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There are people reading this who have never seen a Baseball Encyclopedia. Oh, you lucky fools. It was the book form of Baseball-Reference.com, but with five percent of the information. It was the size of an engine block, and it was outdated by the first pitch of the next season. And we loved every page, dagnabbit.
Which is to say, we're kind of spoiled these days. There are minor-league splits on Baseball-Reference.com now. They've had the row-summing feature for a while, so you can see what any given batter hit between June 1 and August 3, 1978 if that's the kind of thing that pokes a hole in your donut. Goodness, the information that's available to us.
But there's one thing that I look for every year, and it's a little trickier to find. Spoiled brat that I am, I want an at-a-glance page that shows me what we were all thinking a year ago. Last year around this time, we had opinions about baseball. Big, important opinions. There were debates and articles, responses to those articles, and responses to the responses. And it's hard to remember exactly what those all were.
So to the Wayback Machine we go. Literally. The Internet Archive tool is literally called the Wayback Machine. And while it doesn't have a snapshot of what Baseball Reference looked like exactly one year ago today, it has one that comes pretty close. So here's an incomplete list of what we were talking exactly about one year ago.
Bryan LaHair
Or, if you go by his business cards, "Bryan LaHair, All-Star." At this point last year (through May 11, when most teams had played 32 or 33 games), LaHair had the second-highest OPS in baseball -- 1.247. He was a 29-year-old career minor leaguer coming off a monster year, even by Pacific Coast League standards, and the middle of May is when we all start the what-ifs. As in, what if LaHair is really this good? He was a thing, a story, an intriguing sidebar to the young season.
Do you even know where he is now? He's not hurt, and he's active. And he's hitting the spittle out of the ball, accounting for six percent of his league's home runs. More clues: He's teammates with Wily Mo Pena and Vicente Padilla. Last year, LaHair was a May thing. This year, he's a Hawk.
Omar Infante
Infante is a career .275/.316/.398 hitter. Last season, he hit .274/.300/.419. Pretty typical season by Infante standards -- he was six points off his career OPS. Nothing to see here.
Except at this time last year, Infante was fifth in the NL in slugging percentage. Fifth in the NL in slugging percentage. Everyone figured that Marlins Park was going to be a hitter's graveyard, yet Infante was setting career marks. Through May 8 last year, Infante was hitting .309/.340/.638, with six home runs, two triples, and nine doubles -- seven fewer extra-base hits in 100 plate appearances than he had in 506 plate appearances with the Braves just two years earlier.
The way he finished the season was like an explanation of why Gambler's Fallacy is actually sound science. He got all those hits, see, so the odds were that he would make up for it with three months without any hits. Science! Or, rather, math!
Michael Young was hitting over .300 with limited power
Though I'm sure he'll keep hitting like this for you, Phillies.
Four of the eventual division winners were within a game of .500
The Tigers were 16-16, the A's were 17-16, the Reds were 16-15, and the Giants were 15-17. The Yankees were 18-14 and the Nationals were 20-12, so they spoiled the sequence, but two-thirds of the division winners had no idea just how good they were a year ago. Other teams hovering around .500: the Mets (18-14), Marlins (17-15), Astros (15-17) and Blue Jays (18-15).
The Astros were two games under .500
Even better: They had a positive run differential. While you can't expect any team to lose as many games as the Astros did after that (8-48 from the end of June through August!), it puts a stop to the "Maybe the Twins aren't as bad as I thought!" ideas rolling around in my head.
Ryan Dempster had an ERA under 1.00
Which didn't continue, obviously, but it brings up an interesting question: Is Dempster so underrated that he's the most underrated pitcher in baseball? The Red Sox got him with a two-year deal. The Rangers traded marginal prospects for him at the deadline last year. Yet since moving to the starting rotation in 2008, Dempster is 16th in WAR among pitchers. He isn't too far from Matt Cain and Cole Hamels.
The Marlins were 13th in attendance per game
That's kind of lackluster for a new-stadium bump, but it's still pretty impressive considering the unpleasantness that followed. It was the second time the Marlins were above the league average in attendance. I'm starting to think the whole "baseball in Miami" thing has been mismanaged.
The Orioles were good
Ha. That was amusing. But we knew it was just May, and that it wouldn't last long.
You know what else? The Marlins were disappointing. Josh Willingham was having a career year, as was Edwin Encarnacion. Jake Peavy looked like his old, pre-injury self. Tim Lincecum was awful, as was Ubaldo Jimenez, and Roy Halladay's velocity was down
Sometimes good and bad starts mean exactly what they look like. That is, all of those things turned out to be true, or consistent levels of performance throughout the year. You could have cried "sample size" or "It's still early!" for all of those. Yet they didn't get much better or worse all season.
So maybe Chris Davis really is Fred McGriff now, and maybe James Loney is John Olerud. Maybe David Price and Matt Cain are going to give up golf-ball home runs for the rest of the year, and maybe the Blue Jays are really this bad.
Or maybe there's some Bryan LaHair in all of those. It's only May, after all. It was May last year, too.


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Letter from 1933 found and delivered to descendants of addressee
DENVER - After almost eight decades a letter postmarked 1933 has been delivered.
Vicki Berg said her mother first found the letter and photos in 1960, when she moved into her Westminster home.
"They've looked at me for years and I didn't know where they were supposed to go," Berg said. "About a year before she died, she said this is important to someone, find them."
Recently, Berg asked a friend for help locating the rightful owner. When they got stuck, they called 7NEWS.
CALL7 producer Marianne McKiernan went to work, searching for any information about the people the letter was addressed to: W.J. Chafee at the Purina company and his wife Margaret Ann.
"Once you get a name, you might get a sibling's name, a spouse's name, a child's name, and the more names you get, the easier it is to keep drilling for information," McKiernan said.
Eventually, the digging led to a very happy meeting between Berg and the Chafees' descendants. They couldn't wait to read the long-lost letter from a family friend whose words painted a vivid picture of 1930's Puerto Rico.
"I just am tickled that you sent this because you took the time. Most people just say, look, it's one more thing on my to-do list," said Carolyn Chafee Howard.
Although they are now reunited with a piece of family history, they still have questions.
Nobody knows how the heirlooms ended up in the Westminster home or where the family of the woman who wrote the letter is now.
It's a passing of the torch.
The Chafee descendants are now asking: "Marianne, where are you?"


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A website is not just a marketing resource - it's a business tool as well. Viz. why settle for an internet billboard when a website can do so much more? Even the smallest business can utilize the power of the internet to be more efficient and to build revenue. Once you start thinking about it, it's easy to get excited about the potential for your website.
Things like new sales leads, an increase in average consumer satisfaction, decreased support calls, more subscriptions or completed surveys. These are all measurable goals that do mean something to your company.
The question is, what are you using your website for?
If you have a long hard think about it your website adds value in at least 1 of these 4 areas:
|Generate leads
|Facilitate transactions/orders
|Sales and logistics
|Sales, marketing and help desk
|Save money
|Human resources
Public relations
By identifying and understanding the goals of your website it becomes easier to identify your target audience and plan;
Too many people have traffic (or seo) as the goal of a website. But think about it; would you rather have 1000 people visit your site and do nothing, or have 100 people visit your site and take action? Does a good PageRank mean anything to the real profitability of your company? These abstract, relative numbers don't make a difference by themselves, and should not be the ultimate goal of any website.
Your website is instantly accessible to the world. Your brand, products and contact details are available to anyone 24/7. How do you want them to see you? Lets say your customers and prospects Google you and your competitors before making a decision on which brand to use. I think it will be safe to say that their decision will be based largely on your website. So, are you showing your company and product in the best possible light? Are you giving the end-user a reason to contact you over your competitor?
Much of the traffic to your website will be directed there by sharing (where the website address is published on emails and social networks) and traditional above-the-line media and advertising (where uses will enter the website address directly). So this aspect is very important, however with millions of users out there making use of the search engines to locate providers of products and services, it is vitally important that the mechanics, structure and content of your website are optimised for optimum search engine indexing (seo).
Are you sending your audience the correct and strong brand message? Are you actively using your website to build trust? How often are you updating it and how else are you communicating with your prospects? Twitter? Facebook?
The simple truth is that people are more likely to trust your brand if:
The simple fact is you are not building a website for your company or yourself; you're building it for your customer - for their convenience.
In our experience it is very rare that the expected success of an online shop is realised. What works in the US, UK and Europe is not necessarily going to work in South Africa. The challenges that we face in South Africa relating to;
make it very difficult to maintain/rollout a successful e-commerce business.
All too often the required back office infrastructure, construction, target market size and budget (development and marketing) are not considered rationally.
E Commerce in South Africais struggling to shake off its poor reputation. To convince the South African user to transact via your website a considerable effort must be made to instill a level of trust and confidence in your brand.
Careful consideration must be made when identifying the target market and the size thereof. In South Africa we have close to 6 million users that have access to the internet (as data prices tumble that number is set to double by 2014). If you start whittling down the numbers, the target audience (if South African only) will be remarkably smaller when considering that the US have over 250 million internet users.
Lets say you selling lawnmowers. There are potentially 1 000000 credit card holders in South Africa with 50% thereof being in the home owners demographic. There one of two, decision makers (purchaser) in the household, 50%. Potentially there are 250000 lawnmower users that have a credit card in South Africa. Lets say that on average we purchase a lawn mower every 10 years. And if all users by a lawnmower online from YOU (unlikely) over a 10 year period - youll sell 1 lawnmower every month. And that is if you have 100% of the market, with all credit card owners having access to the internet, prepared to transact over the internet and all buying their lawnmowers online.
These numbers are by no means spot-on, but accurate enough to deduce the obvious - selling online to South Africans is going to be a challenge.
Your website should be used as a gateway to communicate with your prospects. CRM is about building the relationship that will last. Done correctly, it is your sales force and aftermarket care division rolled in to one.
Being available 24/7 a website offers instant gratification. The right content and online systems can alleviate your businesses support and help desks load.
Other than the obvious selling of goods or the generation of leads - a website can improve your bottom line by complementing and in some cases replace existing systems:


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West Virginia couldn't pick-up the win at home Saturday afternoon. The Baylor Bears defeated the Mountaineers 88-75.
Juwan Staten got things started for the Mountaineers after hitting a mid range jumper while Eron Harris knocked down West Virginia's first three of the afternoon. But good play underneath the basket allowed the Bears to pick up a couple baskets. West Virginia led Baylor 5-4 with 16:47 remaining in the first half.
"They just had a good one. They came out early and got it going," said Staten. "I think it was it more of our defense. We weren't forcing them to turn it over. We need to get up on teams so we can get turnovers and create offense from our defense."
Nathan Adrian drilled a three-pointer from the corner while Baylor's Brady Heslip picked up a quick three on the other end. West Virginia led Baylor 10-9 with 14:39 remaining in the first.
West Virginia went on a 9-0 run forcing Baylor to burn a timeout to halt momentum. Staten added a layup with 12:27 remaining in the first half to give the Mountaineers a 17-9 lead over the Bears.
Heslip coming off the timeout ended West Virginia's run by hitting a three from the top of the key. Devin Williams answered for the Mountaineers with a layup. The score still favored the Mountaineers 19-14 with 11:16 to go in the first.
Baylor began to take over with 9:19 on the clock as a layup from Royce O'Neale and a fast break dunk from Rico Gathers narrowed the Bears deficit to just one. The Mountaineers clung to a 21-20 lead midway through the first half.
Harris knocked down his second three of the game giving the Mountaineers a 31-26 lead with 5:05 remaining in the first half.
With 32 points, Harris led West Virginia in scoring while Staten added 16 and Adrian chipped in with 8. The Mountaineers shot 22-55 (40 percent) from the field and 11-21 (52 percent) from beyond the arc.
"Didn't matter what I did, we lost," said Harris. "We didn't get the stop we needed or the rebound we needed. Just like every time we're going to try to improve. It's very deflating."
O'Neale knotted the game up after hitting a wide open three from the top of the key. The Mountaineers and Bears sat even at 31 with 4:06 to play in the first half.
Adrian hit a three with under a minute to play to allow the Mountaineers to carry a 42-36 lead into halftime. Harris scored 15 points in the first half including going 3-3 from beyond the arc.
Harris buried two free throws for the Mountaineers as Baylor continued to find success inside the paint. West Virginia led Baylor 45-40 with 17:28 left in the game.
Isaiah Austin found a wide-open dunk underneath the hoop. The dunk brought Baylor within one, 45-44 with 16:24 remaining.
Baylor outscored West Virginia 38-12 inside the paint.
"Good students they don't just go to class, they actually go home and study, if you want to be a good player that's what you got to do," said head coach Bob Huggins. "How in the hell are you going to give up 88 points and think you guarded someone? How are you going to give up 38 points in the paint and think you guarded a lot?"
A three from Corey Jefferson tied the game at 47 but Harris quickly regained the Mountaineers' lead with a layup on the other end. West Virginia held a two-point lead over the Bears with 14:31 left in the game.
Another three for Harris put the Mountaineers on top by two. Back and forth action from Baylor and West Virginia made it close, 54-52 early in the second half.
The Bears began to find points from behind the arc as O'Neale hit a three from the top of the key lifting the Bear's lead to 64-58 with 8:45 to play.
Baylor shot 32-59 (54 percent) from the field and 9-20 (45 percent) from three-point land. O'Neale led the Bears in scoring with 22 points while Austin had 19 and Jefferson dropped 15.
After another Heslip three, Harris hit two consecutive threes for West Virginia. Harris cut into the Bear's lead as the Mountaineers trailed 67-65 with 7:04 remaining.
The Bears inside presence continued to be felt but the Remi Dibo hit a three for the Mountaineers as West Virginia attempted to climb back in it. The Bears led the Mountaineers 76-68 with 3:10 to go.
The Mountaineers were unable to get the shots to fall down the stretch as Baylor downed West Virginia 88-75.
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Republic Report has learned that the Washington Post Company's Kaplan for-profit college division, was, last year, a member of the controversial business advocacy group the American Legislative Exchange Council. Other major for-profit education companies also joined ALEC. Republic Report has obtained a July 2011 document showing Kaplan Higher Education and other for-profits as members of ALEC's Education Task Force. This morning, in an email message to Republic Report, Mark Harrad, Vice President of Communications at Kaplan, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Washington Post Company that includes Kaplan Higher Education, wrote, "A unit of Kaplan was a member of ALEC for a one year period, which ended in August 2011."
For-profit colleges are the ultimate special interest. Many receive around 90 percent of their revenue from federal financial aid, more than $30 billion a year, and many charge students sky-high prices. In recent years, it has been fully documented that a large number of these schools have high dropouts rates and dismal job placement, and many have been caught engaging in highly coercive and deceptive recruiting practices. Yet when the bad actions of these predatory schools got publicly exposed, the schools simply used the enormous resources they've amassed to hire expensive lobbyists and consultants, and to make campaign contributions to politicians, in order to avoid accountability and keep taxpayer dollars pouring into their coffers.
Are you surprised to learn that these subprime schools joined the now-discredited ALEC, the secretive group that connects corporate special interests with campaign contribution-hungry state legislators in order to dominate lawmaking at the state level? No, you probably aren't surprised. Much of the action on for-profit colleges takes place at the federal level, where the money comes from, but states are increasingly taking an interest in protecting their residents from predatory practices -- through accreditation of schools, investigations of fraud, and other oversight. So for-profit colleges have come to ALEC to seek influence at the state level.
Republic Report has obtained a list of members of the ALEC Education Task Force as of July 2011, and it includes some of the largest players in the for-profit college industry:
These affiliations between for-profit colleges and ALEC raise some serious questions.
Donald Graham, CEO of the Washington Post Company, lobbied hard against an Obama administration rule to hold Kaplan and other colleges accountable if their programs left the vast majority of students with insurmountable debt from student loans. The argument that Graham stressed, again and again, was that the proposed rule would harm low-income students. It was never clear how a rule that channeled federal aid toward education programs that actually helped students get training and jobs, and away from programs that ruined their lives, would harm low-income people. But now we know that Kaplan was part of ALEC, which advanced model laws on Stand Your Ground, the provision that could influence the outcome of George Zimmerman's criminal case for the killing of Trayvon Martin, and on Voter ID, which makes it harder for low-income people, people of color, young people, the elderly, and the disabled to vote. Why did the Washington Post Company, whose CEO proclaimed that Kaplan was committed to aiding the disadvantaged, support through Kaplan an organization that was doing these things? And why hasn't the Post disclosed in its coverage of ALEC that its Kaplan division was recently an ALEC member?
Meanwhile, Marc Morial, CEO of the National Urban League, has aggressively denounced ALEC as "Zimmerman's accomplice" and "the shadow author of numerous pieces of legislation aimed at boosting corporate power and profits, reducing worker rights, weakening environmental protections, and restricting voter rights." Morial called the Voter ID laws "despicable" and said they have "the potential to disenfranchise more than five million voters during this all important presidential election year." Yet in February Morial and Corinthian Colleges CEO Jack Massimino jointly announced a $1 million gift from Corinthian to the Urban League, and Morial said Corinthian "has a long history of preparing students for careers that are in demand." Morial had previously penned an op-ed in the Washington Post criticizing the proposed Obama regulation, the same regulation that Corinthian and Kaplan spent millions to oppose. But now we know that Corinthian has supported ALEC, the group behind the destructive laws that Morial has attacked. Maybe Morial should now take a more critical look at the for-profits, whose misconduct has been criticized by numerous civil rights groups including the NAACP, National Council of La Raza, and the Leadership Conference.
Teresa Candori, a spokesperson for the National Urban League, said that Morial is travelling and unreachable; she said, "We haven't made any statements about the individual or corporate members of ALEC ... our statements have focused on the activity of the Council itself."
Bridgepoint, Corinthian, and APSCU did not respond to our requests for comment.
As Education Week recently reported, the ALEC Education Task Force seems to have focused much of its attention on K-12 education, including advancing support for private school vouchers and public charter schools. But documents obtained by the Center for Media and Democracy reveal that ALEC bills also addressed higher education. ALEC adopted model laws that implement the Academic Bill of Rights, a favorite piece of conservative legislation that attacks academic freedom and campus free speech. Several other ALEC bills seek to impose tougher accountability standards on public colleges, which compete with for-profits for students and resources. In addition, one ALEC model bill, a "RESOLUTION CALLING FOR GREATER PRODUCTIVITY IN AMERICAN HIGHER EDUCATION" includes a provision entitled "Educate and Train in Affordable Ways" that says, "State officials should recognize the value of for-profit providers and community colleges, which are primarily open-access systems that serve students at the least expense." In fact, for-profit colleges are far more expensive for students than community colleges and other public institutions, and they provide much worse value per dollar because their performance level is dismal compared with public institutions and private, non-profit colleges.
According to the July 2011 document, other members of the ALEC Education Task Force included Dell, Inc., the conservative Heartland Institute, student testing technology maker Scantron, and numerous state legislators.
Republic Report and our allies have called on a range of enterprises to quit ALEC, which harms the communities where these companies do business. And our coalition, backed by concerned citizens across the country, has had some success. But when it comes to these particular for-profit colleges, I'm not sure we should spend time urging them to quit ALEC, if any are still members. Maybe the secretive ALEC and these arrogant subprime education companies deserve each other.
The original version of this article appeared on Republic Report.
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A video preview of the 1980s hard rock musical Rock of Ages.
Hey, Broadway.com vlogger Kate Rockwell, is that a Jell-O shot in your pocket or are you happy to see us? Rockwell parties with her Rock of Ages co-stars as the '80s tuner becomes the 50th longest-running Broadway show of all time!March 11, 2013
The cast of "Rock of Ages" sings "Here I Go Again"January 21, 2010
Rock of Ages star and awesome Broadway.com vlogger Kate Rockwell shows off her pre-show makeup routine, explains to co-star Adam Dannheisser what a "vlog" is, and professes her love for Starbucks in week's episode of Oh, Sherrie!February 12, 2013
"Rock of Ages" original cast members Constantine Maroulis and Amy Spanger sing "Heaven"January 21, 2010
Genson Blimline and the gang at Rock of Ages are just as crazy backstage as they are in the spotlight! Don't believe us? Get a behind-the-scenes look at the wild bunch at the Helen Hayes Theatre.August 14, 2012
Constantine Maroulis, the Tony-nominated star of ROCK OF AGES, answers questions from readers.August 12, 2009
ROCK OF AGES costume designer Gregory Gale shows off his '80s-inspired work and introduces us to other backstage geniuses.March 24, 2009
The cast of "Rock of Ages" sings "Nothin' But a Good Time"January 21, 2010
Rock of Ages star Adam Dannheisser takes us on a hilarious backstage tour at Broadway's sexiest hit.December 16, 2009
Behind the Scenes: Life Backstage at '80s Metalfest Rock of AgesOctober 22, 2008
Rock of Ages star Ashley Spencer invited Broadway.com into her backstage home for some amplified tunes, comfy hats, yummy treats and pumpkins galore. Check out her dressing room at the Helen Hayes Theatre!October 10, 2012
Broadway got totally '80s for the opening night of this new jukebox tribute to hair bands.April 8, 2009


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GLENDALE, WI (WTAQ) - A peace activist murdered in his home near Milwaukee was identified Thursday as 65-year-old Peter Holzberger.
Glendale Police said he was killed by two Milwaukee men whom he knew. Both men, ages 25 and 28, have been arrested. Police say they'll seek homicide charges against both.
A friend reported Holzberger missing last Saturday. Police are not saying when or how the victim was murdered.
Friends said he was a part of several peace and environmental groups, including Peace Action Wisconsin and the Sierra Club.
Holzberger also ran unsuccessfully for the Glendale Common Council several times.


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The boy was swept into waters off Aberffraw on Friday with a huge search operation unable to locate him
Manifesto promise would extend total parental leave to 58 weeks
Concern over the Rhyl school's recovery plan as they try to find a way of wiping out the £150,000 deficit over the next three years
Most places see prices remain static, but still well below the prices that were seen at the height of the housing boom in 2007/08
Ann Murphy, of Mold, says support is vital after she experienced added stress when her son Michael vanished for 11 months before being found dead
Betsi health board apologises for delays during periods of heavy demand facing medics
'Coco' as he was known had been in a car accident banging his head on the windscreen, but had not shown symptoms of having a serious injury
Family pay tribute to Jasmine Lapsley who is believed to have choked while on holiday with her family in North Wales
The search is restricted to just the coastal areas after mass hunt for the missing 12-year-old continues
British Transport Police issue appeal to track down the woman and release picture of person they would like to speak to
Comments made about the explanation have come under scrutiny amid concerns some had been made without knowledge of supposed authors
North Wales Police hunt the pair after the attack on the One Stop Shop on Rhuddlan Road in the town
Tour of part of Royal visit to the region which will also include the Duchess of Cornwall and take in parts of Chester
Lifeboat crews and a helicopter are aiding the search after the young boy was swept off rocks
The 18-year-old was found face down near a multi storey car park in Denbigh
Extra coach pick up points for bubble match fixture but some fans having to set off more than two hours before kick off
Two men from Caernarfon have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Class A and B drugs in the ongoing police operation
Plaid Cymru MP Hywel Williams says 'yes' campaign is strong - and that could have a big impact on Wales in the future
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Residents of the town 'create history' as campaigners push forward with their fight to make sure hospital beds return to Flint
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James Beavers 65, of rural Collins, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 8, 2014, at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2014, at Maxwell High School gymnasium in Maxwell, Iowa. Visitation will be from 1:00 until service time at 3:00 p.m., also at the gym. Memorials may be directed to the family to be designated at a later date. For condolences or questions please visit: www.mitchellfh.com . Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Jim and his family. Phone 641-844-1234.
James Alan Beavers was born on April 20, 1948, in Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa. He was the son of Reid and Lorraine (Wallace) Beavers. Jim attended school in the West Marshall Community School District graduating with the class of 1966. Jim attended college at Iowa State University in Ames, receiving his Associates of Applied Science degree in Construction Technology while working at Stanley Consultants. In 1969, Jim enlisted as a Seabee in the United States Navy Construction Battalion. He served our country honorably in Viet Nam, was stationed in Gulf Port, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, and Charleston, South Carolina. While in the service, Jim was united in marriage to Alice Minnick at Olivet Baptist Church in Des Moines, Iowa, on August 21, 1970. After being discharged, Jim, Alice and daughter Jodi moved to rural Collins where he started farming with his parents. Two more children were added to this union, daughter Jennifer and son Michael. In 1977, they moved to the Harlan Carver farm where he raised his family and began farming with his son. Jim has driven a tractor since he was 6 or 7 years old. He raised cattle, hogs, chickens, horses, the occasional sheep, corn, soybeans, sweet corn, oats, and alfalfa hay. His theory was, "Prices can't be bad in all of them at the same time." Jim was involved in 4-H and FFA in his younger years and was a member of Farm Bureau, Story County Cattleman's Association, Iowa Cattleman's Association. He refereed through the Iowa High School Athletic Union for 16 years, including many games with a grandchild participating. His next favorite past time was watching sports, especially his children and grandchildren. He was the official scorekeeper for CMB varsity basketball games for 26 years. He also enjoyed watching college sports and rooting for his favorite team, the ISU Cyclones. Jim liked playing cards and cribbage and loved watching old westerns. He was a very giving person as evidenced by him reaching the 32 units mark for blood donation.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 43 years, Alice, of rural Collins. Children: Jodi (Scott) Girard of Collins, Iowa, Jennifer (Mike) Gerhart of Rhodes, Iowa, and Michael (Brandy Niles) Beavers of Collins, Iowa. Grandchildren: Ashley, Patrick, Grace, Eliza, and Audrey Girard, Madelyn, Landon and Denton Gerhart and Sydney and Wesley Beavers; his mother: Lorraine Beavers of Collins; siblings: Bev Mills (Cowboy) of Stuart, Iowa, and Frank (LeAnn) Beavers of Colo, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews.
In death Jim rejoins his father, Reid, and brother, Kenny Beavers.


text: On Sep 15, 2009, at 10:29 PM, R. Matthew Emerson wrote: > I just checked in a change to the trunk (http://trac.clozure.com/openmcl/changeset/12839 > ) that tries to multiply bignums on x8664 64-bits at a time. > > Unfortunately, I'm not really sure whether this is a net win as > currently implemented. On the one hand, trivial benchmarks like (time > (null (fact 10000))) seem to show a small performance regression with > this new change. On the other hand, the little benchmark in http://clozure.com/pipermail/openmcl-devel/2008-October/008591.html > shows an improvement. > > I would be very interested to hear from users who use bignums a lot to > see if this change makes a positive difference. Otherwise, it might > make sense to take it back out. There's also a specialized function to multiply a bignum by a fixnum. After updating that, (fact 10000) runs in half the time. (gb explained to me in small words that FACT is all about multiplying a bignum by a fixnum.) I think this bignum change is probably a win after all.


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Some people think that Thompson isn't going to be a good center, and some think that Varejao should be traded. I disagree on both counts, and that's in part because I think they'll work very well together.
On offense, Varejao's best move is being the pick in the pick-and-roll (or pick and pop, or whatever). He has a good 15 foot shot, and isn't all that tall or athletic. When he works with Kyrie, he will set the pick, and then either head for the hoop or take a pass and shoot it. This keeps him from wrestling inside too much.
In contrast, Tristan's not going to hit anything outside the paint. His job will be to stay just outside the paint. If he's left open, there'll be a quick pass and a slam. If he's not left open, his job is to gather offensive rebounds and put 'em back in or pass them back out. He certainly will have the physical tools for it, if he bulks up (and I can guarantee he will). The problem for him will be mental- when to pass it back out instead of shooting it. He hasn't had a real pre-season yet, and he's not being used properly this year, but I have faith in him. It's not rocket science, after all- Varejao's job requires more mental work. Luckily, Varejao has a very high basketball IQ.On defense, their jobs are very similar. Once again, Varejao is the elbow-out guy, who guards big guys who are well outside the paint, and occasionally doubles the man with the ball. He's shown he can do this very well. It takes a lot of energy, but it isn't as physical as 'bumping uglies'.
In contrast, Tristan needs to work the inside. Against some teams, he does very well at this. Against others, he gets pushed around too much. He's also getting those damn 3 second lane technicals, which I believe is mostly caused by him getting pushed. I think he's strong for his weight already, and will be able to hold his own inside once he gains weight. At that point, his athleticism will get him steals, blocks, and rebounds.
Having an elbow-in guy like Tristan combined with an elbow-out guy like Varejao should work well together. Each one has a weakness that's the other guy's strength. Varejao can roam while Tristan stays home. Together, I think they'll work even better than each one did individually. Kyrie and Varejao can play the two-man game, while Tristan's good enough on offense that opponents can't cheat off him. All we need to add to it is a wing or two who can reliably score when their man cheats and tries to help out against Kyrie and Varejao. Luckily, we have lots of cap space and a nice pick or three in the draft. Getting that wing should be very doable this summer.


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Republican gubernatorial candidates racked up major wins for the GOP in Virginia and New Jersey Tuesday night as Democrats scored a single victory in a special congressional election in upstate New York.
Former Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell and New Jersey prosecutor Chris Christie claimed the governor's offices for the GOP in both their states, handing national Republicans a pair of high-profile successes they hailed as a warning shot at the governing Democratic Party.
In NY-23, Bill Owens won a special election over Doug Hoffman after a moderate, liberal Republican, Dede Scozzafava, was driven from the race days ago, throwing her support behind the Democratic Owens.
Watertown Daily Times reports:
Democrat Bill Owens is leading in the 23rd Congressional District race.
The Plattsburgh attorney has 60,916 votes compared to Conservative Doug Hoffman, a Lake Placid CPA, with 56,579 votes.
Dede Scozzafava, a Republican who dropped out of the race Saturday, has 6,866 votes.
Had Scozzafava's name not still been on the ballot, things might have been different.
Exit Polls showed some interesting numbers about the so-called "Obama factor", though in the other races.
And what about the Obama factor? President Obama campaigned for both the Democratic gubernatorial candidates, even visiting New Jersey as recently as Sunday to stump for Jon Corzine.
Still, majorities of voters in both states (56 percent in Virginia and 60 percent in New Jersey) said President Obama was not a factor in their vote today. Those who said Mr. Obama was a factor in New Jersey divided as to whether their vote was a vote for the president (19 percent) or against him (19 percent). In Virginia, slightly fewer voters said their vote was for Mr. Obama (17 percent) than against him (24 percent).
Among Corzine supporters in New Jersey, 38 percent said one reason for their vote was to express support for Mr. Obama, while 39 percent of Christie voters said it was to express opposition to Mr. Obama.
In Virginia, among backers of the Democratic candidate, Creigh Deeds, 38 percent said their vote was in part to support the president, while 42 percent of McDonnell voters said their vote was in part to oppose the president.
In New Jersey, Christie is the first Republican in 12 years to win statewide and was overspent by his challenger, the incumbent Jon S. Corzine, by 2 to 1 as well as Obama visiting the state 3 times to try to help Corzine get reelected.
More from the NYT.
Washington Post on the exit polls and what they showed.
The most significant change came among independent voters, who solidly backed Democrats in 2006 and 2008 but moved decisively to the Republicans on Tuesday, according to exit polls. In Virginia, independents strongly supported Republican Robert F. McDonnell in his victory over Democrat R. Creigh Deeds, while in New Jersey, they supported Republican Chris Christie in his win over Democratic Gov. Jon S. Corzine.
For months, polls have shown that independents were increasingly disaffected with some of Obama's domestic policies. They have expressed reservations about the president's health-care efforts and have shown concerns about the growth in government spending and the federal deficit under his leadership.
What does all this mean? Nothing spectacular at this point but a couple valuable lessons can be learned from a variety of points.
First, the GOP learned that conservative activists are not going to stand down when the Republican leaders choose a liberal Republican like Dede Scozzafava and would rather lose an election than have a Democrat in Republican clothing take it.
Second, hiding behind Obama's coattails as Corzine tried to do, might not be the safest place for moderate Democrats and won't carry them past the finish line.
The most important though, in my mind, is mentioned by The Politico in their piece called "Democrats, incumbents get wake-up call":
Independents took flight from Democrats. They suffered humiliating gubernatorial losses in traditionally Democratic New Jersey, where Obama lent his prestige in a pair of eleventh-hour campaign rallies Sunday, and in Virginia, which had been trending leftward and just last year was held up as an example of how Obama was redrawing the political map in his favor.
Tuesday night's trends were emphatically not in Obama's favor. Among those paying closest attention are dozens of Democrats who won formerly Republican congressional districts in 2006 and 2008 and are up for reelection in 2010. Many of these pickups that powered the Democrats' recapture of Congress came in Southern and border states, or in the Ohio River Valley, where political conditions are similar to those in Virginia.
Obama now faces a much tougher challenge persuading these mostly moderate Democrats to put themselves further at risk by backing such liberal priorities as expanding government's role in heath care or limiting greenhouse gases.
Handicappers are already predicting double digit losses for the House Democrats and moderates that have been on the fence over a public option as part of Obamacare, those who have been pushed and shoved and pressured by Pelosi to support the public option, now understand they will be replaced in 2010 if they do not vote the way their constituents want them to.
Their first priority is their districts and their state's voters, not to the Democratic party.
The thing to watch for now is how they, the moderate Democrats widely known as the Blue Dogs, the ones at serious risk react and respond.
All eyes on them and make sure your representative knows how you feel.
[Update] Even those not at risk are "feeling at risk."
Jim Costa's path to reelection isn't the toughest among House Democrats, but that doesn't mean the California Democrat feels safe voting for a House health care overhaul bill that he says is too costly and does too little to help rural districts like his own.
"I think we're all vulnerable next year," said Costa, who won with nearly three-quarters of the vote last year in a district that President Barack Obama carried with 60 percent.
Costa is one of a handful of moderate House Democrats from relatively stable districts who aren't yet on board with the health care bill and whose "no" votes could force colleagues in more marginal districts to cast offsetting — and potentially perilous — "yes" votes.
Rep. Dennis Cardoza (D-Calif.) — from a 59 percent Obama district — is another. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas), who won with 69 percent of the vote in 2008 and has never gotten less than 59 percent, is also in play, calling himself "undecided."
There will be spin from both sides on the two wins for the GOP and the single Democratic win, but when all is said and done, politicians know that it will be the voters who decide if they stay or go and we will see who acts accordingly.


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bad09 wrote:I thought the Troll Hunter's change of heart was clear enough and good character development for him - he was sick of his job and wanted out, so showing the students what really goes on is payback to the government for the harm they've done trollkind. The vet talked because the Troll Hunter said he'd take full responsibility. I think the official's not dealing with the students earlier is a convenience for the plot, but works if you imagine him being basically spineless and weak, doing what he's told but not putting himself in danger.
But yeah, it's ace. Lots of fun
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Engle Beltre has gone yard. I made the post for this reason and this reason only. Others must take the rest of the reporting duties from this point forward.
Also shroom tittled the AZL rangers pitcher as "Miggy!" so he must be pretty pumped about him.
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All-star games don't matter, HR derby does not matter, only thing that matters his the World Series. Heart of a champion. Lets get some pitching.


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Shapiro Returns to Twitter
After a 2-month absence, Shapiro returned to Twitter today, blasting out a series of tweets and semi-answering tweets for an hour Tuesday afternoon. He said he took a break from Twitter to focus on leading the organization through tough times. His last tweet was July 20, before the roof really fell in. Why quit then? He said he will be in touch regularly. He confirmed What-If is gone. Concerned about depth of FA market. Will attend Springsteen concert in Pittsburgh 10/27. Danced around a lot of questions.


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- Studio: Universal Pictures
- Release Date: Jun 29, 2012
- Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Seth MacFarlane
- Summary: Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane brings his boundary-pushing brand of humor to the big screen for the first time as writer, director and voice star of "Ted." In the live action/CG-animated comedy, he tells the story of John Bennett, a grown man who must deal with the cherished teddy bear who came to life as the result of a childhood wish... and has refused to leave his side ever since. (Universal Pictures)… Expand
- Director: Seth MacFarlane
- Genre(s): Fantasy, Comedy
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Score distribution:
Positive: 21 out of 37
Mixed: 13 out of 37
Negative: 3 out of 37
The surprise of Ted is that it goes for honest Spielbergian wonder, too, and even earns some tears.
This is no-holds-barred humor of the finest, grossest kind, centered around the theme of arrested development.
Jul 23, 2012A fabulous first live-action effort, combining R-rated hilarity with skilled storytelling as it slips some real heart into the stuffing of a toy bear.
The comic targets run the gamut - race, religion, relationships, reality, etc. While nothing is sacred, the sacrilege comes with just enough sweetness to offset the salt.
True chemistry is hard to find. And by some stroke of movie magic - or sheer skill - Wahlberg and the bear make a pretty great team.
You can find this clever, or you can find it lazy, and this is why MacFarlane is the biggest mixed blessing in contemporary TV comedy: He is both.
Seth MacFarlane's comedic modus operandi is to shock with outrageousness and pander with TV and movie citations via one non sequitur after another, a strategy that leads to a few laughs but nothing approaching lasting humor.
Score distribution:
Positive: 130 out of 187
Mixed: 29 out of 187
Negative: 28 out of 187
Jul 3, 2012What a funny movie it is full of laughs if you enjoy humor and dont mind if the jokes are about sex,drugs and fat kids this movie is for you not for the kids though… Expand
Sep 3, 2012It seems that in the last few years it has become "popular" to hate Seth MacFarlane, it's sad, but true. Writers, artists and common people alike seem to either hate him or love him. Seth MacFarlane has abrand of humor you either get and appreciate or hate and loathe. I have always liked Seth MacFarlane, because his brand of humor is a lot like mine, his throught process, the way he talks and writes, I can connect to that, I understand him and that makes him even more appealing to me.
"Ted" is about the story of a boy and his teddy bear. Wishing upon a magical Christmas star, a young man is granted a gift to bring his teddy bear to life. Starting off as a local and eventually global celebrity, Ted and his owner eventually grow up and become "adults". This story has a lot of wonderful meanings to it, as wel as a lot of fun jokes and considerations for everyone to appreciate. Don't ever give up on your inner child and never let go of your best friend, no matter what.… Expand
Jul 4, 2012This Movie was hilarious, humor is little inappropriate but thats Seth Macfarlane. If you like Family Guy, you'll love this movie. Similar comedy style and jokes. The story line is a little strange, but makes sense in the end.… Expand
Aug 18, 2013I`t has it`s moments but nothing great. I could not help but hope the first few minutes would speed up. Like another person said it`s a comedy so ask your self if you found anything to laugh at, and I have to say i did, so it wasn`t bad.The movie may have A Teddy Bear but it is not for kids, you should know this right from the trailers.… Expand
Jan 27, 2013Now before you read this I would like you to know I am not a fan of family guy.
This movie was funny. I'll admit it. it made me laugh out loud many times as a comedic movie should. However, though its comedic value was more than satisfactory the grandeur of the plot through the kidnapping. It was expected and unjust for the movie. It did not flow through well and brought the movie down to a 5 for me in the end. I think people should watch this movie but don't watch the last 30 minutes.… Expand
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Posted: 10:34 am Thursday, June 17th, 2010
We reach another turning point as summer edges closer
By John Nelander
Monday is the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. The Summer Solstice arrives at 7:28 a.m. EDT, when the sun will complete its northern-most trek to a position over the Tropic of Cancer.
So of course everyone assumes that Monday will be the longest day of the year. But it's not that simple.
You probably won't notice it, but tomorrow the sun will rise a minute later than it did today, giving us one less minute of morning light. The sun rose at 6:26 a.m. today, and will peak over the horizon at 6:27 a.m. tomorrow. It's the first time the morning has shortened since January 10.
By the end of the month, the sun will stay under wraps until 6:30 a.m.
However, daylight will continue to lengthen in the evening through July 4. That's the latest the sun sets in this part of the world – 8:18 p.m. After that, the days shorten both in the morning and evening.
This is another turning point as we begin the downward march toward shorter days of autumn, although I don't expect to see the first Christmas displays until at least August.
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The National Hurricane Center has written off 92L, although there was still a satellite floater on it this morning and convection had flared up once again. But it's entering an area of very high wind shear and is not expected to develop.
Remnants, however, may bring rain to the Leeward Islands, Puerto Rico, Haiti and possibly Cuba as they move west.
As hurricane experts have noted, very active hurricane seasons usually – but not always – start with June storms. With 13 days to go, some computer models are hinting at development in the Caribbean the last week of the month.
Once the tropics do start cooking, we may see storms coming fast and furious.
Photo: Sunrise over the sea. (credit: Wikimedia Commons http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sunrise_over_the_sea.jpg)
About the Author
John Nelander is a freelance writer, book editor and publisher in West Palm Beach. Weather Matters features news and observations about the weather with a focus on what's happening in South Florida. The blog also looks at the latest studies on climate change as well as what's happening in the weather forecasting biz. His website is www.pbeditorialservices.com.


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OTG Chapter 10 is here!
Huang Yushi
Monday 05 March 2007
At the end of Chapter 9, Shi Potian found himself stuck on an island in the middle of the Long River, with nothing much except persimmons to eat, a cranky old woman to endure, a pretty young girl to look after and a bunch of Dings to hide from.
Get the first part of Chapter 10 now! :-D


text: The Qull's Prophecy wiki last edited by halovsmarvel on 09/25/13 12:25PM View full history When Abin Sur was dispatched to the planet Ysmault to rescue a stranded Ungaran ship, he came across the Five Inversions, enemies of the Guardians of the Universe and members of the Empire of Tears. One of the Inversions, an entity named Qull, offered to answer any three questions Abin had. He first asked where the survivor of the crash was, and was answered truthfully. He next asked how he would die, and was answered truthfully, albeit prophetically. Lastly, he asked what would become of the Green Lantern Corps. This was Qull's answer: "After untold millennia, the enemies of the Green Lantern Corps will rise united against them. The Corps shall be destroyed to the last life form. The planet Oa shall be as dust. Among the gathered foemen shall be numbered the Weaponers of Qward, Ranx the Sentient City, and the unspeakable Children of the White Lobe. The Empire of Tears finally released from entombment, shall join the assault. Sodam Yat, a Daxamite hailed as the ultimate Green Lantern will perish battling the Lobe-Spawn. The planet-form Mogo will be the last to fall as Ranx explodes a blink bomb within his core." The purpose of Qull's prophecy was to instill doubt in Abin, and this would eventually lead to his death. The prophecy almost came true during the Sinestro Corps War, but the destruction of Mogo was prevented, as was the death of Sodam Yat.


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Hey MCM
John from Big Cat Country here. Very sad turn of events involved with Steve McNair. Even though he ripped my heart, and childhood, out in 1999 I had a lot of respect for him as a football player and wished the Jags had a QB of that quality. It seems both are teams are stuck in between a rock and a hard place concerning the draft. QBs will most likely be on the top of the list and no second round pick, should be interesting.


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Well, here's a pretty fascinating converastion for anyone interested in watching two seasoned, veteran directors talk about their craft and more.
Here's a 40 minute sit down with Sam Mendes, moderated by Paul Greengrass, going as in depth as you could you ask about "Skyfall." Somehow, this was filmed on November 5, 2012 but is only making the rounds now, nonetheless it's a pretty fascinating conversation with Mendes revealing why MGM going bankrupt, and why delaying the movie was a lucky break, admitting his initial advice to Daniel Craig was to turn down the role of James Bond. He also talks about receiving the open offer to helm "The Avengers," that was nothing more than a release date and a stack of comics.
It's pretty fascinating stuff, with Mendes eager to go into spoiler territory (since the movie had just been released) and talk about the decision to kill M and much more. Give it a spin below. [IGN]
Casey Moore | June 23, 2013 9:02 PM
I would rather more like this than just random articles on who is cast in what.
More film sites need to cover the actual process of filmmaking. More readers, and film site writers, need to understand production.
wat | June 21, 2013 2:18 PM
This made its rounds back in November actually, you're just recycling content that the huge sites happen to post. But I get it, you have a daily post quota or something


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The Christmas decoration almost blurs the name of the
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imaginable "Cooking Guild" and thus this place is always crowded. Despite the
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I was reading this ESPN rumor update about how Greg Schiano may join Belichick's staff. Most of us are aware about the man crash Schiano has for Belichick and vice versa but what I found interesting was this segment.
Furthermore, Belichick gave a push for the Cleveland Browns to hire Schiano as their next head coach this offseason, though that didn't work out.
"Bill Belichick and Urban Meyer were strong in recommendations for fired Tampa Bay coach Greg Schiano -- Belichick called twice -- and here's where I hear there was a major rift in the [Browns] organization," noted SI.com's Peter King. "[Former Browns CEO Joe] Banner wanted nothing to do with Schiano. [Owner Jimmy] Haslam was intrigued with him after the over-the-top recommendation from Belichick."
What I got out of this is just by being alive, Schiano cost another man his job. AND Schiano still didn't get the job.
Tsk tsk tsk.


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Evening Star Cafe
- Address:
2000 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22301Neighborhood:
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Contemporary AmericanPrice: $30 and under
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- Phone: 7035495051
- Hours of Operation:
Dinner: Sunday 5:30-9:00pm,Monday-Thursday: 5:30pm - 9:30pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Lunch: Friday 11:30-2:30 pm
Brunch: Saturday & Sunday 10:00-2:30 pm
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Located in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, between Old Town and Crystal City, the Evening Star Cafe is known for exceptional food, friendly but professional service and an inviting 'retro chic and funky' atmosphere. Both a classic neighborhood restaurant and a destination for diners throughout the Washington Metropolitan area, the Evening Star features sophisticated and eclectic American food, one of the region's most appealing and best-priced wine lists, and two separate lounges.Continued
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Evening Star Cafe reviews from OpenTable diners
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- Food4.2Service4.1
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- Nice place.OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/30/2014Enjoyed the pork chop and homemade biscuits! We were a little surprised to see so many young children. We would return with our family but would not return for a romantic night out.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- first timerhankDined on 8/29/2014Watermelon salad was awesome as was the bread, mahi, amd salmon. Restaurant is nice inside also. Great lighting and decor.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- AmazingjustbeckyDined on 8/20/2014By far one of the best dinners I have had in a very long time. I am in love with the Pork Chop! Will be back for sure :)Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Definitely not Run of The MillDDP9686Dined on 8/20/2014The menu could use a few offerings that aren't so overwrought. The food is very good although a tad pricey for what you get. Not ideal for groups larger than 4 due to limited space and booth seating. Great service.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always top notchMPMeyersVIPDined on 8/19/2014Food is always terrific and service is reliably friendly. I love having the entire neighboring wine shop to pick from.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great waiterhappydinerDined on 8/19/2014The food listed wine pairings. I mentioned that I prefer white or rose wine. The waiter made three different wine selections to pair with my dinner choices. All three wines were delicious. Nice job!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/19/2014was there for restaurant week - thought the inclusion of a "side" was very nice.Special Features:
- Evening Star always greatFoodieDined on 8/18/2014Food was just outstanding as well as the service. We love this place.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- food was VG; slipping servicexnyrVIPDined on 8/14/2014We are fond of Evening Star, generally a Del Ray gem, with very good food and outstanding wine, and good if not memorable service. This Thursday night we waited a long time for an outside table. When we finally sat down, that was just the beginning of a long wait for the waiter, and then for water, bread, drinks, and food. Everything was quite good once it came, but the waiter was obviously harried although there were only 3 groups eating outside. Perhaps there was something amiss with the kitchen as service was slow for everyone. We were not in a hurry and were with friends who are more patient than we are, and we were glad to spend time with them. I hope, however, that this slow service does not become a trend at Evening Star.Special Features:
- Used to be a Great RestaurantTXagsVIPDined on 8/14/2014I have given Evening Star several chances and it continues to go downhill. This used to be one of my favorite restaurants. The food is only so-so and the service stinks. The last three times I have been there the service is incredibly slow, almost to the point of inattentive. Perhaps they are under staffed. Don't think I will give it another try.
- Fantastic Allergy AccomodationAbebabeVIPDined on 8/13/2014The Chef and waitress did a phenomenal job checking, re-checking and creating a meal that was 100% free of my allergies. They went above and beyond.Special Features:
- Restaurant week findpmjedwardsVIPDined on 8/12/2014Wentfor restaurant week, but will certianly go back again. The wine list is limited, but well chosen and good value, while there is an exptensive craft beer list. We took the prix-fixe meal, which had items from the regular menu. The dishes were tasty and well executed with the only complaint being too many fries. (Yes, that is the only complaint!) Our waiter, James was very hellpful and attentive. Am already looking forward to my next visit.Special Features:
- Evening Star DateJAXBeacherVIPDined on 8/5/2014Great food, great wine and superb service as always. Finally got to take my wife and daughter, after all these years of them hearing how good ES is. They both have added Evening Star to their favorites list.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2006VIPDined on 8/4/2014I love this place, but every time I go the fish is undercooked.
- Not so impressed this timeAnneDined on 8/2/2014It took at least 10 minutes for us to be greeted by our server, after we'd already been forced to flag down another server because we needed water and knew what we wanted to order (having had ample time to peruse the menu). The oyster appetizer and our salads arrived at the same time, rather than being spaced out a bit. And as soon as our salad plates were picked up, the entrees were put down -- literally no more than five seconds between the two. Sometimes, in some restaurants, that sort of efficiency is a good thing. Not here. At least we were in a booth along the wall, where the clamor is slightly neutralized. Otherwise, I would have felt the whole evening a disappointment. Evening Star can do better, and should.Special Features:
- Great findSheilaDined on 8/1/2014I can't say enough about the Fried Brie appetizer - AMAZING! The wine list is extensive, the food is fresh and well-prepared, and the service was spot on. You have to order it early because it takes 45 minutes to prepare, but the Blueberry Cobler is wonderful! The ambience is eclectic and fun and from the looks of it there is a very energetic outside eating area - The Front Porch. Highly recommend.Special Features:
- Excellent ExperienceClarkDined on 7/26/2014The overall experience at the Evening Star Cafe was excellent. The ambience was contemporary yet cozy. And, our service was attentive, but not overbearing. The food was a pleasure to experience. We had the salmon which was perfectly tender on the inside covered with a crisp glaze on the outside. We will keep coming back.Special Features:
- NotcookingtoniteVIPDined on 7/22/2014Dinner was terrific -- very fresh ingredients used in interesting combinations. Our waitress was very knowledgeable and helpful.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Dinner with no surprisesWilltvl4greatfoodVIPDined on 7/17/2014I can always rely on ESC to come trough when I wnet to enteratian out of town guest with no fuss. We can relax enjoy our time togther and be totally staisfied keep up the grand work Love the food people and the spaceSpecial Features:
- Yummy, VibrantJanissimoDined on 7/16/2014We were celebrating a birthday, and had a good spot for our group of 5 plus room for gifts. Everyone enjoyed their food. Duck breast was excellent! Our only complaint was the service. Waiter seemed overworked, but when he was attentive, he was good at his job.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nice, but..OldnavybillDined on 7/16/2014Fried brie was very good as was the beet salad. The Mahi-Mahi entree was very good and visually appealing. On the other hand, the fried chicken entree left a lot to be desired. Spicy sausage gravy covering the chicken and the greens is just not my cup of tea.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Delightful Del RayxnyrVIPDined on 7/11/2014We had not been to Evening Star in several years and were delighted to get a reservation for a Friday evening sitting outside. The food and service were just as good if not better than years ago with the prior chef. The pork is still wonderful and the wine list, drawing on the co-owned wine store next door, is fantastic. Endless options and excellent values. Likewise the long and varied beer list, with large and small size options. The bread includes extraordinary sweet potato rolls, which are enough reason to come here. We had two disappointments: the crispy kale would have been great but was much too salty, and the frites with the steak & frites suffered from the same oversalting. All 4 of us agreed, not edible with that much salt.Special Features:
- Food and service are excellentGaiaDined on 7/1/2014We ordered a bucket of PEI mussels and the grilled Conway oysters. Both are appetizers and so very good. The mussels were fresh and well seasoned. The oysters a real treat. We will to go back and next time try an entrée. Its was a perfect meal for a warm and humid afternoon. Our server was gracious and knowledgeable. She suggested a perfect wine complement for our meal. All went smoothly. We enjoyed our afternoon at the Evening Star Café.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- cute spot!OpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 6/30/2014Great place for a casual dinner with friends. Enjoyed the menu.Special Features:
- Evening Star-Five starsCeliaVIPDined on 6/28/2014This place is one of my favorites! We always order the fried brie and I adore the freshly baked pumpkin and cornbread that come complementary with the honey butter. I've gotten the roasted duck and brussel sprouts, braised lamb and shrimp n grits, all very flavorful. I love the taste of the crispy kale. I was however, recently underwhelmed by the steak frites-no seasoning and lots of fries. For cocktails, I usually get the good herb and my boyfriend likes the Oaxacan Hipster. They have a great bar area in a room next door. Definitely going back for more!Special Features:
- Grandma goes to culinary school!thatdoghuntsDined on 6/23/2014Charming and comfortable with an edge, but no attitude. Yummy dishes you know, but with an extra something that would make grandma jealous. I'm not a dessert eater, but I could not pass up the blueberry cobbler with gingered ice cream. Oh my god, I mean gosh. I dream about that now! This was a night out with old friends, the kind that you tell truths to. I can not think of a better venue for such an evening. Thank you for a lovely experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Simple Food Done Extremely WellOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 6/14/2014I had Fried Green tomatoes, pork chop with potatoes and green beans with a bacon and Vidalia onion marmalade. They bring sweet potatoe biscuits and corn bread. Like I said simple food, but everything was cooked perfectly and had excellent touches. The bacon and Vidalia onion marmalade was absolutely wonderful! So were the sweet potatoe biscuits! There was a blend of diners. Friends getting together, dates, and some families. The decor is homey and charming. The wine and beer list were great, and there is a small patio for outside dining. I would absolutely recommend this place and plan on taking visitors to eat here.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Many appetizers; a few main dishesOpenTable Diner Since 2005Dined on 6/5/2014Service was excellent, with the right amount of attention. Good selection of appetizers and the three we got (included fried green tomatoes) were very good. We got three different main dishes and all were good. My hanger (sp?) steak was about the best I ever had--tender, tasty and cooked just right. Blueberry cobbler dessert was more than enough for we three. Got there about 730 and by 830 it was pretty energetic in terms of noise, just on the edge of having to raise voice to hear. All in all, a very good place to have a relaxing and filling dinner.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Tasty and funNerdmanDined on 5/30/2014I've heard a lot about this place for years and finally had the chance to try it, and it lived up to its reputation. The mussels were large, succulent and savory. The beet salad had a nice mix of the mild sweetness of the beets mixed wih the tartness of the lemon sauce. And the duck breast served on a bed of rice and andouille sausage was a delight. As the place filled up, it got a bit loud - we wished we had chosen to eat outside. Our server was competent and pleasant, but slightly inattentive. I definitely expect to go back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- jdcdinerVIPDined on 5/24/2014We ate on the patio on a beautiful spring evening. The food tasted very good, but I was severely ill the next day. I had the duck dish medium rare as recommended and the oyster dish for an appetizer. i did love the way this food tasted, but i am more than reluctant to return because I was so ill. Unfortunately, I do not think I will be back.Special Features:
- Great Food, Not So Great ServiceSweetSangriaDined on 5/24/2014I have been to the Evening Star Cafe three times now so I feel somewhat qualified to give a proper review. Firstly, come for the food and stay for the food. The Fried Green Tomatoes are amazing, as is the Fried Southern Chicken (my favorite dish). I like the ambiance, and the variety of wine they offer. I can say without a doubt though, that 2 of my 3 visits have been dampened by very poor service. To be fair, in both instances it was the same waitress, so perhaps the problem is only with her. She is a white female, very small with very short brown hair. She has been unnecessarily rude/incompetent twice now, so much so that I pause to go back for fear of getting her again. Her bad service aside though, the food is spectacular.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Just NOT the same !HeatherBDined on 5/24/2014We use to live in the neighborhood and must have eaten there 30 times over a two year period. We moved away and were so looking forward to eating there again on a return trip to visit old friends and see the city with our children. it's only been two years but everything was different. We asked the waitress who has been there a long time and she confirmed that the old chef left to open a new restaurant in Falls Church. The food was not near as good as it use to be and the menu was somewhat different and not as interesting. Soooooo disappointing! It's just not worth the cost of the meal when there are so many other great restaurants in the area. Use to be one of the best .... now ... not so much.
- Thumbs up--must try.AbacusEatsDined on 5/22/2014Shrimp and grits were ultra rich and creamy--good favor, as was the pork chop, though not as tender as I'm used to getting at restaurants. Interesting appetizers and sides. We had the grilled oysters and crispy kale. Food was well prepared and definitely worth the visit. Great neighborhood for after-dinner strolling.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Bar??? Didn't even know!LonnieCVIPDined on 5/16/2014I've been to this place a few times and had NO CLUE that there was a happening bar at Evening Star! Now I know! And the food was yummy too!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
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- Food decent but service super slow!OpenTable Diner Since 2005Dined on 5/1/2014We arrived at 6:15 for a 7pm reservation and were finally seated at 7:30. For the price, the food was good, but not great. The meat dishes were better than fish dishes. Pumpkin gnocchi and mussels apps were really good and I would have those over the entree next time. The service was really slow! We waited about 25 minutes between when we ordered apps and when our entree orders were taken and then it took another 40 minutes for the food to arrive (grant it, the extra allowed me to feed and burp my infant while we waited, but the others in our party were famished!). We'd return for drinks and apps, but will leave out entrees next time.Special Features:
- Great if you aren't on a dietLauraVIPDined on 4/22/2014I love Evening Star Cafe. The food is creative, and definitely tasty, but definitely not low-fat. Honestly, there really isn't anything on the menu that is even remotely healthy. We tried the softshell crab jambalaya and shrimp and grits. Both were tasty, although the shrimp were not as large as I expected (based on ordering the same dish on other visits) and the crab was tasty, but very breaded. With that said, Evening Star is noted for an eclectic atmosphere and delicious southern food, so I guess healthy options shouldn't be expected.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Pretty GoodOpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 4/19/2014We enjoy Evening Star typically -- but not overly impressed this time. Took a while to be greeted, fried green tomatoes were small in portion and not very flavorful. A little more expensive than it might be worth, but we will come back because of the unique entree options and the fun atmosphere.Special Features:
- good location for visiting MomJRWVA2013VIPDined on 4/16/2014Enjoyed the small booth and menu choices. Server was kind and did not rush our catch-up session. I was relieved to find a parking spot in the back as well. It was a shame that so many people ignored the request to use the side door as the entrance, so one complaint was the bursts of cold air as we were eating. Overall, I highly recommend this neighborhood gem.
- Good!lindsaysarahVIPDined on 4/16/2014Everything was very solid. The beet salad was lacking - the beets weren't great - but everything else was very very solid. The server was very sweet, totally accommodating to our party.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fabu;lous!LisaPizzaDined on 4/10/2014From the minute I walked in the staff made me feel welcome. They were friendly and personable. My friend was running late due to traffic. The waitress was great, didn't make me feel rushed. I wanted a fun drink but no alcohol but there was nothing on the menu. My waitress said she could make me a mocktail and she did not disappoint, it was delicious. I had the grilled oyster appetizer. Blue Point oysters with roasted garlic hollandaise sauce, amazingly wonderful! For the main course I chose the steak frites with a red wine bearnaise sauce. Cooked to perfection and the potatoes were among the best I've ever had, crispy on the outside, tender in the inside. I cannot wait to go back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Needing one more win to reach the 1996 PIAA Class 4A title game, Northampton had District One power Cheltenham standing in its way.
The Konkrete Kids won 64-62 and the Panthers, who were 30-1 and riding a 26-game winning streak, haven't forgotten.
"I guess we ruined their season," Northampton head coach Ellen Malone said.
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Marie Katherine Thompson, 102, Gering
Marie Katherine Thompson, long-time resident of Gering, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 at the Northfield Retirement Community at the age of 102. A graveside service will be held at West Lawn Cemetery on Saturday, Jan. 5. at 11 a.m. with Rev. Lauren Ekdahl officiating. Visitation for Marie will be held at Gering Memorial Chapel on Friday, Jan. 4. from 2-4 p.m. Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.geringchapel.com.
Marie was born on Feb. 25, 1910 in Kansas to Frederick and Katherine (Fertig) Ehrhardt. She married Carroll Nathan Thompson on Dec. 7, 1930 and they enjoyed 49 years of marriage before Carroll passed too soon in 1979. Over her many years of living life to the fullest, Marie was sports fan, dancer, card shark, competitive bowler, crafter, bookkeeper, police dispatcher, church member, good friend, and beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. Marie read the Bible nightly and always kept the "Good Lord" as she called Him at the center of her life. She was known for her quick wit and mischievous laugh. Marie always said she would try anything once... and if she liked it, twice.
Marie lived independently until the age of 97 and could be found visiting with neighbors and walking the stairs of her apartment building for exercise well into her 90s. She was a daily visitor to the Gering Senior Center for many years and enjoyed the friendships and activity it provided. In 2007, Marie moved into the Northfield Retirement Center apartments and later nursing care. Many thanks to the staff who helped keep Marie cared for, comfortable and playful. Despite enduring the loss of many friends over the years, Marie always expressed gratitude and contentment for each new day of health and life.
Marie is survived by her daughters Sue (Alan) Wood of Scottsbluff, and Kathryne Kuhl of Madison, Wis. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great grandchildren. She will be missed by all.
Marie is preceded in death by her parents, siblings, son Leon Thompson and many wonderful friends. Though we are deeply saddened to see Marie go, we know that she is finally reunited with her husband Carroll and son Leon who have patiently waited for her to join them for some coffee, conversation and pancakes.
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COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - At the South Carolina Employment Security Commission, so many people are calling for information on unemployment benefits that they are overloading the lines at the state employment office.
Clark Newsom with the Employment Security Commission told WIS that when 2,700 callers in at one time, the system automatically shuts down. Newsom said they were not aware that would happen.
The extra load can be attributed to the federal government approving an extra 13 weeks ofunemployment benefits for qualified people, he said.
Asaad Daniels is worried that he might not get a check because of the whole situation.
"I'm still trying to find something I can get into to help pay my tuition at school," Daniel said.
Daniels is one of dozens of people who came to the job center in Columbia to file for unemployemnt checks because the phone system went down.
Lauren Hebert was also affected by the incident.
"It kept saying the number is not working -- try calling later," Hebert said.
Employment Security Commission Director Ted Halley says the overload stemmed from Congress recently approving a program to let people extend unemployment benefits for 13 more weeks.
"Because of extended benefits, this has increased the volume tremendously," Halley said.
The system is fixed, but calls are so backlogged the line is often busy.
People like Daniels who went to the job center can expect checks Wednesday.
Newsom says their IT department is working with the phone carrier to try and get some extra lines installed.
The number is 1-866-831-1724. Newsom says if you call and can't get through, wait a few minutes and try again.
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By STEPHANIE BEECKEN6 News Reporter
KNOXVILLE (WATE) - It has been three years since a devastating 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti, killing more than 300,000 people.
The quake was a life-changing moment for an East Tennessee woman. She lost her daughter and since then has been trying to help others living in Haiti.
For several years before the earthquake, Lorie Johnson had visited Haiti annually on mission trips. In 2008, she met Atanie at the orphanage where she was volunteering.
"(Atanie) was very sick from malnutrition so she and I had an immediate bond," said Johnson.
Johnson returned to Knoxville after a week in Haiti, but could not stop thinking about the two-year-old little girl.
"I couldn't really get her out of my head, so I traveled back numerous times after the initial visit and became very attached with her," said Johnson.
Johnson made the decision to adopt Atanie. The two spent the week before the earthquake together.
Johnson left Haiti the day before the earthquake hit. It was the last time she would see her newly adopted daughter. The quake destroyed the orphanage where Johnson lived, killing the now-four-year-old girl.
"I felt like how could this happen? I was there only 24 hours before the quake and was in total shock and grief and disbelief," said Johnson.
Johnson turned her grief into energy, and returned to Haiti to bury her daughter and help rebuild the orphanage. She's been back 15 times since the quake and now volunteers for a non-government organization in Haiti called Poor Children's Assistance Project. It's an organization that helps organize long term help to 11 Haitian communities. Johnson is the American facilitator.
"Helping to facilitate organizations in America that would like to help a location or help rebuild a location or empower a community in a self-sustaining way," said Johnson.
Not only does Johnson help organize and bring long term assistance to Haiti, she tries to find the orphaned children a forever family.
"I'm in the process of facilitating 16 adoptions and bringing 16 kids home hopefully within the next year they will all arrive in the states," said Johnson.
Her goal is to help the children have a family and for the Haitian communities to eventually be self-sustaining.
For more information go to http://atanieshope.org/ or call Lorie Johnson at (865) 256-3247.
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Dress for Success is an amazing organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing them with the clothes they need for the workplace, an incredible network of support and the tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Such an important cause and something that is very close to my heart as a business woman. Xo


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By The Associated Press
Economic concerns weighed heavily on the minds of Virginia voters as they went to the polls, with more than six in 10 voters saying it was the most important issue facing the country, according to preliminary results from exit polling in the state Tuesday for The Associated Press. Among the findings:
Economy was by far the biggest concern of voters in the Old Dominion. No other issue topped 20%. Asked which economic issue affected them most directly, nearly half said unemployment, with about three in 10 citing rising prices. Fewer were concerned about taxes or the housing market
Health care was a distant second in the ranking of top issues, followed closely by the federal budget deficit.
Voters were about evenly divided on whether they most wanted a president who shares their values or one who has a vision for the future.
Voters in Virginia were split on whether President Barack Obama or Republican Mitt Romney was more in touch with people like them.
By a 2-1 margin, voters favored keeping abortion legal in most or all cases.
A majority said government is doing too many things better left to businesses and individuals.
Virginia voters were divided on the nation's new health care law, with about half saying it should be repealed at least in part and a similar share saying it should be expanded or left as is.
Half of voters said they thought taxes should be increased for those earning incomes of $250,000 or more, four in 10 said they should not be increased for anyone and one in eight said everyone should pay more in taxes.
The preliminary exit poll of 2009 Virginia voters was conducted for the AP by Edison Research in a random sample of 50 precincts statewide. Results were subject to sampling error of plus or minus 4%age points; it is higher for subgroups.
Online: http://surveys.ap.org/exitpolls
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I know this is a loving blog about your son, but this is what I'm taking from this: coconut oil keeps the wrinkles away and smells good! :) I'm going to try this!ReplyDelete
His goodbye to the Aquaphor is so touching I was almost in tears. What a beautiful kid. Squirmione has a bad case of eczema too. Did read about coconut oil but tested it in on my own arm for a couple of days and got a little itchy for some reason so I've been hesitant to try it on her. I hate putting that steroid cream on her but some days it's the only thing that gives her relief. We should talk in person about the whole thing. You and Grey are doing a great job but Dr. Shen prescribes an additional dose of Star WarsReplyDelete
Thanks, Sig. I still get a little wigged out when I have to put the steroid cream around his groin, but I've made my peace. It's the only thing that calms the worst outbreaks. Squirmy is still so small. And yes we should talk. The Derm gave me a couple new samples to try (neither really worked for him) but both are approved for use in children younger than 2.ReplyDelete
Rochelle, there's so much I now find myself thanking my mother for that I hated as a child. I had to think of a modest way to write it, but we've all got really good skin.ReplyDelete


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