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At UMaine, LaBouff has expanded his research focus and involved dozens of undergraduates in his work. He plans to continue to investigate how both real environments and imagined interactions influence attitudes and actions, and how religion is related. And now that he has developed a definition of and a method for measuring humility, LaBouff intends to address the relative scarcity of that personality trait by studying how to actively cultivate and practice it.
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To continue his religion research, LaBouff is conducting a follow-up study in three houses of worship in Bangor, Maine, to see how they activate the religiousness of Mainers. In addition, he and Bergeron are planning to add a physiological component to their Muslim bias studies.
LaBouff also is collaborating with Rob Glover, the Honors Preceptor who joined the Political Science Department faculty last year, to examine the political, racial and religious implications of public reactions to the Dream Act and Arizona's Proposition 200.
"Religion has played a central role in these intergroup relations across time. Each of these studies is designed to help us figure out how to humanize other groups, remove barriers, and increase empathy and understanding to create positive interaction," LaBouff says. "The more we can humanize those groups, the more we can understand them, the less likely we are to hate them."
Empathy and compassion — really understanding how another person feels in a situation, from their motives to their emotions — are remarkably powerful forces, LaBouff says. They have the potential to diffuse conflicts and prejudice, increase altruism and build community.
"They're challenging," he says, "but I'm hopeful that our research and the research of others will help us to understand these qualities and how their expression (or lack thereof) helps to shape our world."


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Not to be outdone by the likes of Dropbox, Microsoft's OneDrive mobile app makes it possible to access the files you have stored online whilst on the move. Not only can you use the app to access the files that you have already uploaded, it can also be used to upload photos and videos directly from your phone for easy sharing with others.
You are not limited to simply uploading files to the root of your cloud storage account; you have the ability to create and delete folders to help keep things organised. In addition to making it possible to access your files from any computer with an internet connection, the iOS app can also be used to share the files you have uploaded with your friends and family via email.
One of the great things about OneDrive is the fact that it is not concerned with file types in the slightest – any type of file can be upload so it is ideal for backing up data quickly and easily. If you are using the app to manage a large number of files, the ability to quickly jump to your recently accessed documents is handy as is the option of viewing files that other people have shared with you.
The OneDrive app features built in support for a number of different file types, and you will find that if you browse through a folder containing images you are able to view them as a slideshow or preview individual files with ease. Being able to choose to share files as read only documents or to make them editable means that the app is great for collaborative work in a group.
OneDrive 4.1 is a minor upgrade, basically renaming the app to match the recent change of name from SkyDrive. Version 4.0 introduced full camera backup for the first time, allowing you to store photos and videos taken on your camera within your OneDrive storage.

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Texas House Speaker Joe Straus is once again challenged on the far right by other Republicans. Can he win again? And what about the state budget and spending decisions ahead? He is our featured guest on this week's edition of "Inside Texas Politics."
Do the changing demographics in Texas and the nation mean a long, slow slide into oblivion for the Republican Party? That's the topic of today's Flashpoint debate pitting Mark Davis of 660 AM The Answer on the right, and former State Rep. Domingo Garcia on the left.
And on Roundtable, Texas Sen. John Cornyn becomes the second highest-ranking Republican in the U.S. Senate. What does that mean for Texas? Dallas Morning News Austin Bureau chief Christy Hoppe joins the conversation with News colleague and political writer Gromer Jeffers.
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'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' Eyeing Emily VanCamp for Leading Lady
At the end of the first 'Captain America,' Steve Rogers was awoken in a modern world, meaning his date with Peggy Carter had long since passed its expiration date. Well, our Cap is still a red blooded America male, and Peggy is an elderly woman, so it's good to know that the sequel 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' gives him a new love interest. And word is that role is going to Emily VanCamp.


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What's in your garbage? The NBC2 Investigators took a call from a concerned Cape Coral woman who says she watched someone go through her trash. The person left behind scrap metal, which could be sold for cash. NBC2's Karla Ray found out what they were looking for that was much more valuable.
Every week you can find trash bags on the side of the street.
To the people who put it out, it's worthless, but to a stranger, it could be something much more.
Cape Coral resident Jennifer Wagner spotted someone going through her trash and her neighbor's trash.
"It's the holidays and like my friend said, holiday times are desperate times. They'll do anything that they can get," said Wagner.
Instead of metal, they were looking for something else.
Wagner: If they wanted cans, they had cans right here, so I don't know.NBC2: What do you think they were looking for?Wagner: Probably documents. Something they could get a hold of, credit card statements or something. Those offers you get all the time.
"It's just an easy way for somebody to come along in the night, grab a bag of trash, throw it in the back of their truck, and go through it and find personal information they can use," said Beth Schell, fraud specialist with the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
Schell says it's one of the oldest- and most common ways crooks get your info.
"There's a lot of personal information that we put into our garbage can without realizing it," said Schell.
It doesn't take much. Schell says sometimes your name and address is all criminals need.
"Just throw away the envelope, 'I don't need another credit card.' You throw it away in the garbage, set it out on the side of the road and somebody comes and takes it. Boom they can open up a credit card," said Schell.
Schell says the best way to protect yourself is to shred anything with your name or address on it before you throw it away.
"Of course we have to throw away our things, but do something about it first to protect yourself," said Schell.
That's something Wagner has always done.
"We shred anything with our personal information on," said Wagner.
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Article #7 Takes Your Right to Vote Away
Let me start off by telling Newton and Kingston voters what SB2 is all about.
SB2 allows each of us to vote in private (like voting for the President) in a booth while voting for Town and School warrants, as well as School Board members, Selectman, etc.
Please do not allow a few to take this voting right away.
This change would disenfranchise many voters, disabled, elderly and anyone who is unable to attend the School deliberation session. Think of it: there are 3,020 voters in Newton, and at least that amount in Kingston. What if half of them showed up for the meeting? We do not have available space to allow all to attend, then why not allow them to vote at the polls?
This is just another way of saying voters do not know what they are voting for. I disagree. I think voters in both towns are right up on the School Issues.
Please vote "No" on Warrant Article 7. Keep your right to vote on School Issues. Let's not go back to the time when only a few voters decided the outcome of School Warrants.
The vote by the School Board to support rescinding SB2 was five for and one against. Please contact them and ask why they voted the way they did, and why do they want to take away your right to vote on School Warrant articles.
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The Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) curriculum at Johnston Community College is designed to prepare entry level individuals with the skills needed to become certified law enforcement officers in North Carolina.
This program utilizes state commission-mandated topics and methods of instruction. General subjects include, but are not limited to; subject control, firearms, criminal, juvenile, traffic, civil, investigative, patrol, court procedures, emergency responses and ethics.
Students must successfully complete and pass all units of study which include the certification examination mandated by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and the North Carolina Sheriffs' Education and Training Standards Commission to receive certification.
Special Admission Requirements Mandates:
- Must be a United States citizen.
- Applicants must be 20 years of age by the first day of class. Proof of age will be required at the time of registration. A waiver may be obtained at 19 years of age but the cadet must be 20 before the date of the state exam.
- High School graduate or GED. (*High School diplomas earned through correspondence not recognized.)
- Applicants may not enroll with any felony convictions regardless of date of offense. Applicants will have to have a criminal history evaluation by the school director prior to enrollment.
- Successfully complete the College reading placement assessment as outlined by the state of North Carolina.
(*With a score at or above tenth grade level or equivalent.)
- Possess a valid North Carolina driver's license
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the police academy last?The academy is a full-time day academy that lasts 17 weeks. Classes normally run from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with extended night training in firearms, patrol techniques, driver training, etc.
Students will receive 19 credit hours toward their associate degree at Johnston Community College upon completion of the academy.
How hard is BLET?Police cadets participate in a demanding but obtainable program that consist of physical activities that help in preparation for a challenging career in law enforcement. Activities include running, weight training, and group exercises. Weekly academic tests are given to measure understanding.
After graduating from BLET, does the certification last indefinitely?No. Graduates must be hired or "sworn-in" by a law enforcement agency within 12 months from their graduation date or the certification will expire.
What is the cost of taking the BLET program?If the student acquires a sponsorship letter from a police department then there is no charge for tuition for taking BLET. The student is responsible for books, a physical examination and physical training uniforms. The costs of books, fees, and PT uniforms are approximately $675.
Is ammunition provided by Johnston Community College?Yes. JCC will provide required ammunition at no cost.
Please note:BLET August 2014 - Registration CLOSED BLET January 2015 - Registration OPEN
This program utilizes state commission-mandated topics and methods of instruction. General subjects include, but are not limited to, criminal, juvenile, civil, traffic, and alcohol beverage laws; investigative, patrol, custody, and court procedures; emergency responses; and ethics and community relations.
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Students must successfully complete and pass all units of study which include the certification examination mandated by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and the North Carolina Sheriffs' Education and Training Standards Commission to receive a certificate.
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Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) is designed to give students essential skills required for entry-level employment as law enforcement officers with state, county, or municipal governments, or with private enterprise.
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- 44-2-199: The adoption of a new rule pertaining to returned check service fees.
Proposal, 8/7/14
- 44-2-196: The amendment of ARM 44.5.121 pertaining to miscellaneous fees charged by the Business Services Division.
Proposal, 5/22/14
Adoption, 7/10/14
- 44-2-195: The amendment of ARM 44.5.114 through 44.5.121, 44.6.104 and 44.6.105, and the repeal of ARM 44.2.202 and 44.2.203 pertaining to fees charged by the Business Services Division
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RALEIGH — A Wake County judge ruled Friday that a controversial charter school that planned to offer only online classes cannot open in August. The decision could delay the launch of any similar programs for at least a couple of years.
Superior Court Judge Abe Jones' ruling puts a major obstacle in the path of N.C. Learns, a nonprofit organization that had planned to enroll more than 1,700 students in the state's first virtual charter in the coming school year.
At issue was whether the N.C. Virtual Academy, the school proposed by N.C. Learns, needed approval from the State Board of Education. N.C. Learns used an unusual process through which it won approval from the school board in Cabarrus County, near Charlotte, to set up an online charter school that would have drawn students from across the state.
The State Board of Education did not vote on the project, opting to pass on a proposal that raises vexing issues about online learning, funding formulas and quality control for students being educated with public dollars outside brick-and-mortar classrooms. A state "E-Learning Commission" has been tasked with considering new policies, but it might be 2014 before new online charter school proposals could be thoroughly vetted by the state board, members said.
"The concern here is we're not ready to approve an online charter school at this time," said Bill Harrison, chairman of the state school board.
Under the N.C. Virtual Academy proposal, N.C. Learns had planned to get K12, a for-profit company that has become one of the biggest players in the online education business, to run the program.
Advocates said the proposal would have given school-choice advocates more options.
Chris Withrow, chairman of N.C. Learns, said he is disappointed and frustrated by the state board's decision to forgo consideration of the Virtual Academy, particularly in a year after state lawmakers made it possible to add more charter schools in this state.
"It is a sad day for parents and children in North Carolina who need this public school option," Withrow said in a prepared statement. "We are particularly disappointed and frustrated that the State Board of Education ignored our charter school application and never gave us a fair hearing.
"The Legislature passed a law lifting the charter school cap with the intent to provide more public school options to children throughout North Carolina," the statement said. "By not acting on our application and by unilaterally declaring a moratorium on certain types of charter schools, the State Board has undercut the charter school law and will of the Legislature."
Sen. Fletcher Hartsell, a Republican from Cabarrus County and the attorney representing the online program, said N.C. Learns has not decided whether to appeal Jones' ruling.
But he was insistent that Jones' order is not a death knell for online charter schools in North Carolina. "Absolutely not," Hartsell said.
Parents sought option
The academy, as proposed, would have offered online courses for students from kindergarten through high school. The program would have been based in Cabarrus County, but hoped to pull in as many as 2,750 students from across the state the first year.
Lauren Bumgardner, 21, a Raleigh resident who has a 3-year-old daughter, was at the Wake County Superior Court hearing, hoping for a different result.
Bumgardner, who works in the real estate business, said she is not certain that she wants to send her daughter to Wake County public schools when the time comes and was interested in an online choice.
"I don't particularly favor public schools," Bumgardner said, "because a lot of children get lost in the system."
N.C. Learns won approval from the Cabarrus County school board in February to base the online charter school in that district. But it could have enrolled students from across the state, siphoning millions of dollars from traditional public schools in districts outside Cabarrus County.
Under the state's current educational funding formula, local school districts must give thousands of dollars to charters educating children who otherwise would have been enrolled in public schools. Because an online charter school might have appeal to parents who want to educate their children at home, the proposal also could have meant that the local districts would have had to start paying for home-schooled children.
"As a state, we have responsibility for all our children," Harrison said. "The funding piece is a function of the General Assembly, and they don't seem to want to provide that."
A gain for Cabarrus
Cabarrus County, one of the lowest-funded school systems, would have gained 4 percent of the public money pulled in by the online charter school.
The concept pitted school choice advocates against the state's education establishment, tossing up many issues that had not been thoroughly vetted by the state school board.
Jones said in his order, which he read in open court, that the state board is in the best position, legally and otherwise, to consider the proposal.
After state law was changed to open the state to more charter schools, the state board developed a "fast-track" process for applicants who wanted to open a new charter by fall 2012. In doing so, Jones' order states, the state board "made it very clear that applicants would be subjected to a very strict, rigorous process." Applicants who could not meet such "rigorous, ready-to-start standards" could apply for a slower review in April.
The fast-track process, it turned out, was only for traditional charter schools, and those seeking to begin the online program did not seek guidance from the Office of Charter Schools, Jones added.
The Cabarrus County school board, which approved the proposal 5-2 in February, "is not experienced in, nor equipped as the State Board of Education, with the staff and know-how to review, evaluate, and approve the application of a charter school designed to serve a statewide clientele, nor is it authorized to give final approval for such operation," Jones said in his order.
Cabarrus County was the only school district that supported the idea. Eighty-nine of North Carolina's 115 public school districts joined under the umbrella of the N.C. School Boards Association to bolster the state Board of Education's legal challenge of the online charter.
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Internet censorship by the Australian Government-funded ABC and The Conversation.
Censorship is repugnant because it prevents basic human communication required for democracy and in particular short circuits risk management that is crucial for societal safety and which successively involves (a) accurate information, (b) scientific analysis and (c) informed systemic change to minimize risk.
Yet the taxpayer-funded ABC (Australia's equivalent of the UK BBC) has an appalling record of censorship, mal-reportage, lying by omission and lying by commission. The taxpayer-funded ABC program Late Night Live and the taxpayer-, Australian universities- and CSIRO-backed and Australian academic–based web magazine The Conversation have both repeatedly censored my informed, credentialed comments about horrendous, war-related civilian deaths, and when I publicized this censorship both blocked my posting of comments.
To anti-racist Jewish and non-Jewish people alike, the fundamental moral imperatives from the WW2 Holocaust (from which only a dozen of my family survived) are "zero tolerance for racism", "zero tolerance for lying", "bear witness" and "never again to anyone". The censorship of anti-racist Jewish exposure of crimes against humanity is particularly repugnant and will certainly attract international censure against Australia, the Australian Labor Government, the ABC, The Conversation, Australian universities and CSIRO.
Yours sincerely,
Dr Gideon Polya
For detailed documentation see "Censorship by The Conversation": https://sites.google.com/site/mainstreammediacensorship/censorship-by ; "Censorship by ABC Late Night Live": https://sites.google.com/site/censorshipbyabclatenightlive/ ; "ABC Censorship": https://sites.google.com/site/abccensorship/ .
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(a) The director shall be authorized to negotiate the terms of and approve subterranean and aerial utility crossings of the Columbia Terminal right-of-way upon application for such crossing by any person. In no case shall such crossing interfere with the safe and routine operation of Columbia Terminal service. All costs of such crossings, including the city's administrative and site inspection costs, shall be paid by the applicant.
(b) All grade crossings shall be approved by the city council. All costs associated with the construction of such crossing, including the city's plan review, administrative, site inspection and all costs for markings or safety devices, shall be paid by the applicant. It shall be the applicant's duty to obtain any permit necessary from any state or federal agency with jurisdiction over grade crossings.
(c) Maintenance costs of any private crossing, whether at grade subterranean or aerial, shall be the responsibility of the applicant. all crossings shall be constructed and maintained to the standards adopted by the director in accordance with Federal Railroad Administration or state division of transportation standards, whichever is more stringent.
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The Windows 8 Start screen is the gateway to your PC and usually the first thing you see when you log in, unless you've chosen to go directly to the desktop. The update to Windows 8.1 also introduced many more customization options to the Start screen.
Whether you use the Start screen only on occasion or rely on it heavily, you've probably spent some time setting it up just the way you like it. To save you from having to go through it again when you reinstall Windows or if your Start screen gets rearranged accidentally, you … Read more


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Health and Well-Being are the two things that most individuals will tell you they desire most. Request a parent what most people desire most for their child and they will almost always say, "I actually do not care, as long as they are healthy and happy." Occasionally people say they need love, success or wealth, but when asked why, they then say because these matters would make them happy and think for a minute.
Generally well-being above all else is desired by folks but only when they believe that it is endangered. Individuals seldom consider health when they are young, healthy, disease and pain free.
The single most sought after life encounter is happiness.
If you made a list of the things you wanted to enhance in your life and then added notes alongside each thing, detailing the period of time and effort you were placing into each one, you would be greatly surprised at the lack of logic and or dedication you're applying to increasing or preserving happiness. You might have happiness as the thing you most desire but your notes may reveal you spend 50 hours per week at your career, 10 hours housekeeping and 20 hours watching T.V. Next to the word 'Happiness' you may find, '10 minutes' or more likely, 'No time at all'.
Have you ever even stopped to think of what it is that makes you joyful? Most of us just consider happiness to be an arbitrary action that gets us and disappears all too soon.
Happiness has fascinated me my whole life, I constantly seek it and play with this. I'm getting better at prolonging it and quicker at understanding it.
Actually, sometimes I just sit and focus on well-being until, "I bring it on".
It takes occasionally imagination, occasionally some memory and a small attention. Practise and focus have resulted in my skill to simply determine to be happy and I remind myself to do this frequently.
Most people are emotionally in a continuous state of being before or future most of the time. In happiness, we pull our focus into the present moment to fully experience this feeling that is great. (Pain also has this ability.) I mention this, as I know that the most essential demand for happiness will be to practise, 'Living in the present moment'.
Take a look at connectinghappinessandsuccess.com for more help and info.


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!!!!!Everything Included!!!!!, $$ LOW WEEKLY AND NIGHTLY SPECIALS to bring you back to the Gulf Coast
My Property is known as the industry's uniquely branded Vacation Rentals, artfully combining the conveniences and consistencies of a branded Vacation home and condo collection with the vibrant design and inspired service of a private designer home.
My property is for travelers, business or leisure, who want to be immersed in the local community of their destinations. Our guests are individuals. They are energetic, stylish and contemporary - always in the know. They are confident and aspirational. They appreciate great design and they are looking for something stimulating and different when they stay in a vacation rental property. They want the experience of their stay to engage with them in a thoughtful, personable and approachable way.
This 2nd Floor privately tucked away Condo is in a relatively new development (6022 Portsdale Place Riverview), This RETRO ART DECO DESIGNED luxury condo can be modified to accommodate vacationers, newlyweds, bachelor parties, Upscale private parties,Getaways,Student Housing or a simple get away!!!!! A terrific GATED neighborhood.On site Security, Large 1200 sq ft Spacious Bedrooms, private screened in patio facing a nature preserve, large maintenance free kitchen, Split floor plan w/ accented FULLY FURNISHED STATE OF THE ART decor.Washer/Dryer, Cable ,Direct and Wireless Internet.
CONVENIENT LOCATIONS:Located just off of Hwy 301 and I-75 in Riverview/Tampa . Location is very close to I-75 , the Leroy Selmon Crosstown and
I-4. Just 10 min to Downtown Tampa(UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA) by car or boat, 15 MINS TO THE GULF BEACHES,Busch Garden Theme Parks,The Florida Aquarium and white glistening sand beaches.
Within walking distance to grocery stores , shoppes and a short commute to the Brandon Mall or HCC Brandon Campus. Nestled in a perfect preserve featuring walking/running paths, Fitness Center (8a-9p*) onsite and large Tropical pool.Several convenient storage facilities within 1 mile of the neighborhood.
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ASK ABOUT MILITARY OR CORPORATE SPECIALS Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Corp Rates Avail. Special pricing packages are available to meet any time frame! Large Spacious Bedrooms, HD flatscreen TV's with Cable, full kitchen utensils, Concierge/Housekeeping Options and linen provided, daily coffee, some HOMES offer secured monitored alarm systems .
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- Premium King, Queen Beds
- Premium Beautiful Linen
- Pool/Beach Towels
- All Linens Provided
- Daily Maid Service (Optional)
- Community Tropical Social Pool w/ organized events
- Air Conditioning
- Secure Electronic Gate/ Parking
- Parking Included @ no additional charges
- Wifi
- Patio/Balcony Sun Area
- Accented Living room/Master Room
- Beach Pool Chairs @ Poolside
- Onsite Security
- TVs in every room
Walk to Market & Close to All Attractions!
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Relax and Have Fun!....It's all here, where leafy palms encircle a glistening pool in a secluded tropical paradise.This condo offers beautiful surroundings that include uniquely preserved courtyard areas, pool-side loungers and lush areas.
Be at the center of it all, where you are steps away from Tampa's/Brandon's trendy restaurants, nightlife, entertainment and more in this fine upscale condo complemented by fine modern and unique furnishings.
Each bedroom has a beautiful comfy bed, The Master bedroom has a relaxing and inviting plush King bed, with a plasma HDTV, and luxurious cotton linens & bedding. Retire to your master suite with its' own large bath with a shower/tub combo and large vanity, then put your feet up and enjoy reading your favorite book or savor your favorite cup of tea!
Only 2 to 15 minutes from:
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-Cruise Port
-Florida Aquarium
-Lowry Park Zoo
-Children's Museum
-Straz Performing Arts Center
-St. Pete Times Forum
-Raymond James Stadium
-Tampa Convention Center
-Ybor City
-Downtown Tampa
25-35 Minutes from St. Pete & Clearwater Beaches!!!
Less than 1 hour to Disney Theme Parks, SeaWorld & Universal Studios!!!
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-Resort Style Gated Community
-A Lush, Elegantly Designed Pool
-BBQ Grills & Outdoor Kids play Area around Pool
-Loungers Poolside
-Reserved Parking Space
-Valet Trash Pick-Up
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- Miniature Golf
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- Ocean
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- Restaurant
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- Winery
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- Zoo
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- Lake
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- Theme Park
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- Deep Sea Fishing
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- Water Park
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- Sailing
(15 miles)
- Playground
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- Amusement Park
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- Scuba Diving
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- Pool
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- Aquarium
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- Ice Skating
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Frank Kaminsky scored 21 points to lead No. 12 Wisconsin past Oral Roberts, 76-67, Saturday night at home.
The win puts the Badgers at 6-0, and this was their third single-digit victory of the season. Wisconsin beat Florida by six earlier in the year and followed that up with a three-point win over Green Bay.
Wisconsin jumped out to a 9-0 lead, punctuated by a Sam Dekker dunk just over three minutes in. That lead eventually grew to 16 before the Golden Eagles started to battle back. They closed the gap to nine by halftime and climbed to as close as four points in the final six minutes.
Shawn Glover had 24 points to lead Oral Roberts, whose upset bid fell short, in part thanks to a flurry of Wisconsin free throws in the final minute to ice the game. The Badgers were 15 of 18 from the line overall.
Though Kaminsky led the way, his fellow starters contributed almost the rest of the Badgers' offense. Wisconsin managed just seven points off its bench. Dekker (10 points), Josh Gasser (15 points), Ben Brust (12 points, eight rebounds, five assists) and Traevon Jackson (11 points, seven assists) joined Kaminsky in double figures.
From here, things get even harder for Wisconsin. The Badgers face defending Atlantic 10 champion Saint Louis next, before games against Virginia and Marquette.
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Change is a constant in this life, and had been pretty normal for the Tampa Bay Lightning during the off-season. 2013 was much more quiet, but one move in particular was deafening.
Can confirm Dman Ryan Whitney will be attending #stlblues camp on a PTO...agreement has been finalized— Andy Strickland (@andystrickland) September 7, 2013
The irascible Whitney has signed a PTO with the Blues and will attempt to make the roster as a longshot after the Oilers made no attempts to re-sign him. The Blues are looking for an insurance policy as long as Alex Pietrangelo remains unsigned.
Cats add more depth to the organization by inking veteran forward with 287 games of AHL experience.
The latest offseason acquisition for New Jersey is Jaromir Jagr as the Devils continue to go young with their roster.
The Blues have re-upped their big forward for two years at a reasonable hit.
Petro has instructed his camp to tune out offer sheets and focus on getting an extension done with the St. Louis Blues.
The Lightning have re-signed defenseman Mark Barberio to a one-year, two-way contract.
Hot off the Twitter presses. Brendan Smith 2yr deal with DET to avoid arbitration — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 15, 2013 Even better news! It is $2.525M total — Elliotte...
After the draft and free agency the Lightning... um... are the Lightning any better yet?
The forward has spent the last two years with Crunch rival Rochester.
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My weekly diary of the division's ups and downs
1. Milwaukee Brewers, 32-25. Last week: 4-3 (1-2 vs. Atlanta, 3-1 vs. Florida)
Hitting Team batting average: .260 Runs scored: 256 Home runs: 73 Stolen bases: 30
Pitching Team ERA: 3.95 Runs allowed: 245 Walks: 157 Strikeouts: 391
Fielding Team fielding %: .984 Errors: 34 Double plays: 47
To paraphrase Rudyard Kipling, winning the NL Central may simply be a matter of keeping your head while those around you are losing theirs. That's pretty much the way Milwaukee did it in Week #9, doing nothing especially noteworthy except winning a series after six consecutive series losses and remaining on the plus side of the ledger against NL East opponents (11-9 for the season). The timely hits are again starting to fall for the Brewers, as Prince Fielder was five for 12 vs. Atlanta with four RBI and a home run in each game. Against Florida, Corey Hart went five for 13 with five runs scored, and J. J. Hardy went five for 16 with three RBI. Highlight: Ryan Braun, Tony Graffanino, and Kevin Mench combined for seven hits (including Braun's second home run of the season) and eight RBI in the win over Florida on Friday. Fielder: "We know we're going to be fine." Derrick Turnbow (1-3, 4.76 ERA) took the loss vs. Atlanta on Wednesday, allowing three runs in one-third of an inning, but Ben Sheets (6-3, 3.51 ERA) won twice, allowing three runs in six innings to the Braves and shutting out the Marlins for six innings. Chris Capuano (5-4, 3.80 ERA) hit a home run on Saturday, the first for a Brewers pitcher this season, but he was 0-1 on the mound despite allowing only four runs in 14 combined innings vs. Atlanta and Florida. Milestone: Fielder hit his league-leading 19th home run of the season vs. Florida on Thursday, a blow that set a franchise record for home runs in a month (13). Francisco Cordero picked up his 19th, 20th, and 21st saves vs. the Marlins, remaining perfect for the season and lowering his ERA to a microscopic 0.39. Milwaukee put Rickie Weeks on the DL (tendinitis in his right wrist). Ned Yost, tongue planted firmly in cheek: "We've been consistent within our division."
The Brewers were 14-15 in May. To win 90 games, they need to finish the season 58-47.
2. St. Louis Cardinals, 24-30. Last week: 4-3 (2-2 @ Colorado, 2-1 @ Houston)
Hitting Team batting average: .255 Runs scored: 213 Home runs: 40 Stolen bases: 14
Pitching Team ERA: 4.64 Runs allowed: 267 Walks: 168 Strikeouts: 314
Fielding Team fielding %: .983 Errors: 34 Double plays: 48
Those sirens you hear are ambulances chasing St. Louis, whose players are dropping like flies. Yadier Molina broke his wrist on Tuesday and has been placed on the DL, probably for a month or more. Scott Rolen couldn't play on Monday (he was feeling "fuzzy" from a minor concussion suffered vs. Washington in Week #8), and he missed most of the series vs. Houston because a hamstring tightened up on him. David Eckstein didn't play against Colorado (backache), and he had to leave Friday's game and miss Saturday's after being hit by a pitch. Scott Spiezio was removed from Tuesday's game due to dizziness apparently caused by medication, and Chris Duncan missed the entire week due to bursitis and an infection in his knee. Still, the Cards climbed into second place in the division, 6.5 games behind Milwaukee, mostly on the strength of old-fashioned Powerball (13 home runs for the week). The Cardinals scored seven runs in the ninth inning on Friday, their biggest outburst in an inning this season. Against Houston, Spiezio went five for 14, Gary Bennett (subbing for Molina) went three for 11 with five RBI, and Eckstein hit a home run in his first at-bat when he returned to the lineup on Sunday. Highlight: Albert Pujols and Jim Edmonds hit back-to-back home runs on Wednesday, and Juan Encarnacion and Bennett turned the same trick on Friday. Edmonds: "Everybody's starting to put it together a little bit." Well, not everybody. Kip Wells (2-10, 6.40 ERA) had another dreadful week, becoming the first MLB pitcher to lose 10 games; he gave up two homers and six runs in six-plus innings vs. Colorado, then duplicated the feat in five-plus innings vs. Houston.
The Cards were 12-15 in May. To win 90 games, they need to finish the season 66-42.
3. Cincinnati Reds, 22-36. Last week: 4-3 (1-0 vs. Pittsburgh, 2-1 @ Houston, 1-2 @ Colorado)
Hitting Team batting average: .256 Runs scored: 265 Home runs: 75 Stolen bases: 39
Pitching Team ERA: 4.74 Runs allowed: 302 Walks: 161 Strikeouts: 368
Fielding Team fielding %: .980 Errors: 43 Double plays: 52
Just when it appeared that they were going to roll over and play dead, the Reds posted their best record since Week #1. Cincinnati broke a six-game losing streak to start the week and went on to win three in a row, matching its longest win streak of 2007. The Reds still have the worst record in the NL, but they have plenty of competition. Highlight: On successive days to start the week, Kyle Lohse (2-7, 4.58 ERA) pitched a complete-game shut-out vs. Pittsburgh, Matt Belisle (5-4, 4.26 ERA) allowed one run (and struck out eight) over seven-plus innings vs. Houston, and Aaron Harang (6-2, 4.22 ERA) pitched a complete game vs. Houston, allowing three runs (two earned) and striking out seven. Edwin Encarnacion went for nine for 24 in Week #9, including a career-high four hits vs. Houston on Thursday, and he hasn't made an error since he was recalled from AAA Louisville a couple of weeks ago. Encarnacion: "I've got more luck than I've had in the past." Cincinnati turned four double plays on Saturday. Just six pitches into the game on Wednesday, Jerry Narron was tossed for arguing balls and strikes, the second time he's been ejected this season. Kirk Saarloos (0-4, 7.04 ERA) was optioned to Louisville ("They feel like I'm the problem, so I'm out of here," he said) and was replaced by Bobby Livingston, who shut down Colorado on Friday, giving up one unearned run and seven hits in six-plus innings. On Saturday, Livingston was sent back to Louisville, and team officials hinted that hot-prospect Homer Bailey will be called up soon. The bullpen preserved wins on Tuesday and Friday, but it suffered yet another meltdown on Sunday, allowing seven runs in two-plus innings and turning what had been an 8-2 lead into a 10-9 loss. Milestone: On Wednesday, Adam Dunn drove in the 500th run of his career. On Monday, Ryan Freel had a frightening collision with Norris Hopper that put him on the DL. Alex Gonzalez, who committed just seven errors in 2006, committed his ninth error of the season on Friday. Bronson Arroyo (2-6, 4.73 ERA) lost his fourth game in a row, giving up eight runs over five innings to Houston. Cincinnati is 7-17 against left-handed starters this season. Dunn: "The Central division is still wide open."
The Reds were 9-21 in May. To win 90 games, they need to finish the season 68-36.
4. Houston Astros, 23-33. Last week: 2-4 (1-2 vs. Cincinnati, 1-2 vs. St. Louis)
Hitting Team batting average: .250 Runs scored: 227 Home runs: 46 Stolen bases: 26
Pitching Team ERA: 4.44 Runs allowed: 266 Walks: 169 Strikeouts: 370
Fielding Team fielding %: .983 Errors: 37 Double plays: 48
Welcome back, Brad Lidge! Houston's former closer had a terrific week, pitching in all three games vs. Cincinnati (no runs, no hits, five strike-outs) and then throwing more blanks at St. Louis on Saturday (one inning, two strike-outs). Lidge's ERA has fallen to 2.70, the lowest it's been all season, and in his last 19 appearances he's registered an ERA of 0.89 with 30 Ks. The rest of the pitchers aren't doing so well, as Houston's losing streak was extended to 10 games, the longest in the division this season and the longest suffered by the Astros since 1995. Drayton McLane, the team's owner, had some face time with Phil Garner and GM Tim Purpura ("I have great confidence in both of them," he warned afterward), and he blew the kiss of death at Craig Biggio, saying, "Concessions need to be made." On the bright side, Ashley Judd was at the game on Wednesday. MIA: In three appearances this week, Chad Qualls (4-3, 4.55 ERA) gave up the deciding run vs. Cincinnati on Tuesday, back-to-back home runs to start a fateful ninth inning vs. St. Louis on Friday, and a go-ahead, eighth-inning home run to Albert Pujols on Sunday. Jason Jennings (3.13 ERA) returned to the starting rotation, pitching five innings of shut-out ball on Tuesday vs. Cincinnati but giving up four runs in six innings vs. St. Louis on Sunday. Highlight: The Astros dropped 10 runs on the Reds to break the losing streak, as Mark Loretta and Biggio combined for seven hits, and five pitchers combined to strike out 16 (Woody Williams got a season-high nine of them in seven innings). In their continuing search for offense, the Astros called up Eric Munson (.285 with seven home runs at AAA Round Rock) and essentially told Brad Ausmus (.236) that his days behind the plate are numbered. Rick White, who'd given up 14 earned runs and 21 hits since he came off the DL in mid May ("I'm stuck in a big pile of unlucky dog doo," he said), was put on the DL (pinched nerve near his neck). Homer Pence, who's now batting second or third in the lineup, went four for 13, along with four RBI, vs. St. Louis. Carlos Lee, who's arguably the division's best off-season signing, leads the NL in RBI (52) and is tied for 10th in home runs (11).
The Astros were 12-17 in May. To win 90 games, they need to finish the season 67-39.
5. Pittsburgh Pirates, 24-32. Last week: 2-5 (0-1 @ Cincinnati, 1-2 vs. San Diego, 1-2 vs. L.A. Dodgers)
Hitting Team batting average: .253 Runs scored: 229 Home runs: 41 Stolen bases: 17
Pitching Team ERA: 4.44 Runs allowed: 267 Walks: 180 Strikeouts: 336
Fielding Team fielding %: .986 Errors: 31 Double plays: 59
In war and baseball, everything revolves around arms. Pittsburgh has two very good ones and a bunch that don't often shoot straight, and they were all on display in Week #9. Ian Snell (5-4, 2.94 ERA) lost to Cincinnati on Monday despite allowing just three runs in seven innings, and he was even better in a victory vs. the Dodgers on Saturday, allowing just one run in eight innings. Tom Gorzelanny (6-3, 2.53 ERA) beat San Diego on Tuesday (one run in seven innings), thanks in part to Matt Capps, John Grabow, and Salomon Torres, who combined to close out the Padres (one hit in two innings). Highlight: Desperate to find support for Snell and Gorzelanny, the Pirates gave the ball to Shawn Chacon, who obliged by pitching seven shut-out innings in a loss vs. San Diego, allowing three hits and striking out 10. MIA: Torres (0-2, 5.13 ERA) blew a save opportunity in each series; he touched off a late-inning, game-tying rally vs. San Diego by walking the leadoff batter then giving up a pair of doubles, and in the eighth inning on Sunday he permitted a single and a game-winning, two-run home run. Capps has replaced Torres as Pittsburgh's closer, and he recorded his first save of the year on Saturday, dispatching the Dodgers on just five pitches in the ninth. The Pirates out-hit both of their opponents in Week #9, and they lost two one-run games to the Dodgers. Jason Bay, who was named NL Player of the Week (for Week #8), was five for 11 with a home run vs. San Diego, and he was four for 12 with two home runs vs. Los Angeles. Pittsburgh was shut out on Monday by Cincinnati and on Wednesday by San Diego. Xavier Nady: "Every game is important, and you try to eliminate the bad ones."
The Pirates were 11-18 in May. To win 90 games, they need to finish the season 66-40.
6. Chicago Cubs, 23-31. Last week: 1-5 (0-3 vs. Florida, 1-2 vs. Atlanta)
Hitting Team batting average: .268 Runs scored: 249 Home runs: 51 Stolen bases: 26
Pitching Team ERA: 4.07 Runs allowed: 234 Walks: 183 Strikeouts: 399
Fielding Team fielding %: .986 Errors: 29 Double plays: 47
Mount Zambrano erupted, Lou Piniella was ejected, the bullpen was embarrassed -- it's Chicago's annual June swoon, arriving right on schedule! The Cubs were mere chum for the Marlins, as they were out-scored 23-7, were swept for the first time this season, and committed an error in each game. Things didn't improve much against Atlanta, as Chicago committed three more errors, extended its losing streak to six games (a season high), and fell nine games under .500 (a season low) before winning a consolation prize on Sunday. The week will mostly be remembered for the fight between Carlos Zambrano and Michael Barrett on Friday, an event that caused anguish for some fans but none for the team. Derrek Lee had just one regret -- "I wish it wouldn't have happened in the dugout," he said -- and Lou Piniella, who got into a brawl with Rob Dibble years ago in Cincinnati, appeared to welcome it: "I'd rather have a little wildfire than no fire at all." Besides, there's some poetry involved when a pitcher celebrates his 26th birthday by giving his catcher a fat lip. The low moment of the week was Piniella's please-throw-me-out-of-here performance on Saturday, which was transparently staged ("I was going to argue if he was out, safe, or whatever," Piniella later said) and therefore offered no true catharsis. MIA: Against Florida, Barrett got one hit in eight at-bats and was picked off second base, leading Piniella to give him a breather on Wednesday; the benefits of his rest were evident on Friday, when his passed ball and errant throw detonated Zambrano. Highlight: Sean Marshall (1-2, 2.25 ERA) lost to the Marlins but beat the Braves, pitching a combined 13 innings and permitting four runs (three earned) while striking out 14. The Cubs' walk-happy bullpen, now 4-14 for the year, couldn't pitch even one clean game when the outcome mattered, as Scott Eyre gave up two runs on Monday and five on Friday, Michael Wuertz gave up four on Tuesday and one on Saturday, Angel Guzman gave up three on Wednesday, and Will Ohman gave up one on Saturday. Milestone: On Monday, Eyre (8.27 ERA) pitched in the 500th game of his career. Henry Blanco, Zambrano's designated catcher, was put on the disabled list (herniated disc, neck). In their continuing effort to find outfielders who can catch fly balls, the Cubs recalled Felix Pie (.224 in 18 games earlier this season) from AAA Iowa. To make room for Pie, the Cubs put pinch-hitter Daryle Ward on the DL ("hip strain"). Alfonso Soriano: "There's too much frustration in this clubhouse."
The Cubs were 12-15 in May. To win 90 games, they need to finish the season 67-41.
My error Last week I reported that Ken Griffey had hit home run #547 of his career. It was #574.
Infield chatter It was another lackluster week for NL Central teams playing outside the division. The Central teams went 9-14, a mark that would have really been embarrassing if Milwaukee hadn't beaten Florida three times. The Central teams won one series, tied one, and lost five.
On a happier note, the NL's four top home-run hitters -- Prince Fielder (19), J. J. Hardy (16), Adam Dunn (14), and Aramis Ramirez (13) -- play in the Central.