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The debacle in the Gulf of Mexico continues unabated. Oil gushes out at a rate that appears unstoppable. Talking heads, politicians, and social activists wring their hands and chatter endlessly.
BP has become a pariah, with CEO Tony Hayward appearing somewhat discombobulated. His appearance before a House subcommittee had the qualities of an SNL comedy skit that didn't quite hit the mark because no one was laughing.
Speaking of an SNL skit gone sour, what about that grand address from the Oval Office? In an effort to demonstrate leadership in the midst of disaster, President Obama spoke to the nation on Tuesday night. The expectation level was extremely high, but all Obama managed to do was conjure up skeletons of Jimmy Carter's helplessly hopeless response to the troubles and pressures that swallowed his presidency.
Even Chris Matthews, MSNBC's chief Obama cheerleader, trashed the speech and performance. Keith Olberman and company piled on. Given the previous support for every word uttered by President Obama, their criticism revealed much. Evidently true believers require their political messiahs to always walk on water, even when it's polluted by ever shifting lakes of black gold.
The Gulf Coast will suffer repercussions for many years. No words can adequately describe the horrors of the devastation. There is a sense that this crisis is unprecedented, for that is what we are told. Commentators repeatedly report that it is the worst environmental and ecological disaster in history—it might even rise to the apocalyptic level.
However, let's take a small step backwards in time for history has a way of reminding us that we have the capacity to overcome and adapt.
In the western United States, the 1930s were a ghastly plague of Biblical proportions. The relentless dust storms of the Dirty Thirties were an environmental and ecological nightmare. Severe drought was a significant factor, but the conditions for the catastrophe were largely manmade.
In wave after wave of settlers, the native grasses of the Great Plains had been plowed under and replaced by crops. For centuries those grasses had anchored the soil and stored moisture even during extended dry spells. The land was scarred and suffered many decades of farming without the application of any techniques to prevent erosion.
The fallout was truly an epic tragedy—rich topsoil dried into dust and blew away, with huge black clouds spreading east and south. The great moving blankets of dirt were given names such as "Black Blizzards" or "Black Rollers" as they progressed across the country, reducing visibility in many places to a mere few feet. The skies were darkened over the east coast. Much of the soil was deposited in the Atlantic Ocean.
It wasn't finished and cleaned up in a week, a month or a year. There was no CNN or FOX News channel to keep a meter running to count the days.
A massive area of 100,000,000 acres became known as the Dust Bowl. It was a cancerous tribulation that metastasized across five states—Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, and Kansas.
The human toll was horrific—the dislocation and mass exodus nearly impossible for us to fathom. A new sickness known as dust pneumonia joined up with malnutrition to wreak havoc—it brought deprivations and death. More than a half-million people were left homeless, and a massive westward migration took place.
By 1940, 2.5 million people had left the Great Plains. Many pioneered in California, but instead of discovering or experiencing a land of milk and honey, they found economic conditions as dismal as those they sought to escape. Possessing little to nothing, they moved from area to area, and labored for starvation wages picking fruit and other crops.
The Great Plains recovered. There are inescapable facts about life on planet earth: Bad stuff happens and mistakes are made. As long as humans are involved there'll be errors and calamities, but if we remain engaged and kicking, there's always genuine hope.
History compels us to comprehend that cataclysmic damage can actually be redeemed. As terrible as the present manmade quagmire is, we ought to be encouraged by the past. We are one nation under God, so we're in this grievous mess together, but government is not the solution.
It is a million or more mile march, but the Gulf Coast will endure. Let the people lead by example—may we actively mobilize armies of citizens from across the country to stand shoulder to shoulder working together for as long as the journey takes.
Let the invasion of friends and neighbors begin.


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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama football team had five players earn All-America honors from the Associated Press on Tuesday, including three first-team selections.
Left tackle Andre Smith (Birmingham, Ala.), center Antoine Caldwell (Montgomery, Ala.) and nose guard Terrence Cody (Fort Myers, Fla.) were named to the first team while free safety Rashad Johnson (Sulligent, Ala.) was selected to the second team and linebacker Rolando McClain (Decatur, Ala.) to the third team.
Alabama led the country with three first-team Associated Press All-Americans and ranked second in total All-America selections with five. Oklahoma captured six total AP All-America honors, including two first-team picks while Southern California had two first-team All-Americans and four total All-Americans.
Smith, a consensus first-team All-American, and Caldwell anchored the Crimson Tide's heralded offensive line that helped pave the way for the SEC's No. 2 rushing offense at 196.5 yards per game and a 125.8 passing efficiency that ranked fourth in the league. Smith became Alabama's second Outland Trophy winner and was a finalist for the Rotary Lombardi Award while Caldwell was a finalist for the Rimington Trophy, which goes to the nation's top center.
Cody, another consensus first-team All-American from Fort Myers, Fla., held down the middle of the Crimson Tide's defensive front that allowed just 78.9 rushing yards per game (fourth nationally). The junior college transfer from Mississippi Gulf Coast required double teams from opposing offensive lines all season while accounting for 23 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. He also helped the Tide rank third nationally in total defense at 256.9 yards allowed per game.
Johnson, a former walk-on and second-team All-America selection, has developed into one of the finest safeties in college football after accounting for 82 tackles, five tackles for loss (-15), one sack (-7), five interceptions – two of which were returned for touchdowns – and 11 pass break-ups. His 16 passes defended lead the SEC and is tied for 21st nationally. Johnson was selected as a first-team All-American by the American Football Coaches Association and was a second-team Walter Camp All-American.
McClain, a sophomore middle linebacker, garnered third-team accolades after leading Alabama with 91 tackles and 11.0 tackles for loss (-44). He ranked second on the team with 3.0 sacks (-22) while intercepting one pass, recording five pass breakups and recovering two fumbles.
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Jones, Hightower Named to Sporting News All-Freshman Team
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama freshmen Julio Jones and Dont'a Hightower were named to the Sporting News' 2008 All-Freshman Team on Tuesday.
Jones, a wide receiver from Foley, Ala., was selected to the first team while Hightower, a linebacker from Lewisburg, Tenn., was named to the second team.
Jones set Alabama freshman records for receptions (51), receiving yards (847) and touchdowns (4). He led the Crimson Tide in all three categories while ranking fourth in the SEC in receiving yards per game (65.2) and seventh in receptions per game at 3.92.
Hightower ranks fourth on the team with 62 tackles headed into the Allstate Sugar Bowl against Utah. He started 12 games and has 2.5 tackles for loss (-6) and five quarterback hurries. Hightower also recovered two fumbles and forced one fumble.


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Portugal: Europe's Paradise
nazareBack in the '80s and '90s, this small picturesque town was so crowded that we'd rather get a root canal than stay there among the throngs of people. It has a population of only 10,000, but it can swell up to 100,000 in the summer. What is great about Nazare (pronounced na-za-ray) is that it has the most scenic beach in Portugal, hands down. In fact, there are two very large beaches to choose from, and more restaurants per capita than Luxembourg has banks.
Nazare is a distinctive and very unique place. Though it was once a major fishing port, the industry that matters now is tourism. It doesn't have any major hotels, but there are more than 1000 apartments, studios, chalets, and houses for rent (with plenty of signs as to where they are).
Being there is like taking a step back in time. The houses all have orange rooftops and the side streets are narrower than a banana vendor's profit margins. There are women that still adorn old folkloric dresses and dress in black, in mourning over a son or husband lost at sea.
The nightlife is quieter than in most cities, but still bustling. There are plenty of bars to visit, and if you need to head out of town, within a 30-minute car ride you can get to other towns like Marinha Grande, Praia da Vieira and Leiria that have more night owl action. Whatever you do, don't miss a trip to Portugal without at least stopping off in Nazare.
what else is there?When to go: July or August. It's hot and because it's tourist season, there are more activities and events. The north of Portugal gets a lot of rain, but stick to the 3 destinations I suggested and you'll get plenty of sun. Portugal is hot enough to head to the beach until October.
Money: Starting January 2002, the Euro will be the only currency in Europe. For quick calculations, remember that 1 Euro = $1 USD (roughly).
Language: The language is of course Portuguese, but the schooling system there has forced Portuguese students to learn 2 other foreign languages. Most opt for at least English, so it is relatively well understood throughout the country. In the Algarve area, you'll have more trouble finding someone speaking Portuguese rather than English.
Tipping & etiquette: Everyone asks about this. In Portugal, tipping is not required, but because we are civilized people (not to mention class acts), I recommend giving at least 5% to waiters, taxi drivers, etc. The average salary is about $500 USD a month (less for people that work in tourism), so any help you can provide will be appreciated.
Meals — times & prices: Food is very inexpensive in Portugal, and we suggest you open your mind and try its extensive list of seafood dishes. Most people in Portugal go to lunch on cue at 1pm, and have supper at 8-9pm. If eating fish isn't your cup of tea, there are plenty of Italian, Oriental, American, and African restaurants to choose from. One more thing: drink as much wine as you can. The prices are phenomenally low and the quality is on par with any Italian selection.
Enjoy your trip.
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Sophomore John Wooten was 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles and a run scored.
May 7, 2011
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Nathan Gomez and Thor Meeks each hit home runs and combined to drive in six runs as Marshall (18-25, 5-12) took game two of the Conference USA series 7-1 over East Carolina (29-17, 10-10) Saturday afternoon inside Appalachian Power Park.
Meeks, who was 3-for-4 in the game, staked Marshall to an early 2-0 lead in the second on a two-run home run to right center and the Thundering Herd never looked back. With two outs in the frame, Gray Stafford singled to center and Meeks smacked his second career home run off of Kevin Brandt at Power Park just out of reach of a leaping Trent Whitehead.
Mike Mason evened his record at 3-3 on the season working six innings where he allowed one run (earned) on six this with six walks and six strikeouts. Jesse Fernandez tossed three shutout innings with two strikeouts, a walk and three hits for his first save of the year.
Brandt (5-3) suffered his third-straight loss in league play surrendering four runs (all earned) on eight hits with six punch outs in 5.2 innings. Seth Simmons allowed a run (earned) on one hit in one-third of an inning. Zach Woods (1.1 IP, 3 H, 2 R, ER, K) and Joseph Hughes (0.2 IP, H, K) tossed the final two innings.
ECU pulled within one, 2-1, in the sixth inning on Ben Fultz sac fly to center that scored John Wooten, who led off with a double to right and moved to third on a Mason wild pitch.
In the bottom half of the sixth, Marshall padded its lead on a three-run home run by pinch hitter Nathan Gomez to right center. Victor Gomez drew an opening frame walk and took third on a two-out double to left by Meeks. After Brandt was lifted for Simmons, Nathan Gomez entered the game for Eric Semeniuk and took a full count offering over the wall for his third round tripper of the season.
Marshall would tack on runs in the seventh and eighth to cap the scoring at 7-1.
The Pirates, who took game one of the series in dramatic fashion by erasing a six-run lead in the ninth Friday night, recorded nine hits and left a staggering 15 runners on base in the contest. ECU stranded at least one runner in all nine innings and left the bases loaded in the fourth and ninth frames. Corey Thompson, who extended his hit streak to 11 games with a single in the third, joined Chase McDonald and Wooten with multiple hits
Kenny Socorro led all hitters with four hits and in the first two games of the series is batting an impressive .700 (7-for-10) with three RBI and three runs scored. The Stafford brothers each added two hits and Nathan Gomez was 2-for-2 with four RBI.
Sunday's rubber match is scheduled for 1 p.m. (EDT) and will pit a pair of senior right-handers on the hill. Seth Maness (6-3, 1.93 ERA) will get the nod for the Pirates, while the Thundering Herd will counter with Arik Sikula (2-5, 4.92 ERA).


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Oregon OSHA is proud to co-host an occupational safety and health conference
designed to meet the needs of Central Oregon employers in Redmond this
The Central Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Conference will be held
at the Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond from September 17-20, 2002. The 2002
theme for the annual event is "Get Hooked on Safety and Health."
Some of the conference topics scheduled for this year include "Enhancing
Your Safety and Health Program", "Emergency Preparedness and
Action Plans" and classes which address employee wellness in a changing
economy. The conference lineup includes many training sessions which meet
OR-OSHA mandatory training requirements for certain industries which require
continuing education. The conference registration fee for the four-day
event is $185, attend the Wednesday through Friday sessions for $135,
or attend one day of the conference for $100. Attendees may also participate
in the Tuesday pre-conference meetings for $50. A limited number of exhibitor
spaces are also available for $300.
The Central Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Conference is an annual
partnership of Oregon OSHA and the Central Oregon Safety and Health Association.
Oregon OSHA offers a variety of conferences, on-site training, educational
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I grew up in India where my parents were Presbyterian agricultural missionaries and have taught at Warren Wilson College most of my life. My photographs are of north India and Sri Lanka where I have traveled many times; of Germany, which is my wife, Kathe's, home; and of the Swannanoa Valley and Asheville, North Carolina and of students and staff at Warren Wilson College, in Swannanoa just outside Asheville. Lately I have also been photographing weddings at Hidden River Events.
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Good Sam Puyallup awarded LEED Gold
Does the Responsible Developer aspire to LEED for health care facilities?
Local Washington cities and health care providers say, Yes!
The latest addition to Puyallup's MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital, the nine-story, $300-million Dally Tower, has received the Green Building Institute's LEED Gold award.
The hospital tower, which doubled the space at Good Samaritan, is the state's first hospital structure to win the Gold award for energy and resources conservation, said Tacoma's MultiCare Health System, the hospital's parent company.
The gold award was based on the new building's water and energy saving features and environment-friendly construction methods. The building and parking structure replaced surface parking lots and a public street, and also replaced impervious surfaces with permeable green space. The structures added no new impacts to the stormwater system.
Other sustainable features include:
• Ecoroofs, bioswales and rain gardens that gather stormwater runoff.
• An energy-efficient building form that minimizes east-west exposure; sun shades on the windows to reduce heat gain.
• Renewable, recycled and regionally sourced materials; certified wood, low-VOC interior finishes and linoleum and rubber flooring.
• Reduction of potable water use by 20 percent compared with a normal hospital.
• HVAC system with low-velocity ducting, high-efficiency chillers and mid-building air handlers.
• Air drawn 100 percent from outside the building to help control infections, and a heat-recovery system to conserve energy.
The architect for the project was the Good Sam Design Collaborative which included Clark/Kjos Architects and GBJ Architecture. Skanska USA was the general contractor.
Another area hospital serving southeast King and northeast Pierce counties, Enumclaw's St. Elizabeth Hospital, last summer was awarded a LEED Silver designation. St. Elizabeth is owned by Tacoma's Franciscan Health System.
So to sum up the attributes of Green hospitals, its good for the environment, it saves energy and reduces costs, it's also gorgeous, and, it's undeniably healthy (see new USGBCCleanMed protocol).


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Should The State Pay?
Inmate Sues Self:
Violated His Own
Religious Beliefs
by Chuck Shepherd
source: Austin American-Statesman
April 8, 1995
Chesapeake, Virginia, inmate Robert Lee Brock filed a $5 million lawsuit against Robert Lee Brock -- accusing himself of violating his religious beliefs and his civil rights by getting himself drunk enough to engage in various crimes. He wrote, "I want to pay myself five million dollars [for this breach of rights] but ask the state to pay it in my behalf since I can't work and am a ward of the state."
The lawsuit was dismissed.
Kidnapper Warns Authorities:
A Curse On Your
Private Parts!
by Chuck Shepherd
sources: Phoenix Gazette; USA Today
April 23, 1993
Cody Judy, 27, charged by police with holding a Mormon Church official hostage in Salt Lake City, told reporters in April to expect that God would send earthquakes, eruptions, and pestilence in retaliation for his arrest and that law enforcement officials would experience "baldness to your heads and a curse on your private parts."
Ultra-Orthodox Jews
Fear Personal Computers
by Cliff Walker
from wire reports
June 2, 1998
Jerusalem -- Ultra-Orthodox Jewish leaders warned followers to keep personal computers out of their homes, fearing the machines will be used to watch forbidden television and videos.
Rabbis issued a warning letter titled "Protecting the Purity of Our Children," which was published Monday in the religious daily Yated Neeman, saying: "Naive parents think that computers are just an electronic game, and don't know at all that today some computers are used to screen films."
Some rabbis are considering banning computers outright as they have done in the past with televisions and video players because they could contain immodest or immoral images.
Unclear on the Concept
"Maximum Sex"
-- for the Celebate!?
by Chuck Shepherd
source: Alberta Report
November 1, 1993
A presentation at the Central Pentecostal Church in Edmonton, Alberta, on the virtues of abstinence for the unmarried, was called "Maximum Sex."
Exploiters Work Crowds
Sorcery Feared
by Chuck Shepherd
December, 1996
An ancient fear of penis-shrinking sorcery periodically surfaces in Ghana, the latest instance in December.
Mobs beat seven men to death in Accra and injured others in Tema, all on rumors that the men had the power to make others' genitals disappear by a mere touch.
Police said the rumors were spread by criminal operatives so that crowds of hysterical men would gather, making it easier for the criminals to pickpocket wallets.
More Penis-Shrinking
Sorcery Reported
by Chuck Shepherd
August, 1997
Another News of the Weird recurring theme involves the latest fatal beatings in Africa of so-called sorcerers who are suspected of making men's penises shrink or vanish with a mere handshake, in Dakar, Senegal.
Patients Hadn't Been Breastfed
"Re-Parenting" Technique
Leads To Charges
by Chuck Shepherd
December, 1996
Dr. William D. Cone, 71, went on trial on 19 counts of sexual assault in West Plains, Moissouri, allegedly committed against a 37-year-old female patient. According to the patient, Cone's "re-parenting theory" of counseling (i.e., regressing the patient to the age when parental flaws are prominent and then overcoming them) required him to play the role of her mother and to allow her to suckle him to compensate for her not having been breastfed.
Gypsies Exercised Restraint
Portland Hospital
Ejects 60 Gypsies
by Chuck Shepherd
source: The Oregonian
March 7, 1995
The visitors' policy at Providence St. Vincent hospital in Portland, Oregon, is similar to many: no more than 2 at a time in a patient's room, 2 waiting outside, 4 waiting in the lobby. The hospital ejected 60 Gypsies who had come to help heal a 55-year-old woman.
Her nephew said he thought the Gypsies were exercising restraint by not bringing along all 200 family members.
The Barking Pumpkin
Students Carve
Parents Sue School
by Chuck Shepherd
source: Albuquerque Journal
May 22, 1995
Jose and Maria Tercero filed a lawsuit against the Santa Fe, New Mexico, School Board and various officials for unspecified injuries suffered by their son, Jesse, from the act of carving a jack-o'-lantern last October. The Terceros said forcing Jesse to carve the pumpkin violated his religious freedom because he does not celebrate Halloween.
Responds To Public Outrage
Minister Withdraws
Suit Against Blind Man
by Chuck Shepherd
source: St. Petersburg Times
August 9, 1995
Carolyn J. Christian and her minister-husband filed a $160,000 lawsuit against a school that trains guide dogs after a blind man, learning to use one of the school's graduates in a Bradenton, Florida, shopping mall, stepped on the woman's toe, possibly breaking it.
A few days later, the Christians withdrew the lawsuit, citing public outrage.
Cairo Polygamist
Commits Sucide
by Chuck Shepherd
source: Arizona Daily Star
June, 1994
The German press agency Deutsche Presse Agentur reported in June that a businessman in Cairo committed suicide because he was too heavily in debt from support payments to his 26 children, 35 ex-wives, and four current wives.
Unable To Please
Three Wives,
He Kills Himself
November 23, 1998
Bangkok (Reuters) -- A Thai man, depressed by his inability to keep harmony among his three warring wives, jumped to his death from a hospital building, police said Monday.
Police said Amornthep Kongkham, 26, from southern Samut Sakorn province, jumped off the sixth floor of the hospital Saturday, within hours of an earlier unsuccessful attempt to kill himself with poison.
Police said Amornthep killed himself after his wife refused to permit two women he took home Friday to live with them, even though he said they also were his wives.
In another incident, police said undergraduate Pisek Harnpanit plunged to his death from the 12th floor of a Bangkok apartment block Sunday, apparently because he was having difficulty meeting a thesis deadline.
Saudi 'Couple' Can't
Support Septuplets
by Chuck Shepherd
February, 1998
Police in Abha, Saudi Arabia, threatened new parents Adbullah Mohammed Ali, 55, and Hasna Mohammed Humair, 40, with arrest if they did not come soon to the hospital and get their septuplets, who were born January 14 and almost all of whom no longer need hospitalization.
Hasna said she took a fertility drug only to regulate her menstrual flow and had no idea this would happen.
Abdullah has two other legal wives and nine other kids, but is employed as a cab driver and does not believe he can support the new ones.
Charged With Bigamy
Elvis Impersonator
Wedding Is No Joke
by Chuck Shepherd
source: Associated Press
June 22, 1994
In Dallas, Texas, lawyer Brian Loncar defended against his indictment for bigamy by saying he did not believe his second marriage was valid because the wedding was performed in Las Vegas by an Elvis Presley lookalike, that it was a "phony deal." Countered the prosecutor, "Not necessarily. Not in Las Vegas."
Bigamist Pleads Not Guilty
by Chuck Shepherd
January, 1997
Fernando Magana-Rodriguez, 24, pleading not guilty to bigamy in Kelowna, British Columbia: "I'm Mexican. I never knew you could go to jail for marrying two women, or I never would have done it."
Isn't that big of me?
Congressman, a Theist,
Responds to Bigamy Charge
by Chuck Shepherd
February, 1997
Honduran Congressman Julio Villatoro, reacting to the bigamy charge filed by his wife:
"[I] have problems with my wife, even though she knows a handsome man is not for one woman but for several. God gave me a physique attractive to women, and I take advantage of it."
'Family Values' Leader
Owes $20k Child Support
by Chuck Shepherd
sources: The San Diego Union-Tribune, The Sacramento Bee
July 25, 1995
The San Diego Union-Tribune reported in July that Jim Harnsberger, 40, a Republican party operative who founded the local Center for Family Values, has been married five times and owes almost $20,000 in child support.
According to the newspaper, a former girlfriend said of Harnsberger, "He said he would cut me up into little pieces and throw me into the ocean and no one would ever know."
Surprise! Mormon's
'Wife' Was Really a Man
by Chuck Shepherd
source: Salt Lake Tribune
July 14, 1995
After filing a missing persons report in April on his wife, Leasa, Bruce Jensen, 39, learned that Leasa was really feminine-looking Felix Urioste, 34, who had convinced Bruce to marry him in 1991 after a single sexual encounter during which Urioste remained clothed.
Said the devout Mormon Jensen, to the Ogden (Utah) Standard-Examiner, "There's no way to describe this feeling [of learning he was married to a man for almost four years]."
Roman Catholic
'Father' Reappointed
by Chuck Shepherd
source: San Francisco Chronicle
October 28, 1994
Oakland, California, Catholic Bishop John Cummins, facing a shortage of clergy, reappointed Fr. John Gilmore as a parish priest despite knowing that Gilmore secretly fathered two children in the 1980s.
Fr. Gilmore has since taken another vow of celibacy.
Bishop: Bridal
Necklines Too Low
by Woody Johnson
August, 1997
Manila -- A Roman Catholic bishop announced that necklines on bridal dresses were dipping dangerously low, and insisted that brides be more discreet: "There are times when instead of saying 'the body of Christ,' I am tempted to say 'Christ, what a body!'"
Preacher Jailed For
Having Ten Wives
by Chuck Shepherd
source: Chicago Tribune, AP
July 13, 1995
Preacher Abdul Talib Harun, 35, was sentenced to two years in prison in Kuala Lampur for having 10 wives, which is six more than permitted under Muslim law. All ten, with whom he has 17 children, strongly supported Harun during his year-long trial. The four lawful wives were also sent to jail for a month for permitting the illegal cohabitation.


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Packy, the Oregon Zoo's oldest male Asian elephant, turned 52 on April 14 and celebrated with a 40 pound cake, the zoo announced. Packy is also battling latent tuberculosis which was discovered in July 2013. As a six ton senior citizen, described as "the elder statesman", he took his time enjoying the cake made with whole wheat, fruits and vegetables and five pounds of butter.
Packy and a son, Rama, were diagnosed with tuberculosis in 2013. Rama has responded well to treatment, the zoo reports. Packy's treatment has challenged the zoo's veterinarians. Between known side effects of the medications used and an apparent sensitivity to one of the drugs, his treatment has been a tribute to his toughness.
Zoo veterinarian Tim Storms is quoted by the zoo as stating "Just as with humans, the effects of these medications vary from patient to patient, and Packy seems to be more sensitive to one of the drugs. We're starting a new regimen this week, and we hope this is the one that works for him." Neither elephant is showing signs of the illness.
The zoo tests its elephants for tuberculosis yearly. Rama was diagnosed in late May, 2013 at the age of 30. The Oregon Zoo announced the illness at the time and assured the public that zoo visitors were not at risk. Zoo employees working with the elephants undertook precautions such as isolating the elephant and wearing face masks while working with him.
The treatment for tuberculosis in elephants lasts about 18 months. The quantity of drugs required, due to the size of the animals, is far greater than for humans. They are the same drugs used for treating human tuberculosis.
Mitch Finnegan, the zoo's lead veterinarian, described the condition of both elephants:
"What we've seen in both elephants is known as asymptomatic shedding," Finnegan said. "Neither Packy nor Rama has shown any signs of illness, and we hope that they never will. But we know that the TB is active within them, so our focus is on successfully continuing Rama's regimen and finding a treatment plan that works for Packy."
In a January 27story, KOIN reported that some zoo employees had tested positive for tuberculosis during the summer of 2013. They were undergoing treatment.
In 2009, the Centers for Disease Control received reports of a cluster of tuberculosis cases in humans in Tennessee. All were employees of an elephant refuge. Employees working in the elephant quarantine area more than four hours daily were found to be 20 times more likely to have a positive TB test. The elephant testing positive for TB was kept in that area, as were two other elephants in previous years who were positive for tuberculosis. Nine employees were found to have latent tuberculosis.
Packy appeared to enjoy his birthday cake, the zoo notes. The focus is on making his old age as comfortable as possible. The University of Michigan's Animal Diversity Web reports that he can expect another two to three decades of birthday celebrations.


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Catching a cold? Homeopathic medicines can help prevent a cold as well as treat the symptoms. The remedies are available in most health food stores and online.
Homeopathy is a system of medicine pioneered by Samuel Hahnemann over a hundred years ago. The remedies work by treating along a specific Law of Cure, described as "like cures like." Homeopathic pharmacies prepare the remedies according to a specific protocol that involve using the most minute doses needed for a cure.
Homeopathic Remedies to Prevent Colds and Flu
Both of these remedies are most effective when you are first coming down with a cold.
Oscillococcinum is made from the liver of a goose. Geese fly great distances each year. They are exposed to many viruses in their travels, and build up immunity in their livers to each. By taking this remedy, you gain that immunity. It is safe to combine with prescription medications, for children or the elderly, and causes no drowsiness or stimulant effect. There are numerous clinical trials showing good results using this product. It is useful for intestinal flu as well. DIRECTIONS: Oscillococcinum can be taken every 12 hours to stave off a cold.
Influenzinum is made from the same flu vaccine substances that are prepared by the World Health Organization. It is updated each year and the substance is prepared in dilute quantities, and then homeopathically potentized. The remedy is used instead of a flu vaccine to stimulate the body's defense system in order to resist the season's flu strains. Its action boosts the immune system. DIRECTIONS: Influenzinum is useful after first exposure, in the early stages of a cold, or as a preventative. Recommended dosage is once a day for a month.
Homeopathic Remedies for the Early Stages of a Cold.
Aconite is for that cold or fever that comes on within an hour of exposure to a cold wind. It works best in the early stages of an illness with a sudden onset of intense symptoms. The person needing Aconite feels thirst for cold water and restlessness and anxiety. The skin can be red and dry.
Ferrum Phosphoricum is a good remedy at the start of a cold when there are no clear symptoms or weakness with inflammation. There can be a low-grade fever. The cough is short and tickling and the head is sore and worse movement or cold.
Gelsemium can treat early symptoms of a cold. Gelsemium symptoms include dry throat, dry cough, runny nose, and achiness. The patient may be irritable or have chills running up and down the back. Gelsemium is also a good remedy for bronchitis.
Vincetoxicum treats a rapid onset cold (within 1-6 hours). The symptoms include weakness, leaden tiredness, aching bones and shivering. Vincetoxicum is useful for viral infections as well. The cough is spasmodic and the sore throat feels worse when swallowing. The patient has a low-grade fever but feels very hot, or they can alternate with feeling hot then cold.
Note: If you have a cold for more than 5-7 days, seek medical attention. Or if you become extremely lethargic or weak, visit a doctor immediately or head to the emergency room.


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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- David Fleenor, who served as general counsel to former Gov. Ernie Fletcher, is back in Frankfort working as an attorney for Senate President Robert Stivers.
Fleenor replaces Harland Hatter, who has taken a position in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.
A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and the University of Tennessee law school, Fleenor served two years as chief attorney in the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services before moving to the governor's office.
Early in his career, Fleenor also served a stint as clerk to U.S. Court of Appeals Judge H. Emory Widener Jr. He later worked as an intellectual property lawyer in Lexington.
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LIEVIN, France (AP) — Lerone Clarke of Jamaica held off French sprinter Christophe Lemaitre to win the 60 meters at the Lievin meet Tuesday.
Clarke finished with a world-leading 6.50 seconds, shaving 0.02 off the time he set last weekend in Fayetteville, Ark. Lemaitre, the European sprint champion, had a typical slow start and finished in 6.57. Jamaica's Mickael Frater was third in 6.62.
Yelena Isinbayeva won the pole vault in 15 feet, 914 inches and was followed by Cuba's Yarisley Silva (15-512). The Russian missed three times at 16-114, which would have been a world record. Jenny Suhr holds the mark at 16-0.
In the women's 800, Morocco's Malika Akkaoui won in 1:59.01, beating Olympic champion Pamela Jelimo of Kenya at the tape.


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Since Nas & Damien Marley got together for Distant Relatives, they've finished with their events and appearances, took a trip to Jamaica, and released singles from their self-titled album, starting with the amazing "As We Enter." "Patience" comes with a Sun Ra vibey video, which fits nicely in the global scheme of Distant Relatives and their ideas.
DEEP's 12 Year Anniversary, Marques Wyatt's Birthday: February 20th (LA) + Contest
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Our good friend Marques Wyatt is celebrating his birthday this Sunday in LA. DEEP, hands down the best party in LA, if not the States, is also celebrating an anniversary with 12 years of dance music. The line-up for their party looks like a typical Giant Step DJ event – Rich Medina, DJ Spinna, Osunlade, Joe Claussell and of course Marques Wyatt. So if you're on the west coast this President's Day weekend, don't miss this event Sunday night! "Special Hours" means this party goes til 4am, which for LA, is crazytime.
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Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie XX: Stream We're New Here
Jamie XX (producer for The XX) has released several remixes from Gil Scott-Heron's 2010 album I'm New Here. Songs like "New York is Killing Me" and "I'll Take Care of You" got a whole new vibe from Jamie's remixes, introducing a new generation to the legendary Gil Scott-Heron. Now Jamie XX is putting out a full album of these remixes, aptly titled We're New Here.
The new album, We're New Here, will be available on February 21st via Young Turks.
Funky NY House Compilation: Henry Street Grooves + MP3
In 1999, BBE released Henry Street Music: The Story So Far – 1993 To 1999, a slice of superior club classics featuring the key music makers of the day. Todd Terry, Armand Van Helden, Kenny Dope, DJ Sneak, 95 North, Robbie Rivera, Davidson Ospina, Ralphi Rosario, Mike Delgado, King Britt and a handful of others under various alter egos and nom de plumes.
Now the story of Henry Street Music as a label continues with Henry Street Grooves – Classic Deep, Funky and Jazzy House from New York, to be released on March 21st, 2011. Even though many people will be familiar with nearly all the artists and many of the releases put out on the label, most of these tracks will be entirely new to their ears. Featured artists on this New York based comp include Liquid Dope, Mike Delgado, The Force, Johnick, Tronco Traxx, DJ Duke, E-Smoove, Robbie Rivera, Ray Roc and more.
The Rising Sunz - "Sunrize" [MP3]
Taylor McFerrin Video: "A Place in My Heart" ft Ryat
Taylor McFerrin feat. Ryat – Place in My Heart from Simon Benjamin on Vimeo.
"A Place in My Heart" by Taylor McFerrin and Ryat has been on heavy rotation in our office for months, so we're thrilled to see some visuals. They're guaranteed to be good, coming from the best new West Coast record label, Brainfeeder, owned by Flying Lotus who's just made his own very successful foray into directing music videos with Erykah Badu's "Gone, Baby…" and Bilal's "Levels".
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Path of Exile
For those interested in Diablo esc style gaming, PoE is currently in beta testing. It's well worth a look and you can find their web site here.
Looks fantastic Rickety! This might be what we've been looking for
This game looks custom made for me!!! I have been trying to find something similar to Diablo/Titan Quest for awhile now that isn't too cartooney or comedy based...
Any info on the beta?? I signed up for an account, is that all I need to do???
Get me a beta key someone!!! :)
Intriguing!! What's up with all the freeness? Go the Kiwi gaming studios!!! :D
I have been sucked into reading the forums for hours on this game....
The things the beta testers are saying have me giddy. The skill system (gems) looks amazing and I hear that there is a very big passive skill tree that you will invest into also. It sounds like there will be tons of different ways to play your character.
I couldn't be more excited for a game like this, thanks Leevers for posting about it, I had no idea!! This game is custom made for me.
Beta keys are given based on a random timer. Every 28 minutes it invites another person using some random system. Hopefully I can get one soon ;)
Path of Exile - F2P Action RPG in Closed Beta
Path of Exile - A Free Online Action RPG
Path of Exile is a free online-only action role-playing game set in the dark fantasy world of Wraeclast. It is currently under development by Grinding Gear Games in New Zealand. New players are being added continuously to the Closed Beta Test.
Game Features:
Completely free to download and play
A persistent online world capable of supporting hundreds of thousands of players
A dark and gritty game world rendered from a fixed 3D perspective
Battle dozens of foes across a variety of unique areas
Randomly generated levels and items for extreme replayability
Online ranking and ladders for every game mode
Visceral combat with dozens of combinable skills
Battle in PVP tournaments for worldwide recognition
I have been watching this game for awhile and trying to get into beta...no luck yet...
Anyone out there in beta and can send me a friend invite?? I am very excited for this little title.
Hmm, looks better than I expected. Plus it's being developed in NZ rather than Korea or China, that seems like a good sign.
I got lucky and got an invite. My first impressions review here. They aren't giving out extra keys to anyone in BETA (unless you win them) but if they do, I'll let you know.
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A collection of winter photographs from the Inishowen penninsula - Ireland's most northernly seascape. Please visit www.bluesplashimages.com for more products.
When it comes to quality of light, nothing surpasses that which you will find on Ireland's, north-western, Atlantic shores. Being born and brought up in Inishowen therefore meant that my luck, as a photographer, started early. It's been said that Donegal is "unparalleled in Ireland for its wild and rude magnificence"* and within Donegal, Inishowen is a landscape onto itself. Its location on the periphery of northern Europe gives rise to light conditions which mean that no scene is ever the same from, minute-to-minute, day-to-day and year-to-year. All the more reason to come back time and time again to discover yet another unique, visual wonder.
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Why Bernie Sanders Is Still The Big Winner Of This Primary Season
The Democratic Party released a draft of its platform Friday, and it's chock-full of Bernie Sanders' ideas.
Sarah Palin Spills Details on Daughter Bristol's Wedding
The "Going Rogue" author opens up on about Bristol and Dakota Meyer's "hush-hush" nuptials. Plus, Palin gushes over being a grandmother.
Woman Arrested After Alleged Death Threats Against Stephen Hawking
An American woman was arrested for allegedly making threats to Stephen Hawking's life.
Top 10 Get Captured on Purpose Plans
Wait, they meant to do that? Join http://www.WatchMojo.com as we count down our picks for the Top 10 Get Captured on Purpose Plans.
Actress Judi Dench Gets a Tattoo for 81st Birthday
Dame Judi Dench maybe 81 years old, but that is not too old to get a tattoo. Her daughter Finty gave her the tattoo as a gift for her birthday. Keri Lumm (@thekerilumm) reports.
Film Academy Wants Women And People Of Color After #OscarsSoWhite
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences sent 683 invites to the class of 2016 — consisting of 46 percent women and 41 percent people of color.
Coastal Carolina tops Arizona 4-3 to win College World Series
Coastal Carolina defeated the Arizona Wildcats 4-3 on Thursday afternoon to win the school's first ever College World Series.
Air Pollution Linked to Millions of Deaths
Air pollution contributes to about 6.5 million deaths each year, the International Energy Agency warned in a report released Monday.
Report: Commandos storm Dhaka restaurant
Officials are telling Reuters that Bangladeshi police stormed a Dhaka restaurant in an effort to free the hostages. CNN's Jonathan Mann reports.
Airports Increase Security Ahead of Holiday Weekend
Expect increased security if you plan on traveling this holiday weekend. Airports around the country are on high alert in the wake of this week's terror attack in Turkey.
Wreck-It Ralph 2 Officially Announced!
Walt Disney Animation took to Facebook Live this morning to officially announce the release date for Wreck-It Ralph 2.
Apple may be pulled in my Tidal as a buyer
The rumour mill's at work with speculation Apple is negotiating the purchase of music streaming service Tidal.
Khloe Kardashian Reacts Badly to Kylie Jenner Being Nice to Blac Chyna
While everyone is warming up to the idea of Rob Kardashian marrying Blac Chyna on this season of KUWTK, one family member is less than impressed with the relationship. You've got to see Khloe's face when her sister Kylie tries to play nice with Blac Chyna.
Portugal defeats Poland in penalty kicks to reach EURO 2016 semifinals
Portugal has had three draws, one extra time triumph and one win in penalty kicks to reach the Euro 2016 semifinals.
Weekly Top 5: GTA 5 The Beast EasterEgg and Free Games for July
Grand Theft Auto 5 has a big mystery outed, Games with Gold and PS Plus reveal their July lineup and more in our Top 5 biggest gaming news countdown.
The sole-saving secret to wearing heels
Even if you're a high-heel girl, you're familiar with the aches and pains that accompany a full day of running in heels. No matter how many insoles or cushions you add, walking at an inches-high angle takes its toll. But before you resign yourself to a life of flats, you've got to try Sole Serum. The combination of ingredients, which includes lidocaine, delivers relief to sore, tired feet. Watch lifestyle expert Shalini Vadhera share why it's her secret to wearing heels all day.
A Teen Will Face Trial For Encouraging Her Boyfriend To Kill Himself
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Demi Lovato Is Confident As Ever in a Bikini
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Listen To 'Sounds' From Juno As It Entered Jupiter's Magnetic Field
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Top 10 Modern Movie Theme Songs
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Death Knight
When the Lich King's control of his death knights was broken, his former champions sought revenge for the horrors committed under his command. After their vengeance was won, the death knights found themselves without a cause and without a home. One by one they trickled into the land of the living in search of a new purpose.
Frost sharpens their strikes; blood fortifies their bodies; and undeath allows them to erupt in unholy rage in the heat of battle. A thousand atrocities are etched in the eyes of every death knight, and foes who gaze into them too long will feel the warmth pulled from their bodies, replaced with cold steel.
Death Knights engage their foes up-close, supplementing swings of their weapons with dark magic that renders enemies vulnerable or damages them with unholy power. They drag foes into one-on-one conflicts, compelling them to focus their attacks away from weaker companions. To prevent their enemies from fleeing their grasp, death knights must remain mindful of the power they call forth from runes, and pace their attacks appropriately.
- Type Tank, Melee Damage Dealer
- Standard Bars Health, Runic
- Available Armor Cloth, Leather, Mail, Plate
- Available Weapons One-Handed Axes, One-Handed Maces, One-Handed Swords, Polearms, Two-Handed Axes, Two-Handed Maces, Two-Handed Swords
To protect themselves and their fellows from death in battle, death knights gird themselves in heavy armor and parry attacks with their blades.
Death knight runeblades are empowered with dark magic; they can expend the power of their runes for vicious attacks.
As former champions of the Lich King, death knights can command the dead as minions, freeze their foes with ice, and inflict weakening diseases.
Death knights have a personal connection with their blades, and can forge runes into them in order to increase their power.
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Creating autocomplete entry field with Woodstock
By Dmitry Kushner on Oct 30, 2007
Woodstock components (https://woodstock.dev.java.net/index.html) provide powerful and flexible set of client side Web components. Like living cells, not only components represent complete functional units by themselves, they can also be connected together to create new forms of functionality.
This document shows how a textField and listBox can be connected together to build a so-called autocomplete entry field – the one that presents to the user dynamic set of completing entered data or suggestions based on what information user is typing.
All sources and Netbeans ( NB 6 Beta 2) project are attached at the end of this document.
For this exercise, we will build an autocomplete entry field that is drawing data from the list of New York Times' "The Best 1,000 Movies Ever Made" that will look like this:
The intended behavior is to change the content of the list box to present only titles that contain typed in string.
Think through the intended interactions
Design the entry field by placing textField and listBox next to each other
Code the back-end
Connect textField and listBox
Think through the intended interactions
The following diagram illustrates the simplified interactions/dataflow that we want to accomplish:
When user types into the textField, we want listBox to be refreshed with relevant filtered data. We want server to perform some data processing for that as well.
When user selects data in the listbox, we want this selection to be reflected in the textField so it can be used for submission
Design the entry field
We used Netbeans 6 to place textField and listBox next to each other ( see Page1.jsp):
Note that when grid placement is used on the Netbeans design surface, it automatically creates a space between any two components, so we modified styles "top" position of the list box to 'attach' it to the textField.
absolute; left: 144px; top: 93px; width: 120px; height: 24px"
binding="#{Page1.listbox1}" id="listbox1"
style="position: absolute; left: 144px; top: 112px; width:
120px; height: 48px"/>
Code the back-end
When components are placed on the design surface, Netbeans automatically creates JSF server binding for the component. By default, it uses DefaultOptionsList as a data binding for the listBox. DefaultOptionsList provides simple data set, and we will be replacing it with custom class FilteredOptions.
Responsibilities of FilteredOptions class are:
load data from persistence ( in this example, we load data from bundle movies.properties)
filter data according to the filter provided
sort data
provide data in suitable to listBox form of Option[]
See FilteredOptions.java for details. Note that we isolated filtering of the data from getOptions(). The reason is that during miscellaneous JSF lifecycles method getOptions() may be called several times for the same request. Since filtering data can potentially be a resource-intensive procedure, it would be undesirable to perform it when unnecessary. Thus data filtering is done once(when committing data from textField) in Page1.java :
void setFilter(String value) {
= value;
Connect textField and listBox
And finally we need to wire together the communication on the client side ( browser)
First, we will make keyUp event of the text field to commit textField data and update the listbox:
absolute; left: 144px; top: 93px; width: 120px; height: 24px"
Note that refresh(id1, id2,..) function does 2 things:
it submits ( by Ajax call) fields with id1, id2. In our case we supply id of the textField, which means that textField value will be submitted first.
It refreshes ( by Ajax call) the field upon which it was called. In our case document.getElementById('form1:listbox1') represents the listBox.
That is it for this part. Now any character typed will cause TextField to submit and ListBox to refresh from the server data!
Next, we want textField to be updated with the full title when the title is clicked upon within the lisbox.
binding="#{Page1.listbox1}" id="listbox1"
document.getElementById('form1:listbox1').getSelectedValue() } ); "
style="position: absolute; left: 144px; top: 112px; width:
120px; height: 48px"/>
In the above javascript, we are using 2 functions :
setProps() - this function is common across all of the client side components, and is to be used to set 1 or more properties on the component. In this case, we are setting value of the textField
getSelectedValue() - function exposed by listBox ( see TLD documentation)
Netbeans 6 Beta 2 project
Complete Netbeans 6 Beta 2 project for Woodstock 4.1.1 Make sure to compile the project before opening pages in the NB visual designer


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Dr. Linda Marcel has been teaching at Bergen Community College since 1987. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she serves as the coordinator of the music discipline, and manages the applied music program at the college. She is the founder of the Paul Marshall Memorial Scholarship; a foundation scholarship that sponsors one student per year majoring in music at the College. She is the co-director of the Distinguished Artist Series, a bi-annual program featuring internationally acclaimed musicians.
Annual performances include: Ars Nova (2000- present) a series exploring thematic music presentations such as 20th century American music composition, jazz, and world music, and Ars Electronica (2000-present) a series that explores 21st century music presentations using multi-media and electronic music. Performances are held at Bergen Community College and New York University.
Her publications include a text for music appreciation; Discover the Power of Music Listening. She has presented at the National Conference of the College Music Society, on the topic: The Bergen Community College Music ProgramPositioned to Reflect a Global 21st Century Perspective. Quebec City, Canada November 2005. She was awarded the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development-(NISOD) Excellence in Teaching Award 2005, and was chosen for the Princeton University Mid-Career Fellowship Program 2005-2006. Her name and biography appears in the Marquis Whos Who Publications Board.
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Last year at the All-Star break, the Twins were in third place in the AL Central, 3.5 games behind the Detroit Tigers. They went on to win 94 games and claim the division crown by mid-September.
This year, after taking 3 of 4 in ChiTown, the Twins enter the break in 4th place, 6.5 games behind Detroit. Are we contenders? Are we pretenders? Well, the first homestand (KC, DET, CLE) after the break will go a long way towards answering that question. If we come out flat, we'll likely never be able to make up the necessary ground. However, a good homestand would beg the question of whether or not the Twins should make a deal at the deadline.
Our biggest need right now is a solid arm out of the pen. The starters are what the are, and the offense can only get better (heck, if we can win with Tosoni, Hughes, Rivera, etc. we can win with anyone!), but the 'pen is where the help is sorely needed. Barring further setbacks, Joe Nathan should quickly supplant Matt Capps as closer, with Capps sharing setup duties with Perkins. Beyond that, however, the pen is barren. Phil Dumatrait has been good for a rookie, but who knows, really. Alex Burnett and Jose Mijares cannot be consistently counted on to get the job done.
Thus, here is how I see the trading deadline scenario playing out in my head: The Twins package Delmon Young (the most expendable outfielder) and perhaps a Kevin Slowey for a decent bullpen arm. Then, as we always seem to do, we either call up another ready rook, or pick a guy (remember how we got Pavano in '09?!) from the scrap heap in September.
If I didn't think the Twins had at least a decent chance of winning the division this year, I would say "trade a few more guys and replenish the minors". However, considering that Detroit ALWAYS chokes in the second half, the Indians are fading, and we OWN the White Sox, a division crown (though not easy by any means) is no doubt within reach.
Preview (41-48, 4th, 1.5 GB CWS): Bruce Chen (5-2, 3.26) vs. Francisco Liriano (5-7, 5.06).
Well, This Is Just "Sick"…
In my previous post, I made the point that part of the reason why the Twins are struggling is because their young pitchers haven't panned out as planned. That is without a doubt part of the reason, but the main thing right now is injuries…plain and simple.
We've never been a team with a lot (or even a little) depth, so more than one long-term injury and all of a sudden guys like Hughes, Tolbert, Tosoni, and Butera are expected to hit at a major-league level and win games. Nope.
With Mauer, Young, Thome, Nathan, and Nishioka all struggling through various stages of convalescence, the talent level just isn't what it needs to be. As much as Gardy can opine about "finding a way to win", the reality is that with the kind of lineups we have been putting up the last few weeks, we shouldn't expect to win.
The good news: Injuries heal.
The bad news: It takes time…do we have enough of it?
Spring Training 2011: On The Fringe
With the Twins now in Fort Myers, FL, for Spring Training, they've been getting more media attention than usual due to issues like Morneau's concussion comeback, Nathan's Tommy John rehab, and the new Japanese SS whose name I'm too lazy to look up for spelling (probably should get on that).
However, there are three other areas I would like to comment on that perhaps slip our minds in the midst of the "bit stories":
1. Alexi Casilla has never been an everyday player for a full season. Whenever he's been given the opportunity to start, he's droppped the ball (sometimes even in the literal sense). Considering Gardy's love of guys like Matt "The Next Punto?" Tobert or the newcomer Luke Hughes, Casilla still has a lot to prove and will not be handed the job by any means.
2. Can "Valencia Mania" continue? A favorite example of mine of this case comes from 2000, when the Mets had an outfielder named Timo Perez (heck, he might be bouncing around somewhere yet) who, in August-September that year, looked like the next coming of Junior Griffey. He then made a few World Series blunders, pitchers figured him out, and he's been a fringe player since. Pitchers now have a similar "book" on young Danny-Boy, so those fat pitches will be fewer and farther between.
3. Besides a summer (June-July) that was out of control, Delmon Young was very average at the beginning and end of 2010. What if that "Beast Mode" doesn't occur again in '11, or for nearly as long? He's always been a streaky hitter.
Keep an eye on these issues, as they could be every bit as important as "the big boys".
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The 2010 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was billed as a pitchers duel. It started off with these two gentlemen…
…and didn't wander too far from the script.
The first run of the game was scored by the AL in the fifth inning on a Robinson Cano sacrifice fly…
…after Dodger pitcher Hong-Chih Kuo's throwing error allowed a man to stand on third base.
It wasn't until the seventh inning when the NL finally began to build a rally, capped off by a bases-clearing single from Brian McCann:
The American Leaguers didn't do anything else until the bottom of the ninth, when David Ortiz led off with a single and, with one out, John Buck did likewise. However, NL right fielder Marlon Byrd nabbed the ball on a hop and fired to second, gunning down the lead-footed Big Papi (and the AL's serious chance of tying things up):
The obvious game MVP was McCann:
Matt Capps retired one batter to pick up the win, while Luke Hughes took the lose and Jonathan Broxton recorded the save.
About the only scary moment of the game came when Ryan Braun made a diving catch…
…and rolled right on top of his wrist. He came away from the play unscathed, but could have very easily broken his wrist on the play. Whew!
All in all, the 2010 ASG was a tight, well-played contest, and I was disppointed to hear today that it garnered such poor ratings on FOX. To me, the ASG is an event I look forward to every summer, and I don't see why more people don't get excited about it. Perhaps in this day and age of round-the-clock media coverage the fans actually need a "break" as much as the players, but not for me, I guess. I remember watching the game with stars in my eyes as a child, and I still do to this day.
Minnesota Twins Spring Training Preview 2010
Now that the Twins are cranking things up down in Fort Myers, here is a little preview of what to expect in terms of the build-up to Opening Day 2010:
Last Year: 87-76, 1st in American League Central Division (1 GA of Detroit Tigers), lost to New York Yankees in ALDS (3-0).
Manager: Once again, the Twins will have Ron Gardenhire at the helm. Since taking the reins from Tom Kelly back in 2002, Gardy has posted a 709-588 (.547) record with the Twins. Besides the lone 1969 Billy Martin tenure, that winning percentage constitutes the highest mark in franchise history, and trails only TK (1140-1244) in overall wins.
Venue: After nearly three decades of playing in the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, the Twins will now christen open-air Target Field as their new home. Dimensions: LF-339, LCF-377, CF-404, RCF-367, RF-328.
Projected Starting Lineup & Positions:
- Denard Span (R), CF (2009 stats: .311 BA, 97 R, 180 H, 23 SB, .807 OPS): Though primarily just a singles hitter who runs the bases well, Span is very adept at working counts, getting on base, and coming up big in the clutch. The best lead-off hitter wearing "TC" since Chuck Knoblauch jumped ship. Plays Torii Hunter-like defense in the outfield.
- Orlando Hudson (S), 2B (for LA Dodgers: .283 BA, 74 R, 35 2B, .774 OPS, All-Star, Gold Glove): One of the newcomers this year. Can't say I've watched him play much, but the stats don't seem to lie. He's very comparable to the departed Orlando Cabrera, who did wonders for the top of the order down the stretch in '09.
- Joe Mauer (L), C (.365 BA, 94 R, 96 RBI, 28 HR, 1.031 OPS, All-Star, Gold Glove, MVP, Silver Slugger): Perhaps the most talented player in baseball this side of Albert Pujols. The kind of guy who could hit .320 and call it a "down year".
- Justin Morneau (L), 1B (.274 BA, 100 RBI, 30 HR, .878 OPS, All-Star): Take a look at those stats, and then consider he missed the final month of '09 due to injury. His ability to hit for average and maintain a selective eye separates him from the hackers.
- Michael Cuddyer (R), RF (.276 BA, 93 R, 94 RBI, 32 HR, .862 OPS): The biggest hurdle for Cuddy is making it through an entire season. When hurt, he struggles with things like consistency and strike outs. When healthy, he puts up numbers like last season. Possesses a rifle arm.
- Jason Kubel (L), DH (.300 BA, 28 HR, 103 RBI, .907 OPS): Could be the cleanup hitter in many other teams' lineups. Is just coming into his own (a bit late) after struggling through a serious knee injury as a rookie. Can also more than hold his own in the outfield, where he may find himself on more than a few occasions if Jim Thome heats up.
- Delmon Young (R), LF (.284 BA, 60 RBI, 12 HR, .733 OPS): Will be the first to sit if Kubel and Thome play their way into the lineup, but also has tremendous upside. Is clumsy in the field (but just good enough to make up for it) and prone to hitting nothing but singles for long stretches, but when locked in can be a deadly force.
- J.J. Hardy (R), SS (for Milwaukee Brewers: .229 BA, 53 R, 47 RBI, 11 HR, .659 OPS): The Twins are hoping for the '07-'08 Hardy to re-emerge…the one who hit 25+ homers and posted a respectable average. The verdict is still out on his D, which is decent but not Punto-like.
- Nick Punto (S) (.228 BA, 56 R, 82 H, 16 SB, .621 OPS) or Brendan Harris (R), 3B (.261 BA, 44 R, 108 H, .672 OPS): A classic "offense vs. defense" choice here. Gardy loves Punto for the defense he brings to the infield, but Little Nicky is often an albatross at the bottom of the order. Harris is an average fielder, but can rattle one off the wall every so often.
- Jim Thome (DH/1B, L) (for White Sox & Dodgers: .249 BA, 23 HR, 77 RBI, .847 OPS): Hopefully the big bat the Twins have desperately needed off the pine. Could easily play his way into everyday lineup if balls start clearing the walls.
- Jose Morales (C, S) (.311 BA, 119 AB, .742 OPS): Showed enough poise as a youngster for the Twins to let veteran Mike Redmond leave.
- Alexi Casilla (2B, S) (.202, 228 AB, .538 OPS): At times provides a spark to the top of the order and plays flashy D, but is still far too prone to mental errors/goofs that Gardy can't stand.
- Matt Tolbert (IF, S) (.232, 198 AB, .611 OPS): Plays the kind of scrappy ball and defense that the manager loves and his adept at handling the bat (if not racking up hits).
-Others battling for roster spots include Drew Butera (C), Wilson Ramos (C), Jacque Jones (OF), Luke Hughes (IF), Trevor Plouffe (IF), and Danny Valencia (IF).
Starting Rotation:
- Scott Baker (RHP, 15-9, 4.36 ERA, 200 IP): Baker has shown spurts of ace-like outings, but needs to consistently pitch further into games to really match up against the league's best.
- Nick Blackburn (RHP, 11-11, 4.03 ERA, 205.2 IP): Has a knack for coming up big in the clutch starts, but also needs to work on consistency. A typical sinkerball pitcher in that if the ball isn't diving, it's jumping (off bats, that is).
- Kevin Slowey (RHP, 10-3, 4.86 ERA, 90.2 IP): At times looks like the second coming of Brad Radke, but needs to stay healthy for an entire season to prove it. Has absolutely pin-point accuracy with an assortment of pitches to keep the hitters guessing.
- Carl Pavano (RHP, 5-4, 4.64 ERA, 73.2 IP): The only veteran in the starting rotation, but his overall effectiveness is questionable. Showed he could compete against the AL Central after being acquired during the latter months of the season, but needs to prove his worth against the "big boys" of the league.
- Francisco Liriano (LHP, 5-13, 5.80 ERA, 136.2 IP), Glen Perkins (LHP, 6-7, 5.89 ERA, 96.1 IP), Brian Duensing (LHP, 5-2, 3.64 ERA, 84 IP), Anthony Swarzak (RHP, 3-7, 6.25 ERA, 59 IP), or Jeff Manship (RHP, 1-1, 5.68 ERA, 31.2 IP): Liriano is obviously the wild card of this group, as he could become unquestioned ace of the staff or play himself right out of the majors. Perkins is not on the organization's good side after squabbles over service time and just plain poor performance, while Duensing is the conservative pick after impressing in the heat of the pennant race last year. Swarzak and/or Manship would have to pitch their tails off to even warrant consideration.
- Joe Nathan (RHP, 2.10 ERA, 68.2 IP, 47 SV): Still a top-tier closer in all of baseball, but somehow needs to shake late- (and post-) season demons. Too many batters (7) tagged him with the long ball last year, so that is a good place to start.
- Matt Guerrier (RHP, 2.36 ERA, 76.1 IP): The primary setup man to Nathan. Is very solid, but fatigue always an issue due to over-use.
- Jose Mijares (LHP, 2.34 ERA, 61.2 IP): The lefty-lefty matchup guy who his almost unhittable when in decent shape and possessing a clear head. Has tendency to put balls in the dirt and sometimes inexplicably loses his control for short periods of time.
- Pat Neshek (RHP, DNP-Injured): After missing almost two whole seasons due to Tommy John surgery, the side-winding Minnesota native is back to confuse opponents once again. Could be a god-send to take some of the strain off Matty G.
- Jon Rauch (RHP, 1.72 ERA, 15.2 IP): One of the big (literally!) reasons the Twins made the playoffs last season. Is very flexible in terms of duration (1-3 innings).
- Jesse Crain (RHP, 4.70 ERA, 51.2 IP): An enigma: some fans love his electric stuff, while others cringe at his predictability, wobbly control, and inability to pitch out of jams after creating them.
- Clay Condrey (RHP, for Philadelphia: 3.00 ERA, 42 IP): A newcomer who is coming off two solid seasons in the National League. Adds valuable depth to a unit that would often carry a green rookie or past-his-prime vet in this spot.
Prediction: If the starting pitching holds up for the entire season and the bats produce even a trifling of what they should, this could be a very scary team. Must prove first and foremost that, as well as beating up on the Kansas City's and Cleveland's of the world, they now have the firepower to take on the likes of New York and Anaheim (teams that destroyed them in '09). A division championship is a very achievable goal, with the sights set on further venturing into the playoff tournament.


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[ANN] maven-scala-plugin 2.3.1
David Bernard <david.bernard.31@...>
Hi, I'm happy to announce the release of maven-scala-version 2.3.1. The main changes, it's the new 'cc' goals : the continuous compilation. run "mvn scala:cc" in a terminal (with -U option the first time) and edit your source file, save ... the terminal detect the change and recompile it. (more details at http://scala-tools.org/mvnsites/maven-scala-plugin/usage_cc.html) actual goals of the plugin : scala:help Display the Scala Compiler help scala:compile Compiles a directory of Scala source. Corresponds roughly to the compile goal of the maven-compiler-plugin scala:testCompile Compile Scala test source into test-classes. Corresponds roughly to testCompile in maven-compiler-plugin scala:cc Compile the main and test scala source directory in continuous (infinite loop). !! This is an util goal for commandline usage only (Do not use or call it in a pom) !!! scala:console Run the Scala console with all the classes of the projects (dependencies and builded) scala:run Run a Scala class using the Scala runtime scala:doc Produces Scala API documentation. Feedback, suggestions are welcome. (Please use scala-tools mailing) /davidB