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GARETH DUNCAN, in SA Rugby magazine, asks Quade Cooper about the Reds' revival, his attacking innovations, and the battle for the Wallabies No 10 jersey.
You made your senior provincial debut in 2006 while you were still in high school and earned your first Test cap two years later. Did you expect everything to happen so quickly?
You never want success to come too easily, but I've had to work really hard for the things I've achieved. At 17, I signed a senior contract with the Reds and I knew if I could keep progressing at the rate I was, I would get my Super Rugby and Test debuts at an early age. Luckily that has worked out for me.
Has rugby union always been your game?
I've been playing union since I was four and started league when I was seven. I carried on with both until I was 17, so I used to have a full week of sport. I would train from Monday to Friday, then play matches every Saturday and Sunday. I always wanted to have the ball in my hand. My mom would yell at me for playing with the ball in the house and breaking windows. That's the love I've always had for the game.
Why did you join the Reds?
At 15, they offered me a junior deal and I was over the moon. I was also selected for an Australian youth elite squad that year and I knew it was the first step towards going professional. I would sponge all the information I could get off the senior players whenever I had the opportunity. I also love Brisbane. My family's there and the people are great. I love the place, just like I'm drawn to Cape Town. I received an offer to join the Force when I was 17, but I was too young to leave my family and move to the other side of the country.
Have you always played flyhalf?
When I was younger, I was picked at fullback and flyhalf, but mostly fullback. I enjoyed the space I got at the back and I would do the Christian Cullen side-steps and runs on the counter-attack. I also had a few runs at inside centre later in my career, but I preferred flyhalf. As I got older, I wanted to be in the driver's seat. At senior level, a player needs to be played in one position so he can focus on it.
Berrick Barnes' move from the Reds to the Waratahs in 2009 was your opportunity to establish yourself at 10.
I enjoyed playing with Barnesy and I learnt a great deal from him. We were rotated in the flyhalf-inside centre channel regularly and that wasn't easy as I didn't have the chance to settle. So when he left, I had to make the step up to first-choice flyhalf. I needed guidance to make it work and now I'm enjoying it.
You're known as a maverick. What's your philosophy on the game?
I'm just having fun. I'm not scared to do training or backyard moves during a match. Players tend to leave those things out of their game when they turn pro, but they should express themselves more. I throw passes or kick grubbers that the opposition wouldn't expect. It's great when I pull it off. If I don't, I just work harder on it during practice. I'm hoping kids will emulate me and maybe add something extra to their game. That will help rugby to evolve. Look at basketball. There were no through-the-legs or slam dunks 20 to 30 years ago. Those things are the norm now.
When did you come up with your unique goal-kicking stance?
It happened a few years ago during kicking practice with the Wallabies. My kick used to have a huge curve to it, which affected my accuracy at times. So [Wallabies coach] Robbie Deans suggested I hold my arm back. I tried it and the ball went a lot straighter, which helped. The guys made fun of it and called it 'the superstar' and 'the matador', but it works for me. I'd feel strange if I had to put my arms down.
How has Braam van Straaten helped you with your goal kicking?
Braam watched some of the video footage of me kicking and knew straight away what was wrong. He told me I was opening up too early and pulling my foot too far back before the follow-through. So he worked on my technique and various other things. Soon I was nailing them from 50m out. I couldn't believe it. Braam's the most passionate goal-kicking coach I've met and it was great working with him.
What do you make of the criticism of your defence?
I've been happy with my defence this season. People have made a fuss about it and everyone is entitled to their opinion but I don't let that kind of pressure get to me. I focus on what I do well and on improving my all-round game.
What has sparked the Reds' turnaround in Super Rugby?
The players and their improved attitude and the change in the coaching staff. We still have most of the guys who were always in the squad. The older players have just moved on, and the youngsters got older. The squad is training harder and smarter and the extra match experience has also helped. [Coach] Ewen McKenzie has had a major influence on the team. Our defence coach Matt Taylor has also played a big role. In the past, we used to score three tries in a game but we'd still lose as the opposition would put five or more past us. That's no longer the case.
What are the differences between McKenzie and his predecessors?
Eddie Jones is a good coach and I respect him, but he'd just come from the national team and was working with a young Reds squad. He still had the approach that would've worked for a senior bunch of players, whereas the young guys needed more advice and their confidence to be built. Phil Mooney was a good young coach but the balance between the technical team and the players was out. Ewen fitted in perfectly. He has a lot of Super Rugby and international experience and has built a good relationship with the players. He always has new and innovative ideas and I respect that.
How has your partnership with Will Genia helped the team?
Will and I go back a long way. We joined the squad at a similar time and age, and have developed a good halfback combination. He's one of the best scrumhalves to play with as he has an accurate pass and his sniping threat draws in defenders, which gives me more time and space with the ball. He's a quiet guy off the field, but we get on well and that's important. We've both gained a lot of experience and use it to help the newer guys. We're still in our early 20s, so we connect better with them than a 35-year-old would.
Are you concerned about the competition for the Wallabies No 10 jersey?
We have some decent options there. James O'Connor and Kurtley Beale are two of my best mates and they're doing well for the Force and Waratahs respectively. Barnsey and Matt Giteau are the more experienced flyhalves and are very talented. Competition is always good for the team. I just want to work hard this year and hope to impress the selectors ahead of the World Cup.
Who's the toughest flyhalf you've faced?
André Pretorius. In my first run-on match, we played the Lions in Brisbane and we were ahead in the second half. But André came off the bench and changed the game. He pinned us deep in our half with accurate kicks, using his left and right boot. I found it difficult to get out of that situation and the Lions went on to win the match. There's also Dan Carter. He's been the top flyhalf for a long time and it's good to measure yourself against the best.
Which flyhalves do you think should be in the final Springbok World Cup squad?
Morné Steyn and Peter Grant. Morné is consistent, has a great boot and is developing an impressive running game. He's fitted into the Boks' game plan perfectly. Peter is an amazing player. He attacks well, kicks with both feet and defends like a loose forward.
Are you surprised that Grant isn't a regular in the Springbok squad?
Yes, I am. But looking at the Boks' success in the past two seasons, the selectors must be doing something right. I still believe Peter should be playing for them, though. He's a quality flyhalf.
Does Butch James still have a role to play?
It all depends on his fitness. I know he's had a bad run with injuries recently, but a fully fit Butch James will benefit South African rugby, especially with his experience. I've played against him a couple of times and players do worry about his physicality. I still remember the look in his eye of always wanting to bash someone. He's built like a strong centre but has the brains and skills of a flyhalf.
– This article first appeared in the June issue of SA Rugby magazine. The July issue will be on sale from Wednesday, 22 June.
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Last week, we told you about our massive dog fighting bust that spanned multiple states and resulted in the removal of 367 dogs and puppies. We gave you an inside look with our on-the-scene video, and now we have a first-person account from the rescue. Below is a guest blog by Tim Rickey, Vice President of the ASPCA's Field Investigations & Response Team, reflecting on what he found during the raid and the terrible fate of dog fighting victims.
When I first walked on the property, I stared across the yard and saw more than 100 dogs, most of them tied to heavy log chains, anchored to dilapidated dog houses. The dogs ranged from old to young, living on a worn dirt ring that likely had seen generations of dogs come and go to a sad fate.
Most were chained nose-to-nose to their neighbors to ensure continuous arousal.
I first thought of what a grim fate many of these dogs would have met without our intervention that day. But as I looked at a young, weeks-old puppy with one glance, and an aging, 10-year-old senior with another, my thoughts quickly turned to the long, lonely and painful journey of a fighting dog's life.
This cycle begins with being chained at such an early age with little to no positive human or animal interaction. The burden continues with heavy chains, often with additional weights, to drag around their entire lives. The constant noise, arousal and anxiousness push them towards aggression to or from their yard mates. If they don't respond, their life may end quickly, but if they do, they have sealed their fate of a long, torturous life.
Their only reprieve from the chain is death or brief release to be tested against another dog, eventually going back to the chain with little attention to their wounds. What follows is weeks of intense training and significant human interaction with the person who will commit the ultimate betrayal and force them into a barbaric battle for entertainment and profit. If they survive, they go back again to the chain: A vicious cycle that could go on for years until these dogs finally have no value or fight left in them and are discarded.
Our responders are still on the ground, so please stay tuned to aspcarescue.org for more news to come. Follow the conversation on Twitter using hashtag #367rescue.
If now is a good time for you to give, please consider making a gift to the ASPCA. Thank you for helping us support cruelty victims nationwide.
In Tennessee, the animal control departments are so underfunded they cannot investigate the many dog fighting operations. The Senator voted against a bill that would stiffen laws against dogfighting nationwide. He said it was because he wanted state rather than Federal control, but never put forward any bills to address dogfighting or promoted increasing budgets.
I agree. I was sick when I read some time ago about Michael Vick found to be having a dog...He will never be forgiven as far as I'm concerned.
God bless every single innocent animals...you are God's creations and those non-human things who call themselves as people should van ice of the planet for good
I know the right punishment for these evil people. Tether them on same chains that they use on their dogs. Let them know what's like to be tied up 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Do it for a few days. Maybe they just might change their ways.
funny, what I remember is Tim Rickey BECOMING a dogfighter and sacrificing dogs (whose fate is unknown but I have my guesses).
I believe you need to double check that article. It clearly states Rickey was with HSUS at the time of this case and is now with the ASPCA.
"Frankly, we didn't know how the public would respond," says Tim Rickey, who at the time headed the Humane Society's animal-cruelty task force. "We just jumped into it. For me, it was about doing the right thing."
Adds Rickey: "It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. They don't utilize these types of resources very often."
Tim Rickey took over as the ASPCA's head of field investigations and response after assisting with the undercover dogfighting investigation.
sometimes you have to sacrifice a few to save many. :( Unfortunate but true
Yes, you are mistaken. I know it was a long article, but I think you must have skimmed and therefore, misunderstood who Rickey is and what title and in what capacity he worked with this operation. He was Not on of the Bad Guys..... Maybe next time, you should Read an article in Full.


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At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To screen for and help diagnose thyroid disorders; to monitor treatment of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
When to Get Tested?
For screening: Newborn screening is widely recommended; however, there is no consensus within the medical community as to the age adult screening should begin or whether screening should be done.
For monitoring treatment: as directed by your healthcare provider
Otherwise: when a person has symptoms of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism and/or an enlarged thyroid
Sample Required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm or from pricking the heel of an infant
Test Preparation Needed?
None needed; however, certain medications can interfere with the TSH test, so tell your health practitioner about any drugs that you are taking. If you take thyroid hormone as treatment for thyroid disease, it is recommended that your blood sample be drawn before you take your dose for that day.
The Test Sample
What is being tested?
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is produced by the pituitary gland, a tiny organ located below the brain and behind the sinus cavities. TSH stimulates the thyroid gland to release the hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) into the blood. These thyroid hormones help control the rate at which the body uses energy. This test measures the amount of TSH in the blood.
TSH, along with its regulatory hormone thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH), which comes from the hypothalamus, is part of the feedback system that the body uses to maintain stable amounts of thyroid hormones in the blood. When thyroid hormone concentrations decrease, the production of TSH by the pituitary gland is increased. TSH in turn stimulates the production and release of T4 and T3 by the thyroid gland, a small butterfly-shaped gland that lies at the base of the throat flat against the windpipe. When all three organs are functioning normally, thyroid production turns on and off to maintain relatively stable levels of thyroid hormones in the blood.
If the thyroid releases inappropriately large amounts of T4 and T3, the affected person may experience symptoms associated with hyperthyroidism, such as rapid heart rate, weight loss, nervousness, hand tremors, irritated eyes, and difficulty sleeping. Graves disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. It is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the affected person's immune system produces antibodies that act like TSH, leading to the production of excessive amounts of thyroid hormone. In response, the pituitary may produce less TSH, usually leading to a low level in the blood.
If there is decreased production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid (hypothyroidism), the person may experience symptoms such as weight gain, dry skin, constipation, cold intolerance, and fatigue. Hashimoto thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the U.S. It is a chronic autoimmune condition in which the immune response causes inflammation and damage to the thyroid as well as the production of autoantibodies. With Hashimoto thyroiditis, the thyroid produces low levels of thyroid hormone. The pituitary may produce more TSH, usually resulting in a high level in the blood.
However, the level of TSH does not always predict or reflect thyroid hormone levels. Some people produce an abnormal form of TSH that does not function properly. They often have hypothyroidism despite having normal or even mildly elevated TSH levels. In a variety of thyroid diseases, thyroid hormone levels may be high or low, regardless of the amount of TSH present in the blood.
Rarely, pituitary dysfunction may result in increased or decreased amounts of TSH. In addition to pituitary dysfunction, hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism can occur if there is a problem with the hypothalamus (insufficient or excessive TRH).
How is the sample collected for testing?
A blood sample is obtained from a needle placed in a vein in the arm or from pricking the heel of an infant.
NOTE: If undergoing medical tests makes you or someone you care for anxious, embarrassed, or even difficult to manage, you might consider reading one or more of the following articles: Coping with Test Pain, Discomfort, and Anxiety, Tips on Blood Testing, Tips to Help Children through Their Medical Tests, and Tips to Help the Elderly through Their Medical Tests.
Another article, Follow That Sample, provides a glimpse at the collection and processing of a blood sample and throat culture.
Is any test preparation needed to ensure the quality of the sample?
No test preparation is needed. Certain medications can interfere with the TSH test, so tell your health practitioner about any drugs that you are taking. If you take thyroid hormone as treatment for thyroid disease, it is recommended that your blood sample be drawn before you take your dose for that day.
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Apr 13, 2012 01:52 PM|BoxheadMonkey|LINK
I am trying to set up a data connection to an Oracle database using asp.net System.Data.Oracle. My dev machine is running Windows 7 64bit with VS 2008 Pro. The web server which will run the final site runs Windows Server 2008r2 64bit.
I have trawled the web for what drivers i require etc and there is SO much information i am completely lost as to what I need to do!
Where do I get the required Oracle drivers from the dev machine and live server and which versions do i require?
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Thanks for any assistance :)
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Apr 13, 2012 02:12 PM|avinash_bhudke|LINK
Most probabaly you dont need any additional installation on server to work with oracle data as long as you are using "System.Data.Oracle" to connect to data.
The only pre-requisite would be .net framework.
Apr 13, 2012 02:37 PM|BoxheadMonkey|LINK
I am getting this error on my dev machine:
ORA-12154: TNS:could not resolve the connect identifier specified
An unhandled exception occurred during the execution of the current web request. Please review the stack trace for more information about the error and where it originated in the code.
Exception Details: System.Data.OracleClient.OracleException: ORA-12154: TNS:could not resolve the connect identifier specified
Source Error:
Line 287: {
Line 288: //Open the connection.
Line 289: oracleCmd.Connection.Open();
Because I don't have Oracle installed I don't have a tnsnames file which I think I need?
Apr 13, 2012 03:09 PM|BoxheadMonkey|LINK
Only get the above error when debugging!
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Apr 13, 2012 11:11 PM|ruipedromachado|LINK
hi BoxheadMonkey
VS2008/2010 does not matter;
.net >v2;
oracleclient ( i would suggest version 10);
----this would be enought to connect from any client machine to any oracle DB.
----on your project add "System.Data.OracleClient" reference and namespace. (it will complain that its obsulete , but it works perfect)
----also note that you should check your connection via command prompt with the command C:\tnsping whatever . where whatever is the -----name of your oracle alias in your TNSNAMES file.
at this point all you need to do is connect ....EX:
oracleconnect a = new oracleconnect();
a.connectionstring = "User ID=(oracleuser);Password=(oraclepass);Data Source=(oracle_tns_alias_from_tnsnames)";
----at this point you should be connected.
----note that all that the "System.Data.OracleClient" needs is the OCI.DLL from the oracleclient so you can or not use the TNSNAME.ora file
----you could setup your connectionstring directly with the TNSNAME address information and this way not use the TNSNAMES.ora.
----if you notice .....its a block from the TNSNAMES.ORA file :)
"User ID=oracleuser;Password=oraclepass" +
";Data Source=" +
" (ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = ip_address_of_host_db)(PORT = 1521)) " +
" (SID = whatever) " +
" ) " +
as for your extra info i would say .....
you already have oracle client or server instaled ( since oracleserver instalation also includes the client module ) becouse other wise it would say OCI.DLL missing or something like that .
---TNS:could not resolve the connect identifier specified ---means on normal circunstancies that i would have a problem on the connectionstring/TNSNAMES
1- check (SID = whatever) your SID name
2 - checl HOST = ip_address_of_host_db your db host. ( can you ping it ? can you tnsping it? )
well thats about it. its very simple from a .net point of view.....the hard part its with oracle network configuration it self.
Apr 23, 2012 12:42 PM|BoxheadMonkey|LINK
Ok, thanks for that :) All working so far except for one issue - when i debug from VS i get the error:
ORA-12154: TNS:could not resolve the connect identifier specified
Any ideas?
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Apr 30, 2012 08:15 AM|ruipedromachado|LINK
check tnsname.ora
May 01, 2012 03:49 PM|BoxheadMonkey|LINK
Check it for what?! As I say, it works fine on my machine unless i run debug.


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What's up with the lake level being so low? More work on the dam? It was down a good 8-10'. Makes the lake holes MUCH easier (assuming any dry land is safe).
My putter still doinks harder than yours!
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Everything will be long. The only thing I'm considering changing is making a TIGHT OB on #16 to resemble #17 at Winthrop. The shoreline will be the OB line on the water holes if the water is still down. They drain Freeman a bit every winter.
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Yo Jeremy! I'll be there.
I have a few questions.
Played the course today. Seemed
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I know 15 and 16 have long tee pads. Maybe more
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Panama drew Honduras 2-2, which allowed the United States to qualify for their seventh consecutive World Cup. Carlo Costly put Honduras up 1-0 in the first half, but Colorado Rapids forward Gabriel Torres equalized in the 50th minute. Los Catrachos went up in the 61st minute off a goal from Wilson Palacios, but Panama tied up the score in stoppage time with a goal from Roberto Chen.
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The U.S. National Team defeated Mexico 2-0 on Tuesday as LA Galaxy forward Landon Donovan assisted on Eddie Johnson's game winner in the 48th minute and scored a goal of his own in the 78th minute. With the scoreline, the U.S. has now defeated El Tri by a 2-0 scoreline in the last four World Cup qualifiers (2002, 2005, 2009).
The U.S. have qualified for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil due to Panama's 2-2 draw with Honduras. This the seventh consecutive World Cup appearance for the Americans.
Full highlights of the U.S. victory over Mexico are below...
LA Galaxy captain Robbie Keane's dreams of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup were effectively ended in Vienna on Tuesday when Ireland fell 1-0 to Austria on a late goal by Bayern Munich's David Alaba.
The match was scoreless for 83 minutes with the Irish controlling wide stretches of the game, but Alaba found the back of the net with a right footed strike off a cross from Schalke 04's Christian Fuchs. Keane had an attempt to equalize in stoppage time, but his attempt went wide of the mark.
With the defeat, the Irish remain on 11 points while Austria move up to third place with 14 points just three points behind Sweden for second place in the group and a place in UEFA's qualification playoffs. Due to the loss in Vienna and the long odds at qualification, the prevailing sentiment is that Irish manager Giovanni Trapattoni will be removed from his position just a year after leading Ireland to their UEFA Euro 2012—their first major tournament in 10 years.
The question now becomes whether Keane will be called up for Ireland's remaining World Cup qualifiers in October when they take on group leader Germany in Berlin on Oct. 11 and Kazakhstan on Oct. 15 in Dublin. If Keane is called up for those qualifiers, he'd likely miss LA's Oct. 16 match against the Montreal Impact at StubHub Center.
CARSON, Calif. – After suffering a hamstring injury during the LA Galaxy's CONCACAF Champions League match against C.S. Cartaginés on Aug. 20, Robbie Rogers returned to the training field on Tuesday.
During the portion of training open for media availability, Rogers was spotted running on the far side of the Galaxy's training field. Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena confirmed that it was Rogers' first appearance at training since his injury-shortened 44 minute shift against the Costa Rican side. Following training, Arena admitted that Rogers is moving forward, but there was no timeline in place on when he may return to full training or game day action.
When Rogers does return to the field, he'll likely be in for a positional battle as rookie Gyasi Zardes has done well to stake his claim for the left midfield spot to date.
It doesn't get any bigger than this.
The United States will take on Mexico on Tuesday in an important World Cup qualifier that will help determine whether or not the two countries can qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. With a victory over Mexico and a Honduras win or draw against Panama will put the U.S. through to Brazil. Meanwhile, Mexico is reeling as El Tri fell 3-2 to Honduras last week -- leading to the dismissial of head coach Jose Manuel "Chepo" De La Torre -- and currently sit in fourth place in World Cup qualifying just a point ahead of fifth place Panama.
In a Q&A looking back on the first U.S. vs. Mexico match in Columbus, MLSsoccer.com's Jeff Bradley talks with one of my favorite people Clint "Cleetus" Mathis.
Ahead of Tuesday's match, U.S. Soccer has provided a video preview with thoughts from several players including Galaxy center back Omar Gonzalez.
Check it out below...
In a fascinating video for MLSsoccer.com, LA Galaxy forward Jose Villarreal and FC Dallas goalkeeper Richard Sanchez discuss their identity and the rationale behind their selection to play for the United States and Mexico.
This type of struggle is fairly common among Latinos in the United States, not simply those that have the skills to play soccer. What I find fascinating about the stories of Villarreal and Sanchez is not only are they key prospects for the respective nations, but they both hail from the Southern California area and had the option to play for either the U.S. or Mexico. Although many fume when a player chooses one nationality over another, it's important to remember that these decisions stem far deeper than the soccer field, but also one's personal identity.
Expect many more situations like these in the future, but remember that it isn't purely just a Mexican-American struggle, but one that exists for all players of dual nationalities like Salvadorian-American Oscar Sorto or Scottish-American Jack McBean.
Check out the video below...
CARSON, Calif. – Chandler Hoffman bagged his sixth goal in the MLS Reserve League during the LA Galaxy's 2-2 draw with the Colorado Rapids on Sunday.
Hoffman was dangerous from the outset as he nearly put the Galaxy reserves on the board early on, but his effort sailed over the bar. However, the 23-year-old would play a role in both of LA's goals as he set up Charlie Rugg's finish in the 22nd minute and then found the back of the net himself in the 33rd minute.
"He makes intelligent runs and he can finish," said Galaxy assistant and reserve league head coach Curt Onalfo. "If you can talk to him, I think that he'd say that he'd like to have another one because he had a clear chance, but he's done well."
As Hoffman looks to muscle himself into the picture for a spot on a Galaxy roster spot—something that would likely come in LA's CONCACAF Champions League campaign—the young striker is brimming with confidence.
"It's good. I got the assist on the first goal and then I got the second," said Hoffman. "Obviously, I would have liked to have scored the chance that I had the beginning of the game, but it's something that I have to keep building on and keep creating chances and being dangerous."
CARSON, Calif. –LA Galaxy assistant and reserve league head coach Curt Onalfo's thoughts following the club's 2-2 draw to the Colorado Rapids reserves.
Check it out below…
(On the result…)
ONALFO: "Feels like a loss, but we knew going into the game that we had a depleted team with a lot of young players on the field, having said that, we gave two goals away today. We had two good chances and conceded on a goal that was a gift to them and our response was excellent as we scored two goals. In the second half, they picked up the pressure. They're a really good team, they have a high amount of experience on that team and it's always a challenge. There was a 20 minute stretch where they had a majority of the game, but we weathered the storm and we all had to do was close out the last minute, but a poor clearance led to another gift for them. It was unfortunate that we didn't walk away with three points, but we're still positioned—depending on other results—to go into the last game with a chance to win the reserve league, which is part of it. There's a lot of goals, you bring back players from injury and there was a lot of young players getting minutes and then saying all that, you want to instill a championship mentality. If we can battle through all those things and still position ourselves to win the league then it's a positive. That's our goal now as we approach the game against Chivas."
(On the performance of Brian Perk…)
ONALFO: "He was excellent. He had an excellent presence in goal; there were no two ways about it. His presence in goal was very, very good. His kicking game was good, his organization was good. It was an all-around good performance. You can see that, it's difficult when you have concussion issues, but he's looked good in training and it was good for him to have a good performance."
(On Chandler Hoffman's performance…)
ONALFO: "He makes intelligent runs and he can finish. If you can talk to him, I think that he'd say that he'd like to have another one because he had a clear chance, but he's done well."
(On his thoughts on the young players…)
ONALFO: "I thought Mendiola was menacing for a good 60 minutes. He fatigued a little bit, but he impressed me. He made a lot of things happen and you can see his quality in the final third. Jaimeson came in and grew with each minute. I think Malcolm Jones did a solid job as well and Quezada also did well. Credit to the young guys in our academy to step up and do well in a professional game."
(On Mendiola's defense…)
ONALFO: "He's turning into a complete player and it's good to see."


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Lake Stevens runs over Arlington
Game of the Week: 10.5.12 - Lake Stevens Vikings @ Arlington Eagles from Game Time Video Productions on Vimeo.
The Lake Stevens junior running back, who converted to a wide receiver at the beginning of the season, had his position switched once again after an injury to the starter, and responded with 135 rushing yards and three touchdowns as he led the Vikings past Arlington 45-21 Friday night in a Wesco North 4A game at John C. Larson Stadium.
Brad Barry, the Vikings' leading rusher, was out with a concussion. That injury opened the door for Otis, who rushed for two touchdowns in last week's game against Mount Vernon.
Friday night he picked up right where he left off, looking like he never left the position.
"We found out (what we had) last week against Mount Vernon," Lake Stevens head coach Tom Tri said. "We witnessed how quick he was at getting to the edge."
The 135 rushing yards were a career-high for Otis.
"Coming into this I was pretty much second string," Otis said. "I just got my shot and I went for it. This is just awesome."
It was even sweeter that his breakout game came against rival Arlington.
"They've been our rival for however many years we've been playing for," Otis said. "This is definitely a team that we look forward to playing. All week we've been talking about Arlington. We know how big the game is."
The game was even bigger this year for the Vikings. A loss to Monroe had Lake Stevens (2-1 league, 4-2 overall) down in the standings, while the Eagles (2-1, 3-3) got two quick league wins. Tri said he stressed the importance of keeping pace with Arlington and the other teams in the Wesco 4A North.
"There's a playoff game on the line," Tri said. "I know it's early, but tonight was as close to a must-win game in a regular season that you'll have. ... We have no more margin for error. We have to win all of our league games."
Game of the Week: 10.5.12 - Lake Stevens Vikings @ Arlington Eagles from Game Time Video Productions on Vimeo.
Otis and fellow junior running back Tanner Krenz helped put Lake Stevens in a position to win Friday night. Krenz added 92 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries. He was the first, and last, Viking to score -- each time with a 7-yard touchdown run.
"Our offensive line dominated tonight," Tri said. "Our ability to run the ball was the difference in the ballgame."
On the sidelines, Otis learned early on that this was going to be a little different than the first 41/2 games of his junior season.
"They kept putting me in and giving me the ball," he said. "It's awesome."
He wasn't keeping track of his stats on the field. Otis said he had just one goal while he was on the gridiron. "I try to go into the end zone as hard as I can," he said.
Lake Stevens quarterback Gavin O'Neil was another difference maker. O'Neil, who ran 12 times for 30 yards, completed 18 of 29 passes for 256 yards, including a 70-yard touchdown pass to Tevin Gray on second-and-45, 10 seconds before halftime.
That gave the Vikings a 31-14 lead and all the momentum going into the second half.
"Gavin made some great decisions tonight," Tri said. "He was taking what the defense was giving him. He ran the offense very efficiently."
After a scoreless third quarter, Lake Stevens began to pull away in the fourth period. Otis and Krenz each ran for a touchdown in the final quarter to seal the Vikings' victory, and keep their playoff hopes intact.
Arlington kept up with Lake Stevens early, thanks in large part to senior quarterback Skylor Elgarico. On Senior Night, Elgarico completed 12 of 32 attempts for 202 yards and a touchdown.
Following the Vikings' first touchdown, Elgarico returned the ensuing kickoff to the Arlington 45-yard line. On the first play from scrimmage, he threw a 55-yard touchdown pass to Max Gray to tie the game.
Fellow senior John Decker ran the ball 12 times for 142 yards. On Arlington's second scoring drive, Decker broke a 66-yard run on third-and-10, and followed that up with a 16-yard touchdown run two plays later.
Elgarico added 50 yards rushing on nine carries.
Despite the fact the Eagles rushed for almost 200 yards, Tri was proud of his defense for limiting an Arlington offense that has racked up big yards on the ground this season.
"We're very happy with our ability to stop the run. That's been the strength of our defense," Tri said, noting the Vikings' win over Marysville Pilchuck. "... We force teams to throw the ball."
Tri said he hoped the win over Arlington builds some momentum for the Vikings as the end of the regular season approaches.
"This is a big week for us. We always pencil Arlington when their on the schedule," Tri said. "... We talk every week about getting better. We can't take a week off. We take it one practice at a time, trying to build momentum as we go toward the playoffs.
"We've got to continue to get better."
At Arlington H.S.
Lake Stevens 7 24 0 14 -- 45
Arlington 7 7 0 7 -- 21
LS–Tanner Krenz 7 run (Ignacio Ponce kick)
A–Max Gray 55 pass from Skylor Elgarico (Anthony Parra kick)
LS–Ponce FG 26
LS–Austin Otis 10 run (Ponce kick)
A–John Decker 16 run (Parra kick)
LS–Otis 4 run (Ponce kick)
LS–Tevin Gray 70 pass from Gavin O'Neil (Ponce kick)
LS–Otis 10 run (Ponce kick)
A–Elgarico 5 run (Parra kick)
LS–Krenz 7 run (Ponce kick)
Records–Lake Stevens 2-1 league, 4-2 overall. Arlington 2-1, 3-3.
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Washington, D.C. – With Mother's Day approaching, the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), chaired by Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), today released a new report which finds women earn 82 cents for every dollar earned by men and that this persistent gender pay gap harms families and weakens the economy.
The report entitled, "Mother's Day Report: Paycheck Fairness Helps Families, Not Just Women," also shows that mothers' earnings play a key role in supporting their families. Two-thirds of mothers work outside the home and one in three working mothers is the only income earner in her family, the report shows.
"This new JEC report makes clear that women are still getting paid significantly less than men for the same work," said Chairman Casey. "The stubborn pay gap harms families who depend on women's earnings and limits our nation's economic growth. We need to close the pay gap and passing the Paycheck Fairness Act will help."
The report also finds that mothers' earnings are especially important to lower-income families. While mothers' wages account for 38 percent of total family income for the typical two-earner family, for families at the bottom 10 percent of the income distribution, mothers' earnings provide nearly half (49.5 percent) of household income.
"The pay gap is both a fairness and an economic issue," continued Casey. "It's simply wrong that women aren't paid the same for doing the same work, but there is a steep economic cost as well. When women have fewer dollars in their paycheck, they have less money to support their families and fewer dollars to put back into the economy."
Additionally, the report finds that the gender wage gap varies across states, with women in Louisiana, for example, facing a gender pay gap of 30.6 percent, while the pay gap in California is the lowest – 9.5 percent. (See Table)


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Dye, Kelliher get chance to show their stuff
The games begin today at Blair Field in Long Beach, Calif. and run through Saturday.
The tournament, which features some of the best high school baseball players from across the country, is comprised of eight teams representing eight regions nationwide. The teams are built by one of eight MLB teams that include the New York Yankees, Milwaukee Brewers, Texas Rangers, Washington Nationals, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals and Oakland Athletics.
Both Dye and Kelliher play for the Royals, which is made up of players from the Pacific Northwest.
Scouts from all 30 MLB teams and the MLB Scouting Bureau are expected to be in attendance as are college coaches from many of the country's top programs.
Dye and Kelliher will both be seniors at their respective schools this school year and made the Area Code team as juniors as well. Players from the 2014, 2015 and 2016 high school classes were eligible to try out.
Players are eligible to try out by invitation only. Invitations are sent out based on the recommendations of MLB scouts and the scouting bureau.
Dye went through the tryout process a year ago, but didn't have to try out for the teams this summer.
"They've been following me throughout the year and I didn't change much this year so they just invited me back," Dye said.
Last year, Dye said he was one of about 20 pitchers competing for eight spots on the team, two of which would go to him and Kelliher.
After a long wait watching some of the other players take batting practice, the pitchers finally got the chance to show what they can do -- and they had just 20 pitches to do it.
"I was really excited (to make the team)," Dye said. "I wasn't really expecting to make the team because I've always felt like I've been too small to really do anything, so it was a good feeling to make the team."
He may be a seasoned veteran now, but Dye admits he had his fears on his first go-around because of his size.
"It was kind of intimidating last year, to be honest," Dye said. "All of those big kids and I'm just this little short guy competing against all those big old 6-2 guys that can smash balls."
At least Dye had the comfort of playing with a friend.
"I've loved playing with Branden," Dye said. "I've been playing with him since I was 11 or 12 years old. We've grown up together always competing with all of our stuff because we have always been pretty much the same pitcher, throwing hard and trying to compete against each other and have the best outing."
Kelliher has already verbally committed to play baseball at the University of San Diego, but will have a choice to make if he is selected high enough in next year's MLB draft.
Dye on the other hand it yet to make any decisions. He said he hopes to make a decision on a college no later than October and possibly as soon as two weeks after the completion of the Area Code tournament.
"Most of the college scouts give away most of their scholarship money in the first signing period," Dye said. "If you wait around too long you aren't going to get much of an offer."
Like Kelliher, Dye said he would consider going straight to the minor leagues if he is selected high enough in the draft.
"The ultimate goal is to go to college, but if I get drafted and I get drafted in a good round, it's a good possibility that I will take that," Dye said.
Both players helped lead their teams to the 4A state tournament this past spring and are expected to be among the state's best again in 2014. Dye said playing in the Area Code games will help him be an even better competitor for the Bruins.
"It makes it so that you are always trying to compete at the higher level of what you know you can compete at, besides just throwing fastballs and blowing it by people in high school," Dye said. "With the kids in Area Code, you have to locate all of your pitches and get everything over (the plate) to actually have a chance to be good down there because they will smack your fastball around. They don't care if it's 92 (miles per hour) or not."
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After seeing this program, or reading the text, it is interesting to read Sam Harris' comments on meditation in 'THE END OF FAITH' - chapter 7 - Experiments in Consciousness:
"Inevitably, the primary obstacle to meditation is THINKING. This leads many people to assume that the goal of meditation is to produce a thought-free state. It is true that some experiences entail the temporary cessation of thought, but meditation is less a matter of suppressing thoughts than of breaking our identification with them, so that we can recognize the condition in which thoughts themselves arise. Western scientists and philosophers generally imagine that thinking is the epitome of conscious life and would no sooner have a mind without thoughts than hands without fingers. The fundamental insight of most Eastern schools of spirituality, however, is that while thinking is a practical necessity, the failure to recognize thoughts AS THOUGHTS, moment after moment, is what gives each of us the feeling that we call "I," and this is the string upon which all our states of suffering and dissatisfaction are strung. This is an empirical claim, not a matter of philosophical speculation. Break the spell of thought, and the duality of subject and object will vanish - as will the fundamental difference between conventional states of happiness and suffering. This is a fact about the mind that few Western scholars have ever made it their business to understand.
It is on this front that the practice of meditation reveals itself to be both intellectually serious and indispensable. There is something to realize about the nature of consciousness, and its realization does not entail thinking new thoughts. Like any skill that requires refinements in perception or cognition, the task of recognizing consciousness prior to the subject/object dichotomy can be facilitated by an expert. But it is, at least in principle, an experience that is available to anyone." (end quote)
At the above PBS website you can read the text, or find out when the program will be re-broadcast. The comparison between the stress-ridden baboon society in the wild, and employees at Britain's 'Whitehall' bureaucracy is of interest to researchers. The health of the top-dog vs health of subordinates is studied over a 30-year period. Both 'societies' have the same healthcare and diet for all levels in the pecking order.


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Diana Massam, Andrew Priest and Caroline Williams describe a recent project to adapt the online Internet Detective tutorial, to deliver a user-friendly mobile site which reflects their market research into user preferences for mobile content.
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