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They're in the minority of mammals who don't have one. A theory:
Gilbert (2001) proposed that in the Bible Adam's "rib" was really a baculum [penis bone]. According to this interpretation, Man lost his baculum in the Garden of Eden when God took it from a sleeping Adam to make Eve.
Science has since taken up the cause:
In a wide variety of mammals, researchers report, the longer the intromission (that's how long the male is inside the female), the longer the baculum. Dogs protract the process for up to an hour. Bush babies—those cute nocturnal primates with the big black eyes—"intromit" for up to two hours at a time and have gargantuan bacula. This raises questions. It's not as if human males don't engage in some fairly lengthy intromissions, at least at times. Possibly those times have not been a driving force in our evolution. Possibly those times have been comparatively rare in the larger scheme of things.
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Tastes & Twists.
Nourishing Your Kidney in Yoga
Element: Water
• Nature: Yin
• Organs: Kidney, Urinary Bladder, Adrenal Glands, Ears, and Hair
• Taste: Salty
• Emotion: Fear and Depression
Chinese Medicine sees Winter as Yin (cold energy) when it is a good time to store yang (hot energy) to blossom and grow in the spring. Winter is a regenerative time for the body, so nutrition is an important factor to balance the effects of cold. Like all living things, the body changes with the seasons.
KIDNEYS according to Traditional Chinese Medicine.
- They are linked to creativity and willpower
- Power the nervous system
- Emotions of fear, anxiety, panic and depression
- Store essence called Jing QI
- Govern reproduction and development
- Control water metabolism and govern all fluids in body
- Receive breath and grasp Qi
- Reflects sense of hearing and the ears as orifices
- Governs bones, joints and create bone marrow
- Health in eyes and hair
Kidneys in allopathic medicine suggest the need for repose and rejuvenation:
• average 5" long and 3" wide
• kidneys receive approximately 120 pints of blood per hour!!!
• ~400 gallons (1500 liters) of blood run through your kidneys every day
This highly productive system works very hard and deserves time to rest – to pause – to restore and replenish…
You can eat warming and nourishing foods to unburden the Kidney system, and drink liquids to detoxify the body
In the Winter Qi Gong and Tai Qi and Yoga are perfect complements to the season and allow you exercise that replenishes Chi by allowing stillness and inner repose to heal the nervous system
This is the perfect time to treat yourself to some Restorative Yoga to nourish your spirit. Understanding how to work with your kidney area in your Yoga can enliven you from the inside out, allowing freedom to keep the water moving, and avoid stagnation in your Ch'i. To activate digestion and keep the spine awake and healthy, infuse your practice with twists. Move with your Kidney energyas you twist from the belly and back body.
Forward folding is another way to focus awareness inward, but make sure you keep the heart lifted in forwards bends or the practice can become melancholy, and exacerbate emotions of fear and depression in the Kidney.
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Chapter Fourteen
Monday, December 29
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It is 7:30 AM and Riley Covington is a free man, at least until he's needed back at the hotel for chapel and the pregame meal at 2:00 PM. Riley's got a bit of a busy schedule for a free day, as he's planning on shooting skeet with a friend, grabbing a sandwich with Pastor Tim, and returning the over-sized gift for Alessandra Ricci. Speaking of Ricci, Sal was in much better spirits at the team dinner the night before, even bribing a waiter to bring LeMonjello Fredericks an actual dish of lemon Jell-O during dessert.
Monday, December 29
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Hakeem Qasim is sitting at his desk, contemplating his plan. Everything and everyone should be ready and in place. He takes out his brass medallion, places an awl at the convergence of the three daggers, and taps a hole. Hakeem threads a new chain through the hole and puts the medallion on, letting the honor return to its rightful place, above his heart.
Monday, December 29
Aurora, Colorado
Michael Goff has been stuck in his living room for half an hour, his wife and son declaring the back half of the house as a forbidden zone. Finally, Marti walks out and announces the biggest Mustangs fan, Kevin Goff. The eight-year-old runs out, shirtless, half his body painted blue, the other half orange, with a giant white M on his chest. Michael questions the missing C, to complete the full Colorado Mustangs initialism, and is informed that he'll be providing the other half. Despite his feeble protests that it'll be 40 degrees and he'll be shirtless, Michael acquiesces to his son and heads off to get painted (With the added benefit that Marti will help him wash the paint off after the game.
Monday, December 29
Platte River Stadium
Denver, Colorado
The Buckaroos are gathered at their typical tailgating spot, all four families gathered, the Marks, Rawlins, Newman (Hello), and Ashton clans all together. It's the Rawlins' turn to provide meat for the game, and Paul Marks isn't too pleased with their choice of the Bosnian hamburger recipe known as evapi, because apparently ETHNIC SPICES are too much for him. In addition to bringing a CRAZY FOREIGN food, the Rawlins have some unfortunate news. Since their children and grandchildren are all living in the Phoenix area, tonight's game will be the last time Doug and Abby Rawlins will be members of the Buckaroos, as they'll be moving down south. Everyone else commiserates with the Rawlins except for Carol Marks, who is being kind of selfish as she cries over the decision.
Todd Penner is at the stadium and has just found out he's scheduled to be serving cold drinks tonight. After begging and pleading, his boss relents and gives him hot chocolate instead. He's told to limit his whipped cream usage, but Todd is way too happy after the meeting he had with Jamie's dad the day before to care.
Todd and Brian Starling met at a Starbucks, with Todd offering to pay for Brian's drink. Since he's a jerk, Brian went with an expensive macchiato, because haw haw, Todd has to work two jobs to make ends meet. With a clear plan of facts, figures, future, faith, Todd tries to explain his position to Brian, only to get flustered and flummoxed by the overwhelming DAD POWERS possessed by Mr. Starling. Todd's trying to show off pie charts when all Brian wants to know is if he'll take care of Jamie and never hurt her. Todd answers in the affirmative, and Brian gives his blessing for marriage/ (Yay, Jamie's value as a human being has successfully been transferred from her father to her future husband, all is well!).
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The Predators' passing game was good, but their running game was great. Their lead halfback, James Anderson, had the size of Jerome Bettis and the speed and cutting ability of Barry Sanders. – Seriously, are you allowed to blend reality with your bullsh*t universe so frequently? Just say Anderson has the bulk of Pittsburgh Miners great Geromy Burris and the agility of Detroit Wildcat legend Barney Dusters instead of this mix 'em up malarkey. Oh, also, the Predators' won't have a truly great passing game until they can draft an ELITE quarterback.
"You know, Todd, I have strong feelings for my wife's meat loaf. Do you consider my daughter on the same level as my wife's meat loaf?" – DOES THIS MEAN BRIAN HAS BEEN STICKING HIS DICK IN THE MEAT LOAF?
Chapter Fifteen
Monday, December 29
Platte River Stadium
Denver, Colorado
In the first quarter of the game between the Mustangs and the Predators, Colorado jumped ahead to a 14-0 lead off two 30+ yard hook-ups between Randy Meyer and Antwon Thatch. A Tory Girchwood field goal in the early stages of the second put the Mustangs up 17-0. The Mustangs defense has been playing better than the offense, holding James Anderson to just 36 yards on the ground in the first, and stripping him on his lone breakaway run.
It's now midway through the second quarter, the Predators have the ball, and the Mustangs are looking to keep up their intensity. On the first play on this possession, Mustangs right end "Hulk" Holguin jumped offsides, giving the Predators a free five yards. The next play is more fortuitous for Colorado, as Riley slows down Anderson enough for his fellow linebacker Keith Simmons to dislodge the ball. Covington dives on top of it, but Riley loses control of the ball when his balls fall under attack from Predator players in the pile. Baltimore recovers, but it is 3rd and 11 from the Predators 38, with the clock just about to reach seven minutes left in the half.
Todd Penner, with all his community college book learnin' knows sales, and nothing says "I will require a warm beverage in the immediate future" more than shirtless people in sub-40 degree weather. Todd heads over to the presumable father-and-son pair, and nets two hot chocolates, extra whip cream for the kid.
Carol Marks has been unable to enjoy the game, as she's spent most of it fretting over the Rawlins' decision to move to Arizona. Still being a selfish old biddy, Carol wishes Abby and Doug could just be "snow birds", splitting their time between Arizona and Colorado, except, of course, they'd be in Denver for Mustangs home games and in Arizona for the summer.
With 6:30 left in the half, the man seated in 102-4A (Nice seats!) plugs a thin wire into the football that's been on his lap the entire game. As the clock hits 6:15, he flips a switch, arming the football. As the clock hits 6:05, he stands and shouts "I am the Cause! May Allah have his retribution! Allahu Akbar!" and detonates the device, sending ball bearings flying through the crowd, ripping bodies apart.
The explosion stops Simmons and Covington dead in their tracks right before they can initiate their ritualistic, pre-play high five. Military training and instincts take over Riley, and he drops to the ground, trying to parse the source of the explosion. As he's doing so, he notices a red splotch start to bloom and grow on Keith's white pants. In addition to the linebacker, at least three other Mustangs appear to be wounded.
At the sound of the explosion, the second man, across the stadium and in the upper deck, began to make his move. He was supposed to count fifteen seconds and then detonate his football bomb. He got out of his seat and moved towards the stairs.
The sound of the blast reminded Todd Penner of a fishing trip with his dad, when lightning struck twenty-five feet away. In his bewilderment, Todd spotted a man four rows down, in the stairs, shouting something about America and wrath and holding a football over his head. Not taking any chances, Todd grabbed his full drink cart and hucked it at the man, smashing the football out of his hand, and slamming his face into the metal guard rail.
The crowd has finally reacted to the explosion, and people are panicking. Riley goes to check on Keith, but Simmons is already trying to get back to his feet. Riley tells Keith to get off the field while he thinks murderous, revenge-filled thoughts about the terrorists that have done this.
Todd rushed down to the man he hit with hot chocolate, but a bald guy got there first and started yelling that he's the police. The bald man pulls out a pair of handcuffs and tells Todd to keep the potential terrorist pinned to the guard rail. This is easily accomplished as the stream of people trying to get out of the stands prevents Todd from backing up at all.
The third man was scheduled to detonate thirty seconds after the second bomb went off. However, with no second detonation, the third man was trying to remain calm and stay on course by counting forty-five seconds. He had gone form sitting in section 107 to nearly being pulled into the concourse by the mass of people attempting to escape the stadium. At only 37, the third man gave a shout of "Allahu Akbar!" and blew himself up.
Riley was shouting at players to head for the tunnels and get into the locker rooms. Some, like lineman Chris Gorkowski, were in shock and needed to be slapped around before they got their wits about them. Riley saw fans trying to leap from the stands to the field for a quicker escape, but the drop proved to be too much for some.
Carol Marks and the rest of the Buckaroos were frozen in fear when the first bomb went off. The second explosion erased that, as the crowd was simply too powerful to resist as everyone made for the exists. The Buckaroos made plans to meet at the cars should they get separated in the rush of humanity. Carol had a firm grip of her husband Paul's hand, but even that didn't last as the surge of people pushed them apart. The pace got to be too much for Carol, and she stumbled to the ground. The mass evacuation didn't take notice as she was quickly trampled, repeatedly.
Michael Goff scooped his son, Kevin up after the first blast to keep him out of harm's way. The second blast reinforced his decision as the crowd began pouring towards the exits. Michael managed to keep up with the pace, though as he walked, he tried to help some of the fallen fans back to their feet, but the press from behind was too powerful.
The fourth man allowed himself to be jostled from all sides as the crowd moved from section 120 onto the ground level. At three and a half minutes after the first blast, the fourth man yelled out "I am the Cause! Die, infidels! Allahu Akbar!" and detonated his football.
Michael Goff was close to the ramp as another explosion ahead forced people already out of the stands rushing back up. The collision of people trying to go up and down resulted in more casualties as people got trampled in the fray. Finally, the people trying to leave the stands relented, allowing those in the concourses back up.
The fifth man had been positioned outside the stadium the entire time. He stood near the large brass sculpture of five mustangs stallions, a mare and a colt, waiting for his time. Four minutes after the first blast, the fifth man set off his explosives, destroying the statue and the people swarming out of the stadium.
Young Kevin Goff, terrified out of his mind, clung ever tighter to his father's neck as yet another explosion ripped through the air. Thinking he's stuck in some nightmare of a dream, Kevin scans the crowd, his eyes locking with a man's some distance away. The man smiles, and nods, which Kevin returns, weakly. Still smiling, the man holds up a football, shouts "Hear me, America! I am the Cause! Allahu Akbar!" and presses the detonator.
Riley sees Sal Ricci, wrist deep in a bloody James Anderson as yet another blast rocks Platte River Stadium. Covington tells Ricci to get to safety, but Sal is adamant that he stay with Anderson, lest the Predators running back bleed out. Riley yells that Sal's got a wife and kid to think about and finally gets Ricci to head for safety. Ricci runs for the field manager's office while Riley puts pressure on Anderson's wound.
As Riley tries to staunch the flow of blood, he looks over the carnage, as bodies and limbs are strewn everywhere throughout the stadium. Riley begins a prayer of vengeance, but yet another explosion hits the stadium, this time even closer to the field. Riley looks up to see the area where the field manager's office used to be a smoking crater. Full of anguish, Riley determines that Anderson AIN'T GONNA DIE ON HIM! and starts performing CPR. Riley finally has to be pulled from Anderson's body by two police officers, long after the attacks and James Anderson's life is over.
Key Lines:
In week three, the Mustangs had been in the same situation against the San Diego Thunder. The defense had let its guard down, and that game had ended in a humiliating Thunder comeback victory. – "HUH, WHAT, F*CK YOU!" – Thunder quarterback, "King Laserface" Marmalard Jones.
Riley had little doubt as to who was behind this attack – the same group of Arab fascists who were behind so many other things that were wrong in this world. – YEAH, LIKE JIM ROME!
Riley's hands reached into Anderson's torn, bloody jersey, found the wound, and pressed down to try to stop the bleeding. – Are we sure Anderson's injury isn't the result of Predators star middle linebacker Rory "Stabby" Loomis getting in touch with his inner Roberto the Robot?


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CANTON - An Ogdensburg woman that witnessed a stabbing admitted Thursday in federal court to selling cocaine in Ogdensburg last year.
Sarah L. Ashley, 32, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court, Syracuse, before Judge Frederick J. Scullin Jr. to possession with intent to distribute cocaine, federal court records show. She could serve up to 30 years in federal prison when sentenced.
She admitted to buying cocaine from Thomas Mahon on several occasions, including purchasing three grams of cocaine which later turned out to be 1 1/2 grams of cocaine, court documents say. She also confessed to selling about 2 grams of cocaine from a sport utility vehicle to several people on Aug. 9, 2009, the same night Lawrence B. Grenier III was stabbed several times in the chest and abdomen in the Nice N Easy convenience store parking lot on Champlain Street in Ogdensburg.
A criminal complaint filed by a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent says that Ms. Ashley was a witness to the stabbing. She had been riding around Ogdensburg in the SUV with Syracuse resident Albert L. Sherman Jr. selling cocaine when Mr. Grenier wanted to buy a 1/2 gram of cocaine from them.
Mr. Grenier met both of them in the Nice N Easy parking lot, when he got into the back seat of the SUV, the complaint says. Mr. Grenier then wanted to see the cocaine, which Ms. Ashley responded by asking to see the cash.
Mr. Sherman then displayed four 1/2 gram packages of cocaine, which Mr. Grenier grabbed from his hand and jumped out of the SUV. Mr. Sherman caught up to Mr. Grenier and stabbed him several times in the chest, the complaint says. Mr. Grenier later recovered from his injuries.
Mr. Sherman was sentenced in March on a second-degree assault charge in St. Lawrence County Court. He was given five years in state prison for stabbing Mr. Grenier.
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'I Left My Heart - A Salute to the Music of Tony Bennett' includes Tom Highley, Deondra Kamau Means and Brian Wylie and at the piano, Mark Magistrelli.
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Created by David Grapes and Todd Olson, "I Left My Heart" sports a thrilling score of 40 standards all recorded by Bennett, including "Because Of You," "Stranger In Paradise," "Top Hat, White Tie And Tails," "The Best Is Yet To Come," "On Green Dolphin Street," "When Will The Bells Ring For Me," "Cold, Cold Heart," "Boulevard Of Broken Dreams," "I Wanna Be Around," "The Good Life," "Rags To Riches," and his best-known hit, "I Left My Heart In San Francisco."
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The cast includes: Tom Highley, Deondra Kamau Means and Brian Wylie.
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Study: Study suggests voice-controlled technology in the car is less safe than thought
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Technology has become so mobile that we bring it everywhere we go, including behind the wheel of our cars. Thus, the cell phone in our pocket has become the main target of anti-distracted driving advocates, as making and taking phone calls while driving, as well as texting, have arisen as legitimate distractions from the task of driving.
One solution automakers have been developing over time would have us using your voice to control technologies in the car, the assumption being that you're much safer performing a task in the car if yours hands are on the wheel and your eyes on the road. That assumption, however, might not be true according to a recent study by the American Automobile Association, aka AAA.
The researchers behind the study, which is titled Measuring Cognitive Distraction in the Automobile, developed a standard metric by which they could rate and compare the level of cognitive distraction while performing certain tasks while driving. The results showed that while talking to a passenger, using a hand-held phone and making a hands-free phone call all created similar levels of cognitive distraction, using a text-to-speech system to send a text or email actually ranked higher on the scale. Indeed, the text-to-speech task ranked high enough to be classified as a Category-3 level of distraction, whereas the others were all classified Category-2.
The researchers remarked, "The assumption that if the eyes were on the road and the hands were on the steering wheel then voice-based interactions would be safe appears to be unwarranted. Simply put, hands-free does not mean risk-free." They go on to warn their findings apply equally to any voice-based interaction with a vehicle, not just speech-to-text systems. So behaviors we've already become accustomed to, like asking SYNC to play an artist or iDrive to set the navigation's destination to home, could be more distracting than holding our smartphones up to our ears.
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PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. (AP) - Authorities aren't expected to seek charges in the death of an Arizona man who was accidentally shot by his 4-year-old son.
Justin Stanfield Thomas was fatally shot Friday after he and his son traveled from Phoenix to a friend's home 90 miles away in the northern Arizona community of Prescott Valley for a surprise visit.
Prescott Valley Police Brandon Bonney says the boy found the loaded gun in the home within minutes of arrival, asked a question about it and pulled the trigger.
Thomas later died at a hospital.
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"For cross country skiers and snowshoers we have a 6 1/2 mile trail that leaves right here from the visitor's center that we groom."
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Assessment is an integral part of the educational process. It allows teachers to determine what and how students are learning. It provides information used to make decisions about teaching individual students, as well as broad determinations on the effectiveness of the instructional program in a school and the overall school system.
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Who: Students in grades K-2
What is tested: Early reading skills and math
When is it given: Fall, Winter, Spring
District 33 uses these assessments as "screeners" in the fall and to monitor progress in winter and spring.
AIMSweb measures used by the District includes the following assessments:
- Reading-CBM (Oral Reading Fluency)
- Spanish Reading-CBM (Spanish Oral Reading Fluency)
- TEL-CBM (Test of Early Literacy)
- MIDE-CBM (Spanish Early Literacy)
- TEN-CBM (Test of Early Numeracy)
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MAP ( Measures of Academic Progress)
Who: Students in grades 3 - 8
What is tested: Mathematics and Reading
When is it given: Fall, Winter, Spring
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Grades: 3, 4,5,6,7 & 8
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Areas Tested:Science
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Who: Students who are English Language Learners in grades K - 8
What is tested: English language skills across the content areas of reading, mathematics, science, and social studies.
When is it given: Winter
The ACCESS is a standards-based, criterion referenced English language proficiency test. It assesses social and instructional English as well as the language associated with language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies within the school context across the four language domains (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing).
W-APT stands for the WIDA-ACCESS Placement Test. It is an English language proficiency "screener" test given to incoming students who may be designated as English Language Learners. It assists educators with programmatic placement decisions such as indentification and placement of ELLs. The W-APT is one component of WIDA's comprehensive assessment system. For more information, please visit the WIDA website at http://www.wida.us/assessment/W-APT/
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Who: Students in grades 3 and 5
What is tested: General ability
When is it given: Fall
The NNAT2 provides a nonverbal, culturally neutral assessment of general ability that research has shown to be appropriate for use with a diverse student population. With the use of progressive matrices, this test is used for identifying gifted and talented students.
EXPLORE serves not only as a baseline to monitor academic progress, it also give educators a structure for high school planning and career exploration for students. Through EXPLORE, students' strengths and weaknesses can be identified early in their high school experience, when they have the greatest opportunity to establish a four-year program of studies that will help them achieve their career and educational goals.
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Alex Schmarzo was the Orioles 48th round draft pick in 2010 out of St. Mary's College. The 6'3″ right-hander was somewhat inconsistent in college and experienced a couple of minor injuries, causing him to drop to the final day of the draft. Schmarzo caught my eye this spring in Twin Lakes when I heard his low-90s fastball popping the mitt while he warmed in the bullpen. You can read about my initial impressions of Schmarzo that day here, catch his Orioles Nation scouting report here, and follow him on Twitter @aschmarzo. Alex was kind enough to answer a few of my questions via e-mail.
DS: How would you describe the experience at your first spring training camp? Anything unexpected?
AS: Spring training was an absolutely amazing experience. As someone who loves baseball there's no greater feeling than being able to wake up and know that you're going to the ballpark that day. Although it can seem a bit overwhelming your first time there, a lot of the older guys were quick to show the younger guys the ropes.
As far as expectation, I wouldn't say there was anything that caught me off guard – I came from a college program that emphasized professionalism in how you carry yourself both on and off the field. I will say though, it was very refreshing to have the coaching staff address you as an equal; they truly treat their players like adults.
DS: I know it's early, but how has the adjustment to pro ball been thus far?
AS: Professional baseball is about what I had expected. Thankfully, I was able to get my feet wet in Aberdeen last year, so I had a chance to get myself acclimated to life in the minors. In addition to my brief experience in Aberdeen I spent 3 summers playing in the Northwoods League, which seeks to imitate the lifestyle of minor league baseball. The travel, league setup, and game schedule all mimic the minor league experience. Between Aberdeen and the Northwoods I've found the transition to be relatively simple, especially in comparison to some younger players.
DS: For those who haven't seen you pitch, could you describe your arsenal and overall game?
AS: My fastball generally sits in the 90-93 mph range, I also throw a changeup in the 79-81 mph range and a curveball in the 73-75 range. The changeup is my best offspeed pitch; I can use it as a chase pitch as well as throw it for strikes. The curve is a pitch that needs work. It works well if the hitter isn't looking for it but it certainly has room to grow.
In terms of my approach, I like to attack hitters, particularly with the inside fastball. Getting ahead of hitters is paramount for success as a pitcher – especially out of the bullpen. Commanding a fastball to both sides of the plate and complementing it with a quality offspeed pitch has been the recipe to success for so many pitchers; I just try to follow that game plan.
DS: You sat out your senior year of high school due to an injury and subsequent surgery to your throwing arm. Can you elaborate on the type of injury and describe the rehab/recovery process?
I had nerve transposition surgery on my right arm. I had a sharp pain in the elbow during our high school's annual alumni game and I sat out the remainder of the year while doctors attempted to pinpoint what exactly was causing the pain. Eventually Dr. Laura Timmerman was able to identify the nerve as the culprit, and I went under the knife in July. Thankfully nerve transposition is not a major surgery, and I was back on the mound within a few months.
DS: You were selected by the Orioles on the third day of the draft last year. Were you expecting to be selected where you were? Had the Orioles expressed interest to you?
AS: The draft was a rather interesting experience for me to state the least. I broke my pinkie finger on my right hand on the first day of the draft while playing basketball. We didn't learn that it was broken until late in the 2nd day when we decided to get it x-rayed just to be safe. It had previously been identified as merely jammed, but something didn't feel right on it. I had received a few calls from teams starting in the 12th round, but obviously the broken finger threw a wrench into our plans. The Orioles called and said that they were planning on using a late round pick on me, and hopefully would come to a deal with me once the finger healed. I certainly wasn't expecting to go in the 48th round before the draft started, but I am very grateful that it ultimately worked out with the Orioles – regardless of the round.
On the note of the Orioles expressing interest in me, I hadn't heard much from them before the draft. The scout who signed me only contacted me once in the fall, and once more a few days before the draft requesting doctors notes regarding the aforementioned surgery. I know he was covering a large area, so that may have played a factor in how often I was contacted.
DS: You've said that it's been invaluable to have guys like Scott McGregor around to learn from. Can you describe your experiences with him and any other coaches this spring?
AS: The entire Orioles coaching staff is fantastic, not just Scotty. The amount of information that they expose you to, and the manner in which they break down the tenants of pitching simplifies the entire process. The pitching philosophy that Dave Schmidt, Alan Dunn, and the rest of the staff teaches you is simple and effective. Scotty is an absolute pleasure to have around just because of the amount of big league experience he has. The man knows pitching, plain and simple. Being able to learn the game from someone as experienced as him is absolutely invaluable; to throw away the opportunity to soak up his knowledge would be a waste.
DS: Do you have any specific goals this season?
AS: I'd like to perform well, consistently – it's pretty much as simple as that. I learned in college that setting goals in regards to your personal stats can lead you down the wrong path. Wherever I end up this season I would simply like to perform well and help the team. Pitching well and constantly improving your game will ultimately lead you to the right place.


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A new study has suggested that consuming a Mediterranean diet may help lower the risk of developing small areas of brain damage that can lead to thinking and memory problems.
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In the study, more than 700 participants were separated into three groups based on how closely they were following the Mediterranean diet. After six years, MRI brain scans were conducted, finding that 238 subjects had at least one area of brain damage.
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Is a five-day work week : Boon or Bane for Hong Kong?
Five-day Work Week: Effective or Not?
Recently, the government of Hong Kong moved into a five-day work week which was initialized at the civil service department of the region. It was done in a step by step approach. This is through civil based phases during the fiscal year of 2006. There are some interim principles for this five-day work initiative, the Hong Kong administration adhered to the following principles: first, there will be no additional staffing resources; next, there will be no reduction in the conditioned hours of service of individual staff; third, there will be no reduction in emergency services; and last, there has to be a continued provision of some essential counter services during Saturdays ('Five-day week in the Government'). In the past, many people did noticed that Hong Kong's work days are too long. This condition resorted to employee turn-overs and dissatisfaction from their workplaces. According to the article written by Elmer Cagape, 2009 from Asian correspondent.com, and I quote "almost a third of Hong Kong workers interviewed recently have considered quitting their job because they think they work much longer hours and that disrupts an otherwise harmonious work and life balance", end of quote. It has been a reality for Hong Kong people that time flies fast and they have so many important job functions to attend to and too much work to be finished (Cagape, 2009).
Nowadays in Hong Kong, this is the ideal season to be happy and gay. This means that majority of the Hongkongers are being reminded that the moment they step into a mall or a fastfood chain is a precious time spent with themselves and with their families. Consequently, this scheme presented that Hong Kong staffs had at least nine days off to work within a maximum of thirty one days off to work (Welford, 2008). This will take place after they remained in same employer of which longer than that of a year. The Hong Kong based employers will need to accept that work and life balance is vital for the business to stay up close and effective in the market. Also, certain necessary adjustments into the nature of manpower and employment, through careful consideration and complete application of five-day work week scheme is incredibly a plus factor for both parties (Welford, 2008).
In addition, the five-day week set-up will be of effective value in the region. This will allow reduction of extensive work pressure and ideally change the quality of life among its people. In this way, it will not hamper, impair and cut short any business operations and production efficiencies thereto. In addition, it will pave the way for suitable government and its underlying service divisions of which the latter had switched and adopted the five-day work week as a more effective pattern to use in the work stations. This type of working scheme had augmented the civil service morale in the Hong Kong region. This also assimilate effective as well as positive impact on the rest of the community and even its affiliates. The Hong Kong administration did take the upper hand in realizing this 5 day work scheme. In the case of Hong Kong's private sectors and some public partnership has the discretion to plan and decide as to whether they will adopt this five-day week or not.
Noticeably, the five-day work week has been widely accepted and implemented in most government agencies in South East region, for example in the Philippines, wherein the government employees work from Mondays through Fridays for about eight hours a day. Therefore, there's no reason or excuses for the Hong Kong region not to follow this same employment scheme and achieve a balanced work life and career life in the long run. In this process, the effectiveness of the five-day work schedule in Hong Kong will be on higher stance and it will gain support from the society's advocates. The effective outcome is centered on work and life balance. This means that changes in the workplace are now possible, centered on charismatic approach rather autocratic in nature.
The five-day work week will open a lot of possibilities such as in the area of skills development and work performance factors. This will bring in positive attitude in the work station and will reduce mishaps in the management and operation areas of the trading commerce. This scheme will help balance physical, mental, emotional and social health components so to speak. The five-day work week will manifest an enduring, happy family life on weekends. This will result into family bonding like watching good movies together, shopping with mommy, and jog at the park with daddy, and play around with friends and siblings. This will achieve a happy disposition in life and will leave stress behind. This working scheme will reduce effects of workloads and not to mind that 35 percent or more was devoted in having a job role.
Cagape, E., 2009. Hong Kong people consider quitting jobs over long working hours. Hybrid News Limited, Asian Correspondent dot com (Oct. 20, 2009). URL: ttp://asiancorrespondent.com/16349/hong-kong-people-mulls-quitting-job-over-long-working-hours/>
"Five day week in the Government" from index, Source: <http://asiancorrespondent.com/16349/hong-kong-people-mulls-quitting-job-over-long-working-hours/>
Welford, R., 2008. Work life balance in Hong Kong: Survey results. The University of Hong Kong and CSR Asia.


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'We want people to understand why our Charlotte is so tiny'
Posted: June 21, 2010|
Charlotte Garside at home with mum Emma Newman.
MEET Charlotte Garside – one of the world's tiniest toddlers.
She is almost three years old, but weighs just 7lb 11 ounces – the same as a newborn baby.
Charlotte was born with microcephalic osteodysplastic primordial dwarfism – a genetic disorder that prevents sufferers ever developing to a "normal" size.
It is believed only 150 to 200 people worldwide have the condition.
Now, Charlotte's family have agreed to allow a television film crew to make a documentary about her condition in order to raise awareness.
Charlotte, who lives with her family in Withernsea, had to wear dolls' clothes when she was born, as even premature baby clothes did not fit.
Her mum Emma Newman, 28, was only able to hold Charlotte in a bean bag when she was born as she was so fragile, weighing just 1lb 11oz.
Emma, who is a full-time carer to Charlotte, said: "She is a happy child and just gets on with it.
"There is always something going on and she is always smiling and laughing.
"But we wanted to raise awareness as she does sometimes attract stares.
"We stand in front of the pram to shield her from people looking. There isn't a day goes by when someone doesn't come up and start asking questions.
"We used to live in Wyke and everyone there knew about Charlotte, so she was treated just like any other little girl."
Emma and her partner Scott Garside's daughters Charlotte and her sister Sophie, six, were filmed as part of the programme along with Emma's daughters from a previous relationship, Chloe, 13, and Sabrina, 10.
The Tiniest Girl In The World follows Charlotte as she celebrates birthdays, meets fellow primordial dwarfs at a special Walking With Giants Foundation conference and going to hospital to have her gastrostomy fitted – a surgical opening in her stomach, which means she can be fed through a tube. Charlotte struggles to eat so is fed milk through a tube.
She also suffers from a cyst on her liver, a cyst on her brain and cannot walk unaided as her Achilles tendons are too tight.
She has a specially adapted tricycle and pram, which can accommodate her small size, but Emma worries her real problems will start when Charlotte goes to school.
Emma said: "She goes to a mainstream private nursery at the moment and gets on fine and we want to send her to a mainstream school.
"But I worry she wont be able to reach things and people will want to pick her up like a baby.
"At the moment, we haven't had to change anything around the house, but I have had to put a baby gate on the stairs as she has started crawling around."
Charlotte is developing, but at a slower rate than other children.
In 12 months she only gained 250g and has not started forming proper words, although she can say "mam mam" and "bab bab" for mum and dad.
The Tiniest Girl In The World will be on Five today at 9pm.


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This means that, instead of sounding all county sirens simultaneously, several sirens in one area are activated, then the following area, until all sirens in the county are tested. This could mean that some communities may hear the sirens slightly after the noon hour as each area is activated separately — one after the other.
The jurisdictions of Georgetown, Hudsonville, Coopersville and Zeeland will test the sirens for their own jurisdictions in coordination with Ottawa County Emergency Management. When tested, the sirens will sound for approximately 1-3 minutes.
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Eleven groups secured funding, with £41,000 going to Quarriers Village to install a lift and improve disabled access to its newly revamped Somerville Weir Hall.
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Councillor Michael McCormick, chair of the environment and regeneration committee, said: "I am delighted that we have been able to distribute such a significant sum.
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When I initially encountered ALPS I was skeptical of the quality of their products due to the noticeable low prices. I thought they might be another knock off company that puts the word "Mountaineering" in their name to sell more gear. I have been extremely impressed with the quality of the construction. In the past I have used tents from Eureka, MSR, and EMS. This tent is the same, if not better, quality for a fraction of the price. The corners and seams have a high stitch count with heavy thread. The material is a ripstop nylon that is typical for this type of three season tent. The seams on the floor come factory sealed.
- Eric F.
During our successful summit of Mt. Rainier on July 29, 2006, weight was a major factor in choosing a tent. We found the Extreme 2 for it's weight was perfect in both strength and space. I will continue to use the Extreme 2 in my mountaineering adventures and will recommend it's use for those extreme adventures.
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I "LOVE" the Extreme 5 tent I bought a few years ago! My wife and I and two children have plenty of sleeping room and our Labrador enjoys the vestibule on cold or rainy nights. The vestibule was a new feature to me and surprisingly keeps everything we store inside it safe and dry. I usually set the Extreme 5 up by myself in about 10 minutes and 5 with help. We lay down two twin air mattresses and one full air mattress on the floor and it all fits perfectly. This tent packs light (for a five man) and allows the kids to bounce around. We have been poured on and drizzled upon, but have yet to see a drop of anything inside the tent. The full rain fly truly does its job. I thought by now I would be searching for another tent, but I can't seem to wear this one out! Oh, I also can't believe that I haven't spent even one second freeing up a bound zipper!! THANK YOU for an awesome tent and be sure my next tent will be an Alps, if this one ever wears out.
- Preston B.
I want you to know how happy and satisfied I am with your products, your customer service, and everything about your company.
After a long hiatus from backpacking, I was thrilled when my sons expressed an interest and were old enough to go with me. One thing that was clear, though, was that some of my ancient gear would need to be retired.
Over the last couple years, I have purchased a Crescent Lake 20 sleeping bag, an Extreme 3 tent, and a Cascade 5200 backpack. All have outperformed much more expensive gear from other "bigger" companies that I have used or that other trailmates were using.
On my most recent trip to the Sangre de Cristo in New Mexico, we chose a beautiful campsite near treeline that we later learned was the windiest place on earth! The Extreme 3 handled it beautifully, and the pole design was much more sturdy against the wind than most tents (which tend to "lie down" flat in a strong wind.)
My new Cascade 5200 backpack is the most comfortable backpack I've ever carried, and it only took me a few minutes of fitting to get it just right. When I was having trouble finding a retailer for this product, I called your office and received friendly help above and beyond what I expected.
You are clearly doing it right--keep the great products coming, and you have a loyal customer in me. (A loyal customer with two rapidly growing backpackers in the family, so you can be assured that more gear purchases are in my future.)
- Craig W.
I am reviewing the "Outfitter" version of this tent which has a thicker floor material. Let me just say that this is the best tent I have ever used. If you want the details, read on...
I camped in Big Sur, CA for a 3 day trip. What are the chances that it will rain nonstop and have the biggest rainstorm in several years? Well it did. From the time I got there all throughout the three days it rained very heavily. At night I could not even sleep due to how loudly it was raining. However, I was completely surprised at the fact that no water leaked in from the roof of this tent. The fly kept me absolutely dry. I had my laptop in the tent all of the time and no water leaked through. On day 3 I started to see a few drops leaking through the floor but it pooled on an edge of the tent so it was no problem. When you have severe rainstorms for 3 days straight that is to be expected but nothing leaked from the top or sides.
The tent pitches very strong and sturdy. There are several spots to guy out the tent and rainfly for even more support in windy conditions. The tent also ventilated well. There is plenty of room for 1 large person or 2 people. I am a 6'4" tall guy and I had plenty of room in the tent by myself with 2 backpacks and my laptop.
If there is any gripe it is that they did not include a "bathtub" style floor. The seams on the floor are taped, but not very well. I suggest you seal all of the seams before using the tent and you should have no problems staying dry. I also advise you to get better tent stakes in the event that the stock ones bend.
I am incredibly happy at my purchase even though this is considered a higher priced tent. I know I will use it many more times.
- Seth A.
I'm really happy with this tent and don't think I could have made a better choice other than getting the Outfitter model with heavier floor material. I purchased it for a motorcycle trip through the Rockies and back through the Black Hills after I realized my old tent had finally given up the ghost and was unrepairable. I did a lot of research before making my choice considering Eureka, Marmot, Mountain Hardware and several other brands. Like most reviewers will tell you it's a little heavy for back packing, and you'll probably need to split the load between 2 people. However, it packs small and was easy to carry on the bike. It is truly a 2 adult person tent. You might get a 3rd person in it if they are small, but it will be very tight. The floor protector foot print is an absolute must, or else use a tarp. Be warned the floor protector is also light fabric and developed 2 small holes on the first trip. Police your camp site well before settin it up. A heavier material would have been a better option, but it did it's job and protected the tent floor from damage. I experienced a wide variety of weather on it's maiden trip and was extemely pleased. I was concerned like most people about the factory sealed floor seam, but had no problem during a heavy thunder storm with high winds. Other peoples tents collapsed, but the Alps took it all and kept me warm & dry. The rain fly is great but the zippers are a little difficult to reach. I'll live with that trade off for the awesome vestibule/gear storage area. Pitching it the first time is a little difficult because of the pole design, but I had been forewarned about the instruction sheet and looked hard at the picture on line. Pitching it a couple of times before leaving on the trip made all the difference. It's actually very easy and quick to set up once you're familiar with it. Overall this a great car/motorcycle camping tent awesome for 2 people not for 3.
- Bruce B.
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|Tent Area
|Vestibule Area
|Tent & Fly Weight
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|Pole Diameter
|Extreme 2
|5'2 x 7'8
|35 sq. ft.
|29 sq. ft.
|5 lbs. 12 oz.
|6 lbs. 8 oz.
|7" x 21"
|8.5 mm
|Extreme 3
|6'8 x 8'
|48 sq. ft.
|36 sq. ft.
|6 lbs. 12 oz.
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