parties – I went to Bucca di Beppo for the third time and the food is consistently good. The staff is wonderful. I see that there are some less than stellar reviews here and I wonder what these people were expecting - Tony's???? The prices are very reasonable. Last night we had chicken marsala and a penne pasta with shrimp. The sides were fresh vegetables and the salad was fresh ingredients also.
I highly recommend this restaurant. Bella!
Overpriced/ Remedial Italian Dining – By no stretch of the imagination is this place good. I have been to the Buffalo Speedway location twice now; once a few years back and again this past weekend.
The menu is tedious and uninspiring. There is little in the way of seafood aside from the appetizer menu. Lasagna, spaghetti, chicken, shrimp and eggplant dishes are very barebones, standard issue and yet they cost on the low end 16.95 (small order) expect to pay a minimum of 20.00 (large orders).
I went with my boyfriend and his stepfather; we had one appetizer which consisted of stuffed mushrooms (six mushrooms for 12.95) an order of garlic bread (9 dollars). What type of Italian restaurant charges for bread? I had the caprese pasta dish which was on the special menu $16.95 (small) I opted to add chicken bringing the dish up to $23.00). This dish had very little flavor, it was bland and they skimped on the fresh basil.
My boyfriend had the chicken Lemone which he said was dry and bland (it didn't come with pasta) and his step dad ordered the shrimp scampi which was another 18.95 to 20.00 dish (small order). The shrimp came in a small boat dish with a fettuccini sauce and was circled with square cut bread (no pasta). His step dad also order a side garden salad (extra $4).
Our ticket came out to 98.00 without tip.The only large dish was mine, the guys dishes were pretty small. If you want to spend this much on a quality Italian dinner then go to Cavatore a little north of the Heights.
Bucca di Beppo's staff was a little strange. We started our service with a stand in waiter who kept telling us our "actual" waiter would be arriving soon, by the time he came we had been served drinks and appetizers and his manager and stand in waiter walked him over to us. It was awkward, the manager introduced himself and he was very dull and after announcing himself he lingered for something, was it praise? We weren't sure, after a dead silence he told us to enjoy our meal and didn't see him again.
We had not complained nor did we seem unsatisfied with our stand-in waiter. It made no difference to us whatsoever who served us but the three staff members made a big production announcing every step of their change over to us.
With that out of the way, Buddy Holly was not much of a waiter if you catch my drift. Maybe the manager was playing up his role for the waiter who was more of a kid, the just out of high school probably still living at home and smoking pot kind of fellow. He was pleasant enough kid but not versed in stream-lined, professional dining service. The whole meal was a little painful and badly choreographed from the dishes to the service.
My recommendation is save your time and money and shoot for a better place in this area. Buca di Beppo gets a negative three stars for atmosphere, service, and cuisine from me, I will not be returning unless they seriously lower their prices send their management to customer relations training and improve their menu.
The best chocolate cake Ive ever had – I absolutely love this place. The food is always tasty, the service is wonderful and the environment is friendly. I feel like in an italian grandma's house with the decor and family style dining. Ive tried their lasagna and lemon chicken and mashed potatoes and they taste homemade.
If youve never tried their chocolate cake, you wil pass out: its the best chocolate cake ive ever had, and ive had alot of cake in my life. Its big enough to feed eight people, but you might eat all of it.
Join their club and they'll send you coupons every other month. Theyre in my top ten favorite places to go.
Awesome food and atmosphere!!!!! – I absolutely love this place! I've been 4 times already and am never disappointed! The food is always perfection and the wine is refreshing. Every room has a different decor and very entertaining pictures. I will definitely continue to come here and would recommend it to anyone!!!!
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Gregor: To improve Oilers, MacTavish has to make 'bold moves' at every level
Edmonton has been the least productive NHL organization in the past eight seasons
As the Edmonton Oilers head into another off-season without playoffs, general manager Craig MacTavish must not let the final two games cloud his judgment.
While it was great to see the Oilers finish the regular season with two wins, the reality is the team has a lot of holes in its lineup.
Prior to the two surprisingly lopsided victories, the Oilers went 1-9 in their previous 10 games, were outscored 33-13, outshot 327-251, went two-for-33 on the power play and allowed eight goals on 41 penalty kills. The Oilers were dominated by the opposition at the most important time of the season, and that can't be forgotten.
The new GM will have to make more than a few "bold" moves if he expects the Oilers to be competitive next season. There is no quick fix for this team. It isn't one or two players away from being competitive. It needs changes on the ice, behind the bench and in the boardroom.
The Oilers have been the worst team in the NHL since the season-long lockout of 2004-05. In the eight seasons since, they've only won 255 of 622 games. The organization likely doesn't want to hear it, but the team's on-ice performance has been worse than the New York Islanders (259 wins), Columbus Blue Jackets (262), Florida Panthers (266) and Tampa Bay Lightning (278).
If the Oilers played in the United States, they'd have about 12,000 fans a night, but in hockey-crazed Edmonton, the fans keep showing up. It's time the organization starts rewarding its fans by putting a better product on the ice.
MacTavish needs to look at every aspect of his organization and ensure he starts getting positive production from his pro scouts, coaching staff and players. He needs to make tough decisions and stick with them.
He also has to erase the constant drama which has existed within the organization during the past five seasons. The Sheldon Souray situation of a few years ago wasn't handled correctly. There should have been a private meeting to air out his grievances and move on. Banishing him to the minors and then buying him out didn't help the organization.
This season, on a smaller scale, the Oilers did the same thing with defenceman Theo Peckham. It was obvious the organization wasn't happy with Peckham's dedication when he came to training camp "out of shape." It was reasonable to think that way, but why not put him on waivers and move on? Why keep a player in your organization when you won't play him? Why have him in the dressing room day-to-day when everyone knows you have no intention of playing him? That type of drama doesn't exist in winning organizations.
We've been hearing for years that the Oilers need to change the "culture" of the team. They've been trying to instill a better attitude within the players, but it is time that management does the same. The great teams have strong leaders at the top of their organization, and if the Oilers are actually going to improve, then MacTavish needs to be that leader.
I believe that MacTavish will be much more decisive than former GM Steve Tambellini, and he will have to be if the Oilers will ever be a consistent contender again. He has to take a long look at his pro scouts. Their track record for the past few years hasn't been good. The Oilers can't afford to bring in more free agents that don't produce.
MacTavish has already hinted that his coaching staff needs another assistant coach, but does that mean he will just add one, or will he make a tough decision and make some changes to the existing staff?
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It is true that the Oilers have some very good young players, but Edmonton can't keep selling its fans on "potential." This team needs to start winning, and the onus is on management to bring in better players.
The reality is the Oilers have been the least productive organization in the NHL for the past eight seasons. That has to change, and the only way it will is if some of MacTavish's "bold moves" include making changes at every level of the organization.
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