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LORAIN — For the first time in almost 70 years, Lorain will have one high school football team to root for now that Admiral King and Southview have consolidated and become Lorain High.
The newly christened Titans — who have a new color scheme of silver and navy blue — might not have played a game yet, but there is a feeling of excitement in the city about how these formerly bitter rivals will come together under one banner.
People are so excited that grocery stores are selling "Lorain Titans" bubble gum, and some people are asking head coach Todd Auvil if they should start reserving their playoff tickets.
Auvil doesn't want to burst anyone's bubble, but he would like to take things slowly.
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"Sure, I'm excited about what we can do, too, but I tell them, 'Let's be realistic,'" said Auvil, who was the head coach at Southview the last three seasons. "Admiral King went 1-9 last season and Southview went 3-7, and one of those wins was a forfeit.
"Do we have something to prove? No doubt about it. For as many supporters I've heard from, there are just as many of those naysayers out there. We've got to prove to them this merger was the right thing to do.
"I told the players, 'Don't let anyone on the bandwagon, because we were on it from the beginning. Let's make it happen.'"
Auvil, who graduated from the original Lorain High School in 1979 and was a longtime assistant at both Lorain and Admiral King before getting the Southview job, is familiar with the different dynamics of the city. But, so far, he said there haven't been any issues resulting from the combining of the two schools.
"I never would have believed things could have progressed the way they have when I took this job back in February," he said. "It's been amazing, no doubt about it."
Auvil, thanks to a government grant, was able to take his entire team to Otterbein College for a weeklong 7-on-7 camp against other high schools. Taking a page from the movie "Remember the Titans" – the inspiration for Lorain's new nickname – Auvil may have fast-forwarded his team's bonding process.
"I set them up that it was a King kid and a Southview kid rooming together all week," he said.
"As the week progressed, me and the coaches were looking around the cafeteria, and we're watching the King and Southview kids sitting together and talking, without any additional prodding from us. It was amazing."
The players say the Otterbein trip was just what they needed.
"Otterbein was great," said junior quarter Collin Bryant, a former Admiral. "We practiced twice a day, and then we had a couple of hours just to bond. It was great for us to come together."
Added junior tackle Rayshawn Smith, a former Saint, "Otterbein really has helped a lot, as far as establishing chemistry and bonding with the former King guys. It gave us a chance to learn who's who, learning things about guys you really didn't know."
Thanks to the merger, Lorain has plenty of talent and depth. Every position seems to have a starter back from one of last year's varsities. The numbers are so large that Auvil will go with a junior/senior exclusive varsity even though there were 40 freshmen and 40 sophomores who came out for the team.
"From what we we're used to, this is truly a luxury now," Auvil said. "I told my offensive line coaches, 'Give me 13 legitimate linemen,' and they came back and said, 'We have 25.' We had some great skill players at Southview, but didn't have size to get it done up front. Now we have the size, the speed, the overall talent to do some great things here."
With 35 juniors and only 16 seniors, the Titans may be a year away from truly tapping into their potential. Just don't try telling that to this year's team.
"We've got so much talent," Bryant said. "If we can just go out there and go 10-0, it would be so great for this city. That's my goal, 10-0."
Ex-Southview junior Christian Nogueras, who took third in the long jump at the state track meet, will team up with ex-King senior Tevin Jones to form what should be a formidable offensive backfield.
Ex-Admiral Justin Linder, a senior, was an All-Lorain County, All-Lake Erie League and All-Ohio selection at defensive tackle last season, and fellow seniors (and former Admirals) Shawn Hazelwood (defensive end), Paul Juhasz (free safety) and Amon Willis (defensive end) are expected to lead the defense.
"It's all very exciting for me," Auvil said. "Thirty-one years ago, I ran out of that fieldhouse at George Daniel Field and played for the Lorain Steelmen and was extremely proud of that. Even though it's the Lorain Titans, it's still Lorain, and I couldn't be more privileged to be coaching where I'm at."
More high school football previews
- Elyria ready to chase playoffs
- EC has plenty to be excited about
- Midview has depth, confidence, too
- Rangers staying hungry
- Keystone counting on defense
- Wellington plans to throw more
- Avon Lake needs a runner
- Amherst expects to be even better this year
- Oberlin staying positive despite heavy graduation losses
- Lorain has high hopes for Titans
- Clippers feel new guys are prepared
- Columbia thinks this season could be a special one
- Brookside's comfort level rising
- Are Sailors on the way back up?
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- Firelands' focus on present, not future
- Avon looks to return to playoffs
- Pay-to-pay hasn't derailed North Olmsted's optimism
- Black River loaded with talent
- Lutheran West hoping to stay healthy this season
- Coach thinks Westlake will have big year
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"A shed is to a man what a handbag is to a woman – both contain all the essentials for surviving in the modern world."
Age UK Oldham's Men in Sheds project is an initiative funded by the Local Authority. It aims to reduce isolation among men over 55 and improve their health and wellbeing.
A concept originally developed in Australia, Men in Sheds involves providing a workshop (shed), tools and equipment to men in later life. They can use existing skills, learn new ones and get involved in productive activity, while enjoying the benefits of working in a social group.
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According to research for Age UK, more than one million older men now live alone in the UK, and this number is only set to rise. Many of these older men have faced issues associated with significant changes in their lives including ageing, health, retirement, isolation, redundancy, unemployment, disability, bereavement, etc.
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It's a myth that men are not interested in their health or health services. However, they have to be presented in the right way as previously men have been difficult to engage through the more conventional methods. We have to find creative solutions to these problems. Just doing the old stuff isn't working. We have to go where men are or create activities that appeal to them. After active lives spent in work, most did not want to "sit around talking". Women talk to each other; men like to talk while immersing themselves in a task. That's the way they deal with emotional and practical issues. They are happier talking shoulder to shoulder, doing a job, than face to face. In that environment men will talk about all sorts of things. They know what a shed means and they feel comfortable in that setting.
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I used to have the Death Star 1 and 2 tech manuals for the old SW RPG. It described that the DS2 didn't have the ventilation port weakness that was exploited by the Rebs in ANH. Rather than large vent ports like on the DS1, they were much smaller and more numerous. However the DS2 was still in the construction phase, so it had entire huge sections exposed.
I must agree with others that when Palpatine said that the station was operational, what he meant was that the superlaser was operational. As for turbolasers and self generated shielding, it's a moot point. The shield generator on Endor was still emitting the shield, and the superlaser could fire through it. For all purposes the Death Star 2 was completely protected. Add in the full might of the Imperial armada (extreme overkill) and by all sane means it ought to have been a flawless victory for the Empire.
The biggest weakness on the DS2 operation was the Emperor's overconfidence (just as Luke says). Emperor P didn't count on the Ewoks being able to reinforce the small rebel task force on the moon. Because of the Ewoks, the rebels were able to lower the shield. Add in Anakin Skywalker (Darth Vader crossing to the LS) killing the Emperor. According to EU sources, the Emperor had been performing battle meditation to coordinate the Imperial fleet and give them courage. According to Grand Admiral Thrawn, the Imperial fleet went into complete disarray after the Emperor was killed. If you think about it even with the DS2 destroyed, the Empire still should have been able to win. Just compare the two fleets.
(We get a good idea of how big the rebel fleet is just before and after they make the jump to hyperspace. The Imperials fleet is visible right after the DS2 fires the first time. It's WAY bigger than the Rebel fleet)
Because the Imperials were without the battle meditation for the first time, they lost the will to fight.
Even with whatever secondary defenses the DS2 might have had operational, none of them would be able to withstand a collision with a super star destroyer (a.k.a. the Executor).
No I definitely would not say that the DS2 was useless. I think it was just super unlucky.
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc will buy an additional $50 billion in U.S.-made goods over the next decade in areas like sporting goods and high-end appliances in what the world's largest retailer called a bid to help boost the U.S. economy. Wal-Mart, the largest private employer in the United States, also said on Tuesday it plans to hire 100,000 newly discharged veterans over the next five years, at a time when the U.S. unemployment rate is at 7.8 percent. Walmart U.S. also said it would give part-time workers the first shot at full-time positions. It also plans to make scheduling more transparent, giving part-time workers the ability to choose more of their own hours.


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Southpaw Jared Berkowitz recorded a team best 3.77 ERA with 99 strikeouts this past season.
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NEW ORLEANS, La. - Tulane left-handed pitcher Jared Berkowitz was named a second team All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writer's Association on Friday.
Berkowitz, the winningest pitcher in school history, recorded a team best 3.77 ERA with 99 strikeouts this past season. Through 114 2/3 innings of work Berkowitz compiled a 12-4 record, 12th best in the nation, and pitched four complete games, including two shutouts.
Through his four-year career at Tulane, he set school records in wins (38), innings pitched (415 2/3) and games started (59).


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2013 Mercer Dads
Father of the Year Essay Contest
Dear Principal and Teachers,
We invite you and your students to join thousands of students in schools across the
Mercer County to participate in the 2013 Mercer Dads Father of the Year Essay Contest!
The Essay Contest will give a voice to children allowing students in grades 1 through 12 the opportunity to express their thoughts and feelings on the topic, "My Dad's best character trait." Their words will help raise awareness of the important role of fathers and father figures in the lives of children.
There are many benefits to the Essay Contest:
• Students, regardless of their situation, are able to write an essay and express their feelings about their father or father figure.
• Grade-level essay winners and semi-finalists will be selected and acknowledged publicly.
• A recognition ceremony will be held on May 4th for all essay winners and their families. Our guest speaker will be John M. Heisman, author of the book: Heisman: The Man Behind the Trophy. Mr. Heisman is the nephew of John Heisman who the Heisman Trophy is named after.
There is no cost to participate in the Essay Contest and no solicitations will be made of you, your students, or families. We just want to hear what your students have to say! Will you help insure your school's children can participate by distributing entry materials to teachers throughout your school?
The enclosed packet of information provides all you need to know about the 2013 Mercer Dads Father of the Year Essay Contest beginning with Teacher Checklist #1. You can also download this packet from our Contest web page at www.mercerdads.org
The contest officially begins Monday, March 11, 2013. All entries must be received by April 8, 2013. Essay winners will be notified by phone.
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Essay Subject: "My Dad's best character trait."
Have contestant write a brief essay describing the relationship with their father or father figure and what he means to them by sharing their true feelings and providing examples.
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1. How well the student describes the nature of their relationship with their father or father figure.
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1. Essays are divided into 3 categories (grades 1-4, 5-8, and 9-12). Local volunteers, selected by Mercer Dads, will utilize Judging Criteria and read every single essay. These local volunteers will select the top 10 essays in each category (30 total).
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Do you ever see recipes, and immediately make them? Sometimes I come across a recipe that is so perfect, I have to make it right away. This was one of those. Cassie made a version of this pasta, and I knew we would love it. My husband loves just about anything with balsamic vinegar, and I couldn't believe I hadn't thought about doing this yet.
My husband isn't all about lots of veggies and no meat, so I had to switch it up a little. I used some spinach & artichoke chicken sausage I had in the freezer, and just a few veggies. This was amazing. Balsamic vinaigrette is one of my favorite dressings, so adding it to pasta was only natural. The chicken sausage makes it a heartier meal, but still good for you.
I have made it a couple times already, and I know it will be a staple in our house. You could switch up the veggies to just about anything you have on hand, or what is in season at the time. Leave out the meat, and this would be a great cold pasta salad. I served with a little grated Parmesan cheese, but Cassie used goat cheese. So feel free to switch it up!
Yields 6
Pasta with sauteed veggies and chicken sausage tossed with a balsamic vinaigrette. Quick and easy weeknight meal, that is also good for you.
5 minPrep Time
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- 1 package short cut pasta, cooked according to the directions
- 4 Tbls balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbls olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 3 links chicken sausage, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups sauteed veggies (zucchini, onion, etc.)
- Parmesan Cheese, optional garnish.
- In a large serving bowl combine the vinegar, oil, salt, pepper, garlic and oregano. Whisk to combine. In a large skillet saute the chicken sausage and the veggies together, until crisp tender, and the sausage is heated through, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper as necessary.
- Add the cooked and drained pasta to the serving bowl with the vinaigrette at the bottom. Top with the veggies. Stir to combine, and make sure everything is evenly coated. Serve with Parmesan cheese if desired.
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Results tagged ' Kirby Puckett '
My Favorite Twin
As the youngest of youngsters, my Twins hero (predictably) was Kirby Puckett:
Then in the mid-90s, Rick Aguilera (for whatever reason) was my favorite Twin:
Brad Radke then picked up the mantra:
Who passed o the torch to Joe Nathan:
However, with Nathan just now perhaps getting back on the horse after Tommy John, I needed a new "favorite player"…that one guy who either comes in from the pen or strides to the plate and make you inch forward in your seat with anticipation.
Right now, for me, that player is Danny Valencia…
Sure, he's batting in the low .200s this year after an amazing rookie 2010 stretch run surge. But I just see so much potential in him; maybe our first bona-fide hot corner man since Corey Koskie. He hits for power, drives the ball to the gaps, has a flair for the dramatic, and plays a solid (if sometimes spectacular) 3b. Plus, he has just enough ego to know he's good, yet has a solid manager and good teammates to keep that Florida ego in check.
So, as of right now, Danny Valencia is my favorite Twin. Time will tell if V will be around for the long haul (like Cuddyer), but considering his youth and considerable talents already, I'd say he's well on his way.
-A good start to the series with the Rays in beating David Price. Duesing was dominating today and Valencia (heh heh), Cuddy, and Nishioka provided the offensive firepower.
Preview (37-46, 4th, 4.0 GB CWS): James Shields (8-5, 2.45) vs. Scott Baker (6-5, 3.15)
The Killer
Today, Minnesota Twins fans, baseball fans, and the world at large lost a hero with the passing of Harmon Killebrew at age 74 due to esophogeal cancer.
There are so many tributes to Harm floating around in cyberspace that I don't even know where to begin. Heck, I didn't even see the guy play, but when EVERYONE who know says he was their hero as a child, a legend is pretty much the closest way of describing him.
I could go so many directions here, but I'll keep it short and say this: When all is said in done, it really doesn't matter how many home runs he hit or how many ballgames he won/lost. Those moments may produce a lot of nostalgia, but the real reason there are a lot of misty eyes in Minnesota right now is because of the type of man Harmon was. I've never heard a harsh word said about him from anyone, and he was always a model for a good, clean, simple life filled with the things and people he loved. Referencing the "hook" of the above video tribute, I think that Harmon DID get all those letters (or at least tried!). He also valued them deeply.
When Babe Ruth, the greatest pre-Harmon slugger, was dying of cancer (also of the throat, oddly enough), he was known to quip "The termites have got me." Well, sadly those same "termites" got Harm today, along with a big portion of Minnesota childhood for the baby boomers.
As far as relating this to the current Twins team that is mired in a deep slump, I remember a certain ballclub just a few years ago that turned a tragic event:
…into the inspiration for a remarkable comeback. That team, of course, was the 2006 Twins, who (on May 17) were 9.5 GB in the division and ended up going to the playoffs.
Preview (12-27, 5th, 3.5 GB CWS): Francisco Liriano (2-5, 7.07) vs. Felix Hernandez (4-3, 3.36)
Every Spring Training for the MN Twins, at some point I am reminded of the death of Kirby Puckett in 2006. Although I didn't become a serious baseball fan until the mid 1990s, the very end of Puck's cut-short career, I just remember (as a child) the presence of Kirby being larger than life. He was (perhaps more than any other) the player who initially got me excited about Twins baseball.
It's very sad to me that Puckett is no longer around. When I think of legendary players, I think of guys like Harmon Killebrew and Tony Oliva. For my dad, for instance, just seeing those guys is enough to rekindle a flood of old (and primarily rosy!) memories. Unfortunately, I don't get to do that with Puck. Later this August, when the Twins have their 20th Anniversary of the 1991 World Series, there will be a big hole in CF, as has been the case since 2006.
We only have videos like the ones in this post to remember #34.
Before this past weekend becomes too "old news", I wanted to take a moment to comment on the induction of Greg Gagne into the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame.
Here's the thing: Gagne was solid defensively, did all the "little things" that the Twins organization values, and is the nicest guy you'll ever chat with. He also played for both Twins world championship, 1987 and 1991.
The trouble is, Gagne was the epitome of an "average" ballplayer. His career batting average was .254 (over 15 seasons), and the highest he ever hit in a single season was .280 (and that was post-Twins with the KC Royals). He hit 111 career homers, stole 109 bases, yet (in one of the most bizarre stats that you'll never see in today's game) was actually caught stealing 96 times. His OPS in any given season never touched .750.
Thus, I can't say that I agree whatsoever with the Twins' inception of Gags into their HOF. I love to see him (and appreciate his contributions) at team reunions and get-togethers, but putting him in cohorts with names like Killebrew, Oliva, Carew, and Puckett really only cheapens that selection group.
However, I have only congratulations for Mr. Gagne now that the deed has been done. I'm sure it is a great thrill for him.
One other quick note: The Twins once again put on a great show last weekend with their 50th Anniversary Celebration. The 50 Greatest Twins ceremony was great, while the old-timers game provided a lot of laughs (Kent Hrbek's divot, primarily) and good memories. Like Gene Washington taking his hacks with his new team (the Rangers) standing on the top step laughing their butts off…
…One Joe Here To Say!
Well, Joe Mauer is going to have a lot more to smile about now…
…and so do we (the fans)! Eight more years (nine, counting 2010) of arguably the most talented player in the major leagues right now.
Although crossing the 20% (of the total payroll) threshold has been suicide for many teams (just remember A-Rod going to Texas), I think the Twins have a good enough organization and farm system to build around Mauer (or keep the talent around, as is the case now) for many years.
Giving 8 years and $184 million to a health-risk catcher may seem dicey, but Mauer is the exception to the rule. If he wanted to stay, and he did, then the right move was locking him up at any price.
It just boggles my mind that only 20 years ago, Kirby Puckett…
was the first guy in the majors to make $3 million per season. Crazy.
Thanks For The Memories
During the early goings of September of the 2009 Twins baseball season, it looked as if game number 162 (the contest that typically ends the MLB season unless you happen to play in the Midwest) would be a great remembrance of all the baseball that the Metrodome had produced before giving way to Target Field next season. A post-game ceremony down on the field after that game was both parts touching and entertaining, but there was just one problem…the old Dome wasn't done; it would go on to host two more games!
Thus, it never really felt as if the Metrodome got that proper sense of ending as maybe it should have…that moment when you just look around and soak it all in. Obviously, with the New York Yankees celebrating, it wasn't the time for that feeling. That is why I would now like to relive my favorite moments of being at the Dome. Perhaps you will remember some of these as well:
-1990: My first memory of the Dome recalls seeing Kirby Puckett being given the Silver Slugger award for winning the batting title the previous year. While going through the turnstiles that day, I got a black bat "signed" by Puck that I believe I still have stashed away to this day.
-1991: Though most fans may only remember the '91 seaons for Puckett's Game Six and Black Jack's Game Seven, there was also quite a heated race (at least for awhile) with the Oakland A's. Back then, when both teams were part of the AL West division, the A's were the powerhouse team of the circuit. They came into a summer series at the Dome and jumped way ahead of the Twins in every game thanks to the power of guys like Jose Canseco, Mark McGwire, and Dave Henderson (looking back, can you imagine all the steroids coursing through those veins?). However, the Twins scrapped back in every game and won them all. I was lucky enough to be at the one that everyone remembers, where the Twins rallied against Dennis Eckersley (the Mariano Rivera of his day) on a triple from Chili Davis that RF Canseco played like a pin-ball down in the corner. As Jose was bouncing around, a fan overhanging right field chucked an unravelling roll of toilet paper down onto the field, only adding to the mayhem!
-1996-2000: I really began following the Twins with a passion in '96, but from then until '00 the Twins were perennial cellar-dwellers. Not to be deterred, though, my Dad and I would still get down to the Dome a few times each year to watch guys like Bob Tewksbury, Pat Mahomes, Brent Gates, Rich Becker, and Scott Stahoviak (among others) battle to not lose 100 games. I didn't seem to care about the futility, I guess, as I still root-root-rooted for the home team with all I had. The attendance was so poor during those years that one could (and we often did) guy a cheap ticket and move right up behind the infield. Believe it or not, there were no users to stop people!
A more specific game from that time period involves a field trip with my sixth grade class. My exact recollection of the event is understandably a bit hazy, but the Twins were facing Pedro Martinez and the Red Sox. The game went into extra innings, the Twins loaded the bases with no outs, but then two guys (one of which I'm positive was Terry Steinbach) struck out. The next batter then singled to win the game (I want to say it was Pat Meares, but I could be wrong).
-2002: Fifteen innings of baseball against the Atlanta Braves. Bobby Cox got tossed in the first inning, the Twins roughed up Greg Maddux, and Christian Guzman's double off the baggy scored Tom Prince (pictured above) to win it. Once you do the fourteenth-inning stretch, you never forget it!
-2002: With the Twins already having locked up the division title, they hosted the beaten White Sox to close out the season. I was at the final two games, both won by dramatic, late-inning home runs from Bobby Kielty.
-2008: With the Twins needing to sweep the White Sox in the final homestand to stay in the playoff race, they do just that. I was at all three thrillers, but of course momst remember the final contest when the Twins fell behind early but clawed back into it thanks to a dramatic triple from Denard Span. A walk-off hit from Alexi Casilla sealed it in extra innings.
So, those are my fondest, brightest memories of the Metrodome. Though many malign it as a dump and unfit for the National Pastime, it is the only home turf I have ever seen the Twins play on, and no one can take that from me. Though Target Field may prove to be a rousing success (or a miserable failure, whatever the case may be), it will always be the Dome that holds my childhood baseball nostalgia.
Thanks Again, Kirby!
While rambling around on YouTube the other night, I was reminded that it has been three years since Kirby Puckett passed away (March 6, 2006), so I wanted to post another little tribute to the player who was my baseball hero growing up (hopefully this will become an annual tradition on the date of his sudden passing).
Even though I really wasn't that "into" baseball (I was born in 1985) during the heyday of Puckett's great career, I still give him a lot of credit for fostering my life of the game that still burns within me. I mean, it takes a rare player to captivate an area like Puckett did. Even though I don't think I watched an entire baseball game until about 1996 or so, I have fond memories of Kirby, such as being present when he received the Silver Slugger Award in 1990, or sitting "right above him" in '94-'95 when he was in right field. Like I said, even though my childish interests were more directed at Batman, Superman, and Power Rangers at that time in my life, I was still captivated by Kirby Puckett. The only player the Twins have had even come close to that sort of charisma/recognition is Torii Hunter, but he still wasn't Puck and I think Torii himself would even admit it as such.
To be honest, though, I think the saddest part of Kirby's death three years ago was that he wasn't yet comfortable enough to return to MN after his court trial some years earlier. However, just the fact that Puck was embarrassed about the whole thing tells me that he really wasn't a bad guy…he just made a mistake that, because of his celebrity, got dragged through the mud. Thus, I respect Puck's decision to get away from MN for awhile after that nasty trial, but I truly believe that the community would have welcomed him back at any time. There was just too much to love about Kirby that could not be overshadowed by a couple of undoings, which was proven by the overwhelming tributes after his death.
Here are two tribute videos to Kirby that I found on YouTube that, at least to me, convey the essence of Kirby Puckett:
We Are Family (Minus One)
I was saddened to hear yesterday that former Twin, Blue Jay, and Brewer Corey Koskie announced his retirement from professional baseball. As Twins fans, how can we not respect the tenacity that Koskie showed for the game of baseball, as he was one of those guys without much raw talent that needed every ounce of skill in his body to hit .280, 20 HR, and play fabulous defense at the hot corner. Sadly, however, his strange concussion-like malady has now forced him to leave the game he loves. Though even he admitted he could probably play through the discomfort, he did not want to put himself through another rough year or two, and with young children growing up at home I don't know how you can blame him for that.
During my time as a writer for the University Register at the University of Minnesota, Morris, I penned an article about Koskie (and other former Twins) that I thought would be appropriate to share on this blog. Just remember that the article is a wee bit dated (written just in advance of the start of the '07 season), but the basic principles of the piece still hold true:
Over the last seven seasons, the Minnesota Twins have become a perennial powerhouse in the American League. Yet, besides a winning product on the field, the Twins have created a family-type atmosphere that makes them so endearing and fun to watch. While many baseball teams disperse their own separate ways the minute a game is completed (i.e. the New York Yankees), the Twins stick together, evidenced by the roommate pairing of Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau last season. Journeyman players who have wandered the major leagues or young rookies fresh from the bush leagues can be considered "part of the family" once assigned a Twins uniform. However, in order to stay competitive in baseball's current economy, many a fine Twins "family member" has needed to be disowned. In almost all cases, leaving the Twins' family produced disastrous results…
Christian Guzman–Endeared himself to Twins fans in 2001 with his unusual goatee and that "bionic sound" he made while scampering to third base with another triple. Since leaving the Twins after 2004, Guzy batted .219 for the Washington Nationals in 2005 and missed the entire '06 season due to shoulder surgery.
Matt Lawton–Lawton was the most talented Twins outfielder during the doldrums of the late 1990s. Never sniffed .300 after leaving the Twins via a trade in '01 and was busted for steroids with the Yankees in 2005.
A.J. Pierzynski–You know the fan who gets a few beers in him and annoys the heck out of his entire section? A.J. Pierzynski was that guy's hero. Pierzynski is still a quality catcher for the Chisox, but his trade brought the Twins Francisco Liriano, Joe Nathan, and Boof Bonser.
Luis Rivas–A mainstay (admittedly if only because of a lack of depth) at the second base position from 2001-2004 and often single-handedly defeated the Kansas City Royals. Could not make the Tampa Bay Devils Rays roster in 2006, one year after the Twins released him.
David Ortiz–The one who got away. The gregarious "Big Papi" was a fan-favorite in 2001-2002, but also quite injury-prone, leading to his departure. Ortiz latched on with Boston and is now arguably major league baseball's biggest superstar.
Doug Mientkiewicz–Led the Twins' surge to prominence in 2001, but is now best remembered for stealing a baseball, not hitting or catching one.
Eric Milton–A solid, if not spectacular, starting pitcher for the Twins who pitched a no-hitter in 1999. Now regularly leads the NL in home runs allowed.
Joe Mays–Highly-touted Twins prospect who, after one great season (2001) fizzled out. Was recently cut from LA Dodgers training camp.
Jacque Jones–Teamed with Torii Hunter to create the "Soul Patrol" outfield but could not be afforded after 2005. Last year, Jacque was a steady contributor (.285, 27 home runs) for the Chicago Cubs.
LaTroy Hawkins–After first succeeding (then failing miserably) as a closer, "Hawk" became a premier middle reliever before pricing himself out of a Twins uniform. Hasn't been nearly as dominant since leaving Minnesota (4.48 ERA in 60 innings for the Orioles last season) and still collapses in pressure situations.
Eddie Guardado–"Everyday Eddie" earned his nickname as a middle reliever, but transformed himself into a reliable (if not spectacular) closer. Recently, Eddie has become anything but reliable due to chronic left elbow problems.
Yet, there is one player who has fallen on especially hard times after leaving the Twins family. The name noticeably absent from this nostalgic list is Corey Koskie. In 2001, Koskie banded together with Torii Hunter, Jacque Jones, and Doug Mientkiewicz in order to bring winning baseball back to Minnesota, much like Kent Hrbek, Gary Gaetti, Tom Brunansky, and Kirby Puckett did in the early 1980s.
Koskie debuted with the Twins organization in 1999 where, at third base and right field, he made an immediate splash (.310 batting average) on a punchless team. However, Koskie struggled mightily with his third base defense, not exhibiting enough quickness or range to play the position. Yet, on a team where playoff aspirations were nonexistent, Koskie was given the time necessary to develop his fielding skills, eventually molding himself into a perennial Gold Glove candidate, with his diving stops and on-target throws (even if he did have to occasionally bounce them off the old Metrodome turf) becoming commonplace.
After being a key contributor to the Twins' playoff teams of 2002-2004, Koskie was courted by a number of teams who coveted the slick-fielding, decent power/average third baseman. Though pursued by the Twins, Koskie was ultimately signed by the Toronto Blue Jays of his native Canada. Before leaving Minnesota, in a gesture demonstrating his appreciation of the Twins' organization and fans, Koskie took out full-page ads in both the Pioneer Press and Star Tribune expressing his gratitude for being allowed to thrive in Minnesota.
After a disappointing and injury-riddled season in Toronto, Koskie again changed teams, this time heading to Milwaukee. With a fast start to 2006, Koskie seemed to be getting his career back on track until disaster struck on July 5. While chasing a pop-up at Miller Park, Koskie overran the ball, had to bend backwards, and ended up falling to the ground, his neck whip-lashing before impact. While the incident did not seem overly violent, Koskie's next at-bat was like something out of the fifth dimension of the Twilight Zone, complete with images coming in and out of focus and spells of dizziness.
Since that day, Koskie has not played an inning of baseball for the Brewers. A week after the concussion, Koskie tried returning to the Brewers' lineup, but was overcome by dizziness, fatigue, and nausea, requiring him to leave the field once again. After visiting a neuropsychologist, Koskie was diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome from his fall. For the rest of that season, Koskie could only work out in small increments without the symptoms returning. His head injury even affected his family life, as watching his son's hockey games became impossible due to the bright lights giving him terrible headaches.
As for 2007 season begins, Koskie has begun rehabilitating both mind and body at his home in Minnesota, hoping to rejoin his team at the earliest possible date. Though post-concussion symptoms can last for years, Koskie seems to be on track to the major leagues again, as evidence by rising scores on the reaction-time and cognitive ability tests he regularly undergoes. According to Koskie himself (in an interview with the Star Tribune's Patrick Reusse), "I'm going to play again. I'm sure of that. If I wasn't, I would have a lot more depression to deal with."
In 1982, a promising young outfielder named Jim Eisenreich debuted with the Minnesota Twins. After suffering several mystifying seizures at his left field post, Eisenreich was diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome, putting his major league career in serious jeopardy. However, after three years of undergoing treatment, Eisenreich returned to the major leagues. In 1993 he helped the Philadelphia Phillies to the National League Championship by batting .318. In 1996 he hit .361 with the Phillies, and '97 brought him a World Series championship with the Florida Marlins. Hopefully, Corey Koskie can do much of the same.


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Buyers who lost out in last year's frenzied market are hoping for improved buying conditions in 2014. In many parts of the SF Bay Area, buying a home is actually harder to accomplish than it was last year. Interest rates are higher as are home prices. Some lenders are applying more stringent qualification requirements.
There are steps you can take to maximize your chances of buying a home in 2014.
A major factor holding the Bay Area housing market back is the lack of inventory of homes for sale. According to the California Association of Realtors (CAR), the median home price of homes sold in AlamedaCounty in February 2014 was 21.3 percent higher than the previous year. But, homes sold in February were down 14.7 percent from February 2013 due to a lack of inventory.
In San Mateo, median home prices rose 20.6 percent in February; home sales were down 13.1 percent from the previous year. Santa ClaraCounty posted an annual increase in median sale price of 12.8 percent; home sales declined 9.2 percent from a year. ContraCostaCounty broke rank in February with a 3.4 percent year-to-year increase in median home sale price; homes sold rose 22.1 percent from the year before.
Residential real estate is a local business. County statistics reflect what's happening on the home front more accurately than do national and statewide statistics, but they may not reflect what's happening in the neighborhood where you want to live.
Hot spots around the Bay Area are often neighborhoods that have good public schools, a convenient commute location, a low crime rate and close proximity to shops, cafés and amenities. Most of today's buyers are in search of one or all of these characteristics. So far this year, the inventory of homes for sale have been low in these areas, and buyer demand very high.
The spring selling season has begun. Hopefully, more sellers will put their homes on the market while prices are stronger than they've been for years and interest rates are still relatively low.
To get ready for the market, make sure that you are preapproved for the mortgage you'll need to complete a purchase. There are a lot of all cash buyers in the Bay Area, which is hard to compete against.
Some buyers can increase their cash position by getting help from parents. In this case, lenders will require a "gift letter" stating that the money doesn't have to be repaid. The gift money will have to be verified as liquid funds.
Even if you can't make an all cash offer, the larger the down payment, the better. Some buyers liquidate part of their stock and bond investments in order to come up with a competitive down payment.
It's a good idea to get your finances in order and get preapproved even if you aren't making an offer in competition. The better you look to the sellers, the higher the probability that they will accept your offer rather than hold out for a higher offer from another buyer.
Some buyers are successful making pre-emptive offers. This is an offer that is made before the seller is ready to hear offers. But, many sellers in this market won't even consider such an offer. They want their home to receive broad exposure before they entertain offers.
If a seller decides to hear your offer early, you still may end up in a multiple offer competition. The listing agent is likely to inform other interested buyers that the seller has agreed to hear an offer early.
Buyers making offers in competition, need to make their first offer their best offer. There's no guarantee the seller will issue a counter offer. You may have only one chance to get it right.
Making compromises is always a part of home buying. In a tight market, it will be even more important that you make compromises. You could open up new possibilities by not holding out for the perfect house in the perfect location. But, choose carefully.
One way to increase your options is to broaden your search area. This gives you more inventory to consider. If you're willing to make a tradeoff between a listing that's not in your desired school district or that lengthens your commute some, there should be a compensation in the form of a lower purchase price.
Don't hold out for a certain style house. You may not prefer mid-century homes, but if you find one that suits your needs in the area you prefer, this might be a realistic compromise.
Most buyers who have children want a good sized yard. But, you may find a home that's right for you except that the yard is small. If there are alternative play areas, like a family room or a school playground or park nearby, this might work and save you money on yard maintenance.
If you find that your dream house is too expensive in your ideal location and you don't want to compromise on location, you'll have to scale back on your wish list. This may mean buying a smaller house with less bedrooms. Just make sure that the house will suit your long term needs. It's expensive to buy and sell homes. The less you change homes, the more money you save.
Sometimes buying a home requires selling the one you already own. Contingent sale offers usually aren't accepted in hot market niches. You may have to sell and go to an interim rental before you buy. If so, try to find a rental in the area in which you want to live. This gives you an opportunity to find out more about the area.


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Bruin great Gail Devers last weekend (Feb. 14) continued with her successful 2004 indoor season by winning both the 60m and 60m hurdles at the Tyson Foods Invitational in Fayetteville, AR.
An Olympic gold medalist, Devers of Atlanta, GA, dedicated both her races to her high school math teacher who was recently injured in a freak car accident. In her first race, Devers got off to a quick start to win the Visa women's 60m, tying a world-leading best of 7.10 and setting a new Randal Tyson Track Center record. She later ran the third fastest time in the world this year with her 60m hurdles mark of 7.87.
"Today was a tough workout," Devers said. "I needed the work. I dedicated both my races to my high school math teacher. She was injured in a freak accident. She taught that first impressions are important and was meticulous in what we had to turn in.
"I needed to work on my speed for the hurdles," she said. "I didn't feel so good for the start and third step. I tried to settle myself down on the hurdles. I needed a double workout and I'm thankful for that. I've been finding passion for running because I really don't like to run. I like to teach through my track. Running for other people is a great feeling. My focus is on (Indoor) Nationals and the Olympics aren't my focus right now."


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President Barack Obama and Queen Maxima of The Netherlands seem to have hit it off pretty well when they met this past week. It appears that Queen Maxima got the president's attention and held onto it for some time – if pictures don't lie, according to photographs taken by Koen Van Weel for Getty images and as reported by Fox News on Thursday.
Michelle Obama, daughters Sasha and Malia, and Mrs. Obama's mother Marian Robinson do China on Spring Break
The photographs, taken on March 24, 2014, show President Barack Obama meeting Queen Maxima of The Netherlands – and, of course, King Williem0Alexander of The Netherlands as well. The greetings took place at the Royal Palace Huis ten Bosch.
Regardless of what one thinks of President Obama's politics and policies, it's difficult to argue with the assertion that he can be very, very charming when he so chooses to be.
The president was in that part of the world to attend the Nuclear Security Summit which was an event that occurred on March 24 and 25 in The Netherlands at The Hague. At the Nuclear Security Summit, world leaders met in an effort to prevent nuclear terrorist across the globe.
First Lady Michelle Obama was in China at the time with the First Daughters – Sasha and Malia – on a trip that has received little media coverage.


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OverviewTransportation from Toluca International Terminal to your destination: The Airport is not served by public transportation.
(a) Rental cars are available from major rental car agencies located in the arrivals area of the terminal.
(b) Authorized taxis & shuttles are available outside of the terminal - Caminante taxi 1-800-226-4627; Morelos taxi 722-273-1052/ or 1020; Excelencia taxi 7-22-273-3333.
(c) TIA - MCIA shuttle vans depart from Terminal 1 (in front of international flight access ramp); at Terminal 2, at gate D.
(d) Caminante Shuttles offers shuttle services to the Observatorio Bus Terminal, Hotel Maria Barbara, & Cuautitlan.
(c) Interjet Shuttles: call 01 800 01 12345 or visit: www.interjet.com/TransporteToluca.aspx?Culture=en-US
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What is the purpose of Krasivaya Cosplay Love, and why was it created?
The purpose of this group is to collect beautiful cosplay from around the world! I wanted to create this group because I absolutely LOVE cosplay, and to cosplay also! It's very difficult making the costumes, and taking time to make sure that they are perfect, and I wanted cosplayers from all over to be appreciated, even if their art on here is not very popular, because some of the best cosplays that I've seen are not as popular as they should be!
Why is the group called "Krasivaya Cosplay Love"?
I wanted to have a cute name for my group, but I also wanted it to have a name that states what the group is basically about, since I've seen groups where the name has absolutely nothing to do with what the group even does! I know that I still have to explain it because the first word is in Russian! I wanted to make the name personal, because there are so many other cosplay groups at DeviantArt, and I didn't want my group to have the same name as any other group! I wanted my group to be distinct, because sometimes groups have very similar names, and I didn't want mine to be confused with another!
"Krasivaya" means 'beautiful' or 'pretty' in Russian. I was going to name the group "Krasivaya Cosplay Lyubov", but then I think it would be more difficult to comprehend at first glance for those who are not able to read Russian. So, I thought using the word "love" would make more sense, and it does sound a lot cuter! I also wanted to have the word "cosplay" in it so that people would know that it is a "cosplay" based group! Why "Russian", you ask? Because I speak Russian, of course! Russian is my favourite language that I've learned, because it's the easiest for me to pronounce, and the most fun to sing in! I think that when I pronounce Japanese words, it is a bit of work, because I have to actually try very hard not to sound so American, but Russian words come easy to me!
***I do apologize if the way that you Romanize the original Russian Cyrillic is different, but this is the proper way that I've learned! My native Russian friend also learned it this way too, so this is how I Romanize them! It would be easier to type in Cyrillic, but, unfortunately, I do not have a Cyrillic keyboard, and do not know how to type in Cyrillic using this Microsoft Word 2010 program! I sometimes use the keyboards online, but they are not always accurate, so I often have to fix the words if I type their Romanized words in the text box! It is also very difficult to use the keypad version of the mouse if I click on the online keyboard! (Sorry if this doesn't make sense, but those who have used an online keyboard understand what I'm talking about!)***
What is acceptable to contribute?
A variety of cosplay may be contributed! You may contribute cosplays from anime, manga, movies, games, or anything else that you can think of! Original cosplays are also accepted, as long as they have an explanation of what they are! I have not watched a lot of anime, nor read a lot of manga, but I still do enjoy seeing a lot of wonderful cosplays! I do not want to discriminate, so "inappropriate" or "mature" cosplay may be contributed as long as they have a filter on! And yes, homosexual themes are allowed too!
I will have different folders for all of the art to be in once I get enough artwork to organize! If you are submitting something, please make sure that it has the name of the character(s) that are being cosplayed, and state what game, anime, manga (etc.) that the characters are from! Otherwise, I may not recognize the character, and will put it in the future "Miscellaneous" folder!
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Who is allowed to join?
Everyone may join this group! You don't even have to be a cosplayer to join this group, as long as you love cosplay, or anime, manga, games, movies, dress up, shows, costumes, photography, or art!
What to do in the group…
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Boston bomb suspect wins removal of betrayal claim in trial
BOSTON — Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, arguing jurors might resent him as an immigrant, persuaded a federal judge to throw out the government's claim he betrayed his oath to the U.S. as a naturalized citizen.
Prosecutors had cited Tsarnaev's "betrayal of the United States" and his history of having "obtained citizenship and enjoyed the freedoms" of a U.S. citizen in their formal list of factors justifying a possible death penalty.
"Drawing a distinction between naturalized and natural born is highly inappropriate," U.S. District Judge George O'Toole said at a hearing Wednesday in Boston.
Tsarnaev's defense lawyers, who have worked on many of the U.S.'s highest-profile death-penalty cases, are grappling with prosecutors over the wording of allegations and the use of evidence two months after Boston observed the first anniversary of the attack, which killed three people and injured 260. A trial is scheduled to start Nov. 3.
The ruling doesn't affect the charges against Tsarnaev, which include using a weapon of mass destruction. The decision alters what jurors may hear when they consider a sentence if they find him guilty.
Tsarnaev, a 20-year-old immigrant of Chechen descent, received asylum in the U.S. when he was eight and took the oath of citizenship seven months before the attack. He was inspired by al-Qaida and motivated by the U.S. military's killing of Muslim civilians, prosecutors have said.
The betrayal claim "openly invites resentment of Mr. Tsarnaev as an immigrant," defense attorney David Bruck said in a court filing in May. The language suggests Tsarnaev "is more blameworthy, and deserving of more severe punishment, than a native-born citizen who commits the identical crime."
On Wednesday O'Toole rejected Tsarnaev's request for a hearing on what the defense called a "flow of leaks and inappropriate public comments" by law enforcement involved in the case. The comments, including a "60 Minutes" segment in April, may violate Tsarnaev's right to a fair trial, they said. O'Toole said he'd deal with the issue during the trial if needed.
The judge said he would rule later on several defense requests to throw out evidence in the case, including data from Tsarnaev's laptop computer and other items seized from his dormitory room. The former college student's lawyers claim the authorities exceeded the scope of their search warrant.
Tsarnaev's lawyers said they will ask by Wednesday's deadline to have the trial moved from Boston. O'Toole denied a request for an extension.
Tsarnaev pleaded not guilty in July to 30 counts, including charges that he killed a university police officer in the days after the attack. He is suspected of carrying out the bombing with his older brother Tamerlan Tsarnaev, who was killed in a police shootout.
Tsarnaev's lawyers haven't claimed their client didn't carry out the attack. Instead, they have focused on ways to pin greater blame on Tamerlan Tsarnaev, saying there could be evidence he was an ardent extremist who manipulated his younger brother.
The case is U.S. v. Tsarnaev, 13-cr-10200, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (Boston).


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Two very different NFL teams will meet Sunday at Mile High.
The Baltimore Ravens come in fueled by bravado and led by Ray Lewis, the chest-pounding inspirational leader of their defense. Lewis, who is a famous for his pre-game dance routine as he is for creating chaos in the backfield, motivates his fellow players with fire and brimstone, flash and bluster. He's the center of attention on a team that's found success not by scoring in bunches, but in preventing opponents from finding pay dirt. The Ravens are an aging defensive team, built to resemble their rivals in the AFC North.
The Denver Broncos will defend their home turf with Peyton Manning at the helm. Manning, who is as close to a being player / coach as any quarterback in the history of the NFL, uses his football intellect to direct his offense. He calls audibles and formation changes on the fly, shouts commands and directs traffic in an effort to befuddle defenses and expose their weaknesses. He's a cerebral and humble leader – not only on game day, but in preparation throughout a given week. He gives his squad a quiet confidence as they know that succeeding is a simple matter of following his lead.
The contrast between the Ravens of the North and the Broncos of the West is as stark as the varying leadership styles of their Generals. The Baltimore approach is intimidation; the Broncos are more tactical than that.
Denver enjoys the advantage of having an attacking defense, yet aside from Von Miller's sack dances, carries it's self with more decorum than the Ravens. The Broncos defense does its boasting with results. It's on the offensive side of the ball that Denver has earned its reputation. Peyton Manning moves the ball down the field with rare efficiency. Thirty points seems to be the Broncos baseline for total scoring.
Baltimore's offense is capable of producing with both the passing and running attack. Joe Flacco, while inconsistent, has a big arm and can complete long passes downfield. Ray Rice is on his way to a Hall of Fame worthy career, producing yardage as a pure back and as a receiver. The Ravens are defined by their defense, however. Their ability to hold opponents down is what has made them a contender year after year.
The coming Divisional round playoff game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Denver Broncos pits two teams with vastly contrasting styles against one another. The difference between the two clubs is reflected not only in their differing strengths, but in the conflicting leadership styles of Ray Lewis and Peyton Manning. It's a clash between self-applauding and self-deprecating, high and mighty and quietly confident.


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Annually, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) surveys more than 3,800 fitness professionals in Asia, Europe, Australia, Africa and North and South America to identify the top fitness trends for that year. The top trends for 2014 may be a surprise, especially since workouts that were perceived to be everlasting are out and routines with weights and equipment are overruled too.
The world has spoken. People want highly effective and affordable fitness routines that can be performed anywhere. In addition, these workouts need to respect busy schedules and low barriers to entry with regards to equipment. Here are the top fitness trends for 2014 for Spokane home fitness enthusiasts and the rest of the world.
Bodyweight routines
Somewhere along the way, bodyweight routines were pushed aside and deemed ineffective and unworthy for most fitness goals. When in fact, bodyweight routines are the most effective solution for general fitness goals and perfect for use anytime, anywhere. Only as of recently, bodyweight routines are making a comeback and users are experiencing phenomenal results with a low cost and time commitment.
When good form and technique is practiced, all ability levels can thrive off of bodyweight circuits. Especially if one practices high intensity interval training, TABATA or metabolic conditioning styled workouts. In this format 20 minutes is the most one will need for a high caloric burn and strength gains.
Simple devices can make bodyweight routines unlimited
The first device every Spokane home fitness enthusiast should have is a set of resistance bands. Resistance bands are lightweight, affordable, transportable and highly effective (when used correctly). As well, one can purchase bands at most major shopping outlets and sporting goods stores.
Basically, whatever one can do bodyweight wise, bands can magnify with a new level of resistance. With added resistance comes the ability to perform a variety of new exercises.
Bodyweight trainers
The uncommon, but more effective piece of equipment for bodyweight training is the bodyweight trainer. Also referred to as a suspension trainer (most commonly known as TRX). Bodyweight trainers are the ultimate piece of affordable and transportable training equipment because they can be used anywhere.
Bodyweight trainers can be hung off a tree branch, wrapped around a pole and even locked into a door jam. The most beautiful feature of this device is that the trainer can add to one's bodyweight for resistance, or subtract to it by adjusting the body's leverage.
If one is standing completely vertical, the resistance is minimal, however, the closer one lays to the ground, the intensity becomes closer to that person's weight. Literally, this device can replace a whole weight room and gym, but is still lightweight and compact enough to fit in one's luggage.
Final thought
To unleash the full potential and unlimited variety of bodyweight training, one should invest in expert level guidance. There are a number of good programs out there, but Workout Anywhere is perfectly designed for a sustainable healthy lifestyle over a short-lived fitness highlight. In addition, Workout Anywhere maximizes everything above for the ultimate Spokane home fitness solution and beyond.


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EUGENE, Ore. -- The University of Oregon women's basketball team will play its final exhibition game on Wednesday, Nov. 7 against Corban University. Tip-time is scheduled for 7 p.m. (PT) at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene. The game will be streamed online through Pac-12 live stream. Live statistics will also be available on goducks.com. In-game updates will be available on the official Twitter account (@OregonWBB).
Tickets ($3-$10) are available online at goducks.com, in-person at the Moshofsky Center Ticket Office (M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) or over the phone at 1-800-WEBFOOT. Tickets are also available at the Matthew Knight Arena Box Office (M-F, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) on game days.
Head coach Paul Westhead
and the Ducks return 10 letterwinners and two starters for the upcoming
2012-13 season. Last year's squad went 15-16 overall and finished ninth
in the Pac-12 with a 7-11 record.
Oregon will open regular season play on Sunday, Nov. 11 with a home game against Saint Mary's. That game is slated to begin at 2 p.m. (PT). UO's ticket promotion for that game allows fans to receive a $5 general admission ticket with proof of a ticket from
the previous night's volleyball match against Arizona. In addition,
there will be 100 re-usable water bottles given away as part of
sustainability night. There will also be pregame sign making and
postgame autographs from the team.
Season tickets and mini plans for the upcoming women's basketball season are available for purchase online at goducks.com, in person at the Moshofsky Center ticket window or over the phone at 1-800-WEBFOOT.
Season tickets offer up to a 30 percent savings off single-game ticket
prices. Adult General Admission: $99. Regular Reserved: $150. Premium
Reserved: $188. Child/Senior General Admission: $68. Family Plan General
Admission (2 adults and 3 children): $255.
In addition to the season tickets, there are two different mini plans
for the upcoming season.
The Flex Plan offers a savings of over 16
percent. There are three different Flex Plan options for fans to choose
from. Tier 1: Pick one game between Oregon State or Connecticut. Tier 2:
Pick any 2 games from the Pac-12 Conference opponents, excluding Oregon
State. Tier 3: Pick any 2 games from our non-conference opponents,
excluding Connecticut.
The Weekend Plan consists of all eight weekend
home games and is only $76 which is a savings of over 17 percent
(schedule on left hand side).
Four Ducks recorded double-doubles in their 118-74 exhibition win over Southern Oregon last Tuesday.
Senior Laura Stanulis had 18 assists to go with 10 rebounds and six points. Sophomore Megan Carpenter had 12 points and 13 rebounds, while freshman Jillian Alleyne added 14 points and 16 boards coming off the bench. Sophomore Jordan Loera had 13 points and 10 rebounds.
In all, the Ducks had six players score in double figures, led by sophomore Lexi Petersen who scored a game-high 27 points on 11-of-19 shooting from the field. Fellow sophomore Amanda Delgado came off the bench to score 22 points. Freshman Devyn Galland had 16 points in her first game at UO.
UO registered 32 assists to 46 made baskets, while recording just 16 turnovers in the contest. SOU tallied 11 assists and were forced into 24 turnovers.
Paul Westhead named Laura Stanulis and Danielle Love
the team's captains for the upcoming season. Stanulis, from Portland,
Ore., is UO's only senior and will be the team's pace-setter as the
starting point guard. Her 3-point percentage (.429) and assist total
(61) are tops for any returning UO player. Love, a forward from Everett,
Wash., is one of two Ducks to start all 31 games a year ago. She
averaged 29.4 minutes per game which ranked second on last year's team.
Last season, Oregon averaged 7.7 made 3-pointers per game which ranked first in the Pac-12 and ninth nationally. During Paul Westhead's
three years as head coach, UO has proved to be a deadly 3-point
shooting team, ranking third in the country in 2011 (8.5 per game) and
seventh in 2010 (8.4 per game). UO has led the Pac-12 in 3-pointers made
per game in each of the last three seasons.
Sophomore Jordan Loera
is the top returning 3-point shooter coming back for 2012-13. Loera,
from Moses Lake, Wash., made a team-best 45 shots from behind the arc
(45-of-133, .338) as a true freshman. Junior Danielle Love shot 39-of-127 (.307) on 3-pointers a year ago, the second-most of any returning Oregon player.
Stanford was voted the preseason favorite by the Pac-12 women's
basketball coaches to win the Pac-12 title in 2012-13. Collecting a
maximum number of points (121) and first-place votes (11), the Cardinal
earn the honor for the 12th year in a row. Receiving one first-place
vote and picked to finish second in the polling was California (109),
with UCLA rounding out the top-three with 100 points.
The Ducks were picked to finish 11th (behind Washington State and ahead
of Arizona).
Pac-12 preseason coaches' poll has been administered since the 1998-99
season. Following are the results of the 2012 Pac-12 preseason coaches'
poll; coaches are not allowed to vote for their own teams (points:
11-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1, first-place votes in parentheses).
The Oregon women's basketball schedule
features 18 regular-season games to be played at Matthew Knight Arena
in Eugene. Of UO's 23 opponents, 13 competed in postseason play a year
Highlighting the schedule is a Dec. 31 home game with seven-time NCAA
champion Connecticut. The Ducks will also participate in the Waikiki
Beach Marriott Rainbow Wahine Showdown played in Honolulu Nov. 23-25.
Seven of UO's opponents participated in the 2012 NCAA Women's
Basketball Championship, while another six took part in the postseason
Women's National Invitation Tournament.
In addition to the Pac-12 Conference schools on the schedule, UO will
battle teams from 10 other conferences: Big East, Big Ten, Big 12, Big
Sky, Big West, Mountain West, Southeastern, Southern, Western Athletic
and West Coast.
The Ducks are scheduled to play a minimum of nine televised games on
the Pac-12 Networks in the upcoming 2012-13 season. Four of the Ducks'
games will air on the national network, while another five will be on
one of the regional networks.
The Ducks' game against seven-time NCAA champion Connecticut will be a
Pac-12 Network national broadcast. That New Year's Eve contest is
scheduled for 12 pm (PT).
UO's home game with in-state rival Oregon State – also a Pac-12 Network
national broadcast - is set for Tuesday, Jan. 15. That game will
tip-off at 8 p.m. (PT).
The second game in the Ducks-Beavers series is a regional broadcast
scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 20, with tip-off scheduled for 2 p.m. UO's
road game with Washington will also be a regional telecast, with that
game slated to tip-off at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 27.
Both of Oregon's games against Stanford will be broadcast on the Pac-12
Networks. The game in Eugene on Friday, Feb. 1 is a regional broadcast
set for 6 p.m., while the meeting in Stanford on Sunday, Feb. 24 is a
national broadcast scheduled for 4 p.m.
On Sunday, Feb. 17, the Ducks will host Washington State in a
regionally televised contest scheduled for 4 p.m. Oregon and California
will square off in a regionally televised game set for 6 p.m. on Friday,
Feb. 22. Oregon's first Pac-12 Tournament game will also be televised
nationally. The quarterfinal and semifinals will also air on the Pac-12
Network, while the championship game will air on ESPN2.
Returning Players (11): Liz Brenner, Megan Carpenter, Amanda Delgado, Janitah Iamaleava, Jordan Loera, Danielle Love, Chynna Miley, Lexi Petersen, Laura Stanulis, Ariel Thomas, Deanna Weaver
Newcomers (3): Jillian Alleyne, Devyn Galland, Katelyn Loper (transfer - redshirting 2012-13)
Players lost (3): Jasmin Holliday, Nia Jackson, Amanda Johnson
All regular-season games are broadcast by the Oregon IMG Sports Network. Terry Jonz will call the action. Neither exhibition game will be broadcast on radio.
Eugene/Springfield: KUGN, 590-AM
Portland: KUIK, 1360-AM
Live audio, video for all non-televised home games or Pac-12 road games
will be streamed online with links available at goducks.com
(pac-12.com/live/goducks.aspx). All web streaming will be in conjunction
with Pac-12 live stream.
In addition, UO basketball representatives will make periodic
appearances throughout the season on Ducks Insider, a daily sports
webcast (hosted by Jerry Allen and Jill Savage, 1-3 pm) that features
interviews with coaches and student-athletes.
The Ducks are on Facebook. Follow @OregonWBB on Twitter for behind the scenes perspective by the staff and players.
The following are a list of promotions for upcoming games.
Nov. 11 - vs. Saint Mary's
Fans receive a $5 general admission ticket with proof of a ticket from
the previous night's volleyball match against Arizona. In addition,
there will be 100 re-usable water bottles given away as part of
sustainability night. There will also be pregame sign making and
postgame autographs from the team.
Nov. 15 - vs. Portland State
BI-MART $3 Thursday: Show your BI-MART card at the ticket window and received a ticket for $3.
Dec. 2 - vs. Denver
BI-MART 2-for-1 Night: Show your BI-MART card at the ticket window and
receive 2 reserved tickets for the price of 1. There will also be a
pregame fan-fest and postgame autograph signing with the Oregon women's
Dec. 9 - vs. Nevada
Free admission with MBB ticket from Dec. 8 game against Idaho State.
There will also be a pregame fan-fest and postgame autograph signing
with the Oregon women's team
The Oregon women's basketball team went 4-0 on its 2012 Spanish Foreign Tour which took place Aug. 24-Sept. 2. The Ducks played games against professional clubs from Madrid, Girona and Barcelona.
Oregon defeated a professional team from Madrid, Estudiantes, in
back-to-back games to open the trip (Game 1 - W, 94-67; Game 2 - W,
From there, UO had a pair of games as part of the Torneig de Basquet
Unnim tournament played at the Pavello Esportiu Municipal located north
of Barcelona. UO recorded a 103-62 win over Uni Girona and a 70-52 win
over Santa Rosa de Lima.
Sophomore Lexi Petersen averaged a team-high 17.5 points per contest on the trip, one of four Ducks to average double-figures in scoring. Freshman Jillian Alleyne (14.5 ppg, 10.8 rpg) and sophomore Megan Carpenter (13.8 ppg, 10.3 rpg) each averaged double-doubles for UO. Sophomore Amanda Delgado averaged 15.0 points per outing.
Oregon To Play Corban University In Final Exhibition
Courtesy: GoDucks.com
Release Date: 11/06/2012
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- Maasland Wins Hansen Medal
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- Inglis Set to Make LPGA Tour Debut


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Howard Moore Adds 6-9 JUCO Forward Jason McClellan
June 16, 2014
CHICAGO - UIC Head Basketball Coach Howard Moore announced the addition of 6-foot-9, 240-pound JUCO forward Jason McClellan to the Flames' 2014-15 roster on Friday afternoon. McClellan played two seasons at Eastern Wyoming College (EWC), averaging 11.6 points and 3.7 rebounds per game this past year. McClellan serves as the sixth newcomer slated to join the Flames next season and the third standing 6-foot-9 or taller.
"Jason is a great addition to our frontcourt," said Moore. "He has a tremendous mid-range game with the ability to step back and hit a three. He's the type of player that does not shy away from contact, and at 240 pounds he has the ability to crash the boards extremely well. I have no doubt that Jason will compete for playing time right away."
During his sophomore campaign at EWC, McClellan scored in double figures more than 70 percent of his games with a career-high 20 points on Nov. 16. The Fort Collins, Colo. native shot nearly 40 percent from behind the arc last season and increased that number to 67 percent in conference play. He finished the year on a high note, averaging 15.6 points per game over the last five contests.
"Jason is a very skilled big man," said Eastern Wyoming Head Coach Casey Jones. "He can pass, shoot, rebound and even handle the ball pretty well. His ability to shoot will benefit UIC tremendously because he pulls his defender out of the post, which opens the floor for other players. He is a great kid with a big heart, and everybody at EWC really liked him."
With the addition of McClellan, UIC now houses six newcomers for the 2014-15 season. He joins two other JUCO transfers, including D'Juan Miller (Eastern Arizona College) and Kaylen Shane (John A. Logan College). UIC also welcomes three incoming freshmen in center Tai Odiase (Flossmoor, Ill./ Homewood-Flossmoor), guard Grant Sims (Bloomington, Ind./Bloomington North) and forward David Ramon (Madrid, Spain/Virgen de Atocha).
List of Newcomers for 2014-15 Season
Tai Odiase - Fr., F/C, 6-9 (Flossmoor, Ill./Homewood-Flossmoor)
Grant Sims - Fr., G, 6-3 (Bloomington, Ind./Bloomington North)
D'Juan Miller - Jr., PG, 5-8 (Kent Wash./Eastern Arizona College)
Kaylen Shane - Jr., C, 6-10 (Chicago, Ill./John A. Logan College)
David Ramon - Fr., F, 6-7 (Madrid, Spain/ Virgen de Atocha)
Jason McClellan - Jr., F, 6-9 (Fort Collins, Colo./Eastern Wyoming College)


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"Canon has published a product advisory notice acknowledging the existence of a 'light leak' issue on the EOS 5D Mark III. Users of the camera have reported that in dark conditions, switching on the top-LCD's back-illumination or shining a light on it alters the camera's metering, suggesting light is leaking into the body and reaching the metering sensor. The company says it is investigating the problem and possible countermeasures, and will make further announcements once a decision has been made on resolving the issue."


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Training programs in the Hypertension & Vascular Research Center have a major focus on increasing diversity.
The training activities have focused on minority education for over 19 years and currently include three funded minority training programs as well as other research or academic training activities.
The Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP), funded by NIH/NIGMS, supports 9 full-time, year round, under-represented minority students or those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested in careers in research after obtaining a Ph.D. Dr. Diz and Dr. Gwathmey-Williams are the directors of the program and faculty of the Center serve on the Executive and the Selection Committees, organize and participate in biweekly journal clubs and serve as research mentors for trainees.
The Excellence in Cardiovascular Sciences Summer Program (EICS), funded by NIH/HLBI since 1993, supports 12 under-represented minority disadvantaged students for 9 weeks each summer. Drs. Diz and Tallant are co-directors of the program and faculty in the Center serve on the Executive Committee, the Selection Committee, organize and direct the journal clubs and serve as research mentors.
The Translational Biomedical Training For Underrepresented Minorities Program (TBS) is a partnership among the following schools: Wake Forest School of Medicine, North Carolina Central University and Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina; Wright State University, Cuyahoga Community College and Central State University in Ohio; Federal University of Minas Gerais, University of São Paulo, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul and Mackenzie University in Brazil. The purpose of the program, developed jointly between Dr. Chappell and Dr. Morris (Wright State), is to train U.S. and Brazilian students in integrative biology and to strengthen interchange of cultural and scientific values to widen the horizons of participants. Emphasis is on increasing diversity in the sciences by including schools with large minority populations as partners to encourage students from under-represented groups to participate in a foreign exchange program. Faculty of the Center serve as mentors, course directors and research hosts for these students.
Drs. Diz and Brosnihan are also members of the Translational Sciences Institute and part of the leadership for the Research Education Program. Pipeline programs for translational research in the clinical and population sciences are a major focus of the Research Education component and Center faculty participate as program directors, serve on journal clubs and are research hosts for these students.
The faculty of the Hypertension & Vascular Research Center is represented as mentors and thesis advisors in the following graduate programs: Molecular Medicine, Physiology & Pharmacology, Molecular Genetics and Neuroscience. They serve also as program directors, recruitment, curriculum committee members, and course directors/lecturers in these programs.
Over the past 5 years, 27 trainees (16 graduate students and 11 fellows) working with core faculty of the Center, 8 (30%) are from groups under-represented in the biomedical sciences and 7 are foreign trainees.
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Update: 'Kelly, is that you?' Man who found missing Vestavia Good Samaritan describes rescue of Kelly Garner
VESTAVIA HILLS, Alabama - Police have rescued missing Good Samaritan Kelly Garner from a wooded area behind Vestavia Hills' Library in the Forest off U.S. 31.
The family confirmed the rescue on a Facebook page set up to help locate Garner.
Vestavia Hills police spokesman Lt. Brian Gilham said Garner is being transported to St. Vincent's hospital. He said he didn't have information on Garner's condition.
Garner was found in a ravine behind the library. Rescue workers faced some obstacles getting to him in the wooded area. "They had to go in and get him,'' Gilham said. "That's OK. All that matters is he is alive."