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"It will be a much colder and snowier winter."
Those words from AccuWeather meteorologist Andy Mussoline are music to the ears of area ski resort operators.
"We are forecasting above normal snowfall, which is great for the ski industry. We anticipate an active southern storm trend that will see lots of moisture move across the southeast and take a turn up the East Coast. A few times there will be a great opportunity for some good snowstorms across the area," Mussoline said.
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A family enjoys spending time together at Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Champion. Seven Springs is one of several area resorts that opened this weekend.
Black Friday turned into White Saturday at Hidden Valley Resort with the help of snow-making machines on Nov. 24. Because current forecasts were accurate, the resort opened its slopes with limited skiing on Friday and Saturday. Hidden Valley also will be open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today.
Hidden Valley Resort on Route 31 between the Somerset and Donegal exits of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Champion opened on Friday.
Blue Knob All Seasons Resort near Claysburg plans to open Dec. 14, while Tussey Mountain Ski Area in Boalsburg expects to open within the next two weeks.
"All the ingredients are in place for a great season. We are ready to roll," said Anna Weltz, Seven Springs spokeswoman.
Local operators are hoping for a better winter than last year, when Mother Nature provided little natural snow and above normal temperatures.
Despite a lack of natural snow, Hidden Valley didn't have a bad season, said spokeswoman Laura Argenbright.
"We actually fared well. We had a slight increase [of skier visits] over the year before. We were able to do that due to our successful snow-making efforts. We have a fully automated system, which really helps us when there is a general lack of winter conditions," Argenbright said.
Blue Knob received only 30 inches of natural snow last year, compared to a typical year of 130 inches, but officials there said they had good skiing conditions.
"We had some good temperatures so we were able to make a lot of snow," said Doug Houck, general manager. "We were down to 35,000 to 40,000 visits. Our visits were off because people didn't have snow in their yards. If people don't see snow they don't think about skiing."
Seven Springs received 64 inches of natural snow - the average is about 115 inches - but drew visitors from other areas.
"We do guest surveys and we found out we had people from the eastern part of the state where they didn't have much snow. We had a lot of people from outside our normal traffic area," Weltz said.
The season at Tussey Mountain was average at best, said spokesman Aaron Weyman.
"It was cold enough to make snow. We were only open about two months. We weren't open for the holidays. We only had one third of our terrain open last year. Some of our slopes weren't even open. We didn't have the walk-in business we were used to," Weyman said. "It was frustrating."
In order to survive, the resorts have added new and better snow-making equipment so when Mother Nature doesn't cooperate, there will still be snow.
"We make snow every opportunity we get. When we get cold temperatures, we make snow. That is pretty much the way the business is all over the East Coast," Houck said.
Numerous improvements have been made to snow-making and grooming at Seven Springs.
The resort has added a second Prinoth Bison X to its grooming fleet. The Bison X, known for its extreme maneuverability and operating range, is an asset for improved grooming of the slopes, trails and terrain parks, Weltz said.
New snow-making nozzles have been added to the snow towers on the lower half of North Face, Giant Steps, Yodeler, Lost Girl and Gunnar slopes. The new nozzles will provide better quality snow by using water in a more efficient manner, she said.
The snow-making crew welcomed the arrival of five new SMI Pole Cat fan guns, which can be moved around the mountain in strategically placed locations, Weltz said.
Blue Knob also increased its snow-making capacity.
"We have increased our water storage capacity. We have added 2 million gallons of storage capacity. We also put in 15 new snow guns this year and ran some new pipelines to enhance our snow-making capacity, especially in areas that we have had problems in the past," Houck said.
Tussey Mountain Ski Area also has purchased some new equipment.
"We bought three new Areco fan jets for snow-making. They will be an addition to what we had. They will help us pump out a lot more snow and will give us more coverage," Weyman said.
Hidden Valley has increased its snow-making pumping capacity to make its system even more productive.
"We have increased snow-making capacity by 20 percent across the mountain. We have widened our Voyager Trail on the North Summit. We have added snow-making and lights to the trail," Argenbright said. "Snow-making equipment also was added to Cougar and Charger trails. That allows us to keep more of the mountain open more consistently. Charger gives us a more consistent advanced terrain."
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I fell bad for Bert that this s*** is STILL dragging out.
I think we ALL felt horribly for Moore when the incident happened, and a lot of us either disliked or hated Bert for the incident. But after all the years and what has transpired since, I think a lot of people have actually done a complete 180 and now feel bad for Bert and dislike Moore.
Moore represents the typical North American "sue happy" culture. First off, he could have played hockey again if he wanted to. He did not want to becasue he was banking on becoming a millionaire in his lawsuit. Second, Moore was not a good hockey player and would never have made the anywhere even close to the amount he is sueing for, claiming he would have made.
And the fact that Moores money grubbing parents are also trying to get in on the sue fest by sueing Bert seperately for millions for "emotional trauma" or some other such nonsense becasue they saw the hit on TV is some of the most ridiculous s*** I have heard of. Its disgusting and Moores parents should be ashamed of themselves. But then again, it shows us where Moore gets his values from and the overall picture becomes a bit clearer.
How about every time a player gets injured, the parents sue the guy who delivered the hit? Better yet, how about every time a player even gets checked or knocked down, the parents sue? Ridiculous.....
I think the biggest shift in opinion here at LGW has more to do with Bert wearing the winged wheel than anything else. Regardless, Bert and the Nucks should've ponied up for an offer that at the very least wasn't insulting for Moore's injuries, so they could put this behind them. The 350k Bert offered in 2006 was an insult considering the league minimum was greater than that. Even if Moore only had to miss a season due to his injuries, he would've been out more money than that. Burke only compounded things with his derisively offering a contract when Moore wasn't even cleared to play. This secret deal with Crawford only makes things look worse. The hockey community circling its wagons and protecting its own, and unfortunately for Moore he wasn't around long enough to become part of that community.
This whole thing has dragged on far too long, and it's not just Moore's fault.

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TAHOE CITY, Calif. — In Placer County, incumbent 5th district supervisor Jennifer Montgomery cruised to an easy win Tuesday night in the June 5 primary election, according to elections results posted on the county's website.
Montgomery received 6,307 votes, enough for 53.75 percent of the vote. According to the Placer County Elections, if one candidate receives more than 50 percent of the votes, he or she wins the seat, and there's no need for a November run-off.
Tahoe voters in Placer County on Tuesday also easily OK'd Measure F, which will renew the local 2 percent transient occupancy tax (TOT) that is charged to visitors staying in overnight accommodations in the area. Of the 1,583 votes cast, 1,331 were in favor.
In all, 62,087 registered voters in Placer County cast ballots by the end of Tuesday night. Below are full results from the two local races. For full Placer County elections results, click here: www.placerelections.com/election-night-results.aspx


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Should parents split household/kid duties evenly, or should it be based on how much money they bring into the household?
Here's a scenario.
Wife works a job that is consistent on a day to day basis, same working hours, and requires no appreciable overtime. Husband is a mid level manager with a more hectic, variable schedule which requires more time at the office overall. Subsequently, the husband earns more money than Wife based on his increased level of responsibility at work.
In this scenario, is it fair or unfair to expect the husband to share the parenting and household duties 50/50 with the wife? Should the wife be ok with picking up the slack, because allowing him to work as he needs, will ensure that he continues to be successful at his job, and continue to bring home the higher salary? Or does it say that the wife's work is less valuable to the family (in a more self fulfillment kinda way) than the husbands if she's expected to pick up the slack?


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CLEMSON — Bryce Brown was the nation's No. 1 overall prospect in 2009. Many football programs, including Clemson, recruited the running back heavily.
Some recruiting analysts preferred Michael Dyer to former South Carolina star back Marcus Lattimore in 2010.
In 2011, Mike Bellamy signed with Clemson to become just the second five-star recruit from Florida to leave for an out-of-state ACC school. The first? Former Clemson star C.J. Spiller.
Like Spiller, Bellamy's speed was remarkable, he took his first college handoff 75 yards for a touchdown.
Last season, Bellamy, Brown and Dyer did not play Division I college football. All three could be labeled busts.
Recruiting is often called an inexact science and the level of inaccuracy, even with the best prospects, is surprisingly high.
An analysis of Rivals.com's top 100 players from 2006 to 2009 reveals that 42 percent of the nation's top prospects became busts, meaning they failed to either play in 40 games, start 20 games, or have one above-average season in their college careers.
More than 1 million boys play high school football each fall. The chance of one of them being ranked as a Rivals.com top 100 prospect as a senior is 0.0004 percent. Yet, 42 percent of the best of the top one percentile still fail.
In contrast, only 14 percent of those 100 prospects have been, or are projected to be, first- or second-round picks in the NFL Draft.
Why do so many of the top prospects fail to live up to expectations?
Red flags
ESPN national recruiting analyst Tom Luginbill says the public often believes prospects fail because they lack a physical trait. They are too slow or too small. Luginbill says this conventional wisdom is misguided.
"When a guy doesn't pan out, when there is an error in evaluation, more often than not it's not something athletic," Luginbill said. "It can be as simple as not being mature enough not to wake up at 5 a.m. for winter workouts and study halls without having mommy and daddy tap you on the shoulder. Or it could be as severe as finding yourself hanging out with the wrong crowd."
Busts happen for different reasons and they often have little to do with physical talent.
Limits of scouting
If intangibles are key in determining success, why aren't more red flags identified and employed as a part of the decision-making process?
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says it is difficult to project talent and intangibles.
"These are young people that change," Swinney said. "Put them in a different environment at 18 years old and some of them adjust, some of them don't. Some of them take the next step, some don't. Some lose their focus. There are girls, there are parties, there's a lot of decisions that have to be made to take the next step."
There are other factors, too.
Unlike the NFL, there isn't a player personnel staff solely devoted to scouting and collecting background on players. That role falls upon the coaching staff.
The NCAA limits the amount of time head coaches can spend on the road recruiting, lessening their ability to get a feel for prospects' intangibles. But the rules are being loosened to expand coaches' ability to communicate with prospects, including an elimination of restrictions on "methods and modes of communication during recruiting," meaning no limits on texting.
But even with unfettered communication with recruits and people close to them, accurate information can be difficult to acquire.
"You ask the guidance counselors, the principals, the athletic trainers (about a player's character) and you may not always get an honest answer," Luginbill said, "because they want the kid to have a chance."
Lexington High coach Scott Earley's teams have produced successful college players like Virginia Tech linebacker Bruce Taylor and Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson. Earley said many high school coaches are honest with recruiters, but that doesn't seem to make any difference.
"You can tell a college evaluator that a player is lazy," Earley said, "and they'll take them anyway because they think they can fix it."
Earley believes the star-rating system itself contributes to the high failure rate of top prospects.
"I think being a (top-rated prospect) is a hindrance, not a help," Earley said. "I think that it leads to an attitude. They have it so easy at the high school level, people have catered to them, then they go to the next level and they are just like anybody else. Then their character and work ethic comes into play and (some) end up dropping off the map."
Luginbill is a former player and professional coach in the defunct XFL. He knows the process is imperfect. But even if coaches and recruiting services had unlimited resources in evaluating, Luginbill said there would still be mistakes in evaluations. His evidence? The NFL.
"They have unlimited resources to uncover any red flag you could possibly have to avoid making a $40 million mistake on one guy, and you know what? They still make them," Luginbill said. "If you hit on 60 percent of your class you've probably done a pretty good job. That's a staggering number. ... There is no bigger inexact science."


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I love this pen. Not only is it it's own little work of art, it writes beautifully. I would definitely recommend this as a gift for others or just a treat for one's self. One of the best purchases I have made in the recent past. I carry it everywhere I go at work.
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My absolute favorite pen of all time is the metal true writer rollerball. (I have two--the rollerball and ball point pen true writer). I"ve used them everyday for years and years. I was taken by the style of the French Impressionist roller ball--it was so striking, that I thought I'd treat myself to an "extra" pen. The pen is, indeed, as pretty as it appears in the catalog, but the construction is off. The pen opening is a scant bit too big, so that whenever I try to write (I use the EF pen refills) the refill springs back into the barrel. I substituted a larger refill, the F point, but the same thing happened. It makes it impossible to write for any length of time given that structural glitch. I'm very disappointed--I expect much higher quality/detail from Levenger's products, so I'll be returning it to the store (Boston) where I bought it.
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I have several quality rollerball pens. I prefer the larger barrel even though my hand is small. This pen has the size but is slightly lighter in weight, which I like. It's beautiful to look at, comfortable to hold and writes very smoothly. I've added to my collection with pride!
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The swimsuit and mustache partnership
The swimsuit and mustache partnership
In the past two of three years, agriculture is benefiting from one of our own being Miss America.
If you're like me, you grew up watching the Miss USA pageant on TV just because it seemed like an important thing to do. In recent years, it seems to have become less and less important to Americans, and TV ratings (and Mr. Donald Trump's profit) have fallen accordingly. Well, there's a new reason to pay attention to the pageant scene.
Animal Agriculture Alliance posted a great video yesterday featuring Miss America Teresa Scanlan. Please share her message with your other online friends.
It should be noted that Scanlan is Miss America, not Miss USA. The Miss America pageant is a long-standing competition with scholarships as the award to the big winners. Miss America began in 1921, and Miss USA split from it in 1950 when Miss America didn't want to pose in a swimsuit. Donald Trump owns the Miss USA competition, while the Miss America Organization is truly an association of the state and local pageants. They do both have swimsuit and evening gown competitions, but they have been shrinking in importance in the Miss America contest.
That's enough for Miss USA/America trivial knowledge. But here's the fun part; this is the second agricultural supporter in three years for the Miss America contest. The last one, Katie Stam, Miss America 2009, actually grew up on a dairy farm in Indiana. Indiana's ADA used Katie's experience and knowledge to help tell dairy's story locally and nationally.
Miss America 2011 is from far western Nebraska on the other hand. We couldn't find anything on her having a farm background, but she obviously grew up in a rural area.
Nevertheless, we hope the partnership of tiaras and milk mustaches (or any agricultural symbol) continues for years to come. We wonder if the rural roots are shining through in today's age of materialism and short attention spans? We hope this natural partnership continues for years to come. Who better to talk to young women about milk and agriculture?
Here's one video we found on YouTube with Katie Stam from the Indiana ADA:


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As a stay at home mom, I'm often looking for ways to save our family a buck.
With my first daughter, Leah, I had never considered cloth diapering as being an option for our family. I was not going to use rags, pins and plastic pants.
But when she turned 18 months, a friend of mine opened my eyes to the wonderful world of cloth diapering. Yes, cloth diapering. I'm already used to the shock, the raised eyebrows and the, "You do what?!" looks.
Let me assure you, it is not what you're thinking. Things have changed so much since our grandparents used cloth diapers. No more rags, pins or plastic pants.
Now, cloth diapers come in a fun array of colors, prints, snaps and Velcro. No more folding or pinning!
After figuring out the logistics, we came to the conclusion that with about a $500 investment, give or take, of course, we could cloth diaper Leah and any of our future children and never have to purchase expensive disposables again. That came out to a savings of $2,000-plus PER CHILD! That also didn't take into account the high resale value that cloth diapers maintain if taken well care of.
It was a big investment but well worth it.
Then there's also the impact on our planet, and the most important to me. The very first disposable diapers still have not decomposed. Scientists estimate that it could take 500 years for one diaper. That's a lot of poo in landfills!
So after weighing the pros and cons, we decided that the savings, environmental impact, cuteness factor and health benefits far outweighed the cons for our family.
I understand that cloth diapering may not be right for every family, but it is very easy, no more work, aside from two more loads of laundry a week that don't require any folding, and believe me you will not have to come into contact with any of your babies' waste.
We are fortunate enough to have a local Greeley mom who owns MyBlossomBottom.com. She runs a cloth diapering website and shop out of her house. She also offers cloth diapering education classes at libraries around town, about once a month. So if you are curious, she is the girl to contact!
And let me warn you, it is highly addictive!
So tell me, I can't be the only cloth diapering Greeley mama, right?!
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UNIVERSITY PARK -- Bill O'Brien plans to play the quarterback who gives Penn State the best chance to win every game, and he called it a "ridiculous notion" to think the decision will be based on years of eligibility remaining or potential down the road.
There's a theory among some PSU followers that goes like this: Since Paul Jones has three years of eligibility and Matt McGloin only one, O'Brien would be better off starting Jones and letting him develop in the new offensive system, even if he's not quite as good as McGloin this season.
It's silly to think like that -- major college football isn't minor league baseball, where development supersedes winning -- and O'Brien made it clear his goal is to win every week, not to worry about two or three years from now.
"In two or three years down the road, if I'm sitting here at 2-20 or 2-30, I'm not going to be employed," O'Brien said Friday. "So that's a ridiculous notion.
"My job as the head football coach is to put the best team out there, the best lineup out there and try to win every single game that we go into."
The 2012 season has a chance to be a good but not great one for the Nittany Lions, who are probably looking at 9-3 or 8-4. Given that, fans in the play-for-the-future camp argue that it's better to go 8-4 or 7-5 as long as Jones gets the kind of experience that can make the team better in 2013 or 2014.
"As a head football coach, my job is to win right now, not two or three years down the road," O'Brien said. "I don't think Penn State fans want to go through anything like that, so we're going to do the best thing for the football team, and we're going to try to win every single game that we play."
Based on last week's Blue-White Game, McGloin is still far and away the best quarterback on the team and the one who gives the Lions the best chance to win every week. That could change four months from now if Jones makes big strides learning under O'Brien, or if the disappointing Rob Bolden makes incredible strides from what we've seen so far in two seasons.
McGloin may not be the popular choice, and there's no doubt Jones has more potential. But potential doesn't win games, and if O'Brien believes McGloin gives the team its best opportunity to do that on any given Saturday, then he will be the starter.
If Jones continues to improve, however, it's feasible he can catch up to and surpass McGloin.
"Paul was a guy that improved every single day [this spring] and really took the coaching pretty well," O'Brien said. "He's got a long way to go, he knows that, but he's a guy that's got a knack for making plays out on the field. He's a fun guy to coach and a great kid, and we're looking forward to working with him."
As for Jones' academic issues -- which forced him to miss the 2011 season -- O'Brien said, "That guy has worked very hard to turn it around in the classroom."
O'Brien initially said he'd like to get the race down to two quarterbacks by the end of the spring, but Friday he noted that probably won't happen until the coaches get back from recruiting in late May.
"We have a fairly good idea of where we're at," he said.
O'Brien is getting ready to go out on the PSU Coaches Caravan for the next few weeks, and this past week he conducted exit interviews with players at the end of the semester. One of his goals was "making sure they know exactly where they stand on the football team," and he also used the interviews as an opportunity to build a better personal relationship with each player.
"I spent a lot of time getting to know these guys -- talking about their families and where they came from and why they chose Penn State and what they study academically," O'Brien said. "Because in the first three months, it was kind of a whirlwind for everybody, and now I had a chance to take a breath this week and really get to know these guys better as people.
"To me, that's what coaching is all about. It's about relationships and how to drive these guys to be the best that they can be in all facets of their careers here at Penn State."
Cory Giger is the host of "Sports Central" from 4 to 6 p.m. daily on ESPN Radio 1430 WVAM. Reach him at 949-7031 or @CoryGiger on Twitter.


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CIT and Veterans: An Officer's Perspective
A Q&A with Officer Bob Tutko, Memphis Police Department Crisis Intervention Team
1. Can you tell me about your experience as a veteran and a police officer?
I was actually considered for an appointment to the US Naval Academy at Annapolis in my senior year of high school, but declined. Instead I enlisted in the Army near the end of the Vietnam War, leaving active duty in 1975. My father was a decorated veteran of Korea, and although I had a high draft number, I wanted to join the Army. I reenlisted in the Army Reserve in 1978, and left when I finished college to become a radiology tech. I spent 20 years in medicine, coming to Memphis as the director of the School of Radiography at St. Joseph's Hospital. I was always a patient-centered professional, and naturally gravitated towards a people-centered profession. I had always wanted a career in law enforcement, and I volunteered in 1997 to attend the Shelby County Sheriff's Academy to become a reserve deputy. When a full time opening came up at the Memphis Police Department, I jumped at the chance.
2. How did you get involved in the CIT program?
I immediately applied to the program in 2000 when I became eligible, and was Downtown Precinct CIT Officer of the Year in 2001. I have stayed with the Crisis Intervention Team for over 12 years now, actively assisting in training new CIT officers, and again garnering a CIT Officer of the Year in 2009 for the MPD North Precinct.
3. Did your CIT training specifically address how to respond to veterans in crisis?
Initially, no. Our response to veterans has evolved over the years, with the help of Major Sam Cochran (ret.) and Dr. Randy DuPont [of the University of Memphis CIT Center] and Dr. James and Dr. Kirchberg of the Memphis VA. Tom [Kirchberg] and I became good friends over the years, as he and I are both involved in critical incident debriefings with officers who have experienced traumatic events.
4. Can you tell me a little bit about the partnership between the Memphis Police Department and the Memphis VA?
Over the years, Tom and I have worked together a lot, and we've specialized in handling calls related to veterans. We've been advocates for a better response to veterans. We have evolved our curriculum and training to include scenarios with veterans, which opens a new window to police officers who may not have dealt with them in any capacity before.
5. What are the challenges to responding to veterans in crisis?
One of the challenges we face is the change in demographics of our veterans, such as age and gender. In the past, our combat vets were Vietnam vets from the '60s and '70s, who unfortunately, I could relate to in age and common experiences. They were easy to spot. Today's military, with the deployment of Reserve and National Guard units, have drastically changed the veteran persona. Today, you could have a job at Petco, go to drill once a month and then one day, the order comes to deploy to Afghanistan or Iraq. You go from civilian soldier to combat soldier in a heartbeat. Then when the tour is up, voila! Back to Petco, where you no longer are a naive store clerk or manager, but a hardened combat veteran who has experienced horrors and violence you don't want to remember. We need to do a better job of identifying these people and addressing these issues. PTSD can be debilitating, and can lead to depression and suicide if left unrecognized and untreated. I like to say, "Cops have CTSD: Constant Traumatic Stress Disorder, so we're a natural fit to deal with soldiers!"
6. What specific skills and knowledge did CIT offer that helped you respond to veterans in your community?
The CIT training program teaches officers to listen, listen and listen. This is a valuable skill in dealing with our veterans, who really want to open the floodgates of emotion sometimes. A uniform, be it military or police, is a common denominator. We are also taught to be patient. We are not restricted to a time frame, so we can listen for how ever long it takes.
7. What do you think is unique about the experience of a law enforcement officer who is also a veteran?
We both share many experiences, in law enforcement and military. Police officers are in a constant state of fight or flight, high stress. We see violent, unpredictable behavior in those around us, every day. Things change in a heartbeat. Veterans live that life every deployment to every combat zone, but get to leave when it's up. It is a common bond, and veteran police officers who are also veterans have the perspective of both worlds, their differences and their similarities.
8. Would you recommend that other communities that have CIT offer advanced training to their officers on how to respond to veterans? What do you think would be most important to include in the training?
Wholeheartedly, yes. There are veterans in every town, in every jurisdiction. "Rambo" was actually an unintentional wake-up call for communities with Vietnam veterans and the vets' problems. I'd like to think we, the law enforcement community, has progressed over the years to a more compassionate, understanding and helping hand to veterans since then. Essentially, officers need training in recognizing post traumatic stress disorder, depression and suicide. We also need to make sure officers know that there are no stereotypical veterans anymore. They are our sons, daughters, fathers, mothers and friends. They are family.
9. How do you think local NAMI members can help better support veterans in the community?
Raise awareness of veterans' issues. Veterans are much like police in that we both don't like to show or relate our personal issues. We don't like to share our emotional issues, our sorrows, our "demons" and nightmares with anyone outside our perceived "inner circle." We sometimes see it as a perceived weakness, and don't want to open that door. NAMI members can recognize those "walls," lend an ear, a shoulder, let them know we appreciate their service and want to help them come home. Let them know that it's okay to feel.
10. Is there anything else you'd like to share with my readers?
I have become passionate about helping people living with mental illness, and yes, especially veterans. I hope I've made a difference in someone's life. If I can be of any help, feel free to contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com. Thank you, NAMI for being out there and supporting our efforts in law enforcement. We appreciate you!


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Emeritus at Bassett Manor, 245 Bassett Road, Williamsville, will host a six-month series of presentations on brain health at its facility. At 6 p.m. today, the topic will be "social/emotional," one of the five key areas of brain health. Deborah Jerge, life enrichment director at the facility, will be the presenter. For reservations or information, call 688-4011.
The Breast Cancer Network of Western New York will hold an educational meeting at 6 p.m. today in its Bella Moglie building, 3297 Walden Ave., Depew. Dr. Amy Early, a medical oncologist for Buffalo Medical Group and clinical professor of medicine at University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, will talk about "What's New in Breast Cancer Research?" including breast cancer vaccines, the latest in treatments and diagnostic tools. A support group will follow at 8. For reservations, call Daria at 894-8135 or email email@example.com. For more information, call Sharon Feraci at 759-1176.
The Schofield Adult Wellness Center in the Schofield Residence Nursing Facility, 3333 Elmwood Ave., Town of Tonawanda, will host a free program titled "Know the 10 Signs – Early Detection of Alzheimer's Matters" at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The interactive workshop will feature video clips of people with Alzheimer's. For required reservations, call 995-3851 or visit www.schofieldcare.org.
The ALS Association will hold a support group meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday in the first-floor boardroom of Dent Neurological Institute, 3980 Sheridan Drive, Amherst. Tracy Fricano-Chalmers from the Department of Health will present information on emergency preparedness. Laurie Krupski will facilitate group discussions. For information, contact Kate Cavan, (315) 413-0121 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
"Nitric Oxide and Your Heart" will be presented from 7 to 8:30 p.m. next Tuesday in the Amherst Main Library at Audubon, 350 John James Audubon Parkway. Mary Anne Cotter from Heaven N Herbs will speak. A former emergency medical technician, she is certified in a variety of healing modalities. For information or registration, call 689-4922.
Support groups, and phone numbers to call for information include: Co-Dependents, fellowship of men and women whose purpose it is to develop healthy relationships, 7:30 p.m. today, Trinity Old Lutheran Church, 3445 Sheridan Drive, Eggertsville, 864-0746 or 609-3022; anxiety self-help, 11 a.m. today, participants must be chem-free and refrain from using scented items while in the building, WNYIL, 3108 Main St., 836-0822, Ext. 118; Helpmates, for those who have lost a loved one through divorce, separation or death, 7 to 9 p.m.,Thursday, Salem Lutheran Church, 10 McClellan Circle, 824-2787; Gam-Anon, for family and friends of gamblers, 7 p.m. Thursday, Weinberg Campus, 2700 N. Forest Road, Amherst, 254-4941; Reformers Unanimous faith-based addictions program, 7 p.m. Friday, Hedstrom Baptist Church, 55 Losson Road, Cheektowaga, 818-1012; Alcoholics Anonymous First Step, 8 p.m. Friday, auditorium, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, 278-4569; Alcoholics Anonymous International Group, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, 278-4569; Narcotics Anonymous, 5 p.m. Sunday, Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 278-4569.


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GERRARDSTOWN - Retired Brig. Gen. Charles E. Getz knew from a young age he was destined for a career in the U.S. military. After all, it's in his blood.
Much like Gens. George Smith Patton Jr. and Douglas MacArthur, the Getz family tree has deep roots in the armed services. Getz's maternal grandfather was in the German army and was felled at the Battle of Verdun in France, one of World War I's most significant engagements. Getz's father, Charles Getz, was among troops led by Gen. John J. "Black Jack" Pershing into Mexico to capture famed Mexican revolutionary leader Francisco "Pancho" Villa in 1916. The elder Getz continued his military career, and was a member of one of the first infantry divisions deployed in the Great War, ultimately retiring after 35 years of service.
"As I grew up, the memories I had were on the military base," Charles Getz said. "I've always had an interest in it (the military). Even though I didn't understand too well, the military, I guess, was something I aspired to.
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Retired Brig. Gen. Charles E. Getz, shown here, spent time serving all over the world.
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Retired Brig. Gen. Charles E. Getz is shown here near his retirement. He spent 27 years in the Army and 20 years with the CIA.
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Retired Brig. Gen. Charles E. Getz spent 27 years in the Army and 20 years with the CIA.
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Retired Brig. Gen. Charles E. Getz spent 27 years in the Army and 20 years with the CIA.
"My father, he was a tough guy," Getz added. "He was a super soldier - tremendously dedicated. He served in Panama, China and, of course, two wars and (went) against 'Pancho' Villa. Personally, he was a very tolerant father. My mother was the disciplinarian. It wasn't my father. He was just quite an interesting guy. A strong man."
Early life and military career
Getz, whose parents are both of German decent, is the youngest of four children, growing up in Massachusetts. During his youth, he went to preparatory schools, eventually landing in a naval honors school near Cape Cod, Mass., where he was the first student from the institution to gain an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point.
While at the academy, Getz was an outstanding athlete in several sports, gaining All-American honors in lacrosse.
Upon graduation in 1959, Getz was assigned to an infantry unit in Germany, where he spent the next two years. Then came the opportunity he had been waiting for - a stint with special forces.
"That was really where I got the chance to experience what I was really looking for - overseas assignments in the Middle East and Eastern Europe," Getz said. "We did a lot of things in those days, and it was a very different environment in terms of what we did and how we did it, even compared to what's done now. It was amazing. Some of the things we did, you couldn't even do now because of the risk involved."
One such instance came during a mission to the Middle East in the early 1960s. Getz traveled to the region aboard a C-130 with the then newly created Navy SEALs. The SEALs were dropped near the shoreline for a separate mission, and Getz and company were dropped further inland for a mission in a remote and mountainous region of Iran. Getz was the only American officer among the entire outfit, and after a couple days, things went south.
"Of course, the guy that spoke English, the Iranian, was an officer and he was highly education," Getz said. "Usually that meant they came from the upper brackets of society. He took two days of it and decided it wasn't for him, so he went back down the mountain. So, I'm here with these guys using sign language and doing whatever I could to communicate."
To make matters worse, the group's radios went out, leaving no way to communicate with their American comrades.
"We still had to complete the mission," Getz said. "But that's what we did then. It was the same with the other special forces guys that went into Iran and initially into Laos. If they got lost or wiped out, that was just a check on the block and you moved on, but it's not that way now. And it ended up being that way in Vietnam."
From there, Getz came back to the States and went to advanced course training at Ft. Benning, Ga. At that time, the situation in Vietnam was coming to a boiling point, culminating in the Gulf of Tonkin incident in August 1964.
After completing the advance courses, Getz was sent to train soldiers for deployment to Vietnam because of his specials ops background. After 10 months, Getz himself was deployed. By then, he had attained the rank of captain, ending up with a command post with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 8th Calvary Regiment, 1st Calvary Division.
It was during this stint that Getz distinguished himself even further by earning his first Silver Star.
During a search-and-clear operation along the coast of the South China Sea, Getz recovered information that about 20 Viet Cong were hiding in caves under a small island nearby. He managed to organize a pair of two-man teams armed with only bayonets to dive into the hazardous waters and possibly capture several enemy troops.
Getz led his men in locating an underwater cave entrance, where he found a large pocket of Viet Cong troops. Another two-man team joined Getz in his efforts, repeatedly diving into rough seas. In one cave, Getz engaged four Viet Cong, and in the struggle he killed one in hand-to-hand combat. Despite the strong undertow and coral-covered rocks, Getz and his troops captured 17 Viet Cong. On the last dive, though, something went very wrong.
One of his men was swept out to sea. Getz immediately went to the soldier's rescue, and with the assistance of another, pulled the man to safety.
Shortly thereafter, Getz was promoted to major, and was sent back to the U.S. He was assigned to the Florida Ranger Camp, 3rd Training Battalion as its commander. He remained there for two years, and went back to school before being deployed to Vietnam again.
Getz spent 10 more months in Vietnam, commanding the 1st Battalion, 52nd Infantry, 199th Infantry Brigade, 23rd Infantry Division, and then was briefly assigned to the Pacific Command.
"Then, I got sent back because, at that time, Thailand was starting to really pick up and (U.S. government officials) were very concerned because of the activities of China on the northern border, and the Thais at that time were being coerced into helping us in Vietnam," Getz said. "By that time, (Richard M.) Nixon was president, and Nixon's goal, among other things, was to turn over as much fighting as could be turned over to the Vietnamese, which ended up not being a very good action. He also tried to get more of the so-called SETO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization) counties, which is the Southeast Asia version of NATO, into Vietnam to help us."
Getz ultimately went to Thailand, where he spent almost a year.
He then came to the Pentagon, went to The National War College, and came out on the command list. He was assigned to the 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, then served as the assistant division commander for the 2nd Infantry Division.
"Unfortunately, (that) was where my military career took a change," Getz said. "I was pretty severely injured in a training accident. I fell off a cliff during a night attack with one of the battalions I was testing. It was just one of those things. I was lucky to survive.
"They sent me back to Walter Reed (Army Medical Center) with a punctured a kidney," Getz added. "As a result, the Army said I would never go back to (commanding) troops, and I didn't want to stay in the Army to be a staff officer."
Fate intervened, though, about a month before Getz was to retire.
The CIA years
After Getz recovered from the accident, the Army offered him an opportunity to go to the CIA to be a national intelligence officer. The Army had one position with the agency because of paramilitary operations' training of other armies. Getz turned down the job, though, because it basically equated to being a staff officer, in which he definitely wasn't interested.
Ironically, the director of operations for the CIA called on Getz just prior to the finalization of his retirement from the service and asked for a meeting.
Getz obliged, and was offered a position with the CIA as a military retiree.
"Now, there are benefits to that," Getz said. "No. 1, (the CIA) could use me in areas where they could not under normal circumstances - they could send me places. The other thing, and this was kind of the kicker for me, is the CIA doesn't really have a lot of constraints and rules that normal government agencies have. In other words, what I was able to do was keep my retirement pay. At that time, if you went to work for the government, you lost your retirement pay. You just had the government salary. But, the agency had this deal. They had a lot of enlisted people that they brought in to do special stuff."
Getz goes globetrotting again
"I got to see some very interesting places in the world," Getz said. "Because in those days, the U.S. government was very active against all Soviet-inspired activities. This was during the (Ronald) Reagan administration. We were all over the place. Now, I can tell you, because all of those things are gone. We were supporting people like President (Jonas Malheiro) Savimbi in (the Republic of) Angola. We were fighting the communist-controlled government. Oddly enough, the Cubans were over there supporting them. I got to work in (the Republic of) Chad at the time they were engaged against (President Moammar) Gadhafi in Libya.
"I also got into Latin America, not only with the insurgency, but also the drug stuff. Then, I got shifted to Afghanistan because we were supporting big efforts there."
Getz worked in Afghanistan and Pakistan closely following the goings-on in the countries and the rise of the Taliban and al-Qaida. Getz and the agency even worked closely with Afghan leader Ahmad Shah Massoud, who played a leading role in driving the Soviet Army out of Afghanistan.
"I thought (Massoud) was an outstanding guy," Getz said. "He was, for a short period of time, the head of the government in Afghanistan. After he drove out the Russians and took over the puppet government they had in place, he was assassinated."
Massoud was killed on Sept. 9, 2001, two days before the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
"People over there realized he knew something was going to happen," Getz said. "He was talking to the United States about this. He knew the attack was going to take place, so they wiped him out."
After completing work in Afghanistan, Getz did work for the CIA in Iraq and Kuwait. He was one of the first non-military personnel to enter Kuwait City during the first Gulf War.
"It was a very interesting experience," Getz said. "The Iraqis were not nearly as militarily capable as we thought. The (President George H.W.) Bush administration, I think, was pressured by a number of people, the Saudis being one. They could have removed Saddam (Hussein) at the time, because Saddam had nothing militarily at the time in spite what they said. We invaded Kuwait on Feb. 28, 1991. The Iraqi forces were pulling out of Kuwait three weeks earlier, because they knew we were coming. They didn't want to fight us.
"I served there until I left the agency in 1993," Getz said. "By that time, we had two children. My son went to five high schools, and I didn't want my daughters to have to go through that."
Honors and accolades
Upon retirement from the Army, Getz had earned a voluminous amount of citations from not only the United States, but from foreign allies as well. Overall, Getz earned 18 medals for valor, including the Distinguished Service Cross, the second highest military decoration; six Silver Stars; two Distinguished Flying Crosses for valor; the Soldier's Medal; five Bronze Stars; three Army Commendation medals; three Purple Hearts; the Amy Distinguished Service Medal; the Defense Superior Service Medal; Army Legion of Merit; and the Distinguished Flying Cross for service in combat. He is a member of both the U.S. Army Rangers Hall of Fame and the U.S. Military Hall of Valor.
Getz also holds Master Parachutist and Air Assault badges and Ranger and Special Forces tabs and once supervised the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team.
Upon retirement from the CIA, he received a Certificate of Exceptional Performance.
Disbursed throughout Getz's home are mementoes from his time in the service, including a large portrait of him, which his wife painted; several of his commendations; photos from his time in the Army and CIA; and photos of him with U.S. and world leaders like former U.S. Secretary of State Gen. Alexander M. Haig Jr., former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos and first lady Imelda Marcos, U.S. Lt. Col. Oliver L. North and former U.S. first lady Laura Bush.
Even after 27 years in the Army and 20 years with the CIA, Getz remains busy. He and his wife, Mary Jane, stay active with their five grown children, seven grandchildren and dogs.
Getz even dabbled a bit in the political arena recently, being elected to the Republican Executive Committee for the Valley District in Berkeley Springs. His wife also serves on the committee.
"I learned something about being in the political process that you never learn unless you are there," Getz said. "It isn't a very good process. I don't envy them. Also, I hate to say this, it's not an honorable endeavor the way it operates, not so much the people, but the process."
Getz, though, has no regrets about his storied career.
"I feel very fortunate," Getz said. "I spent a lot of time in combat. But, you learn a lot. Like I said, I'm a hell of a lot smarter now when it comes to stuff like that than when I was a young trooper.
"The military has always been my first love," Getz said. "I was very fortunate to serve with some very good units and serve with some great men."
Editor's note: The Journal's annual Unsung Heroes feature profiles local veterans who served in wars and conflicts from World War II to the present. Anyone with a veteran or "Rosie the Riveter" suggestion can call City Editor Beth Henry at 304-263-8931, ext. 129.
- City Editor Matthew Burdette can be reached at 304-263-8931, ext. 218, or email@example.com.


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Prince George is ready to see the world – and for the world to see him!
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge plan to take their son on an official visit to Australia and New Zealand in April, when he will be nearly nine months old.
While it is "anticipated" that George will join his mother and father for what is likely to be more than three weeks away from the U.K., a decision will be made closer to the time, a royal source confirms.
George will have a nanny on board for the trip – Jessie Webb, 71, has been his first nanny and accompanied the young family to the pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday – and not his grandmother Carole Middleton as has been suggested.
The tour would mirror William's early life, as he was nine months old when he accompanied his parents the Prince and Princess of Wales on their official tour of Australia and New Zealand in the spring of 1983.
It will be the first time Kate, 31, has been to either country. William, 31, was last in the two countries shortly before the couple's spectacular wedding in 2011. Then, he was visiting some areas affected by the earthquakes in New Zealand and flood-affected regions of Australia. He also visited the two countries a year earlier.
The couple's office at Kensington Palace said in a statement to PEOPLE: "Their Royal Highnesses have been invited to visit by the New Zealand and Australian governments."
"Further details on the exact dates and itinerary will be issued in due course."
William and Kate are likely to have discussed their impending trip with the New Zealand prime minister John Key during his visit to Queen Elizabeth's Scottish estate Balmoral in late summer. The couple helped entertain Key and his family during their stay.
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Thursday, October 17, 2013
A search of a residence in the Goose Creek area resulted in the discovery of a cache of illegal drugs, stolen guns and the arrest of one suspect.
Kazshmere Dorae Moultrie, 18, was arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine base, possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of stolen weapons
Berkeley County Sheriff's Office Drug Enforcement Unit deputies conducted a search of the residence at 175 Pine Shadow Dr., Goose Creek on Oct. 3, according to a BCSO statement.
That search resulted in the discovery of 1.17 lbs. of marijuana valued at $5,338 and approximately 7.7 gross grams of cocaine base (crack) valued at $770. In addition to the illegal drugs, agents also found eight pistols in the house, two of which were reported stolen, along with 203 rounds of ammunition.
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Three 16-year-old boys sold cocaine to an undercover officer with an Altoona woman acting as a go-between, city police said.
The three boys were taken into custody Monday night after exchanging $450 for 4.5 grams of cocaine at 11th Street and 21st Avenue, Altoona police Sgt. Detective Troy Johannides said Tuesday. Johannides said the original deal was for 5 grams for $500 but when the officer met with the boys, they wanted $500 for 4.5 grams.
The woman who allegedly set up the cocaine deal, Casey D. Mort, 24, of 1200 14th Ave. Apt. 3, was arrested within a half hour. She was charged with her role in that deal and another she allegedly brokered Monday night between police and two Altoona men looking to sell their prescription pills.
Brandon S. Ford, 20, of Altoona and Isaac B. McGinnis, 23, who has no current address, were also arrested Monday night along with Mort after police, through an undercover officer and an informant, bought 20 pills each of Percocet and morphine for $200.
Police said Mort even helped confirm for them that the drugs were what the two men claimed by looking the pill markings up on the Internet with her phone. She was supposed to be paid $10 for setting up the deal, but she complained to the undercover officer that McGinnis only gave her $20 - money he already owed her, according to court records.
Police moved to arrest the juveniles, who had also allegedly sold the undercover officer marijuana on Saturday, Johannides said.
Before her arrest, Mort complained the three juveniles never paid her for brokering the marijuana or cocaine deals. The $20 McGinnis gave to Mort was confiscated, court documents state.
The teenagers were placed in juvenile detention on Blair County juvenile probation detainers.
Mort, Ford and McGinnis were arraigned on drug charges early Tuesday by Magisterial District Fred B. Miller and lodged in Blair County Prison. Mort's bail is a total of $75,000 cash on two cases, and Miller set bail for Ford at $75,000 cash and $50,000 cash for McGinnis.
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Since I'm still a bit amped from the game (who isn't?), I decided to whip this up.
In alphabetical order:
Justin Abdelkader (2G, 1A): B+. Abdelkader has shown, beyond a doubt, his value to this team. His unfortunate brainfart in game three aside, he played an excellent series. He hit everything that moved, did the necessary dirty work in the corners, screened the goaltender, scored some timely goals—especially the shorthanded goal in the series-deciding game—and, as well, proved his ability to play a prime defensive game against top-line opposition in the playoffs. He's come a long way from the disposable plug he appeared to be in times past.
Joakim Andersson (2A): B. I think we've got our future third line center lined up. Andersson played a terrific series alongside his fellow rookies. He needs to work on his skating, and he probably won't ever score much, but he's got a big body, can handle the puck well, cycles well down low, and is very committed to the defensive side of the game.
Todd Bertuzzi (0G, 0A): C. This is a generic grade, given because we didn't see the real Bertuzzi in this series. Bert showed up despite his injuries and did what his body was able to. He made no notable mistakes and did well in giving the Red Wings some pressure from the 4th line, but ultimately he was unable to make much of an impact. That is understandable, given the circumstances.
Damien Brunner (2G, 3A): B-. The OT goal was huge, and he was one-third of the surprisingly effective rookie line. He played fast and never took a shift off. Unfortunately, he was invisible for large stretches. He's quick and he's got a good shot, but he needs to work on both his strength on the puck and his shot selection. Still, he had a pretty good series.
Danny Cleary (2G, 3A): C+. Cleary has had a difficult season, and has very obviously been playing injured the entire time. In true form, he stepped up his game in the playoffs, putting his all into every shift. He did some good work mucking around in the corners and screening the goalie. Unfortunately, it seems that his hard-nosed style of play has taken a definitive toll upon his body, as he was unable to contribute much else.
Carlo Colaiacovo (0G, 0A): C. As with Bertuzzi, this is a generic grade. Cola didn't play much, so it's difficult to grade him. In the two games he played, he made no notable mistakes and executed no notable plays.
Pavel Datsyuk (2G, 5A): A. This is a no-brainer. Datsyuk brought into the series his usual, excellent two-way play. We were treated to his omnipresent mastery over the puck, and he was huge in the defensive zone and on the PK. He got better and better as the series went along. He provided leadership as well as stellar performance. Can you believe that this guy's playoff acumen was in question not so long ago?
Danny DeKeyser (0G, 0A): C. Again, a generic grade. It's a darned shame that he got knocked out of the series so early. His presence on the 3rd pairing was missed. The future is bright for this kid.
Patrick Eaves (1A): B. Eaves came in and played his usual energy game. He was quick on his feet, hard on the opponent, and excellent on the PK. He played his part, and was missed in the one game he was scratched from.
Cory Emmerton (0G, 0A): C-. Cory provided some decent work on the PK in his six games, but he is small, soft, prone to costly mistakes, and completely ineffective in the offensive zone. It was telling that he was absolutely not missed in game seven; the team played better with only three centers than it did with him centering the 4th line.
Jonathan Ericsson (1A): A-. Ericsson performed with admirable steadiness and acumen as the team's prime shutdown defenseman. He wasn't exceptional, but he played very well in the defensive zone, moved the puck accurately, and, with the exception of a few turnovers on breakout passes in game two (none of which resulted in anything), he made virtually no mistakes. He and Kronwall formed a very able first pairing.
Valtteri Filppula (1G, 3A): C+. Filppula's game-winning goal in game seven and his overtime assist in game two were both huge. Unfortunately, he was virtually invisible otherwise, his costly error in game six aside. Too, both of the aforementioned plays came when he was detached from his usual even-strength line. He was almost completely ineffective in centering the 2nd line, and he provided very little to the team for most of the series. His play was, in sum, not good enough.
Johan Franzen (3G, 0A): B+. We didn't get to see playoff-monster Franzen, but he nevertheless performed quite well. He worked hard; his three PPG were very important; and he played very well in the defensive zone and on the PK. It is very likely that his lack of even-strength production came much from having Cleary and Filppula as linemates for the vast majority of the series; both played very poorly.
Jonas Gustavsson (N/A): N/A. He didn't play even a second, which is just dandy. It's always a good thing for a team when its backup doesn't hit the ice at all during the playoffs.
Jimmy Howard (.911 sv%, 2.74 GAA): B+. Howard got off to a bit of a tough start in the first three games, but turned his play around to become one of the team's best players in the next four. It could be argued that he didn't let in a single bad goal in games four through seven. If he can continue playing that well, the Wings will have nothing to worry about in net.
Jakub Kindl (2A): B. Kindl wasn't spectacular by any means, but he was good enough in the role requested of him. He made some mistakes, but nothing hugely costly, and he was generally steady. His play suffered when paired with Lashoff, and improved again when the latter was replaced with Cola. It seems unlikely that Kindl will ever be a solid two-way defenseman, but there's no question that he's an NHL-caliber defenseman.
Niklas Kronwall (1A): B+. Kronwall and Ericsson generally did very well against top opposition, and Kronwall lent leadership to the team alongside his solid defensive play. He gets a couple of grades deducted for his lack of production, but all told, he did fairly well in his first series as the team's #1 defenseman.
Brian Lashoff (0G, 0A): D+. Like Cola and Bertuzzi, Lashoff did not play much in the series. Unlike those two, his performance was almost wholly poor. He made numerous mistakes, some of them costly, and contributed almost nothing of substance.
Gustav Nyquist (1G, 1A): A-. Despite his modest production, Nyquist had an excellent series. He was everywhere, and proved that he can play effectively against any opposition regardless of his size. The future is very bright for this one.
Kyle Quincey (2A): B-. Quincey generally takes more flak than he deserves, but it is true that he is prone to very unfortunate brainfarts. He did well enough most of the time, but he has obvious shortcomings, and he needs a defensive partner able to account for them. Unfortunately, that partner is not Smith. He had an adequate series, but nothing more.
Mikael Samuelsson (1G, 1A): C-. Samuelsson didn't get to play a ton, but, in contrast to some of the others on this list, that was solely because of the coach's choice rather than any other factors whatsoever. When on the ice, Samuelsson was generally invisible. The one goal he scored came off of a gift rebound. He played by far the least of any player on either team in game seven (a whopping 4:20), and his presence was not missed. He's not a bad player, but he takes up a roster spot that could more effectively be filled by any forward not named Emmerton.
Brendan Smith (1G, 1A): C. Smith played a bad series. Unlike his fellow rookies—Lashoff excepted—he played a very inexperienced, very fragile game. It's clear that this kid has a ton of potential, but he needs to learn to settle down. We saw his abilities when he was with the team last season. When he learns to relax and play with confidence, he'll be dangerous. Unfortunately, that did not occur in this series; he was regularly off balance in the defensive zone, and, with the exception of a stretch in game four, was not particularly effective in the offensive zone either; he probably had more of his shots blocked than any other player on the team.
Jordin Tootoo (0G, 0A): N/A. He played all of 6:24 in the entire series.
Henrik Zetterberg (3G, 5A): A. Though he did not begin producing until late in the series, Hank played very well and provided the veteran leadership that this team needed. He played an excellent two-way game and ended being the series' leading scorer. He was indisputably the team's MVP in the final two games of the series, and he yet again showed himself worthy of the captaincy.
All in all, this team has already exceeded expectations. To knock off the 2nd seed during a transition year, and with the multitude of injuries and roster losses that the team has suffered, is very impressive. And unlike the rest of the series wins we've seen in the recent past, this one came from pure determination and with a lot of youth on the roster. Things are looking good for the future, regardless of what happens in the next series.
Since I took the time to write this up, perhaps you all will share your thoughts! LGW.
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While the Department of Housing and Urban Development is the federal agency responsible for most housing subsidies, the departments of Veterans Affairs and Agriculture also subsidize homeownership. In fact, despite the problems caused by federal policies to put people in homes with little skin in the game, the VA and USDA continue to facilitate zero-downpayment mortgages.
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Charitable Donations to the Government
The New York Times took a look at people who voluntarily send money to Washington in order to help pay down the federal debt. Last year, the Bureau of the Public Debt received $3.1 million in such donations. Looking at the federal budget, I found a total of $241 million in "gifts and contributions" for fiscal year 2010.
Good Time to End Farm Subsidies
The Wall Street Journal reports that the agricultural sector is recovering nicely while the rest of the private sector continues to struggle. The counter-cyclical nature of some farm subsidy programs means that the taxpayer bill for the year could be cut in half to only about $12 billion.
Holding Head Start Accountable?
As I recently discussed, not only does the federal Head Start program have a fraud problem, it has patently failed in its mission to help children from low-income families succeed later in life.
Holding Head Start Accountable?
As I recently discussed, not only does the federal Head Start program have a fraud problem, it has patently failed in its mission to help children from low-income families succeed later in life.
Higher Education Subsidies Wasted
A study from the American Institutes of Research finds that federal and state governments have wasted billions of dollars on subsidies for students who didn't make it past their first year in college. The federal total for first-year college drop outs was $1.5 billion from 2003 to 2008.
USPS Can't Afford Unions
If you believe in a higher power, then I've got evidence for you that God has a sense of humor. Last week, the American Postal Workers Union, which represents more than 200,000 workers, had to extend its elections for national officers because … wait for it … thousands of ballots got lost in the mail.
November Nail in Rail Coffin?
The New York Times offers an unintentionally hopeful story on Republican candidates running for governor who could become significant obstacles for the Obama administration's high-speed rail agenda.
Cutting Government the Canadian Way
I blogged about how Canadian government spending cuts since the mid-1990s coincided with strong economic growth.
Canada Cut Spending, Economy Grew
We've had huge federal deficit spending in recent years–$459 billion in FY2008, $1.4 trillion in FY2009, $1.5 trillion in FY2010, and now an estimated $1.4 trillion in FY2011. Despite all the spending, the economy is still sluggish, private investment remains in the tank, and the unemployment rate is stuck at near 10 percent.


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LINCOLN, Neb. - Following are the highlights and lowlights from Penn State's 32-23 loss to Nebraska on Saturday at Memorial Stadium:
Play of the game: With Nebraska leading 27-23, Penn State tight end Matt Lehman fumbled at the Cornhuskers' goal line, and the Lions suffered a touchback with 7:39 remaining. Replays appeared to show the ball crossed the plane, but the officials did not overturn it.
Offensive player of the game: Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez rushed for 104 yards on 15 carries (a 6.9 average) and completed 12-of-20 for 171 yards and a touchdown.
Defensive player of the game: Husker safety Daimion Stafford made eight tackles, recovered a fumble and returned an interception 22 yards to set up the game-tying touchdown (20-20) in the third quarter.
Most telling statistic: Penn State fumbled twice inside the Nebraska 10.
Hidden statistic: Penn State's starting field position was its 40 in the first half (on seven possessions) and its 22 (on seven possessions) in the second half. Nebraska's was its 21 in the first half and its 44 in the second half.
Best run: Martinez deceptively took a quarterback draw 21 yards to the PSU 1 early in the third quarter, setting up the TD that pulled the Cornhuskers within 20-13.
Best pass: On third-and-goal from the Lions' 5, Martinez threaded a 5-yard touchdown to Jamal Turner that gave the Huskers their first lead (27-23) with 10:57 left in the game.
Worst pass: McGloin's interception, forced into the middle, was eerily similar to the Ohio State pick that turned that game around. Stafford returned it to the PSU 4.
Best catch: Allen Robinson went high to snag a 30-yarder up the sideline over Nebraska's Stanley Jean-Baptiste in the first quarter.
Catch it, will ya: Thought Brandon Moseby-Felder had a shot at a slant in the second quarter, but he appeared to hear/sense footsteps.
Hold it, won't ya: Aside from Lehman's fumble, Zack Zwinak fumbled at the Nebraska 10 with the Lions up 7-3 and driving for more.
Best block: Nit guard John Urschel blew open the hole for Zwinak's 50-yard touchdown that opened the scoring.
Best tackle: Michael Mauti stopped Martinez inside the Lions' 5 early in the fourth quarter, forcing a fumble with the Lions leading 23-20.
Best hit: With Penn State leading 17-6 in the second quarter, Martinez hit Turner over the middle on third down, but Lion corner Adrian Amos drilled Turner, forcing an incompletion and a punt.
Best kick: Nebraska punter Brett Maher boomed a 69-yarder with the wind in the fourth quarter, pinning the Lions at their own 2. The play set up an eventual safety and a 29-23 Nebraska lead.
Worst kick: Maher shanked one 16 yards, into the wind, in the second quarter.
Best call: On second-and-1 from the Nebraska 10, the Lions went to tight end Jesse James on a square out for a touchdown that extended the PSU lead to 17-6 with 2:42 left in the first half.
Worst call: Facing third-and-15 from their own 16, up 20-13, the Lions passed on a more conservative draw, and McGloin was picked.
Best effort: Sam Ficken was 3-for-3 in field goals, including a career-long 38 yarder, and has now made six straight.
Unsung hero: Nebraska's David Santos jarred the fumble on Lehman and Alonzo Whaley was credited with forcing two other fumbles.


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LISBON - Wellsville's volleyball team wasn't feeling too well after it dropped the first two sets against Crestview in a Div. IV district semifinal on Tuesday at Lisbon High School.
Wellsville senior McKenna Pierson said she had spent just about the whole night up with a fever. That meant the struggle to a possible district final berth was going to be that much more difficult.
"I only had about three hours of sleep," Pierson said. "I was barely staying up in class."
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Wellsville's Jayla Martin hits the ball against Crestview as teammate Angelica Scarabino looks on Tuesday night at Lisbon. (Photo by Patti Schaeffer)
The Tigers snapped out of their funk in time to dispatch the Rebels 22-25, 12-25, 25-21, 25-14, 15-7.
Next up for the Inter-Tri County League lower tier champions (22-3) is district final match-up on Thursday with ITCL upper tier champion Jackson-Milton.
The Bluejays beat Columbiana in three sets in the night's other district semifinal.
"The first two games were really rough knowing we had to come back," Pierson said. "I tried to put (the illness) out of my mind, but at the end I got a little shaky."
Pierson finished with 11 kills, three aces and six assists despite having just enough energy to go the distance. "I had hoped we could pull it out in three and go home," Pierson said.
Crestview (12-12) wasn't about to make it that easy.
Using a solid passing game coupled with solid attacking performances by Cassidy Ross and Brooke Harper, the Rebels had their say early on.
Then the momentum disappeared.
"Our passing kind of broke down in game three," Crestview coach Alisha Auer said. "It was a big letdown especially since we won the first two."
Wellsville coach Dan McKinstry said passing was a big problem in the first two games for the Tigers.
"We'd make a couple good plays then we would let the ball fall or run into each other," McKinstry said. "We finally got settled down in the third game. I told the girls if we could come out strong in game four and take charge, we would be all right. They're in uncharted territory. They're the young team and we're the experienced one."
Senior Sarah Skinner, who had 18 points, 11 kills, five aces and four blocks, stepped up with an excellent service game in the fourth set to push the Tigers out to a significant lead. It would be the straw that broke the Rebels' back.
"She really served the ball well in the fourth game," McKinstry said. "She opened it up."
Also for the Tigers, Shayna Hamilton had 33 assists, Maleya Fultz 10 kills, Jayla Martin six kills and two blocks and Brittany Clendenning three kills and four blocks.
For Crestview, Morgan Newbauer had 39 assists and four aces, Savannah Elwonger 14 kills, Alexys Brooks six blocks, Adrienne Huston 22 digs, Courtney Waters 18 digs and Ross 11 kills.
"I'm pleased with our effort this year," Auer said. "This is actually our first non-losing season in five years. That's good. We're turning it around."
The Tigers know the Bluejays well from their years in the ITCL lower tier together, so McKinstry expects the final to be just as competitive as season's past.
"We've played them seven times the last three years," McKinstry said. "We've won four and they've won three. It will be a battle."


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Sacrifice draft picks, players, and long term sustainability all for 4-7 extra games. Gotcha.
Right, because I said, "We should've sold the farm for Gaborik!!!"
Holland's very, very, very big on this "If you can make it to the big dance, anything can happen" mentality. Now, here we are in a dogfight for eighth place. Not a good time to make a minor tweak or two? (I mean, before the deadline?)
It's not like we're the Jackets or the Stars and we can say, "Eh, we make it, we make it, we don't, no biggie." We're thef****** Red Wings. To whom much is given, and all that. And we're just stumbling along, settling for mediocrity, seemingly not-at-all worried that we're in very real danger of missing the playoffs for the first time since 1990.
I believe we'll make it. But it's going to be grueling. I simply think we should've, at least, brought in some hungry hearts. Y'know, guys who actually give a damn.


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quote: Apple held 69 percent of handset profits earned in all of 2012, more than double that of the South Korean Samsung, which hauled in 34 percent of phone profits last year, according to Canaccord Genuity… By comparison, Nokia dropped to -2 percent of handset profits in 2012. The Finnish cell phone pioneer saw its profits flatline during the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, Motorola and Sony handset profits were much better, along with LG ending the year with -1 percent. Although it ended the year as the third most-profitable handset maker, HTC struggled to post a profit of just 1 percent. In other words, Apple was 69 times more profitable.
quote: The Taiwanese mobile handset maker, HTC, showed the extent of the squeeze it is suffering from South Korean rival Samsung as it warned first-quarter revenues could fall 17% compared to the last three months of 2012, and operating profit margins could drop almost to zero. Profits for the fourth quarter had crashed by 90% year on year to just NT$600m (£12m) on revenues of NT$60bn, down 40%, the company said as it unveiled its annual results.


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