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In my experience, most users don't care whether their public cloud provider uses multi-copying mirroring (MCM) or erasure codes -- but they should. The short answer is that erasure codes offer a better guarantee that your data will be protected. But since the price per gigabyte is approximately the same for companies that use MCM -- Google and Amazon, for example -- and offerings with erasure coding -- such as Microsoft's Azure, many customers ignore this debate when choosing a provider. However, MCM generally uses more storage, and is less resilient, than erasure codes.
With MCM, you are protected against only two concurrent losses. MCM is most effective when the mirrored object has some form of autonomic healing that periodically checks data object health and corrects it if there are any issues. If a disk drive or node has failed, gone dark, isn't there or comes back corrupted, the storage system will make another copy from a healthy version of the data objects and write them somewhere else. This system works pretty well, but it has a high cost associated with it because protecting against a single data object failure requires 100% additional storage capacity and nodes. Protecting against two concurrent data object failures requires 200% additional storage capacity and nodes; three concurrent failures require 300% and so on. It's an extremely high overhead.
With autonomic healing, erasure codes change that equation by protecting against six or more concurrent drive, node, system, site or other failures. It does this by dividing a data object into a number of chunks, the total being referred to as the width. A common width is 16 chunks. The object storage has to read only a subset of those chunks (referred to as the breadth) to reconstitute the data object. A common breadth is 10 chunks. In this example, the object storage system can tolerate six concurrent failures of drives, nodes, sites and so on, and still read the data objects. Autonomic healing enables the lost chunks to be recreated and written elsewhere. This example demonstrates three times the resilience of MCM at one-fifth the overhead. You therefore should care which data protection method is implemented by a cloud provider because it is more likely that data objects will be there when they're needed if erasure codes are used.
However, nothing is perfect. A downside to erasure codes is that additional latency can reduce performance. Depending on how many other latencies you are introducing, this can be an important factor to consider.
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In this installment of the Foundations of Audio series, author Brian Lee White shows producers and audio engineers how to properly apply equalization (EQ) and improve the sound of their mixes. The course covers the use of parametric and graphic EQs—and filters such as the high/low pass filters and shelf filters—in a variety of musical settings. These principles can be applied to any digital audio workstation platform, including Logic and Pro Tools, as well as analog workflows.
If you've ever used the EQ or tone control in your car stereo, you've most likely experienced a shelving filter. Unlike a parametric filter, a shelving filter is designed to boost or cut the signal at the target frequency and continue that boost or cut into lower or higher frequencies past the target. A shelving filter gets its name from the distinct shelf shape it forms in the EQ's frequency graph. Shelving filters come in two distinct flavors: high shelf and low shelf.
With high-shelf filters, the frequencies above the target frequency are boosted or cut uniformly through the top end of the EQ. With low-shelf filters, the frequencies below the target frequency are boosted or cut uniformly through the low end of the EQ. Let's hear some shelving filters in action. First, listen to this parametric filter as I boost 6 dB at 6K. (music playing) Now listen as I switch the parametric filter to a high-shelf filter and perform the same 6 dB boost.
(music playing) Notice that the high-shelf filter affects more frequencies than the parametric, resulting in an overall brighter sound as the shelving filter continues to boost frequencies well beyond what the parametric filter covered using a modest Q setting. A shelving filter generally has two controls: frequency, which is used to set the target frequency or starting point of the shelf's cut or boost, and gain, which, like in a parametric EQ, determines the amount of amplitude change over the range of frequencies defined.
Many shelving filters feature an additional Q or quality control that determines how sharp the shape of the shelf's transition will be and whether or not it will have a resonant peak at the target frequency. This is used to tell the filter how quickly it will climb to the amount of gain you've set and if there will be a small bump or resonant peak at the target frequency before settling in for the rest of the shelf. Certain vintage EQs, specifically Neves, are well known and adored for their resonant shelves that peak a little more at the target frequency.
There's a reason that shelving filters are used in most consumer stereos for bass and treble controls, because the goal with the shelf is to shape the overall low end or top end tone of the signal, as opposed to just boosting one single target frequency, like a parametric filter. High-shelf filters work great for bringing out the sheen or air of a signal, especially in the ultra-high frequencies. Or alternatively, they can dull the signal's top end a bit and send it to the back of the mix, similar to how analog tape can soften the high frequencies.
Listen to this acoustic guitar with a high-shelf boost and then a high-shelf cut. (music playing) Notice that the picking is brought out when the shelf is boosting and pulled back when cutting.
Low-shelf filters are great at boosting and strengthening all bass content in a signal below a set frequency, as opposed to a parametric filter, which boosts the signal centered over a specific frequency in that specific pitch. Likewise, a low shelf is a great tool for tapering back some of the low end in a muddy recording, helping make room for other instruments in that range. Listen to this drum loop with a low- shelf boost and then a low-shelf cut.
(music playing) Notice the bump of the kick drum come and go. Shelves are an indispensable tonal shaping tool that work great for manipulating the low- and high-frequency content of an individual signal or a complete mix.
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Nixon Calls National Guard to Ferguson, Cites "Deliberate, Coordinated" Attacks on Police
Here's Nixon's most recent statement, released Monday afternoon.
"Last night, Ferguson, Missouri experienced a very difficult and dangerous night as a result of a violent criminal element intent upon terrorizing the community. As long as there are vandals and looters and threats to the people and property of Ferguson, we must take action to protect our citizens.
Following coordinated attacks last night both on civilians and law enforcement officers, I signed an executive order directing the Missouri National Guard to help restore peace and order in Ferguson. The Guard's immediate and limited responsibilities under the direction of Colonel Ron Replogle of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, are to provide protection, and ensure the safety of our Unified Command Center, which was the target last night of a coordinated attack. The Guard will concentrate its resources on carrying out this limited mission.
Missouri National Guard Brigadier General Gregory Mason will oversee Guard operations in Ferguson under the overall command of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
With these additional resources in place, the Missouri State Highway Patrol and local law enforcement will continue to respond appropriately to incidents of lawlessness and violence, and protect the civil rights of all peaceful citizens to make their voices heard. We will not use a curfew tonight.
Again, I join the people of Ferguson, and all Missourians, in strongly condemning the violent acts we saw last night, including the firing upon law enforcement officers, the shooting of a civilian, the throwing of Molotov cocktails, looting and a coordinated attempt to overrun the unified Command Center.
We are all frustrated and looking for justice to be achieved regarding the shooting death of Michael Brown. As the dual investigations continue into what happened nine days ago at Canfield Green, we must defend Ferguson from these violent interlopers so that the peaceful protests can operate in peace and the search for answers and justice can continue."
Here's Nixon's original statement from early this morning, which accompanied his executive order calling the National Guard to Ferguson:
Gov. Jay Nixon has signed an executive order directing additional resources through the Missouri National Guard to help restore peace and order and to protect the citizens of Ferguson.
"Tonight, a day of hope, prayers, and peaceful protests was marred by the violent criminal acts of an organized and growing number of individuals, many from outside the community and state, whose actions are putting the residents and businesses of Ferguson at risk. I join the people of Ferguson, and all Missourians, in strongly condemning this criminal activity that included firing upon law enforcement officers, shooting a civilian, throwing Molotov cocktails, looting, and a coordinated attempt to block roads and overrun the Unified Command Center. These violent acts are a disservice to the family of Michael Brown and his memory, and to the people of this community who yearn for justice to be served, and to feel safe in their own homes. Given these deliberate, coordinated and intensifying violent attacks on lives and property in Ferguson, I am directing the highly capable men and women of the Missouri National Guard to assist Colonel Ron Replogle and the Unified Command in restoring peace and order to this community."
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I cant control the world
It moves on it's own ways
Just have to hold on in it and grab on for dear life.
I can't help everybody cause I cant even help mysel,
Im always making wrong decisions,
and end up falling down but no one sees me.
Should I fight it?
Can I make it through?
I want to loosen my grip,
I want to end all this.
I feel so alone,
Im really cold.
I feel so annoyed,
Im getting old.
I dont know where to find help,
I keep searching for someone to save me...
Im moving so slow,
I keep hurting myself when i want to go.
I should just think more,
And when the time is right I can move on faster than before....
Help me make it through,
I can no longer breath,
Wanna hold on to you.
Help me fight my fears,
Im weak now cause no ones there for me...
All my pain,
All my sadness,
All my worries,
All my heartaches,
broken peices my lifes right now,
going down in the road through darkness.....
Wanna shout out loud,
the anger inside..
Wanna let it go,
my emotions are so cold...
Im bleeding in the inside,
But nobody knows...
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The East Texas Baptist – Longview District Association recently held a Baccalaureate Service for their graduates. The purpose of this service was to embrace the District's young people. It also served as an encouragement for the graduates to step out in faith, keep God first and He will direct their paths. Furthermore, it was an …
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Following a bond hearing on Feb. 5, Rosario was scheduled for an arraignment on Feb. 19 at the Macomb County Circuit Court. The results of the arraignment were not available as of Observer print deadline.
Rosario, an Armada High School student, is being charged with false report or threat of terrorism after posting comments on his Twitter account that expressed a desire to shoot management, employees and customers at the Subway restaurant in Armada.
The Armada Police Department made the arrest, stating that Rosario told officers "can't you take a joke" during the arrest. Armada Police Chief Howard Smith said in today's environment, threats of mass shootings are not taken lightly.
"If something did occur and we didn't do anything, we would certainly be remiss, but more importantly, innocent lives would've been hurt because the threats weren't appropriately dealt with," he said.
According to a Michigan State Police report, Rosario had "no possible means to carry out this threat at the present time," but admitted to being angry.
Michigan law states a person is guilty of making a terrorist threat if they threaten to commit an act of terrorism and communicates the threat to anyone else. The law further states a defendant cannot avoid prosecution even if the defendant didn't have the intent or capability to commit the act of terrorism.
The charge carries up to 20 years in prison and/or a fine of no more than $20,000.
Judge Denis LeDuc of the 42-1 District Court refused to modify Rosario's $500,000 bond during the Feb. 5 court date.
The defense waived a preliminary hearing and is seeking to modify the bond with conditions like house arrest and seeking counseling after being released from jail.
Cy Abdo, Rosario's attorney, said the messages in question were posted in early January, but Rosario wasn't arrested until Jan. 25. He said in that time, Rosario didn't act upon his alleged threats.
"Our firm understands that the court and police and prosecutor has a duty to protect the public, and is being cautious in the handling of this case," he said. "We respect the fact that they're doing that, but we feel in this particular case, Alex's bond is excessive."
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Beginners Guide to SQL Server Integration Services Using Visual Studio 2005
Beginners Guide to SQL Server Integration Services Using Visual Studio 2005
Book Details
About This Book
- Environment set up for Visual Studio 2005 with respect to SSIS and multiple tasking
- Connect to Microsoft Access, Text Files, Excel Spread Sheets
- Transform data from a source going to a destination
- Use the scripting support that the IDE provides and event handling
- Learn about tasks such as web service and XML, which are new in SQL Server 2005
- Read: Chapter 13 [PDF 2.9 MB] | Table of Contents
- Available as an eBook to download immediately
Who This Book Is For
This book is written for beginners in the developer track who are looking to get an exposure to SQL Server Integration Services; DBA's who are testing water with the Visual Studio IDE but without a wide programming experience; SQL 2000 Data Transformation Services users who are trying to move into SQL Server 2005 Integration Services; Microsoft programming professionals in Small Businesses who wear multiple hats (jack of all) - developer, programmer, and dba with a little bit of experience in each of these.
It is expected that you know how to manipulate window objects, like clicking; dragging and dropping; using contextual help, tabbing, etc. It is also expected that you are exposed to SQL Server database basics and that you understand connecting to a database server; querying the database; reviewing objects; displaying and reviewing properties of objects, etc. Very little coding skill is assumed except that you can logically follow a fully commented code.
This book is ideal for trainers who may want to teach an introductory course in SQL Server Integration Services or, to those who want to study and learn SSIS in a little over two weeks.
Table of Contents
What You Will Learn
After reading this book you will be able to:
- Understand the Visual Studio 2005's IDE as related to SSIS
- Work with single and multiple tasks; working with more than 20 different tasks.
- Connect to Microsoft Access, Flat Files, Excel Spread Sheets and third party vendor product
- Link data source and data destination to a task
- Send emails and ftp files
- Transform data from a source going to a destination
- Use the scripting support that the IDE provides
- Monitor the data as it is being transported also new in SQL 2005 Server
- Learn tasks such as web service and XML, which are new in SQL Server 2005
- Understand how to use and handle events
In Chapter 1, you will learn the various roles played by SSIS in the enterprise business. You will also learn about the various objects used in SSIS, most importantly the Package object; the Control Flow Elements; the Data Flow Components; the Event Handlers and other miscellaneous features of the VS 2005 IDE.
In Chapter 2, you will learn how to create your first business intelligence project for SSIS using the Visual Studio 2005 IDE. You will be introduced to the many windows that are used by SSIS specifically and a few other windows of the VS 2005 IDE used for projects and solutions. The hands-on at the end of the chapter helps you to examine on your own the key features of the IDE as well as how you may retrieve a VS 2005 created package using the SQL Server 2005 Management Studio.
In Chapter 3 you will learn how to send a mail by creating the Send Mail Task using the SMTP server that you can access. If you are not sure about your SMTP Server you may find that Hands-on Exercise 2 give you a better understanding of how to access the SMTP server.
In Chapter 4 you will learn how to create a SSIS package that transfers a table on your SQL Server 2005 to a flat file on your C: drive. You will also learn how to work with the Connection Managers that is so essential for data transformation tasks,
In Chapter 5 you will learn how to create a SSIS package that transfers a table on your SQL Server 2005 database to an Excel spread sheet. You will also learn how to connect to an Excel data destination.
In Chapter 6 you will create a package that transfers data from a table on your SQL Server 2005 to an MS Access Database. You will learn how to work with the Data Viewer that monitors the data flow.
In Chapter 7 you will create a package that uses the Bulk Insert Task to transfer data in a text file on your computer to a table in the SQL Server 2005. You will also learn about creating a table on your SQL Server 2005 using the Management Console.
In Chapter 8 you will create a package that conditionally splits the data from a SQL Server 2005 query and send them to multiple destinations. You will also learn to work with Recordset Destination, an in-memory ADO Recordset Object and use it to display the results of data splitting. Additionally you will learn about using Variables in an SSIS Package.
In Chapter 9 you will create a package that can aggregate data from a database using the Aggregate data Transformation. You will extract data from a SQL Server 2005 and load it in to a Recordset Object to review the aggregated results.
In Chapter 10 you will create a package that converts the data extracted from an Excel spread sheet source before loading it into a MS Access Database. You will also learn how to direct the data that is not accepted by the destination to another destination using the errors in data transformation.
In Chapter 11 you will create a package that shows you how to work with the XML Task. You will learn how to find differences between two XML files as well as applying XSLT (Transformation) to convert an XML file to an HTML file.
In Chapter 12 you will learn how to work with the various options of a File System Object and how to use a precedence constraint that orders the tasks before executing the Package. You will learn how to copy a file from one location on your computer to another.
In Chapter 13 you will learn how to copy a table on an Oracle 10G XE database to a database on the SQL Server 2005. You will also learn how to install an Oracle 10G XE server and work with its database objects.
In Chapter 14 you will create a package that returns the value returned by accessing a web service task. You will also learn how to create a web service task in Visual studio 2005.
In Chapter 15 you will create a package that uses a Transfer Database task from one SQL Serer to another SQL Server (a different version). You will also learn how to access a SQL Server database on a network node.
In Chapter 16 you will create a package that uses event handlers and you will be learning about OnError and on OnPostExecute events. You will also learn about the ExecuteSQL Task as well as the Execute Process Task.
In Chapter 17 you will create a package for transferring files using the File Transfer task. You will learn to work with both a local FTP site as well as remote FTP site.
In Chapter 18 you will create a package using the ActiveX Script Task. You will have access to a fully commented code to help you along. You will be using this task to work with a word document; SQL Server Management Objects; and an internet browser object.
In Chapter 19 you will learn about the Script Task by creating packages that you use to interact with your file system as well your SQL Server 2005 for a variety tasks such as from making a simple calculation to retrieving data sets and loading into text files.
In Chapter 20 you will create a package that uses a Management Plan Task to backup a database on your SQL Server 2005. You will also get a general understanding of the Management Plan tasks.
In Detail
Sql Server Integration Services (SSIS) is a comprehensive ETL tool that made its debut with SQL Server 2005. It is a tool tightly integrated with the Visual Studio 2005 having all the functionalities that its forerunner DTS (Data Transformation Services) had in SQL Server 2000. This does not mean that it is just an improvement over DTS but a product which is totally different with a vastly improved interface; an extensible architecture; an enlarged tool set; ease of integration with other SQL Server Tools such as Analysis Services; capable of supporting connectivity with third party databases and bringing into a central location many database management tasks.
The Beginners Guide to SQL Server Integration Services Using Visual Studio 2005 provides you with the basic knowledge that you should have before you move on to more advanced ETL [Extraction, Transformation, and Loading]. The book will also provide you with a comprehensive description of the many designer windows that you may encounter while working with the designer.
This guide provides you with the blocks to build a complete package. It describes each block using examples as well as detailing the nuts and bolts that hold the blocks in place. The majority of SSIS tasks are covered in this book, which are described in full in the summary of Table of Contents. You will start building packages right from Chapter 2 and continue on to Chapter 20 gathering and building upon your knowledge in each step.


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It's not wise to upset a wookiee, as the TSA learned the hard way.
Peter Mayhew, the actor who played Chewbacca in Star Wars, was upset that the TSA detained his lightsaber-shaped cane while traveling after attending Denver Comic Con. But instead of using the Force, Mayhew used something even more effective: Twitter.
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The man is a national treasure.
String up the TSA rent a cops who are responsible.........
String up the TSA rent a cops who are responsible.........
I'll bet a TSA agent planned to take the cane home.
Gotta love the TSA. Regular canes are just fine, but if it looks like a light saber, God only knows what you could do with it.
Nerd rage is a powerful force, the TSA was wise to change their minds


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(If you haven't read On Being Sufficiently Smart, go ahead and do so, otherwise this short note won't have any context.)
I frequently write Erlang code that builds a list which ends up backward, so I call
lists:reverse at the very end to flip it around. This is a common idiom in functional languages.
lists:reverse is a built-in function in Erlang, meaning it's implemented in C, but for the sake of argument let's say that it's written in Erlang instead. This is super easy, so why not?
Now suppose there's another function that uses
reverse at the very end, just before returning:
This function returns a list of ASCII digits that prefix a list, so
collect_digits("1234.0") returns
"1234". And now one more "suppose": suppose that one time we decide that we really need to process the result of
collect_digits backward, so we do this:
The question is, can the compiler detect that there's a double reverse? In theory, the last
reverse could be dropped from
collect_digits in the generated code, and each call to
collect_digits could be automatically wrapped in a call to
reverse. If there ends up being two calls to
reverse, then get rid of both of them, because it's just wasted effort to double-reverse a list.
lists:reverse as a built-in, this is easy enough. But can it be deduced simply from the raw source code that
reverse(reverse(List)) can be replaced with
List? Is that effort easier than simply special-casing the list reversal function?


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HEADS IN BEDS: A Reckless Memoir of Hotels, Hustles, and So-Called Hospitality. By Jacob Tomsky. Doubleday. 247 pages. $25.95.
Room upgrades. Free movies. Late checkouts. Jacob Tomsky promises readers the keys to the hotel industry kingdom in his tell-all book, Heads in Beds. The one-time philosophy major has spent more than a decade working in the industry, and like room service, he delivers the goods.
Take those extra charges for movies and the minibar. Tomsky says theyre the most frequently disputed charges on guests bills. Just deny you ever watched it or ate it and itll come off the bill. Going to incur a same-day cancellation charge? No worries. Ask to move the reservation to another date without penalty, then cancel the new reservation later. Want to get upgraded to a nicer room? Try tipping the check-in agent $20 upfront.
But Tomsky also gives readers good reasons to be on their best behavior at hotels. Raise your voice and you may get key bombed. Thats where a front desk agent programs your room key in a way that virtually ensures you will be locked out at some point.
Beyond tips, Tomsky has packed his book with outrageous anecdotes about guests. Theres the frequent guest who refused any room number where the digits didnt add up to nine. Then theres the group that built a fire under their suites claw foot bathtub, hoping to turn it into a deep fryer.
Tomsky tells outrageous stories about the hotel staff, too: a valet learning to drive a stick shift using a guests car and a bellman who allegedly urinated in a guests bottle of cologne after he was stiffed on a tip.
Tomsky has worked at hotels in New Orleans and New York, so readers may wonder if his tips will work anywhere else. But his stories are so good, it almost doesnt matter.
Reviewer Jessica Gresko writes for The Associated Press.
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D-backs activate Saito; Albaladejo sent down
JUL 21, 2012 4:06p ET
The 42-year-old Saito has not pitched in a major league game this season. he has been on the disabled list since April 4 with a strained right medial calf. Saito, who will be the first player of Japanese descent to pitch for the D-backs, appeared in four games at Reno in June, going 0-1 with a 10.12 ERA, and then threw three scoreless innings with four strikeouts in three appearances for the Arizona League D-backs from July 13-19.
Saito was an All-Star in 2007 with the Dodgers, for whom he pitched from 2006-08. He also his pitched in his six-year career for the Red Sox, Braves and Brewers. In 322 career appearances, all in relief, he has 84 saves, a 2.18 ERA and a .199 opponents batting average.
Albaladejo made three appearances with the D-backs, allowing three earned runs in three innings pitched. The 29-year-old was recalled July 18 from Reno, where he ranked second in the Pacific Coast League with 17 saves and was 3-1 with a 3.35 ERA in 35 relief appearances.
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Beat goes on for Bulldogs
PORTLAND—The Portland High School baseball team discovered a year ago just how difficult it is to win when you don't hit or cross home plate.
This spring, the Bulldogs are doing plenty of hitting and scoring.
And by extension, winning.
Tuesday afternoon at Hadlock Field, amid nearly perfect conditions for the last day of April, Portland continued its renaissance with an impressive win over dangerous Thornton Academy and its senior ace, Jeff Gelinas.
The Bulldogs broke a 2-2 tie in the bottom of the fifth when junior leftfieler Joe Apon singled home senior third baseman Mike Scala with the go-ahead run. Senior centerfielder Tim Rovnak then provided some breathing room with something Portland fans last saw in 2011, a home run.
Even better, it was of the palpitating inside-the-park variety, pushing the lead to 4-2.
After senior starting pitcher Caleb Fraser had to leave the game with a blister. in the top of the sixth, the Golden Trojans got a run back, but senior Nate Smart escaped the jam and Portland tacked on two more runs in the bottom half.
Smart escaped one final jam in the seventh and the Bulldogs prevailed, 6-3, to improve to 4-1, dropping Thornton Academy to 1-4 in the process.
"The three years this group's been together, I think it's the best win we've had against a quality pitcher," said Portland coach Tony DiBiase. "Tacking on runs, playing good defense, getting out of jams. (Gelinas) a very good pitcher. We were excited to play him. I was excited to see how we'd do against a quality pitcher like that and I thought we did pretty well."
Living up to billing
Despite missing the playoffs last year with a 5-11 record, Portland was viewed as a team to beat entering the 2013 campaign and minus a few rough innings last week, has made the pundits look prescient.
The Bulldogs opened by rolling, 12-4, at Sanford. They then held off host Kennebunk, 4-3, before letting a 3-0 lead slip away in an 8-4 loss at Gorham. Portland got back on track Saturday by blanking visiting Noble, 7-0.
Thornton Academy started with losses at Scarborough (3-0) and at home versus Deering (6-1), then downed visiting South Portland in a slugfest, 13-8. The Golden Trojans were poised to even their record Saturday at Cheverus, but couldn't hold a 5-2 lead and lost in eight innings, 6-5.
Last year, Thornton Academy eked out a 6-5 win over the Bulldogs in Saco. The last time Portland beat the Golden Trojans was May 23, 2009 (3-2 a home triumph).
Tuesday, the Bulldogs continued to do the little things (and one big thing) that spell victory.
Both pitchers were on their game early.
Fraser fanned Thornton Academy senior centerfielder Dylan Morton leading off, got junior shortstop Ryder Kennedy to ground out to shortstop, then induced a foul pop off the bat of Gelinas, which senior first baseman Kyle Reichert ranged well down the rightfield line to catch to end the frame.
In the bottom of the first, Gelinas was equally effective, getting senior shortstop Nick Volger to fly out to center, Apon to sky to left and Rovnak to do the same.
The second inning would be a different story as junior second baseman Alex Fallon led off with a sharp ground ball down the third base line. Scala made a nice diving stop to save an extra base hit, but Fallon was aboard with an infield single. He promptly stole second to get in scoring position, but Fraser bore down, got senior first baseman Cameron Jackman to fly out to center and induced a deep fly by junior third baseman Drew Lavigne to right (Fallon moved to third), before junior rightfielder Matt Rutherford came through with a clutch single through the hole between third and short to score Fallon for a 1-0 lead.
In the bottom of the second, Gelinas struck out the side, working around a two-out walk to senior rightfielder Chip Webber, who was stranded at second after a steal.
In the third, Fraser returned to form, catching junior designated hitter Drew Gelinas and Morton looking at strike three, then getting Kenney to ground weakly to short.
Junior second baseman Evan Gallant led off the bottom of the third for the Bulldogs and went down swinging, but Scala walked, stole second and moved to third on a sinking line drive single to right by Volger. Volger promptly stole second and when Apon grounded out to second, Scala came home to tie the score and Volger moved to third. Rovnak then delivered a clutch single to center to plate Volger with the go-ahead run. Rovnak kept the running parade going by stealing second. Reichert then walked, but Fraser grounded out short to second to end the inning.
Jeff Gelinas helped himself to start the top of the fourth, skying a double over the head of Apon in left (the ball just kept carrying), which one-hopped the Maine Monster. Fallon then beat out an infield single to put runners at the corners. Fraser got Jackman to fly out to shallow center, with the runners holding, but after Fallon stole second, Lavigne lined deep enough to left to allow Gelinas to score the tying run. Fallon moved to third when a Fraser pickoff throw went awry, but Rutherford grounded out to Scala and the game remained tied, 2-2.
In the bottom of the fourth, Gelinas got Webber to pop to first, fanned Smart swinging and got Gallant to ground sharply to short.
Thornton Academy went meekly in the top of the fifth, setting the stage for Portland to take the lead in its half.
The rally started when Scala, the No. 9 hitter, walked on five pitches. On the first pitch to Volger, Scala stole second. He moved to third when Volger flew to right and Apon drove him home with a sharp single to right-center for a 3-2 advantage. Apon was picked off, but that transgression was immediately forgotten when Rovnak ripped a shot to right-center. Morton couldn't reach the ball and it rolled all the way to the wall. In the meantime, Rovnak blew around second, hit third and didn't stop. The throw came in, but by the time the relay reached senior catcher Josh Coffin, Rovnak dove in and touched the plate for an inside-the-park home run, making the score 4-2.
After the Bulldogs failed to launch a single home run in 2012 and hadn't gone deep this spring (the last came April 22, 2011 vs. Gorham, when Reichert hit one), Rovnak came through at the perfect time.
"I was just thinking to get two, but it got by the outfielder, so I was just digging the rest of the way," Rovnak said. "I was a little surprised. I didn't think my coach would send me, but he did and I just tried to get there. I got my hand in."
Thornton Academy threatened in the top of the sixth, as Kenney walked to start the frame and Gelinas did the same to put the tying runs on.
Fraser then had to leave the game.
"He had a blister on his thumb," DiBiase said. "It was bad in the fifth inning and he lost a little bit and tried to go back in the sixth and didn't have anything left."
Fallon greeted Fraser's replacement, Smart, by grounding sharply to Scala, who stepped on third for one out and threw across the diamond to complete a pivotal double play.
"I was thinking if it came to me to just tag the bag and get one to begin with, then two," said Scala. "It's something we practice all the time."
Jackman followed with a single to left-center to score Gelinas, but that only brought the score to 4-3. Lavigne then flew out to center as Smart preserved the lead.
Fraser sparked another rally in the bottom half, drawing a walk on a 3-2 pitch. Webber then placed a nice bunt down the first base line which Gelinas bobbled, then threw away, putting runners at the corners. A wild pitch scored Fraser and moved Webber to third. Junior pinch-hitter Travis Godbout struck out, but Gallant delivered in the clutch with a deep fly ball to right-center, which allowed Webber to score easily to stretch the lead to 6-3.
Smart made things interesting in the seventh.
After Rutherford flew out to center, junior leftfielder Evan Wright singled to left. Smart struck out freshman pinch-hitter Ben Lambert for out number two, but he hit Morton, bringing Kenney up as the tying run. On the verge of walking Kenney to bring Gelinas up with a chance to tie the game or put the Golden Trojans ahead, Smart made one final big pitch, getting Kenney to pop out to Reichert to end it.
"Nate's a starter, not a reliever, but he got through it," DiBiase said. "We were worried with that last at-bat because on deck was Gelinas. We had to get that last out. We didn't want Gelinas up with the bases loaded.
Portland only mustered four hits, but seven stolen bases (three by Scala, two by Webber and one each from Rovnak and Volger) helped spark the offense.
"We saw (Gelinas) had a slow delivery and the catcher doesn't have the greatest arm," Scala said. "We wanted to take as many bags as possible and we did."
Scala scored twice, while Fraser, Rovnak, Volger and Webber each touched home once. Apon and Rovnak each drove in two runs, while Gallant had one RBI.
"Our team seems much more laid back about our plate approach this season," Rovnak said. "I think it makes a huge difference. Today was a challenge for us with a great pitcher. We saw where we truly are as a team. We found out today."
DiBiase singled out Scala for praise.
"He played big for us," DiBiase said. "He's a solid No. 9 hitter. He got on three times, stole three bases and scored two runs. That's pretty good for a No. 9 guy."
Fraser improved to 2-0 after allowing three runs on four hits and two walks in five-plus innings. He had four strikeouts.
"It's a very good win," Fraser said. "I just challenged the hitters and threw strikes. I've had a little trouble with my control, so I just let them hit it. It worked out pretty well. My curveball worked today. My fastball was on-point. I had good velocity. (The blister) was very frustrating. I thought I was cruising along, but Smart came in and picked me up."
Smart earned the save with two shutout innings. He allowed two hits and hit a batter while fanning one.
Thornton Academy was led by Fallon, who was the game's lone repeat hitter and stole two bases. Gelinas scored twice and Fallon also scored a run. Jackman, Levigne and Rutherford all had RBIs.
Gelinas fell to 1-2 after allowing six runs (four earned) on six hits and six walks. he fanned six and threw a wild pitch.
"You have to stay off the high fastball with him, because he throws hard up," DiBiase said. "I thought we had great at-bats and put good swings on him. Overall this year, I think we've swung the bats well. Everyone has good at-bats, 1 through 9. That's an important part of the team this year."
High hopes
While Thornton Academy returns to action Thursday at home versus Bonny Eagle, Portland will be back at Hadlock to take on Windham.
The Bulldogs still have an abundance of tests remaining, including May showdowns with fellow league favorites Scarborough, Westbrook and Cheverus.
Portland is poised to end its three-year postseason drought and post a winning record for the first time since 2009, but for this squad, the sky's the limit.
The last time the Bulldogs played in a state final was 2006 and the last time they won it all was way back in 1998.
Portland isn't content just being competitive again, it wants to play into the middle of June and has a team that could do that very thing.
"Hopefully we can keep it up and have a good season the rest of the way," said Scala. "A good start was important. The past couple years, we got off to a slow start and the season went down the drain. I don't think that's going to happen this time. We have solid pitching, so we have to play solid defense. We need to keep hitting hard balls. As a team, we have a much better approach as the plate."
"We've had expectations the past couple years and it didn't go the way we wanted, but I really think we've turned the corner this year," Fraser said. "We've been together for awhile now. I think it's our year."
"Hopefully it will continue," DiBiase added. "Our pitching is starting to come around. I think we're going to be OK. Team chemistry is really about winning. We've had three years of a growing process. It's good to see them win. It snowballs."


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Lincoln pupils smash Guinness World Record for singing and signing
Posted: September 01, 2012|
Hundreds of school pupils from Lincoln have helped to smash the Guinness World Record for the most people singing a song while performing it in sign language.
National charity SignHealth organises the sign2sing record-breaker every year and in February, 114,277 pupils and teachers from across the country took part.
This included 225 from schools in Lincoln, which included Bracebridge Infant School and Nursery and Brant Broughton Church of England and Methodist Primary School.
The event was organised to help raise awareness of deafness and to raise money for the SignHealth charity. A total of £76 was raised in Lincoln.
Although the event took place on February 8, judges at Guinness World Records have just announced that the attempt was successful, beating the previous year's record of 94,489.
Steve Powell, chief executive at SignHealth, said: "We are delighted to have broken the world record for the second year running and we are going to try and beat it again next year."


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Just in time for Valentine's Day, a new Zogby Interactive poll confirms what many love birds already know: social media is transforming the dating scene.
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While breaking up via text message is still taboo (only 2 percent of all adults admit they've done it), 43 percent of all adults say they've told someone they love them by text message, according to the poll.
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No one responded to my question on the Bubble Tea thread so I'm starting a new thread - hope that's ok! Can someone tell me where exactly Savor Saigon is located? I looked on Yahoo Yellow Pages and there was no listing.
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