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LAKELAND, Fla. - Six Army errors led to six Bradley unearned runs as the Braves topped the Black Knights 8-6 in the first game of a double-header Friday morning at Henley Field. Sophomore left-hander Joe Bircher (Omaha, Neb./Roncalli Catholic H.S.) evened his record at 1-1, while senior closer Kori Jensen (Wichita, Kan./Hutchinson County C.C./Goddard H.S.) recorded his first save of the season.
The Braves struck first in the top of the first with two runs on two hits, including a two-out RBI single by senior catcher Kevin Sullivan (Elmhurst, Ill./Oakton J.C./York H.S.), to take a 2-0 edge. Three defensive miscues in the third helped the Braves plate two more runs to make the score 4-0. All of Bradley's first four runs were unearned.
After Army plated a run in the bottom of the fourth, junior outfielder Brian Martin (Glen Ellyn, Ill./College of DuPage/Lombard Montini Catholic H.S.) opened the fifth with his second triple of the season and scored on a sacrifice fly by sophomore infielder Rob Elliott (Naperville, Ill./Neuqua Valley H.S.) to put the Braves up 5-0. With the help of two more Army errors, Bradley added three more runs in the frame to take an 8-1 lead.
Bircher came unglued in the bottom of the sixth as Army's offense erupted for five runs on three hits, including a three-run triple by Joey Henshaw, to make the score 8-6. Freshman right-hander Gus DeQuesada (Miami, Fla./Christopher Columbus H.S.) replaced Bircher with no outs in the innings and retired three of the next four batters to preserve Bradley's two-run edge, while Jensen pitched a scoreless seventh to give the Braves the 8-6 victory.
After having his 11-game hitting streak snapped Wednesday against NJIT, Martin rebounded with a 3-for-4 performance at the plate to lead Bradley's offense. Bircher threw 5.0 innings, allowing five earned runs of six hits while striking out eight.


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I graduated from high school in 1979. "Animal House" was easily my favorite movie of my senior year. I even dragged my mother to see a midnight showing of it. Sadly, it didn't hit her in the happy giddy way it did me. And while many agreed with my mother–Animal House received generally mixed reviews from critics–the film is one of the most lucrative and loved movies ever made. Shot for a mere $2.7 million, it is one of the most profitable movies of all time; since its initial release, Animal House has made more than $141 million in videos and DVDs, not including merchandising.
It's a great movie. It was chocked with stars: John Belushi, Tom Hulce, Karen Allen, Donald Sutherland, Kevin Bacon, Tim Matheson, Peter Riegert, and Mark Metcalf. Belushi improvised most of his scenes in the film, including the hysterical scene where he destroys Steven Bishop's guitar. (Bishop still keeps the guitar as a memento.)
Scene after scene cracks me up: "Greg, honey, is it supposed to be this soft?"; "Sophomore dies in kiln explosion? Oh My God! I just talked to her last week… She was going to make a pot for me."; "Hi, Eric Stratton, rush chairman. Damn glad to meet you." "Hi, that was Eric Stratton, rush chairman. He was damn glad to meet you."
It might be my favorite movie from my high school days. It certainly has a stronger pull on me than Grease!
How about you? What's your favorite flick from your high school days?
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The 80th Texas Legislature is scheduled to end today. With the political dust settling, today's Monday Briefing provides a glimpse of what our lawmakers have been up to in Austin:
The good ...
Budget busters: Legislators are required constitutionally to do one thing - approve a state budget - and some might wish they'd stop right there. The deadline for adopting the final budget was Sunday. Judging by all the unrelated bickering, the $150 billion-plus, two-year budget was not a significant problem. If lawmakers are able to divvy up taxpayer money for child health care and property tax cuts, they fulfilled their main responsibility ... Lawmakers were in agreement that the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills test has outlived its usefulness. State Sen. Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo, was one of the first to get a bill moving to tear up TAKS.
The bad ...
Youth is served: It appears an executive committee will now oversee the troubled Texas Youth Commission. It is clear a change was necessary after the TYC was hit with charges of sexual abuse and lack of response by those previously in charge. The state has to do better ... Speaking of doing things differently, Gov. Rick Perry was taken to task by lawmakers for his mandate requiring elementary-age girls to receive a vaccine against cervical cancer. Perry's gubernatorial decree rankled both Republicans and Democrats, who passed a bill overriding the governor's wishes.
and the ugly.
House rules: The political foes of House Speaker Tom Craddick continued to come out of the woodwork last week. The Midland Republican faces a handful of potential challengers who want him gone from arguably the most powerful position in state government. The consequences of Craddick's controversial leadership style brought forth charges of foot-dragging on bills and political power plays. By comparison, the peaceful Senate resembled a commune. When a chamber has its own daily soap opera, that's not good for anyone.
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Japan's Daisuke Takahasi held on to win the gold medal at Skate America in Reading, PA. last night at the Sovereign Center. The Japanese star fell twice in his long program but he still walked away golden, thanks to the huge lead he built up in the short program.
Reigning U.S. champion Evan Lysacek claimed silver and Canadian Patrick Chan of Canada earned the bronze, his first Grand Prix medal as a senior.
Reigning Canadian pairs champions Jessica Dubé and Bryce Davidson pulled off a major upset yesterday by defeating the 2006 World champions Qing Pang and Jian Tong of China, who had to settle for silver. Vera Bararova and Yuri Larionov of Russia were third.
In the ladies, 2006 World champion Kimmie Meissner took first place in the short program, followed by 2007 World champion Miki Ando. 2007 World junior champion Caroline Zhang opened her first season as a senior successfully, finishing third in that portion of the event.
Overnight leader Takahashi skated last as the skaters competed in the reverse order of the short program result. The reigning World silver medalist opened his routine to "Romeo and Juliet" by Peter Tchaikovski with a quadruple toe loop, but then had to overcome a fall on the triple Axel. He recovered to hit a triple loop, triple Axel-double toe loop, triple flip-triple toe loop, a triple Salchow and another triple flip, but he missed his triple Lutz.
Takahashi also completed fast paced footwork to earn 148.93 points (74.83 element score/76.10 program component score), but he had some difficulties with his spins. He was ranked second in the free skating but overall remained in first place with a total of 228.97 points. "I am happy with the result, but I am not so happy with my performance," Takahashi said.
Putting out a dramatic performance to "Tosca" by Giacomo Puccini, Lysacek went for the quadruple toe loop right out of the gate but he two-footed the jump. The two-time (2005-06) World bronze medalist then nailed a triple Axel and six more triple jumps, including another triple Axel (in combination with double toe) and a triple flip-triple toe loop combination. He received a level four for three of his four spins and scored 152.38 points (78.58/73.80) for a total of 220.08.
Lysacek won the free skating portion but remained in second place overall. "I was coming into it (the free skating) with quite a large deficit so I wasn't really looking at the win per se, I just wanted to continue to fight and to make the whole event a success overall, which I think it was," Lysacek explained. "Debuting two new programs here was a kind of first for me in quite a while."
Chan, 16, delivered a solid performance to "Four Seasons" that featured a triple Axle, a triple flip-triple toe loop combination as well as four more triples and two level-four spins. His only major error came when he fell on the last jump, a triple flip. The 2007 World junior silver medalist was awarded 145.86 points (76.36/70.50) and accumulated a total score of 213.33 points. "Coming to Skate America being the first Grand Prix I definitely wanted to make a good impression. I trained really hard," he said. "I wanted to make sure to be ready, and the results showed. … Overall the program was excellent."
Takahashi pocketed 15 points and returns to the Grand Prix Series in Japan for the NHK Trophy in December. Lysacek collected 13 points. His next event is the Cup of China. Chan has 11 points and will compete at the Trophee Bompard in Paris, France in three weeks.
Dubé and Davison's romantic program to "The Blower's Daughter" included a double twist, a double Axel-double Axel sequence, difficult lifts with changes of positions, a big throw triple Salchow as well as a level four side-by-side combination spin. Dubé fell on an attempted throw triple loop and doubled the couple's side-by-side Salchows.
The reigning Canadian champions received 112.46 points (57.38 element score/56.08 program component score) and accumulated a total score of 173.26 points. "To beat our personal best was our goal and win or no win, we achieved our goal," Davison said.
Skating to the "Romeo and Juliet" soundtrack by Nino Rota, Pang and Tong landed side-by-side triple toe loops, a high triple twist, a throw triple Salchow and a difficult Axel lasso lift that was graded a level four.
The Chinese pairs team also had some mistakes that cost them dearly. Tong singled their planned side-by-side double Axel and she went down on the throw triple loop. She also singled the toe loop in (in combination with the Axel). Their pair combination spin received no level as the skaters didn't hold any of the positions for the minimum of two revolutions. The Chinese scored 104.87 points and an overall competition mark of 165.19 point.
Bazarova and Larionov's routine featured a triple twist, a throw triple flip, a double Axel-double Axel sequence as well as strong lifts and two level-four spins. Their only major error came when Bazarova touched down with her hand on the landing of the throw triple loop. The 2007 World junior champions posted a score of 102.82 (55.30/47.52) and took the bronze medal with a total of 159.58 points.
"We are very happy with our performance and with today's result. It is really good for us, considering that this is our very first senior level competition," the 14-year-old pair skater said.
Amanda Evora and Mark Ladwig (USA) came in fourth. They produced beautiful lifts, a triple twist and a throw triple loop, but she missed the throw triple Lutz, and the side-by- side triple Salchow was under-rotated (140.40 points).
Dubé and Davison now have 15 points for the Grand Prix Standings and will compete again next week at Skate Canada in Quebec City. Pang and Tong have 13 points and are scheduled for the Cup of China in Harbin in two weeks. Bazarova and Larionov don't have a second Grand Prix assignment and will return to junior competition for the rest of the season.
Meissner opened her routine to "Passion" by Peter Gabriel with a spiral sequence followed by a triple flip and triple Lutz-triple toe loop combination, but the second jump was under-rotated and downgraded. She also hit the double Axel and got a level three for her flying sit spin and a level three for the combination spin. Meissner was awarded 59.24 points (30.40/28.84).
"My performance was pretty good, especially considering (it was) the first time out (with a new program). I have a lot of things to work on. It was a pretty solid start to this competition and to the season," Meissner said. "I'm just going in (to the program) to do what I can do."
Skating to "Samson and Dalilah" by Camille Saint-Saens, Ando landed a triple Lutz-double loop, a triple flip and a double Axel but then fell on her straight line footwork. Her flying sit spin was graded a level three, but the only earned a level one for her layback spin. Ando felt handicapped in her spins by a shoulder injury, which was visibly wrapped in practice where she seemed to have no trouble landing her jumps. The 19-year-old Japanese star scored 56.58 points (30.10/27.48).
"My jumps today were not so good, and I was not fully trained, but I started feeling better and better today," Ando explained.
Zhang was the audience darling at this event. The audience gave the 14-year-old a standing ovation when she completed her "Spanish Gypsy" program, which contained a triple Lutz, a double Axel and beautiful spins. She opened the program by attempting a triple flip-triple toe loop combination, but under-rotated the first jump. The 14-year-old young American scored 56.48 points (30.20/26.28). "I felt my program was pretty good. It could have been better in terms of holding (the positions in) my spins, but overall I think it was good, "she said.
Emily Hughes (USA) is currently ranked fourth at 47.66 points. Both her triple flip and triple Lutz were not landed backwards and subsequently downgraded. Mai Asada (JPN) finished fourth (46.82 points).
Yesterday's competition at the Sovereign Center started with the Original Dance. The original dance of the 2007-208 season is the folk/country dance. The couples chose a wide variety of different dances from North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
World bronze medalists Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto of the United States strengthened their lead ahead of Nathalie Pechalat and Fabian Bourzat of France and Federica Faiella and Massimo Scali of Italy.
Belbin and Agosto put out an entertaining western dance to "Appalachean Hoedown" and "Country Waltz" that featured a dance combination spin, a curve lift and a rotational lift with changes of position for her. The waltz section was highlighted by the circular footwork. Belbin and Agosto were awarded a level four for all their elements in the dance. The reigning Olympic silver medalists scored 59.24 points (31.50/27.74) for the original dance and so far have 95.27 points.
"We tried to find as many videos of hoedowns and square dancing which is actually much harder than you think," Agosto said. "As we were digging into it, we found it was almost an evolution of folk dance where you have immigrants coming from all over the world to the U.S. throughout history and they are bringing their own folk dancing and it melds together so you have a lot of Polish Polka, Clogging from Ireland, so it's very interesting to look back at the American Folk Dance and see where it's come from."
Pechala and Bourzat opted for a Spanish Flamenco. The French received 56.95 points (29.90/27.05) and remained in second place with 91.51 points. "We really like the Flamenco and we did a very clean performance today," Pechala said.
Faiella and Scali produced a very characteristic dance from southern Italy. They earned a level four for all their elements but for the circular step sequence (level three) and scored 54.56 points (29.90/24.66). They stand in third place at 85.99 points. "We did a great job today and we are very happy with our skate," Scali said.
Meryl Davis and Charlie White (USA) moved up from fifth to fourth place with a Russian Folk Dance to "Kalinka" (83.00 points). Kristin Fraser and Igor Lukanin (AZE), who chose a Russian Gypsy Dance are not far behind at 82.42 points.
Skate America concludes Sunday with the free dance, the ladies free skating and the Exhibition Gala.


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Anthony Weiner: The Beat Goes On
There are probably two things that could get him out of the race.
This morning Anthony Weiner was the target of the editorial-page equivalent of a stoning. Rarely have the Post, the Daily News, and the Times found themselves in such vehement agreement: Weiner must leave the race for mayor, now. Well, he's appearing at another mayoral forum tonight. Tomorrow at noon the results of a poll asking "Should Anthony Weiner Drop Out?" will be released. Maybe 100 percent of the respondents will say yes. That won't matter either. After being forced to resign from Congress, after yesterday's humiliating Carlos Danger press conference, with his traumatized wife at his side, Weiner, at long last, has no sense of decency. He will almost certainly brazen this out and be there on the ballot in September.
There are, however, two things that could still end this foolishness, and Weiner's shrinking chances of becoming mayor. The first is the most likely: that something so vile, so offensive, or even criminal emerges from the Weiner Internet vault. This is one of the (many) things that he doesn't seem to understand: that the facts of what he's done, and when he did it, matter. Weiner would like to dismiss the emergence of yesterday's lewd texts and photos as simply more of the same, for which he's already apologized, but the fantasies published Monday night were more lurid than what spilled out two years ago. That's part of the reason the current uproar is louder. Compounding the political damage is the timing, in two respects: Weiner admitted to being so addicted to his destructive behavior that it continued until as recently as last summer, and it's being revealed as city voters finally start to focus on deciding who they want in City Hall next. Sure, voters say they're willing to forgive, and that they're underwhelmed by the other candidates, but with seven weeks to go before the Democratic primary, Weiner is moving from entertaining sideshow to freak show. "What's sad and amazing is that in some ways he had already won," says a top strategist who has talked with Weiner recently. "Anthony had become a credible candidate. People were taking him seriously again."
Maybe the next dirty bomb will be the one that nudges the Clintons off the sidelines. Bill and Hillary's affection for Huma Abedin is genuine, and they are surely deeply grieved by the pain Weiner is inflicting on her. Hillary, with an eye on 2016, doesn't want to get any closer to this tawdry mess. And Bill, with his own icky history of sexual adventures, isn't in the strongest position to give morality lectures. They've already distanced themselves from Weiner's comeback. But they are among the very few people with the political and personal standing to end it. Perhaps Abedin is still clinging to the hope that her disgraced husband is going to redeem himself in this campaign, or maybe she's as politically ambitious as Weiner. The Clintons taught Abedin to fight back and never give in, particularly in the face of a media onslaught. But they would be doing their surrogate daughter a favor by delivering some adult supervision.


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Idea Floated: Selling Port of Melbourne
Investors pouring billions of dollars into Australian port assets may soon have the nation's busiest container port, Port of Melbourne, in their sights after the Victoria state government said it is examining "strategic and commercial options" for its port facilities.
A scoping study– which is considering alternatives for the Port of Melbourne, along with the proposed Port of Hasting development– will be finalized by early May, the state said Wednesday.
The Victorian government has declined to estimate what the ports might fetch on the open market.
During a radio interview Wednesday, Michael O'Brien, state treasurer, pointed to the A$5.1 billion ($4.56 billion) sale last year of New South Wales state's Port Botany and Port Kembla assets as an example of the strong demand for port infrastructure.
Australian ports are prized for their stable revenue and rarely come up for sale, but the country has emerged as a hotbed for deals in the last 12 months.
Billions of dollars have been spent by investors, including Canadian pension funds and Middle East sovereign wealth funds, to capitalize on increasing Australian exports to Asia as the region's growing economies spur more trade activity.
On the other side of the coin, Australian state governments are using port sales to ease budgetary pressures and help bankroll urgent infrastructure programs.
"Money from a port sale could fund transport infrastructure, including the Port of Hastings development, along with rail and road projects," a Victorian government spokesman told The Wall Street Journal.
A current expansion of Port Melbourne, regarded as Australia's biggest maritime hub for containerized, automotive and general cargo, is due for completion later this decade. But the Victorian Government envisages the need for a major new facility at Port Hastings by 2025 to satisfy growing demand for containerized trade, the spokesman said.
The ports market heated up in May when the winning consortium for Port Botany and Port Kembla, led by Australia's Industry Funds Management, outbid two other consortia headed by Canadian pension funds.
Six months later Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec, Canada's second-largest pension fund, said it acquired a 26.7% stake in Port of Brisbane.
Several other Australian states and jurisdictions are looking at selling, leasing or privatizing port assets.
New South Wales state hopes to finalize a long-term lease over the Port of Newcastle– the world's biggest coal-export terminal– by mid-year, in a deal expected to fetch at least A$700 million.
Last week Australia's Northern Territory said it will call for private investment in Darwin Port to help expand the operation and reduce freight charges.
Studies had shown the East Arm wharf needs an investment of more than A$380 million to increase capacity and create better economies of scale, it said.
"We are now looking for private investors who can help provide this necessary injection of funds to expand and improve the Port," Chief Minister Adam Giles said.
Western Australia state, meanwhile, has moved to cut debt by selling some port assets, and last month revealed plans to auction rights to upgrade its Dampier Port.
The Dampier Port Authority is expected to open a process in coming months to seek market interest in developing new infrastructure as well as leasing some existing facilities.


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Hit it or Quit it: The Final Rounds Get Complicated!
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|"Hit it or Quit it: The Final Rounds Get Complicated!"
|(失格?!キケン!前倒し!波乱含みの大本戦!, Shikkaku!? Kiten! Maedaoshi! Haranbukumi no Daihonsen!)
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|"A Failure's True Power"
|Naruto #63
|"Zero Motivation: The Guy with Cloud Envy!"
|Chūnin Exams (Arc)
|Naruto Chapter #105, Naruto Chapter #106
|December 17, 2003
|November 25, 2006
Genma announces that Naruto is the winner. Sakura resolves to get stronger too because she envied Naruto. Asuma, Kurenai Yūhi, and the Third Hokage were all surprised to see Naruto able to control the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox's chakra on command. After some medical-nin take Neji into a room to treat his injuries, Hiashi Hyūga comes in the room, despite the medical-nin insisting he doesn't. Hiashi then hands him a scroll, and Neji realises it is in his father's handwriting. The scroll then described the truth that took place during the Hyūga Affair many years ago. It stated that Hiashi was willing to die in order to protect Konoha. The Hyūga Elder said that the Byakugan is the Hyūga Head Family's duty to protect it and that's why Branch Family exist. Hiashi then says that his brother chose death over Hiashi in order to save Neji, family, and for the sake of his village. Hiashi then bowed his head to Neji, begging for his forgiveness. Neji then asked his uncle to raise his head, and proclaimed his goal was to become stronger. After many complaints that Sasuke was late against his match with Gaara, the Third Hokage decided to postpone the match. Kankurō then forfeits his match with Shino Aburame, allowing him to win by default. The next match is to be between Temari and Shikamaru Nara.
- At the very beginning of the episode, in a shot of Naruto, the characteristic whisker marks on his face are gone.
- Also in a shot of Kurenai Yūhi, the rose thorn pattern on her outfit is white instead of black.
- In the manga, Hiashi begged Neji for forgiveness. In the anime, Hiashi handed a scroll to Neji which had Hizashi's handwriting on it, then later begged Neji to forgive him and the main family.


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03 February 2013
Photo: Ray GiubiloFabio Fognini (ITA)
TURIN, ITALY: Fabio Fognini defeated Ivan Dodig in a thrilling fifth rubber to send Italy through to the quarterfinals for the first time in 15 years after Croatia's Marin Cilic defeated Andreas Seppi in straight sets to draw the visitors level in the tie. Italy will play either Spain (in Italy) or Canada (in Canada) in the last eight.
Fognini lost the first set, which saw five breaks of serve, but came back to win 46 64 64 64 in two hours 43 minutes.
"It was a crazy victory, but everyone always says I'm crazy," Fognini said. "I'm extremely, extremely happy, because it was a great game, and also because it was for Italy and everything's different and more emotional - it wasn't just my victory, it was Italy's victory. I played with heart and obviously he was tired after two tough games, but everyone knows the Davis Cup is three days.
"I'm really happy because two nights ago I was in bed with a fever, I had a temperature of 38 degrees, but the staff were amazing, so thanks goes to them too and the whole team. In Davis Cup, everyone wins or everyone loses. I'm delighted that we've made history, that we've reached the quarterfinals after so many years."
It was a miserable birthday for Croatia captain Zeljko Krajan, who turned 34 today. "It was tough for Ivan to play the whole game at the same level after two really tough days," he said. "I'm disappointed that we lost for sure but we gave everything that we could. The guys really fought really hard and I'm really proud of them."
After the disappointment of Seppi's defeat, the pressure was on Fognini and he stormed into a 2-0 lead as he broke Dodig in the first game, much to the crowd's delight.
However, Dodig had troubled Seppi on the first day with his serve and he again proved potent, racking up three aces - of 17 in total in the match - to win his first game of the rubber, before breaking Fognini to level the set.
There was then another rapid exchange of breaks before Dodig took the seven game to love. That required an immediate response, from Fognini and he also held his service game to love. Dodig then racked up seven straight points on his way to three set points. He wasted the first two, but converted the third when Fognini hit into the net.
Both held to love in the opening two games of the second set before Fognini then showed the best and worst of himself. A great crosscourt forehand into the far corner had the crowd on its feet and gave him a 15-30 lead, but he then mishit a shot woefully, sending it into the lights.
Both had chances to break the other's service game and Fognini did so when a Dodig backhand landed wide. He then held his serve with a delightful forehand down the line securing him a 4-2 lead. The rest of the set went with serve and a volley at the net gave Fognini two set points. He wasted the first when he hit into the net but an ace saw him level the match.
Fognini was getting into his stride and the world No. 44 was playing some delightful shots. He made the breakthrough in the fifth game and only needed one of two break points as a Dodig backhand landed wide.
He earnt himself a set point with a brilliant backhand past Dodig's outstretched racket, and took a 2-1 lead in the match when the Croatian's effort landed long and wide. The momentum was most certainly with Fognini and he broke in the opening game of the fourth set, converting his third break with a backhand down the line which gave Dodig no chance.
Dodig broke back in the fourth game but Fognini broke again to leave the 25-year-old serving for the match.
With the crowd expectant, and cheering on its feet after every point, Fognini didn't disappoint, winning the match and the tie when Dodig's return went long.
"I'm beyond happy, and first and foremost for the lads," Italy captain Corrado Barazzutti said. "They're strong players and a real team, and they've shown that. This result deserves a lot of recognition, they've done it as a team and I'm delighted for them. It's been a long project, many years of hard work, but now we're getting fantastic results with fantastic guys.
"These are really important matches for them to grow. Fabio showed he has a lot of character. He has a lot of potential and I really hope he manages to play every week at that level, because that will push him the ranking to a position which he deserves with his talent. This is a great test of character and his character helped us pass the first round for the first time in so many years."
Cilic had played nearly seven hours of tennis over the past two days but showed little sign of tiredness as he won the battle of the countries' No. 1s 63 63 75 in two hours and 32 minutes to haul Croatia level at 2-2.
Seppi had a dismal day and had no response to Cilic's powerful serve, which saw the world No. 13 rack up an astonishing 15 aces on his way to victory and revenge for his Australian Open defeat to Seppi.
"It certainly didn't go how I wanted it to," Seppi said. "But a lot of credit goes to him, he served really well, and unfortunately i was below par. I didn't serve as well as I could. I tink I've caught a bit of the virus that's going round and at the beginning i felt a bit weak, didn't feel as good as i did in the first day.
"I had chances and I should have taken advantge of them, gone into the fourth and then anything could have happened. But unfortunately I didn't. I had to win that third set and then he would have got more tired in the fourth set. I was below pr without a doubt and there's regret that I didn't do what I wanted to on the court."
Cilic threatened to take an early lead as he racked up two break points on Seppi's service game, but he returned both wide and the Italian went on to take the game. In almost identical circumstances, Seppi also had a chance for an early advantage but wasted two break points as well, hitting both into the net.
Cilic broke in the very next game, with a superb forehand down the line, which had the Croatian bench on their feet in raucous delight. Seppi managed to rescue a set point on his serve and took the game with a backhand winner down the line. But it was just delaying the inevitable, as Cilic held to take the set.
Seppi was making too many unforced errors and he was made to pay again when a backhand into the net gifted Cilic another break of serve in the fifth game of the second set.
The Italian almost broke straight back but twice failed to convert. And his frustration was beginning to show as he flung his racket in disgust after hitting into the net following a long rally.
He took the next game to love much to the delight of the passionate home crowd, but that proved to be a false dawn as Cilic held his serve before breaking again, to take the set, when Seppi hit wide.
Seppi was struggling and Cilic had another break point early in the third but he returned long and that appeared to be the turning point. Seppi began improving and made the breakthrough in the seventh game when he stormed into a 0-40 lead. He wasted two of the break points but converted the third with a great crosscourt forehand which had the public on its feet.
Another forehand winner earned Seppi another break point and a set point in Cilic's next service game but the Croatian managed to hold and then break Seppi's serve again to level the set.
More errors from Seppi saw him waste several set points on Cilic's serve, and a more clinical Cilic took the match when he broke Seppi's serve to love.
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Milonga del Angel
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I have a passion for Piazzolla, and look with satisfaction on how the music of this great master of nuevo tango still lives on more than 15 years after his death -- although his influence flourishes mostly outside the perimeter of the jazz world. Piazzolla had some interactions with jazz players during his career, perhaps most notably in his 1986 live recording with Gary Burton, but I am nonetheless surprised at how little attention the jazzistas pay to his legacy. By comparison, the bossa, samba, reggae and salsa styles seem to have penetrated the jazz mind more deeply. But Piazzolla and the tango tradition are just as potent as these other idioms, and one could profitably spend years exploring their riches.
Al Di Meola has done just that. He has been an advocate of Piazzolla's music for more than a decade, and previously recorded "Milonga del Angel" on his Di Meola Plays Piazzolla CD. He now contributes an intimate solo version as part of his first-rate recent release Diabolic Inventions and Seduction for Solo Guitar, Volume 1: Music of Astor Piazzolla. If you remember Al Di Meola for his fusion work and his stint with Return to Forever, you haven't experienced the full measure of his artistry. From the first, Di Meola had deep roots in World Music -- his flamenco flourishes are as authentic as you will find this side of the Atlantic, and his feel for the tango idiom could hardly be any deeper. This heartfelt performance is a fitting tribute to Piazzolla, and a reminder of how fine a guitarist Al Di Meola can be when placed in the right setting.
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05/17/2011 Freedom Watch w/ Charles Rangel, David Schweikert, Juan Williams, Eric Bolling, more
Here is the Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 edition of Freedom Watch with Judge Andrew Napolitano.
Here is the Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 edition of Freedom Watch with Judge Andrew Napolitano.
Why would anyone give a crap about what tax dodger charlie thinks about anything, he should be watching your program from prison as any other citizen would be if they did what he did. Charlie is still trying to find a way to pass a law where he can read the tax law and get away with more crimes.
PASS THE FAIR TAX!!! and put the criminals in Washington in prison and through away the key.
Totally agree with you, Alan. Not all of us loves Charlie. I certainly don't.
Dear Judge Napolitano, please invite Rid=chard Gage, AIA . Here is a 5 minute video that he made that is airing on PBS TV now nationwide. http://mikegreen.tv/slo/
Charlie does some tax evasion huh? And well, I need time to know this Charlie and see what he does. Jail as of now?
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NORWALK — The challenge of Stasha Carey was passed with flying colors.
The newest obstacle in the Wadsworth girls basketball team's path to the Division I state tournament will be three times as large this afternoon.
Toledo Notre DameAcademy features a frontline of 6-foot-2 small forward Tierra Floyd (18.8 pgg in regular season), 6-2 center Kaayla McIntyre (12.8, 10.3 rpg) and 6-0 power forward Jayda Worthy heading into a regional championship.
The winner of the 1 o'clock game advances to battle Princeton (25-2) or Lakota West (22-5) in the state semifinals Friday.
Grizzlies coach Andrew Booth believes tempo will be the deciding factor.
"We've got to see what we can get full court," he said. "In the half court, we're going to have to mix things up. Obviously, we need to try to keep the ball on the perimeter as much as possible."
The Eagles (23-3) are aiming to reach Columbus for the third straight year by beating the Grizzlies (26-1) for the third straight year. Notre Dame rallied from a 10-point hole to win the 2012 showdown 55-51 and scored five points over the final 37 seconds to win 43-39 last season.
Four days after holding Berea-Midpark's Carey, a Pittsburgh recruit, scoreless over the first 22:42 of a 51-44 regional semifinal victory, the overall theme of Wadsworth's game plan of denying post entries remains the same.
The difference is Notre Dame brings three 6-footers to the table, highlighted by the nationally acclaimed Floyd.
The versatile wing can hit 3-pointers, single-handedly beat the press with court vision and drive to the rim with force. A video from last season that features a Toledo Rogers defender sustaining a knee injury after a Floyd between-the-legs dribble has approximately 49,000 views on YouTube.
"No. 1, she's naturally gifted," Booth said. "No. 2, she's got a very high basketball IQ. She understands the game and she's very unselfish. But when needed, she knows when to take over, too. In my opinion, she's the best junior in the state."
Floyd is the most sought-after college prospect, but the abilities of McIntyre and Worthy on the glass and defensively are why the Eagles thrive in half-court games.
The perimeter is handled by 5-5 Christina Jefferson, who locked down former Wadsworth sharpshooter McKenzie O'Brien in the second half of last season's game, and 5-6 Talajha Parker.
Touted 5-8 freshman Mariah Copeland is another name to watch.
"We've got to speed them up, which is a tough task because they have a good point guard in Jefferson and Floyd handles the ball like a guard," Booth said.
Wadsworth is a virtual lock to break the MedinaCounty record for defensive scoring average with a 30.5 mark and, with four starters 5-9 to 5-11, is more versatile than last year's team in the half court.
The revenge factor also is clearly in the Grizzlies' favor, but like last year Booth is downplaying that aspect.
"For them, it's the same team. For us, this is a whole new team," he said. "We had 2-3 kids play in this game last year and the rest of our roster is new.
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FRENCH LICK, Ind. -- The University of Iowa women's golf team carded a 306 (+18) on Sunday in the final round of the 2014 Big Ten Championships at the award-winning Pete Dye Course. Iowa's 54-hole score of 926 (+62) was good for ninth place.
"The team played hard this week," said head coach Megan Menzel. "Karly had a really solid Big Ten Tournament, and it was great to see her play so well today."
In her final round as a Hawkeye, senior Karly Grouwinkel recorded her tournament best and matched her season best 18-hole performance with a 73 (+1). Grouwinkel's score of 228 (+12) tied for 13th place on the leaderboard, marking her third top-20 finish of the year.
"I wanted to go out and post a good final round," said Grouwinkel. "I could not have asked for a better day today. I ended my golfing career on a high note."
Freshman Jessie Sindlinger tied for 23rd. Sindlinger fired a 76 (+4) for a 54-hole total of 231 (+15).
Sophomore Briana Midkiff carded a 78 (+6) in the final round to finish the tournament tied for 44th place with a score of 237 (+21).
Freshman Allison Lindley followed close behind, recording a 238 (+22) to tie for 49th overall. The Indiana native shot a 79 (+7) in Sunday's round.
Sophomore Amy Ihm recorded an 81 (+9). Her 54-hole score of 243 (+27) tied for 61st place on the leaderboard.
Junior Shelby Phillips rounded out the Hawkeye line up, firing her tournament best in the final round. Phillips carded a 79 (+7) to total 274 (+31). Her score was good for 67th.
"I am excited about the portion of our roster that returns, and as soon as we wake up tomorrow morning we begin preparation for the fall season," said Menzel. "We gained a ton of experience this spring, and this team is ready to work hard over the summer and win some tournaments next fall."
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coconut pinkcherry yogurt
Yet, being a newbie in the world of homemade frozen things, I lacked the confidence to go out on my own, which is why when my new best friend (shh, I haven't told him yet) announced that his newest cookbook would be aptly titled "The Perfect Scoop" I just knew that it would have the guidance that I needed. By some obvious, glaring oversight on the purchasing department of my Chelsea Barnes and Noble had the nerve to not stock it, and in the two weeks between the time I ordered and received the book, my torture was increased tenfold by having to view countless other examples of the awesomeness of this cookbook.
But until I received my own copy, I had no idea that he would demystify the process just so much. Guess how he suggests that you make watermelon sorbet? You puree watermelon, and then you freeze it. Guess how you make frozen yogurt? You take yogurt, and you freeze it. I don't mean to make the recipes sound simplistic, but by weeding out so many unnecessary ingredients, he gives you the tools to triumph over the glorious complexities like fresh fig, pear pecorino and chocolate peanut butter ice cream. (Shoot, I was going to try to keep that one from Alex. Guess what I'll be begged into making next?)
I broke my own rule–that the first time I make a recipe, I follow it verbatim–when I made my first of many Lebovitz-inspired desserts Sunday night, adapting his vanilla yogurt to a jacked-up coconut cherry almond variety, which we ate with teeth-clattering glee after our noodle salads. I haven't been to this pink berry place yet (that I wish someone would call a moratorium on referencing), but after a wee bowl of this stuff, it's safe to say I never will.
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Mix together the yogurt, sugar, almond extract, cherries and coconut milk. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Refrigerate 1 hour.
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Will stream content to broadband devices
BRITISH SATALLITE BROADCASTER Sky has launched Now TV today, an online TV and video streaming service set to compete with Netflix and Lovefilm.
Arriving tomorrow, the service will stream Sky content such as Sky Movies to broadband connected devices and eventually expand to offer sports and entertainment. The service's interface will also include recommendations and editorial support.
Now TV will be available for £15 a month or on a "pay as you go" basis with immediate streaming with no install fees and no contract to sign.
In a statement, Sky CEO Jeremy Darroch said, "We'll offer two distinctive ways to watch: the market-leading full Sky service for the whole family, complete with the widest range of channels, high quality products like Sky+, HD and Sky Go, and the peace of mind of a monthly bill; or the flexible, more spontaneous, pay-as-you-go service of Now TV."
The move has left many wondering, "Why now?" Netflix and Lovefilm have dominated the market for some time, so it could be argued that the release is a little too late.
However, analysts at Strategy Analytics said the announcement isn't a "particularly risky move" for Sky, as "it uses the same content rights, distribution technology, sales and customer service infrastructure which underpins Sky TV and Sky Go".
"Now TV offers a way to leverage investments the group would be making anyway," Strategy Analytics said. "In framing expectations we should remember that NOW TV is entering a relatively small market by pay TV standards. In 2011 the UK OTT TV and Video market was worth less than $395m and is likely to grow around 30 per cent in 2012 to top half a billion dollars by year-end."
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Bigfoot is real. At least that's what veterinarian Melba S. Ketchum claims after a five-year study of more than 100 DNA samples that she believes comes from the elusive hairy beast.
Under Ketchum's direction at DNA Diagnostics in Nacogdoches, Texas, a team of researchers has concluded that the creature may be a human relative that somehow developed around 15,000 years ago as a result of a hybrid cross between Homo sapiens with an unknown primate.
Ketchum's research has yet to stand the scrutiny of independent researchers. While many people have claimed to have seen the creature, its existence has never been confirmed, despite a plethora of photos and footprints. The ongoing search is the subject of Animal Planet's "Finding Bigfoot" television series.
"Well, it came to me, I didn't go after it, that's for sure," Ketchum said of the evidence of Bigfoot's existence in an exclusive interview with The Huffington Post. "I did not believe in these creatures. But my lab did a lot of animal testing, and we did species identification. We didn't have any hits on anything interesting until five years ago."
Ketchum's professional work includes nearly 30 years in genetics research and forensics. After her team attempted DNA sequencing of hair samples from an alleged Bigfoot encounter, they found some unusual things in the hair. But there wasn't enough DNA to conclusively verify what they were seeing.
DNA Diagnostics received more samples to investigate -- including hair, blood, saliva and urine, all reportedly from various Bigfoot sightings.
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Ketchum's team consists of experts in genetics, forensics, imaging and pathology. The researcher said she believes that over the past five years, the team has successfully found three Sasquatch nuclear genomes -- an organism's hereditary code -- leading them to suggest that the animal is real and a human hybrid.
Ketchum's study showed that part of the DNA her team sequenced revealed an unknown primate species, she said, which suggests that Bigfoot is a real creature that resulted from this primate "crossing with female Homo sapiens."
"They're not any of the large apes -- they branch off as a separate lineage," Ketchum said. "My personal theory is that it probably branched off and evolved in parallel with the rest of the primate lineage."
The overall results of Ketchum's study will soon be revealed, she said, after a peer-reviewed journal is published. But skeptic Benjamin Radford is dubious about the outcome of this latest attempt to give credibility to the existence of Bigfoot.
"If the data are good and the science is sound, any reputable science journal would jump at the chance to be the first to publish this groundbreaking information," Radford, the deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer magazine, wrote in LiveScience.com.
Radford suggests that if the mitochondrial DNA is identical to Homo sapiens (modern humans), it could mean one of two things.
"The first, endorsed by Ketchum, is that Bigfoot ancestors had sex with women about 15,000 years ago and created a half-human hybrid species currently hiding across North America.
"There is, however, another, simpler interpretation of such results: The samples were contaminated. Whatever the sample originally was -- Bigfoot, bear, human or something else -- it's possible that the people who collected and handled the specimens accidentally introduced their DNA into the sample, which can easily occur with something as innocent as a spit, sneeze or cough," Radford wrote.
Not so, counters Ketchum.
"Early on, we started getting human results on the mitochondrial DNA -- that's maternally inherited and it can show where you're from," Ketchum said. "Different labs had already tested alleged Sasquatch samples, and all of these labs were getting human results, so they just threw it out.
"We split the samples with another forensic lab -- one worked on it manually while the other did it robotically, extracting the DNA -- and we ran several tests to confirm there was no contamination. And we ended up getting human sequences on many samples."
In LiveScience.com, Radford pointed out that since "There is no reference sample of Bigfoot DNA to compare it with, by definition, there cannot be a conclusive match."
Ketchum's work isn't the only ongoing research project aimed at trying to confirm, through DNA, the existence of Bigfoot.
In the U.K., researchers from Oxford University and the Lausanne Museum of Zoology are examining alleged Bigfoot remains to test for unusual DNA. Their results will be submitted to a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
One theory about a possible explanation for Bigfoot or Sasquatch is that it could turn out to be a large primate called Gigantopithecus, 9-foot-tall apes that presumably went extinct around 100,000 years ago.
"My working hypothesis has always been that this is very likely Gigantopithecus extant -- that we have a species that's in the right place at the right time, the right size and some of the right characteristics in the form of Gigantopithecus in East Asia during the late Pleistocene [era] to have expanded into North America," said Jeff Meldrum, a professor of anatomy and anthropology at Idaho State University.
"It's not a matter of belief or wishful thinking -- it's a matter of the preponderance of the evidence, be it eyewitness accounts, footprints or hair that defies identification or attribution to known species," Meldrum told HuffPost.
"We're waiting for the results in studies that are ongoing, looking at potential DNA evidence -- DNA sequences extracted from samples of hair and blood and tissue. All of these things are the basis and motivation for undertaking this kind of approach," he said.
Meldrum, author of Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science, is skeptical of most Bigfoot videos that show up on YouTube.
"In this day and age of cellphones, smartphones and Handycams, why aren't there more pictures? And there are, but it's also a testament to the fact that most people are lousy photographers, even if they're composed long enough to snap a picture in that brief instant of an encounter with something strange and unusual like this."
Watch this news report featuring anthropologist Jeffrey Meldrum
If a peer review of Ketchum's findings eventually confirms Bigfoot's existence to the satisfaction of the scientific community, she's adamant about what the next step should be.
"I'd like to see them have the same protections as any other human as far as the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of their own happiness, meaning that they be left alone and not put under a microscope, not hunted, not harassed, not chased through the woods -- leave them alone," she said. "They've existed for thousands of years this way and don't need habitats set aside. They've lived under our noses all this time."
Check out these reported Bigfoot images through the years
This still image taken from a 1977 film purports to show Bigfoot in California.
A film still shows what former rodeo rider Roger Patterson said is the American version of the Abominable Snowman of Nepal and Tibet. The film of the tall creature was shot by Patterson and Robert Gimlin northeast of Eureka, Calif., in October 1967.
As a motor biker was driving through the Grand River area of Ohio in April 2012, an alleged Bigfoot ran across the road and was caught on videotape.
Depicted is an illustration of a creature reported to inhabit the Kemerovo region of Siberia. Scientists from the U.S., Russia and other countries have yet to find one of these creatures known as the Russian Snowman. In early October, researchers claimed to be 95 percent certain that the animal exists.
An alleged footprint of a Yeti, or Abominable Snowman, appears in snow near Mount Everest in 1951. Now, scientists are setting out to find evidence of a reported unknown, hairy, bipedal creature known as the Siberian Snowman.
Bigfoot or bear? Impression left on the driver's side window of a pickup truck owned by Jeffrey Gonzalez. The bizarre image was left by an alleged Bigfoot in California's Sierra National Forest over Memorial Day 2011. DNA samples of the impressions will eventually determine the identity of the animal responsible for them. (See next slide for a close-up of the paw-like impression.)
Close-up of the "paw" print image. The impression was reportedly left by Bigfoot on the window of a pickup truck in the California Sierra National Forest over Memorial Day weekend 2011.
Bigfoot or bear? Pictured is a second impression left on the rear side window of the same truck from the previous slides. According to forensic/law enforcement photographer Mickey Burrow, "What you're seeing is a swipe mark. It looks like a small hand, swiping to the left, leaving another impression, and there's hair within those areas -- you can see where the hair would be."
This footprint was found over Memorial Day weekend, 2011, near Fresno, Calif. by a group of campers who were on a Bigfoot-hunting expedition. The print, measuring approximately 12 inches, was found near a truck where possible DNA evidence was left behind by more than one Bigfoot creature.
This footprint was found in 2008 in the Sierra National Forest near Fresno, Calif.
Thomas Byers snapped this photo of "Bigfoot" along Golden Valley Church Road in Rutherford County on March 22, 2011.
Bill Willard is the leader of a group searching for evidence of a Sasquatch or Bigfoot creature, spotted by, among others, his two sons in Spotsylvania County. He is shown on May 19 in Thornburg, Va., with a plaster cast he made from a suspicious footprint several years ago.
This still frame image from video provided by Bigfoot Global LLC shows what Whitton and Dyer claimed was a Bigfoot or Sasquatch creature in an undisclosed area of a northern Georgia forest in June 2008.
This October 2007 image was taken by an automated camera set up by a hunter in a Pennsylvania forest the previous month. Some said it was a Bigfoot creature; others believed it was just a sick bear.
A preserved skull and hand said to be that of a Yeti or Abominable Snowman is on display at Pangboche monastery, near Mount Everest.
Idaho State University professor Jeffrey Meldrum displays what he said is a cast of a Bigfoot footprint from eastern Washington in September 2006. Some scientists said the school should revoke Meldrum's tenure.
Joedy Cook, director of the Ohio Center for Bigfoot Studies, talks to a visitor to his booth on Oct. 15, 2005, at the Texas Bigfoot Conference in Jefferson, Texas. The event, hosted by the Texas Bigfoot Research Center, drew enthusiasts and researchers of the legendary creature.
Ken Gerhard of Houston, Texas, holds a duplicate plaster cast footprint Oct. 15, 2005, at the Texas Bigfoot Conference. The event, hosted by the Texas Bigfoot Research Center, drew enthusiasts and researchers of the legendary creature.
Josh Gates, host of Syfy TV's "Destination: Truth," holds a plaster cast of what Malaysian ghost hunters said was a Bigfoot footprint in 2006.
Al Hodgson, a volunteer guide at the Willow Creek-China Flat Musuem in California, holds up a plaster cast of an alleged Bigfoot imprint in 2000. The museum houses a collection of research material donated by the estate of Bob Titmus, who spent his life trying to track the creature.
Costume maker Philip Morris, who does not believe the Bigfoot legend, claimed the Patterson-Gimlin film showed a person wearing a gorilla suit that he made.


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Real Housewives of New Jersey's reunion was all about the mob, the mafia, Albert Tiny Manzo, and what Danielle did / said to Caroline.
Real Housewives of New Jersey's "angle" for this season (and trust, there will be another based upon the great ratings) was all about Danielle's past and whether there is or isn't a mob connection to cast members and or their parents.
See, this is why Bravo is so good. Unlike other networks that might try to parade their reality stars away from questions that everyone is asking, Bravo starts the show clearly knowing this is what people will be talking about and ends the season confronting those claims. It's directed, it's honest, and it's great programming.
First Danielle and Caroline. What did Danielle say to Caroline? This charming exchange: Danielle reportedly slammed:
"Was it my father-in-law that was killed and shoved into a trunk? I'm dangerous? I knew about this through the whole show. I didn't bring it up once. I'm classy."
The father in law in reference is Albert Tiny Manzo as LALATE reported last night.
Caroline and Dina say they are unhappy that press are suggesting that Albert Tiny Manzo was murdered in a "mob-style hit" in 1983. Caroline said of Tiny:
"And I looked at him dead in the eye and I said I love you, and I love your father, and I am proud to be his daughter-in-law."
Caroline is unhappy how the press have portrayed Tiny. The New York Daily News called Tiny a "mobster" claiming the following even before the season premiered:
Sisters Dina and Caroline Manzo …. Their father-in-law, Albert (Tiny) Manzo, was executed mob-style in August 1983, after he and Gambino family soldier Peter A. Campisi were suspected of skimming from a mob casino on Staten Island.
"A couple of weeks later, they found Tiny Manzo in the trunk of his car," recalled Robert Buccino, a New Jersey organized crime expert.
The 350-pound mobster took four slugs to his torso. His n**** body – the arms and legs bound in plastic – was discovered in the trunk of his parked Lincoln-Continental outside a supermarket in Hillside, N.J.
The killing was never solved.
Caroline says "it makes me feel horrible that it was even brought up."
But of course, she clearly knew it was going to be brought up, like Danielle and her Cop book. The report claims that Tiny owned the Brownstone Restaurant, featured in the show, now operated by his sons Albert and Tommy, married to Dina and Caroline.
As LALATE reported Monday, get ready Kim Z fans … because Real Housewives of Atlanta returns for season 2 in just a few weeks! Remember it was LALATE who revealed first who possibly was Real Papa. Get ready for all the excitement as RHA returns in just days!
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The Richmond-based company said Monday night the layoffs occurred at operations at the McCoy Elkhorn complex in Pike and Floyd counties, the Bledsoe complex in Leslie and Harlan counties, and the Long Branch Surface mine in London, Ky.
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New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Victor Butler suffered a devastating ACL injury in training camp this past season, and the Saints were forced to adapt.
Butler was in line to be an exciting addition to the Saints defense in 2013, coming to New Orleans from Dallas with defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, but instead he was forced to sit out on the physically unable to perform list.
Without him, the Saints deviated from a strict 3-4 defense to varying schemes based on available personnel. The group rose from the worst in history to a top-five unit - No. 4 in scoring defense, total defense and sacks, and No. 2 in passing defense.
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March 14, 2013
2013 Meets Notes - Baldy Castillo Invite
2013 Baldy Heat Sheets - Final
TEMPE -The Arizona State University track and field teams open up the 2013 outdoor season this weekend as squad hosts the annual Baldy Castillo Invitational at Sun Angel Stadium in Tempe. The events is the first of three home meets scheduled for the next four weeks for the Sun Devils as the men and women each look to carry momentum from top-20 finishes at the NCAA Indoor Championships last weekend into a productive spring outdoor season. This weekend's events will span over two days with the hammer throw competitions and 1,500-meter runs taking place on Friday while the remainder of the event will take place on Saturday. Friday hammer throw action will begin at 1 p.m. MT with the women followed by the men while the 1,500's will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the same format. Saturday's field action will get underway with the women's discus at 10 a.m. with the running events kicking off with the high hurdles beginning at 1 p.m.
The Sun Devil track team returns four first-team outdoor All-Americans (Jordan Clarke, Derick Hinch, Anna Jelmini, Christabel Nettey) and two second-team All-Americans (Clarke and Bryan McBride)
Jordan Clarke enters the season on the Bowerman Watch List and has won four consecutive NCAA Championships in the shot put, including the 2013 indoor title
The ASU women finished in the top 10 at the indoor championships for the first time since 2009 while the men posted a top-25 finish for the eighth time in the last 10 years
The men became the sixth team in the history of the MPSF to defend their conference crown
The Sun Devils won a combined eight conference titles at the MPSF Championships, five of them coming from Jordan Clarke and Christabel Nettey
Clarke and Nettey swept the MPSF Athlete of the Meet awards on the men's and women's sides while Greg Kraft was named the MPSF Men's Coach of the year for the second consecutive season
The Sun Devil media relations staff will be bringing you live updates on Saturday starting at Noon PT through a live blog. Fans are encouraged to tune-in for updates and "live results" while interacting with other fans and our staff. A link to the blog and live results will be available here: http://www.thesundevils.com/sports/c-track/spec-rel/031413aaa.html
A LOOK BACK: NCAA Indoor Championships
The Arizona State University track and field teams finished up the indoor campaign on Saturday, with the women taking seventh overall and the men finishing 16th at the 2013 NCAA Indoor Championships in Fayetteville, Ark. With the finish, the ASU women finished in the top 10 at the indoor championships for the first time since 2009 with their tally of 25.0 points. The men posted a top-25 finish for the eighth time in the last 10 years with 13 points. On the weekend, ASU had six first team All-Americans and four second-team All-Americans and one second-team All-America relay. Jordan Clarke successfully defended his title in the men's shot put, winning his fourth consecutive NCAA Championship in the event.
Over the past 11 years, David Dumble has continued to bring in top talent and build the throws program at Arizona State, which has collected 15 total national titles. ASU continues to build on that legacy as Jordan Clarke successfully defending his indoor title in the shot put and has now won four straight NCAA Championships in the event. During the 2013 indoor season, Arizona State was the only program at the Division I level to have four athletes ranked in the top-26 nationally in at least three different throwing events in Jordan Clarke (1st/shot put;26th/weight throw), Anna Jelmini (6th/shot put) and Chelsea Cassulo (14th, weight throw).
Jordan Clarke is primed to make history this season and could do some that not even ASU legend Ryan Whiting could do. Clarke has a chance to win five consecutive NCAA shot put titles by the conclusion of his senior year. The reigning NCAA Champion indoors and outdoors, Clarke won his fourth-straight NCAA title at the NCAA Indoor Championships with a mark of 20.50m (67-03.25) and now sets his sights on a third-straight outdoor title. Should Clarke win out this year, he would become just the second individual in NCAA history to win five consecutive NCAA titles in the shot put. Only Kansas's Karl Salb, who won every shot put title from 1969 to 1971, would have a better a record after winning six titles during his tenure as a Jayhawk.
Junior Anna Jelmini became a three-time All-American in the shot put indoors with her fifth-place finish in the event at the NCAA Indoor Championships . With the effort, Jelmini opened the door to match Sarah Stevens as the lone Sun Devil in school history with four straight first-team All-America honors. Heading into the outdoor season, Jelmini is the two-time defending NCAA runner-up and two-time defending Pac-12 Champion in the discus throw. Jelmini also won the shot put competition last year at the conference championships and is someone who will be key to ASU's cause as the season goes on.
Chelsea Cassulo is fast-becoming one of the best transfer pick-ups in recent history for the Sun Devils. The former UNLV standout finished fourth in the weight throw at the NCAA Indoor Championships with a mark of 21.23m (69-08.00) - the third-best mark in ASU history. Oddly enough, that's not even her best event. Cassulo gives ASU an immediate threat in the hammer throw this outdoor season, having earned All-America honors in the event two years ago at UNLV.
Before the 2012 season, head coach Greg Kraft believe that one of the team's dark horses this season could be incoming vaulter Derick Hinch, a transfer from Cuesta College. Hinch went on to take third at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, becoming just the second Sun Devil to ever clear 18 feet and doing it twice on the season. He became just the second Sun Devil in indoor history to clear 18 feet indoors behind Olympian Nick Hysong with a season's best of 5.50m (18-00.50) this year, earning All-America honors with a sixth-place finish indoors.
One of the key pieces to the Arizona State women's effort this season has been senior Christabel Nettey. Nettey was an absolute monster at the MPSF Championships, winning all three events she was entered in (LJ/TJ/60mH) to score 30 points toward the team cause and earning herself MPSF Athlete of the Meet honors. She set the school indoor long jump record with a mark of 6.55m (21-06.00) and a runner-up effort at the indoor championships. The mark was actually equivalent to the winning jump but Nettey had to settle for second in the tiebreaking process. Nettey has point potential in numerous events during the outdoor campaign and will challenge for the 23-year-old school record in the long jump that is currently held by Jacinta Bartholomew.
Shelby Houlihan introduced herself to the world last season as she became the first student-athlete in Pac-12 history to sweep the cross country and track and field Newcomer of the Year awards. Houlihan locked up the school record in the indoor 800-meter run this season, earning second-team All-America honor as well while also taking the MPSF title in the mile (where she also owns the school record). Houlihan will be a threat in the middle distance outdoors, where she already holds the school's second-fastest 800-meter time in school history.
Senior Keia Pinnick nearly gave ASU two NCAA Champions following the NCAA Indoor Championships, staging a huge comeback over the final two events of the pentathlon to challenge for the title. Pinnick came up just shy, but set a new career best of 4,327 points in the process while breaking school pentathlon records in the 60-meter hurdles, long jump and 800 meters - all marks previous held by Olympian and former NCAA record-holder Jacquelyn Johnson. Now, Pinnick sets her sights to the outdoor campaign where she will look to challenge for the NCAA heptathlon title following her All-American performance last season.
Junior Bryan McBride nearly made his way back to the podium in an absolutely stacked high jump field at the NCAA Indoor Championships that featured two Olympians. McBride would end up taking ninth in the competition, even though he set a season's best mark of 2.23m (7-03.25). McBride is now a three-time All-American and will be looking for the first First-Team honor of his outdoor career this year after setting the school's seventh-best outdoor mark of all time last year on his way to Second-Team honors.
The Sun Devil men's sprints team will be the defending Pac-12 Champions in both the 4x100 and 4x400-meter relays. The team lost the likes of Daniel Auberry, Rashad Ross, Kelsey Caesar and John Kline from those squads but returns the likes of Ryan Milus, WIll Henry and Chris Burrows while bringing in talented newcomers in Trae Armstrong and Devan Spann. Last season was the first sweep for the Sun Devil relays since 2005 and they will look to make it two straight this season.
Nick Happe had a career year during his junior campaign, setting three marks that ranked in the top-five on ASU's all-time lists. Happe continued his tear by becoming just the third athlete in Sun Devil history to go under four minutes in the mile, breaking the 10-year-old school record formerly held by Brandon Strong in a time of 3:58.73, and going on the be a Second Team All-American in the event. Happe also clocked the third-fastest 5k time in school history at 13:54.51. Happe got the 2012-13 season off to a good start, earning All-Conference and All-Region honors during the cross country season while also being named the Pac-12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Not only is he getting it done in the classroom, but the senior logged his second indoor school record at the Husky Classic with his time of 7:52.18 at 3,000 meters to finish sixth overall in the event and third in his heat behind two 2012 Olympians.
If there was such a thing as a sophomore slump, Ryan Milus showed no symptoms of it in the 2012 outdoor season. The second-year runner broke the meet record at the ASU Invite with a career-best time of 10.21 in the 100-meter dash and followed it up with a then-career-best 20.86 in the 200-meter dash later in the event. Milus had the 17th best time in the nation at 100 meters and was fourth in the event at the Pac-12 Championships. Milus also ran the anchor leg for the Pac-12 Championship 4x100-meter relay team. An untimely injury at the NCAA West Regionals kept Milus out of a bid for the NCAA Championship, but he will be a key force to the Sun Devils cause this year.
During the indoor campaign, 20 student-athletes set 26 marks that improved upon or moved into the top-10 in ASU historuy. ASU has nine newcomers to top-10 lists. Amber Pasternak (pole vault) Chelsea Cassulo (weight throw) and Joe Riccio (weight throw) all placed their stamp in the ASU record books for the first time in that particular event while Gooden (60m), Pinnick (60mH/800m/pentathlon), Nick Happe (3,000m), Christabel Nettey (60mH/long jump/TJ), Cameron Taylor (60mH), Anna Jelmini (shot put), Shelby Houlihan (800m), Shaylah Simpson (pole vault), Linda Kuenzi (pole vault) and Derick Hinch (pole vault) have each scored times and marks that improved upon their already-held placements on the top-10 lists. The 4x400-meter relay of Keia Pinnick, Alycia Herring, Sarah Geren and Brianna Tate has also set two marks this season that rank in the top-10 in school history.
ASU returns eight All-Americans from last year's outdoor season season. Jordan Clarke, Chris Benard and Bryan McBride were all first-team All-Americans for the men last year while Anna Jelmini was the lone first-team selection for the women. Ryan Milus, Nick Happe and Christabel Nettey all took second-team honors last year.
The start of the 2012 represents the beginning of the end for 16 Sun Devils entering the season. On the men's side Chris Benard, Chris Burrows, Jordan Clarke, Nick Happe, Eddie McClain, Daryl Morales, Brian Pierre, Joe Riccio, Rashad Ross, Darius Terry, Josh Walker and Zach Zarda enter their final campaign in the Maroon and Gold while Chelsea Cassulo, Hailey Hanna, Christabel Nettey, Keia Pinnick and Natasa Vulic will compete in their last competitions as Sun Devils this year.
An incredible 35 student-athletes, including 15 women and 20 men, will be competing for the Sun Devils in 2013. True freshmen include Amber Pasternak, Ashley Weber while there are also several redshirt freshmen in Kyle Lillie, Chris Manuele, Michael Ohakwe, Garrett Seawell, Zach Zarda, Heather Arsenau, Dalanne Bartlette, Chelsea Cassulo, Kelli Gibson and Lauren Rose.
In 1996, Pal Arne Fagernes won the men's javelin title at the NCAA Championships. It was not until 2004 that Arizona State had another national champion as Jacquelyn Johnson won the outdoor heptathlon as a true freshman. Starting in 2005, ASU had at least one returning NCAA champion on its roster for six years in a row, a streak that came to an end two seasons ago because of graduation. The 2010 and 2009 rosters featured two returning individuals each (Ryan Whiting and Jason Lewis in 2010, Whiting and Sarah Stevens in 2009) while the 2008 roster featured four returning champions in Johnson, Stevens, Jessica Pressley and April Kubishta, all who won titles in 2007. The Sun Devils had no returning champions in 2011 but rectified that for the 2012 season with junior Jordan Clarke returning as the 2011 NCAA outdoor shot put champion and that carried over into a sweep of the 2012 titles. With his return again this year, ASU hopes he can pass the torch on and keep the streak going.
As the season begins, there are 17 Sun Devils on the roster that were teammates before they came to Arizona State. Prior to their joining the Sun Devils, thrower Diana Diep comes out of Sandra Day O'Connor, which was also home to junior high jumper Byran McBride.
Head Coach Greg Kraft is entering his 17th year as the leader of the Sun Devil program, a tenure that has brought Arizona State back to the top of the standings in both the NCAA and Pac-12 events. Since his hiring, the program has continued to evolve into one of the more well-rounded in the nation with strength on the track and in the field as well as in cross country. Kraft and his staff have worked diligently to reach their goals of championships and success in education and that has not been more clearly seen than in the past five years as the hardware has continued to roll in. His program has annually produced some of the top individuals in the nation with 27 of the program's 59 individual and relay national titles won since 2004 while both his teams and individual student-athletes have garnered national academic acclaim. Prior to his arrival, the program boasted one NCAA Championship (men's outdoor track & field, 1977) and one Pac-12 Championship (men's outdoor track & field, 1981). In the last seven years, his Sun Devils have captured four national crowns (2007 women's indoor and outdoor track & field, 2008 men's and women's indoor track & field) and added three Pac-12 Championships (women's outdoor track & field, 2006-08). Kraft's teams have finished in the Top 10 of the NCAA Track & Field Championships on 23 occasions in 17 years while the program had done so just 14 times prior to his arrival in Tempe.
As he begins his 17th year at Arizona State, Kraft's tenure ranks as the second-longest in Sun Devil track & field history and the third-longest active streak among all current ASU head coaches. The only coach that has led the track & field program longer than Kraft is legendary coach Senon `Baldy' Castillo, who led the way for 26 years (1954-79). Among current Sun Devil head coaches, Kraft's 17th year ranks behind John Spini, who is in his 33rd year with gymnastics and Sheila McInerney, who is in her 29th year with women's tennis.
The Sun Devils will be right back in action next weekend in Tempe as the team hosts the annual ASU Invitational at Sun Angel Stadium.


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