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Larouche who has had decisions go the wrong way before when fighting on the road has done everything he can to set the table for his fighter, but knows no matter what the preparation, it is still going to an arduous task for his fighter who will be out of his comfort zone come Saturday night, Bute's first time as a professional going into truly hostile territory. "You can't force things" advises the trainer who was at the wrong end of a controversial decision years ago in Germany that cost his fighter Eric Lucas his world title. "You have to trust the system unfortunately but most of the time the system is right. But you have to realize when you're not at home, you have to give that little bit more. I told Lucian and he feels the same way that once he walks to the ring he'll be putting the belt down and it will become vacant and he'll have to work a little harder to gain it back."
A lot of what went on at his Florida training camp was to take the fighter away from his comfort zone, but never to the point where his previous foundation of hard work was compromised. "We've been doing exactly the same camp, but once in a while, we made slight adjustments, some reactions, tomorrow we don't spar in our own gym but go somewhere else, tomorrow the order of sparring is going to change, you don't know how many rounds, you don't know which days you'll spar. When it's not broken, you don't fix it, we've run the same camp but changed a few things to get a reaction from Lucian, we didn't change the whole protocol, the foundation was always the same."
The Froch-Bute fight is one that has simmered away for over three years now, ever since Bute was a special guest at ringside for Froch's coming out party of dramatically storming back in the last minute to stop and upset Jermaine Taylor. The super-six derailed any plans of a possible match-up between the two and saw the British fighter go 3-2 in that span, going the distance each time while Bute posted six victories with five coming by knockout and barely losing a round along the way. Larouche believes the fights by Froch while close, were not physical enough to have any adverse affect on the 34 year-old. "You have to look at what type of fights wear a fighter down. I haven't seen any wars. When he fought Direll, I don't know how many punches landed in that fight, but not too many in twelve rounds. When he fought Ward, it was a technical fight with Ward closing the gap to avoid Froch working on the inside. When he fought Kessler it was a long range fight with both guys hitting each other at the end of their arms, it was a spectacular fight but I don't think it was a war, it was a good quality fight. I think he became a more accomplished fighter over the tournament and gained confidence in that time. He gave a boxing lesson to Arthur Abraham who was not strong enough to be part of the tournament.
Bute presumably has learned his lesson on fight twelve full and complete rounds. He saw what Froch was able to do to Taylor, and more importantly he lived the experience with the first Andrade fight. "Carl is the same thing as Andrade, but with heavier hands, he puts tons of pressure on you, throws combinations and will try and wear you down.
"Lets see how he reacts with counter-punching, with angles and with speed and movement. This will be the task for Lucian Saturday. Lucian knows his strengths, knows his weaknesses, but he knows if you let him work in the office all night he's quite effective and can do a lot of damage. When he walks through you, he is a very dangerous fighter. He also is a fighter with a weird rhythm.
"I think there is a little bit more of motivation for Lucian after listening to all the things he has been saying. There is more desire in Lucian's head to perform and deliver the goods because it is Carl Froch."


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It was a rare Pujols stolen base in the 10th inning that set up the go-ahead run as St. Louis recorded a 3-1 win over the Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
Whatever it takes. And what it took for the first-place Cardinals this time was for Pujols to get aggressive on the bases after he drew a leadoff walk in the 10th.
With Rudy Seanez on the mound and Scott Rolen at the plate, Pujols did his best Lou Brock imitation by timing Seanez's move and beating catcher John Buck's throw to second. Rolen moved the runner over with a ground ball and Edgar Renteria -- with the infield drawn in -- laced a liner over shortstop for what proved to be the game-winning hit.
The Cardinals got an insurance run on Mike Matheny's single, but the talk in the St. Louis clubhouse was about how Pujols had set up the two-run rally with just his third stolen base of the season.
"That's what you want to do, try to get on base and create something," Pujols said.
If the Royals were guessing that Pujols wouldn't run with Rolen at the plate, they guessed wrong.
"He [Seanez] wasn't looking at me," Pujols said. "I just took a chance on it."
Pujols had done his homework, offering the statistic that Seanez's time to the plate was 1.29 seconds.
"Smart," Pujols said. "I'm not a fast runner, but I know how to run the bases. I know when the right time is to do it. Right there, if they throw me out, I'm dumb. But I don't think you can get in trouble for being aggressive."
The Cardinals rally in the 10th came after St. Louis had a heavy dose of good luck come its way in the bottom of the ninth. With runners at first and second, right-hander Julian Tavarez fell behind Mike Sweeney 3-0. It was either give Sweeney something good to hit or put the winning run on third with only one out.
Sweeney hit a sizzling liner which happened to go right to the shortstop Renteria, who doubled David DeJesus off second.
"We caught a huge break," Cardinals' manager Tony La Russa said. "A lot of times in this game, it's better to be lucky than good. But in the 10th, we were good."
La Russa termed the Pujols' steal "a game-winning play." Rolen got the runner over and Renteria drove him home.
"In the 10th inning, we had three of the best winning players in the Major Leagues back to back to back," La Russa said. "They can find a way to win a game one way or another."
Renteria said he was just trying to hit a fly ball in the 10th with the lead run at third and one out.
"He threw me a hanging slider and I stayed back and hit it through the middle," Renteria said.
The high-powered Cardinals offense couldn't generate much against Kansas City starter Dennys Reyes through seven innings. St. Louis managed just one run on four hits against Reyes before left-hander Jaime Cerda came on for the eighth.
The Cardinals did manage to break on top in the fourth when Pujols blasted a leadoff double off the right-field wall. Pujols moved to third on Rolen's bouncer to second and scored when Renteria doubled to right-center.
St. Louis starter Woody Williams protected that 1-0 lead until the fifth, when the Royals scratched out the tying run. Angel Berroa led off with a bloop single to center, moved to second on Buck's sacrifice bunt and took third on a wild pitch. Williams fanned DeJesus, but Tony Graffanino picked up his teammate with a two-out RBI single to right.
Williams wound up going eight innings and allowing just that one run.
"I thought Woody was heroic," La Russa said.
At 25-12 away from Busch Stadium, the Cardinals are finding a lot of road heroes these days.
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Off the rails The passengers in the front of the train between Fairbanks and Anchorage see the most wildlife, but Pilger and Blair opted for the glass-ceilinged car in the middle, which gave them sweeping views of the mountains, cliffs, waterfalls and even river rafters. But their favorite part was sitting back and relaxing together. "We had Bloody Marys for the ride and we took a ton of pictures," says Pilger. "We really wanted to document our trip. It's very rare that we have time for just the two of us."
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White sights Neither Pilger nor Blair had been in a helicopter before they took one to see their first glacier. "We started screaming like little girls when we stepped out because we'd never seen anything like it," says Blair. "It was huge, with all these little blue pools amid the whiteness. It was absolutely amazing."
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Market value Fisherman's Wharf is often swarmed with tourists, but on Saturdays locals come out for the farmers' market. "I loved seeing all the fresh seafood," says Ursenbach. "For lunch we got bowls of clam chowder." There are also lots of funky shops selling souvenirs and T-shirts.
City cycling After renting bikes at Fisherman's Wharf, they decided to ride all the way across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito. "Neither of us knew that it was an eight-mile bike ride up San Francisco hills to get there," laughs Christie. For the return trip they took the ferry that runs by Alcatraz Island, the site of the infamous prison. San Francisco Bicycle Rentals, 425 Jefferson St.; 415-922-4537; bikerentalsanfrancisco.com.
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Up all night long Christie and Ursenbach found a deal at the Warwick, a historic hotel with a prime location near Union Square. Art galleries, shopping and restaurants are all close by, but the best night was when they just stayed in. "We ordered drinks, sat on our beds like we were in college and stayed up late talking and laughing," says Ursenbach. "I love San Francisco but honestly, the best thing about the trip was having three uninterrupted days with my best friend." 490 Geary St.; 415-928-7900; warwicksf.com.
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Wednesday marked another day of conference realignment news, and another difficult day for the University of Idaho.
Yes, the two are related.
The Sun Belt Conference said it would not invite the Vandals, the Idaho Statesman reported. It did announce, however, that it would take former almost-WAC members Texas-Arlington. UTA was ready to join the WAC in 2013 before all but two members – Idaho and New Mexico State – decided to jump ship.
Interestingly enough, the Sun Belt is headed up by former WAC commissioner Karl Benson. So he knows what Idaho can and cannot offer.
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After taking a look at 5 outfielders, let's now look at 5 infielders who should see an increase in their playing time. Again, while I wouldn't recommend any of them for a starting position on your team, there can be some value in these guys as backup infielders on your roster.
Ryan Raburn - Tigers 2b
The quintessential utility man, Raburn will qualify as a 2b, lf, and even a RF or 3b depending on your league rules. This year he might be given a true shot to anchor down the 2b position for the Tigers this year. While the Tigers did re-sign Ramon Santiago on November 30th, he is ideally suited for a utility infielder role. Raburn would have decent pop for a second baseman, exhibited by his double digit tally in homers the last three years playing part-time (16, 15, 14). He has mashed LHP his entire career, sporting a .500+ SLG vs. lefties. His main problem seems to be his penchant for starting the season real slow and heating up as the weather does (Career 1H/2H BA .228/.300). A nice start to the season for Raburn should nail down the job.
Ruben Tejada - Mets ss
Taking over for the departed Jose Reyes, Tejada is a nice player who will be the Mets shortstop probably for the next couple of years. Now I know nice players are better on the field than they are in fantasy, but Tejada has been getting better in handling the bat as his playing time has increased (he batted .303 in the second half last year). Now I certainly don't expect Tejada to hit .300 next year, but I could see .270-.280, double digit steals, and maybe a decent amount of runs if he could work his way up to the top of the lineup. He should also qualify as a 2b in most leagues, so Tejada wouldn't be the worst guy to have as a backup middle infielder in deep leagues.
Scott Sizemore - A's 3b
Coming over from Detroit in late May last year, Sizemore was handed the 3b job after the Kouzmanoff/LaRoche experiment crashed and burned. With nothing left to prove at AAA, Sizemore needs to step up his game to ensure he doesn't end up in the trash heap of recent third base occupiers for the A's. If he can hit like he did in Sept/Oct (.263 avg., .461 slg.), he might have a chance to stick. If not, he could end up being tagged with the dreaded AAAA label, or if he's lucky, a situational bench player. Sizemore could be worth a flier at the end of your roster or real late draft pick, as he should be the starter for at least the first two months.
Jed Lowrie - Astros ss
Can he stay healthy? That's all anyone wants to know. He has the starting job for the woeful Astros, can probably also qualify as a 3b in most leagues, absolutely destroys LHP (career BA/SLG - .324/.534), and will continue to play his home games in a hitter-friendly park. I would expect somewhere between 2010 and 2011 numbers (my projection - .270 avg, double digit homers, 25-30 doubles). All we need to know Jed, can you stay healthy?
Gamel might not actually fit this article since he will be going from no-time to starter, but I thought he should have received a shot last year at replacing McGehee at 3b sometime last year. Hopefully, his time is now. Unless Prince Fielder miraculously re-signs with the Brew Crew, Gamel should be given every shot at first base in 2012. Another guy with nothing to prove in the minors, Gamel has good power and should be able to hit for a decent average. He's a guy I may reach for in the middle to late rounds of a draft with the hope of him hitting 20-25 homers, 75-85 rbi, .280 avg.


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Delaware Valley High School has sent furlough letters to its entire staff.
The DVHS operates four schools, and runs two for the School District of Philadelphia: the accelerated program and the alternative (known as disciplinary) schools located at 4300 Westminster Avenue and at 4224 N. Front Street.
The DVHS has retained Zarwin Baum law firm Attorney Paul W. Baskowsky, who, when reached by phone, contradicted media reports that suggested DVHS has closed its doors and isn't accepting other students.
"The schools are not closed, and [the media] reports are wrong," Baskowsky said, mentioning that at this point, he is limited on what information he can release to the press. "The staff is simply on furlough until we get a contract, and they are currently in contract negotiations with the school district.
"Of course, if the school district doesn't supply the students, the school cannot operate."
This isn't Delaware Valley High School's first hint of trouble. There are reports that link the school to Chaka Fattah Jr. — the son of powerful U.S. Congressman Chaka Fattah — a matter which came to light recently as the FBI raided the Logan Square offices of attorney David Shulick. It has been reported that Shulick's offices run DVHS, and the federal officials were looking for paperwork highlighting the involvement of Fattah Jr.
Fattah Jr. couldn't be reached for comment, and Congressman Fattah hadn't returned Tribune calls for comment before deadline.
The school district, at one point, was paying $4.1 million to DVHS to operate both the disciplinary school on Kelly Drive and the accelerated program in Southwest Philadelphia.
School District of Philadelphia spokesman Fernando Gallard said the district was advised of the ongoing investigation and of the mass furlough, but said, as of now, the district hasn't been notified of any plans by DVHS to shut down.
"We have not been notified that the school is closing, but what we do know is that the school has sent letters to teachers announcing they have been furloughed — but no notification was sent to us," Gallard said. "These are not charter schools, but are contracted schools that provide special services to the district; we did hire them to run an alternative school and an accelerated school, and those are the two schools we have contracted them to run.
"Usually, the School Reform Commission approves a contract extension for one year," Gallard continued, "and we are still in the midst of negotiating those extensions for all of our providers. We will take into consideration the changes the DVHS is considering when we approve those extensions."
Consideration, too, must be paid to the 500 or so students that attend DHS. Gallard said it wouldn't be too difficult to shift the seats and resources, should DVHS collapse.
"We are working very quickly and trying to get [negotiations] done as soon as possible; contracts expired on June 30, and the district is now working on extending the contracts," Gallard said, noting that the severely at-risk students in both schools will receive the same level of instruction and guidance as they have become accustomed to receiving at DVHS. "But we could easily shift seats if we needed to. DVHS doesn't represent a large portion of the seats we contract, so it's not a tremendous shift for us.
"Basically, what you are looking at, if we are looking to maintain the same number of seats, it just means we have to look for other providers."


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Each language costs $200-$500 depending on levels and version. They say it can be exported to MP3 files or audio CDs to practice on the road.
Amazon reviewers say the content and speakers start too fast for beginners and expect you to know words which have not been taught. You can see this in the web demo of Spanish (Spain), which expects you to know señor, mujer, chica, niño, as well as the order of words in Spanish and remote geography. However it can be good for intermediate learners. Reviewers also say the software runs slowly. The demo's sample lesson on grammar is cryptic: "The verb 'ser' is used when the description put forward is not susceptible to change whatever the circumstances."
It scores pronunciation generously. I got undeservedly high scores in Spanish. A graph shows volume and an extra line for pitch to help you learn intonation. This would be good for Mandarin, which is one of the languages they teach. Reviewers say that in sentences, you must speak each word separately to get a good score.


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Robinson Community Center
The University of Illinois Extension, Illinois Century Network and Broadband Illinois would like to invite you to an informational meeting. This gathering will be held at the Robinson Community Center, 300 South Lincoln Street on Tuesday, July 17th 6:30 pm.The meeting will give leaders, businesses, residents and internet providers a chance to network and discuss better high speed internet (broadband) for the Crawford County area. A specific project that will be discussed will be the Illinois Century Network's Fiber Build Project specifically along IL Route 1 from Marshall to Lawrenceville and how the build will effect broadband service in the county. All internet providers servicing Crawford County will have a chance to speak about builds going on in their organization. This informational meeting is open to all area non-profits, municipalities, schools, medical clinics, businesses, internet providers, and the general public.High speed internet (broadband) is a must have utility in today's 21st century communities. Please join us for this very important conversation.
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On July 25, 2013, we issued a press release announcing that our Board of Directors voted to expand the Board to eight members from seven and subsequently appointed John P. Kotts, age 62, to fill the newly created vacancy. Mr. Kotts has also been appointed to serve on the Audit, Governance and Nominating, and Risk Oversight Committees of the Board.
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Marcus Lattimore made it official that he will be entering the draft. As pretty much everyone knows, the guy suffered a gruesome leg injury. He will be out about 12 months, meaning he won't be able to play most of next season, if at all.
Before the injury, the kid was one of the most exciting players to watch. Incredible speed, vision, and can catch in the backfield.
So, would you like the Colts to take a chance on him? He's projected to go on Day 2 or 3. What draft pick would you give for him?
The Colts haven't had a dynamic RB in years, but by taking a risk, they could have an Adrian Peterson type runner in 2 years.
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Web site: http://www.deering.nh.us
Population: 1,707 (1990); 1,875 (2000); 2,046 (2006)
Deering was originally part of Cumberland or the Society Land, the portion of land which had been set aside for the Masonian Proprietors. In 1774 settlers petitioned Governor John Wentworth, the last provincial governor of New Hampshire, for township status. The governor granted the request, giving the town the family name of his wife, Frances Deering Wentworth. Frances Wentworth's first husband was Theodore Atkinson, son of Masonian Proprietor Colonel Atkinson. At the time of the Revolution, the Wentworths left for Nova Scotia, then went to England, where Frances became a lady-in-waiting to Queen Charlotte, wife of George III.
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Welcome to the Oil Spill Topic Maps website!
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The Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Incident has impacted many aspects of the coastal environment and the people living in the coastal states. The general public, government officials, and journalists would like to get a general, big picture of the impact, and Gulf-based researchers would like to investigate the fate and effects of oil, dispersed oil, and dispersant on the ecosystems of the Gulf of Mexico and affected coastal states. The topic map we have developed serves to facilitate not only the understanding of the impacts of the incident but also knowledge discovery through interdisciplinary knowledge fusion. Although the topic map focuses on the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Incident, it also covers oil spill incidents and concerns elsewhere.
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La Crosse, Wisconsin (WXOW) - The weather became so cold that the La Crosse County Emergency Management announced the opening of another community warming shelter Thursday.
It's located at the Wesley United Methodist Church on King Street.
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Butler said the new shelter will open tonight, and be open 24 hours through the length of the cold snap. It's an option along with the Salvation Army when it's not at capacity and the warming center at The First Baptist Church.
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Le Vice perform at The City's free event at Hotel Utah on Nov. 21.
Le Vice, Anya and the Get Down and Electric Strawberry will provide the live soundtrack to your awesome evening at Hotel Utah when you join us for The City's last free event of the year on November 21.
If you haven't joined us at our semi-monthly party (which takes a siesta in December), you're frankly missing out on a lot of fun. The time to check it out is now.
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The Big C delves into the emotional ups and downs of a suburban wife and mother forced to face reality yet also find the light side in a dark situation. A metaphor for the way we all should live, yet rarely do, this is a journey about how to seize the day.
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Rookie Mike Glennon is leading a second-half turnaround that may help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers save coach Greg Schiano's job.
Bucs Hold Off Dolphins 22-19 For First Victory
Mike Glennon threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to tackle Donald Penn and led a long fourth-quarter TD drive to put the Buccaneers ahead for good in a 22-19 victory over the embattled Miami Dolphins on Monday night.
FIU Hopes To Top Western Kentucky
The Florida International Panthers will look to make it two in a row Saturday when they head to the Bluegrass State to take on the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers.
FAU Owls Grounded By W Kentucky
Brass horns blared and a din rose from the student section as fans stomped their feet when Florida Atlantic coach Howard Schnellenberger led his Owls onto the field for the first game in their new on-campus stadium.


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Maladaptive behaviors refer to types of behaviors that inhibit a person's ability to adjust to particular situations. Maladaptive behaviors are never good because they prevent people from adapting to the demands of life. Often used to reduce anxiety, maladaptive behaviors actually result in dysfunctional and non-productive outcomes. If you experience frequent panic (anxiety) attacks and have been diagnosed with panic disorder or another anxiety disorder, you may have inadvertently developed maladaptive patterns of behavior to cope with your situation.
Avoidance of feared situations is a common maladaptive behavior associated with panic disorder. Avoidant behaviors are "dysfunctional" because they tend to provide only short-term relief from anxiety. They are non-productive in alleviating the actual problem in the long run and may, in fact, serve to reinforce underlying fears.
For many people, the symptoms of panic disorder often trigger an array of avoidant behaviors. This can result in agoraphobia, a common complication of PD. Agoraphobia can take a little time to develop, or it can come on rather quickly. Some sufferers believe their agoraphobic symptoms began after their first panic attack. Once agoraphobia takes root, avoidance behaviors often multiply quickly.
The Complications of Avoidance
Imagine you're driving up to the top of a bridge and, without warning, you experience a dreaded sense of doom. Your heart begins to race wildly; your hands are shaking as you try to grip the steering wheel. It seems difficult to get air into your lungs, and you feel dizzy. There is no place to pull over, and you are completely at the mercy of this horrific thing that is happening. You wonder if you might be having a heart attack or dying from some strange, unknown illness. As you descend the bridge, you begin to calm down. You are still quite visibly shaken, but you are regaining some composure.
Your thoughts become focused on what could have happened if you had lost consciousness or were unable to maintain control of your car when you were driving over that bridge. You think, "What if I drove off the bridge? What if I got into a car accident? What if I had to stop my car abruptly in traffic and people started blowing their horns and yelling at me?" The logical answer to maintain your safety seems to be to avoid that bridge -- or maybe, all bridges.
But, then it happens again -- this time while you're standing in line at a grocery store. You've just emptied your cart onto the conveyor belt and the panic hits you. Your heart is racing, you're sweating, and you can't seem to get enough air. You imagine that you may collapse right there, or you think about the embarrassment of losing control and visualize yourself screaming and running out of the store. But, somehow you manage to stand there while the clerk completes ringing up your purchase. When you exit the store, your legs are weak and your hands are shaking, but you feel a sense of relief. You now start to avoid long grocery store lines -- or maybe, waiting in any lines.
You eventually develop an array of maladaptive behavioral changes in order to avoid feared situations. You may survey settings for escape routes and avoid situations where an exit is not easily available. You may only driving on certain roads, always sit near the door in meeting or school settings, avoid crowded places, or avoid any place where it may be difficult to get to an exit. While alleviating anxiety in the short-term, it becomes clear that avoidance is dysfunctional and non-productive in the long run.
Facing Your FearsFacing your fears and putting yourself into anxiety-provoking situations is not easy. But, doing so will help you to develop adaptive ways to deal with your anxiety and will aid in your recovery from panic disorder. Systematic desensitization is based on the principles of classical conditioning and the premise that what has been learned (conditioned) can be unlearned. Ample research shows that systematic desensitization is effective in reducing anxiety and panic attacks associated with fearful situations.
Systematic desensitization usually starts with imagining yourself in a progression of fearful situations and using relaxation strategies that compete with anxiety. Once you can successfully manage your anxiety while imagining fearful events, you can use the technique in real life situations. The process involves facing your fears and using adaptive coping skills to manage your anxiety.
American Psychiatric Association. "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th ed., text revision" 2000 Washington, DC: Author.
Breaking Free From Anxiety Disorders – Self-Care Handbook. (1998). Deerfield, MA: Channing L. Bete Co.
Carbonell, D. "Panic Attacks Workbook: A Guided Program for Beating the Panic Trick" 2004 Ulysses Press: Berkeley, CA.
Corey, Gerald. (2009). Theory and practice of counseling and psychotherapy. Belmont, CA: Thomson Brooks/Cole.


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Ideas for more of Google Now cards ?
Everybody noticed how Google Now is evolving, and the new bunch of cards was amazing, anyway, there are more space for great services that can provided via Google Now ..
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I set out lazily this evening to find the sandbox traverse near leo carillo park and was unable to reach it. I drive a touch over a mile and a half from the pch on mulholland and parked on the right hand side. Walked the trail for a little more than 15 minutes down the creek toward the ocean. I past a very small swimming hole on the right and kept along the creek. It was getting dark as I crossed the creek and with girlfriend in tow decided it was time to turn around. I felt like I may have passed it but also impending darkness may have made the trip seem to take long than it actually did. Anyone out there have good directions for me?
Hey Jeff, The Sandbox Traverse is pretty big and its not likely that you walked right by it, even in the dark. I know Mr Andersons books says 15 minutes, but I'd say 15 minutes at least, IF you know where your going. So, park on Mulholland where its crosses the creek the first time, just like the book says. Drop down into the creek and head downstream. Forget about the 15 minutes part, just keep walking until the creekbed narrows up and blocks of white/grey sandstone start pushing out of the sides. You have arrived. Right where the Sandbox wall is(on your left if headed downstream), the creek turns sharply to the west(your right). The wall itself is pretty clean, but you may need to do some landscaping around the base of wall. For what its worth, The Sandbox is not really a destination, but rather, something cool to check out if your camped at Leo, kind of like Mugu Rock or Dume in that way. Heck, the approach might even be shorter from the back of the campground. Ive never tried it that way, but folks from the campground have walked up on me and my kids while climbing there so it cant be that far. At any rate, give it another go and if you still cant find it, send me a note. davi.


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When you feed the birds, you often feed the whole neighborhood. Pesky squirrels are typically attracted to bird feeders, but there are plenty of ways to squirrel-proof your yard.THE GARDEN GUY'S TIPS-Place a Slinky on your shepherd's hook
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-Mix cayenne into bird feedREMEMBER: Don't harm nature! Don't hunt, poison, sic cats on squirrels or put grease on them -- yes, some people do this.
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A year after spinning out from a Stanford University research project, digital content provider SIPX Inc . has raised $4 million to double its team and scale sales.
The Palo Alto, Calif., startup is similar to venture-backed Chegg Inc ., Inkling Inc. and others insofar as it delivers educational textbooks in digital content to students. Like competitors, SIPX has partnerships with major content providers including Elsevier BV, Perseus Books Group and Georgetown University Press.
Where SIPX differs however, is that its core technology is based on copyright management to ensure users don't double pay for items already licensed by the institution. This, in theory, keeps the cost low for students, according to SIPX Chief Operating Officer Karen Alter.
Unlike Chegg and Inkling--which are designed to sell directly to students--SIPX targets educational institutions and enables them to put all required reading for each course in one spot for SIPX to distribute.
"We have about a dozen [educational institutions] now and a fairly robust pipeline," said Ms. Alter, adding the Series B round will allow the 20-person company to roughly double headcount during the next year with sales and technical hires.
Existing investor Mohr Davidow Ventures led the fast-closing, oversubscribed round, with participation from existing investors XSeed Capital, Stanford University , Ulu Ventures and strategic angel investors. Mohr Davidow General Partner Jon Feiber joins the SIPX board of directors.
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Partykiller (@SteveTheBeave) August 20, 2013
Oh, lapdogs! Obama-cheerleading journos are at it again! Forced to pay a lot more for insurance due to Obamacare? That's totally just a "quirk" and stuff.
Obamacare quirk pinches families: A Obamacare quirk means some families may be better off if their employers d… cnb.cx/155lBKx—
Equity News (@equity_news) August 20, 2013
And it isn't the first time they used that euphemism:
"Quirk" in ObamaCare Means Working Less is Rewarded nblo.gs/NF9m9—
Legal Insurrection (@LegInsurrection) July 31, 2013
Shameless and shameful.
Cute way to say "glaring flaw": "Quirk" in ObamaCare Means Working Less Rewarded shar.es/kPTUY via @sharethis—
Kate Lusty (@kateofkatehall1) July 31, 2013
#Obamacare Feature, not a bug. RT @stevethebeave: @ThePantau "Quirk". HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! http://t.co/tE6He8uZ9S—
Miké (@ThePantau) August 20, 2013
The headline at CNBC now reads "penalty," but "quirk" remains in the text, in the slug and in search results:
This Twitter user calls it what it really is, however:
Isn't this a giant cluster… cnbc.com/id/100972664?_…—
Joe Gramc (@JoeG2001) August 20, 2013
You can keep your plan … if you can afford it. But, hey. Quirks!
Lapdogs leashed? Politico runs cover for incredibly shrinking Obama cult, changes headline
Flashback: Obama pledged to reduce health insurance premiums by $2,500 per family per year
Put on your shocked face: Health insurance companies warn premiums could 'increase sharply'
Ted Cruz: Has the cost of your health insurance increased? Citizens: My premium skyrocketed
Thanks, Obamacare! CBO predicts 7 million will lose job-based health insurance
Balanced approach: Health insurance premiums skyrocket as payroll taxes climb
Ho-ho-hope and change: Health insurance premiums skyrocket just in time for Christmas
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Tennessee defensive lineman Maurice Couch has apologized after being ruled ineligible for Saturday's game with No. 2 Oregon.
Couch wrote on his Twitter account Friday, "I want to apologize to everyone from my family, teammates n the Volnation. I'm sorry I let u guys down." Although the account (MoTrilla44) isn't verified, Tennessee athletic department spokesman Jason Yellin confirmed it belongs to Couch.
MORE: Vols coach: Couch ineligible against No. 2 Oregon
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Tennessee coach Butch Jones said Couch wouldn't play against Oregon as the university investigates allegations he received improper benefits.
A Yahoo Sports reported that Couch, former Alabama offensive tackle D.J. Fluker, former Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray, former Mississippi State defensive tackle Fletcher Cox and former Mississippi State receiver Chad Bumphis received payments from Luther Davis, who acted as a go-between for the players with agents and financial advisers.
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Would you buy a wonky vegetable?
A new report has found that up to 40% of a farmer's crop can get ploughed back into the field as supermarket buyers refuse so-called ugly or wonky vegetables.
The UK's global food security programme says up to 2/5 of a crop can be rejected because it doesn't look right.
Yet at River Cottage headquarters, on the Devon/Dorset border they're proud to grow all sorts of weird and wonderful veg.
They say it's up to customers to demand natural-looking products.
It's a view that's shared by our viewers
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It is NOT WE the consumer who like our veg straight but the supermarkets who have decided that we WILL have our veg straight. Imagine what happens to all the non-straight veg! It probably goes to compost or landfill! What a waste!
– Sue Alexander
It does go to landfill. To think that we now have food banks because loads of people can't afford to live in this country.
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I for one don't care a bit what shape they are, but we're not given the choice.
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Veg is Veg, some people are far to fussy!
One supermarket has defended itself saying it will still buy the crop and use it across its range.
Here's Seth Conway's report.
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Radnor Township has received complaints about portable signs on the sidewalks of downtown Wayne prompting it to start enforcing its code, which prohibits them.
Many of the signs, commonly called "sandwich boards" alert passers-by of sales and daily offerings. At the end of 2012, many retailers in Wayne received a warning from Radnor code officials that the signs are not allowed.
Jaime Whitcomb, owner of Red Mango, told Radnor Patch that the signs drive much-needed impulse traffic to small businesses. She puts her stand-along sign right next to the parking meter in front of her store.
"Small business owners need to promote their businesses in many different ways… Signage is one of them," Whitcomb said.
Radnor has extensive regulations for the signage within its borders. Kevin Kochanski, director of Radnor's community development department, said that over the summer the township received several complaints about the signs.
Just recently, Kochanski also said he received two voicemails from a man claiming he was a business owner, but did not leave his name, complaining about signage. His issue, Kochanski paraphrased, was the visual clutter (as opposed to any safety hazard) of the signs.
He said that code officials are not aggressively enforcing the sign ordinance, but rather are notifying businesses when they see an illegal signs. No citations have been issued, despite that some continue to put out signs.
"We do our best to work the residents and business within the limitations of the code to achieve compliance and only issue citations as a last resort," Kochanski said. Any movement to change the code would have to come from the township's Board of Commissioners.
What do you think about this? Are these signs visual pollution or a necessity for small businesses? Tell us by commenting below.


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Didi Hughes (The Correspondence School, Tokomaru Bay)
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Ruby Solly (Western Heights High School, Rotorua)
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Haro Lee, Yr 12, St Cuthbert's College
Arie Bates-Hermans (Wellington High School)
Maria Ji (St Cuthbert's College)
Catherine Marshall (Rangi Ruru College)
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Hayley Russell (Rangi Ruru Girls' School)
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Birgitta Swanberg (Northcote College)
Georgia Johnstone (Epsom Girls' Grammar School)
Alisha Lews (Epsom Girls' Grammar School)
Charlotte Priestley (Epsom Girls' Grammar School)
Georgia Boyce (Epsom Girls' Grammar School)
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Charlotte Agnew-Harington ( St Cuthbert's College)
Michelle Grafton (Hornby High School)
Toni Duder (Epsom Girls' Grammar School)
Dylan Wharton (Edgewater College)
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In addition to the finalists, 12 entries were commended by the judge of this year's Best Poem category. Read the commended entrants' names.
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Winner 2008 - Best Lyric
Sonya Clark
Year 12, Karamu High School
Runners-up - Best Poem 2008
Claire Sorrenson (Takapuna Grammar School)
Finn Teppett (Wellington College)
Nalin Samountry (Tamatea High School)
Ish Doney (St Andrews College)
Carlos Carbonatto-Bowkett (Wellington College).
Runners-up - Best Lyric 2008
Saxon Adams (St Andrews College)
Cara Chimirri (Rangi Ruru Girls' School)
Jimmy Garden (Wellington College)
Taylor Hughson (Wellington College)
Jennifer Yeh (St Cuthbert's College).
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First place 2007
'Mosaic' by Chloë Nannestad
Recording prize 2007
'The Pact' by Shannyn Boyd
Runners-up 2007
Poems by Michaela Ball, Sue Mun Huang, Laura Lincoln, Zoe Newman, Michael Trigg, Alisha Vara, Sam Wells and Sarah Zydervelt. Read their poems here.
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First place 2006
'strawberries strung on lines' by Alisha Vara
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First place 2005
'Chain of Fools' by Kirsti Whalen
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Poems by Melissa Chen, Jessie Hendy, Russell Kale, Guanting Liu and Selina Powell. Read their poems here.
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'Had I an intelligent dolphin...' by Poppy Haynes
Runners-up 2004
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LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) - Over the next five years Lubbock residents will see significant utility rate increases on four different fees including garbage collection and water bills.
The City of Lubbock's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) will total a billion dollars through 2015. That's $200,000 more than in 2009. Projects under the CIP are causing the rates to go up, and it's not sitting well with many residents. "I think they've increased everything enough especially during this recession we're in right now anyway; So I don't think the rates should be going up at all," said concerned taxpayer Rick Anderson.
Next year the monthly water utility base rate could spike from $18 to more than $28 dollars. This increase is to offset the cost of the $250 million Lake Alan Henry pipeline project.
"Well we need the water, we need the water," said Laura Robertson. She understands Lubbock needs to increase rates to secure additional water resources for the city, but Robertson says she'll struggle to pay the increased fees. "It's hard for me to make payments because I'm retired and a widow, and if it just keeps going up and up, you know, it takes all you got to pay bills," said Robertson.
Storm water fees just increased this year from $6 to $9 for residents. Now over the next five years that fee will again increase gradually to almost $20. For businesses the storm water fee doubles to $130. These increases help to pay for nine million in street maintenance each year because the streets double as Lubbock's drainage system. The increases will also help pay for the future North West Drainage project costing around $65 million. Construction for that project is expected to begin in the next few years.
Waste water fees will slightly increase as well. Residents will notice a ten percent increase in volume charges on their bills in two years. The hike in those fees will go toward updated waste water facilities and water treatment projects.
Solid waste fees will increase two dollars a month over the next two years. That means by 2012 it'll cost four more dollars for garbage collection.
Many factors help determine how much rates are raised. For example changes in project construction estimates could be less than expected. That could decrease the amount that the city would raise the utility fee. Lubbock City Council also has to review the increases and vote to approve them before they are finalized.
For some, whether it's a $10 or a fifty-cent increase - it's just too much. "Everything is high enough as it is and people like my mother, she is on a fixed income and she can't afford any more as it is," said Anderson. Robertson will have the same problem, "you do what you can, you just get by anyway you can."
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Sunday, November 11, 2012
Premature Evacuation
1. Friday night, I got up and walked out of the movie Flight. Up until I was in my mid-thirties, had a debilitating fear of heights and of flying. I have gotten over both of those things, but the first thirty minutes of that movie were horrific (to me), so I got up and walked out. I wasn't too fond of the addict storyline either. I'd seen the trailer, but the movie that I saw (part of) was not at all what I expected. I'll know better next time to read some reviews before going to the movies with friends. Good thing I drove my own car. There are no lasting effects or anything, I just don't like to take in that negative energy.
2. After pulling together a group of women to ride on Saturday morning, I had a flat in the parking lot, followed by an exploding tube (my only spare). Had to quit those plans to come home for more supplies. Luckily for me, Talia and Angela hung with me, and thanks to Angela's great tire seating skills, we were back on the trail in no time. Different trail, but we still got a nice (but OMGEE windy) ride in.
3. Saturday afternoon, I went a little pruner happy and cut back large swathes of the garden. All of the things that would turn to mush come freeze time? I cut them right off at the ground. At least in the back yard. I'll let the lantana go in the front until it freezes, but the backyard looks pretty nekkid right now.
An unintended consequence and benefit of my trip to Vietnam. I've been Diet Coke free for a month. There is no such thing as Diet Coke in Vietnam - there is Coca Cola Light, which is NOT.THE.SAME.THING, so I didn't drink it. Just drank water and coffee. Didn't think anything of it. About ten days in, Pebbles asked me if I was going to give it up, since I'd done this much. And then she pushed a couple of EASY BUTTONS - "Mom, just think about how much more travel you could afford if you weren't buying so much Diet Coke?" Seriously? Probably another big trip every two years. My rate of consumption was at least a 6pack and as much as a 12pack a day. Yea, I KNOW. I did forget a couple of times and order them in restaurants, but that is not nearly the same thing as my usual continual IV-feed. I'd pretty much decided that I could have them "out", but just not keep a supply at home. I bought one Saturday morning at the 7eleven and took one drink and poured it out. Couldn't STAND the taste....never thought that would happen. So, I'm going to try to hang with it. Don't know that I've ever gone this long. In the interest of full disclosure, I do have 2 liter bottles of diet Sprite in the fridge and I'll have a glass with dinner, but I'm not constantly slugging it down.
Take good care of yourself. Be kind to others. Self-care can take many forms.
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LOL...I'm still grinning at the expression on our faces when that tube exploded! Thanks for a marvelous Saturday.ReplyDelete
Yeah for no more soda.
That's pretty crazy about the Diet Coke. Nothing like a little trip to Vietnam to make you go cold turkey! Yes, hang with it - lots of benefits to not drinking it besides the money.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 13, 2012 at 9:50 AM
read ny times articles linking diet soda consumption and m.s.ReplyDelete
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Mai Jori is an illiterate farmer, with nine children to care for. She lives in a village called Gullam Muhammed Jamoli in Balochistan where girls have a lower status than livestock, and where villagers like her routinely walk kilometres every day to get drinking water for their families.
A couple of years ago, in her region, three teenage girls and two women were beaten, shot and then buried alive for defying the custom of arranged marriage. A local senator Sardar Israrullah Zehri later stood up in Parliament to say that burying women alive was a local custom that should be respected. Later, Pakistani widower-in-chief aka the Prime Minister, Asif Zardari naturally named him as a Cabinet Member.
In this atmosphere Mai Jori has declared herself a candidate for local elections.
Hats off to her.
Mai Jori is trying to stand tall in a tsunami of misused power. We can only wish her well though all the time wondering how on earth she will ever manage to hold her ground against such a current.
As a journalist in the region, I have covered more stories about the torments that the poorest and most disenfranchised women go through on a daily basis than I can bear to recall. From Bangladesh, to India, to Pakistan, I have heard tearfully recounted stories of rapes, forced marriages, violence, imprisonment and forced prostitution by traffickers.
Over the years, I began to feel that this violence against women, especially in this region would never stop because the mentality would never change. A general mentality that was nurtured in hundreds of different ways, to think of women as intrinsically of less human than men.
But occasionally, the Mai Jori's of this world offer some light at the end of a long long tunnel of despair.


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Tuesday March 16 2010 – 10:56pm Eastern – Toronto, ON
After landing off a red-eye from Portland EARLY on Monday morning and then practicing later that day in spite of the travel (a RARITY in the NBA) … Jay Triano had his team back on the floor for another long season on Tuesday afternoon.
The Raptors were on the floor for more than two and a half hours on Tuesday as they prep for the Atlanta Hawks tomorrow night.
There has been a lot of speculation regarding the starting five for Tuesday's tilt but Triano hasn't officially confirmed anything as of yet. The most likely scenario though would see Jose Calderon inserted into the starting line up for Jarrett Jack. Talk of moving out DeMar DeRozan may be premature as well, given that Antoine Wright has been nursing an ankle injury since Sunday night. In fact, deflection or not, Triano said no one on the second unit has really jumped out at him RE: nabbing a starting role
For his part … Jarrett Jack stressed that if he is replaced as the starting PG, he'll still play as hard as he can for every second that he's on the floor and he's not concerned with coming off the bench or starting. He said he's just happy to be home (note: the Raptors are 22-10 at the ACC this year).
Toronto will be looking for win #23 against an Atlanta team that will be coming in on the back to back and likely playing without all star Joe Johnson as well.
Enjoy it.
E. Smith
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Are we supposed to congratulate Jack for his statement? Tell him that he's a solid guy for giving an effort every night?
Give me a break.
The bottom line is that Jack and DeRozan should be the LAST guys we focus on at this juncture of the season.
How about the two stiffs earning $10 million a year, who give about as much effort as I did in Grade 13 math?!?!?!?!??!?!
I just don't get it. I really don't Jack is a big, big part of why this team turned around it's season and became a playoff contender. And DeRozan is a ROOKIE! If you were content to put him in the starting lineup at the beginning of his first season, you should be willing to stick with him now.
Where is the accountability on this team? Bargnani and Turkoglu have been INVISIBLE for almost the entire season. Since Bargs had that 17 rebound game (two months ago!), his effort level has plummeted!!!
What is going on with this team and it's coaches/management???- brento.
You're flat-out wrong about Bargnani. He has not been invisible all season. Would you like to see more … sure. But I totally disagree with your assessment.
As for Turkgolu … nobody is saying you're wrong. Heck, even Colangelo agrees with you. He told the FAN the other day (paraphrasing) that Turk has been a disappointment.
But you've been around sports and followed sports long enough to know that the last thing Toronto should be doing is benching Turk. Not only did you invest a ton of money in the guy but *IF* he actually has the light go on and *IF* he plays like the kind of player you thought he was, he could be very dangerous for you. I know those are BIIIG ifs based on the way he has played but you have to bank on that if for no other reason than this …
What are you doing to his value if you bench him?
Toronto may want to deal him in the summer. Who knows. But if they are interested in trying to move him – and his massive contract – how hard do you think that will be if you combine his salary AND the fact that he's now a bench guy that was demoted?
You can't do that.
And if you aren't going to trade him and you want him to be a part of your team for years to come, you can't bench the guy and expect things to be rosy for the next 2-3-4 years.
You SHOULD be able to do that. But in the world of fragile egos in pro sports, that doesn't work. There are FEW exceptions — teams that are the best of the best … or coaches that have a ton of tenure and/or hall of fame credentials … can MAYBE get away with bold moves like that. But not 8th place teams that are scratching and clawing for consistency — let alone a playoff spot.- Eric Smith
Actually, Eric…I agree with you. Almost completely :)
I didn't suggest benching Turk and Bargnani. Not at all. To begin with, there's no one to replace them with. Second, these pampered, overpaid "stars" almost never respond well to being turfed out of the starting lineup (which means their production will likely decrease further).
And, third – as you pointed out – it does nothing to enhance their value to other teams.
I just can't believe the media and fans are focusing on a guy like Jarrett Jack, who simply has hit a wall. It happens to nearly every non-star in the league…even happens to some stars every once in a while.
It's ironic…'cause I was both chastising Jack (for reassuring us that he'd continue to give a full effort…sigh) and supporting him by stating that he clearly is not the problem on this team.
And, taking DD out of the starting lineup would be any typically desperate move by a team that should be FAR beyond desperate moves by this juncture in it's rebuilding process (ie. the one that started when Vince was traded).
As I've said before, this team is completely stuck. Contracts that will be very difficult to move, players who seem impossible to motivate (as if they should need someone else to inspire them…sigh).
So, once again — I don't support benching anyone. Not unless there was a bench player who's play was SCREAMING to get increased floor time (which can be achieved in the 2nd unit, anyways).
Either way, the casual sports fan in Toronto seems to be totally disinterested in the Raptors, and rightfully so. And, the loyal diehards must also be wondering if supporting this team any further is really worth the effort.- brento.
Hmmm… I was about to write that I totally agree, but when I got to Bargs I really looked at it and thought… perhaps that IS the problem…. there are (wait for it) TOO MANY scoring options. Triano said it recently (i think) that they maybe don't run enough plays for Andrea. It's difficult because he is on the floor with Bosh, and Turk, and JJ who all need their touches. Put him in the 2nd unit where he can have plays run for him, which gives Turk and Bosh more room to operate and Amir can do what he does and clean up.- Mat L
Oh I agree with swapping Jose and JJ too. But too many moves could make things worse than they already are. I just think that Jose should have never lost his job as the starter. When he came back from injury and was playing well they should have given him his job back. A player should not loss their spot because of injury and I think JJ would have understood that. And who knows maybe you make the switch then, and it doesn't seem to work, and you go back to what did. By doing it earlier in the season there is less risk because there are more games left and less emotions at stake than there is now.- Mat L
Go Raps Go!- Raps Fan
I could not agreee more with Mat L. I think the real change should be at centre. I am not saying that Andrea has beena total bust. I am saying that rebounding is the key, and he does not have that key. The bench is usually the group that brings the spark with scoring and defense. Look at the third quarter when they started Amir. I think we should all agree that Andrea at centre has not been fully working. That is the change that needs and should be made. Turks needs to be changed too, but the reality is it will be harder to replace him than Andrea…- Paul
I agree with Mat L in that there may be too many cooks in the kitchen. Too many people doing the same thing.
I don't think that more plays needs to be run for Bargs, I think Bargs is good enough not to have plays run, but to be given more of an opportunity to create for himself, leaving Turk wide open on the perimter to take as many shots as he can.
I love the way DD has been developed and he has shown glimpses of being a MATURE option on the floor. It has been awhile since I have seen him take a "bad" shot.
Bosh just needs to be CB4. Forget about all the talk, just be the monster you have created. When CB4 is going, Bargs and Turk need to have one of them crash the glass and the other spot up for open looks.
Jack and Calderon should continue doing what they do best, deliver the ball and not depend on Turk to do it for them.
Forget about any offence from anyone else. you can't depend on it. Anything off the bench is a BONUS. The bench guys are like you're tax return, it's coming, but don't count on it to bail you out.
As for brento, you sound like a woman scorned. Chill dude, it's just game put forth for our amusement.
For all the spazoid nay-sayers: It could be worse, we could be watching the Nets right now.- T.J.
the fact of the matter is without Bosh in the line up teams focussed on Bargs and he crumbled under the pressure of being the main guy on a weak team…and since Bosh's return his rebounding has been off which is understandable but really if Bargs cant handle the pressure of rebounding and scoring is he really worth 10million a season? is he getting paid based on IF's …. also why all this talk of reducing Reggie's minutes he is the one guy along with Amir that actually rebound! If its rebounding they need they should be increasing Reggie's minutes and telling him to grab as many boards as he can without trying to score the ball!!! Reduce Bargs mins and let Reggie get some playing time because we will need a guy like Reggie Evans in the playoffs IF we make it into the playoffs and Eric thats a BIG IF!
We will need Reggie in the playoffs but no one is considering getting him ready…makes no sense to me. Triano needs to sit him down and tell him his job is to rebound and THATS IT!- Neil
Is an athletic team like Atlanta the best choice to turn to Calderon, who is not as mobile as JJ?
Let's hope they find a way, Raps look good in green tonight; think I'll open a Guinness to offer my support…- Gary
good win tonight- ginomassari
see i told you all they needed was a Jose-JJ switch ;)- Mat L


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The Pyramid Expedition II 5.10 . An unusual trip if the summit of the massive pyramid is reached. The climb up the 200' crack is the door to the top of a previously virgin rocky Mesa about a mile in lenth, the end of which forms a very impressive Pyramid.The Mesa lies about 15 mins to the north of Toviah Tower across the flat tree covered Secret Mesa.. From the campsite near the iron gate exit from I.70 walk the half hour to Toviah Tower (see that discription). Continue NW across the Secret Mesa to the obvious steep prow of the Mesa on the skyline (15 mins) . Go around the corner along a wide tree ledge to the prominate crack on the right and a view of the distant peak of The Pyramid above the massive smooth rock walls. P1) The first 30' to passed a bolt is difficult , aid on a cam was used just below the bolt . The clean four inch crack is reached and 5.9+ offwidth cracks follow to the top of the ridge and natural belays.200' 5.10 A0. Registery can. P2). About a mile of hiking and 4th class along the ridge to the summit of the Pyramid . About halfway along a descent on the south side for about 150' to reach a groove with bushes has to be made to reach more easy ground . The summit is approched by some slabs on its south side . cairn.Great views. Desent... Rap anchors are on the south side of the ridge , about 5 mins slightly to the left from the top of the 200' crack.Scramble down an open slab/groove (cairn) for about 100'with mini pyramid down to its left.Anchors on slab to right above a 70' crack to the ground. ALTERNATIVE route .We found this crack can be climbed at 5.7 and for those who wish can give more easy climb to the ridge and the 4th class scramble to the Pyramid summit. First Ascent . Andy Ross Paul Ross Layne Potter. 14th Oct 2005
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Brad Stuart is expected to sign a three-year with the San Jose Sharks in the upcoming days, according to TSN's Darren Dreger. Stuart was traded from the Detroit Red Wings last week in exchange for Andrew Murray and a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2014 NHL Draft.
Assuming the deal is announced as expected, Stuart won't become an unrestricted free agent once the 2012 NHL free agency period begins on July 1. Stuart should give the Sharks' penalty kill a much-needed boost. He played more shorthanded minutes than any other Red Wings defender this past season. San Jose had the league's second-worst penalty-kill unit.
Stuart led Detroit with 177 hits last season, and was second with 115 blocked shots. He was less effective on the offensive end, where he notched six goals and 15 assists in 81 games played.
For more on Stuart and the Sharks, head over to Fear The Fin and check out SB Nation Bay Area.