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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. (Photo Dale Stockton)
- Murderer of NYPD Officers Posted Intent Online
- NYPD Officers Killed in Ambush
- Feds Sue New York City over Rikers Violence
- Arizona Sheriff Gives Up Immigration Enforcement Effort
- Grand Jury Clears Officers in FSU Shooting
- Philadelphia Fire Department Apologizes for Medic's Jab at Police
- Three Dead after Driver Crashes into California Pedestrians
We are now three-fourths of the way through 2011, and we've lost a total of 131 officers, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page. Tragically, that's about 5% above where we were this time last year. Until the last day of September, it was looking like the month was going to be a good one, but on Sept. 30, three officers lost their lives – one to gunfire and two in an accident.
None of these deaths were anything less than tragic, regardless of the cause, but this month has once again proven that officers are regularly dying as a result of factors beyond gunfire. Candidly, many of them were probably preventable. This is what we must be willing to discuss and learn from so that others might live.
One officer lost his life to gunfire – a fish and game lieutenant whose body was found after he reported he was investigating gunfire. He died of a shotgun blast to his chest and initial reports indicate that it may have been an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound.
One officer lost his life when he was stabbed by a suspect after a foot chase.
Three officers died as a result of heart or breathing issues. One died of a heart attack while assisting another officer. One collapsed after a training run and died, and one died after having difficulty breathing while securing a devastated wildfire area. All of these officers were younger than 40 years old.
Five officers died in vehicle incidents. One lost control of his car and struck a tree. One lost control of his car and it overturned several times. One was killed and another officer injured when a vehicle struck them on the side of the road. Two reserve deputy sheriffs were killed when their patrol car ran into a large trailer being pulled by a truck.
It must be said again and again that cops do not have to die in the numbers that we continue to see. We must objectively and constructively examine each loss and identify opportunities to make changes that will prevent future deaths. Although it would be inappropriate to begin second-guessing each of these losses, we must not simply move on and accept them as a cost of doing business. These are huge losses to everyone in law enforcement and absolutely devastating to their families and departments.
Here's the bottom line: Even with the brief narratives above, it's clear that there are line-of-duty deaths that can be prevented. We owe it to fellow officers and ourselves to have the courageous conversations about practices that may lead to injury or death. Doing so will save lives.
It's notable that three of these deaths occurred due to heart or breathing problems in officers younger than 40. One was only 28. This should be a wake-up call to all that your health cannot be taken for granted. Have you had a physical lately? Do you know your blood pressure, and do you practice good eating habits?
Going forward, we must hold each other accountable and speak up when we see others taking unnecessary chances or failing to use safety equipment like seatbelts and body armor. Together we can make a difference. We must make a difference. Remember Below 100. It's the right thing to do.
Law Officer thanks each of these officers for their service, and sends its sincerest condolences to their friends, families and fellow brothers and sisters in blue.
Sept. 10: Cpl. Kevin Aigner, Travis County (Texas) Constable's Office, Precinct 2
Texas Constable Guarding Wildfire-Damaged Homes Collapses, Dies
Sept. 12: Police Officer Sherman Abrams, New York City Police Department
NYPD Officer Collapses During Training Exercise, Dies
Sept. 13: Officer Eric Charles Fontes, Honolulu (Hawaii) Police Department
Honolulu Officer Struck, Killed During Traffic Stop; Second Officer Injured
Sept. 16: Lt. Joseph Szczerba, New Castle (Del.) County Police Department
Delaware Police Officer Stabbed to Death
Sept. 18: Deputy Sheriff Derrick Whittle, Union County (Ga.) Sheriff's Office
Georgia Deputy Hurt in Crash Dies
Sept. 20: Trooper Mark Toney, Iowa State Patrol
Iowa State Trooper Dies in Rollover Crash
Sept. 28: Deputy Sheriff Bryan Sleeper, Burleigh County (N.D.) Sheriff's Department
North Dakota Deputy Dies after Assisting with DUI Arrest
Sept. 30: Sgt. Paul Stuckey, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
La. Wildlife Agent Found Dead in Woods
Sept. 30: Reserve Deputy Sheriff Mike Roberts, Pottawatomie County (Oklahoma) Sheriff's Office
Oklahoma Reserve Deputy Killed in Vehicle Accident

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Just wanted to share that we had our last part of our home study yesterday. Our social worker visited our house and now she just has to write it up and send it in! So excited! Now I just had to print our profile book.
We do have a potential bm that we know of and hoping that works out, if not then we'll be show to bm's through the agency!
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- This picture of Steve Buscemi and Steve Carell from The Incredible Burt Wonderstone has so much wonderfulness happening. Their hair! Their outfits! Steve C's face! -/Film
- Diagnosing The Home Alone Burglars' Injuries: A Professional Weighs In – Best article topic ever. -TheWeek
- "Every Star Trek bridge officer from every Star Trek show, arranged according to character name and role." A cool infographic if you're into Star Trek! -BlameItOnTheVoices
- Famous People Playing Themselves In Movies: A Supercut -Slacktory
- The Least Viral Videos Of 2012 < this. -CONAN
- A handful of sad pictures from the 30 Rock Wrap Party -WarmingGlow
- Kat Von D is removing her Jesse James-as-a-child tattoo! -OhNoTheyDidn't
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Dollar General Corporation Reports Record Third Quarter 2012 Sales And Earnings
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today reported strong sales, operating profit and net income for its fiscal 2012 third quarter (13 weeks) ended November 2, 2012.
"Dollar General delivered another solid quarter, and we expect to continue building on our strong track record of success," said Rick Dreiling, chairman and chief executive officer. "Our same-store sales increased 4.0 percent, on top of a 6.3 percent improvement in the third quarter of 2011 for a two-year stack of 10.3 percent. We had great financial performance across key metrics. Based on these results, we are now forecasting our full year adjusted earnings per share to be in the range of $2.82 to $2.85."
"Although our performance over the Thanksgiving weekend and start of the holiday season has been encouraging, we continue to be cautious for the remainder of the year. We are facing a significant same-store sales comparison from our 2011 fourth quarter, which included very strong January sales, growing near-term pressures that are impacting our customers' confidence and spending, and a challenging competitive environment. Dollar General is keenly focused on our ability to capture market share, build and maintain customer loyalty and deliver strong financial returns that support our sustainable growth for the long term."
Third Quarter 2012 Financial ResultsNet income was $208 million, or diluted earnings per share ("EPS") of $0.62, compared to net income of $171 million, or diluted EPS of $0.50, in the third quarter (13 weeks) of fiscal 2011. For the 2012 third quarter, adjusted net income, as defined in the accompanying table, increased 22 percent to $209.5 million and adjusted EPS increased 26 percent to $0.63 per diluted share. Sales increased 10.3 percent to $3.96 billion in the 2012 third quarter compared to $3.60 billion in the 2011 third quarter. Same-store sales increased 4.0 percent in the 2012 quarter and 6.3 percent in the 2011 quarter, with increases in customer traffic and average transaction amount contributing to the growth in both periods. Consumables sales continued to increase at a higher rate than non-consumables in the 2012 quarter with the most significant growth in candy and snacks and perishables offerings. Sales growth in home and seasonal categories, as well as certain basic apparel departments, was strong. Overall, hanging apparel sales were weak.
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I have no right to complain, I'm not even late.
But here it comes anyway!
4 of my friends had their babies this week. FOUR. THIS WEEK.
They were all due around the same time as me or after.
I am insanely jealous.
But I have to keep reminding myself that he is going to come when he wants, and that I am providing such a comfy environment that he doesn't want to leave.
I have had such an easy pregnancy thus far, so I know I'm lucky. No morning sickness, no pain, no scares. But this week has just been a pain in my BUTT. So much pressure, peeing every 15 minutes, can't sleep a wink. And I just want to meet my baby
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I feel ya. Tomorrow is my due date and I'm getting left behind..lol.... but I have to remind myself that most of the people who were due with me and have already had their babies, are 2nd (or more) time mommies. This is my first, so it's no surprise she's not here before due date.
The annoying thing for me is that I have been having contractions, and some of them very strong, for a WEEK. Almost every day, DH and I have thought "this could be it!" and then... nope. At this point, we've stopped getting excited. lol
I am so ready for LO to get here....due date is the day after tomorrow and two friends have had their babies this week. Granted, they were due before me....I sitll feel like I'm just going to be pregnant forever and he is never going to come!!! I think he's hanging on for dear life and will have to be booted (induced) out!!! Plus it's no help that I am totally over all the "You're still here" & "Any change?!" comments that I could just scream..........
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Manond, Tippawan (1994) Women's Participation In Pineapple Farming In Muang District, Lampang Province, Thailand. Masters thesis, Universiti Pertanian Malaysia.
The main purpose of this study was to determine women's level of participation in pineapple farming at Sa- Dej subdistrict in Lampang Province,Thailand. The specific objectives were:( 1) to determine women's level of participation in terms of number of hours spent on specific farm practice activities; ( 2) to determine the differential participation of women in pineapple f arming in terms of the operation they undertake in relation to their husbands; (3) to determine the relations hip between the level of participation of women in pineapple farming and some selected variables postulated by t he resource,family development and expectancy theories; ( 4) to determine the significant variables in
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By Rabbi Moshe Zev Katzenstein
On Motzoei Yom Tov of the first days of Pesach, I received a cryptic message from a chaver who lives Eretz Yisroel. There were five words left on the answering machine: "It is the end of the z'man."
He did not want to break terrible news on Yom Tov, and I could have interpreted the message to mean that Yom Tov was over in Eretz Yisroel. But, indeed, I knew that there was much more hidden in those words. For many in Eretz Yisrael it was indeed the end of the z'man of Yom Tov, but to me and thousands of others it was truly "the end of the z'man." The Mashgiach was no longer with us.
Back in the days of yeshiva, while we were in Beer Yaakov, the z'man was indeed an ideal time, a time in which one had the availability to accomplish, to grow, to reach new levels of insight into oneself. For so many years, the Mashgiach zt"l was the source for all those goals to be accomplished. He guided us on the road to accomplish those goals. It has already been almost 25 years since I left Yeshivas Beer Yaakov, and until this day, my decisions and my actions are affected and influenced by the lessons and guidance that the Mashgiach gave us during those years.
The Mashgiach learned under the famed mashgiach Rav Yerucham Levovitz for two years and under Rav Yerucham's talmidim for two more years. Subsequently, when he was forced to go to Riga and Stockholm, he worked through the shmuessen of his revered rebbi, to understand them in depth and to incorporate them into his very being. Many times the Mashgiach would give a shmuess in which he would explain something that Reb Yerucham had said. The Mashgiach had told us that the statement of Reb Yerucham had bothered him for over twenty years. Then he would proceed to explain how he understood the words of his rebbe. We all knew that those twenty years were not just years of time that had passed by; rather, the Mashgiach had been constantly working to clarify for himself, his rebbi's deep words and illuminating concepts over that entire period of time.
The Mashgiach's goal was to make his Talmidim self-sufficient and focused on Avodas Hashem in this difficult world that we live in. He wanted us to constantly internalize concepts in mussuar and yiras shamayim as a way of understanding our mission in life Ma chovoso b'olomo.
Before I left the Yeshiva, the Mashgiach told me that when he left the Mir to go to Riga and subsequently Stockholm, he asked the famed mashgiach Rav Chatzkel Levenstein, "Foon vahn zohl ich nem'n yiras Shamayim? From where shall I receive the fear of Heaven?"
Rav Chatzkel answered simply, "Foon de fir vent - from the four walls."
The Mashgiach explained the mindset he used to accomplish this difficult task in the spiritual wasteland of Sweden. He said that when Rav Yerucham was forced by illness to go on "dache" (vacation), a bochur was needed to accompany him. Lots were drawn and an American bochur was chosen. The Mashgiach said everyone was envious of this bochur. In Yeshiva, everyone had to compete for Rav Yerucham's attention. This bochur now had Rav Yerucham all to his own. The Mashgiach explained to us that that was how he felt going to these spiritually undeveloped cities. In the Mir, everyone was vying to become close to the Ribono Shel Olam; in Stockholm he had the Ribono Shel Olam all to himself. He encouraged me to use that mindset in all of my endeavors.
At the same time that the Mashgiach prepared us for the nisyonos of leaving the confines of the Bais Medrash, he also encouraged to take on those challenges as they presented themselves. Upon expressing my concern about leaving Beer Yaakov and going to America in a very diverse and difficult environment. He replied firmly. "By the meraglim it says "Ach BaHashem, al timrodu v'al tiru - Do not rebel against Hashem and do not fear!"
He said "A mol tzu fil Yirah is oichet a merida - If one is too fearful of a challenge that he is presented with, it is a rebellion against Hakodosh Baruch Hu's decision that he is up to challenge! If Hashem gives someone a challenge, then it is evident that he can meet the challenge. Denying the chance to face the challenge is indeed shirking the responsibility - a form of rebellion!
However, the Mashgiach would never hesitate to remind us if the nisayon had indeed affected us. His constructive criticisms became part of the privilege of involvement in Avodas Hashem that promoted self-evaluation and critical analysis. It is the mussar movement that was popularized by Rav Yisroel Salanter and handed down from mechanech to mechanech until the Mashgiach, who was the link of this Mesorah to the next generation. And, indeed, he sought to hand it over in the purest unadulterated form - the way he received it.
We live in a very fragile generation. Much of chinuch has turned into an overindulgement in positive reinforcement. Much of hashpa'ah has turned into instantaneous inspiration which is more acceptable in our instant gratification mindset. But the Mashgiach encouraged, taught and exemplified Avodas Hashem through avodas hamussar. To work on oneself is to critique one's actions and then be healthy enough to accept the criticism and work on rectifying any flaw. The Mashgiach instilled in us the 'gezunt' - a self confidence - and the "mussardiker kook".
The gezunt was instilled in us to not be afraid of any situation. Any instance has a solution and one must use all the resources available to reach the solution. One bochur asked the Mashgiach how to be mashpiah on a boy who loved sports and had no interests in Yiddishkeit. The Mashgiach told him "Play him a game of Futbol (soccer) - But make sure you win. Then he will be open to hashpa'ah."
The gezunt was portrayed by the clear knowledge of what is Yiras Shomayim and what is "frumkeit," what is not appropriate for a ben Torah - what is a helpful tool. The gezunt came from a clear understanding of the importance of limud hamussar while promoting first and foremost limud haTorah. All those ideas contributed to providing his talmidim with a sense of healthy purpose, of putting challenges in perspective and not being forced to dismiss them for fear of being swayed by them.
Upon this gezunt the avodas hamussar was imposed. The Mashgiach said many times that mussar is what saved him during his years in Riga and Stockholm. He showed and explained how mussar is not confining but is a mindset that applies to all of Torah. He used to say that Chazal say that when the Yidden stood at Har Sinai the Ribono Shel Olam lifted Har Sinai over them and said, "If you will be mekabel Torah fine and if not - Shom t'hai k'vuraschem - there will be your burial place."
The question is obvious. The Ribono Shel Olam should have used the words, "Kahn t'hai k'vuraschem - Here will be your burial place?"
He explained that if one is mekabel the restrictions of Torah, then it will be good. If not, Shom there - in the very lack of acceptance will be the suffocation. One who looks at Torah (and all of mussar) as restricting will be the suffocated by it. One who looks at Torah and mussar as liberating, as giving meaning to life, will never be restricted by it."
Thousands of talmidim have been taught by the Mashgiach and through his seforim to be confident about their Avodah to a point where they can give that confidence over to others. His hashpa'ah and hadracha equipped his talmidim with ammunition to conquer the contradictory societal values. I was once zoche to travel with the Mashgiach to Toronto for a parlor meeting. When introducing him, I remarked that I feel that I am in a constant state of tug-of-war with the world and the Mashgiach's chinuch is what is pulling me in the proper direction.
The Mashgiach's love for his Talmidim was always clear. Many letters were written to talmidim who were in difficult situations letters of encouragement and letters of direction- letters of love from a father to son.
The last few times I was zocheh to visit the Mashgiach, he made a point of stressing that ahavah is necessary to communicate any and every message. Even the last time that I visited him, only seven weeks ago when his health was clearly failing, the Mashgiach proclaimed clearly and strongly, "Alts darf gayin mit Ahavah".
During the Yom Tov of Pesach, as the mixed emotions of simcha and sadness were constant, the nechama was felt in learning from his kesavim. Working on his Torah was a way of continuing the hashpa'ah and chinuch he had given to me and thousands of other talmidim who had been zoche to be in his presence and under his tutelage.
As the minutes of Pesach were drawing to a close, I was reminded of an incident in which I was davening in a Yeshiva in Yerushalayim on Yom Kippur and the Mashgiach was davening Ne'ilah for the Amud.
The tefilla was ahead of schedule so the Rosh Yeshiva sent me to tell the Mashgiach to say each Avinu Malkienu individually. I went over and the Mashgiach ignored me. I wasn't sure if he heard or not and returned to my seat. The Rosh Yeshiva sent me to go and try to tell him again. I went and got the same results.
At the end of Neilah, the Mashgiach klopped on the Bimah and said, "Es is noch Yom Kippor mir ken noch teshuvah tun lumir lernin mussar and tohn teshuvah!
It is still Yom Kippr, we can still learn mussar and do teshuvah!"
Afterwards, the Mashgiach said "I heard you wasn't this better?"
We were taught to use those remaining minutes of Yom Kippur productively instead of just passing the time. The end of every Yom Tov was given a new meaning as a result of that lesson.
The end of the z'man has arrived. Every moment of chinuch, of hashpa'ah, of ahavah, of hadracha was an unbelievable opportunity. We, the Talmidim, were given a tremendous gift of clear direction in an unclear world. Our mission is to utilize every lesson that we had learned during the greatest z'mah that we had.
R' Yaakov Lipsky reminded me of a shmuess he heard before the Mashgiach left Yeshivas Beer Yaakov after 33 years, in which he set out to console his talmidim. He said "Chazal tell us that tzadikim are greater in their deaths than when they are still alive."
"The reason," he explained, "is because while a tzaddik is alive one does not necessarily 'shtell tzu' to his Torah as much, to delve into it, to be mevatel oneself to understand it because the tzaddik is still here. Once the tzaddik is no longer here to rely upon, one is forced to delve into his Torah to extract its full meaning - because that is the only source. This is a concept the Mashgiach lived by extracting all the yesodos hachaim from R' Yerucham's schmuessen. We, too, are now presented with that same challenge. The greatest hakaras hatov we can display is to become the link in the chain of Avodas Hamussar and pass on the legacy of life we were privileged to be taught.
Rabbi Moshe Zev Katzenstein is the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Mesoras HaTorah of the Five Towns located in Woodmere, NY.
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Dayton Moore answers media questions about the draft, minor leagues
The 2010 June Draft begins on Monday. General Manager Dayton Moore talked to the media today about the draft and other topics.
Moore is looking for players with great character and players who fit a team atmosphere. He puts an added emphasis on players with past championship experience, either in college or high school. Ideally, Kansas City's first pick will eventually be able to blend in with the current group of prospects at Double-A.
Moore sees several players in this draft that will make an impact in the majors. However, he doesn't see as many premium position players as in some drafts.
A media member asked whether the draft will drop off after the first three picks (the Royals pick fourth). Moore says he sees how some see it that way, but every draft will be re-evaluated after three years and the picture can be very different. He sees that as the beauty and the challenge of baseball's draft – a 10th round pick could wind up with a better career than a first-round choice. He sees all 50 or so players that a team drafts as important, sighting Jarrod Dyson. The speedy former 50th round pick is now on Kansas City's 40-man roster.
Duffy's return
Reporters asked Moore about pitching prospect Danny Duffy, who recently returned to the organization after taking some time away from baseball. Moore hasn't spoken to Duffy and for now he will leave that to Assistant GM/Scouting and Player Development J.J. Picollo and Director of Minor League Operations Scott Sharp. He didn't know if Duffy would return originally after he left baseball in March, but he knew that the good relationship between the club and Duffy would help.
Moose and Hosmer
Mike Moustakas and Eric Hosmer are both leading their respecting leagues in hitting, with Moose entering the day first in the Texas League at .371 and Hosmer's .350 pacing the Carolina League. Moore says that the Royals are staying humble as an organization as far as their progress. He said that minor league hitting coordinator Jack Maloof is pleased with their development. As to whether they will be promoted, Moore said that the organization will re-assess that in a month, but neither is a currently a candidate to be on the Major League team by the end of 2010.
Yost's start
Moore likes the intense focus and clear beliefs of his new manager. While the two knew one another from Atlanta, they didn't have the manager-general manager relationship. Moore says that this particular aspect of their relationship is still evolving.
New Kansas City manager Ned Yost meets with the media
Royals Manager Ned Yost had his first press conference today in front of a standing room only contingent of media in the Kauffman Stadium interview room.
Yost has been following Kansas City's Double-A affiliate, the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, for the last week General Manager Dayton Moore contacted Yost about the managing job on Thursday morning. After accepting the job, he sifted through possible lineups at his Springfield, Mo., hotel room. Yost was awake until 3:30 this morning. He took a two-hour nap and was up at 5:30 for the drive to Kansas City! He doesn't anticipate major radical changes in the lineup at this time.
Yost described himself as a person who has a knack for motivating players. He wants to work heavily with individual players at first. While Trey Hillman was a hands on manager, Yost is not. He said that Trey Hillman did a great job of getting players prepared every day and that the players have been a class act. The club is a little shell-shocked at the moment. Yost's main job at the moment is to get the players to leave everything they have on the field every day. He believes that this club is more advanced than the club that he inherited in Milwaukee and that they are not that far away from turning things around.
Yost stated that 85 percent of his managing philosophy comes from Bobby Cox, who he worked for in Atlanta. The other 15 percent comes from what Yost learned as Milwaukee's manager.
He knows that the Royals have ingredients for success in their minor league system. Yost believes that Mike Moustakas will be a "big-time Major League player". He also mentioned that Milwaukee (where he managed previously) stockpiled young power hitters like Prince Fielder, while the Royals are stockpiling young power pitchers including Aaron Crow and Mike Montgomery.
Yost's philosophy on coaching is to have one coach totally in charge of the infield and one totally in charge of the outfield. Rusty Kuntz is back as the first base coach and will coach the outfielders, a position he held in 2008 and 2009. Yost emphasized the importance of bringing Kuntz back. Eddie Rodriguez will shift to the third base coaching box. He will also be the infield coach. Rodriguez speaks fluent Spanish and Yost believes that will factor into Rodriguez' work with infielders Alberto Callaspo and Yuniesky Betancourt.
Yost believes that this is an attractive job. He is up for the challenge and understands the frustration of the fan base. He has full confidence that he can do the job. He added that George Brett (who celebrates a birthday on Saturday) called him from Italy and wished him well.
Photos: Fans and scouts get a close view at Spring Training
Fans who have attended Spring Training in Surprise know that opportunities are abound to watch games and practices. The Royals play several 'B' games against their complex counterparts, the Texas Rangers. These games are not held at the stadium – instead they are on one of the practice fields at the complex. The 'B' games and practices are free to attend and fans can usually stake claim to a location that is just off of the field.
Today's 'B' game featured Luke Hochevar, who was pushed back after yesterday's regular game against the Giants was postponed. Let's take at a few of the things that happen at a 'B' game.
Scouts and baseball operations personnel are continuously tracking the progress of the players. On the left, Senior Advisor to the General Manager and 2008 Royals Hall of Fame inductee Art Stewart surveys the action. Rene Francisco, Kansas City's Special Assistant to the General Manager/International Operations, is standing behind Stewart (to his right, our left).
The next photo shows General Manager Dayton Moore and Assistant General Manager-Scouting & Player Development J.J. Picollo. The pair are speaking with Jon Daniels (center), the General Manager of the Rangers.
When the team goes to another complex for a game, a 'travel roster' is assembled. For example, some of the pitchers are not going to throw in the regular game that day. They stay behind in Surprise and spend time on other training activities, including strength and conditioning. Here, Zack Greinke and Kyle Davies are taking in Hochevar's outing.
'B' games also require coaches to take on different roles. Trey Hillman served as the third base coach during today's 'B' game. This picture shows the close proximity of the bleachers for a 'B' game.
Former third baseman Joe Randa is in camp working with players. Here he talks to John 'Duke' Wathan. On the right, Randa lends his advice to Mike Moustakas. Randa has mentored 'Moose' on multiple occasions since the Royals drafted Moustakas in 2007.
Alex Gordon was busy with conditioning drills on a field near the 'B' game. Alex broke his thumb on Saturday, however, he is working hard to stay in game shape.
Now you know about some of the other happenings at Spring Training besides the game that is on the schedule at royals.com. We hope that you can make a trip to Spring Training in the near future!
Royals Hot Stove show kicks off tonight
Brrr…it's cold! Kansas City is blanketed with snow and the temperature continues to drop. Wherever you are located, warm up with the Royals Hot Stove show, which airs live on KCSP 610 AM and across the web on royals.com! Steve Stewart and Ryan Lefebvre host the program every Thursday through February 25 from 6:00-7:00 p.m Central. The Royals Hot Stove features interviews with players, coaches and the front office. Tonight's guest is general manager Dayton Moore.
Here's the link to the Hot Stove page on royals.com, where you can listen to tonight's show. Each show will be archived for playback.
Zack Greinke media notes
Zack was resting Tuesday morning when he received word that he was the 2009 A.L. Cy Young Award recipient. All of a sudden, there was "a lot of stuff going on" at a time in the offseason when Greinke likes "doing nothing." He passed the word along to his dad and fiancée, who were very happy for him. His mother and brother had yet to find out.
Zack was pleased, but it was the usual low-key Greinke reaction. He thought it would be a much closer balloting process as the Mariners' Felix Hernandez also had a fantastic season.
One reporter asked where the coveted trophy would be housed. Greinke said that it would probably go at his parent's house, with his other trophies.
Thanks for the help
Throughout the afternoon, several baseball players, coaches and baseball minds were noted by Zack as people who helped him mature as a pitcher.
Zack credited former Royals manager Buddy Bell, former general manager Allard Baird, reliever David Riske, and current pitching coach Bob McClure for helping him overcome his anxiety issues. Greinke described McClure as a "really smart" coach who challenged him to pitch inside this season.
He has sought advice from two of the top pitchers in the league, who he did not wish to name.
Miguel Olivo caught a majority of Greinke's starts in 2009. Zack was happy to have the same catcher throughout the season, saying that Olivo did a fantastic job.
We learned that Brian Bannister's interest in pitching statistics has rubbed off on Greinke. FIP, or Fielder Independent Pitching, is the stat that Zack is now following. FYI, he led the AL and was second in the Majors in that stat in 2009.
Zack read Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller's book a few years ago. Feller talked about pitching at an 85-90 percent mark for the first few innings, then turning it up at the end. It took a while for Zack to embrace the philosophy, but now he sees that it is the best way to pitch.
Next year and beyond
Reporters focused on whether Zack can improve upon this incredible season. He says that he still makes mistakes and can improve in the physical aspect of the game. He wants to stay with the same mental approach as it worked in 2009.
Dayton Moore comments
General manager Dayton Moore took questions from the local media after the Greinke video conference. He said that people around baseball see the command of a Greg Maddux and the electricity of John Smoltz in Zack. Moore mentioned Bob McClure's toughness as a pitcher and how he has brought that out in Zack. When asked if Zack can repeat or top the incredible season, Moore noted that Greinke's one pitch at a time, one game at a time approach would help him.
Aaron Crow Introduced (photos)
Aaron Crow is a lifelong Royals fan whose dream has been to play in the big leagues for the Royals. Today, he took a step toward that dream as he was introduced at an afternoon press conference.
Crow is ready to get out onto the field, and he will have that opportunity soon as he will report to the Royals' instructional league team in Arizona on Sunday. Workouts begin on Monday.
He has stayed in shape with workouts, bullpen sessions, simulated games and side sessions. Crow says that he is just older and wiser than last year. His pitching repertoire is mainly a fastball and a sinker, with a slider and change-up mixed in. He has worked a lot on improving his change-up over the last year.
When asked if the Major League contract put pressure on him, Aaron calmly said he doesn't see it as pressure but a challenge.
General Manager Dayton Moore said that the Royals will not put limitations on Aaron. As a player in Major League camp, he will be given the opportunity to make the team out of Spring Training. However, the overall goal is for Aaron to have a 15+ year career in the Majors. Moore sees a tremendous competitor with great drive.
Assistant General Manager-Scouting & Player Development J.J. Picollo mentioned that signing the first-round pick was a priority. He is anxious to get Crow into the mix.
Jose Guillen was placed on the 60-day D.L. to create a spot on the 40-man roster for Crow.
Dayton Moore chat today at 3 p.m. CT
General Manager Dayton Moore will take part in a Royals Relay Chat today (Tuesday) at 3:00 p.m. Central. If you're not already registered at royals.com, be sure to stop by royals.com to register for the chat session!
Trey Hillman Pregame Media Session: September 4
Who is in and who is out?
For the time being, Royals starters Gil Meche and Brian Bannister will be sidelined with sore right shoulders. Both seem to be suffering from fatigue and tiredness, leaving their return to the starting rotation to be not far off, but undetermined at this point. Taking Meche's spot tonight in the rotation against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will be reliever Robinson Tejeda (RHP, 1-1, 4.07). Manager Trey Hillman thinks Tejeda should rise to the occasion tonight. "We'll see what he can do, if he maintains his stuff, is effective in his delivery, and efficient with his pitch counts it should be a favorable night for us. There will be no pitch count for him tonight, we don't want to put any more added pressure on him then there already is," Hillman stated.
Hillman high on Moore
Hillman was asked about the vote of confidence he received from General Manager Dayton Moore these past couple of days with regards to him coming back as manager. "It's nice to have a boss believe in you as a person, he believes in my track record and my ability to get these guys ready to play baseball. I came into this job knowing it would be challenging, I can't control what other people do only what I can do for myself. I take full responsibility and accountability for everything that goes on in that locker room and will continue to do the very best I can. With Dayton signing a recent extension to his contract and my coming back next season, I look forward to the future of this organization. This community and organization deserve stability, and I hope I can contribute to making that a reality."
Royals extend General Manager Dayton Moore through 2014
The Kansas City Royals today announced they have extended the contract of General Manager Dayton Moore through the 2014 season. Moore has exercised his option for 2011 with the Royals extending the deal to cover the 2012, 2013 and 2014 seasons. Consistent with club policy, terms of the extension were not disclosed.
Around the Horn will be sitting in on a media session with G.M. Dayton Moore today. We'll bring you a summary of that event.
Next week, you can ask the questions as Moore will participate in a Royals Relay chat next Tuesday, September 8th at 3:00 p.m. CT on royals.com. Be sure to stop by royals.com next Tuesday!http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/fan_forum/chat.jsp?c_id=kc
Royals Draft Notes
The 2009 Draft is in the books, with the Royals selecting 49 players. That doesn't mean that the Royals are taking any time off. Scouts are headed to Minnesota this weekend to look at players and the Royals will continue to look at international talent. Here are a few notes from both today's press conference and yesterday's teleconference.
Wil Myers
J.J. Picollo noted that Myers, a third-round selection, played seven positions in high school and that he has expressed a desire to catch. Picollo says that the Royals will start him as a catcher.
College picks
Kansas City selected 27 college players this year, plus Aaron Crow, who was listed as unaffiliated. That's up from 23 college players last year. The Royals had just two high school picks among their first 11 selections this year. Last season, Johnny Giavotella was the only four-year college player in the first 10 rounds. Moore said that he likes a blend of high school and college pitchers. Some of the college pitchers from this year's draft will be relievers. He hopes that they can reach the Majors at the same time.
Strategy and budget
Moore noted that Picollo used a strategy in which he chose three to four players with top round talent. He also said the Royals must strive to use every penny of their scouting budget wisely. Many of the players chosen in the final ten rounds are summer follow selections who have several college options. Moore is hopeful that the Royals can budget their dollars in a way that will allow them to sign a few of the summer follow picks.
Local connections
The Royals made several picks with local ties, starting with Aaron Crow, their first-round selection. Moore noted that it is important to "scout your own backyard aggressively." He also said that the Royals employed "good old-fashioned scouting."
The Royals selected a pair of local prep pitchers today. Michael Morin of Shawnee Mission South was selected in the 40th round and Jeffrey Soptic from Shawnee Mission East was nabbed in the 43rd round. ATH just spoke with the local high school baseball fanatic in the Royals front office, Sr. Director of Corporate Sales, Mitch Wheeler. His son Seth has caught Morin since they were nine years old. Mitch says that Morin and Soptic faced off twice this season, including once in the Frank White Classic right here at Kauffman Stadium! What an exciting moment for these two players to be selected by their hometown team!


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PITTSBURGH — Rutgers officially isn't swapping the Big East for the Big Ten for another two years.
The 21st-ranked Scarlet Knights sure looked ready to check out early, though, in a lifeless 27-6 loss to Pittsburgh on Saturday.
Though Rutgers (9-2, 5-1 Big East) still managed to clinch a share of its first conference title after No. 19 Louisville was stunned at home by Connecticut, the Scarlet Knights head into a showdown with the Cardinals next Thursday reeling.
"It (stinks) to lose, but we still have something to play for," Rutgers quarterback Gary Nova said.
Even if it was the Panthers (5-6, 2-4) who performed like the team with everything on the line.
Pitt's defense swarmed the Scarlet Knights all afternoon. Nova completed just 18 of 37 passes for 157 yards with a touchdown and an interception and left briefly in first half after getting slammed to the ground on his right (throwing) shoulder.
"Their defensive linemen are really good," Nova said. "They put a lot of pressure on me, and we really didn't execute well enough in protection on their pass rush to make a difference."
The Scarlet Knights came in the Big East's biggest surprise, rising to the cusp of the school's first Bowl Championship Series berth despite losing program architect Greg Schiano to the NFL last winter.
First-year coach Kyle Flood stressed his team would not be distracted by an eventful week in which the program announced it was heading to the Big Ten in 2014, though the Scarlet Knights appeared to have their minds on other things while falling into an early 21-0 deficit.
"I didn't hear any of the talk about anything (other than the game)," Flood said. "To me, we had a focused football team coming in here, but we just didn't execute on the football field."
There were no such issues for the Panthers, who continued their maddening inconsistency while keeping their hopes for a fifth straight bowl appearance alive.
Tino Sunseri passed for 227 yards and two touchdowns in his last home game and fellow senior Ray Graham ran for 113 yards and a score as the Panthers beat a ranked opponent for the second time this season thanks to some words of inspiration from the 18 players taking their final bow at Heinz Field.
"We just told (the underclassmen) to leave it out on the field," said Graham, who moved into third on the school's all-time rushing list. "If you're not ready to play, stay inside this locker room. That's one of those attitudes that we have."
The Panthers have alternated two-game losing streaks and two-game winning streaks all fall, leading first-year coach Paul Chryst to joke he hoped the pattern would continue over the final two weeks, allowing the Panthers to play beyond Dec. 1.
It shouldn't be an issue if Pitt can take the intensity it showed during an emotional Senior Day to South Florida next week.
Chryst began the afternoon hugging each of the seniors during pregame introductions, a sign how of hard he's worked to restore a sense of trust between the players and the program after Pitt went through four coaches in a span of 14 months, culminating with Chryst's hiring in January.
The seniors believe Pitt is heading in the right direction, and then went out and showed it by having little trouble with the Scarlet Knights in the final game between the two teams for the foreseeable future with Pitt heading to the ACC next fall.
Pitt outgained Rutgers 365-207, won the field position battle and controlled both sides of the line of scrimmage after finding its footing in the second quarter.
"We put it together today," wide receiver Mike Shanahan said. "I don't think we've played 60 minutes like that all season."
Certainly not on defense.
The Scarlet Knights had the ball eight times in the first half, and punted eight times. Nova never got comfortable in the blustery conditions and Pitt smothered whichever Rutgers back happened to carry the ball.
"If you watched Pitt over the course of the year, you saw that they were capable of playing really good on offense and defense," Rutgers safety Duron Harmon said. "They beat up on Virginia Tech and should have beat Notre Dame, so we knew it wasn't going to be easy coming in here."
It wasn't.
Sunseri hit Shanahan for a 16-yard touchdown pass early in the second quarter to put the Panthers up and Graham made it 14-0 on a 1-yard touchdown plunge before the Panthers showed just how far they've come under Chryst's direction during a flawless 2-minute drill late in the half.
Taking over at the Pitt 45 with 1:19 to go, Sunseri directed the Panthers 55 yards in nine plays, the final one a perfect strike to Ed Tinker from 13 yards out that put the Panthers up 21-0 at the break.
Kevin Harper tacked on a 39-yard field goal early in the third quarter to make it 24-0. Rutgers finally got on board on a 17-yard touchdown pass from Nova to Brandon Coleman late in the third quarter but the 2-point conversion failed and Rutgers never threatened to make it interesting.
The blowout left the Scarlet Knights plenty of time to ponder how things went wrong while getting a headstart on what will be a de facto Big East championship game at home on Thursday night.
"All the marbles are out there for us, and it's a short week," defensive tackle Scott Vallone said. "So, this is for everything. This is why you play football. Sure, we're disappointed, but we still have everything to play for Thursday night. And that has to be our focus."
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The Mariners and Ken Griffey, Jr. agreed to a one-year deal for something like $3 million, Seattle Times reports. Griffey has 600 plate appearances since he was traded back to the American League in 2008, and he's hitting .226/.329/.409 in that time. That batting line is pretty exciting for a 21-year-old shortstop with excellent defense, but for a 40-year-old DH it's a waste of a roster spot. And something like $3 million.
The Mariners will undoubtedly acquire some talent this offseason -- they cleared a lot of money -- but just compare the roster they have now to the one that won 85 games and somewhat surprisingly challenged the Angels into August:
They also don't have a real option at catcher, or in left field, and they have to work out a deal to bring back Jack Wilson at shortstop. That's a lot to replace, just to keep up with a 2009 roster that was outscored by 60 runs. Maybe Seattle is realistic and realizes it's not going to be able to replace it all this offseason, and that the Mariners aren't likely to win 85 games -- let alone 97 -- in 2010. Maybe signing Griffey is simply admitting that fact, and giving fans a different reason -- Nostalgia? Werther's Originals? -- to come out to the park.
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A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of working with the fabulous Carrie Goff at Vanessa and Rory's wedding in Huntington Beach. It was a lovely ceremony, followed by a super-fun reception filled with beautiful details. I am a little behind on blogging, so I'm gonna get to some photos!
A shoe-shot/getting-ready shot -
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Vanessa and Rory chose to see each other before the ceremony, which left lots of time to do some beautiful portraits -
Just a little grab shot during the ceremony -
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To Vanessa and Rory: Thanks for letting me capture your special day!
A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of working with the fabulous Carrie Goff at Vanessa and Rory's wedding in Huntington Beach. It was a lovely ceremony, followed by a super-fun reception filled with beautiful details. I am a little behind on blogging, so I'm gonna get to some photos!
ha! I love that "we're married!" reaction coming down the aisle. Classic!
I love the tender moment shot of her head leaning against him…so sweet!
these are beautiful, chenin! the flowers are so fresh and vibrant. my fave is the recessional shot; the fact that the groom did the "yessss" move is classic.
Last Sunday, I shot Brenda and Steve's wedding at the Turnip Rose Grand Newport Plaza. I've been looking forward to their wedding for a while, and it was just as fun as I expected! They're families were wonderful, the bridal party was a ton of fun and, as usual, the food was fantastic! Time to share some piccies!
The lovey bride -
Brenda was rocking some red shoes -
Comin' down the aisle!
I love Turnip Rose, because there's such awesome access during the ceremony -
We were blessed with some of my favorite kind of portrait light -
Just a fun little first dance shot -
Brenda's dad gave an awesome toast -
And some shots of Brenda and Steve dancing with their folks -
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I don't think I could ever walk in those shoes…I retired my high-heel collection at the age of 27. Now I wear converse literally every day.
Last Saturday, Victoria and Eric got married at the very cool Point Vicente Center in Palos Verdes. It's a really cool little venue on the top of a bluff, overlooking a beautiful lighthouse. Victoria and Eric did a beautiful job tending to every little detail and the event was a true success! Here's some favorites from this very retro-chic wedding -
I loved that Victoria's eye-makeup matched the wall where she was getting ready -
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Eric had this bitchin' old Fiat and wanted to make sure they got some shots with it -
The gorgeous view from the reception -
And a little first dance shot -
To Victoria and Eric:Â Have a wonderful time in Iceland!
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The pictures are fabulous! Victoria you look gorgeous! you can really appreciate all the details of your dress
Carol shared these pics and they are just beautiful. You look so glamorous with just the right touch of fun and style. Your husband and his awesome car are so handsome. Congratulations to you both and enjoy each other always.
Hi Vicki! Long time no see. Carol told me about your wedding. Great photos, and more importantly, I am happy for you and wish both of you a lifetime of it.
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