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Select shots from the Fire's 1-1 draw with Houston.
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Following the 1-0 win over Sporting KC last week, the Fire stay at home facing the Houston Dynamo at Toyota Park on Sunday afternoon. Houston not only lost 5-0 last weekend but also had to play a CONCACAF Champions League match on Tuesday before traveling to Chicago. With the race for the playoffs getting tighter by the minute, there is little doubt this is another huge game.
Here are some things to look for from a tactical perspective…
Getting behind the Houston defense – looking for through balls
In last week's match against Montreal, the Dynamo's back four were caught too high up the field on numerous occasions, especially in the second half as they looked to get back into the game, leaving plenty of space for the Impact to exploit. The Fire must try and take a page from Montreal's book on Sunday afternoon. With this being said, a smaller team in attack would suit this tactic well, meaning continuing with the pairing of Chris Rolfe and Mike Magee up front.
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As I've mentioned numerous times in previous previews, Magee and Rolfe both are comfortable playing off the shoulder of the last defender and often make runs behind opposition defenses.
The Fire's central midfield pairing of Rios and Larentowicz both excel in intercepting opposition passes and starting Fire attacks. Both players will be looking to try and spring Rolfe or Magee if the opportunity presents itself on Sunday.
Possible return of Patrick Nyarko – Alex or Pat on the wing?
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Patrick Nyarko is still returning to full fitness after being out with concussion symptoms. In his place, Alex and Joel Lindpere have shared time on the wing, with Dilly Duka playing on the other side. It is unclear at this time if Patrick is fit enough to go 90 minutes but if he is, I would expect him to start over the Brazilian on Sunday afternoon.
Nyarko's tactic of harassing the opposing team when they are in possession and trying to force turnovers will be needed against a team like Houston. Nyarko's pace would also cause the Houston backline problems and we have often seen him make runs behind the outside defenders this season.
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If Nyarko is unable to go, Alex is a more than worthy deputy. His direct style of play can keep Houston on the back foot and he is a player capable of playing a killer pass through to Magee or Rolfe. Regardless of who gets the start, the other could have a very important role to play from the bench, especially if the Fire are in need of a goal.
Tracking Garcia and Barnes – not allowing them to operate in the space between defense and midfield
Houston face a tough task of trying to get through the Fire's new midfield tandem of Rios and Larentowicz. Both players cover a lot of ground and look like they've played together much more than the two games they've had.
Aside from taking on the Fire on the wings, the Dynamo will look to try and get the ball to Giles Barnes and others in the area between Rios/Larentowicz and the Fire's back four. This is a lot easier said than done, but if Houston can get possession in this area, it can cause major problems.
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In Houston's last home match against Seattle, Barnes received the ball in this space and before a defender was able to step up and challenge him, he smacked it into the top corner from 25 yards out.
Boniek Garcia, while not as creative as Barnes, also likes to get forward and is very dangerous with the ball at his feet around the box, constantly looking to find the Houston strikers with little through balls and reverse passes. The Honduran has four assists this season, to go along with Barnes's six.
It will be very important for Larentowicz and Rios to keep their shape and not get stretched, allowing Houston to play through them. The Fire center backs, assumed to be Berry and Soumare, must anticipate this danger and step up to challenge the Dynamo player in possession and not all him to dictate the play.
Prediction: 2-1 Fire with goals from Magee and Berry
Stephen Piggott is a contributor to Chicago-Fire.com. Follow him on Twitter @irish_steve.
With the Eastern Conference playoff race so tight between seven teams, some called me crazy for starting Playoff Math so early this year. I shunned the criticism because I feel strongly that Eastern Conference nerds need their fix the remaining two months of the season.
In an attempt to keep this piece at readable length, I chose not to use a points per game basis as fellow stat nerd Tweed Thornton at Hot Time in Old Town uses. His analysis is equally interesting and I suggest you check it out.
So, with that, I breakdown the playoff outlook for the eight teams that still have a reasonable shot at an Eastern Conference playoff spot…
Montreal Impact
Current Points: 41 (12-7-5)
Games Remaining: 10 (4 home/ 6 away)
2013 Home/Away Record: 9-1-3 / 3-6-2
Maximum Possible Pts: 71
Average Opponents Pts: 34.4
Remaining Schedule: 8/31 @ PHI, 9/8 @ NE, 9/14 vs. CLB, 9/21 vs. VAN, 9/28 @ CHI, 10/4 @ HOU, 10/12 vs. NE, 10/16 @ LA, 10/19 vs. PHI, 10/26 @ TFC
Rundown: Though they had a small dip in form, Montreal is back at the top of the Eastern Conference after Saturday's 5-0 shellacking of Houston. Much of Montreal's success can be chalked up to their dominant home record (they've lost just one game at Stade Saputo this season) but the team also has the toughest remaining schedule and has away matches against playoff contenders, Philadelphia, New England, the Fire and Houston before season's end. Add to that the fact that Montreal is also competing in CONCACAF Champions League play on September 17 at San Jose and September 24 at Heredia and the top spot is far from secure.
New York Red Bulls
Current Points: 39 (11-9-6)
Games Remaining: 8 (5 home / 3 away)
2013 Home/Away Record: 7-2-3 / 4-7-3
Maximum Possible Pts: 63
Average Opponents Pts: 31.3
Remaining Schedule: 8/31 vs. D.C., 9/8 @ HOU, 9/14 vs. TFC, 9/22 vs. FCD, 9/29 @ SEA, 10/5 vs. NE, 10/20 @ HOU, 10/27 vs. CHI
Rundown: Despite a 3-2 defeat to Chivas USA at the weekend, Red Bull still sits in pretty good shape, two points back of the lead. New York holds a strong home record and of their eight remaining matches, five will be played at Red Bull Arena. Also unlike fellow playoff contenders Montreal, Sporting KC and Houston, New York only needs to focus on MLS Regular Season play the rest of the way.
Sporting KC
Current Points: 39 (11-9-6)
Games Remaining: 8 (4 home / 4 away)
2013 Home/Away Record: 6-4-3 / 5-5-3
Maximum Possible Pts: 63
Average Opponents Pts: 30.5
Remaining Schedule: 8/31 vs. COL, 9/7 vs. CLB, 9/21 @ TFC, 9/27 vs. PHI, 10/5 @ CLB, 10/9 at HOU, 10/18 vs. D.C., 10/26 @ PHI
Rundown: Sporting KC holds an identical record to New York and has to juggle two more Champions League games but has one of the easiest remaining schedules among the eight playoff contenders. Though their home record isn't as stellar as you'd think, with the strong atmosphere Sporting Park provides, its unlikely KC is the team currently inside the bubble that falls down the stretch.
Philadelphia Union
Current Points: 38 (10-8-8)
Games Remaining: 8 (4 home / 4 away)
2013 Home/Away Record: 6-3-4 / 4-5-4
Maximum Possible Points: 62
Average Opponents Pts: 33.1
Remaining Schedule: 8/31 vs. MTL, 9/8 @ SJ, 9/14 vs. HOU, 9/27 @ SKC, 10/5 vs. TFC, 10/12 @ D.C., 10/19 @ MTL, 10/26 vs. SKC
Rundown: With eight games left, the Union sit just three points out of first place thanks to the 4-5-4 record on the road (second best in the East) while holding serve at home (6-3-4). Things just got pretty interesting for Philly after New England's 5-1 weekend thrashing of the Union pulled the playoff race much tighter. From a Fire perspective, their grounded out, back-to-back wins over the Men in Red in May could easily be pointed to as the difference between being in and outside the playoff bubble. If the Fire take three points in either of the 1-0 losses, the two teams are swapped in the Eastern Conference table…
New England Revolution
Current Points: 36 (10-9-6)
Games Remaining: 9 (4 home / 5 away)
2013 Home/Away Record: 6-4-3 / 4-5-3
Maximum Possible Points: 63
Average Opponents Pts: 31.5
Remaining Schedule: 8/30 @ TFC, 9/8 vs. MTL, 9/14 @ CHI, 9/21 vs. D.C., 9/28 vs. HOU, 10/5 @ NY, 10/12 @ MTL, 10/19 vs. CLB, 10/27 @ CLB
Rundown: New England has been the surprise entrant into the race this season. The Revs have certainly found ways to punch way above their weight. Even after a six-game winless run in July and August, New England still find themselves inside the bubble with seven of their nine remaining games all against relevant Eastern Conference playoff contenders.
Houston Dynamo
Current Points: 36 (10-8-6)
Games Remaining: 10 (5 home / 5 away)
2013 Home/Away Record: 7-2-3 / 3-6-3
Maximum Possible Points: 66
Average Opponents Pts: 33
Remaining Schedule: 9/1 @ CHI, 9/4 @ CLB, 9/8 vs. NY, 9/14 @ PHI, 9/21 vs. CHV, 9/28 @ NE, 10/4 vs. MTL, 10/9 vs. SKC, 10/20 vs. NY, 10/27 @ D.C.
Rundown: Though not quite as great as 2012, Houston has kept up pretty good form at BBVA Compass Stadium so far in 2013. The Dynamo sit sixth only by the Goals For tiebreaker and currently hold at least a game in hand on everyone in front of them except for Montreal. At the same time, a loss to the Fire on Sunday at Toyota Park would see the Men in Red leapfrog the Dynamo into sixth place with nine matches remaining.
Chicago Fire
Current Points: 34 (10-10-4)
Games Remaining: 10 (4 home / 6 away)
2013 Home / Away Record: 8-4-1 / 2-6-3
Maximum Possible Pts: 64
Average Opponents Pts: 31.1
Remaining Schedule: 9/1 vs. HOU, 9/7 @ SEA, 9/11 @ TFC, 9/14 vs. NE, 9/21 @ CLB, 9/28 vs. MTL, 10/4 @ D.C., 10/12 @ FCD, 10/19 vs. TFC, 10/27 @ NY
Rundown: After failing to win a game in the month of March, the Fire's 8-3-3 record since the arrivals of Bakary Soumare and Mike Magee in late May is nothing short of fantastic. Having said that, the team still finds itself two points outside of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Much of the team's success is due to holding the second best home record in the Eastern Conference (8-4-1) though the side's away record is also the second worst (2-6-3). Perhaps worse though is that after Sunday's game vs. Houston, the team will play just three more home matches in 2013 vs. six away games.
The key to any team making the playoffs is doing the business at home and the Fire should still aim for the maximum 12 points available there. However, in order to make the postseason again in 2013, the team needs to find ways to pick up more points on the road. Luckily they have one of the easiest remaining schedules in the Eastern Conference and visit both Toronto FC and D.C. in two of their remaining six away games.
Columbus Crew
Current Points: 29 (8-12-5)
Games Remaining: 9 (5 home / 4 away)
2013 Home / Away Record: 5-4-3 / 3-8-2
Maximum Possible Points: 56
Average Opponents Pts: 33.5
Remaining Schedule: 8/31 vs. SEA, 9/4 vs. HOU, 9/7 @ SKC, 9/14 @ MTL, 9/21 vs. CHI, 9/29 @ FCD, 10/5 vs. SKC, 10/19 @ NE, 10/27 vs. NE
Rundown: The Crew are here because though it doesn't seem likely, they're still in the playoff race. In my opinion, the key for Columbus is how they do in their next two matches, both of which are at home. A win over Western Conference foes Seattle won't be considered a "six pointer" but it will keep the Crew alive for another important midweek home date vs. Houston.
The Gold Cup Final at Soldier Field meant that even though the Fire were in Houston on Saturday, Chicago would not be deprived of live soccer this weekend. Thank goodness. From a Fire point of view, it's pretty special that Sean Johnson and alum DaMarcus Beasley overlapped on this USMNT squad.
The game itself wasn't as exciting as you could have hoped from the two best Gold Cup teams. Panama's tight defense kept the U.S. side from running at them the way they ran at Honduras and El Salvador and they never looked like they would put up the crooked numbers that defined their tournament.
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There were even a few times when the game looked like a cagey MLS match, with a challenger in town to try to steal the day, staying taut, and not making mistakes. But the USMNT wore down Panama, took their best (and really only clear cut) chance, held on against a barrage of balls floated into the box in the final minutes and were crowned deserved champions.
How nice would it be to see the Fire handle games like that? On Saturday, we saw the Fire come back from behind yet again. We saw them nearly nick all three points and then nearly lose them all. We saw flashes of dangerous counterattacks and Paolo Tornaghi making some big saves. Most of all, we saw despite obvious improvements over the last trip to Houston, the team is still missing one little bit of finality in both halves.
Back in April, the 2013 Fire v1.0 went to Houston with the goal of slowing the game down, playing calmly and controlling the match. The greenhouse (orange-house?) that is BBVA Compass Stadium dictated that, and we saw players run themselves dead on that afternoon, which also included a vintage Brad Davis garbage goal, Wells Thompson, and a last minute Jeff Larentowicz hit off the crossbar (HIGHLIGHTS from April 14).
On Saturday, the 2013 Fire v2.0 went to Houston with a different mindset. They went to play, to take some initiative. You could see it at the beginning of the game and at the beginning of the second half when Lindpere and Nyarko were pushed way up the field on the outside.
HIGHLIGHTS: Fire earn tough 1-1 draw in Houston
Alas, the result wasn't much different. Houston, one of the hardest teams to beat away in the history of MLS, controlled the game. The Fire looked absolutely spent at the end of the game, much of which they spent chasing the orange midfielders around and trying to clear their persistent crosses into the box.
But the difference this time around was the way in which the Fire actually looked dangerous at times, stealing into Houston's half on counter attacks and nearly grabbing the lead on a late Chris Rolfe chance.
In April, we looked at the difficulty of balancing the mindset to calm the game down without sacrificing the risk-taking attitude needed to be offensive, to attack. Now, with Bakary Soumare and Mike Magee (and the Alex/Larentowicz partnership), it seems like 2013 Fire v2.0 are poised to find that balance.
As another new striker and the All-Star break arrive, maybe the Fire will find that teeny bit of difference. If so, next time we play Houston at Toyota Park in September, they'll be the ones wilting, exhausted after falling to 2013 Fire v3.0
Ben Schuman-Stoler is a contributor to Chicago-Fire.com. Follow him on Twitter @bsto.
Select shots from the Fire's 1-1 draw with the Houston Dynamo.
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After a confidence boosting 4-1 win over D.C. United at Toyota Park last weekend, the Fire fly south to take on the Houston Dynamo at the fortress that is BBVA Compass Stadium Saturday night (LIVE 8pm CT on NBC Sports / La Ley 107.9 FM). Houston beat Premier League side Stoke City 2-0 at midweek and currently occupy the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, a position the Fire is fighting for.
Here are some things to look out for from a tactical perspective.
Shadowing Andrew Driver – A threat both inside and out
Englishman Andrew Driver has had a stellar debut season in MLS for the Dynamo and his versatility has made him one of the most dangerous wingers in MLS this season.
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Though naturally left footed, Driver is comfortable playing on either wing and is most dangerous when playing on the right, where he can cut in onto his left foot.
Though not on the level of Brad Davis, Driver's crossing ability and dead ball prowess gives Houston another dimension and makes the Texas team even more threatening on set pieces.
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When the ball is on the other side of the field, Driver gets into the box to support the forwards and has chipped in with three goals this season.
He's also not afraid to come inside and switch positions with withdrawn striker Giles Barnes who played primarily on the wing in England before being converted by Houston coach Dom Kinnear.
Driver's most recent goal came against D.C. United in May where he won the ball and played it wide to Will Bruin before bursting into the box and receiving a return pass before finishing.
Tracking Driver's runs when he does cut inside will be key on Saturday night.
How to beat the Houston backline – 1v1s and runs off the ball
In last week's match against D.C., the Fire forwards, most notably Chris Rolfe, made some brilliant runs off the ball and were found by great penetrating passes from midfield. Both of Rolfe's goals came from off the ball runs and more of the same will be needed on Saturday.
A weakness of the Houston defense is paying too much attention to the person with the ball and neglecting to pick up the runs from other forwards or midfielders.
In the Dynamo's last league match against New England, they allowed Diego Fagundez to pass the ball to Chad Barrett at the top of the box and pick up a return pass unmarked in the box. But for some better finishing, the Dynamo would've been a goal down.
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In the Dynamo's last league loss against the Red Bulls, the killer second goal came when the Houston defense fixated on Thierry Henry, allowing Johnny Steele to make a run into the box unmarked and the Irishman scored after a simple through ball from Henry.
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Off the ball runs from Rolfe and Mike Magee can open up the Houston defense and it will be up to players like Patrick Nyarko and Joel Lindpere to find the strikers as they did so well last Saturday.
The center midfield battle – who starts for the Fire
In recent weeks, Fire coach Frank Klopas has stuck with the midfield duo of Jeff Larentowicz and Alex to great effect but there are others knocking on the door for a starting spot and Saturday's match could be the perfect time to make a change.
Logan Pause and Daniel Paladini are back from injury and suspension respectively and I believe one could come into the starting lineup in place of Alex.
Houston are a team that have high-energy midfielders such as Adam Moffatt, Boniek Garcia and Ricardo Clark. All three are not afraid to get forward and this will force the Fire's two center midfielders to protect the back line.
With the fluidity of players like Giles Barnes, Driver and Garcia to deal with, a player like Pause or Paladini who are more defensive minded than Alex, may be more suited to deal with the flooded midfield.
Against a team like Houston, you must watch for through balls in behind the defense. A player like Logan Pause, who reads the game so well defensively and is constantly intercepting opposition passes, could be a better fit tactically.
Prediction: 1-1 with the Fire goal coming from Chris Rolfe.
Stephen Piggott is a contributor to Chicago-Fire.com. Follow him on Twitter @irish_steve
The potential quarterfinal pairings for the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup set to be played Wednesday, June 26:
1) Chicago Fire/Columbus Crew winner hosts Sporting Kansas City/Orlando City winner
2) D.C. United/Philadelphia Union winner hosts New England Revolution/New York Red Bulls winner
3) FC Dallas/Houston Dynamo winner hosts Portland Timbers/Tampa Bay Rowdies winner
4) Real Salt Lake/Charleston Battery winner hosts Carolina RailHawks/Chivas USA winner
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Should the Chicago Fire come away victorious over the Charlotte Eagles in the third round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup next Wednesday, the team is guaranteed to host its fourth round match against either the Columbus Crew or Dayton Dutch Lions on Wednesday, June 12 at Toyota Park.
I'll have a full play-by-play of the draw later today on Chicago-Fire but until then, see below all fourth round U.S. Open Cup matchups:
#1 – New England Revolution/Rochester Rhinos hosts Reading United AC/New York Red Bulls winner
#2 – D.C. United/Richmond Kickers winner hosts Ocean City Nor'easters/Philadelphia Union winner
#3 – Chicago Fire hosts Dayton Dutch Lions/Columbus Crew winner
-or- Columbus Crew host Charlotte Eagles
-or- Dayton Dutch Lions host Charlotte Eagles
#4 – Sporting KC host Colorado Rapids/Orlando City winner
-or- Colorado Rapids/Orlando City hosts Des Moines Menace
#5 – FC Dallas hosts FC Tucson/Houston Dynamo winner
-or- Houston Dynamo hosts Ft. Lauderdale Strikers
-or- Ft. Lauderdale Strikers vs. FC Tucson (Host TBD)
#6 – LA Galaxy/Carolina Railhawks winner hosts Chivas USA/LA Blues winner
#7 – Atlanta Silverbacks/Real Salt Lake winner hosts San Jose Earthquakes/Charleston Battery winner
#8 – Seattle Sounders will host Wilmington Hammerheads/Portland Timbers winner
-or- Portland Timbers will host Tampa Bay Rowdies
-or- Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Wilmington Hammerheads (Host TBD)


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Journey Unlikely to Release Another Album, Says Jonathan Cain
In addition to its always-packed tour schedule, Journey stayed pretty busy in the studio during the first decade of the new century, releasing four albums (2001′s 'Arrival,' 2005′s 'Generations,' 2008′s 'Revelation,' and 2011′s 'Eclipse') in a 10-year span. Sadly, however, it appears they might be finished recording for the foreseeable future.
Keyboard player Jonathan Cain weighed in on the subject during a recent interview with the Pulse of Radio, saying, "We're not convinced the market will bear another CD from us, y'know? And it's so much work to make one. Maybe we get a soundtrack shot with a movie."
Cain went on to hint at a bit of dissension in the creative ranks with the 'Eclipse' release, recalling that the "last album we made was a departure. It was Neal [Schon's] 'I wanna do one this way once' — and so we did. We did a heavy, rock n' roll record. And it kinda wasn't received very well here in the States and they kinda liked it in Europe and that's kinda what I thought was gonna happen and it barely sold 100,000."
While a lot of bands in Journey's peer group would love to sell 100,000 copies of anything, Cain openly admitted that the band saw it as a setback — particularly after 'Revelation' sold eight times as well in the U.S. alone. "After all that time and money, y'know, what are we doing here, y'know?" he asked. "So, we have a great catalogue here, right now to play. We got a lot of songs that we're not even playing. So, we're like, 'What's the point of makin' a new CD right now?' If anything, we'll make an EP."


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Caribbean cuisine found at restaurants in Puerto Rico now has a home at Watertown eatery that opened last week.
A Lo Boricua, which translates as Puerto Rican style in English, opened at 527 Coffeen St. The menu allows customers to pile on authentic ingredients of their choosing: yellow and white rice, roasted chicken and pork, beans, yuca, mofongo and plantains green cooking bananas smashed up and fried. Every meal comes with mayoketchup, a Puerto Rican sauce made with ketchup, mayonnaise, garlic and a touch of lemon.
People put it on everything in Puerto Rico, said 17-year-old employee Krystal N. Colon, a third-generation Puerto Rican American.
Daily lunch specials from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. include chicken and beef stew, grilled pork chops, chicken salad and cube steak. At the dining area, diners can also get a sampling of Puerto Rican culture by listening to upbeat salsa and merengue music and gazing at native photographs that line the walls. One picture shows a woman in a traditional dress performing a native plena dance by moving underneath the clasped arms of men that form a tunnel.
We want to make people feel homey, like theyre on the island, said Miss Colon, who wore a red and blue shirt and matching hatthe colors of Puerto Ricos flag.
The eight employees who work here all have Puerto Rican roots, said manager Norma I. Pacheco, a first-generation Puerto Rican American who immigrated to Watertown in 2000 with her husband, Carlos. The couple, who also run D Style Barber Shop at Salmon Run Mall, hatched the plan for the eatery in the fall.
We heard people for many years saying theres no place to eat Puerto Rican food, Mrs. Pacheco said. Theres Mexican food here, but its much spicier than Caribbean food.
The Pachecos jumped on the opportunity when the Coffeen Street building previously the Cocoa Caf� became available to lease. Launching the restaurant provided an opportunity to employ Puerto Rican Americans seeking jobs in the community, Mrs. Pacheco said. Employees are members of a multicultural church in Evans Mills called Nueva Vida Iglesia Cristiana, mostly composed of Puerto Rican natives.
We prayed for this chance years ago, and God opened the door, she said. Its been a blessing because we have been able to hire Puerto Ricans who speak only Spanish. It can be hard for them to get jobs.
The eatery has already become a popular stop among people with Caribbean and Spanish roots, Mrs. Pacheco said. Its one of the few places in the community that reminds them of their native country.
They hear the music and tap their toes to it, she said. It reminds them of their homeland. Hispanic military guys came in every day last week. I told them theyre my lunch crowd.
Hours are 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call the restaurant at 804-3008.
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|Women's Golf » Schedule » Roster » News » Coaches
Thursday, May 19, 2011Lipscomb golf coach Buddy Harston finished tied for third place in last weekend's U.S. Open Local Qualifier tournament at the Maketewah Country Club in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Harston shot an even par 72 during the round and finished just one stroke behind the leader.
With a third-place showing in the qualifier, Harston advances to the Regional Qualifier, for a chance to play in the 111th U.S. Open June. 13-19 in Bethesda, Md.
"The local qualifier at Maketewah Country Club is actually the biggest local qualifier in the country," Harston said. "They had 168 players."
Harston's third place finish in the local qualifier makes him eligible to compete in the regional tournament on June 6 in Columbus, Ohio. The regional will be held at the Brookside Golf and Country Club as well as the Lakes Golf and Country Club.
"The next stop is 36 holes in one day," Harston said. "That is more than just golf, you also have to be in shape to handle that much tournament golf in one day."
"I have been to the regional tournament six or seven times but I have never gotten past the regional," Harston said. "I have played in the U.S. Senior Open twice, but I have never played in the U.S. Open."
Harston said he would spend the next few weeks working on his golf game and his endurance as he prepares for the grueling qualifier.
"I'm trying to play a lot and work on my short game," Harston said. "It is the same kind of thing I teach my players. Now I am just trying to coach myself."
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Am I the only one watching this season? I'll admit I have half heartedly watched the auditions and hell week (I was in FL for part of the time), but I am impressed with some of the talent. No real favorites, but I've found one to dislike strongly.
Am I the only one watching this season? I'll admit I have half heartedly watched the auditions and hell week (I was in FL for part of the time), but I am impressed with some of the talent. No real favorites, but I've found one to dislike strongly.
I've found three to dislike strongly.
I just can't stand drama queens. Actually I really like Adam. I rarely ever fall for
emo boys, but I find him really attractive, and he has tons of talent. I think he's going to be one of the favorites. There are some other talents, but lots of them turn me off with their sob stories.
Tatiana should NOT be anywhere near the top. If she gets voted into the actual competition I'm seriously considering not watching at all.
Lol. Tatiana is in! I think parts of her singing are actually good, but will people really vote for her drama? I also really like Adam Lambert. I think he is the front runner to win. He has an amazing and unique voice.
There are a couple that I didn't think should have gone thru but, overall I like the selections. I don't have any favorites yet. What does anyone think of the new judge?? Myself I don't know why they brought someone else on.
I prefer the new judge to Paula... considering the rumors flying that Simon wants to quit or the fact that producers want to boot Paula I think it's smart to introduce her now rather than later.
I agree that Tatiana can sing, but she is so fake and puts other drama queens to shame. She has to go... seriously (I have a feeling she'll be vote for the worst's favorite)
I don't remember their names so here's the top 36. Actually the one I do remember is Tatianna.
Top 36
I actually think Tatianna has a good voice. I think the problem would be trying to control her, which I don't think they can.
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Giggles is really getting on my nerves.
Joanna Pacitti. She already had two music videos out. "Slide" was actually on the radio at the mall, a week or two ago.
I didn't see everyone when I was in Louisville, but it just seemed like she had a free pass to audition, imo.
I think there are several very talented young men & 2 or 3 girls that were good. I like in particular Adam Lambert, Danny Gokey, (was surprised they didn't put his friend, Jamar through) Jorge Nunez & Matt Giraud. There were 4 or 5 that I don't think I've heard as yet. Von Smith was another I tho't was good. No favorite as yet. I was pulling for Rose Flack but she's gone & most of the other girls I don't remember except for Alexis Grace (she's good), Lil Rounds & the crazy Tatiana.
Did anyone watch last night???
Yes, overall, it was not very impressive. I expect that Danny & Alexis will be the top vote getters with either Anoop or Ricky getting the 3rd spot. I think Ricky is at a disadvantage because last night was the first time we saw & heard him so he may not have builty up enough of a fan base to make it through this way. He was very good but I don't phone in so I can't help him. Where are the Bo Bices? the Chris Daughtrey's? the Jason Castro's?


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Unreal Tournament '99 for me. Best game ever, its a pity that almost nobody plays it now...
Unreal Tournament '99 for me. Best game ever, its a pity that almost nobody plays it now...
My first multiplayer game online was return to Castle Wolfenstein on PC. Then played Counter-Strike 1.6. Also played some Wolfenstein Enemy Territory.
UT99 with the Unreal fortress mod.
Drunk Clan Motto--- "Have Fun, Everyone is Welcome"drunk clan
Stay drunk, Play drunk and chill
Half Life DM, Opposing Force and a bit of Adrenaline Gamer mod around y2k.
My first FPS was in 1965 Ia Drang Vietnam, 1st Battalion 7th cavalry.
Well I guess here goes, my first post.
Think in about 07 I started playing Cube 2 or Sauerbraten as my very first FPS. Loads of fun and taught me a lot until 08 where I got HL2M from the still going free promotion. From then on I rolled on my PC gaming and picked up Quake Live about a year later due to similar style to Cube 2.


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i hope this is a bold-faced lie maybe the lower number of seats will merely balance out a smaller applicant pool and the admissions will be equally tough as last year
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Note: Chris Kreider Is Fine
According to Katie Strang and Steve Zipay, Chris Kreider is fine and said that his jaw was the biggest issue from the hit that Brooks Orpik delivered on Sunday.
Kreider broke his jaw as a sophomore at Boston College.
Orpik also went to Boston College and Kreider added that he probably learned that hit, which he called clean, at BC.
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CANTON Resolution of the case against a Buffalo man charged in connection with an Ogdensburg drug bust has been delayed after he changed his mind about a plea deal that could have put him in prison for up to 5� years.
Andre L. Wilson, 40, was among four arrested Dec. 6 following a raid by Ogdensburg City Police on an apartment at 325 Belmont Courts. Police said the arrests were the culmination of an ongoing investigation into crack cocaine trafficking in the city.
Mr. Wilson initially maintained his innocence in a brief appearance Jan. 22 before St. Lawrence County Judge Jerome J. Richards.Mr. Wilson appeared before Judge Richards on May 3 and was granted release after posting $15,000 bond. Attorney Gregory P. Storie said then that his client was hoping to be able to return home briefly given the amount of prison time he was facing.
When Mr. Storie appeared with his client again Friday, he said Mr. Wilson had experienced a change of heart about the plea and his representation. Mr. Wilson needed some additional time to gather the money for new counsel because of a lack of funds following his release on bond, Mr. Storie said.
Chief Assistant District Attorney Amanda N. Nissen said the prosecution had no objection to the request.
Judge Richards granted an adjournment until June 10.
Under the terms of his release set last week, Mr. Wilson is subject to a 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew, in addition to prohibitions against the purchase, possession or consumption of alcohol or any illicit substances.
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http://gearjunkie.com/outside-magazine-editors-letter-on-gear-junkie"The most credible endorsement of gear I've ever heard." That line comes from Sam Moulton, a senior editor at Outside magazine who captained the ship for the publication's 2011 Winter Buyer's Guide issue, released this past week. The quote is directed at Gear Junkie founder and editor Stephen Regenold, who reviewed and wrote on shell jackets for the Buyer's Guide this year, and the "most credible endorsement" line is in reference to Regenold's week-long jacket "test" in southern Chile last February, where he led a four-person squad, Team GearJunkie/YogaSlackers, to a 2nd-place finish in the week-long, 400+ mile Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race. The full text is below, including requisite photos of Regenold assembling a bike (with a shell jacket on) in the heat of the race as well as members of his team employing camp pads (inflatable Therm-a-Rest NeoAirs; see video here) in a bold move to "raft" remote whitewater near the tip of South America. Credible gear testing indeed!
http://www.outsideonline.com/templates/Outside_Print_Template?content=131010738And the winners in the 8 Gear of the Year categories are… ALPINE SKIS: Rossignol Super 7RESORT JACKET: Helly Hansen Odin MountainSNOWBOARD: Rossignol Krypto MagtekBACKCOUNTY SKIS: Volkl NunataqSNOWSHOES: Atlas AspectRUNNING SHOES: Saucony PowerGrid CortanaBACKCOUNTY JACKET: Canada Goose Hybridge LiteBACKPACK: Salomon Quest 30
Hi Chris,You can laugh but I get more information about new gear from them then I do from here. If you are that closed minded maybe you are the one that needs to move on.
My comment about getting more information about new gear was directed to the "Gear Junkie" newsletter and it is free.I don't read Outside Magazine.
i find it most interesting that the recommended gear includes a resort jacket and a down softshell active insulating piecei didnt know that we needed a specific resort jacket to go to resorts ... perhaps i dont go into conditions where i can use a down softshell without incurring a good risk of wetting out the down when active ...hmmmmmm
Well, It looks like if you are part of the "Staff" you can delete your own comments.By/Bye Chris.
A few videos that most here should enjoy:Race Videos
Hi Chris,You were back and now you gone again?You may notice that I did not say everything I read at Gear Junkie was good. Just more to pick and choose from.The Fast and Light series is/was Ok.At my age I am no longer be very Fast but I can still be very Light.I still enjoy reading about all the hikes and other adventures posted here.
At this point, I don't feel like I can contribute anything worth reading to the thread, and would just be giving you something else to argue with.
How do you think there got to be trolls living under every other bridge in Middle Earth, that's right hobbits gave up defending their POVs.
Wow and editing out your entire posts like they did not exist ever. How Skurka like. Uncool Own your opinion.
The problem is that Gear Junkie never writes a bad review and gladly accepts gear from his sponsors.Did anyone read the article on water treatment? Seriously?
Sites like that are about making money, not about unbiased gear reviews.
Gearjunkie.com is evil, because Steve R. knows better. The fast and light series is neither.I find the Outside comment innocuous. The Patagonia race was no doubt an excellent gear test, something all gear testers ought to aspire to, but can't always do in the course of larger-scale reviews.
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These days people are anxious about what goes into their food, looking for items that are "natural" and "free" of just about anything. And with consumers more cognizant of ingredients in their own food, they're paying more attention to their pets' meals. In response, marketers are offering products that cater to the growing interest in pet nutrition. Pet food giant Iams offers a line of all-natural dog food, and Purina has beyOnd, made with natural ingredients.
More dog owners are also sharing their own meals. As ABC News reports, Gayle Pruitt, a nutritionist and chef, recently wrote a cookbook about preparing joint meals for humans and pets. Dog-Gone Good Cuisine: More Healthy, Fast and Easy Recipes for You and Your Pooch promises time- and money-saving recipes to feed your dog the same dinner you make for yourself.
Taking a cue from the trend of treating Fido's nutrition and cuisine like your own, some pet food companies are going beyond just "all natural." Innova has a new line of pet food that promises "real, wholesome ingredients from places we know, grown and raised with care." Recipes incorporate farm-raised turkey, cold-water salmon and ranch-raised bison. There are even gluten- and dairy-free options, from Heights Farm Premium Pet Foods in the U.K. And a small pet bakery, Boston Baked Bonz, offers organic and animal-free treats, like wheat-free cranberry clove muffins and quinoa cookies.
Wonder when we'll see doggy kale chips go mainstream? Restaurants for both you and your pup? With consumers spending more and more to ensure their pets' well-being—Americans spent a record $55.7 billion on their pets in 2013—that might be sooner than you think.


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As the United States teeters drunkenly along the "fiscal cliff," shoved ever closer to the edge by inflation of fiat currency, endless entanglements in foreign conflicts, and Washington's insatiable appetite for power, Americans are frantically searching for someone or some party to rescue them from a devastating fall.
Citizens of many states, weary of the "long train of abuses" of the federal government, have submitted secession petitions to the White House. Over the weekend, President Obama met with leaders of U.S. industry, including JPMorgan Chase's Jamie Dimon, renowned investor Warren Buffet, and the CEO of Apple, Inc., Tim Cook. Earlier he met with political leaders of both parties reportedly to hammer out some sort of compromise duct taping together the disintegrating parts of a government grown unwieldy and untamable.
During the recent presidential campaign, Ron Paul and his legion of young, animated supporters were effectively disenfranchised by a Republican Party bent on promoting a candidate representative of the interests of the monied cabal whose largesse allows both major political parties to perpetuate their duopoly over the American political process.
Regardless of his rejection by the party whose banner he flew, in 2012 Ron Paul earned respect from many for the eerily prescient predictions he made in 2002 regarding the looming economic crisis. In the Internet era, Paul's prophecies recorded throughout his long career of public service were disseminated virally on YouTube and mentioned daily in tweets and Facebook posts.
Ron Paul's public stature and popularity accelerated the ascension of his reputation as a modern oracle capable of pronouncing woes and warnings of impending financial doom. But there were others equally possessed of a remarkable gift for seeing beyond their day and signaling the signs of approaching political and economic difficulty.
One of these prognosticators of political upheaval was Robert Welch, founder of The John Birch Society.
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Thanks to Stereophile, plus i need a dac like this for my work as new sound engineer.
Most definitely needs the Benchmark DAC. Thanks for the opportunity...
Being a random winner at Stereophile is better having a random at work!
The Benchmark product line is impressive.
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and a huge "thank you" postcard.
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Currently in the market for an asynch USB DAC to use with my lossless audio collection.
Looks like another great unit. It's nice to see DSD inputs appearing on DACs, I was always a great lover of SACD.
The big question is whether DSD is ever going to be the answer to our quest for a great sound.
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This new product certainly looks interesting!
Holding my breath.
Watchin' the chips roll in...Otis Redbook
I would love to own this bad boy!!
Wow, this is an awesome giveaway!
I'd love to win this!
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It's pretty risky when all of your competition is F2P or B2P.
It's pretty risky when all of your competition is F2P or B2P.
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EQ Next is going to be F2P and will blow WildStar out of the water.
I just got done playing FFXIV this weekend for open beta. And i am pretty happy that i pre ordered the game already. Cause from what i got to play. It was a really cool game. And from the reaction from the servers. Out of 15 servers. Atleast 12 of them were full and no one could even log in. So I am pretty sure FFXIV will be having a good number of people to pay and play. Including me.
And suddenly my interest in Wildstar plummets.
They should make it like Korean Archeage.
Free to play with different levels of subscription. Caters to many groups of MMORPGers.
Friends can try it out free, people can cancel their sub if they're busy and hop on a couple times a week without feeling bad, and the hardcore players can pay a regular sub to have all the features. And if you're in the middle, they have that too.
I might be wrong but I believe that's what I've heard.
good, i was hoping this would be a p2p game. as long the quality is great ill gladly p2p for it
i wont buy it unless i can try it out though
Subscription and no trial? They're risking quite a bit.
give it a year or so , itl go free


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Before we officially bid adieu to 2011 and stylishly ring in 2012, it seems only fitting that we take some time to reflect on the year's most memorable sartorial moments! From eye-popping bubblegum stripes to '40s-inspired glamour, the previous twelve months have been a whirlwind of key trends and truly inspiring ensembles. But instead of spending days recapping, we'd like to tip our hats to the perennially stylish ladies that donned such looks and executed them with aplomb. So on the eve of New Year's Eve we bring you, dear readers, our second annual installment of Best Dressed, featuring ten of the most fashionable stylesetters of 2011. Cheers!
WHO: Rachel Bilson
WHAT: Style Savant
WEAR: Without question, Rachel Bilson consistently has the best all-around style. Her California casual sensibilities are universally appealing and completely relatable, which explains why she's been a reader favorite for years. Whether she's toting one of the season's most covetable handbags or sporting an edgy evening look, her ensembles are always effortlessly chic, utterly stylish, and definitely inspirational. As if that's not enough, the actress also teamed up with celebrity stylish Nicole Chavez and Steve Madden this year to create the amazing footwear collection ShoeMint, which we highly recommend you check out today!
WHO: Elizabeth Olsen
WHAT: The Next Fashion Star
WEAR: If there's anything better than two stylish Olsens, it's three! And we couldn't be more in love with the youngest sibling of the style-savvy family, Elizabeth. The breakout star clearly has style in spades, as evidenced by her repertoire of ensembles, which has included everything from an of-the-moment Erdem floral-print midi skirt to the must-have pair of houndstooth pumps we spotted her wearing two months ago. It's safe to say, we can expect great things from this up-and-coming actress, both on and off the big screen!
WHO: Alexa Chung
WEAR: We'd be remiss if we didn't include Alexa Chung in our annual Best Dressed roundup. For starters, the tastemaker nailed it as our September Guest Editor, showcasing an insanely cool selection of fall items, plus, she consistently gets it right when it comes to some of the year's biggest trends-think: silky button-ups and chunky platforms. And let's not forget that 2011 also saw Chung produce another sell-out collection for Madewell as well as snag the British Style Award for the second year running!
WHO: Emma Stone
WHAT: Fearless Femme of the Year
WEAR: We're a bit obsessed with Emma Stone, but can you blame us? The girl is definitely cool, which is not only apparent in her impressive on-screen resume, but in her fun and fearless approach to fashion too! From a bold color combo to a thigh-high slit, we applaud the fact that Stone doesn't always play it safe with her style choices and has an affinity for truly original, fashion-forward pieces. The results are always memorable and worth celebrating.
WHO: Miranda Kerr
WHAT: Runway to Real Way
WEAR: It's no surprise that Miranda Kerr is truly beloved by everyone right now! The Australian model is killing it both on and off the runways and is responsible for putting together some of the most desirable outfits of the year. When she's not showing off her glamorous side and amazing physique in flirtatious mini skirts and achingly stylish evening ensembles, the brunette beauty is winning us over with her model-off-duty outfits. Plus, she also happens to be one the year's most stylish moms too-have you seen her adorable baby Flynn? All in all, we can always count on Kerr to inspire our year-round wardrobe!
WHO: Beyonce
WHAT: Haute Mom
WEAR: When it comes to stylish mothers-to-be, Beyonce has our vote! Our reasoning is simple: the songstress never fails to excite with her flamboyant flair, which is evident in her fondness for bold prints, bright accents, and lustrous frocks. She can give a relaxed look some sex appeal with a pair of red patent leather heels or amplify all-noir separates with a sky blue leather jacket (as seen above) and the results are completely on par, not to mention, totally cool in our books. Of course Beyonce's impressive fashion moments of 2011 don't stop there! How could one forget her video for "Run The World (Girls)," which featured seven glamorous outfit changes, including two Emilio Pucci dresses, an Alexander McQueen mini dress, and a metallic Gareth Pugh number?
WHO: Chloe Moretz
WHAT: Favorite Fresh Face
WEAR: While the year brought us an exciting new batch of fashionable newcomers, there was one particular style rookie who really stood out: Chloe Moretz. The fourteen-year-old has landed herself on top of many a 2011 best-dressed list, thanks to a key mix of on-trend and age-appropriate outfits. Whether she's impressing fashion crowds with a minimalist aesthetic or embracing her edgier side with textured pants, Moretz has become quite the stylephile-and it's only just the beginning. With three films slated to release next year, we have a hunch we'll be seeing a lot more thrilling fashion moments from this rising starlet!
WHO: Zoe Saldana
WHAT: Red Carpet Maven
WEAR: While we're certainly fans of Zoe Saldana's off-duty attire, it was her invariably chic and wonderfully feminine red carpet picks that had us swooning all year long. Whether she's stepping out in a breathtaking red and white striped gown or experimenting with of-the-moment Polynesian pieces, Saldana continues to push the envelope with her dramatic selections, proving she can pull off a wide range of interesting looks.
WHO: Kirsten Dunst
WHAT: Style Resurgence
WEAR: Kirsten Dunst has been gracing our inspiration boards for years, so it's always a delight to see the actress/muse's current sartorial endeavors! While we're obviously fond of her cool-girl sensibilities and eye for all things chic-check out her November Guest Editor story to see what we mean-lately she's been turned out in an exciting rotation of diaphanous dresses and menswear-inspired looks. Dunst wears these ensembles in completely chic and sophisticated ways, which is why we think she's rightfully earned the Most Exciting Comeback award!
WHO: Jessica Biel
WHAT: The Modern Classic
WEAR: Jessica Biel is a master of sophisticated, classic style. While we adore her sportier off-the-clock ensembles, when she's on the red carpet or at events, the brunette beauty has a way with timeless, feminine pieces that have a modern, subtly sexy feel. Whether she's sitting front row at Fashion Week in an all-white, ladylike ensemble or stepping out in a brilliant combination of tangerine separates, we're over the moon about Biel's perfectly polished fashion sense.-Jessica Baker
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Those intra workout supplements that showed the best results in studies were Beta Alanine shown to buffer lactic acid and improve endurance, L Carnitine shown to spare muscle glycogen and delay the onset of fatigue, electrolytes capable of helping optimal neuromuscular interactions and BCAA's for reducing muscle breakdown and aiding recovery. Here we examine the Intra workout nutrient window as a whole, as well as looking at combinations of ingredients that can help meet a specific training goal.
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*New 2012 Bonus Edition Of This Compilation Of Three Amazing And Much Sought-After Albums From Oneohtrix Point Never - If You've Loved The Wildlife Documentary Style Short Interludes Of Boards Of Canada, Or The Extended Synth Romance Of Klaus Schulze, Cluster Or Harmonia - This Will Blow Your Mind* 'Rifts' is a collection of three hugely essential albums and bonus material of psycho-sythual experimentation produced by Daniel Lopatin aka Oneohtrix Point Never for the Arbor and No Fun imprints. Much like his contemporaries Emeralds, Lopatin is one of those enviably prolific underground figures, constantly committing his experiments to limited runs of sought-after CDRs and cassettes over the last two years. To shed a little light on his background, his father was a member of Russian psych outfit The Flying Dutchmen, and owner of a Juno 60 and Hohner Stringer. So it's easy to draw a line to his eerie analog synth sound, reminiscent of Kluster, Schulze or more recently, Boards Of Canada. It's this latter influence which has become more prominent in OPN's recent sound, as he's condensed his psychoactive scope from dilated 10 min+ prog trips, to more miniaturised scapes reminiscent of BoC's cherished interludes like opener 'Behind The Bank', or the lush lunar missions of The Ghost Box label with 'Actual Air'. He's also cleverly anchored the abstraction of his pure synthesizer music with brilliantly evocative concepts tied to each of the LP's, from the stoned cosmonaut having a bad day on 'Betrayed In The Octagon', to scenes of an alien planet very similar to our own on 'Zones Without People' and the construct of the aforementioned Russian spaceman composing the score to a film from his deathbed in 'Russian Mind'. It's that sense of nostalgia, or a yearning for lost sci-fi futures also shared by Leyland Kirby that makes this collection a personal experience sure to dock with the emotional receptors of folks (like ourselves) who are susceptible to it. At twenty seven tracks, this is surely one of the most essential and absorbing releases of the year. Essential Purchase.


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Jefferson County soon may swap contracts for contingency nursing services at the Metro-Jefferson Public Safety Building.
A resolution endorsed by the Board of Legislators General Services Committee would authorize the county to enter into an agreement with Medical Staffing Network Healthcare LLC, a Boca Raton, Fla.-based health services provider.
Previously, the county had contracted with Sibley Nursing, a Rochester firm that provides private duty nurses for home health care.
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Warren and McKewon Guide Baseball Past Charlotte, 3-1
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Led by six strong innings from starter Matt Warren, the Creighton baseball team posted its fourth consecutive win. Topping Charlotte 3-1 on Saturday, March 1. The win pushed Creighton to 4-4 on the season, while Charlotte fell to 2-6.
Down 1-0 after Charlotte plated a run in the fourth, Creighton responded quickly with two runs in the top of the fifth. Brandon Mikulka reached first on an error by Charlotte shortstop, Derek Gallello, to open the frame. Freshman Nicky Lopez put runners at the corners with a single through the left side. Creighton's next batter, senior Brad McKewon, bounced a grounder to short. Lopez was forced at second, but McKewon earned the RBI by beating the relay throw to the bag at first. Sophomore Ryan Fitzgerald continued the rally with a bunt single. A throwing error by the Charlotte catcher sent McKewon to third, then junior Jake Peter gave Creighton the lead with a sacrifice fly to center.
The scored remained 2-1 into the top of the ninth, when McKewon provided an insurance run with his first home run of the season over the left field wall.
On the mound, Warren delivered the best start of the young season for the Bluejays as he limited Charlotte to one run on four hits and one walk in six innings to earn his second win (2-0) of the season. Sophomore John Oltman recorded four flawless outs, before giving way to Nick Highberger to finish off the eighth inning.
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MALONE - Northern Conference road trips have been extremely successful for the OFA Hockey team in the 2012-13 campaign.
Playing a Martin Luther King Day matinee in Malone on Monday, was no different as OFA, which also earned a number 10 New York State Division I II ranking on Monday. The Devils extended their unbeaten streak to eight games and improved to 5-0 on the road, 7-1-1 in NAC Division II, 8-3-2 overall in besting the 15th-ranked Huskies 4-1. It was a pretty even first period. But we started applying more offensive pressure in the second period and eventually put 41 shots on goal, said OFA coach Jon Frederick.
This was our fourth game in six days and after hosting our Brian Wade Memorial Tournament on Friday and Saturday, I was a little concerned. But we played pretty well. Brandon Mullin and Jake Garrison continued their solid forward play, Drew Costigan scored a nice goal in the second period to get us started, defensively we did a solid job and David Prudhomme continues to be strong in net for us. We are on a on good roll with a big game at Norwood-Norfolk on Friday.
Drew Costigan started the scoring with 8:15 left of the second period from Nolan Rufa. Mullin made it 2-0 with 1:10 left in the second from Garrison.
Malone its lone goal against Prudhomme (22 saves) on a power play goal by Trevor Cooley, assisted by Kelsey Head and Cameron Daniels, just 45 seconds into the third. OFA answered 3:04 later when Mullin scored his second of the game from Gian Rufa and Mark Morrow. Burke Comeau scored an insurance goal on a power play with 1:59 left on passes from Garrison and Mullin. Joey Brown collected 37 saves for Malone (7-6-1, 3-5-1 NAC).
Lake Placid 4, Norwood-Norfolk 4: At Lake Placid, Brandon Richards made nine third period saves and the Iceman scored two goals in the final four minutes of regulation to force overtime.
Lake Placid (7-2-3) took a 4-2 lead into the third period. Brandon Short scored a power-play goal at 11:34 for the Icemen with assists going to Austin Cousineau and Kody Munson , who then pulled their goaltender for an extra attacker.
In a six on five offensive advantage, Cody Smith tipped in a shot from the point with 19 seconds left in the game. Troy Kovach and Dan Fyckes logged the helpers on the equalizer. Lake Placid and Norwood-Norfolk traded two first period goals.
Shane McNierney opened the scoring an unassisted tally at 2:52. After Troy Kovach with assists to Doran and Kody Smith and Dan Fyckes with helpers from Austin Cousineau and Kaden Pickering put Norwood-Norfolk up 2-1, Dillon Savage tied it at 13:01.
Savage then gave the Blue Bombers a 3-2 lead with a goal 59 seconds into the second period. Eddie Kane connected three minutes later to extend the Blue Bombers lead to 4-2.
Kamm Cassidy made 20 saves in the Blue Bomber goal and Norwood-Norfolk (7-6-1) received nine saves from Richards, five saves from Ryan Thomas and seven stops from Kyler MacIntyre.
Massena 3, Canton 1: Zach Robert scored from Grayson Phillips and Tyler Young just 37 second into the game and 4:16 into the second period from Anthony Cortese for a 2-0 Massena lead. Young followed from with a goal at 7:07 of the second from Brantley Adams and Phillips. Cody Moore scored the Canton goal from Brandon Rodee and Jay Proulx at 9:54 of the second. Connor Paquin generated 21 saves for Massena (9-5-1, 6-2-1) and Jake Watson stopped 44 shots for Canton (3-9-2, 1-4-2).
St. Lawrence Central 7, Saranac Lake 3: The Larries (12-3, 9-1) lead 6-2 midway through the third against the Red Storm.
Luke Arquiett generated two goals and two assists, Nathan Stickney and Kody Kocsis each scored two goals and one assists, and Blake Baldwin connected for one goal and one assist to pace St. Lawrence. Devon Euto and Ian Lynch each produced three assists as Nate McLaughlin had 18 saves.
Potsdam 5 Skaneateles 2: Kailey Grant scored three goals and Kirsten Barkley scored twice for Potsdam (14-2).
Malone 42, AuSable Valley 31: The Huskies (10-4) outscored the host Patriots (8-2) 13-9 after one quarter and continued to add to their lead. Rachel Lamica and Janelle Heden each scored 10 points to lead Franklin Academy. Meghan Strong netted 15 and Logan Snow tallied 11 for the Patriots.
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Windows 7 has been warmly received and swiftly adopted by businesses, with the result that many IT admins are now struggling with the platform's new security features. In addition to changes to User Account Control, BitLocker, and other features inherited from Windows Vista, Windows 7 introduces a slew of new security capabilities that businesses will want to take advantage of.
Windows 7 improves on Vista with a friendlier UAC mechanism, the ability to encrypt removable media as well as hard drive volumes, broader support for strong cryptographic ciphers, hassle-free secure remote access, and sophisticated protection against Trojan malware in the form of AppLocker, to name just a few.
In this guide, I'll run through these and other significant security enhancements in Windows 7, and provide my recommendations for configuring and using them. I'll pay especially close attention to the new AppLocker application-control feature, which may be a Windows shop's most practical and affordable way to combat socially engineered Trojan malware.
Windows 7 has literally hundreds of security changes and additions, far too many to cover in one fell swoop. While this guide focuses on the ones that most organizations will be interested in, keep in mind that plenty of others may deserve your attention. A few the biggies not discussed here are built-in support for smart cards and biometrics, the ability to force the use of Kerberos in a feature called Restrict NTLM, and support for the new DNSSec standards, which are becoming essential to prevent DNS exploitation attacks. Also noteworthy is a new feature called Extended Protection for Authentication, which prevents many sophisticated man-in-the-middle attacks that can strike at some of our most trusted security protocols (such as SSL and TLS).
BitLocker to Go Reader (bitlockertogo.exe) is a program that works on computers running Windows Vista or Windows XP, allowing you to open and view the content of removable drives that have been encrypted with BitLocker in Windows 7.
You should enable BitLocker (preferably with TPM and another factor) on portable computers if you do not use another data encryption product. Store the BitLocker PINs and recovery information in Active Directory or configure a domain-wide public key called a data recovery agent that will permit an administrator to unlock any drive encrypted with BitLocker. Require BitLocker to Go on all possible removable media drives.
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Users who cannot use BitLocker but still want to prevent the memory swap page file from being analyzed in an offline sector editing attack no longer need to erase the page file on shutdown. Windows XP and earlier versions had a setting that allowed the page file to be erased on shutdown and rebuilt on each startup. It's a great security feature, but it often caused delayed shutdowns and startups -- sometimes adding as much as 10 minutes to the process.
In Windows 7 (and Vista), you can enable page file encryption. Even better, there is no key management. Windows creates and deletes the encryption keys as needed, so there is no chance the user can "lose" the key or require a recovery. It's crypto security at its best.