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April 24, 2010
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Limestone Colleges Chelsea Treat scored a game-high six goals as the top-seeded Lady Saints scored a 21-9 victory over fourth-seeded Pfeiffer University in the first of two semifinal matches at the 2010 Conference Carolinas womens lacrosse tournament held at the Queens Sports Park. Limestone, ranked nationally inside the top-10 all year, improves to 15-1 overall and advance to Sunday championship contest. Pfeiffers season comes to an end at 11-7.
Limestone tallied the games first eight goals as Kelly Lalonde notched the first tally just 11 seconds into the contest. Treat notched her first just 24 seconds later before Kelly Oterson scored her first of two at the 28:35 mark for a 3-0 lead.
Renee Albro, Raquel Prager, Britt Howard and two more by Treat put the Lady Saints up eight before Pfeiffers Jessica Moulton struck on an assist from Jessica Kennedy with 14:24 to play in the half. Albro, Oterson, and Treat all tallied again in a three-minute span before Kennedy and Moulton flipped positions for the Lady Falcons second goal at 6:08. Treat scored Limestones final two in the first half while Kennedy scored man-down with just under a minute to play.
Prager started the scoring again in the second half just 30 seconds in before Lalonde, Howard and Prager again for two made it an 18-3 contest with 19:59 to go in the game. Heidi Karaszkiewicz and Alex Cook scored back-to-back for Pfeiffer exactly one minute a part. After Pragers fifth and final score, Pfeiffer scored three-straight thanks to Kennedy, Natalie Marvin and Moulton with just over eight minutes remaining. Casey Wilcox furthered Limestones lead with 2:53 left on the clock before Karaszkiewicz and Albro finished out scoring on the afternoon.


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Freshman sparks Panthers to win over Mariner in district title game
Forward Brennan Judy has role in each of Snohomish's three goals in 3-0 victory
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Snohomish High freshman forward Brennan Judy (middle) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the Panthers' first goal in their 3-0 victory over Mariner High School in the 4A District 1 Championship on Thursday evening in Edmonds.
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Dekotah Keough (left) smiles as he hugs freshman forward Brennen Judy after Judy scored the Panthers' first goal in their 3-0 victory over Mariner High School in the 4A District 1 Championship on Thursday evening in Edmonds.
The freshman forward had played in one playoff game in his prep career and this was uncharted territory.
"Pregame was very nerve-wracking for me at least," Judy said. "I was just hoping for an assist today."
Instead, he had a hand in all the scoring in the Panthers' 3-0 romp over Mariner.
Judy's play was just part of the Snohomish statement made at Edmonds Stadium. Snohomish showed resilience and physicality on both ends of the field while dominating the Wesco South No. 1 seed.
"This group has found a way to deal with the physical game and manage that by still playing how we like to play," coach Dan Pingrey said.
A year ago, the undefeated and nationally ranked Panthers won the same championship, but lost 1-0 in the first round of the state tournament because, according to Pingrey, they weren't prepared for the physicality of the postseason's best teams.
This year, Snohomish heads to state to play the Districts 3/4 No. 4 seed Wednesday, where a first-round victory would keep the Panthers home until the semifinals. Reaching the semis is the next in a series of team goals that included the Wesco North title and the district crown.
"The next goal is to get ourselves to the final four," Pingrey said.
The Marauders season isn't over with the loss. Mariner plays the top seed from Districts 3/4 on the road Wednesday in a state game.
Snohomish's 10 seniors got to celebrate another district title at midfield Thursday night in large part because of the play of the team's lone freshman.
In the 12th minute, Judy had a chip shot in front of the goal, but dinged the shot weakly off the crossbar. While he put his hands on his head in disgust, he didn't let the miss affect the rest of his game.
"I always feel like when I miss it, I'm next up to get a goal," he said.
Nine minutes later he got another chance with Mariner keeper Silvan Katynskiy charging out of his box. This time Judy converted a Jose Gaspar pass to give the Panthers a 1-0 lead. Entering the game, Judy had five goals and five assists for the year.
For the season, sophomore Blake Crutchfield leads Snohomish in assists and the midfielder showed why in the 50th minute. What would be a routine throw in for most teams, becomes a dangerous attempt for Crutchfield, who hurled the ball over the Mariner defense to Judy. He headed the ball into the net for a 2-0 Snohomish lead.
Snohomish took control of the ensuing kickoff and raced down the right sideline. Judy crossed the ball to Jose Gaspar, uncovered on the far post, and Gaspar put it in the back of the net.
"Throw-ins win games if you can do that," Mariner coach Vince DeSimone said of Crutchfield. "They were a better team. That's all there is to it."
Both teams continued to battle the rest of the game, sometimes quite literally. The teams tallied three yellow cards between them all in the second half.
On April 3, Snohomish traveled to Mariner and took a 2-1 victory. That day the Marauders were without star Cristhian Robles, who received a red card in the previous contest. He earned the first yellow Thursday night.
Despite managing their characteristic ball movement, Snohomish could never finish.
"We weren't able to capitalize on moving the ball around," DeSimone said.
The Panthers outshot Mariner 11-6. The Marauders had a few injuries to key players, but DeSimone declined to cite specifics, not wanting to make any excuses for the loss.
He knows his team will only advance in the state tournament if it can find ways to score against great teams.
"We have to concentrate more on finishing," he said
At Edmonds Stadium
Goals--Brennen Judy (S) 2, Jose Gaspar (S). Assists-- Gaspar (S) Blake Crutchfield (S), Judy (S). Goalkeepers--Mariner: Silvan Katynskiy. Snohomish: Ryan Peters. Records--Mariner (12-5-1 overall) Snohomish (17-1)
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Synkinesis and facial spasms are hyperkinetic facial syndromes, and both involve involuntary muscle contraction.
Synkinesis refers to the phenomenon whereby deliberate movement of one segment of the face results in movement in another segment of the face. Classic examples of this are when intended eye closure results in a turning up of the corner of the mouth, or when a spontaneous smile, or chewing action, results in involuntary eye closure. This occurs following facial nerve insult and recovery, when regenerating fibers are misdirected, ultimately reaching target muscles for which they were not intended.
Facial Spasms refer to involuntary, intermittent or persistent contractions of the facial musculature. It can involve selected muscles (orbicularis oculi in essential blepharospasm), or the entire hemiface (hemifacial spasm).
Tearing is a very common complaint following facial paralysis. It can be caused by many different things, including overproduction of tears by the lacrimal gland, poor drainage of the tearing system through the nasolacrimal duct into the nose, and corneal irritation from overexposure. Each of these causes can be managed, but the approaches to each of the problems is different. Therefore, it is important to understand the etiology of the tearing, so that the root cause can be addressed. For overproduction of tears at the level of the lacrimal gland, a small injection of botulinum toxin can dramatically improve this. This is also extremely effective in stopping the tearing associated with eating. This is known as crocodile tears, or Bogorad's syndrome. Tearing caused by problems with nasolacrimal drainage can be addressed by placing a stent into the nasal lacrimal system, called dacrocystorhinostomy. Problems with corneal exposure can be addressed through eyelid weight procedures, and sometimes by lower lid procedures designed to pull the lower lid back up against the eyeball.
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While many patients experience excess tearing after facial paralysis, some patients experience severe eye dryness. This is usually related to an underproduction of tears by the lacrimal gland, because fibers that trigger tear production can be disrupted or misrouted after skull base surgery with facial nerve manipulation. Therapy for this involves artificial tears, meticulous lubrication, usually with ointments that don't cause excessive visual blurriness, and occasionally, surgical intervention. Surgery involves placing small plugs into the tear drainage system, so that any tears that are produced are not immediately drained away. This permits the moisture to stay on the cornea for a longer period, thus alleviating the dry eye sensation.
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Many patients experience drooling or loss of food from one corner of the mouth following facial paralysis. This can sometimes occur on the paralyzed side, and sometimes on the opposite side, based upon the imbalance of the position of the lower lip. There are many maneuvers that can address drooling and oral incompetence, ranging from physical therapy and soft tissue techniques, all the way through to surgical maneuvers to adjust the corner of the mouth if it sits too low or too high. Normally, it is a combination approach employing physical therapy, medical therapy, and surgery that fully addresses the problem.
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Detroit Red Wings (23-18-11) at Philadelphia Flyers (25-22-6), 7 p.m.
(SportsNetwork.com) - The Philadelphia Flyers were unbeatable at home for two
months, but have seen their recent struggles begin to impact their play at the
Wells Fargo Center.
The Flyers look to rebound on Tuesday night versus Detroit and avoid both a
fifth straight setback overall and first loss at home to the Red Wings in over
14 years.
Philadelphia won 10 in a row at home during a span that began on Nov. 9 and
ran through Jan. 8, ending three days later with a setback to Tampa Bay. That
loss to the Lightning is part of a 1-3-1 slump at home that saw the Flyers get
routed 6-1 by the visiting Boston Bruins on Saturday.
Steve Mason allowed four goals on 19 shots before getting lifted late in the
second period. Ray Emery yielded a pair of goals on 14 shots in relief as
Philadelphia matched a season high with a fourth loss in a row.
"It has to be the most embarrassing game I've been involved with," lamented
Flyers captain Claude Giroux, who scored his club's lone goal. "We didn't win
any battles. We didn't play as a team."
Philadelphia has matched the four-game skid it posted from Oct. 11-17 and has
not lost five in a row since March 31-April 8, 2011.
However, the Flyers have won seven straight at home versus the Red Wings, who
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These new conference rivals split two meetings earlier this season in Detroit
and Philadelphia has won four of the past six encounters overall.
Detroit sits eighth overall in the Eastern Conference with 57 points, one
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The Red Wings are 3-1-1 in their past five games, but were denied a third
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despite twice leading by two goals in the third frame.
Tomas Tatar, Riley Sheahan, Daniel Alfredsson and Gustav Nyquist scored for
the Red Wings, while Jonas Gustavsson made 33 saves in suffering his first
setback in six decisions.
"It's hard to really put a finger on it," Sheahan said when asked of why they
lost. "It's kind of just break downs here and there."
Detroit got forward Johan Franzen back in the lineup for the first time in a
month because of a concussion, but Henrik Zetterberg was a late scratch due a
back injury. He missed 11 games in December with a back issue and is day-to-
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Forward Pavel Datsyuk missed his 10th straight game with a lower-body injury
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activated off injured reserve Monday.
Howard is 1-2-0 with a 3.78 goals against average in three career meetings
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Mason has gone 9-10-2 with a 2.85 GAA in 21 lifetime matchups with the Red
Wings and Emery is 3-1-0 against them with a 2.37 GAA.
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"In life with me, everything that I do has to be fun," the 63-year-old Lott said. "I enjoyed it back with the late Dale Ward, and Randy Gregory and myself have been doing it and all the Governor's Cup tournaments and it's just a homecoming.
"Every tournament you see good friends and good people. I have a large time being here all those years because of the so many people I have met. I get to see them come back every year and they will see me somewhere like in Raleigh and say, 'I saw you.' It's fun."
And Lott said he will continue having fun as a Big Rock weigh master until Father Time has a say — or when or if the job becomes less enjoyable. He doesn't see the latter happening anytime soon.
"Dale passed away in 2002 and when he passed away … he left it for Randy and I to do it, and we will continue on as long as we are having fun," Lott said. "We are going to do it and when it becomes where its work, then we will quit.
"As long as it's fun, I'm going to do it; and as long as my health holds out, I'm going to do it. I'm going to be 64 in September and I feel like I'm 25."
Lott's job is to help haul in fish from boats onto the Morehead City scales, ensure vessels back into the docks safely and help organize the cluster of media representatives that flock to captains and anglers after they have brought in a big blue.
Lott's hard work has been noticed by Big Rock staff.
"He doesn't look like it, but George is a strong son of a gun and through the years he's had to lift many of blue marlin," Big Rock media director Bruce Paul said. "He also interacts with the children who come in and he shows them the fish and he explains what's going on.
"He kind of runs the weigh station with Randy. They both make sure the fish are being weighed properly and that boats back in safely and everybody gets their pictures taken and he makes sure they (boaters) get all the documentation signed. He just knows everything to do."
Lott has been one of the main faces of the Big Rock since he started working the tournament.
Born in California, Lott's military family moved to North Carolina on orders from the Army in the "early 60's." Lott said his family wasn't big into fishing, but then "I smelled that salt air" and he knew then he the sport was for him.
Lott then followed his father's foot steps and joined the Army, serving for three years before getting out in 1974. That's when he decided to call Morehead City his permanent home. He's lived there ever since.
Lott then participated in several tournaments, including the Big Rock.
"I used to fish the king mackerels and the blue water stuff," he said. "We fished in this about four times. We didn't do well, but we spent money."
Then one day Lott was approached by Ward about joining him to weigh fish at the Big Rock.
"Dale and I were friends and I was fishing the circuit and I quit and he said, 'Well, if you're not going to do that, what are you going to do?' And I said, 'I don't know.' He said, 'Well, you're going to help me.' And it went from there."
And when he was not hauling in fish at the Big Rock or other tournaments, Lott worked in the construction industry before retiring full time in 2010. He said there was a correlation between working the Big Rock and helping assemble buildings.
"As a project manager for a general contractor, I dealt with the owner and the architects and it's the same thing here," Lott said. "The media part of it and working with people is the same thing."
And the people enjoy seeing Lott, Big Rock tournament director Crystal Hesmer said.
"George is a real factor at the weigh station. Everybody loves George and I think most people come here to see George and not the blue marlin," Hesmer said. "He makes everybody happy and having a great time at the weigh station."
But Lott would prefer the attention go to the captains and anglers that bring in the fish.
"I have met so many people and so many boat captains and so many crew members, and it's just good to see them bring in a fish," Lott said. "I'm as happy for them as they are. It's exciting."
And it's fun.
Just the way Lott likes it.
NOTES: On a day when only 20 boats fished, no qualifying blue marlin were brought to the weigh station Thursday, leaving Hatteras Fever II still atop the leaderboard with its 465.3-pound big blue it caught Wednesday.
There were nine hook-ups, including one by Sandra D. However, Big Rock media director Bruce Paul said that the Sandra D captain disqualified his crew's fish because he thought it was undersized.
Big Rock rules state that marlin have to be at least 400 pounds or 110 inches in length. Federal guidelines require marlin to be at least 99 inches in length.
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Grey Bloem are forced to send a weakened team to face Paul Roos in Stellenbosch on Saturday, the Schoolboy Derby match of the weekend.
The Grey Bloem-Paul Roos derby is touted as one the biggest schoolboy matches of the season. While it doesn't have the historical record of many traditional rivalries, the two schools have become the renowned rugby institutions in their respective regions and have provided a top-class spectacles annually since 1989. Since then, Grey Bloem have won 14 derbies while Paul Roos triumphed in six.
However, this year's clash mimics the 2009 scenario where Grey Bloem lost nine first-choice players to the SA U18 squad and injury while Paul Roos had four players missing. Paul Roos won 9-3 in a rainy Stellenbosch that year, ending the visitors four-year winning streak.
This week, Grey Bloem have travelled without six 1st XV players. Four of them are part of the SA Schools squad while two are injured. This also includes a settled midfield combination of flyhalf Pieter Jordaan and centres San Serfontein and skipper Dries Swanepoel. Paul Roos will field a near full strength team as they're only missing one player – WP winger JP Lewis who was a late call-up to the SA schools squad.
Paul Roos have achieved mixed results in 2011, which saw them lose six of their 17 matches. Grey Bloem boast an unbeaten run, with 15 wins and two draws. But Grey Bloem 1st XV head coach Ingo Machts believes the hosts will be favourites to win this year, despite their inconsistent form.
'We're the underdogs,' Machts told keo.co.za. 'We're missing four of our backline players, including a settled midfield and both our captain and vice-captain. It will be tough against Paul Roos. Take six players away from the Bok team for this weekend's game against the All Blacks, and they'll struggle in PE.
'Our biggest focus will be at the breakdown. Paul Roos have great loose forwards, and they'll play to their strengths. I've seen them play at this year's Wildeklawer Super Schools tournament, but they weren't doing well back then. They always tend to peak at the end of their season, they'll be tough to beat on Satuday.
'It's disappointing that these big schoolboy matches clash with SA junior team fixtures. Something needs to be sorted out to allow schools to field their strongest teams.'
Grey Bloem head of rugby Dries van der Wal said it was an unfortunate situation for the team and missing players.
'This match has been played in the same month for many years. We've scheduled this game well in advance, and unfortunately it clashes with a SA Schools fixture that came up last minute,' said Van der Wal.
'Yes, the boys are excited to play for the SA Schools side. But this is a big schools game, and they would've want to feature in it as their last match for the school. It's just one of those things I guess.
'We have almost half our team out, but we have talented guys to fill in. The match will still be a big challenge for both teams.'
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Wombwell Sends Women's Soccer to 1-0 Win over USC-Aiken
September 9, 2009
MISENHEIMER, N.C. – Sophomore Alyssa Wombwell scored the only goal on Wednesday afternoon leading the Pfeiffer Lady Falcons to a 1-0 non-conference victory over the visiting USC-Aiken Pacers. With the win, Pfeiffer remains unbeaten all-time against the Pacers at 5-0-1. Overall, the Lady Falcons improve to 2-1-1 while USC-Aiken falls to 1-2.
In a quiet first half of play, both teams would have a handful of corner kicks and scoring opportunities being unable to cash in on any of those situations. USC-Aiken had a couple of early corner kicks within the first 15 minutes of play as a pair of shots by Carly Minx (Greensboro, NC) and Lindsey Mann (Conyers, GA) were turned away by Pfeiffer goalkeeper Jaime Alcala (Fredericksburg, VA). The Lady Falcons Lindsay McQuade (Uxbridge, MA) and Ashley Hawkins (Madison, NC) would have shots kicked aside by Pacer net minder Nicole Westphal (Springfield, VA).
After a couple of early fouls in the first five minutes committed by USC-Aiken, Pfeiffer would keep momentum up for Wombwell's goal in the 50th minute. On a touch pass from teammate Brianne Cleary (Huntingtown, MD), Wombwell would take the shot on a tough angle from the right side of the field. From about eight yards out, Wombwell would sneak the shot past Westphal just inside the right post for her team-leading third goal of the season.
Unbeaten on their home turf in the early campaign, the Lady Falcons will return home this Saturday, September 12th in the Conference Carolinas opener against Belmont Abbey. The women kick off a doubleheader of action at 2:00 p.m. following by the men against Belmont Abbey at 4:00 p.m.


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Hockey Postgame Notes
Miami vs. Notre Dame
Friday, February 15, 2013
Steve Cady Arena - Oxford, Ohio
Miami defeated Notre Dame, 3-1, Friday night, in the first half of their CCHA weekend series. With the win, the RedHawks clinched a first-round bye in the upcoming CCHA Tournament and also secured home ice for the second round of the CCHA Playoffs. Miami currently sits in first place in the CCHA, two points ahead of Western Michigan entering Saturday night's competition.
With Friday's win and Ferris State's loss to Bowling Green, Miami assured itself of a top-four finish in the final CCHA standings. In doing so, the RedHawks will finish in the top four of the CCHA standings for the eighth straight year, something no other team in the league has done. During that stretch, Miami has won two regular-season titles, earned runner-up once, finished third three times and was fourth last year.
Miami held Notre Dame to just one goal Friday, marking the seventh time in the RedHawks' last nine games that Miami has limited the opposition to a goal or less. The RedHawks, who rank first nationally giving up just 1.48 goals per game, have allowed two goals or less in nine straight games now and 23 of their last 24 contests. Miami has given up more than two goals just five times in 31 games this season.
Freshman goaltender Ryan McKay was in net Friday as he made 20 saves to pick up his fifth straight win and eighth of the season. He made his first start on a Friday night since Oct. 26 at Michigan, as he had been starting Saturday nights since returning from an injury while rotating with classmate Jay Williams in net. McKay leads the country with both a 0.98 GAA and a .963 save percentage. He has allowed just a goal or less in 11 of his 13 starts this year.
With Friday's win against No. 12 Notre Dame, Miami improved to 7-3-1 against ranked competition this season. The RedHawks have won four of their last five matchups against ranked foes.
Senior defenseman and captain Steven Spinell scored his first goal of the season Friday, which was also Miami's first goal of the game. It was just his fourth career goal, as he has one each season, while the goal came on the power play, his first career power play tally. Spinell's last goal prior to Friday was Dec. 2, 2011 against Northern Michigan.
By scoring three goals in Friday's win, Miami improved to 15-0-1 this year when scoring three or more goals. The RedHawks have topped the three-goal mark in five of their last six games. Miami also scored first Friday, something it has also done in five of its last six contests as the RedHawks improved to 16-2-1 when scoring the first goal of the game. Miami has scored first in 19 of its 31 games this season.
Freshman forward Riley Barber and sophomore forward Austin Czarnik each assisted on Miami's empty-net goal late in the third period. They continue to be tied for the CCHA lead in points as both have 31 on the season. Czarnik's 20 assists lead the team and are second in the CCHA while Barber is third with 19 helpers. Barber leads the team with 12 goals, which ties for sixth in the CCHA, while his 31 points are second among all rookies nationally.
Miami went a perfect 6-for-6 on the penalty kill Friday, including 3-for-3 in the first period. The RedHawks have now killed 14 straight opponent power plays dating back to Feb. 8 at Western Michigan (three games). Miami ranks first in the CCHA and fifth nationally with an 89.6 percent penalty kill. Miami's 129 kills (in 144 chances) are the most in the country. The RedHawks have been perfect on the penalty kill in 19 of 31 games this year.
Sophomore forward Blake Coleman scored Miami's second goal Friday, which was the game-winner. After scoring four goals in his first four games of the season, it was just his third goal in his last 26 games. The game-winner was his third of the year, which ties for second on the team. With his goal, Miami's five sophomores with a goal this year have accounted for 35 of the team's 79 goals this season (44.3 percent).
Redshirt senior forward Marc Hagel scored an empty-net goal Friday, giving him goals in back-to-back games for the first time in his RedHawk career. He has just four goals all season with his other two coming Dec. 1 at Alaska.
Junior forward Max Cook dished out an assist on Coleman's goal Friday, giving him points in back-to-back games for the first time in his career, as he scored a goal Feb. 9 at Western Michigan. He now has two goals, three assists and five points on the year, all of which are career bests. He also has tallied three of his five points this year in his last four games.
Miami was held to a season-low 22 shots on goal Friday. Miami was also limited to 22 shots on goal Feb. 1 vs. Alaska, both of which Miami won. The RedHawks are 7-2-3 this year when taking less than 30 shots and 6-2-1 when being outshot.


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After running for eighth seasons, FOX cancelled the 24 TV series due to declining ratings. Now, the characters are back for a "limited" series of 12 episodes. Will the ratings be good enough for the network to renew 24 for another season or will this be the end for Jack Bauer for good? Stay tuned!
24: Live Another Day: is set four years after the events of season eight and finds Jack (Kiefer Sutherland) in London, once again trying to prevent a global disaster. The rest of the cast includes Yvonne Strahovski, Tate Donovan, Mary Lynn Rajskub, William Devane, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Giles Matthey, Michael Wincott, Benjamin Bratt, and Kim Raver.
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In the 19th Century, devil worship spread across educated European society—especially in England and France. To name just the most famous instances, Eliphas Levy published several occult books in France in the mid 19th Century that drew a large and loyal following, both in the French version and in many translations. His frontispiece of Baphomet, the Goat of Mendes, with its pentragram later became the genesis of Anton LeVey's Church of Satan.
The English translation of Levi's book's gave birth in London to Madame Blavasky's Theosophic Society and the Golden Dawn with Aleister Crowley—two famous cults. Among some celebrated devil-worshippers: the Irish poet William Butler Yeats, the Bronte Sisters, the famous actress Florence Farr, etc.
The question is: what was (and perhaps still is) the enormous attraction of devil worship to highly educated, intelligent, artistic men and women. None of them were brought up as devil worshippers. They all sought it out and chose it in early midlife. Was there any common motive behind devil worshippers?
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All Children's Hospital appreciates the community support for the children we serve. Donations of new toys, games and crafts can be used throughout the year for the thousands of patients who come through our doors. During the holidays, we are especially grateful for the donation of patient gifts. With the strain of the current economy and the stress of coping with complex medical conditions, families are finding it increasingly difficult to provide the "extras" that come with the holidays.
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10 Delicious Examples of Catalan Cuisine to Delight your Taste Buds
September 16, 2009 by Sergy Cray
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No holiday in Barcelona would be complete without a visit to a few of our excellent restaurants offering the world-renowned Catalan cuisine. Although intrinsically Mediterranean, Catalan food is not all fish, but also contains a fair amount of meat and flavoursome and healthy desserts.
When eating in Barcelona restaurants, always keep in mind that while the Catalans enjoy their food, they also regard dining as almost a ceremonial experience, and take their time to enjoy their meals in relaxation, with no hustle or bustle.
When they look at the menu, the visitor to Barcelona with no Spanish will likely need some help in ordering from the range of delicious dishes on offer, so to make that just a little easier for you here is my choice of 10 Catalan dishes, ranging from the luxurious to the rustic, that perfectly express the essence of Catalan cuisine.
1. Fricando
Fricando is a succulent veal slowly cooked in a Catalan wild mushroom sauce (made of moixernons – otherwise known as St. George's mushrooms), using a slow cooking technique that requires a lot of attention and a lot of time. This dish is fabulous and represents some of the best of Catalan cooking.
A properly cooked fricando should use veal that comes from a particular part of the animal known as llata, a lean part of the shoulder often used for thin escalopes. The mushrooms must be moixernons.
Moixernons are small thin mushrooms with a strong but unforgettable aroma. These are used along with almonds, garlic, parsley and plenty of onion. Add water and stew for 2-3 hours, although it is worth the time taken because the end result is a deliciously fragrant dense sauce with ridiculously tender veal that melts in your mouth - but only if properly cooked and not rushed!
2. Esqueixada de bacallá
This is a typical Catalan salad consisting of desalted cod, torn into strips with traditional Mediterranean vegetables and some pepper. It is a summer salad, and simple to make.
The cod is first desalted by steeping it in cold water for about 24 hours to remove the salt. The vegetables used are tomatoes, onion and olives, and the cod can be marinaded in chopped tomatoes and olive oil with vinegar if desired. Arrange the vegetables on a plate and place the cod strips on top, drizzling with olive oil. Hard-boiled eggs can also be added. It is easy to make but tastes delicious as a starter or a first course.
Esqueixar (in Catalan) means to tear and it refers to the way that the cod is torn into strips.
3. Butifarra amb mongetes
Butifarra amb mongetes is a classic Catalan dish of sausages with white beans, and represents the way that beans figure prominently in Catalan cuisine.
Butifarra (in Catalan) is a typical Catalan raw pork loin and bacon sausage, seasoned with salt and pepper. There are many different varieties of butifarra according to where in Catalonia they are made. Some add eggs to the sausage mixture or even truffles, and the black variety (vaguely like black pudding) also contains onions and blood.
The ingredients are chopped and salted, and mixed together before being allowed to stand for approximately five days. They are then stuffed into the sausage casings and cooked.
Butifarra amb mongetes is very easy to prepare: the butifarra is fried slowly until cooked then the beans, which have been cooked previously, are lightly fried in the same fat as the sausage. The sausage and beans are served together garnished with garlic and chopped parsley. This is a popular traditional Catalan dish, and is simple to make but delicious to eat.
4. Escudella i carn d'olla
This is another popular Catalan dish served on the traditional Catalan holiday of December 26th, otherwise known as St. Stephen's Day, Sant Esteve, or Boxing Day, although it is a good dish for any cold winter's evening.
An escudella is Catalan for a bowl, and is a large stew-like soup cooked from a variety of ingredients, often using the left over meat from the Christmas meal, which are cooked in broth all day. In its classical form, this is a substantial meal, and includes ham and beef marrow bones, bacon, pig's ears and feet, chicken, veal, salami, butifarra sausages, blood pudding and ground veal, all cooked in the one pot in a broth made from beans, cabbage, potatoes, parsley, thyme garlic, saffron and pasta.
Escudella i carn d'olla is cooked all day then eaten in two stages. The rich broth is taken as a first course along with the pasta, and then the second course consists of the meats and vegetables heaped on a plate.
The pasta used is known as galets, a form of shell pasta noted for their considerable size. Sometimes a third dish is produced, containing the vegetables separately from the meats.
5. Escalivada
Escalivada consists of a medley of grilled vegetables that have been peeled, deseeded and sliced into strips after cooking. Typical vegetables are red tomatoes, sweet onions, sweet red peppers and aubergines, or eggplants. Once prepared as above, they are seasoned and drizzled with olive oil and occasionally garlic or basil which can give the dish a distinctive aroma.
The term Escalivar means to cook in hot ashes, which was the original Catalan way of cooking this dish, but modernity has taken over and the grill is now used. The dish is typically served with grilled meats, although many Catalans prefer to cook it in the oven rather than use a grill. The vegetables in a well cooked escalivada should be cooked fairly soft.
6. Calçots
Calçot is a variety of garden onion known as Blanca Gran Tardana from Lleida. Calçots are milder and less bulbous than onions and more of a scallion than an onion. They are larger than spring onions.
A calçot is traditionally eaten in a calçotada, a gastronomic event held in Catalonia between the end of winter and March or April. It is a very popular event, and a great number of calçots are eaten. If you are in Barcelona during this period you are sure to able to attend one.
Traditionally, calçots are cooked by barbecuing them over a flaming grill and then wrapping them in newspaper in which they continue to cook, which makes them very tender. When served on a terra cotta roof tile they tend to stay warm, and when the newspaper is peeled away the calçots look black and unappetizing, but once you peel the black skin away - they are absolutely delicious! Particularly if you dip them in the sauce provided, made from tomatoes, almonds, garlic, pepper, olive oil and vinegar. Called salvitxada, this is used as a delicious traditional dip for the calçots.
After the calçots have been cooked bread slices and strips of meat are cooked over the barbecue and eaten with them. Eating calçots can be a bit messy because of the ashes that cover your hands as you strip them off, and the sauce that tends to dribble down your chin, and many restaurants will provide you with a bib to protect your clothes. Make sure it is tight under your chin, or your next laundry bill might be slightly higher than expected!
It is well worth it, however, to taste this delicious example of traditional Catalan cooking.
7. Alioli
Alioli (from all i oli, Catalan for "garlic and oil") is a cold sauce made by pounding olive oil, garlic and salt together using mortar and pestle until you get a thick, smooth-texture paste. The non-purists can use a blender but the traditional way does the best job.
Egg is not traditionally used, although modern recipes can include a small amount of egg to enable the sauce to reach the right consistency quicker. It is not, however, made in the same way as Provencal aioli, otherwise mayonnaise, which when incorporating garlic is referred to as mayonnaise with garlic. Aioli is good with chicken, paella, potatoes, fideua and many other dishes.
8. Pa-amb-tomaquet
This is a traditional Catalan dish, the name meaning bread and tomato. It is made from pa de pages (peasant's bread), a rustic bread which is rubbed with fresh garlic and then with tomato, seasoned with salt and olive oil and finally toasted. The secret is in the tomato, which has to be over-ripe and squishy to form a good coating on the bread before toasting.
There is a thin-skinned variety of tomato, that is very small but very juicy, that is used for the purpose, although if you are unlucky, some restaurants make pa amb tomaquet using tinned tomatoes. This changes the taste significantly and it is not true Catalan pa amb tomaquet.
This dish can also be found in Tuscan cuisine, though made properly it is a culturally traditional dish in Catalonia that can be found in all restaurants and most bars. It goes perfectly with Spanish tortilla, grilled vegetables (escalivada), cheese, sausages and many other dishes. The Catalans eat pa-amb-tomaquet at any time with just about everything.
9. Crema catalana
Crema catalana is Catalonia's most famous dessert. It is a rich custard pudding contained within
a shell of burnt caramel.
The custard is a standard vanilla flavoured custard, although chocolate can be used to enhance it, or perhaps citrus zest or cinnamon, although these enhancements are less traditional. The caramel is heated with a sheep brand or some other very intense source of heat, and is best if still hot when served. The contrast between the hot caramel and the cold custard makes a crème catalane what it is. It is normal served in individual small ceramic moulds known as cazuela molds.
10. Mel i mató
This traditional Catalan dessert consists of the mató (or requeson), a fresh curd cheese, along with a good helping of honey (mel) on top together with a sprinkling of chopped walnuts. Mató is not a cheesy tasting cheese, tasting more like a hard yoghurt, but the dessert is fabulously light, very healthy and simple to make.
These ten are ten of the best examples of Catalan cuisine, ranging from the complex to the simple, and from dishes more attuned to top class restaurants to rustic meals that nevertheless find a great deal of popularity in cafes and restaurants throughout Catalonia and Barcelona. Try as many as you can during your visit to Barcelona, and you will never want to leave.


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The TWO ONE
The second year in Major League Soccer for Vancouver Whitecaps FC was marketed as Round 2. We had a new coaching staff, some new players, and lots of optimism going into the new season.
Preseason had gone well in Arizona and Florida and everybody wanted to get the season started. Martin Rennie – in his first year coaching in MLS – liked the look of his Whitecaps FC squad and felt his team could challenge for a playoff spot. Getting there would be no easy task though.
Fast start
The season began in fine fashion as our 'Caps won their season opener at BC Place with a 2-0 victory against expansion side Montreal Impact. Optimism was high, but we all certainly knew that an opening day win does not make a season (see 2011 opening win vs. Toronto FC).
The next game, however, provided further proof that this would be a historic year. The boys got their first away win in MLS by beating Chivas USA 1-0 on a Jay DeMerit header. This was a sign that the mentality of this team had changed; Rennie was slowly but surely building a winning culture.
The next two games would end up as 0-0 draws, which meant the 'Caps remained undefeated and had shut out the opposition in every match. The run of form continued as the team achieved an MLS record for longest shutout streak to start a season.
It was a great start for the team, but this was only the beginning. Much work remained.
Proving their mettle
April saw the 'Caps hit with their first taste of adversity. A blown lead and first loss on the season at San Jose and a home loss to Sporting Kansas City could have sunk the ship early, but Vancouver persevered. The Blue and White grinded out a pair of 1-0 wins, at home to FC Dallas and on the road to Columbus Crew.
The early season success altered expectations. Suddenly fans and media were dreaming big, how good could this second year team really be?
Lessons learned
The season was steadily moving along until the 'Caps faced off against Toronto FC in the Amway Canadian Championship finals. A 2-1 aggregate loss to the team that would end up finishing dead last in MLS was nothing short of a massive disappointment.
Having been brought back down to earth, it became easier to reflect and evaluate. Clearly there was still work to be done.
Rome was not built in a day
Despite the positives from the first portion of the campaign, questions also remained from fans, media, and the club itself. What is the ultimate goal for this team? Is winning the only thing that matters? What about entertainment value, many asked? Was the team scoring enough goals? What about the young players, shouldn't they be playing more? Why aren't there more Canadian players?
These are all important questions that need to be posed and each of them are part of the values that the club is looking to instil moving forward. But it can also be easy to lose sight of the big picture. This remained only the second year for the club in MLS. All of these questions will be answered over time, but only so many aspects can be managed at once. Building a winning team, an entertaining team, a team filled with Canadian talent on the field – it's all a process. For now, the most important thing was to allow coach Rennie to put his own stamp on this team. He has built a winning culture at every club which he's coached, but that takes time and patience. If he could get this team to the playoffs in his first year, it would be a massive achievement and a big step in the right direction.
Tough decisions
Many coaches would not tinker with a team that was picking up points fairly regularly, but Rennie had made it clear that he was not just building for this year; he was looking at a team that could be one of the best for years to come.
Tough decisions had to be made before the season, and it was felt at the midway point of the season that more changes were needed.
This was not an easy time for players to come into the team. It's never easy to adjust to a new team, a new city, a new culture, and a new league. It's especially difficult to do it in the middle of the season during a stretch of nine out of 13 games on the road.
Results were mixed, but sometimes it takes one step back to take two steps forward.
Making history
With 39 days away from home and a rough winless stretch, it would have been easy for the team to fall apart and look for excuses, but you never heard that from the coaches or players. The team showed great resiliency, and in the end the season's body of work achieved the main goal at the beginning of the year – a first ever playoff spot for a Canadian MLS club.
Their reward? A date with the defending MLS Cup champions, the star-studded LA Galaxy, on the road no less.
In the end the boys gave them the fright of their lives – probably much more than they expected. Not only did we score an early goal, but we also nearly doubled the lead to 2-0 with 20 minutes to go. Unfortunately it was not to be, as the Galaxy eventually came back to win 2-1.
I was so proud of the performance in our first playoff game and it just reinforced what I already knew: we belonged in the playoffs after competing all season long in a tough Western Conference.
Final thoughts
We have a coach in Martin Rennie who is not afraid of making big decisions. Of course not everyone will agree with every decision – you can't please everyone. And not every decision will be correct either. As a coach you make some choices that will work and some that will not. The key is that everyone learns from the process. That is why I am really excited for next year.
This team has come a long way from last year and has shown it can compete with the best teams in MLS. Now Rennie and his coaching staff have a season under their belt and are more familiar with what works in this league. They will also have a squad of players that are also more accustomed to playing in North America, with the physicality and the travel.
Of course there will be more changes, but having made the playoffs this year, expectations will again be raised. There will be highs and lows again next season, as there always will be, but I'm confident that the best is yet to come.
WATCH THE 1979 NASL NATIONAL SOCCER CONFERENCE FINAL VS. NEW YORK COSMOS (courtesy of canadianblaster09)
PART 1: http://youtu.be/Tm2WkDW7stc
PART 2: http://youtu.be/tsMbk02WhHI
PART 3: http://youtu.be/ZPO1bfdgiiM
As we look forward to playing in our first Major League Soccer (MLS) playoff game against the mighty Los Angeles Galaxy, the task at hand appears quite daunting. The Galaxy are the reigning MLS Cup champions, and they boast three of the top players in the league in Robbie Keane, Landon Donovan and of course, David Beckham.
If you are looking at this game on paper it is hard for anyone to really believe that we have any chance of going to LA and getting a result. Fortunately the game is played on the field, and not on paper. In fact, our boys can look at some playoff history that will show them they can do it.
To be the best …
It was back in 1979 when we were to face the cream of the North American Soccer League (NASL), the two-time defending Soccer Bowl champions New York Cosmos. In their team were World Cup winners Franz Beckenbauer (Germany) and Carlos Alberto (Brazil), as well as Giorgio Chinaglia (Italy) and Johan Neeskens (Netherlands) – the latter of whom led Holland to the runners-up spot in back-to-back FIFA World Cups in 1974 and 1978. Not to mention the wealth of other talented players they had on their team.
The Cosmos had finished with the best record in the NASL (24W-6L). In order to get past them, we needed not only to beat them once, but twice in a two-match home-and-home series – or in an extra mini-game should we win one match each.
We had confidence from beating them twice during the regular season, but this was the playoffs, and they had the added incentive of hosting the Soccer Bowl at their home venue – Giants Stadium.
Up against the odds
I have to say in looking at both teams' rosters, our chances did not look too good. But we knew as a team that once both teams got out on the field that we were not going to be outworked by New York.
There was no doubt that there was more quality in their team, but mentally we felt that we had the edge. We were confident that we were more of a team and that we really trusted each other and could overcome anything that the Cosmos threw at us. But as they say, talk is cheap, and in the end you have to do your talking on the field.
Who wants it more?
We played the first game at home in front of a sell-out crowd (32,875) at Empire Stadium. The game was tense, hard fought, and very close. But we remained focused throughout the match and held strong. Eventually they were the first to blink and we came away with a 2-0 victory on goals by 'Wee' Willie Johnston and Trevor Whymark. The job was half done, but there was still plenty of work left to do going back to New York.
Even winning the first game did not change people's opinions; the prevailing thought was still that the vaunted Cosmos had too much firepower for us and that would show with them playing at home.
When you go into a game as an underdog it is said that you really have nothing to lose and can play freely. There is some truth to that – there was definitely more pressure on New York than us – but we had a lot to lose. We had a chance to get to the Soccer Bowl and we were not going to let this team stand in our way.
We lost the game in a shootout, which meant that we would immediately play a 30-minute mini-game. The mini-game also ended tied, meaning the contest would go to a second shootout. After going toe-to-toe for almost four hours, we eventually came out on top.
David had conquered Goliath.
Our 'Caps face a mighty challenge against the Galaxy and will have to play their best game to advance. But I know firsthand that even the most talented of teams can be beaten.
The first step is believing that you will win.
Before the season, Whitecaps FC head coach Martin Rennie set a goal to make the MLS Cup Playoffs. That may have seemed a lofty goal for a club coming off of a last-place finish in 2011, but after a long season the 'Caps achieved that goal. Along the way the team got their first MLS road victory, set a record for the longest shutout streak to start an MLS season, and put together an impressive home record by losing only three of 17 matches at BC Place.
We will most definitely be underdogs going into next week's playoff clash versus LA Galaxy on the road, but one fact remains: this team is one of only 10 clubs left that can win MLS Cup this season.
On weekend of Saturday, September 15, I spent time on the Sunshine Coast working with all of their teams over two days as part of a partnership between Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Sunshine Coast Youth Soccer Association.
This was my fourth visit this year with at least one more visit to come. The experience I have had so far has been excellent, and as we continue to build our partnership I expect the experiences to get better and better.
Whitecaps FC are committed to growing the game of soccer in British Columbia and being an asset throughout the community. There is no way we can make this happen on our own though. In order to achieve these goals we need to build partnerships that we can nurture and grow.
I first traveled to the coast with Sam Lenarduzzi to meet with the SCYSA board and present a proposal that would see us enter into a partnership. The 'Caps have done many camps here before but this would see our coaching staff be present on the coast throughout the year. It would involve camps, schools, evaluation support and coaching at all levels.
Before this weekend Sam Lenarduzzi and I spent two full days visiting eight schools, where we demonstrated some soccer skills and communicated a healthy and active lifestyle. The kids seemed to enjoy our time together and the principals and teachers of each school indicated that it was very beneficial.
I also had the pleasure to be at the evaluations as all the teams were being put together. Being there as part of the SCYSA & Whitecaps partnership gave me a chance to meet many parents' players and coaching staff and observe the many talented players on the field.
During the weekend many of the SCYSA teams were getting together for the first time, where they met some new players and received their kit for the season. And all the teams were able to participate in a 90-minute training session with our Vancouver Whitecaps FC staff. It was also an opportunity for the coaches to watch and take notes of the sessions provided by our quality staff.
There was good weather over the two days and lots of happy players as they walked away with Whitecaps FC posters and some knowledge of how to improve their soccer skills.
I really enjoyed my weekend working with a number of teams and being able to talk soccer with a number of coaches. It was also encouraging to see many kids turn up with their Whitecaps jerseys, and knowing that the 'Caps are supported and loved not just in the lower mainland.
I will be back on the coast with our Residency coaches to work with the Rep teams, and I am excited by how well the first year of our partnership has gone. When I was playing for the 'Caps back in the day we were very much the province's team. Now with more kids playing soccer than ever before and the commitment of the club to help grow the game of soccer and be an asset in the community, I hope that all British Columbians can feel the same way about our Whitecaps now.
Today is a historic day, perhaps even more than we can appreciate right now.
This major announcement of the National Soccer Development Centre (NSDC) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is what Vancouver Whitecaps FC have been waiting to have built for years, and what a difference it's going to make to our club!
In this partnership between Whitecaps FC, the Government of British Columbia, and UBC, we have something here that will benefit all levels of the game, from youth to professional.
We now have a place to call home, a place that will house our men's and women's teams, as well as our Residency, Girls Elite, and other youth development programs.
It starts at the top
Our ownership team have lofty goals for this club and for the sport of soccer, and there has been a need for first-class facilities for some time.
Now, with a proper training centre, Whitecaps FC look to move to the next level as we try to establish ourselves as one of the very best soccer clubs in North America.
Having grass and turf fields and a state-of the-art fieldhouse is going to open many doors on numerous fronts for the game of soccer here.
Our owners have already invested greatly in our Residency and youth programs, so it will be great for our Whitecaps FC youth players – and other BC Soccer players – to be at the same fields as our first team players and to be able to watch them more closely as they try to realize their own dreams of becoming pro players.
Attracting the best
With top facilities we will finally have a firm attraction for top talent to train in Vancouver.
The NSDC will provide a place on the West Coast for Canada's men's, women's, and youth national teams.
We will also be able to attract the top teams from around the world, instead of having to travel to see them. We have seen the likes of Manchester United, Roma, and Benfica come to Vancouver in the past and now we can look forward to again seeing the very best teams here in our home city.
These are exciting times for the club. We're in the midst of a heart-pounding playoff race and we're pumped to have four home matches on the trot and an electric atmosphere created by our fans.
And now we can look forward to moving into a new training home as we enter into another chapter of this club's proud history.
The game is growing, and the 'Caps are more than happy to help plant the seeds.
As many of our fans prepare to head to Portland for another big Cascadia match, I thought I'd share my experience from last weekend when I had the opportunity to experience the rivalry as a fan on the road for the first time.
I hosted a bus load of Whitecaps fans on a day trip down to Seattle courtesy of UNIGLOBE Vision Travel. I had been to a game in Seattle before to watch the team I had supported as a boy, Manchester United, as they played Celtic. But this was my first time watching the 'Caps play the Sounders in Seattle, and my first time going to the game as a fan.
I've sometimes wondered what it would be like to travel down the I-5 to Seattle and Portland for a Whitecaps FC game, and now here I was about to get a new perspective of this Cascadia rivalry. The meeting of the bus was nice and early at 6:45 a.m. and the wait at the boarder was longer than usual, but these things took nothing away from the excitement and anticipation of what was to come when we reached our destination.
As soon as we entered the city of Seattle there was lots of evidence of the upcoming game, as we began to witness more than a few green shirts worn by the Sounders fans, and the closer to the stadium we got the more green we saw. We arrived around kick-off, so most of the 'Caps fans were already inside singing their heads off.
When we left the bus in our Whitecaps jerseys and scarves, we took some good-hearted ribbing from numerous Seattle fans that were still tailgating and getting in the mood for the game. I loved it, rival fans baiting each other before the game started. I was now chomping at the bit to get inside with the rest of the 55,000 plus crowd.
As I showed my ticket at the gate and began to walk up the stairs to my seats I got chills as I heard the chanting and the singing coming from both sets of fans. The atmosphere was electric and I hurried as fast as I could to join in the action.
When I arrived at the Whitecaps section the place was rocking. I did not reach my seats as some 'Caps fans recognized me and pulled me into their section. I was not going to argue with them. Our 2,000 or so fans were certainly outnumbered, but we were not drowned out as they roared on their team. This is what I remembered as a boy growing up in Manchester.
There is no doubt in my mind that this Cascadia rivalry is the best of Major League Soccer, and a small taste of what the future holds for the league. We are only into the second year of the Cascadia rivalry in MLS and it will continue to grow on and off the field.
I really hope all of our fans can experience travelling to Seattle or Portland for a game, as it truly is a unique experience. I hope to again travel with our fans soon so I don't miss out on all the fun!
Recently I had the privilege of representing Vancouver Whitecaps FC at this year's BC Summer Games, which were held in Surrey from July 19 to 22. I got to attend the opening ceremonies with nearly 4,000 athletes who would participate in 20 sports over three days. The dignitaries and athletes were treated to some great entertainment before the lighting of the torch.
Surrey put on a great BC Summer Games with over 3,500 volunteers making sure that everything ran really smoothly. For the games to be successful they need the support of the many partners, and this year Vancouver Whitecaps FC were happy to be a part of this special event.
The soccer tournament was held at Newton Athletic Park where many exciting matches were played on both the girls and boys . The coaches had scouted these players throughout their zones looking for the best players in each community.
Myself and a number of Whitecaps FC players were in attendance to present the gold, silver and bronze medals to each winning team. Following this event the coaches got to choose two players from their team to attend a clinic with the Whitecaps FC Residency coaches on August 11, and attend the game that evening against Real Salt Lake at BC Place.
The clinic was run by staff coaches Bart Choufour (U-14 boys), Martin Nash (U16 & 18 boys), and women's head coach Jessie Symons. 'Caps MLS defender Greg Klazura was also there to lend a hand.
Overall, 16 boys and girls were put through their paces, and Whitecaps FC head of player management and advancement Stuart Neely was on hand to do some evaluations of any potential Whitecaps FC prospects.
When I talked to our coaches they were really encouraged by the quality of play on the field. The young BC Summer Games players were thrilled to be in this challenging environment and to have the chance to impress the 'Caps coaches. There were also a number of BC Summer Games coaches in attendance and they were thrilled to be able learn from the 'Caps staff in a classroom session, and then on the field.
All in all, it was a great opportunity for Whitecaps FC to foster this partnership with the BC Summer Games as we continue to help grow the game of soccer throughout British Columbia.
On Wednesday, Vancouver Whitecaps FC will host over 70 of the club's men's and women's alumni at BC Place for our match against FC Dallas. Included on this list are 'Caps alums Sophie Schmidt and Emily Zurrer and Maple Ridge native Karina LeBlanc of our recent bronze medal-winning Canadian women's national team!
LeBlanc, Schmidt and Zurrer will be signings autographs along with Whitecaps FC captain Jay DeMerit from 6-6:30 p.m. PT at the Bell Box on Terry Fox Plaza before the match.
This will be a fantastic opportunity to honour the many members of our Whitecaps FC family who have made this club what it is today, and who continue to make us proud to the utmost degree.
I am personally really looking forward to seeing some old faces and reminiscing about the fond memories of the 'Caps storied past. It is going to be a special day and an exciting match on the field as the 'Caps try to establish themselves as one of the strongest clubs in Major League Soccer. Plus, we have history on our side.
Today we can see the legacy of our alumni continuing with our current team. Last week, I took my second trip to the Okanagan to visit a Whitecaps FC camp. In my previous visit I spent a day in Vernon with midfielder John Thorrington. I was amazed at the number of Whitecaps FC jerseys worn by the kids at the camp. The kids were thrilled to meet and get autographs from John, and were also really excited to meet and play with our leading goalscorer and number one draft pick, striker Darren Mattocks, who was so happy to put on a bib and get involved in the games at the camp.
This reminded me so much of the time I had playing for Whitecaps FC in our heyday. As players we were always encouraged to be active in the community, and we looked to grow the game of soccer at every opportunity – much like we've seen with our inspiring Canadian women's national team.
I am thankful that I took my role seriously as I have met so many fans that remember me from going to their schools, being at one of the camps, or just from meeting me on the street. I had a picture sent to me when I was in Victoria to visit a school. In this picture I'm getting ready to shake the hand of a very young Steve Nash. Imagine that!
One of the club's goals is for the 'Caps to be an asset in the community – not just in Vancouver but in British Columbia as a whole, and to all of Canada – just like we were back in the day. From my travels so far it looks like we are making some big strides.
(Carl Valentine signs autographs for youngsters at Oak Bay Soccer Club Awards Dinner, including Steve Nash on the far left)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC currently sit in fourth place in the Western Conference and are in a good position to challenge for a playoff spot this season. The team has seen a number of roster changes in the last month as head coach Martin Rennie looks to shape up his team into a strong playoff contender this year, and for many years to come. When being interviewed before the season started coach Rennie said he wanted to bring in character players that the fans could relate too, while continuing to add quality to the squad. So far he's accomplished this job!
In the first 23 games of the season, our Vancouver Whitecaps FC have tied seven of them and they have won seven games by one goal. Another of Rennie's goals was to build a team that was hard to beat, and to make BC Place a home that Major League Soccer teams would not look forward to visiting. Early on in the season as our 'Caps were wining these close games or fighting to get draws, the fans were happy with the results and the effort the team was putting out on the field. Even in a couple of games that they did not play well in, like good teams do, they found a way to win or tie and get a positive result.
Martin Rennie would like his team to win every game playing an attractive style of soccer, but that is not realistic. But what is attainable is to try and put in a performance every single match, to try and outwork the other team and give the fans a team they can be proud of.
The most exciting thing about this team is its going from strength to strength. After five games on the road our 'Caps faced two of the form teams in MLS – LA Galaxy and the San Jose Earthquakes at home, followed by back to back games against Real Salt Lake. I for one was concerned with how we would perform in this tough part of the schedule, and how many points we could acquire. There was no need for me to worry as Vancouver played some of their best soccer of the season in tying LA 2-2 and beating San Jose 2-1, and although they lost to Real Salt Lake 2-1, the team created enough chances to win the game by a couple of goals.
The new Whitecaps FC signings came into an already good team and made their impact on the fans at BC Place. Dane Richards scored his first goal and excited the crowd with his exciting wing play. Barry Robson scored a couple of goals and thrilled the crowds with his none stop action. Even Kenny Miller got in on the act by making a substitute appearance and nearly scoring with his first touch of the match.
Now Vancouver Whitecaps FC have added another key player in Andy Obrien, a central defender with lots of experience. He's a player who has been a leader on most teams he has played for. There has been a buzz regarding this team for most of the season, as they established themselves to be one of the teams to watch in Major League soccer this year. Now with the additions that have been made it's scary to think how good this team can be as the MLS season moves into its final third of the season.
One thing is for sure, this team has shown its going to be hard to beat them at home or on the road. And the fans in Vancouver have a team they can be truly proud of.
Dane Richards is becoming a crowd favorite with his play on the wing, and I have been thrilled by a number observations liking Dane to a young Carl Valentine. As a result, I spent some time with Dane to see how much we are alike, both on and off the pitch.
Dane is Jamaican and I have Jamaican blood (my dad is from Jamaica, so this is not just a good tan…), we both have lots of sisters - Dane has five to my four. We both have had some scary hairstyles and we both agree that our afros are not to be seen again.
On the pitch, we both played on the right wing, had speed to burn, and both of our left legs were for standing on. Both of us are not very tall, but learnt to bounce off defenders get to the byline, cross the ball, and energize the crowd with exciting wing play.
The only thing that separates us is our taste in food. Dane is a chef who likes good Jamaican food and I was brought up on your traditional English fish and chips.
In my playing days, my nickname was 'Chalkie', as managers told me to hug the sideline (chalk-filled lines). Now the 'Great Dane' (yeah, I made that up!) gets to do that job on the right wing for the 'Caps and I will be feeling a little 'Déjà Vue' every time he speeds down the line.


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ZIONSVILLE, Ind. – The Miami University golf team is in eighth place after two rounds of the Wolf Run Intercollegiate on Saturday. The RedHawks have a team score of 36-over par, and are only six shots out of fourth place. Illinois leads the tournament at five-under par, 25 shots in front of the field.
Junior Scott Cahill was Miami's top performer on Saturday. He shot rounds of 74 and 73, and is currently tied for 11th at five-over par. Senior Mark MacDonald had a 76 and a 73 and is tied for 19th at seven-over par.
Other RedHawk finishers included freshman Jared Hammons, who is tied for 29th at 10-over par in his first collegiate tournament. Freshman Greg Conrad is tied for 48th at 15-over par, while junior Luke Shaughnessy is tied for 54th at 17-over par.
The Wolf Run Intercollegiate concludes with one final round of 18 holes on Sunday.