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Jon Schmidt was born to German Immigrant parents, and they gave him the gift of early education in music. Classical training fell on the fertile ground of Jon's natural talents for music and hard work. Schmidt began composing as early as age 11, started teaching piano lessons when most people get a drivers license, and began a successful solo career in his early twenties.
Schmidt worried about a career in music. He worried that his family would think that sheet music does not taste good with ranch dressing, so in college he studied English with plans to get an MBA. People kept pestering him over and over to play piano for them, so he risked renting a large concert hall and presented himself to the public. His audience loved him. He has never turned back to English and Business plans. His wife Michelle and their five children have never had to eat sheet music—even as a side dish.
Schmidt's 20 year solo career has included many albums, performances, and awards. The Piano Guys entrapped Schmidt with their lair of beautiful pianos. Shortly thereafter, they all ran away together to create spectacular piano cello video content. Their goal is very humble—to inspire the world.
Schmidt contributes not just the on-screen piano talent. He loves to throw out all of his ideas, and is not afraid to edit and revise until he has a refined and quality product.
Jon finds his fire for the journey seeing the joy of people who hear great music. He is thrilled to reach a wider audience through his work with The Piano Guys.
67 Fun SongsThe Revolutionary Jon Schmidt Note-Reading Method "How to Note-Read on a Two Year Level in Ten Weeks or Less"
Jon and many teachers saw weaknesses with the traditional methods of teaching note-reading.With the help of over twenty years of teaching, Jon has developed an amazing technique for teaching notes that leaves "Every Good Boy Does Fine" in the dust and has them note-reading on a two year level in 10 weeks or less. It is called, "The Jon Schmidt Note-Reading Method". "His music is fun, humorous, soothing & soul searching. He breaks all the rules in regards to past conventional teaching methods. I use & love his new Note-Reading Method. I would encourage all to try Jon's method of teaching. You'll not regret it and your students will love you for it…"
Teresa D. (Age 47) Sandy, UT
Regarding this revolutionary note-reading method, Piano Pedagogy Master, Barbara Shelton emailed the following: I have taught piano for many years. I have been frustrated for a long time with the way my students learned the notes. I heard you speak about your method and decided to try it. There was no comparison between those first few students I tried your method on and the students before I tried it… Their sense or understanding of the keyboard is completely different from the previous students. They don't even have to look at the keys. They are set free to play anything, and they progress quickly. They enjoy playing piano. There is no frustration… I think that all of the frustrated teachers need to know this method… Thank you for the great note learning idea. It has helped my teaching immensely.
Barbara Shelton - Master of Piano Pedagogy
"My mom used to make me practice piano, but then I found Jon Schmidt. Now that there's something to play I like to play, I practice everyday as soon as I get home from track to practice. It really is good music."
R. Ashby (Age 13) Chattanooga, TN
To Parents:Do it-yourself- books abound in print and on the internet. Where are the do- it-yourself piano lessons? Many parents would love to teach their children beginning piano in a tight economy. This book is finally the answer. Teaching beginning piano with this book requires NO musical experience! The information is clear, easy and accessible to all.
Regarding this revolutionary note-reading method, Piano Pedagogy Master, Barbara Shelton emailed the following:"His music is fun, humorous, soothing & soul searching. He breaks all the rules in regards to past conventional teaching methods. I use & love his new Note-Reading Method. I would encourage all to try Jon's method of teaching. You'll not regret it and your students will love you for it…"
Teresa D. (Age 47) Sandy, UT
I have taught piano for many years. I have been frustrated for a long time with the way my students learned the notes. I heard you speak about your method and decided to try it. There was no comparison between those first few students I tried your method on and the students before I tried it… Their sense or understanding of the keyboard is completely different from the previous students. They don't even have to look at the keys. They are set free to play anything, and they progress quickly. They enjoy playing piano. There is no frustration… I think that all of the frustrated teachers need to know this method… Thank you for the great note learning idea. It has helped my teaching immensely.
Barbara Shelton - Master of Piano Pedagogy
"My mom used to make me practice piano, but then I found Jon Schmidt. Now that there's something to play I like to play, I practice everyday as soon as I get home from track to practice. It really is good music."
R. Ashby (Age 13) Chattanooga, TN
To Parents:Do it-yourself- books abound in print and on the internet. Where are the do- it-yourself piano lessons? Many parents would love to teach their children beginning piano in a tight economy. This book is finally the answer. Teaching beginning piano with this book requires NO musical experience! The information is clear, easy and accessible to all.
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Higher and lower on the piano……………………..….5
- Black keys are grouped in twos and threes…………6
- Higher and lower on the staff……………………..……6
- Chapter 2: Meet the Anchor Notes
- Right hand middle anchor note……………………..…8
- Right hand bottom anchor note………………………10
- Chapter 3: Stepping Down From Middle and Bottom Anchors
- Stepping down from middle anchor…………………..14
- Stepping down from bottom anchor…………………18
- Chapter 4: Stepping Up From Middle and Bottom Anchors
- Stepping up from middle anchor……………………..21
- Stepping up from bottom anchor…………………….24
- Chapter 5: Skipping
- Skipping up from bottom anchor………………….…28
- Skipping down from bottom anchor……………..…..32
- Chapter 6: Left Hand Top Line Anchor Note
- Left hand top anchor note…………………………….35
- Step down from left hand top anchor…………..…….38
- Step up from left hand top anchor……………………42
- Skip up from left hand top anchor……………………45
- Skip down from left hand top anchor………………..48
- Chapter 7: Left Hand Middle Line Anchor Note
- Left hand middle anchor note………………………..51
- Step down from left hand middle anchor…………….53
- Step up from left hand middle anchor……….……….55
- Chapter 8: Left Hand Bottom Anchor Note
- Left hand bottom anchor note…………………..……57
- Step up from left hand bottom anchor………………..59
- Skip up from left hand bottom anchor………….……61
- Chapter 9: Right Hand Top Line Anchor Note
- Right hand top anchor note………………………..…63
- Step down from right hand top anchor…..…………..65
- Skip down from right hand top anchor………………67
- Chapter 10: Preparing for "Take Off"
- Ledger Lines…………………………………………69
- Sharps…………………………………………………70
- Flats………..…………………………………………72
Teacher and Parent Testimonials
Absolutely amazing! His music is inspires me to be a better pianist and teacher.
Genny R. (Age 55) Phoenix, AZ
Jon! You're the bomb! My students love your music. I hold recitals twice a year, and so far 5 of my students are in The Waterfall Club….
Dave E. (Age 53) Agoura Hills, California
Having attended your teacher workshop on sightreading, I began that very day to use the ideas you presented with my students. We have all seen great results and my students are really happy about the growth they are making. … Every one of my students is participating regardless of level. Thanks for a great idea and giving the student something of great value in a short amount of time. Also, thank you for your wonderful music, it has become a favorite …
Carla W. (Age 29) Orem, Utah
I thoroughly enjoy listening and playing your music! It has saved some of my piano students because the songs are so enjoyable and different. Thank You and keep it up!
Lisa R. (Age 45) Spanish Fork, UT
Playing Jon's music renewed my son's interest in playing the piano. He'd begun getting bored with his lessons and now loves going in and playing since we got Jon's music. His teacher has been wonderful, encouraging him to play what he enjoys. Thanks Jon!
Andrea V. (Age 49) Sandy, Utah
I have never before felt so inspired by a modern composer. This man has an amazing talent, which ought to be shared with every piano student taught today.
Mary W. (Age 49) Orem, Utah
I attended your P. teacher's workshop last Saturday and was blown away – it's exactly what I was looking for. I talked to you a little about it afterwards. Thanks again so very much!!!! Your music touches my heart and reaches down deep into my soul. I could listen to you all day. Thank you for blessing and enriching the world through your music!
Laura W. (Age 16) Kearns, UT
I just barely began teaching piano lessons a few months ago. Your note-reading method has helped me tremendously! It's a lot better than what I've seen other books offer. Thanks!
Heather P. (Age 47) Murray, UT
Jon is a wonderful performer. His music is fun, humorous, soothing & soul searching. He breaks all the rules in regards to past conventional teaching methods. I use & love his new Note-Reading Method. I would encourage all to try Jon's method of teaching. You'll not regret it and your students will love you for it. Thank you Jon for your time, talent and showing the world of music good-clean fun with a little humor on the side.
Teresa D. (Age 47) Sandy, UT
I have a student who is crazy about your music (so am I!) He attended your concert at Thanksgiving Point in September…. When he saw your 67 Fun Songs version of 'Waterfall he learned it AND memorized it in one week – without being assigned. The next week he played THE WHOLE SONG for me with his eyes closed (and still does at every weekly lesson). A few after that he treated me with his cross-over hands version…. Thank you for all you do to better our world.
(Age 29) Kearns, UT
I attended one of your piano teacher workshops in the summer of 2003 before I started teaching piano. It was fabulous! I've started all my students with your method and everyone is so impressed with how well they are doing.
Carrie S. (Age 15) West Jordan, UT
I want to say how glad I am that Jon's music is in my life. I have taken piano for years and his books taught me how to love music. I have now begun teaching piano and I use his books to start to teach MY students the many joys of music. His music influences so many people and opens so many doors. It must be wonderful to make a living making beautiful music and touching so many lives in the process.
Lynne G. (Age 37) Riverton, UT
Thank you for opening the eyes of my male students… They have grown leaps and bounds using your books. They especially like your humor!! Best wishes.
Michelle S. (Piano teacher 15 (Age 42) Tremonton, UT
Thank you for your gift of music and your ability and willingness to share it with others. Your music has greatly inspired my 14 year old daughter and has motivated her to practice and greatly improve her piano playing…
Michelle S. (Norman G. (Age 46) Fort Collins, CO
I absolutely love your music and your concerts! I went to one of your seminars on teaching note-reading and have incorporated those methods in teaching my students a number of years now. I am so impressed with the results!
Susie W. (Age ) Hyde Park, UT
Met you at your Jorgensen's clinic. Had great success with your new fun songs and method with a student that has been through EVERY other method. Thank you…
Carole T. (Age 47) St. George, UT
I've only discovered Jon's music this week, while looking for some added way to help both my 11-yr. old daughter and myself improve on our note reading skills (separate from what we are learning from our piano instructor). We're both new piano students (as of January). 67 Fun Songs caught my eye at our local church bookstore. I checked out the website…started practicing his note reading method… and listening. Not only do I feel his music is exhilarating, but it's also very moving & motivating. At 47, I now have a favorite new age classical pianist. THANK YOU!!!
Terri M. (Age 47) Rancho Cordova, CA
As a former struggling piano teacher, I have something to say about the way you write music. Thank you.
B Harrison (Age 49) Fruitland, ID
My teenage students are very enthusiastic about your music. Many of them are very busy, but your music draws them to the piano to practice. I enjoy listening to piano music that reflects the musicality of the instrument itself. I also like your comic side notes in your music books…
Janet A. Sterling, Virginia
My 16 year old son is a piano student who is FANATICAL about your music. He first disovered All of Me and downloaded the sheet music from your web site. It was way beyond his ability to play but he wouldnt give up. For weeks and weeks it was all we heard around our house. I was sure he would get sick of it. But after two or three months, he would come into the kitchen after working on it and say, Mom that is the COOLEST song on earth! if I heard it once, I heard it 100 times). He has mastered it now and is working on both Dumb Song and Waterfall. He got one of your CD's and Book 3 for Christmas. The other day he said, Mom we have GOT to get all of his music in all of it's forms! I never have to bug him about practicing your music his piano teacher lets him pick one of your songs to work on). But I'm continually hearing your music when he should be practicing other stuff!
(Age 44)
You have been a life saver for my teen-age boy students….aside from the fact that your music is musical, lovely and exciting…it's just a plain blast to play! Your music is my dessert after all the have to classical drills. It's pleasure to have an artist of your calibre that I can enthusiastically refer my teen-age students to….someone with morals and especially with a sense of humor about not being the perfect pianist! Thank you for the breath of fresh air! (Piano Instructor for the last 30 some odd years!)
Lori A. (Age 47) LaVerkin, UT
I love the new new book 67 Fun Songs. This is an answer to prayer for my 13 year old son who was not wanting to learn piano, and now is mastering it through your great concept. My 79 year old father is also learning the notes through this method. Thanks for your hard work and creativity to bring this about!
M. Allsop (Age 40) Fort Collins, CO
I have recently begun teaching note-reading using Jon's method, and I teach two of my husbands siblings. My father-in-law has never read music in his life, but sings in his ward choir. I have spent hours playing his part over and over so he can learn it. A couple of days ago, he decided to figure out his own music, so I took maybe two minutes and taught him the anchor lines for the bass clef, and he caught right on and having no prior experience, learned to play his own choir part. There is no other method that I could have used to teach him that effectively and quickly how to read music. I was amazed and highly recommend Jon's note reading method.
T. Jenkins (Age 21) Nampa, ID
Ten Week Note-Reading MethodThe Jon Schmidt Note-Reading Method found in the book "67 Fun Songs arranged by Jon Schmidt" is so clearly laid out that an adult can use it to teach themselves how to read music. This 10 week program takes all of the mystery out of note-reading and makes it seem amazingly simple. Download (for best results, right-click on this link to save this 3.9 MB file).
The music that supplements each week of this ten week program, may be purchased one week at a time if you wish (see online store) at $2.99/section or the entire book for $15.95
At that point, the following features and ideas can help you apply your new note-reading ability in further developing your piano skills:
Note: Unlike the professional acoustic piano recordings found on Jon Schmidt's albums, these are "demo" midi keyboard recordings of a lesser professional quality.
Download "67 Fun Songs arranged by Jon Schmidt", including, "The Jon Schmidt Note-reading Method" for $0.99/section.
NOTE: The self-taught approach is recommended for ages 14+ with above average musical aptitude.
How to Stop Your Child from Quitting Piano Lessons
If you are a piano teacher or a parent of a child, especially teenagers, who has told you, "I want to quit piano lessons", you're not alone.
Although there are many different approaches (e.g. blatant bribery) to accomplish this lofty goal, Jon Schmidt has discovered in his 20+ years of piano teaching experience a very simple solution — make it fun! In particular, find music that they not only like, but LOVE to play.
Thousands of piano teachers, students and parents know from first hand experience that having kids and teenagers play Jon Schmidt's music has stopped the idea of quitting piano lessons dead in its tracks. Not only did they continue with their lessons, but they accelerated their rate of improvement. If they love the music they play, regardless of how difficult it is, they will relentlessly pursue it until they have mastered it. Just watch, they may actually highly anticipate their next piano recital, let alone performing for their friends."My mother made me take piano lessons, and I never liked it. But after hearing my oldest brother play All of Me, I realized that piano has something magical to it. I immediately began playing All of Me, which was indeed a daunting task, but after two months, I finally mastered it. Now I spread the magic around to anyone who will listen."
Pete P. (Age 16) Douglas, GA
Teenage Testimonials
I love Jon's music! I have been taking piano lessons for 7 years, and I never liked practicing until my teacher told me about his music. Now he is my favorite artist, and I play his music every day.
Laura K. (Age 14) Glendora, CA
I have been playing the piano ever since I was five. I was really struggling with piano a while ago. I didn't enjoy it and it got to the point where I would dread my practicing. When my teacher bought me Jon's first book I immediatly loved it. For the first time practicing was easy and fun. I really appreciate Jon's music and it will forever be in my heart.
Nicole S. (Age 13) Salt Lake City, UT
It not only gave me the desire, but the inspiration to learn to play.
J. Drake (Age 18) Mountain Home, Arkansas
Jon's music is incredible. Without being overly difficult, it has a life to it that is matched by very few artists today. His music actually kept me in piano when i was about to quit. Thanks Jon!
BJ Homer (Age 15) Riverton, UT
I took piano lessons from 1st grade until 8th grade. Boy, did I hate them. I never had music that I enjoyed. Then about a year ago I came across some song titled Waterfall. It was all downhill from there. I love to play the piano now. Jon's music resparked my interest in the piano. I'm going to be restarting lessons again soon.
(Age 17) Richland, WA
I would like to start by saying how much I love your music. I was at a time in my life when I hated playing classical music, thereby hating piano. My teacher gave me some of your pieces to play and I instantely fell in love with it. Since then I have loved to play your music as well as others. Thank you for the inspiration to become better.
E. Alley (Age 17) Salt Lake City, Utah
'All of Me' has to be the greatest solo piano I have ever heard. The power and emotion put into it is outstanding, I've never heard piano like that before. The best part of it is, I can play it! It's not as hard as it sounds, and even for someone that quit piano lessons in grade 2, after some work, I can play it! Not as well as you though, I'm still working on it, but I love the new found power and control I have over this instrument, and I have you to thank…
Tyler S. (Age 15) Bocaygeon, Ontario, Canada
Lets just first say that you are my hero. I played the piano for 8 years and then quit for the past 5 years until I heard All Of Me. I forgot how to read notes, but stayed long hours at my piano bench figuring it out…
Christian E. (Age 18) Ogden, UT
My mother made me take piano lessons, and I never liked it. But after hearing my oldest brother play All of Me, I realized that piano has something magical to it. I immediately began playing All of Me, which was indeed a daunting task, but after two months, I finally mastered it. Now I spread the magic around to anyone who will listen.
Pete P. (Age 16) Douglas, GA
u are the best piano player i have ever seen. u have inspired me. I am so motivated when ever i hear you play. i have been playing the piano for six years and am twelve years. i have learned waterfall, saw three ships, were you there?, and am in the process of learning christmas morning and christmas medley. i love your songs. i am going to learn all of me soon. thanks for all u do in inspiring me.
Taylor D. (Age 12) Sandy, UT
I love playing his music. I have to practice an hour and a half everyday, and my Mom has to hide his books from me so I will play the things for my lesson first.
Alexis P. (Age 13) Rigby ID
I am totally adicted to your music. i am bugging my piano teacher to let me play more of your songs or at least help me play them 24 – 7! I am currently working on Waterfall and i hope i can one day be as good as you. After i am able to PERFORM Waterfall, i will start on All of Me. One of the songs i am really looking forward to to come out on music is Care Free. I absolutely going to your concert on Sept. 7. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH FOR YOUR MUSIC!
Cory M. (Age 13) American fork, Utah
His music is the best I've heard in a very long time! I quit piano lessons when I was ten and then I heard Waterfall and All of Me and that got me playing again and not only was I playing again, I was practicing all the time!!
Rachel P. (Age 13) Riverton, Utah
Jon's music is outstanding!! He should be an inspriation to all piano students.
(Age 13) Gilbert, AZ
Jon Schmidt writes the most awesome music. I played Waterfall at a piano recital, and my teacher tells me that tons of her students now want to play his music. I was also lucky enough to be at a concert he gave at the Tacoma 2 EFY, which was incredible.
Tasha R. (Age 15) Portland, Oregon
Thank you so much for the inspiration your music has given me….everytime I get down or feel like quitting music, your music keeps me on the path to success….
B.J. Tillman (Age 15) Madison, Alabama
I love your music!! Honestly, if it wasnt for it, I would have quit piano a long time ago. It keeps me going!! Thanks!
Jennifer B. (Age 16) Salt Lake City , Utah
I love Jons music. I've been taking piano lessons for quite awhile now, but I never wanted to practice, but after hearing my brother play All of Me (which we now refer to as The Forearm Song) I wanted to get good enough to play it too. Now I practice everyday.
Remington M. (Age 17) Springdale , Arkansas
Relaxing and inspiring both at once. I felt like I wanted to quit playing the piano for the last time, just about that time I heard some of Jon's music, it inspired me to keep playing, and I couldn't thank him more!!!
Joseph S. (Age 17) Longmont, Colorado
Jon schmidt's music got me addicted to the piano. I can't stop playing his music. it's awsome.
Chase B. (Age 17) Salt Lake City, UT
After 4 yrs of hardley accomplishing anything I quit playing the piano except for just messing around and making my own music every once in a while but when I heard one of my best freinds play waterfall it inspired me to actually practice enough to where I could play it and sense then I've not only found myself fall in love with your songs but playing the piano as well. Thanks!
Derek L. (Age 17) Brigham City, UT
After not enjoying piano for years, my teacher introduced me to Jon Schmidts music, and that's all I ever wanted to play after! He's a very entertaining composer, and his concerts were entertaining as well. I was also impressed that he was willing to sign autographs after his show, so I was able to get books signed. I'm just waiting for the songs on his cd's to come out in piano books! =)
Krystal W. (Age 18) Cedar City, Utah
I started playing the piano when I was 7 years old. Sometimes I wanted to smash my piano and throw away all my scores. Now Im grateful I never did, because then I wouldn't have been able to play your songs like All of Me and Winter Wind. Your music is just fantastic. So, keep writing music while looking through the window on a snowy afternoon and don't let the kind of feeling you had while composing All of Me go. And most of all : never, ever stop!
M. Claessens (Age 18)
The music you have composed is by no comparison my absolute favorite to play. Infact, hearing your music is what got me to start taking piano lessons again. That was about three years ago, and I have been playing consistently every since. Thank you for your amazing talent and hard work in your music. You are my inspiration…
Ryan O. (Age 18) Rigby, ID
Simply put, he is the best, once I heard winter wind, I couldnt stop playing it!
Parker M. (Age 13) Sandy, Utah
I've taken piano lessons off and on since I was about 8 years old. I hated them, because they sucked the life out of the songs that I played. When I heard Jon Schmidt playing on the overhead at work, I thought, There's someone that enjoys playing the piano. I wish I could do that. I purchased the Piano Solos Vol. 1, and from the moment I opened it up and first played Waterfall, I could tell why he loved doing what he did. I've never had so much fun playing the piano in my life! Because of Jon Schmidt, there's a passion behind my playing now. Thank you!!!
Krystal P. (Age 19) Alpine, UT
I stopped playing the piano at the age of 16 because i was bored with it. One day i went to a friends wedding and they handed out cd's. As i was listening to the cd a piano solo came on and i loved it, but i did not know the name of the song or the artist. I looked and looked until i finally through a friend figured out that it was All of Me. I had to learn that song. Hearing it got me back to playing the piano. I recently went to your concert at BYU and it was beyond words. Thank you so much for playing such incredible music.
Brandon H. (Age 19) Provo, Utah
I was discouraged with piano lessons until I heard Jon Schmidt play. At that point I decided I wanted to play like that. ( I dont, but I did continue to take lessons and 5 years later, I still love to play). Playing Jon Schmidt music is what I often do when I am overstressed with studying and homework. THANKS !!!!
Danielson (Age 20) Idaho Falls, ID
He's the best thing since Beethoven! Back when I was taking piano lessons, I played in a competition and won second place. My teacher told me about the boy who won first place, and showed me what he had played. It was Waterfall by Jon Schmidt. The second I tried out a bit of the song, I was itching to learn it. I rushed out and bought the book before I knew anything else about Jon and his music. I just knew it would be awesome–and it is!
Rebecca L. (Age 21) Logan, UT


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Atchison's Snow Ball Ice Cream and Candy Shoppe is the place for Little League team postgame treats and teen first dates. On Saturday afternoon, we spotted Atchison's mayor hosting a meeting with local business owners over scoops. The family-owned sweet shop boasts 24 flavors of Blue Bunny ice cream (standby favorites plus Birthday Cake Batter, Cotton Candy and Praline Pecan) and the largest three-scoop, pineapple, strawberry and fudge-topped banana split in town. Grinning young servers make homemade breakfast and lunch sandwiches daily. The bacon-packed BLT on toasted ciabatta bread, $3.50, sure looked tempting (even after finishing a gigantic two-scoop mocha almond fudge sugar cone, $1.59). Meal specials include club, roast beef and ranch chicken sandwiches (with a scoop of ice cream afterwards), $6.50. Seasonal soups are potato-bacon, chicken noodle and chili. The cheery, country decorated restaurant with color-blocked walls, original stamped tin ceiling and plank wood floors sells old-fashioned candies, such as licorice, turtles, truffles and jelly beans. Get flavored coffees and chai teas at the full-service espresso bar. The adjacent Willow Brook shop carries small gifts, tabletop decor and candles.

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n. or v. Spidermining is when you let loose an especially noxious silent-but-deadly in the aisle of a store, then hurry away so that nobody who enters the aisle can tell that you were the one that dealt it. Named after an invisible weapon in StarCraft that is dropped from vechiles and explodes on impact with an unsuspecting unit that runs over it.
"You may want to stay away from hair care section. I just dropped a couple of spidermines over there!"
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William Albert Province, 42, was arrested and faced felony charges after he threatened airport officials while deplaning at Helena Regional Airport in December, the Helena Independent Record reported.
As part of a plea deal, Province admitted Friday to four misdemeanor counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Prosecutors said he simulated drowning four boys: his two sons, 9 and 12, and two neighbor kids, 13 and 15.
Jefferson County District Judge James Wheelis handed down a suspended sentence of 180 days in jail for each of the four counts, minus the 80 days he has already spent imprisoned.
The threat charges were dismissed in exchange for Province's guilty plea to the child endangerment charges.


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ALBANY – It seems like an obvious television advertisement script for any opponent of Andrew Cuomo, if Cuomo runs for president in 2016:
"Gov. Cuomo wants to be leader of the free world, but he can't even get along with Canada?"
In Cuomo's first major venture trying to resolve an international border disagreement – the worsening Peace Bridge situation – the governor and his team have unleashed a hardball strategy that has infuriated Canadians and aroused the concerns of federal officials in Ottawa and Washington.
It is hardly out of character that Cuomo would employ grenade diplomacy, as he has done by demanding the Canadian head of the bridge authority be ousted while his political allies in the State Legislature call for dissolving the authority. His stated goal is to get started the long-delayed plaza improvements on the Buffalo side of the bridge.
As governor, Cuomo has often turned to public rebukes and threats of political retaliation against reluctant lawmakers, special interest groups or union leaders to get his way.
But in this fight, the governor's target is a nation that happens to be New York's largest trading partner, one of America's strongest allies and a key component of the Western New York economy.
The situation is so bad that Chris Johnston, executive director of the World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara, a group that promotes cross-border trade, suggested Ottawa and Washington may want to step in with a mediation-type panel to resolve the matter.
"You have close to $100 million of commerce that cross that bridge every day, not including passenger cars," he said. "We sit on the doorstep of one of the fastest-growing regions in North America, and we can't even engage in civil debate on the matter."
The Cuomo administration says lines of communication are fully open with the Canadians and that no disrespect was intended by recent comments or letters from Cuomo advisers.
But government officials and business executives on both sides of the border say the Cuomo administration's negotiating style with the Canadians has lacked an understanding that international diplomacy is different from negotiating with legislative leaders in Albany.
Additionally, the binational bridge agency is not like the Thruway Authority that he commands.
"When you are dealing with your own political issues internally, obviously, you have a right to approach it whichever way you want. There's obviously a different level when dealing with international political relations," said Arlene White, a Canadian who heads the Buffalo-based Binational Economic & Tourism Alliance, a group that promotes economic ties across the border. "To be controversial about this and make it a big media issue, I don't think serves anyone well, and it puts people's backs up for those working to benefit the cross-border region."
That Cuomo last week said he has not personally reached out to any Canadian officials about the Peace Bridge situation was telling in itself, his critics say.
In an attempt to improve matters, Cuomo sent one of his top aides, Howard Glaser, to meet Friday in Manhattan with John Prato, Canada's consul general in New York. Prato's office did not return calls to comment.
There are worrisome possible ramifications if the dispute does not soon end.
For one, the feud could worsen to the point that it delays a much-anticipated pre-inspection process on the Ontario side for truck traffic coming into the United States, a pilot program approved by Ottawa and Washington and scheduled to begin later this year. U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer used his clout and pushed hard for the preclearance arrangement, and sources say he is upset about the border dispute.
In a statement, Schumer did not rush to defend Cuomo or the Canadians, but instead urged cooperation.
"When it comes to the Peace Bridge, the watchword has to be cooperation," the senator's statement said.
"But we will not accomplish anything on the Peace Bridge unless the U.S. and Canada work together. So, without pointing any fingers of blame, I plead to both sides to cooperate with one another, because we have a unique opportunity to make real progress here."
Canadian point of view
Canadian officials say that some of the improvements that Cuomo wants at the bridge could force an environmental review process to begin all over again, delaying a previously approved plan to re-deck the span for the first time since it was built in 1927.
The blunt April 24 letter that Cuomo aide Glaser sent to Denis Lebel, Canada's minister of transport, blaming the Canadians for the delay in Buffalo improvements, ruffled feathers. The situation escalated when the Cuomo administration demanded the removal of Ron Reinas as general manager of the bridge, and then last week Cuomo administration sources released information about a complaint filed against the Canadian authority chairman after the chairman referred to a New York project manager as "the governor's concubine" because she was doing Cuomo's bidding at the bridge.
During the past week, the growing dispute has been discussed among members of the Canadian Parliament and U.S. Congress; in a brief discussion in Ottawa between Anthony Annunziata, the Canadian authority chairman, and David Jacobson, the U.S. Ambassador to Canada; and in business trade groups on both sides of the border.
"I can assure you this is at the highest levels of government," Annunziata told The Buffalo News.
"The concern is you have New York State wanting to disband an authority that's existed since 1927 on a bridge that is one of the major trade corridors."
Annunziata repeated his earlier demand in the dispute: Sam Hoyt, Cuomo's New York chairman appointee to the bridge authority, must go.
"I can't work, and I refuse to work, with the existing administration," Annunziata said of Hoyt, who battled with the bridge authority for years when he was an assemblyman representing Buffalo. "So unless he makes changes with people, there will be no more progress."
The Cuomo administration has declined to publicly address the Canadian complaints about Hoyt.
Annunziata said he raised his concerns in a face-to-face meeting Thursday with Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy but that no resolutions came from the meeting.
Cuomo administration
Duffy described his 90-minute meeting with Annunziata in Niagara Falls, N.Y., as productive and, in an interview, repeatedly stressed that the Cuomo administration seeks solid relations with Canada.
"Our goal on this is to take the high road and get things done," he said.
Cuomo is eager to get projects moving, but he fully realizes that the bridge authority is not an entity he can control, the lieutenant governor said.
"He's not flexing muscles to get things done," Duffy said. "Like any issue, there is going to be some finger-pointing."
But efforts are under way to "put personalities aside and put things back on track," Duffy added.
"The administration looks upon Canada as a tremendous friend and ally with, quite frankly, a large economic pipeline to the U.S. and New York," Duffy said.
And what about the recent fight?
"It is our expectation that it will tone down," he said. "While there is some back and forth that is not unusual in any government organizations, the governor wants everybody working and back to the table. Let's work through the differences."
Ottawa involvement
Officially, the federal government in Ottawa, as well as the Canadian Embassy in Washington and the Consul General's office in Manhattan, have taken a restrained approach, at least publicly.
But Lebel, the Canadian transport minister, broke Ottawa's silence this weekend.
While some New York officials look to disband the 10-member bridge authority, Lebel said, "Canada is committed to continuing with the collaborative business model, which has worked well for decades, to ensure smooth functioning of this important crossing."
Three state legislators – Assemblyman Sean Ryan and Sens. Mark Grisanti and George Maziarz – recently said they would introduce legislation to dissolve the authority because it does not serve the interests of Western New Yorkers.
Lebel noted that the Peace Bridge is "neither Canadian nor American," but owned by the bridge authority, an entity he said approved several renovation projects in April. He said he expects the bridge to go ahead with the re-decking as well as with the truck pre-inspection program that the Americans want.
"Canadians know that Buffalo is the City of Good Neighbors, and I am confident that this spirit of good will can continue to be demonstrated through international cooperation in the management of the Peace Bridge," he said in a statement to The News.
Rob Nicholson, a Canadian member of Parliament who represents the Niagara Falls area, including Fort Erie, was an example of Canadian diplomacy.
"We are pleased that significant progress was achieved recently when the Peace Bridge board of directors approved four new projects. Our government is committed to working cooperatively with our U.S. partners to ensure the smooth functioning of this important crossing," said a spokeswoman for Nicholson, who is also Canada's minster of justice and attorney general.
Other members of Parliament declined to comment.
The Ontario Premier's office in Toronto referred calls to the Ministry of Intergovernmental Affairs, whose duties include working with New York State. Andre Ghione, a ministry spokesman, called the issue a federal matter but offered this statement: "We urge the parties to get around the table and resolve the dispute."
Support for governor
Cuomo has shown little patience for infrastructure delays, whether in his push to build a new, $5 billion bridge across the lower Hudson River near New York City or in his efforts to rebuild roads and buildings downstate after Superstorm Sandy.
In his 2010 campaign, he cited the improvement delays at the Peace Bridge as an example of government dysfunction. And New York officials complain that $100 million in improvements have been made on the Canadian side of the bridge over the past 20 years, compared with $20 million in improvements on the New York side.
On Friday, a delegation of top elected, business and labor leaders from New York sent a letter to Cuomo to show their "solidarity and full support of your efforts" to upgrade the Peace Bridge plaza while also noting that they "share your frustration" with decades of improvement delays.
Ryan, a Buffalo Democrat, said the governor's battle with Canadian officials over the bridge shows the deep frustration with the authority.
"I, for one, am very happy the governor is taking a very strong approach to this," he said.
But some business leaders worry about the ramifications.
"It's not as if people are blaming the governor or the Canadian board members. They're blaming everyone. The bottom line is a fear that this is going to adversely affect what people believe is our region's strongest opportunity, and that is cross-border trade," said Andrew Rudnick, president of the Buffalo Niagara Partnership.
Rudnick echoed the fear that the dispute could delay the truck pre-inspection program.
His advice?
"Rise above whatever has caused the problem and get this done," Rudnick said.
Duffy, dispatched by Cuomo on Thursday to meet with bridge officials, insisted Friday that the recent bad feelings on both sides are being eased.
"There's been some disagreements and maybe some bad feelings on both sides, but it's time to put that aside," he said. "I'm confident this situation is going to get back on track."
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"Serious corruption was discovered in the Polish consulate in Lutsk, in north-west Ukraine, where staff had been busy creating artificial queues and selling Schengen visas; year-long ones went for as much as €900 ($1200). The entire consular staff was recalled."
Legal and administrative standards obviously vary throughout the Schengen area (of EU members granting each other visa-free travel) – and even though these particular incidents might be extreme outlayers, they affect all Schengen members and by law give them in turn a right to suspend visa-free travel with Poland, if this malpractice continues. Which obviously isn't a desirable result.
Lesson for Schengen members?
The border/visa regimes need to be harmonized and supervised more strictly. If all members benefit from being part of the greater "Schengen area", it should be seen to it that all apply the same agreed-upon rules, and proper oversight should be exercised by a "third party", the European Commission. That's effective integration in my book.
Yes, josh, consulate staff, which you call "diplomats" elsewhere in TE pages in your usual show of manipulations.
However, I do agree with your post. Excellent idea in fact. I think that similar measures should be implemented more widely. For instance in the treatment of our common European cultural heritage. Ie. objects of art stolen by Third Reich from around Europe. Since Germany mishandled the recent discovery of such art objects and only international criticism made her adjust to the rules, may be it is worth considering your idea in this context as well.
Ie. application of the agreed-upon rules - in this example Washington Declaration of 1998, under which Germany is obliged to look for and return looted art - and proper oversight should be exercised by a "third party", the European Commission.
To take some weight off you, I have recommended your comment!
"Washington Declaration of 1998, under which Germany is obliged to look for and return looted art"
...which definitely proves that you never actually read the Washington declaration.
Washington principles, 1998:
You might want to start with the very first sentence "In developing a consensus on >non-binding principles<" and then go on with the part "to achieve a >just and fair solution<".
Having done so, you will find out that the Washington declaration does NOT say anything about either "obligations" or "returning."
Note: Moral obligations are of course a different matter, though. But it was the Washington declaration to which you referred.
Now apologize to Josh :)
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My sarmatian princess,
you are a breath of fresh air in this stale blog. For the sake of good relations please apologize to my fellow spleen Josh. When the GermanZ sign a declaration as general as '8...steps should be taken expeditiously to achieve a just and fair solution...' it should be clear that there's no intention to follow it.
Yesterday 'The Thieving Magpie' at the local opera house. My owner cried all the evening after the poor innocent girl was sentenced.
Relax - no need to panic. LOL
I don't generalize this case and use it as a pretext to conjure some tired negative clichés of Poland which might not have been entirely wrong in the immediate post-communist era (1990s), but aren't now. Maybe you could should show a similar degree of consideration when passing judgement. That was indeed the subtext of my comment.
I believe Pumper's liver would have far more interesting stories to tell than his kidneys, versatile Birtie. ;)
Quiztime (answers next time):
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Go on. Have a go. Sssssomething beginning with ...
Hi there Pumperskidney,
Pumperskidney would have been an excellent moniker for PP, though I didn't create it and PP hasn't the wit. Only a German would start the second line of such a "letter" with a small letter. ... "you are a breath of fresh air in this stale blog". The "kidney-suffixed" monikers smack of a witty deutschsprachiger contributor, so that rules out PP ....
... eh, Josh?
'Pumperskidney' could have been good moniker for PP.
The kidneys filter the blood and reject the BS. Unfortunately, PP's kidneys don't work this way. They not only keep so much BS bottled up inside him, but also expel large quantities of it onto these threads for our benefit.
Yes, it's one of those numerous inconsistencies that national states have competencies that affect other member states. But it's not only issuing Schenghen space visas but also granting citizenships and permanent residencies (that have the same effect). The recent case of Malta that decides to sell citizenship (and thus right to move everywhere in EU) to everybody who pays for it, is alarming enough (Ireland was doing the same until recently, wasn't she?).
Ukrainians should should be allowed to travel visa-free as soon as their government meets the EU requirements and signs the association agreement. The worst case scenario should be maintaining visa requirements for a limited period of time with lifting any fees and simplifying application procedures. Successful applicants should be issued multiple-entry visas valid for three of five years allowing for a maximum three-moth stay after each entry into the Schengen zone.
Last month the European Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger has confirmed that the EC is considering storing natural gas in Ukraine's extensive underground gas storage (UGS) to enhance security of gas supply in expectation of more favorable conditions.
The EU has now recognised that Ukraine is not just a transit country for Russian gas, but it has a significant potential for gas storage. Ukraine's large underground gas storage capacity is rated at 35 billion cubic meters but could be as high as 60 bc.m.
Ukraine's plans to increase the gas storage capacity to 50-60 billion c.m. would be a major step towards creating a hub on its territory with gas reserves for peak winter demand when EU gas consumption increases dramatically. That would certainly undermine Gazprom's capability to blackmail gas consuming countries.
Such potential gas storage capacity will enhance security of supply to all EU member states in expectations more favorable conditions. It was earlier reported that currently Ukraine was negotiating with Poland, Hungary, Italy, Germany and other European countries on their use of Ukrainian underground gas storage facilities.
The visa issue, easy to overlook, is in fact one more signal that western Europe should be watched closely for true intentions. Similar signal is the Gurlitt's "collection" case: recently discovered small part of art looted by Third Reich, which was kept in secret by German authorities and made public thanks to young German journalists, then the list of found objects kept secret and made public thanks to international pressure from Warsaw, New York and Jerusalem (cities with highest populations of robbed citizens or their descendants, the former city additionally - capital of the country thoroughly robbed by Third Reich of both public and private art).
Shortly after the communist rule was toppled in Poland, with enormous help from Reagan's USA and Thatcher's UK and against the "Realpolitik" attitude of other major European players, as well as most of co-occupied countries of Soviet block, with the glaring example of GDR, which throughout the 1980ties almost without exception sticked to the status quo, after that system was gradually, sinusoidally dismantled by internal and external pressure in a complicated process which started in 1980 and ended in 1989, igniting the domino effect resulting in the liberation of the whole set of Central and Eastern European countries and eventually to the symbolic tearing down of the Berlin Wall,
both Polish ruling elites in statu nascendi and the society "which stood blinking in the new light of democracy", to use one of TE author's expression, were naive and unexperienced. The vision of the then-actually-bi-popolar world, was rigid both in geopolitical and sociological perspective, the nature of repective societies were severly blured: freedom/benevolence of the West and evil/malevolence both were almost fetishes.
I hope Ukraine, wiser with Poland's and other CEE countries example and now almost 25 years long experience shall not make the mistakes of being overly trustful in western Europe's understanding of fairness, single-standards-for-all and most of all- in the nature of understading what are the allies.
Incidentally, I do hope that still trully post-communist staff in all minor consulates between Warszawa and Kiev will be totally replaced.
If the EU wants to push Ukraine into the arms of Putin & Co it's going the right way about it. Alas, it's not a conspiracy, just the standard bureaucratic c**k-up. Or as they say in the USA, a SNAFU. Although Ukraine has geopolitical importance to the EU, apparently Brussels didn't get the memo...
Far too many Brussels-based bureaucrats too busy planning how to maximise their own incomes to worry about political implications of two-days visas for journalists.
Visas really are a terrible system anyway. Better to let Ukrainians, Belorusians and Russians travel visa free in Europe.
The greater the extent of economic integration which happens now, and the greater the exposure to life in the west, the greater will be the civic pressure on their governments to reform.
Russia and S.Korea are going to sign a free-visa agreement.
Good progress. All EU members have had a visa free agreement with South Korea for many years (for tourism, travel & business).
Now the EU, Ukraine, Belarus, Turkey, Russia, South Korea, Japan and ex-Soviet states really should agree on complete seamless visa free travel between their countries. And free trade/ market integration. And increasingly, it would be nice to freedom of movement for workers, students, residents and investors too.
Such things already exist on different scale with variations.
Visas really are a terrible system anyway. Better to let Ukrainians, Belorusians and Russians travel visa free in Europe.
Russians free to travel in Europe? Without visa? without the harsh filter of finnish processers? The horror...the horror...
As have said quite a long time ago, actually any russians chan choose the level of "exposure" to the west he wishes, without even going abroad. And the civic pressure on the russian government is gaining momentum quite well. At least, the pressure now exist, if not for reforms, for the defense of some persons (pussy Riots, regardlesss of the opinion about what they did), and some issues (reform of the academy of sciences, etc.), in a way unthinkable some years ago (petitions with thousands of subscriptions, etc.). They don't need any educational, anymore...
Reform your own government and leave other nations alone.
I'm not a nationalist. I'm not especially attached to any particular state, and see no problem with free humans getting involved in political matters regardless of borders.
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A schticker Schounding way to pronounce smegma,smegma already a word found in Webster's dictionary(some editions).Smegma as Webster's defines it;(from memory); a foul smelling cheeselike sebaceous secretion,accumulating around the clitoris of female genitalia, or under the foreskin of male genitalia. Damn funny no matter how you schpell it.
I had schmegma schtuck in my teeth, I schould schtop drinkin schomeday.
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sticky substance formed in the uncircumcised skin of the penis due to poor hygine.
Casey's schmegma was too overwelming for Toni.
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26. juni 2004
The smelly funny tasting stuff on my boyfriends weenier
I can't give head because his schmegma
makes me throw up my diner
makes me throw up my diner
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14. april 2003
The fermented deposits of white-chunkiness on a penis head, due to lack of proper hygiene...and competence.
The night-shift hospital worker loved eating the schmegma off of Ricky-the-Retard's cock-knob.
af Bun-Ju
27. november 2003
dick cheese that forms when you dont take a shower
schmegma is fuckin nasty
af Khronic
12. marts 2006
The gooey stuff under the flap of the foreskin of uncircumcised boys!!
Get your schmegma off the table!
Make sure you clean off your schmegma everyday!
Make sure you clean off your schmegma everyday!
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21. april 2003
it's fucking sick that's what that is!
mike irvin has a schmegma probleme.... EWWWW
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Thanks to a new law, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will expand the way it uses patient input during its review and approval of drugs and devices. The FDA plans to select 20 specific disease communities to focus on in 2013. As a first step, they took testimonies in October from representatives of more than 50 disease communities. The FDA nominated PAH as part of this group.
PH patient and PHA Board Member Colleen Brunetti travelled to Washington, D.C., to speak to an FDA panel, arguing for the inclusion of both PAH and organ transplant in the pilot year of the FDA's new initiative.
Rino Aldrighetti, PHA's President, submitted written comments as well as letters of support from several of PHA's partner organizations encouraging the FDA to include both PAH and organ transplant in the program's first year.
The goal of the patient focused initiative is to help the FDA understand how its approval processes can better meet patients' needs. For example, the FDA will seek input on the way it assesses risk versus benefit during the approval process for new drugs and devices. After working with 20 disease communities in the program's first year, the FDA will expand the program in the future. (Watch the next issue of Pathlight for an update!)
We will continue to work closely with the FDA through this and other initiatives to improve the drug and device approval process for the PH community.


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Streaking starters reconvene after rainout
It's hard to pitch better than Max Scherzer has his last two times out. Wade Davis has come awfully close.
Davis and Scherzer were scheduled to square off Tuesday, but the game was postponed because of rain. On Wednesday, they'll try to do it again.
Unfortunately for Scherzer, the Tigers' right-hander has nothing to show for his recent efforts. Scherzer's numbers reflect the unpredictability of baseball. He earned a victory in his first start of the year, when he allowed four runs in five innings. Over his past two outings, he has yielded only two earned runs in 14 innings while tallying 23 strikeouts. He didn't factor into the decision in either game.
"I was able to start getting all three pitches to work," Scherzer said after limiting Seattle to one run over eight innings his last time out. "Fastball, slider, changeup -- I was able to start throwing them for strikes and then start moving them out of the zone. That gave [catcher Brayan] Pena some flexibility to get creative in the pitch-calling. He did a great job back there, what pitch to throw in what situation. We got in a good rhythm, a good roll, and I was able to put together a good outing to keep us competitive in that game."
Scherzer is 6-4 with a 3.48 ERA in 13 career outings against Kansas City.
Davis has not allowed a run in either of his past two starts, spanning 12 innings. He earned wins against both the Twins and Braves, as he held Atlanta's high-powered offense in check over seven innings on April 17 to snap the Braves' 10-game win streak.
"I came out with my big goal to get ahead," Davis said. "I know they have a pretty good offense, so I had to mix it up a lot and minimize my mistakes and keep them off the plate."
Royals: Mendoza waits
• Luis Mendoza was scheduled to start Wednesday's game in Detroit and make his first appearance since April 12, but he will have to wait once again. A confluence of off-days and postponements allowed the Royals to skip Mendoza in the last turn through the rotation, and they will do so again Wednesday.
"I take it as a positive. It gives my arm some rest after a busy winter. Maybe that'll help me stay healthy the rest of the season," Mendoza said.
Mendoza is 0-1 with a 6.17 ERA in his two starts.
"He might not be quite as sharp and he might be ultra-sharp, I don't know," Royals manager Ned Yost said.
• Kansas City's starting rotation has worked a minimum of six innings in each of the past seven games and into the seventh frame in six of the past eight. In 17 games thus far, Kansas City starters have worked at least six innings on 14 occasions.
Tigers: Papa Grande returns to close
• The Tigers signed right-hander Jose Valverde to a one-year deal Tuesday and immediately named him their closer after he made three appearances for Class A Lakeland in four days.
It was part of a day of bullpen shuffling for Detroit, which also placed right-hander Octavio Dotel on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow inflammation and promoted Bruce Rondon from Triple-A Toledo.
Manager Jim Leyland said he would like to ease Rondon, a candidate to close during Spring Training, into action as he makes his Major League debut, but there is no hesitation with Valverde.
"His stuff has been very good," team president/general manager Dave Dombrowski said of Valverde. "We think he's ready to come in and close games for us."
• According to Tigers media relations, Al Alburquerque's five consecutive strikeouts Sunday against the Angels were the most by a Tigers reliever since Nelson Cruz fanned six Brewers in a row on July 8, 2000.
Worth noting
• Royals righty Ervin Santana tossed his third consecutive quality start in the first game of Sunday's twin bill in Boston. He only had two such stretches all of last season.
• Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder snapped a five-game stretch without an RBI when he tallied two RBIs on Sunday. Prior to the mini-drought, he recorded 18 RBIs over a nine-game span.
Zack Meisel is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @zackmeisel. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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BW088: Piplup, Pansage and a Meeting of the Times!
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Arriving in Undella Town, Ash and co. were invited by Cynthia and her butler Jermus to stay at her vacation home, along with a Mythical Pokemon: Meloetta in surprise when she turn herself invisible since she likes Ash. But she isn't the only old friend from Sinnoh. That's right folks, Dawn from Twinleaf Town in Sinnoh has returned and is introduced to Iris and Cilan and heard words about them from Professor Oak. Apparently she is competing in the World Tournament Junior Cup too, and has seen Elesa back in Nimbasa City during the fashion show to get as much inspiration as she could. Later, she requests to have a battle with Cilan. Will this semi-top Coordinator: Dawn fair against the A-Class Connoisseur: Cilan? Yes. And why is Piplup moving in on Oshawott's girlfriend: Meloetta since she followed all the way here for Ash and introduced to Dawn? Because, Piplup likes Meloetta too more than Oshawott does, which cause a clash between the two.
- Who's that Pokémon?: US, Piplup.
- During the introduction, Ash's Leavanny didn't appear.
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BLOUNTVILLE, Tennessee – Red Bull KTM Factory rider Ryan Dungey took the overall win in the 450 Motocross class at the first-ever Muddy Creek National at the third round of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Series.
Ryan Dungey was eager to try out the new track in the morning practice sessions where he turned the fourth fastest time to earn a top gate pick in the first moto. Unfortunately, he suffered from a bad start in the first moto where he rounded the first corner in tenth position. He didn't waste time climbing through the pack and was sitting in fourth by the end of the third lap.
Two laps later, Dungey made a pass around James Stewart to takeover third position. Once in a podium spot, he clicked off consistent lap times and went on to finish the race in third place. "I am happy to finish on the podium, but I really need to work on my starts so I don't let the top guys run away early in the race," remarked Dungey.
Dungey did what he intended in the second moto and leaped off the line to a third place start behind Justin Barcia and Ryan Villopoto. Shortly into the first lap, Villopoto suffered a crash that allowed Dungey to move into the runner-up spot. Dungey spent the next half of the race closing the gap on Barcia. Dungey finally made his move up the inside of an uphill turn to take over the lead with his KTM 450 SX-F. Once out front, he was able to turn the fastest lap of the race and went on to collect the win with an 11 second victory over Barcia.
Dungey's 3-1 moto results earned him his first overall win of the season. "It feels great to get a win here," remarked Dungey. "The whole team has been working really hard each day to constantly make improvements. I really enjoyed this track today and am glad I was able to put everything together to finally get the results we are aiming for."
Next Round: Mt. Morris, PA – June 8, 2013
Results 450MX Class Tennessee
1. Ryan Dungey (USA), KTM (3-1)
2. Justin Barcia (USA), Honda (2-2)
3. Ryan Villopoto (USA), Kawasaki (1-4)
4. James Stewart (USA), Suzuki (4-6)
5. Mike Alessi (USA), Suzuki (6-5)
Other KTM
8. Andrew Short (USA), KTM (12-10)
19. Les Smith (USA), KTM (17-18)
20. Vince Friese (USA), KTM (40-14)
22. Michael Byrne (USA), KTM (16-20)
37. Michael Stryker (USA), KTM (35-30)
40. Robby Marshall (USA), KTM (39-39)
Standings 450MX class after 3 of 12 rounds
1. Villopoto, 143 points
2. Dungey, 133
3. Barcia, 114
4. J. Stewart, 99
5. Trey Canard (USA), Honda, 90
Other KTM
9. Short, 54
22. Byrne, 13
23. Friese, 10
26. Smith, 7


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Includes the following: Organic Breakfast, Orange Dulce, Organic Earl Grey and Vanilla Bean. The variety contains 15 individually foil wrapped Tea Pouches.
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Dark reddish-brown liquor
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Orange Dulce ::
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Rich reddish brown liquor
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Gold tips of black tea leaf
Clean, citrusy bouquet
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Reddish black liquor
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Further health benefits of tea may include lowering cholesterol, strengthening the immune system, promoting healthy blood vessel functionality and even protecting teeth and bones. In addition, tea provides a source of nutrients including magnesium. Manganese, potassium, calcium, and the vitamins C and K all in trace amounts.
Organic Breakfast
A wake up tea that is drinkable with or without milk and sugar. Grab the paper, invent a new morning ritual and escape with Breakfast Americana's rich taste and style.
Also try as a quick pick me up during the day instead of coffee. Pairs well with a continental breakfast including cereal, fruit and toast.
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Justin Boston started the No. 25 Toyota 6th in the lineup for Friday night's SCOTT Get Geared Up 200 at Lucas Oil Raceway.
Jeb Burton will get to race in the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway but he will do so in the No. 23 Toyota for BK Racing and not his usual No. 26 Toyota.
Woody Pitkat (No. 88 Buzz Chew Chevrolet) leads the lone practice for Sunday's NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour NAPA Sprint Sizzler 200 at Connecticut's Stafford Motor Speedway.
When you are racing for $10,000 and bragging rights anything can happen, and it did Thursday night during the final lap of the Eighth Annual Denny Hamlin Short Track Challenge.
Matt Kenseth posted the fourth quickest time in final practice for the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway with a speed of 122.100 mph from laps two through 11.
Kurt Busch qualified third for Saturday night's Toyota Owners 400, which is his second-best qualification effort ever at Richmond International Raceway.
Chase Elliott advanced to the second round of qualification easily and will start 16th in his second career Cup attempt at Richmond International Raceway on Saturday.
Sprint Cup Series regular Denny Hamlin (No. 11 Toyota Camry) won the ToyotaCare 250, his 12th victory in 147 NASCAR XFINITY Series (NXS) races.
Kyle Larson advanced to the round of 12 for the seventh time in eight races this season. The only driver who has more top-12 starts is Keselowski who has been perfect in that regard.
Danica Patrick struggled most of Friday afternoon on a track type that has been kind to her in the last two starts. She earned back-to-back top-10s at Martinsville Speedway and Bristol Motor Speedway, but will need to adjust her Chevrolet all night to collect a third straight triumph at Richmond International Raceway.
Jimmie Johnson simply could not find speed when he needed it and will roll off the grid 36th on Saturday night at Richmond International Raceway. This is the third time this season that he failed to advance to the round of 24.
Denny Hamlin will line up on the outside of the front row next to Joey Logano for the Toyota Owners 400. It is his first front row start at Richmond since he won the pole for the 2008 Crown Royal 400.