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Coming back from Wichita a few days ago, I saw a dead armadillo on the road about 20 miles south of Salina. My first thought: "Armadillos are smarter than Republicans." Then, mentally taking note the armadillo was dead on the roadway, I added another thought to the first: "At least about climate change."
I grew up in west Texas, where armadillos are fairly common. It was an article of faith with me that Yankee states are just too cold for armadillos. I've lived in Kansas for 40 years, 30 of them in Hays. In all the trips back to Texas in all those years, I never saw armadillos in this state until, about 15 years ago, I started seeing their bodies along the road in southern Kansas. One afternoon, I counted six of them in the stretch between Fredonia and Cherokee. My first winter in Kansas, age 23, I saw more snow, by a couple of feet, than I had seen in my entire Texas life, more even than my seventh-grade winter, which was spent in Cortez, Colo.
I was pretty pleased with myself when I saw the armadillo over by Salina. "Armadillos are smarter than Republicans." Hyuk hyuk.
A couple days later, John Stossel showed up on the editorial page. His topic was "Global Warming: The Hoax." The angle was debunking the idea hurricanes are worse now because of a warming climate.
Honest, my first thought was not, "Armadillos are smarter than John Stossel." Sure, he was engaging in doctrinaire straw-man argument. Set up a ridiculous case almost nobody with any sense believes, pretend almost every opponent believes it, then knock down the argument and claim victory. Hardly any of us believers in the science of climate change think such a monumental phenomenon can be proved by any individual storm, or even a decade's worth of them. But it is pretty standard Fox News technique. It's Stossel. What do you expect?
Through the first third of his piece, I was actually thinking that Stossel is somewhat behind the times. More and more these days, the argument from the right wing of climate science is not that climate is not changing, but that a warmer climate is going to be absolutely awesome -- more corn, more wheat, more trees, less freezing cold. Party like the Midwest is Hawaii, only without an ocean.
Stossel eventually came to Hurricane Katrina, which killed 1,800 people in 2005. He compared it to the 1900 Galveston, Texas, hurricane, which killed 10,000 people. Galveston, hands down, was worse. See? Global warming is bunk. "We just didn't have so much media then," Stossel says.
At that point, I thought, "Armadillos are smarter than John Stossel." Remembering the deadness of the armadillo, I added, "At least about climate change."
As soon as I had time, I researched armadillos. Imagine my chagrin at finding most sources attribute their northward migration to things such as pumped-out rivers are easier to cross, fewer brush fires means more food sources and escaped pets colonize easily in a variety of habitats. A couple of sources did say the cause is primarily climate change, but they did not seem reliable.
So I had to reconsider. Could John Stossel be smarter than an armadillo, on climate change as on crossing streets? I went back to his column. I considered he quoted an actual climate scientist, rare in Fox world. I considered he acknowledged that climate may warm, and the hypothetical warming could, hypothetically, be caused by man. I considered it is not a bad idea, generally speaking, to be skeptical of the benevolence and efficacy of government.
I considered his climatologist works at a political institute. I considered his acknowledgement of the possibility of climate change served mainly to set up an argument that appeared to be this: Even if global warming is real, the government can't fix it, so why do anything?
I considered most of the climate science that "debunks" global warming comes from right-wing think tanks such as Cato or from institutes largely funded by the oil, gas and coal industries, and whose purpose is not advancing research, but promoting a political or commercial agenda. I considered a National Academy of Science poll of more than 1,300 climate scientists found that 97 percent of them had been persuaded by the body of research that global warming is real and is overwhelmingly caused by man.
I considered another thing we didn't have in 1900, besides an overabundance of media, was weather radar and satellites. I'm pretty sure most of those 10,000 dead Galvestonians would have gotten out of the way if they had known what was coming.
Once upon a time, I read an article about the startle reflex of armadillos -- their instinctive reaction to danger. For armadillos, the reflex is a vertical leap of 2 to 4 feet. They are very low-slung, low-profile animals and, except for this vertical leap, most cars and trucks would pass right over them.
I considered that, if climate science were a truck, Stossel would be an armadillo. His instincts and predilections take him right up into the undercarriage.
So, out of all this reconsideration, I have to acknowledge: On climate change, armadillos maybe aren't smarter than John Stossel.
Or Republicans.
Kurt Beyers, Hays, works in public relations at Fort Hays State University.


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I saw we get a group of people to picket his church every sunday denouncing their disgusting ignorance to the bible and pull the hell card and whatnot.
greeney2 wrote:Thought I would unearth this one from a few years ago. These people protested the funeral of a US soldier killed in action, as Gods rath against Gays, and the soldier wasn't even gay.
With all the protesters now demanding the Boston Bomber not be allowed to be buried in the USA, most cemeteries are refusing to allow him.
Where are the Westborrow Baptists being completely silent and not protesting this person, for his perverted acts and radical Muslim views, but they can see fit to protest a soldier who died for this country.
Hard to believe our US Supreme Court ruled in their favor to protest.
frrostedman wrote:Strictly moral decisions are not made by the Court, and thank God for that.
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One thing I am going to do differently this summer is blog less. Or at least more simply. I tried to keep blogging as usual last summer and it was too much for me and my family. I know I won't totally abandon blogging because I like to sew in the summer and I know I'll want to share. But the posts will be simpler and fewer. Which is probably a win-win for everyone since I think everybody is just busier in the summer whether it's kids, gardens & yard work, vacations, shop-hops, and those iron-woman triathalons you've all entered. So really, you have less time to read my mindless drivel anyway! But we'll still hang out and catch-up from time to time. This will just give us all a little more time to run though the sprinklers and eat Popsicles if we feel so inclined.
I'm going to try to keep up on emails and such, but if I get a little stinkier than usual at that, you'll know why. Please feel free to pester me again if I don't get back to you right away.
PS Thanks SO much for the Soul Blossom Quilt love. I'm working on the kits and the patterns this week. I will post when they are available to order. Thanks again!


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The Nats open a big weekend series tonight at Turner Field.
In his seemingly never-ending quest to find a competent left fielder — not to mention a competent leadoff man — Davey Johnson's roulette wheel has stopped on Steve Lombardozzi. The rookie infielder has made a strong case for himself, both at the plate (he's hitting .317 with a .385 on-base percentage) and in the field (he's made a couple of nice plays while learning the outfield on the fly).
So tonight, in the opener of perhaps their biggest series of the season to date, the Nationals will have Lombardozzi in left field and leading off for the third time in four games. It worked twice in Philadelphia; might as well give it a shot in Atlanta.
It'll take a strong offensive performance from the Nats' lineup, top to bottom, to beat Tim Hudson (owner of a 13-3 record and 2.09 ERA in his career against them). And it'll take a strong start from Ross Detwiler (who has allowed 10 earned runs over his last 10 innings).
Unfortunately, I'm not in Atlanta for this weekend showdown, but I will be in Miami starting Monday for the Nationals' first series at Marlins Park. Until then, enjoy the big game and the conversation…
WASHINGTON NATIONALS at ATLANTA BRAVES
Where: Turner Field
Gametime: 7:35 p.m. EDT
TV: MASN, MLB.tv
Radio: WJFK (106.7 FM), WFED (1500 AM), XM 184
Weather: Partly cloudy, 86 degrees, Wind 1 mph in from RF
LF Steve Lombardozzi
RF Bryce Harper
3B Ryan Zimmerman
1B Adam LaRoche
- JaneB - May 26, 2012 at 1:51 AM
Our guys are really good. They are.
- NatsJack in Florida - May 26, 2012 at 1:52 AM
One morr solid inning and Wang may finish the game.
- ehay2k - May 26, 2012 at 1:55 AM
JaneB, if Livo comes in, we can root for him to strike out the side , just as we root for our guys to do the same. Six out each, Nats win 7-3.
- Swift Eagle - May 26, 2012 at 1:56 AM
Heeeyyy Kool-Aid… Livo warming in his Red Shirt
- JaneB - May 26, 2012 at 1:56 AM
Ok. Ehay. I can do that. Phew.
- Manassas Nats' Fan - May 26, 2012 at 1:56 AM
Walker harper to face Zim. Way to Zim. Hitting with people on base much better tonight. Good kob Eck.
- jeffwx - May 26, 2012 at 1:58 AM
I can't contain my enthusiasm….woohooAnd good pitching always beats good hitting…mind blowing team on par with the 1907 Chicago Cubs
- NatsJack in Florida - May 26, 2012 at 1:58 AM
Derek….see how much fun a solid sinker bsll guy would be with the power arms?I love the mix
- Donald - May 26, 2012 at 1:59 AM
So who wants to play manager? Do you bring in Burnett for the 8th and Clippard for the 9th, or do you ride the Wang wagon for another inning? I say, let Wang pitch and keep the bullpen fresh.
- MicheleS - May 26, 2012 at 1:59 AM
Swift. LMAO! Hey koolaid!
- ehay2k - May 26, 2012 at 1:59 AM
Man, how many posters started the holiday drinkfest early? More typos ( mine included) than a Dan Quayle tweet!
- jeffwx - May 26, 2012 at 2:01 AM
not smart to bring livo in….no team knows him better
- JaneB - May 26, 2012 at 2:03 AM
Livo is wiley, jeffwx. He was PFB.
- jeffwx - May 26, 2012 at 2:04 AM
oh well…better to hit against the livo you don't know
- Swift Eagle - May 26, 2012 at 2:07 AM
Jack, I know it's his first outing, but I see lots of balls up
- Manassas Nats' Fan - May 26, 2012 at 2:07 AM
That was weird. Mr swing at first pitch walks on a 3-2 count, and the two strikeout kings both hit the first pitch (one for a double play)
- JaneB - May 26, 2012 at 2:08 AM
I thought CMW was a ground ball guy.
- jeffwx - May 26, 2012 at 2:08 AM
He got around and drilled as Ralph Kiner would say.
- ehay2k - May 26, 2012 at 2:08 AM
I just hope there I not a bunt play involved while Livo is in the game – either his bunting or our guys.
- hmm... - May 26, 2012 at 2:09 AM
jeffwxdo we have some mutual firstname.lastname@example.com
- jeffwx - May 26, 2012 at 2:10 AM
or was it Lindsey Nelson ???He had the best sports jackets ever
- JaneB - May 26, 2012 at 2:10 AM
Ralph Kiner! My original announcer!
- jeffwx - May 26, 2012 at 2:11 AM
I'm a good friend of Bill.
- Fear and Ignorance - May 26, 2012 at 2:13 AM
I think Davey sees a lot of Scott Erickson in Wang. He was pretty good for Davey at the end of 1996 and all of 1997. From August of '96-October of '97 he was 25-9 with a couple of wins in the playoffs. Hopefully Wang can do something close to that if he starts. Those sinker-ballers have a way of getting on a roll for 5-6 starts at a time. Agree with NatsJack…like the change of pace from the other 4 starters.
- hmm... - May 26, 2012 at 2:14 AM
- baseballswami - May 26, 2012 at 2:18 AM
Did anyone see this coming? It's a slugfest with our puny offense and a Braves team coming off a drought. This is by no means over.
- Swift Eagle - May 26, 2012 at 2:18 AM
Change of pace sounds like a good idea. I hope it works. I'd prefer to stick with Det b/c he's still part of the long term plan in the rotation, and Wang isn't. I'd like to see a few good starts by Wang, then trade him when his value his high…he's always going to be fragile
- JaneB - May 26, 2012 at 2:19 AM
Swami, you mean you see us getting more runs, right?
- Swift Eagle - May 26, 2012 at 2:20 AM
If the Swami didn't see it, how could any of us? Lol
- Donald - May 26, 2012 at 2:20 AM
At this point, I bring Burnett back for the 9th and if anyone gets on at all, I bring in Clippard. I didn't agree with pulling Detwiler in the 5th, so I guess I'm not on the same page as Davey tonight.
- JaneB - May 26, 2012 at 2:24 AM
C'mon Tyler!
- ehay2k - May 26, 2012 at 2:24 AM
Swami, you need to fast forward your recording of the game to real time before you post.
- NatsJack in Florida - May 26, 2012 at 2:25 AM
Beating Hudson is like stealing one, even if it's Stras much less Detwiler. 3 more outs!
- RickH - May 26, 2012 at 2:26 AM
Go Tyler!
- JaneB - May 26, 2012 at 2:28 AM
- Swift Eagle - May 26, 2012 at 2:28 AM
No doubt Jack, even the few times the Nats beat Hudson, they never hit him like this. Maybe the most impressive night of offense all season (so far)
- JaneB - May 26, 2012 at 2:29 AM
He got out Prado!
- Sunshine_Bobby_Carpenter_Is_Too_Pessimistic_For_Me - May 26, 2012 at 2:31 AM
Clipp is solid as ever. I guess I save the Maalox for another night. May 25, 27-18, still in soul possession of first place."WOOOO-HOOOOOO!!"(Copyright, MicheleS, 2011.)
- RickH - May 26, 2012 at 2:31 AM
- ehay2k - May 26, 2012 at 2:31 AM
Can we please get Mr. nausea out?
- JaneB - May 26, 2012 at 2:32 AM
Here is a MichelleS patented woooooohoooooooo!
- MicheleS - May 26, 2012 at 2:32 AM
- Swift Eagle - May 26, 2012 at 2:32 AM
Who gets the win? Wang? Bad rule
- NatsJack in Florida - May 26, 2012 at 2:34 AM
Yes….. WHOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO!
- baseballswami - May 26, 2012 at 2:34 AM
- ehay2k - May 26, 2012 at 2:35 AM
Thanks to my imaginary friends for making the game more interesting.GYFNG!
- Eugene in Oregon - May 26, 2012 at 2:40 AM
Even if he didn't make it out of the 5th, I've got to say one positive thing about Mr. Detwiller: Despite allowing at least two runners on base in each of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd innings, he got out of those three innings having only given up one run. The Braves could easily have tied the game up (or even gone ahead) by the end of the 3rd. I know he'll be frustrated that he didn't get the win, but Mr. Detwiller didn't give the game away either. And we've all seen that happen before.
- baseballswami - May 26, 2012 at 2:40 AM
I saw on twitter something about victorino and lee arguing in the dugout. I always knew their fans eat their young, now the players are turning on each other? Anyone else hear anything ?
- MicheleS - May 26, 2012 at 2:45 AM
Swami apparently Shane didnt make a few catches in CF
- natsfan1a - May 26, 2012 at 2:47 AM
Walk the kid to get to Elwood, er, Zimmerman? There he is, kids! Woooooooooooooooo Hoooooooooooooooooo!!
- jeffwx - May 26, 2012 at 2:48 AM
12/10/08woohoo…No Maalox and Yoohoo tonight.
- natsfan1a - May 26, 2012 at 2:50 AM
Oh, dear. A near slugout in the dugout with the Flyin Hawaiian? Get the rocking chair, I think I feel the vapors coming on.
- ehay2k - May 26, 2012 at 2:51 AM
Ross is looking more and more like a middle reliever.He cannot start if he can't go six+ innings on a regular basis.
- jeffwx - May 26, 2012 at 2:51 AM
5th starter by committee
- ehay2k - May 26, 2012 at 2:53 AM
Natsfan1a, what dugout dustup are you talking about?
- NatsLady - May 26, 2012 at 2:53 AM
100 pitches to go less than five, only 61 strikes?
- NatsLady - May 26, 2012 at 2:55 AM
Looking at Twitter, apparently Cliff Lee was yelling at Victorino about 2 balls in the outfield should have been caught.
- baseballswami - May 26, 2012 at 2:56 AM
Did you hear Zim on the postgame? He actually said he was pissed. – Have you ever heard him utter one word that was not squeaky clean? It will be kind cool if opposing pitchers just have to pitch to Bryce because Zim is right behind him. He ripped the covers off two balls tonight. Could be he is awake now? Some really hard-hit balls tonight.
- Faraz Shaikh - May 26, 2012 at 2:56 AM
Swift Eagle, I don't think Ross deserved win either.Great win tonight!
- ehay2k - May 26, 2012 at 2:57 AM
Thanks Natslady. Well, I'm sure Vitorino is looking forward to a trade NOW! I can't wait to read the phans' blogs.
- baseballswami - May 26, 2012 at 2:57 AM
Oh, the Nats always deserve a win!
- Faraz Shaikh - May 26, 2012 at 2:59 AM
what a changeup to end the game! better than most of his fastballs.
- MicheleS - May 26, 2012 at 3:00 AM
Davey is even getting the CMW for starter from the Taiwanese press.
- ehay2k - May 26, 2012 at 3:00 AM
Oh swami, WE deserve the win, along with Zimm, having suffered the past few years.
- MicheleS - May 26, 2012 at 3:02 AM
And Harold Reynolds is beating the drum for Ian to be at the All Star game.
- MicheleS - May 26, 2012 at 3:04 AM
The braves organist is going to play Hot Stuff as walk up music for Stras tomorrow.
- natsfan1a - May 26, 2012 at 3:05 AM
Sorry, ehay. Meant to post a link and now I can't find it. Evidently Cholly got between them in the dugout. I'm not used to staying up this late. :-)btw, that was funny, jeffwx.jeffwx said… yes…Ankiel is the nats day tripper oblah dee May 25, 2012 8:40 PM
- Tcostant - May 26, 2012 at 3:08 AM
After all this time it's fun to be a Nats fan.
- Steady Eddie - May 26, 2012 at 3:12 AM
This team is shedding the ghosts of failed seasons past…Beating up on Doc Halladay and Tim Hudson in one week?Not just scoring runs but pinning the loss on them?New team, new day, anything is possible!(OK, I'll admit it, Knob Creek with no Maalox tonight…)GYFNG!
- MicheleS - May 26, 2012 at 3:23 AM
Braves put Chipper on the DL after the game.
- MicheleS - May 26, 2012 at 3:25 AM
From amanda.. very telling:Amanda Comak@acomakDavey used the words "disappointed" and "frustrated" with regard to fact that Detwiler "didn't take charge and go right after them."
- TimDz - May 26, 2012 at 3:25 AM
Eddie…Knob Creek…good choice…
- Ghost Of Steve M. - May 26, 2012 at 3:33 AM
NatsJack, does Detwiler deserve another chance ?
- That old-school, prestigious way of Scooter - May 26, 2012 at 3:35 AM
What great fun y'all are! 1a with the Muhammad-Ali-style Phils talk, jeffwx with that great '07 Cubs comparison.And congrats to you both, jeffwx and hmm.
- Soul Possession, My PFB Hitterish Sofa - May 26, 2012 at 3:46 AM
Obliged by duty to be elsewhere this evening. Since Mark is out for these games, if somebody could fill in the PxP a little bit, this would all make a little more sense, and those of us not able to be here synchronously will surely appreciate it. Thanks.
- Sunshine_Bobby_Carpenter_Is_Too_Pessimistic_For_Me - May 26, 2012 at 3:55 AM
@Soul Possession: Nats scored four in the first. Two on a triple by Ankiel. Det was nicked for a run in the third and two in the fourth. Davey yanked him after 100 pitches, going just 4.1 innings, not eligible for the win. Hudson got stronger after that first inning. He was close to getting a 1-2-3 in the seventh when CMW, allowed to bat by Davey, worked a walk. Lombo doubled him two third. They pitched around Harper to get to Zimm. Big mistake: Zimm ripped a bases-clearing double to make it 7-3. Braves got a meaningless run, Livo worked a 1-2-3 eighth. Clipp closed 'em out 1-2-3 in the ninth.That;s your update. Nats two up on the Braves with Jesus and Gio coming up. Braves have lost 5 straight. Might make it seven.
- Manassas Nats' Fan - May 26, 2012 at 3:58 AM
I put Detwiler out there on Wednesday, and have Wang ready, and another one like tonight the hook might be there. He has given up 13 ER in the last 14.1 innings, that isn't very good.
- DWS - May 26, 2012 at 4:05 AM
Sunshine nice Coles nutshell. Strike zone seemed to vary IMO. Ross has got to learn not to show his emotions (feelings) on the mound. That's where he has to mature. If he does he can and will be a very good pitcher.
- Gonat - May 26, 2012 at 4:21 AM
Manassas Nats' Fan said… I put Detwiler out there on Wednesday, and have Wang ready, and another one like tonight the hook might be there. He has given up 13 ER in the last 14.1 innings, that isn't very good. May 25, 2012 11:58 PM ________________________________Tough to watch Detwiler get his pitch count up by not putting away batters. Just can't call a guy a starter who can't go more than 6 innings consistently.
- Soul Possession, My PFB Hitterish Sofa - May 26, 2012 at 4:27 AM
Thanks, Sunshine. I did read the gamer on CSN.
- Drew - May 26, 2012 at 5:24 AM
Meanwhile, up in Syracuse, Downtown Corey Brown breaks the Chiefs record by homering in his fifth straight game. (Did I mention the .399 on base percentage?)Hey Mike, Paul McCartney left you a message:Someone's knocking at the doorSomebody's ringin' the bell …
- NatsJack in Florida - May 26, 2012 at 9:54 AM
Ghost… while the performance was awful, the fight was excellent. I'd give him one more chance in Miami next week.
- MicheleS - May 26, 2012 at 11:04 AM
Both Amanda and Adam have excellent gamers (you know, since our Fearless leader can't be down there – HEY CSN.. spend some of my cable money!)
- Joe Seamhead - May 26, 2012 at 11:06 AM
Nats Jack, I'm not sure how you work him in,but Corey Brown deserves to be called up. He is by all accounts a superior OF to anyone we have healthy, though he desn't possess Ankiel's arm, but who does? He's a very good base runner, and since abandoning the modifications to his swing the coaches tried to make last year,he has hit the snot out of the ball. He has demonstrated that he is a lead off hitter with power. He has earned a cup of coffee.
- natsfan1a - May 26, 2012 at 11:06 AM
Item on the Lee and Victorino confrontation which the Phillies evidently don't want to talk about. As Well, Pence did say something about it being twilight time (when he tried to make a catch). Yes, Hunter. Yes it is. Tick. Tock.
- natsfan1a - May 26, 2012 at 11:07 AM
Crud, I dropped my comma. Twilight time and all.
- Brother Juniper - May 26, 2012 at 11:11 AM
Zimmerman's double was sweet. With 2 outs and an 0-2 count, it is the hit the Nats too often fail to get.
- Get Some Players - May 26, 2012 at 11:21 AM
What Drew said.
- MicheleS - May 26, 2012 at 11:22 AM
Some thoughts from Atlanta:AJC Sports page Lots of good stuff on the Nats. The Daily DOB Blog has a nice preview of the series.
- MicheleS - May 26, 2012 at 11:23 AM
Sorry, Link busted:AJC Sports Page
- NatsJack in Florida - May 26, 2012 at 12:37 PM
Joe…. I agree that Brown deserves a shot but….the Nats are determined to keep a veteran presence next to Bryce in the outfield and that blocks Brown for the time being. And Ankiel has his moments of success so he's the guy till Werth comes back.
- baseballswami - May 26, 2012 at 12:43 PM
Leftover thoughts: What was Atlanta thinking to pitch around Bryce to get to Zim? Who wants to bet that never happens again? Zim – that was a sweet moment for this Nats fan! He made them pay and it was very satisfying. Also – Burnett and Clip are both pretty savvy pitchers with some experience and some stuff from the left and the right. I think either one of them can pitch in the 8th or 9th. Funny, too, how Burnett has just not been used all that much this season – he has to have the fewest innings.As for Det — it might not have been pretty but it was not a high-run melt down. Did you see Hudsons face when he gave up the double to Zim? Lincecum melted down pretty good last night. Those guys have a lot more years on them than Det and had a lot worse outings. Did you happen to notice that Wang just can't run at all. He has had foot and hammy injuries – he should be required to strike out each and every time he is up. Scary to watch him run. Fragile and high maintenance. Hope he is worth all this trouble.
- NatsLady - May 26, 2012 at 12:54 PM
Watching the game this morning on MLB.tv because I was working last night. Really, how many times did Ross have the hitter 0-2 and then get to 3-2 and foul off a few? No wonder his pitch count was high and in the 2nd inning Carp and FP are already "hoping" he can get to 5 innings. You have a four run lead. THROW STRIKES. CMW's velocity hit 94. Yes, his sinker didn't always drop as much as you would like, but what a pleasure to watch him work when it did, ground ball after ground ball. Really hope Davey lets CMW start and pairs him with Detwiler (like Stras and Gorzy), righty/lefty and two different styles for hitters to adjust to.And Ross, if you don't want to get pulled mid-inning and have your inherited runners score, stop scuffing your feet on the mound and PITCH BETTER.
- NatsLady - May 26, 2012 at 1:02 PM
P.S., I understand about 2005, but I still love the standings. Now other teams have to come to us. The Nats are the "tough part of the schedule"! Thank you, Huddy, for "pissing off" the Face. We need him mad!
- NatsLady - May 26, 2012 at 1:14 PM
Lannan report: 5 earned in 5 innings. He retired 14 of 16 batters he faced. Before that he gave up a solo HR and after that he gave up a solo HR and then left in the 6th with a 3-2 lead and the bases loaded, nobody out. All three inherited runners scored because the next guy (Hassan Pena) gave up a slam. Syracuse Chiefs game storyhttp://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120525&content_id=32235714&vkey=news_t552&fext=.jsp&sid=t552
- ehay2k - May 26, 2012 at 1:16 PM
Natslady – nice new avatar/pic. Freddie, nice way to light a fire under Zimm. Timmy H. – "We should have won that game." Hey, that's what WE used to say, two-plus years ago. Heading over now to read some phan phlailing. Hope Mark Z has something for us today before the game.
- mick - May 26, 2012 at 1:17 PM
Det should gear his anger towards Davey at himself, that my help him. he should go to middle relief and Wang should be the 5th starter. Davey did an excellent coaching job last night.
- mick - May 26, 2012 at 1:26 PM
not that hung over, lol… the 2005 comparison is absurd period. That team was ancient and lucky. this team is young and for real and talented. Thinking ahead, the Nats pitching gets stronger with Lidge and Storen coming back along with Wang as a 5th starter. Det may be better off helping team in middle relief and he needs to become tougher. The only ones who you show the door to pitching wise is Hrod and Perry. On the offensive side, Lombo is everything the scouts said he could be and Harper is a special player. Add Morse to this team and it could be enough. Bernadina and Nady should go bye bye. If Werth can come back, maybe bring up Corey Brown in August and we could roll. It is too bad Ramos is out. Flores is doing splendid but we need some depth. One can see the Nats in 2013 and on as perhaps the best team in MLB
- Eugene in Oregon - May 26, 2012 at 1:31 PM
MicheleS: Thanks for the AJC link.Loved the Tim Hudson quote after giving up seven earned runs: "I was a couple pitches from throwing a shutout…"Recalls several similar quotes:– Capt. Edward Smith, RMS Titanic: "I was a couple icebergs from crossing the Atlantic…";– Gen. Heinz Guderian: "I was a couple snowflakes from taking Moscow…"; and, of course,– Pres. Richard Nixon: "I was a couple tapes from getting away with it…"
- mick - May 26, 2012 at 1:34 PM
Eugenedont forget Maxwell Smart's famous quote"missed it by that much"
- Drew - May 26, 2012 at 1:46 PM
ESPN's MLB standings include some revealing numbers.The Nats have scored 22 more runs than they've allowed. Their +22 run differential ranks fourth in the NL and sixth in the majors.The Nats have done this while scoring only 170 runs. Only four of the 30 teams are worse — Oakland, San Diego, the Cubs and Pittsburgh.The reason, of course, is that the Nats' pitchers have allowed only 148 runs, the fewest in baseball.If this team can muster more offense it's going to be tough to beat.P.S. How good are the Rangers? They're already at +90. Wow.
- NatsLady - May 26, 2012 at 1:52 PM
Drew, yeah, fer sure the Rangers are on a mission. The surprises are the O's and the Dodgers without Kemp.The O's had 11,000 walkups last night. Broke a record.
- NatsLady - May 26, 2012 at 2:05 PM
Not only did RZ say he was "p***ed" about the walk to Harper, he said "sh**" to the ump about the first pitch inside ball that was called a strike.And then it goes 0-2 and he hits a double. Major League ball there, ML ball!
- Gonat - May 26, 2012 at 2:20 PM
Watching this horrible show of NatsTalk Live on MASN as they disect the Nats game last night. 10 minutes talking about Detwiler.Detwiler starts the season like Rizzo made the right move sending Lannan down. The last 4 starts look like you can stick a fork in Detwiler.Detwiler threw 4 walks and even in some of his strikeout threw too many pitches to get the strikeouts. There was no efficiency in the strikeouts. 4 1/3 innings or these 5 inning starts is not great. Detwiler pitched with an extra games rest also.I would not be surprised to see Wang make the next start. Wang was 5th starter until he was injured in Spring Training. I was a believer that Detwiler was the guy who should start last night mostly based on the lefty/lefty matchup. Wang was up early in the bullpen. According to Phil Wood, Wang threw over 70 pitches in the bullpen before he took the mound.
- Gonat - May 26, 2012 at 2:25 PM
NatsLady said… The O's had 11,000 walkups last night. Broke a record. May 26, 2012 9:52 AM_____________________________Friday night, Holiday weekend, casual fanbase energized by the rumor that the team is finally going to sign a big piece long-term (Adam Jones).Biggest reason is Friday night is College night discounts so Friday nights with good weather has received great walk-ups anyway.
- baseballswami - May 26, 2012 at 2:29 PM
Eugene and Mick – hilarious!! That's real confidence. Gonat – sometimes I drop in on that snoozefest on masn. No production values, no video. Phil Wood is usually good but the others are Balmer homers. They truly pontificate for hours. Zim kind of surprised me last night with his demeanor – developing some Natitude? I hope he keeps that chip on his shoulder for a long time. Still can't believe that they chose to pitch to him instead of Bryce. Detweiler lost his swagger when he cut his hair. Just needs to get his swagger back. And throw some strikes. Watch JZim.
- Gonat - May 26, 2012 at 3:00 PM
Lets look at Tim Hudson's dominance of Zim. 46 at-bats prior to yesterday and a .173 batting average and only 2 life-time RBIs against Hudson with no Home Runs.Its as if Zim put himself in walk-off mode in that at-bat and behind in the count 0-2.Also before last night, Hudson was 13-3 against the Nats and went through a stretch in 2007 to 2008 where he went 7-0. He has never given up 7 earned runs against the Nats.
- Gonat - May 26, 2012 at 3:04 PM
baseballswami – This is the Nats Only show called NatsTalk Live. Can't watch that show with Dave Johnson and Mel Antonen as you are right.This is the 2 hour NatsTalk Live. Horrible production value like you said with no video or stats flashed up. One caller asked what a 4 seam fastball is and Phil Wood said he had no baseball in the studio to demonstrate.
- Gonat - May 26, 2012 at 3:28 PM
Amanda Comak writes….Tim Hudson has been tough on the Nationals in his career. He entered Friday night's contest having been the pitcher of record in 17 of his 23 starts against them — and having won 14 of those. But of all the Nationals Hudson is tough on, Ryan Zimmerman might have been the worst. Before Friday, Zimmerman had faced Hudson in 48 plate appearances. He had eight hits — and only one for extra bases. The numbers certainly were stacked in Hudson's favor. Eight strikeouts, .174 average against, .208 on-base percentage, .196 slugging.______________________________________I see Amanda did similar research to what I did at 11:00am and she is incorrect, Hudson's record was 13 wins against the Nats not 14. She didn't subtract out a 2003 win against the Expos.
- baseballswami - May 26, 2012 at 3:47 PM
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Two shelf version for me too
I waited a while for this (the two-shelf console version) to go on sale, and from assembly to use, it was just what I expected, and looks great.
It's narrow enough to fit between the wall and the sofa without pushing the seating too far into the room.
November 13, 2012
The Industrial Revolution!
So glad I bought this! Very industrial looking console table, with all metal frame and metal casters. Solid construction and it goes together in 10 minutes. Just follow the instructions (putting it together on it's side, as another reviewer noted and don't fully tighten all of the bolts until it's upright). I used a small level to ensure I had it just right. Such an amazing looking piece of furniture (one that you'd expect to see at high-end furniture stores). Now we want the matching coffee table tool
May 21, 2011
Bought the 2-Shelf Console
The metal and wood contrast look very good, and the quality for the [$] price tag (2-shelf version) is actually good. Here's the thing that makes all the difference: they instruct you to assemble it on it's side, which pretty much means it will wobble when you stand it upright. I recommend this: go ahead and assemble it on it's side, but don't tighten the bolts firmly, just enough to keep it together. Stand the console upright on a level surface, tap/push down both sides of each shelf, now tighten the bolts. While it may not be perfect (nor may your floors) it should be much more stable.
April 17, 2011
Looks great but flimsy
This looks so great, a bit taller than I pictured, but it is so flimsy. It is not sturdy at all. The pieces are, but put together, it wobbles, even though it is tightened up. I think it is the size that makes it this way. Anyway, I will need to return this item, unfortunately.
January 25, 2013
Don't waste your money
Had 2 arrive damaged. the wood top is very thin and cracks very easily. It looks like a solid top, but the wood just around the frame is the only thick wood. The entire interior of the shelf is pancake thin. The metal is also cheap and thin and bends very easily. Do not waste you money on any piece in the Aiden collection unless you are alright with a very cheap product.
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Jamie Carragher will join Gary Neville on the all new Monday Night Football.
Thu June 27 2013
Wed March 4 2015
Trading in Rangers shares on the Stock Exchange have been temporarily suspended following the resignation of the club's nominated advisor.
Stuart Pearce backs the FA's proposal for Team GB to compete in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and says he'd love to be the man to manage them.
The FA have asked an independent commission to consider increasing Shabir Khan's three-match ban for body-slamming Stockport County's Charlie Russell.
Rangers Supporters Trust spokesperson Chris Graham says fans are aware that Dave King's takeover of the club will not prove an immediate solution to The Gers' financial problems.
A new era of football starts in America as New York City FC start their MLS journey, they join rivals New York Red Bulls. You can watch Major League Soccer exclusively live on Sky Sports.
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has praised the efficiency of Chelsea and claims the fact they don't make mistakes makes them a difficult side to beat.
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has denied that his team selection is to blame for the defeats to Barcelona and Liverpool.
Brendan Rodgers has suggested he is pleased with the form that his Liverpool side are showing and believes they are back to near their best.
Tue March 3 2015
Tim Sherwood recorded his first win as Aston Villa manager as Christian Benteke's last-minute penalty helped beat West Bromwich Albion 2-1
West Brom Head Coach Tony Pulis says his team didn't make the most of their chances as they were beaten by Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Hull manager Steve Bruce was left to rue missed chances as his side were held to a draw against Sunderland.
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet was sent to the stands as his team came from behind to earn a draw at Hull.
Jack Rodwell's late strike rescued a point for Sunderland as they held Hull to a 1-1 draw at the KC Stadium.
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman says victory over Crystal Palace was crucial for his side.
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew says he was disappointed to concede a 'soft goal' to Southampton as his side were beaten 1-0.
Sadio Mane expresses his relief after scoring the winning goal as Southampton beat Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
Helen Chamberlain tells us about her first game.
Jamie Redknapp tells us about his first game.
Max Rushden tells us about his first game.
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson pays tribute to former Tottenham and Hearts captain Dave Mackay.
New Wigan chairman and Grandson of Dave Whelan, David Sharpe has vowed that the club needed to move on from Whelan resigning but admits he'd be stupid not to seek advice from his Grandad.
Jamie Feldman of Stonewall FC, the UK's first gay football club, spoke to Sky Sports News HQ about discrimination rising but admits he's pleased that people are now unafraid of reporting such incidents.
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes felt Steve Bruce's decision to defend the tackle from Maynor Figueroa on Stephen Ireland was 'incorrect'.
Financial Expert Ken Pattullo joins Sky Sports News after Dave King claimed to have won a 'landslide victory' in his bid to take control of Rangers.
Charles Paterson gives us the latest news from Rangers FC where Dave King has claimed to be close in taking control of the club.
Former Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez thanked Dave Whelan for all he's done for the sport of football and believes that he'll inspire future generations
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says it's normal for players like Angel Di Maria to come under scrutiny following an expensive move, but insists he needs time to adapt to the Premier League.
Manuel Pellegrini dismissed rumours surrounding his future and insists he's been set no targets by the Manchester City board.
Geraint Hughes travelled to Larnaca to report on the England Women's team ahead of their Cyprus Cup tournament. The side will be hoping to use the cup as good preparation for the World Cup in Canada this Summer.
Steph Houghton and Mark Sampson believe the Cyprus Cup is a perfect chance to get the squad in harmony as their preparations for the World Cup in Canada begin.
Scotland women's coach Anna Signeul says she has big ambitions for the evolution of women's football. She's been in charge for 10 years this month and hopes that qualifying for the European Championships will inspire every girl in Scotland to play football.
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce says he is still unsure whether or not Winston Reid will be at the club next season. Reid has been offered a new deal but Allardyce doesn't know whether or not he will accept it.
QPR head coach Chris Ramsey agrees with Arsene Wenger's description of trying to beat relegation as the most unenviable job in football.
Martin Tyler brings you his latest teaser from Wembley.
Arsenal travel to QPR on Wednesday, just four points behind Manchester City in second place and manager Arsene Wenger believes his team can catch the champions.
Kick it Out director Roisin Wood, says it's encouraging that more people are confident enough to report discrimination at football matches, but says it's important we remain vigilant.
Kick It Out Chairman, Lord Ouseley says technology is helping in the fight against discrimination in football.
FIFA Presidential candidate Michael Van Praag has outlined his plans to expand the World Cup to 40 teams and introduce more technology to help referees.
Former Tottenham captain Dave Mackay has passed away at the age of 80.
Adam Johnson has been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of sexual activity with an underage girl. Sunderland have suspended him pending the outcome of the investigation.
Mon March 2 2015
Scott Minto and the Revista team answer your tweets on the pressing issues in La Liga.
Marcelino believes that Luis Suarez is starting to adapt to life at Barcelona.
The Revista panel discuss the problems Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is having with his squad players.
Have a look at some of this week's best goals from around the world.
Police have launched an investigation after reports of racist and abusive behaviour from football fans on a train from London to Manchester.
Sunderland have been successful in overturning Wes Brown's red card against Manchester United. Gus Poyet says it's an important decision for English football.
Nigel Pearson has admitted Leicester have a tough test facing Man City this Wednesday, and stressed the importance of earning more points.
Tim Sherwood says the Aston Villa players should feel the pressure of relegation after losing seven Premier League matches in a row and dropping to second from bottom.
Garry Monk is aiming for a record Premier League points tally with Swansea this season ahead of their match on Wednesday against Tottenham.
Brendan Rodgers was full of praise for Philippe Coutinho after Livepool's win over Man City on Sunday.
Dave King is edging closer to taking control of Rangers following the resignation of David Somers as chairman, and former keeper Andy Goram supports his plans.
Ronald Koeman says he expects a reaction from his players when they face Crystal Palace tomorrow. Southampton have dropped to sixth in the Premier League after two defeats and a draw in their last three matches.
Crystal Palace could be without Mile Jedinak when they face Southampton. The midfielder could receive a ban for elbowing West Ham's Diafra Sakho at the weekend but manager Alan Pardew says he would be surprised if his captain was to receive a punishment.
Alan Shearer tells Sky Sports about his first game.
Thierry Henry believes Chelsea have all it takes to win the treble this season but understands the Champions League will be a 'massive task'.
Rangers have confirmed that David Somers has resigned as chairman leaving just two Board members at the troubled club.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was full of praise for Tottenham and their manager Mauricio Pochettino - saying they are a great side that are hard to beat.
Sun March 1 2015
Tottenham head coach Mauricio Pochettino said he was disappointed for the fans but had nothing but pride for his players.
Chelsea captain John Terry said the way his side controlled the game in the second half made them 'deserved winners' of the Capital One Cup final.
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech said winning the Capital One Cup was just as special as winning his first trophy with the club.
Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas said Diego Costa did exactly what was asked of him in the Capital One Cup final.
Brendan Rodgers was full of praise for his Liverpool players following the 2-1 over Manchester City.
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini defended his decision to play two up top following the 2-1 defeat to Liverpool.
Adam Lallana and Jordan Henderson speak to Geoff Shreeves following Liverpool's 2-1 win over Manchester City.
After a 'disappointing' loss to Monaco in midweek, Arsene Wenger believes his Arsenal side showed good spirit to overcome the Champions League pain that they endured.
Roberto Martinez insists his Everton side didn't carry their good first-half performance through with them into the second half at Arsenal. Martinez blamed a lack of intent from his players.
Celtic manager Ronny Deila says his side's performance against title rivals Aberdeen was brilliant. The win moves Celtic six points clear at the top of the table.
Reaction from Gary Mackay-Steven and Leigh Griffiths after Celtic's 4-0 victory over Aberdeen increased their lead at the top of the SPFL table.
Derek McInnes feels that they deserved more from their 4-0 loss to defending champions Celtic. The Aberdeen manager says a lack of discipline was at hand for some of the goals too.
Young Celtic fan Jay Beatty was at Celtic's win over Aberdeen to collect his Goal of the Month award, which he picked up from Charlie Mulgrew.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho gives his thoughts to Sky Sports ahead of the Capital One Cup final against Tottenham.
Tottenham's Harry Kane gives his thoughts to Sky Sports ahead of the Capital One Cup final against Chelsea.
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino gives his thoughts to Sky Sports ahead of the Capital One Cup final against Chelsea.
Chris Kamara goes behind the scenes at Wembley to take a look around Chelsea's dressing room ahead of the Capital One Cup final.
After the red card debacle at Old Trafford, the Mail on Sunday's Oliver Holt says the game is being ruined by referees not being able to call on technology to help with their decisions.
The Independent's Sam Wallace says FIFA is such a murky organisation that the only way to clean up the game is to get the FBI to investigate them.
The Sunday Supplement panel disagree over whether Arsenal are progressing on the pitch, but the Independent's Sam Wallace says their Champions League defeat to Monaco was as bad as it gets.
Sky Sports News HQ looks ahead to today's Capital One Cup final between Chelsea and Tottenham.
Sat February 28 2015
Wayne Rooney scored both goals against Sunderland and says it was important Manchester United bounced back after their defeat to Swansea.
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Full Moon is June 12th at 23:10 CDT. This full Moon brings with it a power and intensity that can provoke inner change. Capitalize on this and bring intention to what you are ushering in. What strength and power are you inviting in during the next cycle? As the Moon slowly empties, how can your bring this sense of bravery, courage and strength with you? How can this super sensitivity be a powerful tool for you in the coming weeks? Have you made your full Moon mandala yet? Here are some ideas.
Themes that carry us through the coming waning cycle:
Explore emotional depth and the intersection of the mental/emotional bodies. What structural shifts need to occur in your life? What structural shifts are naturally occurring? Look closely for the sliver of light that has emerged in the past weeks, the dawning that is occurring. Relationships are getting re-patterned, re-structured and re-negotiated. Can you feel these shifts occurring in your contracts? What is feeling supportive and nurturing? What is not? What have you been learning about what feels helpful and stabilizing for you? Are you ready to cut loose all that doesn't? How dramatically are you willing to shift and change these old contracts so that you can get your needs met in more life-supporting ways? You don't have to commit to anything yet. Just be open to new possibilities, new tools, new options and new resources arriving to you. However, do find a door to close and don't look back. It's time to be dramatic.
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Big shifts and changes occur back to back on 06.15, signaling the momentous changes afoot with the planets and our felt experiences. These are the changes for June 15th that lead us into the upcoming multiple planetary changes:
Sun moves into Gemini just minutes after midnight, where it joins a sandhi Jupiter and a retrograde Mercury there. Sun transits Gemini until 07.16. These three planets receive drishti from Rahu, which enlivens movement, force and uncertainties. This new cycle of Sun brings heightened creative potential, possibility and a changeable nature. Fears and concerns over "doing the right thing" crop into our minds and this effect our actions and ability to act. There may be a sense of confusion as a result. Simultaneously, this may cause an increase in our creative potential, we may try new things as a result and we may end up finding new resources and possibilities because of our moveable minds. Watch out for self sabotage and self destructive tendencies. Are you derailing your self on purpose? Or do you need to be forcing a change in your behaviors and patterns? Listen carefully to your needs at this time.
Also on June 15th, Venus moves to Krittika nakshatra for roughly ten days. This heightens the cutting and changes in our relationships, creative process and will likely bring a new clarity with it. Simplify, get organized, cut away what does not serve you in your life. This purging will bring purification and transformations as a result. This is preparing us for the upcoming Jupiter cycle where we will all have an opportunity to receive more balance within our hearts and emotions, more nourishment in our relationships and life experience. Cut and purge as though your life depends on it. It does.
The other change on 6.15 that happens is Mercury moves back into Mrigashirsha nakshatra, a very movement oriented star that is symbolized by the deer. Mercury, our mental body, is always changing, always moving and is connected to consistent fluctuations. The deer symbol reiterates this "twitchy" nature. Retrograde Mercury in its dance backwards, is re-visiting this nakshatra and inviting in some other possibilities that you may have missed on the first cycle through. Pick up clues and be cognizant of symbols that resurface. Deja vu? Be alert like a deer and notice everything. There will be laser sharpness in the mind at this time. Strategize, make lists, set attainable goals, get organized. Avoid mental land mines and mind ruts. Too in the head? Get embodied.
Venus moves to its own sign of Taurus on 06.18 at 07:08 am CDT away from Mars's drishti and the conjunction of Ketu. This may be the stabilizing force that allows us to make more lasting and life-supporting changes for ourselves during the next month. With all the instability and changeability in the planets right now, this grounding earthiness of Venus in Taurus can help us ground and get the nourishment and support we need in order to make more high level decisions and take very effective action. Resource with this support. Use dance and art to find nurturing and comfort, to create the life you are moving into. Enjoy the simple comforts available right now. As Venus moves into Gemini on July 13th, rather dramatic and abrupt shifts will be happening simultaneously with Rahu and Ketu moving signs and Rahu and Mars conjoining in Virgo (Venus's debilitation sign). Sudden changes are on the horizon. For now, use stability and grounding as a resource.
Just as Venus moves into Taurus, Jupiter makes his momentous change into Gemini later that day at 20:24 CDT. I've written extensively on this transit. For greater insights on this 13 month transit visit my Exalted Jupiter articles part one and two.
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Solstice occurs on 6.21 at 05:54 am CDT. It is officially summer for the Northern Hemisphere. Just before midnight on 6.21, Sun moves into Ardra nakshatra, heightening our connection to Rudra and Rahu until 7.05. Emotional upheaval, intense movement and change, calamities and uncertainties may be increased. Some worldly success may be provided for some in the coming weeks, but watch for excessive cravings simultaneously. This will be an excellent time to navigate our emotional body with very deliberate awareness as we will likely be feeling some passing clouds and stormy weather.
Venus moves to Rohini nakshatra on 6.26 just in time for the new Moon. The creative energy should be palpable at this time as Venus is also in its own sign of Taurus. Jupiter is stronger at this time and Rahu and Ketu intensify as they near the very edge of Libra and Aries respectively. Desires and letting go increase simultaneously. Keep these themes in mind in the next few weeks as we near their transition.
New Moon is on 6.27 at 3:09 am CDT while Moon is in Gemini and Ardra nakshatra. Moon will be with Sun there (also in Ardra) and a retrograde sandhi Mercury. There's a certain intensity with this new Moon. Watch your speech and communications. More on this new cycle in my next transit report.
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IF Games is a new studio with a passion for storytelling and cinematic appeal that, along with Bill Tiller, is developing The Perils of Man, a two-part adventure game for iPAD.
The game tells the story of Ana, a teenage girl who is catapulted into an adventure through time. She discovers hidden technology developed by her ancestors that has the power to foresee risk and remove all of life's uncertainties.
Ana must discover why this technology was kept hidden and if a universe that's perfectly predictable would be a blessing or a curse.
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In nonemergency situations, your doctor will perform a physical exam and ask questions about your symptoms and medical history.
In an emergency situation, you will be stabilized first. Then, the doctor will exam your abdomen and ask questions about your symptoms and medical history, such as:
A pelvic or rectal examination may be needed in some cases. Tests that may be done to find the cause of an abdominal mass include:
Mcquaid K. Approach to the patient with gastrointestinal disease. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 134.
Squires RA, Postier RG. Acute abdomen. In:Townsend CM Jr, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL, eds. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 19th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2012:chap 47.
Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director and Director of Didactic Curriculum, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington. Also reviewed by A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc., Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, David R. Eltz, Stephanie Slon, and Nissi Wang.
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Rush Pikes Peak at President's Day Tournament with Rush Select Teams
Rush Pikes Peak was very well represented at last weekend's President's Day Tournament in Phoenix, Arizona. Rush Soccer sent 9 Select teams comprised of players from all across the Rush Soccer nation. Our club was represented on 5 of these teams! Mario Mandell, Nick Cullen, Dylan Grecco and Ryan Moldenhauer played with the U13 Boys that won the tournament (pictured at right). Michelle Coleman played with the U15 Girls that were finalists. Amon Frasier, Klinton Spencer, Jacob Calhoun and Blake McNellis represented Pikes Peak with the Select U15 Boys team. Ben Fetter played for the quarterfinalist U17 Boys Select team. Rush Pikes Peak was also represented by two coaches. Technical Director Nik Penn was the head coach of the U13 Girls Rush Select team, and Director of Coaching Junior Girls Brian Lux was head coach of the U17 Boys Select team. Congratulations to all of the players and coaches that did their best to represent not only Rush Pikes Peak, but Rush Soccer! GO RUSH!