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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Vicki Shafer: Homelink Art Teacher by Blake Averett, third grade
I go to school and do P. E. and then it's art with Mrs. Shafer! Mrs. Shafer is my favorite teacher in all of Homelink because she makes learning fun, helps me when I am behind in class, and helps me know I will be able to do it.
First, I will tell you how she makes learning fun. I remember one time we were drawing a superhero called, Super Moose. Abruptly, she started laughing! Also, we made alien masks, and we got to make our own alien language!
The second reason why Mrs. Shafer is my favorite teacher is she helps me when I am behind in class. One time I was making a clay cup and I hadn't finished it in time. So, I had to go in for recess. When I got working on it, it wasn't working, so, then she came over and started helping me. Another time, I had been gone for a while and I was having trouble with making a picture frame out of pencils and she helped me figure out how to do it.
The last reason why Mrs. Shafer is my favorite teacher is she helps me know I will be able to do it. She encourages me when I am stuck - also by helping me work things out.
In conclusion, you have never had the best art teacher if it wasn't Mrs. Shafer. She makes learning fun, helps me when I am behind in class, and helps me know I will be able to do it.
Ron Gonzales: Pastor by Jackson Leinweber, third grade
I wake up, get dressed, eat, brush my teeth, and I'm ready to go. Go where? To church! What do I do at church? Be taught by Pastor Ron! Pastor Ron is a very special adult to me because he digs me into God's word, teaches me about God, and he has a good attitude.
The first reason Pastor Ron is so special is because he digs me into God's word. Every Sunday, he sings with everyone else. Every Sunday he says the sermon. In the sermon, I learn a lot.
He also teaches me about God. He explains what God is like. He reads the Bible then talks about what he reads. For example, he is reading about the seven words or phrases Jesus muttered from the cross.
In addition, he has a good attitude. He has time for everyone. He prayed for me to get better. He does not get mad easily.
Pastor Ron is a special adult to me because he digs me into God's word. He teaches me about God. And he has a good attitude.
P. S. I hope you liked it.
Island Ainsworth: Friend & Restaurant Owner by Sophie Pellet, fourth grade
Miss Island Ainsworth is a very special adult to me. Island owns Saffron and Pho-Sho, my favorite restaurants. She is about 30 years old and loves to sew. Last year, whenever she would come to my house, she would say, "Sophie, let's get together." We finally got together and it was so enjoyable. Once when I went to her house I sewed two bags. Island is an animal lover just like me. She calls her dogs "big cats." Her dogs are really "ginormous," but they are still sweet. She is a special person to me since she likes dogs like me.
Another reason I enjoy being around Island is she is just like a kid. She enjoys doing active things with me. When she came to my house, she taught me some karate. Island is the kind of person who never gets mad. She is the best friend I have ever had.
Hannah Wright: Karate Teacher by Sage Kline, fourth grade
I want to tell you about my karate teacher, Sensei Hannah. She is 18 years old and my favorite adult because of her skills in karate, great discipline and sense of humor. I met her at karate almost two years ago, and since then she has been my favorite adult.
One of the reasons is she helps me with my karate like Pinon Shodon, Ihon Kue, and Chotinyota. If I'm stuck on a kata, she always helps me through it. Hannah also has great discipline. One time me and my class were practicing Inon Kue and I was not paying attention so I had to do twenty-five push ups. So, I had to learn to pay attention the hard way.
The last reason is her sense of humor. If you say something funny, she'll laugh no matter what. She works at my Bakery, and when she is not working, she is laughing with me.
Vicki Backlund: 4 H Leader by Miriam Bennett, sixth grade
If I could choose a memorable adult it would be my awesome neighbor, Mrs. Backlund. She will always be memorable in my life because she is great with animals, patient, and really fun to be around and to learn with. She is amazing ahs has taught me a lot to help me in my life.
Mrs. Backlund is great with animals. She is amazing with birds and has owned them for over ten years. She is my 4-H club's poultry leader, and my dog obedience trainer too. Mrs. Backlund and her dog, Lucy, are teaching me and my dog, Copper, basic dog obedience; we are getting reading to have Copper off-leash! Since she is so good with animals, she is the one I turn to if I have questions.
She is extremely patient with both people and animals. She is quietly persistent in teaching the poultry kids in my 4-H club as they are just starting out. Once, when we were teaching my dog, Copper, how to stay, he wouldn't stay for more than a few seconds. She helped Copper and me do everything right over and over until we finally got it down. I hope to one day develop the kind of patience she has.
One of the best things about Mrs. Backlund is that she is WAY fun to be around. She makes learning about birds truly astounding. She lets me learn with hands- on experience. Just a couple of weeks ago, we were building a pen for her duct to sit on eggs. I had just cleaned out all the straw, and we were going to move the cinderblocks. We picked up a block and there were dozens of mice. We set the block back down to trap them and drove back to my house and got my dog, Copper. We drove back, unhooked his leash, and picked up the block. He was overflowing with happiness! He would chase them down until he caught one, take one bit to end is life, and go after another one. This just goes to show, you will always have a blast when she is around.
Mrs. Backlund will always be unquestionably memorable to me for all she has done in my life, and what she is yet to do. She has helped me know more about animals that might help me with my future career. She has shown me amazing patience, and is just all around fun to be with. Aren't people like Mrs. Backlund great?
Kimi Schoeder: Roller Derby Teacher by Mary Bella Betts, fourth grade
Kimi Schoeder is my skating teacher. Kimi brought roller derby to Walla Walla, WA two years ago. Now, roller derby is very popular. Last year, she started a Jr. Roller Derby called the WILD SCALLIONS. All of the players are under eighteen years old! My roller derby teacher is important because she inspires me, has faith in me, and has a good sense of humor.
Kimi is special in my life because she inspires me to do my best. One time, she was teaching us to cross our right leg over our left leg while we were skating. These are called "crossovers." However, I wasn't able to do them. Then, she came up to me and started doing them. When I was watching her do them, it became clearer to me.
She also has faith in me because she believes in me and inspires me to do my best. She says that one day I'll be a champion skater. I'm allowed to play important positions. She finds other teams to play us because she knows we'll do well.
She has a good sense of humor. When she demonstrates the lessons that we're doing, she makes it have a funny kick to it like, "Chase that mouse, chase that mouse…Go! Go! Go!" She makes me laugh.
I will never forget Kimi Schoeder for her sense of humor, her faith in me, and for inspiring me. I will always have a place in my heart for her because of her inspiring heart. She's a fantastic role model and an excellent teacher. My life is better because of Kimi Schroeder, my skating teacher.
Walt Porter: Grandfather by Valerie Hall, fifth grade
My Grandpa is the best grandpa I could ever have because he is the only grandpa I have. He is a carpenter and very handy. My Grandpa will always be special to me because he makes time for me, is enjoyable, and he makes me laugh.
The first reason Grandpa is special to me is he makes me laugh. One time he tickled me so much I fell off his lap. Sometimes, he makes up funny jokes and makes me laugh. He also tells me funny stories. For example, one funny story was about a monster named Mr. Ticklebug.
The second reason Grandpa is special to me is he makes time for me. One time, we ate a half a carton of ice cream together. He also lets me work with him. One time I helped him by pulling nails out of boards.
The third reason my grandpa is special to me is he is enjoyable. Once he made a tree fort for us. He also travels to different countries like Tasmania and Japan. Grandpa bring home toys, notepads, and pencils for us, and I love it. That is three reasons why I think my grandpa is special.
Susan Huie: Suzuki Piano Teacher by Lauren Bergman, fifth grade
"I hate piano!" I thought to myself. But then, I met Mrs. Huie. Her pleasant and compassionate attitude stands out in my life. The way see keeps piano fantastic and her way of keeping me motivated in my work is also important to me.
One reason why I cherish Mrs. Huie is because she always has a great attitude. Her smile will greet us when we open the door. When I'm not feeling great, she kindly talks to me and cheers me up. Or when I forgot something she calmly teaches me again. I really fancy her sweet attitude!
Another reason I will always remember Mrs. Huie is because she keeps me motivated in piano. She makes huge pieces into small bits. I love when she congratulates me with sayings like, "Great Job!" or "You're a great student!" Motivation will help me in my music journey.
My third reason why I treasure Mrs. Huie is that she makes piano seem enjoyable. She puts on recitals and classes where I can be with kids my age. Every once and a while she gives out fun activities, games, and magazines perfect for learning as well as having a delightful time. Mrs. Huie is an extraordinary teacher.
Having an adult in my life who has influenced my personality and attitude is awesome! Her great patience, amazing motivational skills, and her ability to make boring things fun influenced my life!
Victoria Acosta: Older Sister by Cassandra Acosta, fifth grade
It was a dark, scary night and the lights were out. Just then, a big bolt of lightning screeched passed my window. I screamed and ran to my sister's room. She hugged me. From then on, I knew she would always be my best friend and loyal sister because of the way she stands up for me, is there for me, and cares about me.
One time, Victoria was going to high school, and it was her last year. She had gone to Spring Vale for her two middle years of high school, so I didn't see her much. I wanted to communicate, so I created a letter and stuck it under her door. Later, she wrote back and put it on my bed post. Furthermore, her letters proved she cared for my thoughts!
I found that not only does she care for my thoughts, but also about me as a person! I know this because she talks to me, and we text. She takes me in her Mustang. She brings me to wheat fields to take pictures. Victoria is an awesome adult, and I love the way she cares.
Another reason I love her is because she's there for me. When I got baptized, my family all came to be supportive. I was waiting to be baptized in the hot tub because it was winter, and she stuck my bare feet into the snow. The reason she put my feet in the snow was, "Well, this ways you'll enjoy the hot tub more!" I shivered and everyone laughed. I enjoy my sister and she's my terrific adult because: A, she cares for my thoughts, and B, she cares about my personality and C, she'll always be there for me. The dark nights in my life are over, since Victoria stepped into them.
Terry Koch: Music Teacher by Ben Watson, fifth grade
I have picked Mr. Koch, my music teacher, for my memorable adult for several reasons. I could never get bored of Mr. Koch. Mr. Koch is special to me because of his kindness, encouragement, and great fun. For example, I have been with Mr. Koch for five years, and in those years I have been in nine concerts conducted by Mr. Koch. I have been to so many of his classes that it would be impossible to count them. Mr. Koch is strict but not mean. He makes sure nobody has hurt feelings and keeps you on track. After all those years I should know!
Another reason for liking Mr. Koch is he encourages you. I remember one time before a concert when we were going to sing with the Walla Walla Symphony, I was a nervous wreck. Mr. Koch overheard me telling a friend about it and he took time to talk to me and calm me down. Boy did that ever help. If you want to stop taking music, Mr. Koch will keep you going!
One other reason why Mr. Koch is unique to me is because he's loads of fun. He teaches us fun songs. He lets us play his instruments. But the best part is he shows us fun movies about how a song was made or something. All in all, Mr. Koch is a great music teacher. Mr. Koch will always be special to me because of his kindness, encouragement, and great fun.
J.R. Loe: Dad and Aquatics Director by Bethany Loe, sixth grade
My dad, J.R. Loe, will always be a star to me because he is a great scuba instructor, a wonderful piano teacher, and is always humorous. He's cool and amazing because he can teach all that stuff I listed and more in a week! He will never let me down. I know that because not only has he told me, he has shown me by keeping his word. My dad is truly amazing!
My dad is a great scuba instructor because he encourages me to try until I can do a tough skill. Plus he helps me when I don't understand something he just taught! I often feel way better after he aids me. He also teaches slowly, so that way I won't ball behind in what I'm learning. One time, I remember my class and were practicing clearing our masks. We filled our masks with water, and then tried clearing them by blowing the water out with our noses. I couldn't do it at first, but my dad helped me until I could! I felt really great!
My dad is a great piano teacher because he is patient and understanding when I mess up. Sometimes I mess up over and over, but he just sits there patiently until I catch on. After I'm done with my lesson, I get to play on his expensive, awesome key board, which is cool because he is always protective of it.
The third reason my dad is so unique is because he is so hilarious. He tells jokes non-stop! Nobody knows then to take him seriously! He makes silly mistakes and makes a big deal out of it just to make me laugh! He also makes up very strange and amusing songs. For example, whenever he sees a coconut now, he starts singing "I like a little coconut…!" Is he goofy or what?!
I hope my dad and I will always be close. I love him very much. He is a cool scuba instructor, piano teacher, and very funny. He's a fantastic person, and he will always be in my heart. That's why he's so amazing.
Betty Witters: Grandmother by Erika Leinweber, sixth grade
Do you have an extremely special adult in your life like I do? This person is always there for me and fun to be with. Betty Witters is a memorable and special person in my life. I love her for my grandma, but also for who she is and what she does, besides being Grandma. My grandma will always be a special adult in my life because of her skill in sewing, being a good example, and being a positive, encouraging hard worker.
First off, Grandma is skilled at sewing. She also helped teach me how to sew with my mom. I feel comfortable working with her because she knows what she is doing, and my grandmother doesn't make any put down comments when I make mistakes. All she does is easily take it out with ease, and enlightens my spirit. Because of that, I never feel like I mess up with her. Grandma is great at working with kids; she even leads her own 4-H club. Knowing that she works with others and finds time to help me is amazing! When I am with her I always feel confident with myself and my work.
Also, she is a special person because she is a good example. Listening before you speak, is a great quality that she has. When I ask her a question, she listens to the whole thing, and doesn't interrupt. This makes me understand how important that is. My grandma is always in the mood to help. I love her care for others' needs and that she always listens. I learn a lot from her actions towards others and myself.
Lastly, Mrs. Witters has a great attitude. She is an extremely hard worker. I can tell this because she raised six kids, has many grandkids, and a couple of great grandkids that she really cares about. Grandma cherishes the time she gets with us, as we also enjoy it when she comes down to be with us or cheer us on. Some things she cheers us on are sports, like one year she got to see the last soccer game of mine which made my day. As well, my grandma never gives up on us. Once, I was making a poncho, and the Serger was being very stubborn. I was getting irritated, but she would just say something like, "You are doing great", or "Keep going", or "You're almost done". Those made me feel better, so I kept working. You can say she always looks on the bright side. Her attitude has a great impact on the way she works with me.
My Grandma is a positively amazing person. She is great to be around because of her attitude and because she is always caring. She is special and will always be memorable in my heart for her impact on me with her sewing skill, good example, and being a positive, hard working person in my life. I love being with Grandma, and she will always be special to me.
Kathleen McKeirnan: Grandmother by Grace Mckeirnan, sixth grade
Did you ever have the dream adult? The one person in you life who is or was just perfect in your eyes? The dream adult in my life is Kathleen McKiernan, my Nana. To me, nana was a very special and memorable adult because of her awesome skill and she was a very thoughtful and caring person.
The first reason why Nana was so wonderful is because she was very entertaining. She was entertaining because she told fantastic stories and an occasional rhyme. Most of the stories she told me were about an imaginary leprechaun named, Jackie Dory, who got into all kinds of mischief! Sometimes, she would even tell me about her life, when she was a kid, like when she talked out loud to a wasp and got stung! Occasionally, she would recite minuscule rhymes. One of my favorites was about a kitten that came to beg at her door!
The second reason why Nana was so special is because she had great skill in many things and she taught me how to construct or do them. A few of the things that she taught me was how to bake bread. She taught me how to bake two different kinds of bread, Irish Soda bread and her regular, white bread that she won prizes for at the fair. She taught me how to make her special, homemade jello. She even tried to teach me how to Irish dance, although it really didn't work out!
The third and final reason why nana was so important to me is because she was always an extremely thoughtful and caring person. For example, she always sent us cards, no matter what kinds they were: Christmas, birthday, or just plain "How are you?s". Also, since she was a very prayerful person, she always prayed for us when we were in bad times. Last, but not least, she always, no matter what the cost, made sure that we were blessed with holy water before we left on our way home, so that we would be safe.
So, as you can see, Nana was and is my only dream adult. That is why she is such an unforgettable and godly person to me.
Al Sutlick: Cub Scout Leader by John Paul Sharkey, seventh grade
Mr. Sutlick is the memorable adult in my life. He is the man who stands out as the best in my mind. I've been working with him since I was around six. He taught me skills through Cub Scouts I might never have learned. He taught skills such as knots, cooking, camping, first aide, and many more. Whatever you name, he could teach it. He would always set a higher goal. As soon as we learned to knot the bowline, he asked us to do it blind folded. He always made us do a little extra.
He taught me perseverance on my fourth year. On my fourth year, all my friends quit Cub Scouts. I had a hard time staying with him. He told me "a great leader sticks with what he's committed to." So I stayed and I'm glad I did. That year things got fun. We built bridges out of rope, did more first aid, and other activities. It was great!
Mr. Sutlick was a great teacher. He could always keep things under control. Every time we got out of control he'd make us run laps or answer questions. We hated the questions, because we would always get them wrong, since we weren't paying attention.
Two years ago I looked back and saw how bad we were to Mr. Sutlick and how he tried to be everywhere at once. I decided to take some training through the Boy Scouts and became a Den Chief. In other words, I became Mr. Sutlick's helper.
I have been a Den Chief for three years now, and Mr. Sutlick's personality continues to amaze me. Ever since I can remember Mr. Sutlick treated everybody like an adult. He never used that annoying baby voice that people use to talk to kindergardeners. He would just say straight no. Now that I am his Den Chief, I really love his personality. I have been with him so long he trusts me. He will just bring the supplies and say, "John Paul teach them water rescue and fire safety", while he will teach them another skill in a different room. I am really happy Mr. Sutlick trusts me and doesn't think he has to look over my shoulder.
Mr. Sutlick introduced me to community service when I was around seven. He taught me about it and to my friends who were interested. Later he gave us each a bag to go pick up trash. We weren't around like it was a race because he offered candy to the person with the most trash. As I got older, I learned that he didn't just organize little trash pickups, he organized other services too. The one that's the biggest is the Christmas tree pick up. He gets all the boy scouts to go pick up all the Christmas trees rights after December to build bird habitats. He is awesome every year I help out. So now, instead of throwing trash in a bag, I now throw trees on a trailer all because of him.
Mr. Sutlick is the best teacher in my opinion. He may not teach at a school but I think he has all the best subjects. How many teachers do you get to camp with? Mr. Sutlick always follows the Boy Scout motto, "Be prepared." I can't think of a single thing he doesn't have for camping or training. The great thing about all that stuff is he always shares. I hope to one day be like Mr. Sutlick. Even through Mr. Sutlick isn't teaching me anymore I can still hear him saying, "Go the extra mile."
Grandpa Reich by Jenny Reich,eighth grade
When was the last time you saved a piece of wire, just because it might be useful for something - sometime - somewhere? Well, that describes my grandpa Reich in a nutshell! Although there are many memorable adults in my life, my grandpa is one of the most memorable for his giving attitude toward s life, his encouragement, and his resourcefulness. As long as I can remember, Grandpa has lived on what we call "The Ranch." I always think of Grandpa when I think of the Ranch; however, Grandma's memory stands with his, even though she died several years ago.
One of the may reasons he stands out is because of his generosity. Even though his last name is pronounced "Rich" instead of "Reich," that doesn't mean his is rich. Its seems like he is always giving to someone who has less. If he isn't using his money, he is using his talents and wisdom to help. He's not afraid to get his hands dirty and help out. Grandpa's generosity doesn't stop with people, but extends to animals. Any deer that comes to his lawn will usually find some compost that has been left for them, or a few apples.
Another reason he stands out is because he isn't afraid to tell me when I've done something wrong. Although, when I do something right, he is also quick to let me know. Grandpa also loves to tell stories. If he thinks I need advice, a story is sure to follow. Sometimes he can go on for a couple hours at a time. One of his favorite sayings is, "'Ave little, take little, 'ave a little left." His stories have taught me a lot about his past, and life in the old days. For instance, he had to wear women's high heel shoes with the heels knocked off, to go to school because they couldn't afford anything else. He also remembers when gas was fifteen cents a gallon. Maybe he acquired his thriftiness from living through the Depression.
Resourcefulness is very high on grandpa's priority list. Take tin cans for instance. After you and I open a tin can, we throw the can away. But, not Grandpa! After a can has been opened, the sharp edge is meticulously smoothed out; it soon has nuts and bolts stored in it, out in the Shop. Wood is saved even more carefully than cans. Whenever I got to his house at the Ranch, I always marvel at all of the wood stacks that dot the landscape. He probably has enough for the next 50 years. Nevertheless, he continues stacking! Our family jokingly says he is part woodchuck.
His example has helped make me who I am. He has always modeled qualities that I appreciate. Grandpa's unselfishness, encouragement, and even his resourcefulness are what makes him so cool.
Gregory Bourassa: Science Teacher by Dominic Kjeldgaard, eighth grade
I have had many memories of teachers and other people throughout my life. But there is on teacher who inspires me. He is my math teacher, Gregory Bourassa. Gregory, is from Canada and is here because of work. He has been to the Netherlands on a work trip and brought me back a book all about the Netherlands. He has inspired me ever since he moved here. His expertise includes math and engineering. He always comes and tells me funny stories. He also recites poems from all the books he has read in his life. When it comes to math, he is in the mood for teaching and a little humor here and there.
One reason I chose him as my inspirational adult is because he has a great sense of humor. I often wonder, "How does he know so much?" Well, he knows a lot about math. When he comes to my house, after lunch he will say "Intruder alert," which, will let me know he is here. Once Gregory has checked my work, he will go over the ones I got wrong. Sometimes when I have a question, with three and a third, he will jokingly, say, "A tree and a turd."
Because he knows his subject well, he is a great teacher. When I ask him to do a hard algebra problem, he will get the answer in less than a minute. Gregory helps me understand the patterns of algebra equations. The process he tells me to do is first, write the problem down correctly, two, simplify, three, simplify again if possible, four, organize and five, simplify and come out with the right answer. Showing my work is no fun because of all the extra work, but it is amazing in how much it will help you get close to the answer.
In addition, Gregory is also one of the most patient and thoughtful teachers I've ever known. When we are doing math, and I get a problem wrong, he will make me redo it. Sometimes he will let me go. He tells me to, "not skip steps and take time to do it." When we are not doing math, we are having fun with the rest of the family. Gregory and I have a whole lot of fun together.
One time, Gregory and I rode his tandem in the Grand Fonda for the people with cancer. Gregory and I had the name of the person we rode for which was his wife, Nelia. We rode sixty miles. It was a great time to spend with him. Every Saturday night, Gregory and his wife will come over to my house and play games and watch movies. That is a lot of fun also.
In conclusion, through all my memories of inspirational teachers and other people in my life, Gregory Bourassa stands out as the most memorable adult for his humor, smartness and patience. Gregory is always ready to do something fun. He also helped me to be able to move into geometry next year. This is all why I chose him. It's nice to know a Canadian, eh?
Mrs. Knowles: Science Teacher by Aubrey Sinden, eighth grade
"We had a great time! It was fun going on the field trip to the creek!" My sister, Amy, talked a lot about her science teacher, Mrs. Knowles, when I was in 5th grade. After all of that intriguing chatter, I was more than overjoyed when I found out I'd be joining her class the next year. Yes! I had thought gleefully. It didn't take long to get to know her. She was a young woman, who was married, carrying a child, and one of the nicest teachers you could meet. Calmly, she took on us rowdy 6th through 8th graders with ease. So far, Amy seemed to be correct, but was she really right? Almost instantly, Mrs. Knowles because a very special teacher to me because of her willingness to challenge me, determination to make science delightful, and bravery to teach both sides of science. Who would have known Amy was right about the stupendous teacher I came to adore!
First, Mrs. Knowles's lessons were sometimes tricky. I think she saw great potential in her students. Because of that, she gave us hardcore work. One time she split us into two teams. She informed us, "Build a life-sized man out of recycled objects!" Trying to make plastic containers and metal cans stand up is not as simple s it sounds! When we weren't handling some crazy project, we might've been writing truck loads of notes. I'd be surprised is no one had their heads and notebooks crammed with information! Madly stressed people like me weren't a surprise either! But without those difficulties, I doubt I would've become a more unwavering and hardworking pupil. Uneasy as it was, I'm glad Mrs. Knowles taught us lessons that mostly resulted in chaos!
Next, she used pure creativity when she helped us learn with fun. Never did she just think of us as normal, "plain" students who were stuck in school to be stuffed with knowledge. Instead, she wanted us to absolutely enjoy the experience of discovering the world around us and how it worked. Without it, we'd be bored! So, we found ourselves acting plays, doing games like "Bears vs. Deer," and creating catastrophic events. Teachers in other schools likely stared at us in confusion at the unique techniques and activities Mrs. Knowles did with us. Imagine learning water bugs. Would you rather look at pictures and read about it, or do that along with finding a creek to go find and identity some in? I don't know about you, but I'd choose living the adventure instead of just learning about it! Mrs. Knowles adored having us laugh while learning, and even the most unsettling job almost always could be done with humor and joy. Those zany times she caused made science very creative and pleasurable!
Finally, Mrs. Knowles's care of her students made her willing to explain what was true or false about science. Not surprisingly, she was a strong believer in Christ, and although some might protest, this made her a better science teacher. She was able to cherish science so much because she was able to see God's handiwork in everything, which inspired us believers. This didn't make her treat non believers badly, though, and did the opposite by showing them compassion and not arguing that they were wrong. At the end of the school year, we had an assignment to write about the creation vs. evolution debate, and defend which one we thought was right. Most of us were for creation, but no matter what side you were on, Mrs. Knowles gave us plenty of advice and info on both. That didn't mean she believed evolution was right, yet she still allowed us to study it, and I think it strengthened us to stand up for our faith. It's not every day you get a science teacher who sees and believes God's influence in science from the biggest stars to the tiny atom. Mrs. Knowles helped build my faith up, for her love of science and desire for us to be prepared to fight for our faith, and give our Creator a deeper meaning to us. In conclusion, Mrs. Knowles is an extraordinary person in my life because of her confidence in testing me, ideas of livening science immensely, and fairness of her way of taking in science and the ways of others. I have met other divine teachers like, and Mrs. Knowles also fits up there with them in my book! Because of budgeting issues, she was dropped from Homelink, and I haven't gotten to see her again and thank her for being my science teacher. Like a wise sensei, she taught more than just parasites and the water cycle, and I intend to always remember her. After all, how can you, I, or anyone forget an amazing, effective person who was a science teacher?


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On Apr. 16, Standard & Poor's raised its corporate credit and senior secured bank loan ratings for Alliance Gaming Corp. to single-'B'-plus from single-'B'. Concurrently the company's subordinated debt rating was raised to single-'B'-minus from triple-'C'-plus. The ratings have been removed from CreditWatch where they were placed on April 4, 2001.
The outlook is stable.
Approximately $330 million in debt is affected.
The upgrade reflects Las Vegas-based Alliance Gaming's meaningful operating turnaround, and Standard & Poor's expectation that management has positioned the company well for steady and/or modestly improving performance over the mid-term.
The ratings reflect Alliance's improved operating performance and its relatively diverse cash flow base. This is offset by the challenges associated with increasing its market share in the gaming equipment segment and the volatility experienced within certain divisions during the past couple of fiscal years.
Management has taken various actions over the last year to direct a turnaround. These actions included substantial cost reductions that have lowered the breakeven unit sales level at Bally Gaming & Systems and at Bally Wulff. In addition, management has enhanced the new product pipeline at Bally Gaming & Systems for stand-alone and wide-area progressive (WAP) machines. This effort is expected to stabilize the three-year decline in unit sales of stand alone machines and continue to grow the installed base of WAP machines. Three new WAP products, Blondie, Millionaire 7, and Popeye are expected to have a positive impact to the base of recurring revenue games during the next couple of years. Also, the recent move a 17"-19" upright cabinet for stand-alone machines and the anticipated transition to the EVO technology platform are viewed positively.
Standard & Poor's expects that Alliance's two casinos will continue to be stable cash flow generators. Alliance's larger Vicksburg property generates a high EBITDA margin, and Standard & Poor's does not expect the dynamics of this marketplace to change much over the mid-term.
Standard & Poor's views Bally Wulff's performance as less steady. Even so, material cost reductions and the success of the Sunfire product (introduced in September 2000) have benefited performance during fiscal 2001.
For the 12 months ended March 31, 2001, Alliance reported EBITDA of $80.6 million compared to $51.7 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2000. EBITDA coverage of interest expense improved to 2.3x during the March 12-month period, compared to 1.5x for during fiscal 2000. In addition, the company's ratio of total debt to EBITDA strengthened to 4.1x during the 12 months ended in March, compared to 6.7x during fiscal 2000. These ratios are expected to remain within current ranges following the previously announced sale of the Nevada route operation (United Coin Machine Co.). The company reported cash and equivalents of $46.5 million at March 31, 2001, up from $32 million at June 30, 2000.
Standard & Poor's expects that Alliance will continue its recovery following a challenging couple of years. Management's efforts are expected to result in stable or modestly growing cash flow supportive of the new ratings over the mid-term. From Standard & Poor's Credit Wire

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After reading both Outliers and The Filter Bubble, it is hard to choose one book that I like better than the other. One on hand I enjoy hearing about success stories, and bringing statistics into it intrigues me even more. And on the other hand I also enjoy the learning about how the internet works because it is part of almost everyone's day-to-day life. I'm online right now! And if your reading this you're online too, but you already know all of this. However if I had to pick a favorite, I would pick Outliers.
Trying to become an actuary myself, the statistics of the book Outliers interest me. I am a big fan of statistics. Taking a statistics class in high school made me even more interested in them. Finding out all the different ways statistics can be incorrectly taken during surveys was shocking. Lots of people can be misled. Actuaries use statistics mostly to predict something. Most of the time they work for insurance companies.
Hopefully becoming an actuary will help me become successful. Becoming successful is one thing that I, as well as everyone else, want to achieve in the future. Reading the Outliers made me hopeful yet nervous at the same time. I enjoyed the fact that everyone worked hard to become successful. But the fact that they were also very lucky makes me nervous, because what if I'm not lucky. Learning about how your birthday affects your chances of becoming an athlete is scary, too. People born on the wrong day don't even have a chance to work hard to become successful.
In the end however the book that most interested me was Outliers. Even though some statistics were scary, information from The Filter Bubble was even scarier. But I am glad that I learned about how the internet works, at least some of it, with regards to advertisements and how they collect information about the users. Both books were interesting and I look forward to reading the next book.


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I've just been re-reading those last bits and I think there's something I missed.
Kyle Reese went back to 1984 to save Sarah Connor, and (though it wasn't in his mission orders) father John Connor.
Realizing that a T-800 hadn't been sent to kill Sarah, and that one is necessary to ensure she believes Reese, John sends the Skynet Mission Commander back to 1984 with orders to kill her.
John and Allison then travel back to his own time to destroy Skynet before it is built.
OK, I get that, but perhaps I'm being a bit thick. Where, and when, did John Henry go to?
I intentionally kept John Henry's destination a secret. The presumption on John's part was that he went to the past.
Again I'm holding off just if I want to continue the story in the future (I am seriously debating doing the next story - only condensing it from the practical novel that I wrote to something a bit smaller).
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As utilities around the world have initiated major smart grid infrastructure upgrades over the past several years, cyber security has become a critical priority. Security measures are designed to protect the electrical grid from attacks by terrorists and hackers, as well as strengthening its resilience against natural disasters and inadvertent threats such as equipment failures and user errors.
According to a new report from Pike Research, the intense focus on smart grid cyber security from utilities, infrastructure vendors, standards bodies, and world governments is spurring a surge in revenue growth, and the cleantech market intelligence firm forecasts that the sector will increase from $1.2 billion in 2009 to $3.7 billion by 2015. During the period from 2010 to 2015, Pike Research anticipates that a total of approximately $21 billion will be invested in global smart grid cyber security deployments.
"No utility wants to be the weak link in the chain," says managing director Clint Wheelock. "The concern over grid vulnerability is driving utility technologists to work closely with systems integrators, infrastructure suppliers, and standards bodies to develop a robust framework for smart grid cyber security across multiple domains." Wheelock adds that this process has accelerated over the past year, spurred in large part by the U.S. Department of Energy's smart grid stimulus programs, the standards initiatives of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and key priorities promoted by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
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Dan Weidenbenner, left, director of Mill Village Farms, and Paulette Dunn, of Loaves & Fishes, have launched a joint effort to bring healthy food to areas with limited or no access to fresh produce.
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Saturday marked the launch of Good to Go Mobile Market, a mobile produce market created by Mill Village Farms and Loaves and Fishes. The venture is an effort to make it easier to get fresh food to local food deserts, areas defined by the USDA as places "vapid of fresh fruit, vegetables, and other healthful whole foods."
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - At least 15 port truck drivers have gone on strike, claiming their company is trying to thwart their efforts to unionize.
The Los Angeles Times reports (http://lat.ms/1dKnhN8) the strike will last for 24 hours with organizers planning a rally on Tuesday.
The drivers began picketing Green Fleet Systems outside its Carson facility, located about eight miles north of the Port of Long Beach. They allege their employer has hired people who are intimidating drivers seeking to join a union.
The company has denied the union's allegations.
The union has filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board and a hearing is set for October.
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Oct. 9, 2012 – Norton by Symantec (Nasdaq: SYMC) today released Norton Hotspot Privacy, a new service that helps protect consumers using public Wi-Fi connections. Available in the U.S. and U.K. for Mac and PC, Norton Hotspot Privacy automatically creates a private connection – or virtual private network – allowing users to control what they share online, no matter where they connect to the Internet.
Two-thirds of online adults use free or unsecured Wi-Fi networks¹, from coffee shops to airports and public parks. But along with the convenience come risks of exposing sensitive information to cybercriminals. Norton Hotspot Privacy enables users to become 'invisible' on the network and also encrypts their username, password and other confidential information they may be entering online. Consumers can sign into the Norton Hotspot Privacy Web portal, download the client and the VPN will automatically configure to create a private connection.
While 53 percent of online adults who use free or unsecured Wi-Fi have concerns about the security of those services, many are still putting sensitive or financial information at risk². In fact, more than 40 percent of these people access personal information such as email (44 percent) and social networking sites (42 percent) via free or unsecured Wi-Fi. Meanwhile, hijacking or "sniffing" Wi-Fi is easier than ever. Using free, legal apps or hardware costing less than $100, hackers can gain access to online banking, email and social networking information transmitted via even password-protected Wi-Fi networks.
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How did the ancients harness power? Did Archimedes use solar power to defeat the Romans? Was he the first to concentrate the power of the sun? Early historical accounts of the battle of Syracuse in 212 BC claim that Archimedes used polished shields to focus light onto the sails of the invading Roman ships and set them ablaze. We investigate this and other intriguing and incredible objects. An earthenware jar about the size of a man's fist sits in the National Museum of Iraq. Its existence could require history books throughout the world to be rewritten. The jar appears to be an electric battery pre-dating Christ. Did the ancient world master electricity nearly two millennia before the modern world? A recent discovery of a flour mill in Barbegal in southern France contained 16 waterwheels that operated the mill. Is this one of the first examples of Roman industrial-revolution technology–1,800 years before our own?
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The head of Google's Community Affairs Matt Dunne is running for governor of Vermont, the Associated Press reports. "Dunne is one of five Democrats vying for a chance to face the expected Republican nominee, Lt. Gov. Brian Dubie, in the November election."
Dunne has a web site and ranks number one for his name and occupies the top six listings in Google's organic results, so obviously he knows SEO.
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In many states, education policy is being driven by lobbyists for corporations that are profiting through "school choice" initiatives - legislation that sends public school money to for-profit "education" organizations that often run lousy schools on the cheap in order to pay stockholders nice dividends.
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School counselors say they've received reports of children not sleeping and not eating regularly, two possible signs of psychological trauma stemming from the March 1st storm.
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I think the award should have let him beat the two of them with a hose for a solid hour, but $16 million is good, too. From Mark Morris:
A federal jury awarded $16 million this morning to a man who spent more than five years in prison after his wife and her police officer boyfriend accused him of child molestation.
A jury convicted Theodore W. White Jr. in 1999 of molesting his adopted daughter, but another Jackson County jury ultimately acquitted him after prosecutors disclosed that the lead detective in the case, Richard McKinley, was romantically involved with White's wife, Tina. She ultimately divorced White and married McKinley.
The jury decided this morning that Richard and Tina McKinley conspired to deprive White of his right to a fair trial.
Lawyers representing White in the civil rights lawsuit contended that his wife and McKinley hid the extent of their romantic relationship from prosecutors. They also contended that McKinley failed to seize a diary kept by White's daughter that could have been helpful to his defense.


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The M5 will be closed between junctions 17 and 16 northbound and junctions 15 to 17 southbound from 7pm on Saturday, November 10.
The southbound on-slip road at junction 16 will also be closed from 6pm to enable the carriageway closure.
The closure is required to dismantle the Pegwell Brake footbridge, as is part of work to deliver the M5/M4 managed motorway scheme.
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) - A judge has told two members of the Asheville Tourists baseball team that they could face life in prison without parole after being charged in the rape of a woman in their apartment.
The Asheville Citizen-Times reports 23-year-old relief pitchers Michael Mason and Jesse Meaux made their first appearances Friday in Buncombe County District Court. The two are charged by police with two counts of first-degree rape and two counts of first-degree sex offense.
Meaux posted $100,000 bond and was released from the Buncombe County jail Friday. Mason remains in jail and appeared in court by a video link. Both players have been suspended.
Arrest reports released by police say the incident occurred last Saturday.
The Colorado Rockies, Asheville's parent club, said both teams are working with authorities.
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Can Life Be Cooler?
We have opened a new shop-showroom in Barcelona, on Carrer Casp 33, in the old neighborhood where all the textile wholesalers where located. But this is not a plain store, is a space where you can live the Desigual experience, enter in our world and meet our spirit:
Welcome to the "La vida es Chula" ["Life is cool"] space.
Let me tell you what this shop is:
A different house, a different shopping
We want to pamper you in our new home. To begin with it, there are no clerks here but personal-shoppers, who have studied our collections inside out and will assist you in your purchase.
Have you ever visited a Designer Atelier? The experience is similar. Our personal-shoppers Pedro, Silvia, Txus, Zayan, Patricia, Alba, Natalia and Anton will advise which color suits you best, what pattern favors you and they'll help you create a complete look, especially designed for you.
You can even make an appointment with your favorite personal-shopper by calling tel.: +34 637430447.
And once you've decided, you go to the cashier and you go home
loaded with bags. No! You sit on a sofa and with the help of your personal shopper, we do the order online and we'll bring it to your home, or even to your hotel, if you are here on trip.
The delivery time is 48 hours and the shipping is free.
A House for the Family
In this new space, garments are ordered in a different way, all coats, shirts, dresses, trousers are all together and there's only one garment per size. It's a huge showroom – 1200 models! – with our full collection and very well-arranged, at your disposal, in 25 different areas.
A House Full of life
We'll host regularly mini-catwalks like the Haute Couture ones, with the numbered items and only for a small audience. You can also come to see the new collections, which will be here before anywhere else. This is part of the new personalized experience.
A Mad House
The House of "Life is Cool" have a very, very special deco. I could tell you a thousand words about the Turkish carpets, the vintage chest of drawers, the lamps-telephone, the clothes hanging from ropes and ladders, but I advise you to take a look at the pictures at the end of the post, because this is something that can not be explained in words. Or even better, drop by here and see for yourself.
A House for Friends
Look at the ceiling when you enter here. You will see a huge glass dome, formed by thousands of bottles, and posters with positive messages. This is a statement, because we want to invite friends home, guest artists showing here their Art installations.
With this new shopping experience, we want to have a close, personal relationship with you, creating a universe in which you feel welcome and where your purchase is a moment of relaxation. This is the first but not the only, we'll soon implement the new spaces in more cities and countries and we'll tell you in this blog.
La Vida es Chula
Casp, 33
Barcelona 08010
Telephone: 637430447
Hours: 10am to 8:30 p.m.
Visit us and tell us your experience in the comments!
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¡Jan 5th, we are going to do the first mini catwalk, The hour is esfile! We expect everybody at 18 h.
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The Western Bulldogs have defied widespread predictions of more AFL gloom this year with the best possible start to their season.
Coach Brendan McCartney acknowledged that the 68-point thumping of Brisbane on Saturday at Etihad Stadium was a massive morale boost for the club.
It was put to McCartney that the stunning 19.13 (127) to 7.17 (59) performance was worth much more than the regulation four premiership points.
"You only get four, (but) I take your point," he replied.
"It was a really good performance and our footy club are very proud of our players today."
Equally, the major upset put a sudden brake on the Lions' bullish expectations.
They were a shadow of the team that went through the pre-season unbeaten and took out the NAB Cup.
The first post-match comment from Lions coach Michael Voss summed up what had happened: "side-swiped".
While McCartney was rapt with his team's performance, he knows last year's 15th-placed Bulldogs still have a rocky road ahead.
"We know that we may play like that at times this year and we may not be able to get the job done, because you might run into a club that's a lot more mature and just does things really well," he said.
"The second we get carried away with ourselves, we haven't progressed."
Brisbane kicked themselves out of the game with 0.6 in the first quarter as the Bulldogs took control.
New players Brett Goodes, Nick Lower and Koby Stevens all impressed.
Will Minson relished being the best ruckman on the field and was best afield.
By contrast, the Lions could do nothing right.
Defender Matt Maguire suffered another leg injury and Pearce Hanley was booked for rough conduct.
"It's contact to the side of the leg. That's all I know at the moment," Voss said of Maguire's injury.
Lower's outstanding tag shut down star Brisbane onballer Daniel Rich, who only had eight disposals.
Defensive midfielders around the league will note that with interest.
"He has to live with it - there's no easy way through it," Voss said.
The Bulldogs now host Fremantle, who demolished them by 109 points in the pre-season.
McCartney noted the 'Dogs played a very inexperienced team in that match.
While there will plenty to discuss in the Lions' debrief, Voss said they must not lose confidence ahead of the round-two clash with Adelaide.
"As has been highlighted, we've seen some of the things we wanted (in the pre-season) and for this week, we didn't," Voss said.
"The opposition took that off us, so real kudos to them, but it's given us real things to think about."


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Hi all,
have been following WW for just over a week now and am really enjoying it, unfortunately I'm staying away from this week so haven't been able to weigh as it wouldn't be an accurate result, I get back home on Thursday so fingers crossed I will have had a good loss.
I havent been been hungry at all and really like the point system as I can have the flexibility of what to use them on.
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Last week we learned that one of Talmadge's volunteers, Chad Hanchett, had sustained a spinal cord injury on April 25, 2013. Although the complete prognosis is still unknown at this time, this injury will most likely dramatically change life for Chad, his wife Candice, and their 11-year-old daughter Savanna.
Chad has been a marvelous cheerleader and support for Talmadge. We met Chad three years ago in 2010 at Pacific Coast Triathlon in which he was assigned to be the relay runner for Talmadge. Part of the run was on the beach, and we thought it would be extremely difficult to push Talmadge's jogger on the sand. At the time, Chad worked for Philadelphia Insurance, which was sponsoring the race. After carefully studying Talmadge's website, Chad insisted on pushing Talmadge's jogger, saying to push Talmadge would be a "dream come true." It was the start of a beautiful relationship. Since then, Chad has swum, cycled, and run with Talmadge.
For the last three years, Chad has accompanied Talmadge in his one-mile swim at La Jolla Cove for Challenged Athletes Foundation San Diego Triathlon Challenge. The last two years, Chad ran with Talmadge in his jogger across the extremely hilly ten-mile course. Please view the Photo Gallery for more photos of Chad and Talmadge.
This year Chad ran with Talmadge at Bonelli in the TriEvents Championship Distance on April 7, 2013. He also took most of the photographs in this album. He had committed to running again with Talmadge on May 11 until he was sidelined with this injury.
Opportunities have been established to support Chad and his family. Please go to www.caringbridge.org or www.gofundme.com/2t3log for ways to help.
Chad, Candice, and Savanna, know that we are thinking about you every day. Chad, we want to do anything that will help to get you back in the game. We want to be there for you just as you have been there for us. You have helped make our lives full. Thanks for everything you've done!
Everyone deserves opportunities to live a quality life.Often it requires thinking in new ways.
Not all great journeys begin with a strong and clear picture of the final destination. Sometimes people begin a journey with only a nearby destination in mind. But once they step into the road, they get a clearer view of the possibilities unseen before the start of the journey. And the farther they travel, the farther they see their journey can take them. This is the way it has been with Talmadge Atkins and his mother, Georgia, with their participation in triathlon.


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Experience Thunder Beach at its original home, The Tiki Bar!
The World Famous Tiki Bar at the Sandpiper Beacon Beach resort (17403 Front Beach Road) has a long-standing reputation for showing bikers a great time during the panama city bike rally each year.
Not many people know this, but when the Bike Rally was still in it's infancy, and just a casual meetup organized by bikers from Georgia, the Tiki Bar was the HQ. You can read more about how bike week got started here.
The Live bands and drinks specials in the Tiki Bar for the Thunder Beach Bike Rally are set to be just as fired up as ever.
Each rally, hundreds of bikers descend upon the beachside Tiki Bar - where cover is ALWAYS free, and EVERYBODY is welcome to join the party.
With 3 beachside stages, there's always a party in the Tiki Bar. Weather you're relaxing in the tropically landscaped seating area, laid back with your feet up in a hammock watching the waves roll in, or checking out the stalls of exclusive vendors right on the property - the Tiki Bar and Sandpiper Beacon is a hot-spot.
Another exclusive benefit the Tiki Bar offers it's guests during the motorcycle rally, is special front-row parking. The street-side parking spaces lining the entire length of the resort are blocked off just for bikers. This is convenient if you're a guest, but also makes for some awesome chrome-spotting.
The Tiki Bar invites you to join the party early (around 6pm), with the cheapest drink specials, and Big Engine, a "southern rock-n-roll machine" kicking things off in the Tiki Bar.
Crowds start to gather, and engines start to roar around 7pm, just before the all-girl country rock-n-roll band from Nashville, TN - Mustang Sally take the main stage.
"We want to create a fun and exciting Bike Week experience in the Tiki Bar, no matter where guests are staying", said Patrick Hazard, General Manager of the Sandpiper Beacon. "We have 2 very simple goals each year; to provide a fun, and safe party atmosphere for all our guests, and to constantly improve year after year."
There are many venues offering live bands during the rally. Many have a cover charge, and not all offer the same caliber of entertainment offered by the Tiki Bar - Be sure to check them out during the Fall Bike Rally, you'll be glad you did!


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Detroit Tigers Andy Dirks drops a foul pop by Oakland's Jed Lowrie during sixth inning action against the Oakland Athletics in game one of ALDS in Oakland on Friday October 4, 2013. Julian H. Gonzalez /Detroit Free Press / Julian H. Gonzalez
OAKLAND, CALIF. — Tigers manager Jim Leyland didnt offer any hints Friday afternoon about when Jhonny Peralta might start in this series.
But perhaps Andy Dirks continued struggles in Game 1 will give Leyland the impetus to start Peralta over Dirks in leftfield for Game 2 tonight.
Dirks played left on Friday night over Peralta against Athletics right-hander Bartolo Colon. Peralta was 2-for-11 off Colon in his career, but thats not the match-up number that Leyland cited.
Dirks is 4-for-8 off (Colon), and he gives us a better defense, Leyland said. If youre not going to play Dirks (in Game 1), you might as well not play him. The one question there is hes not swinging real well.
That pattern continued.
On Dirks first at-bat, he struck out swinging. On his second, he flied to left. On his third time up against Colon, with runners on first and third, Dirks popped up on a 2-0 pitch.
The next time he was due up, with one out and nobody on in the ninth, the right-handed Peralta pinch-hit for him against left-hander Sean Doolittle. Peralta flied out to right.
Leyland put Alex Avila in the No. 6 spot and dropped Dirks to eighth, a reversal of their most typical spots. Avila delivered the RBI single for the third run in the three-run first.
There are no match-up numbers for Sonny Gray, the Game 2 starter tonight, because he has never faced the Tigers. Does that make the decision on Peralta harder or easier?
If you think this guy is going to hang a curve, you play Peralta, Leyland said Friday afternoon. If you think hes not going to hang a curve, you probably play Dirks.
Leyland said he would be comfortable with Peralta playing shortstop in this series. Peralta could be back at his old position if Leyland used a pinch-hitter for Jose Iglesias. Leyland said Iglesias had recovered from the bruised left hand he suffered with 1½ weeks left in the regular season.
Iglesias was 0-for-4 and didnt get the ball out of the infield.
■ THE BULLPEN: Leyland gave some clarity to his playoff bullpen. Left-hander Jose Alvarez likely wont pitch in short relief. That leaves Drew Smyly as the lone lefty reliever for late-inning situations. But Smyly had that role at times this season when Phil Coke was faltering and Alvarez was working the minors. Leyland left open the possibility that Rick Porcello, the starter who has moved to the bullpen, could work in short relief. I think he could do pretty much anything, Leyland said.
Theres a myth circulating that the Tigers bullpen struggled all season. From late June until late September half the season the Tigers never lost a game they led in the seventh inning or later.
■ TAXI SQUADS: In an unsurprising maneuver, the Tigers have two levels of taxi squads for the 25-man playoff roster. Matt Tuiasosopo and Bryan Holaday arent on the active roster, but they are with the club in case of an injury. Leyland said four pitchers who were with the Tigers this season are in the Instructional League in Florida to stay sharp if needed at some point in the postseason: Coke and Bruce Rondon (who are coming back from elbow woes), and Evan Reed and Darin Downs.
■ MORE ROOM: For the first time in years, the As have opened the upper deck at the three-deck O.co Coliseum, thereby increasing capacity from about 35,000 to about 48,000. The crowds could be even louder there than during last years Tigers-As series, although that is hard to imagine.
That is the exciting part about postseason baseball its great for a city to come together and be excited about something like that, Dirks said. We appreciate it as players on both sides that people want to come out and enjoy a baseball game and get after it and not just sit there and watch the game, but be an active participant by cheering for their players and making a lot of noise.
Its exciting for everybody when the atmosphere is like that. Those are special moments in baseball.
Game 1 drew 48,401 fans.
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Description: Stunning emerald-cut solitaire from the CAVA series, named after the Scottish Island of Cava. Scalloped edge shank sets an elegant line of emerald-cut side diamonds, complementing the delicate curved 4-prong emerald-cut center
Accommodates: Emerald cut center
Metals: Platinum or 18K gold
Cava is a member of the stunning Orkney islands off the North coast of Scotland, and is located in the natural harbor of Scapa Flow. Cava is currently uninhabited, but is surrounded by many WWI and WWII German and British shipwrecks, which are famous tourist and diving attractions. Cava Lodge is a traditional Orkney house, one of few that still remain in good condition.


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The Conference Commissioners Association voted at a meeting last month to recommend to the NCAA Division I Board of Directors that the July recruiting period should be eliminated beginning in 2012, CBSSports.com has confirmed. What this means is that the Board of Directors could formally accept the recommendation later this month and effectively end summer recruiting, which would (in my opinion) be a massive mistake.
ESPN.com first reported the development.
Yes, it's true that there are many issues with summer recruiting. But -- as I detailed in a column last June -- eliminating the summer evaluation period would hardly eliminate the issues the NCAA would like to curb. It wouldn't eliminate summer basketball, and it sure wouldn't eliminate the influence of summer basketball coaches, agents or shoe companies. Again, I detailed all of this in a column last June, with the main point being that only folks with no real understanding of this sport -- plus John Calipari -- believe the total elimination of the July recruiting period is a move in the right direction.
Why does Calipari favor it, you ask?
Because he's one of the biggest names in college basketball at one of the sport's most powerful institutions, and at this point Calipari doesn't evaluate and recruit as much as select from an elite crop of well-known prospects. Same goes for Mike Krzyzewski at Duke and Roy Williams at North Carolina. So for those guys, this is great because they work from an advantageous position. But it's terrible for almost everybody else, which is why college coaches are mostly against eliminating summer recruiting, and why the Board of Directors would be wise to listen to them before implementing such drastic legislation.


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In the news: Check out the latest news and reviews
Hot off the presses: Dogland is now available!
New blog post: Wildlife and road ecology
Submissions: Now open for short story anthology submissions
Love and Ordinary Creatures is "a story that's rich with insights about love, belonging, the power of nature, and the complex connections between humans and other species."
"Any animal lover or connoisseur of high-quality fiction will appreciate this collection [Among Animals] and the artistry of its contributors."
"Captivating…[Jean] Ryan controls devastating psychological material with tight prose, quick scene changes, and a scientist's observant eye."
Congratulations to John Colman Wood, whose debut novel, The Names of Things, is a finalist for the 2013 Chautauqua Prize.
"[Olivia] Chadha's absorbing first novel depicts a family of first-generation immigrants in upstate New York encountering the difficulties of survival, assimilation and longing for home…It's a delightful intrigue, with strong characters who develop and grow throughout the book as they face frightening turns."
Blair Richmond's The Ghost Runner is "thoroughly entertaining."
"The writing in The Names of Things is beautiful, hypnotic, and exacting; this is a book to be read slowly, to be savored and absorbed as each piece of the story falls into place."
"Fischer's appealing fiction debut [Falling Into Green] introduces feisty Irish Latina eco-psychologist Esmeralda Green…the aptly named Dr. Green and her friends are fresh enough to recycle."
"Fischer's debut mystery [Falling Into Green] introduces a fascinating topic—ecopsychology."
"Combining mystery, romance, vampires, and strong vegan and environmental messages, [Out of Breath] will have readers of light paranormal novels running to the next book in Richmond's trilogy."
Out of Breath "blends genre tradition with West Coast environmentalism…the result feels fresh and original."


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WASHINGTON – Democrats in Congress have rejected a Republican plan in the U.S. House, but also have rejected Barack Obama's proposal.
So what do they want?
Larry Haas served as spokesman for the Office of Management and Budget in the Clinton administration. He says Democrats largely voted no because they saw no upside to owning any budget proposal that will never be approved in the Senate.
Haas explains why he is staunchly supportive of tax hikes - especially on the wealthy.
And he addresses calls for a marginal rate tax cut combined with closing most tax loopholes.
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Watch for falling objects: Neighborsgo editor gets shiner on running trail
I've been putting in a lot of running miles lately, so I suppose a black eye was bound to happen, right?
Back in July, I signed up for the Dallas Half Marathon on a whim. I've never really considered myself a runner, and only ever ran a couple of miles, a few times a week to stay active. But I have a hankering to experience as many things in life as I possibly can (half marathons included), so as a result, I've been upping the overall mileage so I can successfully complete my first half marathon.
I like to run in the mornings. Since I'm now aiming to run for longer periods of time I get up at about 5:30 a.m. when it's dark, and am finished by the time the sun comes up. The cooler weather has been great, and this morning there was a misty fog. I'm the photo editor for neighborsgo, the community edition of The Dallas Morning News, so naturally I took a photo of it before I began my run.
I'm including the photo because this is where, coincidentally, the incident happened.
Actually, I only planned to run four miles today. But I felt good, and when you feel good you keep going. So as I'm rounding out my last mile – mile six – I begin to sprint. This part is fun for me because I'm a relatively slow runner, so the last quarter mile is where I turn up my tunes and use every bit of energy I have left to haul it.
So there I am, sprinting home, on top of the world, pretending "oh yeah, I always run this fast," when it hits me. BAM. An acorn falls from a tree and hits me directly beneath my left eye.
I stop abruptly and grab my face. Am I hurt? Where's my eyeball? Is it still there? Can I see? After a quick assessment, it seemed like I was fine – no harm done. It mostly just stung for a second. And then the realization set in. Did I really just get hit with an acorn? I look up at the tree. Did a squirrel throw it at me?
I shake my head, shrug it off and keep moving – at a slower pace this time because after you've been brought back to reality via acorn you lose a little momentum.
But something's wrong. The area around my eye feels funny. I slow down a little bit and touch it with my fingertips. Oh yeah, that's swollen. Perfect.
I make it back home, skip the water I usually chug and go straight to a mirror. I can't believe what I'm seeing. I have a black eye. And at this moment I don't know what's going to be worse; the fact that I have a black eye, or explaining to people how I got it. I mean, really, what are the odds of getting hit in the face with an acorn in the exact spot that would result in a shiner? Who's even going believe that?
Well, runners be warned. Apparently, the speed at which you travel times the velocity of falling acorns can result in an injury fit for a boxer.
Do you have a crazy, you're-not-going-to-believe-this story to share? Tells us about it!
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Because of smart state and federal policies American wind power is now a mainstream, renewable energy source that fosters economic benefits in all 50 states, including benefits right here in California.
Many Americans don't realize federal tax policy has always been one of the government's major instruments to grow the energy symphony that keeps the lights on in California and across the United States. Whether the fuel source is oil, coal, natural gas, nuclear or wind power, all energy industries benefit from federal support.
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At 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, there were 35 state roads closed across York County for downed trees, according to Mike Martin, the York County maintenance manager for PennDOT. Many of the trees knocked down utility wires, he said.
"And trees are still falling down," he said. "We'll open one or two roads, then we'll get a report that another tree has fallen down (and closed a new road). It looks like an all-night situation."
One of those trees fell on a PennDOT dump truck that was spreading de-icer on Interstate 83 near the Emigsville exit early Wednesday morning, according to Martin.
"It fell right on the roof," he said. "It took out the mirror and the side window ... and put a dent in the roof." The driver escaped injury.
"He was shook up a little," but ended up going back out in a different truck, Martin said.
In York City: Jim Gross, York City's public works director, said three city work crews and two privately contracted crews spent Wednesday trying to clean up the city.
"We had a lot of limbs down, and trees," he said. "There are some places where there are power lines (down) and we have to wait for Med-Ed to get there first."
The city's Springdale neighborhood -- which has many large, old trees -- was likely the hardest-hit area of the city, he said. Trees in the Avenues neighborhood also fared badly, he said.
"We made a lot of progress today," Gross said on Wednesday. "We're going to have more to do tomorrow -- and we haven't touched any of the parks yet."
Some parks, including Farquhar Park, were hard-hit by the ice storm, said Gross, who estimated city crews will need several weeks to clean up the parks.
He was more optimistic about the time frame for clearing sidewalks and streets of limbs and branches.
"Probably by the end of the day (Thursday) or Friday, we'll have most of this cleaned up and we'll be in good shape," Gross said. "The parks can wait."
Check the York County 911 log for current road conditions and traffic alerts in York County.
Also, the National Weather Sevice has ended the winter storm warning for York County and the rest of central Pennsylvania. Spotty rain is expected for the rest of the day.