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On February 17, 2009, President Barack Obama signed The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, or Recovery Act, into law. Federal News Radio follows how agencies have enacted the law and how the government is tracking spending through Recovery.gov.
Transparency 'enforcer' in new oversight role
The President asked the RAT Board leader, Earl Devaney, to lead the new Government Accountability and Transparency Board, which will more broadly focus on cutting government waste and tracking transparency in federal spending.
Is America living up to infrastructure promises?
Janet Kavinoky of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce gave Federal News Radio a preview of its updated transportation infrastructure report. The revamped index will be released next week at a conference keynoted by retired U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm.Thad Allen.
White House out of ammo for further economic stimulus
Paul Brandus, West Wing Report
Tax delinquents win stimulus contracts
The Hill's Bernie Becker said some of those funds may never be recovered.
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In part 4 of Federal News Radio's investigative series "Discouraged and Disrespected at SBA," allegations of cronyism and conflict of interest in the acquisition process arise. Over the past year, lawmakers and auditors have raised concerns about the agency's acquisition practices. SBA officials deny the accusations and say they are strengthening their acquisition processes.
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When the Recovery Act passed, the Justice Department knew it would need to upgrade its IT infrastructure to keep up with the demand that was about to be placed on its systems. â"We knew we could not support the transactions that would hit us, so we had to look at a solution,â" said Angel Santa, [...]
Contractors survey: Agencies slow in resolving contract issues
Grant Thornton's Kerry Hall describes findings of a survey of government contractors.
2010 and Beyond: Follow the stimulus money
The Recovery Board's Earl Devaney outlines the development of the oversight program for the Recovery Act funds.
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The agency seeks to improve the government's energy efficiency through internal and external initiatives. GSA is leading the effort to modernize federal buildings as well as provide customer agencies with sustainable products and services. Read an op-ed by Stephen Leeds, the General Services Administration's senior counselor to the administrator.
Stimulus will help stalled economy
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White House report: Stimulus funds creating jobs
The report says the federal stimulus funds were responsible for creating at least 2 million jobs nationwide in the Act's first year.
VA awards all stimulus money
Learn more about how the Dept of Veterans Affairs was able to awards over $1.8 billion.
How the stimulus is changing America
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 President Obama's $787 billion stimulus has been marketed as a jobs bill, and that's how it's been judged.
Recovery Board's success inspires others
OMB is using the same data analysis tools to monitor stimulus spending at CMS to reduce their improper payments. Other agencies also are taking advantage of the lessons learned from the creation and operation of the board. Recovery.gov also will receive new features this fall to let citizens track individual projects on their own websites.
GAO examines Recovery Act contract award process
How much of Recovery Act funds have actually been competed for? GAO looked at the issue
ARRA funds lower unemployment, Onvia study shows
Some states excel at attracting Recovery Act project funding and quickly awarding it to contractors, while others lag far behind on both measures. Onvia's Michael Balsam tells us about a new study.
COPS works to correct stimulus payments
Math is hard. That's led to problems with stimulus grants from the Justice Department. COPS Director Bernard Melekian explains.
OMB wants more pressure on Recovery Act recipients
Administration memo details additional steps agencies can take to ensure organizations are reporting how they are using the money. OMB says agencies must check on beneficiaries who don't report more often and can terminate their funds or suspend them from receiving future money.
Energy Efficiency Retrofits
In observation of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, the Vice President's Office announced the selection of 25 communities for up to $452 million in Recovery Act funding to "ramp-up" energy efficiency building retrofits. Under a Department of Energy initiative, communities, governments, private sector companies and non-profits will work together on programs for concentrated retrofits of neighborhoods and towns - and eventually entire states. Meeting one of the Energy Department's missions, the models are expected to save households and businesses about a $100 million annually in utility bills, while leveraging private sector resources, to create what could be as many as 30,000 new jobs over the next three years.
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In an era of lean times and austerity, where economic struggles are the norm, the news that a small storefront theater troupe like Hunger Artists Theatre Company is closing its doors is probably no surprise.
Rather, some may question how such an operation was able to survive for 16 years without any major donors or underwriters, managing on just ticket sales alone.
The company's artistic director, Jill Johnson, issued a scant news release on Friday announcing that the Fullerton-based troupe had done its final production. Noah Haidle's "Rag and Bone" closed on Sunday.
The release briefly described the company's history and mission statement and thanked all those who were a part of the more than 150 shows Hunger Artists produced. In a reply to a Nov. 15 email inquiring about the theater, Johnson said the company had "tried our hardest to overcome some very difficult obstacles, but our current financial situation does not allow us to continue on."
"The economy hasn't been great," Johnson said by phone over the weekend. "Like most theaters, we've been struggling for a lot of years. I think we're the only company that really relies on our ticket sales. We don't have any big donors." Attempts at fundraising, she said, had failed.
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Indeed, that lack of conventionality was always the troupe's signature. Few other small companies, if any, would attempt all-female versions of Steinbeck ("Of Mice and Women") or "Julius Caesar." Few would take a chance on "The Gog/Magog Project," a daring, experimental play about a performance artist who has himself locked inside a small, cage-like space in a theater for an entire year.
The play's purpose was to illustrate the nature of art, the relationship between artist and society, and the symbiosis of art and reality – questions vital to Hunger Artists' mission statement and which defined its very nature as a theater company.
The troupe got a much-needed boost in 2002 when Vanguard Theatre Ensemble, a more well-established storefront theater company, pulled up the stakes at its small black box space in a Fullerton industrial park on South State College Boulevard and moved to the city's more bustling downtown area.
The vacancy created the perfect opportunity for Hunger Artists, which for its first six seasons had been using a makeshift space in Santa Ana's Artists Village. The group moved to Vanguard's old space in March 2002, opening with the drama "Cockfighters" by local playwright Johnna Adams.
Once the theater had established itself in Fullerton, company members became more ambitious, pushing season schedules from producing five or six shows per year to doing as many as 13 shows per season. A peak was reached in 2010, when 17 shows were produced.
Despite the minuscule size of the theater space and only a limited number of seats (a flexible 35 to 70), the company was not afraid to tackle large-scale musicals such as "Cabaret," Sondheim's "Company," "Assassins" and "Sweeney Todd," and "Bat Boy: The Musical."
While often tapping well-known published shows by known playwrights, the emphasis was always on original works by locals or lesser-known scripts by established writers. Hunger Artists was also known for putting its own spin on the classics – including multiple, original reboots of various Shakespeare plays.
The troupe's 2004 "Last Chance Fest" thumbed its nose at conventional theater with what Johnson termed a "twisted, edgy, outside-the-box" approach: 10-minute versions of such overproduced theatrical fare as "Our Town," "The Odd Couple" and "Steel Magnolias."
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When Norwood Wilson left for war, he left a pregnant wife and two children.
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"My wife had come to visit me after I graduated basic — right before I got shipped off to the war," said Wilson, 90. "Nine months later, the Red Cross told me my daughter had been born and I was going home."
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"I was 22 when I was drafted," Wilson said. "I felt like I should go. I knew them boys were having a time over there. They asked us what branch we wanted to join, but we really didn't have no choice. They told us we were all going Army infantry … you just went along with it."
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The Queen Mary crossed the Atlantic in six days before leaving a crew of soldiers in England. That crew then boarded a U.S. Navy ship and bound for France.
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LECOM made a significant mark on the annual American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine conference held in Bethesda, Md.
Hershey Bell, MD, MS (Med Ed), Associate Dean of Faculty Development and Evaluation and Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at LECOM, was selected as an inaugural member of the National Academy of Osteopathic Medical Educators (NAOME).
|Hershey Bell, MD, MS (Med Ed), Associate Dean of Faculty Development and Evaluation and Clinical Professor of Family Medicine, receives a plaque from Michael D. Adelman, DO, JD, Chairman of the AACOM Board of Deans, acknowledging his selection to the National Academy of Osteopathic Medical Educators.
According to the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), the NAOME was designed to develop a community of outstanding educators who have met rigorous standards of academic scholarship. Each Academy Fellow is inducted for a five-year period, during which the individual serves as a leader and mentor for academic scholarship in the osteopathic medical education profession.
Dr. Bell is among the first class of Fellows, which were selected following a rigorous application and selection process, including the training of selectors and oversight of the selection process by Nancy Searle, EdD, Director, Baylor Academy of Distinguished Educators.
In addition to Dr. Bell's prestigious honor, several LECOM faculty members, administrators and students earned accolades for their commitment to osteopathic education and advancement over the past year.
Second-year LECOM Erie medical student John Leuenberger and second-year LECOM Bradenton medical student Katie Menssen were recognized as the LECOM Student DO of the Year recipients.
Richard Ortoski, DO, Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Primary Care Clinical Director at LECOM, presented two posters at the session: "The LECOM Primary Care Scholars Pathway: An Innovative 3 Year Curricular Design – The First Class." Russell Sexton, PhD, Professor of Biochemistry at LECOM Bradenton, also presented a poster on his summer program for high school students based on the Problem-Based Learning Pathway.
LECOM alumni Kathy Voigt, DO, and Enrico Ramos, DO, presented a poster on "The Forgotten People: The Lack of Premedical Advisement for Alaskan Students." Both graduates are in the residency program at UNTHSC in Corpus Christi, Texas.
The LECOM Department of Communications and Marketing received two AACOM Excellence in Communications Awards. The department was awarded third place for "Best Program: Public Education of Community Service" for the LECOM Erie Poison Prevention Program, and second place for "Best Multimedia" for the school's "Prepare Yourself" television advertisements.


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MISENHEIMER, N.C. - Director of Athletics Mary Ann Sunbury recently announced the hiring of Elliot Gealy as the new head coach of Men's and Women's Golf. Coach Gealy brings over a dozen years of professional golf experience to Pfeiffer University including a trip to the PGA Tour's 2011 U.S. Open held at Congressional Country Club.
Gealy has participated in hundreds of golf tournament around the world including local tours such as Tear Drop and Tar Heel, while including regional and national circuits such as Hooters, Nationwide and PGA Tours. Before the professional ranks, Gealy played collegiately at Clemson University leading the Tigers to a #1 ranking in 1998 and NCAA National Championship in 2003.
"We are thrilled to have Coach Gealy join our staff," remarked Sunbury. "Elliot is going to be a great source of inspiration while bringing invaluable experience for our players. He brings a lot of enthusiasm and knowledge to this position and we're looking forward to having him here at Pfeiffer."
Instruction experience comes with time spent at the Mike Bender Golf Academy with stops in Lake Mary, Florida and Seoul, South Korea. Gealy was responsible for managing all golf instructional events and providing golf instruction while monitoring daily instruction activities.
"I am thankful for the opportunity to lead a great group of men and women," stated Gealy. "Pfeiffer is the perfect place for me to start my {collegiate} coaching career."


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Health and wellness has always been a fundamental part of Kristel Gallagher's life. In fact, Kristel's passion for health promotion inspired her to pursue a career as a social health psychologist and teacher. Attaining a PhD in psychology at Kent State University gave her the ability to achieve her dreams of making a difference in students' lives. Kent State provided Kristel an opportunity to develop as a scholar and teacher as well as collaborate and work with her advisor, Dr. John Updegraff, which she could not pass up.
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Dog grooming is an important aspect of owning a dog. While some breeds, like terriers, have relatively minor grooming requirements, there are some dogs whose grooming will be tedious and time consuming. Usually, dogs with thicker, longer coats will shed more, have more problems with maintaining a clean coat, and will thus require more grooming. While shedding and non-shedding dogs will have different grooming needs, they don't necessarily require more or less grooming than each other. Of course, as an owner, you'll decide what kind of grooming you feel is most important. Owners with show dogs will spend a lot more time and money on grooming, while pet owners are most likely looking to minimize the time and money spent on grooming.
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It is generally considered best practice to start grooming your dogs as puppies so they get accustomed to the ritual. As grooming is a "full body" activity, which includes maintaining the coat, skin, nails, teeth, eyes, and ears, the sooner a dog can experience grooming, the more cooperative they will be. Regardless of the grooming needs of your particular dog, try to brush your puppy daily (at least at the beginning). This will help them enjoy grooming later.
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Dogs such as Newfoundlands and Akitas tend to have long, thick coats that need regular brushing. A brush with firm bristles will be the most effective as it will be difficult to brush through the thick hair with a flimsy brush. In the summer months, when these dogs shed more, it is recommended to brush even more often – as many as 2 or 3 times per day. This will facilitate their shedding and also prevent hair from accumulating around your house. In addition, it is not recommended to bathe these dogs often. In fact, unless they have managed to get extremely dirty, you should really only bathe them two to four times per year. All dogs produce protective oils for their coat and washing them will remove these oils. For dogs with short hair, these protective oils are somewhat less important, but for a healthy coat, a long-haired dog relies on these oils.
Dogs with long, silky coats, like the Afghan Hound or Lhasa Apso, should be bathed and then brushed weekly. A pin brush is recommended. In addition, these dogs will need to have their hair trimmed at least every other month. Their long hair tends to drag along the ground picking up dirt which causes their hair to get matted.
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Dogs like Poodles and Terriers have shorter hair that doesn't need to be brushed often. In fact, the main reason for brushing these dogs is to stimulate their pores thus helping to release protective oils. Clipping and bathing becomes more important with these breeds, however. Especially for aesthetic purposes, Poodles hair will need to be trimmed every month or so but even to maintain a healthy coat you should clip their hair every other month.
Dogs with wiry coats, like Dachshunds, have more demanding grooming schedules. They should be brushed or combed every other day and should be bathed quarterly. Also, you will need to remove dead hair by hand which can take several hours for larger dogs.
Finally, dogs with smooth coats, such as the Labrador, are the easiest to groom. Using a hound glove, you should brush these dogs weekly. Also, like long-haired dogs, they shouldn't be bathed more than 3 times per year, especially if they do a lot of swimming. The natural oils in their coat help to protect against infection and the cold when swimming. There are a number of dry bathing options for these dogs as an alternative to soap and water.


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We ♥ firefighters — not just because they save our lives and protect our city (and look good in their uniforms…), but also because their newest fire station has been designed to be über energy efficient and more environmentally friendly. The new station, built on the site of the old and outdated station, was constructed by Swinerton Incorporated, who made sure that sustainable materials were utilized, like denim insulation, linoleum, FSC-certified wood products, and cool roofing materials.
A natural ventilation system provides all the cooling the station needs, reducing energy use and improving air quality, while a radiant floor system provides heating. A solar hot water system provides all of the station's hot water, and water-efficient fixtures were incorporated to reduce water use. The project rehabilitated a brownfield site, and 75% of the construction waste was diverted from the landfill.
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A school claims video games help students learn to "manage complexity." But will they understand culture?
Like a lot of people, my away-from-home workdays are bookended by an automobile commute. While wasting nonrenewable resources, heating up the atmosphere, and boosting the power of the Saudi monarchy, I also get what is often my only chance to catch up on the news of the day, via National Public Radio.
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Arguably this time period is the hardest for fantasy managers. Nine teams are on a bye this week and the following week there are four teams on double games, two of those are currently on a bye. If that's not hard enough to plan, throw in a host of players on international duty to add to the brutality. No doubt some people will consider using their wildcard this week, but we advise against it. In our opinion, it's a waste to use your wildcard to obtain players on only ten of the nineteen teams playing this week.
Will Johnson ($8.5m), Portland Timbers – Timbers are third in the Western Conference with a lot of the credit due to this man. Having Johnson in your lineup is a very smart play as it fulfills your depleted roster this round due to all the teams on byes and the following round he has a double game week. With his demand going up next week, getting him early will help protect from the price increase.
Andy O'Brien ($5.0m), Vancouver Whitecaps – Like Johnson, this is a planning pick as the Whitecaps have a double game week next round. The 'Caps are coming off a very crucial win over a strong New York Red Bulls side. They head south to Seattle to face the Sounders who are off to the second best start in franchise history. While it's unsure what kind of team Seattle will dress with the amount of players out due to international week, injuries and suspensions. The one thing we are confident on, Mr. O'Brien netting us at least four fantasy points.
Team of the week (Round 15), New England Revolution – Fresh off the absolute dismantling of the LA Galaxy, the Revs at home face the worst team in the league in D.C. United. Ben Olsen's D.C. team has scored a meager six goals through thirteen games this season, while New England has only conceded nine in the same amount of matches. A great numbers match up for New England defensively.
Bobby Shuttleworth ($5.1m) has had a very good season in net with the help of his defenders and for this week and perhaps next he's your guy. Keep in mind though that if you're looking for a keeper for the long haul wait until after Round 19, as 17 and 19 are bye weeks for the Revolution.
When Revolution's defense is rolling the way it is, you might as well close your eyes when picking a defender, they're just that good. We prefer the bargain Stephen McCarthy ($4.8m) but if you've got spare money then easily take Jose Goncalves ($6.3m) who is very consistent with his bonuses.
Up top, teen sensation (and our captain) Diego Fagundez ($6.1m) is taking the MLS by storm. Scoring four goals in as many games and throwing in two assists versus the Galaxy, he's a lock for anyone's team.
That's it for this week, as always good luck in Round 15 Fantasy Managers and let's keep the Whitecaps Fantasy League one of the highest ranked in MLS!
For more information on prizing and how to sign up for the Official Whitecaps Fantasy League click: HERE
Some tough choices with so many quality players on international duty, and approximately thirteen different teams on bye weeks over the next three rounds. The best managers will look ahead over the next three weeks and know exactly who they are picking and dropping and when. In this week's article we help shed some light on those hard choices.
Obafemi Martins ($9.7m), Seattle Sounders – With Eddie Johnson ($9.7m) missing the next 2 weeks, Martins (our captain this week) is a lock for some quality time. Seattle faces a bye week in Round 16, that's when we will be swapping Martins for Marco Di Vaio ($8.8m) as Montreal will be on a double game week. Seattle take on two favorable opponents in Chivas USA and Vancouver Whitecaps to help overcome that shellacking they received from LA Galaxy.
Diego Fagundez ($6.0m) New England Revolution – Three goals in as many games, four goals in six games and only $6m? Yes please! The midfielder who's listed as a forward in the game is a bargain buy. He may not score against the Galaxy this week, but he won't be missing a game until Revolution's round 17 bye week. Round 15 and 16 he faces great opponents in D.C. United and Vancouver Whitecaps.
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Graham Zusi ($10.2m) Sporting Kansas City – With International duty and bye weeks Zusi won't see action until week 17. We've sold the best player in the game, as his $10.2m price tag is bound to drop and is not worth holding on whatsoever, we'll plan to be picking him up round 17 at under $10m.
Mike Magee ($8.8m) Chicago Fire – Mike Magee is finally back home. While the story is nice, we're very hesitant to jump on him. Coming off an injury Magee needs to score goals to get points as he isn't a playmaker, zero assists and he hasn't even picked up a key pass since Round 5. Granted, he is playing at home against D.C. United so he's worth the risk, but don't be surprised if he struggles.
Marco Di Vaio ($8.8m) Montreal Impact – He's the hottest player in the game but we're holding off him until his double header week in Round 16. As we don't like his match up away against Kansas City this round and want to avoid his bye week in Round 15. But he'll be our captain in week 16, that's for sure.
For more information on prizing and how to sign up for the Official Whitecaps Fantasy League click: HERE
After stressful back to back double game weeks, it only gets more complicated from here. The dreaded international week is fast approaching again and headaches are on the agenda. The only sure way to avoid the pain of missing players to international games, injuries following those games and of course players being rested is to have as close to a full roster as possible. Sounds simple doesn't it?
Landon Donovan ($10.1m), LA Galaxy – He's been up and down this season but now you need Mr. Donovan more than ever. With Graham Zusi ($10.4m) likely only to play Round 13 and then Round 17 due to byes and national duty you need a big prolific stud in midfield. That man is Donovan.
Lamar Neagle ($5.7m), Seattle Sounders – Touching on the necessity of having a full team, Lamar Neagle comes to mind. He's been on fire for the last two weeks with three goals and one assist. Listed as a midfielder in fantasy but often lining up at forward for Seattle poses great potential. Neagle could easily be a flash in the pan but at $5.7m we like that price.
Team of the week (Round 13), Real Salt Lake – Real Salt Lake at home face the third worst team in the league this round, the Chicago Fire. The Fire has only scored six goals this season and only one on the road. We like those odds and feel Salt Lake will get back to their defensive ways that made them such a powerhouse last season.
Goalkeeper Nick Rimando ($6.1m) is a good person to have to take advantage of the Chicago Fire's woes, but only for this week as he is on international duty and will most likely miss Round 14 and 15. In defense we like Chris Schuler ($5.7m) we are aware that he didn't play last game and that appears to be to avoid fatigue as it was his first time sitting out all season. If you're worried about that fact then we suggest going with Chris Wingert ($5.3m) or cheap alternative Tony Beltran ($4.5m).
Middle of the park you have to start with Kyle Beckerman ($8.4m) who has 1 goal and 1 assist in his last 2 rounds, or Javier Morales ($8.4m) who has been creating many key passes in the past few weeks. As for forwards we aren't a fan of many of the attacking forwards on Real Salt Lake and are convinced you can find better alternatives on other teams. That's all for this week, and good luck in Round 13 Fantasy Managers.
For more information on prizing and how to sign up for the Official Whitecaps Fantasy League click: HERE
Well Fantasy Managers Round 11 was a big week of footy now, wasn't it? I hope your teams brought in a trailer load of points as the average team haul was 75, but there's no time to relax now! We have another important week with the LA Galaxy and the Philadelphia Union playing double headers. Our Fantasy Forecast today will touch on both.
Amobi Okugo ($7.1m), Philadelphia Union – Could the Union lose both their games? Yes. Are we worried about that? No! One thing Okugo has going for him, is consistency; over the last ten games, he's averaged 5.3pts per game. As a defender who's listed as a midfielder Okugo benefits from collecting balls at the back and scores many defensive bonus points. We expect a solid 10 point haul this week. Great value!!
Raymon Gaddis ($5.0m), Philadelphia Union – One of Philadelphia's opponents this week are the Chicago Fire who the Union just defeated on the road 1-0. The Fire has struggled this season and has only scored 6 goals in 7 games. Normally I'd never recommend a Union defender but since it's a double game week it's worth the gamble. I much rather have Jeff Parke ($4.8m) but he's still questionable with an injury. If he becomes healthy go with Parke, if not take a shot with Gaddis, as he should be a starter regardless of who is returning from injuries.
Team of the week (Round 12), LA Galaxy – Easy choice this week! Los Angeles is the better of the two teams with double headers this week. Picking up Galaxy players at this time will prove to be not only a smart decision for this week but could be a savvy play for the remainder of the season. The Galaxy started slow to this season and have been rather up and down of late, but we're confident that with the talent they have they'll get it together sooner rather than later.
We've selected Carlo Cudicini ($5.4m) as our keeper this week and are leaning towards holding him for several weeks after, if the Galaxy solidifies their defensive tendencies.
In our team joining Cudicini is his defender Sean Franklin ($5.3m). His value isn't something you can pass up on, and while Omar Gonzalez ($6.0m) generally is the rock at the back Franklin has done just as well in recent weeks, and we prefer to pocket the $0.7m difference and push it into the midfield.
With that difference we've used it to help secure Landon Donovan ($9.9m). Donovan has had a rough start since his late arrival (missing two penalty kicks so far) and well over half his points came in just one game. We believe it's only temporary and expect a good point total from him, he's our captain!
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Gut-check time Fantasy Managers!
It's that Round 11 we've all circled on our calendar and it's time to get serious. Below are the best team and players that one should select to get the best week possible. One future key note is Round 12 features LA Galaxy and the Philadelphia Union playing a double week. So keep an eye on how LA does this week at Vancouver Whitecaps FC to give you a sense of where the best value is. Planning is key to success!
Justin Mapp ($6.8m), Montreal Impact – In less than a week Justin Mapp has vaulted himself into a player to own. After his performance in the Amway Canadian Championship against Toronto FC many wondered if he could follow it up in league play. Mapp responded by scoring two goals versus San Jose Earthquakes, bringing his tally to a remarkable three goals and one assist over the last week. While it could very well be short lived, at only $6.8m it's worth the gamble to see if his hot streak continues!
Graham Zusi ($10.2m), Sporting Kansas City – Goes without saying this man should be not only be in your team, but be your captain. After 14 pts last week vs Chivas USA one can only expect the best from Zusi. Seattle and Houston are his opponents and while it's not the best match up, Zusi is just so good that it shouldn't matter who he plays against.
Team of the week (Round 11), FC Dallas – Playing on home turf has proven a deadly advantage in Major League Soccer and the Hoops play both of this week's matches at FC Dallas Stadium first against DC United then Portland Timbers. This schedule proves to be the easiest out of all the MLS sides. Dallas have only conceded two goals and remain undefeated at home. We expect at the very least one clean sheet but wouldn't be surprised if it's two.
We've made a change in our line-up and have added goalkeeper Raul Fernandez ($5.7m), even with his .2m increase in salary he represents tremendous value in the keeper position, especially with the personnel in front of him.
Speaking of that personnel, what more can be said about this back line? It took some heroics from Whitecaps' rookie Kekuta Manneh ($5.0m) to not only break the shutout of Dallas but salvage a tie. Matt Hedges ($5.7m) is your "CBI" specialist he's a defending bonus machine and Michael Pereira ($5.6m) is fast becoming a great choice as he is continuously lined up in the midfield even though he's listed as a defender, he's had 3 key passes in 4 out of the last 5 games.
Dallas is coming off a bye which they desperately needed after picking up knocks to Andrew Jacobson ($6.4m) and defender George John ($5.8m), if either of these are in your line up, proceed with caution and watch the injury news.
With Jackson ($7.9m) recently receiving a red card, we're going to steer clear of the middle of the park. We don't advise picking Dallas forwards Kenny Cooper ($8.9m) or Blas Perez ($9.0m) as we believe that money can be spent better elsewhere.
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Round 10 has been the source of quite a bit of pain to fantasy managers. Having the top team in the MLS right now, FC Dallas on a bye week was enough to punish fantasy teams, but then the multitude of red cards handed out last week such as Brad Davis ($9.0m) and Jackson ($8.0m), just compounded many managers problems. Also out due to injury is Dax McCarthy ($8.5m) and Landon Donovan ($10.0m).
This week our fantasy blog addresses the above problems and how to plug the holes of your team. Keep in mind that next week is full of doubleheaders so if you're going to make or break your fantasy season it could be the following round. Make sure you capitalize on your players starting in as many games as possible!
Graham Zusi ($10.2m), Sporting Kansas City – With the number of crucial players in the midfield out due to injuries and suspensions, fantasy managers must plug the hole with the best they can find. Zusi is reliable and consistent, and while he hasn't scored in 4 weeks that doesn't stop him for putting up many bonus points and key passes. Favourable match for Sporting and Zusi at home vs Chivas USA.
Brandon Barklage ($6.3m), New York Red Bulls – At $6.3m, Barklage is a good value pick, and this week he's facing a reasonable opponent against Columbus Crew. More importantly is that in Round 11 he faces two favourable opponents with matches against Montreal Impact and New England Revolution. Barklage has slid a little under the radar with the inconsistency of the Red Bulls but with Dax McCarthy injured we feel Barklage could capture his fourth assist this week and perhaps even a bonus point or two.
Team of the week (Round 10), Portland Timbers – With FC Dallas on a bye week, our focus turns to the next best defensive bet this round. The Portland Timbers have the best shot on defense this week at home facing a weak scoring team in the New England Revolution.
Portland's defence possesses some great value for fantasy managers, Rodney Wallace ($5.0m) is the guy to start with, in his last four starts he's average 5.5 points. Next best shot is Mikael Silvestre ($4.8m), Silvestre has had an up and down year so far and while we rather have Wallace at Silvestre's price he could be worth a gamble.
In the middle of the park Portland has four very solid midfielders in Canadian Will Johnson ($7.8m), Darlington Nagbe ($7.8m), and designated players Diego Chara ($7.4m) and Diego Valeri ($7.7m), all of whom have accumulated relatively the same point exposure. We like Diego Valeri though as he brings more crosses and key passes than his teammates. We think if Portland do get on the score sheet there's a good chance it will be through Valeri.
Up front, the only guy you need is Ryan Johnson ($8.5m). Johnson has either been absolutely great or very quiet in his last four games amassing three goals and one assist in two matches, but also had only getting points for playing 60+ minutes in another two matches. Real hit or miss, he might be a long shot versus a strong New England defence.
As always keep an eye on the latest injury report updates HERE and good luck in Round 10.
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Round 9 is upon us which means we're only two weeks away from the massive double header Round 11. Every transfer you make now should be for a player who will have two games in Round 11 to maximize your potential points. Because of that, the focus for the next two weeks will be on players who are poised to do well in their current round as well as Round 11.
Landon Donovan ($10.0m), LA Galaxy – Well Donovan came back with a big bang in Round 8 and many people have jumped on him early. If he can maintain his hot streak and find his form of previous seasons he'll more than justify his $10.0m price tag. Galaxy are without a double match week in round 11 but they do have two games in round 12 when they travel to Philadelphia Union then New York Red Bulls. If you can find the space for him in your salary-cap he's guaranteed to see a price jump after Round 11 as managers scoop him up for Round 12.
Dax McCarty ($8.7m), New York Red Bulls – Facing Toronto FC who are notorious for conceding bad goals is a good match up for McCarty. The Red Bulls made a fantastic 4-1 comeback from behind last week against a New England side that had until then held the lowest goals against for any team in MLS this season. Putting four past the Revolution is quite a feat and we think McCarty and company's momentum will continue, even with the loss of Juninho due to red card suspension. Looking ahead to Round 11 they square off against the Montreal Impact and New England once again, two matches that could easily tilt in their favour.
Team of the week (Round 9), FC Dallas – Dallas are at the top of the league because of their strong defense and creative midfield. This week they're headed to our neck of the woods to face Vancouver Whitecaps FC who have struggled to maintain a clean sheet in the past few rounds. They also present a good option to fantasy managers going into Round 11 when they play two matches at home against Portland Timbers and D.C. United.
Dallas' centre backs Matt Hedges ($5.6m) George John ($5.8m) are the rocks that hold the puzzle together. Michel Pereira ($5.6m) is listed as a defender but appears to be a defensive holding midfielder for Dallas and is quite consistent with key passes and crosses. With the midfield there are plenty of worthwhile options, Jackson ($8.1m) and David Ferreira ($9.1m) are the two big key play makers in the engine room with Andrew Jacobson ($6.4m) being a bargain at his price with similar points. Jacobson has only put up under 4 points once this year being one of the most consistent well priced players in the league. We prefer him over his 2 counter parts.
Up top Blas Perez ($9.0m) and Kenny Cooper ($9.1m) are the two forwards, but we prefer to avoid these two as we feel for the price there is better value to be had elsewhere. Keep in mind that Dallas has a bye next week so plan accordingly, and as always keep an eye on the latest injury report updates HERE. Good luck in Round 9.
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Here it is, the most important round to date. The first double-game week is upon us and fantasy managers need to utilize these weeks if they want to stay in contention for prizes. As the masses rush towards the teams that play the most, the players in demand increase in cost.
As Sporting Kansas City and the New York Red Bulls are the only teams with two games this week, we take a change from our usual pattern and profile both teams.
We're tight for time before the 4:15pm PT deadline, so let's get to it!
Sporting Kansas City - If you aren't part of the 44.4% of the league who currently own Graham Zusi ($9.9m) then there's a problem, he will be the most captained player of Round 8. If you think SKC will have a successful offensive production while visiting LA Galaxy and New York Red Bulls, then Claudio Bieler ($9.3m) is your man, he's scored twice in the last two games. The safe play though is Kansas' defense. With four straight shutouts this team has finally found their form of last year.
The trio of Aurelien Collin ($6.4m), Matt Besler ($6.1m) and keeper Jimmy Nielsen ($6.0m) are the best in the business. Can't go wrong with any of those three. If managers don't have 3 players from Kansas this round, they will significantly fall behind.
New York Red Bulls – New York faces two strong opponents as both Kansas City and New England Revolution are significantly strong on defense. The saving grace is they are likely to earn a clean sheet versus the Revolution who have only one goal on the season. Not nearly as much can be expected in their matchup against Kansas City who are strong on all fronts: lethal at scoring and stringent on conceding. That being said, it is better to have defenders in difficult games.
So we start with the Red Bull's back line. Best value by far comes from Markus Holgersson ($4.8m) as his value means he should be able to be slotted on any team and receive an uptick in price. The more expensive option is Jamison Olave ($6.0m). Olave's value is significantly inflated though as he has scored as a defender in 2 straight games and many managers have jumped on board and driven up his price tag. We prefer Markus for straight up value.
Goalkeeper Luis Robles ($5.6m) should pick up a good number of points in New England but could be in for quite the rough night at Kansas so we prefer to avoid him and use our max 3 players from one team another way.
And that way is Thierry Henry ($10.5m), he's had a very rough year so far and has struggled with injury, but If anyone from the Red Bull lineup is going to score/create this round it will be him. He has the ability to take over games at any moment and at a steep $10.5m he's expensive but we like the gamble as the risk versus return has tremendous potential.
As always, keep an eye on the latest injury report updates HERE. Good luck in Round 8.
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Hold or Sell?
That's the theme of this week's forecast considering Sporting Kansas City are the only team on a bye this round. With the likes of Jimmy Nielsen ($6.0m), Aurélien Collin ($6.2m), Matt Besler ($6.0m), Graham Zusi ($9.9m) and Claudio Bieler ($9.3m) being so widely owned, fantasy managers have some tough questions to ask themselves.
With the impending double game next week, we've elected to hold all three of our Kansas' players. However, if you decide to sell make sure to buy them back as quickly as possible following the round lock, as their prices will surely increase from the rush of additions.
So with that being said, we're here to give you the value you seek, assuming you're holding 2 or 3 Kansas players on your bench.
Corey Ashe ($5.0m), Houston Dynamo – Houston look to rebound at home versus Chicago Fire. With Houston only conceding once at home this season, and Chicago yet to score when away, we expect a clean sheet further extending Houston's home unbeaten streak to 35 games.
Chris Korb ($4.6m), D.C. United – Although struggling as of late D.C. United have a relatively decent match up against the enigma that is the New York Red Bulls this weekend. We believe throwing Korb in could net a decent return, and at only $4.6m he's an affordable option with your stars on your bench this week.
Team of the week (Round 7), Seattle Sounders – Fresh off their elimination from CONCACAF Champions league Seattle finds themselves at the bottom of the MLS standings. The Sounders are off to their worst start in franchise history so it's fortunate for them that they face the second last New England Revolution this weekend. Keep in mind that defense doesn't seem to the problem for the Revs. Believe it or not, they have only conceded two goals so far this year, but they've also only managed to score one.
If Seattle plans to mount a comeback this season it will need to start from the back, and that's where our focus will be for them this week. Thanks to the Seattle struggles this year many of their players have dropped in value. Goalkeeper Michael Gspurning ($5.8m) was one of the best keepers last year, only conceding 15 times. On the backline we start with Djimi Traore ($5.5m) he's only played the last 3 games for Seattle but has averaged between 4 and 5 fantasy points per game. DeAndre Yedlin ($4.6m) probably falls right into place in this week's blog, as he's the cheapest defender that Seattle plays, and because of that, his value has actually increased.
We suggest steering clear of Seattle's attack until they show they have rebounded this season, but when they do, grab them when they're cheap, as many fantasy managers have an eye on this under-performing team with a very deep midfield.
As always, keep an eye on the latest injury report updates HERE. Good luck in Round 7.
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Another round under the belt, how has your MLS Fantasy team done so far? Middle of the pack? Trailing behind? Or leading the show? It's still very early in the season but by now we should start to see the teams who have lost interest and fallen off, and on the other end of the spectrum, see who's the real deal.
With Seattle Sounders and LA Galaxy both having byes this week for the second time in five rounds, it enough to frustrate Fantasy goers immensely. Looking at the stats for Teams selected by % it appears an overwhelming amount of players have either a Galaxy forward (Robbie Keane 21.2%), midfielder (Mike Magee 27.8%) or defender (Omar Gonzalez 24.2%) on their roster. This week we'll provide you with some secondary cover while you await the return of the reigning MLS Champions to your squad.
Claudio Bieler ($9.2m), Sporting Kansas City – Bieler had quite an active game last weekend with one goal and two fluffed chances. If he had converted all three you could imagine his price increase! With double-header rounds 8 and 11 coming up, we are going to grab him now and hold him through his bye week in round 7. We don't want to risk missing a goal scored versus DC United this weekend.
Abdoulie Mansally ($4.6m), Real Salt Lake – Mansally had a hot start to the season but cooled off thanks to international duty and a game suspension due to violent conduct. We weren't sure how his position in the team would fare when he returned last weekend but he played 80 minutes in a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders and secured five fantasy points. Facing a Colorado Rapids team who are still winless on the year we like Mansally's chances of a clean sheet.
Team of the week (Round 6), Houston Dynamo – With their elimination from CONCACAF Champions league earlier in March, the Dynamo can now focus on their MLS schedule. Facing Portland Timbers at Jeld-Wen Field they're looking to claim 3 points and the top spot in the Eastern Conference. After Portland, Houston's schedule gets even more favourable with matches versus Chicago (H) Toronto (A) and Colorado (H). Those four teams have a grand total of two wins this season.
Brad Davis ($8.9m) is a must have considering his price tag, and he won't get cheaper than this. Adding him to your team will also bring a significant increase in value over the next several months. He's the man in the engine room and any success Houston has, he's the one pulling the strings. Will Bruin ($8.7m) has also fallen from his $9m value, but with a goal and an assist in his last 2 games means he's looking likely to reclaim last years stellar form.
On defense Houston have some amazing value. Fullbacks Corey Ashe ($5.0m) and Kofi Sarkodie ($5.0m) pose a better bang for your buck than centre backs Bobby Boswell ($5.9m) and Jermaine Taylor ($5.5m). That recommendation factors doubly when you consider that through the first five rounds all four defenders have similar fantasy scores.
As always, keep an eye on the latest injury report updates HERE. Good luck in Round 6.
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Dog fighting is a huge problem, and sometimes it can seem that you can't do much to help as an individual. But there are a few things you can do to stop it now, and we really need your help.
Why? Take it from those of us who have seen dog fighting compounds first-hand: Life as a dog used for fighting is a nightmare.
They live chained up or in a tiny cage. They don't get the veterinary care they need. They die in the ring or are unceremoniously shot for losing. Some are used as "bait" for other dogs. Some have litter after litter. Some starve. Some go without water for days.
Odds are that dog fighting is happening in your state right now. We need your help to stop it. Give dog fighting victims three minutes of your time?
1. Ask your U.S. representative to support the Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act.
The Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act, introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on January 23, would make it a federal offense to knowingly attend an organized animal fight and would impose additional penalties for bringing children to animal fights. Violators would face up to one year in prison for attending a fight, and up to three years in prison for bringing a minor to a fight.
You can help the bill along by contacting your rep. We've made it easy at the ASPCA Advocacy Center, and we promise it only takes a few minutes, tops.
2. Download our new anti-dog fighting toolkit for citizen advocates.
If you're as horrified by dog fighting as we are, and you think you might want to commit more time to stopping dog fighting in the near future, download our new toolkit developed with the U.S. Department of Justice. It's got everything you need to know to get more involved. (We admit, actually reading it will take more than three minutes, but you get the idea.)
3. Fight Pit Bull prejudice via social media.
Pit Bulls and dogs who look like Pit Bulls get a bad rap because of their reputation as fighting dogs. Fight it by becoming a tireless advocate for them on your social networks. Start by posting the profile of a cute, adoptable Pit Bull-type dog on Facebook (we suggest Pet of the Week Champion) or sharing a happy tail about a Pit.
You can even share the story of a rehabilitated ex-fighting dog, like Ninja.
Oh, and of course, a bonus fourth thing you can do: Share this post on your social networks.
Easy, right? Together we can make a huge difference, and to the dogs who are suffering right now at the hands of fighters, it means the world.
To learn about a few more ways to fight back against blood sports, view our 10 ways to help end dog fighting and get educated about the issue on our dog fighting page.
On behalf of the dogs, thank you!
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About a month ago we were walking our dog late at night and this pitt puppy came running up behind us out of nowhere. Tail wagging and acting like he just found his long lost buddy. Our dog didnt appreciate him at all at first. We walked for over an hour that night trying to find his home. Noone ever claimed him so we have kept him. We got him neutered and he is now being loved and cared for daily. He sleeps in bed with us and has made a wonderful addition to our home. He coward down to my husband at first but after a few days he holds his head high and wags his tail uncontrollably when he comes home from work. We named him Rusty!
I cringe everything I see Michael Vicks getting kind of good publicity. I believe the law to arrest/charge people that attend these fights is good start. Still many are held in secret. Anything that cause unnecessary pain to animals makes me furious.
Dog fighting is for cowards and people like oh I don't know a football player young and makes millions....small private parts I guess all the money and fame still can't make him feel like a man I guess because he isn't. Dog fighting is a horrible so called sport...it's not a sport it's just evil!!Make it a stiff prison sentence that will take care of it DUH!!!
I think the fighters should be put in a pit with a pro MMA fighter, you know, to get that MMA fighter pumped up and to make him meaner... what I wouldn't give to see that! Animal fighters are some of the lowest forms of scum that society can conjure up, it has been proven in countless studies that people who abuse animals are not above abusing women and children. We shouldn't be putting them in jail for a few years they should have their psyche evaluated to be sure that they are suitable to be released back onto society. I have a rescue pit bull who has obviously been chewed up by another dog, she has the scars on her face and legs to prove it, but despite that and being starved nearly to death she is a very plump, happy go lucky little girl.
We have two pit bulls and they are the most adorable dogs. they both sleep with us (husband and me)or with my daughter. Its a good feeling knowing that there is always someone waiting for you at the window every day when come home from work. They are like our babies. they're both Males and get along beautiful. no matter what some people said, As always, dogs are like kids, you have to train /treat them well and they'll become good and a budle of joy. STOP DOGS FIGHTING PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THEY are God's creations too.
Let's get barbaric - Lock the real animals, those sponsoring and fighting the dogs in cages, let the pit bulls fight their sponsors for a few months. Us the sponsors as bait! Then send them to local prison in a 3rd world country to serve their sentences!
this must be stopped,
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I find it completely unbelievable that anyone would find dog fighting acceptable for any reason at any time. What has humanity come to when people who should be caring for these animals set them against each other for entertainment purposes. Anyone who finds dogs tearing each other apart entertaining or acceptable at any time, whether an organizer or a spectator, should be fined and imprisoned, and if ever released from prison, never ever allowed to own a pet again.
This is a disgrace , it takes years for these people to investigate and which means more animals die and the longer they go on the more people learn about it . If you find a suspected dog fighting please call any one of us - we will get our own people together and then call law enforcement after we're done . These investigations take too long and should be stopped immediately and prosecuted quickly so others get the word out fast that this will not be tolerated. Jail time for all involved no exceptions . Screw the Mike Vicks of the world . If they do these things to animals then they have no care for human life as well - this is a known fact. Take care of this now.
We have a rescued pit bull - he goes by the name Nancyboy now. Sweet and affectionate, all he wants is attention.
This describes most of the pit and pit mixes I've known. I am more of a Shepard owner myself, but have come to accept the same willingness to please, and an added degree of stubbornness that came with Nancyboy.
A louder voice for pit bulls and their attitude could be gained by greater exposure, I believe. Not just posting a sticker or picture (though these definitely help), but by getting pit bulls out there and active in community events.
Got an amatuer dog show going on nearby? Take or borrow a pit for the event! A community dog walk? Same here! How about signing up yours or a friends (or even borrow one from the local Humane Society) for agility dog or flyball? Pits are very athletic, and love to do a job! Or even how about starting a local club and attending events together? You don't even have to own a dog for this one!
There are so many ways to improve the image of pit bulls, why not try some?


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Women's Volleyball Splits Day One of Pfeiffer Invitational; Earn First Win of 2012 against Winston-Salem State
September 7, 2012
MISENHEIMER, N.C. Pfeiffer University picked up its first win of the season splitting a pair of matches in day one of the 2012 Pfeiffer Invitational. The Lady Falcons swept Winston-Salem State 3-0 before being swept in the days finale by Catawba. Pfeiffer stands at 1-5 on the year heading into day two tomorrow.
Pfeiffer 3, Winston-Salem State 0 (25-18, 25-17, 25-14)
The Lady Falcons picked up their first win of the season after a sweep of the Rams led by nine blocks on defense, six block assists from Anna Vizvary (North Augusta, SC). Milana Mervosh (Roebuck, SC) packed the offense with a half-dozen kills while Kelly Lancellot (Naples, FL) had five. Pfeiffer served up 17 aces, five from Lancellot, while also benefitting from 54 errors by the Rams.
Catawba 3, Pfeiffer 0 (25-11, 25-14, 25-16)
Catawba finished off the sweep winning the matchs final 12 points to go from down 16-13 to a 25-16 victory. Kaitlyn Whitmer (Ferrum, VA) led the way with a match high 15 kills hitting .379 and Catawva hit .348 as a team. Lancellot and Mervosh each had seven kills for Pfeiffer.
Earlier in the day, Lenoir-Rhyne battled back from down two sets to knock off Queens 3-2 while the Royals would later bounce back to sweep Winston-Salem State 3-0. Day two of the Pfeiffer Invitational with crank up at 11:00 a.m. Saturday morning with Winston-Salem State and Catawba kicking off the first of four more matches to round out the tournament.


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