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Scared yet? Don't be. It just takes some practice. Bike polo is one of the world's up-and-coming sports, already highly popular in India and across Europe. According to the League of Bike Polo, U.S. bike polo was born in Seattle in the '90s, when a group of bike messengers were playing with a ball and some homemade mallets.
"This bike polo court is one
the few official bike polo courts in the country," says Steve Pacella,
Cincinnati Recreation Commission superintendent, according to a press
release. Several other cities across the U.S., including San Francisco, are scheduled to open official bike polo courts later this year.
Aside from the rise in U.S. cycling culture, its popularity is attributed, in part, to its flexibility — courts can be parking lots, roofs or grassy areas, meaning it's easy for urban-dwellers to find spots to pay.
The new bike polo court is located at the end of Joselin Avenue off Clifton Avenue, near the University of Cincinnati, and will be opened and dedicated today at 3 p.m. Councilman Chris Seelbach will be present to celebrate the court's opening, and the ceremony will also feature a bike polo demonstration for those unfamiliar with the game.
The opening of the bike court comes during Bike Month, a country-wide celebration of all things bike. Click here for a comprehensive list of Cincinnati bike happenings.
Today is also the kick-off of American Craft Beer Week. That's a thing! Cincinnati has a rich brewing history, so it's no surprise that local watering holes are celebrating the creation and consumption of delicious craft beer. Tonight, Arnold's taps Bell's Third Coast Ale — one of two fifth-barrels in the entire city. Find Arnold's full ACBW schedule here.
The Crazy Fox in Newport hosts open mic and all-night happy hour every Monday. All musicians are welcome to perform in a friendly atmosphere, beginning at 8:30 p.m. The Seedy Seeds' Margaret Darling guest hosts this week.
It's Only A Day Away
Tomorrow, Northside Tavern hosts a fundraiser for End Slavery Cincinnati. Help raise awareness about human trafficking in the country and right here in Cincinnati from 5-10 p.m. There will be live music from The Flavor Junkies and Wild Mountain Berries, door prizes and more, for $5 at the door.
This American Life presented a live cinema event last Thursday that featured its standard true storytelling format, but with ample visual elements. In addition to anecdotes from David Sedaris, Tig Notaro and others, there were also dance performances, a hilarious short film from Mike Birbiglia and an interactive performance by OK GO. The theater in Newport where I watched the show was far too empty — I found the show more entertaining than any movie in theaters right now! Those who missed out have another chance to check out the program in theaters Tuesday. Sure, it will be a recording of the live show, but the charm and excitement of the live format will surely shine through. Without spoiling anything, the stories they were able to assemble were killer: laugh-out-loud, misty-eyed, thought-provoking TAL goodness.
Be sure to download this free app before you go — the TAL crew pulled some strings to allow audiences to use their phones at one point in the performance. Go here to find nearby theaters screening the show tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. Can I gush any more? No. It's worth the $20 ticket. Please go.
Ricky, Julian and Bubbles bring the trailer park to town for
a night tomorrow! For those unfamiliar, Trailer Park Boys is a Canadian
mockumentary-style comedy series and movies that has developed a
cult following over the past decade. It's white trash hilarity at its finest.
If last year's live show was any indication, Tuesday's "Community Service Variety
Show" is sure to bring the LOLs. Buy tickets here.
If you're downtown for the game or just hanging out, stop by the Moerlein Lager House at The Banks for their first seasonal Keg tapping. Councilman P.G. Sittenfeld will tap the Christian Moerlein Dubél Double IPA, available only at the Lager House, at 6 p.m.
Even if you're far from a modern dance buff, you're probably familiar with contemporary dance company Pilobolus. Besides touring across more than 64 countries, Pilobus performed a tribute to the nominated movies at the 2007 Oscars, collaborated with OK GO for the group's "All Is Not Lost" music video and were featured on Late Night with Conan O'Brien in 2008.
Pretty cool, right? Pilobolus is in town tonight and Thursday, performing at the Aronoff Center as part of Contemporary Dance Theater's Guest Artist Series. Go here for tickets.
Joseph-Beth hosts staff favorite author Veronica Roth and their Rookwood location tonight. The New York Times bestselling author will discuss and sign the second book in her popular Divergent series tonight from 7-8:30 p.m. Insurgent is "another intoxicating thrill ride of a story, rich with hallmark twists, heartbreaks, romance, and powerful insights about human nature."
May is Bike Month so be sure to check our our new issue, out today, for tips on traversing city streets, options for trail lovers and a lots of pedal-rific events all month long.
Check out our To Do page for more arts and theater happenings and follow our music blog for nightly club shows and concerts.
May is officially Bike Month, but celebratory events kick off this weekend with a Bike Art Poster Party at Coffee Emporium 6:30-8 p.m. Friday and the Bike Month Kick-Off Expo 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the downtown public library. The Expo will include crafts, bike-related books and unique bikes on exhibit such as a tall bike, bamboo bike and vintage, delivery and cargo bikes.
CityBeat will preview in its cover story next week the many other Bike Month events scheduled during May, in addition to some fun cycling tips and a rundown of local cycling infrastructure and resources. (There might also be a check-in with a local guy who doesn't have a car to see how things are going with him…)
The following are some
of the many events taking place in May, via Queen City Bike:
Howl at the Moon Ride: Explore city streets at night, top off with a party
Walk Along Wasson Way-:Walking tour along the proposed Wasson Way Biking Trail
Pompeii and Pizza: Tour the exhibit at the Museum center then ride to a pizza lunch
Cyclo Femme: 50-mile female-only ride
Bike Swap- sell, buy and trade bike goods
Bikes and Brews: bike pub crawl
Teilen Story Hour: Tell your story or come to listen
Bike Prom: a formal bike ride
Ride of Shame Brunch Ride: Roll out wearing your clothes from Saturday night
Here's a link to the official Bike Month calendar.
And check out last
year's Bike Month cover package here (the image on this blog is last
year's CityBeat cover, which garnered much praise/ridicule from the Stuff You Will Hate "Caption This Picture" contest).
Thanks to the Contemporary Arts Center's current music video exhibition, Spectacle, a number of talented musicians, artists and directors have flocked to Cincinnati during the past two months to perform and discuss the power of music videos in our culture. Tonight, director Vincent Morisset stops by to screen Inni, his powerful black-and-white film about Icelandic Pop Rock group Sigur Rós. Morisset will then discuss his work with Sigur Rós and Arcade Fire and take questions. The event begins at 6:30 — come early to check out the Spectacle exhibit if you haven't yet. The screening and talk are free for members, $7.50 museum admission for non-members.
It's Final Friday and last year's popular monthly OTR Skate is back! Don your best hot pants and tube socks and roll over to the OTR Recreation Center for a night of old-school fun with a hip twist. Bust a move on the rink to the music of Automagik and You, You're Awesome. Admission is just $5 (skate rental included) and goes to the Rec Center to provide youth programs and scholarships for area kids. Enjoy free Vitamin Water and classic game room attractions like air hockey and foosball. Been a decade or two since you last laced up those skates? Cincinnati Rollergirls will be on hand for some pro tips. The fun begins at 8 p.m.
Northside's Building Value presents its third annual ReUse-apalooza tonight from 7-11 p.m. Learn about how the nonprofit reuses materials and what you can do to promote sustainable building practices. Music will be provided by Messerly and Ewing and there will be a silent auction featuring Building Value projects. Tickets are $20, $50 VIP. After the benefit, head over to Northside Tavern for a free after-party.
If you've checked out our cover story this week, you know about the steampunk movement that's taken flight locally. What started as a literary genre that mixes Victorian history with futuristic fantasy elements a la Jules Verne is know an underground culture with its own music, art, costuming and performance aspects. This weekend marks the first Steampunk Symposium at Tri-County's Atrium Hotel. While weekend passes are sold-out, Saturday one-day tickets will be available at the door for $20. Whether you're a diehard steampunk or just curious about the movement, this quirky event has something for everyone. Saturday's schedule includes various steampunk bands and authors, a midnight masquerade, workshops, fashion shows, a mustache parade, verbal dueling (a battle of wits) and dozens of other activities. Various events run from 10 a.m. until around 2 a.m. Read more about the culture and find a Saturday lineup here.
May is Bike Month and the Main Library downtown kicks off the cycling celebration Saturday with a bike expo. Check out various bicycle exhibits, meet organizers from groups like MoBo Bicycle Coop, Queen City Bike and League of American Bicyclists and meet Bobbi Montgomery, author of Across America by Bicycle. Get all the information you need to become a regular cyclist about town. The expo runs from 2-4 p.m. Go here for more details.
The Cincinnati Opera will perform the highly anticipated Southern-inspired George Gershwin hit Porgy and Bess in June, but you don't have to wait until summer to get in on the excitement. Saturday's Opera Gala, "A Hot Night in Charleston" will transport Duke Energy Convention Center's Grand Ballroom into the Pametto State with soul food, cocktails, music and dancing. After you've had your fill of Southern-style eats, stick around for the after-party, "Late Night in Charleston." Being a benefit for the Opera, tickets for the Gala are pretty steep ($250, $175 for first-timers); If you're on a budget, consider coming for the after-party, which runs from 10 p.m.-1 a.m. — tickets are $30 in advance, $40 at the door. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will begin being serves at 6:30 p.m.
Add a little cuteness to your weekend with the Ohio Alleycat Resource & Spay/Neuter Clinic open house Sunday. The facility has been yarn bombed by the Cincinnati BombShells to welcome new cats ready for adoption. If you're looking for a new cuddle buddy, consider adopting one of OAR's rescue kitties at the event. The free open house runs 1-4 p.m. Go here for more details, directions and more info on donations and volunteer opportunities.
For more art exhibits, theater shows events and concerts, check out our To Do page and music blog.
Jack Heekin and Tom O'Brian created
the Pedal Wagon to give locals a unique way to experience all the bars,
historical sites and landmarks Cincy has to offer. It works like this: about a dozen
passengers sit around a rectangular covered wagon with pedals underneath the seats.
Those passengers provide the power while a driver steers the wagon along. If you're too short to reach the pedals (which is the case if you're under 5-foot-3) or physical activity cramps your style, just relax on the bench and watch your friends do all the work!
Pedal Wagon made its debut inside February's Cincy Winter Beerfest, then hit the streets of OTR for the recent Bockfest. Don't worry about intoxicated drivers, though — passengers merely provide power for the wagon, while a sober professional directs it and controls the car-caliber breaks.
Pedal Wagon offers various city cruises where
guests will be taken to area bars, Fountain Square, and other Downtown hot
spots. They also feature Pedal Parties, where individuals can rent the wagon
for 2 hours at just $30 a person. Alcohol is not allowed on the wagon itself,
unless on private property with permission to do so (like inside Cincy Beerfest).
The crew plans to join forces with American Legacy Tours (Queen City
Underground, Newport Gangster Tour) for The Beer Barons and Bike Tour this May. For more information, or to book a cruise, call 513-201-ROLL or check out www.pedalwagon.com. Be sure to look out for the Pedal Wagon at Saturday's St. Patrick's Day parade downtown!
With the holidays right around the corner, this weekend promises plenty of twinkling lights, Christmas songs and the one gift the three wise men forgot: booze.
"Can't stop, won't stop." These words may seem meaningless to some, but for the past 72 days they have been the motivation for Brandon Scott Perry.
On April 3, 2011 Perry embarked on a journey that will affect himself and thousands of others for the rest of their lives. What started out as a dream turned into reality and sparked a movement - Trek for the Cause. Perry's 2,354 mile expedition for the American Cancer Society began on foot in Cincinnati and ended on bicycle in Los Angeles. At war with the weather, fatigue, his emotions, physical pain and, at times, boredom, he managed to overcome what seemed impossible.
Monday I had the chance to meet the man who has so greatly impacted myself and others alike somehow touched by cancer. Two Blue Moons, a near death experience with a sharp tortilla chip and a plateful of quesadillas later, we were no longer strangers.
CityBeat: How did you come up with the idea for the trek?
Brandon Perry: I've always wanted to go out on the open road and see how far I could go. On Nov. 4, a week after I found out my grandpa was terminal and I remember waking up and was like this is what I'm going to do: I am going to dress in all hot pink and ride a pink lawn mower across the country for breast cancer. Since that's not street legal and what not, I just decided I was going to walk across the country for the American Cancer Society to cover all types of cancers.
Olivia Doan is only eight years old and was diagnosed with a brain tumor on Oct. 24, 2010. She along with a grandfather and close friend, were the main inspirations for the trek. Olivia finished her last chemotherapy on June 19 and is now heading down the road of recovery.
CB: Were you always a runner?
BP: No, I've never been a runner. I go to the gym, but I've never did a marathon, never did a 5K or anything close to a marathon and have never been a biker. So for me, to pick up a bike 600 miles in was crazy. The last bike I had was when I was 15 and it had pegs on the back.
CB: What was the most difficult part about leaving?
BP: I knew it was going to be lonely, which it was. Unless I was staying in a firehouse, it was super lonely. If I wasn't in a firehouse, I was alone in a hotel or at someone's house. One night I just tented-it on the side of the road in Indiana. And having to leave my grandfather, knowing he might not be here when I get back.
Brandon's grandfather was diagnosed with bone cancer. He had the joy of seeing his grandson upon return on June 13. He's doing much better and continues to be Brandon's motivation.
CB: What was your lowest point during the trek?
BP: Day six, it was on a Friday and I was in Bloomington, Ind. on Indiana University's campus sitting at a bench in front of Chili's. I was waiting for my friend Andy to pick me to stay with him for the night. I'm looking at my Facebook, seeing all my friends post stuff like, "I'm going out tonight," or "Meeting up with everyone tonight." At that point I was thinking, "Am I really going to do this?" I had been doing 20-30 miles a day so it was rough and I just sat there, discouraged, thinking I couldn't do this. I left my friends the next day. It had been raining, but it finally cleared up and that was the only day I ever questioned it.
CB: Highest point during the trek?
BP: Finishing 103 miles in one day, through the desert. It was so hot, my face was caked with salt, my backpack - everything was caked in salt. It just really sucked, but I did it, I got finished. I knew at that point I was only five or six days from finishing.
CB: Most interesting person you came across?
BP: Gary Kearn, who was 68 years old, biking from LA to Chicago just to see if he could do it. He finished a couple days before I did. He ended up leaving from Chicago and biking to New York just because. A 68-year-old man, out living his dream.
CB: How much money has been raised at this point?
BP: Almost $11,000.
Trek for the Cause T-Shirts can be purchased here for $22, where a portion of the money will be donated to the American Cancer Society.
CB: Advice for anyone wanting to make a difference, small or big?
BP: Well, I don't suggest walking, but don't ever give up. I was just following what my heart told me to do. I don't feel like I'm a hero, I feel like I'm just a person who had an idea, a dream. I get a lot that I'm a hero, inspiration, crazy - I get all of that. If I made somebody feel they were big enough to take on the world and didn't raise a dollar, it would still all be worth it. Be inspired by small things and big things. If you ever get the chance, inspire yourself.
CB: Any future plans?
BP:� I want to do a fundraiser for Joplin, Mo. They are good people, just like any other community. But since I went through there and they helped me out a lot, I felt more responsible to do something for their community.
On June 13 after 72 long, lonely, life-changing days, Perry finally touched down to the place he calls home. He's been busy with news appearances, radio shows, other charity events and even an interview with a measly little intern from CityBeat.� I'm not going to lie, I was nervous at first because we were total strangers who would not even know each other if it weren't for my Facebook Creepin' Disorder. After the first five minutes though, I felt like I had known Brandon for ten years. I can only attempt to be half as determined, confident and inspiring as he is but for now I'll continue to help make Brandon's dream become a reality.
Come meet the man yourself June 23 for Brandon's Welcome Home Event from 6-9 p.m. at the Montgomery Inn Ft. Mitchell (400 Buttermilk Pike) and from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. at Mynt Martini on Fountain Square. There's going to be tons raffles, a silent auction, food, drinks and Brandon... duh. To make a donation, visit www.trekforthecause.com.
Check out Perry's run-in with the TMZ crew:
If Mark Twain was right about Cincinnati being 10 years behind the times nearly a century ago, it would be safe to expect the Industrial Revolution and Internet age by now to have dropped our fair city even further behind society's advancements.
If the Oct. 8 Cincinnati Bike Plan open house at the McKie Recreation Center in Northside is an indication that Cincinnati is finally sincere about promoting bicycles as a legitimate transportation option, that would put us approximately 40 years behind the most progressive American cities in this regard. But it's better late than never, according to the nearly 100 people who showed up to participate in the information-gathering session with city engineers and design groups currently working on the city's first comprehensive bike plan since 1976.


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Apr 18, 2012
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@Ajith...it works on other TVs as wellI have a samsung TV. Its not LCD...but this DVD player works fine when connected to it...It plays DVD as well as audio cds without any issues. Havent explored this player much...bought it just a few days back
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The need for a better reel became evident one summer weekend on one of New Jersey's lobster wrecks, the Stolt Dagali, a tanker that sank after a collision in 1964 with the Israeli liner Shalom, which limped to port with her passengers. One diver dropped a typical reel, which free-spooled to the bottom at 130 feet/40 meters. In retrieving the line, the divers became snarled in a bird's nest of line and kicked up enough silt to reduce the viz to zero. After freeing themselves and returning to the boat, they agreed that there had to be a better way to make a reel.
Since their inception, reels have been simple in design. A frame with a tensioning screw is mounted around a spool of line. Although simple, traditional reels can take years of diving to master to avoid the design's inherent problems with free-spooling, free-falling, back lashing or bird nesting. Learning proper use is worse than just frustrating; it can be deadly. Manta Industries was formed soon after the Stolt Degali incident with a goal of developing a design that would change the way the diving world thinks of reels.
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Handy Tips For Selling Your Home
When selling your home, there are a number of things that you can do to help increase the presentation and value of your home. The first impression your home makes on a prospective buyer is the most important in securing a good sale. As a homeowner, potentially this can make a difference of thousands when it comes to the final sale price. The following are some tips to raise the value of your house prior to submitting it to the market for sale:
1. Repairs: If you have anything in need of repair, make sure this is attended to. Prospective buyers like to feel as if everything is intact and ready for them to just move in. If they see anything that is broken or faulty, you can be sure they will be wondering if there is anything else in need of repair, and how much it will all end up costing. It will be their negotiating leverage for a price reduction. Be sure to ward this off by ensuring that your house is well-maintained.
2. Make the most of your garden: The garden is one of the first things that the prospective buyer will see, and it can also be a real focal point of the home; but only if it is inviting. Ensure that you keep your garden looking at its best. Regular mowing, raking, edging, weeding and watering will preserve a neat and clean garden. You can hire professional garden maintenance experts for a one-off garden tidy.
3. Externally, all items like fences, front lights, patio furniture, garden lighting should be attractive to the eye. It is these that add the aesthetic value to your home. More importantly, the front path that leads to your house should be well paved and safe with no loose stones. These small details are very important in giving the impression of your style and character, whether that be simple, smart, casual or elegant.
4. Do you have a pool? If you do make sure that it is a feature of your garden. Ensure that it is clean and that the surrounds are in good condition. If there are any repairs you could do, this would be advisable. Consider hiring a pool cleaner to ensure it's kept clean. You should also contact a professional pool company if you need any repairs. While this might cost some money, a well maintained pool means that you can ask a higher price for selling your home. And don't forget about the compliance of the fencing!!
5. Freshen up rooms: It's amazing how a fresh coat of paint can transform even the dullest of rooms. Freshly painted walls look clean and inviting. It is best to use a neutral colour on your walls, to help the prospective buyer to see what they might wish to do with the room. Instead of darker colours, opt for a neutral white or beige. If you are re-decorating your walls, remember that pale coloured walls (for example, white or beige) give the illusion of space, helping smaller rooms to look bigger. This illusion works vice versa: if you paint your walls in a dark colour it will have the appearance that it is smaller. Use colours wisely to make the most of your rooms.
6. Be objective: Although you might have decorated some of your rooms for your own particular needs, now it is going on the market, you should look at the room using the eyes of a prospective buyer. For instance, while the second bedroom is bright pink because it was your daughter's room, this might not be attractive to your buyer. Painting the room in a neutral colour makes the most out of the room, and makes your house more attractive to a larger number of potential buyers. Look around your home to see if there are any design choices that you should change to make your house more desirable to the wider market.
7. Look around you: Take a look at other people's home to get ideas on what you can do to make the most of your home. Sometimes your neighbours can be a good source of information or inspiration.
8. How is your kitchen? The kitchen is an extremely important room, as it's where the meals are prepared and where the family comes together. Also, if there is any entertaining, it will be most likely linked to this room. If the style of your kitchen is out of date, think of ways to refresh the look. Talk to your estate agent about what the best option for you would be. And remember to always keep this area clean & smelling fresh- a sink and stove full of dishes and 'last night's cooking mess' is not very attractive!!
9. Keep bathrooms clean: A bathroom should be a relaxing and clean environment. Ensure that your bathroom is kept clean. Put out fresh, fluffy towels and make sure the toilet lid is closed! Contact professionals if you have any tiles in need of repair, or if you would like to redecorate your bathroom.
10. Clear away clutter: While it is still your home and you have your personal items, try to keep it to a minimum to allow the prospective buyer the opportunity to see their own things in the house. Also, if you have too many things stored in your house, you can make rooms look a lot smaller. Removing the excess items in a room gives the prospective buyer a fair impression of room size.
11. Maintain Exterior: The exterior of your house is also a very important aspect. Make sure that if you have a clean and polished look for the outside of your home. If the paintwork is tired, you may want to look into re-painting your exterior. While it can be quite expensive, the cost will make up for it in added value to your home. If you cannot afford to paint your exterior walls, you may consider painting the exterior trimmings (window-frames and door frames). This will also keep the look of your home fresh.


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|32 HHS seniors receive diplomas Sunday
|Written by Chris Lee
Graduates Severine Barras, Megan Colglazier, Ryan Baumgartner, usher Seth Baker and graduate Shelby Beavers share a laugh during salutatory address by Logan Krueger.
Graduates from Holyoke High School woke to cool and rainy weather Sunday, May 16, but by the time the tassels had been turned, tears shed and hats thrown, the skies cleared up to allow friends and family to greet them outside HHS after the graduation ceremony.
Thirty-two students crossed the stage Sunday afternoon and finalized their career at HHS by receiving their high school diplomas.
Supt. Bret Miles welcomed everyone and congratulated the seniors on their accomplishments and wished them the best for the future.
Guidance counselor Summer Maloney announced Elise Nelson as class valedictorian.
"Our class has been very successful and has met many milestones throughout our schooling years, but our time spent in the Holyoke School District is only the beginning of each of our journeys," Nelson said.
Nelson thanked classmates, parents, friends, community members and the teachers and mentors for the support given to the Class of 2010 throughout the years.
"You are the ones that had the patience to put up with us and the skills to give us the opportunities needed to flourish," Nelson said. "You have selflessly given yourselves to make us better."
Nelson continued, "All of the people I thanked, plus many more, taught us most of the things we have needed to get us this far. However, upon reflection, we did pick up a few things on our own along the way."
The valedictorian shared a few memories with the audience and closed by saying, "Remember that the successes and failures you've had here are only reminders and motivators. It is the continuation of your hard work that really leads you to your dreams. The future is ours and the sky is the limit, so lets keep our eyes on the stars, take chances, make mistakes and never stop learning and paving the way for others."
Logan Krueger was named class salutatorian and said there are many memories and stories the class has shared together. He shared just a few with his classmates and audience.
"Our class has had so many moments together. I know we have and will continue to leave our mark on the community of Holyoke and wherever we venture to," Krueger said.
He ended with a quote from teacher Lynette Hudiburgh. "Whether you are black with white stripes or white with black stripes, you is what you is."
Shirley Kadlec of American Legion Post #90 and Susan Roll Walters of the Legion Auxiliary presented this year's citizenship awards, which went to Taylor Haidle and Elise Nelson.
Principal Susan Ortner presented the class and shared a short video titled The Push. She also announced she would present each graduate with a feather to represent their wings they will fly on from here on out.
As students received their diplomas, Maloney announced their future plans, as well as scholarships they earned. Board members Kris Camblin and Kim Killin presented diplomas.
The Class of 2010 earned $1,467,794 in scholarship money this year. Ortner said it was by far the most a class has earned since she has been here to the best of her knowledge. "This is truly an amazing accomplishment and shows your dedication and drive towards your future success," Maloney added.
Nearly one third of the class will participate in college sports, 24 of the 32 will continue on with their education at college, three will be heading into military, four will work for awhile before beginning college and one exchange student will return home to continue her education.
Graduates presented those special people in their lives with gerber daisies. In a touching moment, four seniors presented former classmate Justin Strode's mother Paula and grandmother Carol Koontz with an arrangement of flowers.
Justin, who died Nov. 13, 2008, was remembered by the class throughout the day during slide shows at the baccalaureate and commencement as well as during speeches.
Musical performances for the HHS Commencement included Breakaway by the high school choir, under the direction of Marcia Dalton, and Zeal by junior and senior high bands, directed by Pat Wiebers.
Class president Duncan Brandt shared special memories of the senior class which produced smiles and laughs from the graduates and the audience, during his farewell comments.
"It has been a long and interesting journey for the Class of 2010, as I am sure it was for the many classes before us, and they came to know, just as we have, that with every beginning there must be an end," Brandt said.
"We may not have been the most cooperative group throughout the years, but while moving in and out of the faculty's and the administration's good graces, we have always managed to stick together," Brandt added.
He ended by leading the class in a hat toss as they left the HHS gym.
Junior class grand marshals were Ella Stewart and Preston King, while Mallory Bennett, Heather Duester, Seth Baker and Brian DeBoer served as ushers.
A baccalaureate was held before the graduation ceremony on Sunday with Pastor Gary Rahe of Zion Lutheran Church delivering the message, "Why Walk When You Can Fly?"
Seniors Nora Roth and Megan Colglazier sang Keep Holding On before a senior slide show.
Also during the baccalaureate, Rev. Max Hines of Assembly of God gave the welcome and Chad Rozelle, associate pastor of First Baptist Church, offered the benediction. Pat Wiebers was the pianist.


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come and look inside my mind but what you find you might not like what you see is what you get and you wont look again i bet just for you i'll keep it brief you do you and i'll do me you hurt me and i'll hurt you thats just the way i do i can be cold just like ice or i can be warm and real nice ive been through a few life storms hell it was a storm as soon as i was born...
stuck in this monotony today the same as yesterday stuck here in limbo no where to go nothing to do except just sit down being made to wait it out pushed into this dry spell like being in the bottom of an empty well somethings gotta change let the clouds swell up and pour rain bring into this life something new so maybe my wish can finally come true
hey to let those who are on my friends list know...my user name is no longer guitar_maniac. its "apoeticheart" same person behind it all though. just didnt want yall to get confused.
a city full of swarming colors is all that is seen and nothing other bright lights in the night sky and no stars to be seen stopping the ability to look up and dream illumination is constantly strung disabling darkness to completely overcome its just a city life its the way of urban life
there is a monster that dwells deep within my being the more im pushed, the more it swells taking control of a heart that is beating a soul that hungers for a sense of peace it always shudders at what it sees eyes that look empty when they stare into the mirror what they stare at is me and it never gets clearer a terror that resides in a place it doesnt belong it rests...
wishing i could take it back longing for it to have never happened hoping that it will soon fade away understanding it was the wrong choice knowing that i should have listened to that voice inside my head telling me that i should have let it end i cant go back and change time i cant go back and change my mind i can only fix what i have done by leaving you and starting to run
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im torn between you and love that seems true wanting nothing more than happiness in your soul to see you smile but at the same time i want you to be mine having this fulfillment of desire longing for my heart to be on fire to see me smile *CHORUS* what else can i do then long for you there's no answer to why this emotion is so strong i want to hold on to you...
it feels like an empty soul like a gaping black hole on the outside is someone who doesnt seem to care anymore what people see is an ordinary person nothing worse than but what it feels like is a barren shell what is inside can be described as a bit of chaos and a bit of hell there once was peace but that has recently ceased this madness within has got to come to an end...
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ATLANTA -- The Braves looked too rickety for the postseason in Game 1 on Thursday. They blundered through nine innings with flimsy defense and wasted at-bats. They were mowed down by the Dodgers' starter Clayton Kershaw (12 strikeouts) flailing away at his breaking pitch. This National League Division Series looked like the series the pundits thought it would be all along with the Braves overmatched and the well-paid Dodgers too superior.
BOX SCORE: Braves 4, Dodgers 3
NIGHTENGALE: Braves have a shot after the win
But the nerves, the jitters, or whatever ailed the Braves in the 6-1 loss in Game 1, did not reappear in Game 2. Atlanta turned three double plays and got three two-out hits to drive in four runs and beat the Dodgers, 4-3, here Friday night. They looked more like the team that won 96 games in the regular season and won the National League East by 10 games.
"Yesterday there was a lot of firsts for a lot of guys and a lot of first appearances, a lot of first at-bats in the Division Series, a lot of first managing the first game in the division, too," manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "I was right in the middle of all those things.
"We had four pitchers come out of the bullpen last night for the first time to pitch in a playoff game, and I think that was good to get them in there and get them settled in. And then Simmons hadn't played and Gattis and you go on around the horn. I think yesterday was good for them to get their feet wet and kind of settle them down a little bit. But today I didn't think there was going to be any residue from last night."
SAFE OR OUT?: Close call costs Dodgers
BREAKDOWN: How the Braves evened the series
The biggest play in the game came in the top of the seventh with the Braves leading 2-1. The Dodgers had runners on first and third with the swift Carl Crawford hitting against Atlanta lefty reliever Luis Avilan.
Crawford hit a smash back to the mound and catcher Brian McCann screamed "4, 4, 4" for a throw to the plate to get LA runner Skip Schumaker. It wasn't just McCann screaming at Avilan to throw home, it was the whole Braves bench. Shortstop Andrelton Simmons was pleading with a throw home, too.
"It was the whole stadium screaming '4'," said reserve catcher Gerald Laird.
Avilan ignored them all. He wheeled to second base with a sure dart to Simmons, who caught it and threw to first. Double play. The Braves had turned a double play on the swift Crawford and the stadium erupted in cheers with the end of the inning. It was a stunning, nervy play by the 24-year old Avilan.
"I was hoping he would go home," Simmons said. "Crawford is running. I saw him catch it a little weird, he's going to make a bad throw if he turns. That was great, especially in the playoffs."
"He hit it pretty well, kind of hard, and my first thought was to go to second base to try the double play," Avilan said. "I knew we had Simmons with the good arm at shortstop. I saw the third base runner (Skip Schumaker) go to home plate with the first contact, I still thought I still had a good opportunity to make a play."


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I Love the 80's!
I recently watched this movie and I want to say I loved it.
Named after the 1980's song Take Me Home Tonight (sung by American rock singer Eddie Money), this movie is a coming-of-age story that takes place during a 1988 Labor Day Party in Los Angeles.
I know that the whole coming-of-age dramedy has been done before and it manages to combine it with the familiar plot line of one crazy night at a party that manages to change the lives of those involved has been done to death. This movie even manages to mine all the typical laughs using the standard 1980's clichés such as the questionable hair styles and questionable fashion from that era.
Even still, Take Me Home Tonight still manages to entertain and it has its charms that makes it worth viewing and here is why:
Topher Grace: Movie Star?
Topher Grace plays Matt Franklin, a talented MIT graduate who is unsure of what he wants to do with his life. Upon returning from college, he takes a job at Suncoast Video and runs into the girl of his dream, Tori Fredreking (Teresa Palmer), while working. Trying to impress her, he tells her that he is working at Goldman Sachs. This causes Matt, along with his twin sister Wendy (Anna Farris) and his best friend Barry (Dan Fogler) to go to Wendy's boyfriend, Kyle's (Chris Pratt) Labor Day party in hopes to seduce Tori.
Topher Grace is excellent in this role because he makes Matt Franklin's journey throughout the night so relatable. He conveys the paralyzing fear of failure Matt Franklin is experiencing at this point in his life that he feels it is safer to not take a chance, but with the help of his family and friends over the course of one crazy night, he learns to move forward.
While Dan Fogler, Anna Farris, and Chris Pratt provide the comic relief in this movie, Topher Grace provides the heart and soul that makes this movie so likeable.
The Music is Rad!
Even if you aren't interested in the plot line, like all movies based in the 80's, the movie boasts a great soundtrack which besides the song the movie is named after, it is also highlighted by a great remix of Let My Love Open the Door by Peter Townshend and a cover of Don't You Want Me covered by Atomic Tom and has a great music video that pays homage to various 1980's films.
Michael Biehn is in it!
Michael Biehn of 1980's action movies fame such as Terminator, Aliens, and The Abyss has a role in the movie. He is awesome!
Author Bio:
Daniel Ng is an intern at the Atherton and Brisbane Library. He loves the 80's!


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A decision in the COPE appeal
The creationist lawsuit seeking to reverse Kansas's 2013 decision to adopt the Next Generation Science Standards on the grounds that the state thereby "establish[ed] and endorse[d] a non-theistic religious worldview" failed again on April 19, 2016, when the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the district court's dismissal of the case, COPE et al. v. Kansas State Board of Education et al.
Vacation creationism bill dies in Kentucky
Kentucky's Senate Bill 50 (PDF) died in the House Education Committee when the legislature adjourned on April 15, 2016. The bill would have extended the duration of summer vacation in the state's public schools in order to boost tourism — including to a creationist attraction.
Furor over creationism in Poland
A controversy is smoldering over the distribution of a creationist book to schools in Poland. According to Gazeta Wyborcza (March 2, 2016), unsolicited copies of Maciej Giertych's Ewolucja, Dewolucja, Nauka (Evolution, Devolution, Science) were sent to the biology teachers in public and private secondary schools across the country in early 2016.
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Idaho's governor C. L. "Butch" Otter (R) vetoed Senate Bill 1342 (PDF) on April 5, 2016. The bill, passed by both chambers of the Idaho legislature, would have permitted the use of religious texts, including the Bible, "in Idaho public schools for reference to further the study" of various topics.
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|Fun had by all at Taste of Ag
|Written by Holyoke Enterprise
Cathy Starkebaum, pictured at left, lifts her granddaughter Bobbi Starkebaum up on the MV Equipment booth so employee Jessie Ruiz, right, can give her a new John Deere hat at the Taste of Agriculture event on Monday, March 16. This year's Taste of Ag was held in Haxtun at the Haxtun Elementary School. For one low price, guests could sample products and learn about local ag vendors, as well as enter for a chance to win numerous prizes. —Enterprise photo


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That is awesome, and I am jealous!
That is awesome, and I am jealous!
Live to hunt, hunt to live.
Oh heck ya. Great huntin there for sure.
very nice pics. anxiously waiting.
Lucky!! Do you think you'll be able to shoot one in velvet?? With CO opening early this year, i'm hoping i get a chance at a velvet bull.
Looks like they stole your gamecam and are taking some photos of one another!
Great photos! How do you like the leupold cam?
DR - Leupold camera's great. The feature for setting up the camera right are perfect. The pictures are clear. I did have a little issue with the sensors with animals coming in direct at the camera, but a quick setting change fixed that.
Bulls in velvet, don't think so. Season is opening a few days earlier but not enough to shoot a velvet bull, at least in my area. Never know though. Its just good to see that they are there from last year and still moving in and out of this drainage.
I'm applying a completely unorthodox hunting style to elk this year kindof as a science project.
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8. Source Consulted
When to add: In a Linked Data world, we might need to add 'Source Consulted' to every individual Attribute element for Work/Expression (5.8) and Person Family and Corporate Body (8.12) entities. Currently, the instructions say we only need to add this data for 'other' identifying attributes "when appropriate", which I assume means when different from the source consulted data that was added for the preferred title:
o 184.108.40.206: "Cite sources used to determine a preferred or variant title, followed by a brief statement of the information found. Identify the specific location within the source where the information was found." And: "When recording other identifying attributes of a work (see 6.3–6.8) or expression (see 6.9–6.13), indicate, when appropriate, the source from which the information was derived."
o 220.127.116.11: "Cite sources used to determine a preferred or variant name, followed by a brief statement of the information found. Identify the specific location within the source where the information was found." And: "When recording other identifying attributes of a person (see 9.3–9.18), a family (see 10.3–10.9), or a corporate body (see 11.3–11.11), indicate, when appropriate, the source from which the information was derived."
Should this be changed, to say that this information must be added for each identifying attribute of a work, expression, person, family, or corporate body?
Standard Citations: If we could standardize the Manifestation elements needed for a Source Consulted citation, then software could supply that information from linked manifestation data to make it easy for this information to be provided (I will demonstrate in RIMMF)
When to add
This point is an example of the problem of data about data: elements that apply broadly to a variety of data elements and provide metadata about the information recorded in the element. This problem has been on the JSC's To-Do list for years, and there is still no clear resolution in sight. In this area we are working on the horizon of developing W3C standards. Deborah's argument makes the problem clear: In an environment where each statement can exist on its own, independent of any "record" structure, how do we make sure that the Source Consulted (or other data-about-data element) is attached to the appropriate statement.
Once there is a general technique for dealing with data about data, the JSC has already noted the need to apply that technique to the Sources Consulted element.
-- John Attig, 2/11/2013
Standard citations
RDA has a tendency to be vague and functional (enough to identify) about such matters -- and this provides the flexibility necessary to operate in a wide variety of environments. On the other hand, the suggestion that the information could be generated automatically provides the motivation to specify the elements to be included in the citation. I would argue that such specifications, however, should not be a part of RDA, but of particular application guidelines. Much of this is already specified for NACO records in the NACO guidelines. This may be sufficient. Or you could create a set of RIMMF guidelines: in this case, what elements RIMMF will include in a "default" Sources Consulted citation.
-- John Attig, 2/11/2013


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Orchard Park, NY (Sports Network) - Buffalo Bills defensive end Chris Kelsay
announced his retirement after playing 10 years with the team.
Kelsay informed general manager Buddy Nix of his decision Wednesday.
Kelsay's 2012 season was cut short due to a torn ligament in his neck. He
registered 14 tackles and two sacks while starting four of the nine games he
played last season.
A second-round selection in the 2003 draft out of Nebraska, Kelsay appeared in
147 games for the Bills and had 32 1/2 sacks.
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Baseball Economics 201
As many baseball fans can tell you, the New York Yankees usually have a great season record, make the playoffs and make a run towards to the World Championship each year. The Yankees' success--as well as the success of other big market, high revenue teams--has led many to question whether smaller market teams can compete in Major League Baseball (MLB). In fact, in 2009, the Yankees had revenues of $441 million, the most of any team in sports--and more than the revenue of four other MLB teams (Florida, San Diego, Pittsburgh, and Washington) combined! Many baseball writers (who may or may not know very much about economics) have written that our national pastime may be threatened by the big market, high revenue teams like the Yankees (or the New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, etc.) and that smaller market teams (e.g., the Florida Marlins, San Diego Padres or the Pittsburgh Pirates) cannot compete for the high salaried free agents (e.g., Alex Rodriguez, Manny Ramirez) necessary to win championships. In fact, some writers claim that many MLB teams are actually not profitable for the team owners. Are these claims true? Are MLB teams losing money? Are MLB owners looking to dump unprofitable teams on unsuspecting investors? Are MLB players grossly overpaid? This lesson will help your students answer these and other questions.
Factors of Production, Incentive, Marginal Resource Product, Profit Maximization
- Find the average salary of a Major League Baseball (MLB) player.
- Identify MLB revenue sources in addition to ticket sales.
- Use economic reasoning to discuss the argument that MLB players are overpaid.
- Describe how MLB team owners are acting in their own self-interest by not selling teams that appear to be losing money.
As many baseball fans can tell you, the New York Yankees usually have a great season record, make the playoffs and make a run towards to the World Championship each year. The Yankees' success--as well as the success of other big market, high revenue teams--has led many to question whether smaller market teams can compete in Major League Baseball (MLB). In fact, in 2009, the Yankees had revenues of $441 million, the most of any team in sports--and more than the revenue of four other MLB teams (Florida, San Diego, Pittsburgh, and Washington) combined!
Many baseball writers (who may or may not know very much about economics) have written that our national pastime may be threatened by the big market, high revenue teams like the Yankees (or the New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, etc.) and that smaller market teams (e.g., the Florida Marlins, San Diego Padres or the Pittsburgh Pirates) cannot compete for the high salaried free agents (e.g., Alex Rodriguez, Manny Ramirez) necessary to win championships. In fact, some writers claim that many MLB teams are actually not profitable for the team owners. Are these claims true? Are MLB teams losing money? Are MLB owners looking to dump unprofitable teams on unsuspecting investors? Are MLB players grossly overpaid? This lesson will help your students answer these and other questions.
(NOTE: this lesson updates a 1997 NetNewsLine activity titled "Underpaid Millionaires?" (www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.php?lid=146&type=educator) which focused exclusively on players' salaries.)
Before beginning the lesson, have the students take the short pre-test to see what they already know about the economics of baseball. Have them print out their answers and save them to compare with their answers on the Post-test.
Pre/Post-test: Use this test to assess the students knowledge in the introduction prior to completing the process section of the lesson, as well as in the assessment activity after they have completed the process section of the lesson.
Spreadsheet Worksheet: This worksheet is to be completed in Activity 1 of the process section of this lesson. Student and teacher forms are included, as well as a PDF and an Excel file that is formatted to calculate entries.
Student Worksheet (Excel Version)
Teacher Key (Excel Version)
Team Payrolls Decreased Around MLB: This article provides each MLB team's payroll and average per player.
2009 MLB Regular Season Standings: This link has the regular season records for all 30 MLB teams.
Forbes: The Business of Baseball: Contains economic information for MLB as well as each for team.
Factors of Production: This site has the definition along with related terms and information for factors of production.
Albert Pujols Player Page: This site has information about Albert Pujols, and links to the St. Louis Cardinals and individual player pages as well as links to other teams and players.
Forbes: St. Louis Cardinals Economic Information Page: This link provides information and charts regarding economic information for the St. Louis Cardinals since 2001.
Correlation Co-Efficient Calculator: Use this calculator for the extension activity.
MLB Salaries: The average baseball salaries on opening day since 1989, as well as percentage change from each year.
Activity 1
MLB Salaries and Wins and Losses
In 1991, the average MLB player's salary was $1 million. What is the average today? Do paying high salaries always translate into championships (or even winning seasons)? This activity will shed some light on these questions.
First, your students will need to print off this Worksheet (Excel Version), Teacher Key (Excel Version). Next, have them use the 2009 payrolls (mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090408&content_id=4170640&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb ) of all 30 MLB teams to fill in the worksheet. Be certain that they use the "average team salary" in the worksheet. Next, have the students fill in the 2009 win-loss records for the 16 teams in the National League and the 14 teams in the American League (mlb.mlb.com/mlb/standings/index.jsp?ymd=20091031 ). Finally, have them enter the salary data and the team won-loss records into your worksheet. Are the teams with the largest payrolls the most successful? Do larger market teams (with the high revenues needed to pay high salaries) have an advantage over smaller market teams? Direct the students back to the Worksheet Excel Document (if available) they created with team salaries and wins and losses. They are going to rank teams in each league by the number of wins in 2009 and then compare their average salaries. Ask the students to follow these instructions carefully:
- First, use your mouse to highlight the "Wins (2009)" column for just the American League (AL).
- Next, use the "Data" command menu (at the top of the Excel window) to select "Sort."
- You will be prompted to "expand the selection." Answer "yes" and choose "descending order" from the menu. (NOTE: If you have done this correctly, the New York Yankees--with 103 wins--should now be the first team on the AL list.)
- Repeat this process for the National League (NL). (NOTE: If you have done this correctly, the Los Angeles Dodgers--with 95 wins--should now be the first team on the NL list.)
- Here is how the spreadsheet should appear.
- You may want to print out your Excel worksheet and refer to the printout as you answer the following questions:
- Only two of the top seven teams in the American League had an average player salary lower than the MLB average. Which teams were these? [Minnesota ($2,251,699) and Texas ($2,367,104)]
- Only one of the bottom seven teams in the American League had an average player salary higher than the MLB average. Which team was this? [Chicago ($3,694,942)]
- Only three of the top eight teams in the National League had an average player salary lower than the MLB average. Which teams were these? [Florida ($1,314,786), Colorado ($2,785,222), and San Francisco ($3,043,017)]
- Only two of the bottom eight teams in the National League had an average player salary higher than the MLB average. Which teams were these? [Houston ($3,814,682) and New York ($4,849,071)]
- What do these results seem to imply? [Those MLB teams with higher average salaries tend to win more games than teams with lower average salaries. This is not always the case, however, as the correlation between average salaries is higher in the AL (.62394) than in the NL (.32094), implying that the relationship between deep pockets and big wins is greater in the AL.]
The number of games (or World Series Championships) a team wins is just one measure of success for MLB team owners. Most MLB team owners, like other business owners, are concerned about a great many things including bottom-line profitability. While it is important to win games (as this puts fans in the seats at stadiums), teams receive revenue from a number of sources in addition to ticket sales. Use Forbes sports team valuations page to identify some other forms of revenue an MLB team has. [Home attendance, venue (stadium) revenue, media (TV, radio, cable) revenue.
Have the students use the table in the Forbes article to answer the following questions.
- How many MLB teams lost money (had a negative "Operating Income") in 2009? [Two had negative operating incomes; range: Detroit (-$29,500,000) Arizona (-$600,00)]
- Year-to-year operating income is only one way to measure an owner's return on his or her investment. Look at the first and second columns of the Forbes chart. The first column indicates how much the franchise is currently worth. The second column indicates the percentage change (from 2008 to 2009) of the value of that franchise. How many teams increased in value from 2008 to 2009? [21 out of 30 teams reporting.]
- Take the case of the Florida Marlins. How much money (Operating Income) did the Marlins gain in 2009? [$46.1 million]
- What is the estimated current value of the team (if sold now) for owners of Florida? [$317 million]
- Did the team's value increase from 2009? [Yes, by 15 percent]
- What was the team worth in 2008? [Divide $317 million by 1.15 (represents the 15 percent increase in 2009) and get approximately $276 million]
- The dollar value of the Marlins increased by how much from 2008 to 2009? [$317 million - $276 million = $41 million]
What does this analysis imply? Are owners crazy to keep holding onto teams that are losing money? [Even though some teams might be losing money from year-to-year, owners continue to realize returns to their investments in the form of increased team values. Thus owners aren't crazy to keep a team that loses at the gate. In the case of the Florida Marlins, the gain in team value exceeded operating losses by $46.1 million. Not a bad return!]
Player Salaries
What about those outrageous player salaries in the Major Leagues? Ten million dollars per year, and more —to play a kids' game. That's insane! Perhaps the owners are crazy after all! (NOTE: this activity will shed a little light on this complex economic problem, but if you are interested in reading more about this issue, please see the NetnewsLine activity "Underpaid Millionaires?" (www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.php?lid=146&type=educator)).
The owners of businesses (in this case, the owners of baseball teams) buy factors of production (www.investorwords.com/5566/factors_of_production.html ) from individuals who own these factors. For example, the owner of Tastee Tacos buys the factor "labor" (www.econedlink.org/economic-resources/glossary.php?alpha=l) from the high school students who assemble the tacos for him/her. The owner also buys the factor "capital" (www.econedlink.org/economic-resources/glossary.php?alpha=c) when he/she buys the grill used to cook the chicken for the fajitas. Therefore, it is with MLB owners; they buy various factors that go into the product (a MLB baseball game) they sell. MLB players possess a very specialized form of labor (hand-eye coordination, ability to hit a ball 500 feet) that they sell to the owners of their teams.
Are these players overpaid for their labor? An economist would say that owners should pay employees close to the value of the employees' contributions to the company. Economists call contribution the "Marginal Revenue Product" of an employee. This describes an employee's contributions to the final good or service (in this case, an MLB baseball game). What is a player's contribution to the 'bottom line' of an MLB franchise? One way to measure this "marginal product" is to examine the increased revenue a player brings to his team. This might be through more team wins or through more excitement generated by having a great player on your team.
Let's consider the case of Albert Pujols (mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=405395 ) of the St. Louis Cardinals. Many people know that Albert has had a great career in MLB baseball so far with the all of the stats he has, all-star teams he has been named to and Most Valuable Player awards that he has won. In 2001, Pujols earned a salary of $200,000. But has he earned his salary from the Cardinals? Let's see.
- In 2001, Pujols was in only his second season for the Cardinals. What were the St. Louis Cardinals total team revenues for 2001? [$110 million]
- What was the Cardinals' franchise value in 2002? [$123 million]
- Pujol's second full season with St. Louis was in 2002. The St. Louis Cardinals' total team revenues for 2001 were $243 million. What was the Cardinals' franchise value in 2002? [$271 million]
- How much did Cardinal revenues increase in 2001 over those of 2002? [$123 - $110 = $13 million]
- How much more was the franchise worth in 2002 versus 2001? [$271 - $243 = $28 million]
What have your students learned? Have them retake the pre-test as a post-test. After they are finished, ask them to compare the pre-test answers with the interactive post-test.
Has Albert Pujols earned his salary? Certainly he was not the only reason the Cardinals improved their revenues and increased their franchise value from 2001 to 2002, but Pujols accounted for some of this growth. Did he earn his "marginal revenue product?" In fact, Albert probably was paid much less than he has meant to the St. Louis franchise and its owners, making much less than his marginal revenue product. More than $600,000 is not enough! It would be hard to convince some people of this, but that is why a little economics is so helpful here. In fact, by 2004 the Cardinals began to realize the value of Pujols as his salary increased from $900,000 in 2003 to $7,000,000 in 2004, a 777 percent increase in one year! Today (2010), Albert makes over $14 million a year, a 7,000 percent increase from his initial salary of $200,000 in 2001.
A question for the students to ponder is, if a baseball team has nine players who make $1 million each, would they be better than a team that has one superplayer who makes $8.2 million and eight players who make only $100,000?
Have your students use this Correlation Co-efficient Calculator to figure out the correlation co-efficient for the entire league in 2009. Ask them to enter each teams win total for the "X Value" and then each team's average salary for the "Y Value". Explain that they should show average player salaries by a rounded two-digit number to represent total in millions (example, $1,314,786 would be 1.3). Then have them go this CBS Sports MLB Salaries page to see the average player salaries and percentage change for each year since 1989.
Ask the students: What does the correlation co-efficient, average player salaries and change from year to year say about Major League Baseball? Do you think this is the same for other professional sports? How would adding or removing teams from MLB affect these numbers? After seeing all of the economic statistics of Major League Baseball from this lesson, do you think players are underpaid, overpaid or being paid the right amount? Why?
"Quite sophisticated and very engaging! I just love it when the lesson becomes so "real life." This lesson calls for considered thought and application and I plan on using this one!"
"This lesson connects economics to students' interests in a very engaging way! There are many great links, especially the one to the Economic History in Baseball. I plan on using this lesson for Sports Marketing."
"This is an interesting, timely, and informative exercise for students. The student will be better prepared to understand the economic implications of free agency, when Albert Pujols' current contract expires on the heels of a World Series Championship. Economics will most certainly play a role in the determination on Albert's part to make a decision whether to continue with the Cardinals organization in St. Louis or accept offers elsewhere."


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ATLANTA, Ga. -- We've talked a lot about wrong way drivers in Atlanta lately and now a federal safety panel is taking notice as well.
On Tuesday the National Transportation Safety Board met in Washington, D.C. to release the findings of its national study and approve 16 recommendations to combat the problem.
Each year more than 400 people die in wrong way crashes on our nation's freeways. Five people died here in metro Atlanta in just one month.
"69% of the people who are wrong way drivers are drunk. They're not imbibing or having a few cocktails, they're drunk," said Harris Blackwood, the Director of the Governor's Office of Highway Safety.
That's why many of the NTSB's recommendations target alcohol. In Georgia, a driver convicted twice of DUI, must use an ignition interlock device, basically a breathalyzer for the car. But the NTSB wants them on the first offense.
"The first step to address the number one killer on our roadways is to do what is proven to be effective - use interlocks for all DWI offenders," said NTSB Chairman Deborah A.P. Hersman.
It's an idea supported by Mothers Against Drunk Driving, but already being publicly opposed by the American Beverage Institute, a restaurant trade association claiming to represent 8,000 American restaurants.
Blackwood expects lawmakers to debate the idea next year, but warns, it only applies to drivers once they're convicted.
"If a person is charged tonight with DUI, it could be two years before that case is adjudicated," he said.
Blackwood also points out most wrong way crashes are caused drivers without a record. That's why the NTSB believes every car should fail to start if the driver is impaired. It's helping to test two devices that could be built into a car to detect alcohol in the driver's system, either through their breath or skin.
"Technology is the game changer in reducing alcohol-related crashes on our nation's roadways," board chairman Deborah Hersman said. "Achieving zero alcohol-impaired driving-related deaths is possible only if society is willing to separate the impaired driver from the driving task."
The NTSB is also working with GPS manufacturers to create a standard warning in case drivers turn down a street going the wrong way.
"This is kind of an innovation not just to tell us to turn around, you know, you're going the wrong direction, but to say 'You're going the wrong way'," said NTSB board member Mark Rosekind.
Drunk drivers may not think to use a GPS, but older drivers might. The NTSB says drivers over 70 make up a disproportionate number of wrong way drivers. For them the problem isn't alcohol, it's deteriorating health.
The NTSB says in 2009, 84% of people 70 and older, had a driver license. It wants state's to adopt a rigorous safety program to find those older drivers that need to hang up their keys.


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Hi All, am new to posting on forums and so please bare with me....
I have installed Zimbra and so happy with it except one thing.... I cannot seem to enable the mailto feature and so when I send mail from word, excel or adobe it still brings up Outlook (my old mail program). This is really annoying. I have tried to do the two things I think I need to do:
1. Use Zimbra Desktop as default mail application is enabled within Zimbra desktop itself. No problem.
2. Set program access and computer defaults.... here is the snag. It will not let me set either "Enable access to this program" or select "Zimbra Desktop"
It says "Note:If a program doesn't respond to your choice to enable or remove access to it, contact the vendor of that program"
I am using Windows 7.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance


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|Jr. High boys are B tourney champs
|Written by Holyoke Enterprise
It was an exciting day for the HJHS boys' basketball team Saturday, Dec. 6 as the Dragons won the B Tournament championship by defeating Haxtun 31-25.
In the first round Saturday, Holyoke dominated St. Anthony's 54-19 and Haxtun defeated Sedgwick County 40-28.
St. Anthony's won the consolation game against Sedgwick County 36-33.
Holyoke 54, St. Anthony's 19
Dragons clearly dominated throughout their 54-19 first game win. They started out strong in the first quarter, leading by 14 and remained strong for the rest of the game.
Leading the Holyoke team was Logan Tharp with 12 points, including three two-pointers and two three-pointers. Zack Roll picked up 10 points, including two for two from the line.
Carlos Diaz added seven, Trevor Dalton, Mathew Golden, Ryan Parker and Tanner Smith all had four, Ryan Krogmeier three and Bradley Coyne, Saul Ramos and Jacob Vasa all had two.
Holyoke 31, Haxtun 25
In the championship game, both teams played hard to keep the game a close one. Holyoke trailed Haxtun 3-4 going into the second quarter. Tharp put the team on the scoreboard when he sank a three-pointer at the first quarter buzzer.
At the end of the first half, the score was tied at 8-8, but Holyoke pulled ahead in the second half. The Dragons scored 11 in the third and six in the fourth, ending the game with a six-point win, 31-25.
Top scorer for the game was Tharp with 11, including two three-pointers. Dalton scored seven, Ramos six, Coyne, Golden and Diaz, two each and Smith one.
HJHS boys played at Madrid, Neb. Tuesday, Dec. 9 with results to appear in next week's Enterprise.An A Team Tournament is set for Saturday, Dec. 13 at St. Anthony's.


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Did you just call me a massive cunt?
Have you realised we are only trying to HELP you? Refusing help is a one way ticket to this website being closed you know, homeworld'sa has the powers to do that.
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Did you just call me a massive cunt?
Have you realised we are only trying to HELP you? Refusing help is a one way ticket to this website being closed you know, homeworld'sa has the powers to do that.
joke accounts. funny at least.
I am that fagot you mentioned. I was young, didn't know what I was doing. Yet you all just flamed me, instead of warning me gently and telling me what to do.
I am so glad I joined better communities. I considered sucide because of this place. Check my DA account, and see if I still make shitty nonsense.
silver and homeworld'sa who are you really? nanaki?
Well you know what God. Continue to believe we are joke accounts, its funny seeing you make a fool of yourself. But you won't be laughing when this website gets removed due to you not taking our warnings and recommendations seriously.
Hmm, Fey how can I prove to you I am not a fake then, name it.
I can easily click the "report" button on vB.com and your site can be removed and taken to court.
putting aside my strong suspicion that you are joke accounts: if i saw that thread i would have told them to stop being idiots because flaming some kids writing is dumb.
and, btw, please dont say "you all" or equate the people in that thread with the forum. those people were losers and no one liked them, largely because they pulled shit like that. i dont think any of them post anymore(except nidogod and he wasnt that bad).
Omg Fey! Seriously, they didn't criticize her, they FLAMED her! She was just 10 of course her writing isn't going to be perfect.
You need to learn the different between criticism and flaming.
i am not a joke you total dimwit.
Hey everyone
Remember me?
I was on the old ProBoards forums, and you all flamed me there
Could you all please stop flaming Silver and Homeworld? They had done nothing wrong
Joke? You think it was a joke? They did not only criticized me, they insulted me, told me I made them sick, when I was only making a couple of mistakes. I lead me into being depressed, thinking no one liked me. I became anti-social at school, and everytime I tried, you guys shoved me back to square one.
if you had pmed me or just about about it in Misc. discussion, saying you were young and people were flaming you, i probably would have gone down and told them to stop it. the thing is no one here really posts in the writing forums so have no idea what goes on down there.
Okay, I'm fine with that. I'm not using a proxy, but can't only an admin check my IP?
mods can too i think. if not mewtwo can do it when he logs in.
We arn't here to stop my friend being flamed you know, we are here to try and improve the whole forum. From what I have seen in the past few hours the community here is hostile and flames excessively and the admins don't do anything about it. This is a prime example of a badly run forum with a bad community, it needs to be dealt with.
god resigned from his administrator status last march. good times.
Right, ask anyone to check my IP then who can Fey. Or even they can send you a print screen, then you will know this isn't just a joke account.
maybe i will mod you guys to the writing forums or something if i get admined again :lol:


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WEST LIBERTY— It was January 2007 when Robin Capehart flew 14 hours from the Republic of Moldova to Wheeling to interview for the open president's position of what was then West Liberty State College....
VV, There is some irony there in your opinion. One school is Liberty in Va founded by Falwell and the other is West Liberty in WEST Va ran by Mr. Capehart. With the number of colleges run by liberals, I think it's only fair the "righties" get a couple.
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I still do no think that W.L. and W.J. have earned and deservethe rank of University. It's all a gimmick for grants & funding.
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President Capehart has made some remarkable accomplishments during his tenure and should be recognized as an potentially exceptional educational leader. However, he needs to control his "Falwell" political interest and activism.
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To the tune of a MasterCard commercial: $4.7 million in fradulent mortgage loans… $944,224 lost by lenders…. $1.2 million lost in equity to homeowners…. Shameful. Mary Ann Dean and Charles Donaldson pleaded guilty to the charge of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a mortgage fraud scheme of Sunset Mortgage Company. Dean was a loan originator and operator ... Read More »
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Crash sends two motorists to local hospital
Published: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 12:04 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 12:04 p.m.
DUNNELLON - A man and a woman had to be extricated from separate vehicles and rushed to a hospital early Tuesday following a crash on County Road 484 just west of Southwest 147th Court.
Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Todd Abare said Linda Mitchell, 63, of Ocala, was driving east on CR 484 in a Chevy Impala. She was traveling behind another vehicle and pulled into the westbound lane in an attempt to pass when her car collided head-on with a Hyundai Elantra driven by John Griffin, 28, of Ocala, a teacher at Dunnellon Elementary School, Abare said.
The crash shut down a portion of CR 484 for nearly two hours as Marion County Fire Rescue officials worked to free Mitchell and Griffin from their vehicles, which took about an hour. They were taken to Ocala Regional Medical Center, where Mitchell was listed in critical condition and Griffin was in serious but stable condition.
Troopers said heavy fog may have been a contributing factor.
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