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Great story. With a few more days before additional play-off games this story quenched my thirst for some more football. Coach Watkins makes for a great narrator.
"This a good game," I told my assistants. "This a game for the ages." And that it was, at least until what happened happened and it got so I had to write this to you.
I really thought we had it won there late in the fourth quarter when we got that second big sack in a row and they were looking at third down and forever from deep inside their own territory. But then they went all razzle-dazzle on us, with their backs and receivers going from right to left and vice-versa, and the ball getting lost somewhere in between. I just about went off like a rocket when I saw the lineman rumbling up the far sideline all alone. "Get the fat boy!" I screamed. "Get the fat boy!" But even if he wasn't any faster than a thousand pounds of dead beef, he could not be contained. He wanted it too much. He shook off a couple would-be tacklers and bulldogged it for a couple yards more till our own Michael Jameson came flying in like a Mack Truck and blindsided him at the thirteen yard line.
There weren't but four ticks left on the clock by then, and I knew if we shut them down on that next play, we could still go home happy. But before I could call a safety blitz, a late flag came flying up into the air. "It's coming back," I said. "That's holding. Ten yards! A late flag's always holding!"
Only the referee from clear down on the other end of the field didn't see it that way. He came running back like a man leaving the devil and said personal foul, unsportsmanlike conduct, for a sucker-punch I still can't find on the film.
I admit it: I lost my head. Came clear out to the middle of the gridiron, throwing my hat and kicking the dirt and screaming god knows what.
"Additional fifteen yards!" the referee said. "The ball will be spotted on the goal-line!"
I just about swallowed my teeth - we were backed up clear underneath our own goalpost, and so I guess I said something I shouldn't have. "That's a horseshit call, ref!" Well, out came another flag. "Unsportsmanlike conduct! Half the distance to the goal!" And then he was making some kind of half-assed effort to move ball half the distance to the goal-line, even though we were already sitting there at the one inch.
I'm told I threw my shoe. But by then all hell had broken loose. Several of the players were jaw-boning each other at the line - just exchanging pleasantries, you know - and before that quarterback from Northridge could bark his second hut, our right end barreled through and flattened their center like a tortilla. The flags went up like it was the Fourth of July, and don't you know we got the short-end of it again. "Half the distance to the goal, automatic first down. The second ten-yard unsportsmanlike penalty will be assessed on the kick-off."
What did I care if cooler heads prevailed? They only needed to run it up the gut and nose it into the end zone to win the game and the season too and take away that Little Black Shield. So when I saw the ref try to move the ball back another fraction of an inch toward the goal-line, I cried horseshit once again and even said something about him and his country (he was Greek or Italian, I cursed 'em both). I wanted another flag by that point, I admit it. There was something crazy in me that said this referee could keep on advancing the ball but he'd never get it into the end zone - I wouldn't let him, I'd just go right on cursing so that next play could never be called.
Well, y'all know what happened. I got thrown out - first time in eighteen years, thrown out of a football game - and like that it was as if my spirit shot clear out of my body. I saw myself down there on the dirt where I'd fallen, surrounded by my coaches and players, with the better among them saying, "Get back! Give the man some air!" I felt completely free. As I floated up there in the ether, it was like I knew you could always keep on going half the distance to the goal and you'd never get there. Even if that whistle blew and that quarterback tried to sneak it in, he'd never score. Before he got to the end zone, he'd have to get halfway there. And before he got halfway there, he'd have to get halfway to there. It'd never stop. There'd always be half of something left.
So is that a game I'd like to have back? Sure, in some ways, yes. But there at the end, no. I've been trying to explain it to Pastor Steve. Because if God is everywhere like the Bible tells us, and you can't ever get anywhere - not to your mother's house or the tire store or even the end-zone - it's like you're already there with Him already. There is no starting out and there is no arriving. Quit your fussing. We're already in Christ's heart. He's out there on the football field, as real as any twelfth man.
And that there's about all I got to say about that.
Your coach,
Larry "Bud" Watkins
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Originally published by Barrelhouse, this story was inspired by the blacklisted writer Abraham Polonsky, who taught a class of mine at USC Film School. This story is dedicated to him, not because of the Texas football, but because he was the first to challenge me to think.
Great story. With a few more days before additional play-off games this story quenched my thirst for some more football. Coach Watkins makes for a great narrator.
Thanks, Thomas. I'm looking forward to the weekend, too.
Stephen,I don't follow (or understand) American football given they don't play the sport in India. But I watch and love a lot of sport and understand enough to know that this is a great story. Funny and serious as hell. Loved it.
A delight to read with a wonderfully rendered character--surely the first coach in Texas football history who could use Zeno's paradox for a tactic.
"Get the fat boy!" I screamed. "Get the fat boy!"
My favorite part. Ha, like Thomas, this makes me want to watch football even more this weekend. Well done.
Thanks, Ajay. A nice compliment: funny and serious as hell.
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On Nov. 29, 1998, when Peyton Manning was a 22-year old rookie, he faced the Baltimore Ravens, led by 35-year-old quarterback Jim Harbaugh. Final score: Ravens 38, Colts 31. Harbaugh led a 17-point fourth-quarter rally. On Sept. 26, 1999, Manning, 23, and Harbaugh, 36, were once again opposing starting quarterbacks, as the Colts visited the San Diego Chargers. Final score: Colts 27, Chargers 19. Manning led a 14-point fourth-quarter rally.


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Family Violence Prevention Fund President Esta Soler issued the following statement after the House passed the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act and Family Violence Prevention and Services Act
"Today the House of Representatives took a huge step to help victims of family violence in this country by passing the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), and the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). CAPTA is the nation's preeminent program for preventing child abuse. The legislation passed today will improve services to victims of child abuse, and support programs so they can do more to help families that are experiencing both domestic violence and child maltreatment. FVPSA will fund essential domestic violence shelters and services that provide life-saving help to women and children daily. It also supports domestic violence prevention programs and programs to help children exposed to violence, as well as doing more to address dating violence.
Domestic violence and child abuse are problems of epidemic proportions in this country, killing more than 2,000 women and children every year and injuring up to two million. The recession has only made it worse. More families experiencing abuse are seeking help from the system because they lack resources to protect themselves at exactly the time that states and localities are cutting back on funding due to lower revenues. Now more than ever, we need the federal government to step up and ensure that our most vulnerable victims of violence and abuse get the help they need.
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ANDERSON, Ind. — Nose tackle, by design, is not a glamour position.
It takes a certain kind of man to willingly draw a double team on every snap and understand his primary job is to make the players behind him look better. It's dirty work, and it's unlikely to make its practitioners famous.
But, every now and again, a nose tackle demands to be noticed.
That moment came for Josh Chapman on Wednesday afternoon at Anderson University.
Working with the second team, Chapman engaged starting center Samson Satele and right guard Mike McGlynn on an early running play during team drills. He pushed the offensive linemen so far to the right that they collided with two offensive teammates and blocked the intended path of the running back.
The play was whistled dead, and Chapman jogged back to the huddle to prepare for the next snap.
Two days later, the second-year Indianapolis Colts defender still seemed unimpressed by his effort.
"You're trying to keep those linebackers free," Chapman explained after Friday morning's practice. "That's like Big Rob (Mathis) is always telling me, 'Keep those linebackers clean, man.' That's one thing I'll always do. I mean, you want to get a little fun in there and make some plays, too. But, at the same time, it's fun going in there. You know you've got to demand a double team, and those guys have got to double you. You try to make it fun by making everything pile up in there. That's the fun part of being a nose guard."
Chapman is having a lot more fun than he did a year ago.
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NBC's Bob Costas elected to use a flattering profile of Russian president Vladimir Putin to open the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
Portraying Putin as a statesman and crediting him for preventing an American airstrike on Syria and persuading the Iranian government to join the nuclear negotiating table, Costas offered a contradiction to the popular view of Putin.
Sen. John McCain (R., Ariz.) wasn't a fan of that.
"Bob Costas ought to stick to sports because he obviously doesn't know what the hell he's talking about," McCain told FOX News' Neil Cavuto. "He is an old Colonel KGB, nothing more, nothing less, and Mr. Costas giving him this kind of credit borders on ludicrous.
"I've admired his knowledge of sports and in-depth analyses, and from time to time watch his program," McCain continued. "But on this one, stick to the hockey games, will ya?"
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Northern Ballet is the first to tour China
2:00pm Friday 31st January 2014 in News By Telegraph & Argus
Northern Ballet has taken its production of A Midsummer Night's Dream to China.
The company, which has Bradford dancers, is the first British cultural organisation to tour in the country following a new cultural agreement between the UK and China by Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Maria Miller and Chinese Minister for Culture, Minister Cai Wu.
Northern Ballet has performed the show at venues in Xiamen, Guangzhou and Beijing.
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ANDERSON — The Rev. Doris Winford, pastor emeritus, will be speaking at St. Matthew United Methodist Church, 1512 N. Madison Ave., at the 9:30 a.m. worship service. Her message titled, "I'm Not Ashamed of the Gospel," is based on 2 Timothy 1:8-14.
The Sanctuary Choir will sing "One Communion" by Lantz emphasizing the first Sunday in October being World Communion Sunday. Following the service a time of fellowship will take place in Wesley Hall. Sunday School classes for all ages begin at 11 a.m.
The church's current mission emphasis is raising $1,000 for a gate for the security wall around the home of Jason and Rachel Helm in Mozambique. The Helms are serving as missionaries in Mozambique. Donations will be accepted through Oct. 27.
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ANDERSON — The Rev. Paul Dreger, Church of God Ministries, will be preaching at the Anderson University School of Theology Chapel at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Tamara Shelton will lead worship and Dr. Arlo Newell will serve as chaplain in residence.
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ANDERSON — First Presbyterian Church, 230 W. Ninth St., will celebrate World Communion on Sunday at the 8 a.m. and 10:20 a.m. services.
An Anderson University student from Nairobi, Joseph Otori, will be giving the message on communication and culture. The church's Chancel Bell Choir will be ringing "Siyahamba" as the prelude, and the Liturgical Dance Team will be dancing to "We Are." Communion will be served, with different breads and different languages spoken to celebrate World Communion.
An ethnic potluck pitch-in will be served afterward in Fellowship Hall. All are welcome.
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ANDERSON — The 40th annual celebration and appreciation service for Pastor Samuel L. King and Lady Pearlen King will be 4 p.m. Sunday at Greater St. Mark Church, 2232 Dewey St.
Specials guest will be Pastor Alonzo Aron of Greater Light Church of God in Christ of Indianapolis and churches from Marion.
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ANDERSON — On Sunday, Calvary Baptist Church, 3030 E. 10th St., welcomes Phillip Telfer, who travels extensively speaking on the impact of media on our society.
Telfer founded Media Talk 101, a nonprofit organization and he wrote, produced and co-directed a documentary, "Captivated," which addresses media and technology and the growing need for discernment.
There are three free public events: Sunday at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. Child care will be provided. He will also be speaking in several area high schools.
A pastor's Q&A is planned Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon. There is no cost to attend.
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NEW CASTLE — Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service is sponsoring a gospel concert on Friday, Oct. 11.
The Dixie Melody Boys will be featured and Adam's Voice will be opening for them. The concert will be begin 7 p.m. at Memorial Wesleyan Church, 2701 N. Memorial Drive, New Castle. Admission is free with a donation of a canned or nonperishable food item.
The donations will benefit The Christian Love Help Center in New Castle and also Blue River Community Harvest in Carthage. Refreshments will be served after the concert in the fellowship hall of the church for an opportunity to meet and greet the groups.
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A free luncheon will take place at noon. Speakers will be Corena Levi, Deborah Robinson, Carolyn Davis and Joe Ann Allen.
On Sunday, Oct. 13, at the 11:30 a.m. service, the speaker will be Shirley Bowens, Jesus of Nazareth, Indianapolis. At 4:30 p.m. Portia O'Neal of Christ Temple Church, Indianapolis, will speak.
Shirley church to host free festival
SHIRLEY — Grant City Wesleyan Church, 4387 S. Grant City Road, will have a free Harvest Festival for the community on Sunday, Oct. 13.
Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. A free dinner begins at noon. Free festivities from 1 to 5 p.m. include hayrides, pumpkins for kids, face painting, family pictures, fire truck, bingo and gospel music.
Information: Pastor Josh Johnson, 765-376-7497
Outreach Ministry Day to be celebrated
ANDERSON — Anderson Zion Baptist Church, 2008 Rev. J.T. Menifee St., will celebrate its annual Outreach Ministry Day at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13.
Pastor James Streeter and New Berean congregation will be the special guests.
Wallace Temple to have fall revival
ANDERSON — Wallace Temple AME Zion Church, 1518 Forkner St., will have a fall revival on Oct. 17 and 18. Services at 7 p.m.
Revivalist will be the Rev. Dr. Twana A. Harris, pastor of Stewart Memorial CME Church in Indianapolis.
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RAIL services have been suspended between Bournemouth and Brockenhurst this lunchtime due to a signalling problem at Christchurch.
South West Trains said the problem meant trains were unable to move past signals in both directions.
A replacement bus service has been arranged and will run passengers between Brockenhurst and Bournemouth.
Engineers are now on site and there is no estimate for when normal service may resume,
Earlier today passengers faced delays on services between Weymouth and Bournemouth due to ice on the track at Wareham.
The poor rail conditions meant fewer trains were able to operate and some services were cancelled or terminated short of Weymouth.
Passengers at Wool, Moreton and Upwey were advised to use help points and taxis were arranged to connect with onward journeys.
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New Products to Look for in Las Vegas
Another year has gone by and fall is in the air, which can only mean it's time for another LDI--the 15th, to be exact. LDI is the entertainment technology show where many manufacturers launch new products for the world to see, particularly those--naturally--in the lighting industry. This year promises to be no different: Several companies have made conceptual leaps and will be showing off new products that push the technological envelope, while many others will be building on strong product lines that have been introduced in the past few years. All of which will make for an exhausting, fast-paced three days in which you will have to beat a fast path around the show floor discovering all that awaits. In order to ease the wear and tear on your feet a bit, the following are a handful of products that have piqued my interest. I'll definitely be in line to check them out, and you should be too.
Vari-Lite surprised everyone at last year's LDI with the VL1000™. They're upping the stakes again this year by entering the highly contested 1,200W automated luminaire scrum. Vari-Lite will introduce the Series 3000™, a new line of 1,200W luminaires. The line includes the VL3000™ spot and the VL3000™ wash. (Along the way, they have renamed the 2402 the VL2000 Wash; the 2202 is now the VL2000 Spot.) The other players in the 1,200W luminaire range are adding new features in an attempt to stay at the top of this hotly contested heap. Coemar will have the CF7 Wash, while Martin will counter with the MAC 2000 Performance and the MAC 2000 Wash, with its unique automated barndoors. Clay Paky's Stage Profile Plus SV is quietly gaining on the competition, especially for designers who are sensitive to the noise automated luminaires make.
On the conventional front, the one fixture that must be seen to be believed is the ADB Axis ellipsoidal spotlight with shutters, each in its own plane, and can each be rotated 360º! As one designer (and ex-electrician) put it, "No longer will those at the top of the ladder be told, 'Let's move on, if that's the best you can do.'" And it can be automated as well. You should also check out the new ETC MultiPAR, which answers the question, 'When will ETC have a striplight fixture?' Based around the design of the Source Four PAR, the MultiPAR comes in a number of form factors.
As we've all been told, LEDs are going to save our lives--or at least make us all look cool. James Thomas Engineering has jumped onto the LED bandwagon with the Pixelpar range of fixtures, of which the PixelPAR660™ is the first fixture in its new range of solid-state lighting fixtures using high-brightness LEDs. The Pixelline is a unique striplight version that can have anywhere from three to 54 channels of DMX control for tighter color control. Another LED contender is Bright Lighting and its tubes of color called Color Stream. It should be interesting to see all of the variations on LED luminaires at LDI. If PLASA was any indicator, the floodgates are about to burst wide open with small, bright, low-wattage LEDs. (By the way, Northern Europe seems to have the most development of LED and DMX products. Who knew?)
Martin Professional's new Maxxyz console has placed the company in the already perilous waters filled with more established automated lighting consoles. The Maxxyz has quietly appeared on the scene and is starting to win the hearts and minds of programmers. It joins the Flying Pig Systems Wholehog® III, which is now shipping, with software that now appears very solid; MA Lighting's grandMA, with version 4.0 software upgrade; and at least two new consoles from Avolites--the Pearl 2004, based upon the very popular Pearl 2000, and the Diamond 4, the console that Diamond 3 aficionados have been asking for. Your choice of console says a lot about you as a programmer and as a designer, and the range of choices just got broader. On the radically new, sophisticated console front, is the ETC Emphasis™ line, which is promising a new paradigm in control, with one stop for the designer, electrician, and board operator. This has it all inside--paperwork, light plot, and to-do list for troubleshooting.
ETC introduces the SmartPack™, a portable and low-cost dimmer pack. This 19", two-space rack-mount unit houses either six 2,400W or twelve 1,200W channels of dimming. On the other end of the spectrum is Entertainment Technology's Intelligent Raceway, where you can now get IGBT dimmers in a raceway configuration up to 100' and has a dual outlet for each dimmer that can have any load up to 20A. So, you can load each outlet or one outlet to 2kW. If too much load is plugged into one side, the dimmer shuts off and alerts you to an overload. You then pull the load and the dimmer goes back to work.
Strong is very close to shipping the new Gladiator IV followspot. With a 4.5kW xenon lamp, the Gladiator IV is designed for throws of 500-700'. It comes complete with a dichroic color boom (you didn't think you could stick gel in this bad boy, did you?) as well as having the ability to put a color scroller at the front of the unit.
For years, LDI has been growing beyond its traditional lighting roots--it's now being dubbed the entertainment technology show--and as usual there will be plenty of non-lighting gear worth checking out. On the burgeoning video projection front, Barco Events is introducing a couple of new products, including the Events Controller, a new way to integrate show control, including audio, video, and lighting in addition to the projection that will be useful for AV and industrial production houses.
Stardraw.com is showing off its StardrawAV.NET, which offers CAD software online and allows you to subscribe and log on to an Internet connection and lay out an equipment rack. They are pitching this as a service for manufacturers so when you finish the riser, you send it in for a quotation or ordering.
Columbus McKinnon is introducing the ProCommander™ a computer-controlled, variable-speed hoist motor controller. It works with an encoder in the hoist for positioning better than 1mm resolution. It features control of up to 127 hoists, variable-speed positioning, speeds are selectable in 1Hz increments, it has Windows-based GUI software, multiple emergency stops, and it has a modular design for 19" racks.
And lastly, there will be some new audio products to keep an eye out for, fresh from their AES debuts. Telex and Electro-Voice are launching the RE-1 UHF Wireless System, including the new CDR-1000, full-rack-width dual receiver with integrated internal power supply. The CDR-1000, which includes all the Electro-Voice RE-1 half-rack receiver innovations, such as Advanced ClearScan™, Auto Channel Select, Sound Check Screen, and 950-channel frequency agility, combined with features specially designed for the rigorous demands of the professional touring market and large theatre productions. Allen & Heath Ltd. is introducing the Xone:V6, an audiophile rotary club mixer, which is an echo of the earliest days of pro audio. Using high-quality parts, like Penny & Giles conductive plastic rotary controls and channels 5-6 each have a stereo valve (tube) preamplifier--ideal for mellowing harsh digital music sources and a unique throwback design, the result is a mixer that gives great recordings the space and freedom to express their full warmth and clarity.
That's what I have on my to-do list, but no doubt there will also be plenty of surprises. See you on the show floor.


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Jay Glazer reports that the Eagles have come to terms with their former Pro Bowl MLB Jeremiah Trotter on a one year deal. The move should both buttress the Eagles' linebacking depth after starting MLB Stewart Bradley went out for the year in the preseason, as well as bring in someone already familiar with the Eagles' defensive schemes.
The former Stephen F. Austin standout was a third-round pick of the Eagles in 1998, eventually emerging as one of the top MLBs in the NFL before departing for the divisional rival Redskins in 2002. After a few star-crossed years in Washington Trotter returned to the Eagles in 2004, before inking a one year deal with Tampa in 2007. Trotter has since been out of football due to a bone-on-bone condition in his knees.


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For a perfect fit, pay attention to how the roof will be stacked when calculating lengths and laying out cuts.
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Chef Dan Vasterling from St. Paul College brings a Polish recipe perfect for NFL Sunday.
6 Boneless Pork Chops
½ cup butter
1 onion small dice
¼ cup Brown Sugar
4 cups chopped cabbage
1 T toasted Caraway seeds
S&P to taste
3-4 cups cooked egg noodles
DIRECTIONS:S&P the pork chops and brown on each side for 5 minutes in the butter, remove chops from butter and let rest.
Add the onions to the drippings and sauté until lightly colored. Add remaining ingredients turn heat to low and simmer until the cabbage is tender.
Cut pork chops into quarters and toss the pork into the cabbage/onion mixture then add the cooked egg noodles.
Serve immediately
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Harvin misses practice with another migraine
Vikings head coach Brad Childress said WR-KR Percy Harvin was not at the team's Winter Park, Minn., facility as he is dealing with another bout of migraine headaches.
Vikings' rookie report: Week Nine
Here's a look at how the Vikings' rookies fared in the Week Nine win over the Cardinals in overtime.
Vikings-Bears matchup of the day: Tuesday
It's Israel Idonije, not Julius Peppers, who is leading the Bears in sacks with five, and he should face the banged-up Phil Loadholt one-on-one in pass-rush situations consistently on Sunday.
Week Nine: Did Brett Favre earn his money?
Each week we examine whether Vikings QB Brett Favre, who is being paid more than $1 million per game this season, earned his paycheck. Let's take a look at the Week Nine win over the Cardinals.
Former Packer Harris clears waivers
Former Packers CB Al Harris has cleared waivers and can sign with any team.
Vikings MVP Meter: Week Nine
Let's look at how the Vikings' team MVP candidates for the season shape up following their 27-24 overtime win over the Cardinals.
Childress: Vikings will look at CB Harris
Vikings head coach Brad Childress said Monday he anticipates looking at tape at CB Al Harris, who was just cut by the Packers.
Favre proves the tank isn't empty yet
Just when it looked like this would be a lost fantasy season for Brett Favre, he went out and proved everybody wrong yet again.
Vikings They Said It: Postgame version, Week Nine
Here are some assorted quotes from Sunday's comeback win in OT over the Cardinals in Week Nine.
Vikings' players of the week: Week Nine
Here are the Vikings' players of the week in their 27-24 comeback win over the Cardinals in Week Nine.
Favre rallies Vikings over Cardinals in OT
Brett Favre rallied the Vikings from 14 points down to tie it with 27 seconds to play, then drove them into position for Ryan Longwell's 35-yard game-winning field goal for a 27-24 overtime victory over the Arizona Cardinals on ...
Vikings-Cardinals prediction
PFW's Eric Edholm thinks the Vikings will somehow scratch out a win Sunday against the Cardinals.
Report: Harvin, Childress argue at Vikings practice
The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reported that head coach Brad Childress and WR Percy Harvin were in a "heated argument" following practice on Friday after Childress questioned the receiver's effort.
Three-and-out with Vikings play-by-play announcer Paul Allen
Pro Football Weekly asked Vikings play-by-play announcer Paul Allen three questions in the way of the Randy Moss mess.
Moss told owner to fire Childress
Randy Moss told Vikings owner Ziggy Wilf that Brad Childress wasn't a good coach and should be fired, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
Kluwe's latest campaign for a cause isn't sitting well with his position coach. Vikings special teams coordinator Mike Priefer says Kluwe needs to "focus on punting and holding." Kluwe has been one of the most outspoken players in the NFL, taking up very public fights for gay marriage and against drunken driving this season. Priefer says "it's getting old."||||||| On Sunday against the Bears, Kluwe put a message over the Hall of Fame patch on his jersey that read "Vote Ray Guy" for the former Raiders punter. It was an effort to raise awareness that the Hall of Fame does not have a punter enshrined, and it cost Kluwe a $5,250 fine from the NFL. Priefer says wants Kluwe to concentrate on his job.
Kluwe says he's had enough with these replacement officials after watching them for three weeks of preseason games in a series of tweets following a 12-10 loss to San Diego on Friday.||||||| Referee Wayne Elliott's crew called 20 penalties in the game, including 14 against the Chargers. They had two calls overturned on review and several others that had players and coaches shaking their heads after the plays.
The Vikings signed Kluwe to a six-year contract extension today, locking him up through 2013, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.||||||| Kluwe ranks 14th in the NFL with an average of 44.2 yards per punt and leads the league with 18 punts inside the 20-yard line.
Kluwe will have reconstructive surgery later this month to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. The Vikings' rookie punter finished sixth in the NFL and second in the NFC with a 44.1-yard gross average this season. He injured the knee against the Detroit Lions on Dec. 4 and played through pain for the final three weeks of the season.|||||||
According to Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Tice, Kluwe will be forced to miss Sunday's matchup with the St. Louis Rams after spraining his ankle in last weekend's win over the Detroit Lions. The team will audition temporary replacements this week.||||||| Kicker Paul Edinger handled the team's punts following Kluwe's departure on Sunday, but the Vikings don't want to go that route again this week. In 12 games this season, Kluwe is averaging 45.3 yards on 58 boots.


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Rhine Holiday Markets: First River Cruise
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I'm traveling solo on the December 16th sailing. First time on a river cruise and I'm really excited. I've heard wonderful stories about the Rhine and amazing things about the Holiday markets.Report Abuse Reply to this post
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Thank you for choosing Uniworld! We are very excited to have you travel with us. The Rhine is one of the most beautiful rivers to sail on and personally, I think there is no better way to get into the holiday spirit than by visiting one of the holiday markets. Should you have any questions or need any advice, please do not hesistate to make a post here. Remember to take a lot a photos, I would love to see them when you return!
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My wife and I will be on the cruise just prior to yours on the Rhine, this is our 4th river cruise, 3rd with Uniworld and will be our third Christmas Markets Cruise. You are in for a major treat, both with the quality and service of the Uniworld Staff, crew, local guide, needless to say beautifully maintained ships with excellent food and great public areas aboard the ship. As to the Christmas Markets, we could go every year, but half to go every other year. We keep thinking we should try something else, but fear dissapointment. Cheer! Hope to see your reveiw once your cruise is complete.Report Abuse Reply to this post


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An Amtrak train bound from Michigan to Chicago derailed in Port Huron on Wednesday morning.
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Spokesman Marc Magliari says the locomotive was to be disconnected from the rest of the train before passengers could finish their trip.
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Recreational Trails Program
Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Funding Update (Revised 10/21/2013)
Recently, the Governor signed legislation that creates the new Active Transportation Program (to be administered by Caltrans), and enables a portion of the RTP funding to remain with California State Parks. Of the remaining RTP funding, an allocation for non-motorized projects allows OGALS to resume its review of non-motorized RTP applications received on January 9, 2013. RTP non-motorized funding will provide approximately $1.47 million per year, in addition to approximately the same amount available for motorized projects (administered by the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division).
The next RTP Application Filing Deadline: Unknown, and no earlier than 2015
The current federal RTP funding source, MAP-21, expires September 30, 2014.
OGALS cannot announce a request for new applications until it can verify that a re-authorization of MAP-21 or a new authorization has been signed into law.
Program Guidelines:
The California Department of Parks and Recreation has approved regulations for the Recreational Trails Program. (Title 14, California Code of Regulations Chapter 11.7, Section 4860)
The regulations incorporate the procedural guide that became effective on August 14, 2008.
Procedural Guide, Final, June 4, 2007
(Valid for applications submitted beginning in 2008 - present)
Program Overview: The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) provides funds annually for recreational trails and trails-related projects. The RTP is administered at the federal level by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). It is administered at the state level by the California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR). Non-motorized projects are administered by the Department's Office of Grants and Local Services and motorized projects are administered by the Department's Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division.
Eligible Applicants:
Cities and Counties
State Agencies
Federal Agencies
Non-Profit Organizations with management responsibilities of public lands
Maximum and Minimum Grant Request: There is no maximum or minimum limit on grant request amounts.
Match Requirement: The maximum amount of RTP funds allowed for each project is 88% of the total project cost. The applicant is responsible for obtaining a match amount that is at least 12% of the total project cost.
Eligible Match Sources:
State funds, including State Grant funds.
Local funds, including general funds and bond funds.
Private funds.
Donated materials and services.
Value of donated land (for Acquisition projects only).
Other federal funds.
Send non-motorized applications to:
California State Parks
Office of Grants and Local Services
P.O. Box 942896
Sacramento, CA 94296-0001
Send motorized applications to:
California State Parks
Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division
P.O. Box 942896
Sacramento, CA 94296-0001
Federal Application Requirement:
Unless otherwise noted, all applicants are required to comply with the following after the State recommends the project for funding:
1. Compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and documentation*.
2. Completion of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 process and documentation, and
3. Listing of the project on either the State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) or a local Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), as applicable.
4. For acquisition projects, applicants must obtain an appraisal that conforms to the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (UASFLA).
*Note completed NEPA is required for projects on federal land prior to the January 9 application due date.
More information about these federal application requirements can also be found in the RTP Procedural Guide, dated Final, June 4, 2007, on page 51.
Partnership Opportunities:
The Recreational Trails Program encourages applicants to develop cooperative agreements with qualified youth conservation or service corps to perform trail construction and maintenance. The California Conservation Corps (CCC) is one of the many organizations that can assist with trail construction, maintenance, repair and restoration. To learn more about how the CCC might be able to assist you, please call (916) 341-3100 or visit the CCC's Website.
Additional Tools for Preparing Applications:
Recreational Trails Program Toolkit 2010 (Technical Assistance CD may be requested from
PowerPoint Overview of the RTP
More information about the motorized component of the RTP
More information about the RTP at the federal level
California State Parks Statewide Trails Section:
The Statewide Trails Section provides education and technical assistance to trail managers, recreation providers, open space managers and non-governmental trails and greenways advocates on non-motorized trail planning, design, construction, funding and management throughout California. To learn more, call (916) 653-9901 or click here.
Previous Procedural Guides
Draft Procedure Guide (January 25, 2007):
(Valid for applications submitted in 2007)
Procedure Guide (June 1, 2006):
(Valid for applications submitted in 2006)
Procedure Guide (March 1999):
(Valid for applications submitted prior to 2006)
Recreational Trails Funded Projects
RTP Funding Recommendations Announced 2009 / 2010:
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Make no mistake: coal is dirty. From the destruction of mountaintops to the poisoning of our water and air to global warming, coal is a threat to our health and environment. To secure a safe climate and healthy future, we must end our dependence on coal. The good news is that with clean, renewable energy, we can get off coal while creating jobs, saving consumers money, and growing our economy.
Global warming is a clear and present danger to America's public health, economy, and environment. One record-breaking hurricane season follows another. Declining mountain snowpack is aggravating water shortages in the West. California's destructive wildfire season has become longer and more destructive than ever before. This is what global warming looks like. Coal is the most polluting of all fossil fuels and the largest single source of global warming pollution in the world. Currently one-third of all CO2 emissions comes from burning coal. To curb global warming pollution to the levels needed to minimize the risk of catastrophic global warming, we must end our use of coal in the U.S. within the next 30-40 years. Unfortunately, governments around the world are allowing, and in some cases subsidizing, the construction of hundreds of new coal-fired power plants. If these plants are built, CO2 emissions from coal are expected to rise 60 percent by 2030, severely undermining efforts to tackle climate change. Here in the U.S., according to a Coal Moratorium NOW! survey, nearly 100 coal plants are currently under construction or in the planning process.
After multi-million-dollar PR campaigns by the coal industry, many in government have become seduced by the illusion of "carbon-free coal." The industry wants Americans to believe that coal can be made safe for the environment by capturing and permanently storing the global warming pollution. This technology, Carbon, Capture and Storage (CCS) is a false hope. Despite tens of billions in public subsidies, it has never been made to work. The idea that the same coal industry that spilled enormous amounts of coal ash sludge last December in Tennessee will be able to permanently store billions of tons of a clear, odorless gas with no leakage is hard to imagine, to say the least. Yet vague promises of CCS are being used to justify building new coal-fired plants. But any new coal-fired power plant will contribute massively to the climate crisis.
The world doesn't need more coal — we need an Energy Revolution. The world has enough technically accessible renewable energy to meet current energy demand almost six times over. Renewable technologies, such as wind, solar, sustainable bioenergy and more can revolutionize the ways we produce energy and prevent dangerous global warming. People across the world are taking on the struggles themselves. Across the world environmental activists, students, doctors, church leaders and many more are mobilizing against coal. Greenpeace joins these activists in their efforts to save the climate and quit coal. Learn more about the Capitol Climate Action, which occurred in March of 2009 and was the largest civil disobedience on global warming in U.S. history.
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ATLANTA -- World Series hopes are alive in Atlanta, thanks to Mark DeRosa and Marcus Giles, a couple of unsung heroes on a talented Braves squad that possesses the uncanny resiliency teams need to survive in the postseason.
DeRosa created the biggest moment in his young career when he drilled a two-out, two-run, eighth-inning double off Dave Veres that enabled the Braves to overcome a rare John Smoltz blown save and claim a 5-3 win over the Cubs in Game 2 of the National League Division Series at Turner Field on Wednesday night.
"Nothing compares to this," said a smiling DeRosa, whose key hit enabled the Braves to head to Chicago for Friday's Game 3 with the best-of-five series tied at a game apiece.
DeRosa received a rare start at second base on Wednesday because Giles had suffered a severely bruised left quadriceps muscle in Game 1. He accepted the challenge knowing that it was his job to produce just like Giles has done throughout the year.
"He's been our sparkplug all year," DeRosa said of Giles. "So I went up to him today and said, 'If you can go, you go'. I understand my role and if he could go, I wanted him to go."
But at the same time, Giles was fully confident that DeRosa would deliver in the eighth inning, despite the fact his good friend had struck out with the bases loaded and two outs in the sixth.
"You couldn't have picked a better person for that to happen to," Giles said of DeRosa. "I think it's no secret that he could start for a lot of other teams. He accepts his role and when he gets a chance to play, he does a great job of it."
As the game-winner landed into left-center field, scoring the speedy tandem of Jesse Garcia and Rafael Furcal, DeRosa, who was a standout quarterback at the University of Pennsylvania, pumped his fist and displayed emotion that signified just how important this game was for the Braves.
"I got a little too fired up," DeRosa said. "That was a little football mentality coming out in me. Hopefully they don't take offense to it. I was just fired up with the situation. It's just an unbelievable feeling to come through."
Although he was unable to start, Giles always saw to it that he contributed to the evening. The gutsy All-Star second baseman heroically limped off the bench and delivered a pinch-hit, two-out single in the sixth that scored Javy Lopez from second and gave the Braves a 3-2 lead enabled them to erase the two-run deficit they encountered before taking their first swings of the evening.
"We are always giving ourselves a chance to win the game," DeRosa said. "Whether guys come through or not, it's a comforting feeling knowing our bats can come in there and win the game."
Smoltz, who missed most of September with tendinitis in his right elbow, entered the game in the eighth for what was apparently the beginning of a two-inning save. But after allowing the Cubs to tie the game with a run in the eighth, his save opportunity turned into a 13th career postseason victory when he rebounded to toss a scoreless ninth.
"I made some bad pitches and fortunately was able to get another chance," said Smoltz, who was charged with his fourth blown save of the season in his final regular-season appearance.
In the early going, it appeared the Cubs were going to gain a commanding 2-0 series lead. But showing bulldog-like characteristics, Braves starter Mike Hampton battled his way out of a corner and let his offense begin creating the comeback.
Cubs starter Carlos Zambrano, who allowed the Giles single, was charged with three earned runs on 11 hits in 5 2/3 innings. Every hit he allowed was a single, including one from Andruw Jones in the fourth that tied the game at two runs apiece.
While Zambrano was hit at a steady pace, Hampton recovered from his first-inning struggles and was charged with just two runs on four hits, while recording nine strikeouts and issuing five walks in six innings.
Hampton walked the first two batters he faced and threw just 11 of his first 15 pitches for strikes. But after allowing a two-run Sammy Sosa double off the top of the center-field wall, the southpaw battled out of a bases-loaded, no-out jam by recording three consecutive strikeouts.
His mastery of the strike zone continued into the second inning, where he struck out all three batters he faced. The six consecutive strikeouts tied a postseason record that had been accomplished just three times before.
"That was unbelievable pitching performance out of him," Robert Fick said. "He came back strong. You can't teach that. He's got heart."
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Stuck in a boat that had run out of gas, a dead battery, no lights, and no cell phone, a man and his young grandchildren were in a desperate situation.
The sun had already set over Lake Harding and they were sitting targets to be hit by another boat in the dark. The boater asked that we not reveal his identity.
A concerned relative was expecting them to return much earlier, so she posted an alert on the Neighborhood Watchers group on Facebook, asking if anyone had seen them.
Jon Paul and his friend, J.C. Monk, were about to pull their boat out of the lake when he got a call from his fiance.
"His daughter knew that he had taken the grand kids out and he knew that he wasn't back yet. She posted that because it had been a couple hours since he had been gone," said Paul.
Within minutes, the message had gotten to the right person at the right time. Paul said it looked like a dangerous situation.
"He was actually paddling with a ski. He didn't even have a paddle on the boat. He paddled out of the main channel with a ski- he got out of the main water so he wouldn't get hit because his lights in the back were not working. We actually passed him and we were wondering if he was catfishing. We said to ourselves, 'I'm glad we weren't over there because we would have hit him," said Paul.
It may have been hours before an organized search effort would have tracked down the boat. But with technology and luck, the situation was dealt with in the most efficient way possible and without the use of emergency resources.
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If you're desperate for hockey, the Australian Ice Hockey League will stream the 2013 Finals Series on September 7th and 8th.
Team Sweden came through when it counted and the Swiss have to be disappointed.
It's gold medal day!
It's the relegation final, 5th place and 7th place games.
Sweden vs. Finland, Russia vs. Canada - it's a winter rivalry showdown.
Round one of the WJC kicks off with a distinctly European day.
Nathan Walker had a big Spengler Cup. Is he worth a third round pick?
Most things are settled, but two games still have meaning.
World Juniors Day 5 brings the pool standings into focus
Day four pits the new comers versus last year's top two.
The top seeds are back in action on Day 3.
Day Two of the tournament of small sample sizes.
The World Junior Championships open today. Keep an even keel, but have a fun time.
Two countries who've never before placed a player in the NHL have a shot to do so in the coming years.
Great Britain and Germany are up, China and Canada are down. Russia takes over the top spot.
The favorite faces off against the...fifth-favorite?
Canada vs. The United States and Sweden vs. Russia - Chalk all over the place at the World Juniors.
The quarterfinals and relegation begin at the World Junior Championship.
The big, bad Swedes come knocking. Only the hardest of work can save the Canadians.
The Slovaks are without their top defenders and need a win over Germany to avoid embarrassment. No pressure, kids.
Day four brings suspensions and another likely Canadian blowout.
All five Oilers playing in the WJCs will be active on Tuesday.
The Czechs and the Slovaks reunite on day two of the 2011 World Junior Championships.
For fans of amateur hockey, Santa Claus arrives today.
The World Junior Championship is the biggest stage a kid can play on, but have an off week and they're forever doomed to endure a choker's label.
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Out of thin air | Where llamas and footballers prosper, FIFA fears to tread
The most complete FIFA response to the demonstrations and protests from the Andean countries—Ecuador, Chile, Colombia, Peru and Mexico (not to mention Nepal) are also affected by the high-altitude ban—was to BBC's World Football, broadcast Jun 9 (available online until Jun 16).
Playing football above 2,500m can seriously affect a player's health due to high-altitude sickness, and it decreases a player's performance by up to 30 percent if they are not allowed to acclimatise beforehand. … The realities of the international match calendar are such that it is generally not possible to release the players with sufficient time for them to get acclimatised, especially for the qualifiers of the FIFA World Cupâ"¢. Therefore, under those circumstances, playing at high altitude does not reflect the Fair Play principles of competition and respect for the opponent.
It would be difficult to determine how the altitude of stadiums such as El Campín (Bogotá, 2,556m), Olímpico Atahualpa (Quito, 2,811m), Carcilasco de la Vega ("Inca," Cuzco, Peru, 3,248m), Municipal de Calama (Calama, Chile, 3,000m) or Nemesio Díez (Toluca, Mexico, 2,680m) affects the performance of visiting teams, since the home team maintains a statistical advantage regardless of where matches are played. Lack of acclimatization—to unfamiliar food, to extreme weather and to rude supporters playing oompah music outside the team hotel at 0200—represents part of the inherent challenge of international football. It is why important competitions are often contested on a home-and-home basis, with the winner decided on aggregate, or in a league format in which teams must be tested on the road but are allowed to host games on familiar ground in equal measure. Doesn't FIFA know about this?
Authorities acknowledge that oxygen deficiency, or hypoxia, results at high altitudes, affecting athletic performance while not necessarily causing health hazards. The British medical journal Lancet, in a thoroughgoing 2003 survey of research, begins its account of high-altitude sickness by recognizing the human body's adaptability at elevation. Twenty-nine years before FIFA's executive decision in late May, Reinhold Messner and Peter Habeler became the first to scale Mount Everest without supplementary oxygen, "once thought to be beyond human capabilities. The fact that these targets were achieved, and have been repeated many times since, is a testimony to the ability of human beings, with the right preparation, to tolerate hypoxia." The Lancet article affirms the need to study the influence of age, sex and exercise on the condition and whether there might be genetic determinants.
Fifteen doctors enlisted by South American confederation CONMEBOL themselves could not come to a unified position at a meeting on Jun 14, nor could they agree which doctors should constitute the panel. Specialists from Bolivia, Colombia and Ecuador claim they were expelled ("Panel of South American Sports Doctors Divided on High-Altitude Soccer Ban," AP, Jun 14), while one doctor said that FIFA had pushed the altitude limit to 3,000m, which would restore Quito's and Bogotá's eligibility.
FIFA denied the story and reaffirmed its decision. Confusion reigns.
On Jun 12, Morales scheduled his second high-altitude game in two weeks, this match versus mountaineers on the slightly tilted face of Mount Sajama (6,000m), a dormant volcano. The match lasted 15 minutes. Players got tired chasing the ball down the slope. (Dado Galdieri | AP).
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Scarborough Beach in Narragansett was a popular place Wednesday.
People ABC6 spoke with say they weren't letting the summerlike day go to waste. Temperatures reached into the 80s for a period of time during the day.
"I love it, I love it ya know. What a way to end the summer and to be here on my favorite beach can't beat it," said Claire Smith.
Smith and her friend Doris Colon drove down from Worcester to enjoy the beach.
"We are very surprised we thought we'd be the only ones here, but this is great I like to see this," said Colon.
"They say we are gonna have a bad winter so I am gonna try to take all this. If they have another day I'll take it," said Smith.
Down the road, the line was long at Iggy's Chowder House.
"On days like today usually brings everyone out," said manger Carlos Soares who went on to say "It's a good way to finish the last week of the year."
Many people ABC6 tried to talk with were hesitant because they called in sick to enjoy the unusually warm day.
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A man was injured in a shooting at a party in the Allendale neighborhood Sunday morning.
Police say it happened in the 700 block of Pierre Avenue near the YWCA building. They say two groups of people got into an argument after a party at the YWCA. The groups then reportedly started shooting at each other.
Police say 52-year-old Jerry Thomas was shot while picking up family members from the party. Thomas was taken to LSU Medical Center with a minor injury.
Witnesses reported seeing what appeared to be a blue colored, boxed style, Chevrolet Caprice at the intersection of Pierre Avenue and Abbie Street, exchanging shots with subjects who had used a nearby parking lot for overflow parking while at the party. It appears that during the exchange at least one vehicle was struck by gunfire.
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This weekend, 30 Major League Baseball teams will play 15 series of games.
Of those 15 series of games, fully 13 have significant postseason implications.*
* Exceptions: Mariners at Yankees, Mets at Padres
Most of those 13, though, pit contenders against non-contenders. There's really just one series that seems truly compelling, and it's not the one you might have expected, two or three months ago ...
Pirates at Reds
Yeah. Pirates. Yeah. Reds.
Just to refresh your memories: In 2011, the Reds went 79-83 and the Pirates went 72-90.
And now, well into 2012, they're playing the most important series of the August 3-5 weekend.
How important? Well, it's more important to the Pirates than the Reds. Here are the National League Central standings that matter:
Reds 64-41
Pirates 60-44 -3½
Cardinals 56-49 -8
If the Reds can sweep the Pirates, they'll open a huge gap between themselves and second place. If the Pirates can sweep the Reds, the National League Central will suddenly seem wide open.
It's hard to say which eventually is better for the Cardinals, who have the best run differential in the division but need some help.
If the Reds sweep the Pirates and the Cardinals play well against the Brewers this weekend, the Redbirds will be right in the middle of the Wild Card race. But is the Wild Card really so attractive this season?
If the Pirates sweep the Reds and the Cardinals play well against the Brewers, the Cardinals will still be five or six games behind the Reds and they'll still be well behind the Pirates in the Wild Card standings.
It would be silly to attempt to predict the outcome of this series, however important. The most likely outcome is Reds winning two of three, second most likely outcome is Pirates taking two of three, etc. You know that already. What's less silly is trying to figure which of these teams is fundamentally better, and which is fundamentally most likely to reach the postseason.
The obvious answer to both questions, I think, is the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds' run differential this season is +72; the Pirates is +36, exactly half. The Reds' run differential last season was +15; the Pirates was -132.
And yes, last season does count for something. Maybe not a lot. Less than this season, probably. Especially considering the turnover on the Pirates' roster. But it does count for something, and we might expect some regression from these current Pirates, down the stretch.
Balancing that expected regression, though? The recent acquisitions of Travis Snider, Gaby Sanchez and (especially) Wandy Rodriguez. Balancing that, though? Joey Votto's return from the Disabled List. He's been out since July 15, during which time the Reds have played brilliantly. But they're better with him than without him -- you know, since he's the best hitter in the National League, probably -- and they'll have him again within the next week or two.
You have to love the Reds' chances of winning the Central.
You have to like the Pirates' chances of grabbing one of the Wild Cards.
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Roy Lee Criswell, 79, Kokomo, died at 11:44 a.m. Friday, June 28, 2013, at his home. He was born June 27, 1934, in a log cabin in Wayne County, Ky., the son of Hobert and Mary (Bell) Criswell. On Sept. 19, 1953, he married Eula Livengood and she survives.
He retired in 1999 from Kokomo Carquest with 32 years of service. He was elected to the presidents club of Carquest for outstanding outdoor sales. He spent a total of 45 years in auto parts sales, some of those being in Frankfort. He was a member of the Full Gospel Tabernacle. He loved the outdoors, and enjoyed camping. A man of many talents, he could often be found tinkering in his garage.
Surviving in addition to his wife are one son, Jack L. Criswell and wife, Darlene; two granddaughters, Chastity Stroud, and husband, Jason, Galveston, and Jessica Shuck and husband, Cory, Kokomo; six great-grandchildren, Kael, Chloe, Bryant, Taylor, Jayden and Jaxyn; four brothers, Leonard Criswell and wife, Barbara, Frankfort, Kenneth Criswell and wife, Karen, Kokomo, Lendal Criswell and wife, Nancy, Denison, Texas, and Rex Criswell and wife, Susan, Denison, Texas; two sisters, Judy Cunningham and husband, Stephen, Kokomo, and Tresa Burke, Indianapolis; and many extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and three sisters.
Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Shirley & Stout Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lincoln Road Chapel, 1315 W. Lincoln Road, with Pastor James Ball officiating assisted by Ken Rushing. Entombment will follow in Sunset Memory Garden Mausoleum. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
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Officials opened up the second of three damage zones — north from Walnut Street to Spring Street — to property owners. A 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. curfew continues to apply in the affected area.
A third zone that's closest to the epicenter of the blast remains off-limits to all but investigators and officials.
Cameras were permitted on a brief tour of Zone 3 on Sunday, where chunks of concrete were hurtled hundreds of feet; cars and buildings were destroyed; large trees were uprooted; and an apartment building had its roof and walls blown away by the shock wave.
Neighborhoods are slowly being reopened to residents, three days after the tremendous explosion that killed 14 people and injured more than 200 others.
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Molly directed me to these Flickr photos from the Westlake District of Daly City, California. One of America's first master-planned postwar suburbs, Westlake was the "inspiration" for Malvina Reynolds' song "Little Boxes," which became a hit for folk musician Pete Seeger in 1964. Many Casa readers, however, probably recognize it as the theme music for the TV show "Weeds."
You can find out more about Westlake on America's Most Perfect Ticky-Tacky Suburb. I'm curious: Do you like these homes, or do you find the design too dated? Tell me when you take a look the gallery and read more
Treeee 6 years
I agree with below... What color next? Totally Love Them~
yn096 6 years
I love those houses too. They seem to have character!
Kate14909563 6 years
I love those houses! They are so cute and I like how they are all a little bit different.
The-City-Girl 6 years
Yeah, Daly City? Not so cute. . .if you guys knew it you'd be slower to say you want to move there, lol. Everyone I know from there who is my age has definitely made their escape!
spaghetina 6 years
Westlake pretty well sucks. Having grown up 10 minutes from it, I can safely say that the fog there, as well as the rest of the neighborhood, makes for an ugly, ugly place to live. Daly City (home of Serramonte, a.k.a. SerraManila)is a bit like the a*shole of the Bay Area.
POPSUGAR-Beauty 6 years
Aw. My dad used to sing that song to me when I was little.
saltgurl 6 years
Yea I live about 2 miles from Westlake district... Its foggy, MOST of the houses DO NOT look cute like this.. It's busy all the time with traffic from the nearby shopping centers... Theres some ghetto parts... I dunno... I think this pic is far from the truth :)
Aimeelo 6 years
I live in Westlake and I can not wait to move. Like Mendo said, it is ONLY foggy in Daly City and it kinda ruins the day. I'm always glad to drive to work because there is sun in the city.
tdamji 6 years
i really like the orange one in the little pictures. i find them quite interesting, and i like how houses from that era divided up space, rather than the massive cookie-cutter houses of today.
mendo 6 years
Um, yea, I live in Daly City and they definitely don't all look like this. It's also foggy in Daly City all the time so this must have been a lucky sunny day! This is only like 10 minutes from San Francisco but the rent is definitely a lot cheaper, but i'd pick the city over the little box houses any day.
sherbear5 6 years
oh wow. i wouldn't mind living here
DCStar 6 years
So cute.
ElleJay 6 years
arienne 6 years
Some of the ones in the pictures are very cute, but unfortunately they don't all look this nice. I think the exterior paint has a lot to do with whether they look retro-chic or dated.
dkdc77 6 years
i really like them as well. i think the mcmansions people are building today are a million times worse than what these charming houses look like. they at least have visual interest and attempt to create difference with use of colors, angles, etc.
nancita 6 years
I love them. They have way more character than most of today's suburban homes. I would love to get my hands on one of these for decorating!
Cymone 6 years
Like jmt, I love the big windows! Definitely not tacky to me!
nikolem2 6 years
Love it! I'd live there in a heartbeat--very retro cool. I'd never call this tacky...I'd call modern track housing the tackiest thing of all.
Lovely_1 6 years
I like them too! They are so cute! We have some pretty darn cute house like this in Calgary too!
jmt 6 years
I love them! The big windows invite me in, and the Dr. Sussy topiary is just right. I would happily live in any one of them (and spend my nights blissfully dreaming of color schemes for my next paint job).
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While my fellow bloggers opine for a more favorable bounce of a ping pong ball in the lottery or a basketball hanging on the rim of a big playoff game of years past, I'll use What If Day at SBNation for something that could actually happen.
First of all, we have to set a market for Pierce. Next year, the Captain will be entering his 17th season at 37 years old. Contemporaries Al Harrington just inked with the Wizards for one year at the vet minimum and Ron Artest got two seasons from the Knicks at $3.3 million, but we're talking about Paul Pierce here and a return to where he belongs. The most comparable contract signed this summer might belong to Spur-for-life Manu Ginobli who guaranteed the rest of his career will be in San Antonio with a two-year, $14 million deal. Let's say that's the ballpark.
We'll also need to consider the Celtics' finances next summer. There's the matter of whether or not Danny will let Kris Humphries' contract expire and save the cap space for 2014-2015 or will he trade Hump before the deadline for a long term commitment to another player. Gerald Wallace could also still be in a Celtic uniform at his $10 million salary would still be on the books for two more years. He also plays the same position as The Truth and Jeff Green. Ainge will also have to decide on whether or not he wants to re-sign Avery Bradley or extend him a qualifying offer and let the market dictate his price. All things considered, the Celtics may not even be in a position to pick up Pierce at all. They won't have his Bird rights (the Nets would and would probably offer him more) and they'll probably try to avoid the luxury tax until they're contenders again.
But let's play it out. If Pierce is willing to take less to come home and if Ainge can figure out a way to fit him under the cap, what would be the point? Pierce doesn't make us contenders and from his perspective, a return to Beantown would purely be a legacy move. He could continue his chase at Havlicek's scoring record and retire with the team that drafted him. It's a nice story for the Celtics and Pierce would provide some nice veteran leadership for a team finding itself, but basketball isn't a charity. Even if #34 came off the bench as a 6th man, he'd presumably be taking time away from teammates working towards a championship window that'll open years after Pierce is gone. Pierce would also return after a year with Rondo as the face of the franchise. Even after publicly supporting Rondo as the Celtics' next leader, would a reunion subvert a season's worth of Rondo at the helm?
Personally, I'm all for it. As excited as I am at the direction that the team is headed, I'm a sentimentalist at heart. The rebuild could have waited a year and Pierce would have probably retired at the end of his current contract. Ainge wouldn't have the treasure trove of draft picks, but I'll trade potential for Celtic pride any day of the week. The reason that Celtic pride exists is because the history is so interconnected. The years we've had dry spells usually came when the slate was wiped completely clean and there was no semblance of what came before. Rondo and Bradley have been here for a couple of years now and Green and Bass have fought in some battles. Even new head coach Brad Stevens seems to get it when he talks about the history of the franchise and sends letters to ex-Celtics, but I'd feel more comfortable if Pierce was around to really bridge the gap.
Question is, how do we get Kevin Garnett to come back, too?