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Address & Hours
Market & Powell
Near Market
(415) 701-2311sfmta.com
Cable Cars: approx. 6am-1am
Streetcars (F line): approx. 5am-1am
Most other Muni routes follow similar hours; some operate 24 hours.
Muni operates 365 days a year; see details.
Golden Gate Park
(415) 379-8000calacademy.org
Mon-Sat, 9:30am-5pm
Sun, 11am-5pm
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
West of the marina at Beach Street and the Embarcadero, 2 blocks east of Fisherman's Wharf
(415) 773-1188blueandgoldfleet.com
Bay Cruise Adventure is available 7 days a week; first boat departs at 10am.
Departure times vary by day and season, and special holiday hours apply; see details.
No service on Christmas Day.
(415) 623-5300aquariumofthebay.org
Summer (May 25-Sep 2): Open daily, 9am-8pm
Winter: Mon-Thu, 10am-6pm; Fri-Sun, 10am-7pm
Closed Christmas Day
886 Cannery Row
Follow signs to public parking
(831) 648-4800montereybayaquarium.org
Hours vary by season; see details.
Closed Christmas Day.
Pier 15
(415) 528-4444exploratorium.edu
Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm
Open Thursday evenings 6pm-10pm for ages 18+ only; cash bar.
Closed most Mondays, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Special Monday holiday hours may apply; see website for details.
de Young Museum
At intersection with JFK Drive
(415) 750-3600deyoung.famsf.org
Tue-Sun, 9:30am-5:15pm
Last entrance at 4:30pm
Extended hours Fridays until 8:45pm (late March-late November).
Special holiday hours apply; see details.
Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Legion of Honor
At intersection with Clement Street
(415) 750-3600legionofhonor.famsf.org
Tue-Sun, 9:30am-5:15pm
Last entrance at 4:30pm
Special holiday hours apply; see details.
Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
CityPASS Admission
Show your CityPASS booklet to enjoy unlimited transportation on all Muni trolleys, buses and historic cable cars for seven consecutive days, beginning day of first CityPASS use. Without CityPASS, a single, one-way cable car ride costs $7 (Muni bus: $2.25). Does not include BART.
General admission to all exhibits including the aquarium, rainforest, planetarium, natural history museum, and living roof.
Choose between a one-hour narrated Bay Cruise Adventure that tours you under the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, around Alcatraz Island, and past Angel Island, offering sensational skyline views, or a ride on RocketBoat, the fastest and most thrilling ride on the Bay.
General admission to the only aquarium dedicated to the animals native to the San Francisco Bay. Includes underwater glass tunnels and touch pools.
General admission to one of the world's finest aquariums, including nearly 200 galleries and exhibits.
General admission to join this museum's ongoing exploration of science, art, and human perception.
General admission to both de Young + Legion of Honor Fine Arts Museums, if visited on the same day, and access to de Young's Hamon Tower Observatory.
- See the whole city and access all the San Francisco CityPASS attractions using Muni.
- A diverse fleet of historic streetcars ,world famous cable cars, modern light rail vehicles, diesel buses, alternative fuel vehicles, and electric trolley coaches will transport you throughout the entire city.
- Watch the gripmen in action as they navigate the city streets.
- Steinhart Aquarium hosts 38,000 live animals from around the world.
- A symphony of croaking frogs and chirping birds await you inside a living 4-story rainforest.
- CityPASS includes a planetarium show on the largest all-digital dome in the world.
- Animal Attraction explores the wildest animal courtship and mating strategies.
- Human Odyssey interactively documents the evolution of Homo sapiens and features skull casts of three early human species, as well as a full-scale reproduction of the famous Lucy skeleton.
- Lazy PIER 39 sea lions welcome you to shore with their boisterous barking.
- Sail underneath the majestic Golden Gate Bridge and around mysterious Alcatraz Island.
- Enjoy unobstructed views of the San Francisco skyline.
- Move about the boat; there's indoor and outdoor seating.
- Expert narration describes landmarks as you sail by them.
- Discover the Bay features distinctive ecosystems that support an incredibly wide variety of marine life.
- Stroll through 300 feet of crystal clear tunnels for a scuba diver's view of over 20,000 marine animals from San Francisco Bay and nearby waters.
- Walk through the Near Shore exhibit tunnel to catch a view of a giant Pacific octopus — one of the smartest marine animals in San Francisco Bay.
- The magic of San Francisco Bay is literally at your finger tips in Touch the Bay, featuring touch pools with sharks, rays and sea stars, and the interactive Bay Lab station.
- Take advantage of animal feedings, movies and presentations by the Aquarium's interpretive naturalists to enhance your visit.
- The sea otters are back! These playful icons of California's shoreline and the Aquarium's most popular residents are still exploring their newly renovated two-story exhibit.
- Journey to the world of undersea magicians, masters of disguise and quick-change artists in our newest exhibit Tentacles: The Astounding Lives of Octopuses, Squid and Cuttlefishes. You won't believe your eyes.
- See The Jellies Experience, a far-out world where jellies dance, glow, bloom and sting. You'll be amazed by the grace, beauty and stunning variety of these remarkable drifters.
- Discover a towering underwater forest — at 28 feet, the Kelp Forest is one of the tallest aquarium exhibits in the world. You'll get a diver's-eye view of sardines, leopard sharks, wolf-eels and a host of other fishes as they weave through swaying fronds of kelp.
- Watch as diverse ocean creatures such as hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, tunas, huge schools of sardines, ocean sunfish and other open-water dwellers swim past the 90-foot long window of the Aquarium's largest exhibit, the million-gallon Open Sea.
- Dine at Cannery Row's newest eatery, Cindy's Waterfront. The Aquarium's dining experience overlooks the bay and offers the sustainable, farm-to-table cuisine of noted Napa Chef Cindy Pawlcyn.
- Receive a 100% Recycled Tote FREE with the purchase of $25 or more in the gift and bookstores; see coupon in booklet.
- Explore the environment with artworks, installations, and exhibits in the Outdoor Gallery.
- Find out how we interpret our surroundings and interact with one another in the West Gallery.
- Experiment with the sights, sounds, and experiences of perception in the Central Gallery.
- Examine life at different scales—from tiny microbes to the interconnected ecosystems of the bay—in the East Gallery.
- Enjoy breathtaking views of city and bay as you investigate the environment in the site's one new building—the spectacular glass-and-steel Bay Observatory.
- Explore more than 500 hands-on exhibits, including 150 new experiences created by our artists and scientists—25% more than at our Palace of Fine Arts location.
- Watch as exhibits are being created in the open-to-view Machine Shop.
- Get hands-on with open tinkering, building, and making activities in our expanded Tinkering Studio.
- Visit two world-class art museums — both are included with CityPASS.
- de Young integrates art, architecture and the natural landscape in one multi-faceted destination.
- Legion of Honor boasts 4,000 years of ancient and European art including an original Rodin The Thinker.
- de Young's Hamon Tower rises 144 ft. to provide magnificent panoramic views.
CityPASS Entry
Please read each attraction's instructions on how and where to present your CityPASS booklet. Some attractions may exchange your CityPASS ticket for one of their own.
Present validated CityPASS booklet to the driver on any Municipal Railway passenger vehicle. Exchange voucher for a CityPASS booklet at any included attraction prior to using MUNI. Your voucher is not redeemable or accepted for use aboard MUNI vehicles or at Cable Car Kiosks. Please plan ahead; if arriving after normal attraction hours with a voucher, you'll have to wait until morning to exchange it for a CityPASS booklet to use to board the cable cars.
Present CityPASS booklet at the regular admission gate to skip the main ticket line. Exchange voucher for a CityPASS booklet at the main ticket office, then proceed to the regular admission line.
Present CityPASS booklet or voucher at the PIER 39 box office ticket window to exchange for a boarding pass.
Present CityPASS booklet or voucher at main entrance.
Present booklet at main ticketing area. Present voucher at Main Entrance and staff will direct you to an exchange location.
Present CityPASS booklet or voucher at the Ticketing Desk.
Present CityPASS booklet or voucher at the general admissions desk at either the de Young Museum or Legion of Honor.
Special Exhibits Included with CityPASS
Open through January 31, 2017
Don't miss Earthquake, a major new exhibit and planetarium show exploring the seismic science that has shaped Earth's evolution and continues to impact our lives today.
Upgrades for CityPASS Holders
Candlestick Ballpark Express: An additional $8 per person by showing validated CityPASS when boarding. Cash only; exact amount required.
Academy and Aquarium Behind-the-Scenes Tours: Purchase on day of visit, or book online. Cost for CityPASS holders: Ages 8+, 24.95 (subject to availability).
NightLife: Every Thursday night, music, creatures and cocktails come together for NightLife at the California Academy of Sciences. Each week features a live band or DJ, and a unique theme – from salsa dancing to sustainable seafood and beyond. For ages 21+. Cost: $12.
Escape from the Rock Cruise: 1-1/2 hour bay cruise circles Alcatraz; with narration and special effects. Cost for CityPASS holders: $5.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Cost for CityPASS holders: $10.
Add an Adventure or Tour: Visit the Membership and Tours desk for all available tours and adventures; see details.
Tactile Dome: Call (415) 528-4362 for reservations or purchase a ticket upon arrival at the Buy Ticket line. Cost for CityPASS holders: $15.The Dome is not recommended for persons with neck, back, or knee injuries; claustrophobia; fear of the dark; or women in their last trimester of pregnancy. Youth must be at least 7 years old to participate. The Dome is an active experience so dress accordingly.
Advice for Visitors
During high travel seasons such as holidays and summer, entry lines can be longer than usual. Please keep this in mind when planning your visits to the attractions.
- Avoid the long line at the Cable Car Turn-Around by boarding at stops at least four blocks above the turnaround.
- The cable car on California Street is least crowded and easiest to board.
- Dial 311 — or (415) 701-2311 if outside SF — for access to 24/7 visitor service information.
- Vouchers must be exchanged for a booklet prior to riding the cable cars. Please plan ahead; if arriving after normal attraction hours with a voucher, you'll have to wait until morning to exchange it for a CityPASS booklet.
- SFMTA Customer Service Center: 11 S. Van Ness Avenue at Market.
- Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.
- Upon arrival, stop first at the Planetarium entrance kiosk to secure a show time.
- The Academy is free to everyone on selected Sundays throughout the year: June 2, 2013; September 29, 2013; and December 8, 2013. Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis, and early arrival is recommended due to the likelihood of high demand.
- The free Academy Insider iPhone App is a great way to enhance and plan for your visit; details and download.
- Get 15% off at the Academy Store; see coupon in booklet for details.
- Morning and late afternoon cruises are least-crowded.
- See the world famous PIER 39 sea lions seasonally on K-Dock.
- It can be windy and cool on San Francisco Bay; bring a jacket with a hood.
- Kids (5-11) receive one complimentary pair of 5x magnification Blue & Gold Fleet souvenir binoculars when you upgrade to the Escape from the Rock Cruise.
- Get a FREE color-changing Blue & Gold Fleet tote bag with any purchase at Del Sol, located on PIER 39; see coupon in booklet.
- Mornings are the least-crowded.
- Visit the Events Calendar prior to your visit to learn special presentation and feeding times on your travel dates.
- Aquarium of the Bay does not validate parking at the PIER 39 Garage, but many PIER 39 restaurants do.
- See the world-famous sea lions seasonally at PIER 39's K-Dock.
- Make a day of it; your aquarium ticket provides return privileges throughout the day. Come in the morning, leave for a waterfront stroll, then return for bat ray or shark feeding time.
- Less-visited times are in the fall and winter months other than during holidays. At other times of the year, you'll find fewer visitors between 2pm and 6pm. During the peak summer months, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are the best days to visit.
- Wireless internet is available at the Aquarium free of charge. For more information, visit the information desk.
- The Otter Spotter Station is subject to weather and other factors; check with a staff member when you arrive to learn out about the different opportunities available on the day of your visit.
- Get the most out of your visit with the Aquarium's free iPhone app. Learn about the animals and exhibits, see the schedule of programs and feeding shows, and share professional photos of animals and exhibits with your family and friends; see details.
- Lines tend to be shorter on weekday afternoons and Wednesday evenings.
- Get hands-on and make something in the Tinkering Studio.
- Adults (18+) don't miss Exploratorium After Dark, an evening series that mixes cocktails (cash bar) and conversation with innovative science and art events; first Thursday of each month, 6-10pm.
- Each month a different Bay Area artist transforms the Kimball Education Gallery into a working art studio. Meet the artists Wed-Sun, 1pm-5pm for free; no reservations necessary.
- Families enjoy viewing and doing art with numerous children's programs; see details.
- Friday Nights at the de Young, an evening series in its 9th season, offers live music, hands-on art, tours, artist demonstrations, and food and cocktails for purchase; Fridays starting March 29, 2013, 5pm-8:45pm. See details.
- Get 10% off a purchase of $50 or more onsite at either the de Young or Legion of Honor Museum Stores; see coupon in booklet for details.
On-site Services
Accessibility: Streetcars and Muni busses are 100% wheelchair accessible.
Historic Cable Cars are not wheelchair accessible. Some folding chairs or mobility devices may be accommodated; step climbing is required to board.
Parking: Music Concourse Parking Facility; includes 15 wheelchair-accessible spots.
Dining: Academy Café, The Terrace
Accessibility: Wheelchairs and assistive listening devices upon request. Audio tours available for blind or partially sighted visitors. Service animals allowed.
Self-Guide: Academy Insider iPhone App, Pocket Penguins iPhone/Android App
Gift Shop: Academy Store, Lab Jr.
Coat Check: In front lobby
Parking: PIER 39 garage
Dining: Full service snack bar
Accessibility: All boats are wheelchair accessible on the first deck, except RocketBoat.
Parking: The PIER 39 Garage is open 24/7.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.
Gift Shop: 2 retail stores
Parking: There are several pay parking garages nearby, as well as limited metered parking on surrounding streets; see details.
Dining: Cindy's Waterfront is Cannery Row's newest eatery, with views of the bay and the sustainable, farm-to-table cuisine of noted Napa Chef Cindy Pawlcyn.
Accessibility: All areas are accessible by the lift or elevators throughout the facility. Wheelchairs are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis at the information desk inside the main entrance. See more.
Gift Shop: There are four different gift and bookstores within the aquarium.
Photography: Photography for personal use only is permitted. Look for signs restricting flash photography as it can harm some animals.
Strollers: Strollers are permitted throughout the Aquarium, except in the aviary and on the mezzanine of the sea otter exhibit.
Parking: Nearby parking lot.
Dining: The SEAGLASS Restaurant (located in the Bay Observatory); Seismic Joint Café (a grab-and-go café along the Embarcadero)
Accessibility: Exhibition spaces, store, café, and all public restrooms wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs available for no charge. Service animals welcome.
Self-Guide: Become part of the experiment with Sound Uncovered and Color Uncovered, two interactive books from the Exploratorium, available for free from the iTunes App Store.
Gift Shop: Exploratorium Store
Accessibility: Both museums are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs available at the Information desks. Free audio tours for blind visitors; printed scripts provided upon request. Assistive listening devices for Docent Tours available by appointment. Sign-language interpretation provided with two weeks' notice; see details.
Self-Guide: Audio tours available at de Young and Legion ($7).
Coat Check: Please check metal-framed backpacks, oversized packs and bags, long umbrellas, rollerblades and skateboards, baby-carrier backpacks (unless convertible to the front) and oversized or jogging strollers.
de Young Museum
Parking: Music Concourse Garage; Rates & Hours
Dining: de Young Café
Gift Shop: de Young Museum Store, Special Exhibition Stores
Legion of Honor
Parking: Parking is available in front of the museum, on Legion of Honor Drive, and on El Camino del Mar.
Dining: Legion of Honor Café
Gift Shop: Legion of Honor Store
Getting There
MUNI Cable Cars, Street Cars, buses and underground trains: Access the entire downtown San Francisco area; see route maps & schedules.
MUNI Bus lines: The 44 bus line stops in front. Line 5 stops adjacent to the park.
N-Judah Streetcar: Stops at 9th Avenue, a five-minute walk to the Academy.
Muni: Lines F and 39 stop at Pier 39. Lines 8x, 8bx, and 47 stop two blocks away.
MUNI Bus Routes: 15, 10, 47; bus lines go within a block of PIER 39.
Muni: Lines F and 39 stop at PIER 39. Lines 8X, 8Bx and 47 stop two blocks away.
Driving Directions: Monterey is approximately 125 miles (208 km) south of San Francisco. From San Francisco, take US-101 S to exit 336 (CA-156 W) toward Monterey Peninsula. Merge onto CA-1 S. Take exit 402B to merge onto Del Monte Ave toward Pacific Grove. Continue through tunnel onto Lighthouse Ave. Stay right onto Foam St. Park at city garage (Foam and Prescott) or continue and turn right onto David Ave. Monterey Bay Aquarium will be straight ahead.
MUNI: Take the F streetcar line to the Embarcadero & Green St. stop.
de Young Museum
MUNI Bus lines: 44 stops in front of the Academy; 5 & 21 stop just 2 blocks outside the park.
N-Judah Streetcar: stops at 9th Avenue, 4 blocks from Golden Gate Park
Legion of Honor
MUNI Bus Routes: From downtown SF to the Legion take the 38 Geary bus to 33rd Avenue and transfer to the 18 bus.
Group Requirements
Unscheduled group visits may create a delay in entry. For your convenience, here is list of attractions with specific group requirements. We strongly recommend that you contact them prior to your visit based on the group sizes indicated below. Please feel welcome to also contact attractions not listed here to ensure a smooth entry.
Groups of 10 or more: Call (415) 379-5211.
Groups of 10 or more: Call (415) 528-4444.
Groups of 10 or more: Call (415) 750-3620.
San Francisco Public Transportation — Municipal Railway (MUNI)
A Muni & Cable Car 7-day Passport is included with San Francisco CityPASS.
The Muni passport entitles bearer to ride ALL Municipal Railway transportation within the city limits for 7 consecutive days from the date validated on the CityPASS booklet cover. The CityPASS Muni passport is valid on all Muni vehicles including Cable Cars. CityPASS holders may use the Candlestick BallPark Express for $8 surcharge.
A single one way ride on a Cable Car costs $6 (Muni bus: $2). The 1-day Muni passport costs $14 (3-day: $21 and 7-day: $27). Does not include BART.
How to get to each CityPASS attraction using Muni is listed on each attraction page on our website and also on the back of each CityPASS attraction ticket.
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Hounsfield residents may give input on the direction of the town during a pair of meetings this week.
The town has been working on creating a new comprehensive plan for about the past year and a half, pairing with the Environmental Finance Center at Syracuse University.
In todays world, its important to have a comprehensive plan so you can get the communitys picture of what theyd like to see into the future, town Supervisor Timothy W. Scee said.
Mr. Scee said the creation of a plan would help when submitting grant proposals.
The two meetings will be at the town office, 18774 County Route 66. The first will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, and the second will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.
Mr. Scee said the town has created a list of categories of growth to cover during the meeting, such as housing, agriculture and commercial development.
He said the town has seen large growth within the past 10 years in single-family housing connected to the expansion of the towns water districts. On the horizon for the town is expanded growth at Watertown International Airport and a planned business park.
Were so early into this; all weve done for this is become a partner with the Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency, he said. We havent done anything, and I think thats the next step we need to take.
Khristopher A. Dodson, the centers senior program manager, said the input generated at this weeks sessions will be used to create recommendations to the Town Council.
Mr. Scee said he hoped the council could vote on a comprehensive plan in July.
Last fall, the town sent a survey to residents about the plan, which has been compiled since then by student interns of the Environmental Finance Center. Mr. Dodson said the survey had about 300 responses out of about 1,300 potential resident votes, or 23 percent of residents.
People are interested and engaged here, he said. Usually if you get five percent youre patting yourself on the back.
Among the things mentioned by respondents to the survey, Mr. Dodson said, was a high interest in recreational offerings along with shopping and medical options.
Itll be interesting to see what the towns role can be for creating an environment for those facilities to come in, Mr. Dodson said.
The town paid about $3,500 for the centers assistance, but Mr. Dodson said the true cost for its work was about three times that figure. However, he said, the centers work received federal grant subsidies, which reduced the towns costs.
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Who are the next prospects that could join Derek Stepan,
Ryan McDonagh and the rest of the young Rangers on Broadway?
Blueshirt Bulletin will be tracking the progress of the next
wave of youngsters as they compete and develop this season in the Canadian junior
leagues, college and abroad.
Below is a compilation of scouting reports, buzz and
analysis by scouts and hockey experts on Jesper Fasth.
We'll update this as the season unfolds with the latest news
at the very bottom of this post.
Jesper Fasth
Drafted: 2010 – 6th round (157th overall)
Pos: RW
Shoots: R
Birthday: 12/2/91
Team: HV71 Jonkoping, Swedish Elite League
2011-2012 stats: 4g, 5a, 7gp, 4PIM, +8
2010-2011 stats: 7g, 9a, 8gp, 6PIM, +6
2010-2011 playoffs: 0g, 0a, 3gp, 0PIM, -3
2010-2011 WJC: 4g, 2a, 6gp, 0PIM , +4 (Team Sweden)
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Reel > Fasth scores in WJC bronze-medal game
What They're Saying:
Prospects – "Fasth is a
very good skater with nice acceleration and top speed. He works very hard,
forechecks with impressive intensity and also create a lot of offense thanks to
his agility and speed. Has decent hockey sense, technical skills and scoring
ability, but it perhaps still more likely to develop into a role player. Is not
an overly physical player, but likes to play through rough traffic and does it
pretty well."
ESPN.com – "He's fast, extremely talented and actually a little like Ryan [Bourque].
Those guys aren't huge [Fasth is 6-foot, 176 pounds; Bourque is 5-9, 164], but
they certainly play big." –fellow NYR prospect, Chris Kreider (Winter 2011)
RangerNation – "It seems that Fasth has the speed, size and skill to play in the NHL. He was
one of the bright spots at the World Juniors… even though it was in Juniors you
still love to see that a Rangers prospect "dominated"." (Summer 2011)
NYRangers.com – "Less than 12 months after the Rangers went "off the board" to gain
his NHL rights, Fasth is starting to shape up as a possible home-run pick. He
turned in a remarkable 2010-11 season and played a starring role on Sweden's
World Junior Championship team, where he and Erixon were teammates. Fasth, who
got his final goal of the World Juniors in a bronze-medal game loss to Team USA
at Buffalo on Jan. 5, ended up tied for the Swedish scoring lead with four
goals and two assists in six games.
Fasth projects as a skilled, offensive forward with the
potential to score a lot of goals. He possesses extreme speed and remarkable
stick-handling skills which led to highlight-reel goals for HV-71's Swedish
Elitserien team and the World Junior squad." (Summer 2011)
Banter – "He has the ability to get around the defense and go
end-to-end to create offense for his team. Right there that's an attribute that
a lot of players don't have. Can he do it at the NHL level someday? I think so, but I can tell you when you
are playing against men over in Sweden, and you are still 19, that's pretty
impressive. Last season for HV71 Jonkoping, he had 16 points in 36 games and he
was a plus player."
The 6-0, 176 pound winger is versatile. He can play either
side and he was amazing on the power play last winter for Team Sweden and they
ran a pro style power play. He was a point-per-game player in that tournament.
Another solid trait was the fact that he follows up his
shots and gets second chance goals. He hangs around the net, he's not going to
play in front of it, but he is always near it making plays.
He does play a solid two-way game and now he just has to get
used to North American hockey. Whether that's this year, or next, remains to be
The organization likes his work ethic and I think he has a
very bright future. He shined at prospect camp and I would have to think he
would get a look in camp when the Rangers officially report in the coming
days." (Sept. 14, 2011)
Future – [Ranks Fasth 8th among NYR prospects] "A very good
skater, who has excellent hockey sense, Fasth has good offensive upside, while
excelling on the forecheck." (Sept. 27, 2011)
"Jesper Fasth has made the biggest leap in the
organizational rankings of any player this season. Now in his third season in
the Swedish Elite League, with HV71 Jonkoping, Fasth had an outstanding develop
camp early this summer. When added to his excellent performance at the 2011
World Junior Championships (six points in as many games), and his great start
to the 2011-12 season, in the SEL, Fasth is on the fast track to a Rangers'
contract. Fasth is completing his final season under contract in Sweden and
should compete for an NHL roster spot next fall. Fasth is a highly talented
goal scorer, with excellent speed and good vision, along with competence on the
forecheck. He is the kind of player who is not limited to a top six role, and
therefore has a better chance of making the 2012-13 Rangers than some of the
other highly skilled prospects." (Sept. 27, 2011)
"Moving quickly up the list was Jesper Fasth, who put on a
show in development camp this summer. Great hands, hockey sense, combined with
speed was what we saw over and over again from Fasth. I see him as a second
line winger, about two years away from NHL play. The question is whether there
will be room for him, but he's the kind of player, you make room for–he's that
good." (Sept. 28, 2011)
Corey Pronman –
[Ranks Fasth 6th among NYR prospects] "Fasth is a plus skater who accelerates
very quickly and has a heck of a top gear. He can push the pace quite well and
has the ability to rapidly change directions. He hustles hard on every shift,
goes to the net with authority and gets back on defense very well. His
defensive awareness is impressive, which should definitely allow Fasth to play
a bottom role in the league. He has an above-average shot and has the ability
to score from a distance." (Aug. 2011)
"Over in Sweden, the leading scorer amongst NHL prospects is
NY Rangers Jesper Fasth. EP has him at 4G and 9P in 7 games." (Oct. 5, 2011)
"I'm personally a proponent of Fasth. Plus skater, great
work ethic, good shot and a little bit of offensive puck skill." (Oct. 5, 2011)
"Talked to one head scout on NY Rangers Jesper Fasth who
said he looks like a potential second line player. Hype machine-- commence."
(Oct. 6, 2011)
United – "With members of the Rangers front office on hand Tuesday
night in Stockholm, one of the organization's Swedish prospects, Jesper Fasth,
had himself a career-best game. Fasth recorded a five-point night with one goal
and four assists. He also notched a goal during the shootout as Fasth's HV-71
squad rallied from a 7-2 deficit in the third period to win 8-7 in a Swedish
Elite League contest." (Oct. 5, 2011)
Hockey Prospectus – "Fasth has gotten off to a tremendous
start over in Sweden, and he's currently fourth in SEL scoring as of this
writing. While it is still early on and a small sample, I talked to one NHL
executive who has watched Fasth who said, "I originally thought he was
just going to be a defensive type of player, but now I think he has a chance to
be a second line forward." He's a plus skater with an above-average shot,
a great work ethic and he's starting to show average prowess and sense with the
puck. While the offensive skills outside the skating aren't overwhelming, the
package in itself is enough to possibly project as a scoring forward in the
league." (Oct. 11, 2011)
Corey Pronman (via Twitter) – "2nd line fwd scoring wise
with solid defensive value." (Nov. 15, 2011)
Hockey's Future – "Jesper Fasth has
the potential to be the most successful European draft picks the Rangers have
had in recent years. Currently skating with HV 71 of the Swedish Elite League,
Fasth has good vision, excellent skating abilities, and can finish. Expected to
play in North America as early as next season, Fasth has the potential to play
on the second-line in the NHL." (Nov. 15, 2011)
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- There is no single all-encompassing background check database available in this country.
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- Individual states are the gatekeepers of criminal history information and they can decide who can access the information, as well as who can have access to the FBI's information. In fact, thirty-four states bar access to FBI information! Those that do allow access to the FBI information charge significant fees (ranging from $24 – $59 per person) and have long turn-around times of up to six weeks.
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The purpose of the bill is to "close a gaping hole in the federal law that prevents camps, children's groups, and other organizations that work with children from gaining access to federal criminal background checks on employees and volunteers."
The PROTECT Act of 2004 created a pilot program whereby selected youth-serving organizations would have access to timely, inexpensive FBI background checks on potential volunteers. ACA was accepted into the program in 2005. The Child Protection Improvements Act would make the pilot program permanent and expand the program to include staff (as well as volunteers) in youth-serving programs. In addition, it would:
- Create universal access to nationwide background searches, by designating a criminal history review entity or organization to process background checks on prospective employees and volunteers for youth-serving organizations.
- Provide participating organizations with reliable and accurate information as to whether an individual's criminal record bears upon his fitness to work or volunteer with children.
- Create a "one-stop" system where a local organization could elect to obtain both a state and FBI search in one place.
- Keep the fee for nationwide background checks and criminal history review as low as possible for youth-serving organizations at no more than the actual cost — with a maximum of $25.
- Ensure that individuals that are subject to background checks can request their full criminal histories, challenge their accuracy and completeness, and receive a prompt response from the jurisdiction holding the records.
- Of the nearly 40,000 checks conducted in the pilot program, 6.1 percent of all applicants were found to have criminal records that rendered them unfit to work with children! (This included convictions of criminal sexual conduct with a child, aggravated criminal assault, rape, homicide, and other "serious" felonies.)
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Demi and her girls
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It's nice to see Demi Moore stepping out with her daughters so much lately. They were said to be estranged when Demi fell apart after Ashton Kutcher cheated on her and their marriage ended. Last night she seemed healthy and happy at a fashion event with Rumer and Tallulah Willis, who's had some problems herself this year. Full Story
Rumer Willis joins Pretty Little Liars
This whole acting thing is really turning out to be a grind for Rumer Willis, huh? Bit parts on CW shows, poorly received horror movies, she always seems to be working but after years in the business she really hasn't landed anything to write home to Demi about…until now. It's all finally paying off, in my eyes anyway, because Rumer's got a part on TVs most important soap, Pretty Little Liars. Full Story
Demi is better
She seemed good last week at the AFI event -- click here for a refresher. Better than she has in a while. And at the time, I noted that it was hopefully a sign for more. A sign that she's finally getting there. Here's another sign: Demi leaving a yoga class yesterday, smiling, with daughter Rumer. Full Story
What about your other dad?
While Demi Moore is supposedly hunkered down in Hawaii trying to recover from the disappointment that was her husband Ashton Kutcher, her girls, at least two of them, were photographed in Paris with their father Bruce Willis. Rumer and Tallulah looked like they were saying goodbye to dad and his wife Emma. Full Story
Bruce and The Wasp
I'm kinda over Bruce Willis's I'm-the-chillest-badass-motherf*cker-on-the-block bullsh-t. Dude, we get it. You speak softly because your dick is big. You don't react to anything because your balls are weighing you down. I mean it's so obvious. But sometimes it seems forced. Full Story
Who looks a bit tight?
Demi Moore showed up at the premiere of The Joneses last night in Hollywood in a very flattering pink dress, showing off her great legs, accompanied by her husband and daughter, and well... appearing as though it was quite an effort for her to smile. Not because she's sad inside but because it takes a while to get the muscles moving when they've been frozen. Full Story
Oh Rumey, shut your ass
Asstalking is sweeping the continent. This time it's my Rumer Willis. Rumey has managed to nail down a few roles here and there. Suddenly it's gone to her head, and now she's insisting that her 3 famous parents have nothing to do with her success. That she is getting jobs on talent and not on connection. Full Story
The beautiful Demi
Demi Moore's face f-cks up my sh-t. Seriously. It's crazy. It's SO ridiculously beautiful. And well preserved. Without looking preserved. Without freaking you out. No Madge styles. No Granny Freeze Nicole Kidman styles. No painful peel marks. And creepy cheek implants. She doesn't have 6 lips. Full Story
She's just not photogenic
Many of you find this hard to believe – that in person Rumer Willis might actually be cute. I get it. Her photos, some of her photos are hideous. But there are people who are just hideously UNphotogenic. I know this because I am one of them. My colleague Tanya Kim cannot take a bad photo. I on the other hand can only take bad photos. Full Story
ShoWest gives it away
Last night in Vegas at the closing gala, it was like they gave out awards for simply showing up. How else can you explain why Audrina fecking Partridge took home a trophy??? And my Rumey too. And you know me. I am a Rumer Willis apologist. And she did look great. But calling her, along with Audrina, and 4 other tarts from a movie called Sorority Row (!!!), the Female Stars of Tomorrow is a slap in the face to someone like Rachel McAdams who was named Female Star of the Year (more on Rachel later). Full Story
Rumey's leading role
Rumer Willis worked steadily in 2008. Her roles may not have been principle ones, far from actually, or very prestigious, but she's working nonetheless. She's a working actor. And she'll begin work on her first leading role in just a few weeks. It's called Slightly Single in LA Full Story
Globes Best Daughter: Rumer Willis
No, she doesn't photograph well. But the dress, the colour, the shape, HER shape… lovely. And if you watched the show, you would have seen, as I've mentioned, when she moves, when you can see her moving, and her expressions, when she's animated, it's really not bad at all. Full Story
My Golden Rumey!
Last year, due the writers' strike, the Globes were cancelled and my Rumey missed out on her chance to work out her best chin angles on a grand, grand scale. Thankfully the HFPA extended her invitation and on Sunday night, Rumer Willis will finally wear the crown as Miss Golden Globe. Here's Rumey today at the Beverly Hills Hotel at some fashion free-for-all where celebrities don't have to pay for clothes. Full Story
There she is!
It's my Rumey Willis! And it's been way too long! Rumer is a redhead now though colour, as you can see, does nothing for her angles. It's her angles that enhance her angles. And last night it was hit and miss and the D&G party. But where has she been? If you can believe it, gulp, Rumer Willis has been working. Full Story


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The 911 enjoyed an advantage of roughly 40 hp. Its suspension was far more sophisticated than the Mustang's—a car that could trace its lineage directly to the 1978 Ford Fairmont. Both vehicles were stock except for roll cages and six-point racing seat belts, and the drivers were each professional tire testers and race drivers. (The Porsche driver, a Frenchman, was usually a bit quicker than me in the Porsche, and I was always better than he in the Mustang.) Yet your humble narrator beat him around the track.
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Bay was placed on the seven-day disabled list last Saturday after sustaining a concussion while diving head first into the left field wall last Friday.


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The KL Industries® Basstender 10.2 boat is constructed with dent-resistant and UV stabilized, high-density polyethylene and is pre-wired for a trolling motor at the bow and stern. It's set-up with 2 padded swivel fishing chairs, an aerated livewell with a drain, a console for a fishfinder, rod holders, a bow navigation light, and more.
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- Length: 10 ft 2 in
- Width: 55 in
- Weight: 165 lbs
- Capacity: 474 lbs
- HP Rating: 7
- Trolling motor plug-in socket
- Twin, padded swivel fishing chairs
- Aerated livewell with drain
- Console mount for a fishfinder (not included)
- Stern light
- Rod holders
- Bow navigation light
- Built-in trolling motor mount
- Thru-transom drain
- Battery compartment (battery not included)
- Tie-down/mooring cleats
- Built-in trolling motor mount
- Durable, dent-resistant, UV-stabilized, high-density polyethylene
- Can fit in the back of a pick-up
- Meets NMMA/US Coast Guard Safety Standards
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I bought a new 2004 model. It's seen a lot of action. It's positioned me to catch at least a thousand fish over the years.
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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Bob Wheelock, Al Jazeera's executive producer in news gathering for the Americas, got a pleasant surprise a few weeks ago in San Francisco when he was a guest on a radio show.
Wheelock, a 25-year ABC News veteran whose resume boasts four Emmys, a Dupont and two Peabody awards for broadcast-journalism excellence, fielded a phone call from an American listener who thanked him for Al Jazeera's ongoing, in-depth coverage of British Petroleum's impact on Louisiana.
"I was pleased with the positive response," Wheelock told me a few weeks later when he was back in his office in Washington, at the vortex of Al Jazeera's ambitious U.S. expansion.
You can't blame Wheelock, who turns 57 on Saturday, for feeling encouraged by the radio listener's demonstration of support, albeit a modest display.
Mention "Al Jazeera" in much of the U.S. and you might prompt a reaction of polite (or impolite) hostility from people with preconceived — if totally incorrect — notions.
The inference, more than 11 years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, is that "Al Jazeera" just sounds kind of sinister to many Americans who pride themselves on being patriotic.
Clearly, Al Jazeera has to get past its reputation during the Iraq war as the network that broadcast videos of Osama bin Laden on numerous occasions. (But, it must be said, American TV news executives might have done the same, smelling killer TV ratings). The network is also dogged by the suspicion that it is hand in glove with the Qatar government.
If Al Jazeera reckoned that its acquisition of Current TV might help its image in the U.S., the company got a jolt when Time Warner Cable pulled the plug on Current only hours after its sale to Al Jazeera was confirmed.
Panetta defends Pentagon's Benghazi response
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the Pentagon's response to the Benghazi attack.
To overcome those kinds of obstacles, Al Jazeera will have to rely on the quality of its newscasts. Wheelock's news strategy is clear. "We want to bring the news back to America," he told me by phone earlier this week. "We feel there is a gap and a white space for the viewers who don't get what they want from the networks or cable newscasts." Watch Al Jazeera live on line.
For Al Jazeera, which is owned by the government of Qatar, success in this country is relative. Does it mean recruiting meaningful numbers of established television-news stars from CNN, Fox News Channel, MSNBC, CBS, NBC and ABC? Is success going to be represented by a bigger audience?
Or, does success imply that Al Jazeera is regularly airing juicy news exclusives from Africa and South America — not to mention the likes of Teaneck, N.J., Des Moines, San Diego or somewhere else in the bosom of the U.S.?
Al Jazeera, by presenting serious news in a nation that's obsessed with the latest Hollywood gossip, may find itself a victim of what I call "The CNN Syndrome."
CNN attracts lots of viewers during times of wars, natural disasters and crises but is greeted with indifference on the more routine slow-news days. Similarly, what happens to Al Jazeera's ratings if it happened to run out of wars to cover around the world?
"Al Jazeera can only prove itself by its deeds, said Eric Deggans, a television critic for the St. Petersburg Times and the author of "Race-Baiter," a book about the media. "It will have to break big stories and provide coverage that the other networks aren't for an audience that is hungry for a different perspective."


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Jets Part Ways With Offensive Line Coach
Offensive line coach Dave DeGuglielmo is the latest casualty in Rex Ryan's coaching shakeup, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports. DeGuglielmo, who made headlines for all the wrong reasons in 2012, is out after only one season with the team, according to sources.
Ryan's plan is to move over tight ends coach Mike Devlin to replace DeGuglielmo, according to sources.
DeGuglielmo came over from the Dolphins when Tony Sparano was hired as the offensive coordinator last year.


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DeVito: Tebow Deserved Better Shake from Jets
Mike DeVito is one of the most stand-up guys on the Jets, so when he goes on WFAN and tells New York that Tim Tebow should have gotten more playing time, it's worth mentioning.
The Jets defensive end said yesterday on WFAN he feels bad about how things "went down" between the team and Tim Tebow and wishes the much-maligned quarterback had gotten more of an opportunity to play.
"I would have liked to see him get a chance," DeVito said.
DeVito said he doesn't make the decisions and "I trust the guys that we have to do that, but Tim has such an intangible in the type of leader and the type of person that he is.
"I think he's a great leader. I think he's a guy who could have won games for us, and I think that's why we had him here.
"I really do feel like, with Tim at the helm, there is an aspect of it that you can't really put into words, but guys just want to rally behind him. And when you put Tim in that leadership role, that's where he excels. … I think [if] you put Tim in there, I think we win games. I really believe that."
Brian Bassett, TheJetsBlog.comListen to the full audio here.
Rex Ryan has told his players that it's OK to be open and honest with the press as long as players don't do anything to tear down their teammates. In no way did what Mike DeVito do constitute a maligning of any of his teammates, if anything he's praising both his teammates at the QB spot in the whole course of his interview. Sanchez's struggles were evident to the world, so all DeVito is saying is that he feels like the coaches didn't give their backup a enough of a chance. It's an assessment I agree with, even if I think that Tim Tebow might be one of the the worst conventional quarterbacks in the league. All Tebow ended up being was a chess piece between Rex Ryan and Mike Tannenbaum.


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The Borger City Council has received a re-plat requested by a new pharmacy coming to town.
During its regular meeting Tuesday, the council acted to receive the re-plat of Lots 4-11, Block 24, Unit 4, Thompson Addition, containing 1.303 acres, to be known as Lot 4R, Block 24, Unit 4, Thompson Addition, and a physical address of 230 N. Cedar Street.
A public hearing will be held on April 19, 2011, to allow for public comment on the re-plat. Larry Mullenix, director of planning and zoning, said this is a not a re-zoning request, but merely the re-plat of several pieces of property into one large piece of property.
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the re-plat request at a session held at the end of March. The re-plat would basically make the property where Cedar Lanes and Subway sits just one piece of property for construction.
Representing CVS at the P&Z session was Collin Wilson, who told the commission the new pharmacy will be a bit bigger than the ones in Dumas and Pampa. He said the pharmacy has its own time frame of when it wants to start construction.
Plans are tentatively in place for the summer to go ahead and start the process. Wilson told the commission that the plans have already been sent in for the city to review and the Texas Department of Transportation is currently reviewing the driveway permits and drainage report that were submitted.
In other business, the council received the commission's recommendation regarding property at 100 Denton Street and set a public hearing for May 3, 2011, to allow Jeff Whittington to appeal the commission's decision, as well as hear public comment on the matter.
Whittington's request was to re-zone 1.5 acres of land located in the SE/4 of Section 18, Block "Y", M&C Survey, from a single family (IF-2) zoning district to a commercial zoning district to be known as 100 Denton.
However, after community members voiced concerns about the re-plat, the commission denied the request and decided to send it to the city council for further review.
In other business, the council received recommendations from the Building Standards Commission on the demolition of property at 821 Moody and 128 Cottonwood. Property appeals were also approved, and those appeals will be held at the council's next regular meeting on April 19, 2011.
The appeal on the property at 821 Moody was requested by C.C. (Bud) Reynolds, who is the owner of record. Requesting the property appeal on 128 Cottonwood was Twila Stine. Gary Stephen is the owner of record on the property. Stine has claimed the house was left to her in his will, but has not been able to produce evidence to substantiate the claim.
Also approved by the council was a recommendation from the Building Standards Commission for demolition of structures at 409-411 East Eighth, Lot W/56' of 15-16, Block 9, Original Townsite Addition.
Larry Byrd, an inspector for the city's planning and zoning department, said the proper procedures were followed to contact Ms. Maria G. Alvarez, owner of record on the property. She has not made contact with the department.
In other business, the council approved election judges and alternates for the May 14, 2011 City of Borger General Election.
Judge for the Early Voting Ballot Board will be Suzanne Cichocki, Precinct 11 judges will be Wanda Klause, judge; and Mike Webb, alternate. Precinct 14 & 23 judges will be Joan Carder and Brenda Jackson. Precinct 33 & 42 judges will be Bertha Walker, judge; and Polly Gillingham, alternate.
Robert Vinyard is seeking re-election to his spot on the Borger City Council, and is being challenged by Brandy Callahan and John Ray. Jeff Brain, who currently serves as mayor and is also seeking another term, is unopposed.
The Borger ISD school board election is also being held in conjunction with the city council election. Incumbent Robert Bradley is seeking re-election for one of two spots on the school board. Also running for an additional spot on the board are Diedre Hood, Scott Mills, and Les Sharp. Current board member Gary Schneck is not seeking reelection.
Council members attending the meeting were Charles Gillingham, Marvin "Bubba" Dickson, Vinyard, and Mayor Brain. Council member Leon DeWeese was not in attendance.


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While the Carbon High golf teams have completed their seasons, much improvement was made and one golfer was on his way to the state tournament.
The Carbon High JV golf team traveled to Delta in late September to compete against the other JV teams in the region. Head coach Tom King said the team performed really well taking second place behind Spanish Fork.
The team was lead by Dakota Andrews who shot an 81. Derek Weston, Dallas Anselmo, Cody Riley, Derek Weston, Blake Bean, Bryce Blackburn and Dillen Ward were the other kids who participated in this event. We shot a team total of 341 which was 20 shots better then the last time we traveled to Delta. The course played a little easier as the wind did not blow this time but our kids are getting better too. Dillen Ward played a whole lot better then the last time he was there as well as Derek Weston played better too.
"It shows that we have light at the end of the tunnel as our young kids will improve as they play more."
The team then traveled to Vernal for the fourth annual non-region event that is known as the Eastern Utah Cup. The Dino golfers competed against teams including Union and the varsity and JV teams from Uintah. King said the team finished third, just four shots back of Union. The Dinos shot a total of 339.
Uintah proved they are a powerhouse and shot a team total of 296 with their lowest score coming from Christen Karen, who shot a 69. Karen was also the Eastern Utah champion at the Carbon Country Club at a recent event.
The kids started showing improvement as 339 would be great scores to have during region play. Robbie Etzel lead the team with a score of 83, Derek Wilson and Kody Henrie both shot 85, Dakota Andrews and Nick Rukavina shot 86, Freston Smith shot an 87, Derek Young shot 90, Bryce Blackburn shot 98 and Blake Bean finished with 102.
The team finished up their season with those events. However one player, Robbie Etzel, was able to advance to the state tournment held this week at Fox Hallow on Oct. 5 and 6.
Results from Robbie Etzel's performance at the state tournament will be printed as soon as they become available.


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Clippers 89, Memphis 82
Posted by Kevin Arnovitz on Sun, 12/10/06, 07:03am:
Throw in a couple of sick, unearthly passes from Shaun Livingston through the narrowest of lanes, and you've got a 10-17, 6-6 night for 26 point night for EB. In the second quarter, there were two perfect Livingston-feeds-Brand moments:
- [4:09, 2nd] Shaun brings the ball up left side. EB sets up on the left elbow, Kaman on the right. Mobley is at the left garden with Maggette on the weak side wing. Mobley cuts to fill the right wing. From there, it's very basic: Shaun penetrates down the lane, and as Warrick steps out to meet Livingston, Shaun delivers a perfect bounce pass to Elton, who is now alone under the basket.
- [3:29, 2nd] After a Memphis timeout and a Kaman steal, he gets it ahead to Maggette. Corey doesn't have numbers, so he slows it down and leaves the pill for Shaun as the Clips set up. Same exact setup as the last possession. Shaun gets a nice screen at the elbow from Kaman, then dribbles right. As Stoudamire tries to recover from Kaman-to-Livingston, Kaman drops toward the basket, which means that Warrick has to rotate up. This leaves Dahntay Jones alone on the weak side [Maggette on the wing and EB at the left elbow]. Once Elton realizes that Warrick has committed to Kaman and that Jones is behind him, EB cuts down, where Livingston somehow finds him with Warrick unable to recover. I stress somehow because Shaun delivers a hard chest pass through traffic, the likes of which we haven't seen all season. It's a miraculous play, though when you're working off the ball like the Clips did on this possession, these kinds of things tend to happen.
Overall, the Clippers didn't play a terribly good game. The teams played fairly even, but the Grizz couldn't hit a free throw to save themselves. Looking at the sheet, that was primarily the difference. The one thing we can say is that this looked like the team that Dunleavy will have going forward. Shaun got 36 minutes, as did Kaman and Brand. I'm pleased that Chris is getting minutes. It seems like the more he plays, the better he gets. He ended the evening 5-9 from the floor, with three steals, eight rebounds and three turnovers. What's encouraging is that Kaman didn't take a bad shot all night. He's got his moves down. The shots are there - now it's just a matter of executing.
Shaun didn't shoot well, but I think we're seeing a seismic shift here. It's possible that we'll look back on this stretch as the glasnost at point guard - no insult intended toward Sam, who got the Clips out in front in the first half. Frankly, that's the role I'd like to see Sam in going forward - as the Clips' microwave. In the last two weeks, Shaun has made tremendous strides toward becoming a starting NBA point guard. This will quiet the national press, who don't see him on a regular basis, but have been tempted to (and occasionally do) call him a bust.
Favorite moment of the night:
Mike: Think about how many point guards in the league are diminutive ....[Mike blathers on]....
Ralph: A lot of those diminutive point guards are real small, too.
Earnest response from Mike.


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Studebaker Drivers Club's 50th annual meeting to recognize the brand's military vehicles
Studebaker US6 2.5 ton transport. Photo by Pibwl.
To fans of the Studebaker brand, models like the Commander, President, Champion, Land Cruiser, Hawk and Lark are well known, but those enthusiasts without military service may not be as familiar with the M29 Weasel, the US6 2-1/2-ton truck or the Wright R-1820 radial engine, all built by Studebaker during World War II in support of the war effort. The upcoming 50th annual meeting of the Studebaker Drivers Club will look to change that, as the club will pay homage to Studebaker's military vehicles.
Like other automakers in the early 1940s, Studebaker was expected to modify its production line to assemble materiel in support of the war effort. To haul supplies inland to U.S. and Allied troops, Studebaker first produced the K25S, a 2-1/2-ton truck that was based upon the company's 1939 commercial offering. It's unclear how many K25S models were produced, but the total pales in comparison to the 197,678 US6 2-1/2-ton trucks (and their variants) that Studebaker produced from 1941 to 1945.
The bulk of Studebaker's military truck production went to supply Lend-Lease agreements in place with allies such as Russia, which reportedly took delivery of more than half of Studebaker's US6 production. The Russians became so enamored with the Studebaker US6 that both its body and its 320-cu.in. inline six-cylinder Hercules JXD engine were later copied by Russian automaker GAZ, which produced similar models for decades after the Second World War.
American troops did see the occasional US6 model, but primarily on the home front; the Studebaker supply trucks played a significant part in the construction of the Alcan Highway, a strategic supply route that stretched from Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada, to Delta Junction in the (then) Alaska Territory.
Restored Studebaker M29 Weasel.
Though produced in far fewer numbers, the Studebaker most associated with the war effort is likely the M29 Weasel, which was developed by Studebaker for a planned 1st Special Forces raid on Norwegian power plants used to supply electricity to German scientists working on their own atomic bomb project. The attack would require a light and fast tracked vehicle, capable of negotiating deep snow and of being deployed by parachute, and Studebaker was given just 180 days to design, test and deliver such a vehicle.
Weasel expert Tom Murray, whose company TNJ Murray has modified and restored Weasels for military and civilian purposes since the early 1950s, explained that the initial models, dubbed the T15, had several significant design flaws that led to poor traction and regularly thrown tracks, not ideal for military applications. Later variants proved far more robust, and Studebaker ultimately developed the M29 for land-based applications and the M29C for amphibious applications.
Thanks to its versatility, the M29 (and all its derivations) saw use as a personnel carrier, a light cargo carrier, an ambulance, a command vehicle and a line-laying vehicle favored by the signal corps for its go-almost-anywhere capability, though, ironically, the mission for which the vehicle was developed was ultimately scrubbed.
Studebaker M29 models were later modified by TNJ Murray for military duty in Korea and Vietnam, and were also used in Arctic and Antarctic exploration. TNJ Murray still offers parts and restoration services for Studebaker Weasels (and other military vehicles), and the company will present a tour and lecture as part of the planned Studebaker Drivers Club events.
Restored M29C amphibious Weasel.
Studebaker also built Wright R-1820 engines for B-17 bombers under license from Curtiss-Wright, and in R-1820-97 guise, these 1,823-cu.in. turbocharged and supercharged nine-cylinder radial engines produced 1,200 horsepower. Nearly 64,000 examples were constructed by Studebaker during the Second World War, with virtually all of production dedicated to B-17 assembly and repair.
The 50th annual Studebaker Drivers Club meeting will feature between 600 and 800 vehicles (including military vehicles), and the schedule includes eight days of activities designed to offer something of interest to all participants. The Avanti Owners Association and the Antique Studebaker Club will hold meets in association with the Studebaker Driver's Club event, and the concours judging scheduled for Thursday, July 3, at Dover Downs will be open to the public. Those wanting to see more Studebakers, or to stroll the vendor booths and swap meets, are also encouraged to attend; for the first time in recent years, it will be open to the general public.
The 50th annual meeting of the Studebaker Drivers Club, hosted by the DelMarVa Studebaker Club, opens on Saturday, June 28, and runs through Sunday, July 5, with the majority of events taking place at Dover Downs and the Dover International Speedway. For more information, visit SDCMeet.com.


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Early Rehabilitation of Cancer Patients
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A life threatening disease such as cancer may lead to post traumatic stress disorder, and even when reporting low levels of side-effects from cancer disease and treatment, 80% report high levels of stress symptoms. The purpose of the present randomised controlled trial is to examine the psychosocial effects of a stress management intervention based on cognitive behaviour therapy and with focus on increased physical activity in patients with various cancer diagnoses using a stepped-care approach. When using a stepped-care approach it is possible to study the level and intensity of stress management intervention required to achieve increased well-being. A cost-utility analysis will also be performed. 300 adult patients with a recent diagnosis of breast-, colorectal- prostate, testicular cancer or lymphoma and scheduled for adjuvant and/or curative oncologic treatment at Haukeland University Hospital, will be consecutively included in the prospective intervention study. The patients will be randomized to intervention or control. In step 1, all patients in the intervention group (I-a) will receive 2 counselling sessions. Patients who report clinically significant levels of stress, such as intrusive thoughts/avoidance behaviour (measured by Impact of Event Scale) and/or worry and depressions (measured by Hospital and Depression Scale) will be included in Step 2 (I-b) and include another 4-7 counselling sessions. There will also be a focus on motivating to increase physical activity level. Both the intervention (I) and control group (C) are allowed to take part in the common rehabilitation program with patient education and physical training. Data will be collected with self-reported standardized questionnaires. Objectively measures of physical activity level, sleep and daily energy expenditure are recorded with SenseWear™ Pro3 Armband. Measure point is at inclusion and than after 6 week, 4, 8, 12 and 24 month.
Breast Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Testicle Cancer
Other: Stressmanagement
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|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
|Official Title:
|Early Rehabilitation of Cancer Patients
- Change in psychosocial status [ Time Frame: from baseline to 24 month ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Cost effectiveness of the stress-management intervention. [ Time Frame: 24 month ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
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|Study Start Date:
|May 2011
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|December 2015
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|December 2015 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Stressmanagement counselling
Other: Stressmanagement
Individual stepped-care approach stressmanagement by specially trained counsellor
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|No Intervention: Control
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 81 Years
|Genders Eligible for Study:
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Newly diagnosed with breast cancer,
- colorectal cancer,
- lymphoma,
- prostate cancer or testicle cancer and scheduled for adjuvant and/or curative treatment in the form of chemotherapy, radiation therapy and/or hormonal therapy at the Department of Oncology and Medical physics, Haukeland University Hospital, (Dept. of Oncology) Bergen,
- residence in Rogaland, Hordaland and Sogn and fjordane county council,
- initial treatment for cancer
Exclusion Criteria:
- An ongoing psychiatric condition,
- language deficiencies in Norwegian,
- surgery for prostate cancer (only applies for prostate cancer) patients),
- men with breast cancer,
- live in nursing homes,
- previous cancer,
- treated for cancer earlier,
- already implemented oncological treatment,
- not self-reliant
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01588262
|Department of Oncology and Medical Physics, Cancer center for Education and rehabilitation, Haukeland University Hospital
|Bergen, Norway, 5021
No publications provided by Haukeland University Hospital
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|Haukeland University Hospital
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01588262 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|REKnr 2010/1911
|Study First Received:
|January 30, 2012
|Last Updated:
|November 22, 2013
|Health Authority:
|Norway: Regional Ethics Commitee
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Testicular Neoplasms
Endocrine Gland Neoplasms
Endocrine System Diseases
Genital Diseases, Male
Genital Neoplasms, Male
Gonadal Disorders
Neoplasms by Site
Testicular Diseases
Urogenital Neoplasms
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on October 13, 2015


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Offering this unused postcard by Margaret Tarrant. Her career as a freelance artist spanned 50 years and she died in 1959. She designed and created cards, calendars and illustrated children's books including Peter's Friends and All Things Bright and Beautiful. This card is from the Fairy Hours Series and was issued by the Medici Society Ltd., London. Card is in excellent condition. See all my great listings.
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The Delaware & Hudson Railroad System built and operated the Sagamore (Length 223', beam 57', speed 20 mph) from the early 1900's to about the late 1930's. She held 1500 passengers and was considered at the time one of the finest sidewheel steamboats. Not without her share of problems as running aground in 1909 and 1912 and being involved in an accident in 1920 killing 2 passengers in a rowboat that the Sagamore ran into. The card has a mailing date of 1944 from Pittsfield Mass...
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Al's Past Treasures
Here is a steamer post card with plenty of history. This card was mailed in 1944 from Nantucket, Mass. to St. Petersburg, Florida. Still retains the $.01 stamp. The steamer Naushon built about 1929 served the islands around Martha's Vineyard until August of 1942 when commissioned by the navy and was modified to cross the Atlantic where some of her duty was in the English Channel as a hospital ship after the Normandy landings...


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The essence of an outdoor experience in Ontario is one of sparkling lakes, abundant wildlife, and the grandeur of unspoiled forests.
To find that, the wilderness voyageur often has to travel long distances, but fortunately, that is not always the case.
Lake Simcoe, one of Ontario's largest lakes, lies just three hours north of Buffalo, and can provide the avid outdoors man with a little taste of the "Great White North".
The region is no secret to Western New Yorkers, however, some people have been visiting here for generations.
Doug Bowden is a Lockport native whose family has enjoyed Simcoe for generations. "My grandparents originally came over from England, and they filtered through Toronto. They purchased some property up here, they did that back in the early 1930's, and we've been here since. We come up in the summer, and we go back for the wintertime."
The region is one of great beauty, surrounded by beautiful countryside, and the lake is an outstanding fishery. For anglers, there's a school of good reasons to make the trip to fish Lake Simcoe.
Wil Wegman of the Ontario Ministry Of Natural Resources knows the lake well. "The diversity of the fishery is one reason, the quality of the fish that you can catch can be outstanding."
The list of species is extensive. Anglers can pursue Small mouth and Large mouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye. Cold water species are Whitefish and Lake Trout. The lake is also well known for its big Yellow Perch, a species that can be found throughout the year.
"Our fish are above average quality, a lot of 10 to 12 to 13 inch Yellow Perch, and those are fine eating fish," says Wegman.
Ironically, it is the frigid months that attract the most anglers.
While fishing the summer months can be a peaceful, uncrowded endeavor, ice fishing is an entirely different experience.
"It's the most intensively fished inland lake in Ontario, but only because of the winter fishery," says Wegman. "So you've got the period from January 1st through March 15th that sees more people fishing it than the rest of the year combined. So we do see our share of boaters, and definitely there are fishermen out there, but it can be pretty relaxing and not too busy during the open water season."
If you're planning a trip to Simcoe, there's a lot of great places to stay, motels and hotels with all the amenities that you could ever ask for.
But if you really want the true Canadian experience, you might consider roughing it just a little bit, and Sibbald Point Provincial Park is a great place to do just that.
"It's a wonderful park at the south end of the lake," Wegman says.
"A little bit further to the north as we get to Orillia, there are two provincial campgrounds, Marra and McCrae Provincial Park. Smaller parks that give you that real taste of what it's like to camp in Ontario."
And after all, that's what it's really about in the great Canadian outdoors, the chance to experience nature on a more intimate level.
"I'm roughing it a little bit," says Wegman. "I'm connected to the water, right on the water to be able to camp on the lake that you're staying at. I think it brings a closer connection. At least it does for me, and that's what I love about camping."
So there are a lot of good reasons to make the short trip up north, and all of them combine for a rich, memorable experience.
"We've developed some very nice friendships along the way" says Bowden. "So we've got some people up here that we hang around with, and the fishing is fantastic. It's got everything you need! "
Wegman agrees. "Once they fish this place, they'll find that connection themselves, and they'll walk away and think, 'when can I make another opportunity to fish Lake Simcoe?'"
A great place to start your trip, as 2 The Outdoors did, is to check out the region's most comprehensive website, www.luresandtours.com.
Happy camping !