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Growing up in rural Iowa, I knew a few Mexican immigrants. Another small town near mine had a meat packing plant that brought many Latinos to the area. Sometimes when driving, I would hear a stereo blasting accordion music or something similarly foreign to my Midwest ears. I never saw people dancing in the street when this happened, but it was obvious these energy-filled tunes were meant for that purpose. However, little could I have imagined just how much dancing could take place with these songs, and how inept it would make me feel when I couldn't join in.
English teachers at my school here in Colombia love to see me dance - even if it's only for a few moments. Their faces light up when they see my hips start shaking, despite that it's only a joke to show how horrible of a dancer I really am. They alwaysl tell me I'm doing fine, but no amount of their encouragement has made me stop feeling like I missed a major life lesson during my childhood. I remember learning to tie my shoes, ride a bike, to read, and even to play a musical instrument. But I do not remember learning how to dance. Why is that?
After living in Germany, South Korea, and now Colombia, I've experienced a lot of different cultures and noticed many cultural differences. German teenagers can open beer bottles with their eyelids, Korean school children scream with delight at the idea of a day without homework, and every Colombian I've ever met can dance. . . really well. I mean REALLY well. All the time. Multiple styles. Everyday. You lay down some music in the street, someone will put out some plastic llawn chairs, and people will start dancing. It sounds stereotypical, but it's absolutely true. And, it's really, really cool. To say I'm jealous is an understatement.
And so you have me, in what appears to be the true "land of the dance", surrounded by people who learned how to tie their shoes, ride a bike, read, play an instrument (phenomenal percussion players), AND dance better than most people can walk. The result? It literally feels like I was born with a disability that has only now begun to affect my everyday life. But, while some people can't walk or do other things because of an actual injury or handicap, my body is perfectly able to dance. I simply just don't know how to do it. And, I'm embarrassed as hell to try to learn.
While this was going on, yet another thing popped up to separate me from my Colombian amigos. After going on some medication, my doctor told me I couldn't drink all of February, which just happened to be the same month as CARNAVAL (perhaps you've heard of it). At first, it wasn't a problem. I just didn't drink when I went out on the weekends. I didn't drink a lot in college, so it was actually a bit refreshing to save some money. But as soon as Carnaval kicked into full swing, everyone had or was offering me alcohol as soon as the sun went down (which is about 6 pm here) and then just anytime of the day that seemed good for some drinking (which quickly turned into all times). It got to be a bit annoying to decline so many offers of cervezas and aguardiente (a hard alcohol I like to think of as Colombian Jägermeister), but I at least had a medical excuse. At the same time that I was shunning alcohol, I was also standing around watching other people dance their butts off. However, I lacked even the trace of an excuse to shake my butt with them. Even when a Colombian girl would grab me to dance, I would weasel my way out.
I get that some things are hard for some people, that not everyone can be a singer or athlete. But with the right encouragement, the vast majority of everyone could learn to sing or play sports. I'm not an athlete, but I can play baseball, basketball, or football at varying levels. I'm not a singer, but I can sing a few songs and learn more. However, I couldn't dance to save my life. And I'm terrified to start trying because it's something more foreign to me than Spanish. While I realize this is all in my head, it's a damn shame.


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Writers Theatre presents the World Premiere production of Days Like Today, with music and lyrics by Alan Schmuckler and book by Laura Eason, directed by Artistic Director Michael Halberstam, music direction by Doug Peck and choreography by Tommy Rapley. The production runs now through July 13, 2014 at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe. The press opening is May 22, 2014 at 7:30pm. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below! (more...)
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Acclaimed Off-Broadway theater company Playwrights Horizons just held its annual Spring Gala on Monday evening, May 5 at the event space 583 Park Avenue. Titled 'IN THE BEGINNING', the evening honored the theater company's Founding Artistic Director Bob Moss. An artistic director, stage director and teacher for thirty-seven years, Bob founded Playwrights Horizons in 1971 and gave the theater its unique and enduring mission. Three years later, Bob moved the theater to then-derelict West 42nd Street. He founded the 42nd Street Gang, which, with the 42nd Street Development Corporation, envisioned and spearheaded the renovation and creation of 42nd Street's Theatre Row, and gave Playwrights a permanent home. He served as the company's Artistic Director for ten years through 1981. He was also the director of the Playwrights Horizons Theater School, an affiliate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. He continues to direct and teach at theaters and colleges across the country, and has mentored hundreds of young theater actors, writers and directors. (more...)
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The Dance of Death by August Strindberg, adapted by Conor McPherson, will be directed by Henry Wishcamper at Writers Theatre, April 1 through July 20, 2014. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below! (more...)
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Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts (www.usdan.com), the nationally acclaimed summer arts day camp once again named a 'Best Camp for 2013' by TimeOutNY/Kids, will present In Focus, a month-long exhibit of student photography now through Friday, April 4th, 2014 in the lobby gallery of 430 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022. Scroll down to check out some photos of students with their photography! (more...)
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Kicking off Asia Week 2014, the historic Bohemian National Hall (BNH) presented its first annual Asia Art Fair and opened with an elegant private reception on Friday, March 14 for VIP guests to get a first look at the exquisite offerings from 27 of the most prestigious galleries from around the world. Joseph Balaz, President of the Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association, presented a $5000 check to the American Fund for Czech and Slovak Leadership Studies at the opening night benefit of the Asia Art Fair. Scroll down for photos from the reception! (more...)
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Transport Group, the Drama Desk and OBIE award-winning theatre company, presented 2013 Gimme A Break!, honoring producer Beth Williams, last night at the Asia Society and Museum, 725 Park Avenue at 70th Street. Performers included Carolee Carmelo (Parade, Falsettos), Santino Fontana (Cinderella, Billy Elliot), Jayne Houdyshell (Romeo & Juliet, Follies), Rachel Bay Jones (Pippin, Hello Again), Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (The Winslow Boy, Man of La Mancha), and Jessie Mueller (On a Clear Day, Beautiful). BroadwayWorld was there for last night's festivites and you can check out photos below! (more...)
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Paris celebrates Robert Wilson. In November, he will be directing famed dancer and actor Mikhail Baryshnikov and world-renowned actor Willem Dafoe in The Old Woman, an adaptation of the work by Russian author Daniil Kharms, at Theatre de la Ville and Christopher Knowles in The Sundance Kid is Beautiful at The Louvre. Mr. Wilson will be the Louvre's artist in residence from mid-November 2013 to mid-February 2014 with exhibitions of Living Rooms and his voom portraits of Lady Gaga. In December, his Peter Pan with the Berliner Ensemble will be at Theatre de la Ville, and in January, his iconic opera with Philip Glass, Einstein on the Beach, will return to Paris at the Theatre du Chatelet. In February, his Madama Butterfly will be at the Paris Opera Bastille. Honored in France as Commandeur de la Legion d'Honneur, he is a member of the Arts Arena Advisory Council and will receive an Honorary Doctorate from the Sorbonne University in November. (more...)
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Writers Theatre continues its 2013-14 season with the Midwest Premiere of Port Authority by Conor McPherson, directed by William Brown. The production runs now through February 16, 2014 at 664 Vernon Avenue, Glencoe. The press openings are tonight and tomorrow, November 6 and November 7, 2013 at 7:30pm. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below! (more...)
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The Park Avenue Chamber Symphony (www.chambersymphony.com) under the direction of David Bernard, performed works by Dvorak, Brahms, Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky at Carnegie Hall in NYC on Sunday, October 27th at 2PM. This performance featured 11 year old pianist/prodigy Daniela Liebman making her Carnegie Hall debut in a performance of Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 2, as well as violinist Jourdan Urbach performing Brahms Violin Concerto. Check out the photos below! (more...)
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Two of cabaret's most popular and honored vocalists of the last decade, Tanya Holt and Marcus Simeone, bring their dynamic new show, Quiet Storm, to the Metropolitan Room for six Saturday shows running once monthly through November 16 (with a summer break.) (more...)
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On October 27th at 2PM, the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony led by music director David Bernard returns to the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall for a program of Dvorak, Brahms, Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky. Featured in the Brahms Violin Concerto is 21 year old Jourdan Urbach, making his third appearance at Carnegie Hall with Bernard and the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony. We sat down with Jourdan to find out more about his rise as a classical artist. (more...)
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Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse, Josie Rourke, will direct the world premiere of award-winning writer Matt Charman's new work: The Machine. This new play is based on Grandmaster Garry Kasparov's headline-grabbing 1997 New York chess tournament against Deep Blue, a super-computer developed by technology giant IBM. BroadwayWorld has a first look below! (more...)
by Walter McBride - Jun 28, 2013
The Recording Academy Honors 2013 celebrated honorees Ashford & Simpson, GRAMMY-winning violinist Joshua Bell, GRAMMY-winning artist Melissa Etheridge, GRAMMY-winning creators of 'LES MISERABLES' - Alain Boublil, Herbert Kretzmer and Claude-Michel Schonberg - and R&B singer/songwriter Trey Songz. The Recording Academy Honors was established to celebrate outstanding individuals whose work embodies excellence and integrity and who have improved the environment for the creative community. Check out photos from inside the event below! (more...)
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 26, 2013
Atlantic Theater Company just presented their annual Spring Gala Songs in Celebration of a New Day on last night, February 25, 2013 at 583 Park Avenue. Songs in Celebration of a New Day was an evening of original music celebrating the future of Atlantic Theater Company, newly reinvigorated in its renovated home at the Linda Gross Theater. The Gala featured special appearances by Michael Cerveris, Christine Lahti, Jan Maxwell, Tonya Pinkins and David Pittu, toasting the $8.3M renovation of Atlantic's mainstage theater and the bright future of the award-winning off-Broadway theater company. BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities and you can check out photo coverage below! (more...)
by Stephen Sorokoff - Dec 30, 2012
Feinstein's at Loews Regency closes its Fall 2012 season with the return of the club's founder Michael Feinstein and two-time Tony Award winning Broadway and TV star Christine Ebersole. Their show plays through tomorrow night, New Year's Eve. Sally Field and more were in attendance at last night's show. Check out new photos from the show below! (more...)


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The 2014 Major League Baseball Hall of Fame ballot is loaded with stars. (There are 36 players in all, with 19 of them being first ballot players.) Whether the player has been on the ballot for numerous years or is a newcomer, there are far too many players for me to give my take on them all. Therefore, I'm only going to be discussing the players I'd vote for if I had a vote, and provide my reasoning for each.
The first player on my ballot would have to be Greg Maddux. Maddux, who will go down in history as one of the best pitchers the game of baseball has ever seen, racked up a total of 355 wins over the course of his 23-year career. As if that wasn't enough to make him a first-ballot Hall of Famer, Maddux also put together a stat line of 3,371 strikeouts, to go along with an ERA of 3.16, and 4 straight Cy Young winning seasons. In addition, Maddux holds the record for most Gold Glove awards with 18, and should be one of the highest vote getters in Hall of Fame voting history.
The second vote on my ballot goes to Frank Thomas. Thomas put together an incredible career, and would be an automatic pick for the Hall of Fame if it wasn't for the steroid era in which he played. But despite that, I feel Thomas will get in as a first ballot player, and rightfully so, seeing that he was never directly connected to PED's. Blasting 521 home runs in his 19-year career, totaling 1,704 RBI's, "The Big Hurt" has some of the best stats seen on the ballot in years (with the exception of Barry Bonds). With a .301 batting average to go along with his amazing numbers, and two career MVP's, Thomas should receive the second most votes from the 2014 ballot, after Greg Maddux.
The next player I have is Tom Glavine. Glavine, as with Greg Maddux, is one of only 24 pitchers to have put together 300 or more career wins (305), done in his 22 seasons in the major leagues. Anytime a pitcher accomplishes this great feat, it's almost a no brainer that they're a Hall of Fame player, as a 300 game winner is nearly unheard of nowadays. Glavine also has two Cy Young awards and 2,607 strikeouts to go along with his other impressive numbers, and that, in my mind, should earn him a spot in Cooperstown.
The fourth player on my ballot is Mike Piazza. Piazza doesn't have the most impressive numbers of the players on this year's ballot, however, the stats that he put together over his career, although not good enough for a first ballot vote, are good enough for the Hall of Fame, in this his second year on the ballot. In my mind, despite barely surpassing the 2,000 hit mark and sitting 90th all time in terms of RBI's, Piazza put together one of the best ever careers for a catcher. He is fourth on the list of catchers in baseball history for most RBI's and leads all catchers in home runs. When you combine it all together, it makes Piazza a Hall of Fame player.
The final player I would vote for from this year's ballot is Craig Biggio. Biggio was the top vote getter of the players on the 2013 Hall of Fame ballot, receiving 68.2 percent of the vote, which saw no players getting the necessary 75 percent to be elected. Biggio should get in this time around — many believe he should've been a first ballot Hall of Famer — as his 3,060 career hits put him on a list with just 27 other players who have compiled 3,000 or more hits. Biggio's 291 career homers and 1,175 RBI's are low for a Hall of Fame player, however, there is a very good case for making an exception for Biggio making it into the Hall.
Unfortunately, with all of the great players this year, I decided to leave off a few of the really good players from my ballot, including Jack Morris (who is in his last year of eligibility), Tim Raines, Don Mattingly, etc., even though I could've easily included them. I just didn't think they were good enough to make the cut this year. In addition, I've excluded Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire and Rogers Clemens, among others traced to PED's, not based solely on their PED use, but merely because I don't feel they should get in this time around. Not yet. Maybe not even at all. I haven't fully decided how I feel.
Though you may disagree with some of the players I feel are Hall of Fame worthy and with some of the players I left off my ballot, it's just the way I feel and how I see things. Now, I want to hear from you. Of the players on the 2014 ballot, who do you want to see get elected along side of Bobby Cox, Joe Torre and Tony LaRussa in July? Cast your vote below for the number of players from the 2014 ballot that you would vote into the Hall of Fame, and feel free to leave your thoughts below.
My Thoughts On the Remaining MLB Free Agents
The 2013 Major League Baseball season ended nearly a month ago, but the team changing deals that take place every offseason are just now beginning. The biggest trade that has taken place so far is undoubtedly Prince Fielder going to the Rangers in exchange for Ian Kinsler, however, the Cardinals getting rid of David Freese in a trade for Peter Bourjos is up there on the list as well.
As far as free agent signings go — none of the previously named players were free agents — Brian McCann signing to play with the Yankees was a big time deal, with Jhonny Peralta's agreement to play with the Cardinals (4 years, 53 million dollar) being the deal that has caused the most controversy, due to past his PED use. But I won't get into that.
Not too many of the 184 free agent players have signed yet — just 27 are off the market, having signed with a team or retired — but there's still plenty of time left for a lot of exciting deals to go down. (The trades that could be made are nearly impossible to predict, but every free agent has to find a home somewhere — either with their same team or a new one — so that's what I'll be talking about.)
Notable current free agents include Carlos Beltran, Robinson Cano and Jacoby Ellsbury, among others, but I'm only going to be discussing the top ranked (in my mind) player available at each position, and which team I feel they'd fit the best with.
Keep in mind, these are the teams I feel would be the best fit for each player, not necessarily a team that's interested in them, or subsequently will sign them.
Catcher: Jarrod Saltalamacchia
Team I feel should sign him: Rangers
The Rangers were in the conversation for Brian McCann to take over their catcher role, but after the Yankees locked him up, I think Saltalamacchia would be the next best thing — a good fit for both the Rangers and Saltalamacchia. Having played for the Rangers from 2007 to 2010, Saltalamacchia would be returning to familiar territory. Though he never had much success in Arlington — never playing in more than 84 games in a season — Saltalamacchia proved this past season with the Sox that he can post good numbers, batting .273 with 14 home runs and 65 RBI's. I think the Rangers would be a great team for Saltalamacchia, but he'll likely remain in Boston.
Designated Hitter: Kendrys Morales
Team I feel should sign him: Tigers
Kendrys Morales had a great season for the Mariners in 2013, batting .277 with 23 home runs and 80 RBI's. Being a switch hitter — a very consistent one at that — I feel the Tigers would be a good fit for Morales. The Tigers have a right-handed-heavy lineup, and a good hitter who can hit from the left side — there are talks they could also be interested in Shin-Soo Choo — when needed would be an important addition. Also, Morales could go a long way in replacing Prince Fielder's bat in the lineup, though admittedly it wouldn't replace his 30+ home run power. Nonetheless, Morales is a player the Tigers need to target, in my opinion.
First Base: Mike Napoli
Team I feel should sign him: Red Sox
A lot of teams would be interested in Mike Napoli, but I feel the Red Sox should resign him, as he is a great fit where he is. Playing first base, there are really no other fantastic first basemen on the market, and they're not about to put David Ortiz there full time. Napoli's 23 home runs and 92 RBI's this past season is something that's hard to replace. He was a big reason the Red Sox were so successful this season, helping to lead them to a World Series title. Napoli shouldn't be going anywhere.
Second Base: Robinson Cano
Team I feel should sign him: Anyone but the Yankees
Because Robinson Cano is such a good player — a great fit for multiple teams — it's hard to pick just one team that he should sign with. The top ranked free agent of the offseason, I feel Cano doesn't need to be in pinstripes next season for both his sake and the sake of the Yankees. Not signing Cano to a deal worth, more than likely, nearly 200 million dollars, would allow them to use that extra cash to sign some lower-priced free agents and develop an all-around better team. With or without Cano, there's no guarantee the Yankees will make the playoffs, but I feel they're better off in the long run without him.
Third Base: Juan Uribe
Team I feel should sign him: Yankees
Tying into one of the reasons I feel the Yankees shouldn't resign Cano, Juan Uribe is a player who would come at a relatively affordable price to the Yankees and would be a good fit at third base, where they are very weak. With no guarantees that A-Rod will ever return, signing Uribe would give them a better defensive player at third than what they currently have, and it would add a decent offensive player to their lineup. Uribe's .278 batting average with 12 homers and 50 RBI's last season wouldn't be a team-changing move for the Yankees, but it would certainly improve their situation.
Shortstop: Stephen Drew
Team I feel should sign him: Astros
The only thing that is for sure with Stephen Drew is that he has a near 100 percent chance of not being with the Red Sox next season; other than that, not a lot is certain. Drew was an impact player for the Sox this past season, playing a good defense at shortstop and coming up big in big spots, especially in the postseason, but with Xander Bogaerts at shortstop and Will Middlebrooks at third base, there just isn't room for Drew. The Yankees could use him down the road at short, but assuming Derek Jeter is healthy, there won't be a spot for Drew next season, other than Jeter's backup. For Drew's sake, I feel he'd be a good fit with the Astros, who could use an everyday shortstop — one of their many weak spots.
Left Field: Quintin Berry
Team I feel should sign him: Diamondback's
There really aren't a lot of great left field free agents available, but of them, Quintin Berry is the best. The Diamondback's have a left fielder, in Adam Eaton, but I feel the acquisition of Berry would be worth it, as they could move some players around to make room for him. Berry hasn't had a great deal of opportunity to show off any consistency at the big league level, but his speed — he's never been caught stealing in 24 major league stolen base attempts — alone is enough for the D-back's to take a shot on Berry, in my mind.
Center Field: Jacoby Ellsbury & Shin-Soo Choo
Team I feel should sign them: Mariners (Ellsbury) and Reds (Choo)
I couldn't pick just one player as the best available free agent at this position, as both Jacoby Ellsbury and Shin-Soo Choo have a high value in their own unique ways. Ellsbury hasn't been able to stay very healthy so far during his career, but an unhealthy Ellsbury is more valuable than a lot of other players in baseball — he's that great of an impact when healthy. Though Seattle has a difficult time attracting players, due to their location and recent subpar performances, I feel they are going to become a great team in the next year or two. Ellsbury needs to join before things take off. As far as Choo goes, he is very efficient at getting on base, with a .421 OBP this past season. The Reds need to keep him, in my opinion, as their leadoff man, if they want to be as successful next season as they were in 2013.
Right Field: Carlos Beltran
Team I feel should sign him: Yankees
If the Yankees decide not to keep Cano, as I believe they should do, they will likely make a run at Carlos Beltran, who they are reportedly interested in. A left handed hitter, Beltran would thrive at Yankee stadium and would be a big impact for the Yankees in 2014 and beyond. At 36 years old, Beltran isn't a player you would want to lock up for any extended period of time, however, any time with Beltran on your team is worth it. Batting .296 with 24 home runs and 84 RBI's last season, Beltran could have a great season should the Yankees sign him.
Starting Pitcher: Ubaldo Jimenez
Team I feel should sign him: Twins
A lot of teams need pitching, including the Blue Jays, Rockies, etc., but the Twins are a team I feel could use a guy like Ubaldo Jimenez the most. The Twins are an interesting team, as they don't have a lot going for them now, but their farm system is one of the best in baseball and they will be a really good team down the road, similar with the Mariners. Should Jimenez sign with them, I could see him developing into the great pitcher he's capable of being. He's shown signs of it in the past, and next year could be a break out year for him. Jimenez could really help out the Twins in a big way.
Relief Pitcher: Brian Wilson
Team I feel should sign him: Tigers
While Joe Nathan and Fernando Rodney would be good fits for the Tigers, I feel Brian Wilson would be the best. Wilson has had a lot of ups and downs in his career, but when he's healthy, he's one of the most dominant relief pitchers in baseball — something the Tigers could use. Having undergone two Tommy John surgeries, many teams shy away from Wilson. But after the performance he had towards the end of last season, I feel Wilson could be the piece the Tigers need to clinch them a World Series title after coming up short recently.
So, there are my thoughts on which players are the best remaining free agents at each postion, and which team should sign them. Odds are that things won't go exactly, if at all, how I feel they should, but this is just the way I see it working out best.
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2013 Hall of Fame Ballot; If I Had A Vote
Before I begin, let me first point out that of the 37 players on the 2013 Hall of Fame ballot, I'm only going to be discussing my thoughts on six of them: Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Craig Biggio, Curt Schilling, Mike Piazza and Sammy Sosa; with whether or not I believe they belong among the games' all time greats in the Hall of Fame. Statistically, they're all worthy of the Hall, however, because of their connection to performance enhancing drugs (PED's), proven or suspected, it makes it one of the most difficult and controversial H.O.F. votes in years.
Having retired from Major League Baseball way back at the conclusion of the 2007 season, I've had a fairly long time to think about whether or not these select first year ballot players are worthy of a plaque in the Hall of Fame. But five years doesn't seem long enough, as it's now time to make a decision, and, even with hour after hour of debate, it's still difficult to decide one way or another.
To make it as clear as I possibly can, of how I went about deciding whether or not I believe the six previously listed players are HOF'ers, I've decided to give a general overview of the pros and cons I see to the three different options you have when going about this year's Hall of Fame vote:
This seems absurd to me, but it's an option nonetheless, so I had to include it. The only good thing about this is that by choosing to keep all six out of the Hall of Fame you ensure that no player that used PED's gets inducted in. Since we aren't 100 percent sure whether or not the suspected users did or didn't use drugs, this is the safe route to take. However, it's also the wrong route, in my opinion. Leaving out every single one of these players could possibly be keeping out a player who never allowed any drugs into their system whatsoever. While we aren't sure if there even are any, it's truly not fair to punish those who could have very well never broken the rules, just because you feel they might have. So, while this is in fact an option, it's just not right to keep out so many great players.
Although a little more practical than option one, I still don't feel this is what needs to be done. Sure, by keeping out the players who were connected to drug use while allowing in those who were merely suspected, you make it fair for the players who might've never done anything wrong. However, you could also be allowing a player into the H.O.F. who was just lucky enough to never get caught. That doesn't seem right to me. Electing to take this option runs the risk of allowing in someone who used drugs, while keeping out someone who did the exact same thing but just so happened to get caught. We don't know for sure who used and who didn't, so I feel they should all share in the same fate. Either let them all in, or keep them all out; and you already know how I feel about leaving them all out.
This is the best possible option, in my opinion. Yes, I'm aware that by doing this you're allowing in players who were connected to drug use, but I don't see another way to truly make sure the great players of that era are allowed in, without holding a grudge against one side or the other. Letting them all in makes sure that you keep it fair for the suspected users while also keeping it fair for the players who were actually connected. Leaving them all out isn't fair to those who didn't use, and letting the ones who were suspected in while leaving the ones who were connected out doesn't seem fair either. I know it might seem as if the players connected to drug use don't deserve a fair vote, but the way I see it, they do.
Those who used drugs throughout the 'Steroid Era' certainly made things very complicated.
Up until a few days ago, I never would've gone with option three. I was fairly adamant that any player who was connected to drug use shouldn't be allowed into the Hall of Fame. Those players cheated; plain and simple. However, the more I think about it, due to the lack of evidence against those players who were merely suspected of using a PED, in the end, I couldn't go with my original mindset.
Now, I'm sure many of you (perhaps all of you?) disagree with my take on the matter, but I hope you at least understand, to a point, where I'm coming from (if I haven't already confused the heck out of you). Due to the poor drug testing policy throughout the late 1980's up through the early 2000's', we will never know for sure exactly which players did, and which players didn't, use performance enhancing drugs. Therefore, if I had a vote, I would vote for every one of them to get into the Hall of Fame.
There are some people who say that if you allow players into the Hall of Fame that are connected to (or suspected of) PED's, that you should place them in a separate wing, or, at the very least, add an asterisk next to their name. I really don't see the need. Any true baseball fan who makes the trek to Cooperstown–a few years from now or 100 years down the road–will know the history of the 'Steroid Era', if they're honestly true fans. They'll know what each player did or didn't do, and they'll each have their own feelings as to whether they feel each player belongs in the Hall of Fame. Let them decide how they feel for themselves.
In the end, Bonds, Clemens, Sosa, Biggio, Piazza and Schilling are still some of the greatest players in the history of the game. Do I think any of them will get in this time around? Absolutely not. Do I think any of them will get in a few years down the road? I truly hope so. Keeping out this batch of players because of the unknown just wouldn't be right. But then again, if you'll look back at the history of Hall of Fame voting, the right thing hasn't always been done.
Should Bonds, Clemens, Schilling, Biggio, Piazza and Sosa ever be allowed into the Hall of Fame? Cast your vote (you can vote for as many players as you want):
If you wouldn't let any in, leave a comment below with your reasoning.
Miguel Cabrera's Triple Crown Chances
Miguel Cabrera is currently leading the American League in RBI's (133) and batting average (.329), while sitting just one back of Josh Hamilton in the home run category. (Hamilton has 43 dingers on the year.)
Obviously, for Cabrera to win the Triple Crown he'll have to be leading the A.L. in home runs at the end of the season. In order to do so he'll need to muscle together some power in the coming days to pass Hamilton in the home run category, and I just don't see that happening. Sure, Cabrera is a power hitter and could certainly pull it off, but going against Hamilton I'd say it's an uphill battle at best.
It seems like Hamilton hits a homer every other night, and it doesn't help that Cabrera has been struggling somewhat at the plate lately. Home runs asside, if he doesn't start hitting better, Cabrera's at risk of falling into second place on the batting average list behind Joe Mauer, who (as I'm writing this) has a current batting average of .324.
While there's a good chance that Cabrera will lead the league in RBI's and batting average at the end of the season, the odds that he'll crank out enough homers to pass Hamilton–who'll more that likely hit a few more in the final stretch of the regular season–aren't good, in my opinion.
So in conclusion, while I'm rooting for Miguel Cabrera to pull it out and become the first player to win the Triple Crown since Carl Yastrzemski, in 1967, I feel he'll fall just short. Which will be a real shame, as Cabrera has had one heck of a year.
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Friends of the Saint-Ours Canal will offer artistic creation workshops under the supervision of a local artist. Marie-Ève Arpin has a degree in visual arts and is currently studying at the Université du Québec en Outaouais in the same field. Under her lead, you will be able to try different mediums like graphite, pastel, charcoal, and acrylic. All materials are provided.
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. – Adults
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Contact Christiane Genest to register at 450-517-2059
If you are interested in making bobbin lace, Anne Cazé – another local artist – offers two-hour classes on request. The cost of the activity is $20 and materials are provided.
Contact Anne Cazé to register at 450-402-0514
Join in the fun on July 1st!
The Friends of the Saint-Ours Canal extend a warm welcome to you on Canada Day: organized activities, inflatable games, face painting and much more!
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The Friends of the Canal invite you for tea and give you the opportunity to meet with special guests, and attend educational and historical events.


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The National Children's Study continues to garner media attention.
Menomonee Falls NOW- June 26, 2009"Local Organizations Stand Behind the National Children's Study"
Orange County Register- June 26, 2009"Rancho Santa Margarita Picked for Children's Study"
Asha Leader- June 16, 2009"National Children's Study Update"
Age of Autism- June 12, 2009"HuffPo: David Kirby's Seven Studies to Watch"
Main Line Times- June 12, 2009"Survey of LM Children Set"
Philadelphia Inquirer- June 10, 2009"Major New Study to Seek Answers on Autism"
University of Hawaii News- June 8, 2009"New Chair to Lead Women's Health Efforts at UH Manoa Medical School"
Duplin Times- June 4, 2009"National Children's Study, A Sense of Community"
Edgerton Enterprise- June 3, 2009"National Children's Study Begins Locally"
Queens Public Television- June 3, 2009"Queens Perspectives- Fighting the Stigma of Mental Illness (with National Children's Study)"
Clinical Psychiatry News- June 1, 2009"Recruitment Gets Started for National Children's Study"
Laguna Beach Independent- May 29, 2009"Local Kids' Health to Influence National Study"
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Jasper Journal- May 11, 2009"Pipestone County Part of National Children's Study"
University of Wisconsin News- May 8, 2009"National Children's Study Set to Roll Out in Waukesha"
Wisconsin State Journal- May 8, 2009"Waukesha Part of Large Study on Health of Children"
WUWM (Milwaukee, WI)- May 8, 2009"Recruiting for Children's Study Begins Monday in Waukesha County"
Capital Times- May 7, 2009"University of Wisconsin-Madison Part of Largest Children's Study Ever"
Duplin Times- May 7, 2009"Do It for the Kids"
Pipestone County Star- May 7, 2009"Landmark Study Targets Pipestone Children"
Rochester Business Journal- May 7, 2009"URMC to Participate in Landmark Children's Study"
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"There is no typical day," quips Katie Miller, community liaison for the National Children's Study's Waukesha County Vanguard Center, near Milwaukee, WI.A glance at her to-do list confirms her sincerity. In one day, Katie may deliver a presentation for Waukesha business leaders, approve an article for a local newsletter, call into a national Study meeting, and finalize an evaluation survey—all before lunch.
"That's what I love about my job. No two days look alike," says Miller.
Katie divides her time between her office and church socials, business luncheons, and PTA meetings in the communities she serves. Each gathering is an opportunity to introduce people to the Study, answer their questions, and stoke their enthusiasm. For the community members of Waukesha County, Katie has become the face of the National Children's Study.
Katie's role, while special, is not unique. Study requirements mandate the inclusion of community liaison staff at each Study Center. These liaisons work to increase awareness, interest, and enthusiasm for the Study by building partnerships, working with their Community Advisory Boards, and finding unique ways to engage residents.
As Katie explains, "We are cheerleaders for the National Children's Study. Our jobs are to build trust."
Trust is critical. While the promise of the Study is great, its complexity, scientific rigor, and 21-year span make it a serious commitment. Understanding the Study's purpose and methods will ease both the minds of community members and the work of recruiters. Eligible women will be more likely to participate if the Study is familiar, and supported by friends, family, and local leaders.
Enter the community liaisons.
Their work begins years before recruiters begin knocking on doors. Using a mix of mass media and individual meetings, liaisons introduce the Study to the entire community, not just the specific neighborhoods where recruitment will occur.
Community is more than just geography, explains Brittany McCray, the community liaison for the Queens Vanguard Center in Queens, NY.
"It's a religious community, an ethnic community. Community can even be groups of bloggers, or knitters, or people interested in health."
The idea is to cast a wide net, creating general excitement and discussion about the Study. Ideally, when a recruiter first visits a home, the resident's response will be, "Oh, I've heard of that."
To achieve this goal, liaisons employ a range of outreach strategies as diverse as the communities they serve. Pam Silberman, the community liaison for the University of Utah Study Center, Salt Lake City, UT, uses a mix of mass media and in-person meetings for her mid-sized urban Study location.
She's appeared on the popular local television shows Good Things Utah and Studio 5; hung banners at community pools and soccer parks; distributed brochures at neighborhood festivals; and given presentations to influential religious and civic groups. Pam bolsters these grassroots activities with a professionally developed television and radio campaign that has proven particularly effective.
"People say all the time, 'Oh, I saw your ads!'" Pam explains. "They've definitely helped get the word out."
Like Pam, Brittany uses a range of methods to promote the Study in her large, urban area. She finds individual and small-group interactions to be the most effective ways to address the many languages and cultural norms in Queens County, one of the most diverse counties in the country.
"Each neighborhood is so different," she explains. "We need to do the macro-level outreach, but also a micro neighborhood-by-neighborhood approach."
Earning the support of community leaders has been an important strategy for all of the Study Centers, but especially in Queens. The Center first approached the Queens Borough president, who is now an enthusiastic and highly visible Study supporter. Since then, their community liaisons have reached out to other notable influencers, including religious leaders and community organizers. For instance, Brittany and her team have engaged leading rabbis to help promote the Study to the region's Bukharian Jewish population.
Tailoring the messages and approaches for each individual community is vital to overcoming one of the Study's greatest hurdles—explaining its very essence, ranging from its complex design, to security issues, to enrollment methods.
Katie, Pam, and Brittany have each encountered questions from eager community members who would like to participate in the Study, but for some reason are not eligible. Explaining the narrow eligibility requirements can be challenging when ineligible individuals believe in the Study's promise and want to contribute to its success.
By contrast, assurances are also needed for those who are suspicious of strangers knocking on the door. The sensitive nature of the Study's plans for collecting genetic and other samples can be uncomfortable for some people, or contrary to their cultural norms. Study Centers must also address a wide range of languages and dialects. Over 140 languages are spoken in Queens alone. Assuaging skepticism and overcoming cultural and language barriers are top Study priorities. Many staffers on the outreach teams are multilingual, and are trained to answer community members' questions. Study materials are also available in English and Spanish.
The success of the Study rests in part on each liaison's ability to successfully translate not just words, but science, so community members understand the methodology of the Study. Community liaisons help ensure that scientific methods and enrollment strategies are transparent. Katie explains that liaisons "act as a bridge from the very complex science of the [Study] to the community that will either accept it or not."
"We view information as power," says Katie. While recruitment methods may seem confusing at first, people will accept them if they "understand that these are the best ways to ensure we get the best science in the end, and to make sure everyone who is eligible gets a chance to participate."
Pam agrees that education of the community to the scientific process makes a bold statement. "It's important to make research relevant to the people whose lives are affected."
The community's involvement, ultimately, will help determine the success of the Study. Discoveries about the roots of diseases and disorders such as asthma, autism, and diabetes are only possible if women and their families agree to participate in the Study.
While these discoveries may be possible during the Study's 21 year time frame, Katie, Pam, and Brittany feel like they are making a difference every day.
"It's amazing to watch a stranger's polite response to a request for a meeting, blossom into full-blown excitement about the Study, and the promise it holds," explains Katie. "When someone asks me, 'How can I help?' I know I've done my job, and done it well."
Brittany, too, is energized by "seeing the light bulbs go off as people begin to understand how the Study could affect our community." She values her ability to engage "a community in a research process that normally they wouldn't have access to."
"Working to get the community engaged in research really resonated with me," explains Pam, the former advocate and linguistics researcher. "If we only publish research in journals, it never filters down to the people whose lives are affected."
The fact that the Study resonates with community liaisons—and the community members they are reaching—may be one of its greatest attributes. "As a mom," Katie explains, "the most important job I have is to keep my daughters healthy, safe, and strong. "That's what the National Children's Study aims to do—only the Study does it for all kids."
"It's incredible to be part of that. To be part of raising millions of healthy kids."
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You've heard of folic acid. Now enter Vitamin B12.
According to a recent study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Trinity College Dublin, and the Health Research Board of Ireland, children have a higher risk of neural tube defects if their mothers showed a low blood level of Vitamin B12 shortly before and after conception.
In the study, women with the lowest Vitamin B12 levels had five times the risk of having a child with a neural tube defect compared to women with the highest B12 levels.
Neural tube defects can cause devastating damage to an infant's brain and spinal cord. One type, spina bifida, can cause partial paralysis. Another type, anencephaly, is fatal, causing the brain and skull to be severely underdeveloped.
Women who consume little or no meat or animal-based foods are more likely to have low B12 levels. Vegetarians who consume cheese, milk, or eggs on a regular basis generally would not be at increased risk. Certain digestive disorders can also prevent the body from absorbing sufficient amounts of B12.
Fortunately, B12 is easily obtained through a healthy diet and supplementation. Women who chose a vegetarian diet, or simply want to ensure their levels are high, can meet their B12 requirement through a dietary supplement.
For more information about Vitamin B12 and NIH's research on the vitamin, please visit the NIH Web page.
The National Children's Study Federal Advisory Committee met from May 26-27, 2009, in Rockville, Maryland. The agenda included a general Study update; reports from two Vanguard Centers; and scientific presentations on autism and childhood obesity. The meeting also allowed time for the Ethics, Scientific Review, and the Community Outreach and Engagement subcommittees to meet and report back to the larger group. The following is a summary of the report presented by the Community Engagement and Outreach Subcommittee.
Dr. Helen DuPlessis, Committee Chair, briefed the full Committee on suggested revisions to the current guidance document. This draft document outlines suggested best practices to Study Centers for mobilizing communities, building partnerships, and communicating about the Study. The following points highlight broad themes from the group's discussion:
The Committee concluded by expressing support for the guidance document and reaffirming the critical importance of community outreach activities. Work will continue to finalize the community outreach and engagement guidance document.
Consider the numbers.
The National Children's Study in its first few years will enroll 100,000 households, conduct more than 800,000 home visits, and generate something on the order of 40 million unique biological and environmental samples. The Study will then follow participants to age 21, collecting additional data and samples in the process.
Collecting and storing these samples will be a logistical tour de force. In 2009, the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), National Institutes of Health (NIH), anticipates awarding a contract to an organization that will serve as the Study's repository for biospecimens and environmental samples.
The National Children's Study repository contractor will receive, process, store, and distribute biological and environmental samples. The biological and environmental sample archiving tasks required for the Study are highly technical and require extensive experience, expertise, specialized facilities, and long-term commitment.
Each Study participant's samples are unique and cannot be replaced if lost, damaged, or contaminated. It is essential that samples be stored under optimal conditions. Different types of samples, for example, will require a wide range of storage temperatures. Protocols must guard against the potential of cross contamination or degradation. And procedures must be in place to prevent loss of or damage to samples due to a natural or man-made disaster. Such relentless attention to detail will ensure the integrity of Study findings and protect the vital contributions of research participants.
The award of the repository contract will be announced via the Federal Business Opportunities Web site.
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Fire trucks and police cars lined the driveway of the Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center around 4 p.m Monday. The Waco Fire Department and campus police responded to a call about smoke coming out of the ceiling on the building's second floor.
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An unidentified person opened fire around 5 a.m. today at La Mirage Apartments.
The apartment complex is at the corner of Ninth and Baylor Street, less than half a mile from Collins Residence Hall.
One man remains unaccounted for Tuesday evening after two construction workers were dragged to the bottom of the Brazos River while building the bridge that will connect McLane Stadium and the Baylor Law School.
Between 8:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Baylor and Waco police responded to an automobile accident on South University Parks Drive. Multiple squad cars blocked two lanes of the road at the scene of the accident.
A Waco police officer said it's possible the driver of the vehicle, who was identified as male, had a medical problem while driving, causing him to veer across the road, hit a sign and crash into a ditch.
Baylor and Waco police will be present on and off campus during Thursday's Diadeloso celebration.
Lori Fogleman, director of media communications, said she did not know whether there will be more police officers stationed off-campus than usual; however, she said student leaders, such as residence hall community leaders, have received communication from the office of Kevin Jackson, vice president for student life, telling them to encourage students to stay safe and responsible.
Willis senior Paige Haas has been found, Baylor Police Chief Jim Doak said. A missing persons report was filed for Haas this week, Doak said.
Between Diadeloso celebrations and a string of home invasions over the weekend, the Baylor Police Department has had its hands full.
Election day has arrived, and the candidates for positions in the student government elections are wrapping up the campaign season, during which they have been lobbying for the votes of their colleagues for the past two weeks.


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Happy {late} New Year! I think this is the first New Year's in about 4 years that I've made it til midnight. We had some of my friends over and it helped that we both have a one and three year olds to run around the house until they crashed at around 11:30. The three year olds thought it was so.dang.cool to share a bed. So, I guess when you have people over, you HAVE to make some delicious food and since they came over a little later, I decided to do heavy apps. I made these delicious looking cucumber sandwiches, three dips and a salami (don't judge, I've been craving salami EVERY SINGLE DAY since I found out I was pregnant) and cheese platter. I got this recipe here.
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For a moment, think about all that you have learned, such as adapting to a new culture, working in the new location, making new friends, getting to know new places and new foods, and learning a new language. You have personally experienced and accomplished a lot during your time. Pull out that old journal you kept. Does it make you laugh? Or cry? Can you still relate to how you felt? How did you get involved in the community? How did you establish credibility? What coping skills did you use? What can you take from that experience that would be useful today?
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Squirt gun incident leads to arrest
Police said a student wrestled an officer and tried to bite another after his squirt gun was taken away Thursday.
Omaha police said an off-duty officer at Wright Career College learned that DaVontia Henderson, 20, was carrying a large squirt gun with an unknown liquid and intended on shooting students with it.
Authorities later identified the liquid as a mixture of bleach and water.
The officer confronted Henderson, took the squirt gun and told him to leave.
Police said Henderson refused, tried to take the squirt gun back and began wrestling with the officer.
School staff called 911 and a "help an officer" alert was issued.
Responding officers were able to get Henderson in the back of a cruiser, but police said he started kicking the door, spat on and tried to bite that officer.
Authorities said Henderson will be booked on counts of trespassing after a request to leave, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.
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