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Game 96, Mariners at Astros
Joe Saunders vs. Bud Norris, 5:10pm
The Mariners begin the 2nd half (sic) of the season tonight in Houston against the woeful Astros. There've been a few points in the season at which fan opinion swung from typical cynicism to palpable optimism. The M's had a hot spell to get up to about .500 in May and many fans, desperate for something to cheer about, bought in. As you know, the M's promptly tanked and haven't been terribly close to .500 since. This time's slightly different, though, in that the personnel have changed and because the M's are actually hitting. As Jeff's mentioned, it feels different tuning in to watch the team these days, and if they're all but eliminated, that just takes some pressure off of Miller, Zunino and Franklin. That's great. But how different is this, really? Weren't we here in 2011, when Dustin Ackley came up and looked like a perennial all-star at his new position? Kyle Seager shot through the minors and made his MLB debut. Justin Smoak, who'd looked lost for a few months, had come back from AAA Tacoma and looked like a different player. Their 2nd half record was marred by a bad September, but they looked almost good in August, and at least the team was getting production from guys who'd be around in a few years.
In 2012, the team fell out of the race early, but they'd made some changes and looked like a completely different team in the second half. Hisashi Iwakuma moved to the starting rotation and was brilliant in that role. Kyle Seager became a very good player at age 24. Michael Saunders…MICHAEL SAUNDERS…finally looked like he could play at the big league level. It was easy to spot some glaring problems that they wouldn't have to deal with going forward: Miguel Olivo wouldn't tempt Eric Wedge with his veteranness. John Jaso could get more playing time, and Chone Figgins would finally just go away. Jesus Montero held his own, and if he wasn't much of a catcher, some improvement at DH would come in handy in the years to come. Justin Smoak, who'd looked lost for a few months, had come back from AAA Tacoma and looked like a different player. Their 2nd half record was legitimately good, and the team was getting production from guys who'd be around in a few years.
I point this out NOT to engage in needless cynicism. I blog about this team almost daily. Cynicism is essentially hard-wired, but indulging in it – wallowing in it- isn't helpful to anyone and it's often harmful to any attempt at analysis. The point is that optimism in the second half isn't new, though – it's what we do. The M's haven't been good enough to seriously challenge the top teams in the division, and at some point mid-year, the team realizes this and at least makes the team interesting and/or fun to watch. For the moment, I'm not terribly upset about this pattern. We never thought the M's would contend this year anyway. What we've seen is that the first "franchise core" the M's tried to build around failed them, and that cost them big time in the first half. But they've got another shot now with a completely different franchise core, and at least this time, the players they're trying to build around play premium defensive positions (and actually play them, not what Jesus Montero was doing with the catcher's gear on). So while these optimistic feelings are nothing terribly new, and while the signs of life we've spotted in years past haven't been enough to get this franchise out of critical condition, they're welcome and encouraging all the same.
I mentioned it when Bud Norris faced the M's in June, but the Astros righty's been a very different pitcher than he has been in the past. He's always had an above-average K%, but he gave up too many home runs. This year, his K% is down substantially, but he's given up far fewer HRs. Norris is primarily a fastball/slider pitcher; against righties, he's basically at a 50:50 split. He throws a change and a sinker as well, both of them primarily to left-handed batters. While he has the pitches to succeed against lefties, his sinker and change haven't worked at all against them, and both his four-seam fastball and slider haven't been good enough against them that he could ditch the sinker/change entirely. Against righties, his fastballs have been excellent (even the sinker, which he hardly ever throws to them), and his slider's functioned as a real wipeout pitch. He's a flyballing pitcher (thanks to his rising four-seamer) in Houston, so he's given up too many HRs to righties, but he'd been effective overall against them.
This year, lefties are still troubling him, with a .376 wOBA and a slugging percentage near .500, but he's kept the ball in the ballpark against righties. There been no observable change, at least to a guy looking at BrooksBaseball and the two games he's thrown against Seattle this year. He still throws righties a four-seamer and a slider, it's just that no righties have homered on Norris' fastball this year. None. It's the same speed it was in 2011, he throws it in the same location (down and away from righties). To be fair to Norris, righties are hitting the ball on the ground more than they have in the past, but you'd never guess that from looking at the pitch's movement. If the Astros coaching staff (or Mike Fast; to any saber-inclined observer, anything good the Astros do seems like it could be the product of some Mike Fast discovery) has made a tweak to Norris' fastball, it's a subtle one. If this is great luck, well, congratulations Bud Norris. Now knock him around the park, M's.
The M's don't really need luck – they've got left-handers. Today's line-up includes the best stories from the first half, like Brad Miller and Raul Ibanez – guys who can tee off on Norris' sub-par sinker/change. The M's have faced Norris twice – the first time, Norris was so-so, but kept the team in it and they beat a red-hot Hisashi Iwakuma in a close game. The second time, Norris was *still* so-so, but didn't have much of a chance when Aaron Harang threw a CG shutout. Still, this is a much tougher test for a righty with platoon splits. In June, Norris saw an M's line-up that included righties Alex Liddi, Kelly Shoppach, Brendan Ryan and Mike Morse. Those guys aren't here tonight; instead, only Zunino will bat from the right side against Norris.
1: Miller, SS
2: Franklin, 2B
3: Ibanez, LF
4: Morales, DH
5: Seager, 3B
6: Smoak, 1B
7: Saunders, RF
8: Zunino, C
9: Ackley, 2B
SP: Joe Saunders
The big news from the minors over the break was the first 9-inning no-hitter of the year for the M's system, thanks to teenager Victor Sanchez. Sanchez's linebacker (some might say nose-tackle) body doesn't set scouting hearts aflutter, and his lack of strikeouts in the pitcher-friendly MWL has been something to watch, but there are plenty of positives, too. Sanchez was born in 1995, and just threw a CG no-no against a college-heavy line-up, with no walks (though he did hit a batter) and 8 Ks. The Venezuelan doesn't have top-flight stuff, but he's walked only 8 on the year in 60+ innings. He's battled injuries and fitness issues, but he's succeeding at the level, and he's more than proven that his eye-opening debut for Everett last year (at age 17) wasn't a fluke.
Jesus Montero (remember him?) had been playing in the AZL, but he's back with Tacoma. Franklin Gutierrez began his 58th rehab assignment for Tacoma last night as well, and Stephen Pryor joined the team after two successful simulated games with Seattle. Fittingly, Montero tripled in his return to AAA because nothing makes any sense.
Brandon Maurer made an important start for Tacoma yesterday in Fresno. He'd been awful in recent games, and thus his merely mediocre performance was something of a step up. Still, this is starting to get concerning. He's got a new pitching coach to talk to, as the M's flipped the AAA and AA PCs. This allows Tai Walker to work with the same guy he started 2013 with in Jackson, and may help Chance Ruffin stay on track in his first year of starting. And, it may be time for a different set of eyes on Maurer. None of this is to put the blame for Maurer's struggles on Dwight Bernard; the M's made it clear this move was more about getting Terry Clark to AAA to work with guys he'd spent half a year developing. But it couldn't hurt to see if he notices something in Maurer's mechanics.
Taijuan Walker starts tonight – so flip over to MiLB.tv when the M's game's over. Anthony Vasquez starts for Jackson, trying to build on a brilliant outing a week ago.
Mike Curto asks a legitimate question when he wonders if the pitching coach swap mentioned above might make it harder for the Rainiers to attract and keep quality coaches if they know they could get moved mid-season. He also points out that Tai Walker's numbers were better in AAA than in AA, in an admittedly small sample.
63 Responses to "Game 96, Mariners at Astros"
TheBird on
July 19th, 2013 2:06 pm
"Franklin Gutierrez began his 58th rehab assignment for Tacoma last night"
At this point, I'm not sure if this is hyperbole or not. Sigh.
sexymarinersfan on
July 19th, 2013 2:06 pm
I've been "Jonesing" for some Mariners baseball. I'm so intrigued by our lineup and the potential hazard it poses Norris tonight. Many eyes will be watching to see if this team can pick up where it left off. There couldn't be a better team to face to get the team rolling back on track. Let's go for the 4-game sweep and get this team rolling again!
Will on
July 19th, 2013 3:34 pm
Let's just get a sweep and get on a 6-game winning streak. We all need something like that to happen.
djw on
July 19th, 2013 4:13 pm
Montero tripled
I…huh. Is there video?
Without evidence to the contrary, I'll assume a corner outfielder attempted to make a diving catch, and the ball deflected into the corner, and he had to get up, dust himself off assume he had the ball only to look in his glove and find it missing, look around in confusion as to where it possibly could have gone, finally locate it in the corner, run to get it while tripping over his shoelaces at least twice on the way, find the ball wedged into the wall somehow and pry it loose, and then fail to hit the cut-off man on the throw.
Kazinski on
July 19th, 2013 4:18 pm
I think I've quit worrying about Micheal Saunders. Even if what we've seen this year is his true talent level (.225/.303/.364), then he is fine as a 4th outfielder and is worth a roster spot. If we have somebody that is better than Saunders, then play them, if we don't have anyone better then let him play until we do.
Kazinski on
July 19th, 2013 4:25 pm
Ronny Cedeno is the DH tonight for the Astros.
I'm not going to laugh because he probably DH'd at some point in time when he was with the M's too. Thank God at least we are past that as an organization.
Slats on
July 19th, 2013 5:11 pm
Slats on
July 19th, 2013 5:33 pm
Another Smoak walk.
Will on
July 19th, 2013 5:42 pm
Sucks that the M's had to ruin Zunino as well.
WalterNeff on
July 19th, 2013 6:00 pm
That's one ugly-ass stadium
Slats on
July 19th, 2013 6:11 pm
Slats on
July 19th, 2013 6:22 pm
msfanmike on
July 19th, 2013 6:25 pm
Nice job by Ackley to go get that breaking ball on the corner. Man, was that ever nice to see!
Sowulo on
July 19th, 2013 6:26 pm
What I really like to see is young hitters going opposite field with authority.
ivan on
July 19th, 2013 6:26 pm
Great AB from Ackley. He took a fastball on the outside corner, then when Norris came back in the same location with two strikes, Ackley was sitting on the outside pitch and hit it hard down the LF line for a double and two runs. This is exactly what he needs to be doing to reestablish himself as a hitter.
Westside guy on
July 19th, 2013 6:35 pm
Sounded like a good AB from Ackley, but remember – he hit very well in AAA, and they're facing an AAAA team this series.
This Houston series is likely going to make the team look good, and we are going to hear a lot about the team "continuing its hot July" from the mainstream media. It's great if it's true, but let's see how they do against better teams before rescheduling our vacations to coincide with those wild-card playoff games.
stevemotivateir on
July 19th, 2013 6:38 pm
Nice job by Miller there. Real nice!
ivan on
July 19th, 2013 6:38 pm
Wow, great DP by Miller and Franklin.
stevemotivateir on
July 19th, 2013 7:02 pm
Well, that's one way to avoid a double play.
HighlightsAt11 on
July 19th, 2013 7:08 pm
Seattle – Top of 5th
K Morales popped out to third.
K Seager flied out to left.
J Smoak popped out to second.
Isn't baseball exciting?
Slats on
July 19th, 2013 7:12 pm
Miller's first HR!
stevemotivateir on
July 19th, 2013 7:12 pm
Holy crap did Miller get a hold of that!
msfanmike on
July 19th, 2013 7:13 pm
Good time for THAT, Brad!
Sowulo on
July 19th, 2013 7:14 pm
Miller looks just like Kevin Costner's dad in Field of Dreams.
stevemotivateir on
July 19th, 2013 7:16 pm
Has a rookie ever hit for the cycle and drawn a walk in a game? I'm not expecting that from Miller tonight, but I'm real curious if it's been done. I have no idea where to find that.
naviomelo on
July 19th, 2013 7:35 pm
Nicely done by Medina…that couldn't have gone much better!
msfanmike on
July 19th, 2013 7:37 pm
Good call Sowulo. You're right, he does.
Sowulo on
July 19th, 2013 7:50 pm
If 'Crazy Legs' Miller doesn't stick, I vote for
John Kinsella 'JK' Miller.
Section329 on
July 19th, 2013 8:05 pm
Wow, this is the Josh Fields pitching that was a 1st round pick by in the M's in 08-Bavasi draft I think. But Z signed him.
Slats on
July 19th, 2013 8:06 pm
Another Miller HR!
Westside guy on
July 19th, 2013 8:07 pm
Oh snap!
Breadbaker on
July 19th, 2013 8:07 pm
Miller is having a night. I hope he doesn't decide he's like to sign with Houston someday.
naviomelo on
July 19th, 2013 8:07 pm
Sowulo on
July 19th, 2013 8:08 pm
A ten pitch AB ends with a 3 run bomb. Awesome.
stevemotivateir on
July 19th, 2013 8:10 pm
Figures. I lost my signal as he came to the plate.
Slats on
July 19th, 2013 8:19 pm
That was out.
stevemotivateir on
July 19th, 2013 8:19 pm
Looked like he was out. But it's hard not feel good for the guy.
Section329 on
July 19th, 2013 8:21 pm
Come on Danny-you had a 6 run lead.
Westside guy on
July 19th, 2013 8:27 pm
Oh Dustin…
stevemotivateir on
July 19th, 2013 8:29 pm
This started with Miller's miss. Amazing how things can spiral in baseball.
leon0112 on
July 19th, 2013 8:32 pm
Unfortunately I must say, Guiti would have caught that ball that Dustin did not.
msfanmike on
July 19th, 2013 8:33 pm
Josh Fields would fit right in with this pen.
Kazinski on
July 19th, 2013 8:36 pm
Miller has 9 TB. Is that good?
Slats on
July 19th, 2013 8:37 pm
Section329 on
July 19th, 2013 8:38 pm
Westside guy on
July 19th, 2013 8:39 pm
Another Smoak-esque homer – just enough!
Kazinski on
July 19th, 2013 8:45 pm
Its difficult for these young kids to adjust to the majors, Miller doesn't realize that he should be getting on base and letting the big hitters drive him in.
Instead he is trying too hard and instead of scoring 3 or 4 runs, he is only scoring 1 or 2 and expecting the 5 rbi's will make up the difference.
I am sure Wedge will him aside and tell him about his mistake.
stevemotivateir on
July 19th, 2013 8:49 pm
^Trout apparently didn't get that memo either.
Westside guy on
July 19th, 2013 8:52 pm
californiamariner on
July 19th, 2013 8:55 pm
Ok this team is kind of making me excited.
HighlightsAt11 on
July 19th, 2013 8:59 pm
Excited about the Mariners? Really? Remember the American League grades on a curve. The M's so far have an F+. If they do well on the next semester exam and the final exam, they might bring that up to a C. But in my family no one is allowed to get excited over a C.
Kazinski on
July 19th, 2013 9:02 pm
Trout apparently didn't get that memo either.
Evidently nobody explained to Pujols and Hamilton that they should be knocking in Trout and Bourjos too.
Westside guy on
July 19th, 2013 9:05 pm
Miller isn't going to make anyone forget Ryan with the glove, but so far he doesn't seem horrible defensively; and he's sure fun to watch on offense (where hopefully he CAN erase a few memories of Ryan).
HighlightsAt11 on
July 19th, 2013 9:06 pm
Pujols and Hamilton don't get memos. It's in their contracts.
Westside guy on
July 19th, 2013 9:08 pm
Sure is fun to think about all the money the Angels will be paying those two over the next 7-9 years…
leon0112 on
July 19th, 2013 9:21 pm
I believe the Mariners currently own the longest active winning streak in the AL. Amazing.
californiamariner on
July 19th, 2013 9:23 pm
It may be wishful thinking, but I don't see how the Angels are going to improve much in the next several years. Between the massive contracts they owe, the inevitable massive contract Trout gets, and their weak farm system, where do they improve? Am I crazy to think the Mariners have the better future?
stevemotivateir on
July 19th, 2013 9:23 pm
Evidently nobody explained to Pujols and Hamilton that they should be knocking in Trout and Bourjos too.
Yeah, no kidding. Maybe if the kid is ignoring the unwritten rules, they figure they can too?
Way to stick it to the man!
Kazinski on
July 19th, 2013 9:24 pm
Sure is fun to think about all the money the Angels will be paying those two over the next 7-9 years
The local media were in an incredible frenzy over Fielder last year and Hamilton this off-season. I've never seen a GM ripped so bad for not signing a player another team way over paid for as Hamilton. Its hard to imagine what damage it would do the the M's rebuilding scheme with either of those two players on the team at what they are getting paid.
I don't know if the plan will actually work, but with the infield filled with young, decent, cost controlled players, with a lot of wiggle room in the payroll to fill the outfield and a starting pitcher, I have to think the M's will sniff the playoffs before the Angels will.
But that doesn't mean they have a better plan than the A's did.
Westside guy on
July 19th, 2013 9:26 pm
Uh… it's been a total of four games. Certainly it's better than losing four in a row, but let's not get carried away with the narrative just because we actually see some hope for the future for the first time in years.
Westside guy on
July 19th, 2013 9:29 pm
Regarding the Angels – picking up those guys was obviously a "win now" move. I figured, long term, the Mariners were in a better position than the Angels… so to have them struggling now is pure gravy.
However they do have a pretty darn good television contract… so who knows whether these contracts are going to really hinder them or not?
HighlightsAt11 on
July 20th, 2013 12:14 pm
Who pitches first two Cleveland games? Harang on Monday then Erasmo brought back up for Tuesday game?
HighlightsAt11 on
July 20th, 2013 12:58 pm
Erasmo pitched for Everett on 7/17, so a five day rotation would ordinarily put him back on the mound 7/22 Monday.
Who gets sent back down, LaFromboise, Noesi or Farquhar, after the ugly performance last night? But then even Perez struggled last evening, and bartender did not pick up a clean save.
Everyone is talking about the needs in the outfield, which is very true. But also need to re-establish pitching. I suspect Kuma is not likely to be around very long, and Erasmo has not yet proved himself, so M's could be in need of four starting pitchers next year. How many prospects will likely fill those holes?
And besides Perez, Medina, and Furbush, the bullpen is not good (sorry Bratender). Since June Furbush has had fewer bad outings (except for games against Boston, Oak, Pitt, LAA and a blown save at Texas). Hopefully he can remain consistent and the M's don't need to use him for extended innings and/or know better when to pull him.
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High-Dose Flu Vaccine (HDV)
- What is high-dose flu vaccine (HDV)?
- Why was the HDV for seniors developed?
- Is there evidence that the HDV provides better immunity than the SDV against the flu in seniors?
- Is the HDV safe?
- I am a senior. Should I get the new HDV?
What is high-dose flu vaccine (HDV)?
In 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a high-dose influenza vaccine (HDV) for use in persons 65 years of age and older.
The brand name of the vaccine is Fluzone High-Dose and it is manufactured by Sanofi-Pasteur. The vaccine is given as a single injection in the arm like the traditional flu shot, but it contains four times the antigen dose per flu strain compared to the standard-dose vaccine (SDV). The current HDV is "trivalent," meaning it contains antigens from only 3 strains of flu virus (2 A strains and 1 B strain). In contrast, as of last season, PAMF has offered a SDV that contains 4 flu strains (2 A strains and 2 B strains) and is thus termed "quadrivalent." In the future, the HDV may be quadrivalent as well, but not in the current season.
HDV will be available to patients 65 and older in provider offices at PAMF, in the weekend Flu Express Clinics, and in weekday flu clinics for the 2014-2015 flu vaccination season – see the PAMF flu website for dates and locations of flu clinics.
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Why was the HDV for seniors developed?
Persons 65 and older typically have the highest rates of hospitalization and death from the flu. However, the protection provided by SDV is not as strong as in younger patients. Part of the problem may be that antibody levels are not high enough with SDV. Researchers are exploring a variety of ways to boost the immune response in seniors, and increasing antibody levels with HDV is one of them.
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Is there evidence that the HDV provides better immunity than the SDV against the flu in seniors?
A study done in seniors during the 2006-2007 flu season comparing HDV and SDV showed higher antibody levels for the two A flu strains with HDV but no difference for the B strain (Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2009; 200:172-180). While encouraging, the study did not address whether HDV was more effective in actually preventing the flu. In contrast, a more recent study examined the effectiveness of HDV in preventing the flu (New England Journal of Medicine, 2014; 371:635-45). It showed HDV to be 24% more effective than SDV in preventing laboratory-confirmed flu in persons 65 or older. However, the absolute difference in flu infection between the two groups was small (1.4% with HDV vs. 1.9% with SDV) thus making the benefit of HDV a relatively modest one. The study did not examine the effect of HDV on preventing serious complications of flu like hospitalization and death. Both studies were randomized, controlled trials and were industry-funded.
Subsequently, two cohort studies examined the effect of HDV vs. SDV in preventing flu-related hospitalization in seniors, a very important outcome. The first found a 22% benefit of HDV over SDV (Lancet Infectious Diseases 2015; 15:293-300) while the second suggested this benefit might be limited to patients 85 years of age or older (Clinical Infectious Diseases 2015; 61:171- 6).
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Is the HDV safe?
Minor adverse effects may be slightly more common with HDV than SDV. For example, pain at the injection site and fever above 100.4 degrees were both more common with HDV (36 versus 24 percent, and 1.1 versus 0.3 percent, respectively). A follow up study of adverse effects showed no strong trend in problems with HDV although gastrointestinal symptoms seemed to be more common with HDV. (Post licensure safety surveillance for high-dose trivalent inactivated vaccine in the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, 1 July-31 December 2010. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2012; 54:1608-14). There does not appear to be a difference in major adverse effects between HDV and SDV.
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I am a senior. Should I get the new HDV?
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention has not expressed a preference for either the HDV or the SDV for those 65 or older. Both are considered good vaccines for seniors. However, HDV appears to have a modest edge over SDV in preventing flu and possibly hospitalization as well in this age group. Because of this, a number of PAMF physicians prefer HDV over SDV for their senior patients. Meanwhile, HDV comes with a slightly greater incidence of minor side effects but no increase in major side effects. The current HDV, which is trivalent, has not been compared with quadrivalent SDV.
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The College Bowl season opened with plenty of fireworks last Saturday when Colorado State recovered from a 22-point deficit to defeat Washington State 48-45 on a last-second field goal in the New Mexico Bowl.
One member of the CSU coaching staff trying to make sure players stayed along the sidelines during the comeback was 1978 Parkersburg South graduate Mike Kent, who serves as the program's head strength and conditioning coach.
"This was a neat game and for me I can't top it," Kent said. "I had to ask myself if this was really happening. I was doing everything I could to keep kids on the sidelines. It was absolutely amazing and a surreal moment after the game-winning field goal."
CSU trailed 45-30 with three minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, but completed the comeback by recovering two Washington State fumbles, scoring two touchdowns and adding a two-point conversion which went under review.
"With all that going on, you felt like this couldn't be happening," Kent said. "All of a sudden we are lining up for a field goal. When he made it, it was absolutely incredible.
"The fans rushed the field so fast. There was a wave of (5,000 to 6,000) fans right behind us, and they were all gathered around for the trophy presentation. There was true elation in (CSU head coach Jim McElwain's) voice - he was real excited and real emotional."
Since arriving in Fort Collins, Colo., in January 2012, Kent has made quite an impact with the strength and flexibility of the players who wear the CSU uniform. Prior to their summer workouts, senior linebacker Shaquil Barrett created a motto for the Rams which read, 'One town, One team, One dream.'"
Members of the team bought into the theme and the entire coaching staff could see a noticeable difference when players reported for fall camp.
"As a program, we adopted that motto and it really fired up the fans," Kent said. "There was not only support from the athletic end of the university, but also from the university president. We had a good feeling with the direction we were going."
At the start of the 2013 regular season, CSU lost four of its first six games, including a 31-6 defeat at Alabama. The Rams, however, came away from that visit to Tuscaloosa, Ala., with confidence they could go toe-to-toe with any program in the nation.
"We went to Alabama and played hard, and came away with a learning experience," Kent said. "Even though we don't like losing, we felt confident that we could match up with them fairly well."
The Rams capped off the season 7-5 and received an invitation to play at the New Mexico Bowl.
"Just knowing that coming here in 2012 and helping bring the program back to prominence ... I was absolutely excited for the program at CSU and the community," Kent said. "It's a credit to our players and what they've put into the program. They've basically took off with it. To top off the season with a bowl game was a part of them reaping the benefit of their hard work."
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As part of the annual 48 Hour Film Project Boston, BMC Durfee High FREDTV students recently worked around the clock for 48 hours to produce "Hanky Pranky" a short film written, produced and acted in by the high school students.
In 2010, nearly 40,000 filmmakers made 3,000 films in 76 cities around the world. This year filmmakers all around the world are taking the challenge to make a film in just 48 hours.
Students were given the category and requirements on Friday May 6 and the final version had to be delivered to Boston on Sunday by 7 p.m. Screening of the film will be on Wednesday night, May 11, at Kendall Square Cinema in Cambridge.
The category was "family film" and had to include the two characters "Uncle Hank" and "Aunt Henrietta," a chess piece and the line "I didn't see that coming."
As part of the learning experience, students had to work as a team and budget their time between writing, taping and editing.
Program instructor Pauline McGrath guided the students through the project and played the role of "Aunt Henrietta."
FREDTV Director René Kochman watched the students work through the problem-solving, lack of sleep and a final burst of energy to complete the project.
"I am so proud of the students of Durfee High that continuously impress me with their talent, creativity and determination, Kochman said.
"Hanky Pranky" can be seen on FREDTV, Comcast channel 17, and also on fredtv.us.
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Roger began his bid for a first Rome Masters title with a 6-3 6-4 victory over Nicolas Almagro today.
"I think it was a good performance. Nicolas is a good player, especially on clay, and the first round is always difficult. I hope I can play even better in the second round," he commented.
Roger won with minimum effort, raising his game to break the Spaniard in his opening service game and then again in the first game of the second set. He clearly dominated the match – a fact that is underlined with the 66-54 statistic winners-statistic. Roger never lost his own serve and only faced one break ball, but had five of them himself.
Our star will enjoy a day off on Wednesday and will meet either Filippo Volandri oder Richard Gasquet in the next round.
Yesterday, Roger met Rafael Nadal in doubles for the first time. Nadal teamed with Carlos Moya and Roger played with his Davis Cup teammate Stanislas Wawrinka - Nadal/Moya took home the match 6-4, 7-6 (5) in the first round of the Rome Masters.
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After the AP leaked a quote from the story last night, on Mormonism, The New York Times today put up its entire mammoth profile of Mike Huckabee coming in this Sunday's magazine. Given my own background, my favorite passage is this:
"Huckabee ordered soup and a sandwich without drama or comment and began talking about rock 'n' roll. This is his regular warm-up gambit with reporters of a certain age, meant to convey that he is a cool guy for a Baptist preacher. Naturally I fell for it, and asked who he would like to play at his inaugural. ''I've got to start with the Stones,' Huckabee said.
"The governor regards 1968 as the dawning of ''the age of the birth-control pill, free love, gay sex, the drug culture and reckless disregard for standards.' The Rolling Stones album 'Their Satanic Majesties Request' provided the soundtrack for that annus terribilis. But Mike Huckabee wanted me to know that he believes in the separation of church and stage.
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James Taylor's runs for Nottinghamshire since his move from Leicestershire may not have been prolific, but he believes they have been "valuable" given the difficult early-season conditions for batsmen.
The 22-year-old right-hander joined Notts principally to boost his England prospects. Not only did that present Taylor with the challenge of Division One cricket, but also of playing half his games at Trent Bridge - renowned as the most seam-friendly ground on the county circuit.
Taylor made three figures in his first Notts match there, against Loughborough MCCU, before the LV= County Championship began. However, his highest score in 10 innings since is 46.
Despite that, Taylor's 225 championship runs at 28.12 have helped Notts to three wins from five and second place in the table, his best coming in last week's defeat of defending champion Lancashire.
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"Even though they haven't been big runs, they've been valuable. Hopefully that big score's just round the corner."
That would ideally be this week for England Lions, whom Taylor is leading against West Indies in a four-day game that began today.
A year on from captaining Leicestershire and the Lions for the first time, he is feeling more at ease with the role.
"I'm growing into it; I'm getting more confident," he added. "I captained Leicestershire last season and I had a few games with the Lions captaining and then captained all winter.
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Definition of dress in English:
1 [no object] Put on one's clothes: Graham showered and dressed quickly I'll go and get dressed
More example sentences
- She showered quickly and then dressed into the same clothes once again, since they hadn't been dirtied since she put them on.
- She continued talking as she dressed.
- Jocelyn had just finished a rehearsal and was dressing to head home.
put on clothes, don clothes, slip into clothes, clothe oneself, get dressed
1.1 [with adverbial] Wear clothes in a particular way or of a particular type: she's nice-looking and dresses well (be dressed) he was dressed in jeans and a thick sweater
More example sentences
- 'We have to do a do a couple of walks, one dressed in sports wear and one dressed in evening wear,' he said.
- Both Nicky and Georgina were dressed casually, with Nicky wearing jeans and a baseball cap while Georgina wore jeans and a floral top.
- She doesn't dress flamboyantly, instead wearing a black t-shirt and jeans.
clothe, attire, garb, fit out, turn out, deck, deck out, trick out/up, costume, array, robe, accoutre
informal get up, doll up
literary bedizen
archaic apparel
1.2 [with object] Put clothes on (someone): they dressed her in a white hospital gown
More example sentences
- Cathryn was not quite sure what to make of this for she could see no logical reason for dressing her in these clothes.
- He dresses her in frilly clothes and surrounds her with stuffed animals and dolls.
- I have to question the clothes my parents dressed me in back then.
1.3Put on clothes appropriate for a formal occasion: we dressed for dinner every night
More example sentences
- Feeling like a character in a Nancy Mitford novel, I dressed for dinner and met my husband in the bar.
- On the ship he played bingo, went to the shows, dressed for dinner, and maintained his silent decorum.
- Gayle was getting dressed for dinner, when she heard Riann's voice.
wear formal clothes, put on evening dress, dress up;
change (one's clothes)
2 [with object] Decorate (something) in an artistic or attractive way: she'd enjoyed dressing the tree when the children were little
More example sentences
- The friends hold their first tree dressing festival, with more than 150 children taking part.
- Thereafter, Hopesay Parish Council has maintained the tree dressing custom, which is unique in Britain.
- The wreck is dressed in beautiful soft corals of all colours.
decorate, adorn, ornament, trim, deck, bedeck, embellish, beautify, prettify, array, festoon, garland, rig, drape;
garnish, furbish, enhance, grace, enrich
informal trick out, tart up
literary furbelow
2.1Decorate (a ship) with flags for a special occasion.
Example sentences
- Ships were dressed with flags and sailors climbed the rigging or stood on decks, caps in hand, to cheer the Queen.
- Let us dress our ship as befits a brigand who shows her heels to the pursuers.
3.1Clean, treat, or apply a dressing to (a wound): she washed the wound and dressed it with fresh bandages
More example sentences
- The skin wound was dressed with gauze, and sterile plaster wool was applied.
- The incision then was dressed with self-adhesive wound approximating strips.
- I went to my general practitioner and had the wound dressed by a nurse at the surgery.
bandage, cover, bind (up), wrap, swaddle, swathe, plaster, put a plaster on
3.2Clean and prepare (food, especially poultry or shellfish) for cooking or eating: (as adjective dressed) dressed crab
More example sentences
- The acidity of the soursop varies: the pulp of some fruits can be eaten raw, while others have to be dressed with sugar to make them palatable.
- Anyway I was dressing a salmon… which quite obviously I have overpoached.
- We chose to share a dressed crab with lemon dill mayonnaise.
prepare, get ready, make ready;
3.3Add a dressing to (a salad): dress the salad with vinaigrette
More example sentences
- Mix equal parts low fat mayonnaise and yogurt and use to dress coleslaw or potato salad.
- This vinaigrette is incredibly flexible - it can be used for dressing salads, glazing braised fish, or to marinate cooked potatoes.
- Conversely potato salad should be dressed while hot, so that the cooling potatoes suck in the dressing.
3.4Apply a fertilizer to (an area of ground or a plant): the field was dressed with unrotted farmyard manure
More example sentences
- Feed your plants by side dressing with a vegetable fertilizer same as you would in the spring.
- At the correct times the ground about the trees was dressed with sea-sand manure.
- Grass staggers is brought about by a diet that is too high in protein, a condition found in rapidly growing pasture, especially on ground that has been heavily dressed with fertilizer.
fertilize, add fertilizer to, feed, enrich, manure, mulch, compost, top-dress
3.5Complete the preparation or manufacture of (leather or fabric) by treating its surface in some way: leather that had been dressed with alum
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- Officers complained that it was extremely difficult to keep the full dress uniform presentable, since the lace dirtied the white cloth, and the brimstone used to dress the cloth damaged the lace.
3.6Smooth the surface of (stone): (as adjective dressed) dressed Cotswold stone
More example sentences
- Every stone has to be dressed, which means that for every week of building with stone, it takes two days to prepare the stone.
- Stone was dressed in different ways as time and technology advanced.
- On the exterior walls, 240 dressed and corner stones had to be redone and the top floor needed to be completely replaced.
smooth, polish, gloss, level, face
3.7Arrange or style (hair): Patrick dressed Michelle's hair in a sculptured, Japanese-type style
More example sentences
- Her hair was styled and dressed and her make-up was carefully applied.
- Carved wooden Akan combs were used to both dress the hair and ornament it.
- For these women it was customary to apply cosmetics and to dress their hair in the morning.
style, groom, arrange, comb, brush, do, put in order, straighten, adjust, preen, primp
informal fix
4 [with object] Military Draw up (troops) in the proper alignment.
Example sentences
- There was no time to dress ranks properly, and unit organization went by the board as the troopers struggled to form front.
- The battalion dressed its ranks with precision.
- The halberds of infantry sergeants were carried as a symbol of their authority and used to dress the ranks.
line up, put in line, align, straighten, arrange, put into order, dispose, set out, get into rows/columns;
fall in
4.1 [no object] (Of troops) come into proper alignment.
Example sentences
- Soldiers dress by one another in ranks, and the body collectively by some given object.
5(Of a man) have the genitals habitually on one or the other side of the fork of the trousers: do you dress to the left?
More example sentences
- His periscope legs are wrapped in trousers sufficiently tight for any prospective tailors to note that he dresses to the left.
- Unless this generation is particularly sensitive, it doesn't explain why in the sixties and seventies we all walked around in jeans so tight that questions about dressing to the right or left would have been unnecessary.
6 [with object] Make (an artificial fly) for use in fishing: (as adjective dressed) a dressed wet fly
More example sentences
- More recently I used some big cane salmon fly rods to throw impressive fully dressed flies on the Tweed.
- Necessities for stream angling encompass the occasional use of smaller 8ft to 10 ft rods, lighter DT floating lines, and lighter dressed flies.
1A one-piece garment for a woman or girl that covers the body and extends down over the legs: a white cotton dress [as modifier]: a dress designer
More example sentences
- She also hit the mark with her black silk flower print strapless dresses with their asymmetrical handkerchief hemlines.
- All the dresses and garments were well made, but I just can't see the theme of this collection.
- This just shows white dresses don't have to be boring and can vary a lot.
frock, gown, robe, shift
2 [mass noun] Clothing of a specified kind for men or women: traditional African dress
More example sentences
- He was in a business suit instead of formal dress or traditional formal wear consisting of a crested kimono and pleated skirt.
- His favorite mode of dress is that of a pirate.
- I could do nothing but smile at her manner of dress - outrageous as it was.
clothes, clothing, garments, attire, costume, outfit, ensemble, garb, turnout;
finery, regalia
informal gear, get-up, togs, duds, garms, glad rags, schmutter
British informal clobber, kit, rig-out
North American informal threads
formal apparel, habiliment, raiment
archaic vestments
2.1 [as modifier] Denoting military uniform or other clothing used on formal or ceremonial occasions: a dress suit
More example sentences
- When we were all called together again for a meeting, I saw that both Decker and Dev were in ceremonial dress military uniforms.
- The government men stepped off, in military dress uniforms, each with a large group of ribbons on the left chest over the olive drab fabric.
- He came out dressed in a sort of military dress uniform, complete with tight shiny pants and a cap decorated with the iron cross.
dressed overall
- (Of a ship) decorated with a continuous line of flags from bow to stern: the marina was crammed full of yachts dressed overallMore example sentences
- While in port the ship was dressed overall, along with other vessels, to mark the national celebrations and to meet up again with colleagues from the Royal Canadian Navy.
- Beyond hosting various media events while in Southampton, the ship will be open to visitors throughout the boat show and be dressed overall for the duration.
- The most eye-catching exhibit - apart from Northumberland, dressed overall - was the amphibious car, a £150,000 vehicle which regularly hurtled past the frigate's berth.
dressed to kill
- Wearing glamorous clothes intended to create a striking impression.Example sentences
- Then Sally emerged, dressed to kill - in skin tight black leggings, black thigh length PVC stiletto boots, and an outrageous Puffa jacket.
- A fanatical Manchester United supporter, Brian said: 'I usually just wear jeans and a t-shirt but today I'm dressed to kill.'
- Along comes this beautiful, educated, overbearingly skinny girl, dressed to kill in cotton candy pink, with teeth whiter than snow, a brand new Audi and daddy's money in her pocket.
Phrasal verbs
dress down
- Dress informally: Sue dressed down in old jeans and a white blouseMore example sentences
dress informally, dress casually, be untidyinformal slob around
- The same juvenile impulse that once inspired liberals to dress down as slobs now inspires them to assume the role of high school snobs.
- Shooting one scene involved Terri - a girl whose idea of dressing down is four-inch heels and a plunging neckline - taking a tottering walk down the street.
- Even if more companies are dressing down, I prefer to savour some things for my days off.
dress someone down
- informal Reprimand someone: the president dressed down the media at the news conferenceMore example sentences
- Phillip is dressed down by his mother for thinking being smart is the same thing as being wise.
- Where is the statement dressing her down, or better still sacking her?
- My son-in-law completely dressed me down, said I must apologise and threw a glass of water in my face.
dress up
- Dress in smart or formal clothes.Example sentences
dress smartly, dress formally, wear evening dressinformal doll oneself up, dress to the nines, put on one's glad rags
- I'm going at 2.30, which gives me much time to kill, and me all dressed up in smart clothes too.
- Indian women seem to have it easy when it comes to dressing up for formal functions and special occasions.
- Groups of girls dressed up in their best clothes and jewellery looked on approvingly at these displays of horsemanship.
- 3.1Dress in a special costume for fun or as part of an entertainment: he dressed up as a gorillaMore example sentences
disguise oneself, dress;put on fancy dress, wear a costume, put on a disguise, wear disguise
- At Halloween, the other kids would dress up in superhero costumes to go trick or treating.
- This was the only blip in the whole day which had seen many locals dressing up in period costume, strolling around in the Summer heat.
- Market traders and shop assistants add to the atmosphere by dressing up in period costumes.
dress something up
- Present something in such a way that it appears better than it really is: the company dressed up the figures a littleMore example sentences
present, represent, portray, depict, characterize;embellish, enhance, touch up, embroider, gloss, adorn;ginger upinformal jazz up
- Dear reader, I ask you: does pulling out these facts and figures and dressing them up with rhetoric consciously influence your vote in the slightest?
- However they choose to dress it up and whatever sort of compromise they want to present it as, the president's goal is still phase-out.
- It's made up of all sorts of bits and pieces that no one would otherwise touch, but he's packaged it well and dressed it up with his trademark buffoonery.
Middle English (in the sense 'put straight'): from Old French dresser 'arrange, prepare', based on Latin directus 'direct, straight'.
Words that rhyme with dressacquiesce, address, assess, Bess, bless, bouillabaisse, caress, cess, chess, coalesce, compress, confess, convalesce, cress, deliquesce, digress, duchesse, duress, effervesce, effloresce, evanesce, excess, express, fess, finesse, fluoresce, guess, Hesse, impress, incandesce, intumesce, jess, largesse, less, manageress, mess, ness, noblesse, obsess, oppress, outguess, phosphoresce, politesse, possess, press, priestess, princess, process, profess, progress, prophetess, regress, retrogress, stress, success, suppress, tendresse, top-dress, transgress, tress, tristesse, underdress, vicomtesse, yes
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Reply #150
August 05, 2009, 10:01:55 PM »
Olga Maria
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This is from Livadia and you can see there letters of Maria and Anastasie actually.
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August 07, 2009, 11:51:11 AM »
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Very interesting post Shandroise, thank you very much
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Reply #152
August 29, 2009, 02:53:20 PM »
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Here you can find extracts from her letters :
[special thanks to Grand Duchess Ally]
I just couldn't understand (in the first extract of the first link) what an "OO" means :
601,1291, PP.12,26, March 8, 1914.
"...It was fun to bathe in your bathroom, I enjoyed myself like a pug-dog, and, of course, I did "business" in your "OO". It was not very comfortable and rather cold as the lid was opened but I did not notice it. The water reached my shoulders - not in the "OO" but in the bathroom... Mother and Tatiana are playing "halma". The window in the bedroom is opened and there is a draught from the door and we can hear Gulyga..."
If I am not wrong , this was part of a letter from Maria to the Tsar.
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Reply #153
August 29, 2009, 11:05:53 PM »
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I guess "OO" is a toilet, though I don't know why it's called an "OO".
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Reply #154
August 30, 2009, 05:35:33 AM »
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Quote from: Grand Duchess Jennifer on August 29, 2009, 11:05:53 PM
I guess "OO" is a toilet, though I don't know why it's called an "OO".
Maybe a derivation of the British "loo"? We'd probably need to see the original Russian text to be sure.
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Reply #155
August 31, 2009, 08:50:09 PM »
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I think she just didn't want to write the word 'toilet'. "Loo" isn't exactly an upper-class kind of word. She'd have probably called it a WC, like we see in some other letters by OTMA.
Reply #156
September 04, 2009, 11:22:16 AM »
Grand Duchess Mariana
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Yeah ... probably she did wanted to say 'toilet' , it makes sense ... ;]
Thank u guys .. !
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Reply #157
November 11, 2009, 08:30:18 PM »
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I translated the Russian ones in Marias Letters in Exile from the main AP website in a hope that there are not yet translated letters. I found only this one which looked new to me (but a bit of this letter was already translated to English there). Heres my translation after Google translated it. Im very sorry for the still poor grammar although I tried to correct the errors on the translation Google gave me.
Maria Nikolaevna to OTAA in Tobolsk
April 28 (11 May)
Good morning my dear! I just got up and lit the fireplace because the room was cold. The firewood makes a crackling sound just like in a frosty day in T. [obolsk]. Today our dirty linen was given to the laundress; Nyuta [Demidova] also became a laundress. Mother washed the handkerchiefs and dusted cloths very well. We have been guarded by Letts for several days. You probably feel uncomfortable in packing. We have arranged our things here. If the book doesnt come on my birthday, ask N.T. to write. If he fails, then nothing. Now probably all of you will soon arrive. We know nothing about you; we wait for your letters every time. I continue to draw from the book of Bem. Maybe you can buy white paint. We have very little left of it here. In the autumn, Zhilik has found a good tire, flat and round. Who knows, perhaps this letter reaches you before your departure. May God bless your way and yes, He will save you from all evil. I awfully want to know who will accompany you. My tender thoughts and prayers surround you - we will be together again soon. I firmly kiss and bless you my dear+.
[Written by the Empress]
Warm greetings to all who remain with you there. I hope that Al. [Alexei] himself feels stronger and that the roads will not bother him, too. Mama
This morning we are going for a walk as it is warm. Valya [Dolgorukov] is still not allowed to see us. Greetings to others. Im so sorry I was not able to say goodbye. You must be very sad to leave Tobolsk, such a pleasant house, etc; I remember the cosy rooms and the garden. Do you play on the swing, or has the plank already broken? Papa and I kiss you lovingly my dears. May God keep you. I send greetings to everyone in the house. Best wishes and a safe journey, if you are already leaving.
Yours, M.
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Reply #158
November 18, 2009, 09:20:38 AM »
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Shandroise, this is a bit new for me!!
Reply #159
November 18, 2009, 08:30:17 PM »
Olga Maria
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You are very welcome! Thanks for understanding the translation, too!
Anyway, are there more letters of Maria to her father in Russian websites? Please let us know by giving the links here. Thank you very much in advance!
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Reply #160
December 11, 2009, 11:22:20 PM »
Olga Maria
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(Courtesy of the dear good Joanna :-) Some excerpts only. I could not translate the whole as I dont understand the Russian words there. I just post the very nice [IMO] details I found.
November 30,1914
My dear Papa!
Last night, I saw my dear Demenkov and he was with Shvedov, so Olga and I were both very happy.
So Olga also had a crush on an officer surnamed Shvedov I wonder who he is.
June 13,1915
My dear Papa!
Yesterday afternoon, I played tennis with Anastasia. As always, I, of course, lost the entire set of three Tatiana went riding. I also wanted to but I have a runny nose.
October 3
I must stop now because I will try on some clothes, very uninteresting.
6 January 1916
Dear my own Papa!
I had lunch with Anastasia, and Olga and Tatiana were with me in the lower church for the Mass at 9 oclock. Then, sisters and Alexei went to the hospital and I went for a walk. Its 4 degrees today so its a very good time to walk. Its a pity that I could not go with you so that we could be together to dig the snow. Its a pity that I am not a boy
February 13, 1916
I'll go now to drink tea. Ortipo lies under the table and is very unhappy because I have not placed him on my lap, but I could not as I am writing!
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Reply #161
December 21, 2009, 01:42:53 AM »
Olga Maria
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Some more from dear Joannas research :-) My translation is very poor so its a bit hilarious.
June 14, 1916
I dont know how to thank you, my Papa, for the gift youve given me! I am sorry I cannot write much as I am very busy. In the morning, I went to the infirmary and had to assist the wounded to a new lazaret. We just had lunch, and now must go to the blessing of the new hospital. It is such a comfortable place. I kiss you and Alexei. God keep you. Your Kazanets
June 17, 1916
.My dear Papa!
Now I sit on the balcony with Mama and Anya. We have just finished lunch. There is a thunderstorm today and we can hear a lot of thunder. I do not know what we are going to do. Now, Anastasia and I often go to our new hospital. It is awfully nice. I hope when you return, you would go with us. Every evening, we sisters are in the infirmary and we play dobchinsky-bobchinsky. You cannot imagine how Baron Taube fussed and argued with Rita Khitrovo. They always harass each other. Every time lightning strikes, Anya would do a sign of the cross and say:Oh, I do not need it. I do not want a thunderstorm. Ill stop writing now as there is nothing more to write. I kiss you and Alexei firmly. Thank Zhilik for his letter. God keep you. Your Kazanets.
August 15, 1916
My dear good Papa!
For the past four days, we did not play tennis. It is terribly cold and it rains everyday. This morning, we went to Mass and then I went with Trina and Shvibzk [Anastasia]. As we drove past the station, we met Voyeikov riding on a motor [car]. At 11:30, the Tsars train arrived from Mogilyev. You must be very pleased to have Nick. We opened a window in our room and I am slowly freezing. Now, well have to go to lunch, but Mama might not join us I kiss you and Alexei. Im sorry for this boring letter, but I dont have anything interesting to tell you. God keep you. Your Kazanets.
Bow to Kolya.
30 October 1916
My dear Papa!
Today, it is two years since the Great Palace hospital was established and therefore, we must go there to see a concert. Your friend Lersky will be there. I will be pleased to see him because he usually says a lot of good and funny things. Now I sit with Mama. We attended the early morning mass and then went to the hospital. We played billiards. I played only once, because as a pig, it is difficult to play without practice. Victor Erastovich was in the infirmary yesterday, and played billiards, too. It is now time to stop, as I must finish two shirts for officers who will be leaving our hospital at 6 oclock with Mama. I kiss you strongly. God keep you. Your Kazanets
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Reply #162
December 21, 2009, 02:01:00 AM »
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Grand Princess Shandroise! Thank you for all your posts! Love Maria's letters!
"Give my love to all who remember me."
Olga Nikolaevna
Reply #163
December 21, 2009, 03:18:49 AM »
Ally Kumari
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Re: Maria's letters & notes
Quote from: Grand Princess Shandroise on December 21, 2009, 01:42:53 AM
Bow to Kolya.
Big thank you also from me for these lovely letters and lovely translation.
Reply #164
December 21, 2009, 11:39:09 AM »
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I don't know if you've already done so, Ally, but you can send
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2 tablespoons butter
1 pound sliced or quartered mushrooms
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup minced shallots
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup fresh goat cheese
1/2 pound low-moisture mozzarella, cut in small dice
2 teaspoons oil
12 corn tortillas
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 teaspoons minced garlic
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TONIGHT: The Barons visit the Houston Aeros (Minnesota Wild) to begin a 4-game trip. OKC has won 4 straight, including a 5-2 decision over Texas last night at the Cox Center, and can match its longest winning streak of the campaign with a win tonight. This is the 7th of 12 meetings between these teams. The Barons are 1-2-0-3 against the Aeros, with a 0-1-0-2 mark at the Toyota Center. OKC wraps up a stretch tonight where 13 of 14 games have been against Texas-based teams. The Barons have 38 points, fifth in the Western Conference. Houston has 37, tied for 6th.
OFF THE TOP: The Barons have out-scored the opposition in the first period 42-23, totaling the most first-period goals in the AHL. OKC has gone 5 games without allowing a goal in the opening period. Their last first-period goal against was scored by Rob Mignardi of Houston at 2:49 of the first on Dec. 16. The Barons have had a lead or tie at the first intermission in 15 straight games, during which they are 8-5-0-2. The last time OKC trailed after 1 period was Nov. 21 at Texas, when the Stars led 3-1 after 20 minutes in an eventual 6-4 OKC win. Jordan Eberle recorded his second hat trick of the season last night. It was the team's third hat trick in a 7-game span dating to a 4-goal game by Eberle Dec. 15. Taylor Hall added a hat trick on Dec. 27. OKC did not have a hat trick from April 8, 2011 until Eberle's on Dec. 15.
DECEMBER DOINGS: The Barons went 6-4-0-1 in December while boasting 4 of the AHL's top 11 scorers for the month. Jordan Eberle led all December scorers with 20 points (11G, 9A). Mark Arcobello was third with 17 (3G, 14A), while Taylor Hall was tied for fourth with 16 (7G, 9A) and Justin Schultz tied for 8th (along with 3 others) with 14 points (6G, 8A). December marked the second straight month Eberle led the AHL in scoring. He had 21 November points while being that month's CCM/AHL Player of the Month.
EBERLE AND SCHULTZ TOP CHARTS: Jordan Eberle and Justin Schultz are 1-2 in the AHL point race. Eberle tops the league with 23 goals and 47 points. Schultz leads the AHL with 28 assists and 22 power play points, while second overall with 45 points. Eberle is also tied for second in plus-minus at +16. Schultz, the CCM/AHL Player of the Month for October and Rookie of the Month in November, has multiple points in 16 of 31 games, including 10 games with 2 assists. Schultz is third in the league in goals (17), 3 away from tying the rookie defenseman goal scoring record (20), set by John Slaney of Baltimore in 1992-93. Schultz has points in 18 of the last 20 games, collecting 11 goals and 19 assists in that span. Schultz has been held off the scoresheet 4 times this season and in 3 of those the Barons were shut out.
SPECIAL ATTENTION: OKC is No. 1 in overall power play percentage at 24.8, with 34 goals in 137 opportunities. The Barons are 5-for-25 (20%) on the man advantage in 6 games against Houston. OKC has killed 75 of its last 88 times short spanning 20 games (85.2) after killing 38 of 54 times short over its first 11 games (70.4%). OKC's season PK rate of 79.6 is tied for 28th. Houston is 7-for-29 (24.1) on the man advantage against OKC. Taylor Hall is tied with 3 others for the AHL lead in power play goals with 7.
TRANSACTIONS: The Edmonton Oilers reassigned Philippe Cornet and Ryan Martindale to ECHL Stockton on Sunday. Cornet played 8 OKC games without a point and returns for his second stint with Stockton. Martindale began the season with the Barons, was injured Nov. 2 and only played once since, totaling 3 assists in 7 games. The Barons signed RW Erick Lizon to a PTO on Thursday and the 27-year-old has played the past 3 games. Lizon spent the past season and a half with the Wichita Thunder of the Central Hockey League. He skated for OKC's former CHL club in 2007-08, becoming the first player to have appeared for both OKC Barons and Blazers. He had 3 assists and 71 PIM in 24 Wichita games this season.
TIDBITS: Justin Schultz has played 25 consecutive games without being penalized...his last penalty was Oct. 26 vs. Houston...he has 3 minors on the season...Jordan Eberle set Barons records for fastest 2 goals (9 seconds) and quickest 3 goals by an individual (2:43) in a natural hat trick last night. Eberle's 2 goals in 9 seconds is also a team mark, bettering the old record of 10 seconds on Oct. 15, 2011 vs. Texas.
Last 5 Games:
Date Opp. Result OKC Goalie (GA,SV) Opp. Goalie Attn.
Dec. 21 Texas L, 0-3 Danis (2, EN, 23) Nilstorp (0, 21) 2,784
Dec. 22 Texas W, 6-2 Danis (2, 39) Nilstorp (L)/Campbell 3,179
Dec. 27 Texas W, 5-4 Danis (4, 27) Campbell (5, 21) 5,354
Dec. 28 SA SOW, 3-2 Roy (2, 32) Markstrom (2, 42) 3,341
Dec. 31 Texas W, 5-2 Danis (2, 42) Nilstorp (4, EN, 22) 4,976
Next 5 games (all times Central):
Date Opp. Site Time Broadcast
Jan. 4 Grand Rapids Van Andel Arena 6:00 KXY 96.1 FM
Jan. 5 Milwaukee BMO Harris Bradley 7:00 KXY 96.1 FM
Jan. 6 Chicago Allstate Arena 4:00 KXY 96.1 FM
Jan. 11 Charlotte Cox Center 7:00 KXY 96.1 FM
Jan. 12 Charlotte Cox Center 7:00 KXY 96.1 FM
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