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HERSHEY - Despite wrestling in the PIAA Class AA Championships two other times and helping Chestnut Ridge finish fourth in the PIAA Duals at the Giant Center, senior 170-pounder Tyler Dibert admitted he was a little nervous going into the state tournament.
No matter, Dibert was in control the whole time in his preliminary bout Thursday against South Williamsport's Justin Knee, and he won, 6-3. It was his first win in five state bouts.
"It's a relief," Dibert said. "I haven't been able to win here the past two years and to come in and get the first win is a big relief. I don't think I wrestled the best I could, but you just have to keep winning and moving on. I think my nerves played a part in it."
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Chestnut Ridge's Tyler Dibert wrestles South Williamsport's Justin Knee Thursday.
"I told him the monkey's off your back now, so go have some fun," Ridge coach Greg Lazor said.
It was a good first day for Dibert's teammates, also. Ridge went 3-for-3 in the preliminary round as state tournament newbies Dan Albright and Austin Buttry also moved on at 195 and 285, respectively. Albright earned a 2-1 win over Corry's Ryan Morris, and Buttry pinned Susquenita's Brent Sterner in 2:48.
"I thought we had an opportunity to win all three," Lazor said. "I'm not going to lie. I didn't guarantee all three, but we didn't hit any of the regional champ studs, so I knew we had a chance. All three of them were excited, and we're happy with the outcome, obviously."
Ridge is tied with Southern Columbia for sixth in the team standings with eight points. Bethlehem Catholic leads Benton in the team race by 6.5 points, 20.5-14.
Buttry's pin set up a quarterfinal matchup with Tussey Mountain's Mitchell Hall, who survived a 3-2 overtime ultimate tiebreaker win over Union City's Jeff Burger.
In all, seven of the 11 area Class AA wrestlers won their first bouts. Huntingdon's Collin Glorioso (106), Claysburg-Kimmel's Josh Brown (113) and Bedford's Ryan Easter (120) also advanced.
Easter had the most nerve-wracking bout of the area wrestlers as he rode out Saucon Valley's Bryan Israel in the ultimate tiebreaker of a scoreless bout to win, 1-0.
Glorioso, at states for the first time, earned a convincing 6-0 win over Lancaster Catholic's Joe Lobeck, while Brown, wrestling in his third state tournament, rolled to a 7-1 victory over Troy's Ethan Calkins.
Three other area wrestlers are still alive in the consolations in Moshannon Valley's James Stodart (195) and Jake Ludwig (220) and Bedford's Tanner Williams (152). One more win by any of the area guys assures them of at least eighth place.
The only wrestler that was eliminated was Bedford's Caleb Grimes (170), who made it to states despite being at least 10 pounds under but went 0-2 Thursday.
Stodart lost his first bout, 3-1, to Bethlehem Catholic's Josh Alpha, but he survived to win his consy bout in the tiebreaker, 3-1, over Saucon Valley's Justin Blobe and broke Ryan Jacoby's school career win record of 117.
Ludwig dropped an 8-4 decision to Saucon Valley's Ray O'Donnell, who is one of the favorites at 220, and responded with a 7-1 victory over Central Columbia's Mark McCracken.
"We know they're capable of medaling here," Mo Valley coach Justin Fye said. "The one nice thing is they're going to wrestling kids who just lost."
Williams dropped his opener, 5-2, to Halifax's Robbie Moretz, but he made it to the second day by taking down Bethlehem Catholic's Mark Maloney with a second left to win, 4-2.
Dibert scored two takedowns in the first two periods, and he reversed with 26 seconds left to advance to the quarters against Union City's Tim Vargo (24-1).
"I have a quarters match against a regional champ, and he's pretty good," Dibert said. "I just have to go out and wrestle. It's a winnable match. Every match down here is winnable as long as you're in the tournament."
"About midway through his match, he kind of had that look on his face," Lazor said. "I give him crap about it all the time. Sometimes he'll get a little frustrated or he'll get a look when things aren't going as smooth as usual. He has to clear that mind and let his natural wrestling flow."
Easter (34-2) is making his third appearance here, but his first bout was a rematch of the fifth-place bout from two years ago. Both controlled each other from the top position, so when Easter won the flip of the disk for the ultimate tiebreaker, he didn't hesitate to choose top.
"I really couldn't get out on him, and he couldn't get out on me," said Easter, who faces Saegertown's Tyler Vath (44-4) in the quarters. "So, it was pretty much an easy decision to go on top."
Israel did stand briefly at the beginning of the rideout, but Easter forced him back to the mat and wasn't letting go.
"Once I caught that wrist, I knew I had it. I wasn't letting go," Easter said. "I had a death grip on it."
"That was real nervewracking," Bedford coach Brian Creps said. "If [the disk flip] had gone the other way, I'm not sure what would have happened because we got ridden out for two minutes."
Brown (28-7) dominated Calkins on his feet, notching three takedowns in finally getting a preliminary win in his sixth Hershey bout. Brown will face Kane's Cody Blankenship (24-4) in the quarters.
"It was my first first time for winning a first match down here, so it felt pretty good," Brown said. "I just want to keep moving forward. My first two times I was nervous because it was different, but it's my third time here, so I'm used to it."
"I thought he was real aggressive," C-K coach Dave Marko said. "I would have liked to have seen him open up even more. I thought the low ankle was available even more than what he took, but he seized his opportunities."
Glorioso (36-4) scored two takedowns and a reversal in advancing to the quarters to face Brookville's Taylor Ortiz (33-7).
"It was good to get that first match out of the way," Glorioso said. "I thought after that first takedown I could relax a little more, but I knew I had to keep on him. The match would not be over until the whistle blew."
Albright (37-6) made a second-period reversal and some tough riding stand in his win, which him advanced to the quarters against Kittanning's Zac Croyle (29-11), the Southwest Regional runner-up who beat him last week.
"He was the one I was least confident of," Lazor said, "but Albright wrestles tough. He can slow the best of them down into his style, and he did that."
Buttry (38-6) was in a scoreless bout until he put Sterner on his back and pinned him. Buttry walked off the mat with a big smile.
"Buttry has as much mat sense as any heavyweight down here," Lazor said. "We'll take some little mat scrambles because a lot of times, he'll end up on top."
Hall (33-3) chose down for the ultimate tiebreaker, and 4 seconds into it, he escaped to get that bout with Buttry. Hall is 3-0 against Buttry, but the last two have gone to overtime.
"I was nervous," Hall said. "It was the first time I've wrestled here at states, but he was a tough kid. I just had to wrestle smart and to the best of my abilities."
"That was a nice win," Tussey coach John Husick said. "His confidence level hopefully continues to rise. We have Buttry next, and hopefully we can keep the momentum and trend with Buttry going."


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Elle Décor visited the actress's chic 2,400-sq.-ft., pre-war New York City apartment for its October issue.
The home is a collaboration with interior designer Kelly Wearstler – once a judge on Bravo's Top Design – who appears alongside a casually dressed, barefoot Diaz, 41, in the spread.
Highlights of the tour include the star's bathroom, which features a regal-looking gold sink, a neutral-colored sitting room saturated with natural light, yellow accents and a high-heel shaped paperweight and a marble-topped vanity.
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Of the space, Diaz says, "I'm surrounded by things that mean something to me. That's what a home is."
Next up, Diaz will play cruel orphanage headmistress Miss Hannigan in the upcoming film remake of the musical Annie opposite Quvenzhané Wallis, the 9-year-old Oscar nominee who earned acclaim for her role in Beasts of the Southern Wild.
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What is PASA?
PASA is the Public Administration Student Association, and it is the only student group for graduate students in the Bloch School of Business and Management. We are open to any M.P.A., I.Ph.D. or MBA student in the Bloch School with an interest in networking events in the Kansas City community.
What is our purpose?
PASA's purpose is to engage students academically, professionally, and socially in the study and practice of public administration through educational and service based networking events.
What do we do?
From the first New Student Orientation to the graduation ceremony, PASA is here to encourage, celebrate, and enrich the graduate student experience in the Bloch School through purposeful programming and networking events.
Throughout the school year, PASA:
- Welcomes New Students - PASA officers make a presentation at each New Student Orientation about upcoming social and networking opportunities available and hosts a meet and great to get to know professors and other students over pizza.
- Creates Community Service Opportunities - PASA reaches out to other local universities including Park and Rockhurst to network with Public Administration students while serving the Kansas City Community through community service events.
- Provides Networking Opportunities - PASA partners heavily with the Greater Kansas City chapter of ASPA (American Society for Public Administrators).
- Hosts an Alumni Panel - Each year, PASA's most important event is a professional panel that hosts UMKC MPA alumni in each emphasis area: Nonprofit Management, Urban Administration, and Health Services Administration. These alumni share their insights and how they used their Bloch degrees to achieve success in a friendly, fun, and social atmosphere.
- Other Events - PASA members are the movers and shakers of the M.P.A. student body, and can be found at a myriad of special events including receptions for new faculty members, ASPA luncheons, and various department sponsored graduation parties.
How can I get involved?
- Attend events
- Attend meetings
- Join the PASA listserv. New subscribers can add themselves to the list by submitting the online form at http://listserv.umkc.edu/scripts/wa.exe?SUBED1=PASA&A=1
- Talk to any member of this year's PASA board
Meet this year's PASA officers. From Left to right: David Leader (treasurer), Danielle Landrum (event coordinator), Kasey Anderson (president), Julia Davis (vice president) Jennifer Tung (secretary) Not pictured: Emily Hane (student coordinator).
Follow PASA on Facebook: Become a follower of PASA on Facebook. Facebook members can also search for "UMKC PASA". Click on the "like" tab to become a follower.
PASA invites you to join them at any (or all) of their bi-monthly meetings, held on Tuesdays from 6:15-7:00 PM, in the Bloch School's 3rd floor Cookingham Conference Room. Contact Emily Hane for meeting dates.


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New York City Site Visit Trip Draws Students in Media and Marketing Fields
While Washington, D.C. is a virtual mecca of opportunities for AU students seeking career advice in public policy, law, government, and international relations, students interested in the fields of media and marketing often look a bit further north to find the same breadth of opportunities. This January, 75 of those students will travel to New York City for the 11th annual New York City Site Visit Trip and experience firsthand the inner workings of 22 media and marketing companies.
Designed for both career exploration and networking, the trip offers students unique exposure to different career paths, industry trends, and organizational cultures. Most students find that the trip not only helps solidify their academic and career interests, but makes them stronger candidates for jobs and internships. "I learned [at Bloomingdale's] that I have an interest in buying, and they all said that working in retail helped them become much more knowledgeable about clothing," noted one participant from the 2012 trip. "After the trip, I applied, interviewed, and accepted a job at Madewell, which is owned by J.Crew. I also ended up switching my major from communication to business as a result of what I learned on the trip."
Co-sponsored by the Career Center, Kogod Center for Career Development, School of Communication, and Office of Development and Alumni Relations, the trip was launched in January 2003 with 63 students and 13 sites. Over the years, it has grown to include as many as 90 students and 26 sites. Many site visits are hosted by AU alumni currently working in some of the most well-known media and marketing firms and companies in the country, such as Estee Lauder, FOX News, and Ketchum.
Jason Gold, SOC/BA '05, is the director of scripted media at AMC and has arranged for AMC to host its first-ever site visit this winter. Students will hear directly from Jason about the world of television production and AMC's place in the original programming landscape, as well as see a special preview of the network's upcoming new series. They will also learn more about Jason and his career path. He credits his own hands-on AU experience as motivation to serve as a site host. "The best experience of my career was participating in the Summer in L.A. program where we had site visits with many alumni," notes Jason. "I learned so much from them, and being there physically brought the experience to the next level. I'm excited to offer that to the next generation."
In addition to the site visits, students have the opportunity to connect with alumni at a special student-alumni networking reception, held on the second evening of the trip. "Students often forge powerful connections with AU alumni at the evening reception," notes Bridget O'Connell, director of outreach and marketing at the Career Center. "Many times, those connections lead to informational interviews and even job and internship offers."
This year's reception will be held on Wednesday, January 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. a the 3 West Club, located on 51st Street in midtown Manhattan. Featuring hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar, the event will serve as an excellent forum for alumni to meet students interested in the fields of media and marketing and to share their career experiences and insights. Cost to attend is $10 per person (no charge for students).
Ultimately, the NYC Site Visit Trip is advantageous to both students and alumni. "The trip has a powerful impact on the students and alumni who participate," says O'Connell. "Alumni enjoy the opportunity to help guide and support students as they find their professional footing, and students use the knowledge and network they gain to develop and achieve their career goals."
To register for the Student-Alumni Networking Reception on January 8, please click here. We encourage all alumni currently employed or seeking employment in the fields of media and marketing to attend.
Want to help fund this trip for a student? Visit our new crowdfunding site, UFUND to learn how!


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Craft Beer Takes a Bigger Swig of the Shrinking Beer Market
Fourth of July is the biggest holiday of the year for big beer companies, but craft beer companies have plenty to celebrate.
Craft beer makers have experienced huge jumps in market share while the overall beer market size has shrunk. The Census Bureau announced yesterday that the number of breweries in the in the U.S. doubled in five years–an increase largely due to craft beer. On average over the past two years, 1.2 craft breweries opened each day, contributing to a total of 15.6 million barrels of beer last year.
While that's only 7.8% of the U.S. beer market share, according to data Brewers Association, an American craft beer trade group, craft beer is taking an ever-increasing chunk out of noncraft beer companies' sales. The number of liters of beer purchased per year has stayed the same and is expected to shrink slightly, according to data from research firm Euromonitor. Meanwhile the population has risen. That means people on average are consuming less beer and, if they're consuming beer, it's more and more likely to be craft.
Craft beer has grown despite attempts by big beer companies to advertise craft-like beer, emphasizing smaller batches and trying different flavors in an effort to win back customers. Their biggest inroads have been in light wheat beers such as Blue Moon (MillerCoors) and Shock Top Anheuser-Busch InBev). While craft beers run the gamut in types of beer, its biggest sales are in India Pale Ales, which saw 50% growth in sales volume last year, after 40% growth the year before, according to Bart Watson, the chief economist for the Brewers Association.
The Brewers Association defines American craft breweries as small — producing under 6 million barrels a year — and independently owned — they can't have greater than 25% investment by a noncraft-beer alcohol company. The definition also makes it easy for people to figure out how American their beer is.
Mr. Watson says it's tough to say whether big beer companies' forays into craft-like beer have affected craft beer sales but that they do represent craft beer's popularity.
"It shows the real demand that underpins it," Mr. Watson said. "People are looking for fuller beer and beer that's tied to places."
After the World Wars, national beer companies like Anheuser Busch and Schlitz began to grow rapidly because of their beer's dependability and light taste — a departure from the often idiosyncratic and sometimes heavy beers of craft breweries. These national breweries bought up smaller craft breweries, bringing their number to a historic low in the 1980s.
Now the trends have reversed.
For a look at the state — and states! — of America's craft brewing industry, take a look at the map below, which ranks states by numbers of breweries and has data on production.
California is home to an eclectic mix of almost 400 craft-breweries. The Golden State's many breweries are increasingly as much of a draw as the stunning scenery along the Pacific Coast Highway.


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Pacific Southwest, Region 9: Superfund
Serving Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, the Pacific Islands, and Tribal Nations
Klau Buena Vista Mine
State: California(CA)
County: San Luis Obispo
City: Paso Robles
Congressional District: 20
Other Names: Buena Vista Klau Mine
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Description and History
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NPL Status: Final
Proposed Date: 09/23/04
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The Klau/Buena Vista Mine is located in San Luis Obispo County, approximately 12 miles west of Paso Robles, California. The Klau/Buena Vista Mine consists of two abandoned mercury mine sites (Klau and Buena Vista) that are located on adjacent properties on a northwest-southeast ridge of the Santa Lucia Range in the California coastal mountains. Mercury mining and ore processing operations occurred at the Buena Vista Mine and adjacent Klau Mine between 1868 and 1970. Buena Vista Mines, Inc. has owned the Buena Vista Mine at least since 1957 and the Klau Mine since at least 1964. The most significant contaminant of concern is mercury, a metal that can be harmful to the human nervous system. In 1999, the California Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) requested that the EPA Region 9 Emergency Response Office assist in preventing the continued release of mercury-laden sediments and other contaminants from the site. Substantial site stabilization work was conducted. These actions have reduced the discharge of acid mine drainage (AMD) and discharge into Las Tablas Creek, but uncontained contamination remains on the site. The remedial investigation began in 2007. Phase I sampling for the remedial investigation was completed in November 2007. Soil, sediment, surface water and biota were sampled. Phase II sampling of surface water and biota was completed in April 2008. Concurrent with the remedial investigation activities, EPA Emergency Response staff returned to the site in Summer 2008 to address seepage of acid mine drainage from the Buena Vista Mine Tailings repository, fill in a new sinkhole at the Klau Mine portion of the site, and perform general site maintenance.A data summary of the Phase I and II sampling was released in October 2008 and work was begun on both the human health risk assessment and screening level ecological risk assessment. Additional sampling of a second stormwater event and the installation of groundwater monitoring wells was conducted in mid-2009. The final Remedial Investigation Report, which will incorporate the risk assessments, was available in October 2012. The Feasibility Study was completed in January 2014 and as a result of data gaps, a two year bioreactor treatability study is planned and a Feasibility Study addendum will be prepared documenting the results.
Contaminants and Risks
Contaminated Media
- Surface Water
- Soil and Sludges
The main concern for this site is the effect of mercury contamination from the mining operations on targets such as fisheries and recreational users of the Las Tablas watershed.
Mercury may exist in mine waste from source areas on the site. Some source areas are seeps from the mine site, which contain AMD. Predominant hazardous substances in the AMD from the site are iron, manganese, aluminum, boron, mercury, nickel, selenium, thallium, and zinc.
These metals also pose concern since their concentrations exceed the RWQCB waste discharge requirements. Data indicated that runoff water contains concentrations of mercury and thallium in excess of Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs are enforceable regulatory standards under the Safe Drinking Water Act). Other source areas of contamination are mine tailings that remain on the property; the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Reservoir Dam; tunnels, drifts, stopes, and adits associated with the underground mine workings; and an open pit.
Site Studies
The Klau/Buena Vista Mines Superfund Site was placed on the National Priority List April 16, 2006. The Site has been subdivided into three operable units; Operable Unit No. 1 (OU1) consisting of the Klau and Buena Vista Mines property, which is owned by the Buena Vista Mines, Inc. (BVMI), which has owned the Buena Vista Mine since at least 1957 and the Klau Mine since at least 1964; Operable Unit No. 2 (OU2), consisting of the Las Tablas Creek Watershed starting at the confluence of the North and South Forks of Las Tablas Creek and extending northward to the Las Tablas Creek arm of Lake Nacimiento, stopping at the boundary between the Harcourt Reservoir and Las Tablas Creek Arm of Lake Nacimiento Reservoir; and Operable Unit No. 3 consisting of Lake Nacimiento.
Mercury loading, methylation, and biological uptake are occurring downstream from the mine site in Lake Nacimiento reservoir, which has public health advisories concerning the consumption of game fish. One of the goals of this RI/FS will be to better understand the relationship between mercury contamination in the mining areas and in Las Tablas Creek Watershed with the mercury contamination in Lake Nacimiento reservoir.
The Buena Vista/Klau Mine Site consists of three Operable Units:
Operable Unit No. 1 consists of the two adjacent abandoned mine sites which encompass approximately 317 acres, and include five miles of underground workings, a two acre mine pit, and slopes comprised of approximately 300,000 tons of mine tailings, overburden and waste rock. The area around the Site is characterized by steep topography, with elevations ranging from 1,050 feet to more than 1,600 feet.
The properties, known as the Buena Vista Mine (BVM) and the Klau Mine (KM), are owned by BVMI and are located approximately 12 miles west of Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo County on a northwest- southeast trending ridge of the Santa Lucia Range in central California. Mineral extraction in the vicinity of the site began in the late 1860's and continued until 1970. During mining operations, mining waste, including waste rock, tailings and mercury extraction wastes were dumped in drainage channels situated downstream from the mines.
Operable Unit No. 2 consists of Las Tablas Creek Watershed and is characterized by land used primarily for rangeland, agricultural farming, vineyards, and recreation. The climate is Mediterranean with cool wet winters and warm dry summers. There is typically little or no rainfall from May to November. The average rainfall varies dramatically in the watershed due to orographic effects within the Santa Lucia Range. Rainfall in Paso Robles to the east can range from 10 to 15 inches while in the area of the Klau/Buena Mines has been estimated as high as 30 to 40 inches per year.
Operable Unit No. 3 consists of Lake Nacimiento, which is located on the Nacimiento River about 18 miles northwest of Paso Robles in San Luis Obispo County. It was created by the construction of Nacimiento Dam in 1957. The lake's irregular shoreline comprises about 165 miles. The reservoir's maximum capacity is 377,900 acre feet with a surface elevation of 800 feet and surface area of 5,400 acres. The maximum depth of the lake is 175 feet, with annual fluctuations usually ranging from 30 to 70 feet. The reservoir's location in the rugged Santa Lucia Mountains results in rapid runoff due to it's geologic features and, thus, fills rapidly. The Nacimiento Dam is an earth-fill dam with a height of 215 feet above the streambed and a crest length of 1,650 feet. The crest elevation is 825' above mean sea level (msl) with a spillway elevation of 800 feet msl and capacity of 70,000 cfs. The dam has two outlets, the high level outlet works located under the center of the spillway at an elevation of 755', and the Low Level Outlet Works on the south side of the dam at an elevation of 670', resulting in the bottom 60 feet of the reservoir acting as a dead pool.
In 1959, San Luis Obispo County obtained an entitlement to 17,500 acre-feet of water from the Nacimiento Reservoir, which is being currently developed . The Nacimiento Water Project is designed to convey drinking water to approximately 100,000 San Luis Obispo residents and is estimated to cost $150 million. The project involves the construction of a 45 mile pipeline, three tanks and multi-level intake facility at the dam. The project was completed in November 2010.
The final cleanup approach will be determined once the nature and extent of contamination has been identified. Phase I sampling for the remedial investigation was completed in November 2007. Soil, sediment, surface water and biota were sampled. Phase II sampling was completed in April 2008. A followup data gaps sampling of surface water and groundwater was conducted in mid-2009. In September/October 2009, seven monitoring wells were installed to evaluate site hydrogeology. In November 2009, an RI of sediments in Las Tablas Creek (OU2) was initiated, to evaluate past releases from the site. A draft OU2 remedial investigation report was completed in 2012. In August 2010, an RI of Lake Nacimiento (OU3) was started. A draft OU3 Remedial Investigation Report is estimated to be complete in 2015. In addition, in late 2011, a site stabilization emergency response was attempted to address recent landslides on the site. However, it was not successful. This issue will be addressed as part of the Site Remedy.
Initial Actions
Removal actions to address immediate threats to human health and the environment were conducted in 2000, 2002, 2006, 2008, 2010, and 2011. In 2000, EPA removed 120,000 cubic yards of contaminated materials from the drainage channel and secured it in an onsite repository to prevent immediate threats to human health and the environment. In 2002, EPA stabilized a sinkhole on site and also stabilized a slope failure on site. In 2006, EPA removed the mercury processing building (retort) and some mercury-laden soils. Contaminated materials stored onsite are temporarily capped and will be addressed in the site's long-term cleanup. Concurrent with the remedial investigation activities, EPA Emergency Response staff returned to the site in Summer 2008 to address seepage of acid mine drainage from the Buena Vista Mine Tailings repository, fill in a new sinkhole at the Klau Mine portion of the site, and perform general site maintenance.
Cleanup Results to Date
Short-term removal work involved site stabilization, which reduced the discharge of acid mine drainage (AMD) and discharge into Las Tablas Creek. In 2000, EPA removed 120,000 cubic yards of contaminated materials from the drainage channel and secured it in an onsite repository to prevent immediate threats to human health and the environment. In 2002, EPA stabilized a sinkhole on site and also stabilized a slope failure on site. In 2006, EPA removed the mercury processing building (retort) and some mercury-laden soils. Contaminated materials stored onsite are temporarily capped and will be addressed in the site's long-term cleanup.
A Remedial Investigation (RI) to further assess the nature and extent of mercury in soil and water at the site commenced in 2007. A Phase I sampling event was conducted from September to November 2007. Phase II was completed in April 2008. The remedial investigation will help EPA determine long-term cleanup actions for the site. In the meantime, state and local authorities have numerous health advisories in place, warning anglers of the hazards of eating mercury-contaminated fish. EPA conducted community interviews and developed a Community Involvement Plan (CIP). A Community Advisory Group was also formed. Community Advisory Group meetings have been held in March and November 2008, November 2011 and November 2012. Further community activities will be scheduled as events unfold.
Potentially Responsible Parties
Potentially responsible parties (PRPs) refers to companies that are potentially responsible for generating, transporting, or disposing of the hazardous waste found at the site.
Buena Vista Mines, Inc.
Documents and Reports
Community Involvement
Public Meetings: A number of public meetings and a formal comment period will occur as more site information becomes available. Typically, these events occur when the remedial investigation is released and the choice of the preferred cleanup method is announced. These meetings and comment periods will be announced through fact sheets and public notices advertised in the Paso Robles Press and the San Luis Obispo Tribune. EPA Community Involvement Coordinator, Sarah Cafasso, is assigned to work with the community on the Klau/Buena Vista Mine site. She is available to answer questions, maintain the mailing list and coordinate community involvement activities, including the Technical Assistant Grant (TAG) program.
A Community Involvement Plan (CIP) was developed to provide information to the affected community and gather community concerns, issues and questions so they may be considered when a cleanup remedy is chosen. The CIP includes interviews and comments from local residents, elected officials and other interested parties.
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Public Information Repositories
The public information repositories for the site are at the following locations:
Paso Robles Public Library
1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 237-3870
Mon-Fri 10 am to 8 pm
Sat 10 am to 5 pm
Closed Sunday
The most complete collection of documents is the official EPA site file, maintained at the following location:
Superfund Records Center
Mail Stop SFD-7C
95 Hawthorne Street, Room 403
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 820-4700
Enter main lobby of 75 Hawthorne street, go to 4th floor of South Wing Annex.
EPA Site Manager
John Hillenbrand
Mail Code SFD
75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
EPA Community Involvement Coordinator
Mail Code SFD
75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
EPA Public Information Center
State Contact
8800 Cal Center Drive
Sacramento, Ca 95862-3200
PRP Contact
Community Contact
Other Contacts
Bureau of Land Management
3801 Pegasus Drive
Bakersfield, Ca 93308
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Great eight for McElhinney, Falcons
(falconsahl.com) -- The Springfield Falcons (34-14-4-3) compiled eight points in three days, finishing off their perfect weekend on Sunday afternoon at the MassMutual Center with a 2-0 victory over the Worcester Sharks (26-23-1-5) as goaltender Curtis McElhinney posted his team-record eighth shutout of the 2012-13 season.
Springfield's eight standings points came in less than 48 hours, beginning with a come-from-behind 3-2 shootout win over Adirondack on Friday in the completion of their suspended Feb. 17 game. The Falcons then beat the Phantoms, 7-2, in Friday's regularly-scheduled game, and followed that with a 2-1 shootout win over Providence on Saturday.
McElhinney equaled Manny Legace for the most shutouts in a Falcons career, collecting his eighth in only his 36th appearance with Springfield. The two-time AHL All-Star, who already owned the Falcons record for shutouts in a season, matched Marcel Paille for the most perfect outings in one season in the 70-year history of AHL hockey in Springfield. Paille notched eight shutouts with the Springfield Indians in 1960-61.
The Falcons took a 1-0 lead at 16:36 of the first period, capitalizing on quick puck movement around the net. Sean Collins guided a pass to the right circle for Jonathan Audy-Marchessault, whose shot was deflected by Worcester netminder Harri Sateri right to Ryan Russell in the slot. Russell spotted the rebound and chipped the puck by Sateri's stick for the eventual game-winner.
The Falcons netted insurance in the opening stage of the second period. Michael Chaput snatched a puck at the Worcester blue line and skated into the zone, with Tomas Kubalik leading him through the slot toward Sateri. Chaput flicked the puck on Sateri with a backhand, and Kubalik pushed the rebound on the doorstep into the net at 4:23, upping Springfield's advantage to 2-0.
Already with the benefit of a two-goal cushion, McElhinney received additional aid later in the second after making a stop on a shot by Tommy Grant. Matt Pelech had a look on the rebound at an open net from the right circle, but Ryan Craig slid in front of the shot and deflected the puck to the corner boards.
Pelech had another bid in the third period to crack McElhinney, taking a pass from Curt Gogol off a Springfield turnover. The goaltender thrusted his left pad out, stopping Pelech's bid and preserving the shutout.
McElhinney (23-10-2) accumulated 30 saves in the game, including 13 in the final stanza. Sateri (11-12-2) stopped 17 of the Falcons' 19 tries.
Springfield overcame a seven-point gap entering the weekend to tie Syracuse atop the Eastern Conference standings by the end of the day Sunday.
The Falcons hold a 14-point advantage for first place in the Northeast Division over Connecticut with three games in hand following the conclusion of the AHL's 21st week of play.
For Worcester's Roy Sommer, Sunday's game was his 1,171st as an AHL head coach, tying Fred "Bun" Cook for second place overall; Frank Mathers (1,256 games) is the all-time league leader... The Falcons are 20 games over .500 for the first time since they beat the Portland Pirates on Mar. 28, 1998 to improve to 42-22-9. Springfield's record for games above .500 is 21, set when it defeated the Rochester Americans on Apr. 13, 1996 to claim a record of 42-21-15... The Falcons have won five straight home games, equaling a 2012-13 team high... Worcester was 0-for-5 on the power play, and the Falcons stopped nine of 10 shorthanded situations on the weekend... Springfield let in only three goals in the three-plus contests from Friday through Sunday... The Falcons are now 12-2-0-0 in Sunday games... Legace garnered eight shutouts in 153 outings with the Falcons... The Falcons' eight-point weekend matches a feat also accomplished by the Peoria Rivermen from Dec. 2-4, 2005.
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Twenty-four of the signers of the Declaration of Independence were lawyers, not least of which was John Adams, our second President of the United States. Twenty-five of our presidents have been lawyers. Probably the most famous president/lawyer was Abraham Lincoln ("Honest Abe").
My father (John J. Greer) and my older brother (Joel T.S. Greer) are real-life lawyer/heroes of mine. Dad died in 2004. After his active duty in the army in WWII (where he was awarded two bronze stars as a captain in the infantry) he received his legal degree from the University of Iowa and began his legal career in the JAG corps. By the time I was in middle school Dad had become a "heavy weight" in the legal community. He was handling multi-million dollar litigation in both federal and state courts. His clients flew him around the country in jets. Somehow Dad always made it home for our ball games and he made sure all six of us kids got to Mass every Sunday. He gave back to the community in both money and time and he treated people from all walks of life with respect. I had the opportunity to watch my father argue a case before the United States Supreme Court in the mid 80's. His client was the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. My brother Joel's resume is too long to list here (here is a link to it):
Joel volunteers so much time for charitable and community organizations it is amazing to me that he can find time to practice law.
Quite naturally, I grew up watching lawyer television shows and movies. "Perry Mason" was a family favorite as was "Judd ForThe Defense" (which aired on Friday night so after the football game my pals and I hustled across the street to Fred Bjornstad's house to watch it). On the big screen, who can forget Gregory Peck's portrayal of Atticus Finch in "To Kill A Mockingbird"? Or my favorite actor--Humphrey Bogart---in "The Caine Mutiny" (Jose Ferrer played the lawyer in that one).
This June will be my twenty-seventh year as a lawyer and I have not yet encountered a "frivolous lawsuit". On the contrary, it has been my pleasure to work among qualified, competent lawyers in Northwest Iowa who work tirelessly to help their clients, advance the quality of justice, and give back to their communities. And we have a great bunch of judges in this state, too!
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Hello JP! This is Ronda (Worsfold) Bern. I happened to be on Daily Reporter website to look up an obituary and came across this article from you. Of course, since you and Curt are long time friends it caught my eye. But what I wanted to tell you is that I always wanted to be a lawyer and grew up dreaming about it. In high school I had the privilege of working for your dad in his law firm, Greer, Nelson, Montgomery Barry & Bovee. Your dad interviewed me and hired me. I admired him so much and he was bigger than life to me. He taught me to say "yes" and not "yea". He was a great role model and I still think of him fondly today. One other thing I remember about him was that convertible he drove. He always left the top off and the keys in it. I asked him about it one day and he said, "If anyone wants my car that bad, they can have it."
I'm sure you and your family are proud of your dad, that's clear to see and I can only imagine that he is equally as proud of you and his family. I hope someone else sharing memories of your dad gives you a comforting feeling even after he's been gone for so long. Take care and God Bless You.
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It all began three years ago at VFW Post 416 in Williamsville. My brother had organized a surprise birthday party, and it was there that the band I play in entertained a large and enthusiastic crowd.
Being a local musician, the 416 had possibilities; most of our shows, or gigs as they are called, were downtown in clubs like Nietzsche's, Sportsman's Tavern and Mohawk Place. But here was a hitherto untapped suburban venue that was ideal because most of our friends and fans live in the village. Unlike the downtown venues, the 416 was close to home and parking was not a problem.
It was here – in the long-standing red brick building that I had passed by countless times – that I got to know John Wahl, the venerable post commander.
Working with John, we decided to experiment with hosting themed shows at the 416, and right out of the gate, they were a success, drawing large numbers of people. In planning these shows, we would visit John on Tuesday nights to work out the logistics, and my friends and I grew to love him, like a favorite uncle. We could sit and listen to his stories for hours – he knew how to captivate his audience by "spinning yarns" about all of his fascinating life experiences. Also, when it came to the business end of the shows, with John, it was old-school: no contracts to sign, no attorneys involved; just a gentleman's handshake to seal the deal.
He was a Navy veteran who always wore a World War II veteran ball cap. He was tall, with big hands and a wry sense of humor, and, like me, came from a large family: I have 10 siblings, but he had 13. Yes, 13! He incurred injuries during the war and was decorated with the Purple Heart. As a result, he moved around with crutches and a neck brace, and although he was in pain and discomfort much of the time, he was stoic and upbeat, never complaining about his physical ailments. He always had a ready smile, a soft chuckle and a playful banter. Most noticeably, he was a positive, incandescent spirit that lit up any room that he walked into.
Over the past three years, we have gigged at the 416, playing every three or four months, with each show attracting more and more people. We brought hundreds of fans and friends to the hall, and even though he preferred big bands and swing to our deep classic rock, John enjoyed the youth and the energy and the sight of all the people dancing to the music. To this day, I can still see him standing in the doorway by the bar with that big smile on his face.
On the Fourth of July, I was shocked to learn that John had passed away after suffering injuries in a car accident early that morning. I was not alone in noting the irony of his exit. It seemed fitting that John, who was among those who fought for our freedom and independence, should depart on Independence Day.
Since that day, every time I drive by the post, I see him in my mind, and find myself saluting the flag that flies outside the building and saying, "Goodbye, John, we miss you and will never forget you." With that image in mind, as Veterans Day approaches, I would like to salute the late great commander of the VFW 416: John L. Wahl, a member of the aptly titled Greatest Generation. These American heroes dedicated their lives in this single-minded purpose: the selfless service of others.


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Heartbeat: in the 150's, for those keeping track.
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Heartbeat: in the 150's, for those keeping track.
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heartbeats have never made any sense to me. My 2 girls were all over the place. Just to be able to hear the heartbeat....oh the joy!ReplyDelete
Both my girls were in the 150's and the boy was in the 140's.ReplyDelete
what were your boys?
still high! I've a feelin...ReplyDelete
this is a wonderful blog! love it!ReplyDelete
i am new to it, just came across... wonderful!
Maybe to get your mind on the music not the exams? Yikes. I have no good reason why that would be playing.ReplyDelete
What were your boys heart rates?
150? GIRL!ReplyDelete
I have no clue about heart rate in relation to the sex. But isn't it great to hear??!!ReplyDelete
I go tomorrow!
Macho Man??? Seriously??? ew.ReplyDelete
Most of my doctors waiting rooms had no music. At all. Tv in the background but I dont want to hear about Iraq while waiting to hear my baby's heart beat.
So exciting by the way! If heart beat does help tell the sex...both my pregnancy were in the 150's and both were girls.
Here is to a healthy heart beat! *cheers!*
Oh if only I were in that waiting room with you -- what a laugh!ReplyDelete
My boys were in the 150's and 140's. Glad to hear the baby is doing good!ReplyDelete
Macho man at the ob/gyn? Nice.ReplyDelete
I don't remember what and if the heartbeats mean.
healthy is good.
Yay for babies!ReplyDelete
How fun to hear the heartbeat! What a blessing!ReplyDelete
Macho Man???!! Really, quite the interesting choice of music, hmmmm.
We had between 140-150 last week. I'm just sayin'!ReplyDelete
Sounds good, Steph, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!ReplyDelete
LOL, I agree with you about that music, totally not fit for the OB/GYN office! :DReplyDelete
Everyone says that girls have a faster heartbeat - but who knows, really?ReplyDelete
Maybe it's the baby's them song? Maybe it's a "he" and "he's" trying to tell you a bit about himself:)ReplyDelete
Good strong heartbeat! So reassuring, isn't it? I love that.ReplyDelete
Funny music. hehe
How exciting! That is what I miss so much about being pregnant ... the anticipation of hearing the heart beat and the precious movement within.ReplyDelete
You look great too Steph!! Glad to hear that all is well!
All my boys were in the 150s and 160s... but EVEN the doctor/nurse told me that was abnormal for boys!! I'm thinking GIRL!! :)ReplyDelete
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5 Famous Bands That Are Clearly Ashamed of Key Members
#2. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Bruce Springsteen just plain doesn't like taking pictures with the E Street Band. In fact, among all of his official studio releases, the only appearance of an E Street Band member on a Springsteen album is this one.
That, of course, is the legendary Born to Run, easily one of Springsteen's most iconic album cover images of all time. The front side features about three-quarters of the back half of Clarence Clemons. Unfortunately for Clarence (R.I.P.) and the rest of the band, iconic album covers aren't really something the Boss goes in for, so this was a one time only kind of thing. Sure, that image of his denim-clad ass in front of an American flag will be remembered forever ...
But for the most part, Springsteen album covers vary wildly from corny ...
To boring ...
To ... well, that's about it. Corny or boring. But through it all, one thing remains: The E Street Band never appears on the cover of a Springsteen studio album. Hell, they usually aren't even listed by name.
But hey, it's probably just some long-standing personal rule with Springsteen that, as the one that people pay money to see, he should be the only person on the album cover in those instances when he happens to employ other musicians to aid in the recording of his songs.
Oh, right. That's an album he did with a ragtag group of musicians in his living room. They've made one album together. The guy on the far right is LaBamba from Conan O'Brien's band. You know who's not in that picture? Max Weinberg. He was the leader of Conan's house band during his time on the show, and he was the drummer in the E Street Band from the 1970s until just a few years ago. But he wasn't in this particular Springsteen band. So, LaBamba has appeared on the cover of more Springsteen albums than Max Weinberg.
Nothing shitty about that!
#1. Bon Jovi
So this is something you don't hear brought up much when people discuss the storied legacy of Jersey schlock-rock masters Bon Jovi. For the first 10 years or so of their career, the bass player in Bon Jovi was basically hair metal's answer to Milli Vanilli.
This is what we know. The man who played bass on "Runaway" was named Hugh McDonald.
"Hi! You don't know me!"
The kind of people who still have tape decks in their cars will likely recognize that song as Bon Jovi's very first single released way back during the dawn of the Chicken McNugget in 1983. Somewhere between the recording of that song and the release of his first album, Jon Bon Jovi assembled a band that, for whatever reason, did not include McDonald. For the next 10 years, a man named Alec John Such was the face of bass when it came to the band Bon Jovi.
Because you can't just let a face like that do nothing.
But in 1994, Such was given the ax. It eventually came to light that his dismissal was prompted by his complete and utter lack of ability to play his bass parts correctly when performing live. But wait, seeing as how Such was the only credited bass player on all of those great Bon Jovi albums that your mom loved and got pregnant to, he must have been playing those parts in the studio, right? So that would have to mean that he nailed it once. How is it not getting easier each time he plays it from there? I doubt Eddie Van Halen nailed that tappity-tap stuff on his initial attempt, but at this point you can roll his meth-addled carcass on stage in any condition at any time and he'll do at least a serviceable job of recreating the magic. Meanwhile, his fucking 12-year-old plays bass now or something.
Here's the thing. You won't see it on any official album personnel listings, but McDonald played bass on every Bon Jovi album. What source do I have to back up that claim? McDonald's own discography as listed on his own website. Go ahead and check it out, you'll see every Bon Jovi album listed.
Is it too outlandish to wonder if Such was brought into the Bon Jovi fold all those years ago for reasons other than his technical ability and in fact never played a note of bass on any of the band's albums? Of course not -- the second half of that very theory is somewhat confirmed on their episode of VH1's Behind the Music.
At around the 3:20 mark, it's mentioned that, at the time of his firing, Such indeed had stopped playing on Bon Jovi albums. But "albums" is the word they use. Plural. The band only had five at the time of his firing. That "s" at the end negates his participation in at least two of them. Decide for yourself what you think happened with the other three.
What my gut tells me, though, is that McDonald played every bit of bass that Such was credited for during his time with Bon Jovi. But why? I honestly don't know, but coming from a band whose lead singer famously may or may not have once asked drummer Tico Torres to get liposuction, I'm just going to assume that Hugh McDonald, who is a full eleven years older, simply didn't look the part when it came time for Jon to put his band of 20-somethings from Jersey together.
To be fair, three women and two dudes is a nice balance though.
Honestly, I don't think I even want to know what kind of misguided "I'm from Jersey, so my shitty cock-rock band is just like the Mafia" ideals led Jon Bon Jovi to perpetuate this coverup for all of those years, but I'm assuming they're the same ones that keep him from making it right.
See, after years of standing in the shadows, putting in the work to make all of those legendary '80s albums as legendary as they were while some other guy got all the credit in public, McDonald still wasn't made an official member of Bon Jovi after Such left. Sure, he is indeed Such's replacement and has been since the mid-'90s, but his membership in the band is still deemed "unofficial." To this day, you won't see him on any album covers or smiling in promotional photos alongside Jon and Richie and that weirdo with the perm who plays keyboards.
Lucky for him, they all sucked anyway.
But he's still there, just as he's always been. Hugh McDonald, the only bass player Bon Jovi will never need.
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UB has completed the last of its senior leadership searches with the hiring of two new vice presidents.
Brice Bible, chief information officer at Ohio University, has been named vice president and chief information officer, and Nancy E. Paton, a senior leader in health care marketing and communications, has been named vice president for communications.
Bible's appointment is effective Nov. 18, Paton's Nov. 11. Both appointments follow national searches.
As vice president and CIO, Bible will play a critical role in advancing UB's research and education mission, and its global prominence as a progressive university that delivers a well-aligned, innovative and robust technology environment. He takes over the CIO responsibilities from Tom Furlani, director of UB's Center for Computational Research, who has served in an interim capacity for the past three years.
"Brice Bible has distinguished himself as an experienced and forward-thinking executive in the area of information technology," President Satish K. Tripathi said in announcing Bible's appointment. "I am confident that he will lead our entire range of IT systems in the continuing direction of a sustainable, secure and service-focused organization that advances UB's strategic vision. I look forward to working with him to optimize our enterprise-wide IT practices and further establish UB as an innovative leader in 21st century higher education computing."
As vice president for communications, Paton (pronounced Payton) will be responsible for enhancing UB's institutional image and managing the university's reputation as a leader among the nation's premier higher education institutions through communications to a diverse spectrum of key internal and external audiences.
"Nancy Paton will play a key and strategic leadership role in the UB administration and will help the university share our vision and build relationships throughout our internal and external communities," said Tripathi. "She comes to the university with extensive and impressive experience in leading strategic communications within large organizations, working collaboratively with colleagues to produce results that advance institutional goals across an organization."
Bible comes to UB with more than 20 years of experience in higher education information-technology services and has managed $35 million annual budgets with divisions as large as 300 people. His significant experience in IT also includes an appointment as assistant vice president for information technology for the University of Tennessee System and Knoxville Campus. In addition, Bible served at the University of Tennessee Space Institute as director of technology transfer, industrial relations and continuing education, and as director of research and information technology at the institute's Center for Space Transportation and Applied Research.
"I'm very excited to join the team at the University at Buffalo," said Bible. "The UB 2020 plan and President Tripathi's leadership make this one of the best CIO opportunities in the U.S.
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Paton previously served as chief marketing and corporate communications officer at Oakwood Healthcare Inc., a $1 billion health care system in Dearborn, Mich., and as regional administrative director of marketing and communications services at Mercy Health Partners, a seven-hospital system in Northwest Ohio. She also served as assistant vice president of marketing and communications services, St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio, the forerunner organization to Mercy Health Partners.
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Alcohol induced self-confidence, the beverage in question was gin, or genever (juniper), the main ingredient.
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liquor, false courage from drinking liquor(this use, like many derogatory uses of dutch, comes from a time when England was at war with Holland. However, dutch also means German, which can be confusing)
Those pussys were drinking dutch courage, thinking it will make them tougher. What a bunch of sissys!
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I remember being hyped up about her too. She shared Yuna's coach, and she and that new upstart Adam Rippon were poised to become the next US champs.
God love him, but you can be sure if Scott Hamilton hypes you up, your career is toast.
I was at this so called "fluff competition" last week. The senior ladies had to skate both the short and long programs less than 8 hours apart. Rachael landed a triple flip in the warm up. She looked upset after the long program as she doubled the flip. Also fell and didn't do many spin features. I personally think she doesn't have time to train or the energy. She has a lot on her plate.
Courtney is skating on the JGP this year. She was 2nd at Lake Placid JGP and has a reasonable chance to make the JGPF or Jr Worlds.
Mirai's first full senior season was 2008-2009. In 2007-2008, she chose to skate juniors internationally. So she choose not to be on the GP at all. However, in that season, after skating junior internationally, she won US Seniors. She was never in a position to get the up & comers slot.
Therefore in the 2009-2010 season she went to Skate America.
And in 2009-2010, Flatt won US Nationals, so in 2010, she went to Skate America.
In 2010-2011, Alissa won US Nationals; Alissa went to Skate America. Neither Mirai nor Rachael went.
This year, Alissa is out, Ashley Wagner is US champion, and Rachael has been doing poorly enough to have no other assignments, and to not be viewed as a threat to the US champion at Skate America.
So during Mirai's senior international career, this is the first time Rachael has got an SA slot that Mirai might have wanted. However, if you think Mirai is much better than Rachael, then you also have to realize that Mirai is much more of a threat to Ashley.
Rachael gets these SA slots because
1. she has generally been viewed as innocuous to the reigning champion (less artistic, low PCS)
2. she does not seem to covet the 3 competitions which set you up more easily for the GPF.
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In fact Christina was skating very well here......until Scott said " here comes her best jump"
Don't have to tell you what happened ....splat
This is 15 year old Christina at her senior Natls debut......
Polina is staying Junior this year. Some of her triple combos have been getting downgrades or unrotations in competition.
Appreciate your preview R.D. and agree with much of it. Wagner should be considered the frontrunner after a great finish last year. The USFSA may consider Agnes and Gold as frontrunners, but I believe it is wide open. Agnes faltered at 4CC and was beaten convincingly by Zhang. This is Gold's first year as a senior, and I am not yet willing to cede her a podium spot at Nats. Many believe Zhang was underscored at Nats last year, and with her podium at 4CC, she should be in the running for the world's team. Czisny is coming off an injury and is a wildcard at this point. Nagasu had an uncharacteristic bad year, but has a new coach and as much talent than anyone and more than most. I would not count her out. Flatt rises to the occassion at Nats, but I don't expect the rise to be as high this year as in the past.
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My apologies if this has been posted somewhere else already. I looked but couldn't find it, but I just found a short clip of the last minute or so of Ashley's free skate as done sometime in late July. I've never seen it before. It's hard to get a real impression of it from so far away, and at this point it is almost two months old... but at this point I'll take what I can get!
She's certainly hitting the accents in the music, and it looks like it will be a very sexy interpretation. Definitely a way to separate herself from the other US ladies. Of the ladies mentioned in this thread I don't think we see anyone really use sex appeal like she does here.
The speed also looks good from my untrained eye.
At this point in the year here's how I feel about the ladies:
Ashley looks to be putting herself in a league of her own if she's has anything to say about it. She knows how to talk the talk so I'm looking forward to seeing her deliver the goods.
I would say Gracie and Agnes definitely look to be getting a head start at challenging for that top spot. Because of Agnes' win I would say they're neck and neck right now, but I won't be surprised if Gracie starts to pull away as the season progresses.
In the next tier I'd put Mirai and Caroline. I'm REALLY interested to see what these two ladies do. I think the key word for both of them is power. They have the artistry, the spins, the lines. Right now I'd say they both look like their stock is rising. Mirai's throwing the double axel/triple toe combo in competition already this season (I think a good sign) and both her programs are stronger for me than what she had last season. I could see a real comeback for her. And Caroline is clearly on the comeback path. You know what, I'll put Rachael Flatt in this mix too. She clearly got her act together second semester of school. She found a formula that seemed to work for her. She seemed to be getting worse and worse since the olympics but maybe nationals fs was a sign of things to come.
Next tier I would put Christina and Alissa. I really have no idea how Christina Gao will fare while being at Harvard but as history has shone, going to ivy never seems to help a skater with competing. I'll be surprised if Alissa is ready to go for the grand prix, but I'm hopeful she can make a decent showing at nationals. I'll make an early prediction that she can make top 8 this year. I think if she really wants to make a statement she'll need a top 5 finish.
To make things interesting I'll also throw Vanessa in there. I wouldn't be surprised if she found herself ahead of Christina and Alissa
So I always seem to be an optimist and I KNOW these predictions will shift and change in the coming months but so far, based on what we've seen I would rank them:
1. Ashley
2. Gracie/Agnes (edge to Gracie)
4. Mirai/Caroline
6. Rachael
7. Vanessa
8. Christina
9. Alissa
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This season I would say is better for the American Junior Ladies
sure there isn't a Gracie Gold caliber but there are many potential medalists
there might be2 american ladies to go to the JGPF
I prefer Angela Wang and Leah Keiser
over Hicks who has gotten terrible after her injury
This is a learning year for Gracie but i think once she learns how to really perform and not just skate and jump she will quickly challenge Ashley. Rememeber Ashley is a lot older then Gracie and has been on the GP circuit going on six years now while Gracie is a newbie.
I would also not forget about Zawadzki, if she gets her act together in the freeskate portion.


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Great job by M&B. What improvement! They look perfectly matched (good haircut for him) and have speed and fire. Plus she lights up the stadium.
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Lovely lovely skate by C&S! Six years together, well done.
Only thing I was embarrassed about is their height difference; it looked very odd at the beginning. Jmho.
Castelli/Schnapir really fighting for it. That lift was amazing. The height difference is excessive but the audience loves their energy.
Wow, I am surprised by how close their score is to D/C. I was among the people who thought all D/C were going to need to do to win was show up. Looks like the judges didn't really feel that way after all.
I personally would put E&L behind C&S due to Amanda's fall on the 3T. Jmho.
E/L - a little underwhelming, despite Carruthers' raving. He's more elegant than she is, IMO. Nice throw and death spiral, though. But does she always fall or what?
ps: this just tells me that D&C need to be clean, no bonus points, they are after all a new pair. If they don't skate clean in the FS, they'll go home without a medal just like everyone else that doesn't skate clean.
I'm just glad that the USA has such a powerful & dynamic pair like D&C, despite what has gone on here thus far.
Go, Cain & Reagan!!
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