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Week 35 brought some exciting times to our house. The goal is to make it to 38 weeks, but these baby girls are anxious to meet the world. According to the awesome team of Dr's that I've seen more than my family over the past 9 months, my babies are ready to arrive any day now. Which put us in full 'fire drill' mode this week. Bags packed - check. Car seats installed - check. Work - uhhhh, still a list. Bathrooms cleaned - uhhhhh...ok, so not everything can be crossed off the list.
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Since Baby Girls are so much fun, Gretchen decided to have two. Follow a member of our Mountain Buggy family through pregnancy & birth of her twins. She is a first time expectant, simply trying to navigate this new life without limit. Gretchen, her hubby, and awesome Lab Doug are kicking it outside the heartbeat of the Nation's Capital in Washington D.C. She misses long walks on the beach, or simply just walking without waddling. She appreciates and encourages any insights from other expectants & experienced Moms, as well as cool summer mocktail recipes!
Nesting & Naming - Week 32
Nesting & Naming - two of the more fun, or potentially stressful, aspects during the 9 month gestation period. My favorite friend 'google' informs me that nesting means 'to build or having a nest.' A little deeper into the search (OK, the next search result), yielded that nesting is a term that is commonly characterized as a strong urge to clean and organize one's nest. My friends - we are in full effect when it comes to nesting... and naming.
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I miss running. I miss running... alot. I also miss walking my overly excited awesome dog Doug for more than 9 1/2 minutes without becoming completely winded, swearing at myself under my breath. Who knew that both physical acts were such a luxury and not to be taken for granted?!!


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Chris Strauss, USA TODAY Sports
While an anonymous teammate may think he's "terrible," one of Tim Tebow's legion of fans wants the New York Jets backup quarterback to know he's special. And they sent him a balloon bouquet to tell him so.
New York Post reporter Bart Hubbuch tweeted a photo of the large array outside Tebow's locker yesterday, with the multi-colored centerpiece that read "You're Special!" The gift was supposedly from an unnamed fan, although Hubbuch surmised it could also be, once again, an anonymous teammate.
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Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Alex Ovechkin put in the deciding goal
during the shootout, while Braden Holtby turned in an outstanding performance
between the pipes to help lift the Washington Capitals to a 2-1 win over the
New York Islanders in a key late-season clash from Verizon Center.
Holtby stopped 35-of-36 shots through regulation and overtime, then stoned all
three New York skaters in the final phase to vault the Capitals into a first-
place tie with Winnipeg in the Southeast Division.
Mike Green had the lone regulation goal for Washington, now 6-1-1 over its
last eight outings.
Kyle Okposo's marker with just under five minutes left in the third period
enabled the Islanders to pick up an important point that moved the club into
sole possession of seventh place in the Eastern Conference.
Evgeni Nabokov finished with 21 saves for New York, which had won five of its
last six coming in.
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text: Fast paced and issue-based, Hollyoaks follows the dramatic lives of a group of students at Hollyoaks Community College, set within the fictional suburb of Chester. The show has become known for its gorgeous young cast and melodramatic storylines. It was created by Phil Redmond, the man behind Brookside and Grange Hill, and was first aired on 23 October 1995 with a cast of just seven characters. Since then it has feature more than 50 core actors and helped launch the careers of Will Mellor, Natalie Casey, Gemma Atkinson, Gary Lucy and Jeremy Edwards. While early episodes of Hollyoaks were more about parties, snogging and boyfriend troubles, it quickly knuckled down to more serious matters. Hollyoaks has adopted a bold attitude to breaking social and TV taboos: from troubled teen Newt's schizophrenia; the disturbing male rape of Luke Morgan; the incestuous rape of Mandy Richardson by her father; Lisa Hunter's battle with self-harm; and the poisoning of gay ex-priest Kieron Hobbs. Hollyoaks has fans all over the world, broadcasting to Canada, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Ireland, USA, Turkey and parts of Eastern Europe. It has also generated a number of late night spin-offs, in which the post-watershed characters can really let rip!


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WASHINGTON – The Washington Nationals are back at home for one final game before Opening Day.
The game at Nationals Park gets under way at 2:05 p.m.
The Nats take on the Yankees. It is the only game between the two teams listed on the schedule this year.
Jordan Zimmermann is on the mound for the Nats. Andy Pettitte is pitching for the Yanks.
The Nats open the regular season at 1:05 p.m. Monday against the Marlins, with Stephen Strasburg pitching.
Expectations could not be higher for the reigning National League East champions. They are coming off a 98-win season, the best in the majors.
Sports Illustrated picked the team to win the World Series this season.
For fans hoping to head to the ballpark this afternoon, parking near the stadium will cost you anywhere from $10 to $45. Most lots will cost $20 to $25.
Navy Yard remains the closest Metro stop.
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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are set to seal their status as showbiz royalty by marrying at France's lavish Palace of Versailles, according to a new report.
The "Stronger" hitmaker proposed to the reality TV superstar in spectacular style in October, when he got down one knee at San Francisco's AT&T baseball park in front of a 50-piece orchestra, and it seems the pair wants their nuptials to be just as impressive.
According to Us Magazine, the couple is considering holding a wedding ceremony at the Palace of Versailles, the royal residence just outside of Paris which was once the home of big spending French queen Marie Antoinette before the French Revolution.
EXTRA: Kardashian Christmas card is terrifyingly weird
The rapper has previously said he wants an elaborate wedding, possibly including "fighter jets."
A source tells the publication, "Kanye has never been married and wants a big (wedding). They are not working with a budget."
Kardashian has been married twice before to Damon Thomas and basketball star Kris Humphries.
She and the rapper are parents to a daughter, North West.


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Mississippi lawmakers are pushing forward with early proposals for the budget year that begins
July 1.
The $5.5 billion spending plan will be about 1 percent bigger than it is now, with most of the increase going toward state employees' retirement.
Education could receive slightly more money, with about $8 million going into a limited program for pre-kindergarten.
Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves wants to spend about $7.5 million to help schools hire armed police officers.
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Herb Frierson said Wednesday that many agencies will receive less money than they're requesting.
Fifty-four budget bills start in the House, and 54 start in the Senate. Each chamber passes its own, then they exchange bills for more work.
Lawmakers have an early April deadline to finish the fiscal 2014 budget.
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30 January - Update: If you are aware of any cadet who is unable to access his/her email on the Office 365 site, please pass this information along to them.
Please make sure you are using the username and password that was emailed to you on January 24, 2013. (Your username is your full email address and your password is VMi followed by your 7-digit Colleague ID number.)
Email address: email@example.com Password: VMi0123456 (Note the upper and lower case letters followed by numbers beginning with zero and not the letter "o".)
If you use any email apps (including Outlook) on your computer, tablet, or mobile phone, you MUST update your password to match your new Office 365 password.
If you are still unable to login to your VMI email, please take your photo ID to the Barracks Help Desk so your password can be reset if necessary.
The Microsoft email platform on which VMIconnect resides is being upgraded to Office 365 on Monday, January 28, 2013 (specific time to be announced in upcoming email). Your email will be moved to Office 365, but your SkyDrive data will remain on your Live@edu account. Cadet passwords for VMI email and MS SkyDrive will be RESET on Monday, January 28, 2013. THIS WILL NOT AFFECT CADET VMI NETWORK PASSWORDS.
The new password for both sites will be emailed to cadets. *Note the upper and lower case letters followed by numbers beginning with "zero" and not the letter "o".
Cadet usernames will not change.
NOTE: VMI no longer administers this SkyDrive account. As a result, passwords cannot be reset should users be unable to login. If cadets need this account password reset, they will need to go to: https://account.live.com/ResetPassword.aspx
Please direct any questions or needs of assistance to the Barracks Help Desk or call 540-464-7888. Cadets can also visit the FAQ page for answers to frequently asked questions and additional information regarding the upgrade.


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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers heard passionate public testimony Friday about a measure that would ban minors from using tanning beds, amid concerns that such devices can cause skin cancer.
The Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee hearing at the Capitol drew a long list of speakers. Several skin cancer survivors, dermatologists and physicians spoke in favor of the bill, while representatives of the tanning bed industry opposed it.
Sen. Jeremy Nordquist of Omaha introduced the measure, which would ban minors under the age of 18 from using tanning beds. Nebraska currently doesn't have any age restrictions on indoor tanning, but many salons require parental consent for 14 to 16-year-olds.
Barton Bonn, the owner of Ashley Lynn's tanning salon, said if passed, the bill would be among the most restrictive in the United States. Nebraska would become the third state to ban minors from using tanning beds, joining Vermont and California.
Bonn said the legislation is too restrictive, and he asked lawmakers to listen to people in the tanning bed industry as they craft legislation.
"I would hate to see our industry cut off," he said.
State Sen. Mike Gloor of Grand Island said if Bonn wants to be included in drafting a measure, he needs to speak up. He said Bonn has been involved with legislation before and should have known age regulations might be coming his way.
"I think you have a responsibility — rather than complaining to the committee that you were caught off guard — to take initiative," Gloor said.
Lincoln tanning salon owner Monica Parris said minors shouldn't be banned from tanning, but she thinks there should be more regulations on how long minors are allowed to tan. She also said parents should be allowed to put limits on the length and frequency of tanning by children.
Doctors and dermatologists provided the committee with several studies linking indoor tanning to skin cancer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says those under 35 who tan have a 75 percent higher risk of melanoma, a deadly skin cancer.
Creighton nursing professor Joan Lappe does research on vitamin D and said the potential risks of tanning far outweighs the benefits of receiving vitamin D from ultraviolet rays. She said Nebraskans are better off eating foods rich in vitamin D or taking supplements.
Omaha dermatologist Tricia Hultgren said teens are sucked into tanning by deceptive sexual advertising and celebrities. She said indoor tanning facilities do not tell customers about the risks of tanning.
"We cannot count on parents to make informed decision when the information they are given, in many instances, is not true," she said.
Kasey Shriver, 21, said she was to tanning when she was 14. She was diagnosed with melanoma when she was 17. She testified in favor of the ban, saying teens don't understand the risks and care more about beauty and fitting in.
"I would like to say I live life with no regrets, but using that tanning bed for the first time when I was 14 will forever be my biggest regret," she said.


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Across America, there are 13 million children under the age of six who are spending at least part of their day in a child care program. In Broward County, there are 93,000 children in daycare in over 800 licensed and registered child care sites. Whether it is a single parent home or because mom and dad both work, it is important that our children and grandchildren are in a safe environment.
Broward County Child Care Licensing and Enforcement (CCLE) has been nationally recognized because of its exceptional performance. It is the only child care regulatory agency in the country to be accredited through the National Council on Accreditation (COA). Agency staff has received highly specialized training in investigation practices and are certified.
CCLE licenses and monitors all child care facilities and family child care homes in Broward County. Inspections happen at least three times a year at every licensed provider including non-public schools and religious institutions. CCLE also helps parents make an informed choice as to which facility is best for their child. Go to the CCLE website and search all the licensed child care facilities in Broward to see what each offers and find out if they have had any past violations.
Business owners use CCLE to find information on child care, how to provide a more stimulating environment and improve services they offer. CCLE also offers information to prospective providers, reviewing floor plans and doing pre-licensing inspections.
And remember, "day care" is not always during the day. There are child care facilities which operate 24 hours a day for those who work around the clock. And every child care worker in Broward must pass a detailed screening process, including FBI, FDLE and local criminal background checks.
I urge you to check out the CCLE website and report any suspected unlicensed child care facility by calling 954-357-4800. The agency follows up on all complaints about facilities and suspected unlicensed services.
Above all, CCLE wants to be sure your child or grandchild is in a safe, comfortable and secure environment.
Work continues on improvements to Broward County's Everglades Holiday Park, made famous nationwide thanks to the program Gator Boys on Animal Planet. Broward took over management of the park in June from the Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission and you can already see the changes at the 29-acre recreational area.
Work is underway to upgrade the main building, renovate restrooms, fix the fishing pier and construct a new rental pavilion. You can still take a ride on an airboat, purchase bait and tackle, rent a boat and buy all sorts of items from the concession area.
"Like" the park on Facebook to see all sorts of upcoming events and improvements.
On the morning of August 21, a shovel hit the dirt in a ceremony marking more great progress for Broward County. It was the groundbreaking ceremony for the new 20-story Broward County Courthouse and parking garage. I'm proud to say that as Mayor of Broward County in 2008, I created the task force that moved this necessary project forward, bringing some 800 jobs to Broward by the time the entire project is completed in 2015.
You can watch my portion of the groundbreaking ceremony on YouTube.
Follow the progress of the courthouse at broward.org/newcourthouse or sign up for the e-newsletter by sending an email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Broward County environmental programs have joined other government and environmental agencies across the country in using social media networking as a way to reach the community. Broward Environment has launched pages on both Facebook and Twitter. Watch for community events, educational competitions, daily tips to save energy and protect our natural resources, videos, educational resources and more. Be sure to "like" and "follow" Broward Environment.
You can also follow me on Facebook and Twitter. My website is broward.org/StacyRitter.


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Larry Copeland, USA TODAY
Motorists ages 16 to 24 are more likely to drive while drowsy: One in seven licensed drivers in that age group admit to having nodded off behind the wheel at least once in the past year, says a new survey by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
Overall, one in 10 drivers acknowledged nodding off while driving.
Less-experienced drivers tend to underestimate the risks of drowsy driving and overestimate their ability to deal with problems from the practice, says Peter Kissinger, president and CEO of AAA Foundation.
"That's a deadly combination," he says. "When most drivers think they're too tired to drive, they should probably already be off the street."
He compares the situation to someone sitting down to watch a favorite television show when they're more tired than they realize. "You wake up, and it's the end of the show, and you think, 'What happened?' It's not like I meant to fall asleep."
Drowsy driving is a factor in an estimated one in six fatal crashes in the USA and one in eight crashes resulting in hospitalization, according to AAA Foundation.
"I don't think there has been enough focus on drowsy driving as an issue," Kissinger says. "I describe it as the largest unrecognized traffic-safety problem in the country."
Two things helping to address the problem: Many states now install rumble strips along the edges and in the medians of roadways. The strips are designed to alert drivers when their tires bump across them. And automakers are developing technology to determine when a driver is falling asleep or being inattentive.
Alex Noel, now 21, was 17 when he dozed off and swerved off the highway in the fall of 2008. "It was my senior year of high school, and I was applying to colleges, working and playing football, and I was way too tired," he says. "I was driving home from a homecoming dance, about one hour from my house."
"I was dozing off the whole way, but I didn't think I would fall fully asleep," says Noel, a welder who lives near Boston. "I was trapped for three hours before anyone realized I was there. I could only move my right arm and my right leg just a little bit. The seat belt saved my life."
Noel suffered a broken shoulder, bruised lungs, a concussion, facial cuts and nerve damage. He says he now warns people to pull over, turn their flashers on and close their eyes for 10-15 minutes when they feel sleepy. "You should do it as soon as you start feeling like your eyes are closing, because it will come on without your knowing," he says.
The AAA Foundation's July survey of 3,896 licensed drivers ages 16 and up has a margin of error of +/- 2.2 percentage points.
- These signs can indicate that drivers should find a safe place to pull over:
- Difficulty focusing, frequent blinking and/or heavy eyelids.
- Difficulty keeping reveries or daydreams at bay.
- Trouble keeping your head up.
- Drifting from your lane, swerving, tailgating and/or hitting rumble strips.
- Inability to clearly remember the last few miles driven.
- Missing exits or traffic signs.
- Yawning repeatedly.
- Feeling restless, irritable, aggressive.
- Preventing a drowsy driving crash
- Get a good night's sleep before hitting the road.
- Don't be in too big a hurry to arrive at your destination.
- Use the buddy system. Avoid driving alone for long distances; have a buddy who remains awake to take turns driving and to spot signs of drowsiness.
- Take a break every 100 miles or every two hours.
- Pull over and take a 15-20 minute nap if you think you'll fall asleep.
- Avoid alcohol and medications that cause drowsiness.
- Avoid driving during times when you would normally be asleep.
- Consume caffeine. The equivalent of two cups of coffee can increase alertness for several hours.
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St. Louis, MO (KSDK) - A south city mother will spend two years on probation, and must attend parenting classes after admitting to staging a fistfight between her two year old daughter to fight with a three year old boy.
22 year old Latonya Davis admitted to child endangerment charges in exchange for not being sent to jail.
Police arrested Davis she posted a video on Facebook showing the children crying as they threw repeated punches at each other. Authorities say the woman could be heard in the video background laughing and telling them what to do.
As part of the probation conditions, Davis must comply with the court directive she attend sixty hours of parenting classes within the next three months.
Davis is also forbidden to have any weapons, drugs, or to socialize with any person convicted of such a crime for the next two years.
A review of Davis' progress will be heard in court in January.


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Venus Williams struggled mightily in first round match at the US Open last night and I'm not just talking about her game. The 2-time champ was pushed to the brink by a left knee injury and Russia's Vera Dushevina but pulled through with a 6-7 (5), 7-5, 6-3 victory. She cracked 54 errors - a defeat for most lady ballers - but balanced it out with 53 winners.
Papa Richard was interviewed by ESPN's roving reporter Pam Shriver (buh-bye Michael Barkan and your awkward interviews) and revealed V has been dealing with the injury for 5-6 weeks now but refused to pull back on her practices. Tsk, tsk.
The latest EleVen by Venus Williams dress was also a mess last night with its pepto pink color and strange looking etched hairy crown design on the back. I was dead serious when I wondered if this line should be retired and this latest look did nothing to change my mind.
Here's a first look at Daniela Hantuchova working her new adidas duds during her 6-2, 4-6, 6-1 opening round win over American Meghan Shaughnessy. The slender Slovak is wearing the Fall Adilibria Tank ($55) paired with Fall Adilibria Skort ($50). Now that Dani is with adidas, she may have been a better pick for adidas by Stella McCartney than Caroline Wozniacki but I guess they have a longer term prospect with Wozzi who's only 19-years old.
Former "It Girl" for the aforementioned adidas by Stella McCartney line, Maria Kirilenko, crushed the Ukraine's Mariya Koryttseva 6-2, 6-1 in her first round match. Fine she may have been given the boot from the brand's more fashion focused line but Kiri still looks great in the regulation adidas Fall Competition Tank ($60) and the Fall Competition Skort ($50).
Alas, we've arrived at your fave fashion disaster and mine Bethanie-Mattek Sands. The American grabbed a nice looking win over a great looking, Reebok-wearing Iveta Benesova ousting the Czech 6-3, 6-4. I suppose BMS wouldn't be the same if she didn't scare us a little with her Grand Slam stylings, though these knee socks are tame in comparison to some of her past violations.
I got to see some of this match live and took some pics of both lady ballers which I'll post later. Bennie was looking quite lovely.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2009
FASHION FIX: Some ladies were looking lovely, some others not so much
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I was wondering what you were going to say about Venus' crown on the back! I didn't mind the outfit until I saw the back of it; that was horrible!ReplyDelete
I think just because you like clothes, you shouldn't just say you're a "fashion designer"—despite whatever associate's degree you may have earned!
How do you think her sketches would've made out at F.I.T.?
LOL! Exactly. I LOVE singing in the shower but I don't think I should be cutting a record (though I wouldn't turn away a contract if offered - I don't think.)ReplyDelete
Yeah, V needs a bit more work on the design skills.
Oh god, I'm so glad there's no more Michael Barkan. He was awkward, annoying and completely out of place. Thank you ESPN! (although the combination of both McEnroe brothers commentating is a little jarring.)ReplyDelete
I love the ladies in Adidas this slam. Thankfully that awkard puckered dress is gone that Ana had.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 1, 2009 at 8:12 PM
I agree with you on Venus' designs. I think they lack originality. Her Wimbledon dress was practically the same one she wore in 2005 with something different in the back. I think the reason why she wears the same dress in different colors in so many tournaments may be that she is not a very imaginative designer.ReplyDelete


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Wake up to warm French Toast perfection, featuring Sweet Slice® Ham, Brown Sugar & Spice Ham Glaze, eggnog, and pecans.
- The night before serving, spread half the bread evenly with the cream cheese; add the ham and top with remaining bread.
- Cut sandwiches diagonally and place on a greased 8-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the eggnog; pour over the triangles.
- Cover and refrigerate.
- In the morning, cook the sandwiches on a hot griddle, browning both sides of each triangle, discarding any of the liquid left in the pan.
- Make the syrup by pouring the ham glaze in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring in the heavy cream to heat through, followed by the butter.
- Remove from heat; stir in the rum extract and pecans.
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Mr. Pollard -- You lost a huge opportunity today.
This afternoon, at the annual spring game, with a record(?) crowd in attendance, our football team put on the WORST performance I've ever been witness to in this spring event.
The anticipation could not have been higher. With a new coaching staff in place, with our marketing staff out trying to drum up support for this program and the "promise of things to come", we couldn't have laid a bigger egg.
This is, what, you're 2nd spring ISU game? It's my 34th. I've been here way longer that you, and I'll be here way longer when you're gone. I can't remember when I've been more disappointed in this event.
Remember when Coach Mac said that he didn't like to play late night games? You said, "Hey Mac, You coach the games - I'll handle the marketing" You were right! So now, you should have said, "Hey Coach Chiz -- I know you just want to have an ordinary practice -- but I've got to "sell this program and sell future hope" to our fan base. ISU put on a terrible show. The whole idea of a spring game, I would think, would be to build up anticipation and excitement for the coming fall. What a let-down. IM going to be there in the fall, but how many people do you think walked away from our event today saying, "Well, if that's all there's going to be to it, I'm not going to come again."?
Wow! You, me, ISU, all of us -- missed out BIG TIME on an excellent opportunity to wrap our arms around some more of those "fringe" fans that are needed to grow any university's fan base.
Regardless of how Gene wants to run his program/practices -- Right now, at this point in time, ISU needs to PROMOTE it's football program. And, if ANYONE should know, you're the one that should realize that!
Up to now, you've been ONE STEP AHEAD OF EVERYBODY ELSE!
But this spring game was a big SWING and a MISS! It was VERY disappointing!
What have you been trying to accomplish these past few months? Build up anticipation, and SELL SEASON TICKETS! Ask yourself -- "Did this spring game help further that goal?" Answer -- "No!"
Could it have been a kickoff to the summer ticket selling season? Yes! But not now!
Were you out in the parking lots 4-5 hours prior to this game? We were! We were looking forward to a new era! Something to hang our support onto. We toasted Coach Mac for 12 great years, and hoped that both you and Coach Chiz would stay around long enough for ISU to get to greater heights. We're ready to drink the kool-ade and hope for better days to come, but you know what - we're been down this road before. Hey - We didn't just fall off the turnip truck yesterday, by the way.
So far, you've been excellent at looking at a certain situation, trying a different approach, and saying, "OK, let's try something different and see what happens. If things turn out positive, great! If not, we'll do something different." Hopefully, in the case of the spring FB game, you and Gene will make some positive changes.
Please let me know how we can help with our mutual Cyclone marketing efforts.
That's a whole lot of words for a letter that can be summed up in one sentence.
Wow is all I can say. Maybe you should sober up after the tailgate before you use the computer. I really hope you didn't send this to Pollard. This was a chance for us to see the team. Do you really want the other school's to scout this game if we showed everything?
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I've been here way longer that you, and I'll be here way longer when you're gone.
Wow, you make yourself sound like a cockroach.
I think I will wait to see the product on the field in a real game before I start spewing bile toward our team and AD. I see the spring game sorta like I see MLB spring training...it doesn't foretell success or failure. Look at it this way, dude, we won!
Forever trying to find a cure for the Dunning-Kruger Effect.
Dear ISU0454,
We in here talkin about practice. We talkin about practice. Not a game. Not a game. Not a game. We talkin about practice. We not talkin about a game when it actually matters. We talkin about practice.
Allen Iverson
Originally Posted by ISU0454
So far, you've been excellent at looking at a certain situation, trying a different approach, and saying, "OK, let's try something different and see what happens. If things turn out positive, great! If not, we'll do something different."
dont look now, but he tried something different...a spring game with no marketing. he's letting the football team build its own hype. so you are one person who didnt enjoy watching football as opposed to jeff johnson leading pre-game cheers. i enjoyed the day...WAY TO GO JP!
Originally Posted by trevn
Dear ISU0454,
We in here talkin about practice. We talkin about practice. Not a game. Not a game. Not a game. We talkin about practice. We not talkin about a game when it actually matters. We talkin about practice.
Allen Iverson
I agree and well said.
Although I guarentee Pollard has received much worst letters than this. The original poster is intitled to his opinion, but it sounds like you had unrealistic expectations for the spring game this year.
I have an honest question for you. Are you a season ticket holder? If so, how many tickets? For how long? You can reply in a Private Message if you don't want to in this thread.
Originally Posted by ISU0454
This afternoon, at the annual spring game, with a record(?) crowd in attendance, our football team put on the WORST performance I've ever been witness to in this spring event.
I'd have to disagree with you on that. I was at a spring game during the Jim Walden era (1993, I believe) where the starters snuck by the reserves by a final score of 7-3. I've seen Pop Warner games that featured better offensive execution!
BvK dont argue with him...he's "been here way longer that you, and [he will] be here way longer when you're gone
I hope and pray you didn't send this to our AD. Last I checked, he doesn't coach nor run practice. Plus, I didn't find it to be bad, just not flashy.
This just in...we have a new coach. New coaches bring new systems. It would be foolish for our new coach to show his new system to everyone.
Attitudes like this is what ruins days like these and makes ADs wonder why they're here.
Ooh, ooh! I wanna pile on too!
Dear ISU0454,
Sorry about the pee in your cheerios this morning. It was me.
Michael Lastuvka
Dear ISU0454,
I also wish I would have seen more today.
Everyone on our schedule this year.
Dear ISU0454,
I understand your opinion.
Okay, I don't get it? Did you read what the format of the "game" was in the paper or on line? The coaching staff is really working hard to get ready for real football next fall, and they know they are way behind. Let the man do what he thinks is best for the team.
While we may not agree with this...um...opinion.
Lets dispute and attack the opinion, not the poster.
I mean, he seems to think everything our coach does should be only about selling tickets, not making his players better and working on his system.
We all know winning won't sell any tickets....
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Someday I want to have kids, but, frankly, they sound like a lot of hard work. A recent trip to Disneyland contributed to my anxiety. It might be "The Happiest Place on Earth" to some people, but I don't think it was for the many, many parents I saw chasing toddlers, chastising errant tweens, and throwing their hands up at tantrums. I didn't spend my time telling a kid "No!" ad nauseam throughout fifteen hundred giftshops, and I still didn't enjoy Disneyland.
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So, when I saw a review for The Idle Parent: Why Laid-Back Parents Raise Happier and Healthier Kids by Tom Hodgkinson, I thought, "Be lazy and produce better kids? I'm there!" For a preview, read Hodgkinson's Slate article. Hodgkinson, the creator of The Idler and the author of How to Be Idle, maintains that by overprotecting and overscheduling children (which takes a lot of time and energy), parents turn their kids into needy, incompetent adults, while simultaneously driving themselves crazy. He admonishes parents, "Do not become a slave to your children! You will become resentful, and they will hate you for it." He maintains that idle parents, who make their children work, let them play unfettered, and eschew organized sports, will have kids who are "strong, bold, fearless, much in demand wherever they go! Capable, cheerful, happy."
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Thanks for the book... I am placing a hold on it! Just got back from Disneyland too... and we had a great time. But we did half days most of the time, so it worked well.
I'm glad you had a good time
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President Obama revamped his national security team Monday, nominating former Nebraska senator Chuck Hagel for Defense secretary and counterterrorism adviser John Brennan to head the CIA.
"Chuck Hagel is the leader our troops deserve," Obama said in an East Room ceremony, noting the Vietnam veteran would be the first enlisted military member to lead the Pentagon.
The Hagel nomination has already drawn fire from Senate Republicans who questioned their former colleague's commitment to Israel's security and his attitude towards Iran and its nuclear program.
If confirmed, Hagel would replace retiring Pentagon chief Leon Panetta, who also led the CIA earlier in Obama's term. Brennan, meanwhile, would replace David Petraeus, who resigned last year after admitting an extramarital affair.
Noting that "the work of protecting our nation is never done," Obama said his second term security team faces challenges that range from wrapping up the war in Afghanistan to cyber security.
Though he served two terms as Republican senator from Nebraska, Senate Republicans are leading the charge against him, saying he has been too critical of Israel and too soft on Iran and its nuclear ambitions. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Tex., said, "the worst possible message we could send to our friend Israel and the rest of our allies in the Middle East is Chuck Hagel."
Obama and other Democrats praised Hagel's record, including two Purple Hearts for service in Vietnam and a successful business career before his election to the Senate in 1996.
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As for Brennan, Obama praised his adviser's "keen understanding of a dynamic world," and noted that he created the National Counter-terrorism Center. He also praised Brennan's work ethic, saying "I'm not sure he's slept in four years."
Obama considered him for the CIA after the 2008 election. Brennan withdrew after critics noted that he worked for the CIA at a time that it used enhanced interrogation techniques against terrorist suspects; Brennan said he opposed those techniques, including water boarding.
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Laura W. Murphy, director of the Washington Legislative Office for the American Civil Liberties Union, said: "The Senate should not move forward with his nomination until all senators can assess the role of the CIA -- and any role by Brennan himself -- in torture, abuse, secret prisons, and extraordinary rendition during his past tenure at the CIA."
The Hagel nomination, for now at least, is drawing more attention, particularly from supporters of Israel.
Abraham H. Foxman, national director the Anti-Defamation League, said he respects "the president's prerogative" to nominate who he wants, but he hopes the confirmation hearings will give Hagel a chance to "address concerns about his positions."
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We have all heard those familiar words: an apple a day keeps the doctor away; feed a cold, starve a fever; fish is brain food; for strong muscles, eat spinach, it's full of iron; eating spicy foods will give you an ulcer; and fried food and chocolate will give you acne. This week's column will take a look at each adage to see if there is any truth to them and provide some recipes for some that aren't.
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away."
The claim is not literally true, but apples are very healthful. Apples contain antioxidants called flavonoids, which may reduce the risk of some types of cancers. In fact, a major review from the German Cancer Research Center in 2008 stated that those who eat at least one apple a day have less risk of oral cancer, cancer of the voice box, breast cancer and colon, kidney, and ovarian cancer. Apples are also a great source of fiber, which can help lower cholesterol and help with weight loss by helping you to feel full with fewer calories.
The adage is repeated because fruit is good for you. Five to nine daily servings of different kinds of fruits and vegetables in a wide variety of colors will help keep boredom away and provide needed nutrients.
"Feed a cold; starve a fever."
There may be some validity to this claim. A study conducted in Denmark in 2002 with six subjects, found that overnight fasting increased the cells that help fight off fever-related bacterial infections, such as the flu; and an increase in the cell types that attach cold-related viruses was seen in people who had a meal. Although a six people study doesn't make the adage true, the findings are interesting.
This adage may persist because when a fever is present many people may not feel like eating.
Eating sensibly to keep up strength and drinking plenty of fluids to thin congestion-causing mucus and maintain hydration is the best idea when not feeling well.
"Fish is brain food."
This adage has been found to be quite true. A 2006 study from Tufts University in Boston found a 50 percent reduction in the risk of development of Alzheimer's disease and dementia in those people who had a higher concentration of DHA (a fatty acid found in many types of fish, including wild Alaska salmon, herring and mackerel). Though there is no definitive study that fish or fish oil keeps the brain sharp, the American Heart Association recommends two servings of fish, such as salmon, a week.
This adage is still repeated because "Fish - especially cold-water fish, such as salmon, tuna, mackerel, and herring-are rich in omega-3 fatty acids that have been found to be very important for brain function." (realsimple.com/health). So add some shrimp, canned light tuna, salmon and catfish or talk to your doctor about adding a supplement to help out that brain.
"For strong muscles, eat spinach: it's full of iron."
This adage is partially true. While muscles do need iron, protein is more important to build muscles. The iron that is produced by plants is not absorbed by the body as well as the iron provided by the protein provided by animal products, such as beef, chicken and turkey.
This adage is still repeated because although spinach may not build muscles as well as protein; it is a great source of antioxidants, especially vitamin C, which the body needs.
"Eating spicy foods will give you an ulcer."
This adage is false. Participants who were fed a meal of ground jalapeños showed no damage to the lining of their stomachs; in fact there was no change.
This adage is still repeated because spicy foods may irritate a stomach that already has some damage to the lining, such as an ulcer. Ulcers are usually caused by two things: a bacterium that causes an infection which makes the stomach more inclined to have damage from its own acids; and the use of anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and aspirin.
"Fried foods and chocolate cause acne."
This is actually false. This adage is repeated because there is a tendency to indulge in these kinds of foods when under stress or during hormonal surges. Both of these events cause an increase in the amount of sebum, an oily substance that is produced by the body. This increase contributes to the overgrowth of bacteria that causes pimples.
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Waldorf Salad with Raisins
Diana Rattray,
1 orange
2 cups diced, unpeeled apple
1 teaspoon finely grated orange
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup whipped topping
Salad greens or lettuce
Zest orange for the 1 teaspoon grated orange peel; peel and section orange over a bowl to catch any juices. Cut each orange section in half; reserve 1 tablespoon of the collected orange juice. In a bowl combine diced apple, orange peel, raisins, celery, walnuts, and orange pieces. In a separate bowl, blend together mayonnaise, sugar, and reserved orange juice. Fold in whipped topping and gently stir into apple Waldorf salad mixture. Arrange salad greens on serving plates and top with Waldorf salad. Waldorf salad serves 6.
Chopped Apple Salad
Bobby Flay, foodnetwork.com
6 apples (Granny Smith, Gala,
Fuji) any or combination, skin
left on, cored and cut into 1/2
inch, dice
2 cups baby spinach
2 heads endive, thinly sliced
1 cup toasted coarsely chopped
3/4 pound blue cheese, crumbled
(recommended: Maytag,
Danish, Cabrales)
Freshly ground black pepper
Combine the apples, spinach, endive, walnuts and blue cheese in a large bowl. Add the vinaigrette and toss to coat, season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Pomegranate Vinaigrette:
1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 heaping tablespoon Dijon
1 tablespoon honey, or more to
Freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Whisk together the pomegranate molasses, vinegar, mustard, honey and salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
Salmon Cakes With Lemon Rice
(2) 14-3/4 ounce cans red or
pink salmon, drained, any
skin and large bones removed
1-1/4 cups dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon Worcestershire
1/4 cup capers, drained
1-1/2 teaspoons dried tarragon,
kosher salt and black pepper
2 cups instant brown rice
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh
parsley (optional)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 lemon, quartered
In a bowl, combine the salmon, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, mayonnaise, egg, Worcestershire sauce, capers, tarragon, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
Mix together well and form into 12 small patties. Coat the patties in the remaining 3/4 cup bread crumbs.
Cook the rice according to the package directions. When done, remove from heat and leave covered.
Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is hot but not smoking.
Sauté the patties in batches for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
Toss the rice with the parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Serve with the salmon cakes and lemon quarters.
Sunday Gumbo
Debbie Burchette, tasteofhome.com
1 pound Italian sausage links,
cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 pound boneless skinless
chicken breasts, cubed
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium sweet red pepper,
1 medium onion, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
(3) 14-1/2 ounce cans chicken
2/3 cup uncooked brown rice
14-1/2 ounce can diced
tomatoes, undrained
1 pound uncooked medium
shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups frozen sliced okra
In a Dutch oven, brown sausage and chicken in oil. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm. In the drippings, sauté red pepper, onion and celery until tender. Stir in the seasonings; cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the broth, rice and sausage mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender.
Stir in tomatoes, shrimp and okra; cook for 10 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally. Yield: 16 servings (about 4 quarts).
Jamie's Cranberry Spinach Salad
Jamie Hensley, allrecipes.com
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup almonds, blanched and
1 pound spinach, rinsed and torn
into bite-size pieces
1 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons toasted sesame
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1/2 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons minced onion
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook and stir almonds in butter until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and let cool.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, onion, paprika, white wine vinegar, cider vinegar, and vegetable oil. Toss with spinach just before serving.
In a large bowl, combine the spinach with the toasted almonds and cranberries.
Bermuda Spinach Salad
Dee, allrecipes.com
6 eggs
1/2 pound bacon
2 pounds spinach, rinsed and
2-3/4 ounces croutons
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 onion, chopped
2/3 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground black
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 tablespoon prepared
Dijon-style mustard
Place eggs in a saucepan and cover completely with cold water. Bring water to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, and cool. Once cool, peel and chop.
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
Prepare the dressing in a blender by combining the onion, sugar, salt, oil, vinegar, pepper, celery seed and Dijon mustard. Blend until smooth.
In a large salad bowl, combine the eggs, bacon, spinach, croutons and mushrooms. Toss to mix. Pour enough dressing over salad to lightly coat. Toss and serve.
Spicy Chicken Caesar Pasta
1 pound boneless skinless
chicken breast
4 cups rotini pasta, cooked
according to package
1 teaspoon salt and pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and
diced into small bits
1/2 cup Caesar dressing
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Heat vegetable oil in medium skillet with medium heat, cook chicken (turning frequently) in oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. Cook chicken until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
In a large bowl, mix together the pasta and Caesar dressing until pasta is well coated. Add cooked chicken and jalapeno peppers, toss.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until cold and serve cold.
Indian Beef Patties with
Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/3 cup chopped, seeded
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped,
seeded fresh jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon snipped fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces lean ground beef
Cooking spray
Indian flatbread (optional)
In a small bowl, stir together yogurt and cucumber. Cover and place in refrigerator.
In a medium bowl, combine onion, jalapeno, mint, cumin, garlic, and salt. Add ground beef; mix well. Form meat mixture into two 3/4-inch-thick patties.
Lightly coat a grill pan with cooking spray. Place patties in pan over medium heat. Cook 14 to 18 minutes, or until done, turning once.
If desired, serve the patties on flatbread; top with yogurt sauce. Makes 2 servings
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STEUBENVILLE - New season, new OVAC class, same result for Edison.
Behind a strong pitching performance from Ryan Kramarich, and a trio of early runs, the Wildcats claimed its third OVAC baseball title in a row, 3-1, against Cambridge Saturday at Vaccaro Field. This year's 5A crown goes with last season's 4A title, and a 3A crown from two years ago.
"It feels good," Edison coach Mike Collopy said. "We never set that out as one of our goals. We just try to get better every day.
"We had the opportunity to win it, and obviously we didn't turn it down. I told these guys they worked their tail off to put themselves in this situation, and it wasn't about anything else than but just going out and getting it done."
Kramarich struck out four, surrendered six hits and gave up one run in seven innings. He pitched out of several jams, and was backed up by some strong defense.
"He stepped up, he threw strikes, kept them off balance, and we made the plays behind him when we needed to,'' Collopy said.
Edison manufactured its first run in game's opening frame courtesy the legs of Josh Pasek. Pasek drew a one-out walk, drew a wild pick-off throw, allowing the speedy Pasek to round all the way to third base. He then crossed on a passed ball to make the score 1-0 Wildcats.
Edison produced its next run in the second inning. Storm Allese singled, advanced to second base on a Dylan Glasure sacrifice bunt, and to third on a Chance Wilkin groundout to third. Austin Horan then made the score 2-0 with an RBI single.
Cambridge cut the lead to 2-1 in the top of the third off the bat of pitcher Ben Standiford. Standiford singled home Trevor Wilkinson, who reached on a walk, to cut the lead to one.
The Wildcats answered right back in the bottom of the frame. Nolan Marcus reached on an one-out single, and then took second on an errant throw in from left field. Alec Jones then connected for his second double of the game, this one driving home Marcus to make the score 3-1 Edison.
"We had some aggressive base running that paid off," Collopy said. "We had some timely hits. Alec Jones and Austin Horan each had a big hit, and we were able to scratch out a run on a wild pitch."
The Bobcats threatened in the top of the seventh with two on and one down, but Kramarich proceeded to sit down the final two batters on strikes to set off the Edison celebration.
"We've got a great baseball team," Cambridge coach Dave Gray said. "We've struggled here at the end putting the ball in play with runners in scoring position, and this is what happens.
"We left 11 guys on base in crucial situations, we had first and third here in the seventh, and we don't get a big hit."
The Wildcats moved to 17-3 on the year and look to keep things rolling Monday when they travel to East Liverpool.


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Wheeling Park was the dominant girls' soccer program in the OVAC from 1997-2007, winning a string of 11 straight OVAC Cup Tournament titles.
Then things hit a surprisingly rough patch. One season, the Patriots didn't even make the tournament.
Wheeling Park has yet to return the coveted trophy to the Palace on the Hill, but things are moving along quickly.
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Pictured is the 17th annual Girls' All-Valley Soccer Team. Front row, from left: Meghan Horan (Wheeling Park), CeCe Jebbia (Wheeling Park), Ashley Grove (Wheeling Park), Megan Collins (Oak Glen), Michaela Hinerman (Brooke), Cheyenne Hudson (Brooke). Back row are Beth Stayduhar (Wheeling Central), Ashton Cross (Wheeling Central), Bailey Clark (Wheeling Central), Sophie Kinnard (Tyler Consolidated), Taryn Barr (St. Clairsville), and Jessica Derby (Weir). Not pictured is Gift Chima (Linsly). Maleha Kureishy (Linsly) and Sarah Padgett (Steubenville Catholic).
Photo by Josh Strope
A big reason for that has been the play of Ashley Grove.
A starter since her freshman season, Grove has helped lead the Wheeling Park program back among the OVAC and West Virginia elite. Her senior season netted her the captain of The Intelligencer's 17th annual All-Valley Girls' Soccer Team.
''It's a great honor and I really appreciate it,'' Grove said. ''We did well as a team. We had a little higher goals. I thought I did pretty well and I had a great time.''
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First Team
Taryn Barr, St. Clairsville
Gift Chima, Linsly
Bailey Clark, Wheeling Central
Megan Collins, Oak Glen
Ashton Cross, Wheeling Central
Jessica Derby, Weir
Ashley Grove, Wheeling Park (c)
Michaela Hinerman, Brooke
Meghan Horan, Wheeling Park
Cheyenne Hudson, Brooke
CeCe Jebbia, Wheeling Park
Sophie Kinnard, Tyler Consolidated
Maleha Kureishy, Linsly
Sarah Padgett, Steub. Catholic
Beth Stayduhar, Wheeling Central
Second Team
Maria Boston, Steub. Catholic
Cate Calissie, Wheeling Central
Morgan Cassels, Weir
Carly Collins, Wheeling Park
Erin Conaway, Brooke
Taylor Cunningham, Linsly
Mallory Giannamore, Steubenville
Carlee Gillespie, St. Clairsville
Leanne Grubbs, Weirton Madonna
Rachel Grubbs, Weirton Madonna
Shania Helmick, Oak Glen
Kirsten Minger, Brooke
Kristen Shimko, Indian Creek
Alyssa Shingle, Weir
Falon Weidman, St. Clairsville
Honorable Mention
Brooke: Sarah Hardsouk
East Liverpool: Chelsea Possage
Edison: Kylie Long, Bethanie Bube
Indian Creek: Emily Todoroff, Andrea Trice
John Marshall: Erica Haught
Linsly: Kaitlyn Snyder, Leah Memmo
Oak Glen: Alexis Burch, Anna Crawford
Magnolia: Stephanie Mullett, Brianna Young
St. Clairsville: Eberle Ferrell, Brianna Sowers
Steubenville: Loren Gray
Steubenville Catholic: Kristen Looman, Moriah Vosteen
Tyler Consolidated: Victoria Shepherd, Katelyn Smith
Weir: Dominique Gilbert
Weirton Madonna: Amy Davis, Hanna Bargar
Wheeling Central: Mary Stahl, Aspen Matlock
Wheeling Park: Hannah Benner, Devyn Nickerson
Wheeling Park won the sectional for the first time in five seasons.
The Patriots advanced to the regional final and came within an overtime goal of knocking out nationally ranked Morgantown.
Much of that came from the play of Grove.
Grove is listed as a midfielder, but she is the definition of a utility player. Coach Aubrey Taylor had no problem putting her up front to look for a quick score or in the back to stabilize the defense.
Her footwork was arguably the best in the valley.
''I felt I got better every year, just trying to achieve my goals,'' Grove said. ''We are getting better, growing, rebuilding. I can't wait to come back and watch and support the team next year. I hope they do really well.''
Grove, making her second appearance on the All-Valley first team, scored nine goals and added five assists.
She was named first team All-OVAC and was the Class 5A Player of the Year.
Taryn Barr, St. Clairsville
One of the most improved teams this season was St. Clairsville and Barr was a big reason why. Despite spending most of her time on defense, Barr still managed to provide plenty of offense for Coach Scott Dutton. The junior utility player scored 20 goals to go along with two assists, helping lead the Red Devils to the semifinals of the OVAC Cup Tournament and a Class 4A championship. Barr was named to the All-OVAC first team.
Gift Chima, Linsly
Making her return to the All-Valley first team, Chima didn't slow down. Literally. Coach Erica Hall says Chima ''is one of the most fit players I have ever coached.'' The senior center midfielder is nonstop on the field and often plays beyond her position to track opponents down. She is also a capable goal-scorer, scoring six on the season to go along with three assists. Chima was also named first team All-OVAC and by the coaches.
Bailey Clark, Wheeling Central
The Maroon Knights had the most explosive offense in the Ohio Valley and Clark was one of the key pieces. Clark primarily played forward and in the midfield, but also spent time at sweeper and donned the goalie jersey in blowout victories as Wheeling Central captured the sectional championship and was within a game of the its first state championship. The team leader in goals with 25, Clark, who made the All-Valley first team last season, also added eight assists. Clark was also selected first team All-OVAC.
Megan Collins, Oak Glen
A complete offensive player, Collins leaves Oak Glen as one of the most prolific players to ever put on the blue and yellow. Collins finished her senior season with 30 goals and 10 assists, accounting for more than 50 percent of the Golden Bears offense. During a home game Oct. 6 against John Marshall, the senior forward recorded her 100th career goal. She finished with 106. Collins, who makes the All-Valley first team for the second straight season, was also named first team All-OVAC and a first-team selection by the coaches association.
Ashton Cross, Wheeling Central
Clark's partner at forward, Cross is a three-year starter. Cross came just a goal shy of Clark's mark - she had 24 -but led the Maroon Knights in total scoring by adding 24 assists. Much like Clark, Cross is very versatile and moved to the midfield many times where her knowledge of the game helped direct the offense against tougher competition. Cross, who plays for FC Wheeling United in the offseason, makes her second appearance as an All-Valley first-teamer. She was also named to the All-OVAC first team.
Jessica Derby, Weir
It was an unusual down year for the Weir girls, but Derby still established herself as one of the top defensive players in the game. A senior making her second appearance on the All-Valley team, Derby had a motor that never stopped and was the backbone of the Red Riders team. Derby had more than 50 steals and made life a little easier on a first-year goalie. Derby was named All-OVAC and the Class 4A Player of the Year.
Michaela Hinerman, Brooke
As a six seed, Brooke advanced to the OVAC Cup Final behind a youthful team, many of which will be coming back to make another run at the trophy. Coach Lee Wepler is likely very thankful Hinerman will be one of those returning. The team's leading scorer with 21 goals and five assists, the junior forward showed the ability to be an exceptional finisher around the net. Her speed makes her a dangerous weapon on through balls, but she is just as effective trying to get around defenders with the ball in her possession.
Meghan Horan, Wheeling Park
While Grove gets much of the credit for Wheeling Park, she had a pretty good team around her and Horan was every bit as important to the Patriots' rebuilding project. The senior midfielder was a team captain for Taylor's club and was the leader in goals (10) and assists (seven). She took many of the free kicks and often came up big when the team needed it most, including a game-winner against rival Linsly. Horan was also named first team All-OVAC.
Cheyenne Hudson, Brooke
The youngest member of the All-Valley team, Hudson took the Ohio Valley by storm as a freshman. She showcased her talents on the biggest stage, in the OVAC Cup Tournament with perfect free kicks, that resulted in victories against Wheeling Park and St. Clairsville. Wepler is very high on his talented underclassman and with good reason. On free kicks, Hudson was arguably the best in the valley with her precision passes. She led the Bruins with 17 assists, while also adding five goals.
CeCe Jebbia
Wheeling Park
Making her second appearance on the All-Valley first team, Jebbia continued to improve, leading a stout Wheeling Park defense that was one of the toughest in the Ohio Valley to score on. Jebbia plays very calm and doesn't easily gets rattled, despite most times being assigned the opponent's strongest forwards. She also has the ability to join the attack and keep the ball in the offensive zone. A junior, Jebbia will counted on heavily next year as the Patriots try to win back the OVAC Cup championship.
Sophie Kinnard
Tyler Consolidated
It's not often a goalie that gives up 62 goals on the season makes first team All-Valley. With a young and inexperienced team, Kinnard was often the victim of a shooting gallery and despite allowing the amount of goals, Kinnard finished with 293 saves - a 1.175 save percentage. Kinnard, a junior who is getting college looks, also stopped four penalty kicks. Kinnard was thought so highly of around the state that she was named the to coaches all-state first team and was selected as the Goalkeeper of the Year. She was also first team all-OVAC.
Maleha Kureishy
Kureishy led the Ohio Valley in points last season (34 goals, 13 assists), and while she didn't live up to those numbers this season, she was as important to Linsly as any player was to their team this season. Kureishy finished with 14 goals and six assists, numbers that could have been more if she had spent more time on offense. As it is, Hall needed Kureishy to play all over the field, where she made the team stronger wherever she was. Just a junior, Kureishy will likely be a leading candidate to be the All-Valley captain in her senior campaign. Along with making her second appearance on the All-Valley team, Kureishy was an OVAC first-teamer and the Class 3A-1A Player of the Year and a first-team selection by the coaches while being named the Defender of the Year.
Sarah Padgett, Steub. Catholic
In her senior season, Padgett came into her own as a lockdown defender for first-year coach David LaRue. Padgett steadied a defense and was one of the toughest 1-on-1 players to go against. Her speed was her biggest asset. Padgett was named first team All-Eastern District and All-OVAC. She was selected to play in both the Eastern District and OVAC all-star games.
Beth Stayduhar
Wheeling Central
Wheeling Central was a doormat for many seasons and Stayduhar can leave the school knowing she helped resurrect the Maroon Knights program. Stayduhar was as hard-working as they come and her presence in the middle on offense and defense was a major part of the team's recent success. Stayduhar had a strong, accurate leg and took most of the team's free kicks and corner kicks, leading to a team- and Ohio Valley-best 23 assists. She also added 14 goals. The senior was first team All-OVAC.


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On a beautiful day that featured a historic dead heat in the 143rd running of the Grade 1, $1 million Travers, attendance and handle, both on-track and all-sources, were up substantially from 2011 figures.
"It was an exhilarating day at Saratoga Race Course featuring four graded stakes. Over 46,000 fans were on-track to witness firsthand the first dead heat in the prestigious Travers since 1874," said NYRA President and COO Ellen McClain. "Congratulations to riders David Cohen and Ramon Dominguez, trainers Ken McPeek and Kiaran McLaughlin, and the owners of Golden Ticket and Alpha. Horse racing is a thrilling sport and our strong program continues tomorrow with the Grade 1 Personal Ensign, promising another fun day at the Spa."
Attendance totaled 46,528, an increase of 8.1 percent from 43,050 in 2011.
On-track handle for Saratoga's races was $8,741,773, up 7.0 percent from last year's total of $8,172,452.
An additional $1,193,435 was wagered downstate at the Belmont Café and the Aqueduct simulcast center for a combined on-track handle of $9,935,208, an increase of 12.4 percent from $8,839,281 last year.
All-sources handle was $36,597,173, up 10.8 percent from last year's total of $33,017,384.
The pool for today's $1 Million Guaranteed All Graded Stakes Pick 4 was $1,837,082, up 11.3 percent over last year's pool of $1,650,587.
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CHICAGO (AP) - It's been nearly two weeks since Drew Peterson was sentenced to 38 years in prison for murdering his third wife, and already he is seeing the inside of his third prison.
The Illinois Department of Corrections announced yesterday that the 59-year-old Peterson was transferred to Menard Correctional Center in southern Illinois. Peterson was incarcerated in the maximum security Pontiac Correctional Center after a short stay at Stateville Correctional Center.
The ex-suburban police officer was sentenced for murdering Kathleen Savio in 2004. He's a suspect in the 2007 disappearance of his fourth wife, Stacy Peterson.
Peterson has been in custody for nearly four years. He will receive credit for the time he's already been incarcerated. Peterson's projected parole date is May 2047, when he'd be 93.
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