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The massive ash spill at the Kingston Fossil Plant in Kingston, Tenn., on Dec. 23, 2008, is shown the day following the spill. No one was physically hurt in the spill of coal ash from a Tennessee Valley Authority plant storage pond into the Emory River and across some 300 acres in the Swan Pond community about 35 miles west of Knoxville. But property owners in the area say they have been hurt financially.
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Drupal 7.0 Alpha 5 Released
First Drupal 7.0 beta tentatively scheduled for June 21
Drupal, the open source content management system, announced the release of its fifth alpha candidate for version 7.0. Among the rather vague list of improvements in Alpha 5 are "numerous upgrade path fixes," "numerous security path fixes, " and "lots and lots of critical bug fixes."
Elsewhere on the Drupal site, a full list of issues blocking a beta release were identified and detailed. There are 22 unresolved critical issues at the time of this writing that are upholding the beta The community is encouraged to set up the development environment and help solve said issues. Until these issues are resolved, a beta isn't happening.
The tentative timetable for Drupal 7.0 beta is tentatively scheduled for a June 21 release, but if the 22 remaining critical bugs aren't fixed, then Drupal 7.0 will get its sixth alpha.
The Drupal 7.0 alphas are intended for testing only, as the upgrade path does't work without some tinkering and none of the upgrades are transferable from one version to another.
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WASHINGTON --Baseball is a game of numbers, statistics and superstition.
People who believe in such things as signs and omens may feel safe predicting an amazing year for the Washington Nationals.
The number nine, for example, is connected to several numerical and historical coincidences suggesting the Nats could go all the way:
- 9 decades since Washington's last World Series win in 1924.
- 9X9 = 81 years since D.C. won a league pennant in 1933.
- 9 is the number Manager Matt Williams wears on his jersey.
- 9 years between hires of successful rookie managers.
Young managers are also considered good luck for Washington baseball. Matt Williams, a rookie manager, is hoping to carry on the tradition.
Fred Frommer, author of You Gotta Have a Heart, says young managers are "a bit of a chance to take with the team," but the old Washington Senators took that chance twice. In fact, rookie managers helped Washington baseball achieve its greatest victories.
"Bucky Harris in 1924 was a player manager who had no experience and led the team to its only World Championship and a pennant the following year," said Frommer.
Then nine years (there's that number again) after hiring Bucky Harris, Washington turned to another rookie manager.
In 1933 Manager Joe Cronin won the pennant. "Unfortunately the team lost the World Series and hasn't been back since," says Frommer.
Washington baseball fans also may be excited to learn a World Series win is in Manager Matt Williams' blood.
The only year Washington won a World Series in 1924, Bert Griffith played for the team. Bert Griffith is Matt Williams' grandfather.
All that leaves Frommer saying, "I think this could be the year they win that first World Series in almost a century."
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The Power of Canines In Conversation
The Power of Canines in Conservation
Dogs are used to detect explosives, find disaster survivors, sniff out drugs and hunt down bad guys. There is little these canine noses can't find. With a sense of smell that is anywhere from 10,000 to 100,000 times more acute than ours, it is no wonder we ask for their help in tracking things down. One of the ways dogs are helping with their amazing noses is through conservation programs. With special training, some dogs are becoming canine conservation sniffers.
Airport Security
One of the biggest challenges to protecting many species is the smuggling of various live animals and animal parts, such as bear bile and gall bladders, snakes, shark fins and baby monkeys. These canines are used in airports around the world, such as South Korea's Incheon Airport. They are also used in marinas to sniff boats in places like the Galapagos Islands.
Photo by ukhomeoffice via Flickr
Scat Sniffers
The detection of scat, or feces, is very helpful to conservationists. Scat can provide a wide array of information about wild animals, such as diet, stress levels and reproductive health without ever disturbing the animal itself. With the DNA that is present, individual animals can even be tracked. Organizations like Conservation Canines (CK9) of the UW's Center for Conservation Biology use dogs to track wildlife scat. The center analyzes the scat for valuable information without invasive tracking and tagging.
Plant Locators
It's not just animals that these dogs are good at finding in the wild. Detector dogs are being used in some places to locate native plants. A collaborative project of The Nature Conservancy has trained six dogs to locate the endangered Kincaid's Lupine. This plant is host to the endangered Fender's blue butterfly which is found only in Oregon's Willamette Valley.
Photo by Muffet via Flickr
Pest Infestations
Pest control is usually done by conducting visual inspections by people. This can be a lengthy and costly procedure. However, dogs can be trained quickly to accurately detect any given pest or infestation. They are able to detect these pest earlier in the infestation, in a more efficient manner, allowing the infestations to be treated before they get out of hand and become a larger problem. Many pest control companies in the UK utilize trained dogs for detection.
Tracking Poachers
Poaching is a large problem to many species around the world. Animals such as the elephant, rhinoceros, mountain gorillas and Grevy's zebras are all at risk of endangerment or extinction. Organizations, such as the African Wildlife Foundation, are using sniffer dogs to protect these beautiful animals by tracking down the poachers and preventing these illegal activities. They can also train the canines to detect illegal animal products like ivory or rhino horns.
Photo by US Army Africa via Flickr
The Right Dog for the Job
The training is done by professional trainers who specialize in working dogs. The training is very similar to that which is used for police canines, Army dogs and border security canines. These dogs are hand-picked to have the proper personality, dedication, and disposition. Not every dog can become a working dog.
How To Be A Good Dog Owner
Tips for Taking the Best Photographs of Your Dog
If your dog just won't cooperate when you're trying to take his picture, the frustration can cause you to settle for a less-than-perfect shot. With a little patience and the right tips, you can capture the essence of your dog with ease, just like the professional photographers.
Get on Your Dog's Level
One of the biggest mistakes pet owners make when photographing their dog is standing over their pet to snap the shot. Instead, get on your dog's level and take the shot at the same level as your dog's face. Put your dog on a high surface and kneel down or even get down on your belly before you start taking pictures. When you take in your dog's point of view, you may even get new ideas for shots you hadn't previously considered.
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Choose the Ideal Location
If you really want to capture your dog's true personality, consider taking your photography session to his favorite place. Take his photo in the place where he rests during the day or take him to the dog park or other favorite outdoor location. The primary goal of pet photography is to capture the true spirit and personality of your pet. There's no better way to do this than to choose the places he loves as the backdrop.
Photo by FastLizard4 via Flickr
Patience Is a Must
As much as you love your dog, he doesn't understand a whole lot of what you tell him. Don't go into your photography session expecting your dog to sit still like people would. It will take longer to get the perfect shot, making patience essential. Use favorite toys and treats to attract your dog's attention and consider using succession settings, which takes multiple pictures whenever you press the button. Many shots will be unusable, but you will be sure to capture a few gems.
Focus on the Eyes
"The eyes are the window to the soul"—the same is true for animals, just as it is for humans. When you are taking close pictures of your dog, make sure the eyes are in focus and centrally located in the picture to draw attention to your subject. You may need to manually focus the camera to ensure the eyes are in focus. Avoid using a flash, as it will simply reflect in your dog's eyes.
Photo by Anders.Bachmann via Flickr
Pictures in Motion
If you have an active dog, consider taking him to the dog park or out in the backyard to capture some action shots. For the best results, increase your shutter speed and use a continuous focus option. This will allow you to capture clear pictures, even when your dog is in motion.
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Print With Professional QualityOnce you have the perfect pictures of your pet, you can create greeting cards, postcards, collages, calendars and more. While you can print your pictures at home with just about any printer, ordering your picture products from a professional online printing service like printingforless.com will produce a higher-quality image and better final product. This level of printing will enhance the beauty of any photograph you obtained of your favorite four-legged family member.X
Housebreaking Your Puppy
Should Your Dog Go Swimming?
Running, fetch, Frisbee. Chances are you've enjoyed these activities with your dog at some point, but maybe your furry friend has developed arthritis or hip dysplasia and can't run much anymore. Maybe his weight has gotten a little out of hand and he can't quite jump for those flying discs these days. Or maybe you live in a particularly hot climate and worry that the heat is keeping your dog from getting all the exercise he needs. Swimming is an excellent alternative in these situations.
Should Your Dog Go Swimming?
Before plunging into the pool, make sure your dog is able to swim. Despite the phrase "the doggie paddle," even the most basic swimming motion is not natural to canines, as The Discovery Channel explains. Some breeds shouldn't go into water where they can't stand with their head above the waterline. Bulldogs, dachshunds, Maltese, pugs and other dogs are simply unable to swim, either due to their leg strength or other physical limitations. While other dogs such as retrievers, setters and spaniels are known for their love of water, that doesn't mean your pooch of that breed will automatically want to dive right in. Acclimate your dog to the water at his own pace. Forcing or tossing him into the pool is likely to traumatize him, could potentially create a fear of the water, and cause a trust issue with you.
What Are the Benefits?
A perfectly healthy and fit dog will benefit from regular swimming. The energy he expends with one minute in the water is equal to the energy spent with four minutes of running, as he has to work harder to keep moving in the water than he does on land. Respiratory, cardio-vascular and muscle systems all benefit from this workout, and it avoids putting heavy pressure on his joints. To promote proper bone density, however, a healthy dog still needs land-based exercise in addition to the water workout.
The no-impact aspect makes swimming an ideal option for a dog before and after orthopedic surgery. Muscle strengthening around the injury is essential and the weightless movement of swimming won't exacerbate the problem. After the surgery and adequate recovery time, a dog can work on improving circulation, strengthening the muscle and joint mobility through swimming, without endangering the surgical repairs, according to VividLife.me.
Land-based exercises can stress an overweight dog's joints and bones. The non-concussive movement of swimming improves the metabolism and burns calories without straining the dog's body.
Where Can Your Dog Swim?
If you're lucky enough to have a pool in your yard, then your dog can start treading water right in the comfort of his own home. If you don't have a swimming pool built in to your yard, there are companies like In The Swim that carry affordable above ground pool. options. An above ground pool is a great choice since you won't have to worry about your dog accidentally falling in before he knows how to swim. Even if you don't go the swimming pool route, there are still options for your pooch to paddle around. Your community may have a dog beach where the ocean or lake is open to pets. Some doggie day-cares and kennels offer dog-only pools.Avoid stagnant bodies of water that may harbor bacteria, parasites or other dangerous organisms your dog may swallow, as PetMD advises. Always watch your dog when he is in the water. He may not know where to exit. He also may not be proactive enough to get out when he's tired, so a life vest could be a wise investment. Even a strong swimmer will be safer wearing a doggie life vest.X
Have a Pawsitively Happy Holiday: Make Your Pet the Star of Your Christmas CardApproximately three-quarters of all households in the U.S. own at least one pet. These pets become part of the family, so it's no surprise that many people decide to feature their pets on their annual Christmas cards. Even though Christmas is still several months away, the time to plan an eye-catching holiday photo is now, especially if you intend to order and mail paper cards. To get the best shot of your pet for this year's card, follow the tips below.
Photo by Flickr user nightthree
1. Dress your pet in a costume.
Whether you are photographing a dog, cat or bird, plenty of adorable pet costumes are available to give your Christmas card a special touch. You can find costumes at pet stores, such as PetSmart, as well as from specialty costume retailers, such as Party City. Make sure that the costume you choose fits your pet well and matches the background you will use for the photograph. To add whimsy to the card, consider making your pet part of a Christmas scene, such as a Santa Claus delivering presents or a snowman in the yard. However, try to limit the scene to only a few props, as pets are likely to destroy elaborate scenes before you can get a decent picture.
2. Prepare your pet before the photo.
To get the best possible picture of your pet, make sure he is in a good mood before you take the photo. Try to schedule the photo for a time when your pet is usually awake and active. Feed him at his usual time, and take him to do his business shortly before the shot. Spend some time playing with him before you begin so that he won't be too restless while you're trying to take the picture.
3. Get a good shot.
Before the photo shoot, practice taking pictures of your pet at home, and give him a treat each time he sits still for a photo. If you will be traveling to a studio or department store on the day of the actual photo shoot, take your pet to the location a few days in advance to get him used to the sights, sounds and smells. On the day of the shoot, encourage your pet to look at the camera by making noises that usually get his attention, such as squeaking a toy or imitating a dog bark. However, avoid calling the pet's name, as this may cause him to come to you instead. Be sure to bring plenty of treats for your pet in case he needs an extra incentive.
4. Use high quality card materials.
If you are sending paper cards, be sure to use materials that do your pet's photo justice. One of the easiest ways to ensure that your cards are printed properly is to order from a professional service. For example, you can orderChristmas cards from minted.com that are specifically designed to feature photos.
Halloween Dog Photo Contest 2013
We have so many exciting pictures entered into our Halloween Dog Photo Contest! Any dog related Halloween picture which contains a costume, nail polish and/or fur dye! You may enter the contest by emailing the picture to us at firstname.lastname@example.com or by posting on our Facebook Wall! First Place will win $100 to the Warren London website, 2nd Place wins $50 and 3rd Place win $25! Winners will be announced November 2nd. Good Luck!!!
Daisy's Halloween Nail Art sent in by Jessica! Looks great!
2nd Place!
Toby Sent in from Tyler in California!
Third Place!
Sent in by Amanda Morrisey, this is Axel with the Bat Halloween theme along with her painted nails!
Great Photo sent in by Lexie the Groomer!
Dogs, Prince Charlie and Lady Ashley, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, posing next to pumpkins that Joanne Polyak and her husband carved into the likeness of their faces....!!!!
Bonsai and his candy corn nails sent in by Becki Giles!
This is Zoey with her Orange Halloween ears!
Miss Sparkles sent in by Pamela Gross showing off her dog in her costume along with her Warren London Blue Nail Polish!
This is Jemma sent in by Lisa Alford with her great costume for Halloween!!!
This is Molly and Patches dressed as the holy nun and holy pope sent in by Anthony
This is Toby sent in from Christine!
This is goldendoodle Brody. He is dressed like his mom and his best buddies (her soldiers). His name is Brody, but you can call him SGT Doodle reporting for trick or treat duty!
Haiku started out as the saddest little unicorn, so now she's going trick or treating as a pretty princess. A rather serious pretty princess sent in by Beth!
Leo the Candy Corn sent in by Erin!
Brumley the Bulldog sent in by Joy!
Sent in by Michelle!
Here are two pictures. Both are pomeranians and small one name is Cher and wore a nurse and another one is Jambo and wore a police dog. Sent in by Lourdes and Joe, the owner.
Our Names: Bonnie and Beth Abelew
Dogs Names: Phoenix and Gryphon. The game of Candyland has come to life. Gryphon is King Kandy, standing in front of his special Candy Castle. Phoenix is Princess Lolly, living happily in the Lollipop Woods. The pair are standing on the Candyland gameboard, all ready for the game to begin!
A picture of my dog Roger (4yo Boxer) for your Halloween contest. He dressed as a scuba diver this year. The outfit was homemade with some simple household items and cardboard. Sent in by Janna Turner.
The scary fishspoos out on the prowl this Halloween this is isis 2yr old standard poodle. Sent in by Kristina White.
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What To Know About Dog Shows
According to the American Kennel Club event statistics, more than 3,000 dogs and 150 breeds are entered into a typical large all-breed AKC show. There are also specific breed shows, agility shows and herding trials. That's a lot of competition for any dog! If you are interested in getting your dog started in dog shows, you need to know how to prepare him and yourself for the challenge.
Fulfill Basic Requirements
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The first thing you need to know before entering your dog into dog shows is what is necessary to qualify. The AKC requires dogs meet several basic requirements, including:
- Be registered with the AKC
- Be at least six months old
- Be the correct breed for the desired show
- Meet breed standards
The AKC will not accept any dogs into their competition that do not meet all four of these requirements so it is important to determine if these are met before you set your heart on showing your dog.
The Categories
Photo of the Hounds group edited by Pharaoh Hound photo by Ed Schipul via Wikimedia Commons
Once you have determined whether your dog meets the AKC requirements for competition in a dog show, you need to determine the category for your dog. Each dog breed, including all variations of particular breeds, are categorized based on their primary uses and other similar features. The AKC divides dogs into the following groups:
- Sporting
- Hounds
- Working
- Non-Sporting
- Herding
- Terrier
- Toy
Check your breed's standards to determine which group your dog belongs in. Before you sign your dog up for a show, you will also need to make sure his breed qualifies for that specific show. All-breed shows are open to dogs of all breeds; specialty shows are only open to specific breeds that will be listed; and group shows are open to dogs in one of the seven categories.
Tips for Getting Started
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Now that you're ready to move forward, you need to prepare your dog and yourself for the show. These tips can give you the edge when you begin competing. Some dogs win these competitions repeatedly so it can be difficult for new dogs to break into the competition and do well. With the right steps, you increase your chances of success.
- Attend shows in person. Observing what goes on at dog shows is essential to understanding what you and your dog will be up against during the competition. Sometimes the grooming areas are open to the public. If this is the case, take some time to walk around and talk to the groomers and other professionals to get some inside information.
- Visit your vet. Your dog needs to be in optimal health to compete. Make sure your dog is up-to-date on all his vaccinations and is not suffering from any hidden ailments. A clean bill of health is your ticket to success in dog shows.
- Prepare your dog. Grooming your dog in the style required of his breed is essential to his success in the show. The wrong hair cut will cause the judges to pass up your dog without so much as a second glance. You must also put your dog through obedience training to ensure he behaves properly out on the floor. A dog that doesn't follow your lead and barks at the judges, other competitors or spectators will not leave a good impression.
- Protect your dog. Once your dog gets a clean bill of health and is properly trained, it is up to you to protect him from harm until the show. Because dogs need to spend time outdoors, keep a close eye on him to ensure he isn't in danger. Check your yard regularly for pests, including ticks, winged ants and other insects that could put your show dog at risk for illness or injury, and safely remove them if you find any.
Coping With Pet Loss
Americans are proud pet parents to 78 million dogs and 86 million cats, according to the Humane Society of the U.S. They estimate that almost 50 percent of U.S. families have at least one dog and 39 percent have at least one cat. Imagine all the joy these families get from their furry friends—but with that must eventually come the sadness of losing the family pet. Pet-loss grief is real and can be as intense as the loss of a family member. Here's help for when it happens.
The Process of Grieving
The grieving process is different for everybody. Some may grieve for days, while others experience a measure of grief for years. Even after several years, people may get triggered by seeing another animal that looks like their pet.
You may feel sadness, anger and even guilt as part of the grieving process, and you can even cycle through these feelings several times in one day. Depression and withdrawal from others can occur if the grief becomes intense. Learn ways to cope with the grief to help you move through it and into a state of acceptance.
Coping with the Grief
Find others to be around with similar attitudes about pet loss. There are many places where you can find support; many cities have pet cemeteries and sponsor pet loss support groups. There are support hotlines and even entire organizations devoted to pet grief, such as the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB).
Another way to cope is to channel your the grief into some type of memorial project. Make a scrapbook with photos of family members with the beloved pet, and include short stories or thoughts about them and perhaps a collar or small toy. Keep any sympathy cards you received in the scrapbook, too. Page through the scrapbook when you're sad, recalling your happy moments with your pet—this can help you move through the grief.
You can hold a funeral service for the pet and invite friends and family members to participate. Bring some of your pet's favorite toys, buy flowers and share some photos with those in attendance. If your pet will be cremated, you can still hold a memorial service outside, and plant some flowers in their honor somewhere in the yard.
If children are dealing with the loss of a pet, get them involved in the process. APLB recommends children draw pictures of their pet playing with them. Allow children to help decide where to have a memorial service and where to plant flowers. They may want to keep one of their pictures or one of the pet's toys in their room to feel closer to the pet.


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This is my favorite category. The programs listed here will be those of positional strategic board games involving no chance events or hidden information. Examples would be: go, reversi, hex, ataxx, abalone. Many of these games are extremely simple in rules yet defy mathematical analysis for a optimal strategy. Often mathematical theory of sorts can be derived or applied to them. My love of these games are not so much as playing them, but analyzing and figuring out algorithms about them. There is a two volume book on the general mathematical aspects of board games and puzzles: Winning Ways by E R Berlekamp, J H Conway, R K Guy. 1982. amazon
2002-08: There is a new book out The Dots-and-boxes Game by Elwyn R Berlekamp, (2000). amazon
For rich info about board games, see Wikipedia: Solved board games.
Go is a extremely complex game, particular difficult to program computer to play it. Check this site for computer go info: 〈Mick's Computer Go Page〉 at Source www.reiss.demon.co.uk.
"GNU Go" is a computer program that plays go at gnu.org gnugo. There's a Mac OS X version called Goban with very good graphical interface at www.sente.ch Computer go is extremely weak as of 2010. Any go hobbiest can beat any computers. OSX Mac Win Linux Java
Here is perhaps the only book on programing go: Mathematical Go amazon by David Wolfe and Elwyn R Berlekamp, 1997.
For latest info on computer go, see: Computer Go.
Freed Go by Lewey Geselowitz. It plays go on various 2D and 3D grids. Highly recommended. http://www.leweyg.com/lc/freedgo.html Win OSX
For more about go on different boards, see: Go Variations on Tilings.
Game of Hex is a board game popularized by Martin Gardner's Scientific American in the 1960s. On a diamond shaped hexagonal board, two players alternatively place their pieces vying for a unbroken connection between opposite edges of the board.
As of year 2000, the best hex program is by Vadim V Anshelevich, available for Windows platform only, at the author's home page: Source home.earthlink.net The site includes his thesis. Win
For latest info on Hex, see: Hex (board game).
Hex board up to 9x9 has been solved by Jing Yang.
Chinese Checkers. Pieces move by jumping over other pieces. The goal is to be the first to arrive on the opposite side.
games.yahoo.com has a great Chinese checkers online. (require free registration) Java
Reversi is made popular by computer. Two player take turns placing disks of his color on a 8x8 square board. Opponent's pieces that lies between your pieces will be changed to your color. The winner is the one with most pieces on the board.
2002-09-29. The champion of Reversi is no longer human. Program Logistello by Michel Buro beat the current world champion Takeshi Murakami 6 to 0 in 1997 August.
Check out the reversi game server at games.yahoo.com. You can play with hundreds of human opponents around the world online. Really nice. Java
Ataxx is a arcade game in the early 1990s. The game is similar to reversi in that you flip over your opponent's pieces, but instead by sandwitching, you flip adjacent ones.
You can play the original arcade version of Ataxx on your personal computer by downloading MAME (or macmame.org) (basically, this program lets you play on your computer all early arcade video games up to about 1997.). Mac Win Linux
Abalone is a game played on a hexagonal grid. The object of the game is to push your opponent's pieces off the board.
Five-in-a-row is a very popular game. Because the advantag of the first player, variosu rules has been designed to limit the first player's advantage. For more info, see: Gomoku.


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Drew Thurman (5:17 pm)
National Signing Day is just one week away, and the Buckeyes are looking to finish off what has been another successful campaign in the class of 2009. There are still some guys out there that the staff want to cap of the class, but let's first look at what the Buckeyes have already brought in by position.
QB: none thus far
Jamaal Berry: 5-11 195 (4*)
Jordan Hall: 5-9 185 (3*)
Carlos Hyde: 6-1 225 (4*)
FB: Adam Homan: 6-2 230 (3*)
Corey Brown: 6-2 180 (4*)
Duron Carter: 6-3 180 (4*)
Chris Fields: 6-1 180 (3*)
James Jackson: 5-11 170 (4*)
TE: Reid Fragel: 6-8 255 (4*)
Corey Linsley: 6-4 275 (4*)
Sam Longo: 6-5 260 (3*)
Jack Mewhort: 6-6 283 (4*)
Adam Bellamy: 6-4 270 (3*)
Melvin Fellows: 6-5 255 (5*)
John Simon: 6-3 265 (5*)
Dorian Bell: 6-2 200 (5*)
Zach Boren: 6-1 240 (3*)
Storm Klein: 6-2 225 (4*)
Jonathan Newsome: 6-3 230 (4*)
Jordan Whiting: 6-1 230 (3*)
CJ Barnett: 6-1 175 (4*)
Dominic Clarke: 5-11 180 (4*)
Justin Green: 5-10 175 (4*)
Jamie Wood: 6-2 185 (4*)
Total: 24 Commitments (Rankings from Scout)
Who's Left?
QB - Austin Boucher (Pictured Above): Boucher just got his offer after Tajh Boyd decided he fit better in Clemson. There has been lots of criticism of Tressel and the staff for offering Boucher, but I do not agree with the opinions that he is not a Big Ten quality quarterback. Boucher is a proven winner that has quality intangibles, and the Buckeyes desperately need another scholarship quarterback on the roster. I will have a lot more to say about that in the coming days, but just know that I am in support of him receiving a scholarship.
Update (5:58 pm)
Boucher has elected to stay with his Miami (OH) commitment. I am sure no one can blame him, and I wish him the best!
OL - Marcus Hall: If you can figure out where Hall is going at this point, you can probably make some serious money (totally joking). It seems at this point that Hall has no clue where he wants to go with parties from Miami (Fl), Ohio State, and Michigan all feeling he could come their way. The Buckeyes really could use Hall to help the depth on the OL, and besides that, no one wants to lose a prospect from their backyard.
WR - Marlon Brown: Brown's name still gets brought up a lot on the Ohio State boards, but I have to say that I personally have not believed he was coming our way for a long time. There have been too many visits between his Ohio State visit and now, and on top of that the Buckeyes are fighting a whole host of SEC schools. So, I throw his name in, but don't hold your breath Buckeye fans!
National Signing Day: A Week Away
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Money is the No. 1 cause of divorce, and your divorce probably cost you a lot more than you thought it would. You want this new marriage to last as long as you promised in your vows, so you need to plan for your death.
It's easier to take these steps before you tie the knot. But even if you've already remarried, it's not too late to make sure that your estate plan accomplishes exactly what you want with your money in providing for your family.
You can accomplish this by following a three-step process that ensures your estate plan match your goals once you've remarried:
Step 1Take a look at these issues and make sure you've followed through on each one:
- Sit down with your spouse-to-be after each of you has made a list of all your assets. Share the lists and discuss how you want your estate wishes carried out.
- Determine what financial issues you will handle together as a couple. Are you going to build a new house and each contribute half of the funds? Will you stay in one spouse's home and sell the other? What do you plan to do at retirement? And what does each of you want to have happen at your death and at the death of your spouse? It is critically important to make clear your expectations and desires upfront to avoid any misunderstandings and hard feelings later on.
- Decide how you're going to handle the assets of children and stepchildren. Maybe one of you doesn't have children, but wants to provide full support by leaving your assets to the children that you are acquiring through your new marriage.
- Make a list of each of your life insurance policies. Include the company, owner, beneficiary, the amount of death benefits, and the kind of policy (individual term or permanent, group policy, etc.).
- Decide how you'll handle any inheritances. What do you want to have happen to that money?
- Do either of you expect to have to support your parents during their retirement, or will they come live with you? Do they need to be provided for in your estate plan?
- Each of you should read the other's divorce decree so that there are no surprises down the road.
Many couples, however, find it easier to have a financial planner ask the needed questions, review information, work through sensitive issues and act as a neutral third party.
Step 2Now you've got some hard numbers and an idea of what you want to have happen upon your death. Even if you don't own a lot of assets, it's smart to consult an estate-planning attorney, especially if you have children.
Your divorce invalidated your will, so at the very least you'll need a new will. You'll probably also want a new durable power of attorney, living will and health-care proxy, especially if your former spouse had been given power of attorney for you. At this stage, your checklist needs to continue as follows with your attorney's advice:
- Consider a prenuptial agreement as a way to protect the assets you're bringing into the marriage for your children, your parents, or other family members. Does one of you expect to make much more money than the other, or is one spouse cutting back his or her outside workload or quitting altogether to take care of the new family? If this is the case, each of you should have separate attorneys to negotiate prenuptial agreements and you should start at least a couple of months before your marriage so no one feels rushed. Don't discuss the prenuptial agreement with your fiancé; it may create bad feelings. Let your attorneys negotiate and then report back to you individually. Many attorneys recommend that the agreements even be signed in each of their own offices.
- Look at your current life insurance and retirement plan beneficiaries. Your divorce decree may stipulate who the beneficiary must be, so you won't be able to make your new spouse your beneficiary. Or, now may be the time to split up your retirement plan with your former spouse (if it's possible under your divorce agreement or with the specific type of plan you have), so you can name your new spouse the beneficiary of any future assets.
- Do you need more life insurance? If you're taking on more financial responsibilities with a new spouse, perhaps new stepchildren, or a new home, the answer is probably yes.
Step 3Once all of these steps are in place, it's important to communicate to your respective families that you have put your financial house in order. This is especially important with children, who have trouble adjusting to stepparents anyway, and may think that the new stepparent has improper financial motives. Just telling them that their education is taken care of and that you and your new spouse are acting in their best interests will go a long way toward defusing any resentment your children (and sometimes even your parents) may be harboring without telling you.
Adjusting to a new marriage is never easy, especially when your first one was not a success. But if you get these financial matters taken care of upfront, you have eased a huge burden for everyone involved.


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Park Tavern
- Address:
32 SE 2nd Ave
Delray Beach, FL 33444Neighborhood:
Delray Beach
- Cuisine:
AmericanPrice: $30 and under
Park Tavern
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.parktaverndelray.com/
- Phone: (561) 265-5093
- Hours of Operation:
Dinner: Mon-Wed 5:00PM - 10:00PM
Dinner: Thu-Fri 5:00PM - 11:00PM
Dinner: Sat 5:00PM - 2:00AM
Dinner: Sun 5:00PM - 12:00AM
- Payment Options: AMEX,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: American
- Executive Chef: Lance Kraemer
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
A word from Park Tavern
Park Tavern is a neighborhood restaurant focusing on farm fresh ingredients, scratch kitchen, craft beers, seasonal cocktails and small production wines.Our ingredients are sourced to assure they are local, sustainable, and come from the highest quality artisans. Our source of supply will be transparent, informing guests of the best farmers, fisherman, and rachers. Park Tavern will take the unusal step of making everything in house, from bread to cured meats to condiments, We willbe steadfast in our refusal to compromise on the quality and intergrity of our food.Continued
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Park Tavern reviews from OpenTable diners
100 reviews since August 1, 2014
- Food4.4Service4.4
- Ambiance4.1Noise LevelEnergetic
great for outdoor dining (71)vibrant bar scene (51)hot spot (50)neighborhood gem (47)good for groups (35)fit for foodies (29)scenic view (14)great for lunch (13)late-night find (10)kid-friendly (8)special occasion (6)notable wine list (6)great for brunch (6)romantic (4)Show More
- Best Brunch Spot on the Ave!!!OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 11/22/2014A friend and I ate at Park Tavern for brunch for the first time Saturday and we had the best time! Our server was just so sweet and attentive and so knowledgeable about their brunch items. We had the french toast and it was out of this world! So perfectly warm and the honey crisp apples were a perfect addition! My friend had the grilled breakfast pizza which was to die for! Everything about it was so good! I had the chicken and waffles which was the perfect portion, not too small and not too heavy just right! To top it off all you can drink bloody marys and mimosas for just $9?!? I mean really??? Best deal on the ave by far and so tasty! The nutella stuffed doughnuts were the perfect ending to our perfect brunch experience I cannot wait to come back again! Definitely recommending to all my friends!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good Happy HourZzzzVIPDined on 11/20/2014The prices for the beer and wine, and the hours for happy hour are very good. The happy hour food selections are limited.I would recommend this to a friend.
- foodieVIPDined on 11/11/2014GREAT SERVICE WAIT STAFF SHOULD BE COMMENDED !!!!!!Special Features:
- Great food and good timesccheezeeVIPDined on 11/8/2014We went on a Saturday night and the place was jumping. As with the other nearby bars and restaurants on Atlantic Ave. in Delray Beach this place was busy. Great for a hangout with friends or a couple who wants to get out. If you are looking for a quiet night out this is not the place. The food was great, a great spot for the beer connoisseur. Everyone at our table enjoyed their food and portions. I had the veggie burger and it was tasty. Others ordered "real" hamburgers and enjoyed it. The lobster roll was ordered at our table and they thoroughly enjoyed it. Service was good, but take note the place was busy and the wait staff did what they could to make you comfortable. TV's everywhere to cheer for your favorite sports team.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always great foodAndreaVIPDined on 11/7/2014We love the food, always delicious. The service is friendly and helpful. Very noisy, it's actually head to hear each other inside, outside is better for conversation.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food very busyLovetoeatDined on 11/7/2014We were seated promptly. Service was great, husband And i had tuna tartar for an app. They have an amazing coctail list. Prime rib and pork was very good.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent!DonnaleeVIPDined on 11/6/2014We always enjoyed our dinners at this restaurant...service is alway great. Food is wonderful!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- KAS1VIPDined on 11/2/2014Terrific place. Enjoyed their new Sunday brunch. Service attentive. Hostesses very organized and friendly.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Awesome placeSardines4dinnerDined on 11/1/2014Came here for dinner and had a great experience. Had deviled eggs and grilled octupus for appetizers and both were excellent. Prime rib was massive and delcious. Brisket had a great sauce and was well cooked but could use more seasoning on the meat. Huge selection of cocktails and beer and both are great. Place has a great overall style and feel and is great for going out or for a date.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good food but crowded diningMeg2Dined on 11/1/2014We had a 7:30 reservation for 4 outside and had to wait about 20 minutes for a table. The table was small and we were really crowded in by tables around us. We all enjoyed our food: salmon, burger, 2 really interesting salads, but had to wait a long time between appetizers and main course. After we finished, three different servers came to bring us main courses meant for other diners. It was hard to get our server's attention about a special dessert we had ordered earlier. Finally got it and asked for check at the same time, then waited for it to be picked up. Smokers right at edge of table area. Yes it was Saturday night, but... If you go, request a table at the far corner of the outside area. Makes the food and evening so much better.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great drink and food menulsbphdVIPDined on 11/1/2014Really enjoyed our meal. The drink menu is awesome and the food was excellent. This was our third visit and each experience has been a good one.Special Features:
- BEST HALLOWEEN IN DELRAY -- YETToryTalk4242Dined on 10/31/2014We were blown away. Not only did we request an outdoor table (hoping to get one) we arrived, had the BEST outdoor table. It was PERFECT for what I wanted. I wanted to people watch (for costumes) and also, be outside in a fun table for some of my friends who had not yet been. Our server - Homer (or the beer guy from the simpsons), I think TRENT-- was amazing. He made sure our drinks were always filled or if we needed ANYTHING. our food came in great time, even though the place was packed. I have to tell you, we were ALL blown away and will definitely recommend PARK TAVERN for any and all events. THANKS SO MUCHSpecial Features:
- Dependableimalawyer2Dined on 10/17/2014Have never had a bad experience. They aways honor the reservation. The noise level is high.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food. Great atmosphere.1coolpchDined on 10/16/2014Loved the outdoor dining. The beer list was incredibly huge, with very eclectic selections. We were in town for a writing conference so my husband had to go with the Daniel Webster port....it was outstanding. I had the lamb shepherds pie that reminded me of home and comfort foods. The service was very good and it was such a lovely evening in Delray Beach. We would definitely come back again when in the area. Highly recommend.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food and serviceFoodieVIPDined on 10/13/2014The food and service were great. I can always count on a great meal and service ...have never been disappointedSpecial Features:
- Best burger aroundKAS1VIPDined on 10/13/2014I truly think this is the best burger in Palm Beach County. Food excellent. Service excellent. Nice relaxing atmosphere.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very good mealHilsullVIPDined on 10/10/2014We all had a great meal. I ordered the chicken which was crispy outside & moist on the inside. My husband had an end cut of the prime rib which he really enjoyed. Our friends also ordered and raved about the deviled eggs and the corn dogs.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- hpharmfamDined on 10/9/2014great casual dining...good service..good food...and very lively place...Special Features:
- OKHighownaterDined on 10/8/2014Maybe it was just what I ordered but I did not think the place / food was all that great. Table of @ 10 people next to Us & were quite loud.Special Features:
- Great Food but a little noisyDiner1Dined on 10/3/2014I have dined here a few times, but always sat outside. This was my first time sitting inside, we sat in the middle of the restaurant. It was a Friday evening so it was a bit noisy. Asides from the noise, the service was very good and the food was excellent. We were a party of 6. I ordered the Shepard's Pie, it was delicious, it is made with lamb which I was on of the specials. The cesar salad was great as well.Special Features:
- great food and locationmouseDined on 10/2/2014Very comfortable and warm with great food. Being on Atlantic Ave. is a plus. We will be backSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- unexpected find3frequentdinersDined on 9/28/2014I didn't expect to have a gourmet dinner in what looks and feels like a bar! But that's what we got. Great food in a casual atmosphere.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best burger in Delraydelray200Dined on 9/20/2014We live in Delray and dine out at least once per week. We'd been away for a few weeks and our 1st stop back home was the Park Tavern. Great food, buzzy atmosphere/w a fun crowd. Just wish they were open for lunch so we could enjoy their burgers more often!Special Features:
- Park Tavern is goodOpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 9/19/2014We had 8:00 reservation and this place was packed with people. We were suprisingly seated as soon as we arrived. We ordered the octopus and tuna tartar which was ok. The highlight for me was the tavern burger. It had great flavor and was huge. Service was acceptable and atmosphere was nice. The only downside to this place is the noise, it is so loud in there. It has a huge bar so it's to be expected. I did enjoy my experience overall and will be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- KAS1VIPDined on 9/13/2014Best burger in town. A little loud inside on a Saturday night but once the burgers arrived seemed awfully quiet.I would recommend this to a friend.
- $20 burger? NopeLordHappyDined on 9/13/2014The staff was fine, the food was fine, just wildly over-priced. The wood-plank plating is nice. The fried pickles were simply that...a thin layer of fry-stuff over a very hot pickle. The pretzel balls were tasty, the dragon sauce less so. The base burger is $16 and by the time you add two toppings, you're at $20. I can think of an easy half-dozen places with better burgers for $12 an under. The ribs were ok and the pulled pork was more of a taste-than-smell experience...if you've ever had smoked pulled pork, then you know what I mean. An informal vote regarding the best part of the meal, the draught root beer won 5-0. Glad I went once, no need to return.Special Features:
- Park Tavern, doing EVERYTHING RIGHTROBERTOVIPDined on 9/7/2014GREAT EXPERIENCE FROM START TO FINISH. I ASKED FOR QUIETER TABLE (HEARING IMPAIRED) AND HOSTESS GAVE US GREAT QUIET TABLE OUTSIDE. HAPPY HOUR PRICES APPLY TO TABLES OUTSIDE THE BAR AREA, A REAL PLUS SINCE YOU DON'T HAVE TO STAND AT CROWDED NOISY BAR. WAITRESS, PAM WAS GREAT NEEDED MORE TIME BEFORE ORDERING NO PROBLEM, NO RUSH. HAMBURGERS WERE COOKED TO PERFECTION! TO TOP IT OFF A FEW DAYS LATER RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE RESTAURANT, CATHY I BELIEVE, JUST WANTING TO KNOW HOW WE ENJOYED OUR DINING EXPERIENCE. GREAT, GREAT, CAN'T WAIT TO RETURN. RESTAURANT KNOWS HOW DO THINGS RIGHT. OTHER RESTAURANTS, EVEN TOP NOTCH RESTAURANTS LIKE ABE & LOUIE'S, SEASON'S 52 ARE TOO DUMB TO CALL YOU IF YOU HAVE A COMPLAINT!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2012VIPDined on 9/5/2014Wonderful evening with cheerful server. They honored the reservation as well! Great outdoor venue.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Casual with unique burgersBaddog67Dined on 9/1/2014This was my first time to Park, and I had the lamb burger, it was topped with feta cheese and fresh mint a perfect compliment to the perfectly cooked burger. Very tasty. We started with soft pretzel balls that we could dip in a blend if cheese, horse radish, and mustard that was really good. Waiter was very knowledgeable and nice... A burger, salad an appetizer and two beers $75...a little pricey, but quality food. We'll be back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- PRETZELS AND BEER!!!OpenTable Diner Since 2008VIPDined on 8/31/2014WHAT A GREAT PLACE. THE FOOD HAS SO MUCH FLAVOR. THE BEER SELECTION IS NON-STOP. THE PRETZELS AND THE KENTUCKY BOURBON BEER ARE A MUST AND THE PORTIONS ARE AMAZING!! DON'T MISS THIS GEM!!!Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/30/2014great burger. one of the best I ever had. the rest is just fair. everything is alacarte, which is not great.Special Features:
- ConsistentOpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 8/29/2014Always great food and service. Only problem is that the inside seating was too loud to have a conversation with the people at my tableSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- TexmanDined on 8/25/2014This is the second time we have eaten there, and enjoyed it once again! The wait staff is terrific, the food not only varied, but very good, with fair pricing. The ages at the restaurant varied from very young ( early twenties) to my age (mid seventies). All very hip and very cool. If you want good food, fair prices, great atmosphere, run, don't walk to the Park Tavern.Special Features:
- Good food, limited menuMFoyVIPDined on 8/23/2014I wish there was more on the menu, but what I got tasted very good. Staff very friendly and service was great.Special Features:
- Best burgers in Delraydelray200Dined on 8/23/2014We live in Delray and dine out at least once per week. We hit the Park Tavern every time we're up for a great burger fix and a fun Happy Hour. Their burgers are way better than The Office, the outdoor dining area is shaded, and their service is less pretentious. And you can select a side salad instead of their (excellent) Tavern Fries. I only wish they were open for lunch so we could enjoy their burgers more often!Special Features:
- Great place but ...RscottferrariVIPDined on 8/21/2014I always have a good meal and service here. But the noise level dining inside was extremely loud. It was too hot to eat outside.Special Features:
- Great Tavern!CarlDined on 8/21/2014We enjoy park tavern, always consistent. My wife and I have been coming since they opened and we have never been disappointed. Will be back again soon.Special Features:
- Nice place but way too noisyDavidMDined on 8/20/2014The food was great, waiter was excellent. However it was so noisy in the restaurant that the 5 of us almost had to resort to texting to communicate...Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The following 449 reviews are from the Park Tavern reviews archive.
- Park Tavern NEVER disappoints!JuantonVIPDined on 7/31/2014I'm almost a little embarrassed to admit that we go to Park Tavern about once a week. Why? They consistently deliver high quality food with exceptional service. The menu is creative but not bizarre. Ingredients are always top notch. The happy hour specials ($5 apps and drink specials on wines, beers, and mixed drinks, changing nightly) are great and the staff is always accommodating with kids (ours are 4, 6, and 8 and they love PT). For apps try the grilled octopus and/or tuna tartar. Among our favorite entrees are the grilled salmon, blue cheese crusted brisket, and Linguine & Clams. If they have ribs for the 'smokehouse special' ORDER THEM!!. Oh, and if you like craft beers you'll love PT. Some of the staff are true beer aficionados!Special Features:
- Great food and funJudyPVIPDined on 7/30/2014We were a party of three and we each ordered something different. Each meal was delicious! The Kobe beef hot dog was the best my husband ever had! We loved the deviled eggs and the pretzel appetizers. Drinks were divine. We really enjoy ourselves each time we come here. Have not been disappointed yet!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Now that Zac Efron has discovered the opposite sex and promised to put "his balls right on your tongue," The Wrap is reporting that he's decided he really doesn't want to star in Paramount's upcoming Footloose remake and has, consequently, left the project. Now that he's got himself some free time, parents everywhere are crossing their fingers that he doesn't decide to go on the road with the foamjaculating Jonas Brothers. There's already enough babies being born these days as is. [Wrap]


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DENVER (AP) - Restricted free-agent center Peter Mueller re-signed with the Colorado Avalanche on Friday, agreeing to a two-year contract.
Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed.
The 22-year-old Minnesotan, acquired from Phoenix in March, had nine goals and 11 assists in 15 games for the Avalanche after managing only four goals and 13 assists in 54 games for the
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Faster electronics from defective graphene
Researchers at the University of South Florida have developed a technique to turn defects in graphene into tiny metallic wires
When most of us hear the word 'defect', we think of a problem that has to be solved. But a team of researchers at the University of South Florida (USF) created a new defect that just might be a solution to a growing challenge in the development of future electronic devices.
The team lead by USF Professors Matthias Batzill and Ivan Oleynik, whose discovery was published yesterday in the journal Nature Nanotechnology, have developed a new method for adding an extended defect to graphene, a one-atom-thick planar sheet of carbon atoms that many believe could replace silicon as the material for building virtually all electronics.
It is not simple to work with graphene, however. To be useful in electronic applications like integrated circuits, small defects must be introduced to the material. Previous attempts at making the necessary defects have either proved inconsistent or produced samples in which only the edges of thin strips of graphene or graphene nanoribbons possessed a useful defect structure. However, atomically-sharp edges are difficult to create due to natural roughness and the uncontrolled chemistry of dangling bonds at the edge of the samples.
The USF team has now found a way to create a well-defined, extended defect several atoms across, containing octagonal and pentagonal carbon rings embedded in a perfect graphene sheet. This defect acts as a quasi-one-dimensional metallic wire that easily conducts electric current. Such defects could be used as metallic interconnects or elements of device structures of all-carbon, atomic-scale electronics.
So how did the team do it? The experimental group, guided by theory, used the self-organizing properties of a single-crystal nickel substrate, and used a metallic surface as a scaffold to synthesize two graphene half-sheets translated relative to each other with atomic precision. When the two halves merged at the boundary, they naturally formed an extended line defect. Both scanning tunneling microscopy and electronic structure calculations were used to confirm that this novel one-dimensional carbon defect possessed a well-defined, periodic atomic structure, as well as metallic properties within the narrow strip along the defect.
This tiny wire could have a big impact on the future of computer chips and the myriad of devices that use them. In the late 20th century, computer engineers described a phenomenon called Moore's Law, which holds that the number of transistors that can be affordably built into a computer processor doubles roughly every two years. This law has proven correct, and society has been reaping the benefits as computers become faster, smaller, and cheaper. In recent years, however, some physicists and engineers have come to believe that without new breakthroughs in new materials, we may soon reach the end of Moore's Law. As silicon-based transistors are brought down to their smallest possible scale, finding ways to pack more on a single processor becomes increasingly difficult.
Metallic wires in graphene may help to sustain the rate of microprocessor technology predicted by Moore's Law well into the future. The discovery by the USF team, with support from the National Science Foundation, may open the door to creation of the next generation of electronic devices using novel materials. Will this new discovery be available immediately in new nano-devices? Perhaps not right away, but it may provide a crucial step in the development of smaller, yet more powerful, electronic devices in the not-too-distant future.
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You might not care, but it's really big news in my corner of the world. And it begs the question of whether Mr. McManus now will be tempted to leave troubled CBS News, which he also runs, and return full time to sports.
We shall see. For now, click below for Ourand's story:MLB has hired CBS Exec VP & Exec Producer Tony Petitti to run MLB Network, which is scheduled to launch in January. A formal announcement is expected as early as this week. Petitti's production skills earned him a sterling reputation at CBS Sports, and sources say he is making the move because he wants to run his own show. "Tony was a strong number two to (CBS News and Sports President Sean McManus) at CBS Sports, but the leadership position was not available to him," according to a source with knowledge of the deal.
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MLB last month hired executive search firm Spencer Stuart to find a CEO, who will report to the net's board, which consists of five owners, two MLB executives and two network partners: Royals Owner David Glass, White Sox Chair Jerry Reinsdorf, Red Sox Chair Tom Werner, Mets co-Owner Jeff Wilpon and A's Owner Lewis Wolff, MLB President Bob DuPuy and Exec VP/Business Tim Brosnan, along with DirecTV President Chase Carey and Comcast COO Steve Burke. The CEO is expected to collaborate on a day-to-day basis with Brosnan. MLB Senior VP/Broadcasting Chris Tully is expected to be tapped as COO, reporting to Petitti.
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'House of Lords Journal Volume 11: 12 October 1665', Journal of the House of Lords: volume 11: 1660-1666 (1767-1830), pp. 689-690. URL: http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=14467 Date accessed: 26 November 2014.
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DIE Jovis, 12 die Octobris.
Lords excused.
King to be attended by both Houses, with the Votes offering Assistance, &c.
Committee of Privileges.
Committee for the Journal.
Distresses for Rent Bill.
Bill for uniting Churches in Cities, &c.
Domini tam Spirituales quam Temporales præsentes
ORDERED, That the Earl of Carnarvon is excused
from his Attendance on this House, having sent his
ORDERED, That the Lord Stourton is excused from
his Attendance on this House, having sent his Proxy.
The Lord Chamberlain signified to the House, "That
he hath waited on the King, to know what Time He
would please to appoint both Houses to attend Him.
And His Majesty hath appointed this Afternoon, at
Three of the Clock, in Christ's Church Hall, for that
A Message was sent to the House of Commons, by
Sir William Childe and Sir Nathaniell Hobart:
To let them know, that the King hath appointed this
Afternoon, at Three of the Clock, for both Houses to
attend Him, in Christ's Church Hall.
Lords Committees appointed to take Consideration
of the Customs and Orders of the House, and
Privileges of the Peers of the Kingdom and
Lords of Parliament:
Their Lordships, or any Seven; to meet on Monday next, at Three of the Clock in the Afternoon, and so every Monday; and to adjourn
themselves to such other Times as their Lordships shall think fit.
Lords Sub-committees appointed to consider of the
Orders and Customs of the House, and Privileges of the Peers of this Kingdom and Lords
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Their Lordships, or any Three; to meet on Saturday next, and afterwards every Saturday;
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vice lecta est Billa, "An Act for a more
speedy and effectual Proceeding upon Distresses and
Avowries for Rents."
ORDERED, That the Committee for the Bill concerning uniting of Churches, which was appointed to
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Carl Albert was born May 10, 1908, in a mining camp in North McAlester, scarcely a year after statehood had been achieved for Oklahoma. He was the first of five children born to Ernest Homer and Leona Scott Albert.
When he was three, his parents bought a farm in the community of Flowery Mound, commonly called Bug Tussle. It was at Bug Tussle that young Carl Albert began his formal education. The fact that a jumble of printed words on a page could have meaning came as a dazzling discovery to the six-year-old. Carl was the first Bug Tussle pupil ever to progress to a high school diploma.
Completing the eighth grade at the Flowery Mound school, Carl had to drop out of school temporarily. He stayed out only a year, helping his father on the farm and studying on his own. Then, the family moved back into McAlester, and he resumed his formal studies at McAlester High School. He went on to become president of the student body, a member of the state championship debate team, and class valedictorian. The class yearbook hung a tag on him that has remained with him ever since: "The Little Giant."
Along with his other honors, he was the Midwest champion in the Fourth National Oratorical Contest on the Constitution. It is significant that his early orations were based on the Constitution of the United States. His first-place award made him the representative of a million high school students; the award also granted him a three-month summer tour of Europe. In the national contest, he appeared before President Calvin Coolidge and the Justices of the Supreme Court, who acted as judges of that competition.
Reminiscing in 1974 about his earliest recollections, he wrote "the youthful experiences of my early life in southeastern Oklahoma had a profound impact on my life. I can still vividly recall the happy days of my childhood with my family and the adventures experienced by all children. It was one of the happiest times of my life."
OU and Oxford
Carl Albert arrived at the University of Oklahoma in the fall of 1927 with only ten dollars in his pocket. However, by that same evening, he had located three jobs by which to supplement that meager sum. His entire OU education would be financed by working as a soda jerk, waiting tables, tutoring, and winning cash awards in oratorical contests. As a freshman, Albert joined the oratorical team and was coached by Professor Josh Lee, himself a future U.S. Representative and Senator. Lee described his student as "a pleasure to coach." According to Lee, Carl "had a good voice and he spoke deliberately. He always sounded like he was thinking the words he was saying. Sincerity is the key to being a good speaker, and Carl Albert was always sincere."
During his freshman year, Albert won the National Oratorical Contest with a further delivery on the Constitution. This contest awarded him $1500 in cash and a trip to Hawaii. He would study and practice constantly to improve his speaking ability. Albert and his good friend, Van Heflin, both members of Phi Eta Sigma, the freshman honorary fraternity, often discussed methods of improving their ability to communicate.
Albert was a member of the varsity wrestling, chess, and pistol teams, as well as of Kappa Alpha fraternity. Majoring in government, he studied under Professor Cortez Ewing, who described him as one of the best half-dozen students he had ever taught. By graduation in June, 1931, Albert had earned the Key of Phi Beta Kappa, an R.O.T.C. Honor Student Award, the Letzeiser Medal for Men, and membership in Pe-et, the senior men's honorary society. He had also been elected president of the Student Body and "Best All-Around Student at the University of Oklahoma." William Bennett Bizzell, the president of the University, said, "Carl Albert is probably the brightest mind ever to come to this University up to this time."
Perhaps the greatest award bestowed on Carl Albert as a result of his tenure at Norman was that of a Rhodes Scholarship, which enabled him to study at Oxford University for three years. Other University of Oklahoma alumni attending Oxford as Rhodes Scholars during this period were Savoie Lottinville, destined to become the Director of the OU Press, and Willmoore Kendall, later to become a well-known political scientist. Albert gained an understanding of Europe before World War II by taking advantage of his time in England to travel throughout the continent and North Africa. In 1934 he graduated from St. Peter's College, Oxford, with honors, with two degrees, a Bachelor of Arts in Laws and a Bachelor of Civil Laws.
Early Work and World War II
Upon his return from England, Albert worked as a legal clerk with the Federal Housing Administration in Oklahoma City from 1934 to 1937. In 1935 he was admitted to the Oklahoma Bar, and after leaving FHA, he concentrated on the practice of oil law in Oklahoma, Illinois, and Ohio.
In June 1941, he enlisted as a private in the armed forces and was stationed with the Third Armored Division at Camp Polk, Louisiana, and at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. After eight months his commander recommended him for a direct commission, and in 1942, as a 2nd Lieutenant, he was assigned to the Judge Advocate's office at the Pentagon. There he met Mary Harmon, who was a legal clerk in the same office. Six months later he put on his captain's bars, and Carl and Mary were married. After a short honeymoon and a course at the Judge Advocate's School, he went to the Pacific Theatre where he was stationed in Australia, New Guinea, the Philippines, and Japan. At the end of the war he returned as a Lt. Colonel with a Bronze Star, an Asiatic Pacific Campaign medal, the Philippines Liberation Ribbon, and the World War II Victory Medal.
He arrived back in McAlester in March of 1946 to practice law and assess the current political situation. On the final day of the April filing period he learned that Third District Congressman Paul Stewart would be unable to run for re-election. He dashed to Oklahoma City and at four o'clock declared himself a Democratic candidate for Congress. In the July 2nd primary, Albert trailed Bill Steger by almost 4,000 votes; in the runoff he defeated Steger by a mere 329 votes, with a lead of 5-1 in his home county. Since the Third District was strongly Democratic, he went on to win the general election by a margin of 32,000 votes. The success of his initial campaign may well be attributed to the strong support of his high school classmates and to his outstanding speaking ability. One Choctaw Indian who heard Albert's speech in Hugo declared: "Little Owl got big hoot - gonna vote for him."
Member of Congress: 1947-1977
Mr. Albert served a total of thirty years representing Oklahoma's Third Congressional District. At the time of his retirement he had bested Charles Carter's previous record, of almost twenty years from the same district, to become the longest-serving representative in Oklahoma history. Only his close friend and colleague Tom Steed was to better that record. Steed retired in 1980 after thirty-two years in the House.
The Third Congressional District, comprising most of the section of Oklahoma known as "Little Dixie," has long been a Democratic bastion where it was said that "Republicans might pass through but few settle." After his narrow victory in the 1946 Democratic runoff, Mr. Albert faced few Democratic challengers and even fewer Republicans. The Third District lies just across the Red River from the Fourth Texas District, represented from 1917 to 1961 by Sam Rayburn, and Mr. Albert's House career was inextricably intertwined with that of "Mr. Sam."
Mr. Albert was assigned to the Committee on Agriculture in 1947 and remained on that committee until he became majority leader in 1962. He also served on the Select Committee to Investigate Lobbying Activities, the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service, the Committee on House Administration, and the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress. Briefly he sat on the Committees on Education and Labor and the Committee on Science and Astronautics. Representing the Third District continued as a top priority for Mr. Albert even after he began his ascent of the House leadership ladder. He early gained the admiration of his constituents and remained enormously popular throughout the remainder of his career. This popularity more easily enabled him to win re-election without always agreeing with the prevailing wishes of his district.
The thirty-year period of Mr. Albert's service in the House was a time of transformation in the postwar period. The Arkansas River Project and other river basin developments literally changed the face of much of Oklahoma. Federal defense establishments such as the McAlester Naval Ammunition Depot, Fort Sill, and the Tinker, Altus, and Vance Air Force Bases had major influence on employment in their respective regions. The Third Congressional District was the site of a major area redevelopment program. The increasing seniority of the Oklahoma delegation in Congress ensured the ability of the state to garner its share of federal funds for a variety of projects and programs.
"A public servant must have a mind and will of his own," he once said, "or he'll wind up little more than an errand boy. Hear all sides, sure, but he must do what he feels is right--even when it does not jibe with popular demand. If I felt otherwise, I'd be ashamed of myself and would get out of politics." For the three decades of his service, the Third Congressional District of Oklahoma agreed with him.
Whip and Majority Leader: 1955-1970
Mr. Albert was chosen by Speaker Sam Rayburn and Majority Leader John McCormack to become majority whip in 1955. Of his new position, Mr. Albert wrote in 1955: "It is the Whip's job to be present on the House floor most of the time the House is in session. He helps the majority leader to keep tabs on legislation, and he keeps the members advised of the legislative schedule. He attempts to make sure the members of his party are on the floor when a significant vote is imminent. On occasion the whip joins the Speaker and the majority leader in seeking to round up votes on an important issue." Many who served with Mr. Albert regarded him as the best Democratic whip to that time. His knowledge of members was legendary. "Once I had visited with a member, learned about his district, and watched him vote a few times, I could usually predict how he was going to vote," Albert often said.
Remaining as whip through the close of 1961, Mr. Albert became majority leader when John McCormack was elected Speaker after the death of Sam Rayburn. Commenting on this new position in 1962, Mr. Albert described the duties of the majority leader as "planning the legislative program, scheduling the order of business on the floor of the House, supporting legislation to implement the party's platform, coordinating committee action, and using his influence to keep the party members in the House in line with party policies."
Mr. Albert served in these leadership positions during a variety of Republican and Democratic administrations including those of Dwight Eisenhower, John Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, and Richard Nixon. The Wall Street Journal compared him with his mentor Sam Rayburn: "He . . . is a restrained liberal but party loyalist; he, too, shuns the dogmatic for the pragmatic; prefers reasons and persuasion to the brickbat; is small in build but tall in stature." Shifting alternately from contributor to Democratic planning to member of the "loyal opposition," Mr. Albert, from his vantage point in the halls of power, helped to shape a rapidly changing America. The span of years encompassed in his tenure as majority whip and leader saw such varied events as the birth of NASA, the social programs of the New Frontier and Great Society, the Civil Rights movement, a series of political assassinations, and the American involvement in Vietnam.
Speaker of the House: 1971-1977
After the retirement of John McCormack from the House, Mr. Albert was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives in 1971, the third-highest elective office under the Constitution. The speakership incorporates both partisan and nonpartisan aspects. Elected by the entire House from nominees of each party Caucus, the Speaker has four major categories of responsibility: (1) As the elected head of the Party's caucus, the Speaker acts as political leader of the Party in the House. (2) While in the chair, however, the Speaker acts as the nonpartisan director of House business, maintaining collective order and dignity while protecting the rights and privileges of individual members. (3) As leader of the House, the Speaker represents that body in interaction with the Senate and the Executive Branch in carrying out the work of government. (4) As the elected member of one of the 435 House districts, the Speaker represents directly his own constituents in the House. Thus, the speakership embodies both nonpartisan and partisan duties, represents the wishes of the entire House as well as those of the Speaker's own district, and directs the operation of the House as an institution.
Mr. Albert served as Speaker while the Republicans were in control of the White House during the administrations of Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. Thus, he was the highest-ranking elected leader of the Democratic Party during that period. Twice he was second in line of succession to the presidency when the vice presidency was vacant following the resignation of Spiro Agnew and after the succession of Gerald Ford to the presidency.
Carl Albert's tenure as Speaker may well have been the most difficult in the twentieth century. The Vietnam War divided the nation, and the Watergate affair threatened constitutional order. In the most serious constitutional crisis since the Civil War, Speaker Albert conducted the business of the House with dignity and integrity. At the same time, his speakership witnessed the most far-reaching reforms since the revolt against Speaker Joe Cannon in 1910. Among the major reforms were those giving the Speaker effective control over the Rules Committee and Democratic committee nominations. Carl Albert left the speakership a far more powerful office than it had been when his speakership began, and his successors have been the beneficiaries.
Announcing his plans to retire in June 1976, the Speaker stated that "The House has been my life, my second home, my workshop for thirty years. I love the House of Representatives because it is the people's House." Commenting upon his retirement, the New York Times editorialized that he was "a conciliator and seeker of consensus, a patient persuader . . . trusted for his fairness and integrity."
The Later Years: 1977-2000
When Carl Albert announced his retirement from Congress, he received
offers to serve on the boards of dozens of corporations and associations.
He turned them down and returned to Bug Tussle, which, he said, "was the
kind of place where nobody's boy is for sale." He lectured for a few years
at the University of Oklahoma, maintained an office in McAlester, made
speeches across the country and around the world, and continued his interest
in foreign languages. In 1991, he received an honorary doctorate from the
University of Oklahoma. Carl Albert passed away on February 4, 2000, in
McAlester, just a few miles from where he had been born.
This biographical sketch is part of a traveling exhibit that was prepared by Carl Albert Center archivists John Caldwell, Judy Day, and Todd Kosmerick. To view photos and additional text on the life of Carl Albert, visit the Center's Internet Exhibit.


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Authorities are investigating after the bodies of a girl and a woman washed up on the shoreline of Sherman Cover near the Pensacola Naval Air Station.
U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Eric King says the bodies were found separately in shallow water on Wednesday afternoon. They were both clad in bathing suits.
The Pensacola News-Journal reports Coast Guard officials say there was no evidence of a boat accident. The U.S. Navy detectives searched the shoreline for evidence.
Sherman Cove is near the back entrance to the Naval Air Station.
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For the millennial art dabbler, it's difficult to imagine that still-life painting could offer more than a glossy bowl of berries (for the viewer) and an exercise in craft (for the painter).
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