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9-28-12 @ Target Field – Tigers vs. Twins
Since the beginning of the 2012 season my goal was to attend ten games while maintaining a streak of at least one ball per game. This game was my 10th and final game of the season, and I was perfect through nine.
Remembering this season as a whole, it seems like it ended very quickly. However, remembering each game and moment individually, the season seems like it has lasted for a very long time. There are many individual moments in a season that make it great. Nothing can beat looking at those moments as a whole, when everything seems worthwhile. Those moments are what make a season memorable. Whether you're hanging out at the ballpark, making new friends, strengthening current friendships, or even just adding another baseball to the collection, you are always bringing home A Piece of The Game. Hopefully I do a well enough job expressing those moments in this blog, because I enjoy sharing them with you.
"Celebrate endings—for they precede new beginnings." – Jonathan Lockwood Huie
Celebrate the end of the 2012 baseball season because come next year there will be a new season! But before you do that, here is my account of 9-28-12:
According to Tony (follow him on twitter @TonyV433) I arrived at Gate 34 right around 4:15 (thank you Tony, I forgot to check when I actually arrived). We talked for a little while and waited for a homer to be hit to the gate. Pretty soon Mateo showed up. When I saw Mateo with Tony I walked over to them and found out that I had just awkwardly walked in on Mateo filming for his blog. Mateo (follow him on twitter @observebaseball) introduced me to his video "audience". I'm sure I looked pretty funny in the video, but I'm still eager to see it.
Once the gates opened I headed for the right field corner in foul territory. Tony and I had somewhat of the same idea, but he was three sections closer to home plate. The Twins' portion of batting practice was pretty slow, but I managed to snag a ball just before everyone left the field. The last ball that the pitcher threw in batting practice was hit down the right field line and stopped in the corner. Tyler Robertson picked up the ball and wound up to throw it to an infielder, but everyone had already jogged off the field. Then, he wound up again, but there still there was no one he could throw it to. So instead, he tossed it to me.
One notable thing from the Tigers' portion of bp was that I was 6 inches or less away from catching a Prince Fielder home run.
In the previous picture the arrow shows the path of ME, and the box shows where the ball hit the wall. The ball basically came right towards me, but it started to fall short. I reached over the railing and then over the flowers as far as I could. If I could've reached 6 inches more, I would've caught the ball in the webbing of my glove. Instead, the ball bounced off the wall and landed on the field.
Once the last group of Tigers players started batting I headed over to the Tigers' dugout. Soon batting practice ended and the balls were gathered together into a ball bag. When Coach Jeff Jones walked passed me I asked, "Coach, do you have an extra ball for a Tigers fan?" He responded, "Why yes I do!", while he grabbed a ball and tossed it to me.
About 5 minutes later the Tigers' equipment/ball guy came out of the dugout to finish putting the balls away. Mateo and I each asked for a ball, but he continued putting them away and eventually took the ball bag with him into the dugout. He returned a minute later holding two baseballs. For a split second he looked around to find us and then he hooked each of us up with a ball.
Following this, Mateo and I relocated to left-center field near the bullpens. Mateo covered the Tigers bullpen and I covered the Twins bullpen. This was well before the game was scheduled to begin, but the usher made his way down the aisle to talk to us. He had recognized us from previous games. We all ended up having a nice conversation. The usher has been a Tigers fan for 60 years, and used to work at the old Tigers Stadium. He went to fight in Vietnam, and when he returned home to the United States he moved to Minnesota. He has been here for 30 years. He is a very, very nice man. He even told us that we could sit in his section any time we would like to during the game.
It wasn't too long after the National Anthem that Tyler Robinson threw another ball to me, but this time from across the Twins' bullpen. In the next picture the yellow shapes signify the bullpens, I am signified by the red circle, and Tyler Robertson is signified by the red X.
Here he is shortly before:
This ball was different:
(I took the previous two pictures during the game)
This was part of the Twins' giveaways that take place every year on Fan Appreciation Weekend. The Twins players each sign a tee ball and then throw it to a fan before the game.
For the game itself, my dad and I sat in the Legends Club. While I was inside of the club I saw something a bit out of the ordinary:
I know the picture is blurry, but can you see the fish on his helmet? The man's friend also had one.
In the 5th inning my dad and I got some food:
I have never gotten this many nachos before, and I probably won't again. Don't get me wrong, they were delicious. I would say that I'm a fast eater, but it took me close to 20 minutes to finish these. Just to give you an idea of how big the helmet dish is, I took this picture at home:
Eight baseballs fit inside. That says it all.
The highlight of the game was getting to see Ryan Doumit absolutely dominate on offense. The Play-by-Play scoring plays are next, enjoy:
- In the bottom of the 7th inning Ryan Doumit homered to left field. Justin Morneau scored.
- In the top of the 8th inning Omar Infante homered to left field. A Jackson scored.
- In the bottom of the 8th inning Ryan Doumit doubled to center, Denard Span and Joe Mauer scored. Justin Morneau to third base.
Tigers 2, Twins 4
When the game ended, I stood where the "X" is in the next picture.
Now, do you remember the Tigers equipment/ball guy from before the game? He was cleaning up the dugout and putting away the bats and balls (I was waiting because usually a team's equipment guy throws a ball or two to a few fans after a game ends). As I waited, a boy who was decked out in Twins gear (who looked like he was 10-13 years old) ran towards me and stopped right next to me. He asked me if it was alright for him to stand in that spot too. I assured him it was ok, and then we started talking a little bit. Over the last few years he has gotten to know the Tigers equipment guy from coming to so many Tigers versus Twins games. Pretty soon he finished cleaning and walked towards me to exit the dugout. I thought it would be nice to let the kid ask for a ball so I just stood there and watched. This was their conversation:
Kid: "Mario!"
Equipment Guy: "HEY! How's it going?"
Kid: "Good, do you have anything for me tonight?"
Equipment Guy: "Sorry, I don't have anything for you tonight, but I do have something for him."
When he said that, he pointed at me. He reached into his pocket, pulled out a ball and threw it to me. I thanked him and then took his picture.
I felt bad for the kid so I offered the ball to him. He thought about it for a second and then he and his father both said no because he had already gotten a ball earlier in the day.
On my way out of the stadium I found a bunch of promotional calendars scattered amongst the seats so I picked up three that were not damaged. As I exited the gate an usher offered me two calendars so by the time I left the stadium I had six promotional calendars!
Here are some "Pieces of The Game":
A Piece of The Game MVP:
Mario (Dugout Attendant): He was the first person to give me two baseballs in one game.
Player of The Game:
Ryan Doumit: He provided all the RBIs for the Twins. If he wouldn't have had such a good day at the plate, then Twins would've lost.
|Doumit, DH
- 5 balls at this game
- 41 balls in 10 games this season = Avg. 4.1 balls per game
- 10 consecutive games with at least 1 ball
- 10 consecutive games with at least 2 balls
- 4 consecutive games with at least 3 balls
- 3 consecutive games with at least 4 balls
- 3 consecutive games with at least 5 balls
- 10 consecutive Twins home games with at least 1 ball
- 8 consecutive Twins home games with at least 2 balls
- 3 consecutive Twins home games with at least 3 balls
- 2 consecutive Twins home games with at least 4 balls
- 2 consecutive Twins home games with at least 5 balls
- Gotten at least 1 ball from 11 different teams
- 44 total balls
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These are, respectively, the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th things I've knitted ever.
The first are a pair of felted hats knitted with the same basic design, but shaped differently, the next is a satchel from knitty.com, and last is the entrelac scarf I'm currently making to practice my backwards knitting. Slowly.
I really like that black hat. Very cool.
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Ditto on the hats! What pattern did you use?
I'm curious that the bag was felted PRIOR to assembly? most patterns I've seen are the other way around.
MMario - Can anybody tell me what year it is?
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A date can be exciting
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She waits for his arrival
And her heart beat starts to climb
He takes her to the cinema
Chivalry opens the door
'Ladies first' he speaks with his eyes
As her heart beat races more
He purchases two tickets
For the snacks she says, "I'll pay"
He looks at her as it's his treat
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If you get scared do not worry
Just don't be scared to hold me tight"
They both enter the screening room
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He lifts the middle arm rest
To give a tiny hug
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A scene or two she cannot look
And hides her eyes against his chest
She settles down but stays right there
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3 Mental Hacks to Become a Better Martial Arts Teacher
Did you know you can use your space bar to scroll down on websites? Go ahead, try it now (unless you're on mobile).
Pretty slick huh? Little tips and tricks like that have become known as 'hacks' due to our computer friendly society. Hacks are a great way to improve your productivity and efficiency in virtually any endeavor. That includes teaching martial arts.
One thing I've realized over the years is that good instructors know how to manage themselves as much as their students. Avoiding emotional and psychological tangles frees up the class to focus on the material at hand. The following three mental hacks are great ways for you to improve both the quality and consistency of your teaching.
1. Remove Your Patience Trigger
Imagine a thermometer. As heat rises so does the red mercury goo inside the glass piping. Now imagine things getting so hot that the goo bursts out of the top (I don't know if this actually happens, but you see it in cartoons all the time). A patience trigger is like that, where we experience a certain level of annoyance or frustration and it results in an external reaction. Road rage, for example, is a very common patience trigger. A slight inconvenience on the road can cause people to launch into fits of rage.
The big realization here is that with a little forethought you can understand where your own patience trigger is in most common situations, learn to feel it coming, and take active mental steps to avoid allowing that trigger to activate.
The bigger realization is that when instructing martial arts you can eliminate that trigger if you have the wherewithal to try.
I remember many times parents approaching me and apologizing for their child's behavior in class. In most of those scenarios the child was definitely being disruptive. I had to take special time and attention to wrangle them back in. The funny part is that the parents expected me to have the same patience trigger for their child as they themselves had (which is to say, very low tolerance). However, as a martial arts instructor I (and you) live up to a different standard while in the dojo. It is our job to maintain balance, poise, and focus. The rest of the class will feed on that energy one way or another. Therefore, even as your temperature rises, there can be no trigger moment where you lose your cool.
This one is hard to execute all the time and is something we need to remind ourselves regularly especially when there is a particularly abrasive annoyance. We should not confuse this for allowing ourselves to be pushed around. The Sensei does not tolerate annoyance and bullying but neither do they sink to those levels.
Identify the behavior you are most likely to encounter in the dojo that will trigger you. Learn to feel it coming and consciously disarm it.
2. Utilize Your "Prime Time" Self
This one is all about being a professional. It's odd, but since the Sensei is autonomous in their own dojo they lack accountability. Good managers and CEOs know that going to work means delivering top performance. The company is relying on them and they are expected to set the tone for the rest of the work place. On the other hand, many Sensei fall into the trap of believing their dojo is their own personal playground, workshop, or therapy couch.
Your "Prime Time Self" is essentially a way of bringing your best game to the dojo time after time. When you enter the dojo door you should imagine yourself putting away external problems, worries, and grievances. You should then adopt the persona of your best self – the teacher you WANT to be. This does not mean putting on airs and pretending like you're Confucius. Instead it means behaving in a way that is worthy of your title as Sensei – thoughtful, level-headed, and focused. The attention of the class should be on progress and the art itself, not the mood of the Sensei.
3. Avoid Buddy Syndrome
This particular hack tends to apply more to Western instructors than Eastern. In Eastern culture the role of instructor has a built-in aloofness that can be downright distant at times. Western culture, on the other hand, prefers more of a coach mindset where the authority figure becomes a mix of friend and confidant as well as guide. The role of Sensei can be found somewhere in between, but it's easy to get off track.
If a Sensei has an innate need to be liked and approved-of they may find themselves looking to be friends with students as well as an instructor. This can lead to buddy syndrome, which often results in complications. A Sensei's treatment of students needs to range from encouraging to challenging and will often switch at a moment's notice. If a student's behavior begins to go awry, or their focus wains, the Sensei needs to get them back on track. This treatment can be more stern and demanding than a 'friend' would be able to do, so when those roles begin to mix a certain amount of relationship drama is sure to ensue.
Having a friendly, comfortable relationship with students is one of the great pleasures of being a Sensei…but avoiding buddy syndrome is important to maintain at all times.
Conclusion – First Know Thyself!
When people think about teaching a martial art they tend to focus on technical content and managing the personalities of the students. Those are both important, but if you don't check yourself first you'll find more trouble than you expected and be less prepared to deal with it. Use these hacks the next time you take the floor and remember – you are setting the tone. What you see in the students is a reflection of yourself!
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Review: Samurai Revolution (The Dawn of Modern Japan)
I recently had a chance to explore a new release by Tuttle Publishing entitled "Samurai Revolution: The Dawn of Modern Japan Seen Through the Eyes of the Shogun's Last Samurai". That's a lot of title, and the book contains a lot of information. In fact, this book combines storytelling, character development, and real historical data in a unique way to bring the reader into the world of Pre-Meiji Japan. It explores the people and places pivotal in the development of modern Japan and takes us through the painful process of de-isolation.
Author Romulus Hillsborough spent over 15 years living in Japan. While there he immersed himself in the culture, language, and history of the country. He was particularly intrigued by the Samurai and the way Japan's centuries-old fighting culture clung to life and relevancy even as the country moved in a modern direction. "Samurai Revolution" is one of Hillsborough's most ambitious works and it shows in the texture and thoughtfulness of the story.
What Is Samurai Revolution?
When people think of the Meiji Restoration and the "death" of the Samurai they most often think of the Tom Cruise picture entitled "The Last Samurai". That movie did in fact take place around the same time period as this book, however an ample amount of creative license was taken with the storytelling. "Samurai Revolution", on the other hand, is steeped in both historical data and first hand accounts from the important players who were alive during those times.
This book explores a wide and sorted cast of characters but focuses mostly on a samurai named Katsu Kaishu. Katsu was a low level Samurai but rose to prominence due to his strong strategic mind, naval acumen, and scandalous opinion that Japan should open itself to the Western World in order to rise above it.
The book is broken up into two primary sections. The first covers the era leading up to the Meiji Restoration. It examines in great detail the bickering factions that constantly lobbied for power and tried to enforce their own beliefs on the nation. It also describes the characters involved in the major power plays between the clans, including each individual's strengths, weaknesses, scandals, and missteps.
The second part of the book focuses on the great unrest of the country as it joined the rest of the world, including culture clashes and violent resistance by "the old guard".
Is This Book Worth Reading?
The slow death of the Samurai class may seem like well trodden ground. After all, we have books, movies, comics, etc all focusing on that time period. Despite that, I think "Samurai Revolution" stands out as a valuable work on the subject. Most movies or books tend to take one of two approaches: fanciful aggrandizement of the Samurai class or raw historical data with no personality at all. "Samurai Revolution" has managed to find a middle ground. The author has collected an unprecedented amount of first hand accounts regarding the time period and the players surrounding the revolution. As such, the story told contains both memorable personalities AND useful history, making it a valuable read for the romanticist and researcher alike.
My personal background straddles Okinawan and Japanese arts. I also have a penchant for historical writing. My opinion, both as a writer and researcher, is that this book is a welcome addition to my library. This behind-closed-doors approach to the Meiji Restoration fills in many gaps in our understanding of how Japan became modernized and why "Old Japan" resisted the change so fiercely.
Does the Book Have Any Weaknesses?
There is only one real weakness that I encountered, and it may be more my own fault than the book's. I'm naturally bad at remembering names and "Samurai Revolution" contains many names. In fact, the interplay between the characters is important and it can really halt reading progress having to go back and try to remember who was who, and how they related to other important figures of the time. A more attuned eye may not struggle as much as I did, but I did feel it took away from my experience and immersion at certain points.
The breadth of important names and figures reminded somewhat of the fantasy hit "Game of Thrones". Anyone who has seen the show or read the books knows it's all about the intricacies of interaction as each faction vies for power and control. Pre-Meiji-Japan is not terribly different. In fact, I think "Samurai Revolution" could have benefited from maps and lineage charts updated periodically throughout the book. It would have been intriguing seeing the geography of events and watching factional borders change as power shifted hands.
Where Can the Book Be Purchased?
This book is published through Tuttle, one of the most well established creators of martial arts texts. As such, it is pretty easy and affordable to get your hands on a copy. Click the image or link below to learn more about the book or purchase a copy for yourself:
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A Tale of Two Voices
Prior to this past weekend I had never been snow shoeing before. It always seemed like way more work than it was worth and a regular hike was fine by me anyway. However when I called the park service hotline at Rocky Mountain National Park the pleasant man on the other end of the line informed me that almost all the trails were still buried in snow. Any trail worth seeing, he pointed out, would be accessed primarily through snow shoeing.
It was at that time I felt the first tinge of 'quit' rising up in me. "Wouldn't it be smarter", I thought, "to try snow shoes some other time?" I glanced out the window and noticed the perfectly blue skies, 60 degree weather, and clear-as-day mountains in the distance. I decided there was no time like the present.
After I secured the proper equipment I made the drive up to Rocky Mountain and took off to meet Loch Vale, a rather well known hiking destination and point of natural beauty. The following video takes place at the summit of Loch Vale. I was quite alone and had a chance to collect my thoughts. It was then that I made a few connections between that hike experience and martial arts, namely how two different voices influenced my behavior that day – one telling me not to bother, the other challenging me not to quit.
Enjoy the video and I'll share some pictures afterward:
The following are a handful of photos that help illustrate some of the points in the video. Loch Vale provided a very scenic, very challenging experience that I am glad to have undertaken.
I hope you enjoyed this little reflective trip through nature. All the best in your continued training!
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In the cold war, they were certainly not. U.S. nuclear forces were almost continually on a state of high alert, with land- and submarine-based missile crews always preparing for imminent action and B-52 pilots readying to take off at a moment's notice. The men and women involved in maintaining U.S. nuclear weapons were a uniquely important force, with a high sense of purpose and élan. They understood that their mission was strategic deterrence and that success at maintaining a state of readiness would help ensure that their terribly destructive weapons would never be used in anger.
Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, U.S. nuclear forces, including the units responsible for care of the weapons, have been reduced in size, there have been no modernization programs, and responsibility for nuclear forces has been dispersed throughout the Pentagon; there is no one command with overall authority over the weapons.
These factors helped to underpin the "Broken Arrow" episode of August 30, 2007, in which the Air Force essentially lost control of a handful of nuclear-armed cruise missiles, with a B-52 flying them across the country under the mistaken belief that the warheads were disarmed or carried conventional explosives.
The immediate cause of the incident was a breakdown of procedures at the Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota. But a study by the Defense Science Board suggests that even if tight procedures are put back in place, the safe care and maintenance of these fearsome weapons is going to be a difficult long-term challenge. Since the end of the cold war, it reports,
there has been a marked decline in the level and intensity of focus on the nuclear enterprise and the nuclear mission. The decline in focus took place gradually as changes were made to policies, procedures, and processes. Now, when comparing the current level of focus to that of 1990, the aggregate change is dramatic. The Task Force and several of the senior DoD people interviewed believe that the decline in focus has been more pronounced than realized and too extreme to be acceptable. The decline is characterized by embedding nuclear mission forces in non-nuclear organizations, markedly reduced levels of leadership whose daily focus is the nuclear enterprise, and a general devaluation of the nuclear mission and those who perform the mission.
This is frightening stuff. And doubly frightening because there is no quick fix. The Defense Science Board has offered a whole series of recommendations designed to change the culture of U.S. nuclear forces and restore to them a sense of mission. But the inescapable truth is that with the end of the cold war, the primary task of U.S. nuclear forces is no longer deterrence but keeping accidents from happening within our own arsenal. This is an essential mission, but it is not a glorious one, and it will remain difficult to attract the most talented men and women in our armed forces into this branch of service.
The problem is triply frightening because if U.S. nuclear forces are suffering from such difficulties, what is going on elsewhere in the world, in Russia, say, or in Pakistan?
In light of all this, I have a question for readers. Which of the following problems is most worrying?
1. Global warming.
2. The Bush administration's alleged violations of FISA.
3. Loose nuclear weapons.


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I'm Kristen and I am right about everything. At least that's what I tell my husband and kids.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
I built shelves!
I needed more space in my craft room, but didn't have a lot of options, except for wall shelves. I saw these gorgeous shelves over at Beneath My Heart and knew that I HAD to make them. I am so glad I took the plunge! I made two 33" shelves and two 36" shelves. I had Home Depot cut my boards down and got my molding and corbels there too. I built the first two and had Tim hang them. They almost didn't get up. We had a lot of issues getting them up. I built the next two and hung them myself, and they went up without a problem. Go figure. I used Rustoleum Semi-gloss Black spray paint and because I wasn't happy with the texture after the spraying, I used a glossy polyurethane that I had left from doing the dresser. I think overall I spent around $80 for the four shelves.
The above picture is the wall space over my green dresser and next to my sewing armoire. I have a bunch of patterns in the purple basket and the bins next to it hold all my buttons and the buttons I just got from my grandma's house.
That is the wall above a second dresser that holds fabric and completed projects. To the left is a bookcase that I am going to paint black and to the right is my scrapbook table. One of those purple baskets holds unused yarn and the other holds the odds and ends from completed projects. I bought the purple baskets at Target--I'm so happy I found them. They work perfectly with the purple walls!
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- Traci@ Beneath My Heart said...
Those turned out great!!! Yeah, girl!!! I am so proud of you. I know you are enjoying that extra wall space.
Thanks so much for reading my blog and letting me know about your shelves.
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system does not exist. Some work has been done, particularly in the area of human uses of water resources, but it is significantly incomplete, especially with respect to the full range of human values, the consequences of health effects, and ecological values. Thus, there is no comprehensive set of economic tools capable of developing and implementing an optimal coastal management strategy that meets society's goals.
In the absence of such a capability, reversing trends of degradation in an effective and efficient manner is more difficult. It requires, at the least, that society formulate a clear vision of the coast's future and identify the tasks necessary to achieve that vision. The concept of integrated coastal management (ICM) is a starting point for that vision. This chapter addresses the conceptual principles and methodology for ICM. Chapter 4 addresses specific applications of the principles and methodology outlined here. ICM is associated here with two general objectives: 1) to restore and maintain the ecological integrity of coastal ecosystems and 2) to maintain important human values and uses associated with those resources.
Recently, in Reducing Risks: Setting Priorities and Strategies for Environmental Protection, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Science Advisory Board, explored the problem of making its management programs more relevant to ecological imperatives. It concluded that the ''EPA should target its environmental protection efforts on the basis of opportunities for the greatest reduction of risk" and the "EPA should attach as much importance to reducing ecological risk as it does to reducing human health risk" (EPA 1990). In a substantial sense the methodology for integrated coastal management set forth in this report is a further step in the general direction proposed in the EPA report.
The principles and methodology set forth are a further elaboration of work done by others (see bibliography at the end of this chapter). There appear to be few examples of where these ideas have been systematically applied in the conscious effort to protect coastal resources. Nonetheless, there are several examples where the concepts have, to some extent, been applied over time. Notable in this regard are the examples of the Great Lakes and the Chesapeake Bay. Some detail about one aspect of the Chesapeake Bay Program—the experience in controlling nutrients—is presented in Chapter 4. Chapter 5 provides a discussion of the benefits and barriers associated with the implementation of ICM and provides some recommendations for implementation. The evolution of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement from 1978 through 1987 consisted of an iterative planning and implementation process. As a result, toxics joined nutrients as pollutants of concern and the management area was expanded and now includes the entire watershed. A more complex understanding of pollution sources and prevention strategies in the Great Lakes has evolved and the mechanisms for governance have become more sophisticated.


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October 1, 2012
Malvern 41, Newcomerstown 13
Malvern senior Brady Webber rushed for 92 yards and scored three touchdowns on runs of 10, 2, and 1 yards to lead the Hornets to a 41-13 Inter-Valley Conference win at Newcomerstown.
The win improved the Hornets to 5-1 for the year and 2-1 in the IVC.
"We got off to a slow start on both sides of the ball," said Head Coach Dave Tucci. "But after our first score we got moving and our defense got stronger as the night went on. In fact, their only two scores came against our backups."
As a team, the Hornets rushed for 290 yards, with Cobin Plessinger leading the way 131 yards on just 11 carries and two touchdowns. He scored on a carry from 73 yards out and had a 40-yard interception return.
Max Kapron scored the Hornets other touchdown on a 39-yard pass from quarterback Trey Tucci in the first quarter.
Jibril Dansby accounted for both Trojan touchdowns on runs of 5 and 7-yards in the final frame.
Malvern will host Strasburg Friday night.
Ridgewood 34, Sandy Valley 23
Ridgewood scored two fourth quarter touchdowns to defeat visiting Sandy Valley last Friday night 34-23 in an Inter-Valley Conference game.
The loss dropped the Cardinals to 4-2 for the year and 2-1 in the IVC.
Tyler Smith scored all three touchdowns for the Cardinals.
Things don't get any easier for the Cardinals as they will host Garaway Friday.
West Branch 35, Minerva 7
It was all Brenden Wells last Friday night at Minerva.
Wells carried the ball 23 times for 212 yards and scored four touchdowns to lead West Branch to a 35-7 win over Minerva in a Northeastern Buckeye Conference game.
The Warriors put the game away early, scoring twice in the first quarter on a 70-yard run by Wells and a 10-yard run by quarterback Troy James.
James finished with 70-yards passing and 69-yards rushing.
Minerva's only score came in the second quarter on a 1-yard run by Mitch Soles.
Lion quarterback Jake Riley hit 12-of-21 passes for 105 yards and rushed for 23 yards.
It was the fourth loss in a row for the Lions, who fall to 2-6 overall and 1-2 in the NBC.
West Branch remains undefeated in the NBC and 3-3 overall.
Minerva will be at Marlington Friday and West Branch will host Canton South.
Steubenville Catholic Central 54, Conotton Valley 7
The Crusaders jumped out to a 34-0 first half lead and cruised to a 54-7 win over visiting Conotton Valley last Friday night at Harding Stadium.
Keaton Carrothers scored the Rockets' only touchdown on an 8-yard run.
The game was called late in the game due to lightning.
The Rockets, who are now 3-3 for the year, will be at Paden City Friday night.
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Union County football roundup: Week 1
Billy Gentry made a 22-yard field goal with 6.5 seconds left to lift Mount Tabor to a 26-24 road win over Porter Ridge in the season-opener for both football teams on Friday.
The Spartans drove 62 yards on their last possession of the game, highlighted by James Antoine's 23-yard run down to the 11.
The contest was played on Monroe High's artificial surface because Porter Ridge's field was too wet, and the Spartans were able to avenge a 31-28 loss in 2011 that eliminated Mount from the 4A playoffs in the third round.
Jerrick Robbins scored two touchdowns for the Pirates. His second touchdown, a 9-yard run with 3:46 left, pulled PR to within 23-22.
After calling timeout, Porter Ridge went for two and Robbins converted on an option run to the right that made it 24-23.
Antoine scored two TDs for Mount Tabor.
A.J. Barrett caught a 20-yard touchdown pass from Isaiah Hicklin in the first half that gave Porter Ridge a 13-7 lead with 4:57 left in the first quarter.
Ardrey Kell took a 7-0 lead with 8:42 left, but the Warriors responded with 24 unanswered points.
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ELIZABETHTON — Two of the three men charged in the murders of Joyce Brock, 61, and Russell Glen Shell, 54, had their first appearances in Carter County Criminal Court on Friday.
Jonathan Scott Shell, 22, Roan Mountain, the son of Russell Glen Shell, and Jeffrey Lynn Whitehead, 51, Roan Mountain, were arraigned on two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, two counts of tampering with evidence and one count of aggravated arson.
The third defendant, Tyler Daniel Shell (no known relationship), 20, Trade, has been released from jail on $10,000 bond and has not yet been arraigned. He is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder.
Jonathan Shell and Whitehead have been held in the Carter County Jail on pretrial confinement since their arrests in February. Judge Robert Cupp set bond hearings for both men for April 2.
Brock and Russell Glenn Shell were found dead in the burned garage at 120 Hemlock Lane in the Hampton Creek community of Roan Mountain on June 26, 2012.
Sheriff Chris Mathes said autopsies revealed Brock had been shot once in the throat and a second time in the head. Shell was found with one gunshot wound to the head. The bodies had been soaked with gasoline and set on fire. "It was a horrible scene," Mathes said during a news conference announcing details of the three arrests.
The three men were arrested after an eight-month investigation that spread over several states.
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A proposed idea to construct a glass enclosure at the entrance to City Hall offices as part of a security precaution was briefly discussed by members of St. Marys City Council and Chief of Police Todd Caltagarone.
The enclosure would be constructed on the second floor of the Farmers National Bank building where the City of St. Marys offices are located.
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Comments about Airhole Animal Facemask:
Great product, a bit on the warm side, but very comfortable. The only problem is that the valcro gets stuck on everything - from helmet to jacket.I actually lost one already because it got stuck to my sleeve while eating and I didn't notice. It probably got loosened when I was throwing away the trash and someone else picked it up. Immediately bought a replacement - since I liked it so much.
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Urbana Stone's chiseled textures and contours combine with its random shapes and patterns to recall the look and feel of vintage cut stone. Urbana is offered in a versatile three-piece modular system with an optional large square that adds a broader range of shapes and an even grander scale.
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Nexus 9 review roundup: A premium-priced tablet that fails to deliver on multiple fronts November 4, 2014 at 8:46 am
The reviews for Google's latest Nexus tablet are in — and sadly, it seems the HTC-made Nexus 9 is continuing the trend that was initially set by the first big-screen 'Nexus' tablet, the Motorola Xoom. The Nexus 9 is good, but it's certainly no iPad killer — and for the premium price that it commands, it should be better.
Nexus 9 tablet unveiled: 4:3 screen, 64-bit Tegra, Android 5.0, and no micro SD slot October 15, 2014 at 1:41 pm
Google has unveiled the Nexus 9, an HTC-made tablet that will run Android 5.0 Lollipop. Curiously, there's an 8.9-inch 2048×1536 display — 4:3 aspect ratio, rather than the customary 16:9 — and also BoomSound dual front-facing speakers. Inside the Nexus 9, of course, there's Nvidia's 64-bit Tegra K1 SoC. Pricing starts at $400 for the 16GB model, and it'll arrive in stores (in the US) starting November 3.
Android L 64-bit preview finally released – but only for x86. Where's ARMv8, Google? October 9, 2014 at 8:35 am
After announcing that Android L would support 64-bit hardware way back in June, Google has finally released a 64-bit Android L developer preview emulator image. Curiously, though, it's a 64-bit image for 64-bit Intel chips (Atom/Bay Trail) and not ARM. With Nvidia's 64-bit Tegra K1 supposedly just around the corner, but no tools for developers to actually create or prepare 64-bit ARMv8 apps, what exactly is going on?
Nvidia details 64-bit Denver Tegra K1, claims Haswell-class performance for first 64-bit Android chip August 12, 2014 at 7:38 am
Nvidia has finally taken the wraps off its 64-bit Denver CPU core — and, well, let's just say that the 64-bit Android race just got a lot more interesting. The Denver CPU will be available later this year in the Tegra K1 SoC, where you'll get two Denver cores and a 192-core Kepler GPU. Nvidia says this will be the first 64-bit ARM chip for Android, and that it "completely outpaces" other ARM SoCs. The Denver CPU is so beastly that it even beats out some PC-class chips (the low-end Haswell Celeron), while consuming much less power. The secret behind this performance boost is a novel technology called Dynamic Code Optimization.
Detailed specs and pricing info leaks for Nvidia's new Shield Tablet July 18, 2014 at 3:07 pm
Nvidia's follow-up to the Shield handheld is the Shield Tablet, which has now leaked all over the internet, showing off its eight-inch display and Tegra K1 processor.
Tegra K1 GPU posts some beastly benchmarks – but can Nvidia get devs to actually use it? July 16, 2014 at 2:27 pm
Nvidia's Tegra K1 is benchmarking like a beast — is this the chip that will give the company what it needs to establish a premium gaming experience on Android?
Nvidia's Tegra K1 comes to the US in Google's 3D depth-sensing Tango tablet June 6, 2014 at 8:28 am
The first device powered by Nvidia's new Tegra K1 SoC to hit the US will be Google's Tango tablet devkit. The K1 is notable for being the first mobile SoC to include a "desktop-class" GPU (a cut-down 192-core Kepler). The Tango tablet follows on from the Tango smartphone, which Google showed off back in February. The first K1-powered tablet, when it arrives later this year (probably soon), will set you back a grand total of $1024 — but that's a small price to pay for a mobile walk-around device with advanced 3D sensing and mapping capabilities.
OpenGL ES 3.1 unveiled at GDC, brings new heterogeneous efficiency to mobile GPUs March 18, 2014 at 10:43 am
The Khronos Group has announced the release of OpenGL ES 3.1, a point update to the current OpenGL ES 3.0 standard that adds new computing features and better CPU-GPU integration.
Nvidia's mobile Maxwell GPU is a monster, beating all current AMD and NV graphics cards by a huge margin March 6, 2014 at 10:45 am
Details on Nvidia's GTX 860M have leaked ahead of its launch and performance looks amazing. The long-term implications for handheld and laptop gaming are significant.
John Carmack suspicious of Nvidia's outlandish Tegra K1 claims February 20, 2014 at 3:47 pm
Carmack has warned that Nvidia's claims about Tegra K1's console performance are a bit too enthusiastic. Can the K1 really deliver PS3 or Xbox 360 graphics to the mobile space?


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Alexandra Binsfeld-Debus ('15) Philosophy Major, 2015 'Student of the Year'
Lindsey Gaudenti ('15) Philosophy Major, 2015 'Robert M. Makus Memorial Service Award'
Students Carly Corritore, Nick Macker, Lindsey Guadenti, and Charles Hawes presented their research on Experimental Philosophy.
"This study seeks to highlight how a concept or word stimulates and inspires varying perspectives from person to person of the USF student body. A member of the research team will be sitting in an open public space on campus next to a whiteboard which will have the words "Ask me about..." followed by a word or concept of that team member's choice. These concepts advertised will differ several times a week and intend to inspire a student to come up and engage in natural conversation with the research member. The goals are to promote depth of thought and conversation in a natural way, bring up ideas and points of view that may be unusual or different from one's own views, and ultimately connect as one student to another in a unique form. By encouraging students to think deeply and participate in that experience with another student, who may or may not be a stranger, this study will also explore the openness of students to participate in experimental philosophy."
May 7, 2014
Alexandra Binsfeld-Debus had a paper, "Trans* Rights Under Egalitarianism," accepted at the Pacific University Conference.
John Fox just got into the highly selective Carnegie Mellon University Summer School in Logic & Formal Epistemology.
Guntur Mallarangeng, a Philosophy minor, will be a co-author on a paper with Prof. Quayshawn Spencer that is forthcoming in Critical Philosophy of Race, entitled, "What is the State of Blacks in Philosophy?"
Maria Karas was awarded a McCarthy Center fellowship to work as full-time intern at Sacramento institutions that contribute to the California policy-making process.
Eric Schroer, the Philosophy department's Student of the Year, likewise was awarded a McCarthy Center fellowship to work as full-time intern at Sacramento institutions that contribute to the California policy-making process.
Gabriel Austin Boyd-Nikias was awarded by the Philosophy Department the Robert M. Makus Memorial Service Award. The award comes with a certificate and gift, in memory of Robert M. Makus, former Professor of Philosophy, to the students who make the greatest contribution to fostering the Philosophy Department's intellectual community, thereby continuing the legacy of Professor Makus and making his vision of the Department come to life.
Celeste Johnson (a former USF student) has been admitted into the Masters Program for Mind, Ethics and Epistemology at the University of Edinburgh.
Philosophy Major Parker Simon is touring this Summer with his band Hibbity Dibbity. They frequently play at Boom Boom Room on Geary. Click here for a music sample. More of their music on YouTube, iTunes and Spotify.
April 10, 2014
On May 31, 2013, the University Faculty for Life, awarded Raymond Dennehy, Philosophy Dept., the Rupert and Timothy Smith Award for "Distinguished Contributions to Pro-Life Scholarship" at its 23rd national conference, which was held at the University of San Francisco. For almost 50 years Dennehy has been active in the public dialogue on pro-life issues: he has debated and lectured on abortion and euthanasia at Stanford University, the University of California, Berkeley, and Hastings and Stanford Schools of Law, in addition to numerous television and radio appearances.
This past March 31st marked his 52nd consecutive semester debating abortion and lecturing on laboratory reproduction at the University of California, Berkeley. Besides published articles on pro-life topics, Dennehy has published his memoir, ANTI-ABORTIONIST AT LARGE. On February 24, 2010, his abortion debates with Malcolm Potts were featured in the Los Angeles Times.
March 22, 2014
Christina Pazsitzky '99 is a headliner in the male-dominated world of comedy.
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February 7, 2014
Please mark your calendars for the inaugural meeting of BAYCAP (Bay Area Colloquium in Ancient Philosophy). BAYCAP is collaboration between USF, UC Berkeley and UC Davis and its first event will be held on March 29-30 at Lone Mountain 100. Aryeh Kosman will lecture (Saturday evening) on his recent book The Activity of Being and a translation-workshop of passages underpinning Kosman's thesis will take place on Sunday.
All are welcome to attend! Please see the attached flyer.
September 19, 2013
In his new book, Building Better Beings: A Theory of Moral Responsibility (Oxford University Press, 2013), Manuel Vargas (Professor of Philosophy and Law) presents a new theory of moral responsibility. Beginning with a discussion of ordinary convictions about responsibility and free will and their implications for a philosophical theory, Vargas argues that no theory can do justice to all the things we want from a theory of free will and moral responsibility. He goes on to show how we can nevertheless justify our responsibility practices and provide a normatively and naturalistically adequate account of responsible agency, blame, and desert.
According to Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews "Vargas has achieved something that is quite rare: he has given us an entirely new way to approach an ancient and, yes, seemingly intractable problem."
August 30, 2013
Assistant Professor Quayshawn Spencer has recently had a paper of his profiled on dugdug.com in the article, "A Philosopher of Science Explores The Question: What is Race?" DugDug is a non-profit organization that "bridges the gap between academic journals (that are written by academics, for academics) and mainstream publications (that are written by "us," for "us")." DugDug seeks to "take the cutting edge research occurring at academic institutions, and deliver key insights in a way that is easily understandable to casual readers."
February 19, 2013
Adjunct faculty member Rebecca Gordon has a contract with Oxford University Press for her new book, whose working title is A Nation of Cowards? Torture in the Post 9-11 United States. Rebecca's interest in torture is more than academic. During the 1980's she spent time living and working in Central America, where she had a chance to witness directly the effects of U.S. torture policy. She hopes this book will become part of an important conversation about torture, a conversation, and a practice, which is far from finished.
Rebecca Gordon examines the role of institutionalized state torture in the nation's response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. She observes a shift away from covert training and support for other regimes that practice torture towards a quasi-overt and direct use of torture against the United States' own perceived enemies. She argues that traditional ethical approaches, whether deontological or utilitarian, miss the point, because they all treat torture as a set of isolated, exceptional actions. In fact, she says, torture is better understood as a complex, socially-embedded practice -- one which generates in those who practice and condone it a particular set of moral habits.
January 25, 2013
Neema JyothiprakashUSF Philosophy '14"Gender and Division in Primitive Society"
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to use the theories of anarchist anthropologists Pierre Clastres and David Graeber who argue that the primitive society, or society without a state, is fundamentally relevant to praxis in an egalitarian and democratic society, in order to critically discuss the role of gender and specifically, the phenomena of gendered violence in a society without a state. This paper argues that Clastres' famous arguments about the totality, or lack of fundamental alienation in the primitive society, crack when we examine gendered violence as an unusual intervention in society. Graeber's theories are used to partially correct Clastres, but ultimately to reveal that although basic insights about societies against a state are entirely relevant, they remain incomplete because they do not understand gendered violence as a linguistic intervention.
Lucas AguirreUSF Philosophy & Environmental Studies '14"Bergson's Environment: Towards an Ecological Understanding"
Abstract: This paper draws on the thinking of the French philosopher Henri Bergson, and attempts an understanding of the environment while considering Bergson's metaphysics. Why is it that the bulk of the discussion concerning environmental problems takes place within a narrow framework that has difficulty recognizing the intrinsic value of nature? In this paper I try and explain Bergson's description of the ways that consciousness seeks to know the world around it, and conclude that modern thought fails to recognize the sensual, sympathetic nature of experience. Only through understanding the ecology of our own thoughts can we hope to reach an understanding of the environment and how to live with it in a harmonious and ecologically conscious manner.
December 17, 2012
The Dean's Scholar Program recognizes exceptional scholarly and creative work by full-time faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences, and acknowledges a faculty member's important contribution to their field.
The college recognizes Thomas Cavanaugh for his work on the ethics of double-effect. In his book, "Double-Effect Reasoning: Doing Good and Avoiding Evil," (Oxford: Clarendon Press) he presents the first detailed history of double-effect while articulating and defending new criteria for assessing hard moral cases found, for example, in medical, legal and military fora. While prompting consideration by prominent philosophers, his book has garnered praise and numerous reviews in journals such as Mind and The Philosophical Quarterly.
November 10, 2012
CFP: The 5th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Association for the Continental Tradition (PACT): "PLACE" Flier
When: September 26-28, 2013
Where: University of San Francisco
Abstracts Due: April 15, 2013
November 5, 2012
Congratulations to Manuel for his most recent achievement, the 2013-2014 NEH Chair at the University of San Francisco. Never one to rest on his laurels, Manuel's new project is titled "Philosophy in Latin America":
"My project is to bring to completion a book that makes a comprehensive case for the value and significance of Latin American philosophy. The aspiration is to ensure that newcomers will walk away with a sense of what is valuable about the field, while providing the small community of Anglophone specialists with sufficient grist to merit their engagement."
November 1, 2012
Philosophy Majors Neema Jyothiprakash and Eric Schroer have each been chosen as 2013 Sarlo Scholars for the USF Global Service-Learning program. Only 15 USF students are chosen each year to participate in this fully-funded program.
Neema & Eric will each live with a host family and intern at grassroots organizations addressing one or more of the following issues: education, health care, women's rights, environmental preservation, community empowerment, and human rights. Neema will be part of the India delegation, and Eric will be part of the Bolivia delegation. Congrats, Neema and Eric!
Neema Jyothiprakash has been selected to be Assistant Editorial Board member of the journal Stance: An International Undergraduate Philosophy Journal. She will be closely involved in the journal's processes, have a substantial impact on editorial decisions, and attain broader experience with the requirements of academic publishing. Congrats, Neema!
October 25, 2012
Blog Storify
On October 25th, Prof. Long visited USF and gave a talk on Plato and the Politics of Reading. Linked to the right are his blog and storify entries on his visit where the conversation is still going on!


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McGinnis: Growing Pains: Reviewing WWE Network's first weekWritten by Jeff McGinnis | | firstname.lastname@example.com
On paper it sounds like a fan's dream come true: A 24-hour, all-wrestling network, with on-demand access to hundreds and hundreds of hours of archival footage? Literally every pay-per-view ever broadcast — from World Wrestling Entertainment, World Championship Wrestling and Extreme Championship Wrestling — at your fingertips, to watch whenever you want? Live streams of all new WWE pay-per-views, too? And all at a cost of — this can't be right — only $9.95 a month?
It's little wonder the WWE Network stirred up an incredible amount of excitement among fans and media observers when it was announced in January with a launch date of Feb. 24. And while the initial excitement had died down a bit by the time that the first day arrived, there was still much anticipation about this new, game-changing venture — particularly since the company was offering a free trial week to sample the service.
So, seven days into its existence, is the WWE Network everything Vince McMahon promised it would be that fateful January morning? Yes. Well, mostly. On a sheer level of content, this may be one of the best deals in entertainment for the price. But on a technical level, the service's first week was a bit of a fiasco.
Problems began depressingly early for fans looking to get in on the network's launch early Feb. 24. In order to gain access, one had to sign up for an account through WWE.com — and high demand made the process virtually impossible for the first few hours. Then, many users reported being unable to log into the network's app via their home devices. Connectivity was spotty at best for users accessing via their computers or video game systems, though the mobile network seemed to work well.
After the initial rush of subscribers finally subsided, a new problem arose in the quality of the streaming of on-demand content. Many subscribers reported that shows they tried to view in the first few days would constantly freeze or simply refuse to play at all.
The network is essentially divided into two parts: a "live" feed broadcast by WWE of new shows mixed with archival footage, and an on-demand archive of hundreds of older shows, including the as-promised selection of (virtually) any pay-per-view in history.
The live feed was working consistently from almost the very beginning. But considering how everything it broadcasts is also available in the on-demand section — save for occasional live shows and, eventually, the promised complimentary viewings of new pay-per-views — the live feed feels more like an afterthought than the main attraction. The big enchilada for fans was access to the on-demand archives, which is what made the initial technical issues so frustrating.
Fortunately, after the first 48 hours or so, many issues seemed to be smoothed out. Most every show on most any device ran without any noticeable hiccups, though Xbox 360 users had to wait until an update this week to gain any access at all. And the company's first effort to run a live wrestling show for the Network's audience — a special from the NXT Developmental Group — ran into streaming issues before the end, too. If the same problems hit when WWE's biggest show, WrestleMania, airs next month, there'll probably be hell to pay.
But these are the early days, and, really, it's impressive how quickly most of these bugs were resolved by WWE and their partners at the MLB Network. For the past few days the streaming on most any device has seemed clean and without hiccups. More importantly, the quality of the individual shows presented is excellent.
As promised, the WWE Network offers virtually every pay-per-view show from each of the big three promotions, in as complete a form as is probably possible for a modern video release. Many shows have been altered slightly due to music rights fees, but by and large the matches themselves are complete, and every show looks good-to-excellent no matter what device you view it on. Even better, legal issues with the World Wildlife Fund have been settled, meaning no more annoying edits of WWE's old abbreviation "WWF" or blurring of its old scratch logo — a practice which often made old footage unwatchable.
The bottom line is that for all the first week's growing pains, the WWE Network is shaping up to be an amazing buy for most any wrestling fan of most any era. Even if a viewer is not a fan of the current product, there is so much material to choose from that one can completely ignore current WWE and still feel completely satisfied with the service. And at 10 bucks a month — six month commitment notwithstanding — this is close to a no-brainer for any wrestling fan. Provided the technical gremlins continue to stay away, of course.
Tags: Jeff McGinnis, MLB Network, NXT Developmental Group, Pop Goes the Culture, Vince McMahon, WrestleMania, WWE, WWE Network


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Wenger wants UEFA to take a hard line with Financial Fair Play violators
May 8, 2014, 9:19 PM EDT
If you want to be a part of a competition, you have to play by its rules. Those who don't should not be allowed to take part.
That's the logic Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger would like to see applied by UEFA as if concerns Financial Fair Play (FFP), according to reporting by The Guardian. Calling current sanctions unduly "sophisticated," the Arsenal boss said he'd prefer simpler FFP punishments that make "more sense." To him, excluding violators into the competition makes the most sense.
"You would think that you accept the rules and you're in the competition or you don't accept the rules and you're not in the competition. Then, everybody would understand it."
Unfortunately for Wenger, the rules aren't exactly 'adhere or you're out.' Financial Fair Play has a compliance period, after which clubs in violation face a series of varying, escalating punishments. Perhaps one day a team will be excluded from Champions League, but that day isn't tomorrow, when teams like Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain find out their penalties.
Then again, Wenger confessed he doesn't quite understand how FFP's punishments work:
"But if I go out in the street now and I ask a hundred people what you think of the fair play punishment, how many do you think can explain it to you? I'm in the job and I cannot do it."
Whether he can explain the sanctions or not, Wenger's underlying point seems clear: The principles of the competition must be respected, not only by teams but also by those two are enforcing the rules. The point of FFP is go get teams spending within their means, right? Why allow teams to take part if they're unwilling to do so?
It's a view that transcends Wenger's view on Champions League. It also defines how Wenger manages his club. In a league with big spenders like Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United, the Arsenal boss wonders how interested England is in having a "fair competition:"
"If you say to me tomorrow: 'We give everybody £100m in the 20 Premier League clubs,' I am OK. I'll take the gamble. You can start what is a fair competition. It is a bit like how it works in the States, which is the most capitalistic country. They have a more even field of competition. That's a basic question you have to answer in England. Do we let it go and everyone spends what he wants?"
The Guardian has more, but as you'd expect from a manager who has stayed within his means, Wenger takes a harsh view of those breaking their banks to sign the world's best talent.
- dhalb34 - May 9, 2014 at 1:08 AM
2 things:
Wenger has to be careful with his words because they could come back to bite him in the butt. Remember when they lost the opening round of the season, and everyone was calling for his head? It was because he spent little to no money on the squad. So what's worse? Not spending money or spending too much money? Second, could you see FIFA imposing a hard spending limit on buying players? Kind of like an international salary cap. Because the current system of FFP isn't working when teams can doctor the books to make it all work.
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This past Saturday night our Bearcats and Lady Cats were set to play the Valliant Bulldogs in our one and only District game. Coming into this game the Lady Bulldogs had a season record of 8-14, and both of our teams came into the play offs with a record of 13-9.
Even though Valliant's Lady Bulldogs won the tip-off and tried to keep up with our Lady Cats they were just simply no match, with our Lady Cats ending the first period of play with a score of 14-4. Sophomore Cheyenne Simpson was the leading scorer of this game, even though she didn't come into the game until well into the second half, with 12 points,
4 steals, and shot 85.7% FG a/m from the floor.
Junior Megan Brame was second in line with 11 points, and 100% a/m 3 point shots. The Ladies closed the first half of play with a score of 24-4 Lady Cats. In the second half of the game the Lady Bulldogs still weren't able to do much with our Lady Cats giving them very little breathing room, only allowing them score 6 points that period, ending the third period
with a score of 30-14. Sr. Railey Beth Gardner, Jr. Megan Brame, and Soph.
Cheyenne Simpson were a big part of the Lady Cats defensive game with Railey Beth and Cheyenne having 4 steals each and Megan with 5. Sr.'s Taylor Tedder and Cheyenne Owens were also able to help out defensively with 3 rebounds each, and Cheyenne
with one steal. In the fourth period our Lady Cats were able to take and even larger
lead claiming a 47-21 victory over the Valliant Lady Bulldogs and also claiming the 2011-2012 District Championship title.
In the next game of the night our Bearcats took on Coach Aaron Noel's Bulldogs, who coming into this game had a record of 12-11. This game had us all a little worried since the last time we met up with them they were able to take home a victory, so our Bearcats knew they would have to play their best.
Junior Jakub "Jimmy" Mician won the tip-off for our Bearcats and started out the first half with a back and forth scoring game, and ended the first period with a score of 6-7 Valliant. The second period was also able to keep us all on the edge of our seats and blood pressure's raised high with both teams answering each other offensively and defensively, closing the first half of the game with a score of 22-24 Valliant.
Junior Bryce Martin was at the top of the stat sheet with 10 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 blocks. Junior Jakub "Jimmy" Mician was next in line also scoring 10 points, with 3 rebounds. In the 2nd half it seemed like they couldn't miss and we couldn't buy a basket and we ended the 3rd period of the game with a score of 31-40 Valliant.
Junior Harlan House, third on the stat sheet had 6 points, and 3 rebounds. Big defensive players were Sophomore Tanner Brown and Junior Caleb Smith with 5 rebounds each, and Caleb having one steal with Tanner having 2 steals and 2 blocks. In the fourth period the Bulldogs were able to widen the gap even more and take this win and District Championship with a final score of 52-37.
This puts our Lady Cats going into the winners bracket of Regional Play set to play Salina, and our Bearcats going into the losing bracket of Regional play also set to play Salina. Regionals will be played in Muldrow on Thursday, February 23rd, boys game at 3:00 p.m. and girls at 6:30 p.m.. GOOD LUCK BEARCATS, LADY CATS AND COACHES!!
END OF REGULAR SEASON STATS (saturday night's play-off game not included)
GIRLS: Sr. Railey Beth Gardner 199 points, 28 rebounds, and 51 steals, 38 assists; Sr. Taylor Tedder 170 points, 154 rebounds, and 50 steals, 27 assists; Jr. Megan Brame 129 points, 66 rebounds and 44 steals, 45 assists; Jr. Chelsi Thomas 115 points, 47 rebounds, and 26 steals, 23 assists; Sr. Hailey Garman 91 points, 43 rebounds, and 32 steals, 11 assists; Soph. Meagan Wilbourn 74 points, 122 rebounds, 12 steals, 14 assists; Soph. Kendie Bryant 68 points, 31 rebounds, 18 steals, 24 assists; Sr. Cheyenne Owens 54 points, 55 rebounds, 40 steals, 27 assists; Soph. Cheyenne Simpson 41 points, 80 rebounds, 30 steals, 20 assists.
BOYS: Jr. Bryce Martin 279 points, 145 rebounds, 15 steals, 39 assists; Jr. Jakub "Jimmy" Mician 240 points, 85 rebounds, 20 steals, 59 assists; Jr. Harlan House 219 points, 54 rebounds, 25 steals, 38 assists; Soph. Tanner Brown 156, 98 rebounds, 28 steals, 49 assists; Dakota Turner 103 points, 118 rebounds, 23 steals, 35 assists; Jr. Caleb Smith 97 points, 56 rebounds, 11 steals, 24 assists; John Karr Thompson 29 points, 30 rebounds, 12 steals, 12 assists; Jr. Arizona Taylor 14 points, 19 rebounds, 3 steals, 4 assists; Jr. Trevor Battiest 14 points, 15 rebounds, 0 steals, 1 assist.View more articles in:


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Charity events roll with car themesWritten by Christine Senack | | email@example.com
Whether someone has named it Baby, Mean Machine, Love Machine or Old Faithful, many people are passionate over their cars. Where there is passion, there is opportunity to raise money for a good cause.
What would one call a new 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 if one won it in a car raffle? That is what Bill Ahern gets to decide. Ahern won the car in a raffle at the Toledo Children's Hospital "Fame and Champagne" dinner at the home of Barbara Steele and Alan Kimpel.
Initially the Toledo Children's Hospital was doing what is standard practice in a charity car raffle. They were buying the car from the dealership and raising money off of the raffle ticket sales over and above the negotiated price. However the evening of the event, co-chair Rita Mansour made a gentle appeal to Paul and Tom Devers of Vin Devers Autohaus of Sylvania and asked them to consider making an outright donation of the car. They agreed.
Regional President of ProMedica Health System, Barbara Steele said she was appreciative of the last minute donation.
"We are especially grateful for Paul and Tom Devers' generosity," said Steele. "The donation of the car from Vin Devers will make a significant impact towards our mission to provide new autism care services to our community."
In addition to the raffle, tickets to the exclusive event, named "Fame and Champagne," were sold to some of the hospital's most loyal benefactors. Guests were greeted with champagne and dined on tasty bites from local restaurants. The event featured the "Fame" of golfing legend, Nancy Lopez and former NFL cornerback, Jeremy Lincoln.
Mansour estimates that the raffle raised $115,000 including Vin Devers in-kind donation of the car, and overall the event raised approximately $235,000. Proceeds will be used in the new autism initiative at the Toledo Children's Hospital.
Another charity playing upon people's affinity towards their cars was the Scott High School varsity and junior varsity football team. They recently held a car wash to raise money for equipment and team spirit items for coaches and players.
About 25 players volunteered a few hours of their time to wash cars and collect donations. Together the team washed over 25 vehicles and raised $150. More than the cash raised, the event was about community support said Assistant Coach Willie Smith.
"A lot of people donated money without getting their cars washed. The community supports us well. They donate money. They come and watch practice and support our players," said Smith.
Head Coach Mike Daniels said he is always impressed with the alumni support of the school.
"Scott has a strong alumni support. It was great to see them come out and support not only their school but their community as well," said Daniels
The Scott High School football team plays their season opener on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 1:30 p.m. on the former Scott campus.
Christine Senack is a Toledo-based consultant helping non-profit organizations, businesses and individuals work smarter for the greater good of our community. On occasion she also presents the TMZ Report on FOX Toledo News First at 4. For more event photos and video highlights, connect with her at Facebook.com/christinesenack..
Upcoming events
Sept. 11 A Night to Remember. Join St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center Foundation and great American songwriter Ann Hampton for a live performance. Proceeds of the event support the hospital's charitable outreach programs. Tickets are $175 and $250. For more information visit svmmcfoundation.org or call (419)251-2117.
Sept. 11 – 13 Greek American Festival. For the 39th year, the parishioners of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral share their culture with northwest Ohio residents. Enjoy ethnic food, music and dance. Admission is $3. Visit toledogreekfest.com for more information.
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Nancy Lopez, Paul Devers, Barbara Steele and Rita Mansour at Fame and Champagne.


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DURHAM, N.H. -The University of New Hampshire women's volleyball team extended its AMERICA EAST match winning streak to 19 with a 15-9, 15-8, 15-2 victory against the University of Delaware before a school-record crowd of 454 at Lundholm Gymnasium on Sunday afternoon.
UNH (14-8 overall, 4-0 AE) was led offensively by Jillian Ross (Naperville, Ill.), who recorded a match-high 15 kills, Katie Jentes (Madbury, N.H.; 12 kills) and Bethany Cole (Canterbury, N.H.; 10 kills). Stacy Barnett (Crystal Lake, Ill.) quarterbacked the 'Cats to an impressive .333 hitting percentage with 43 assists.
Barnett also played an integral part on defense by tying teammate Leisha Campbell (Oswego, N.Y.) with a match-best 10 digs. Jennifer Walker (Fulton, N.Y.) was an imposing force on the frontline - UNH had 13 team blocks compared to Delaware's two - with eight total blocks, two of which were solo.
The Fightin' Blue Hens (7-13, 2-2) played a strong first game with a .243 hitting percentage but followed that with .100 and .038 percentages in the second and third games, respectively, to finish at .136. UD was led by Jennifer Wanner (nine kills), Cameo Neeman (eight) and Margaret Lapinski (six; team-best six digs). Sadie Bjornstad recorded 27 assists.
UNH returns to action Wednesday Oct. 20 against University of Maine in Orono at 1p.m. The 'Cats next home match is Oct. 24 vs. Northeastern at 1p.m. in Lundholm Gymnasium.


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''I can't go home. Tessa was my home.''
6 years, 10 months ago at Sep 23 11:20
6 votes''I can't go home. Tessa was my home.''
A widower is determined to get to the bottom of a potentially explosive secret involving his wife's murder, big business, and corporate corruption.
Ralph Fiennes: Justin Quayle
Rachel Weisz: Tessa Quayle
Powerful, emotional, political; The Constant Gardner is an adaptation of astounding resonance ... read more
Stunning politcal film on a human level.
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2 votesThis film is beautifully slow paced and encapsulating. A startling film that deals with issues deeply embedded within all of our lives; love, trust, and the search for truth. Exploring the point to which we are prepared to stick to our integrity and follow our convictions, whilst also tackling enormous political and economical issues of illegal drug production and trials on the poor of Kenya.
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2 votesWhen does someone's struggle to make a difference go too far? When that person ends up dead, apparently. That's what happens to Tessa (Rachel Wiesz) when she attempts to reveal a cover-up involving a pharmaceutical company being unfairly tested on African Natives.
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Description: British diplomat Justin Quayle (Ralph Fiennes) meets the impulsive activist Tessa (Rachel Weisz), marries her quickly at her behest and takes her on diplomatic mission in Kenya. When Tessa is brutally murdered, Justin decides to investigate her death against the strong wish of his superiors to let the matter quietly disappear. He disc ... (more)
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