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CARSON, Calif. – A few training notes from Thursday's LA Galaxy training session…
*Due to the rain, the LA Galaxy trained on The Home Depot Center stadium field which is still covered with FieldTurf and football lines from this weekend's NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.
*After days of running and fitness, soccer balls made a brief appearance, but this was short lived after the completion of a brief passing drill.
*Todd Dunivant was at training for the first time on Thursday after returning from his honeymoon.
*Bruce Arena stated that there was no update on when Landon Donovan will return to Galaxy practice while the Galaxy boss stated that forward Robbie Keane is expected to return next week from his training stint with Tottenham Hotspur.
*Arena stated that "nothing has been finalized" with Re-Entry Draft pick goalkeeper William Hesmer at this moment.
*Supplemental Draft pick midfielder Andy Riemer from Georgetown was out at training on Thursday. Arena revealed that he has spent time over the last two years training with the Galaxy over the last summer. LA's head coach described him as a "versatile" player who can play a "bunch of positions."
*When asked about the club's Designated Player chase, Arena offered no comment telling the media that nothing had been finalized at this point.
Omar Gonzalez has dealt with a great deal of adversity over the past year, but the LA Galaxy centerback has risen above it all to win his second consecutive MLS Cup title, an MLS Cup MVP award, and a place in the U.S. national team for the annual January camp.
In the first episode of "Opportunity Knocks" U.S. Soccer's Allen Hopkins talks with Omar Gonzalez about his experiences over the past year. The video comes a day after Edson Buddle and Steve Beitashour pulled out of camp due to injuries.
Check out the video below...
MLS and USLPRO announced a multi-year partnership on Thursday to integrate the MLS Reserve League into the USL PRO's schedule. The deal will feature "interleague play" between Reserve League teams and the 13 teams of U.S. Soccer's third tier.
MLS clubs – like the LA Galaxy – are not mandated to have a USL PRO affiliate, but those that do must commit a minimum of four players on a long-term loan to their affiliate and will not be able to participate in the MLS Reserve League. If clubs affiliate with a USL Pro team then they will have to give a minimum of four players.
When the reserve league schedule is announced the Galaxy Reserves are expected to face Los Angeles Blues, who play at Titan Stadium in Cal-State Fullerton.
"This partnership represents the first step in a long-term alliance between MLS and USL PRO to connect domestic professional soccer through a system that benefits player development, competition and the overall business of our sport," MLS Executive Vice President of Player Relations & Competition Todd Durbin said in a statement. "Over the past several years, USL PRO has made great strides in restructuring their league in a manner that serves to complement the objectives of MLS. This is a win-win for all involved, and it demonstrates our strong commitment to growing North American professional soccer at all levels."
The 13 USL PRO teams will play in two interleague games against MLS Reserves sides. All of the matches will be a home-at-home series except for Antigua Barracuda FC of the Caribbean nation Antigua & Barbuda who play their matches at the MLS affiliate. All interleague matches will count in the official standings of the Reserve League and USL PRO.
Information on the schedule has not yet been determined.
"USL PRO has for the past several years been the most sophisticated and competitive professional soccer league under MLS," USL CEO Alec Papadakis said. "This new partnership with MLS will elevate and strengthen the level of competition for domestic professional soccer while simultaneously creating a more sustainable financial model for team owners. As a result, we expect this partnership will forge a seamless system for the development of players and coaches, and promote the expansion of professional soccer into new North American markets."
Ever wonder what players go through at the outset of preseason? The hours of running and fitness tests that prepare them for the rigors of the season are nothing but an intense challenge.
I recently I received a first hand look at these types of exercises as I underwent the U.S. national team fitness test. Read all about my experiences and how I fared here.
Below is a little compare and contrast: Myself and Leonardo peforming the shuttle run.
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On Wednesday, CONCACAF announced the 13 venues that will host matches in this Summer's 2013 Gold Cup and it includes Pasadena's legendary Rose Bowl.
The premier tournament in North America, Central America and the Caribbean will take place across 13 venues in 13 different cities across the United States from July 7 to July 28. The cities are as followed: Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA; M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD; Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO; Rentschler Field in East Hartford, CT; BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, TX; Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL; JELD-WEN Field in Portland, OR and Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, UT. Not on the list is The Home Depot Center, which hosted group stage games in 2011.
Qualification for the tournament is already winding down as the final spot will be decided between Panama and Guatemala in the 2013 Copa Centroamericana. The winner will join Costa Rica, Honduras, Belize from the Central American side. Meanwhile, the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Cuba, Trinidad and Tobago, Haiti, and Martinique have already qualified from North America and the Caribbean respectively.
The 2011 edition of the tournament took place at the Rose Bowl with Mexico defeating the United States 4-2.
CARSON, Calif. – For the rest of their lives, the players selected in last week's 2013 MLS SuperDraft and Tuesday's 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft will remember where they were and what they were doing when they learned that their journey as professional soccer players had begun.
LA's SuperDraft selections Charlie Rugg (first round, 19th overall), Kofi Opare (second round, 24th overall), Greg Cochrane (second round, 38th overall) are no different as each had their own unique experience on draft day.
All three are participating in practice and I spoke to the trio to find out just where they were when they found out that their names were called on draft day.
RUGG: "I had a feeling, but I didn't want to jinx it. I was watching it online and it was a little delayed so I started getting calls before I found out. It was just the happiest moment of my life."
OPARE: "I was lying down in my bed and I had my laptop out as I was watched the SuperDraft, hopeful that a team would pick me. As it progressed, I had a feeling based on mock drafts where I'd be picked so when that time came around, I grew a little anxious. When it was LA's turn, I remember the commissioner saying that 'with the fifth pick in the second round of the 2013 MLS SuperDraft, the Los Angeles Galaxy select from the University of Michigan," and that's when I knew it'd be me. It was definitely an excitement and that's when I got a call from Bruce who welcomed me to the team. Then my phone just started going off with text messages and calls from so many people."
COCHRANE: "I was sitting there on the edge of my seat [watching the draft] and my agent had two seconds before and asked me, 'how do you like LA' and I said, 'what's not to like about LA,' so he told me that they were about to draft me. When you hear your name called, it's a good feeling then I got a call from coach Dave [Sarachan] telling me that they had selected me."
New LA Galaxy assistant coach Pat Noonan learned from some of MLS' finest coaches during his nine year career in MLS and he is hoping to take a little of each of them in his new coaching venture.
Noonan elected to retire during the offseason after his first season with the Galaxy and immediately filled the vacated assistant coach slot previously by new club Technical Director Jovan Kirovski. During his nine year career in MLS, Noonan received a first-hand coaching clinic as he learned from three of MLS' most storied bosses—Steve Nicol (New England Revolution), Sigi Schmid (Columbus Crew and Seattle Sounders FC), and Bruce Arena (LA Galaxy).
In his first preseason with the club, Noonan has been a regular with the Galaxy as he helps the staff lead them through fitness drills and even participating in jogs across the training ground.
Noonan discusses what he hopes to take from each of the three coaching legends below…
(On Bruce Arena…)
NOONAN: "I learned how a great coach handles adversity. Halfway through the year I think we were at the bottom of the table or close to it in the Western Conference, and he never once panicked. He kept his cool as did Curt and Dave and the players fed off that. At no point did he say I doubt that we can get in the playoffs or win a championship. He said it's only a matter of time and we're going to get in the playoffs and have a chance to win a championship, and he was right. I think that calmness was something I really admired and took note of."
(On Sigi Schmid…)
NOONAN: "With Sigi, it was his passion to want to win and his coaching ability. Much like Bruce he's very organized and has a great support staff. Like Bruce he cares so much about the players and the organization and he wanted to win. You admire that."
(On Steve Nicol, his coach with New England…)
NOONAN: "Stevie Nicol was another coach I had for a long time. A very laid-back guy, as much of a player's coach as you'll find. Do whatever you want as long as you're ready to come on game day to perform."
The LA Galaxy made one selection in Tuesday's MLS Supplemental Draft, selecting 22-year-old Georgetown midfielder Andy Riemer. LA passed with their two other selections.
A native of McLean, Pa. Riemer spent four years with the Hoyas, appearing in 82 games while scoring 21 goals and eight assists. In 2012, the left sided midfielder -- who was not invited to the MLS Combine -- made 25 appearances for Georgetown, scoring a career-high nine goals as well as two assists as the Hoyas reached the College Cup final for the first time in the University history. In this piece done before the Combine, Top Drawer Soccer's Travis Clark describes Riemer as a hard working player who has trained with MLS clubs in the past.
Riemer adds to the LA's wide depth, which was a point of concern for head coach Bruce Arena coming into the 2013 preseason. The left midfielder joins Hector Jimenez, Mike Magee, Colin Clark, Charlie Rugg, Greg Cochrane, Michael Stephens, Sean Franklin, and Landon Donovan as potential options for both wide positions.
Highlights of Reimer are below...
CARSON, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy will have an opportunity to further bolster their preseason roster on Tuesday with three selections in the 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft.
LA hold the sixth overall selection in the first round as well as the 57th pick in the third round and the 76th selection in the fourth and final round.
Last season, the Galaxy selected Bryan Gaul, Rafael Garcia, Yuri Gorentzvaig, Steven Posa, and Justin Davies. The latter three were all cut during preseason, but Gaul and Garcia both went on to contribute to the club's qualification for the CONCACAF Champions League Quarterfinals.
Ahead of the draft, Arena admits that holding the sixth overall selection should help LA in their quest to add to their squad.
"There are some names there. We have luxury of picking sixth in the first round of the Supplemental. There's likely that we'll be able to get a player that we're interested in," said Arena. "Last year, we got some good players out of that and we're hopeful that we can get one or two guys to help our roster."
Who those players may be is a question mark, but last Thursday after the 2013 MLS SuperDraft, Arena mentioned a possible interest in local players.
"The supplemental draft, we will utilize to complement our roster," said Arena. "As you get into the supplemental draft, it's pretty much if there are local players that can help us fill a need; we're certainly going to have our eye on them."
There is plenty of local talent valuable for selection in the draft including Creighton midfielder Jose Gomez (Santa Ana, Calif.), Cal State Northridge right back Joe Franco (Monrovia, Calif.), U.C. Irvine defender Jose Diaz (Corona, Calif.), and UCLA midfielder Evan Raynr (Calabasas, Calif) among some of the highest touted.
CARSON, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy opened preseason training camp on Monday and while the status of Landon Donovan may be garnering most of the interest, below are a few notes from LA's first day of preseason.
*Bruce Arena opened preseason on Monday that consisted of many from the roster including goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini and U.S. national team camp invitees Omar Gonzalez and A.J. DeLaGarza. The two defenders stepped away from U.S. camp briefly to attend the meeting and meet their new teammates.
*Sixteen players participated on the club's on the field training on Monday that consisted entirely of fitness drills. Kofi Opare, Kenney Walker, and Cudicini were at The HDC, but spent the session downstairs.
*Several players were absent for various reasons: Robbie Keane (training with Tottenham Hotspur), Mike Magee (recovering from wisdom teeth removal), Todd Dunivant (finishing up his honeymoon and is expected to return on Tuesday), Oscar Sorto and Jose Villarreal (with U.S. Under-20's), Donovan (extended break), DeLaGarza and Gonzalez (with U.S. national team),
*Among the absent was Brazilian midfielder Juninho, who is awaiting his visa and is expected in camp by the end of the week or the beginning of next.
*According to LA Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena, the Galaxy are hopeful that they will have goalkeeper William Hesmer in camp. Hesmer was selected in stage two of the MLS Re-Entry Draft.
*There were several number changes with the team: Bryan Gaul will don No. 17 after wearing 35 last year. Carlo Cudicini has taken over No.1 from Brian Rowe who will now wear No. 12. Meanwhile midfielder Colin Clark will wear No. 11.
*Former LA Galaxy midfielder Kyle Nakazawa, who was expected to enter camp as a non-roster invitee has elected to retire. Nakazawa missed much of the 2012 season due to back spasms.
*LA will be training at The Home Depot Center throughout the preseason. Arena expected the Galaxy to play in eight exhibition or practice games. The first will be a match against the United States Under-17 national team on Feb. 1.


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Last week, we told you about our massive dog fighting bust that spanned multiple states and resulted in the removal of 367 dogs and puppies. We gave you an inside look with our on-the-scene video, and now we have a first-person account from the rescue. Below is a guest blog by Tim Rickey, Vice President of the ASPCA's Field Investigations & Response Team, reflecting on what he found during the raid and the terrible fate of dog fighting victims.
When I first walked on the property, I stared across the yard and saw more than 100 dogs, most of them tied to heavy log chains, anchored to dilapidated dog houses. The dogs ranged from old to young, living on a worn dirt ring that likely had seen generations of dogs come and go to a sad fate.
Most were chained nose-to-nose to their neighbors to ensure continuous arousal.
I first thought of what a grim fate many of these dogs would have met without our intervention that day. But as I looked at a young, weeks-old puppy with one glance, and an aging, 10-year-old senior with another, my thoughts quickly turned to the long, lonely and painful journey of a fighting dog's life.
This cycle begins with being chained at such an early age with little to no positive human or animal interaction. The burden continues with heavy chains, often with additional weights, to drag around their entire lives. The constant noise, arousal and anxiousness push them towards aggression to or from their yard mates. If they don't respond, their life may end quickly, but if they do, they have sealed their fate of a long, torturous life.
Their only reprieve from the chain is death or brief release to be tested against another dog, eventually going back to the chain with little attention to their wounds. What follows is weeks of intense training and significant human interaction with the person who will commit the ultimate betrayal and force them into a barbaric battle for entertainment and profit. If they survive, they go back again to the chain: A vicious cycle that could go on for years until these dogs finally have no value or fight left in them and are discarded.
Our responders are still on the ground, so please stay tuned to aspcarescue.org for more news to come. Follow the conversation on Twitter using hashtag #367rescue.
If now is a good time for you to give, please consider making a gift to the ASPCA. Thank you for helping us support cruelty victims nationwide.
I am a animal lover of all and can not for the life of me understand how people can be so mean to these animals that look to us to take care of them. Please people treat them with kindness and love they are so receptive to love and kindness and are loyal loving and giving of their selves and it brings me to tears and hurts my heart when I see them so mistreated.
First we have to look to our judicial system, they are responsible for breeding such cruelty. These decision makers, lawyers, judges are all worst than the criminals themselves. Then we have look at ourselves, we stand by allowing the system to breed such cruelty. It is much better to breed compassion, kindness and a moral centre.
God Bless all that you do.....thank you from the bottom of my heart you gave them life and I hope they all get adopted and those people get what they deserve torture is what they deserve. It makes me sick that AMERICA is the way it is.
God Bless all that you do.....thank you from the bottom of my heart you gave them life and I hope they all get adopted and those people get what they deserve torture is what they deserve. It makes me sick that AMERICA is the way it is.
We found pit bull chained and padlocked to a telephone pole on a day over 100. When we came home she was still there. We got bolt cutters to cut through the chains. We decided to get her in better shape b4 we took her to the shelter. Within a few days she was in agony. Because of the dehydration she developed a skin infection, eye and ear infections, and pneumonia. Then we found ourselves getting her shots and spayed-it wasn't the law about spaying-we just did it to keep from becoming a permanent baby machine. Then there was dog training because Pits can be so dangerous. The dog trainers were hostile because she didn't sit-down fast enough. Then she began limping really bad from being beaten to make her mean. We saw the X-Rays of bone fragments and messed up shoulder blades, so she had to go on a special diet. Then she needed to be socialized so she could get a good home. I took her to art studio classes, where she was adored. That went on for over 10 years. Fighting dogs do not have "significant human interaction" with the beasts that torment them. It's like calling rape an act of love.
You can get involved on the local level. Volunteer at a shelter or rescue. I volunteer at a no kill animal rescue in NJ it is a very rewarding experience. Sadly there are kill shelters. The irony is that they may get animals who are strays, victims of abuse, or owner surrenders. At most the animal (dog or cat) has only a week to get adopted. After that due to overcrowding, these poor souls get put down sometimes in most inhumane ways.
Additionally to the SPCA, there are listings of Animal Rescues on Petfinder.com. The more people who volunteer and donate to these no kill shelters the more chances there are to rescue dogs and cats from kill shelters. If there are no animal rescues in your area, be brave get together with like minded friends and start one. Use the SPCA and Petfinder to contact other rescues for guidance on how to start and keep a rescue working.
If that is beyond your time and skill set, adopt from a rescue or kill shelter. By doing so, you may be directly responsible for saving a cat or dog's life. The result is you get a forever loving companion to have forever.
Oh my! How could anyone have the heart to do something to a sweet little puppy like that! Thank god you gave him love and support.
Thank you for rescuing them, it is a disgrace to humans this behavior.
I have 3 dogs I rescued from abuse and neglect. I cannot stand to see it. I went back and saved a dog just 2 weeks ago. She was just left on a chain, lost its fur, no water or food. I brought the dog home, she is doing a lot better. But I have 2 other dogs I rescued, so my thing is I can't afford taking care of them. I am doing what I can, but food and medical care for them is breaking me. I will do more research, is there any help from organizations that will help out with food or medical assistance for someone like me who will rescue a dog or cat, etc. I love them all and will do anything to help.
Any sport which victimizes innocent animals while brutish & depraved men participate or watch is disgusting. These "men" belong in a prison environment where they are forced to do the fighting themselves.

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I've recently started going over facebook atheist groups, and I think we've got a serious problem.
On the one hand, I think it's the best argument to teach evolution in schools, along with a basic understanding of the ethical implications of it. On the other hand, I sometimes wonder if the religious right doesn't have a point and we shouldn't be teaching evolution at all.
A lot of people (who usually seem like they're very young and not very bright) who get a basic grasp of evolution start thinking that they're hard-bitten realists with a deep insight who are ready to make the hard decisions for the future betterment of the human race.
And then, they start spouting pseudo-science nonsense backed up right-wing propaganda.
They decide that "survival of the fittest" is a normative statement, and it's unethical to interfere in any situation that can be construed as a struggle for survival. (Hurray for the strong who abuse the weak!)
They say that feeding starving children in third-world countries or through the Welfare system in the US is creating a perverse incentive that's going to flood the world with the stupid and useless.
The same thinking can be applied to economics as a reason to support unregulated markets.
Obviously, these are not things that they learned from Carl Sagan. And I don't really think I have to point the error in this thinking, but I happily will if anyone here indulges themselves in this illusion.
But there are an enormous number of people (at least in the US) that support these ideas, and there are so few atheists that aren't also right-wing eugenist nutjobs that I think The New Atheists should speak out specifically on this subject.


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Tuesday - 9/24/2013, 6:16pm EDT
Concerns over missed red flags in Navy Yard shooter Aaron Alexis's background have thrust the federal government's security clearance program into the spotlight.
That intensified last week when it was revealed that the same company, USIS, that performed a background investigation of National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden had also performed Alexis' check in 2007.
Lawmakers have demanded an investigation.
But the problem is likely bigger than one company. The Office of Personnel Management, which along with its contractors account for 90 percent of the federal government's background investigations, has faced persistent challenges with security clearances over the years, according to the Government Accountability Office.
"A recurring theme is quality," said Brenda Farrell, director of defense capabilities and management issues at GAO, in an interview on Federal Drive with Tom Temin and Emily Kopp.
Since the 1990s, GAO has called on the government to account for quality and metrics in the security clearance process to achieve better outcomes, Farrell said. "And one of the positive outcomes we noted was maximizing the likelihood that individuals who are security risks will be scrutinized more closely."
Quality a victim of speedier processing?
Ten years ago, complaints about the security-clearance process centered on a different issue: timeliness. At the time, OPM struggled under a backlog of open investigations totaling more than 350,000 cases. The 2004 Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act mandated OPM complete background investigations in 60 days.
OPM met that goal, for which it has received praise. GAO even removed security clearances from its High Risk List, which tallies up federal programs at risk for waste and fraud.
But other best practices remain elusive.
"Quality is not something that has been a priority," Farrell said. "There was not a focus, and has not been a focus, on quality even though GAO, as I said, has been noting this is something that desperately needs attention since the 1990s."
For example, in a 2009 report, GAO reopened about 3,500 background investigations conducted by OPM and found 87 percent of them were missing proper documentation.
Other agencies have raised concerns about the quality of the background investigations that they receive from OPM, Farrell said. "So, I don't think that this is a little-known secret; it's a challenge of how do you build that quality in."
Even more fundamental questions about the process, such as official guidance about what types of positions should require what types of clearances — known as requirements determination — remain in limbo.
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Currently, about 4.9 million federal employees and contractors hold security clearances. However, according to a GAO report from June 2012, the director of national intelligence (DNI) has failed to provide agencies with clear guidelines about which positions require clearances.
"That hasn't been done," Farrell said. "We don't know if 5 million people need to have clearances in the first place."
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Shakespeare took a Kinston High School senior to New York City this year.
April Davis recently performed a sonnet and monologue in front of a big city crowd after winning first place in the local branch of the English-Speaking Union National Shakespeare Competition.
She was among 58 winners who performed various Shakespeare works at the Lincoln Center Theatre on April 22.
"It was amazing," said Davis, 18. "I did not expect to even win at a local level. Travelling to New York was a great experience. I learned a lot, and it was really fun."
It was the first time she competed in the ESU, which is designed for students to develop speaking and critical thinking skills while appreciating literature. Davis had only performed contemporary pieces before the competition.
"I just wanted to try something different," said Davis, who enjoyed the challenge of analyzing Shakespearean literature. "After you do your research, it's such a dramatic story."
She performed Sonnet 127 and a Queen Margaret monologue from Henry VI Part 3, the pieces that crowned her No. 1 in the local Colonial Branch group based in New Bern.
Kinston High School theatre teacher Clay Raines exposed Davis — who was his third student to travel to New York for the ESU — to the competition.
"It's kind of validation for me to know that I'm able to get them to that point and to give them something they wouldn't be able to get on their own," said Raines, who specializes in Shakespeare studies.
"What's unique about (the competition) is that not many places give you a chance to do Shakespeare and reward you for doing Shakespeare," he added. "It's like people don't want to hear it anymore."
It was his fourth year involved in the three-leveled competition where students memorized, interpreted and executed the works. More than 25,000 youth have gone through the ESU, and Davis' being one broadened her performing horizon.
"I learned that overall you need to just have fun in what you're doing, whether you make it to the big times or whatever," Davis said. "If you like to do theatre arts, you need to do it regardless."
Davis plans on attending North Carolina A&T to study mass communication and to minor in theatre. She wants to become a publicist but has no issue taking time off if she was discovered doing a play.
"(Acting has) really helped me come out of my shell," said Davis, who enjoys being able to portray other characters.
As for the competition, she said, "It gives you a sense to be able to see how other people do and see what you need to do to be No 1."
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USC's Grabowski garners MVP honorsPublished Apr 9, 2013 at 2:10 pm (Updated Apr 9, 2013 at 2:10 pm)
Jordan Grabowski led Upper St. Clair in scoring, rebounding and assists. In guiding the Panthers to a 20-4 record, complete with a section title, the senior also ranked No. 2 in three-point shooting. For his efforts, he has been named Almanac MVP for boys' basketball.
Jordan Grabowski had a propensity for scoring like NHL great Wayne Gretsky. However, he gave up goals for baskets some time ago and has never regretted it.
Because the commissioner of the USC basketball recreation league would make fun of hockey to him, Grabowski tried out for travel ball and quit playing hockey in the sixth grade.
"I'm glad I did, Grabowski said. "Basketball led me to a pretty good future."
Yet, the foundation was built on hockey. And, its tenets sharpened Grabowski's aptitude, not to mention attitude, on the courts.
"Jordan was such a tough, hard-nose kid," said his high school hoop coach Danny Holzer. "He was very composed and confident.
"He wanted the ball in his hands, whether is was to make the play or to pass it to somebody who would make the hoop. He just refused to lose. He was an emotional leader for us and he kept things always positive."
Those were just lessons Grabowski learned from the sports in which he participated.
"I'm a very competitive kid. I can't stand losing," he said.
"My favorite thing about basketball is just the intensity and competitiveness. Basketball taught me to forget about things quickly that aren't in your favor. Like missing a shot. You have to forget about it immediately."
While a short-term memory is beneficial in basketball, Grabowski didn't miss much when he played for the Panthers. For two straight seasons, he led USC in scoring.
After a junior year, when he averaged 15 points, five rebounds and two assists an outing, Grabowski ratcheted it up a notch. He fired in 16.6 points per game. In addition to scoring, he also led in assists with 76 and rebounds with 110. He managed 27 steals.
The 6-0 senior guard guided USC to a record 17-game winning streak, not to mention a section title. The Panthers reached the Elite Eight in the WPIAL Quad-A tournament and finished 20-4 overall.
"Jordan was my favorite player to watch in the section," said rival coach Gary Goga from Peters Township. "The kid flat out carried (USC). He was a beast this year."
Grabowski carried the Panthers, in part, because of his deft outside shooting. He ranked No. 2 on the club and buried 48, 3-point field goals. His biggest trey lifted USC to a dramatic win, 57-56, over Norwin in the first round of the playoffs.
Grabowski's touch comes from disciplined practice. From 10 designated spots on the court, he shoots until he makes 10 one-handed shots. "I don't know where I got my accurate shooting. Definitely not from my dad," said the 19-year-old son of David and Reci Grabowski. "He was a slasher, not a shooter. I guess I would have to say it's from my practice routine."
While practice made perfect for Grabowski, the Panthers enjoyed success this season because they got along perfectly. That made the year especially enjoyable for Grabowski.
"This definitely was my most favorite," he said. "Our team had a connection like no other team I've been a part of. It was good. We have made some friendships that will last forever. That's why I think we played so well."
The Panthers played well up until their disappointing defeat to Seneca Valley. In that season-ending loss to the Raiders, 44-34, Grabowski fired in 16 points.
"We just couldn't make a basket against Seneca Valley," said Grabowski of that nightmare contest where the Panthers missed their first 14 shots and shot less than 35 percent from the field.
While Grabowski "wished" he and his Panthers could have had a shot at WPIAL champion and PIAA runner-up New Castle in the playoffs, he has a couple shots to put on a scholastic uniform again before embarking on his collegiate career. Grabowski was selected to play in several post-season all-star games, including the Roundball Classic and the Hoops For the Cure.
"The Roundball Classic has been one of my motivations since my freshman year," he said. "I'm excited to play in these all-star games."
Grabowski is equally excited about his college prospects. Allegheny, Penn State-Behrend, Thiel and Westminster have offered him an education. Grabowski hopes to study business and management. "In the future, I'd like to possibly own my own sports team or coach at a high level with other small business things on the side," he said.
To date, there is nothing small about Grabowski's accomplishments. While leading his Panthers to success, he garnered his own accolades. A two-time, all-section performer, he concludes his scholastic career at The Almanac's MVP for boys' basketball.
"It's truly an honor," he said of the distinction. "I am grateful to have received this recognition. There are a lot of good players out there. So this means a lot."
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Who: Jordan Grabowski
School: Upper St. Clair
Year: Senior
Age: 19
Parents: Reci and David
Sibling: Shanel, 22, a senior at Washington and Jefferson College, and Taylor, a 16-year-old sophomore at USC.
Sport: Basketball
College choices: Allegheny, Penn State-Behrend, Thiel, Westminster.
Majors: Business and management
Favorite food: Chinese
Favorite color: White
Favorite class: History. The class was taught by hoop coach Danny Holzer.
Twitter or Facebook? Twitter, no doubt. It's much more entertaining.
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Miami held CofC to 21.4 percent (15-for-70) shooting for the game, and forced the Cougars into 24 turnovers. While the 'Hawks had a season-high 32 turnovers of their own, the defensive effort allowed them to lead the entire way.
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When CofC finally broke the scoring drought with a layup, it would turn the tables on Miami. The Cougars would follow immediately with a three-pointer as they closed the half on a 9-0 run to send the game into the break with the RedHawks leading, 26-18.
Almady led Miami with seven points in the first half. The Red and White shot 42.3 percent (11-for-26), while holding Charleston to 17.6 percent (6-for-34) shooting.
Hannah Robertson and Kristin Judson hit jumpers to begin the second half for the RedHawks. The Cougars continued to match Miami in baskets, eventually cutting the lead to four at 34-30 with 12:51 remaining. Two free throws from Olowinski sparked a 5-0 run that put the Red and White in front, 39-30. College of Charleston answered with a three-pointer that cut the deficit to six, but back-to-back layups from Almady and Simon would change the momentum for good.
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Almady added six rebounds, two steals and a block to her 13-point performance. Osborn finished with 10 points, six assists, five rebounds and three steals, while Olowinski led the RedHawks with 11 rebounds. Miami outrebounded College of Charleston, 56-42, with Hannah Robertson finishing with nine and Maddie McCallie pulling in seven.
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Thank you for the Willamette Scene and the new format. It is much more alumni friendly and worth reading and looking at! For those of us who are 50 years or more past graduation, you feel somewhat out of the loop.
Amaryllis Lilles Powell '53, MME'66
Salem, Ore.
I found your squib on Robert Hess/Chuck Bowles (Summer 2006) to be congratulatory and engaging. The University is to be lauded for the Hess commission of the sculpture of Mr. Bowles's likeness for McCulloch Stadium.
But there is another plaudit needed, that of Robert Hess, after some 34 years of enlightenment and artistic giving to the University and the Oregon public. Mr. Hess is, hands down, a remarkable artist. While he might not be asked to sculpt his own tribute, someone should surely do it. His work will be remembered long after those folks who ran laps at McCulloch Stadium.
Terry Melton
Salem, Ore.
I really enjoyed looking through your summer issue, especially your story on Prof. Craig. The photo on pp. 36-37 was wonderful. I love stuff like that in magazines. Keep up the great work.
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I was reading the Scene having just returned from the July wedding of a WU alumna in San Francisco, with several WU alumni in attendance. As I read, I recalled Carson Scholar Chloe Tay '96. In summer 1995, she created choreography for a 1996 dance concert. When I traveled from Salem to Fresno to view the developing choreography, having coached some of the emerging work, I was immediately thankful for Dean Carson's insight and initiative in establishing a program that provided Willamette juniors and seniors with a 'truly rare opportunity.' Only the Carson Scholars program, under which I was able to sponsor Chloe, allowed that creation to come to fruition.
I feel privileged to have preserved my connection to several WU alumni. I fondly recall my first introduction to the Kresge dance studio in fall 1986. I had descended into the studio early to set up for my first ballet class of the term. A young man was resting there because, he said, there wasn't really anywhere else he could take a break on campus. We chatted a little and it struck me that this was both an exceptional thinker and personable individual. I enjoyed our chat, and he — Eric Freidenwald-Fishman '88 — went on his way, in a big way. He has had many laudable accomplishments, not the least of which was, with the help of John Donovan '88 and under the leadership of then-President Hudson, to establish the Bistro Willamette, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year. I hope to stop by the Bistro on Sept. 29 and take a little break, since, thanks to Fishman and Donovan, there is a place on campus to converge.
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I am the parent of a severely autistic child, diagnosed at age 2 (now 12). We were told that although near to 70 percent of children who are autistic are also mentally retarded, our child is very likely not. At the initial diagnosis by a well-respected developmental pediatrician, when we asked 'How do we treat him?' he said "Treat him like any other child... He can have a normal life, but you need to start intervention right away." Every specialist (neurologists, psychiatrists, therapists) we have visited have recommended services that would nurture and encourage him to grow in every way. These specialists have not expressed the outdated attitudes described in the article on M. Goldberg [Edelson].
Ms. Goldberg is barking up the wrong tree, or most certainly at the wrong people. Challenging the old school of thought has been done successfully. She will do nothing to save these children by writing intellectual articles to other intellectuals, none of whom will have a speck of impact upon those who are really preventing our children from getting what they need and deserve. Those in the school districts need to apply the current theories, which are not as described in the article.
So if you are going to fight the good fight on behalf of our challenged children, Ms. Goldberg, you need to go to those who refuse to acknowledge and abide by the rules with regard to financial support for the services these children need to live lives as productive as they can, and compel them to respect the research that already is well respected.
Melissa Clayman Fountain '77
Sioux Falls, S.D.
As the parent of a 4-year-old boy diagnosed with autism, I read 'Wrong' in the latest issue of the Scene, with great interest. Prof. Meredy Goldberg Edelson's research challenging the commonly accepted claim that the majority of individuals with autism are mentally retarded is spot on and precisely the kind of work we parents of autistic children have been waiting for.
These are very uncertain times in the world of autism. Not only is the cause of the disorder unknown, but there is much debate over which treatments parents should implement, which treatments insurance should pay for, and which education models educators should espouse to effectively care for and reach autistic children. You can imagine then how difficult it is for parents to advocate for our children and get the care and services they need when much of the medical, insurance and education community is operating under the misperceptions fueled by old research and commonly held myths about autism. People harboring these misperceptions underestimate the autistic child's abilities and undermine his efforts to reach his full potential. Prof. Edelson's research supports what many parents of autistic children know to be true: Our children are not mentally retarded, but rather their brains simply process certain types of information differently than the brains of neurotypical children. In the case of autism, 'different' means different, not dumb. Hence, an autistic child requires modified teaching methods tailored to his learning style and sensory needs, not a 'dumbing down' of existing teaching methods.
I hearken back to my days at WU and fondly recall being introduced to the ever-important concept of critical thinking in my World Views class. I also remember a particular philosophy/religion class in which the concept of a paradigm shift was discussed, and I learned how important it is to suspend previous judgments about what we think we know in order to get closer to the truth, even if doing so means taking a path of greater resistance. These concepts directly apply to the world of autism. New research in the last five to 10 years has sparked a revolution, challenging how we as a society think about and treat autism. Kudos to Prof. Edelson for her critical thinking and contribution to this paradigm shift so that autistic children may be encouraged to reach their full potential and be seen for the very unique, bright individuals they are.
Erika L. Johnson '93
Kalispell, Mont.
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Going back in November on Thanksgiving weekend for my birthday, will try it again, hopefully this time I can get a 1 bedroom upgrade as the rates this time were much cheaper than before. Both times were booked via the Trump site with a Travelzoo promo code.
It was early in the day around 10am. I gave her the sandwich, but she said rooms weren't available for us to check-in, so she (very obviously) folded it and put it back on the counter for me to take. I came back at 1pm to check in and it was packed. I waited in line for the same girl, and she said, "oh we have something special for you." I was pleasantly surprised and slipped her the sandwich again. She gave the $20 back to me. I got up to the room to find that we were not upgraded, but a chocolate with a note addressed to me was there thanking me for being a Trump Rewards member. Big Freakin' Whoop!!!
Checked in after 13 straight hours of travel from Maine. The clerk was a pretty black woman, mid 20's , I think her name was Melody. She was the only one there and we were the only ones in line. I tucked the bill between my credit card and license and asked for an upgrade but might have messed up on words as I was nervous and felt a little ridiculous, not to mention major jet lag. Anyway, she said she would check, typed away for a minute and said that she could upgrade us to a 1 bedroom for $50 a night or a view for an extra $25 a night. I said thank you anyway but we just didn't have the money. I then mentioned it was my 40th birthday and our 10 year anniversary (both true) and just made small talk which was no small feat given my mental exhaustion at the time. She kept typing so I figured it didn't work. She then smiled and asked if I had a problem with heights. I said no and she upgraded me to the 51st floor, strip view. I couldn't believe it! The whole time the $20 was sitting on the counter between us. She asked if I needed change for the $20. Of course I said no and she seemed really happy. Came around the counter, gave directions, just super nice. I'd like to mention that Trump was tremendous from beginning to end. The room , view, staff, everything was perfect. It even smells great. I am pretty sure I have never stayed at a nicer hotel, and we have traveled A LOT. This is a first class hotel all the way, deserves the 5 stars. This worked and I would suggest it to anyone. I did feel rather stupid at first, looking backwoods, rumpled, exhausted, and part stuttering but they were so nice there that it really helped. You have nothing to lose and if I could so this, believe me, anyone can.
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Arrived on a Thursday around 2 pm and the lobby was pretty empty. The young lady at the front desk saw my wife and I approaching (w/o any bags...opted for bell service at the valet) and told us that she could help us. Told her we were checking in and when she asked for my credit card and ID I did the sandwich trick and asked specifically if there were "any complimentary upgrades available for a 1 bedroom?" She told us she would take a look. There was not but said we could upgrade to a 1 bedroom for an additional $50 per night (it was a fight weekend so it makes sense that the upgrade cost would be so high). I told her thank you, but we were not interested in spending an extra $50 each night. She handed me the $20 back and said she was sorry but immediately she looked back in the computer and said "we can offer you a complimentary upgrade to a room on a higher floor with a strip view if that would be ok?" Of course we accepted. For the remainder of the check-in the clerk was going the extra mile: offering us water, asking us about our visit (my wife's bday), and offering to show us to our room. I think that when she realized we were willing to tip, she became much more accommodating. In the end I tipped her $5 after she walked us to the elevator and I think we got a DEAL on the room for an extra fiver!
Arrived about 830 Thursday. No line for check in. Went to the closest person, a very nice young Asian woman.
Me: "Hi, checking in for <name>"
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Me: "no, that's for you for finding us a nice room."
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Me: "yes, our wedding anniversary"
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Had booked a studio facing away from the strip. She gave us a 1 br suite with strip view (29th floor). The suite was huge and awesome.
Booked studio suite through Priceline. Arrived around 6 pm on Thursday before Labor Day. No line at the front desk so had no time to get the sandwich ready and had to "take who called me"--in this case, a young (25ish) red-headed female. She said "I've got you for three nights in our studio suite" before I even had my wallet out--but I quickly handed her the $20 sandwich, asked if there were any upgrades, and she said, in a sweet Texas drawl, "Of course...". Got what I wanted--a 1-bedroom suite, and also what I did not care as much about, a high floor with a strip view. All in all, a great experience.
There were two young women at the front desk when I was checking in. It was about 6pm when I arrived at the hotel. I walked up to a young woman at the desk, handed her my license, credit card and the $20 bill in between and asked if there were any available upgrades for a one bedroom. She immediately said yes! The room was really gorgeous and had more space than we would possibly need.
There were 2 clerks, one waiting to serve; so I went to see here. I said we were checking in. I slid the 'sandwhich' and asked her if there were any complimentary upgrades. She told me she was able to upgrade our room to a higher floor with a strip view or she could offer us a 1 bedroom suite for an extra $20/night. I asked her if she could do better than $20 but she said no. She took my card and information, but left the $ there. I took back the $ and had a great stay!
Walked up to the counter, hopeful of getting upgraded. There were three clerks, one male and two female. With sandwich ready in hand, I was greeted by the male clerk. I handed him the sandwich and before i had a chance to ask for a complimentary upgrade, he placed the $20 bill on top of the counter and said "Let me see what I can do." He was only able to offer an upgrade to a one room suite for an additional charge. I thought about it and passed up on the offer. I was not sure if i should have taken the tip back since he just left it there throughout the process. After all paperwork was done, he just walked away. I'm guessing he did that so that I could take the tip back without the embarrassment. Hope others have better luck.
There were only two clerks at the desk since I arrived pretty late @ midnight. There was a female and an asian male at the desk. The female was busy so I had no choice but to go to the male. I handed over the sandwiched $20 between my license and my credit card. I asked if there were any complimentary upgrades to a one bedroom suite with a strip view. He immediately thanked me for the gesture and placed the $20 back on the counter and said it was not necessary. I purposely left the $20 on the counter until I was sure there was nothing he would do for us. He looked at his computer VERY quickly and said the only thing he could do was put me in a higher floor (51) with the same city view. It was apparant he had no intentions on trying to get us into a onebedroom. Before taking the $20 back, I asked if he could check again but he quickly said there was nothing he could do. I took the $20 back along with my id and credit card sitting on the counter. No dice with this guy. Avoid him if you can.
We arrived about 11:30 on a Friday night. I handed the $20 sandwich to the young man (looked 21) at the front desk and asked him if there were any complimentary upgrades. He placed the $20 on the reception counter (the one near me, not him). He asked what kind of upgrade I was looking for....I said "a one-bedroom suite would be great".....he typed into his computer for a while and said he could give me a strip view studio for free or we could upgrade for $40/night. I asked if he could do any better than $40/night and he indicated he couldn't. We took the studio suite with the strip view. On the 52nd floor....the view was awesome! I left the $20 on the counter for him.
So I walked into the Trump hotel line to see 5 different hotel clerks helping customers. I was eye-ing a younger man (looked 23) to try the "sandwich," but was rerouted to another available male clerk. Doubtful at first, I told him that I was checking in for two nights and handed him the sandwich. I calmly asked, "Do you have any complementary upgrades available", which he replied "Let me check." By this time, he totally saw the $20 bill and did something like a ninja trick to hide the $20 bill and hand me back my ID and CC. After a few seconds, he printed out the confirmation page, which showed the upgrade to the one bedroom suite!! He even asked if we wanted a late checkout from 11AM to 2PM. Sweet!! The extra 3 hours was totally worth it since the GF and I used that time to lounge by their awesome pool. Definitely trying this again at my next Vegas trip.
If this is your first time reading this, DO IT. You have NOTHING to lose! If they can't find you an upgrade, they will most likely return your money.
I walked into the lobby, went to the front desk where I was greeted by a friendly young man. I gave him the $20 sandwich when he asked for my ID and Credit card and when he took it from me, I asked if there were any complementary upgrades available. He put the $20 to the side and told me there was a rather large conference there for the week and he would do whatever he could. I was given a higher floor room with a Strip view and he told me next time he's sure he could get me an ever better room (they were all booked due to the convention). Worked great!
Flight touched down in Vegas about 5:00pm and got to the hotel around 5:45 on Friday evening. There were a few people ahead of us in line and I didn't really have the option to choose the clerk. While waiting in line I showed my girlfriend the $20 bill sandwiched in between my AMEX and drivers license and said "let's see if we can get any upgrades". She immediately freaked out and walked about 30 feet away from me in complete and total embarrassment while I went to go check in. Not to be deterred, I calmly handed the $20 sandwich over to the clerk who was cool as can be about the entire situation. I told her that my girl friend and I were in town for our anniversary and wanted to see if we could get something with a view of the strip. She ended up upgrading us to a 1 bedroom suite on the 36th floor with a bathroom that was bigger than my first apartment. She also gave us a $50 spa credit that my other half used for a massage the following morning. Couldn't have worked out any better, I will definitely be utilizing the $20 trick the next time I'm in LV.
Checked in on a Friday and sandwiched the money in-between, asked for a complimentary upgrade and he said we could upgrade for a 1-bedroom for $40/night. Otherwise, we were already booked for a city view (away from the train) so there wasn't much he could do. Not sure if they were booked or whatnot, but he implied that 1-bedrooms would open up the next day. Since we were only staying 2 nights, wasn't worth the trouble to ask the next day. He also placed the money back on the counter in full view, but close to his side. I've never seen that done before, so I didn't take it back.
I was in line and got this smiley latin american hostess. Did the sandwish with a twenty. Pulled it quickly and put it next to the keyboard as she typed my name in. I told her I had heard about the train and that given that my girlfriend and I were celebrating our second anniversary, I wondered if it were possible to get something as far from it as possible.
She checked and told me I had booked a city view room but could offer me a large 1 bedroom high floor for fifteen a night. I didn't really need that, so I asked if I could just get a strip view room. She said that of course it was complimentary. She then asked if I was afraid of heights and gave us a room with a fantastic view!
It was nerve wracking but totally worth it.
When I arrive about 6pm, there were many poeple to check in, so that I didn't get any choice. I went to young women and gave my sandwich with $20. when she noticed there was something between my cc and id. I reserved three rooms by Priceline name your own price, and each room price was $20 cheaper than regular price so that I didn't expect one bedroom upgrade of all three rooms. I asked to her we want all three rooms are same floor and next each other and late check out. I got our rooms in 55th floor with strip view with 4pm check out. When I saw room price in Expedia before use Priceline, there were several grade. The cheapest one was city view with regular check out, next one was city view with 4pm check out, and the next one was strip view with regular check out and then last one was strip view with 4pm check out. I was really satisfied with sandwich trick. This was my first time trial, I saved several hundreds dollars. Thank you, frontdesktip.com
My friend checked in the night before and the had the sandwich work great, but when my wife and I checked in the next night no dice. The female clerk had her manager luring behind her and she kept offering an upgrade at the rack rate. I declined and just took our room
Checked in early around 11:00 am, line of people checking out and in meant no choice of agent. When we got to the front of the line a manager (based on wardrobe not confirmed) decided to open the last checkin desk to help. As soon as I was called over thought it was a lost cause but gave it a try anyways. She asked for my license and credit card and handed the sandwich over with a $20. As soon as she recieved she pulled the $20 out and was ready to return when silently stuck my hand out and said that I was wondering if there were any free upgrades. She immediately understood and said she will check. Made small talk about why we were visiting. and within a few minutes she said there was a one bedroom suite available if I'd like. Funny thing is that I may have looked away for no more than a second but I swear I have no idea when she pocketed the $20.
Went from base pre-paid Priceline room booked for less than $100 on a weekend stay and was able to get upgraded... LOVE the $20 sandwich. This was my first time trying but definetly not the last
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On Saturday, the Oak Hill Lady Raider Junior High hoops team got in its final action at the Indianola Tournament.
The Lady Raiders defeated Kirk Academy 43-36.
Oak Hill was led on the night by seventh grade player Sarah Deal, who scored 16 points. She also had 13 rebounds.
Another seventh grader, Macy Allen, scored nine points, with three assists and six steals.
Johanna Carnathan had eight points, while Bett Langley scored six points, with seven rebounds.
Lexie Harden had four points on the night as well.
The Lady Raiders will be back in action on Thursday night, as they play host to Kirk Academy at 4 p.m.


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18 ways to keep kids happy and active outside in winter
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Beaches are great for winter explorations. Go after a storm to see what interesting discoveries the waves tossed up on the beach.
Jessi Loerch / The Herald
Rubbing crayons over leaves is fun for kids and adults. Look for plants that don't lose their leaves over the winter such as strawberries or rhododendrons. Needle bunches from pine or cedar trees also work well.
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Beaches are great for winter explorations.
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Framed by the Cascade mountains, the view eastward, from Smith Island, spans hundreds of acres of wetlands, including the northern tip of Spencer Island, along with Steamboat and Ebey Sloughs.
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Mukilteo's Lighthouse Park beach is a great spot to explore in winter.
Getting outside in the winter can be a challenge. But if you can do it, you and your kids will feel better for it. So here are some ideas to help you out. And most of them are either free or extremely cheap.
Take a deep breath, put on your coats and head outside. You'll be glad you did.
Go for a walk: This one is obvious. Put on proper clothing and footwear and head outside. Lord Hill Regional Park, Spencer Island and local beaches are all great spots for kids to explore.
Go for a scavenger hunt: Make a list for your kids. For young children, draw a picture of the item. Hunting for the items gives kids a purpose and will keep them entertained. For those who can read, try an alphabet hunt. Look for one item that starts with every letter of the alphabet.
Paint with leaves: Head outside and gather materials that you can dip in paint and then stamp onto paper.
Look for leaves, such as on rhododendrons or strawberries, that stay green all year. Fern fronds also work well, as do a cluster of pine needles.
Take your leaf, dip it in some paint then put it on your paper and press down with your hand. To get a more distinct print, use a rolling pin on the leaf.
Make rubbings: Go for a walk and gather leaves, bark, pine needles or anything else with a pleasing texture. Take it home and cover it up with a piece of heavy paper and rub a crayon over it to make a rubbing.
The big crayons with their wrappers peeled off work best. Chalk also works nicely.
Color the snow: If we get some snow, or if you can drive to find it, try this fun trick. Fill squirt bottles or water guns with water and food coloring. Let the kids go to town painting the snow.
Fizzy snow: This trick works best on solid snow. Snow that has hardened or been tromped down works best.
Take a large bunch of baking soda outside and dump it on the snow. Send your kids outside with squirt bottles filled with dye and vinegar. Let them spray around.
When they hit baking soda, it will fizz up impressively.
Pinecone creatures: Gather pine cones and natural materials such as stones, twigs, bits of leaves and moss. Use it to make little faces on your pinecones.
Or bring them home and decorate them. Leftover ribbon (from opening gifts) makes a fun decoration.
Go to the mountains: Stevens Pass has lesson programs for kids in downhill skiing or snowboarding. Or give cross-country skiing a try. Snowshoeing is also tons of fun for kids, and it's easy to learn.
Geocaching: Geocaching is like a treasure hunt, and who doesn't like a treasure hunt? Check out geocaching.com to get started.
Make a bird feeder: It's easy to make a simple bird feeder. Start with a pinecone or toilet paper roll. Coat it in peanut butter and then roll it in birdseed. Hang it outside where you can see it from your windows.
Make s'mores: If you have an appropriate place, build a fire, bundle up and let your kids make s'mores.
Go to the playground: Sure, you'll have to put on some extra layers. But it'll be much more peaceful than it is in July. And you won't have to compete with the crowds for the best swings.
Walk the dog: If your kiddos are reluctant to head out, they might be more willing to give it a try for Fido's sake.
Blow bubbles: Give this a try if it's below freezing. Blow a bubble and catch it on the wand. Watch as it freezes and shatters.
Winter picnic: Pack a tarp or waterproof blanket and dress warmly. Bring soup or cocoa in a Thermos and head outside. Beaches are especially good for winter picnics.
Wander the beach: After a storm is an especially interesting time to walk the beach. Poke along and see how many different things you can find washed up. Be sure to leave lots of time for throwing rocks in the water.
Obstacle course: Set up jumps, tunnels, ladders and other challenges for your kids to navigate. A nice bonus is that all the movement should keep them warm, and run off some energy, too.
No-snow snowball fight: You can't count on snow around here, so try this instead. Crumple up newspaper pages and have a make-shift snowball fight.
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Hubert Quinerly couldn't say which aspect was more impressive in his Kinston girls basketball team's performance over Tarboro — the 14 3-pointers, the 24 assists on 29 made field goals, the 25 forced turnovers, or the 10-possession stretch in the third quarter where the Vikings couldn't miss.
In all, it was a nearly flawless game for the Vikings.
Monique Lofton scored a career-high 27 points and matched a career high with seven made 3s and Kinston rolled past Tarboro 72-16 Wednesday at Viking Gym and into Friday's Eastern Plains 2A Conference tournament title game with Wilson Beddingfield.
The second-seeded Bruins knocked off No. 6 Farmville Central 67-24 in the other semifinal to advance to the championship game scheduled for 6 p.m. at Viking Gym.
"It was all-around great," said Quinerly, whose team held Tarboro to single digits in each quarter. "All around, 1 through 13, I thought we got some good minutes off of everybody.
"We've got to come back tomorrow because we've got a tough Beddingfield team coming off a big win at Farmville Central."
Believe it or not, Tarboro (10-14) actually led in this one, 2-0, before Kinston (20-4) reeled off seven straight points to go up 7-2 and was never threatened again.
Kinston hit 6 of 9 from the floor in the first quarter and 8 of 12 in the second to lead 33-7 at the break before really blowing it open by scoring on its first 10 possessions of the second half.
It hit its first six shots of the half, five of them 3s, and finished the third quarter with only one miss in 11 field goal attempts.
Lofton drained three 3-pointers in the period, and hit seven in a row — nine straight from the floor overall — after missing her first two 3s and four of her first five shots.
Her seven 3s matched her career high set against Elizabeth City Northeastern in last season's sectional finals of the state playoffs.
"At halftime in the locker room I told them in the first 4 minutes we had to come out with a spark and I thought the girls responded really well," Quinerly said. "(We) scored on our first 10 possessions?
"You're tough to beat when you do stuff like that."
Alexis Williams had 11 points (three 3s), seven assists and four steals and Brittany Drumgoole added 11 points (three 3s), six assists and three steals in what Quinerly called "a total team effort."
The Vikings also had 16 steals as a team.
"It's tough to beat anybody like that," he said, speaking from an opponent's perspective. "This was just a great job, man."
The worst-shooting quarter Kinston had was the fourth, when it hit 5 of 10 from the floor. Overall, the Vikings shot a blistering 69 percent (29 for 42).
Of their five field goals that weren't assisted, three were putbacks and the other two 3s by Lofton and Drumgoole who were just left wide open while dribbling the basketball.
"You've got to shoot the ball with confidence, make sure your teammates are ready, and play it," Lofton said. "If it's there, finish it.
"(Tarboro) came in here with confidence so we had to go ahead and let them know (we weren't backing down)."
Ryan Herman can be reached at 252-559-1073 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow him on Twitter: @KFPSports.
Tarboro 4 3 2 7—16
Kinston 13 20 26 13—72
VIKINGS (10-14) — Ruffin 6, Jones 5, Perry 2, Perkins 2, Shaw 1, Thorne, A. Williams, Savage, T. Williams, Guilford, Brown, White.
VIKINGS (20-4) — Monique Lofton 27, Alexis Williams 11, Brittany Drumgoole 11, Harper 8, Rivers 6, Addison 5, Clark 4, Thi, Faison, Vermillion, Tice, Cannon.


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MISENHEIMER, N.C. – The University of the District of Columbia scored 28 points off of 21 Pfeiffer University turnovers en route to a 94-90 non-conference win in men's basketball on Wednesday night inside the Merner Gym. The Firebirds improve to 3-11 on the year while the Falcons even to 6-6.
The Falcons, trailing by 11 with 8:05 remaining, tied things up as Davon Gilliard (Charleston, SC) dropped in a layup with 2:59 to play that for an 84-84 ballgame. A fall away jumper by UDC's Brandon Herbert (Baltimore, MD) put the Firebirds back up by two just seconds later as the visitors would hold onto the lead from there. Trailing 92-90 with four seconds left, Gilliard missed what would have been a game-tying layup on a fast break as Nigel Munson (Washington, DC) snagged the rebound to secure the win.
Pfeiffer carried a 34-33 lead with 1:51 remaining in the opening period after a Reggie Hollinger (Orlando, FL) three-point play as UDC came right back with a free throw by Keith Brooks (Harlem, NY) and jumper by Herbert to regain the advantage. Brooks would nail one of his two triples on the night with 39 seconds remaining in the half leading to a 41-36 Firebirds lead at the break. Both sides traded the lead nine times in the first half.
UDC, playing with just eight guys, put four in double-figures as Herbert and Munson each had 19 points. Brooks finished with 15 while Tim Ellison (Alexandria, VA) contributed with 11.
For Pfeiffer, Chris Woods (Thomasville, NC) posted another strong double-double with 29 points and 15 rebounds, one of five Falcons in double-digit scoring. Hollinger wrapped up with 15, Gilliard and Vonte Eaford (Orlando, FL) each had 13 while Josh Humphrey (Matthews, NC) finished with 11.
From the field, both teams shot 52% on the night while the Firebirds hit on nine three-pointers to Pfeiffer's four. The Falcons dominated points in the paint 48-28 and outscored UDC 42-22 off the bench, but the Firebirds scored 19 of their 28 points off of turnovers in the second half. Pfeiffer missed 12 free throws on the night as UDC was whistled for 31 team fouls.
Pfeiffer now looks to Saturday in an attempt to snap their two-game skid getting back into conference play. The Falcons will host rival Queens at 7:30 p.m. on blackout night. All fans attending are encouraged to wear black.


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Results vs. Queens (2007-10-24 19:00:00)
October 24, 2007
|Pfeiffer Loses to Queens 2-1
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|Charlotte, NC---The Pfeiffer women's soccer team suffered a 2-1 defeat at Queens University Tuesday evening. The game was tied at 1 all at halftime but the Royals scored again in the second half to get the win. Pfeiffer now stands at 8-7-3 overall and 7-2-1 in the conference. Queens improves to 6-10-1 and 5-4-1.


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Prep girls tennis: Stanwood 7, Arlington 0
At Stanwood H.S.
Singles--Elle Shaughnessy (S) def. Macy Mackey 6-2, 4-6, 6-2; Christine Wolf (S) def. McKenna Prause 6-1, 6-0; Aleesia Piazzi (S) def. Emily Tripp 6-1, 6-1; Kylie Stevens (S) def. Sierra DeCota 6-1, 6-1. Doubles--Rachel Rich-Sara Schlagel (S) def. Sally Hatfield-Maya Manzano 6-1, 6-2; Caryn Nash-Zanetta Uy (S) def. Bianca Carlson-Emily Spores 6-2, 6-0; Mariah Orcutt-Alyssa Sanford (S) def. Hannah Scarth-Jacey Wregglesworth 6-0, 6-0. Records--Arlington 1-2 overall. Stanwood 4-0.
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The Sharks cruised to a 33-22 win against the Lions in the Absa Currie Cup on Friday, after leading 22-10 at the break.
Keo.co.za has learnt that Odwa Ndungane will be included in the Springbok squad for the away leg of the Tri-Nations. Any doubts lingering in the mind of coach Jake White should now be gone after yet another commanding performance from the dreadlocked winger.
Ndungane produced two moments of magic in Durban that resulted in two crucial first-half tries.
With the teams level at 3-all after the first quarter, the Sharks sent it wide to Ndungane who took the tackle near the touchline and offloaded to Carl Bezuidenhout. The debutant fullback managed to ground the ball on the line just before making contact with the flag, and the TMO awarded the try after studying several replays.
A few minutes later, the Sharks winger received possession in midfield, sent Doppies la Grange the wrong way with a dummy, before switching with Jacques Botes who scored under the posts.
That double strike helped settle the Sharks after a shaky start.
The Lions had opened the scoring when their forwards bashed it up the centre of the field, before a long skip pass from Earl Rose found Louis Ludik. The fullback straightened the line, sucked in the last Sharks defender and gave the try-scoring pass to Wylie Human.
Human scored another when he intercepted a pass meant for Adrian Jacobs, but the Sharks went over again just before half-time when a grubber from James sat up perfectly for Andries Strauss.
James extended the Sharks lead with a penalty soon after the break, but it was his missed tackle that saw Human claim his hat-trick. Rookie Lions scrumhalf Rory Kockott had missed his first three attempts at goal, but he finally sent the ball through the posts to make it 25-15.
The Sharks pack dominated in the Super 14, and their Currie Cup version looks just as dangerous. The Natalians made good use of the driving maul throughout the game and were finally rewarded when Bismarck du Plessis went over on the hour mark. The hooker, relishing a rare start, followed that up with a rampaging run down the left-hand touchline, bouncing off three Lions defenders, and was deservedly named Man of the Match.
Another James penalty made it 33-17, but a last-minute try from Springbok Sevens star Jaco Pretorius gave the Lions a bonus point.
Apart from Pretorius and Human, the young Jo'burg backline struggled to get going. Kockott had a shocker at scrumhalf, Rose was solid if unspectacular at flyhalf and Jorrie Muller was his usual erratic self on the wing.
Wikus van Heerden had a decent game at flank, but he's simply not in the same class as a Schalk Burger – the man he's expected to replace in the Bok side at some point this season. The Lions captain should have earned his team a second bonus point after the full-time hooter, but lost the ball over the tryline when tackled by Ryan Kankowski.
The Lions player who advanced his cause the most was young tighthead Brian Mujati, who more than held his own against former Bulls loosehead Kees Lensing.
For the Sharks, Johann Muller, Venter, Botes and Du Plessis were dominant up front, while Grant Rees (who played for the Wildebeest in the Vodacom Cup) did well outside Ruan Pienaar, James and Strauss.
Sharks - Tries: Carl Bezuidenhout, Jacques Botes, Andries Strauss, Bismarck du Plessis. Conversions: Butch James (2). Penalties: James (3).
Lions - Tries: Wylie Human (3), Jaco Pretorius. Conversion: Rory Kockott.
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