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By Neil Woulfe
Radar News Director
You don't have to make a fortune to dress like a star, and no one knows that better than Hollywood fashionista Caroline Bray.
The former model turned entrepreneur routinely raids the closets of the rich and famous (with their blessing!) and then re-sells their new or gently used designer clothes, including jackets, sweaters, purses, scarves and shoes, to the public for a fraction of the cost.
The next sale is happening in Los Angeles on Sunday, April 29th, so RadarOnline.com talked with Caroline to get the scoop on what she calls the A-List Sample Sale.
Caroline: I started modeling at 16 and traveled the world for the next 15 years. Throughout my international travels I fell in love with fashion and clothing. I was lucky enough to have friends that were in the entertainment business and loved to shop. Thus A List Sample Sale was born.
Radar: How often — and where — do you hold the sales ?
Caroline: I have large sales about 4-to-6 times a year and do private sales monthly. Sometimes after "raiding" someone's closet I email specific people that have asked me for that perfect chanel bag and that piece is gone before even making it to the sale. The sales are held on 6th street near La Jolla in Los Angeles. "The Little House in the Back." (This Sunday's sale runs from 11am-4:30pm.)
Radar: Who are some of the celebrities who've given you their clothes for the next sale?
Caroline: A few celebs that have allowed me to use their names are Melanie Griffith, Rosanna Arquette and Virginia Madsen. Most of my clients are private and don't like their names being used.
Radar: What kind of items can people find at the sale?
Caroline: I have everything from tee-shirts to Balmain jackets. I have shirts, shoes, cashmere sweaters, scarves, belts, jackets, skirts, pants etc. I have many big designers from Chanel, Fendi, Marc Jacobs, Balanciaga, Gucci, YSL, Rick Owen, Burberry down to some items from Vince, Joie and Theory etc.
Radar: The next sale is only for women. Do you ever have items for men?
Caroline: No. I tried that once, but I soon realized that men don't spend the same kind of money that women do on their clothing.
Radar: What are some of the most unusual — or amazing — items you've gotten from celebrities?
Caroline: A purple crocodile jacket from a rock-star and a floor length beaded gown that a celeb wore to the Oscars.
Radar: What's the most expensive and the least expensive items for the next sale?
Caroline: Some tee-shirts start at $20 and an expensive designer jacket could go for $3500.
Radar: All of the items are in excellent condition and some of the items still have the price tags on, right?
Caroline: I won't accept anything that shows any wear at all. Many of my things still have the tags on them from the store. I have current items many of which are still in the store when I get them.
Radar: Finally, it must be a lot of fun to go through a celebrity's closet. Who's had the most amazing closet and describe it.
Caroline: The most amazing and done to perfection closet that I have ever been in is about 2000 sq. feet and done to perfection with a sitting area and smoky amber crystals to make it smell good.. It belongs to celebrity jewelry designer Loree Rodkin, who is always making amazing donations of her clothing to charitable organizations that really need them.
For more information on the A-List Sample Sale, go to alistsamplesale.com.


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- 09-03-2013, 06:28 PM Thread Author #1
Rearranging photos in album
Not sure if this is common knowledge but I stumbled upon this. You can rearrange photos in a created album (not the camera roll) by pressing "edit" then moving the photos around where you wish. Just thought I would share!
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Re: Rearranging photos in album
Thank you for sharing the tip with everyone. Might not be common knowledge but I did know it although I do mine from my PC and then resync. Thank you though.
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Fish oil
Fish oil increases bone formation by favorably influencing osteoblast function.1 Additionally, Dr. Dan Murphy points out that fish oil decreases the release of proteoglycan metabolites from articular cartilage and abolishes the aggrecanase and collagenase activity.2
As recent as Feb. 04, Endocrinology reports that, "Nitric oxide (NO), in addition to its known atheroprotective effects, appears to also play a role in osteoblast function and bone turnover."3
Homocysteine Nutrients
Lowering even mildly elevated levels of homocysteine increases the risk of oteoporotic fracture. Homocystinuria may weaken bone by interfering with collagen cross-linking. Increasing the integrity of collagen cross-linking is a completely different mechanism of strengthening bone, compared to increasing bone density!4
The Moral of the Story
Lots of nutrients will support heart disease, and lots of nutrients help to build bones; but several nutrients work on DIFFERENT levels for both heart and bone, and utilizing some of these nutrients may allow you to focus on efficiency and kill 2 goals with the same pill.
1. Watkins BA, Li Y, Lippman HE, Feng S. Modulatory effect of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on osteoblast function and bone metabolism. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 2003 Jun;68(6):387-98.
2. Curtis, CL Arthritis and Rheumatism 2002;46:1544-1553.
3. McFarlane SI et al. Osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease: brittle bones and boned arteries, is there a link? Endocrine. 2004 Feb; 23(1):1-10.
4. Van Meurs JB, et al. Homocysteine levels and the risk of osteoporotic fracture. N Engl J Med. 2004 May 13;350(20):2033-41.
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ETS Policy Notes — Positioning Young Black Boys for Educational Success
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This issue of ETS Policy Notes (Vol. 19, No. 3) provides highlights from two recent conferences focused on fostering the educational success of Black males


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400 pages;
In the letter to her son that opens Mary Karr's irresistible memoir Lit, chronicling a decade of motherhood, alcoholism, and a long, skeptical slog toward faith, she writes, "Any way I tell this story is a lie, so I ask you to disconnect the device in your head that repeats at intervals how ancient and addled I am." With trademark wit, precision, and unfailing courage, Karr recounts her aspiring years, between the day her school principal warned her that "any girl aiming to become a poet was doomed to become...no more than a common prostitute" and the day, decades later, when her larger-than-life mother would be "born into the ziplock baggie of ash my sister sent me...with the frank message Mom ½, written in laundry pen." Isolated by motherhood, and losing badly her battle with the bottle, Karr takes advice where she can get it: from Henry James, who said, "Be kind, be kind, be kind"; from a halfway-house schizophrenic, who tells her to "go quietly and shine"; from the young doctor who, after Karr's breakdown, likens going to God to breaking up "with the guy who's beating the crap out of you before you can scan the room and find the nice guy who's got a crush on you." And though her first prayers are full of doubt, embarrassment, and hesitation—"Help me to feel better so I can believe in you, you subtle bastard"—she eventually surrenders to the idea that "I was made...not to prove myself worthy but to refine the worth I'm formed from, acknowledge it, own it, spend it on others."
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What 's next for federal contractors?
Monday - 7/18/2011, 10:38pm EDT
July 18, 2011 -- Host Mark Amtower interviews Allen Federal Business Partners CEO Larry Allen about conditions facing the contractor community.
Topics include:
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Results tagged ' Babe Ruth '
$200 Million doesn't buy what it used to…
Maybe the Yanks should be spending some extra cash on PowerBall…
I get that $200 million is a lot of money, and the Yankees have been the only team to play in that neighborhood "salary-wise" until the Los Angeles Dodgers joined the party. But I am surprised to hear Managing General Partner Hal Steinbrenner making comments about the disbelief in fan reaction to the team's non-activity outside of re-signing its key free agents. Yes, that point is huge. Re-signing Huroki Kuroda, Ichiro Suzuki and Andy Pettitte were essential to the team's hopes for 2013 so I do not dispute the importance of the team taking care of those players. While I like the signings of 3B Kevin Youkilis and DH Travis Hafner, there are huge injury risks prevalent with both players. I could be wrong but I doubt either player gives the Yankees at least 140 games this year.
My point and frustration with the Yankees ownership is the loss of free agents catcher Russell Martin to the Pittsburgh Pirates and right fielder Nick Swisher to the Cleveland Indians. Catching is left to a couple of career back-ups, including one recently associated with PED rumors, unless touted prospect Austin Romine can step it up and make his presence felt in the Bronx sooner rather than later. In right field, the Yankees do have Ichiro but he's not getting any younger. He certainly won't provide the pop that Swisher could. He'll make more happen on the base paths, but isn't that what Brett Gardner is for? Sometimes, a team needs to make a move to excite the fan base. I do not equate that to throwing money away to satisfy the fans, but making calculated, smart moves that give the team something to build upon.
As it stands, the possibility the Yankees lose Robinson Cano to free agency is high. Yes, ownership makes the comments about how they want him to be a Yankee for life. However, I seriously doubt the organization is going to give an 8 to 10 year deal to a 30-year old veteran player even if he is the team's best player. We have A-Rod to thank for making ownership a bit gun shy, and rightfully so. I think the single biggest detriment to keeping the Yankees from winning the World Series in the next few years is A-Rod. If you could take those dollars and invest them in better, cheaper resources, the team would be much stronger and the goal of coming in under $189 million next year would be possible.
If catching is a debacle and the older Yankees show their age, this is going to be a very long season. Personally, I think this will be Manager Joe Girardi's most challenging year. He'll be riding the hot seat all year long, especially if the Yankees get off to a sluggish start in April. It is a given that Mark Teixeira's bat won't show up until around Memorial Day so I am fearful the team will become too dependent on guys like Youk and Hafner which could overexpose them and increase the likelihood of injury. Now would be the time for infielder Eduardo Nunez to step up in a huge way…
The argument can be made that every team in the AL East has the ability to play better than .500 ball, and all have the wherewithal to win the division outright. My guess, at this point, is the division goes to the Toronto Blue Jays, leaving the Yanks, Red Sox, Orioles and Rays to fight it out for a Wild Card spot.
But it's a long season, and there is always the potential the Yankees do make the necessary moves to ensure a strong chance for October success.
The Giambino back in the AL…
I saw a report this morning that former Yankees first baseman Jason Giambi has signed a $750,000 minor league deal and invitation to training camp with the Cleveland Indians. It seems a bit strange to see Giambi on a team managed by Terry Francona, but if used in the right way, Giambi could help the Indians. As the Toby Keith song goes, "I ain't as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I ever was". While I think Giambi should have retired, I am sure that he'll begin his coaching career soon enough and it's not a bad idea to learn a trick or two from one of the better managers in baseball.
It's just a number…
Although the Yankees active roster on MLB.com has not been updated, it looks like Kevin Youkilis is going to wear #36. I would have preferred to see the team dust off Jorge Posada's #20 given that was Youk's number in Boston. I am not trying to be disrespectful to Jorge, but I've never been a big fan of retired numbers unless the guy was an absolute legend like Babe Ruth or Lou Gehrig. Posada had a great career, but I simply do not put him in the same category with catching greats Bill Dickey, Yogi Berra or Thurman Munson. With all the retired and reserved Yankee numbers, it is inevitable that many players will be joining Phil Hughes and Joba Chamberlain in the 60's or higher.
Time to head to Florida and Arizona…
With all the snow Boston has received this weekend, it's hard to believe that baseball training camps start to open this week. It feels much more like baseball weather where I sit in California as temps are expected to reach the 70's this week, but for my friends in Boston, I am hoping all are safe and warm. It was a good thing that Truck Day happened before the weather emergency. Even as a Yankees fan, I would never wish ill will on the Red Sox or their fans. As they say, you have to beat the best to be the best and I wouldn't want it to be any other way.
Play ball!…
Mr Rightfielder, are you out there?…
Why not dream big?…
Admittedly, I keep hoping the Yankees announce the acquisition of a proven slugger for right field, but the realist in me knows that the Yankees are truly serious about getting salaries beneath $189 million by next year.
I've also come to realize that whenever the Yankees are publicly attached to a certain player through rumors or expressed interest, those deals rarely come to fruition. Such was the case with Washington Nationals first baseman/outfielder Michael Morse who was subsequently dealt to the Seattle Mariners. I thought Morse would have been a good replacement for the departed Nick Swisher, but the Yankees obviously felt the cost in terms of prospects was too much. Of the remaining options, there's always the chance that GM Brian Cashman can parlay his good relationship with Arizona Diamondbacks GM Kevin Towers into a deal for outfielder Justin Upton. I am really not enamored with other possibilities like Vernon Wells.
I guess I am still waiting for that next Paul O'Neill type of deal to bring a fixture to right for years to come…
What if Boston's acquisition of A-Rod had come true so many years ago…
Before I write these next words, please know that I am not a fan of Alex Rodriguez. Therefore, my words about him will always be jaded. My personal opinion is that A-Rod was as immersed into PED's as the newly admitted doper Lance Armstrong. I look forward to the day when A-Rod no longer wears the pinstripes. When the reports about A-Rod's ailing hip came to light, there were comments by his doctor that it was directly attributable to his poor play late last season. But today, the news headline is that the cartilage damage was "less than expected". So, of course, my immediate thought was maybe the hip had nothing to do with A-Rod's performance…he just tanked it as he always does in pressure situations. The man who lives for his own personal stats is not a friend of mine and certainly not someone I want on my team.
Yogi Berra's heir-apparent…
I am very pleased to see Jorge Posada accepting an invitation to spring training as a guest instructor. There's no doubt his exit from the Yankees could have been handled much better, but it is time to make amends and to embrace Jorge as a Yankees Legend. Without question, the uncertainty of the 2013 starting catcher is a great opportunity for Jorge to mentor the right candidate for the job. I think the starter will be Francisco Cervelli or Cervelli in a platoon with another catcher. As much as I like Austin Romine, it's just not quite his time yet. Welcome back to the fold, Jorge! Hip-hip, Jorge!
Andy, just say "no"…
I know that Andy Pettitte has not committed to the WBC or Team USA yet, but I really hope that it does not happen. I am not convinced that the Yankees can get an entire season out of Pettitte who missed part of last year due to injury. I do feel that 2013 most likely will be Andy's last season so I hope that we can get the best possible Andy for his swan song.
I guess Jenny Craig does work…
After seeing all those photos of "fat" Derek a month or so ago, it's clear from current photos that he's in pristine condition and ready to take the field. Derek has never been my favorite player (sorry, but Mariano Rivera has held that position since 1996), but he's a future Hall of Famer and his number will be between Billy Martin and Babe Ruth in Monument Park after his playing days are over. Derek has impressed me with many things over the years but his renaissance after talk he was declining shows how truly special the player is. I have trust in DJ to know that when his time comes, he will walk away. He will never be a burden to the Yankees roster…unlike his teammate to his right.
Back to A-Rod, I really hope that Kevin Youkilis holds third base for the entire season…
My favorite manager is…
I can't help but think the stars are aligning perfectly for Don Mattingly to return to the Yankees as manager. I do like Joe Girardi and I'd be in favor of an extension, but the Yankees' sudden budget conservatism places the Yankees in a potential "letdown" season. If the team loses, can Girardi hold his job? Meanwhile, baseball's new salary leaders, the Los Angeles Dodgers, have soared expectations to unimagined heights. So, if the Dodgers underachieve, is Mattingly a potential fatality? Mattingly has become a good manager so if the circumstances yield a result with Girardi unemployed and Donnie Baseball available, is #23 the next manager of the Yankees? It could certainly happen. As a huge Donnie Baseball fan, I'd like to see this outcome. Sorry Joe…
Spring training is getting closer and closer. I am ready…
All Quiet on the Eastern Front…
How come there are no players available through Groupon?…
It's a new year but the new fiscally-responsible Yankees are still in late-2012's penny-pinching mode and all remains quiet at River and 161st.
The latest move is the waiver pickup of utility man Russ Canzler who can play the corners and some outfield. By all accounts, he is less talented than the guy he replaced on the 40-man roster (outfielder Chris Dickerson) but a better fit overall. I only hope the Yankees are able to flip Dickerson, who was DFA'd, for a decent prospect. There's no doubt the Yankees need good depth behind third baseman Kevin Youkilis who has not exactly been the pillar of health in recent years.
At this point, I would be really surprised to see the Yankees make any bold moves. It appears they are willing to go to spring training to see what shakes out. A few years ago, when Mark Teixeira left the Los Angeles Angels via free agency, the Angels' farm system produced Kendrys Morales as a very capable replacement. When Morales went down to a season-ending injury a year or so later, Mark Trumbo stepped up. Of course, the Yankees do not have that type of depth in the farm system, particularly at first base, but there's always the possibility that someone somewhere unexpectedly takes it to the next level.
Clearly, the Yankees would benefit greatly by having a few more cost-controlled young players on the roster. But as far as major league ready prospects go, the Yankees need another year or two as the best talent is still in the lower levels. I guess that means we'll see more Russ Canzler type moves as GM Brian Cashman tries to capture lightning in a bottle.
If the Yankees underperform in 2013, are manager Joe Girardi and/or Cashman at risk for losing their jobs? Or does the team's current reduced spending posture mean ownership will be more tolerant of losses? It remains to be seen but this is clearly putting Girardi and Cashman in the proverbial hot seats.
Scott Hairston, if your choices are the Mets or the Yankees, what are you waiting for? Your brother looked great in pinstripes and you can too! With Curtis Granderson, Brett Gardner, and Ichiro Suzuki as the starters, you are assured of receiving numerous quality at-bat's in the Bronx and you are wanted by the team. I might be biased but who wouldn't want to put on the same jersey as Lou Gehrig, Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio and so many other legends?…
Maybe we should just flip a coin to see who makes the play-offs…
I am glad to see the NHL has finally resolved its differences with the players and have agreed upon a new collective bargaining agreement. However, it will be tough, admittedly, to be energized about a 48- or 50-game season. If your favorite team struggles at the start of the season, it could possibly cost them play-off contention. An entire season would have looked radically different than the upcoming shortened season. Every year, new stars and heroes emerge and I wonder about the guys who could have been that star but now may never get the opportunity. I guess pure talent perseveres, but still, there were far too many sacrifices made for the lockout.
Play-off loss, but a very successful season…
I was not optimistic about the Minnesota Vikings' chances against the Green Bay Packers last weekend, particularly given the game was being held at Lambeau Field. I did not realize that Christian Ponder's elbow injury threatened his ability to play so Sunday's announcement that he had been ruled inactive came as a shock. The designated starter, Joe Webb, had not started a NFL game in two years. Say what you will about quality practices and reps, but there's nothing better than playing the games. So, I did not expect Webb to provide a championship performance. He didn't, and the 24-10 loss was pretty much as expected.
Nevertheless, what a terrific season by the Vikings! At the beginning of the year, the talk was the team would be drafting high in April 2013, perhaps as high as second or third. Yet, the team won 10 games and made the play-offs over the Chicago Bears. Adrian Peterson's 2,097 rushing yards was an incredible accomplishment. I remember being envious of the Bears when Walter Payton was playing as it was clear he was head and shoulders above everyone else. But the Vikings have that guy in Peterson. It was a special season to build upon and hopefully it will propel the Vikings to legitimate contender status in 2013.
Happy New Year to All!
The best of a bad situation for the Red Sox Nation…
Bobby Valentine's hire…
I am still surprised that the Boston Red Sox ownership and management team did not have a clear plan of succession when they failed to back former manager Terry Francona at the end of the season. Sure, Francona left on his terms but the lack of support had as much to do with the decision as anything. So, if ownership felt that they wanted a change, they should have had a short list of potential replacements in mind. Theo Epstein moved more quickly in Chicago when they named Sox candidate Dale Sveum as their manager. The Sox search just felt "messy" to an outsider like me.
Still, they probably did as well as they could with the hiring of Bobby Valentine. There is no question that he is a superior tactician. He is very passionate, which is an attribute that I have always admired. I cannot say that I've been a Bobby V fan in my life. I lived in Dallas during his years as the manager of the Texas Rangers. But I respect his knowledge, skills and high desire to win. At different points during the last few years, there have been times he has been mentioned as a possible Yankees manager. You don't have to like the guy personally if he can get the job done. I think one of my friends referred to Bobby as "swarmy" and it's a good description. Nevertheless, I am sure that Bobby will prove himself worthy of the Red Sox Nation and they'll love him. Meanwhile, we'll just continue our loathing of him which fits since he is now with a bitter rival.
I would like to see if Bobby can have a positive impact on pitcher Jon Lester. Lester has been one of my favorite players, despite his uniform. He is an ace, and capable of carrying the high expectations that go with it. 2011 was a regression year for Lester so hopefully he'll get back on track in 2012 and clearly establish himself as the leader of the Red Sox rotation.
…and Terry Francona's ire…
In recent years, I admittedly lessened my dislike for the Boston Red Sox and it was primarily because of my respect for manager Terry Francona. In my mind, Joe Torre had been the model of a superior manager, and the Francona mold was in the same class. I do not know the inner workings of the Red Sox organization, but I am still surprised that they didn't support Francona based on comments Tito has made during interviews. I was even more surprised to hear that he had to defend himself against questions about painkillers during his interview with the St. Louis Cardinals. Here is a manager that won two World Series for an organization that had not won since 1918, or when Babe Ruth was still on the roster. It's incredible to think of how many Red Sox managers failed where Tito succeeded. I think teams missed the boat in not aggressively pursuing Tito this off-season. Hopefully, teams won't make the same mistake next year.
All quiet on the Western front…
The days leading up to the Baseball Winter Meetings in Dallas seem so incredibly quiet compared to life under the Boss. While I recognize that part of it is posturing by the Yankees to avoid overpaying for players, there is the realization that this is a different ownership group even if it is still "in the family". The Yankees did not really make any notable moves last season outside of signing catcher Russell Martin and bringing in pitchers Freddy Garcia and Bartolo Colon. To fail to upgrade the team this year is a mistake in my opinion. Last year's roster was easily defeated by the Detroit Tigers in the play-offs. While I realize that anything can happen in a short series, I didn't have the sense or "feel" that the Yankees were going to prevail. It almost seemed as though it was inevitable the Yankees would lose. That's a bad feeling. The team needs bench or role players that can come through like Johnny Damon and Hideki Matsui used to, and they need help at the top of the starting rotation behind CC Sabathia.
I hopeful that the team can re-sign Eric Chavez, Andrew Jones and Luis Ayala. Chavez is a perfect fit behind Alex Rodriguez, assuming that he can stay healthy, and Jones was a great fourth outfielder if he is content with resuming that type of role for the upcoming season. Ayala seems to be garnering much attention with at least six teams interested.
I like the one rumor that I heard about the Yankees possibly being interested in Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kyle Drabek. He would definitely be a pitcher that I'd target if I were the GM. As a fan, the trade of Doug Drabek hurt at the time and it hurt even more when Drabek went on to achieve great success with the Pittsburgh Pirates. While acquiring Kyle Drabek has nothing to do with his father as he has great potential on his own right, it would be nice to have the son of Doug Drabek in the organization. Interestingly, the Yankees had obtained Doug Drabek in a trade with the Chicago White Sox for shortstop Roy Smalley. If they had held onto him that trade would have been remembered as one of the Yankees better trades. As it was, the Yankees traded him to the Pirates for Rick Rhoden, who was serviceable but not great.
Of the free agent pitchers, I am still most interested in Mark Buehrle. I think he'd fit perfectly into the middle of the Yankees rotation. I like C.J. Wilson but I can understand the team's apprehension given the dollars that have been mentioned to sign him. If Yu Darvish is posted later this off-season, I really would like to see the Yankees be aggressive in pursuing him. I am convinced that he'll have greater major league success than Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka. The negative is obviously the cost of the posting fee that it will take to get the job done. The Red Sox paid over $51 million for the rights to negotiate with Dice-K, and apparently, it will take a similar if not higher number to land Darvish.
If the Yankees were to include outfielder Nick Swisher in a trade for a starting pitcher, they'd need to find a replacement. As a fan, I am always on the lookout for the next Paul O'Neill type of trade to fill the void…acquiring a talented young outfielder with much promise who has yet fulfilled those expectations. It's a high risk move, but as in the case of O'Neill, high reward. Curtis Granderson has thrived in a Yankees uniform despite the sluggish start, and it's better to catch a player before he hits the upward arc of his career in terms of cost. If the Yankees tried to acquire Granderson from the Tigers today, there's no way that they could get it done with Ian Kennedy, Austin Jackson and Phil Coke (and that's with Kennedy being mentioned in the NL Cy Young race this year).
Brace yourself, here comes Roller-Coaster Week!…
The upcoming week is always my favorite week of the off-season. The Hot Stove League is at its pinnacle. Even if the Yankees do not do anything, it is still a thrilling ride. It's fun to talk and think about all the potential possibilities, even as far-reaching as some may sound. My primary wish is for the Cardinals to get their long-anticipated deal with Albert Pujols done so that we can move on to other storylines. There's no way that he is going to Chicago or Miami, and at the end of the day, he is and always will be a Cardinal.
My preferred landing spot for Yankees catcher Jorge Posada, if he decides to continue playing, is the Miami Marlins. I do not want to see him go to the Mets, Red Sox, or any other AL East rival including the Tampa Bay Rays.
Good move, Bad move…
The Los Angeles Dodgers are my favorite National League team, although I do not have the passion for the team or the sense of loyalty that I hold for the Yankees. My affection for them began when Joe Torre was named manager (previously I had considered the San Francisco Giants as my NL team) and it has continued with one of my all-time favorite players as the current Dodgers manager, Don Mattingly. I am dismayed with the ownership situation and do not have any respect for Frank McCourt, but I am optimistic that the sale of the team will restore the luster of the storied franchise.
While it was good for the Dodgers to lock up outfielder Matt Kemp long-term, I do question the move to sign free agent pitcher Chris Capuano. The cost was too great ($10 million for two years) for a journeyman pitcher who is average to average-minus with no upside. If this move prevents free agent pitcher Hiroki Kuroda from returning, then it's an even greater mistake. I don't know how much it will cost to sign Kuroda and I realize that he is 37, but he's still a better pitcher than Capuano.
Don't let the door hit you on the way out…
I was not excited when the Minnesota Vikings trade a 6th round draft pick to the Washington Redskins for QB Donovan McNabb before the season started, but I did realize the team needed a veteran presence. McNabb was a failure for the Vikings, and I was glad to see the team finally cut bait with his release this past week. I am not convinced he can thrive in any environment, contrary to what head coach Leslie Frazier may say. I think the Vikings simply found out what the Philadelphia Eagles knew and what the Redskins found out last season. He's done. I was pleasantly surprised to see QB Sage Rosenfels return as the third string QB after his release from the Miami Dolphins. It's not that I expect Rosenfels to take any regular season snaps this time around, but he's a good insurance policy and allows the Vikings to continue to use second string QB Joe Webb in a variety of roles.
It's tough when your favorite football team is playing so bad that you actually hope for losses to ensure a high draft pick. The Vikings are only two games behind the Indianapolis Colts in the sweepstakes for Stanford QB Andrew Luck. I am a fan of Vikings QB Christian Ponder, but even I would gladly take Luck over Ponder. So, with the Denver Broncos playing the Vikings today, all I can say is 'Go Tim Tebow!' as a way to bring good "Luck"!…
All Hail the Red Sox Nation…
The first win of the season
goes to my friend Julia, of Julia's Rants.
Despite an 0-6 start to the season, the Boston Red Sox were able to
capture their first two wins of the season in this past weekend's series
against the New York Yankees.
With the loss, I have to
write about what's right with the Red Sox and what's wrong with the Yankees. So, here it goes…
Why the Boston Red Sox will win…
Pitching, pitching, pitching. Say what you
will about Dice-K, but the Red Sox have, arguably, the best starting rotation
in the American League. Jon Lester has
been one of my favorite pitchers and will be a Cy Young candidate when the
season is over. Despite some early
season struggles, I definitely feel that Clay Buchholz is one of the up and
coming stars and will be solid over the course of the long season. I know that the third starter, John Lackey,
has also struggled, but I feel very strongly that he'll find his niche in
Boston and will consistently put the Sox in a position to win. Josh Beckett, if he continues to pitch like
he did on Sunday, is back. The Yankees
have a rookie in the 4th spot…the Sox have a former ace and one who
is capable of pitching like the elite pitcher he once was.
You can say that the Yankees
have the better bullpen, but if Jonathan Papelbon falters, the Sox have several
fallback options in former Chicago White Sox closer Bobby Jenks and future
closer Daniel Bard. They have reliable
arms in the pen, and have a proven long man in a guy the Yankees are well
familiar with (Alfredo Aceves). The gap
between the Sox and Yankee pens won't be as big as experts may believe,
especially since the Sox will be able to be more selective in relief with a
superior rotation that is able to go much deeper into games.
Adrian Gonzalez. Count me as one of those who
believe that Gonzalez will be a monster at Fenway Park. He counteracts anything the Yankees have with
Mark Teixeira plus he has the intangibles.
A few years back, I was constantly looking up to see the highlights of
David Ortiz with another walk-off home run.
I fully expect Gonzalez to be that guy for the Sox, and he is going to
win games with both his bat and his glove.
Disruption. Once Carl Crawford and Jacoby Ellsbury get
going (it's a question of when, not if), the Sox are going to be very
disruptive for opposing pitchers.
Singlehandedly, they have the ability to change the complexion and
momentum of games.
The forgotten hitter. For all the
headlines the newest additions have gotten and the return of players who were
injured last year (like Ellsbury and Dustin Pedroia), it is easy to forget that
this lineup still features third baseman Kevin Youkilis. Youk is one of the best clutch hitters in
baseball, and teams will be so focused on stopping Crawford and Gonzalez that
they'll lose sight of Youk…and will pay a high price for it.
The dead will rise. It is easy
for people to write off David Ortiz and Jason Varitek given their respective
ages, however, they are both consummate professionals who can still perform at
a high level. Like the Toby Keith song
goes, 'I may not be a good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I ever was'. There's no doubt that these two will figure
prominently in Sox wins over the summer.
The bench. If there is anything I've learned about the
Sox, it is to never underestimate the power of Theo. Time and again, names come out of nowhere to
lead the Sox to victory. They had a
chance to catch the Yankees last September despite fielding a roster of
unknowns. Even on Tuesday night's game,
the first run of the game came courtesy of a home run by Darnell McDonald. It wasn't that long ago the Yankees wanted
Mike Cameron as their centerfielder, and here he is backing up the Sox
regulars. I don't care if the player's name
is Dork Fumblefingers. If he puts on a
Sox uniform, he is most likely going to hit game winning home runs and make
highlight reel catches in the outfield.
Terry Francona. When the Sox lose, Francona
detractors seem to come out of the woodwork, but he is, in my opinion, the best
manager in baseball. The only place with
greater expectations than New York might just be Boston, yet Terry is always a
show of class and his decision making skills show a deft understanding of now
and the future (i.e., the season). He
garners the most of his roster, and I have no doubt that he'll right the ship
despite the slow start to the 2011 season.
With the Sox standing at 2-8 entering play tonight, people are quick to
say how poorly comparable teams have finished.
I will argue that when the season is done, the Sox will be the model of
the franchise that was able to successfully overcome such a poor start. In future years, when a team goes on a losing
streak to start the season, the media will be saying 'but the 2011 Red Sox were
able to overcome…'.
Theo Epstein, Larry Lucchino, and John Henry. These
gentlemen took a franchise that was "cursed" from the 1923 trade that sent Babe
Ruth to the Yankees, and eradicated the word "curse" from the Red Sox
vocabulary. I also have not heard any
mention of Bucky Friggin' Dent in several years. These guys have successfully brought two
world championships to Boston, and there is no doubt that they'll have a third
one in the not-so-distant future (much to my chagrin).
The RSN. The fan base for the Sox is the most
passionate and fervent of any that I've experienced. I am not saying that Yankees fans aren't
passionate, but Sox fans are like no other.
They stuck by their team when championships were only something their
grandparents or great-grandparents had ever experienced. Yankees fans get spoiled by championships in
almost every decade. The Sox fans have a
greater understanding and appreciation of what it means to be a true
champion. I am not one of them, but I
respect them.
Why the Yankees won't win…
Pitching, pitching, pitching. As great as
CC Sabathia is, he is still not a sure thing.
He has his moments where he struggles.
I know, like all pitchers, but there is something special when a pitcher
like Roy Halladay takes the mound. Win
or lose, you expect the team to win. I
expect the Yankees to win when CC is on the mound, but it is not with the
confidence that I'd have if Halladay were a Yankee. After CC, there is nothing but question
marks. A.J. Burnett has pitched well to
start the season, but he always starts good.
It is how he finishes. If he
reverts to 2010 A.J., the Yankees are toast.
Phil Hughes and the decreased velocity are a concern. He finished poorly last season, and he has
yet to pitch lights out this year. At
this point, I am really not sure what Hughes lies ahead. After Hughes is a rookie, Ivan Nova, who has
pitched well, but how will he perform the second time around when opposing
lineups get used to him? Can he make the
necessary adjustments? As it stood, the
ceiling for Nova was much lower than it is for guys like Brian Matusz or Jeremy
Hellickson (or even Michael Pineda). Is
he in the rotation because he has the potential to be great or is it because
none of the other prospects are ready. I
remain fearful that it's the latter. I've
heard that Nova's future is in the pen, and that doesn't bode well for the
rotation. In the fifth spot, who
knows. Freddy Garcia has yet to pitch
due to rain delays. Bartolo Colon is
waiting in the wings if Garcia stumbles, as are Kevin Millwood and Carlos
Silva. None of the options instill
The bullpen looks great on
paper, but already this season, there have been failures by Rafael Soriano and
Joba Chamberlain. Pedro Feliciano is on
the DL and I heard that he had a setback today.
Luis Ayala is headed for the DL so the Yankees are already looking to
Scranton-Wilkes Barre for replacements.
One of these years, Mariano Rivera is actually going to show his
age. Will this be the year?
Aging lineup. Mark Teixeira is already
31? Seriously, we are already in the
midst of another April chill for Tex. He
started strong this year (thanks to Opening Day in March), but he went 0-fer
against the Sox. He was as much responsible
for me writing this post as anyone.
Derek Jeter has continued to show his age and is providing evidence that
his down season in 2010 may be a sign of things to come. Jorge Posada feels like a fish out of water
at DH. He's done at catcher so where's
his long-term potential with this team?
Alex Rodriguez looked great during spring training, but he is getting
older. Question marks continue to dog
Nick Swisher and Brett Gardner. The
Yankees are a great offensive club, but their hitters just don't put fear in
you. If they don't hit, they can be beat
as Josh Beckett proved on Sunday night.
In October, you're facing the best pitchers in baseball. If the Yankees can't hit the best, they can't
be the best.
The bench. Don't get me wrong…I love Eric Chavez and I
am glad that he's a Yankee. But I am
concerned that injuries may force the Yankees to play Chavez more than they
should, exposing him to potential injury.
What if Derek Jeter is done? Is
Nunez ready to take over at short? I really
don't expect this to be the year that Jeter goes south, but you have to
recognize that it could happen. It
eventually happens to all superstars.
Hank Steinbrenner. Eventually,
Hank is going to make an impulsive move that he'll regret. I am sure that he has a Jay Buhner like trade
that he'll force causing the Yankees to relinquish a prime prospect for an
aging past-his-prime veteran in an effort to shake things up.
The off-season. As difficult as last season was,
there is the potential that this off-season will be even more difficult. CC Sabathia can opt out of his contract, as
can Rafael Soriano. If the Yankees lose
Sabathia, they won't be able to recover.
As the season progresses, the Sabathia opt-out is going to get more and
more ink. Hopefully, it doesn't become a
Who knows that the 2011
season holds in store for the Yankees and the Red Sox, but I can assure you,
that both teams will be in the thick of things come September. I will never be fooled by Boston's slow start. This is a very dangerous team and one that
can never be underestimated.
Clearly, I want the Yankees
to win, and I am hopeful they will, but Boston, even at 2-9, is still the best
team in the American League from top to bottom.
That may change by the trading deadline, but as it stands today, the Sox
are still a team capable of 100 wins.
Julia, I'm out…
Fast Times at Yankee Stadium!…
Joe Torre and slow starts are a thing of the past…
Well, except for Mark Teixeira. Nevertheless, the Yankees have taken the first two games of a three game set with the Texas Rangers (by scores of 5-1 and 7-3).
Tim Farrell/The Star Ledger
Apparently, according to the Associated Press, the Yankees haven't won their first four series of the season since Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig were in the middle of the order. I know, interesting but irrelevant, however, it is good to see the Yankees playing well from the start. In the past few years, they would dig a hole and then have to spend the season digging their way out. More often than not, they were successful. However, that's not the best formula for World Series success.
Friday night's game against the Rangers was all-CC Sabathia. Despite a rain-shortened six inning game, CC was masterful. In facing 22 batters, he threw 20 first pitch strikes. He definitely picked right up where he left off in his previous start against the Tampa Bay Rays, a near no-hitter that was broken up by a Kelly Shoppach single. Catcher Francisco Cervelli, who caught both games for CC, put it best: "I think he was better today. He was throwing nasty pitches today, man."
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The Yankees continued their winning ways on Saturday behind great pitching by A.J. Burnett. In 7 innings, despite giving up 6 hits, A.J. did not allow any runs and struck out 7 Ranger batters. Alfredo Aceves lost the shutout by giving up a three-run homer to Rangers slugger Nelson Cruz, but the subsequent relievers, Damaso Marte and Joba Chamberlain, did their jobs and the Yankees had their 8th win in 11 games.
Paul Bereswill
There were a few major milestones achieved today. Jorge Posada put his name with legendary Yankees catchers like Yogi Berra, Bill Dickey and Thurman Munson with his 1,500 hit as a Yankee. Hip-hip-Jorge!
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Alex Rodriguez hit his 584th career home run, moving past Mark McGwire into 8th place on the all-time list. It was his first home run of the season. Next up is Frank Robinson's 586 home runs.
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It doesn't seem like he has been manager of the Yankees for very long, but Joe Girardi notched his 200th career win as a Yankees manager. Time flies when you're having fun! Wouldn't it be cool if he makes it to 300 games THIS season? Works for me!
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Is Mark Teixeira really 4-for-40? Yikes! May cannot get here soon enough. Maybe Mark should see a hypnotist to make him think today is June 1st!
And note to Javier Vazquez: Please feel free to join the Yankees' pitching party! I know that you haven't accepted the invitation yet, but fashionably late is perfectly acceptable!
The Yankees lost their first player to the disabled list when Chan Ho Park was moved to the 15-day DL due to a hamstring strain. The move allowed the Yankees to recall Boone Logan from AAA. Welcome back, Boone! Enjoy Yankee Stadium!
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I will finally get my first opportunity this year to see the Yankees in person when they travel to Oakland next week. Let's hope the fun continues! Go Yankees!
P.S. Hey Julia, how is the book assignment coming along? ;)
Remembrance of a Legend…
Where were you 30 years ago today?
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Well, many of you probably weren't even born yet. But those of us who were most likely will remember August 2, 1979…particularly Yankees fans. The day saw the untimely demise of #15, the Yankee Captain, Thurman Munson.
As a teenage Yankees fan, Thurman had been my hero. While I have always credited Jim "Catfish" Hunter and the legend of Lou Gehrig as the primary reasons I became a Yankees fan despite growing up in the Midwest, it was the tough and tenacious Munson that quickly became my favorite player.
Thurman was his own man and he wouldn't let anyone push him around. Not George Steinbrenner, not Billy Martin, not Reggie Jackson, not Carlton Fisk. I will always remember the 1976 World Series…not for the series sweep at the hands of the Big Red Machine but how Thurman wouldn't quit. He hit .529 in the series, and at one point, had six consecutive hits. His performance laid the foundation for the championship years of 1977 and 1978.
I had known about Thurman's interest in airplanes, and how he viewed it as a way to reach his family in Ohio more often. Selfishly, I was hopeful that he'd never leave the Yankees in the late 70's/early 80's, but I had become increasingly fearful that he would leave at the end of his contract to sign with the Cleveland Indians (to be closer to his home). Unfortunately, I never saw that day come and will never know if Thurman would have truly left or if he would have stayed to finish his career in pinstripes.
On August 2, 1979, I was in high school and employed by a local grocery store in a small Iowa town. I was working when one of our customers told me that they had just heard Thurman Munson was killed in an airplane crash. I vividly recall just standing there with a blank look of disbelief frozen on my face. My hero had just died…
It is a loss that I personally will never forget. I think about Thurman every August 2nd, and I see his spirit continue to thrive in present day Yankees like Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, and Mariano Rivera.
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Today was a day to remember Thurman and we continue to owe him a debt of gratitude for the way he wore pinstripes. Thanks for the tremendous memories, Thurman. You are still my hero…
For a great article about Thurman Munson, please read Moss Klein's article in The Star Ledger, entitled Catcher Thurman Munson, The Captain, was the Heart and Soul of the NY Yankees. It's an excellent read.
The Yankees were able to beat the Chicago White Sox today, 8-5, to avoid being swept in the four game series which began last Thursday.
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Melky Cabrera became the first Yankee since Tony Fernandez in 1995 to hit for the cycle. Melky went 4-for-5 with 4 RBI's and 2 runs scored. He staked the Yanks to an early lead with a three-run homer in the second inning.
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In the 9th, needing only a tripe, Melky hit a liner off the right field wall. Trying to do his best impression of Brett Gardner, Melky sped around the bases and just beat the relay throw to third for his first triple of the season and completed the cycle.
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It wasn't a great game for CC Sabathia (perhaps he was still disappointed that his buddy, Victor Martinez, now calls Fenway Park home), however, he gutted it out and stayed in the game into the 8th inning. Mark Buehrle, fresh off a perfect game just two starts ago, was the loser.
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With the win, the Yankees remain a ½ game ahead of the Boston Red Sox in the AL East. The Red Sox throttled the Baltimore Orioles today, 18-10.
Nick Wass/AP
Hey Julia, just 4 more days until the showdown resumes. From what I can tell, the Yankees have finally figured out a way to beat a team called the Sox! Life is good!
With today's game, Derek Jeter has now played in 2084 games, which ties Babe Ruth for fourth place on the list of most games played with the Yankees.
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My wife and I attended the San Francisco Giants game against the Philadelphia Phillies today at AT&T Park. It was a beautiful day for a game. The weather forecast was cloudy and 59 degrees, however, after early cloudiness, it was all sunny skies and 66 degrees. The Giants prevailed, 7-3, with Barry Zito getting the win over Cole Hamels.
AT&T Park is one of my favorite ballparks, and today was definitely a treat…
Okay, I did have to make sure that I kept an eye on a certain American League score…
…but I managed to watch the Giants win a great game!
Late in the game, a Dodgers fan walked up the stairs to leave the game. The crowd booed and hissed unmercifully while the Dodgers fan just soaked it all in and waved his Dodgers cap with pride. After the Dodgers fan had exited, a Boston Red Sox fan made the same exit except this time, no one said anything at all. The Red Sox fan was ignored as he quietly left the stadium. Ah, I love being back in the Bay Area…
The Agony of Defeat…
It was all looking good until Yankees first baseman Juan Miranda botched a potential double-play throw in the second inning, which subsequently allowed six unearned runs to score.
At the time, the Yankees-Red Sox game was tied at 1-1 due to a home run by Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell earlier in the inning.
Ask me how much I wish Mark Teixeira had been in the line-up last night.
Nevertheless, a bet is a bet and Julia of Julia's Rants was the victor! So, here is the first part of a four-part series about Boston Red Sox players (past and present).
Ted Williams was a great baseball player.
The End.
Whew! That was easy. Just three more of these and I'll be finished! Life is good…
You mean that's not quite good enough? Bummer. Well, here goes…
Before I get started, I need to check on my lunch…
Crow and Mushroom Stew
3 crows
1 Tbsp lard/shortening
1 pint stock or gravy
2 Tbsp cream
1/2 cup mushrooms
salt and pepper
cayenne pepper
Clean and cut crows into small portions and let them cook a short time in the lard/shortening in a saucepan, being careful not to brown them. Next, add to the contents of the pan, the stock or gravy, and salt, pepper and cayenne to taste. Simmer 1 hour, or until tender, add mushrooms, simmer 10 minutes more and then stir in cream. Arrange the mushrooms around the crows on a hot platter.
Yum, I can't wait…
Okay, before I get started, who should I write about? Let me see. I could write about George Herman Ruth. He was a Red Sox once, right? He contributed significantly to the Red Sox World Championships of 1916 and 1918.
Oh, there was something about Harry Frazee financing the play 'No, No Nanette' in 1923 and he needed some cash, so I guess that won't work.
I could write about David Wells or perhaps David Cone…
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I know a thing or two about those guys…
Somehow, I don't think Julia is going to let me get away that easy.
In the spirit of fair play, since this blog is temporarily on loan to the Red Sox Nation, I think I will go with Carl Yastrzemski for the first blog…
In 1967, Carl Yastrzemski won the American League MVP in a near unanimous vote (missing by a single vote). He won the Triple Crown (.326, 44, 121). He also led the AL in runs, 112; hits, 189; total bases, 360; runs produced, 189; OBP, .421; and SA, .622.
1967 was a remarkable year for Yaz but where did he come from?
Carl Michael Yastrzemski was born in Southhamption, Long Island on August 22, 1939. He grew up in Bridgehampton, Long Island, as the son of a potato farmer. After high school, Yaz went to Notre Dame on a baseball and basketball scholarship, but was signed by the Boston Red Sox in 1958 during his first year of college.
At age 21, he joined the Red Sox in 1961. He inherited left field, a spot that had been occupied by the legendary Ted Williams for the previous two decades.
Yaz hit for average almost from the start, winning the 1963 batting title with .321 average. He also led the AL with doubles and walks that year. The power was slower to develop. For his first six years, his season high for home runs was 20 in 1965. Surely, the shadow of Williams and the surrounding cast of losing players had an impact on Yaz, but the tide was about to turn.
After a losing season in 1966, Dick Williams was hired as the Red Sox manager. The experts expected another losing season in Boston. In fact, the Las Vegas oddsmakers had the Red Sox at 100-1.
With Yaz leading the way, the Red Sox were entrenched in perhaps the wildest pennant race in AL history. Four teams (including Minnesota, Detroit, and Chicago) battled it out throughout the summer, separated by only a few games.
Game after game, Yaz consistently came up with the key hit or catch, or baserunning play, to help Boston win. He was on fire during the stretch run, and batted .523 over the final 12 games of the season. In the season's final two games against Minnesota, with the Red Sox trailing the Twins by one game, Yaz went 7-for-8 with 5 runs batted in as the Red Sox won both games to win the pennant in the season known as the "Impossible Dream".
The Red Sox subsequently lost the World Series in seven games to the St. Louis Cardinals. But 1967 will always be known as "The Year of the Yaz".
During his 23-year career, Yaz finished with:
· 7 Gold Gloves
· 3,419 hits
· 452 Home Runs
· 3,308 Games Played
Yaz was the first Boston player I was aware of growing up. He wore a Red Sox uniform for his entire major league career, and his number, 8, was retired upon his selection for the Hall of Fame. I didn't see the early years, but from my perspective, Yaz played the game the right way and he set a standard that is difficult for many to achieve (not just the game of baseball, but the game of life as well).
"And if I have my choice between a pennant and a triple crown, I'll take the pennant every time."
— Carl Yastrzemski
I received this notice regarding my Yankees Fan Membership from the She-Fan, Jane Heller, this morning…
Maybe she'll renew my membership next month if I can defeat Julia in the April 24th to 26th series between the Yankees and Red Sox…
I wonder if lunch is ready…


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False Allegations of Abuse and Neglect |
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2004 | Information sheet |
Injuries caused by child abuse and neglect |
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2004 | Information sheet |
Promotion of family wellness and prevention of child maltreatment: Which programs are effective? |
MacLeod, Jennifer |
2004 | Information sheet |
Physical abuse of children in the context of punishment |
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2004 | Information sheet |
Physical punishment of children |
Durrant, Joan |
2004 | Information sheet |
Risk assessment in child welfare |
Knoke, Della |
2004 | Information sheet |
Substance abuse and child neglect: Intruders in the family |
Mayer, Micheline |
2004 | Information sheet |
Mapping Adolescent Health Risk Behaviours |
Wekerle, Christine |
2004 | Information sheet |
Risk Factors Associated With the Chronicity of High Potential for Child Abuse and Neglect |
Ethier, Louise S. |
2004 | Report |
A Longitudinal study of the effects of chronic maltreatment on children's behavioral and emotional problems |
Ethier, Louise S. |
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By Fred Kaweesi Africa Nations Championship Today, 8pm, SS Select 2 Morocco v Uganda Burkina Faso v Zimbabwe Keep calm, uphold your discipline and keep in mind the rewards of progressing to the quarterfinals of the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN)! That will definitely be coach Micho Sredejovic's briefing ahead of today's explosive Group B fixture against Morocco at Cape Town Stadium. The Serbian has taken his charges through replays of Morocco's previous games, debriefed each player on their direct opponents and emphasized the need to possess the ball a lot better. All that is left now is implementing that tutorial over 90 minutes of tension-packed football. "We will need endurance and good tactical movement to overcome them," Micho told New Vision Sport on Saturday.
Hassan Wasswa, Denis Iguma and Said Kyeyune prepare for the contest against Morocco. Photo by Kenneth Muwanga
Cranes have been training at Langa Stadium ahead of the crunch tie. Photo by Kenneth Muwanga
Uganda has four points on top of Group B, two ahead of Zimbabwe, Morocco and three ahead of bottom-placed Burkina Faso. The statistics in the group mean that all four sides can now progress to the quarterfinals and that Cranes must avoid defeat against the Atlas Lions if they are to make a direct entry to the knockout stages. Of course, a draw between Burkina Faso and Zimbabwe could still favour Uganda even in defeat but experienced regular campaigners in such huge tournaments will tell you that it's never advisable to rely on situations out of your control.
The maths involved
The permutations below explain why Cranes must avoid defeat.
The team forms a huddle as Micho delivers innstructions before the session. Photo by Kenneth Muwanga
Midfielder Said Kyeyune is put through his paces. Photo by Kenneth Muwanga
Uganda's chances The situation means that Uganda should beat or at least draw against Morocco to be assured of a direct ticket to the quarterfinals. And they can. The Cranes beat Morocco 1-0 during the 2011 LG Cup tournament hosted in Marrakech. Hassan Wasswa and Vincent Kayizzi are the only surviving members from the team which achieved that historic result. All that coach Micho needs to do is assemble the right team, opt for the right formation and remind his charges of their precious qualities —the kind that helped them stun Burkina Faso 2-1 in their first game.
South Africa police overseeing the team's security watch from the sidelines. Photo by Kenneth Muwanga
The Serb is already aware of the underhand tactics that North Africans normally adopt in such decisive fixtures. Chief among them is diving to win penalties or tricking their opponents into unnecessary bookings. "We will have to be mentally steady to match them. I have lived with North Africans long enough to know what they will try to do to win the game. We will have to be prepared," he pointed. The pain in Morocco's ranks will stem from Brahim El Bahri and Abdelkbir El Ouadi. Cranes back-four marshalled by Savio Kabugo and Richard Kasagga will have to deliver their best performances yet to contain the two. If midfielders Hassan Wasswa, Ivan Ntege and Denis Iguma can thwart Morocco's fluid-passing game, possess and pass the ball better, then youngster Yunus Sentamu will come to life.
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Awesome Flannel!
By Seth
from Whitefish, MT
About Me Casual Dresser
Comments about Volcom Tonal Plaid Western Top:
I generally always wear a Large but bout a Medium in this shirt. It fits great and I actually own both colors. Great shirt!
Looks good. Not wool.
By Ski and stuff
from Wisconsin
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Description says it is wool, but only 5%. Material pilled within 2 wearings. Looks cool but quality is not the highest.
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Offer - 2 Reduced Fat Garlic Baguette essential Waitrose 420g
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/Pizza & Garlic Bread
/Garlic Bread
/Garlic Baguettes & Ciabattas
/Garlic Baguettes
/Garlic Bread
/Garlic Baguettes & Ciabattas
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- Brands: Waitrose
- Dietary & Lifestyle: Vegetarian
- Options: On Offer
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Keep Refrigerated; Suitable for Home Freezing
Cooking Instructions - General. Do not reheat once cooled.; Oven cook - From Chilled. Gas 6, 200°C, Fan 180°C 12-14 mins.
Preheat oven. Remove all packaging. Place on a baking tray in centre of oven until golden brown.; Oven cook - From Frozen. Gas 4, 180°C, Fan 160°C 16-18 mins.
Preheat oven. Remove all packaging. Place on a baking tray in centre of oven until golden brown.
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United Kingdom
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2 Baguettes filled with a light garlic and herb filling
Keep refrigerated below 5°C.
Freeze as soon after purchase as possible and within the use by date. Use within one month. Do not refreeze once defrosted.
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8 Servings
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Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Rapeseed Oil, Butter (Milk), Chopped Garlic (2%), Palm Oil, Salt, Chopped Parsley, Yeast, Milk Proteins, Stabiliser Sodium Alginate, Emulsifiers Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids and Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate, Lemon Juice from Concentrate, Preservative Potassium Sorbate, Flour Treatment Agent Ascorbic Acid, Flavouring, Colour Carotenes
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Suitable for Vegetarians
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Typical Values | As Prepared Per 100g | As Prepared Per 1/4 Baguette |
Energy kJ | 1104 | 585 |
Energy kcal | 262 | 139 |
Fat | 8.1g | 4.3g |
of which saturates | 2.8g | 1.5g |
Carbohydrate | 39.2g | 20.8g |
of which sugars | 2.5g | 1.3g |
Fibre | 2.5g | 1.3g |
Protein | 6.9g | 3.7g |
Salt | 0.93g | 0.49g |
Customer Reviews
17 November 2014
Good Flavour
I buy these regularly. They taste good, and I doubt anyone would realise they are low fat.
15 August 2014
full fat flavour
I don't usually like the low fat versions of things but this is really tasty garlic bread. I always have some in the freezer.
28 June 2014
These baguettes are brilliant , so tasty and brilliant they are low fat but don't taste like it. I buy these every week.
04 December 2013
Great taste.
Regularly buy these to accompany lasagne or spaghetti bolognaisse. Great flavour. Even better that they're low fat!
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Vertical multiple-slot waveguide ring resonators in silicon nitride
Optics Express, Vol. 16, Issue 22, pp. 17237-17242 (2008)
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This article describes the first demonstration of ring resonators based on vertical multiple-slot silicon nitride waveguides. The design, fabrication and measurement of multiple-slot waveguide ring resonators with several coupling distances and ring radii (70 µm, 90 µm and 110 µm) have been carried out for TE and TM polarizations at the wavelength of 1.3 µm. Quality factors of 6,100 and 16,000 have been achieved for TE and TM polarization, respectively.
© 2008 Optical Society of America
OCIS Codes
(130.0130) Integrated optics : Integrated optics
(130.3120) Integrated optics : Integrated optics devices
(230.0230) Optical devices : Optical devices
(230.7370) Optical devices : Waveguides
(070.5753) Fourier optics and signal processing : Resonators
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Integrated Optics
Original Manuscript: June 30, 2008
Revised Manuscript: August 11, 2008
Manuscript Accepted: August 12, 2008
Published: October 13, 2008
Laurent Vivien, Delphine Marris-Morini, Amadeu Griol, Kristinn B. Gylfason, Daniel Hill, Jesús Alvarez, Hans Sohlström, Juan Hurtado, David Bouville, and Eric Cassan, "Vertical multiple-slot waveguide ring resonators in silicon nitride," Opt. Express 16, 17237-17242 (2008)
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- S. Lardenois, D. Pascal, L. Vivien, E. Cassan, S. Laval, R. Orobtchouk, M. Heitzmann, N. Bouaida, and L. Mollard, "Low-loss sub-micrometer SOI rib waveguides and corner mirrors," Opt. Lett. 28, 1150-1152 (2003). [CrossRef] [PubMed]
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Colorado Disc Sports Association
Supporting, Enhancing and Promoting Disc Sports Throughout Colorado.
We've added another component of the 19 year running, CDSA Thin Air Tour. In addition to competing individually, we are now doing teams competition. You will need a Team Captain and Co-Captain and a roster of 12 players in pro and amateur divisions. Basically, 2 pro's and 2 am's compete as a team, in each individual round of all Thin Air Tour events. Team Captains determine who in the roster of 12 players per team, should play which individual round(s). Winners will be based on total scores. So if the 2 pro's shoot a total -8 under par between both of them and the 2 am's shoot +8 over par between both of them, than the team gets a 0 even par for that round. It's all about teams playing players within the ratings guidelines, during each round of the tourney. The idea is to give everyone a chance to play, when they can show up. As long as the team fits the ratings guidelines, they can play more or all their players
Tags: Colorado disc, Colorado disc golf, Colorado disc sports Association, Teams, Teams competition, Thin Air Tour
Since we announced Teams on the Thin Air Tour when the season had already started, I will accept and give points for Grateful Disc. So if you form a team later on this year, I will give you points for all your team members who competed at Grateful Disc. Email me with questions or just post a reply here in this forum.
Matt James
CDSA President
2015 Donated $100.00 Rocky Mountain Women's Disc Golf Championships
2013 Donated $100 to 2013 Colorado State Championships
2013 Multiple Media Stories about 11th High Plains Challenge
2013 Donated $100.00 to 3rd Annual R.M. Women's Disc Golf Championships
2012 The Denver Post Story about Disc Golf
2012 Multiple Media Stories about High Plains Challenge X
2012 Denver TV Show Appearance about Disc Golf
2012 Donated $100.00 to 2nd Annual R.M. Women's Disc Golf Championships
2011 Donated $200.00 for new baskets at Ken Caryl Ranch
2011 Gave CDSA States Trophy to Joe Rovere
2011 Multiple Media Stories / Exposure for 2011 CO State Championships
2011 Basket Donation - 3Rivers Disc Golf Club Outback Course Greeley, CO
2008 Basket Donation -BADCO - Badlands DGC
2006 Basket Donation - Hardymans - Sakuna Pines DGC
2005 Basket Donation -MHDGC - Birds Nest DGC
We are a member supported, volunteer non-profit organization that Supports, Enhances and Promotes Disc Sports in Colorado.
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This is not just an ordinary basic holiday let apartment; this is our second home with all the little extra's to make your holiday accommodation that little bit more special. For example enjoy Sky Digital TV on our 32" LCD TV which includes ITV 1, 2 & 3 BBC 1 & 2, so you can keep up with all the soaps and News while you are away. There are our personal DVDs and Music CDs to enjoy at your leisure and our ipod docking centre so you can listen to and enjoy your ipod music while re-charging your ipod. The apartment is not over looked by any big multi storey hotel or building and even has Heating and NOW FREE Air-Conditioning.
California Apartments is located just 10 minutes' stroll from the beach. Quiet and peaceful location, yet only minutes away from the shopping centre and fine restaurants bars etc. The apartment has easy access to all amenities, including the local market for bargain hunting, and many excellent restaurants for eating out.
The apartment benefits from its own private communal pool which has recently been fully renovated (January 2015), with a shallow end perfect for the children and FREE Private Sun Beds.
The beach at Cala Millor has been awarded the blue flag; it is 2km long with fine clean sand and blue clear waters the resort also includes most water sports. Cala Millor is situated to the North East of the island. There are many places to visit and day trips to enjoy making it an ideal location for an unforgettable holiday. Cala Bona harbour is just 20 minutes walk and Porto Cristo is a just short bus ride away these are just two of the many places not to be missed.
We have NOT increased our prices for the 2013 season offering really good value to our guests.
We now use a private British cleaning company to clean and maintain our apartment. This company have informed us that they can provide our guests with the hire of various items at very reasonable prices. If you are interested in this service we can arrange this for you.
Size | Sleeps up to 2, 1 bedrooms |
Nearest beach | Cala Millor 400 m |
Will consider | Corporate bookings, House swap, Long term lets (over 1 month) |
Access | Car not necessary |
Nearest Amenities | 400 m |
Nearest travel links | Nearest airport: Palma 77 km, Nearest railway: Manacor to Palma 12 km |
Family friendly | Great for children of all ages, Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
Notes | No pets allowed, No smoking at this property |
Luxuries | DVD player |
Pool | Shared outdoor pool (unheated) |
General | Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player, Safe, Satellite TV |
Standard | Kettle, Toaster, Iron |
Utilities | Clothes dryer, Microwave, Fridge |
Rooms | 1 bedroom, 1 bathrooms of which 1 Shower rooms |
Furniture | 1 Sofa beds, Single beds (2), Dining seats for 2, Lounge seats for 3 |
Other | Linen provided |
Outdoors | Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Balcony or terrace, Shared garden |
Access | Parking, Lift access |
Further details indoors | One bedroom apartment situated on the 2nd floor (there is a lift) of a small block of apartments in a quiet residential area. Sleeps 2 persons comfortably Bedroom has 2 single beds. Shower room and American Kitchen. Dining / living area with balcony, and there is also a very comfortable sofa settee that converts into a single or double bed. • TV, Radio, CD player with ipod docking, FREE Safe Heating and Air-Conditioning • Standard: Kettle, Toaster, Iron • Utilities: Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Pizza Oven • Rooms: Bedrooms (1), Shower rooms (1), WCs (1) • Furniture: Sofa beds (1), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 2, Lounge seating for 4, • Sleeps maximum of 2 persons (This is for your comfort). • Other: Linen provided, you will need to provide your own towels. • High chair may be available by special request and subject to availability. • Outdoors: Balcony / Terrace, Shared private communal outdoor pool (unheated) FREE Sun beds! • Access: Lift access to property, Parking space. • Secure and Safe Location, just 5/10 minutes walk from beach, restaurants and shops. |
Further details outdoors | Private communal Swimming pool (FREE Sun beds provided) and sun terrace, private garden and parking area, laundry room all on site. Local Majorcan bar/restaurant is just 1 minute walk which is nice and very friendly which serves inexpensive food and drinks and has an extremely nice 'Meal of the day'. . . offering good value for money. Tennis Courts just a minutes walk away where it is said that Wimbledon Winner 'Nadel' practiced as a child. Dos Pins (Typical Spainish) Restaurant famous localy for it's fish and where the late Harry Secombe dinned is just across the road from our apartment offering quality food at very affordable prices. |
Further details | Confirmation of booking required by telephone, fax, text, or e-mail we will reserve dates for up to 5 days until your deposit is received which is £50 per week. The deposit is non refundable. We will confirm receipt of deposits received. • Smoking allowed only on balcony • Sorry no pets • Please check availability before booking any flights. • It is also advisable to book your flights first before reserving apartment. • Apartment will be available from 2pm on date of arrival and has to be vacated by 12 noon on day of departure unless previously pre-arranged/agreed when reserving the apartment. We can be flexible by arrangement. |
Majorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands which is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea off Main Land Spain. Majorca is a very popular holiday destination and cater's for what ever it is you are looking for, this beautiful Island has it all.
Ideal for families, couples or singles for touring, cycling, walking, sporting activities etc or just to relax and get a healthy sun tan.... what ever you are looking for Majorca has it. The weather is usually ideal in the summer, can be 90 degrees or more (Thank goodness for air-conditioning), or in the winter a very pleasant 50 or 60 degrees should you like a winter retreat.
Palma (the capital) is very cosmopolitan and has an exquisite historic cathedral which is magnificent a must to see. Valldemossa, Deia and the West coast are just wonderful area's to visit with the most beautiful scenery and coast line. Don't be surprised if you see, meet or bump into a celebrity as this Island has many who have retreats and private homes. Lluc has an outstanding monastery, Inca is the place for leather and some fantastic bargains. There is also a good outlet centre called 'Festival Park' with Nike, Reebok, Mango, stores with many restaurants, a cinema, live shows on some nights and a reptile centre called 'Green Planet'.
Cala Millor & Cala Bona are both ideal holiday resorts, as featured on G.M.T.V. they are both next to each other safe and very friendly. There are many English Bars and Restaurants as well as Italian, Indian, Chinese, German and of course Spanish Restaurants. What ever it is you are looking for, both these resorts have it!
•There are 3 excellent golf courses all within 15 mins Canyamel, Capdepera and Serra de Pula.
•Tennis Courts 200 yds down the road. Rumours are that the famous grand slam tennis champion 'Nadal' trained on these tennis courts and still visits on occassions as he is from near by Manacor. So keep your eyes open.... you never know who you may meet or see.
•There are several markets for you to visit if you like to pick up a bargain.
•Regular boat trips from the harbour to various beautiful destinations on the Island.
•Local travel shops are available if you want to book excursions.
•Local Car hire, Bus services, Tourist Train, Taxis etc available or simply walk as you are only a stroll from the beach and town centre


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Cory was giving a big push-off from the edge of my pool, trying to make the biggest wave that he could get. He made a lot of water move in this photo.
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Andrea Petersen gave props (13 Aug 2011):
Wonderful action shot Ann!...The pool is a beautiful shade of blue in contrast to Cory's red shirt.
Judy and Wayne Wanamaker gave props (13 Aug 2011):
The water action is so exciting and beautiful, Ann! He certainly made a great wave!!! Excellent capture!
Donald Garrett gave props (13 Aug 2011):
Great action shot, Ann. See there, your new pool is getting some great use. (Wish I could use it right now...it is still so hot and dry)
Deborah Downes gave props (14 Aug 2011):
Fun action shot. Love the swirling blue.
Regenia Brabham gave props (15 Aug 2011):
Great action shot Ann!!!!!!!!! I love how Cory is all framed in the movement of the water. Awesome!
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Excellent action shot, love it..
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Since the 1970s, Mademoiselle editor-turned-fashion photographer Deborah Turbeville has created stunning ad campaigns for Valentino, Yohji Yamamonto, Emanuel Ungaro, Sonia Rykiel, Commes des Garçons, and Chanel — not to mention her haunting (and sometimes controversial) editorials for glossies like Vogue and Vogue Italia. This stunning compilation is the first to showcase the internationally acclaimed photographer's work all in one place. With an introduction by Franca Sozzani.


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Haley Summers may look like an innocent blonde schoolgirl in pigtails, but she has a secret wild side to her personality, which is why she has this personal website filled with naughty pictures and videos. Haley is 57 tall, weighs 115 pounds, and has cute little boobies and a tiny ass. On her site youll find out what a real college girl looks like with her panties down around her ankles.
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text: November 11, 1942 July 27, 2012 Weldon S. Chivers passed away on July 27, 2012, in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the University of Utah Medical Center of heart complications. Weldon was born Nov, 11, 1942, in Vernal, Utah, to Glen Chivers and Enid Smuin. As an oil field family they moved often, and Weldon found himself growing up in Big Piney, Wyo., graduating from the Big Piney High School in 1961. His work took him from the oil fields of Wyoming and Utah to a master mechanic position at a power plant in Montana to offshore oil fields of Alaska, then ultimately gaining his most notoriety as a halibut charter boat captain in Homer. As a young man, many knew Weldon as a motorcycle racer, racing Flat Track all around the Utah, Wyoming and Colorado area. Someone said the only reason he won so many races was to kiss the trophy girl. Weldon also shard the passion with many others of collecting guns and knives, but typically most of Weldons hobbies involved some type of motorized means. He raced motorcycles, flew airplanes and rode snowmachines. There are more than a few adventurous stories about all of them. Weldon was known for his sense of humor. People may not remember things he said or did, but they will remember how he made them feel forever. His family wrote: Captain Weldon, Weldon, WC, Pug, Brother, Dad or Grandpa are many names youll hear Weldon S. Chivers called by. All of these names are mere terms of endearment for a man that most were proud to call friend. He may not have sailed the seven seas, but his life was no less adventurous. He is survived by his mother, Enid Mertz of Layton, Utah; his sisters, Coleen Edwards of Morgan, Utah, Joyce Boren of Lapoint, Utah, and his youngest sister Shelly Reid of Garland, Texas; and his brothers, Jim Chivers of Ocala, Fla., and his youngest brother Randy Chivers of Wasilla. Weldon was preceded in death by his father, Glenn Chivers, and his brother, Clay Chivers. Weldon has one son and a daughter-in-law, Mike and Jerri Chivers, and two grandchildren, Makayla and Dain Chivers, all from Kenai. Weldon had many stepchildren who love to call him Dad: Bob Robertson of South Jordan, Utah, Haylee Gatti Driscoll of Colorado Springs, Colo., Kris Egan of Colstrip, Mont., Andrea Demas of Colstrip and Juli Michel of Rocksprings, Wyo. There will be a celebration of life at Weldons Tacklebuster Charters building on the Spit Boardwalk in Homer from 2-6 p.m. Sept. 16, 2012. A potluck, refreshments and stories will be served. All are welcome.


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Michael Greenberg (born 1952) is the author of the best-selling memoir Hurry Down Sunshine (Other Press, 2008), which depicts his daughter's battle with bipolar disorder, and Beg, Borrow, Steal (Other Press, 2009), a New York writer's memoir.[1][2]
Greenberg is a columnist for The Times Literary Supplement where he has cultivated a distinctive "quirky New York Jewish voice."[3] He is also a contributor to The Village Voice, The New York Review of Books, Bomb, and The Boston Review.
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A Convenient Location For Shopping, Dining, & Entertainment. One of Brandons Newest Communities. Close To Crosstown Expressway & Major Freeways.
Live, play and work in the finest neighborhood in Brandon. Lucerne offers a unique lifestyle of both relaxation and resort-style living. Come see our large contemporary floor plans with ceramic tile entries, eco-friendly carpet and new interior upgrades. Enjoy exclusive amenities to enhance your lifestyle in our state-of-the-art 24-hour fitness center, sparkling swimming pool and spa. Lucerne is minutes away from the Crosstown Expressway, I-75 and I-275. Shopping malls, dining and entertainment are just steps away.
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CLEARWATER, Fl. - Officials say an elderly woman died when she fell out of a small fishing boat near Clearwater Beach.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reports that 81-year-old Beverly Barnes and her husband were fishing on Tuesday near Caladesi Island.
The husband was at the stern of the boat and when he turned around, his wife was missing from the bow.
Officials say the man dove in and recovered his wife, administered CPR and called 911.
The woman was pronounced dead at a local hospital and her husband was taken to a hospital for treatment.
FWC and the Clearwater Police Department are investigating.
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