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CANTON The St. Lawrence University mens hockey team will conclude its regular season without senior captain Kyle Flanagan.
Flanagan underwent successful surgery to have his appendix removed on Tuesday and will be sidelined for at least a week, if not longer, according to St. Lawrence coach Greg Carvel.
Hes out this weekend and possibly the following weekend, Carvel said. So were hoping that we get a (playoff) bye and give Kyle enough time to recover.
Flanagan, a Canton native, underwent the procedure on Tuesday evening at Canton-Potsdam Hospital in Potsdam, where he was admitted earlier in the day.
The surgery was successful, Carvel said. There were no problems or complications. He could be back with us in the next seven to 10 days.
After Flanagan called Brenda Crawford, St. Lawrences head athletic trainer, early Tuesday when he complained of pain, he was admitted to the hospital in the morning.
He woke up with the symptoms and our trainer took him to the hospital, Carvel said of the 24-year-old Flanagan. The symptoms were pretty extreme.
Its pretty routine, Crawford said of the surgery.
The Saints, who occupy third place in ECAC Hockey, conclude their regular season with a weekend road trip at Union on Friday and at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on Saturday.
I honestly just found out about it five minutes ago, senior defenseman and assistant captain George Hughes said before the Saints afternoon practice. Hopefully hell be OK and hell get better as soon as he can so he can rejoin us.
Flanagan, who is a Hobey Baker Award candidate along with linemate Greg Carey, ranks third in the country in assists (28), is fourth in assists per game (0.90), is tied for fifth in points (42) and is sixth in points per game (1.35).
Flanagan, a dynamic center, has posted 142 career points, including 97 assists, in 130 games with St. Lawrence.
Obviously hes an irreplaceable player, Hughes said of Flanagan, who is one of 10 players in the programs history to serve as a two-year captain. Its pretty devastating to our team hes our leader and our captain. I hope he gets back as soon as possible and we just have to battle through this as a team.
Flanagan has generated 13 (4-9) points over his past 11 games and has recorded 13 multi-point games this season.
Kyle is a tremendous captain and leader of this team, Carvel said. He means so much to this team and this community, as well as what hes brought to and taken this program.
After missing eight games because of injury last season, Flanagan sat out one game this campaign as a precautionary measure because of a minor injury.
The Saints have already clinched home ice for at least the first round of the playoffs, and are in contention for a first-round bye.
Guys are going to need to step up in his place, Hughes said.
Its a big challenge, Carvel said. But luckily in hockey its not a one-man team its a 20-man team. Hopefully that will help us go into the weekend more focused and more determined to find a way to win.


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Awesome that everything will be rolled into one, but what's up with all these app stores across all these platforms? Sun, Google Android, Microsoft, Apple... And you don't even buy anything with Ubuntu so how is it a store?
Phoronix: Canonical Unveils The Ubuntu Software Store
Beyond pushing out a new graphical boot screen just before the feature freeze went into effect for Ubuntu 9.10, Canonical released the first public version of their own app store, previously codenamed AppCenter, but now known as the Ubuntu Software Store (or software-store as its package is called). Canonical does have some grand plans for the Ubuntu Software Store and in this article we have some screenshots of what it looks like currently and how it functions along with some of their plans for the future.
Awesome that everything will be rolled into one, but what's up with all these app stores across all these platforms? Sun, Google Android, Microsoft, Apple... And you don't even buy anything with Ubuntu so how is it a store?
They might sell proprietary apps through it. Or perhaps paid services associated with the package you're looking at.
The "store" model (even if everything is free) is more familiar to most users than thinking about packages and versions. People understand you don't need to download 'installers' to a phone, so tapping into that would prevent issues for new users.
It depends on how you view the word "Store". You could view it as a place that sells items or has items in storage. In this case the "free" software is in the "store" or software storage.
So why did they switch to KPackageKit in Kubuntu? Just because Kubuntu always comes after? Why don't they make use of PackageKit?Canonical is hoping that all of the capabilities of the update-manager, Synaptic, the computer janitor application, gdebi, and other package management-related programs will be merged into Ubuntu Software Store.
I think that it's a bad move, it's gonna simplify installing software but most linux users that are runing distros with package kit (which is IMHO somewhat similar to ubuntu store) are pretty pi**ed off, if synaptics remain as an option I don't think that adding these feature will hurt...
Having the App Store as an optional extra program, or as a replacement for the "Add / Remove Programs" app isn't a bad idea. But replacing Synaptic, gdebi, etc? Terrible idea.
The current system provides a good balance between usability and advanced features. It also makes it reasonably easy to add or remove third party repositories, etc. If they end up putting everything in one application, they'll likely either end up removing features (in favor of ease of use or simpliciy), or making things too cluttered.
More importantly, if Canonical stops supporting Synaptic, gdebit, etc it will drasticly increase the workload for downstream distributions. As long as they keep them in the repositories, it wouldn't be a big deal. But obviously downstream distros aren't going to want to have the "Ubuntu Software Store" be the main mechanism for software management in thier distros. I know we'd be keeping it out of Nexradix.
I'm also not a fan of Canonical's move toward blending software sales and services into their OS. I think ideas like their online backup service and their legal DVD playback software are valid ideas, however they should be seperate and distinct offerings from the OS.
Making it "easy" to buy these things from within the desktop has the side effect of basically lacing the OS with ads. More troubling, it reinforces the Microsoft / Apple concept that you should rely on your software provider for future products and services, rather than promoting the more traditional GNU/Linux structure of self-managed software. While this is no doubt good for Canonical, if we are not careful, it could bring about the acceptance of "Software as a Service" as viable choices. If that happens, the demand for (and therefore support of) Free Software will plummet, and oppressive technologies like DRM will be even more widespread.
Granted, this is only a small piece of the puzzle, and isn't the end of the world. But Canonical's move to replace essentially the entire package management infrastructure of Debian isn't something we should take lightly.
This is interesting. As I see it, this could be a really nice feature for newcomers and such. Also, I think to be financially successful, which Ubuntu likes to be, you have to offer some kind of an all-in-one package system, much like how Android or Apple does it.
I also guess this isn't the greatest feature for power-users, as they most likely already know how to do handle there system and find new software, but for a real mass market, this seems to be the way to go.
I remember back than, when I first started to use Ubuntu Linux on a regular basis, it was quite hard and took a long time to know all those important package names and handle the package tool properly.
Lets see how it turns out. I for some reason like the idea.

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The Nats look to sweep today's doubleheader at Citizens Bank Park.
Did you know the Nationals (after today's 4-3, 10-inning win) are 7-8 against the Phillies this season? Seriously, they've managed to hold their own against the five-time NL East champions. They're also 7-8 against the Braves and 10-8 against the Mets. Unfortunately, they're 5-10 against the Marlins. If they old took care of business against Florida, this team would have a winning record in 2011.
The Nats will try to reach the break-even mark with Philadelphia tonight, but to do that, they'll have to beat Cliff Lee and the Phillies' regular lineup (as opposed to today's opener, which featured tons of backups on both sides).
Ross Detwiler starts the nightcap, facing a mighty challenge. He'll have his best players behind him, though, including Ryan Zimmerman, Michael Morse and Jayson Werth.
Enjoy another game and even more conversation…
NATIONALS at PHILLIES (Game 2)
Where: Citizens Bank Park
Gametime: 7:05 p.m.
Radio: WJFK (106.7 FM), WFED (1500 AM), XM 185
Weather: Partly cloudy, 70 degrees, Wind 9 mph out to RF
SS Ian Desmond
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3B Ryan Zimmerman
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- baseballswami - Sep 20, 2011 at 9:35 PM
Ah , come on – we can take these guys!! I have to admit that seeing that 73 wins is making me a little giddy. A couple of weeks ago I would have thought this wasn't going to happen. 3 more against the Phils, 3 Braves ( who are struggling to keep their wild card status) and then (horrors!) the fish again to finish. 2 more wins, just two and then I will never ask for anything else ever,ever, ever — please, please, pretty please? 75 would be such a nice number.
- LoveDaNats - Sep 20, 2011 at 9:42 PM
Yes, baseballswami!I don't know what it is with the mystical number 75 but to me it means a whole new Nats and a contender next year. I'm so hyped for that. Phillies are just mailing it in now….saving their strength for the post season. Perfect time to get a couple tonight! Even with Det. (ok, imaginary friends, I know I'm unrealistic but don't burst my bubble)
- natsfan1a - Sep 20, 2011 at 9:47 PM
Heck, why stop at 75? Let's go, NATS!!(Stupid Fish. Grrrrr….)
- NatsJack in Florida - Sep 20, 2011 at 9:55 PM
Let me get this straight…. you guys would be tickled to death if the Nats close out this season 3 and 6?????I'll be royally ticked if we can't close out 6 and 3!!!Captcha was "asophads"… what you shouyld be called for wishing a 3 – 6 finish.
- NatsLady - Sep 20, 2011 at 9:58 PM
Not me. I wanna sweep the Fills so us'n the Astros can be over .500 agin 'em.OK, Clip, my man, now that you aren't vulturing wins, you GOTTA work on those home runs. Eleven is too many!
- JaneB - Sep 20, 2011 at 10:12 PM
I want 6-3, too. We start tonight. And we have to win all three home games, because we are HOME. I don't care who the heck we are playing, or what the previous record against them might be.But we start tonight, putting a dent in Cliff Lee's record. He can take it. GYFNG!!!!!
- A DC Wonk - Sep 20, 2011 at 10:13 PM
jd said… Steve M, I'm with N.Cognito. We should DFA Slaten between games. I mean what a set up. They bring you in to face a light hitting left hander and an infielder hitting below the Mendoza line and you can't get either of them out?Can we at least acknowledge that, this time out, both hits were dribblers, one of them a broken bat chopper?
- sunderland - Sep 20, 2011 at 10:18 PM
asophads. That's excellent.Hey, I'm generally more critical of Davey J than the next guy, but all the ranting that he should not be using Slaten is kinda silly. Slaten is a left handed reliever in the Nat's bullpen, and to me, it is Davey's job to put guys in a position to succeed. So today he puts him in to start a fresh inning and to face a guy who really can't hit lefties, a .229 AVG and a .286 SLG for his brief career. Next up is a guy hitting .197 as a rookie, and .167 vs lefties. This is what Davey is supposed to do. If he's wearing a curly W, and Davey uses him in a way that makes sense, where he should succeed, and it doesn't work out that ain't on Davey. (This ain't aimed at those wanting to DFA Slaten. That's a different, and a more valid, issue. But it won't happen 'tween now and game 161.)
- Dreamer - Sep 20, 2011 at 10:18 PM
I'm not going to be so bold as to ask for a winning record, but how about 7 more wins (including three against the Braves), one loss, and a rainout?
- fpcsteve - Sep 20, 2011 at 10:25 PM
Agree with Nats Jack. Here is the beauty of a 6-3 finish to this season: 2009 – 59 wins; 2010 – 69 wins; 2011 – 79 wins. Makes for a nice goal next year: 89 wins. That will be tough. But if it happens, the Nats will be contending.
- natsfan1a - Sep 20, 2011 at 10:41 PM
Speaking of 2010, the team's record after 151 games was 64-88. Today it's 73-79. Let's go, NATS!!
- natsfan1a - Sep 20, 2011 at 10:42 PM
er, make that 152 games. What I lack in math skills, I make up for in enthusiasm.
- Anonymous8 - Sep 20, 2011 at 10:49 PM
What is all this cr=p about 79 wins or 76 wins or whatever. We had people here banging the drums 2 weeks ago that these games are MEANINGLESS. I heard Danny Espinosa say these games this week are a key to see what the Nats have.On Slaten, I don't get it. The rest, I like. Milone will tell people over the Winter that he went 6 scoreless innings against the best team in the Majors. That's kind of like a broken bat single that looks like a hard line drive in the box score, it works!
- A DC Wonk - Sep 20, 2011 at 10:56 PM
Careful, A8. Some people get very upset when you use the word "meaningless" ! ;-)And sunderland — very nice analysis. I agree with you.
- Gonat - Sep 20, 2011 at 10:56 PM
A video chat answer from Drew Storen to my question on who will be next year's 7th inning set-up man (very politically correct)"MizunoBaseball: @NatsHRballGuy @DrewStoren answered your question! See who Drew would like to see as the 7th inning set-up manhttp://www.tweetdeck.com/twitter/MizunoBaseball/~q80Vz
- SCNatsFan - Sep 20, 2011 at 11:02 PM
Don't care if it is 73 give or take a couple. I want to see Zim signed to an extension. Do the right thing front office and show the cornerstone is here to stay; would be a great message to the team, the fans and future free agents.Spend whatever it costs… heck, it isn't my money
- UNTERP.NAT - Sep 20, 2011 at 11:06 PM
I picked the Nats to finish with 79 wins. This will not happen. Why? Well, they will finish with 78 wins. Of course when I said 79 wins I was predicting 79 wins in a 162 game season. The Nationals will only play 161 games…
- BinM - Sep 20, 2011 at 11:09 PM
Thank goodness for September rosters. Even though DJ burned through five bullpen arms in the 1st game, he still has seven others available for the nightcap.
- UNTERP.NAT - Sep 20, 2011 at 11:24 PM
Nice to see Danny get his 20th…
- Nats fan in NJ - Sep 20, 2011 at 11:29 PM
Sitting in the stands surrounded by Philly hand as I silently enjoy Espinosa's homer.
- Nats fan in NJ - Sep 20, 2011 at 11:30 PM
Philly fans, not hand…
- Anonymous - Sep 20, 2011 at 11:31 PM
Yeah, Danny!
- Anonymous - Sep 20, 2011 at 11:34 PM
I wonder if any of the stats experts out there can tell me what percentage of the time Werth goes to 0-1, 0-2, and 1-2 counts at the plate.Over and over and over I watch this pathetic scenario play out. He watches two fat strikes, then flails until he whiffs or hits into a double-play or hits a weak grounder or a little pop on a survival swing.Do the statistics support what I think I've seen all year?
- sunderland - Sep 20, 2011 at 11:50 PM
Missed the 2nd inning, but Detwiler seems to have been pretty fortunate thus far. Two well hit line drives in the first were caught for outs. Werth just made a real nice catch on a drive ripped to CF. Makes me think he is nit gonna get through 5.
- A teachable moment - Sep 20, 2011 at 11:57 PM
Anon @ 7:34 p.m.,You can decide for yourself whether the stats support your perceptions: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=werthja01&year=2011&t=bHint: Werth has not had a particularly good year on any count…
- Anonymous - Sep 21, 2011 at 12:07 AM
Hmmm Mark, let's see and we're keeping Lannan because you and Goessling say so? Good thing you two aren't GM's they would have to makea movie called Loser Ball.
- Anonymous - Sep 21, 2011 at 12:09 AM
Thank goodness for September rosters. Even though DJ burned through five bullpen arms in the 1st game, he still has seven others available for the nightcap.As we may recall from last year … this wouldn't have been the case under Interim Jim Riggleman. Got to get those veterans their reps right?Sheesh and Goessling still insists that Rizzo maintained total control … sure looks to me like he compromised a lot to keep Interim Jim happy. Wrong again Ben.
- Nats fan in NJ - Sep 21, 2011 at 12:19 AM
5 left on base in the last two innings. Ugh…
- Dave - Sep 21, 2011 at 12:23 AM
The main thing that distresses me is that the Nats haven't made anything out of the Phillies' infield errors.On the other hand, Detwiler's looking pretty good tonight.
- Jeeves - Sep 21, 2011 at 12:30 AM
Sunderland, why do many of you on this site often have a negative comment on Detweiler but are so forgiving and supportive of others–Wang for example or Milone. The same can be said about Desmond. (not you necessarily) I don't recall your feelings about him. Those two players seem to be the fall guys. Personally, I believe they will both be very good major league players. But then what do I know.But Werth–I truly believe he will be good again, eventually. But when? I'm tired of seeing the o'fers game after game and then hearing how he's finally got it together.I suppose by the time I finish writing, Det will have blown it and Werth will have hit the game winning homerun. Oh, and Desi will have made a crucial error. But there you go. It's kinda like my golf game.
- RickH - Sep 21, 2011 at 12:33 AM
"Slugger" Detwiler!
- Nats fan in NJ - Sep 21, 2011 at 12:34 AM
Detwilet with a shot back through the box!
- sunderland - Sep 21, 2011 at 12:37 AM
Nah Jeeves, while you were typing Davey sent Detwiler up to bat instead of a pinch hitter, and Detwiler plated a run.For me, the issue with Detwiler is the paradox between his talent level (high), and his inability to take advantage of the many opportunities affordred him.
- What does the Nationals bullpen do during a long day of baseball - Sep 21, 2011 at 12:38 AM
- Gonat - Sep 21, 2011 at 12:53 AM
Jeeves, there is a history with Detwiler. A great outing is a great outing. Lets see where it goes. Never get excited by the highs and lows its how they do in the middle.
- Anonymous - Sep 21, 2011 at 12:53 AM
Jayson Werth looks injured to me.
- Anonymous8 - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:00 AM
Does Davey have Coffey warming up? How many times have we been down this road. Just sayin
- Gonat - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:08 AM
That inning worked out. I think Davey played against the stats unless I am missing something with 2 men on and Mayberry stepping in as the tying run. A great outing could have been lost with Mayberry coming up. Luckily that was hit right at Gomes. I didn't like the decision even thought it worked out.
- Nats fan in NJ - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:09 AM
Nice escape of his own problems by Detwiler
- baseballswami - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:10 AM
Did Detweiler just go 7? Just checked the box and it was under 80 pitches, for 7 innings? Really? Obviously just checking in here….what is going on? How did Werth get hurt? I hate away games without Mark's info.
- Jeeves - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:11 AM
I see your point sunderland. It's expectations you are talking about because he does have the talent. Fair enough. And Gonat, I've been around the game a long time (I'm seventy) and don't get too excited about the highs and lows. But I do confess to being a tad over optimistic at times. Maybe that's the same thing.And I do think the Nats will be in the playoffs next year.Hey, how many times have I told you guys that I saw Don Larson pitch his perfect game in the World Series. Okay, so it was on T.V. But I am Canadian, and lived a long piece away. Didn't have a license then.
- Navy Nats Fan - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:15 AM
Werth took a pickoff throw at third into the elbow. Scored as it bounced away.Detwiler has been "masterful" and is now out to start the 8th.
- Anonymous - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:20 AM
Bite me, W.B.Mason.
- Navy Nats Fan - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:21 AM
But with 1 out and 1 on in the 8th, he's done. MPHRod in to face Ruiz.
- Wally - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:22 AM
On the Slaten thing, it puzzles me why we aren't seeing Save-a-rino sometimes in those spots? I mean, I do think the book has been written on Slaten anyway, but Save-a-rino's had a spot on the 40 man for a while now, and has been barely used. I get the 'situation called for a lefty' but there does seem like a logical alternative.Sec 3 – loved the preemptive homer bit.
- Navy Nats Fan - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:24 AM
MPHRod fans Ruiz on an 85 mph curve after a few 99 mph fastballs.
- Navy Nats Fan - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:25 AM
And a grounder to 2nd finishes the 8th. With Clip, Burnett, and Storen all used in game 1, who will be the closer tonight?
- Dave - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:26 AM
Holy crap! The Nats are on the verge of doing something very, very respectable against the best team in baseball. (I won't name it, so as not to jinx it.)
- Anonymous - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:27 AM
I'm guessing Coffey
- Navy Nats Fan - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:29 AM
Wow – Storen is warming up for a chance at his second save of the day
- Nats fan in NJ - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:30 AM
I think that is Storen warming up in the BP
- Navy Nats Fan - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:31 AM
Of course, if Morse goes deep here it's no longer a save situation.
- Navy Nats Fan - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:32 AM
But he doesn't – he strikes out. Looks like it will be Storen in for the ninth inning.
- JaneB - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:32 AM
How fun is this?No need for maalox tonight.
- Anonymous - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:32 AM
I meant Storen….
- A DC Wonk - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:34 AM
Navy Nats Fan said… MPHRod fans Ruiz on an 85 mph curve after a few 99 mph fastballs.As many of us have been saying, HRod has great potential, and he's only 24.
- JaneB - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:35 AM
Nationals bullpen…is it video of the guys messing with the lottery numbers? I couldn't get it to play.
- Anonymous - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:36 AM
Can't watch – just can't do it twice in one day. Not enough maalox in the house.
- JaneB - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:36 AM
- A DC Wonk - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:36 AM
Roger proves the point that FP just said: you get put into a game, the ball will find you. Way to go, Bernie!
- Navy Nats Fan - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:37 AM
Storen gets lucky as Rollins rips a liner that Bernadina comes in and just barely gets to. 1 out. Good move by Davey to bring in Bixler and Shark for Gomes and Nix.
- Navy Nats Fan - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:40 AM
Storen battles Polanco and fans him on a great slider. 2 outs.
- Wally - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:40 AM
Not a fan of using Storen here. He threw 24 pitches the first game. Seems like unnecessary strain on the arm, and all about Save 40.
- JaneB - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:42 AM
I love the Nats! I love this game. But I most (at the moment) love this 8-8 record. Let's make it 10-8. GYFNG!
- Navy Nats Fan - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:42 AM
Storen fans the Flyin Hawaiian and the Nats sweep the Phils!
- Dave - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:42 AM
Noisy Nats fans at CPB? Who'da thunk it?Nats are now .500 against the mighty Phils this season. Save #40 for Storen.A very good day for the good guys.
- Anonymous - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:42 AM
- A DC Wonk - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:43 AM
Wow — Drew looked terrific on those last two outs — both K's — one looking!The Nats were one single pitch (from Clippard!) away from throwing a double-hitter shutout against the Phils.
- dryw - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:43 AM
Ohhhhh yeah!!!!!!!! GYFNG!!!!!!!!!! Two from the Phils is better than chocolate. Nasty Drew getting #39 and #40 is better than a fudge brownie sundae. Whoooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!
- Drew8 - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:44 AM
Holy Buster Douglas, Batman!Who says you can't take down the house?Who says you can't fight city hall?Who says you can't date a 10?Who says you can't mix metaphors?GYFNG!!!
- Anonymous - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:44 AM
Drew says it's the first time he's ever thrown in two games in the same day.Werth is day-to-day with an elbow contusion.
- JaneB - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:45 AM
And really, could Debby Taylor possibly ask questions more stupid than this?
- Anonymous - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:46 AM
That's right… sit down, nasty phans
- Dave - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:47 AM
"JaneB, just how stupid did you think that question from Debbi was?" (Debbi Taylor-style)
- A DC Wonk - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:48 AM
So, maybe Detwiler just needs to bulk up and get endurance — and maybe he's starting to get it. Ray Knight just noted that Detwiler threw 94 mph in the 8th inning!
- Drew8 - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:49 AM
How about Detwiler bringing 94 mph gas in the 8th inning?Item for John Lannan's to do list: Look into real estate license.
- Gonat - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:55 AM
Detwiler put himself back into the discussion. Agreed, take out the highs and lows and look at the norm.Do it again and again Ross! Great job!The only caveat emptor I can give is Detwiler was pitching on 8 days rest. 8 days.
- A DC Wonk - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:58 AM
Look at these pitchers' ages! Hooo baby!Srasburg – 23JZimm – 25Storen – 24Detwiler – 25Milone – 24Peacock – 23Clippard – 26HRod – 24
- Anonymous - Sep 21, 2011 at 1:59 AM
So we sweep the Phils and people are grousing about Debbie. How lame is that?
- Anonymous8 - Sep 21, 2011 at 2:02 AM
@Navy Nats Fan said… Storen gets lucky as Rollins rips a liner that Bernadina comes in and just barely gets to. 1 out. Good move by Davey to bring in Bixler and Shark for Gomes and Nix. September 20, 2011 9:37 PM True on that. How different would that have been if that ball falls in….
- baseballswami - Sep 21, 2011 at 2:05 AM
Ok – so Milone and Detweiler were both really good today. Espi gets his 20th,against Cliff Lee, Drew gets his 40th and looks better in his second game than his first. Bernie with a fine catch to help close it out. Sweeping the 2 games in their house, the last one a shut out? OOOOH baby — I like it!!!
- Anonymous - Sep 21, 2011 at 2:07 AM
anon8 and navy nats fan — I have yet to watch a game where luck was not involved. Every game there are plays, inches, bounces that go one way or another. Doesn't seem like a lot of them usually go ours. Just take it and appreciate it.Sharkadina made a great play.
- Mark'd - Sep 21, 2011 at 2:09 AM
Gonat, really? I thought he pitched last Monday. Is that considered 7 or 8 days rest?How much does that rest play into the issue of a pitcher with endurance issues. Im still cautiously optimistic.
- JaneB - Sep 21, 2011 at 2:10 AM
Personally, I always grouse about Debbie. I just thought tonight, I'd share, is all.If we have an 8 man rotation, so Ross is really rested, that means I can definitely keep Livan.
- A DC Wonk - Sep 21, 2011 at 2:11 AM
True on that. How different would that have been if that ball falls in…. It might not have been much different at all — he did strike out the next two guys. Remember, in the first game, the first batter got a double. More importantly, the Nats had a 3-run lead in the second game.
- Grandstander - Sep 21, 2011 at 2:12 AM
For those that are more entertained by Phillies fans reactions to losses than our musings about the game, you can enjoy your schadenfreude here:http://www.thegoodphight.com/2011/9/20/2438781/cliffs-note-nationals-at-phillies-game-thread-the-second-september-20#commentsI especially the dolts talking about BABIP. It's like a kid who learns a new word but never uses it in the right context. As the season comes to a close, I think it's safe to say I've never been more excited about a next season since 2004. Really looking forward to seeing what offseason moves are made and how the rotation stacks up for next season. With the way our kid pitchers are playing, the future has never looked brighter.
- Anonymous8 - Sep 21, 2011 at 2:13 AM
Anon @ 10:07, amen on luck! Hoping for more of it. 74 wins in the books. 74 to 78 was where many NI'ers thought the Nats would end up in Wins. Nice to know 74 is in the books!
- A DC Wonk - Sep 21, 2011 at 2:16 AM
Drew8 said… How about Detwiler bringing 94 mph gas in the 8th inning? Item for John Lannan's to do list: Look into real estate license.Well, hopefully he's thinking: "if Milone and Ross can do it, I can!"
- natsfan1a - Sep 21, 2011 at 2:19 AM
wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!Now, that was fun. After Espi's dinger I told Lee (via my talking to the tv, 'cause he can hear me that way, you know?): no shut-out for you today, bub. And I'm not so sure about the complete game, either, but we'll see. Nice win and even nicer sweep of the doubleheader. My only regret is that there weren't more shots of disgruntled/dismayed Phans. But, on the bright side, I can always go check out Grandstander's link.Speaking of links, it wasn't a video, JaneB. Just a screen shot taken from the broadcast.
- natsfan1a - Sep 21, 2011 at 2:20 AM
Oh, and after a recent start, I opined as to how Det scared me on the second or third time through the lineup and said as much. I also said, sorry, kid, but show me. Well, he showed me a little something tonight. Good on him.
- Gonat - Sep 21, 2011 at 2:20 AM
BTW, how good did Danny Espinosa look from the right side.
- BinM - Sep 21, 2011 at 2:24 AM
@peric (Anon @8:07 & 8:09)- Calling out Mark Z. & Ben G. for their views on Lannan is lame, imo. They have both spent much more time in the locker room & with the coaching staff than you possibly could have, and probably have a far better insight as a result. We understand that you have a preference for power arms, but sometimes a crafty SP (Lannan or Milone from the LH side, or even Livo from the RH side) throws a wrench into the works & proves to be an effective starter. Try to learn how to live with it.
- RickH - Sep 21, 2011 at 2:24 AM
Love beating the Phillies!!!Couldn't happen to nicer fans!
- natsfan1a - Sep 21, 2011 at 2:25 AM
ahhh, I feel much better now. Thanks, Grandstander. I liked this Phan comment a lot:another 4-game losing streak…. last one also involved 2 Nats games…. the f****sby yolacrary on Sep 20, 2011 9:42 PM EDT reply
- trying to save a buck or two - Sep 21, 2011 at 2:28 AM
hoping the brilliant folks here can help me out. During the game tonight, I saw a couple of adds touting the final homestand this weekend against the Braves. They mentioned that there would be specials for all three games, including $2 dogs, 2-for-1 Coke products AND most importantly $2 tickets for all three games. I wanted to buy some tix but I can't find any info about these tix on the Nats site. Does anyone here know how I can buy some $2 tickets??? Thanks in advance!
- A DC Wonk - Sep 21, 2011 at 2:31 AM
Gonat said… BTW, how good did Danny Espinosa look from the right side.I think I heard he's always like that against Lee — he's 7-for-10 against him now!
- Anonymous - Sep 21, 2011 at 2:36 AM
GoNats– IMHO-.– Danny looks good no matter where he stands.
- natsfan1a - Sep 21, 2011 at 2:40 AM
Trying to save, I got an email from the Nats the other day regarding that promo, but unfortunately I deleted it because I already had tix for this weekend. I couldn't find the info on the site either just now. Maybe try calling or stopping by the box office tomorrow?
- baseballswami - Sep 21, 2011 at 2:42 AM
Ok – I think RossD earned the spaghetti and cookies that everyone has been wanting to feed him tonight! After the game you could see RZim hug Danny — he broke his rookie year homerun record tonight. Danny also shares a record with Uggla and Ramirez for homeruns by a rookie second baseman. Milone, Detweiler, Espi, Storen – they are all so young and so good. Do you think that our team being younger and having the day off yesterday, while the older Phils were struggling against the Cards had an effect on today's games? Not that I care, of course – they can just suck on it. I actually heard nats fans at the end of that game – very cool. Such a great day!
- Grandstander - Sep 21, 2011 at 2:43 AM
The $2 tickets can be found at nationals.com/fanale along with more information on the weekend specials. That deal is only good for Sat/Sun though, not Friday's Strasburg start.@DC WonkHe also has 3 HRs against him. Danny's got his number something awful.
- natsfan1a - Sep 21, 2011 at 2:45 AM
swami, also seen at the visiting dugout: when Detwiler exited, Pudge was standing there with his hand extended for a congratulatory shake. Nice.
- Drew8 - Sep 21, 2011 at 2:49 AM
A D.C. Wonk said: Well, hopefully (Lannan's) thinking: "if Milone and Ross can do it, I can!" Works for me!
- natsfan1a - Sep 21, 2011 at 2:52 AM
Runner up fave item from the above-referenced site:"Fangraph of I Hate Danny Espinosa And His Stupid Stupid Face"(followed by a fancy-schmancy graph) That makes me LOL. I hope that Danny and our boys are making Phans angry for many, many years.
- still trying to save $$$ - Sep 21, 2011 at 3:12 AM
@Grandstander — thanks for the info. I was indeed hoping to score some cheap tix for Friday's game (not because Stras is pitching, but because it's the only game I'd be able to take my wife and daughter to). Oh well.I tried looking on StubHub, but most of the seats I'd be interested in buying only allow me to purchase 2 or 4 tickets, not 3!
- Drew8 - Sep 21, 2011 at 3:12 AM
Detwiler lowered his ERA to 3.30. If you discount his relief stats, he has a 3.60 ERA in his nine starts.Detwiler's 3.60 ERA as a starter ranks behind only J. Zimm among Nats pitchers with 5 or more starts, a group that also includes Lannan, Marquis, Gorzy, Wang, Livo.(Not to take anything away from Stras, Peacock and Milone. Their small sample sizes are very encouraging.)
- Anonymous - Sep 21, 2011 at 3:17 AM
If you want to see what you have with Detwiler start him on 5 days normal rest on Sunday against the Braves and lets see what he does.Didnt have to face Pence or Ryan Howard today. While it was a good start it has to be consistent.
- NatsNut - Sep 21, 2011 at 7:20 AM
Folks, last night we reached the most number of wins since our 81-81 record in 2005.
- N. Cognito - Sep 21, 2011 at 10:13 AM
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Just curious on everyone's thoughts on whisker biscuits VS fall away arrow rests?
Just curious on everyone's thoughts on whisker biscuits VS fall away arrow rests?
Whisker biscuits are a very effective and easy to use arrow rest that do not effect arrow trajectory and the speed that you do loose is only about 1-3 fps... I switched to drop away simply because they do get a little fletch contact with blazer vanes. Used a biscuit for a couple years with great success...
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The whisker biscuit is an "ok" rest. After much debate, I did a little expierment. I compared the biscuit with a trophy taker drop away. My thought was that the biscuit was going to have some effect on overall arrow flight due to the resistance when the fletchings went throuh the bristles. My findings were at 20 yrds POI was the same. 30 drop poi was 1" higher than buiscuit. 40 was almost 3" higher POI. 60yrds as roughly 4.5" difference. We also set up chrono. at 6 feet biscuit shot app. 3 fps slower than dropaway set-up. at 30 yards buscuit was app. 14fps slower. The numbers speak for themselves. The resistance from the bristles onthe biscuit does in fact reduce your arrow speed and i would also say your KE. Another point I would argue is when your out in therain or snow. the water those bristles hold will also have an effect on your arrow. those were my findings. I now shoot a QAD HD pro and love it. The key to drop aways are timing. In y humble opinion they are well worth the money and time to set them up. All that said, I always carry an old two prong rest for a back-up. The drop aways can malfunction in more ways than one. lol.
I have shot nothing but whisker biscuit rests since I switched to beyond parallel compound bows. Before that these rests didn't exist lol.
I shoot groups tight enough they touch, and often enough that break arrows to a point my wife has me on an arrow budget. My groups that touch have been recorded on film out to 50 yards on a regular basis. Twice now I have inserted one arrow into the other (robinhooded) and I shoot carbon arrows. I also use blazer 2" vanes on my arrows and don't have any POI issues.
Whisker biscuits have NO failures anytime ever. Full capture rests for in the field spot and stalk hunting is invaluable, weather its a true whisker biscuit or other similar style rest.
ElkCrazedFrk did bring up one issue..that is ice build up in the whiskers. That said...its not a rest failure, its a hunters choice to hunt in insane weather...lol The bristles though themselves will not freeze.
From the manufactures own website..to address shot POI...here is something that I can attest to. I quote...
' "Does it affect accuracy?"
Archie Nesbitt has taken over 40 SCI world records with the Whisker Biscuit. You can't achieve a resume like that without every component on your bow being accurate. Is the Whisker Biscuit accurate? Ask Archie Nesbitt.'
I am not Archie...however, my own shooting experience has shown for itself it works.
This argument will go on and on in both directions...its up to you to shoot what you like best.
I hunt because......
I started archery hunting last year after I bought a used rig off a buddy from work. The whisker biscuit worked just fine, my only problem was since I drew a great elk tag last year I shot the tar out of that bow last summer. By the end of the summer my fletchings were trashed. I've since switched to a Ripcord drop away and I've been very impressed. The drop away has the obvious benefit of no contact with the fletchings. My $0.02.
See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ. ~Colossians 2:8~
I shoot a whisker biscuit because there is no losing the arrow in the heat of battle. I have had no problems with accuracy or fletching problems. I shoot Blazer veins with thousands of shots on them ... no issues.
I don't have any reason to mess with a drop-away.
Keep in mind,I'm not saying that your accuracy is compromised. What my findings suggested is there is resistance right out of the bow which will effect your arrow. Water and or ice will compound that by a significant amount. Therefore changing your normal
POI. So I guess maybe I am saying your accuracy could be compromised depending on the elements. Is it worth worrying about? I dont know? I guess it is to me. I'm kind of anal that way though. Thats said, alot of people use them with good results.
It should also be mentioned that guys like Archie Nesbitt are afforded the opportunities to hunt animals in places most of us will ever be able to
I believe for a beginner archer there is no better rest than a whisker biscuit. I shot one for many years, and you could shoot that thing upside down. When hunting in a tree stand it was great because you didn't have to worry about your arrow falling off. I had friends that shot drop away rests, and every once in a while when they would draw back fast the arrow would bounce off the rest. Not for me I thought. Then the Ripcord came out where you can cock up the rest and get the benefit of a drop away. For me my groups were a lot better at longer distances, and I wasn't having to refletch arrows all of the time due to the whisker biscuit. I did find that blazer vanes held up the best with a whisker biscuit. I think it is all preference, I like the drop away you can cock in the upright position.
Shoot STR8
When the WB came out, I got tired of hearing all the hype. I just knew there was no way a rest designed like that could be efficient. I was even one that used to say, "the only good biscuit is one with gravy on it." Then I decided to test it and several other rests using a Hooter Shooter machine to get a fair study.
Here's the bottom line. I ate my words to all those WB shooters! The ONLY difference the WB has is an insignificant slower fps than the drop away rests. It averaged 2 feet per second slower than my Trophy Taker rest, Rip cord, and Muzzy rest. The WB also shot absolute perfect holes through paper, and with 2" Blazer vanes shot broadheads exceptionally well with no vane damage over extended shooting periods.
I also dunked the WB bristles in water and froze them in the deep freeze. After several days of being in the freezer with some iced bristles, I quickly shot it through the Hooter Shooter and looked for any differences. There was none. So again, I had to eat my words.
It's a very functional rest that, if tuned correctly, will shoot very well and not cost you fps. It's simple to use with no moving parts. However, I found you need to shoot smaller vanes (Blazer Fusion, etc.), as the larger length vanes tend to wear out after numerous shots. Overall, both types of rests work well. Just my opinion and results from an unbiased test.
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Christian Ehrhoff (upper body) didn't skate Monday because his recover appears to have hit a plateau.
Scott Darling will back in goal for Chicago on Tuesday for Game 4 versus Nashville.
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Rockies hoping to change road fortunes in Arizona
McCarthy looking to stay hot opposite Colorado's rising Chatwood
The road has proven the Rockies' greatest enemy this year, tougher to break than any division opponent.
Six games into their current nine-game trip, the story has remained the same, as Colorado will eye just its second victory of the trip in the opener of a three-game series against the D-backs on Friday night at Chase Field.
After losing a late lead, the Rockies were defeated by the Giants, 4-3, Wednesday, falling to 1-5 on their trip through the National League West. That loss kept the Rockies from finishing .500 or better for the eighth time in their nine road trips of at least five games.
The D-backs have fallen on similarly tough times, although they were able to snap a three-game skid and avoid a sweep against the Dodgers on Wednesday night. Arizona still has fallen almost entirely out of the playoff race and likely will start giving some young players more of a chance to prove they should be part of the team's plans for next year.
"We start to evaluate more how we're going to move forward," D-backs manager Kirk Gibson said before Wednesday's game. "So I want to make sure and give all these guys opportunity."
On Friday, the D-backs will face one of the Rockies' bright young stars in Tyler Chatwood (7-4, 3.17 ERA). Sidelined by a right elbow injury for a month, Chatwood was finally back in form in a loss to the Padres on Saturday, allowing one run and five hits over six innings.
"We've been right in the middle of these games, and it's come down to the last inning both nights," Chatwood said following that start, though his words could also describe Wednesday's loss. "We've just got to catch a break."
The right-hander has been at his best away from the thin air of Coors Field with a 2.60 ERA in eight road starts. He's been even better facing division foes on the road, going 3-1 with a 1.10 ERA.
But Chatwood will have to make it by one of the toughest outs in the league -- D-backs first baseman Paul Goldschmidt -- for his first win since July 26. Goldschmidt's 109 RBIs lead the NL and he ranks among the league's top three in home runs, extra-base hits, slugging percentage and walks.
Arizona will turn to Brandon McCarthy (4-9, 4.66), who's enjoying one of the better stretches of a trying season, for Friday's series opener. McCarthy gave up just one run in eight innings against the Giants on Saturday, good for his fourth win and second straight start of eight innings or more.
"It's just consistency and location," McCarthy said after his most recent victory. "For me, if my location is gone, it's going to be a tough day. I don't have that kind of stuff. If I had Matt Harvey's stuff, I could be a little less careful. For me, I have to have command. If I'm not using both sides of the plate, it becomes a much easier job for a team to hit me."
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Two strong days from Michael Cuddyer were enough to push him past Braves third baseman Chris Johnson for the best batting average in the NL.
Cuddyer, who has never finished a season with an average higher than .284, went 6-for-9 over the final two games in San Francisco and is now batting .334. He had three singles and scored a run Wednesday, a quiet encore to his two-homer, four-RBI night that anchored the Rockies' come-from-behind win on Tuesday.
D-backs: Tough night for surging Prado
Goldschmidt may be stealing his thunder, but Martin Prado is quietly putting the finishing touches one of the best years of his career.
Prado was hitting .340 in his first 47 games since the All-Star break -- sixth-best in the NL and a dramatic improvement on his .253 first-half average -- and has already set a career-high with 73 RBIs. He drove in 30 of those runs in August alone, hitting .374 with four homers in 26 games.
Prado had plenty of opportunities to increase that RBI total on Wednesday, but endured a rare off night, going 0-for-5 with seven runners left on base.
Worth noting
• Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu didn't play Wednesday but has a career-high 12-game hitting streak, the third-longest active streak in the Majors.
• The D-backs' 31 wins in their final at-bat and franchise-record 13 walk-off victories are the most in the Majors.
• Rockies utility player Jordan Pacheco is 4-for-6 with an RBI against McCarthy.
Ian McCue is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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1 2 3 4 5 6 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON AT SEATTLE 7 8 D3 PRODUCTIONS, LLC, 9 10 11 12 Plaintiff, Case No. C13-0228RSM-RSL v. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND QUASHING SUBPOENAS DOES 1 - 18, Defendants. 13 14 15 This action was filed on February 8, 2013. It is one of forty-eight copyright 16 infringement actions filed during a four month period by attorney Richard J. Symmes 17 against approximately 2,323 individual Doe defendants. The eighteen defendants in this 18 case are represented by IP addresses linked to on-line sharing of the movie "Division III: 19 Football's Finest" between 1:03 am on October 15, 2012, and 12:16 am on January 8, 20 2013. 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Despite the fact that more than two months have elapsed 5 since discovery was authorized, there is no indication that any defendants have been 6 served, nor has plaintiff amended its complaint to identify the Doe defendants. 7 All BitTorrent cases filed in the Western District of Washington have been 8 referred to the undersigned for pretrial handling. As the full extent of this assignment has 9 become clear, the Court admits to some concerns regarding both the appropriateness of 10 joinder and the possibility that the judicial authority of the United States may be used to 11 wrest improvident settlements from pro se litigants under threat of huge statutory 12 penalties. The Court is not alone: other judicial officers in the Ninth Circuit are beset by 13 the same concerns and have taken various paths to mitigate the potential for abuse. See, 14 e.g., Ingenuity 13 LLC v. John Doe, No. 2:12-cv-9333-ODW(JCx) (C.D. Cal. May 6, 15 2013); Voltage Pictures, LLC v. Does 1-12, No. 2:13-292-AA (D. Or. May 4, 2013). 16 17 Having reviewed the record in this and related cases as well as the relevant case law, it is hereby ORDERED as follows: 18 1. Any and all subpoenas issued in the above-captioned matter are hereby 19 QUASHED. Plaintiff shall immediately notify the subpoena recipients that they need not 20 respond. 21 2. To the extent plaintiff has obtained identifying information regarding one or 22 more Doe defendants, whether through the service provider, defendant, or another source, 23 it shall not utilize that information in any way. If plaintiff has already contacted one or 24 more of the defendants, it shall file under seal all correspondence or other written 25 communications (including emails) sent to defendants and a summary of any oral 26 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND QUASHING SUBPOENAS - 2 1 communications. 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Most people think checkers is a kids' game, but checkers is more complicated than you'd think. Even more than that, checkers is a convivial game. It' not like chess. Chess is played by erudite and bloodthirsty combatants; Germany and France and all of that.
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A wind energy project proposed for an area north of Benton will be a hard sell, if recent public outcry is any indication.
Two public meetings and a field trip to the proposed test tower sites this past week and a half has done little to calm a skeptical public, even after one of the two proposed projects, the one with the largest potential footprint, was pulled July 5.
OMG the End of the World is at hand: They're re-paving and re-striping the Minaret Village Mall (including Vons!) just in time for Jazz Jubilee. You don't want one of those folks weaving around the parking lot, without stripes, that's for sure. ...
Reinforcing the End of the World concept is that Public Works is doing its duty on Minaret Boulevard, fixing this, smoothing that, and praying that it will hold up for another year. Good luck with that, we say. ...
Forest officials are managing the Lion Fire in the Golden Trout Wilderness on the Sequoia National Forest. This lightning-caused fire was found July 8 at 1:30 p.m., one half mile to the west of Lion Meadow and east of the Little Kern River. Since then it has grown to approximately 200 acres. There are currently no threats to life or property. The Sequoia National Forest is in command of the fire.
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Anyone taking in the impressive vistas of the Grand Canyon, or awed by the towering majesty of the Statue of Liberty, can attest to the natural and historic value before them. Ever wonder what our country would be like if these icons had not been preserved for public enjoyment and the benefit of future generations? Fortunately, the power of the Antiquities Act to designate these lands as National Monuments has protected these jewels for posterity.
One of the wind farm proposals for the Glass Mountains and Benton area was withdrawn last week on July 5, according to Bureau of Land Management officials. EWind Farms Inc. withdrew their wind energy monitoring and project area (24,000 acre) proposal as of July 5, Larry Primosch, the agency's realty specialist, wrote in an email. The agency held a field trip to the proposed wind energy sites this weekend and two public meetings are still scheduled to occur this week.
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I am trying to teach Fido baseball.
He's doing pretty well since April, but he's got a ways to go.
There is no set way to teach a dog baseball. For that matter, there's no set way to teach a human, either. It's an acquired thing, based on repetition.
"Wanna learn baseball?" I says to Fido as the season began. Snow was falling outside.
Fido says,"Hey Hey Hey Hey!"
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On the very first day of the very first week of the Mammoth Lakes Police Department, 24-year-old Tim Smalley signed up.
It was 1986. Mammoth had just incorporated. It was a brand new job in a brand new town. He's still here. "The first five days were good," he said. "We just drove around town to get the lay of the land. We just checked it out."
There's nothing quite like an afternoon of Chihuahua races at the Village.
The crowd begins to pulse about an hour before the heats begin. Big men, such as Alpine Garage's Mike Fiebigger, hold their tiny dogs close. His wife, Karen, was alongside. In the Fiebigers' case, this was an unusual hairless Chihuahua, named Klein.
"He's like a Billy Idol," said Fiebiger. (There are three more Chihuahuas in the Fiebiger clan, named Juicy, Dolce and Lelo, but that's beside the point.)
Tom Shepard, holding the appropriately named Smidgen, strolled by, showing off.
The cop shop won't ever be the same.
Sergeant Karen Smart, on the Mammoth Lakes Police Department force for 25 years, said earlier this week she will retire so that the department can save a job for one of the younger officers.
"My time is done," she said in a poignant interview early this week. "The younger guys are the future of the department and the future of the town."
Now that the Fourth of July is over, at least one town councilman is already looking at the next Fourth of July.
Time is short. Matthew Lehman has only a year to figure out what the holiday should look like.
At Wednesday's Town Council meeting, Lehman floated the idea of moving the center of attention to the Village rather than Crowley Lake.
He said he knows he'll hear gasps all over town. "My primary goal is to help the business community," he said.
"Instead of being one of the worst nights of the year in Mammoth, I'd like it to be one of the best."
Several long-time Eastside residents were the first to respond to the news that a Mexican sport fishing boat, the Erik, with 26 American citizens on board, had capsized off the eastern coast of Baja Mexico on July 3, dumping all 43 passengers into the sea in the midst of a raging storm.
Doug and Peggy Magee have owned a home in Baja for 25 years and have lived there permanently for the past ten. Gloria and Ed Vasquez own a home close to the Magee's.
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It's true! Tony and Cindy Avena, stalwarts in Mammoth for 30 years, have put the venrable Slocum's up for sale. …
We're sure going to miss Jon Eisert, the estimable Ski Surgeon, who folded up shop Tuesday at 12:59:59 p.m. and is on his way to Paso Robles. For good. "Some decisions are made for you," he said. "It's time." Memories? "Back in the day, our dirtbags were better than the current dirtbags." …
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Susten is the gateway to the Pfynwald Nature Reserve, a forest that is the largest contiguous pine forest in central Europe. Its variety of habitats never fails to impress the visitor. In this relatively small region you will find the cold Rotten, as the Upper Rhone is called in Valais, and its gravel covered islands, boiling hot steppes, dry pine forests and primeval alluvial forests, ponds and rough pasture land. More than 100 species of breeding birds are to be found in their natural habitat here, and the region's flora is characterized by an extraordinary variety of plants. An unforgettable experience is playing golf on the 18-hole golf course, which can be used 9 months of the year - right in the middle of this avifauna.
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Gray opens in Cleveland as A's hit the road
Righty seeks to continue starters' dominance; McAllister starts for Tribe
Oakland's emerging ace Sonny Gray produced his eighth quality start in as many tries in his most recent outing, allowing the Nationals three runs on six hits and two walks with three strikeouts over seven innings.
It was the right-hander's first start since being named American League Pitcher of the Month for April. He's gone 4-1 with a 2.17 ERA in 54 innings entering Friday's matchup against the Indians at Progressive Field.
Gray's only career start against Cleveland came on Opening Day, when he settled for a no-decision after tossing six scoreless innings in a 2-0 A's loss. He struck out seven and walked three in the outing.
A's starters have posted a 1.17 ERA over their past seven games. The pitching staff also has the third-best combined ERA (2.99) in baseball, bested by only the Braves (2.59) and Padres (2.98) entering play Wednesday night. Oakland has 27 quality starts, including the eight by Gray.
"Starters tend to be close," said A's manager Bob Melvin, "and they definitely feed off of each other."
The Athletics' six-game winning streak came to an end Wednesday against the White Sox. Oakland enters the weekend series in Cleveland atop the AL West, while Cleveland is in the basement of the AL Central.
Unlike Opening Day, when Justin Masterson opposed Gray, the Indians will counter Friday with Zach McAllister. The big right-hander is 1-1 with an ERA of 4.91 in four starts against Oakland.
"I felt good overall," McAllister said of his last start, a loss to Tampa Bay. "I just left some balls in the middle and fell behind a few guys, and they were able to put some pretty good swings on it and get some guys on base. And then they did what they do, be aggressive on the basepaths and kind of cause some havoc."
In the lineup against McAllister will likely be Coco Crisp, who has missed the last week because of a neck strain. Crisp was available off the bench for an emergency during Wednesday's game, but Melvin said the team would use Thursday's off-day to make sure Crisp is ready to return Friday.
The Athletics did more than simply weather the storm without Crisp, who is off to a .260 start, 12 points below his career batting average. In his absence, they won six straight before losing Wednesday.
"We feel fortunate that [Crisp] has missed six games and we've won," Melvin said. "That's an opportunity for someone else to contribute, and that's the way we look at things here."
Athletics: Catchers Jaso, Norris providing spark in lineup
John Jaso and Derek Norris have combined to produce perhaps baseball's best catching tandem at the moment.
Jaso made his fourth consecutive start from the leadoff spot and homered in the injured Crisp's place Wednesday.
"He's getting some consistent at-bats with Coco out," said Melvin. "He has led off before and he's always profiled as an on-base guy, but now he's swinging the bat well, too.
"Those are the type of guys you don't want to walk, because you know that's what they normally do, and now when you throw the ball over the plate, he's hitting it. A lot of this has had to do with him being able to handle that leadoff spot and getting big hits."
Indians: Chisenhall earning at-bats
Lonnie Chisenhall has had his time on the field split between third base and designated hitter this season, but he has made the most of his chances to date. Facing mostly right-handed pitching this season, Chisenhall had a .361 average with nine doubles through 28 games for the Tribe. Indians manager Terry Francona said Chisenhall has been earning more starts.
"I think you're seeing a kid grow up. He's maturing," Francona said. "Last year, we had to send him to Triple-A. This year, we're trying to figure out ways to get him in the lineup. That's because of Lonnie. That's not because of us. That's him doing what you're supposed to do."
Worth noting
• When Jaso hit a leadoff home run for Oakland on Wednesday, after Gordon Beckham led off the game with a home run, it marked the first time since Aug. 30, 2002, that a game involving the Athletics featured a pair of leadoff blasts. Jaso has hit safely and scored a run in each of his last five games.
• Indians left fielder Michael Brantley exited Wednesday's game in Toronto in the fifth inning due to mid-back tightness and was held out of Thursday's lineup as a precaution. Francona said Brantley should be fine for Friday's game.
• The Indians have benefited from some strong pitching at Progressive Field to this point this season. Among American League teams, Cleveland ranked first in strikeouts (190), second in team ERA (2.88) and wins (12) and fourth in opponents' batting average (.234) at home, entering Thursday.
Matt Slovin is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Union Carbide's Bhopal Plant (A)
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In December 1984, a Union Carbide plant in Bhopal, India, sprung a leak, releasing thousands of gallons of highly toxic gas into the atmosphere. By the time the leak was sealed, over 2,000 people had died. In a series of three excerpts from published accounts, the case covers the events that led up to the tragedy and the aftermath--financial, legal, and emotional--for Union Carbide's management. The case is designed to allow students to explore the complex set of responsibilities that surround foreign direct investment. It enables them to discuss the extent to which Union Carbide's U.S.-based management was responsible for actions undertaken by Indians in India, and then to think of this responsibility in terms of its various components--financial, commercial, and moral.
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I tried a lot of different 'traps' and this one was by far and wide the best.
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Fruit flies lay thier eggs in your sink drains. Pour boiling water down the drain a few times- before bed & then when you get up & maybe before bed again & that should get rid of them. I make it a habit of pouring boiling water down the drain often (in the bathrooms, too!), which just keeps them away. I haven't had a problem with fruit flies since.
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