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Selected Community Events for 9/27/2014
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Reno Barnes and Noble to Host Book Signing
all day
5555 S. Virginia Street
Reno Barnes and Noble to Host Book Signing for author, Reginia (Regana) McKinney-McGee and her book titled INTROSPECTION.
INTROSPECTION is the poignant story of a struggle between morality and retribution as a woman with deep secrets embarks on a life-changing journey to seek justice from unwary souls.
Come out and meet the author and get your signed copy of INTROSPECTION!
Don't forget, with every purchase, you will be entered into our drawing for a free Nook HD!! See you there!
Sarah Mejia, (559) 283-4483
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Fall Harvest Festival
6000 Bartley Ranch Rd, Reno, NV
Join us for games, food, and entertainment, where admission and parking is free.
"Having a fun family day to kick off Fall showcases the park and gives families an opportunity to have fun and interact together," said Ms. York. "We look forward to seeing lots of families coming out to enjoy this annual event."
There will be music and demonstrations, exhibition booths, horse and carriage rides, and an adult cake walk hosted by Ms. York and Ms. Candy Greene that promises to bring laughs and good times for the grown-ups.
Kids will be busy climbing on hay bales, looking for a pumpkin, gold panning, jumping in the bounce houses and playing carnival games. Face painters will be on hand to create masterpieces on the little ones' faces.
Several food trucks from the local area will be serving up their special creations. There will be drinks, popcorn, cotton candy and a cupcake bar too.
Proceeds Benefit Nevada Youth Empowerment Project
Monica Du Pea
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The 2014 Global Latino Summit is a GROUNDBREAKING online conference featuring daily inspirational sessions with some of the world's most influential Hispanic trailblazers and thought leaders.
We have brought together more than 25 leading Latino philanthropists & entrepreneurs and asked each of them to reflect on and share the personal success strategies that have led them to become such prolific servant leaders. We've done this so that YOU can be inspired by their amazing stories, model after their success and duplicate it in your own life!
The Global Latino Summit will support you to grow and develop in 4 main areas:
1.CAREER/BUSINESS: Expand and excel in your career
2.WEALTH: Grow in your career and create your professional legacy
3.SERVANT LEADERSHIP: Learn how to share your vision with the world
4.RELATIONSHIPS: Learn how to find and keep your life partner, even as a busy professional
This unique online broadcast is being made available FREE OF CHARGE and will help all listeners improve their skills, refine their goals, and receive the motivation to change their lives for the better. Every weekday during Hispanic Heritage month, a featured speaker will offer you practical advice on how to secure stronger relationships, businesses, and careers.
Sessions will play at 9am PDT every weekday. Replays will be available for up to 24 hours after each session airs (8:59am PDT the following day). Recordings are available for purchase through an Early Bird Discount now!
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Depoali Middle School Diamondback Dash
9300 Wilbur May Parkway Reno NV 89521
2 mile run and kids fun run with obstacles. Wear a costume and join us for a great event to benefit the Depoali PTO and to assist the Depoali student body with reaching their goals. Runners will be provided a t-shirt with registration. Top two finishers of the 2 mile run in each category (adult male, adult female, youth male, and youth female) will receive gift certificates.
Join us for the fun from 8:00 to 11:30 (nominal fees apply):
Breakfast Craft Booths
Silent Auction Local Vendors
Raffle Photo Booth
Dunk Tank Face-painting
To save your spot, please go to: http://depoaliband.weebly.com/diamondback-dash.html Download and complete the waiver. Send in your waiver and payment with cash or check to Depoali Middle School, or bring it with you at 8:00 on race day.
9300 Wilbur May Parkway
Reno NV 89521
Phone- 775-852-6700
Office hours: 6:30 -3:00 M-F
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RISE and Dine: People Feeding People
Community Assistance Center, 335 Record Street (parking lot), Reno, Nevada
Visit RenoInitiative.org to sign up to volunteer for RISE and Dine! RISE and Dine is a hands-on giving project that mirrors the true spirit of Reno. Three Saturdays a month, our team invites volunteers throughout the community to cook their favorite recipes and together we serve dinner and distribute clothing to hundreds of locals without a home.
This Saturday at 5pm, we will meet outside of the Community Assistance Center (CAC) at 335 Record St. and serve about 250 or more people until 6pm. The event costs only as much as the food you bring and share! Don't miss this great community potluck!
With the help of our supporters, RISE feeds thousands of Reno's most poverty-stricken throughout the year. The RISE and Dine project is a truly special do-it-yourself experience that allows you to connect with people and families in need. By volunteering or donating, YOU are warmth and comfort to the men, women and children who go to bed hungry in Reno.
Visit RenoInitiative.org to sign up for RISE and Dine, a project of The Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
The Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality
Reno Initiative website
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KTMB's Truckee River CLeanup Day
Various locations
KTMB's Truckee River Cleanup Day is Sept. 27, 8:00 a.m. to noon. Activities will include picking up trash, removing invasive weeds and stenciling storm drains at various locations in Washoe County. A volunteer barbecue will follow the cleanup at Rock Park in Sparks.
To see a map of locations and sign up, visit www.ktmb.org/volunteer
Jaime Souza, 775.851.5185, email@example.com
KTMB website
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Nevada Walk & 5K for Hemophilia
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Virginia Lake Park, 1980 Lakeside Drive, Reno, 89509
For the first time in its history, The Nevada Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation will host two Hemophilia Walks on the same day to help raise critical funds and awareness for those Nevadans affected by inherited bleeding and clotting disorders including Hemophilia and von Willebrand disease.
A one mile walk and 5K are scheduled in Las Vegas and Reno on September 27, 2014 with goals to raise at least $50,000 in each city. This will be the first ever Hemophilia Walk held in Reno.
Registration is now open at www.hfnv.org or by calling (702) 564-4368.
Nevada Hemophilia website
Hemophilia Walk website
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Pies & Picasso
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Z Pie, West Street Market, 138 West St, Reno, NV 89501
A little bit of paint… A little bit of wine… A whole lot of fun! Would you love to unleash your inner Picasso, but can't even paint a stick figure? Join us this summer before the infamous Reno Wine Walks in the Riverwalk District for a painting class taught by Picasso and Wine. Here you'll put that creativity to work with hosted paints, brushes and guided support. Patrons will customize their glass before the wine walk, enjoy lunch and support the Eddy House at this new event.
WHAT: Pies & Picasso, paint your own wine glass
WHEN: July 19, August 16 and September 27, 2014,
Noon to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Z Pie, West Street Market, 138 West St, Reno, NV 89501
COST: $40 registration fee includes all supplies and glass painting course with Picasso and Wine, admission to the Reno Wine Walk, pot pie or panini and fountain drink;
REGISTER: www.piesandpicasso.eventbrite.com
Pies & Picasso registration
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Wed, Dec 23, 09 at 22:43
Last night there was no volume on my 10 year old TV. My husband moved it to look at the back but said he did nothing. We did move cords in the process, to get them out of the way. The back of the TV has lots of cords-stereo etc. When he put it back in place the volume was back on. A friend at work said it could have a short which caused the volume loss and if so is now a fire hazard.
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- Posted by davidandkasie (My Page) on Wed, Dec 23, 09 at 22:54
it would not be a short, it would be a open. as in a open connection from a loose cable or connector. when your husband moved things the cable reconnected. if it continues to give you problems, he should change out the audio cables. |
- Posted by ginnyginny (My Page) on Thu, Dec 24, 09 at 0:35
Thank you! That's good news as I'm not ready to buy a new TV. Ginny |
Be careful with lots of cords, especially if they are curling around on themselves or each other or running underneath anything. That is a fire hazard. Our barn burned down from a bale of hay being placed on top of a plugged in cord that was laying in a curl. I think the fire marshal said it is called arcing, but am not sure about the terminology, just the result. I also had a colleague at work whose house burned from a cord running under a desk corner. |
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Colin Kennedy has joined TPN Inc. as group account director of Core Brand Activation. Kennedy, 46,will lead strategic integration for the Cricket Wireless business. He comes to TPN from Draftfcb, where he was vice president, Group Management Director. His clients have included Visa, PepsiCo, Kellogg's, State Farm, MilkPEP and Colgate-Palmolive. Kennedy has a B.A. in advertising from Michigan State University and an MBA from Loyola University Chicago.
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PACCAR Names Ronald E. Armstrong As Chief Executive Officer Mark Pigott Remains Executive Chairman Of The Board
PACCAR Inc (NASDAQ:PCAR) announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Ronald E. Armstrong as chief executive officer (CEO) and Mark C. Pigott as executive chairman of the Board of Directors, effective April 27, 2014. Mr. Armstrong was also elected a member of the Board of Directors, effective on the same date. Mr. Armstrong is currently president of PACCAR and succeeds Mr. Pigott who has served as the company's chief executive officer and chairman since 1997. In his role as executive chairman, Mr. Pigott will remain an employee of the Company and will help guide its future strategies and direction. The Board of Directors also elected Robert J. Christensen as president and chief financial officer (CFO), effective April 27, 2014. Mr. Christensen has worked at PACCAR for 30 years and is currently executive vice president and chief financial officer.
"Ron and Bob are outstanding leaders, who have contributed towards PACCAR's excellent record of profitable growth through the recent introduction of the most comprehensive range of new trucks and engines in PACCAR's history," shared Mark Pigott. "I congratulate Ron on his promotion to chief executive officer and welcome him to the Board."
A long-time industry leader, Ron Armstrong, age 58, has achieved an excellent record of delivering growth in revenue and profits in addition to enhancing the company's outstanding customer satisfaction and market share. Mr. Armstrong has been with PACCAR for twenty years. Prior to PACCAR, he was a senior manager with Ernst & Young where he worked for sixteen years. Ron earned a BS degree in Accounting from the University of Central Oklahoma and is a CPA.
"This year, PACCAR is celebrating its 108th year and the company is the quality and innovation leader in its industry. PACCAR sells its Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks in over 100 countries," said Ron Armstrong. "PACCAR is a technology company that has delivered an outstanding record of leadership and financial performance in commercial vehicles, as well as in the company's aftermarket parts and financial services businesses. I am grateful to Mark and the board for the privilege to lead PACCAR and our 22,000 employees in our goal of delivering profitable growth and excellent shareholder returns. On behalf of all PACCAR employees, I would like to thank Mark for his 17 years of outstanding leadership and strategic vision as PACCAR's chief executive officer."
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Army researchers are studying how hard soldiers—both women and men—have to work at battlefield tasks as the scientists strive to define gender-neutral fitness standards for troops in combat units.
At Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia, dozens of soldier-volunteers donned oxygen masks and heart-rate monitors Tuesday and performed such drills as carrying heavy cans of ammunition and dashing through obstacle courses. It's part of the Army's plan to open combat jobs to women as early as 2016.
Physical exertion data collected by the Army scientists will be used to develop a physical fitness test that mimics the essential tasks that soldiers must be able to perform on the front lines. The same test will be given to men and women alike.
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She Challenged His Pride
Lady Amelia Bertram may have a reputation as the most brazen beauty of the ton, but she shocks even herself when she accidently--and loudly--derides one of society's most eligible bachelors in the middle of a crowded ballroom. The timing of her faux pas couldn't be worse, for her father is seeking someone to take her off his hands that very night. . .
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p.s. a Toy Soldiers Forever! shout out to my new friend Josh who's soldiering on with the best of them.
Posting each month with photos, reviews, discussions, conversions, and play with 54mm Toy Soldiers of the American Civil War. Do stop by and remember that your comments, questions, and corrections are always invited and appreciated.
I must say that your comments are on target, Mannie. However, I would point out that this was BMC's first venture at a new playset after years of nobody really attempting it. They had growing pains here. The next few sets got better. Also, Bill McMaster was aiming for the kid's toy market so didn't go as strongly for the best quality overall in terms of sculpting, etc. I got the original boxed set with the accessories (which were pretty cool-especially the carts) so I felt okay with the set overall. Not my favorite, but still have a bit of a soft spot for it. I like your description of McGoofy...lol Cheers,
Mike Bryan
Oh dear - they do seem to have lost the plot with this set !
I agree with Mike's comments.
Not really a collector of BMC - though I do have some 'Yorktown' guys - I think there is too much of an attitude among corporates that 'anything is good enough for kids.'
I daresay that the intention with this playset was simply to 'enact' an assault upon the main wall of the Alamo. Otherwise, who knows?
I felt that the Yorktowns I got (my daughter then aged about three found some in a supermarket and thought Dad might like them), came with very nice cannon (though you had to turn the wheels around and then had a problem with loose wheels) and an equally fine siege mortar. The mounted officer was pretty good too.
Acquiring a second mounted officer later, I made one into my US commander, Horatio Stiles; and the other my British one, Banastre Mirleton...
Michael's comments are very fair, the Alamo Chapel facade is a nice moulding and makes a good backdrop to a shelf display but you'd never need a second one.
The figures are a bit toytownish but are very usefull, my Texans have become Spanish Guerillas, Fenians and Boers, while the Mexicans have become British Marines and Sepoys, Santa Anna is currently a General in the Russian army.
The only thing I don't like and haven't found a use for elsewhere is the "Come and get it" gun.
Best wishes and keep up the good work on this great blog, Brian
Hey Mannie I miss your posts. Please respond. It's been a while
Thanks Asher
I've taken a new job as a park ranger at the Frederick Douglass Historic Site in Anacostia, Washington DC. I commute six hours per day so my evenings are nonexistent and my weekends are very crowded. I don't think I'll be able to update this blog as much as I'd like to, and believe me - I'd like to. Thanks for your patience.
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Completely understandable Mannie. I hope you enjoy your new job and that you have no regrets, and with tourist season starting you must be very busy.Its hot up here in montana. I can't imagine what it's like down there. I hope you still get chances to live in the world of 54mm! Thanks Asher.
Hey Mannie! Just checking in again. I'm kinda upset about you leaving Antietum I was planning on going there this summer because of a national track meet I have. But congratulations on the job. I mean everything's great as long as you play with toy soldiers
Right? Well at least your by Bull Run. Thanks ,Asher.
Hey Mannie tomorrow's the first day of the battle of gettysburg. I was wondering if you could do something for the 151st anniversary of the greatest battle in American history. Also Happy Fourth!!!
As a set i agree its pretty poor. However the facade itself appears to be the most accurate depiction of the Alamo Church that is currently available. Some resin and even metal depictions costing over £100 I have seen are way off the mark as to correct scale and factual accuracy.
I have bought this BMC facade for my Alamo dio and when painted up looks very good.
As a set i agree its pretty poor. However the facade itself appears to be the most accurate depiction of the Alamo Church that is currently available. Some resin and even metal depictions costing over £100 I have seen are way off the mark as to correct scale and factual accuracy.
I have bought this BMC facade for my Alamo dio and when painted up looks very good.


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Casting Couch By Nathan Adams on October 7, 2011 | Be the First To CommentKevin Grevioux is best known for creating the Underworld franchise, which tells the story of a centuries-old war between the vampires and the werewolves. He doesn't just limit himself to writing about ancient vampires and werewolves though, it turns out he also has a penchant for writing about an immortal version of the Frankenstein monster. His graphic novel, I, Frankenstein is about a character named Adam, who is basically Dr. Frankenstein's creation (who has survived to present day because of some genetic quirk inherent in his creation), going about his journeys and finding himself coming upon a stylized Gothic metropolis. After he arrives in said city, he finds himself caught between two immortal clans who have been warring for centuries. See? Kevin Grevioux writes about all sorts of things. The big news about I, Frankenstein is that it's being adapted into a feature film. It has been adapted for the screen and will be directed by veteran genre screenwriter Stuart Beattie and, according to a press release sent out by Lionsgate, it will be starring Aaron Eckhart as the Adam character. Beattie says of the story, "Mary Shelley's story is about the creation of the first human being. This is the story about that being becoming human." Sounds like some pretty heady stuff. Luckily Lionsgate is confident that they've found the right actor to bring the character to life.
The winner of the Best Picture Oscar earlier this year, The King's Speech, hits DVD today, and in an odd bit of congruence so does Gulliver's Travels. This of course means the two films cancel each other out. Luckily there are several other titles to choose from including another fist-slapping winner from Donnie Yen (Ip Man 2), a compelling documentary about geometrically shaped fish (Square Grouper), a hilarious movie about the loss of a child (Rabbit Hole), an incredibly sad adaptation of Gulliver's Travels, and more! And don't forget that sequel to Street Kings you've been waiting for… Plus, if you see anything you like, you can click on the image to buy it directly from Amazon. Don't worry. We can't track what you buy, so you can snag Gulliver's Travels without being mocked. Norwegian Ninja I'm not usually a fan of historical films because they're often incredibly bland and lacking in truthiness, but this absurdly entertaining movie from Norway deftly avoids that trap. The true story of Arne Treholt involves him being convicted of spying in the eighties and sentenced to two decades behind bars, but the even truer story is that he was actually the leader of Norway's secret defense force made up entirely of ninjas. Yes, really. They fought the good fight through the use of mad ninja skills, their love for animals, high tech gear, and a camp "protected by feng shui." The film is lovably low-budget as evidenced by the excellent use of miniatures and […]
This Week in Blu-ray: The King's Speech, Rabbit Hole and Fubar: Balls to the Wall
Blu-ray Spotlight By Neil Miller on April 19, 2011 | Comments (1)This Week in Blu-ray, always giving you the latest details on the hottest releases in the world of high definition home entertainment. This week it's a group of critically acclaimed films, from last year's Best Picture winner to a bleak tale from the legendary Ken Loach. There's also a Jack Black movie, which cannot be counted among the critically acclaimed. And there's one of Nicole Kidman's finest performances to date. All in high definition, all reviewed as part of this week's Blu-ray selection. The King's Speech A lot of strong reactions were had to The King's Speech taking home the Best Picture award on Oscar Night. But whether you thought it was deserving of the win, or you thought the Weinsteins had pulled off a great magic trick, there's no doubting the fact that it belonged among the nominees. It's a lively story of one man's struggle to become the leader his nation needs, a Royal story that feels grounded and full of characters we are comfortable around, even to the point of liking them. At the very least, the Blu-ray will be beneficial because it contains the R-rated original cut of the film, not the PG-13 abomination that recently played in theaters. It's also well-stuffed with extras, including a deeper look at the real Lionel Logue, as well as real speech reels that were given by King George. It's History Channel stuff, but who doesn't love the History Channel? This is an easy pick in an otherwise dull week.
Oscar Breakdown: Best Actress in a Leading Role
Academy Awards By Nathan Adams on February 21, 2011 | Comments (4)This article is part of our Oscar Week Series, where you will find breakdowns and predictions for all of the major categories. Some of you might be confused as to what the Best Actress category is exactly. Don't worry; it's easy enough to explain. You see, Best Actress is just like the award for Best Actor, except it's for people with lady parts only. Why there needs to be a gender distinction when it comes to giving out awards for acting performances is beyond me. Is there something inherent in one of the genders that would give them the edge when it comes to acting? Or maybe this is a relic of an older Hollywood where all of the really meaty roles were written for men and actresses didn't have much more to do than be the object of affection? I think we're past that point now. I would argue not just that female actors put out work equal to male actors in 2010, but also that they were on the whole given more interesting characters to play. I say that this is the year where we need to band together and call for the end of award discrimination. Who's with me? Maybe you should look over the nominees first. They are as follows, with my winner prediction in red.
Talking Heads: Nominating a Documentary For Best Picture
Features By Scott Beggs on February 4, 2011 | Comments (1)Every week, Landon Palmer and Cole Abaius log on to their favorite chat client of 1996 as THEFANFROMLONDON and DinoDNA007 in order to discuss some topical topic of interest. This week, the two tackle the fact that no documentary has ever been nominated for a Best Picture Oscar. Why all the hate, AMPAS? Sure, it has its own category, but that doesn't deny it entry into the big game. Is there an internal bias against non-fiction? Should Jackass 3 been facing off against The Social Network? Will we see a documentary nominated for Best Picture in our lifetime?
Envelope Please: The 2011 Academy Award Nominees
Movie News By Scott Beggs on January 25, 2011 | Comments (14)At the end of the 90s, famous Oscar show writer and Celebrity Fit Club contestant Bruce Vilanch claimed that, "Generally with the Oscars…there isn't much you can do until the nominations are announced. Then you know what kind of year you're dealing with – what's been overlooked, what the issues are." He was talking about preparing to write the show, but it applies to everyone from the directors, producers and stars on down to the fans. It's fun to guess around the water cooler (your office still has a water cooler?), but until now, it's all been speculation. Thankfully, almost all that speculation has been spot on, so we can all continue our conversations about whether Black Swan will beat The Social Network for Best Picture. Whether Natalie Portman has any true competition for Best Actress. Whether, most importantly of all, Colleen Atwood will beat Mary Zophres for Best Costume Design. Here they are. The 2011 Academy Award nominees:
Interview: Sandra Oh Talks 'Rabbit Hole'
Features By Jack Giroux on December 24, 2010 | Be the First To CommentSandra Oh, persona wise, couldn't be more different from her character in Rabbit Hole. In Rabbit Hole, Oh plays a nearly all internal and damaged character. She's a minor character, but an important one. Similar to the main couple, her character has lost a child. Rabbit Hole may have a bleak story on a paper, but tonally, it's quite funny at times and also hopeful. It is a a serious drama, the type that Oscar fat cats love to eat up, but the film is also hilarious at times, even with its mourning characters. This is a total 180-turn from John Cameron Mitchell's previous films, Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Shortbus.
This week, on a very special episode of Reject Radio, the always energetic Scott Weinberg drops by to drop a metric load of sea salt onto our naturally cut fries. We take a short detour to Superlativeville where Cole becomes the mayor in a heated run-off election, discuss the most heart-warming horror films of the year, and find time to politely yell differing opinions about The Fighter. Plus, we find time to review Rabbit Hole and Tron: Legacy. Listen Here: Download This Episode
You know the drill, dear readers. A bunch of stuff happened here in Reject Land. Some movies came out and we reviewed them. We talked to famous people and posted the evidence. We write stuff about movies here. You probably missed it. Thus, the existence of our end-of-the-week column, The Week That Was. Read on and prepare to battle for digital glory!
Kevin Carr's Weekly Report Card: December 17, 2010
Features By Kevin Carr on December 17, 2010 | Comments (2)This week, Fat Guy Kevin Carr enters the grid (which is what he likes to call his local IMAX theater) to try and find an old and hairy Jeff Bridges amidst a bunch of young-looking sexy-time people in tight body suits. Afterwards, he has a pic-i-nic at Jellystone Park and faces a bear attack. It's a good thing he had his hunting rifle with him… but he still wonders why that grizzly he shot was wearing a hat and tie. Finally, he hands out some grades on two limited release award flicks that really don't jazz him as much as a big, dumb IMAX 3D movie.
Rabbit Hole takes on one of the oldest artistic subjects – a family's struggle to find some way of moving on from a devastating death. Yet, as adapted by David Lindsay-Abaire from his own Pulitzer Prize-winning play, the film avoids the overt sentimentalizing and easy stabs at the tear ducts –what one might deem "grief porn" – that have wrecked so many of its predecessors. Instead, director John Cameron Mitchell has assembled an affecting, well-acted portrait of a couple stuck in stasis, trying to reclaim normalcy where there is none to be had. The Hedwig and the Angry Inch creator demonstrates an eye for the intricacies of a strained relationship, the complex psychological burden of the lingering, pervasive specter of a terrible loss and the eerie quality of a home once occupied by a child, now hauntingly quieted.
The weather has turned cold, the end of the year is soon approaching, and the last bastion of Holiday films are coming our way. This week, we have a number of dollar-earner pictures hitting as well as a couple of heavy awards contendors expanding into wide release. The light cycles are sure to have an edge over a couple of talking bears, especially since one of those bears sounds a bit like Ray Stantz. The other bear isn't exactly bringing sexy back, but he might be cute enough to pull in some decent money.
We realize that you're probably sitting at home right now, chewing your own nails off and wondering what movies are coming out this month. Maybe you're even wondering why no one on the entire internet has said anything about them. Strange, we know. Fortunately, Rob Hunter and Cole Abaius spent the entire month of November dumpster diving in studio lots, mailing in proof of purchase codes on cereal boxes, and building trailers from old plywood to make sure that you, dear reader, are in the know about what's coming out in December. You watch movies, so this guide's for you.
The 2010 Indie Spirit Award Nominations Celebrate Sadness With 'Winter's Bone'
Movie News By Scott Beggs on November 30, 2010 | Be the First To CommentThe top nominations for this year's Indie Spirit Awards are no surprise. Winter's Bone continues its march through the woods to find its father and an Oscar with 7 nominations (which is almost all it was even eligible for). In a close second, The Kids Are All Right finds itself with 5 nominations. If you're a fan of female directors, this year is celebrating a number of them in the top spots, but it's also incredibly important to point out that Samuel L. Jackson and Bill Murray are finally up for the same award. The Indepdenent Spirit Awards make a good primer for the films that might make their way into the Academy Award nominee pool. In recent tradition, the winner of the Best Feature prize goes on to be an Oscar contender (and occasional winner). Examples of that include Precious, The Wrestler, Juno, and Brokeback Mountain. The full list of nominees continues below:
'Rabbit Hole' Trailer Might Bring You to Tears
Movie News By Scott Beggs on October 25, 2010 | Comments (3)It might be a good idea to pop some Zoloft before diving into the emotional trailer for Rabbit Hole. The film, starring Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart and the always incredible Dianne Wiest, caught some great reviews coming out of TIFF, and it will see a major release on December 17th (just in time for award consideration). It's a rare thing that a trailer causes such a strong emotional response, although any story about a couple losing a young child to tragedy has the potential for it. Hopefully, the movie will live up to the hype, and this bit of marketing, and deliver something even stronger. What do you think? It might make you full on cry in HD.
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I have a fun project to do today. Down the street from us is an old house whose occupants (a couple) have lived in it for over 60 years. It is one of those tall skinny Victorian houses. It had no garage when it was built, and is on a very narrow lot. So, perhaps in the 1920s someone built a one car cement garage right in front of the house - very ugly. The good news is that there has always been a Cl Cecile Brunner growing on that garage. Unfortunately, it never got much care except for some chopping to keep it from blocking the path that runs from the sidewalk, then by the garage to the front steps. The top of the rose sort of exploded over the top of the garage in a large mass, but you could only see most of it from across the street. A couple of weeks ago I was chatting with the lady who lives there. (Oh, btw, her garden is where I got a cutting of what we are now calling the "Rose of Many Names" because it has been found and given study names over a dozen times in CA). She was upset because her husband wanted to get the rose dug up and get rid of it. I told her that if they hired someone to chop it down to about 7-8 feet from the ground, I would come over and deal with the base of it, which is horribly clogged up to about 2 feet up from the ground with ancient canes, dirt, leaves, and some sort of vining weed which has infested it. They actually managed, over a month, to chop the rose down to that height themselves. Today my DH and I are going to trundle a wheel barrow full of mulch, tools, rose food,ties, etc down the street to their house (I asked her if they had any of that stuff, and they did not - that rose has not been cared for at all for 60 years - yet every year it bloomed very nicely - old roses are WAY less fussy than some folks think!). I asked my DH to come along because he has some very skinny saw attachments on one of his electric tools, which I figure we may need to cut off one or two of the most ancient canes. I forgot to take some "before" pics of the entire bush, but I will take some of the base before we start on it - from the looks of it it is hard to believe how long that rose has survived. The rose is just beginning to leaf out, so I am hoping if I can get the base cleaned up, and some of the canes going more horizontally on the garage wall, and feed it, etc., it will do very well. Stay tuned.... Jackie |
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Wishing you the best of luck with this project. I'm sure your neighbors will be happy with it, too. |
- Posted by floridarosez9 (My Page) on Sun, Mar 9, 14 at 13:24
I love stories like this. I wish we had old roses to save here in Florida, but other than Louis Phillipe, I've never found another old rose growing w/o care. |
That's an inspiration!--You are helping out an overwhelmed couple & preserving a worthy old rose--cheers & best wishes :) |
What a wonderful thing to do for your neighbor, Jackie! Make sure you get a few cuttings to root, just in case, too. I look forward to seeing those pictures! |
- Posted by jacqueline3 9CA (My Page) on Sun, Mar 9, 14 at 15:51
OK - Here is a picture of the rose after they cut the top 2/3rds of it off, but before I did anything to it: |
- Posted by jacqueline3 9CA (My Page) on Sun, Mar 9, 14 at 15:54
Here is a "before" picture of the base of the rose. I was afraid those bumps might be canker, but they are hard wood. It turned out that there were 2 huge old vines growing all over and around the base - my DH cut through the base of one with a power saw, and it was four inches in diameter! |
- Posted by jacqueline3 9CA (My Page) on Sun, Mar 9, 14 at 15:58
Last picture - we could have removed more canes, but as we took out about half of them, I thought that was enough. The vine weed had pushed a hole in the wall of the garage - the owner is going to get that mended. This was so fun - I have been looking at this rose for years, and worrying about it. Now it will be fun to see it grow and bloom in a couple of months. The couple who lives there said it was there when they moved in. The house was built in 1910, so who knows how old it could be? Jackie |
Oh my gosh, you can almost hear that rose sighing, "Thank you!" What a nice clean-out. (hope your tetanus shots are current--surely you got clawed a few times hacking through that mess) |
- Posted by jacqueline3 9CA (My Page) on Mon, Mar 10, 14 at 10:44
Thanks, bluegirl. I forgot to water in the timed release rose food and the mulch, but then we got a gentle rain overnight, so that got done too. Another project - last night I had dinner at our niece and nephew's - they have just bought a new house. In the front garden are about 10 rose bushes - mostly hybrid teas, but there might be some others - they are leafing out but haven't bloomed yet. My niece & nephew are completely ignorant and intimidated about roses, so I offered to go over one day and work on the roses with them, and tell them about roses. I need to get over there quickly - my nephew is a police officer on the SWAT team (and ex Army Special Forces in Iraq), and he is a DOER. A neighbor told him one of the roses had rust (which some of them do, but only on old last year's leaves - on my list), which was a VERY BAD disease, so he shovel pruned the bush! He has promised not to touch any of the other roses until I get there, and said he would concentrate on weeding (I hope too many emerging bulbs & flowers do not get pulled up). Jackie |
Wow! Jackie, that looks wonderful! Please post a picture when it blooms! Your nephew's neighbor probably didn't like that rose or it was neglected and giving his roses rust so he saw an opportunity to get it out of there and took advantage of your nephew's ignorance. Have fun saving the rest though! |
Woo-hoo! Another rose hero in our midst. Well done! |
Beautiful work! That rose looks like a work of art now. I agree with the others. Please post pics when it blooms. Your nephew is very lucky to have you for an Aunt. Its such a pleasure to nurture old plants back to health. |
- Posted by jacqueline3 9CA (My Page) on Wed, May 7, 14 at 14:52
I am reviving this thread because lots of people wanted to see what this rose did in the Spring. Here is a picture I just took today from the same angle as the last one above - big difference! Jackie |
- Posted by plan9fromposhmadison 8A Madison Mississip (My Page) on Wed, May 7, 14 at 18:05
What a happy thread! Exactly the sort of care a rose like that should get. And I have to express admiration for whoever did that MAGNIFICENT STUCCO WORK. The stucco has aged beautifully. I'm going to guess this was done right before World War One. I like the way that the rooftop parapet was handled as a garden wall might be. And the rose looks divine in that spot. Kudos to you, for saving it! Is the stucco over brick, or over Structural Tile? Metal lath? |
Hooray for Jackie. Rescuing roses is right up there with rescuing cats and dogs IMHO. Thanks for your good deed. Diane |
Clapclapclapclapclapclapclapclapclapclap!!! She's sooo pretty! |
What a fantastic job you and your hubby did, Jackie. I'm sure it wasn't easy but after seeing the before shot the after photo was so satisfying! Nice to see it with its new leaves and flowers. That has to be one happy rose! And how nice of you to help your niece. Let's hope you can keep the warrior away from the remaining roses until you can educate him! Ingrid |
- Posted by jacqueline3 9CA (My Page) on Thu, May 8, 14 at 1:01
Thanks, everybody. Now I just have to get the owners of this rose to do what I suggested to control it - the top has exploded in growth, and it is a Cl CB, so it needs some guidance, to say the least. Plan9fromposhmadison - my DH says the stucco is over wooden lath and wire. The house (c. 1900?) did not have a garage when it was built, and there is not a driveway alongside of the house as there is in most old houses around here. The stucco wall is on a small one car garage which was built in front of the house - I don't know when. Jackie |
Brava Jackie, Mlle. CĂ©cile is saying thank you for all your love and care! Tricia |
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The food tasted fine but the price was too high & eventually a second Thai resturant came to town with better prices & food!
The food tasted fine but the price was too high & eventually a second Thai resturant came to town with better prices & food!
Eaten here many times - odd and cluttered and not so clean odds and ends sitting everywhere. Bathroom doors and toilet paper holders are in need of repair. Quite outdated. Sometimes the owner is there by herself and although very pleasant food prep can take forever!!! Be careful to order NO SPICE if you don't want to have your mouth... More
Went in for an early meal and it was not crowded. Still, service was attentive and timely. Food was quite good and met expectations. Great flavors and felt like we got our money's worth. Would recommend and will return.
I have mixed feelings about this review, because I would say that my overall experience was good, but I had some issue with the food. Let me start with some good points. The atmosphere was excellent - it's a lovely, quiet little place. The service was nice. The drink I ordered was well mixed. The menu has a lot of... More
The food's very good to great, depending on what you order, and my wife and I love the Thai tea, but the wait staff needs to be watched. Make sure your bill is correct!
Having tried all thai options in the local area I have to admit this is not my favorite. They had the most amazing servers I have ever had...but the food took FOREVER and it was really pricey compared any other thai restaurant I have ever been to (in KS and in other states too) And though the food was okay...I... More
I have been to the other Thai resturant in town and this is so much better. It can be a little hard to find but worth it. You get a huge selection to pick from and they are very willing to make your selection vegatarian and or vegan. The decor is a little out dated but the staff is so... More
Location is a tad obscure. I had spotted it before, but always passed it up in favor of something else. One August day, I decided it was time to give them a try. I was not disappointed. Food was delicious, fresh, delightful and service was great! I think we met the owner. She was very hospitable and kind. If you... More
As an overall Thai Food Experience, Baan Thai is not as good as the one I am reviewing here: Aroy Thai. FOOD: 4/5 I've been here several times for both lunch and dinner and I never fail to find something different on the menu that satisfies me. My personal favorite is the Yellow Curry which definitely has a hot kick... More
I go to this place at least once a month. They have good fried rice and amazing crab rangoon! My whole family loves this place!
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crazyeyedbioll (12/26/2012) [-]
this logic is flawed, all these people that he "accepts" are tortured for all eternity
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yerfdog (12/26/2012) [-]
I remember reading somewhere in the bible that homosexuality will get you a ticket to hell (paraphrasing obviously). God made that rule, knowing that would mean people would suffer for eternity simply for being gay. God made gay people, knowing that they would be gay. For he is the creator of all, and is all knowing. And given this information, they still think he is all loving.
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garvielxloken (12/27/2012) [-]
See that's the thing, we don't get a ******* rulebook, that's not how it works. We should be doing the right thing without the use of some ******* guide. If I go to hell, I won't know what it will be for until I go before God. Killing a **** ton of people is just naturally wrong. We all ******* know that. It's something we we don't feel right doing, unless you're a sociopath.
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garvielxloken (12/27/2012) [-]
See the problem is that people take the bible as if though it's the writings of God himself. The thing is that they're not. They're the words of some of his first followers. I personally don't believe that a man will go to hell simply for being gay.


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[WINNER ANNOUNCED] PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP GIVEAWAYAND THE WINNER ISSSSS:icondrumroll-plz::icondrumroll-plz::icondrumroll-plz:...........................!!!!!!:iconJulliene930:!!!!!Congrats Julliene930! you win a 1 month premium membership! Enjoy~ Thank-you all for entering and I wish you all a merry christmas!Sadly you couldn't ALL win XD I'm not that rich. Please do not be upset if you didn't win, the winner was chosen with random.org! Please congratulate the winner HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY .:CLOSED:.:iconchristmascandyplz:YUS Since it's christmas I will be giving away 1 MONTH PREMIUM MEMBERSHIPDEADLINE: DEC 24 2013 (my time)(so hurry! only 1 day left!) [Snowflake][Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer]RULES[Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer][Bullet; Green]You can only make one journal to advertise this[Bullet; Red] you can mentio
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Christmas giveaway! (Win points and art!) CLOSEDso im doing a giveaway for christmas, nothing much though because im low of points right now, sorry but, there's going to be 10 winners!Rules1. You have to be a watcher of mine.(and it's never too late to watch!)2. Favorite this journal.3. Comment on the journal saying you did it, and i'll give you a number.4. All done!If you want an extra change to win, give me a llama! (if you have already given me a llama before, then just make a journal to advertise this)Winners will be chosen at this site: www.psychicscience.org/random.…Prizes1st Place~ 20 and 1 free commission of your choice. (anything you want)2nd Place~ 15 and 1 free commission (up to 5 characters and a background+simple shading).3rd Place~ 10 1
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[CLOSED] New Year's Art Raffle~! NOW 10 winners!!So, as a thank you gift to all my loyal watchers and friends I would like to hold a raffle and if this goes well I'm thinking of doing this as a regular thing. Plus with the New Year almost upon us, I thought this would be a good idea because IMO Christmas and New Year is a time of celebration and new beginnings, as well as showing appreciation, etc (sounds cheesy but that's IMO >////<)HOW TO ENTER: Watch me if you are not already. Favourite this journal to enter; your raffle number will be the number in front of your username on the Favourites list under this journal's Stats. Winners will be determined by using www.random.org. (I'm a noob so I'll have to mess around with that on the day I pick the winners lol. But don't worry, I will be fair and will post evidence of the winning numbers) Make a journal advertising this raffle and post the link with your comment. I want as many pe
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2 When vandal hordes ride down ready to eat me alive, Those bullies and toughs fall flat on their faces. | 2 When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, when my enemies and my foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. |
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved. (The Message Bible Online) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |


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Recent news coverage of the county levy left many with the misleading impression that the Maricopa Board of Supervisors increased property taxes across the county. While individual situations may vary, the fact is that taxes actually fell - by almost $22 million.
The Board of Supervisors has worked hard to be responsible with both taxes and spending. Our goal has been to reduce or keep county taxes flat on the average homeowner. We do this is by adjusting the tax rate. When home values are rising we reduce the tax rate. Conversely, the rate is increased when home values fall.
This process keeps the county controlled portion of the property tax bill steady, resulting in little, if any, change in county taxes paid by the average homeowner.
I say "county taxes" because it is important to note that Maricopa County controls only 10 percent to 15 percent of the property tax bill.
The rest is controlled by others, such as cities and towns, school districts and numerous special taxing districts that deliver services ranging from irrigation to fire protection to health care.
Others may have raised taxes, but on the portion of the tax bill we control, we've kept taxes as low as possible. In 12 of the past 14 years we've cut or maintained the tax rate.
The rate today is nearly 11 percent lower than when I first took office and consequently we have among the lowest property taxes of any major metropolitan area in the West.
Like the average household, Maricopa County balances its budget by controlling spending. Since 2008, we have reduced spending by almost $120 million and eliminated 2,000 positions.
On top of that, we have been forced to transfer another $175 million to the state to help balance its budget. That is an astronomical amount of money that represents a direct pass-through of county resources to the state and translates into 10 cents of the county's $1.26 rate.
Because Maricopa County collects all of the taxes imposed upon property within our borders, we are an easy target of taxpayer anger and frustration. If we really did raise taxes in the fashion implied, we would be deserving of criticism.
Thankfully, that was not the case.
• Fulton Brock has been a member of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors since 1997. Reach him at (602) 506-1776.


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Twins' Joel Zumaya done for 2012
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The fireballer has flamed out once again, and this time it may be for good.
Minnesota Twins reliever Joel Zumaya was diagnosed with a torn ligament in his right elbow on Sunday, meaning his latest comeback bid has ended almost before it began.
Zumaya had signed an incentive-laden, one-year deal with the Twins, who hoped he could bolster their bullpen with his 100 mph heat. General manager Terry Ryan knew Zumaya's long injury history when he offered the contract, but the possibility of getting the overpowering arm that electrified the Tigers in 2006 intrigued him.
"I took a risk. It was a high risk with high reward. Unfortunately it didn't work. And he feels bad. I feel bad.
" -- Twins GM Terry Ryan
"I took a risk. It was a high risk with high reward," Ryan said after the MRI exam revealed the torn ulnar collateral ligament. "Unfortunately it didn't work. And he feels bad. I feel bad."
Zumaya lasted just 13 pitches in his first session of live batting practice Saturday before walking off the mound with pain in his elbow. Ryan spoke with him on Sunday after they received the news, but said it was too early to talk about Zumaya's plans for the future.
The 27-year-old could choose to have Tommy John surgery and start another exhaustive rehab program that could last a year or longer. Or he could choose to retire.
"He's distraught, as you'd expect," Ryan said of Zumaya, who was unavailable for comment. "He's going to come in here in the next day or so and we're going to talk about the immediate future for him."
Zumaya had not thrown a pitch since June 2010 after breaking his elbow while pitching for Detroit in a game at Target Field. He has never been better than in his rookie season with the Tigers, when he was a 21-year-old blast furnace who struck out 97 hitters in 83 1-3 innings and became one of the most feared setup men in the game.
Injuries to his wrist, finger and shoulder followed, limiting him to fewer than 40 innings in each of the next four seasons. Then his elbow snapped in 2010, a frightening scene that led some to wonder if his body could withstand the sheer force of the pitches he uncorked.
But he had never torn the ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow, a common and devastating injury that usually requires surgery and at least 12 months of rehab before a pitcher is ready to get back on the mound.
After a long and arduous rehabilitation of his broken elbow, Zumaya worked out for several teams this winter. Looking for a right-hander at the back end of their bullpen to complement left-handed setup man Glen Perkins and closer Matt Capps, the Twins offered him $850,000. The contract is only guaranteed for $400,000.
"It's ironic that he tore this ligament because that was one of the area's he was healthy," Ryan said. "But when you have something break, sometimes other things go, too, and that's the chance you take. And that's the chance we took, I took. I'll take full responsibility for the decision, it just didn't work. It's as simple as that."
But Ryan said he didn't regret the decision to sign Zumaya.
"Sometimes you have to take chances," Ryan said. "It seemed like a worthwhile chance."
Zumaya had only been in the clubhouse for a couple of weeks, but he'd already managed to make a strong impression with the team. He pitched against the Twins for the Tigers and manager Ron Gardenhire said he quickly grew to like the heavily tattooed reliever who electrified Detroit's run to the World Series as a rookie in 2006.
"He looks like some monster out there pitching against you," Gardenhire said. "But you get him in your clubhouse and you realize there's special people and he's a special person and it's a really sad day for him and his family and our baseball team, too, because we were all hoping this guy would be able to get back on this thing and make it through. Unfortunately it didn't work out."
Left-hander Francisco Liriano was taken aback when he heard the news.
"Wow," said Liriano, who had Tommy John surgery in 2006. "I feel bad for him. He's been hurt probably every year. Wow."
Now the Twins have to look elsewhere among the 33 pitchers they brought to camp to help shore up their bullpen. Players like Anthony Swarzak, Alex Burnett, Jared Burton and Kyle Waldrop could get looks, even though none of them have strong histories of late-inning relief roles.
"If I'm one of those guys down in that clubhouse, well, there's some innings there to be had, I'd better go out there and get 'em," Ryan said. "You want to make the team? Let's go."
Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press
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- Caple: 49 things to know about Moyer
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- Caple: A new beginning for Manny
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- Caple: Lane making comeback as reliever
- Crasnick: Keeping Lincecum and Cain
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- Stark: Phillies' infield beset by injuries
- Stark: Dotel the king of changing places
- Caple: Diamondbacks' Bauer quite unique
- Arangure: Long road for Grandal, Alonso
- Crasnick: D-backs' Drew taking small steps
- Crasnick: Darvish shines in spring debut
- Stark: McCutchen deal a positive for Bucs
- Crasnick: Youngsters give K.C. high hopes
- Stark: Whole lot to watch at Tigers camp
- Stark: Jays primed for postseason return
- Crasnick: Cubs' LaHair gets his big chance
- Crasnick: Cuddyer up to his old tricks
- Crasnick: Nicasio working on a miracle
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- Crasnick: Posey readying himself for 2012
- Stark: Cards move on with new faces
- Stark: Papelbon can't escape Boston past


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Wilson Betemit DH TB 10 Months
Rays sent INF Wilson Betemit outright to Triple-A Durham.
The 32-year-old infielder wasn't able to secure a spot on the Opening Day roster, but has accepted an assignment to Triple-A and will function as additional depth for the Rays. He hit .259/.353/.333 with four RBI in 27 Grapefruit League at-bats.
Wilson Betemit DH TB 11 Months
Wilson Betemit is expected to make his Grapefruit League debut on Saturday.
The veteran infielder had his arrival to camp delayed for a few weeks due to visa issues. He's listed on manager Joe Maddon's lineup card for Saturday, meaning he'll likely see some game action. He's competing for a spot on the Rays bench.
Wilson Betemit DH TB 11 Months
Wilson Betemit finally arrived at Rays camp Thursday.
Betemit was a couple weeks late due to a problem with his work visa. He kept in playing shape at the Rays' Dominican academy and told reporters that he should be ready for Grapefruit League action within a few days. The veteran infielder still has a decent shot at an Opening Day roster spot.
Wilson Betemit DH TB 11 Months
Wilson Betemit has yet to report to Rays' camp due to visa issues.
Relievers Juan Carlos Oviedo and Juan Sandoval are also absent due to visa problems. As long as the situation doesn't take too long to be resolved, Betemit will have time to get his work in and still be a good bet to crack the Opening Day roster.
Wilson Betemit DH TB 12 Months
Rays signed INF Wilson Betemit to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
Betemit was limited to just 10 plate appearances last season due to a knee injury. The switch-hitter could potentially platoon with Matt Joyce in the designated hitter spot, though Betemit has always hit right-handers (.819 OPS) much better than left-handers (.636 OPS). At the very least, he'll be another movable piece for manager Joe Maddon.
Wilson Betemit DH TB Jul 05 '79
Orioles released INF Wilson Betemit.
Betemit was designated for assignment early last week so that the Orioles could clear a 40-man roster spot for Henry Urrutia. Betemit played in just six games this year due to a knee injury. He is now a free agent.
Wilson Betemit DH TB Jun 27 '79
Orioles designated INF Wilson Betemit for assignment.
The move clears a spot for Henry Urrutia for assignment. Betemit has seen sporadic playing time since returning from a knee injury in late August, going 0-for-10 with three strikeouts in six games.
Wilson Betemit DH TB Jun 11 '79
Wilson Betemit went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Saturday's loss to the Yankees.
Betemit is now 0-for-8 with two strikeouts since returning from his season-long knee injury. He still figures to get some at-bats out of the DH spot against right-handers, but the addition of Mike Morse could have an impact on his playing time.
Wilson Betemit DH TB Jun 07 '79
Orioles activated INF Wilson Betemit from the 60-day disabled list.
Betemit will be available off Orioles' bench Tuesday for the first time this season. The 31-year-old is still recovering from a major knee injury and will be limited to DH and pinch-hitting duties initially.
Wilson Betemit DH TB Jun 02 '79
Wilson Betemit (knee) will move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.
Betemit, out all season with a knee injury, is batting .340/.411/.380 with two doubles in 14 games between rookie ball, High-A Frederick, and Double-A Bowie. The 31-year-old should be cleared to join the Orioles by the end of the month.


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Purveyors of Quality Caprine Products and Live Animals. Our meats are State Inspected and Approved. It is packaged, labeled, and sold by the pound. We offer the following cuts: Chop * Ribs * Hind Quarters * Sausage * Stew Meat * Ground Meat * Cheeses * Our fresh chevres and fetas are absolutely fabulous! Skin Care * Our products are made with farm fresh goat's milk. Soaps and lotions are delicately scented with enjoyable and therapeutic aromatherapy oils.
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Pine Belt Farmers Market, Thursday, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
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