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"I'm not a politician; I'm a business guy," erstwhile DFL congressional candidateJim Graves told MinnPost's Eric Black as he explained Thursday why he's suspending his second try, now that Republican U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann has announced that she won't seek reelection in 2014.
Evidently the St. Cloud hotelier is good at self-analysis. No smart politician would have made the confession he did in the next breath: "Now there are zero things on my agenda that I feel a need to do in public life."
So in 2012 the Graves campaign was all about taking Bachmann out of office, and not about health care or fair taxation or America's economic competitiveness -- or public service? An admission like that will hobble any future Graves candidacy -- not that he gave much indication that he has any desire to pursue public office again.
Graves withdrawal, coming two days after Bachmann imposed term limits on herself, creates a major headache within the DFL camp. State party chair Ken Martin put a brave face on the situation: "Although (the Sixth) is a conservative district, with the right candidate this is a great opportunity for Democrats," he said in a statement.
But until Friday morning, DFLers thought the right candidate was a moderate-minded, deep-pocketed businessman with a compelling life story, deep roots in the district, an already established name and the seasoning produced by coming within 4,300 votes of Bachmann in 2012. Finding a candidate with similarly appealing DFL credentials will be a tall order in what is, by the numbers, Minnesota's most staunchly Republican congressional district.
Graves' decision is also likely to make both political parties wary of recruiting candidates from business ranks. His move is reminiscent of the 1965-66 decisions of Northwestern National Life CEO John Pillsbury Jr. to get in, then get out, then get into the 1966 gubernatorial race. He likely would have been the GOP nominee that year, but for all that indecision. He lost at the state convention to Harold LeVander, who went on to win the governor's office.
The Graves episode serves to remind Minnesotans that despite their many parallels, government is not business. The motivation required to succeed at each is different. A call to public service ought to run deeper in a candidate than a desire to cut short the career of an opponent, no matter how flawed she may be.
The Minnesota Senate's base-broadening, rate-lowering tax reform is limping badly as it heads into conference committee to tangle with the more conventional DFL revenue-raising ideas of Gov. Mark Dayton and the state House.
The fact that it took two tries to pass the Senate's $1.8 billion tax package Monday, and then by a tepid 35-31 vote, revealed weak support among suburban DFLers for reform ideas that have been faulted by Dayton as well as Republicans for pinching the middle class.
The beating the Senate bill took illustrates why economists' advice to lower tax rates and broaden the range of tax-triggering activities has been so hard for politicians to follow. Reform inevitably creates winners and losers. It's easy for political opponents to draw attention to the losers and blind voters to the winners.
On Monday, Republicans roundly condemned the addition of clothing, non-prescription drugs and personal grooming services to the sales tax base. Little mention was made of the fact that the bill would also reduce the state sales tax rate from 6.85 percent to 6 percent, and would offer low- and middle-income families a credit each year to balance the clothing tax increase.
Suburban DFLers also recoiled from the bill's boost in income taxes for the top 7 percent of the state's earners. Many of the people in that taxpaying cohort live in suburban districts.
Both the income and the sales tax features of the Senate bill will be hard sells in conference committee. Dayton reiterated Tuesday his desire to confine income tax increases to the top 2 percent and to leave the state's sales tax untouched, as the House tax bill does.
Senate tax negotiators still have a chance to argue that broadening the sales tax base and expanding the income tax increase to more filers is superior tax policy. Those moves would give Minnesota more competitive tax rates and a more dependable revenue stream from the growing service sector of the economy.
But Monday's try-try-again vote will accompany Senate conferees into negotiations, and may speak louder than they can.
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Article brought to you by: Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)Strenuous exercise may help to repair damage from heart failure
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November 5th, 2012 Catholic Online (www.catholic.org) Following a heart attack, the patient typically takes bed rest and makes sure they don't necessarily the heart muscles. Now - researchers in the United Kingdom say that strenuous daily exercise could help to repair the heart of someone who has just suffered a heart attack. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - Medical researchers at Liverpool John Moores University has found that vigorous, regular exercise led to dormant stem cells in the heart becoming active, stimulating the development of new heart muscle.As published in the European Heart Journal, the study suggests that scientists could soon be able to improve the quality of life for people suffering from either heart disease or heart failure. The report breaks new ground as it is the first study of its kind to suggest that a basic exercise regime could have the same effect on the heart as injecting growth chemicals to stimulate stem cells to produce new tissue. Funded by the British Heart Foundation, the team of scientists studied healthy male rats for up to four weeks by exercising them on an intensity-controlled treadmill for half an hour, four times a week. The rats on a high-intensity program showed the greatest increase in the size of their hearts, as expected, but also their aerobic capacity, which is how well the heart, lungs and blood vessels work. The exercise resulted in more than 60 percent of heart stem cells becoming active. In adults, these stem cells are usually dormant. The rats, after a mere two short weeks had increased the number of cardiomyocites, the "beating" cells in heart tissue, by seven percent. "This study adds to the growing evidence that adult hearts may be able to make new muscle from dormant stem cells," Professor Jeremy Pearson, associate director of the British Heart Foundation says. "However, much more research is now needed to find out whether what's been seen in this study can be translated into treatments for human patients." . Article brought to you by: Catholic Online (www.catholic.org) |

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Since its founding in 1630, Boston has embodied many of the historical themes that have shaped America including commerce, political revolution, social innovation, and waves of immigration that formed the backbone of this northern capital. Of all the city's neighborhoods none symbolizes and captures the essence of Boston than its North End, a maze of winding colonial-era streets and the backdrop to some of the most significant moments in American history. During this three-hour walking seminar with a local historian we will explore the North End's back alleys and side streets, painting a portrait of Boston's evolution from the 17th to the 21st century.
We begin our walk near the Blackstone Block, a small network of alleyways and structures dating back to the colonial era. Situated here is the 18th century home of John Hancock's brother, Ebenezer, adjacent to the Boston Stone. Using the streets themselves as visual clues we'll consider the topographical advantages of the North End—nearly separated from the mainland by inlets and swamps—for the early settlers in Boston. Our perambulations will take us through Haymarket, one of the city's longest standing outdoor markets and a place where North Enders still buy their groceries.
Tracing a path along streets that still bear the names of important Bostonians or long vanished features we'll discuss the major developments of the North End as it evolved into one of the busiest shipping ports on the Atlantic seaboard during the colonial era and became America's gateway to Europe. We'll use some of the old storefronts and pubs to discuss the rise of a longshoreman class and shipping industry and paint a portrait of the ethnic and racial changes the North End witnessed as English and Africans settled in the district, followed by Irish, Portuguese fisherman, Jews, and Italians. Of course, the neighborhood's importance is etched on our collective memory through the famous ride of Paul Revere on the eve of the American Revolution, and we will look deeply into how the character of this corner of Boston informed and influenced the radicalism of those events, stopping along the way the 17th century Paul Revere House and 1723 Old North Church, the oldest house of worship in Boston.
The North End is a palimpsest of history, with fragments of different centuries all woven together. As a result, we will jump forward at key moments to consider the industrial revolution and Boston's decline as New York overtook it in shipping and how the factories of the North End moved to the suburbs and then farther afield. Old warehouses, wharves, and tenements are now converted into cafes, restaurants, and condominiums, often stitched delicately into the architecture and context of the city's history. Depending on time and how our conversation unfolds we may end the walk down at the waterfront where a park commemorates the Italian immigrants who've defined the North End in the last hundred years. With kinetic Boston harbor behind us and the new linear park leftover from the "big dig" before us, we'll look back at the North End with a unique sense of its role in Boston and American history.
Duration: 3 hours |
Category: History |
Venues: Old North Church |
Jessica Dello Russo
Jessica is an archaeologist and historian who has also worked as a docent for Context in Rome. Born and raised in the historic North End of Boston, she followed the Bostonian cursus honorem of studies at Boston Latin School and Harvard before becoming a certified teacher and guide. She has collaborated with several local cultural institutions on tours of historic sites, including Historic Neighborhoods and the Boston Center for Jewish Heritage. Deeply knowledgeable about the history of Boston, she possesses a teacher's gift for framing and contextualizing information. She loves exploring her native city in the company of her three-year-old son.
Alex R. Goldfeld
Alex is a public historian and the author of "The North End: A Brief History of Boston's Oldest Neighborhood." He has been creating and leading tours of Boston's historic neighborhoods since 2000. In addition, he also served as Director of Operations at Boston's Museum of African American History where he spent four years overseeing the visitor experience, managing the historic sites, and facilitating tours of the Black Heritage Trail. An expert in the social history of Boston, Alex lives with his family in the North End, where he is both President and Historian of the North End Historical Society.
Patrice Todisco
With over twenty years of experience managing projects and processes that enhance the public realm, Patrice has led strategic initiatives in Boston's public and non-profit sectors including master planning, park design and green infrastructure development, community outreach, advocacy, policy, and cultural landscape research and restoration. Patrice received an MA in landscape architecture from the Harvard Graduate School of Design where she focused her studies on the evolution of the American landscape and garden design history. This fall she is teaching a course on twentieth-century urban open spaces in Boston, highlighting many of the projects she contributed to including the Central Artery/Rose Kennedy Greenway, Copley and Post Office Squares, HarborWalk, and the Charles River Basin.
George Quintal
George Quintal has studied the common soldiers of the Revolution for over 39 years. His passion on this subject resulted in his first book, "Patriots of Color at Bunker Hill", detailing the lives and sacrifices of a particularly neglected contingent of the 1775 army. His second book, "Minute Men of Color", is nearing completion. He is concurrently working on two other books: "The Fight at Lexington Green" and "The Fight at Concord North Bridge". He enjoys leading walks ranging from the Liberty Tree in Boston to Barrett's Farm in Concord, with interesting side trips to little-known places along the ancient historical byways.
George is a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, restores antique stone walls on the side, is a hiker/mountain climber/canoeist and spends much time in his native Maine with his three children and four grandchildren.


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Jamie Oliver's Italian restaurant is about to open in Norwich Royal Arcade. Photo: Bill Smith
Emma Knights
Monday, July 23, 2012
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has today paid a special trip to Norwich to take a look at his new restaurant due to open soon in the city.
- Jamie was born on 27th May 1975, in Essex.
- He has always worked with food, starting off in his parents pub 'The Cricketers,' where he used to help out in the kitchen.
- Jamie first appeared on television in 1997 with his cookery show 'The Naked Chef', which won him a BAFTA in 2000.
- His television shows are broadcast in over 40 countries, such as in the USA where he tried to launch healthy eating plans in 'Jamie's American Food Revolution.'
- He has written many best-selling cookery books, starting off with 'The Naked Chef.' 'Jamie's 30 Minute Meals' became the fastest selling book of all time in the UK in 2010.
- He was made an MBE in 2003 for his contribution to the hospitality industry.
- 'Jamie's Italian' was founded in 2007 and now has many popular restaurants across the UK.
- The restaurants aim to create authentic, affordable Italian food in a comfortable setting.
The latest Jamie's Italian restaurant is opening its doors at Norwich's Royal Arcade - in the former Waterstone's bookshop - and today Jamie went to meet the new restaurant's team ahead of the official opening on Monday.
He said he was excited to be opening a new restaurant in Norwich, describing the new eatery as one of the Jamie's Italian "gems" and the new 80-strong team working at the restaurant as "absolute stars."
"The Royal Arcade is beautiful - this is definitely one of the little gems," he said.
"Hopefully you will feel like we have done the arcade and the era it was built in justice in the restaurant, bringing a bit of life and heart into it."
When asked what diners can expect from the new restaurant, he said: "We are trying to make something very frenetic, exciting, visual and simple - we focus on good ingredients and trying not to get it wrong!"
He added: "I think it is fair to say we have done what we have promised we would do. What we try and do is make a beautiful restaurant in a beautiful place accessible to pretty much everybody. You can dress-up if you like, or not, and you can eat food from £12 to £30."
The new two-storey restaurant seats about 250 people and the designers have tried to echo the Art Nouveau style of the Royal Arcade - which was built in 1899 by architect George J Skipper - in the restaurant's interior.
The restaurant includes an antipasti bar and a semi-open kitchen where diners can watch the chefs at work, and the menu is inspired by what ordinary people eat across Italy.
Some of the highlights on the current menu include Bream Acqua Pazza - pan-fried whole royal bream with olives, garlic, wine, capers, parsley and baby plum tomatoes - and Penne Arrabiata - tomato, garlic and basil sauce with Scotch bonnet chillies and crunchy breadcrumbs.
Among the desserts is Jamie's Italian chocolate brownie - a chocolate, raspberry and amaretto brownie served with vanilla ice-cream.
The are about 30 Jamie's Italian restaurants across the country and also ones in Sydney and Dubai.
• Do you have a story about Norwich's retail scene? Call reporter Emma Knights on 01603 772428 or email email@example.com
• And don't miss Jamie Oliver in EDP Norfolk Magazine's new August issue - out this week, with memories of his childhood holidays on the Broads.
• For more about Jamie's visit see tomorrow's paper.
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I dislike him too.Best not to say why or i will be moderated.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Its not Jamie Olivers fault that Waterstones closed their shop, book stores have been closing everywhere, just look at what happened to Borders.
Saturday, July 28, 2012
I don't like Jamie - I can't figure out where he's coming from.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Better still AFC go to Umbertos or one of the many independent Italian restaurants in the city that serve fresh real food. lets not let these chains reduce the quality we have.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
the state of the economy being what it is you would think that a soup kitchen,tripe shop or pie and mash emporium would be more appropriate.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Give me Wetherspoons any day!
Friday, July 27, 2012
I only hope this little venture survives the test of time. A good bookshop and staff (Waterstones) were lost for just another high street pasta place.
Monday, July 23, 2012
What a bunch of miseries you are. Don't knock it until you've tried it ! I went to the new Jamie's in Manchester recently (which was an old Midland Bank Main office) and it was really good. Excellent food and very reasonably priced. I guess those who are whining here will not be queuing up to get in, but I predict many will. I am pretty sure this will be a big success - just like the one here. Enjoy !
Sunday, July 29, 2012
I remember about five years ago when his one-sided comments drove most of our cheaper meat production overseas at the cost of hundreds of local jobs. Forgive me if I'm not too excited about this self-publicist coming to visit us!
Monday, July 23, 2012
Been to the one in Guildford. The atmosphere in this chain is quite good, but the food is pricey for what it is. People still queue to get in though, so what do I know? My advice: go once, then next time get online for your voucher and head back to Pizza Express!
Monday, July 23, 2012
He rides a scooter, nuff said!
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Ah wonder if people will be able to taste the difference?
Monday, July 23, 2012
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Located in El Granada, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Pillar Point Harbor and within 3 mi (5 km) of Miramar Beach and JV Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. Montara State Beach and Gray Whale Cove State Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Along with a coffee shop/café, this smoke-free hotel has coffee/tea in the lobby and a 24-hour front desk. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include free breakfast.
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Eco-lovin' Freedom Fighters Boycot BP
Oil Lovin' Hogs Support Alternative Transportation………….er, well, sort of….
I mean, if you believe Republicans love America, I guess this will fly with you. Drill baby drill and all of that.
But no. Some courageous patriots who don't want us all to die or kill off our entire ecosystem were protesting the idiots who still buy gas at BP when the police came and blocked the bike lane so cars could get to the oils and gasses (aka, our precious most precious children)!!!!
Because, my friends, you see….money really does buy democracy! And what is patriotic when the teabaggers do it, is no longer patriotic when water loving liberals do it! Silly liberals. We don't need no stinkin' water!
Now, if y'all had brought a loaded weapon to this here protest, it would all be kosher!
That's how we roll here in these "free" United States.
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They'll still be defending their Coporations even as they are dying from the very same disease that those corporations have wrought upon them. Its like the GOP/Corporate America has created an entire population afflicted with Stockholm syndrome.


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Monday March 2, 2015
FootballScoop is proud to report another month of record viewership. The number of users visiting the site grew 26% over Feb 2014 & 88% over Feb 2013. We thank you all.
Arizona State: Senior associate head coach Paul Randolph is "making a career change and moving into an administrative role in the Sun Devils Athletics Department" and Todd Graham has hired Shawn Slocum as associate head coach / special teams coordinator / outside linebackers. Slocum, RC's son, coached the special teams for the Green Bay Packers for the last nine seasons. Randolph's new title will be associate athletic director for championship life.
Coaches agents: Listen to three excellent interviews from FootballScoop radio with Patrick Strong (Balch Sports), Walker Jones (CAA) and Warren McCarty (MPIF).
William and Mary (FCS – VA): Marvin Clecidor has now been announced as the defensive backs coach, Trey Henderson will oversee all of the defensive secondary and will continue to serve as recruiting coordinator, and Joe Brady will now serve as video coordinator and will continue to work with the Tribe linebackers.
Oregon State: Gary Andersen has announced that inside linebackers coach Ilaisa Tuiaki has added special teams coordinator duties.
Eastern Illinois: Mark Hutson, who served as offensive coordinator / offensive line coach at EIU from 2003-2005 and as interim head coach in 2006, has returned to the program as offensive line coach. Hutson spent the last three years as an assistant with the Oakland Raiders.
Southwest Baptist University (D-II – MO): Southwest Baptist University is looking to fill one open date on 11-7-15. We will play FCS, D2 or an NAIA school to fill this date. Possible home and home for 2016 season. Will consider all options. Please contact assistant head coach Robert Clardy at firstname.lastname@example.com.
ASA Miami (JC – FL): Former North Carolina player and grad assistant Tommy Richardson has been named head coach. ASA Miami opened in the Spring of 2014 and is the only Junior College that plays football in Florida.
Florida A&M: Former offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach Quinn Gray has been named head coach at Duval Charter HS (FL).
Morehead State (FCS – KY): John Perin has been hired to coach the defensive backs and special teams at Morehead State. Perin spent last season as a grad assistant at Eastern Michigan, and the year before that as the defensive coordinator at Capital (D-III – OH).
Montana Tech (NAIA): Montana Tech has an immediate opening for an offensive line coach. This is a fulltime 10 month contract position, with benefits. Primary responsibilities include coaching the offensive line, and assisting the head coach in all phases of the football program. Other responsibilities include assisting the offensive coordinator with run game planning, recruiting a specific region, and film editing. Must be proficient in using Hudl, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Email letter of application, resume, and references to offensive coordinator Pete Sterbick at email@example.com. No phone calls please.
Minnesota: The Gophers have announced the hiring of Terry Szucs as a defensive quality control assistant and Adam Weber as an offensive graduate assistant.
Northern Arizona (FCS): Northern Arizona University is looking to hire an assistant football coach – offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach. Previous Division 1 collegiate coaching experience is required. Interested candidates must apply through the NAU Human Resources website here.
Northern Illinois: Ross Watson's role at NIU will be linebackers coach, head coach Rod Carey noted today. Watson is a former Youngstown State assistant.
Youngstown State: YSU has announced 9 of Bo Pelini's assistant coaches; Shane Montgomery (OC / QBs), Carmen Bricillo (OL), Ron Brown (associate HC / RBs), Brian Crist (WRs), Kyle Brey (TEs), Ron Stoops, Jr. (DC), TJ Hollowell (LBs), Richard McNutt (DBs), and Tim Marlowe (assistant secondary). Additionally, per source, while not finalized yet, multiple sources tell FootballScoop that Carl Pelini will join the staff.
Northern Arizona (FCS): Northern Arizona University is looking to hire an assistant football coach – offensive line. Previous Division 1 collegiate coaching experience is required. Interested candidates must apply through the NAU Human Resources website here.
West Virginia: Former Youngstown State assistant Dan Gerberry is joining Holgo's staff as an offensive grad assistant working with the tight ends, per Dana Balash. Gerberry coached the YSU tight ends last season.
Mississippi State: Football recruiting assistant Brian Squeglia has been promoted to football recruiting specialist, per source.
Concordia University (NAIA – Ann Arbor, MI): Concordia is accepting applications for an offensive graduate assistant. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: coaching a position group, managing a recruiting area, video breakdown, and other duties assigned by the head coach and offensive coordinator. The position will begin this fall. Interested applicants should email resume, references and statement of faith to offensive coordinator Andrew Rode at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Austin College (D-III – TX): Austin College is currently accepting applications for assistant football coach (offensive line / Campus Fitness Center Director). The 10 month position will pay in the low 30's and include Medical Benefits. The position will include coaching a position, recruiting, teaching, and game day administration. A Bachelor's degree (Physical Education or related) is required. To apply please send resume including three references and unofficial copies of transcripts and completed AC employment application to firstname.lastname@example.com. Finalist(s) will be required to undergo a background check. Official transcripts will be required if invited for on campus interview. Starting date, April 1, 2015. E-mail questions to Head Coach Loren Dawson at email@example.com.
Northwestern State (FCS – LA): Northwestern State is looking to a hire an offensive graduate assistant working with the offensive line. Looking for college playing or coaching experience with the offensive line. Please send resumes to email@example.com.
Notre Dame: Brian Kelly has officially announced the hirings of Autry Denson (RBs), Keith Gilmore (DL), Todd Lyght (DBs), and Mike Sanford (OC / QBs). Also, receivers coach Mike Denbrock has added the associate head coach for offense title, Mike Elston will coach the linebackers and be the recruiting coordinator, Ron Powlus will serve as director of player development, Bob Elliott will be a special assistant to the head coach, and Maurice Crum Jr. and Donovan Raiola have joined the staff as grad assistants.
Trinity College (D-III – CT): Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut is accepting applications for a graduate assistant (position TBD). Candidates will be responsible for coaching their own position group, recruiting a specific area, assisting in video editing and breakdowns, and performing all other duties assigned by the head coach and athletic director. Compensation includes a stipend, housing, meals, and full tuition remission at Trinity's graduate school. Preferred candidates will have at least one year of coaching experience and knowledge of DVSport video editing software. Applicants with disabilities should request, in advance, any accommodation in order to participate more fully in the application process. Please contact Assistant Coach Kyle Duncan at email@example.com if interested.
Temple: Temple has now formally announced the addition of Frisman Jackson as receivers coach, Glenn Thomas as quarterbacks coach, and Adam DiMichele (who coached the receivers last season) has been reassigned to director of player development.
Miami Dolphins: Head analyst Dennis Lock has been promoted to director of analytics.
Davidson (FCS – NC): With offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan leaving for a position at the University of Washington, sources tell us that Paul Nichols plans to hire a quarterbacks coach & promote from within to fill the offensive coordinator role.
Los Angeles Valley College (JC – CA): Reggie Stover, who spent last season as the pass game coordinator / receivers coach at Salesian HS (CA), has joined the LAVC staff in the same role, per source.
Occidental (D-III – CA): Per source, Occidental College has hired Wilbert Gilmore, Jr. as their new linebackers coach. Gilmore was part of the Gonzaga College HS (Washington, DC) staff last season.
Villanova: Yale special teams and defensive line intern/grad assistant Mark Powell has joined the Villanova staff in a restricted earnings position, per source.
Methodist University (D-III – NC): Methodist University invites applicants for opening of assistant coach (defensive coordinator). Preference given to demonstrated ability in a 3-4 Scheme. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree required. Demonstrated ability in recruitment of student-athletes (Division III experience preferred). Candidates should email a cover letter, resume and names and contact information of 3 professional references to head coach C.J. Goss at firstname.lastname@example.com. No phone calls, please. Applicant review begins immediately and will continue.
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Columbia (FCS – NY): Harvard secondary coach Jon Poppe will be the new secondary coach at Columbia, per source.
Morgan State (FCS – MD): Morgan State has named Mike Fanoga as its defensive coordinator.
Grand Valley State (D-II – MI): Head coach Matt Mitchell has relinquished defensive play-calling duties to co-defensive coordinator Joe Louis.
Troy: Contract information for Neal Brown's coaching staff has been uncovered by the Dothan Eagle: new hires salaries include defensive coordinator Vic Koenning: $250,000; assistant head coach/linebackers coach Jon Sumrall; $190,000; co-offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Matt Moore, $170,000; defensive line coach Byron Hardmon $85,000; and wide receivers coach Cornelius Williams, $80,000. Holdovers from Larry Blakeney's staff include co-offensive coordinator Kenny Edenfield ($116,699), associate head coach Shayne Wasden ($115,961), cornerbacks coach Al Pogue ($90,000) and quarterbacks/running backs coach Sean Reagan ($88,818).
Yale: Yale is expected to name former Boston College linebackers coach/special teams coordinator Sean McGowan as defensive coordinator and Maine defensive line coach Jordan Stevens as its defensive line coach according to the New Haven Register.
Nebraska: New defensive backs coach Brian Stewart will earn $400,000 in 2015 and $425,000 in 2016 according to the Lincoln Journal-Star.
Hobart College (D-III – NY): Quarterbacks coach Jon Drach has been promoted to offensive coordinator.
Washington Redskins: AJ Smith, who has spent the past two seasons with the Redskins as a senior exectutive, has announced that he will be retiring. Smith spent 2003-2012 as the GM of the San Diego Chargers.
Harvard University (FCS – MA): Harvard University has a Defensive Assistant position open. Previous collegiate coaching experience is preferred and working with XOS software is a plus. The position will include on the field coaching (working with defensive position group and special teams), recruiting your own territory, breaking down opposing offenses, and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and/or Defensive Coordinator. The position does include benefits. Please send your resume, cover letter, and references to email@example.com.
Idaho State (FCS): Per source, Utah State offensive grad assistant David Fiefia will join the Idaho State staff as running backs / tight ends.
Buffalo: Whitewater offensive line grad assistant Tyler Pierce will join Lance Leipold's staff at Buffalo in a similar capacity, per source.
Tulsa: Luke Olson, who served as a graduate assistant working with the defensive backs the past two seasons, is transitioning to a defensive quality control role.
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Washington: Per source, Davidson offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan will join the staff in a quality control position. Hamdan played quarterback at Boise State for Chris Petersen.
IUP (D-II): IUP invites applicants for running backs coach. This is a stipend position with no benefits. Additional responsibilities include video editing and other duties assigned by the head coach. Bachelor's degree required. College playing experience and previous college coaching experience preferred. Start date for this position is as soon as possible. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and references to Coach Haines at firstname.lastname@example.com
Houston: Former Ohio State quarterback Kenny Guiton is joining Tom Herman's staff as an offensive grad assistant.
Aurora University: We are no longer accepting applications for the defensive line position & we thank you for the overwhelming interest. Interviews will be conducted over the next few weeks.
Simon Fraser: Per source, former BC Lions assistant Joe Paopao will be the new offensive coordinator at SFU.
Colorado State: Mike Bobo has announced the hire of Leah Knight as assistant director of football operations. Knight spent the past two seasons at USF as recruiting operations coordinator.
New England Patriots: Raymond "Bubba: Ventrone is the new assistant special teams coordinator for the Patriots.
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James Madison (FCS): Per source, Peter Davila will be the new Safeties coach at JMU. He comes from Otterbein. We also understand that Steve Sisa will now be Defensive Coordinator / Linebacker Coach.
Montana State (FCS): Montana State is looking for FCS home game Sept 3 or 5 2015. Would also consider Oct 24 2015. Guarantee is $200,000 or begin home and home series. Please contact senior associate athletic director Dan Davies at email@example.com
James Madison: James Madison has hired Jamal Powell to coach the offensive line , per source.
Samford (FCS – AL): Per source, Bobby Blick is returning to Samford as director of player personnel.
Louisiana College (D-III): Per source, Dennis Dunn has completed his staff with the promotion of offensive grad assistant Josh Bonadona to running backs coach. We understand that there are currently no open positions on staff.
Northwestern: Per source, Northwestern has shuffled their staff and currently have no open positions. We hear that offensive quality control assistant David Girardi is moving into a defensive grad assistant role, defensive quality control assistant Keegan Grant wil transition to an offensive quality control job, recruiting assistant Joe Martin is moving to defense quality control and recruiting intern Sean Conley will now serve as a recruiting assistant.
Wofford (FCS – SC): Former Adams State (D-II – CO) pass game coordinator / receivers coach Steve Neal has accepted the on-campus recruiting coordinator job, per source.
Oregon: Northwestern defensive grad assistant Kwame Agyeman has accepted a defensive grad assistant jobs with the Ducks, per source. Agyeman played his college ball at Oregon.
Warner (NAIA – FL): Per source, former Pittsburgh Steeler Dallas Baker has been named wide receivers coach and former Florida defensive grad assistant Chuck Bell will be the program's new linebackers coach / recruiting coordinator.
Washington Redskins: Former Titans quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone has joined the Redskins in an offensive quality control role.
Detroit Lions: Senior personnel adviser James Harris, who has spent six decades in professional football, has decided to retire.
San Diego Mesa College (JC – CA): Peter Lofthouse has been named head coach at San Diego Mesa College. Lofthouse previously served as the offensive coordinator at Citrus College and also coached as a GA at Baylor and as wide receivers coach at Texas Lutheran.
Georgia Southern: After a remarkable first FBS season, the school has announced a $100,000 raise (effective July 1, 2015) for head coach Willie Fritz, meaning he will make $500,000 during the 2015-2016 season. The Eagles went 9-3 this past season, including a perfect 8-0 in Sun Belt Conference play.
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South Florida: Blake Treadwell, who was an assistant at East Lansing HS (MI) last season, has joined the USF staff as an offensive grad assistant. Treadwell played offensive line at Michigan State. Also, UTSA defensive grad assistant Benny Morrison has joined the staff in the same capacity.
Louisiana College (D-III): Per source, assistant head coach / offensive coordinator Clay Matchett has resigned to pursue business opportunities outside of coaching.
Delaware State (FCS): Former Central State University (D-II – OH) head coach EJ Junior has been hired as a defensive assistant, per source.
Thursday February 26, 2015
Please join us in praying for Simon Fraser (D-II – Canada) founding athletic director and head football coach Lorne Davis as he battles some serious health issues.
Mississippi State: The Bulldogs have (finally) announced a four-year extension for Dan Mullen. What this means for Mullen and the coming anarchy in the SEC West.
Oklahoma State: In addition to Greg Adkins, Mike Gundy has announced the hiring of four assistants. Marcus Arroyo and Jason McEndoo will join Adkins as unspecified on-the-field assistants, and Bill Clay and Darrell Wyatt have been added as analysts.
Erie Community College (NY): Scott Pilkey was introduced as head coach on Thursday.
Wagner (FCS – NY): Per source, secondary coach Ryan Fullen will be taking over the defensive coordinator duties, and linebackers coach and recruiting coordinator Tony Brinson has added the title of special teams coordinator.
Oklahoma State: Former Buffalo Bills tight ends coach Greg Adkins will become the new offensive line coach at Oklahoma State, per source. Adkins was with the Bills the past two seasons and previously coached the offensive line at Syracuse, Tennessee, Troy and Georgia.
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North Greenville (D-II – SC): Per source, former defensive lineman Joe Novotasky has been hired to coach the defensive line and Rob Green, a former receiver at North Greenville and Wofford, will now coach the receivers.
Rose-Hulman (D-III – IN): Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is seeking applicants for a wide receiver coach. This is an entry level position. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and references to email@example.com.
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Early reviews are trickling in, and the critics have spoken loud and clear — 'The Hunger Games' is a smash and so is Jennifer Lawrence!
Find out what they're saying! We can't wait to see The Hunger Games Friday, March 23! We've waited so long!
The Chicago Tribune:
On Jennifer Lawrence: "The young actress received an Oscar nomination for her work in Winter's Bone, and her performance here is no less fierce and purposeful. I'd say she carries the movie, except she's not the only good thing about it. The games have begun, and so far they're pretty gripping."
"Lawrence, an Oscar nominee last year for Winter's Bone, is a fan's dream. With her soulful eyes and innate grit, she gives skilled hunter Katniss equal doses of complexity and appeal. Forget Twilight's insipid Bella Swan. This is a literary heroine girls can cherish. Still, it's so fiendishly engaging the even darker, scarier sequels can't come fast enough."
Associated Press:
"Lawrence is endlessly watchable, and she better be, since she's in nearly every single shot of Ross' film."
"The Hunger Games runs nearly two and a half hours in length but is the rare film that never drags and doesn't overstay its welcome. It could keep running as long as Katniss does, and we'd want to be right there every heart-pounding step of the way."
The Telegraph:
"Despite its well-worn ideas and themes, Gary Ross's provocative, pulse-surgingly tense adaptation couldn't feel fresher, or timelier."
"You can't take your eyes off Jennifer Lawrence as the ox-hearted, mud-freckled Katniss. The Hunger Games is an essential science fiction film for our times; perhaps the essential science fiction film of our times. Whatever your age, it demands to be devoured."
More The Hunger Games News
- Liam Hemsworth: Jennifer Lawrence Is 'One Of The Best Actresses I've Worked With'
- Kristen Stewart Reveals: I Can't Wait To See 'The Hunger Games'
- 'Hunger Games' Star Liam Hemsworth: Don't Compare Me To Robert Pattinson
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Yes Saw THG tonight! I have to say it was a fantastic movie, the cast did a really good job! I love Twilight and Hunger games, but most critics were right that Katniss's (character) was by far more of an stronger character compared to Bella, I know I know I shouldn't compare the two! But she is. Anyways on a lighter note I saw SWATH trailer and can't wait to see that movie as well!
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The Senior Advisor from the west said he understood that Helms had a decent average against game one starter Jeff Francis (however, if you look at this USA Today story on one scout's take on game one, you have to scroll way down to Best Matchup to see where the scout says Helms will have trouble with Francis).
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I'm not defending Charlie Manuel's decisions. Or Pat Gillick, for that matter. But as a fan I do have questions and I'm going to work on those questions for the next several weeks. Not that what I say will make any difference, but it will for me.
My wife and I enjoyed the Phillies season very much. We went to 20 games, including the final division clincher--the best Phillies game since a 12 year old kid named Matt and his Dad drove through the pouring rain from State College to see Shilling shut out the Blue Jays at the Vet in game five--and my nephew and I stood in 'standing room only' in game two. It was a great season; I have two rally towels to prove it and I thank the Phillies organization for it. I wonder what these rally towels are going for on e-Bay?
But is Cataldi correct in saying that Pat Gillick is worthless? I mean, what's with Clay Condrey and Geoff Geary shuffling back and forth to moose country all season? Both players seem questionable major league pitchers.
And Jose Mesa? The Phillies signed Mesa on June 9th to return for $2.5 million--$26.5 short of what the Yankees paid Roger Clemens to return for--after Colorado declined a club option on Mesa for ' 07, and Detroit released him two months into the ' 07 season. But on the other hand, the Red Sox released J.C. Romero on June 19 and ten days later the Phillies purchased his minor league contract. Be my guest and click on both Mesa and Romero and compare their numbers. You can blame Gillick for one, then give him credit for the other.
The Phillies opening day payroll was $89,428,213, compared to the Rockies $54,424,000. Rockies manager Clint Hurdle opened the ' 07 season with a one year $800,000 contract, but in April got a two year extension. Charlie Manuel opened the season on the last year of a three year contract that paid him $800,000 in ' 07. Surely he will get an extension for at least ' 08 and maybe ' 09.
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Holiday would certainly look better in red and white pinstripes than the black and purple he wore this year.
Look, things could be worse. They could have given Rod Barajas a three or four year deal worth $11 million.
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Great article, Ron. There is a lot to think about in this Phil's organization.
One concern is this... we are probably going to lose Amaro if Gillick doesn't retire. Gillick has a knack for gutting the farm systems everywhere he's been and leaving organizations a total wreck. I'd like to see Amaro take over now and Gillick just go out to pasture. I'm hoping that Amaro didn't take the Pittsburgh job because he knew he was getting the job here. He deserves it. We need young blood and someone who doesn't waste money signing broken down, overpriced nags. I blame the Phils being swept mainly on Gillick, as if he had used his money wisely and signed durable pitchers, we would have put up a much better fight.
Manuel may not be the brightest bulb in the chandelier, but he has the loyalty and admiration of his players. It's probably a good decision to bring him back, even if you don't agree with some of his managerial decisions.
I'm just so proud of the Phillies for making the playoffs at this point! The monkey is off their backs (somewhat).
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I love the interactivity of Vietnamese soups, as most come with a side plate of herbs, vegetables, and lime wedges. It's a must to taste the broth as presented, and then figure out how to spice it up, both with herbs and perhaps jalapeños for heat. A squirt of lime can quickly brighten up the broth.
Best of all, bowls of Vietnamese soup offer a great diversity of noodles and other ingredients. Noodles can be made of rice, wheat, tapioca, and more. Meanwhile, your bowl may be filled with surprises like banana blossoms, ham hocks, quail eggs, pork blood cubes, and fish cakes—all offering fascinating flavors and textures. I could have happily recommended Huong Binh, featured previously for its congee and dumplings, as the best for many of the bowls, but in an attempt to offer more dining options, I present from eight restaurants ten bowls of Vietnamese noodle soup worth seeking in Seattle.
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I recieved a response from my local Congressman today regarding H.R. 1022 and I thought I'd share it with y'all.
April 24, 2007
Dear Mr. P,:
Thank you for contacting me in regards to H.R. 1022, the
Assault Weapons Ban and Law Enforcement Protection Act of
2007. As always, it is a pleasure to hear from you and I appreciate
this opportunity to respond.
As you may be aware, H.R. 1022 was introduced by
Representative Carolyn McCarthy of New York on February 13,
2007, and was subsequently referred to the House Judiciary
Committee. On March 19, 2007, it was referred to the
Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security where
it awaits further action.
I have always supported the Constitutional right to bear
arms in a safe and legal manner. While I strongly feel we must
take action to stop crime, I do not believe it is best done through
increased gun restrictions on lawful gun owners. I do, however,
support increased safety education, stiffer penalties for criminals
and rigorous enforcement of the gun laws that are currently in
effect. Please rest assured that I will continue to keep your views
in mind as I continue to work with my colleagues in the 110th
Again, thank you for contacting me. Please visit
http://ortiz.house.gov to learn more about my views on other issues
and legislation, and do not hesitate to contact me regarding any
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Former Mayor William "Bill" A. Sikkel passed away on January 3, 2013, after a short fight with cancer. The City of Holland fondly remembers Sikkel, mayor from 1983 until 1987, as a man of great character, leadership, and service. Sikkel's funeral will be held on Monday, February 7, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Faith Christian Reformed Church, 85 West 26th Street, Holland, Michigan 49423. In honor of Sikkel's life and service, Mayor Kurt Dykstra has ordered all flags at city facilities flown at half staff from Monday, January 7 until Wednesday, January 9.
Below is Sikkel's official biography from the City's webpage:
William A. Sikkel was born in Holland, Michigan on November 25, 1920. His father, Peter C. Sikkel, immigrated to Holland from the Netherlands in the late 1890s. His mother was born on a farm located where the present day Johnson Controls building is located now on Blue Star Highway.
Sikkel graduated from Holland Christian High in 1938. He took additional classes as needed for business purposes, and attended the United States Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas after serving in World War Two.
Sikkel's military career started when he joined Holland's Company D, 126th Infantry on his 18th birthday. He was activated for federal duty in October 1940 and was shipped to Louisiana for what he though would be a year's training. Just as the war in Europe was escalating his active duty was extended and was soon followed by the bombing at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. After the United States declared war on the Axis powers Sikkel's military career was extended for more than five years, 3 ½ years of which were in the South Pacific. During his time in the South Pacific area he was part of the famous crossing of the Owen Stanley Mountains in the New Guinea Campaign. During his military career, Sikkel received several awards and ribbons, which included the Combat Infantry Mans Medal, Bronze Star, Pacific Theatre Ribbon with 2 Stars, Presidential Unit Citation, Pre-Pearl Harbor Ribbon, as well as others.
Upon returning home from the Pacific Sikkel met, dated and married Elaine Vos in June of 1946. Together they raised three children.
While on active duty, Sikkel received several promotions as an enlisted man to include PFC, Corporal, Sergeant, and Staff Sergeant. In 1946 Sikkel returned to the states as a captain and was asked by the Governor of Michigan to reorganize and serve as captain of the Holland unit of Company D, 126th Infantry. In 1972, after 32 years of service, he retired from the Army of the United States, and the Michigan National Guard as a Lt. Colonel. In 1989, Sikkel was appointed a full Colonel by Governor John Engler to serve as a commander, and later, a General Staff Officer (Civil Affairs), in the Michigan Emergency Volunteers (MEV).
Sikkel's political career began when he was elected mayor, never having served as a city councilman. But he credited his successful election to his past involvement in community activities, many as the Company D commander during many Memorial Day and two Tulip Time parades. Later community service included becoming a Life Member of the Salvation Army Board, serving on several Chamber of Commerce committees, serving as President of the Holland Board of Realtors, President and Lt. Governor of Kiwanis, and Sunday school superintendent, elder, and deacon for Faith Christian Reformed Church of Holland.
Sikkel also takes pride in having a part in the construction of brick paths in Centennial Park. After observing a veteran trying to access the gravel path to view the Veteran's Memorial in a wheelchair he suggested constructing the paths to the Holland Historical Committee and others, including councilman and future mayor Philip Tanis, who led the "Buy a Brick Campaign."
Some accomplishments Holland made during his tenure included the park paths, the completion of, and dedication of Evergreen Commons, the opportunity to participate in the final phases of the acquisition of Tulip City Airport, the opportunity to be host to the first Michigan Mayor's Conference, the inaugural Amtrak run to Chicago, the visits with the Netherlands Ambassador in Washington then having him and his wife visit Holland for Tulip Time. He greatest disappointment was not being able to bring a modern municipal marina to Holland.
After being defeated by Philip Tanis in the 1987 mayoral race, Sikkel left politics for a few years, but returned in 1994 when elected to the Allegan County Commission. In November 2002 he was elected to a 5th term, and now is serving as the vice chair, chair of the Law Committee and committees such as County Planning, Board of Public Works (BPW), County Services, Economic Development. He also serves as treasurer of the West Michigan Regional Planning Board, as a member of the Michigan Association of Counties (MAC) Transportation Committee, the Macatawa Area Coordinating Council, and the Military Academy Selection Committee for Congressman Peter Hoekstra.


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Chris, I too pray this for you and your wife. Evil is destroying marriages all around us. Please do not give up..even if all seems hopeless..for there is ALWAYS hope in the LORD. I too am going thru something similar to what is happening to you and your wife. You have covered everything in your prayer... forgiveness of both your spouse AND the other person. Prayer for both of them, prayer to heal the marriage, prayer for guidance..and the realization that we as humans can not do any of the true work that needs to be done with out the Lord. Keep your faith, continue to pray and never give up or give in to the evil as GOD can do anything and evil will never defeat GOD. There are many wonderful support websites for "standing for my marriage" on the internet where you can find support, pages upon pages of testimonies of reunited and healed marriages and even books and tapes (IF you are interested..but don't feel you HAVE to purchase any of those things because everything you need HE will provide and your best resource is always the Bible) |
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The gas cooking facilities previously at the hut have been permanently removed. The Department of Conservation will continue to supply firewood to the hut, which will provide heating and also a cooking source via the woodstove installed but it is advisable to take your own cookers. The hut will remain listed as a 'serviced' hut.Issued: 16 October 2014
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Located in the mid eastern Ruahine Forest Park, Sunrise Hut is situated on the tops of the Ruahine Range. This track is one of the most popular in the park. Sited in a tussock basin beside the bush edge at 1280m, the hut offers excellent views across the Hawke's Bay.
The original hut was constructed in 1983 by NZFS. It was upgraded in 2005. This is a large hut that is a popular recreational destination for day trips or weekend visits. The hut is heated by a woodburner. It is a popular, easy walk for many family groups. In winter, there is generally snow around the hut.
North Block Road is approximately 100 km from Napier. Follow State Highway 50 for 66 km and turn right into Wakarara Road. After 20 km, turn left into North Block Road. The start of Sunrise Tracks starts at the road end.
The last 4 km of this road is through private farmland. Please don't disturb stock and leave gates as you found them.
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The track to Sunrise Hut is one of the most popular walks in Eastern Ruahine Forest Park and is well suited to family and school groups.
North Block Road walking tracks include the walk to Triple X Hut and the Swamp Track.
North Block Road is the most popular starting point for visitors to Eastern Ruahine Forest Park. From there tramping tracks take you to Smith's Stream Hut and Waipawa Forks Hut.
Coverage with HF / Mountain Safety radios is available at the hut site. Cell phone service can be obtained near the hut.
Grid reference: Topo50 map sheet BK36, E1871197, N5590932
Ruahine Forest Park and its neighbouring parks form an almost continuous chain of protected lands along the central North Island ranges. Recreation opportunities include hunting, mountain biking and tracks for both experienced trampers and day walkers.
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Shaffer goes wire to wire in victory
FORT MADISON, Iowa – Heading into the Stren Series finals on the Mississippi River, neither the weather nor the stiff competition could knock Dick Shaffer from his perch atop the leaderboard. For two straight days, Shaffer proved to be the man to beat. And guess what? Today was no different.
While the majority of the top 10 pros struggled once again to bring quality limits to the scales, Shaffer blew away the competition when it mattered most in the finals – boating a 9-pound, 3-ounce limit to boost his three-day total to 27 pounds, 10 ounces. As a result, Shaffer cruised to a tournament title, walking away with over $15,000 in cash as well as a brand-new, fully rigged Ranger boat worth an estimated $40,000.
"It's great," said Shaffer of his 5-pound, 4-ounce margin of victory. "I've led these types of events plenty of times before, but not on the final day. I just wanted to come here, cash a check and get some points. So, to get a win feels great."
Ironically enough, Shaffer said the key to the entire tournament happened in the moments shortly before day-one takeoff.
"I actually came within three seconds of going the wrong direction on the first day of the tournament," said Shaffer. "I was going to head in an entirely different direction, but the wind was blowing so hard that I changed my mind. Honestly, within 30 seconds of calling my boat number on that first day, I made the decision to head in a different direction. And that decision won me the tournament."
Shaffer, a resident of Rockford, Ohio, said he had found his general fishing area at a previous tournament, but that the exact spot he fished all week materialized only during some practice forays.
"I found the area in practice, but the water was too low to get into," he said. "Basically it was a little shallow slough, and I fished there every day. I probably wore the bark off all of those seven logs in that spot this week."
Keying on timber with a combination of Zoom Speed Craws, jigs and spinnerbaits, Shaffer managed to haul out bass after bass on his key spot. However, heading into the finals, Shaffer admitted that he thought there weren't many fish left to catch – if any.
"I was worried that, if the water dropped too low, I'd have a hard time getting into that area," he said. "But I was determined to get in there no matter what today. And I was really surprised that there were still some big fish left. The fish in that area were all resident fish, so I knew that new fish wouldn't be coming in to replenish the area. I'm still surprised there were as many fish in there as there were."
Upon arriving at his spot, he knew within minutes that he might be in store for victory.
"I got bit on that Speed Craw in about the first 10 casts, and I decided I wasn't going to put that rod down all day," he said. "Heading back to weigh-in (with a 4-pound lead from the previous day), I knew I was in pretty good shape. I figured if somebody caught more than me, they would really deserve to win."
In the end, nobody really came close to Shaffer's totals.
"It's a great feeling to get this win," he said. "I just had a great week."
Hometown favorite nabs runner-up position
Crowd favorite Chad Kerr of Burlington, Iowa, proved to be as consistent as Shaffer, finishing in second place overall in each of the three days of the Mississippi River tournament.
"It's been a great week," said Kerr, who boated a total catch of 22 pounds, 6 ounces to win over $6,000 in prize money. "I gave it all I had, and I really didn't expect to be in the top 10 this week. So it's been a good tournament."
Amazingly enough, Kerr only decided to fish the event at the very last minute. In addition, he was so confident that he wouldn't be in any position to qualify for the top 10 that he didn't ask his boss if he could take Saturday off from work.
"I really had to do some serious calling yesterday so I could get off work today," said Kerr.
Not surprisingly, Kerr said that the conditions made fishing extraordinarily difficult all week.
"I've run around this river for three straight days like a chicken with its head cut off," said Kerr. "The conditions changed so much that I really had to throw a little bit of everything. I wound up doing a lot of junk-fishing. So I'm pretty happy with the way everything turned out."
Kerr said he used a combination of Lucky Craft crankbaits, River Killer spinnerbaits, tubes and flipping techniques to land the majority of his catch.
Stetich cements third-place status … again
For three straight days, Shaffer and Kerr finished in first and second places, respectively. Apparently not wanting to be left out in the consistency category, Michael Stetich of Omaha, Neb., managed his third straight third-place finish in the standings as well – completing a statistical anomaly that might never again be duplicated in the history of FLW Outdoors.
However, statistics are one thing, but making the top-10 cut in one of the most difficult tournaments of the year is quite another.
"It's been a good year so far," said Stetich. "I just wanted to come here and catch a couple of fish for points. But it wound up being a lot better than that."
Stetich, whose primary fishing strategy was to cover as much water as possible, said he targeted bass with a 3/8-ounce Dirty Bait Company swim jig in a black-and-blue color, coupled with a Senko trailer.
"This whole week I had the trolling motor down and covered as much water as possible," said Stetich, who walked away with over $5,000 in prize money. "It was a tough tournament. But it was a good experience overall."
Stetich ultimately boated a total catch of 18 pounds, 9 ounces.
Fryrear nets fourth place
On the strength of a total catch of 18 pounds, 2 ounces, Steve Fryrear of Stronghurst, Ill., finished the Mississippi River event in fourth place, winning $4,400 in the process.
"It's been a long, hard week, and I feel pretty beat up right now," said Fryrear. "But it was an awesome week as well. I never dreamed I'd get this far."
Jenkel grabs fifth place overall
Derek "Duke" Jenkel of Pinckneyville, Ill., recorded a successful top-five finish after recording a total catch of 17 pounds, 12 ounces worth over $3,700.
"I'm as fine as a frog's hair split three ways," said Jenkel of his performance. "We've had a lot of fun this week. And when you're fishing (in the finals) on Saturday, it doesn't get any better than that."
Jenkel said that he landed the majority of his catch fishing a Lucky Craft crankbait.
Best of the rest
Rounding out the top 10 Stren Series pro finalists:
6th: Chris Aswegan of Lisbon, Iowa, 17-5
7th: Todd Schmitz of Goshen, Ind., 16-7
8th: George Jeane Jr. of Evans, La., 14-9
9th: John McGinnis of Clarkson, Ky., 12-9
10th: Lloyd Pickett Jr. of Bartlett, Tenn., 11-8
Stren Series Central Division action resumes Oct. 1-3 at Lake of the Ozarks, scheduled to take place at Osage Beach, Mo.


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Dave's mom was out of town, so his dad came in to the city to have dinner with us. We made reservations at a place we had been wanting to try for a while: The Mermaid Inn (the Upper West Side edition). My love for seafood, coupled with some great reviews from friends, made it a no-brainer.
While we waited for the food to arrive, some delicious crisp bread arrived. The accompanying butter came covered in a piece of parchment with the restaurant's logo on it. Dave ordered a beer, and even it had a mermaid on it.
We ordered two appetizers to share: seared calamari, wild mushrooms, frisee, feta; and steamed mussels, aromatic shellfish broth. The calamari salad stole the show. It was superb, well seasoned, with perfectly cooked squid mixed with all the right stuff. The mussels were pretty generic, but tasty nonetheless. We didn't partake, but they also have an extensive raw bar selection. Many people around us were happily slurping oysters.
I ordered the lobster sandwich, which comes on a brioche bun with a side of old bay fries. The sandwich exceeded my expectations: the bread was soft and flavorful, the lobster chunks were big and not over-saturated with mayo-based sauce (as is often the case), and the fries were crisp and delicious.
My father-in-law ordered the braised skate wing, cooked with pine nuts, fresh tomato, garlic, and saffron. It was served in a way I had never seen before: on the bone. The fish and the sauce were both quite flavorful, and I think he was pleased.
Dave ordered the shrimp po-boy which comes with coleslaw and old bay fries. He proclaimed it, "the best shrimp po-boy I have ever had." When we got home he also said that the Mermaid Inn will likely become a neighborhood go-to. I wholeheartedly concur.
The only downside is that they don't have a dessert selection. At the end of the meal, everyone is presented with this chocolate "mousse" and a fortune teller miracle fish. Taking the thin, red fish out of its plastic sheath brought back memories of getting them at candy stores and birthday parties when I was a kid. The fish was a great touch, but it wasn't enough to distract me from the horrendousness that was dessert. I put the word mousse in quotes because it was more of a chocolate blob, not quite jello, but certainly made with too much gelatin in it to be called a mousse. It also seemed old. Not the best way to end an otherwise flawless meal. It would have been better to have had no dessert at all, just the fortune teller and the check.
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Let the Benchmark be the site of your Rehearsal Dinner, Wedding Reception, Corporate Function, Holiday Party, or other Social Gathering. We are located in Covington, Kentucky just 3 blocks off I-75 - 5th Street Exit. Convenient for your guests or associates from Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
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