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2013 Nat'l Team Championships dates announced
USA Baseball is excited to announce the 2013 dates and locations for the organization's 14U, 15U and 17U National Team Championships. Formerly the Junior Olympic Baseball Championships, USA Baseball has hosted these premier amateur baseball tournaments since 1996, and the events serve as identification events for the USA Baseball 15U National Team and the primary identification events for the 14U and 17U National Team Development Programs (NTDP). The USA Baseball National Team Development Program was instituted in 2012 and serves as a National Team-level training program.
TB SoCal Blanks PBA to win 14U West Gold Medal
PEORIA, Ariz. - Following suit of their 17U team, who also won gold in 2017, TB SoCal put up a five-spot in the third inning and never looked back as they defeated PBA, 8-0, on Friday afternoon at the Peoria Sports Complex.
Aidan Berger and Myles Smith led the charge for TB SoCal, with both contributing with two hits on the afternoon. Jonah Storey added three RBI in the victory to clinch gold for the southern California team.
Pitching was a strength early on for both teams, as the offenses were held in check. It wasn't until the third inning that TB SoCal showed some promise, loading the bases with one out. It started when Cooper Rons took the seventh pitch of his at-bat and laced a single to get the ball rolling. Four singles, an error and a walk later, TB found themselves with a 5-0 lead.
TB SoCal tacked on three more runs the following inning, starting off with a line drive straight up the middle for a leadoff baserunner. Through four innings, TB held a comfortable eight run lead.
On the bump, Rons was lights out for his team, scattering just one hit in four innings while striking out two. TB called to the bullpen to begin their fifth and final frame, with Yuretich making the jog to the bump. He too shut down the potent PBA bats, tossing one inning while allowing just one hit to clinch the program's second gold medal of the tournament.
TB SoCal's 17U team defeated Team California 2018 by a final of 7-4 just two weeks ago to clinch a gold as well.
Gibbs, McKay Leads BPA at the National Team Championships (West)
PHOENIX, Ariz. - They lace up their cleats, zip up their pants and throw on their jerseys with "BPA" emblazoned in bright yellow font across their chest just like their teammates. They buckle their shin guards, slide their chest protectors over their heads and pull their masks on just like any other catcher. There's just one slight difference between them and the other 1,000 athletes in the 2017 14U National Team Championships West.
They're girls.
Maycen Gibbs and Jamie MacKay both play behind the dish for BPA 14U, a team hailing from California. The two have been playing the sport since t-ball, with their fathers playing big roles in their starting and eventual continuation of playing baseball, despite most young girls normally transitioning to softball.
"I started playing when I was young a lot younger, and I just fell in love with it and never switched over," Gibbs said. "I just kept competing at this level and it's really fun."
Participating in a sport dominated by men, the two love the game, but don't have many female figures to look up to. However, they do have one group they admire: the USA Baseball Women's National Team. Last summer, MacKay and Gibbs attended a development camp put on by the Women's National Team in California.
"Last summer, I did a camp they have and it turned out to be a lot of fun," MacKay said. "I really hope to try out for them one day because they inspire me to keeping going."
And keep on going they will.
Neither Gibbs nor MacKay have any intention of hanging up their cleats after graduating from high school. With their sights set on college ball, both hope to gain exposure through playing in travel ball tournaments just like the National Team Championships West.
"As a scout, gender doesn't matter to me," said Steve Butler, a national team scout and once coach for the 14U National Team Development Program (NTDP) and 15U National Team Trials. The ultimate goal is to bring home a gold for the United States, and whether they're a boy or a girl, if they can help us win gold, they'll take the field for us."
Confidence has been a key factor for the girls, as their road to the tournament hasn't been paved smooth. Both have experienced hardships, whether it be from teammates, coaches or opponents. MacKay offered a piece of advice to younger girls who are struggling to keep going:
"Never give up, and don't let other people push you around," MacKay said. "Do what you love and stick with it, because I did, and I love coming here and playing in tournaments like these because it's a ton of fun."
One Single Constant: National Team Scouts
PEORIA, Ariz. - Amidst the chaos of families shuffling to-and-from stadiums, coordinators zooming by in their golf carts and umpires switching fields at the 2017 USA Baseball National Team Championships West, there lies a single constant. Glance toward the silver platform behind each home plate and one would see it.
A national team scout.
Donned in tan t-shirts with "STAFF" written in black between the shoulder blades, national team scouts have one mission: find the best of the best.
Now, sure. Most believe scouts define "the best" as a pitcher with an electric fastball and knee-buckling curve, or an infielder with a slick glove and cannon for an arm. However, this isn't always the case.
"Being a good teammate, hustling, being active on the bench and coachability are just as important as having skill," said Vesely. "Those are things that a person can control, and those are all things we look for that have nothing to do with how you play on the field."
The experienced scouts come from all over the country, including Tanner Vesely, a five-time national team coaching alum who played collegiate baseball at the University of Arizona. Joining Vesely are veterans like Tom Succow, a four-time USA Baseball coaching alum and current assistant coach at Yavapai College in Arizona.
According to the scouts, it's the small things that really matter when deciding if an athlete is national team worthy. Running out every ground and fly ball, keeping your head up when striking out or making an error and giving your best effort all game are tendencies scouts look for while at the National Team Championships West.
Of the thousands of athletes to participate in the tournament every year, only a miniscule fraction of that are chosen to move on to the USA Baseball National Team Development Program (NTDP) at the 14U and 17U levels and the USA Baseball 15U National Team Trials.
The NTDP is a one week long program that assists the national team coaching staff in further narrowing their choices for their final roster. Taking place in Chicago, the NTDP offers on-field skill development programs, various off-field educational components including guest speakers and intrasquad games.
"The NTDP is a big event in regard to choosing kids for the national team," Vesely continued. "We want the best kids who can succeed, but also know how to deal with failure."
Moving past those hurdles is no easy task, but the payoff of getting to don a Team USA jersey is worth the hard work and dedication.
"When you're in another country, you're representing the program, you're representing your country, your home," Vesely added. "Everywhere you go, you're watched. Having good sportsmanship and a good attitude is a key part to representing your country."
Taking place from July 22-28 in Chicago, the 17U NTDP will feature intrasquad scrimmages at Northwestern University and Wrigley Field.
The 14U NTDP will take place at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina, from July 24-29. For the first time in program history, 18 members of the 14U NTDP will be invited to this year's 15U National Team Trials, ensuring an immediate opportunity to play on a national team.
Split into two phases, the 15U National Team Trials span from July 30 - August 4 at the USA Baseball National Training Complex. The first phase will feature 72 players identified from the 2016 NTIS, 2016 14U NTDP, the 2017 National Team Championships and the 2017 NTDP. The roster will be trimmed to 34 for the second phase and then 20 upon its completion. The 2017 15U National Team will then travel to Cartagena, Colombia from August 11-20 to compete in the 2017 COPABE Pan Am "AA" Championships.
Team Citius USA - Roland Wins USA Baseball 14U National Team Championships (East)
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PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. - Team Citius USA - Roland rallied to score two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to overcome a late deficit and defeat Florida Stealth 2021, 5-4, at Roger Dean Stadium in the gold medal game of the USA Baseball 14U National Team Championships (East).
Florida Stealth 2021 was the first team on the board after Everette Cooper crossed the plate on an RBI-single by Jason L'Etoile, but Team Citius USA - Roland quickly followed with two runs of its own. Chris Bernal walked to begin the inning and advanced to second on a throwing error by the pitcher before back-to-back RBI-singles by Jorge Cuevas and Luke Smith put them in front, 2-1, after the second inning.
Florida Stealth 2021 tied the game at three in the fourth inning and added an a fourth run in the fifth inning to take a one-run lead into the final two frames. But for the second time, Team Citius USA - Roland would respond.
Emmanuel Garza, one of Team Citius USA - Roland's strongest hitters, sparked the comeback with a single to start the bottom of the sixth inning and a walk to Jose Valdez put runners on first and second with two outs. With the pressure mounting, Team Citius USA - Roland put the ball in play and tied the game on a fielding error by the shortstop. After a walk loaded the bases, Team Citius USA - Roland eventually scored the gold-medal winning run on a passed ball on the first pitch of the next at-bat.
With the one-run lead, Gerardo Cuevas shut down any chance of a comeback by Florida Stealth 2021, striking out two of the final three batters of the game, and won its first National Team Championship (East) title.
Team Citius USA - Roland finished the tournament with a 6-1 record. Leading up to the championship game, Team Citius USA - Roland outscored its opponents 37-0 and surrendered only 5 total hits in the three games following its only loss of the tournament.
The team hit .367 (65-177) and tallied a 1.019 OPS, meanwhile its pitching staff held a 0.89 ERA and limited its opponents to a .165 batting average for the entire tournament.
Both teams ended with accolades as they both led the tournament in runs scored and total hits. Florida Stealth 2021 made its mark at the top of the overall leaderboard with 30 walks and 21 stolen bases. Team Citius USA - Roland's pitching staff racked up 36 strikeouts to lead all teams.
2017 West Championships Digital Fan Guide
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Event Overview
USA Baseball hosts the 14U, 15U and 17U National Team Championships in both Arizona and Florida at various locations. These events provide an opportunity for over 350 teams to showcase their abilities, providing opportunities for players to be considered for both the 15U National Team and14U and 17U National Team Development Programs.
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Bat Guidelines:
- 14U bat requirements will be any BBCOR -3 bat
- 15U bat requirements will be any BBCOR -3 bat
- 17U bat requirements will be any solid (one peice) wood bat and NFHS approved BBCOR wood barrel baseball bat
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Live Scoring:
All games at the 2017 West Championships will be available through the GameChanger scoring app. Please click the below event link for the most up-to-date scores:
Cameras & Video Equipment:
USA Baseball has adopted the following policy regarding camera lenses (including telephoto and zoom lenses) for any of the organization's events at the West Championships. Spectators are not permitted to bring telephoto or zoom camera lenses into Camelback Ranch, Goodyear Ballpark or Peoria Sports Complex. Cameras may be brought in to the facility so long as they are not accompanied by these types of lenses. Only USA Baseball personnel and credentialed members of the media are permitted to have possession of telephoto and zoom lenses. This policy is in place to ensure that all of our players, coaches and fans have a positive experience at our events.
General Ticket Info: There are no advanced ticket sales for the National Team Championships - West. Ticket sales will be at the Team Store, located at the Peoria Sports Complex, starting June 16 for the 17U tournament, June 23 for the 15U tournament and July 1 for the 14U tournament. For the remainder of each tournament, tickets can be purchased on-site at all gates with cash or credit card. USA Baseball accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover Card.
Ticket Prices:
- Daily Pass: $10
- Tournament Pass: $50
- Kids under 12: Free
As official event participants, players and staff members listed on the team roster will be credentialed for the event upon their arrival to Arizona.
Re-Entry Policy:
Fans can re-enter either Cambelback Ranch, Goodyear Ballpark and the Peoria Sports Complex by showing their daily pass wristband or tournament pass.
Ticket Policy - Inclement Weather:
Weekly Pass: Patrons who have purchased a weekly pass at the start of the National Team Championships West will be readmitted into the original ballpark or new ballpark should a game be delayed/postponed and the patron decides to exit the ballpark. Should weather postpone an already started game, anyone with a weekly pass will be readmitted at no extra cost. If a game is cancelled due to weather and cannot be made up, there will be no daily refund of $10 given to those with a weekly pass. If the game is final (through the 5th, pending the home team has a chance, if needed, to bat in the bottom of the 4th) then there is no refund.
Daily Pass: Patrons who have purchased a daily pass/wristband for the day will need to comply with the following in the case of inclement weather affecting games:
- If the game is final then there is no refunded for a daily pass.
- If we postpone prior to the 5th inning (Top 1st to Bottom 4th, pending the home team is either tied or behind and needing their at-bats), we will have to pick the game back up where it left off, at the same or different location. At that point, those who bought a daily pass will need to cut their wristband, return it to the gate staff in exchange for $10.
- If the game has been postponed prior to the start of the game and will have to be made up on a different day, all patrons will need to return to the gate and exchange their daily wristband for their $10.
- If a game is canceled prior to the start of the game due to weather, patrons can receive a full refund of their $10.
Games are considered final if:
- Weather or darkness interferes with play so that the game is called (ended) by the umpire
- 5 full innings have been played, or if the home team has score an equal or greater number of runs in 4 or 4 and a fraction turns at bat than the visiting team has scored in 5 turns at bat
- Play has gone beyond 5 full innings
National Team Announcement Dates
The final player selections for 2017 National Teams will be announced on the below dates:
- 14U National Team Development Program: July 10, 2017
- 15U National Team: July 6, 2017
- 17U National Team Development Program: July 2, 2017
Players who are selected will be contacted by the National Team's Director within 2 days following the release.
Event Information
Batting Cage Policy
Batting cages at the facilities are to be used on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Peoria Sports Complex and Goodyear Ballpark. Batting cages are not available for player use at Camelback Ranch.
The cages will become available once gates open. We ask that teams move quickly through the cages to ensure as many teams as possible are able to get swings in before their game.
The cages will be self-monitored. USA Baseball staff reserves the right to rotate teams should teams be uncooperative or have spent more than 1 rotation in the cages with another team waiting.
USA Baseball's team store will be open during the entire event at the Peoria Sports Complex. All major credit cards are accepted: Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover Card. For additional Team USA merchandise please check out the official online shop.
Event Program:
The official West Championships program is produced by USA Baseball and will be available at the USA Baseball Team Store and the Peoria Sports Complex gates for $5.
Facility Information
Peoria Sports Complex
16101 North 83rd Avenue
Peoria, Arizona 85382
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Goodyear Ballpark
1933 South Ballpark Way
Goodyear, Arizona 85338
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Camelback Ranch
10710 West Camelback Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85037
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There is no cost for parking at Camelback Ranch, Goodyear Ballpark and the Peoria Sports Complex.
Prohibited Actions & Items at the facilities:
The following are prohibited at Camelback Ranch, Goodyear Ballpark and the Peoria Sports Complex:
- Outside food, beverage and coolers
- Smoking
- Animals except for service animals
- Alcoholic beverages
- Weapons
- Skateboards, rollerblades and scooters
- Umbrellas are limited to grass seating
Foul Balls:
Please be aware of foul balls at all times while at Camelback Ranch, Goodyear Ballpark and the Peoria Sports Complex. USA Baseball asks that all foul balls are returned to the fields' tower as quantities for the event are limited.
Wireless Internet Access:
There is no wireless internet access available on-site.
Bag Search:
All bags are subject to a bag search upon entering the facilities.
Concessions will be open for the duration of the event.
All prices are set by each respective facility.
Lost and Found:
Please check the USA Baseball Team Store at the Peoria Sports Complex, the White Sox and Dogers tower at Camelback Ranch or the Reds and Indians tower at Goodyear Ballpark.
A certified athletic trainer will be on site through the entire event. In case of emergency, the closest hospital is:
Peoria Sports Complex
Banner Boswell Medical Center
10401 West Thunderbird Boulevard
Sun City, Arizona 85351
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Camelback Ranch
Dignity Health Saint Joseph's Westgate
7300 North 99th Avenue
Glendale, Arizona 85305
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Goodyear Ballpark
Abrazo West Campus
13677 West McDowell Road
Goodyear, Arizona 85395
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Pitch Smart:
League Baseball and USA Baseball have teamed up to help young players reduce arm injuries through Pitch Smart, a comprehensive resource for safe pitching practices. Pitch Smart offers a series of practical, age-appropriate guidelines to help players, parents and coaches avoid overuse injuries and foster long, healthy careers. The guidelines were developed throughout the 2014 regular season, as MLB and USA Baseball collaboratively sought to pool the recommendations of many leading medical authorities in the sport in conjunction with baseball officials.
PitchSmart.org serves as the program's online home and is accessible via MLB.com and USABaseball.com. The site offers pitch count and rest recommendations, statistics on Tommy John surgery, risk factors, awareness tips, published research and videos from experts like Dr. James Andrews and USA Baseball's medical safety committee chairman, Dr. Glenn Fleisig. USA Baseball, the national governing body for amateur baseball, will use PitchSmart.org as a major resource to educate the amateur baseball community on pitcher safety.
USA Baseball has adopted these guidelines for the 2017 NHSI and all coaches, players, and staff will be required to adhere to these rules.
USA Baseball Online Education Center:
Supported by Major League Baseball, the USA Baseball Online Education Center is a new learning platform that emphasizes a culture of development, safety and fun within the sport through free online training courses and programs focused for players, parents, coaches, and umpires. USA Baseball Online Education aims to continue to enhance the game of baseball for all constituents through online educational courses.
Each of the educational courses are hosted by the most-esteemed professionals within the game. The current course offerings include The Confident Baseball Coach, hosted by Manager of the Chicago Cubs, Joe Maddon; Introduction to Pitch Smart, hosted by Hall of Fame pitcher, John Smoltz; Coaching the Fundamentals of Infield, hosted by Hall of Fame shortstop, Barry Larkin; Coaching the Pitching Delivery, hosted by Pitching Coach for the Cleveland Indians, Mickey Callaway; Baserunning Fundamentals, hosted by Manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Dave Roberts; and more.
The Online Education center is also home to USA Baseball's Sport Development Blog, The Amateur Resource Center, and the USA Baseball Mobile Coach Application, as well as many more features.
The online training center can be found at USABaseball.Education.
High School Coaches Education Courses:
As the national governing body for baseball in the United States, USA Baseball in partnership with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), has developed "Coaching Baseball," an online 1 Illness Prevention", "Creating a Safe and Respectful Environment", "Positive Sports Parenting" and "Sportsmanship" are courses that can assist in creating a positive environment for your team at USA Baseball events and beyond. All of these courses are completely free of charge and can also be found at www.nfhslearn.com.
In 2010, the USOC convened the Working Group for Safe Training Environments and charged it with the task of developing a set of recommendations concerning misconduct in sport. The diverse group included individuals from the Olympic family as well as outside experts. The SafeSport program is the culmination of the sustained work on the part of these passionate individuals, addressing misconduct in sport by providing information, training, and resources, while focusing on four primary objectives:
- Addressing sexual and physical misconduct in sport.
- Reviewing the guidelines across sports and other related organizations for responding to these issues.
- Assessing the needs of athletes, coaches, staff, National Governing Bodies (NGBs), clubs and other sport organizations.
- Developing a set of recommendations to promote athlete well-being.
The resources of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) have been made available to our sport, and as such USA Baseball is committed to providing a safe environment for its members, participants, coaches, officials and volunteers. Sexual, physical or emotional abuse and harassment in any form by a USA Baseball member, participant, coach, official, or volunteer is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. When any member, participant, coach, official, staff or volunteer is subjected to sexual, physical or emotional abuse or harassment in any form, it undermines the mission and values of USA Baseball. USA Baseball advocates building strong self-images among the athlete participants, strives to promote good sportsmanship throughout the organization and encourages qualities of mutual respect, courtesy and tolerance.
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For this series, "Spiritual Pimples", I am equating pimples to the sin in our lives. Or the supposed sin in our lives—you know, those things that someone told us were a sin, because that's what they were taught. Not necessarily what they STUDIED. Just what they were TOLD.
I recently covered this study with our ladies group at church, and although they looked at me like I was crazy when I first introduced my study, they all enjoyed it and got a lot out of it. God doesn't use everyone to accurately equate sin to pimples, so I consider myself blessed.
Pimples. We have all had them show up at one point or another. But how much do we really know about them?
Here are a series of facts about pimples and the different types of pimples:
Blackheads form when oil and dead skin cells trapped in the pore lining make their way to the pore opening.
When this oil plug makes it to the skin's surface and is exposed to air, it oxidizes, creating black dots, most commonly seen on the nose, chin, or center of the forehead.
Blackheads are not related to dirt or general hygiene!
Blackheads are not caused by bacteria, so they don't respond to topical disinfectants. such as benzoyl peroxide, sulfur, or topical antibiotics.
Treating blackheads involves ongoing use of a well-formulated BHA product to improve the shape of the pore and to exfoliate built-up layers of dead skin cells.
Stubborn blackheads that don't respond well to over-the-counter BHA products may benefit from a series of BHA peels from a dermatologist.
Scrubs and pore strips are of little use because the problem is not just on the surface.
Prescription-only medications such as Retin-A, Renova, or skin-care products with retinol can help improve cell function so the pore can function more normally.
Whiteheads (also called Milia)
Whiteheads are small, hard, white bumps that look similar to pimples but without the redness or swelling, and the contents can't be squeezed out.
Whiteheads occur most often on the forehead, cheeks, and in the undereye area, but can occur anywhere.
Whiteheads can be stubborn and are difficult to treat. The best skin-care treatment is to use a well-formulated BHA product once or twice a day.
In many instances, whiteheads need to be physically removed by an aesthetician or physician.
Regular Pimples (Papules)
This is the mildest type of acne lesion. Papules are pink to slightly red bumps with a soft white surface filled with fluid and oil. They can be sore to the touch.
Papules occur when a clogged pore ruptures, bacterial growth causes inflammation, and white fluid pushes to the surface.
This is the easiest form of acne to manage. Research has shown that over-the-counter products containing benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are the absolute best way to treat these kinds of breakouts.
Large Pimples (Pustules)
When pimples become large, engorged, and swollen, a papule has become a pustule.
Most teens dealing with acne have a combination of papules and pustules.
Managing this type of breakout almost always requires a combination of over-the-counter and prescription-only products.
Deep, Painful Pimples (Cysts and Nodules)
Cysts and nodules are the largest, most painful, and most difficult type of acne to treat.
A cyst does not always look like a pimple; it can be just a large red swollen lump.
Cysts reach deep into the sebaceous gland and the deeper layers of the skin. If left untreated, they almost always lead to scarring.
Scarring occurs because the cyst is so large and deep it damages the skin's surrounding support structure.
For cysts and nodules, it is critical for you to see a dermatologist because there are no over-the-counter products that can treat this type of acne.
We all grew up hearing several different things about pimples, what we needed to do to not get pimples, what we needed to do to get rid of pimples, what pimples are and what they are not. And so it is with our Christian walk. We have all grown up being told certain things about our faith. Are they valid? Have you taken the time to research the answers for yourself? Or are you just taking someone else's word for it? If we have been this wrong about pimples are whole lives, then we are surely missing the boat in our faith walk somewhere.
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Tesla Motors plans to raise additional cash this year to help it fund development and production of its new Model 3 sedan and build out its giant battery factory, the company said in a filing on Wednesday.
The electric car maker said it planned to raise money through either an equity or debt offering, in a registration statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk previously had warned that the company might need "a small equity capital raise" in 2017.
Tesla said in the filing that the money will be "primarily used for tooling, production equipment and construction of the Tesla's Model 3 production lines, equipment to support cell production at Tesla's Gigafactory."
However, the company also noted that some of the funds will go to more retail stores and service centers.
Cadie Thompson contributed to this report.
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I recently discovered Flavia, a Mexican ilustrator.
I am so in love with her work.
It's got the quality of making you dream and imagine stories.
Starts up your mind,
as any good ilustration does.
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I really heart them.
And, I can picture them in a kid's room.
In fact, Flavia also designs wall decals.
If your interested, check out her blog.
There's really cool stuff.
Speaking of kids' rooms, I started 2011 cleaning and organizing my daughter's room. We were there together, all morning, doing her closet, drawers… just about everything. In the end, it was worth it, and we rented a movie to watch later that afternoon. A great treat for a great job! And such an excellent way to start this year.
I've got many plans for my home this 2011, but I have to concentrate on organizing first. Of course, I'll keep you posted. I know for sure there'll be tons of monsters creeping out of everywhere, but at least I'm done with one room!


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Replay: A Stars Talk With Mike Heika (1/19/15)
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I think the information that is gathered before the summer will determine that. If the Stars make a trade for a big defenseman (Brent Burns, maybe) his presence and contract changes how you build the defense. If Goligoski and Klingberg work well and lead the Stars on a long playoff run, that changes things. I believe Lindell and Johns have a very good chance of being in the lineup next year, so that means somebody has to go. Who that somebody is might be determined in the next four or five months.
Again, just an educated guess, but I think they like Oleksiak more than they like Nemeth. We'll have to see what that means in the months going forward. Just a caveat for those who think I have inside information, they don't tell me outright how they rank these guys. I have to read casual conversations and then come up with my own opinion.
I believe Lindy Ruff is more open to a riskier style of hockey, and believes the risk is worth it. I believe he is changing in how he interacts with younger players, and that his experience in raising children has helped shape that. I think in watching what they do, both Carlisle and Ruff know you can only get so much out of each player, so they try to support the stars with players who can buoy the weaknesses of the stars.
No, not really. Seguin is third in the league in scoring, has improved his faceoff numbers and his possession numbers and seems to want to buy into Lindy Ruff's desire to play more defense. He doesn't always perform well, but that's the same with everyone. You have slumps during the season. Klingberg is a 23-year-old kid with 100 games of NHL experience who is being targeted by every team he plays. He's learning, it takes time. I appreciate your high standards, Eric, but what do you want from them? I think if we looked back at Modano or Hatcher or Lehtinen or Langenbrunner or Matvichuk or Eriksson or Benn, there was a development curve. It happens. Do you think that the coaches are being too soft? Do you think the demands should be higher? Because the guys who are doing the developing have done this before.
Not sure on that one. They clearly wanted to look at Lindell, because they had other options. So my guess is they have been waiting for this opportunity. That said, it would have been tough to bring Lindell up just to give them eight defensemen again. Maybe they wouldn't have put Jordie on IR and just waited it out with the seven D if Oleksiak had been here.
No, probably worse. He just seems lost at times. We'll see what happens going forward. Lindy Ruff has a lot of centers and is forced to play some on the wings. He's doing that with Jason Spezza right now because Spezza has struggled defensively at times. If Mattias Janmark and Radek Faksa continue to look good at center, they might have to consider moving Eakin to the wing. We'll see.
With the Stars recent struggles and Lindy's regular "Ruffling" with the lines, why haven't he tried splitting up the defensive pairs? While I like Goligoski-Klingberg and Oduya-Demers, I feel like the team could benefit from putting offensive Klingberg with defensive Oduya. What's your take?
I agree. I think the fact both Klingberg and Goligoski are under 190 is a fundamental flaw. I thought he would start the season playing Oduya with Klingberg, and think they should change to that now that Klingberg is under fire. I think Goligoski could be fine playing the right side with one of the bigger kids like Oleksiak, Nemeth or Jokipakka. That would leave Jordie Benn with Demers, which was a pretty good pair last season.
Hi Mike. I really want to see Brett Ritchie playing on Jason Spezza's wing. The reason is, that Spezza creates tons of scoring chances from the high danger area right in front of the net. The big-bodied Ritchie could be the finisher he needs. Janmark brings the two-way game and we have a quite an interesting line. Would you like to see this combination as well in the near future?
What's the mental state of Patrik Nemeth? At the start of last season he looked to be a lock in the lineup through his next contract. He suffers a horrible injury, works hard to get back ahead of schedule, then loses his roster spot and is forced to watch again. He's played in 27 games since Oct. 2014.
He has to feel awfully frustrated and then when Jordie gets hurt, they call up Lindell. Nill's been pretty adamant about not calling guys up to not play.
I think he's struggling with all of this, and that's one reason he hasn't played well. That's tough for a young player. On the other hand, if he can't mentally handle the battle to get into the lineup, how is he going to handle the battle of playing in the playoffs? The young D-men are being tested right now in a lot of different departments, and mental strength is one of them.
What is it with the Stars and January?
Stars first 11 games of the second half in the last four season:
2012/13: 4-6-1 (.409)
2013/14: 2-8-1 (.182)
2014/15: 4-5-2 (.455)
2015/16: 1-4-2 (.286) [seven games]
Why do the Stars seem to take a unwarranted mental exhale after they close out the year? I know every team has slumps, and that's fine, let's get it over with now. But is there something to look into when a team takes a slump at the same time every single year?
I think the Stars have a lot of good prospects and most are in play for a big trade. I'm not sure what it will take to entice San Jose. I'm not sure the Sharks even want to trade him. In my opinion, the Stars should be open to giving up some very good prospects for the right defenseman. As for Nichushkin, he is a work in progress. He's not having a great year.
It seems like teams are noticing that putting bodies on the Stars is a good strategy, and Klingberg has probably been the most obvious example. I understand that his game is more skill oriented. There are ways to combat the phyiscality he is recieveing, but adding a touch of nastiness to his game wouldnt be such a bad idea. Is there any sense that we could see the coaches pushing him to be more physical. Thanks for always doing this, Mike.
Hey Mike,
With Esa Lindell getting the call-up are the Stars considering a trade? Seems like the easy thing to do was to call up Oleksiak, but Nill decided to shake things up. If Lindell plays to his ability I believe he can earn a spot on the NHL team. If that happens the Stars would have to make a move. Nill must know that Lindell has the ability to force a trade, maybe he has already started shopping players.
I think it's just a look-see right now. If he plays well, it could lead to something else. I know Jim Nill looked to trade Sergei Gonchar last season to create space for John Klingberg, and he could do that for Lindell if he thinks Lindell is ready to take the next step. I believe they need more information before they make that kind of decision.
Mike, after watching the recent streak of poor play, it seems this team needs more size to complement it's skill. We have size in the minors. Johns, Lindell, Faksa, Ritchie, and McKenzie, would all bring more size than Goligoski, Demers, Eakin, Hemsky, and Sceviour. Do you think Nill is exploring moving players from the NFL roster to make room to bring some of the kids up from the minors?
Not this season, no. I believe he will move players in at a gradual rate, maybe one or two this year depending on injuries, but I think he understands the contracts and understands how much size he has in the minors right now. And while some of the NHL players are pending UFAs, some have bigger contracts and aren't that easy to move.
I know it could be coincidental that scouts names are coming up from us looking at arz game last night and at drouin as well is there a particular direction you think they are looking for coming up to deadline / and what kind of upgrades or assets you think we cud collect. Or do you think its forshadowing games upcoming?
No, Jim Nill is a big fan of "preparation meeting opportunity," so he always tries to be prepared. The Stars would be a perfect trade partner for Tampa on Drouin. They are in the West, they are loaded with top-level prospects. I'm not sure how they feel about Drouin, but it makes sense other than the fact he is small. As for the other places, Nill wants to be aware of everything going on everywhere. That sounds a little outlandish, but it's not far from the truth.
The Last part of the Q&A with Nill. At first I thought "oh s.." But then No that's what he had to Say, He was doing his job, it will get done. So what did U get out of it? Do we have to wait as long as LA Fans or is it gonna B like the Stamkos debacle and there's BIG Problems!


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About Us
A Proud History of Service to the Youth, Agri-Businesses and People of Matagorda County.
1930's Current building constructed and operated as a Grocery Warehouse and Distribution center. Some of the warehouse walls are built extra thick to accommodate the walk-in cooler.1
1953 Mr. Paul Langham purchased the building and opened Langham's Feed, featuring Purina Chow feeds. The distinctive red and white checkerboards first appeared on the building.
1976 The Stewart Family moved to Bay City and purchased Langham Feed. On August 1st of that year, the store officially opened as Bay City Feed Co., Inc. by new owners Jimmie and M.J. (father) Stewart. Jimmie brings many years of hands-on ranching (cattle and sheep) and retail (grocery) experience to the new business.
1977 Bay City Feed Co. purchased it's first 4-H and FFA youth projects at the Matagorda Co. Fair and Livestock Show. This initiated a tradition that continues today as Bay City Feed helps many local youth by purchasing dozens of projects over the years. Many more local youth have benefited from Bay City Feed's advice, assistance and unique Youth Credit program. In most cases this represents these youths' first experience with money and credit. "Bay City Feed Co. – helping Matagorda Co. Youth Become Champions Since 1976".
1977 Bay City Feed completed its remodeling efforts, which included a covered dock, new entrance, and air-conditioned retail show room. Most importantly, a coffee bench was added. The old bench has heard many a tale from local farmers and ranchers over the years. On rainy or cold mornings you can still find an audience on the bench.
1978 The store began its on-going tradition of involvement as a workstation for vocational Education programs at Bay City and Van Vleck High Schools. Scores of local students gained unique experience working in the warehouse or store office. This was the first job for many. Quite a few of these former employees still reside in the area and are regulars at the feed store.
1980's As Bay City and Matagorda County went, so went Bay City Feed during the decade of the 80's. The boom associated with the South Texas Project brought many new friends into the store, but the agricultural recession took its tool on area farmers and ranchers.
1991 Jimmie's son, Jay, moved home from Virginia to help manage the store and the family's ranching operations. Jay joined a long line of managers with extended and dedicated service to the customers of Bay City Feed, including: Gene Sorenson, Adam Pina, John Huston, Darrell Bartos, and Mitch Abshier.
1992 Pam Hoffman joined Bay City Feed as a bookkeeper and office assistant. She took to the work like a fish to water and soon adopted a new family consisting of the store's customers and employees.
1994 The Sante Fe Railroad Siding was removed on the east side of the warehouse. This marked the end of an era as Diesel trucks and trailers made rail cars obsolete for hauling livestock feeds.
1995 Bay City Feed purchases a partnership share in Angleton Feed and Supply in Angleton.
1997 Bay City Feed recognized as DECA Vocational Employer of the Year.
1998 Bay City Feed and Jay Stewart receive the "Friend of 4-H" Award from Matagorda Co. 4-H Chapters. Patricia Krenek joined the team as office and sales assistant. She quickly won the affection of customers and coworkers with her congenial personality and upbeat perspective.
1999 Bay City Feed earned its 3rd straight Chow Honor Council award from Purina Mills. This award recognizes the top 5% Purina Feed Dealers in the nation based on sales and service provided to their local market. This award is a testament to the loyalty and support of the store's long time customers, friends and neighbors.
1999 A year of changes… Jay accepted a position with Bay City Feed's primary supplier, Purina Mills, Inc. as a Dealer Account Manager working with other South Texas Purina Dealerships. Pam Hoffman took over as General Manager, bringing more of a woman's touch to the store. The partnership interest in Angleton Feed was sold, thus allowing store staff to focus on serving The needs of this area. After 4 years of dedicated service, Clayton Ryman accepted a job at a local Plant. Garrett Lenz, who not too many years before was buying show feed for his 4-H projects, joined the team as Sales Manager. Current Bay City Feed remains committed the citizens of Matagorda County and continues to provide them with quality products and services. Bay City Feed is actively involved with and provides donations for many community groups such as Mat. Co. S.P.C.A., The Nature Center, local 4-H and FFA chapters, and several others. Annual events sponsored by Bay City Feed include Free Chick Days, Cattle Meetings, Horse Seminars, Free Dog Flea Treatments, and participation in the Mat. Co. Fair and Livestock Show.
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4 April, 2013
Idli~~ Old wine in a new bottle!Posted in : Appetizer, Bachelor Recipes, Blogging Marathon, Breakfast, Healthy food, Idli, Indian Cuisine, Ocassions, Snack, South Indian Cuisine, Starter on by : ArchanaPotdar Tags: Dressed up Idli, Healthy Snack, Idli, Idli~~ Old wine in a new bottle, Indian Cuisine, Kid Friendly, Party, Snacks, South Indian Cusine
My daughters' complaints are basically centred on idli and dosa. For me, it's a healthy fast food for them its punishment. Dosa they are ready to eat if I have made them after a long time but getting them to eat idlis is like getting your teeth extracted without anaesthesia! I know I am exaggerating but then it feels like that.
So I was pleasantly surprised when Apeksha helped herself with this idli.
I am grateful to the Taj Vegetarian Fare that my friends Mahesh & Sangita have given me. I will also like to thank Padma for giving me the idli rice that is not available in Goa so I could make lovely soft delicious idlis. The next time, however, I am going to make these as mini idlis instead of the standard sized ones.
These are a colourful addition to a party table are they not?
This is my Blogging Marathon entry for the month long Marathon under the theme" Occasional"!
For The Idli Batter:
- 1 Cup urid dal/ split white black gram
- 3 cups idli rice or idli rava
- 1 tsp salt
For the curry leaf powder
- 100g curry leaves
- 25 g split Bengal gram (channa dal)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tblspn split white gram (urid dal)
- 15 g whole dry chillies
For the podi spice
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
- 50 g split Bengal gram (channa dal)
- 25 g slit white gram (urid dal)
- A pinch of asafoetida
- 20 g dry whole red chillies
- Salt to taste
- Ghee
- Toothpicks
- Red chillies
To make the idli batter:
- Wash and Soak the rice and the urid dal separately for minimum 8 hours in 7 times its volume in water.
- Drain the water grind the urid dal to a fine paste. Grind the rice in a coarse paste.
- Mix both the rice and dal pastes add salt and leave it aside for 8-12 hours to ferment at room temperature.
- Pour the fermented batter in a greased idli mould and steam for 20 minutes.
- Cool and remove from the moulds. Set aside.
For the curry leaf idlis:
- Dry roast all the ingredients for the curry leaf powder and grind to a coarse paste.
- Heat 2 tblspn ghee and mix with curry leaf powder.
- Toss in the idlis gently season and set aside.
For the podi spice idlis:
- Dry roast all the ingredients for the podi and grind to a coarse paste.
- Heat 2 tblspn ghee and mix with podi powder stir.
- Remove from heat Toss in the idlis gently and set aside. Reserve.
To serve:
- Peirce the chilli with the toothpicks then sticks the tooth pick in the each of the idlis. Serve it with onion & peanut, coconut and onion chutney.
- The curry leaf powder next time will be this powder.
- Make the mini idlis next time the amount of ghee will be 2 tsp and the flavour will be much better.
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0 thoughts
- April 5, 2013 at 7:32 am
So cute and colorful! Kids love it when they get everything in one bite. Mini idlies would work great.
- April 5, 2013 at 10:50 am
Making kids eat is a tough task.
- April 5, 2013 at 11:04 am
Looks so yummy Archana. I am a fan of idli powder and curry leaf powder. Coating the idlis with the powders is a great idea…
- April 5, 2013 at 11:15 am
Oh I love idlis… but to make kids eat is like running a marathon!!!!
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- April 5, 2013 at 1:45 pm
They look tempting Arcana, like the gloss of the ghee on the idlis.
- April 5, 2013 at 5:41 pm
Ah finally can comment..very lovely idlis Archana..I can eat idlis in any form and colour!
- April 5, 2013 at 6:39 pm
Old wine in new bottle indeed! Piercing them with red chili and toothpick for party = cool idea!
- April 5, 2013 at 7:08 pm
I agree that mini idlis would work an excellent way to use idlis in parties!
- April 6, 2013 at 1:47 am
Lovely new way of presenting these 🙂 Really old idlis in new form 🙂
- April 6, 2013 at 6:19 pm
Love the Title Archana! First time checking your WordPress.. Looking Nice… !
Yum! Yum! Yum!
- April 8, 2013 at 7:10 am
What a delicious way to spruce/spice up good old idlis. They look colorful and spicy. Yumm.
- manjuApril 9, 2013 at 12:59 am
Can survey this only food for months.
- April 10, 2013 at 12:54 pm
What a wonderful and delicious recipe. thanks for sharing with us.
- pinksocksApril 22, 2013 at 2:09 pm
How I wish I could have picked one and munched on.
- May 1, 2013 at 3:23 am
Loved the twist. We usually go with urad and rice in the ratio of 1:2.
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A fire-ravaged Scottish landmark with historic ties to Queen Victoria is set to rise from the ashes.
Ballater's Old Royal Station, where the 19th century monarch would alight on her annual pilgrimages to Balmoral Estate in Royal Deeside, was destroyed after going up in flames last year.
Planning permission has now been submitted for an ambitious £3 million reinstatement of the site.
The planning application follows months of work by Aberdeenshire Council, architects Halliday Fraser Munro and Historic Environment Scotland. Plans for the reinstated station building include room for a VisitScotland information centre, public library and restaurant as well as the Royal waiting room and a replica Royal carriage.
READ MORE: Hopes Ballater station will rise from ashes
There will also be a new "railway shed" style exhibition space extending along the old platform and over the tracks where the Royal carriage sits.
Planning permission is now being sought from the Cairngorms National Park Authority.
If granted, work could start on site in November, with the station and exhibition space expected to be open towards the end of 2017.
Aberdeenshire Council's Marr area manager, Janelle Clark, said: "The aspiration was to create a real focal point for visitors and the local community."
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John Cleese: Fodboldens kunst
Tysk dokumentarfilm fra 2006
John Cleese er - også - vild med fodbold. Fra A
til Z gennemgår han her finesser og pointer i verdens mest elskede og mest
udbredte spil. Fodbold-VM er simpelthen den største mediebegivenhed i verden.
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John Cleese stopper med at optræde
Den verdensberømte engelske komiker John Cleese
har besluttet sig for at stoppe sit professionelle liv som skuespiller.
Den 66-årige legende fra Monty Python, Halløj på badehotellet og en stribe film og tv-komedier vil i stedet lade sine kreative evner udfolde sig i blandt andet en bog om komediens historie.
Derudover vil John Cleese ifølge The Times også bruge sit humoristiske talent på at holde kurser og lære unge talenter i at få folk til at grine.
Manden bag de "gakkede gangarter" har tidligere kritiseret nutidens udøvere for at mangle basal viden om komedie.
"Det er meget sjældent at se opleve nogen, som har en hel grundlæggende forståelse for den gammeldags komedie," har John Cleese tidligere påpeget.
Hurtigt et kendt ansigt
John Cleese begyndte sin karriere som komiker, da han læste jura ved Cambridge University. Han blev hurtigt et kendt ansigt på BBC, hvor han medvirkede i flere populære tv-shows. Karrieren tog dog et kvantespring i international forstand, da Monty Pythons Flying Circus rullede over skærmen i 1969. Den bizarre og ejendommelige humor blev lynhurtigt et globalt fænomen, hvilket gjorde både John Cleese og de øvrige medlemmer af Monty Python-gruppen til superstjerner.
Senest har John Cleese spillet rollen som den innovative Q i James Bond-film, og derudover har han lagt stemme til karakteren King Harold i animationsfilmen Shrek 2.
Den 66-årige legende fra Monty Python, Halløj på badehotellet og en stribe film og tv-komedier vil i stedet lade sine kreative evner udfolde sig i blandt andet en bog om komediens historie.
Derudover vil John Cleese ifølge The Times også bruge sit humoristiske talent på at holde kurser og lære unge talenter i at få folk til at grine.
Der er mange lighedspunkter mellem
John Cleese og
Anne Marie Helger på det komiske plan
Manden bag de "gakkede gangarter" har tidligere kritiseret nutidens udøvere for at mangle basal viden om komedie.
"Det er meget sjældent at se opleve nogen, som har en hel grundlæggende forståelse for den gammeldags komedie," har John Cleese tidligere påpeget.
Biography for
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Birth name
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John Cleese was born on October 27, 1939, in Weston-Super-Mare, England. He was born into a family of modest means, his father being an insurance salesman, but he was nonetheless sent off to private schools to obtain a good education. Here he was often tormented for his height, having reached a height of six feet by the age of twelve, and eventually discovered that being humorous could deflect aggressive behavior in others. He loved humor in and of itself, collected jokes, and, like many young Britons who would grow up to be comedians, was devoted to the radio comedy show, "The Goon Show," starring the legendary Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan, and Harry Secombe.
Cleese did well in both sports and academics, but his real love was comedy. He attended Cambridge to read (study) Law, but devoted a great deal of time to the university's legendary Footlights group, writing and performing in comedy reviews, often in collaboration with future fellow Python Graham Chapman. Several of these comedy reviews met with great success, including one in particular which toured under the name "Cambridge Circus." When Cleese graduated, he went on to write for the BBC, then rejoined Cambridge Circus in 1964, which toured New Zealand and America. He remained in America after leaving Cambridge Circus, performing and doing a little journalism, and here met Terry Gilliam, another future Python.
Returning to England, he began appearing in a BBC radio series, "I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again", based on Cambridge Circus. It ran for several years and also starred future 'Goodies' Tim Brooke-Taylor, Bill Oddie and Graeme Garden. He also appeared, briefly, with Brooke-Taylor, Chapman & Marty Feldman in "At Last the 1948 Show" (1967), for television, and a series of collaborations with some of the finest comedy-writing talent in England at the time, some of whom - Eric Idle, Gilliam, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, and Chapman - eventually joined him in Monty Python. These programs included "The Frost Report" (1966) and Marty Feldman's program _"Marty" (1966)_ . Eventually, however, the writers were themselves collected to be the talent for their own program, "Monty Python's Flying Circus" (1969), which was originally to be a vehicle for Cleese but soon showed itself to be an ensemble program. Monty Python displayed a strange and completely absorbing blend of low farce and high-concept absurdist humor, and remains influential to this day.
After three seasons of the intensity of Monty Python, Cleese left the show, though he collaborated with one or more of the other Pythons for decades to come, including the Python movies released in the mid-70s to early 80s - Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), Life of Brian (1979), Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982), and The Meaning of Life (1983). Cleese and then-wife Connie Booth collaborated in the legendary television series "Fawlty Towers" (1975), as the sharp-tongued, rude, bumbling yet somehow lovable proprietor of a rundown English seaside hotel. Cleese apparently based this character on a proprietor he had met while staying with the other Pythons at a hotel in England. Only a dozen episodes were made, but each was truly hilarious, and he is still closely associated with this program to this day.
Meanwhile Cleese had established a production company, Video Arts, for clever business training videos in which he generally starred, which were and continue to be enormously successful in the English-speaking world. He continues to act prolifically in movies, including in the hit comedy A Fish Called Wanda (1988), in the Harry Potter series, and in the James Bond series as the new Q, starting with The World Is Not Enough (1999), in which he began as R before graduating to Q. Cleese also supplies his voice to numerous animated and video projects, and frequently does commercials.
Besides the infamous Basil Fawlty character, Cleese's other well-known trademark is his rendition of an English upper-class toff. He has a daughter with Booth and a daughter with his second wife, Barbara Trentham. He is currently married to Alice Faye Eichelberger. Education and learning are important elements of his life - he was Rector of the University of Saint Andrews from 1973 until 1976, and continues to be a professor at large of Cornell University in New York. Cleese lives in Santa Barbara, California.
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For bachelor students we offer German lectures on database systems in addition with paper- or project-oriented seminars. Within a one-year bachelor project students finalize their studies in cooperation with external partners. For master students we offer courses on information integration, data profiling, search engines and information retrieval enhanced by specialized seminars, master projects and advised master theses.
The Web Science group focuses on various topics related to the Web, such as Information Retrieval, Natural Language Processing, Data Mining, Knowledge Discovery, Social Network Analysis, Entity Linking, and Recommender Systems. The group is particularly interested in Text Mining to deal with the vast amount of unstructured and semi-structured information available on the Web.
Most of our research is conducted in the context of larger research projects, in collaboration across students, across groups, and across universities. We strive to make available most of our data sets and source code.
We publish our research mostly at DB and IR-related journals and conferences. Many of our publications are available as downloads. If you cannot find one, please contact one of the authors.
Our group includes PostDocs, PhD students, and student assistants, and is headed by Prof. Felix Naumann. If you are interested in joining our team, please contact Felix Naumann.
The article "CohEEL: Coherent and Efficient Named Entity Linking through Random Walks" by Toni Gruetze (HPI), Gjergji Kasneci (Schufa), Zhe Zuo (HPI) and Felix Naumann (HPI) was accepted for publication at the JWS special issue on Knowledge Graphs.
In recent years, the ever-growing amount of documents on the Web as well as in digital libraries led to a considerable increase of valuable textual information about entities. Harvesting entity knowledge from these large text collections is a major challenge. It requires the linkage of textual mentions within the documents with their real-world entities. This process is called entity linking.
This project aims at the automatic creation of entity links from texts to a knowledge base. In contrast to recent research that usually balances the rate of linking correctness (precision) and the linking coverage rate (recall), this project focuses on creating reliable links by favoring the linking precision. Linking precision is the decisive factor for subsequent tasks, building upon the linking results, such as, text summarization, document classification, or topic-based clustering.


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And as he's used four snippets for numbers, I guess Mr Furry Tale could go and join in the playground fun (I'm not sure he'll know what's hit him, but....)
I have a fun day of crafting planned for today. As I don't get to do
Today was the day two years ago we went to collect Socks from the cat rescue centre. Those two years have been filled with lots of cat fur, miaowing, purring, chicken, fish, love, strokes and affection and I wouldn't have had it any other way! So in honour of Socks' honorary birthday, here is today's picture:
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer held back tears Sunday while denouncing President Trump's executive order on immigration and refugees...
"Tears are running down the cheeks of the Statue of Liberty tonight as a grand tradition of America, welcoming immigrants, that has existed since America was founded, has been stomped upon," Schumer said in a statement.
Democrat, Liberal, Government, Incompetence, Funny, Brilliance, Oops, Education, Constitution, Ignorance
Sen. Charles E. Schumer, New York Democrat, stumbled Tuesday over basic American history, crediting Thomas Jefferson for authorship of the Bill of Rights during a debate over the First Amendment and campaign finance. "I think if Thomas Jefferson were looking down, the author of the Bill of Rights, on what's being proposed here, he'd agree with it. He would agree that the First Amendment cannot be absolute," Mr. Schumer said.
Environmentalist, Warming, Liberal, Incompetence, Science, Brilliance, Oops, Press
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) says there are no doubters of the effects of climate change in New York. "Well, I've been a leader on these things in Congress for a long time. But anybody in New York who doubted the effects of climate change changed their minds after Sandy," Schumer is seen saying in a YouTube video posted by act.tv.
Democrat, Hypocrisy, Oops, Energy
Sen. Schumer tells CNN that their energy plan never intended to bring down gas prices.
Democrat, Liberal, Character, Trump
Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) allegedly "caused a scene" at an Upper East Side Manhattan restaurant Sunday night when he bawled out a well-known and well-connected woman because she voted for President Trump. "She voted for Trump!" he reportedly bellowed...
Hilary confirmed the confrontation, telling Page Six, "Sen. Schumer was really rude . . . He's our senator, and I don't really like him. Yes, I voted for Trump. Schumer joined us outside and he told me Trump was a liar. I should have told him that Hillary Clinton was a liar, but I was so surprised I didn't say anything."
Democrat, Liberal, Character, Smears, Demagoguery, Sexism
Sen. Chuck Schumer loves the sound of his own voice, but it carried a bit farther than he might have liked on the US Airways shuttle from New York to Washington on Sunday. According to a House Republican aide who happened to be seated nearby, the notoriously chatty New York Democrat referred to a flight attendant as a "bitch" after she ordered him to turn off his phone before takeoff.... But moments after the flight attendant had told Schumer to shut it off, the phone rang again. "It's Harry Reid calling," the source quoted Schumer as saying. "I guess health care will have to wait until we land."
Democrat, Hypocrisy, Liberal, Hate, Character, Misogyny, Smears, Sexism
Senator Charles E. Schumer apologized on Wednesday for using a crude term to refer to a flight attendant who had asked him to turn his cellphone off on a US Airways plane before takeoff.
Democrat Charles Schumer
Illegal Immigration is Wrong
"Imminent Deportation"
"[4:26]: When we use phrases like "undocumented workers", we convey a message to the American people that their government is not serious about combatting illegal immigration."


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Sheldon Adelson, a wealthy casino owner, is committing to give at least an additional $10 million to conservative groups expected to play a major role in this year's presidential and Congressional elections, cementing his growing role as one of the country's leading political financiers.
Mr. Adelson — who has already donated more than $30 million this year to "super PACs" backing Newt Gingrich, who dropped out of the presidential race last month, and Mitt Romney, who is now the Republicans' likely nominee — is quickly expanding his giving to a variety of Republican-leaning organizations, including tax-exempt issue advocacy groups that are expected to spend most of the outside money in this year's campaigns.
He has committed at least $10 million to the Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies, founded by Karl Rove, according to people with knowledge of his donations. He has discussed contributing another $10 million to groups aligned with Charles and David Koch, the billionaire oil and chemical executives who founded Americans for Prosperity, another issue group.
Such organizations, known as 501(c)(4) groups after the section of tax law under which they are organized, are not allowed to engage in full-time campaign activity. And unlike super PACs, they are not required to disclose their donors. But the groups have already spent tens of millions of dollars on issue ads, much of it on behalf of Republican candidates or against President Obama.
Mr. Adelson has also contributed $5 million to Young Guns, a super PAC with ties to the House majority leader, Eric Cantor, and $5 million to the Congressional Leadership Fund, another super PAC backing House Republicans. Details of the contributions were reported on Saturday by The Huffington Post.
Legal and regulatory shifts have opened new avenues for the wealthy to influence campaigns, and spending by outside groups has more than doubled over the 2008 campaign, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. Mr. Adelson, whose net worth approaches $25 billion, has suggested that he is willing to spend up to $100 million to defeat Mr. Obama and elect Republicans this year.Continue reading the main story
"He's fully committed to beating Barack Obama," said Fred S. Zeidman, a Texas energy executive and a friend of Mr. Adelson's. "We think '$100 million, wow!' But it's a meaningless amount of money to him."
The unusually heavy flow of money has drawn concern not just from liberals and government watchdog groups, but even from some Republicans.
In an interview posted online on Friday, Senator John McCain, Republican of Arizona, and an ally of Mr. Romney, assailed Mr. Adelson's contributions to Restore Our Future, suggesting that they had effectively allowed foreign money into the presidential race. Foreign citizens are prohibited from making direct contributions to candidates and political committees.
"Obviously, maybe in a roundabout way, foreign money is coming into an American campaign," Mr. McCain said in the interview with PBS.
Beyond his opposition to Mr. Obama, Mr. Adelson is deeply involved in Israeli politics and is an avid backer of Republican Jewish organizations. His company, Las Vegas Sands, is under federal investigation for possible violations of a federal antibribery law linked to its expansion in the Chinese gambling district of Macau, a major source of Mr. Adelson's income. The company has said the investigation stems from the accusations of a disgruntled former employee.
During the Republican primary, Mr. Adelson and his wife, Miriam, poured more than $20 million into Winning Our Future, a super PAC supporting Mr. Gingrich, a longtime friend and ally who shares Mr. Adelson's hawkish views on Israel. Following Mr. Gingrich's withdrawal, Mr. Adelson committed $10 million to a super PAC backing Mr. Romney. He has also contributed $5 million to the Congressional Leadership Fund, a super PAC in support of Republican candidates.Continue reading the main story


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Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine fight over 'Voice' contestant
It wasn't really a fair fight for Adam Levine on The Voice as everyone seemed to rally behind Kelly Clarkson. The two were fighting to steal Jordyn Simone, who, along with Kelsea Johnson, delivered a fun performance of En Vogue's "Don't Let Go." Since Alicia Keys chose Kelsea as the winner, Jordyn became available for the other coaches to steal.
Adam Vs. Kelly
Adam and Kelly both attempted to steal Jordyn, although Adam was quick to point out that he was the only coach who thought she won that battle. "I also said, decisively, before she [Alicia] chose, that I would go with you," Adam told Jordyn. But Kelly wasn't giving up without a fight, as she asked Adam, "Can you sing some En Vogue? I'm just saying. Break out some Billy Idol, do it, but I got En Vogue, I'm just saying." And Kelly wasn't the only one to make fun of Adam for his bleached-blond hair. Blake Shelton did his best Billy Idol impression when he told Adam, "Maybe you should start again."
Despite Kelly and Blake's attempts to undermine Adam, Jordyn went with the guy who thought she was a winner from the get go. And it turned out that they might just be made for each other. When they hugged backstage, both wearing leather jackets, Adam said, "We're both wearing leather. We're both looking fly. We're both looking good on TV right now. We were meant to be."
The Voice airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on NBC. Watch clips and full episodes of The Voice for free on Yahoo View.


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Who we are....
Optimist Clubs are dedicated to "Bringing Out the Best in Kids" and do their part through community service projects. Since each Club is autonomous and run by members in their community, Optimists have the unique flexibility to serve the youth of their area in any way they see fit. Optimist Clubs see a need in their community and react to it.
Optimists strive to live up to their name and maintain an upbeat attitude, which they try to pass along to the children they serve. The words of The Optimist Creed are well known to Optimist volunteers and beyond. The creed gives volunteers a focus for personal improvement as they work to better the world around them.
The Optimist Creed
Promise yourself
- To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
- To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.
- To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.
- To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.
- To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.
- To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
- To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
- To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.
- To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.
- To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
Optimist Mission
By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in kids.
Optimist Vision
Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer organization that values all children and helps them develop to their full potential.
Optimist International is an association of more than 2,900 Optimist Clubs around the world dedicated to "Bringing Out the Best in Kids." Adult volunteers join Optimist Clubs to conduct positive service projects in their communities aimed at providing a helping hand to youth. With their upbeat attitude, Optimist Club members help to empower young people to be the best that they can be.
Each Optimist Club determines the needs of the young people in its community and conducts programs to meet those needs. Every year, Optimists conduct 65,000 service projects and serve well over six million young people.
Purpose of an Optimist Club
- To develop optimism as a philosophy of life, utilizing the tenets of the Optimist Creed;
- To promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs;
- To inspire respect for the law;
- To promote patriotism and work for international accord and friendship among all people;
- To aid and encourage the development of youth, in the belief that the giving of one's self in service to others will advance the well-being of humankind, community life and the world.


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Retirement planning today now includes protecting assets (401k's, IRA's etc.) from the high costs of Long Term Health Care. These costs are generally not paid for by health insurance or Medicare. Getting help with LTC insurance is more difficult since most insurance agents and financial advisors don't have the knowledge base to properly advise.
The question is where to go to get accurate information. While some people look to their local insurance agent or financial advisor others go to the internet to obtain information.
"There are significant differences between Long Term Care (LTC) Insurance policies, pricing, acceptable health conditions and benefits that few consumers are aware of," explains Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance (AALTCI), a national consumer advocacy and trade organization.
"Every year some 250,000 people shop for LTC insurance protection for the first time," Slome notes.
The need for extended Long Term Health Care is growing as medical science allows us to live longer and survive accidents and health events. The US Department of Health and Human Services says if a person reaches the age of 65 they will have a 70% chance of needing some type of Long Term Care service before they die. This doesn't count many people who require extended care well before they reach age 65. Care costs are high and most of the cost comes out-of-pocket. That can have a huge impact on savings and create enormous burdens on families.
"Unlike car insurance or even most life insurance policies which are pretty easy to compare, Long Term Care insurance policies can be quite distinctive. Your first decision is finding an expert who understands the differences and works on your behalf to recommend the best coverage for the least cost from a high-quality company," Slome said.
He says much of the information on the internet is out-of-date or even just incorrect. In addition, many financial advisors and insurance agents do not understand the underwriting which varies from one company to another.
Many also don't understand features and benefits like shared care options, inflation options and the power of the federal/state partnership plans which provide dollar-for-dollar asset protection.
So how do you find and select a Long Term Care Insurance Specialist?
The AALTCI suggests three questions when seeking to identify Long Term Care insurance expertise:
- How long has the individual been selling LTC insurance?
"A minimum of three years is suggested, though five or more is going to be better," Slome notes.
- How many policies have they sold?
"A LTC insurance specialist will have helped at least 100 individuals get coverage, though many will have helped 500 plus," he adds.
- How many insurance companies does the person represent?
Most important, according to Slome, is determining if the financial advisor or insurance agent is appointed with multiple insurance companies.
"Appointed is insurance jargon which means they can actually sell that company's policy," Slome explains. "Agents are only going to recommend and tell you about policies they can ultimately sell."
There are not many Long Term Care specialists that have this type of experience and generally you will need to look beyond your neighborhood to discover if this coverage is suitable and to then find the best coverage at the best value.
This means many specialists work with their clients via telephone and internet making it safe and convenient to get the correct information.
The AALTCI can help guide you to find one of these LTC specialists by calling the them at (818) 597-3227 or visit the organization's website, www.aaltci.org.


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Arsenal midfielder
Jack Wilshere has called on Arsene Wenger to hijack Spurs' transfer bid for
David Beckham in January, saying he would 'love to work with him'.
Wilshere, who is in his debut season as a first-team regular with the Gunners and made his full England debut earlier this season, has used his Twitter account to demand his club join their north London rivals in bidding for the services of the former England captain.
'Bring Becks to Arsenal,' he wrote on his social networking page.
'What a great example he would be for all of us!
'His professional attitude, ability and experience! love 2 work with him!'
Spurs boss Harry Redknapp admitted over the festive period that he was working on a deal to bring former Manchester United star Beckham back to the Premier League for a three-month stint at White Hart Lane.
This in turn prompted several other clubs to throw their names into the mix as potential destinations for the LA Galaxy star – including Blackburn Rovers, who have recently been bought out by Venky's Group.
Their exploits in the transfer market are already gaining notoriety following a confirmed £21million offer to Ronaldinho for a three-year contract at Ewood Park .
But the deal drew a moment of brilliant wit from Redknapp during a press conference on Tuesday.
Speaking about the India-based chicken processing firm owners, who bought Blackburn last month, Redknapp said: 'They can offer him free chicken for life. We can't compete with that.'