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Pumpkin Patches Near NYC: Pumpkin Picking and Hayrides An Hour or Less From New York City
It seems like all the stores have put up their spooky displays and decorations, so we can't deny it any longer: The Halloween season is nigh! And what's All Hallows' Eve without the perfect pumpkin? You could grab one from your local farmers' market, grocery store or one of the few pumpkin patches right here in New York City. But for a more authentic experience, head to the country to a pick-your-own-pumpkin place. Many of these spots offer additional activities for families, like hayrides, bouncy houses, corn mazes and apple picking so you can turn your hunt into a fun seasonal day trip.
Like our recent roundup of nearby pick-your-own-apple orchards, these 10 pumpkin patches are all about an hour (or less) from midtown Manhattan by car. We even found a few that you can reach via public transportation. One important note: It's imperative that you call ahead to confirm hours, pricing, availability and attractions, otherwise you might find the crop gone or the place closed.
Westchester County, New York
Stuart's Farm – Granite Springs
62 Granite Springs Road
Approximately 1 hour by car from midtown Manhattan
The pumpkins here are actually on the vine, not trucked in from elsewhere and dumped on the ground. This family-run farm also offers no-frills apple picking. Don't worry if your little ones don't have the energy to trek around: The fields are stroller-friendly and there are usually hayrides on weekends.
Wilkens Fruit & Fir Farm – Yorktown Heights
1335 White Hill Road
Approximately 1 hour by car from midtown Manhattan. Also accessible via Metro-North.
While apple picking is already going on, Wilkens' pumpkin patch opens on Tuesday, October 1. The grounds are a bit hilly, so free hayrides are offered. No car? No problem! You can take Metro-North to the Croton-Harmon Station and then a 20-minute taxi ride to the farm. Be warned: This place reportedly gets very crowded!
Rockland County, New York
The Orchards of Concklin – Pomona
2 South Mountain Road
Approximately 45 minutes by car from midtown Manhattan
You can pick your own pumpkins at this 300-year old apple orchard on the weekend of October 26-27. Additional attractions include a bouncy haunted house, an inflatable slide, delicious cider doughnuts and fresh apple cider.
Morris, Bergen and Somerset Counties, New Jersey
Secor Farms – Mahwah
168 Airmont Avenue
Approximately 40 minutes by car from midtown Manhattan
While this picturesque farm specializes in flowers and plants, it also grows a bumper crop of pumpkins accessible via a $2 hayride. Other attractions include a corn maze and live animals.
Alstede Farms – Chester
84 County Route 513
Approximately 1 hour by car from midtown Manhattan. Also accessible via New Jersey Transit.
In addition to pumpkin and apple picking, this farm offers a ton of activities including a 10-acre corn maze. Plus, you don't need a car to get here. Take New Jersey Transit to the Gladstone Station where Chester Limousine offers shuttle service to the farm. There are various admission packages.
Sun High Orchard – Randolph
19 Canfield Avenue
Approximately 1 hour by car from midtown Manhattan
A less commercial experience, this apple-picking place also features a pumpkin patch that is open daily through Halloween. Make sure you spend some time with the resident donkey and alpaca. Hayrides are available on weekends for $1 each.
Demarest Farm – Hillsdale
244 Wierimus Road
Approximately 40 minutes by car from midtown Manhattan
This popular apple-picking spot in Northern New Jersey also offers pick-your-own pumpkins. Admission is $5 per person and includes a hayride. Pumpkins cost $8 each.
Riamede Farm – Chester
122 Oakdale Road
Approximately 1 hour by car from midtown Manhattan
Bring your own shears and snip a pumpkin right off the vine! Seriously, Riamede won't cut them for you. It's DIY. However, the farm does offer a complimentary hayride to the picking field on weekends and Columbus Day. You can also pick your own apples in several varieties including heirlooms.
Read about additional pumpkin patches in New Jersey.
Suffolk County, Long Island
Elwood Pumpkin Farm – Huntington
1500 E Jericho Turnpike
Approximately 50 minutes by car from midtown Manhattan
Kids can pick pumpkins right where they grow, take a hayride and navigate a tiny corn maze.
Schmitt's Family Farm – Melville
26 Pinelawn Road
Approximately 50 minutes by car
This Long Island spot is super-popular thanks to its giant corn maze, pumpkin patch playground and hayrides. For adults, there's a scary haunted house. Admission times and prices vary by date. Visit the website for a complete schedule.
Read about additional pumpkin patches on Long Island.
Things to Know Before You Go
We know we've said this before, but it's important so we're going to repeat ourselves: Make sure you call ahead to confirm hours, pumpkin availability and attractions. Many orchards are small, family-run establishments that close unexpectedly. A Mommy Poppins staffer once made a trip to a farm only to find the entire place shut down for a family funeral!
Keep in mind that the approximate driving times listed do not include traffic. And sadly, you're probably going to run into some.
Leave your pets at home. Most farms don't allow them.
If you're thinking of packing a picnic, call ahead to make sure the farm allows you to bring your own food.
Pumpkin picking season usually starts around October 1 but this year many farms are opening their patches a little early. Don't wait too long to go otherwise you risk coming home without a jack-o'-lantern.
For other fun farm outings, including apple picking in New Jersey, Long Island, Westchester and Connecticut, check out our Farm Guide.


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The last day of operation for the 2481 E. Main St. store, which the new store is replacing, will be Oct. 4.
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Each day we'll post the prediction of a PFW editor for Super Bowl XLV. PFW associate editor Dan Parr's prediction is the fourth of 10.
Packers 28, Steelers 24
With two teams that are so talented and well-coached set to battle in North Texas, I don't see many big mistakes being made on either side. The squad that makes the fewest will finish on top. I lean toward the Packers getting the win because we've seen pass-first offenses with an elite quarterback and a deep receiving corps spread out the Steelers' defense and have success. Aaron Rodgers will have to play a cleaner game than he did against the Bears in the NFC championship game, but I think he and his arsenal of weapons in the receiving corps will be up to the challenge. QB Ben Roethlisberger is built to withstand the beating Green Bay's defense is capable of delivering, however. Pittsburgh will score more points than any other team did against the Packers this postseason, but it won't be enough.


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As the prep football stage passes the midpoint of the regular season, week six is full of exciting matchups, including a contest between 11AA #2 Mitchell (3-1) and 11AAA #2 Sioux Falls Roosevelt (4-1) at Howard Wood Field on Friday.
Also on the Friday night docket is the 11A battle between #1 Madison (5-0) and #4 Tea Area (3-1) on the Titans' homecoming. 11A #2 West Central (3-1) hosts 11B #4 Canton (3-1) in a game that features teams with a lot of speed and athleticism. In addition, 11AA #5 Yankton (2-3) travels to 11AA Watertown (2-2) in a confrontation of ESD foes. Plus, there is a cross-class clash in 9-man, featuring 9AA #4 Deubrook (4-1) and 9B #5 Dell Rapids St. Mary (4-0), in a game that should feature plenty of offense.
How'd We Do? Last week was much better from a picking standpoint. I was 3-2 (12-13 on the season), a significant improvement over the past two weeks. As a result, my overall record improved to 222-55 (.805) in regular season and playoff contests. This week, I will go with Roosevelt, Madison, West Central, Watertown and Deubrook.
Just a reminder. When the games end Friday night, don't forget to tune into KSFY-TV with Sports Director Erik Thorstenson and Matt Peterson for Friday Night Lights. I will join Thor and Matt at the close of the show for some quick analysis on games.
Here is a breakdown of five top area games in our "Focus on Five" preview.
11AA #2 Mitchell (3-1) @ 11AAA #1 Sioux Falls Roosevelt (4-1), Friday, Oct. 4, HWF
At Stake – In a matchup of #2 teams in their respective classes, the 11AA #2 Mitchell Kernels will have to try and control the explosive 11AAA #2 SF Roosevelt's offense. The Rough Riders also have a strong defense, which the Kernels must find a way to crack. Both teams are looking to continue fast starts to the season.
Mitchell Notes: After a 1-8 season a year ago, Mitchell has been one of the surprises and nice stories in prep football this year. The Kernels sit 3-1 with a #2 ranking, which is their highest point in the poll in many years. The "Cardiac Kernels" have made winning late fashionable, stealing a season-opening 27-21 road win over preseason #1 Yankton on a 4th quarter TD pass from Kanin Nelson to Beau Brown. The Kernels also took a 21-14 win over Harrisburg by recovering a blocked punt in the end zone in the final moments of that game. After a humbling 48-7 loss to #1 Pierre, the Kernels bounced back to take a 34-7 decision over Harrisburg. With 11AAA Roosevelt on deck, the Kernels face another big challenge. Head Coach Kent VanOverschelde has been impressed by his young, developing Kernels team. "We are football team that is still developing and working to find consistency," said VanOverschelde. "Overall, hard work and being very opportunistic have been the keys to our success," he said. In the preseason, Nelson won the quarterback position and the sophomore has stepped up with solid numbers, including 40 carries for 122 yards and two TDs rushing while completing 27-of-59 passes for 323 yards and three TDs. He only has two interceptions this season. "Kanin Nelson has proven to be a play maker, and our team has rallied behind his toughness. Along with the receiving corps, he is developing an understanding of pre-snap reads and making sounds decisions, limiting turnovers," said VanOverschelde. Another key player for the Kernels has been junior running back Mitchell Johnson, who has 66 carries for 250 yards and four TDs. "Mitch brings heart and passion to our team. As a leader, he prepared for the season, and is critical to our rushing offense. As he continues to develop his skills, we look for him to get better as the season progresses," said VanOverschelde." Also producing for the Kernels has been juniors Beau Brown (9-138-TD) and Landon Neugebauer (10-78 rushing; 9-71 receiving). One of several seniors stepping up for the team has been tight end Ethan Jones (5-39-TD). VanOverschelde pointed out that senior center Andrew Getty has been a cog on the improving offensive line while junior Matt Larson (44T, int., FR) has provide versatility and leadership on defense. Seniors Alex Herrick (29T, int.) and Preston Skinner (26T, FF) have also played well on defense. As they look ahead to the Rough Riders, VanOverschelde knows the Kernels have to keep the explosive Rough Riders offense off the field. That means his team needs to show ball security and clock control. "They are explosive and have multiple weapons to not just move the ball, but create big plays," said VanOverschelde. "We have to play with composure, work on moving the ball and get first downs," he said. "A key will be containing their team speed, and finding a way to match their physical abilities up front," added VanOverschelde.
Roosevelt Notes: Sioux Falls Roosevelt, the preseason #1, has bounced back after a 35-28 setback to #1 Lincoln on Sept. 13. Head Coach Kim Nelson believes his team is showing more consistency and featuring a defense that has improved in execution. "We must continue to improve every aspect of our game, including taking care of the ball and being sound in the kicking game," said Nelson, whose team owns a 179-to-68 point differential. In their wins, the Rough Riders have a 151-to-33 margin with a margin of victory of at 23 points per game. They opened the season with a 30-0 win over Brandon Valley and handled SF Washington, 30-7. After the Lincoln setback, they have defeated Rapid City Central, 49-13; and Aberdeen Central, 42-13. Through five games, Roosevelt has garnered 1,940 yards in total offense (388 per game), including 1,056 passing yards and 155 carries for 903 yards rushing. The Rough Riders have scored 24 TDs – 12 rushing and 12 passing. Meanwhile, the defense has limited foes to 1,217 yards in total offense or 243 per game. Opponents have 148 carries for 638 yards. Junior QB Taryn Christion continues to shine as the leader for Roosevelt. He has 73 carries for 503 yards with seven TDs along with completing 75-of-120 passes for 1,029 yards and 12 TDs. Nelson is pleased and impressed with the leadership and effort that Christion has shown. "He is the first on the field and the last to leave," said Nelson. Christion's career numbers continue to swell. He has 213 carries for 1,150 yards and 18 TDs on the ground while hitting on 174-of-290 passes for 2,596 yards and 23 TDs in the pass game. Senior running back Seth Bjordal (30-151-3 TDs) and a deep and talented group of receivers are others who have produced for Roosevelt. Those receivers include junior Chase Vinatieri (25-365-2 TDs), senior Tanner Hennings (19-338-4 TDs); Ryan Benson (10-174-3 TDs) and David Mulbah (9-227-3 TDs). Seniors Kory Lindquist, Kirby Hora, Skylar Newberg, Kyle Olinger and Austin Atword have been the leaders on the Roosevelt defense. As the Rough Riders face 11AA's #2 team, Nelson is impressed by the work ethic and resiliency of a young Mitchell squad. "The Kernels have found unique ways to win. They really play hard," he said. "I am impressed that they have played some of their best football late in games. We have to be ready for four quarters of football."
Inside Slant: Will Mitchell's defense be able to deal with the electric Roosevelt QB Taryn Christion? Who wins the battle upfront? Can Roosevelt establish a running game with someone not named Christion? Will Mitchell be able to score against a strong Rough Riders defense? How will a young, progressing QB in Kanin Nelson do against one of the 11AAA's best defenses?
Coaches: Kent VanOverschelde, Mitchell, 7th season, 25-37, .403. Kim Nelson, SF Roosevelt, 40-11 @ Roosevelt, 240-119 overall.
Series Records: Roosevelt leads 3-0. The Rough Riders and Kernels have not played since 2010 when Roosevelt took a 41-20 decision. Roosevelt also recorded a 52-0 win in 2009 and a 51-14 verdict in the 2008 playoffs. Overall, the Rough Riders have a 144-to-34 point differential in the on-and-off again series.
Bottom-line: Mitchell needs to get off to a fast start, particularly on the road. Playing on the road means that Mitchell needs to keep turnovers to a minimum and try to limit big plays. Roosevelt appears to have the upper hand with advantages up and down the roster. However, Mitchell has battled in games all season with their second solid start to a season in three years. Bottom-line, Roosevelt is too talented and will prevail.
Who Will Win? Roosevelt defeats Mitchell, 42-14.
11A #1 Madison (5-0) at 11A #4 Tea Area (3-1), Friday, Oct. 4.
At Stake: Madison will look to continue their winning streak and retain the #1 spot in 11A when they travel to meet #4 Tea Area, which will look to make a statement of their own after an earlier disappointing loss at Dell Rapids.
Madison Notes: 11A #1 Madison appears to be a team on a mission. The Bulldogs, which own basketball championships but haven't made an appearance a championship game appearance in the DakotaDome, have rolled up a 186-to-45 point differential in five straight wins. After a 5-4 season a year ago, Madison is the undisputed #1 team in 11A. With wins over three-time defending champion Dell Rapids (39-12) and 11-time champion West Central (24-21), the Bulldogs will look to continue their impressive start when they travel to face 11A #4 Tea Area (3-1). Madison Head Coach Max Hodgen feels good about this squad. "We have played well on defense with great balance on offense. We need to play disciplined ball," he said. In 2013 Madison has operated a balanced approach, generating 372.6 yards in total offense per game. They have 963 passing yards and 903 on the ground. Milne leads the rushing attack with 84 carries for 562 yards and 11 TDs. Giles has completed 52-of-91 for 955 yards and seven TDs. Preston Nordling has been a dangerous player for the Bulldogs with 794 all-purpose yards and seven total TDs. He has caught 20 passes for 492 yards and four TDs while scoring on a 60-yard interception return and a pair of punt returns (10-228-2 TDs). Aside from Milne, Madison's rushing attack include Mason Hemmer (20-188-2 TDs) and Brodie Frederickson (17-104-2 TDs). The receiving corps includes Carter Kasuske (14-169-TD), and Hemmer (7-156-TD). The defense has recorded two shutouts, picked off six passes, forced six fumbles and recorded seven sacks. This is a group led by senior Tyler Currey with 49 tackles and four TFLs. Bradyn Steffen has 30 stops, 5.5 TFLs and a sack while Jordan Unterbrunner has 27 tackles, 5.5 TFLs, and two sacks. Also playing big for Madison has been Johnny Monroe with 28 tackles and two TFLs and Kasuske, who has 23 stops. Hodgen respects the Tea Area program, aware of the talent the Titans have on both sides of the ball. "Tea Area runs some option and have the speed to break one at any time," he said. "From here on out we are going to get everyone's best game. It is also their homecoming so we anticipate a lot of excitement and energy down there."
Tea Area Notes: As seasons progress, the next game becomes the most important one on the schedule. As 11A #4 Tea Area readies for #1 Madison on the Titans' homecoming, they next game is indeed important. The Titans are a team focused on continuing to play well and get some traction for a successful run. Tea Area has recorded two straight shutouts after being shut out themselves by three-time defending champion Dell Rapids on Sept. 13. Head Coach Craig Clayberg has a team that appears to be building momentum. "Our team chemistry is getting better," said Clayberg. "We have a number of new faces in the starting lineup this season and they are starting to trust each other and are becoming more comfortable with the offense and defense," he said. The Titans opened the season with a 46-6 win over Elk Point-Jefferson before falling at Dell Rapids, 15-0. They have defeated Vermillion and Sisseton by the same 41-0 score on consecutive week. As a result, they have built an impressive 128-to-21 scoring differential. This is a group led by four senior co-captains, all who are stepping up this year. "Taylor Roemen, Gunnar Ensz, Cooper Hansen, and Tarin Smallfield have all been playing varsity football since they were sophomores. They really do a great job of helping the younger players in practice and in games. They are great men, both on and off the field," said Clayberg. Tea Area has compiled 1,409 yards in total offense or 352.3 yards per game. Of that total, they have 994 yards rushing on 126 attempts for 7.9 yards per carry and 248.5 yards per game. Senior Gunnar Ensz leads the way with 31 carries for 388 yards and nine TDs. He has 1,155 career rushing yards on 124 attempts with 25 TDs. Senior Cooper Hansen (21-285-3 TDs) and senior QB Taylor Roeman (30-141-3 TDs) and Brett Herr (10-57) are other key players in the rushing attack. In the passing game, Roeman has hit on 25-of-54 passes for 415 yards and three TDs. In his career, Roeman has 1,641 passing yards, completing 89-of-182 passes and 12 TDs. Senior wide receiver Tarin Smallfield is a big target at 6-3 and Roeman's main go-to-guy in the pass game. Smallfield has 10 receptions for 204 yards and two TDs. On defense, Hunter Irvine leads the way with 36 tackles, 1.5 TFLs and a forced fumble. Garrett Welsh had 33 tackles, TFL, and two sacks while Smallfield has 31 tackles, fumble recovery, 1.5 sacks and 1.5 TFLs. As Tea Area faces Madison for the first time, Clayberg knows his team has a huge challenge ahead. "Madison is a good football team with a lot of weapons. We can't let them have any big plays when they are on offense - we need to contain them," said Clayberg. "Defensively, they are a good size team. We just need to play our game and execute on every play. We need to rally to the ball and not commit any turnovers."
Coaches: Max Hodgen, Madison, 4th season, 14-16, .466. Craig Clayberg, Tea Area, 4th year, 19-15, .558.
Inside Slant: Can Tea Area's defense slow down the big-play Madison offense, keyed by southpaw QB Jacob Giles? How important will homecoming prove to be for the Titans? Can Ensz continue to find the end zone for Tea Area? Will Roeman find Smallfield in the pass game? Will Milne continue to find space in an opponent's defense? Most of all, does Nordling continue to cause nightmares for opponents?
Series Records: First-ever meeting between the schools.
Bottom-line: This is a matchup of two talented squads with game-breaking talent on both sides of the ball on both teams. Clearly, Madison is on a roll. With struggling Vermillion (1-3) and Lennox (1-3) on the schedule yet, a win by Madison most likely means an unbeaten regular season. Giles, Milne and Nordling are a dangerous trio and make something happen every week. They will again. Meanwhile, Tea Area has a lot of pride and faces the Bulldogs on homecoming. This is a talented team that can score in several ways. If Roeman can find Smallfield for some big plays and the Tea Area front can create some openings for Hansen and Ensz, they could cause major headaches for the top-ranked Bulldogs.
Who Wins? At this juncture, Madison is the best team in the class until someone beats them. They prevail, 27-14.
11B #4 Canton (3-1) at 11A #2 West Central (3-1)Friday, Oct. 4
At Stake: 11A #2 West Central, the preseason #1, will try and get back on track after a loss to #1 Madison, 24-21, on the road. The Trojans will face a Canton team that has won two straight games, including a 38-0 win over defending 11B runner-up Tri-Valley.
West Central Notes: After a late rally fell short in the loss to 11A #1 Madison on Friday, West Central will look to get back to the business of winning. Prior to the Madison setback, #2 West Central had three wins by a 153-to-12 margin (Dakota Valley, 49-6; Vermillion, 53-0; Lennox, 51-6). Moving forward, the Trojans will operate without senior QB Noah Matson, whose season likely ended with a broken collarbone against Madison, and linebacker Josh Mettler, who had an ankle injury two days before the Madison game. Still, this is a talented team led by an explosive backfield and a physical offensive and defensive front. Plus, the Trojans have winning mojo as reflected in a state-best 11 playoff titles and 13 championship game appearances. So, one blip in the season only means that the Trojans have renewed focus as 11B #4 Canton comes to town. Leading West Central is their talented corps of running backs, including Cody Miller (37-261-2 TDs), Cole Tirrel (25-211-6 TDs) and Cody Bussell (41-284-5 TDs). Besides that trio, the team is deep in the backfield with Cole Becker (6-42-2 TDs), Alex Voigt (4-97), Seth Titus (15-70-TD), Jevan Mueller (4-21-TD) and Jonah Rechtenbaugh (1-18) in reserve. West Central, which will likely move tight end Jace Hanisch to QB, will utilize Tirrel (2-29) Miller (2-55), Voigt (3-85), Bussell (3-68), Becker (2-40) and Brayden Swartout (1-19) in the pass game. "The key for us is offensive balance with the ability to run the football, which has made our play-action passing very efficient," said Mueller, who watched Hanisch perform admirably (3-of-3-71 yards) at QB when Matson went down last week. With Hanisch under center, this squad will look to continue a productive offense, which has generated 1,423 yards in total offense or 355.75 yards per game. Of that total, the Trojans have 141 carries for 1,053 yards or 263.25 yards per game. West Central has been tough defensively all season with big plays a significant part of the team's success. "We have gotten big plays out of our special teams. Defensively, we have been able to force takeaways and '3 and outs" most of the time," said Mueller. As the Trojans face the C-Hawks, Mueller wants to make Canton one-dimensional by taking away their running game. "We have to eliminate big plays and watch out for Cody Majeres, who is a threat every time he touches the ball. They might be the fundamentally best team on the offensive line we will see this year. They are big strong and get off the ball well. Their skill players are big, fast, tough runners so they are very multi-dimensional team," said Mueller.
Canton Notes: After a tough opening stretch in 2012 season, Canton finished that season with three wins in four games. The C-Hawks have carried that momentum into the 2013 season. They have three wins in four games, including an impressive 31-0 win over defending 11B runner-up Tri-Valley last week. In the opener, Canton defeated Bon Homme, 36-21, and they have a 41-14 win over Beresford along with a 21-14 loss to Parkston. Since that week two loss to Parkston, the C-Hawks have won two straight by a combined 79-14 margin. Like West Central, this is a run-focused team that plays solid defense. "The key for us is to establish our running game and play solid defense," said head coach Rich Lundstrom in his 12th year at Canton. "We need to block well, be disciplined on defense and play well on special teams." The offense is directed by the multi-talented QB Cody Majeres, who has 49 carries for 244 yards and five TDs while completing 14-of-28 passes for 269 yards and three TDs. He leads an offense that has rushed for 1,283 yards on 208 carries and 17 TDs. With 269 yards passing, the C-Hawks have generated 1,552 yards in total offense or 388 per game. Lundstrom pointed out that his team relies on Majeres, along with fullback Tanner Broughton (34-243-5 TDs), halfback Gabe Dolen (56-363-4 TDs), who has a pair of 100-yard rushing games this season, and Jake Ablett (32-191-TD). Tight end Eli Ripley (7-94), Bruce Schroedermeier (2-18), Brian Jennings (3-122) are the main go-to-guys in the pass game. Upfront, the C-Hawks lean on Tyler Lems. "These guys make everything happen for us," he said. On defense, Broughton (21T, 6 TFLs, sack), Dolen (19T, 3 TFLs, 1.5 sacks, FR) , Ripley (19T, 2.5 TFLs, int., FR), Lems (16T, 3 TFLs, int., 2 FF, 2 FR) and Austin Schreurs (11T, 4.5 TFLs, 1.5 sacks) lead the way. It has been a stingy defense, which has allowed just 499 total yards. On the injury front, Canton has been without Drew Estabrook, a likely starter on line, who was hurt in preseason, as well as starting tackle Adam Esche, who will miss the West Central game but should return soon.
Inside Slant: Can Canton's physical defense slow down and corral the speedy and aggressive West Central offense? Will Cody Majeres find space to make a big play? Can the C-Hawks pound away at the West Central middle? Will Cole Tirrel continue to make big plays?
Coaches Records: Rich Lundstrom, 12th year (15th overall) at Canton, 54-47, .534; Kent Mueller, 10th year (24th overall), 91-26, .778.
Series Records: West Central leads, 24-17. The last meeting between the teams occurred in 2008 when West Central took a 54-0 win. Dating to 2004, West Central has six straight wins. West Central's wins include 2007, 56-0; 2006, 42-7; 2005, 41-0; 2004, 43-6, and 28-7 (playoffs).
Bottom-line: This is Canton's toughest test to date, moving up a class to battle the #2 Trojans. Both teams will want to establish a running attack and mix in passes. Both teams have strong, talented backfields. Look for this game to be tight all the way.
Who Wins? West Central will rebound with a 27-22 win over Canton.
9B #5 Dell Rapids St. Mary (4-0) at 9AA #4 Deubrook (4-1) Friday, Oct. 4
At Stake – Both Deubrook and Dell Rapids St. Mary are ranked in their respective polls and focused on continuing their winning streaks. St. Mary has won four straight as has Deubrook, which lost to 9AA #1 Arlington in the opener.
Deubrook Notes: With a perfect 12-0 title-winning season in 2012 and a 20-3 mark over the past two years, Deubrook is on a winning mode. Led by head coach Adolph Shepardson, this team showcases an explosive offense with a defense that shutdowns opponents. In five games, Deubrook has a 216-to-98 point differential over opponents. Shepardson likes the way this team continues to progress, especially after a frustrating 34-20 loss to #1 Arlington in the opener. Since that loss, they have defeated Colman-Egan, 62-6; Estelline, 53-14; Elkton-Lake Benton, 45-32, and Castlewood, 36-12. "We have improved each game of the season," said Shepardson. "Our new starters have matured and improved all season long. The offense is scoring points almost every possession and not turning the ball over. Riley Hanson has been making big plays for us all year as has Dustin Trooien. Our kids believe in themselves and work hard," he said. In five games, Deubrook has rolled up 2,032 yards in total offense or 406.4 per game. Of that total, they have 1,555 yards rushing on 162 carries for 311 yards per game and 9.6 per carry. In four straight wins, the Dolphins have held a 196-to-64 scoring margin, scoring at least 36 points in every game. Leading the offense has been one of the most electrifying players in prep football this year, Riley Hanson, who has 90 carries for 971 yards and 14 TDs (16 TDs total) which pushes his career total to 177 carries for 1,727 yards with 25 TDs. In all-purpose yards, he has 4,384 yards, including 1,361 this year. Earlier, Hanson had 367 yards rushing on 31 carries with five TDs vs. Elkton-Lake Benton. He is also an exciting player on special teams with a 40.33 average on KOR (6-242-TD) and a 16.5 punt return average (4-66). Trooien, an all-state wide out last year, has stepped in at QB and produced solid, efficient numbers. He is 25-of-43 for 429 yards with seven TDs and just one interception. Trooien also has 39 carries for 220 yards and four TDs rushing. Also adding strength to the Dolphins rushing attack has been junior Dalton Kruse (19-175-2 TDs) and junior Mads Esbensen (10-141-TD). The receiving corps are led by junior Jacob Berndt (6-98-2 TDs), senior Trent Johnson (6-126-2 TDs), senior Quinn Peterson (5-82-2 TDs), sophomore Nate Vostad (5-56) and Hanson (4-82-TD). Clayton Dahl, who was the SD Football Coaches Association Line MVP in the state title game in 2012, has been solid. He is one of the leaders on defense with 30 stops and 2.5 sacks. Junior linebacker Evan Sheffield has been dominant on defense with 61 tackles and 1.5 sacks while Esbensen (39T), Trooien (36T, 2 int.), and Peterson (34T, 2 sacks, FR) have made huge contributions. Overall Deubrook, has 11 sacks, forced 12 turnovers, including nine fumble recoveries. Shepardson knows that St. Mary will be a tough opponent. "We need to shut down their double wing offense, make our read keys on defense and have great pursuit and tackle well. It is important to dominate the line of scrimmage and win special teams," said Shepardson. "I think it will be important on how fast we can adjust on game day to the speed at which they run the double wing. DRSM does a nice job of executing that offense."
Dell Rapids St. Mary Notes: After an unfamiliar 3-6 season a year ago, Dell Rapids St. Mary is back doing the things that has defined this program under head coach Ross Flemmer. In other words, they are winning by executing a strong and explosive rushing attack along with a shutdown defense. As they head into a showdown with 9AA #4 Deubrook, the Cardinals have put together a 218-to-66 point differential in winning four straight games to kick off the 2013 campaign. "Our kids have been playing hard this year," said Flemmer, who team is 100-30 during his tenure, including 70-23 since 2004. DRSM has had three 10-win campaigns during that run and last year's season was the first non-winning season since a 5-5 mark in 2005. "They spent a lot of time in the weight room after last year's season and are much more physical this year," said Flemmer of his Cardinals' crew. This year's squad has generated 1,638 yards in total offense or 409.5 yards per game, including 1,389 yards rushing or 347.25 per game. This season they have churned out rushing totals of 400, 428, 289 and 272. All of that production has led to four wins with a 28 point differential per game. The Cardinals have scored at least 40 points in every game, including a 40-14 verdict over DeSmet-Iroquois in the opener and then a 60-32 decision against then #3 Castlewood. They rolled to a 58-14 win over Oldham-Ramona/Rutland in week three and a 60-6 decision against Colman-Egan last Friday. The offense is led by running backs Josh Brown, who has 42 carries for 623 yards and 13 TDs while Ben Bunkers has provided 41 carries for 333 yards and five TDs. Jacob Glazier has added 17 carries for 169 yards with Christian Schnieders provided 17 carries for 72 yards and four TDs. Bunkers has also completed 6-of-12 passes for 93 yards while starting QB Wes Henricy is 5-of-9 for 106 yards and two TDs. "Our offensive line has played very well so far this season. They've been doing a great job, and our backs have been running hard," said Flemmer, noting the leadership of seniors Leon Maxwell, Jonah Longville, Jared Scholten and Bunkers. As they prepare for Deubrook, the Cardinals need to be aggressive and physical, says Flemmer. "We need to be able to run the football. Defensively, we have to try to stop (Riley) Hanson and (Dusty) Trooien," said Flemmer. "We need to be able to try to slow up their two offensive weapons. They are quite fast and elusive so we need to neutralize their speed."
Inside Slant: Both teams have talented backfields, so which team controls the line of scrimmage? Can Brown and Bunkers continue to make big plays? What about Hanson, will he break some big plays on offense or special teams for Deubrook? Can Trooien continue to show efficient play at QB for the Dolphins?
Coaches Record: Ross Flemmer, Dell Rapids St. Mary, 15th season, 104-30, .776; Adolph Shepardson, Deubrook, 45-66, .405; 24-4, .857 at Deubrook.
Series Records: This is a series that started in 2006 and has been controlled by the Cardinals until the past two years. Deubrook trails DRSM, 4-2, but have recorded consecutive wins by a 64-30 margin a year ago and 34-8 two years ago. The Cardinals wins included 40-26, 2010; 58-8, 2009 48-0, 2008; and 42-0, 2007.
Bottom-line: This is one of the best matchups of the week in 9-man ranks. Both teams will pound the ball, searching for openings and big plays in the ground game. Hanson provides Deubrook with the most explosive player on either side. He is elusive, quick and can be gone in a flash. Meanwhile, DRSM's Josh Brown is a load to bring down as is his running partner Ben Bunkers. A key will be upfront – who wins the line of scrimmage battle? Can Trooien continue to develop as a solid QB? This game may be the highest scoring affair in 9-man ranks, weather-permitting.
Who Wins? With Deubrook at home, the Dolphins get a slight edge, 36-30.
11AA #5 Yankton (2-3) @ 11AA #3 Watertown (2-2) Watertown, Friday, Oct. 4
At Stake: The Yankton-Watertown matchup is a key ESD battle as both teams try to develop consistency and build momentum. Both squads were victorious a week ago with Watertown edging Harrisburg, 17-14; and Yankton claiming a 22-14 win over 11AAA O'Gorman. This game matches up two of the best players in prep football in the Arrows' Shay Bratland and Yankton's J.J. Hjena.
Yankton Notes: A preseason favorite in the media, the Yankton Bucks' 2013 campaign has been marked by inconsistent play, which has included turnover problems and poor field position. As the Bucks look to get back to .500 and start building a winning streak, they face a pair of tough ESD battles in the next two weeks. This week, Yankton matches up with Watertown with #1 Pierre Riggs heading to Crane-Youngworth Field in two weeks. Veteran head coach Arlin Likness feels his team keeps pushing each other to get better. "Our record is 2-3 but we come out every week with the goal of getting better. We have a good attitude and we are seeing leadership out there," said Likness. "We have a bunch of great kids, who just need to keep improving on a daily basis," he said. In the season opener, Yankton fell to #2 Mitchell, 27-21, when the Kernels hit a late TD pass. After a win over Rapid City Stevens, 52-36, the Bucks lost a pair of ESD shootouts to Brandon Valley, 42-25 at home and Aberdeen Central, 34-21, on the road. Last week, they defeated SF O'Gorman, 22-14. It was Yankton's first win over the Knights since 2000 and a first win over a Sioux Falls school since 2007. Yankton, which has won six 11AA crowns but none since 2002, have a 64-34 record since 2004, which implies that the Bucks expect to win. For them to continue on the upward track, the leaders of team have to continue to make plays. They have generated 1,671 yards in total offense or 334.2 yards per game, including 1,357 passing and just 314 yards (145 carries, 2.1 avg.) on the ground. Leading the way is Hejna, a three year starter, who has been the state's most dynamic receiver with 32 catches for 642 yards and seven TDs. At QB, Mason Strahl (49-89-803-4 TDs) and Brady Hale (39-71-516-6 TDs) have split duties with both shining at various points. Levi Davis (45-125-2 TDs; 10-83 rec.) has been the featured running back, although he hasn't been able to break through with a big game this season. Jordan Lightner (15-51) also sees action in the backfield. Others contributing in the passing game include wide outs Tanner Termansen (10-211-TD), Parker Kuchta (9-74-TD) and Matt Fitzgerald (13-168-0). Steven McKee is the leader on the offensive line. Lane Sawatzke is invaluable in the kicking game. He has hit on 4-of-8 field goals, including a 54-yarder, and 13-of-14 PATs According to Likness, the Bucks need continued improvement in all three phases of the game. "Our line play has to improve," he said. "The defense needs to keep opponents out of the end zone and the offense has to limit turnovers and move the ball," he said. The coach knows that Watertown will be a big test. "They have great speed and size upfront, along with being athletic. We will have our work cut out for us. For us to have a chance, we have to play our best game of the season," he said.
Watertown Notes: Watertown remains a team to keep an eye on. With their win over Harrisburg, the Arrows moved to 2-2 with losses only to 11AAA #1 Lincoln (56-24) and 11AA #1 Pierre (35-24). They also have an impressive 32-13 decision over Aberdeen Central. With a home game against Yankton on Friday, the Arrows are looking to make more progress and try and build momentum. Head Coach Steve Svendsen feels that his team needs to be mentally-focused and avoid costly mistakes that can derail a team. "We have been able to play with a more physical style in the running game, which helps our passing game when we are effective," said Svendsen, noting that team needs to be assignment-sharp as they face the Bucks. Watertown features one of the state's elite running backs in senior Shay Bratland, who now has 2,314 career all-purpose yards including 765 in 2013. Bratland has 106 carries for 521 yards rushing and five TDs, which pushes his career total to 259 carries for 1,218 yards and 12 TDs. At QB, senior Logan Gabriel (38-106-499-3 TDs, 2013; 131-314-1,478-9 TDs, career) will lead the offense. His main passing weapon is Jess Poppen, who caught the game-winning TD in the win over Harrisburg last Friday. Poppen has 13 catches for 179 yards and two TDs this season while also handling placekicking duties (2-2, FG; 9-of-10 PATs). The defense is led by senior linebacker Trevor Jutting with 19 stops and a fumble recovery. This week, the Arrows, which have generated 744 yards on the ground and 1,243 yards in total offense (310.75 yards per game), need to be consistent on both sides of the ball against a Yankton team, which is coming off a big win over O'Gorman.. Svendsen has a lot of respect for the Yankton team, noting Coach Likness does a fantastic job utilizing talent and fitting players into his system. "We have to be ready for the challenge of whatever comes our way. I also think we need to establish ourselves on the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. In establishing the line of scrimmage, we have to be able to run the football, grind some clock and keep the ball out the hands of their offense, which might be our best defense," he said.
Coaches: Steve Svendsen, Watertown; Aaron Likness, Yankton, 15th season (29th overall), 113-50, .693 @ Yankton, 231-81 overall.
Inside Slant: Will Shay Bratland find space to utilize his speed/power combo? Will Yankton's pass offense continue to put up big numbers? What kind of factor will JJ Hejna of Yankton play in the receiving game and on defense? Which team wins the battle up front? Who avoids turnovers?
Series Records: Since 2004, the two schools have gone 5-5. Yankton has won the last two matchups – 44-0 in 2012 and 48-18 in 2011- and three of the past four games in the series. Watertown's last win was a 26-14 decision in 2010. Other games include 2009 – Yankton, 24-14; 2008 – Watertown, 15-14 and 7-0 in the playoffs; 2007 – Watertown, 14-7; 2006 – Yankton, 27-14; 2005 – Yankton, 27-21; and 2004, Watertown, 20-14.
Bottom-line: In this key ESD battle, both teams should have success moving the ball and putting up points. It could very easily turn into a shootout. Bratland will find space in the Yankton defense. If Poppen can "pop" a few long plays in the pass game, Watertown will be tough to beat. Yankton has struggled in the rushing game, which they need to correct ASAP. It is clear the Yankton passing attack will strike some big plays, utilizing Hejna and Termansen.
Who Wins? Go with Watertown at home, 33-26.
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A local youth soccer group is about to get a brand new club house, named after a team leader who lost her battle with breast cancer.
They kick, they dribble and soon they can relax. The Tucson Soccer Academy is transforming an old vacant building at Brandi Fenton Park into the Ann Kathryn Schmidt Kickin' It Clubhouse.
"We have to put two big A/C units on it, so that's not going to be insignificant," says Ted Schmidt of the Tucson Soccer Academy.
He helped strike a deal with the county.
Pima County waives the rent and the Tucson Soccer Academy does the rest.
"We can talk about games, work out, have therapy," said student Braden Rosen.
"When it gets really hot we need to cool down and stuff in the shade," Michael Bogdanowich, another student, said.
The club will be named after Ted's late wife, Ann Kathryn Schmidt, who died from breast cancer in 2009.
"When she was growing up she was a pom pom girl. There wasn't much offered for girls."
Ann Kathryn was a dedicated team manager who encouraged girls to get into sports.
"Not only for physical fitness but to empower themselves with self-pride."
The kids can't wait for the comforts of a new clubhouse, but the tribute alone will go a long way to honor a woman many students called a mentor.
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Business group backs traders over Progress Road, Eastwood, Lidl plan
7:00am Monday 24th March 2014 in News By Ian Weinfass, Senior reporter
A BUSINESS group has lodged a formal objection to plans to build a Lidl supermarket in Eastwood, claiming it would cause job losses.
The Federation of Small Businesses says Southend Council should throw out Lidl's second bid to build a store on the former Safestore site, in Progress Road.
If the plans go ahead, the adjoining Essex Timber wood yard would be closed and the site sold off and close, with a loss of 14 jobs.
Southend Council rejected Lidl's original supermarket plans for the site last year, citing concerns about lost of industrial land and an increase in traffic problems in the already-congested area.
Lidl has now applied for a revised design, which would offer some commercial office space above the supermarket.
Jane Turley, secretary of Essex Federation of Small Businesses, said: "Local business owners are greatly concerned about the future of their businesses.
"They have come to us and asked for help, and we are only too pleased to give it.
"Growth in locally-owned businesses is the route to successful local economies, and protecting and encouraging them is not only a founding principle of our federation, but should be at the core of the ethos of Southend Council's planning policies.
"That is why the bureau has formally objected to the proposals to tear down the Essex Timber site, put 14 people out of work and build a discount food store in its place."
Raife Clarke, owner of Essex Timber, welcomed news of the bureau's support.
He said: "This just shows how important it is for small businesses.
"The application is, essentially, the same as it was before, when it was rejected."
Robert Byford, owner of Byford's Food Hall, in Eastwood Old Road, said: "We had over 700 people sign a petition against the plan. It is not in the right place, as there would be too much traffic on that corner.
"We need industrial land and putting the offices on top of the supermarket would only add to the traffic problems."
However, former Southend Mayor Nora Goodman, who is also chairman of Eastwood Residents' Association is a strong supporter of the scheme.
She said: "I don't know anyone who is against Lidl. All the residents here want it to open."
Lidl declined to comment, but said it would be making a statement this week.
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DogsMessInLeigh says...
DCLEIGH wrote:Nora is on the case, she likes a bargain and knows a bargain when she sees it.
If the Business Group can explain why they want to block the introduction of a Which? magazine winning supermarket and keep their food prices high and their profits even higher.....How much lobbying to the council's planning committee has brought about the decision to stop the low price supermarket coming to a site near hard working families struggling to keep food costs down in the fight against the (greater than) cost of living hikes from other retailers, energy suppliers and other privatised industries
10:39am Mon 24 Mar 14
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10:46am Mon 24 Mar 14
andy:) says...
Any loss of jobs would be surely compensated for extra jobs created, although granted thay may not be high skilled jobs.
Its far to easy for companies/people to cry 'loss of jobs' traffic congestion' when anything new is suggested, but thats not really good enough, we live in the heavily populated south east, it is a popular place to live and do buisness for obvious reasons, is it really fair for a small group of nimbys to oppose new ventures ?, I'd say not unless there are very strong reasons, the stopping of the havens hospice on green belt is a strong enough one in my opinion.
All the Lidl plan is doing is turning one type of business into another, something I suspect may be popular with local shoppers.
8:57pm Mon 31 Mar 14
raifecl says...
are you, as well as all the others who have commented on this blind, the timber company is a british company employing local people which is growing fast they pay taxes lidl dont , they pay proper wages, lidl dont, they will employ and support many businesses in the locality,lidl wont, southend needs new small start up businesses that create jobs and wealth for the community lidl wont put any of their profits back in to the uk let alone the local community. yes it will create a store that you can all walk to and get your 30p can of german baked beans, but it will be at the cost of many smaller retailers that have supported the loical community for many years, eastwood news has finally had to close due to the tesco extra over the road zb news is extremely concerned as well as the londis on joneses corner that they will have to close should Lidl be allowed to open. eastwood news employed 7 newspaper delivery people these all lost their jobs. zb news also gives this important service to the local community ,Lidl dont. but i suppose you are like all the others in favour of this store , you dont actually live in eastwood.
wake up and support british business or well have none left.
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Is the link going to have anything in it? If you give it a background color it will work. IE is registering the width and height.
Unless someone else has a brilliant idea, you could put a transparent gif on the link as a background.
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This is a bug in IE where a background (even a fake) is needed for it to work for it to keep focus.
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She says she and her husband lost electricity Monday evening. Now their sump pump is threatening to flood their basement. "Our water level is so high and we're at the bottom of the hill and we get all the rain water and all the water that rushes down from the hill."
They've been borrowing this small generator during the day to keep the pump running, but when they don't have the generator they have to keep the water down on their own. "About every two hours I carry about four buckets of water up and dump it in the driveway."
She sets an alarm, grabs a flashlight and ventures down to the basement at all hours of the night to make sure the water doesn't go over. "It's not easy, but I know my basement steps well enough I can make it without too much light."
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She says as soon as you see water in your basement, even if it's just trickle, call and get it inspected. But if you don't have a back up for your sump pump, she says there's not much you can do. "Other than that the only line of defense you have is to buy a generator because with no electricity, there's really no other way for the sump pump to kick on."
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Original post made by Mr. User Interface on Jul 19, 2007
Crowded text, hard to read light grey fonts, paragraphs not spaced - all contrasted with bright red links. This is the paper that just won an award? Don't muck it up. Chop chop!
Online users are people, too.
on Jul 19, 2007 at 12:23 pm
It appeared to me like that the other day, very annoying, but I am pleased to say that it has reverted back to its familiar easy to use style.
on Jul 19, 2007 at 12:51 pm
I'm still getting the unpleasant interface. I'm using Safari? Is this a browser problem?Anyone else?
on Jul 19, 2007 at 1:00 pm
I think it's the browser. I just tried FireFox and didn't have the problem.
It could also be that some postings are being held on a cache server before being let through? Hard to say.


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Husch Blackwell LLP recently welcomed Theresa L. Critchfield to the firm's Chattanooga, Tenn., office as an Associate, where she will focus her practice in the area of Insolvency.
Critchfield received both her undergraduate and law degree from Mercer University and served as a Mercer Ambassador. She currently serves as a member of the Walter F. George School of Law Alumni Association Board of Directors.
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American Airlines has restored its reservation system, the outage of which grounded all flights across the U.S. However, delays are expected in getting travelers to their destination.
At 3:30 p.m., American Airlines, which also operates American Eagle, a regional carrier that services Tyler, released a statement saying that their systems were fully restored, but that the airline expected flight delays and cancellations to to continue throughout the day.
All American Eagle flights departing from Tyler Pounds Regional Airports have been cancelled. All arriving flights have been cancelled except for flight 3210, which listed as 'on time' for a 10 p.m. arrival.
Earlier on Tuesday, it was reported that the computer system that controls booking and reservations had malfunctioned, delaying flights across the country.
"Our system being down also affects out aircraft since that is how we report weight and balance," read an American Airlines tweet. "Our apologies for the delay."
Some passengers are stuck on planes while others can't make reservations.
Passengers are using social media to flood the airline with complaints.
On Twitter, American is sending out apologies but not offering customers much information about when the problem will be fixed.
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Dr. Julius Henry "Jute" Taylor, who was a physics professor at what is now Morgan State University for 37 years and also headed the department, died Aug. 27 of heart failure at his Windsor Hills home.
He was 97.
The son of a brick mason and a homemaker, Dr. Taylor, one of six children, was born and raised in Cape May, N.J.
He was a 1932 graduate of Middle Township High School, where he played basketball, was a champion pole vaulter and played trumpet in the high school band.
While attending high school, he met his future wife, Patricia Spaulding, who was four years his junior.
"He often told the story about thinking that he 'had it made in South Jersey with a high school diploma, a pretty woman by his side, a car, and a trumpet in his hand,'" said his daughter, Trena Taylor Brown of Baltimore.
But his future wife, whom he married in 1937, insisted that a condition of their marriage was that he go to college and earn a degree.
Although he had arrived at Lincoln University in Lincoln, Pa., with only $50 in savings, he managed to pay his tuition by playing the trumpet at night in bands.
After earning his bachelor's degree in chemistry in 1938, Dr. Taylor thought he would be teaching high school science and believed he could get a better position if he could teach physics in addition to chemistry.
After enrolling at the University of Pennsylvania, where he took several physics courses, he was encouraged by the Penn faculty to continue his graduate education in physics.
Subsequently, he went on to receive his master's degree and a doctorate in 1947 in solid state physics.
"He was the second African-American to receive a Ph.D. from that institution and one of the first African-Americans in the nation to receive a Ph.D. in physics. He was also a Rosenwald Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania," his daughter said.
During the 1940s, he published scholarly papers under contract with the U.S. Navy, and in 1945, he became chairman of the physics department at West Virginia State College, now West Virginia State University, in Institute, W.Va.
In 1949, Dr. Taylor joined the faculty at what was then Morgan State College at the insistence of then-president Dr. Martin David Jenkins, who wanted to establish a physics department.
Dr. Taylor began building the physics department and became its first chairman in 1954 after earning tenure as a professor.
During his years at Morgan, Dr. Taylor mentored several students who went on to earn doctorates in physics, "an accomplishment that he was extremely proud of," his daughter said.
Respected by both his colleagues and students alike, he was called "Doc Taylor" or "Prof Taylor." He was known for his engaging smile, quick wit and helping hand.
In 1955, Dr. Taylor served as an editor for "The Negro in Science," a book addressing prominent African-American scientists and their research. During his time at Morgan, he served as a liaison to NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and the National Science Foundation, along with several other scientific societies and committees.
He also established dual-degree programs in engineering through cooperative arrangements with engineering schools at New York University, Cornell University and the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Dr. Taylor lectured at American University before his retirement in 1987, when he became professor emeritus at Morgan State University and continued teaching part time until 1999.


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The ship was in good condition and not tatty as we had read in some reviews there was on going work and maintenance but it is a working ship. When ever we docked the painting crew were out as soon as we docked,one of the annoying things when we were at sea was the constant hammering from the deck crew as they knocked the paint of the upper decks when we were around the pool,allot of people were complaining including myself after many complaints the hammering stopped only to be continued when we docked.
The food was superb,the table waiters were excellent especially James and Ashvin who waited on our table 109 in the Adriatic Restaurant there knowledge of the menu and the food they served was second to none.We used the self service Restaurant on the top deck for Breakfast and Lunch once again the food was excellent and very fresh although we did have problems at the busiest times with waiting for some items of food and crockery they could not keep up with the demand at times.
The daily entertainment during the day was fairly good the talks by guest speakers was very good especially the MI5 speaker Keith Appleyard gave 10 talks about his time with the UK security and intelligence departments throughout the world.
The evening entertainment when it happened was very good although it was a bit thin on the ground, classic pianists and violinists were not on top of my list of entertainment but the pub The Yacht and Compass was a very good venue in the evening.
Our cabin D328 had a restricted view but had plenty of natural light coming in, the beds were very comfortable,the rest of the facilities in the cabin were very good with tea and coffee making facilities available with very tasty biscuits, these were replaced several times a day.We did have to complain about the noise coming from the Room Service Kitchen directly above our Cabin on a few nights it sounded like the staff were throwing steel trays around the kitchen and at midnight we were not very pleased.So beware if you get a Cabin around this area.
As this Cruise was in January and part of February most Children had gone back to School and also it was a Portunus Club Cruise of 35 days so we did not have many young Children on Board, the average age on our Cruise was 69 Years we also had a great many people in there 70s and 80s who had electric wheel chairs and they did not really care if they clipped your heels if you dared to get in there way,i had several bruises about my person at the end of the cruise,but on the whole we all tolerated each other and we met some very nice people,some not so nice but it takes all sorts.
The pool area was well used and there were plenty of sun beds on all the decks for everyone so no one did without somewhere to sunbathe.The weather on the Transatlantic crossing was very hot from the day before we docked at Madeira and all the way to our first Caribbean port of call at St Lucia and continued for the rest of our trip from there on until we left the USA on our homeward journey.
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CATEGORIES MoviesBruce Willis is nothing if not totally willing to make fun of his advanced years while still churning out tireless action movies full of mayhem.
At least three franchises Willis is currently involved in ("Red," "The Expendables" and "Die Hard") fulcrum around the hey-isn't-this-old-guy-shooting-people-funny thing. Now it's been announced that Willis will star in yet another old dude action movie this time with the name (wait for it) "Expiration."
Willis, showing a new level of self-awareness, will star as a hardened hitman who is "poisoned and desperately searching for an antidote before he dies." So... "Crank?" Brian Tucker, who wrote this year's rote political thriller "Broken City," penned the screenplay, which is being produced by Emmett/Furla Films.
Willis's "Red 2" opens later this summer with plenty of jokes about how old he is while he fires automatic weapons at bad guys.
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I'm still surprised they picked the D4 as the better high ISO ... :S
I'm still surprised they picked the D4 as the better high ISO ... :S
Having used both, my humble opinion would be the the D4 might a touch cleaner (1/3 of a stop or 1/2 stop at most) all the way to ISO 6400. Then from ISO 6400 onward, it seems the 1DX is better. For the first time I shot some ISO 16,000 this week-end with the 1DX and they were actually very usable!!!
A little disappointed to see how much cleaner D4 looks when pushed 3 stops over 1Dx. On the other hand, it's shocking to see 1Dx AF is "3 times faster" than D4, especially considering they were using 85L, which is not a AF speed demon by any stretch. That higher battery voltage must really push the AF well..They were using 70-200 2.8 for this test


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After working for a number of industrial and professional firms, she joined the Bank of England in 1984. She spent 14 years at the Bank, during which she had a variety of responsibilities – markets surveillance, banking supervision, personnel, management of the Government's yen-denominated reserves – graduating to Senior Manager, FX clearing houses. In 1998, she transferred to the Markets & Exchanges Division of the newly created Financial Services Authority, before joining the Association of Unit Trusts and Investment Funds (the predecessor of IMA) in 1999 as Senior International Policy Adviser. She was appointed to Director in 2001.


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By JULIE ROBINSON ROBARDS, Collection Reflections
---- — Just recently, a hiker found a stash of old bottles while camping in the woods near Whiteface Mountain.
All of them were clear glass and about 4-1/2 inches long. Three were nondescript, but one was embossed with the words "Renee's Magic Oil."
What the hiker had stumbled upon were patent medicine bottles dating to the early 20th century. The age of the bottles was determined by the fact that they were clear glass, rather than pale blue, the color of bottles made during the mid- to late 1800s.
Although they were worth only a few dollars, the bottles were rich in history. "Renne's Magic Oil" was concocted in 1874 by William Renne of Pittsfield, Mass. In 1877, Renne sold his patented formula to the Herrick Medicine Company of New York City. The remedy was marketed well into the 1930s, with an advertising slogan that proclaimed: "Try Renne's Magic Pain Killing Oil — It Works Like a Charm!"
Patent medicines have been around for hundreds of years. They originated in England and first came to America with the early colonists.
Throughout the 1700s, English medicines were sold through postmasters, goldsmiths and other reputable merchants. However, imports ceased with the Revolutionary War, and from that time forward, American entrepreneurs began to develop similar remedies.
Most of the medications were homemade formulas using vegetable and herb extracts laced with alcohol, bitters and other ingredients. (Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is a good example.) But as time went on, poisons like strychnine and addictive drugs such as cocaine, opium, morphine and heroin were added for their pain-killing effects. Medicines such as Cocaine Toothache Drops, Vapor-OL Treatment No. 6 (with alcohol and opium), Bayer Heroin, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup (with morphine) and even Coca-Cola were legal and readily available.
Unfortunately, these laced "medications" did more harm than good. By the time the 20th century dawned, there was a great outcry against the dangers of these miracle "cures." Alcohol and drug addiction were rampant, and many children had died from overdose in the arms of their trusting mothers.
Several significant events in the mid-1860s set the stage for the Traveling Medicine Show: The nation was in desperate need of healing after the Civil War, and the West began to open up with the discovery of gold in California.
Furthermore, weekly newspapers were established in nearly every small town across America. Publications were dependent upon advertisers, and patent medicine peddlers were in need of advertising. They bombarded the press with aggressive advertising campaigns that paved the way for charismatic salesmen.
Thanks to Hollywood, we're all familiar with the traveling doctor hawking his way through the Wild West selling miracle elixirs. They were often portrayed as charlatans who preyed on the desperate, weak and infirm by promising renewed health and vitality. As corny as they seem in the movies, such characters really did exist — and so did the "medicines" they sold.
To draw a crowd, these showmen were often accompanied by some sort of entertainment, such as an animal act or music show. One of the most notable peddlers of the era was the Rev. Fletcher Sutherland and his lovely singing daughters, whose long, flowing hair was testimony to the amazing power of "Seven Sutherland Sisters Hair Grower," an alcohol, vegetable and water preparation, that reaped the preacher $2.75 million in revenue between 1881 and 1918.
One of the most exploited topical remedies of the day was snake oil, and although the connotation has come to denote chicanery, at one time it was a legitimate treatment for pain. Native Americans were known to use rattle-snake grease for treating rheumatism, and during the building of the transcontinental railroad, thousands of oriental laborers used an ointment made from the Chinese water snake to treat sore joints and aching muscles.
It wasn't long before a cowboy named Clark Stanley dubbed himself the "Rattlesnake King" and began to take advantage of the curative benefits of snake oil. At the 1893 Chicago Columbian Exposition, Stanley hawked his medicine before a captivated audience. Dressed in a fancy western outfit, he slaughtered hundreds of live rattle snakes on stage and processed their fluids in front of the spellbound crowd.
Touting its curative powers, Stanley proclaimed "Stanley's Snake Oil is a wonderful pain destroying compound — the strongest and best liniment known for the cure of all pain and lameness. When used externally, it treats rheumatism, neuralgia, sciatica, lame back, lumbago, contracted muscles, toothache, sprains and swellings. Furthermore it cures frost bites, chill blains, bruises, sore throat, bites of animals, insects and reptiles. It is good for every thing a liniment should be good for — it promises immediate relief and for only fifty cents a bottle."
In 1905, journalist Samuel Hopkins Adams wrote a series of articles on the dangers of patent medicines called "The Great American Fraud."
Published in Colliers Weekly, it was illustrated with the image of a huge skull with teeth made of patent medicine bottles and a caption that read "Death's Laboratory" and " The Patent Medicine Trust — Palatable Poison for the Poor."
This lead to the passing of the Pure Food and Drug Act in 1906, and the heyday of patent medicine came to an end.
Julie Robards is an antiques journalist and dealer living in Upper Jay. She is the author of two published books on celluloid, an advisor to several antique price guides and a writer for AntiqueWeek Newspaper since 1995. She may be reached through her websites www.redbarnantiques.org or www.celluloidforever.co.


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Unseasonable cold continues across the area for today, with lows starting out below freezing for just about everyone.
Highs will be on average, more than 20 degrees below where they should be.
If springtime weather is on your mind, rest assured we will see a warm up this week. Expect highs by Wednesday to be close to normal (back into the low 60s) with a chance of showers and storms toward the end of the week.
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Tonight: Clearing skies, blustery and cold. Winds: NW 10-20 mph. Low in Tulsa: 25.
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The driver was speeding and crossed the center line on Plank Road, west of Engel Road near Burlington, causing the car to roll over several times before hitting a tree.
Lawrence Echols, 17, was killed in the crash. The driver and two other passengers were hurt.
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The folks at WME were scrambling this week in the wake of some very good news for client Edward Norton: Tim Blake Nelson's stoner comedy Leaves of Grass, which stars Norton as two very different pot-loving twin brothers, had landed a new distributor. It meant scrambling to pull Norton out of appearances on Jimmy Fallon and other TV shows and unbooking NY's Angelica and other commitments.
The movie debuted at the Toronto Film Festival last September during an atmosphere of gloom and doom, when distribs were too scared to buy. So when producer Avi Lerner didn't get the $2 million he required, he committed to releasing the movie himself via his First Look label (as he did with the mini-release of Bad Lieutenant, starring Nic Cage) with just $250,000 in theatrical ad spending in advance of a DVD release.
Leaves of Grass was supposed to open this Friday. But it played so well at SXSW that new distrib-on-the-block Telepathic Studios gave Lerner enough money to acquire the film and push its release back to summer, where the movie will get a much more substantial opening. David Dinerstein, who successfully handled Norton's The Illusionist, will do the honors again, and will serve as the public face of the film's distribution in lieu of Telepathic's anonymous backer. Here's Roger Ebert's rave.
@EdwardNorton tweets: "Update on LoG: very good news, the film has been picked up by a new company and will be given a much wider summer release. Details to come but we're all really happy because now it will likely get to many more cities than just NY and Dallas. This happened very much due to great audience response and reviews and press out of SxSW. So huge thanks to everybody in Austin."
josey | April 1, 2010 5:56 AM
This is some world class spin, hats off to whoever's pulling the strings (but it won't work)
RIchard | April 1, 2010 4:43 AM
This surprises me. A friend of mine ended up with a copy of this (I guess it was online before it even played at SXSW) and I can't say I was very impressed. It was all right but it seemed to me like the sort of thing that would go direct to video, sort of like POOR WHITE TRASH or something like that, and have a small cult following. I mean, it's entertaining but in a very blah way and the writing wasn't very good. Also, the side-by-side twin scenes look about as convincing (or less) than when Bette Davis did it in A STOLEN LIFE....
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Can we get more info on Telepathic Studios??


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According to MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch, the Kansas City Royals have traded young infielder Yamaico Navarro to the Pittsburgh Pirates for minor leaguers Brooks Pounders and Diego Goris.
Navarro came to the Royals just last summer, when they traded Mike Aviles to the Red Sox. He hasn't hit much in 42 major-league games, but he's got a .267/.343/.454 line in 75 triple-A games. Not bad for a versatile defender who just turned 24.
On the other hand, Navarro's not a good enough shortstop or second baseman to play those positions regularly, and he probably won't hit enough to play anywhere else. So he projects as a utility man; granted, perhaps a super utility man. But still a utility man. Not that the Royals couldn't use a super utility man as they make their run for American League Central glory.
Except there's one more thing.
Thursday morning, the Royals have the fifth pick in the annual Rule 5 draft. Granted, the odds are heavily against coming up with someone in the Rule 5 draft who's actually better than Yamaico Navarro. But baseball men love the Rule 5 draft because it gives them a chance to scout. And damn it all if baseball men don't love to scout.
Not that there's anything wrong with that. Trading Navarro opens up a slot on the Royals' 40-man roster, a spot which will likely be filled Thursday morning with a brand-new, more-exciting-than-Yamaico-Navarro player.
Minor-league pitcher Brooks Pounders and minor-league outfielder Diego Goris are both organizational depth, at best. A year from now, both might be looking into other lines of work.


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The Bruins look to take a second game in the row at home against the Cal Poly Mustangs, with lefty Grant Watson taking the hill for the #12-ranked UCLA Bruins.
The Bruins can pull off the series sweep over Southern Cal this afternoon.
With the season on the line the offense went away as UCLA lost to Florida St., 4-1, and were eliminated from the College World Series.
Konner Wade was nearly unhittable as Arizona dominated UCLA, 4-0, in the College World Series.
UCLA and TCU will square off in the Super Regionals two years after playing three great games against each other in the College World Series.
UCLA came together time and time again when they could have easily folded en route to one of the best regular seasons in school history.
UCLA swept USC on Sunday and with it, secured their second consecutive conference title.
UCLA finished the season a perfect 11-0 on Tuesdays after beating UC Irvine, 6-2, on Tuesday night.
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Scott Griggs was sensational in saving the game for UCLA, helping them beat Cal, 8-5.
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