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Photo with Daddy, November 08 by Beth of Beth Fletcher Photography
November 3, 2009
One Year And Seven Weeks of Ivy's Cheeks
Photo with Daddy, November 08 by Beth of Beth Fletcher Photography
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what a wonderful pic!ReplyDelete
I would want to pinch those cheeks every day! Fantastic picture!ReplyDelete
Awwww, that's just darling. :-)ReplyDelete
Oh, those cheeks!ReplyDelete
Oh my how time flies! She's such a cutie!ReplyDelete
That is the most precious picture of all! Love those cheeks!!!ReplyDelete
Beautiful. Those cheeks are divine.ReplyDelete
I did a year ago type post today, too. I love looking back!
Those cheeks are simply edible! :D Beautful photo...ReplyDelete
Now that is a beautiful picture.ReplyDelete
oh gosh those cheeks are so yummy.ReplyDelete
Those cheeks are just too much!ReplyDelete
Her cheeks are edible, I'm pretty sure. She's so lovely.ReplyDelete
Pinch yourself...and those cheeks! :)ReplyDelete
Oh.my.goodness. I think I'm in love with those cheeks in the pic!!!ReplyDelete
Pure sweetness!ReplyDelete
I just love squeezable cheeks!! Well on babies and young children anyway! She is so beautiful!ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness makes me can't wait for this new baby to arrive! How gorgeous!ReplyDelete
She DOES have squeezable cheeks.ReplyDelete
How can she already be one? Doesn't seem possible.ReplyDelete
I love her.


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on February 16, 2013 - 1:06 AM
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The cavernous space above Metro Rail's shops in the former Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad terminal has a new champion – Rep. Brian Higgins.
The Buffalo Democrat wants downtown developer Rocco Termini to tackle the 1917 architectural gem as his next restoration project. And the man behind resurrecting the Hotel @ the Lafayette and other downtown buildings says he's more than intrigued about the potential for a public market at the site – if $10 million to $15 million in government money becomes available.
"The view of the river and everything else there is spectacular," Termini said. "There's a uniqueness to it."
New interest in the DL&W stems from recent waterfront construction that duplicates what Termini calls "old stuff," and he notes the old station's train shed is already "authentic."
Nearby on the waterfront, at least four other projects are well under way or getting started, including Canalside, Erie Canal Harbor and the Sabres hotel, hockey and retail complex.
Termini sees the 80,000 square feet of indoor space at the DL&W as an ideal venue for a public market similar to train shed developments at Union Station in St. Louis or the Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia.
Higgins, meanwhile, believes it could also prove a mecca for boaters throughout the Great Lakes.
"I think Buffalo could be the recreational destination on the Great Lakes," he said, "and the DL&W offers a great destination because of its history and location. You could expand Canalside to include the DL&W, not only for pedestrians seeking access to the water, but boaters too."
Higgins also expressed faith in Termini as both a friend and developer with a track record.
"It's only brainstorming right now," he said, "but Rocco has experience in adaptive re-use, and we should benefit from his experience on that.
"In my discussions with him, he's pretty bullish on this," he added.
Since DL&W successor Erie-Lackawanna ended passenger service in 1962, the terminal's upper floor has remained essentially vacant even after the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority in 1984 established its Metro Rail maintenance facility on the ground floor. The authority has entertained a handful of proposals (such as an unsuccessful idea for a museum and even a Seneca casino) since then, but has never encountered real interest.
But now Higgins points to a surge of construction activity in the neighborhood. With plenty of parking already in place around First Niagara Center and easy access via Metro Rail, the congressman said it is time to focus on a significant historical landmark he calls an ideal complement to the new pace of activity.
"The DL&W is obviously a huge piece to that whole puzzle down there," he said. "Everything is more valuable."
Termini in recent years has emerged as a specialist in restoring historic downtown structures. In addition to his new Hotel @ the Lafayette, he is converting the old FWS furniture store on Elmwood Avenue into apartments, offices and a restaurant; he has proposed redevelopment of the former AM&A's department store, and already turned its former warehouse into downtown loft space.
While Higgins has been a critic of the NFTA's half-century stewardship of 384 acres of outer harbor land, he says he is encouraged by new ways of thinking under Chairman Howard A. Zemsky.
"I'm going to urge them to do something in the context of a lot of development around there," he said.
Peter G. Demakos, an NFTA commissioner who is chairman of its Property and Risk Management Committee, said the authority has tried for years to attract a developer but only now is nearby development creating a new demand.
"Think of every Friday or Saturday night there along the waterfront," he said. "It has amazing potential."
Demakos also said that because the authority has been marketing the terminal for more than 20 years, it may be exempt from subjecting a developer to the normal request for proposals.
"If someone wants to do it and be fair and equitable to the NFTA, we can negotiate," he said, adding he envisions a long-term lease that would maintain the authority only as owner and not manager.
Still, Termini views the NFTA as the main impediment to the project. A former authority official himself, Termini says he doubts it will move quickly enough to make the idea work.
"Who wants to deal with the NFTA?" he asked. "I only have about 20 years left, and I don't want to spend it dealing with the NFTA."
Termini said he proposed a public market concept for the building 30 years ago while working for the authority but now hopes neighboring development and Higgins' involvement will prove a catalyst.
"Brian and I have been talking," he said. "He needs to take the lead."
The developer said the NFTA has successfully maintained the building, and it is as structurally sound as when it supported six trains at a time under its roof.
But he also said millions of dollars in public money would be needed for his vision of a market and dining facility. He said he is encouraged that such money would be available but sees it as key to keeping rents low enough to attract the kind of merchants needed.
Neither he nor Higgins has identified any specific pot of money to finance the plumbing and ventilating infrastructure needed for a public market operation. But in a letter Friday to the heads of the NFTA and Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp., Higgins urged the two agencies to "work together to make investments to public improvements in the facility."
Beyond the market concept, Higgins joins Termini in envisioning the terminal on the Buffalo River hosting docks for recreational boaters. He sees a public market with food specialists and ethnic stands attracting Western New Yorkers and visitors alike, with the huge terrace area opened up for summer use.
And Termini and Higgins see the presence of a working rail shop below and adjacent General Mills plant (complete with the sweet smell of baking Cheerios) as unique and genuine attractions to the complex.
"It's probably the nicest and most authentic building down there," Termini said.
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Sweet Sixteen Gets Rushed by Cubs
GM Jim Hendry, Player Personnel & Player Development Director Oneri Fleita, all of the Cubs minor league hitting & outfield coaches, and any Cubs scout anywhere near Mesa, Arizona, were at Fitch Park today, personally scouting & evaluating OF Wagner Mateo, who stopped by for some pre-game BP, and then stuck around and played RF for AA Tennessee in a Minor League Spring Training game played on Field #2.
Some of you may remember Mateo as the 16-year old Dominican left-handed hitting (and throwing) right-fielder who got a $3.1M bonus from the St. Louis Cardinals during the International Signing Period in 2009, only to have the contract voided a couple of months later when Cardinals team doctors discovered what they believed was a career-limiting vision problem during a routine physical.
Well, based upon what I saw today, Mateo can see just fine. He hit ropes all over the place in BP, and then went 1-5 in the game, including a line-drive single to left and two hard-hit line-drive outs to LF, one requiring a spectactular diving catch by the Angels LF. The one big negative was a throw from RF that missed the cut-off man by a mile, but otherwise he looked pretty good for a 16-year old. I got the impression the Cubs are VERY interested in signing Mateo, although other clubs probably are as well (like maybe the Angels for instance, who got a good look at him today, too).
As for the AA Tennessee game, 20-year old Australian RHP (and 2009 Florida State League All-Star) Ryan Searle started and worked two innings (25 pitches – 18 strikes), getting tagged for two runs (a single, an RBI triple, and an RBI single with one out in the 1st). RHP Josh Whitlock got nailed for two more runs (two walks and two RBI hits in the 7th), and LHP James Leverton also was charged with two runs (a single, a triple, and a sacrifice fly), also in the 7th.
RHP James Archer had a wild outing, walking the first two men he faced on eight pitches, before striking out the next two batters, at which point he was pulled out of the game after have thrown 24 pitches (12 balls & 12 strikes).
Then RHP Alberto Cabrera came into the game, and proceeded to strike out five in just 2.1 IP (30 pitches – 21 strikes), allowing just one hit and no walks. Cabrera was definitely the most impressive Tennessee pitcher today. He was just plain dominating
Tennessee trailed 6-0 going into the bottom of the 7th, but the first seven men reached. Mark Reed walked, John Contreras singled, and Jordan Petraitis walked to load the bases, and then 2009 Cubs #1 draft pick Brett Jackson ripped a two run single to CF to plate the first two runs of the inning (Jackson also made a fine running catch in lerft-center earlier in the game). Then Brandon May drew a walk to re-load the bases, before ex-Rockford RiverHawks (Frontier League) All-Star OF Jason James and Marwin Gonzalez each plated a run with an RBI single to the outfield (James also doubled off the RF fence earlier in the game).
And just like that, the Smokies had cut the Arkansas lead to 6-5. But then the side was retired on a DP grounder and an F-8 fly ball to CF, and the Smokies mounted no further threats.
And that's the way the game ended, with Arkansas defeating Tennesee 6-5.
Meanwhile, over on Field #3, Salt Lake (the Angels AAA squad) drubbed Iowa (the Cubs AAA squad) 10-3, with the I-Cubs runs scoring on a dropped infield pop up with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of te 9th.
Here is the abridged box score frrom today's game between the Cubs AA squad (AKA "Tennessee") and the Angels AA squad (AKA "Arkansas") at Fitch Park:
NOTE: Wagner Mateo played RF and hit lead-off in every inning 1-6 (so six PA total), after-which he left the game and was not replaced in the batting order (the #1 slot in the order was skipped in both the bottom of the 7th and the bottom of the 8th).
Also, Brandon May and Jordan Petraitis were added to the Tennessee roster just for today's game (both are presently assigned to the Boise/Mesa squad). It's not unusual for players from the Boise/Mesa squad to provide the late-inning replacements in minor league Spring Training games.
1a. Wagner Mateo, RF: 1-5 (6-3, 1B, BB, Kc, L-7, L-7)
1b. SKIPPED after 6th inning
2a. Kyler Burke, 1B: 1-2 (P-6, 1B)
2b. Jordan Petraitis, 1B: 1-1 (BB, 1B, R, CS)
3. Brett Jackson, CF: 2-4 (1B, 6-3, 1B, Ks, R, 2 RBI, SB)
4a. Josh Vitters, 3B: 0-2 (F-8, 4-3)
4b. Brandon May, 3B: 0-1 (BB, Ks, R)
5. Jason James, DH-RF: 2-4 (4-6-3 GIDP, 2B, 1B, 1-3, RBI)
6a. D. J. Lemahieu, SS: 0-2 (L-4, Ks)
6b. Marwin Gonzalez, SS: 1-1 (1B, RBI)
7a. Ryan Flaherty, 2B: 0-1 (4-6 FC, PO)
7b. Jonathan Mota, 2B: 1-2 (1B, 6-4-3 GIDP).
8. Kevin Soto, LF: 0-3 (P-3, 6-4-3 GIDP, F-8)
9a. Marquez Smith, DH #2: 1-1 (1B)
9b. Mark Reed, PH-DH: 0-1 (BB, 6-3, R)
10a. Luis Flores, C: 0-1 (Ks)
10b. John Contreras, C: 1-2 (1B, 6-3, R)
Ryan Searle – 2.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R (2 ER), 0 BB, 1 K, 3/1 GO/FO, 25 pitches – 18 strikes)
Chris Archer – 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 2 K, 24 pitches (12 strikes)
Alberto Cabrera – 2.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 5 K, 1/1 GO/FO, 30 pitches (21 strikes)
Josh Whitlock – 1.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R (2 ER), 2 BB, 0 K, 1 GIDP, 3/0 GO/FO, 25 pitches (14 stiikes)
James Leverton – 2.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R (2 ER), 0 BB, 2 K, 2/2 GO/FO, 30 pitches (21 strikes)
Dan McDaniel – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 0 K, 1/2 GO/FO, 22 pitches (9 strikes)
Luis Flores 1-4 CS
Here are the Cubs minor league rosters at Fitch Park as they were this morning (3/19). RHPs Blake Parker and Jeff Stevens and catcher Welington Castillo were optioned to Iowa today and were in uniform, and NRI LHP J. R. Mathes, RHPs Andrew Cashner, Casey Coleman, and RHP Thomas Diamond, and 1B Bryan Lahair were also sent down to Minor League Camp by the Cubs. This brings the Cubs Spring Training roster down to 42 (MLB Active Lists must get down to 25 by MLB Opening Day on April 3rd).
Mitch Atkins
Austin Bibens-Dirkx
David Cales
Marco Carrillo
Andrew Cashner
Hung-Wen Chen
Casey Coleman
Thomas Diamond
Jay Jackson
Jeff Kennard
* Casey Lambert (Limited Activity Only - TJS rehab)
Alessandro Maestri
* Scott Maine
Oswaldo Martinez
* J. R. Mathes
Jake Muyco
Blake Parker
* Jeremy Papelbon
Vince Perkins
Gregory Reinhard
* Dustin Sasser
Brian Schlitter
Jeff Stevens
Welington Castillo
* Steve Clevenger
* Mark Johnson (Inactive – player/coach)
Mario Mercedes
* Matt Camp
Russ Canzler
Jason Dubois
* Bryan Lahair
* Blake Lalli
# David Macias
* Jake Opitz
Nate Samson
Tony Thomas
Smaily Borges
* Tony Campana
Brandon Guyer
Ty Wright
Chris Archer
Todd Blackford
* Ryan Buchter
Alberto Cabrera
Chris Carpenter (Limited Activity Only – Injury Rehab)
Rafael Dolis
Kevin Kreier
Josh Lansford
* James Leverton
Dan McDaniel
Craig Muschko
David Patton
Mike Perconte
* Brooks Raley
Dae-Eun Rhee
* Chris Rusin
Ryan Searle
* Chris Siegfried
* Luke Sommer
Josh Whitlock
Hank Williamson
John Contreras (ex-3B)
Luis Flores
* Mark Reed
* Ryan Flaherty
# Marwin Gonzalez
D. J. LeMahieu
Jonathan Mota
Rebel Ridling (Limited Activity – appendectomy rehab)
Marquez Smith
* Matt Spencer
Josh Vitters
* Kyler Burke
* Brett Jackson
* Jason James
Kevin Soto
* Jeffry Antigua
* Jeffrey Beliveau
Justin Bristow (Limited Activity Only – injury rehab)
Rogelio Carmona
Marcus Hatley (Limited Activity Only – TJS rehab)
Robert Hernandez
Chris Huseby
Dylan Johnston (Limited Activity Only – injury rehab)
Su-Min Jung
Danny Keefe
Jordan Latham
Corey Martin
Trey McNutt
Ronny Morla
Jon Nagel
Dionis Nunez
Julio Pena
Andres Quezada
Aaron Shafer
Robert Whitenack
Michael Brenly
Jose Guevara
# Alvaro Sosa
* Justin Bour
Dwayne Kemp
Junior Lake
# Matt Matulia (Inactive – player/coach)
George Matheus
Greg Rohan
* Ryne White
* Francisco Guzman
Jesus Morelli
* Nelson Perez
# Jose Valdez
Tim Clubb
Eduardo Figueroa
Jesse Ginley
Yohan Gonzalez
Steve Grife
* Austin Kirk
Luis Liria
Toby Matchulat (Limited Activity – Leg injury rehab)
Tarlandus Mitchell
Carlos Rojas
Jose Rosario
Larry Suarez
Nick Struck
Tzu-An Wang
Yao-Lin Wang
Jae-Hoon Ha (ex-OF)
* Richard Jones
Jovan Rosa
# Robert Bautista
* Matt Cerda
* Wes Darvill
D. J. Fitzgerald
* Hak-Ju Lee
Charles Thomas
* Bobby Wagner
* Logan Watkins
Runey Davis
* Alvaro Ramirez
Cody Shields
Frank Batista
Diego Encarnacion
Gian Guzman (ex-SS)
* Cody Hams
* John Mincone
* Marcos Perez
Melvin Rosa
* Drew Rundle (ex-OF)
Jake Schmidt
Adam Spencer
* Sergio Burruel
Garrett Maines
Brandon May (ex-3B)
Carlos Romero
# Arismendy Alcantara
* Pin-Chieh Chen
# Rafael Disla
Derek Helenihi (Limited Activitty Only – injury rehab)
Jordan Petraitis
# Vismeldy Bieneme
Dong-Yub Kim
* Kyung-Min Na
Blair Springfield
NOTE: The Boise/Mesa squad becomes the Cubs Extended Spring Training (EXST) team at Fitch Park April-May-June.
Re: Sweet Sixteen Gets Rushed by Cubs
Man, could we use a legit young outfield prospect. We don't have many. Maybe we could stop chasing free agents that don't pan out. Thanks, Phil
Re: Sweet Sixteen Gets Rushed by Cubs
It is starting to look as if Colvin is a legit young outfield prospect.
Re: Milton Bradley
tick tick tick
Ejections: Seattle Mariners right fielder Milton Bradley ejected by HP umpire Jon Merry (4th).
De ja vu, all over again. The saga continues.
Re: Sweet Sixteen Gets Rushed by Cubs
Something's going on. Tossed twice in three days during Spring Training?
Edit: I got curious and watched the video from Wednesday's strikeout. What the hell? He certainly seems to have been ejected primarily on reputation. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100...
And this is an interesting argument about dropping the bat being Bradley's habit making the third out in inning--author wonders whether Bradley wasn't just confused about how many outs there were.
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I've heard the reputation argument a lot but not sure I really understand it. Is it suggesting that if if another hitter did that the ump assumes that the player is simply confused about how many outs there are, but since it was Bradley the ump assumed he was trying to show him up?
Just seems like to me that if you make the second out and drop your bat and start taking off your gloves at home plate, there is a good chance you get tossed.
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Bradley forget the number of outs?
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Well when you have the reputation of spitting on umpires, calling them racist and trying to attack one when you blow out your ACL, they probably aren't going to put up with much shit from you.
Also you might remember an incident in LA.
After a July game when Bradley got ejected for flinging his bat and helmet inches away from umpire John Hirschbeck (and then took two elaborate bows before leaving the field), Tracy had a contrite Bradley deliver the lineup card to home plate the next night.
MikeC. The question is really whether Bradley had delivered any "shit" that the umpire need put up with. That isn't clear at all in the video. Technically, the ump can eject the batter for making any kind of argument (though umps rarely do until the argument gets out of hand)--was Bradley arguing, though? He looks more like his brain froze up briefly.
I've committed a lot more words to this than I intended to. I don't really care this much.
Re: Sweet Sixteen Gets Rushed by Cubs
It's Spring Training. The pitchers have to get used to pitching, the batters have to get used to hitting, and the umps have to get used to throwing Milton Bradley out of a game. You can't just do these things cold during the season.
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Yes, I think that's the argument, WISCGRAD. Sorry I forgot to link to the blog post I was referring to in that third paragraph.
When I watch the video, it seems like very little time passes before Bradley realizes that he's out, picks up his bat and leaves. The ump jumped the gun on that and I for one think Bradley was confused. Someone two days ago made the argument that since it was a young, minor league umpire, he might have just been trying to establish his control in the game, but I don't think that's a reasonable excuse. If Griffey does that, the ump takes a little more time to try to figure out what the hell he's doing. As an ump, why wouldn't you say first, "You're out, Bradley. Pick up the bat." or some other warning, before ejecting him. Is Bradley even aware he has been ejected when he makes his way back to the bench? That's an ejection on reputation in the sense that I think he reacted much more quickly and with less consideration than if he were dealing with a non-Bradley player. Do I think any of Bradley's ejections last year were on reputation? Probably not. That might be the first ever.
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Just like a Greg Maddux gets a bigger strike zone to work with because of who he is, Milton Bradley gets a zero tolerance policy from umps because of who he is.
More Fun With Spring Training Schadenfreude
Aaron Miles' 2010 ST batting average
In tonight's 24-9 loss to the KC Royals, Aaron Heilman 7 hits (3 doubles) allowed in 1.0 IP for Arizona.
Re: Sweet Sixteen Gets Rushed by Cubs
Wittenmeyer roster article...
Justin Berg in the lead for the last bullpen spot unless Hendry makes an acquisition. Lou might make some announcements as soon as Tuesday.
Re: Sweet Sixteen Gets Rushed by Cubs
Phil, no Mota, DeLeon, or Castillo sightings yet? Where is Wes Darvill? Thanks.
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Can't wait to enjoy your weather out there, i'll be in Phoenix for a week beginning with the game a week from today. Just in time too, it's SNOWING here in Kansas City today.
My question is, what's the story with LaHair? I thought he was a Rule 5 pick, not true? From your reports, it sure sounded like this guy was pounding the crap out of the ball all spring. If the Cubs own his rights, and he is indeed slotted for Iowa as the 1B, then I think this means the end of the Micah Hoffpauir Era, as I can't believe Micah has any options left at this point.
Another player, one I haven't heard anything about yet this spring, is Tony Thomas. Is he around, or hurt?
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Thanks so much for your continued reporting. I love learning about these guys through you.
I am interested in your thoughts on Ryan Searle. I followed him last year and, while he didn't dominate, he did seem to do ok in his league considering his age.
What's your eyeball-impression of him? Is he still too young to give an accurate projection of?
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Do you have a Cubs minor league Spring Training schedule? If not, do you know where I could find one?
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Phil - I see that Cris Carpenter is on injury rehab. Do you know what the injury is, and how serious it is considered to be?
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I'd bet my left nut this Mateo kid is nowhere near 16 years old.
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There's a Felix Pie joke in there somewhere, but I'm too lazy to think it up. I'll settle with taking credit for noting the available of said joke.
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So far, Spring Training Fukudome is pretty much the same as 2009 Fukudome
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ST stats "mean nothing" but it's probably a good idea to wait until he's got close to 100ab.
the players are still at that point where a 3 for 4 day (esp. if it comes with power) could really inflate their numbers.
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Oh no! In 28 AB's?? What'll we do?
What's more, Aramis is hitting 235/222/353!!
and Lee is hitting 235/304/765
Hopefully Soto will make up for their shittiness with line of 400/538/450
While Lee won't hit for average, at least his slugging will be high.
Furthermore, Fontenot will be hitting well, while Theriot vies for a batting title and Colvin wins ROtY.
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Colvin and Marlon Byrd will save us. And Thomas Diamond is going to be dominant.
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this team is sunk unless they sign chad fox.
Re: Sweet Sixteen Gets Rushed by Cubs
Bruce Miles stated ST perfectly, doing really well does not mean anything, but doing really bad does.
Re: Sweet Sixteen Gets Rushed by Cubs
What about doing merely OK in less than 40 PAs? What does that mean?
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It rhymes with 'nothing'.
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J-Hey not finishing with an offensive onslaught.
If Geoff Blum could be a Playoff hero, there is hope still...
Giants scare me. I think you're wrong about Bumgarner, he would pitch on short rest for Game 2 and then full rest for Game 5. Cueto would go Game 1, then short rest in game 4. Add in some really tough outs in that lineup and I want nothing to do with them. With that rotation they can easily steal a series.
Cards are a tough matchup. The rivalry evens out their comparable lack of talent. And like someone said, they love HRs, which is how to beat the Cubs. The upside is that I would feel really good about Lester twice against STL.
j.buchanan with a nice start...5ip 2h 1bb 3k, 0r/er
zobrist with 2HR and a double through 8
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Right now, I'd like to see the Mets first, Giants 2nd.
I believe that since most of the team from last years' NLCS is on the squad this year, they will really amp their game up even more to kick their ass in payback for 2015.
The Giants just do not have the depth in years past, and I think all things equal - and at Wrigley - they could handle them.
I do not want to see the Cards, period. Or their fans, media, or Joe Buck.
I don't want to play Braves in the first round. Any friggin team in the league can win 3 of 5..I hate the first round. Furthermore, I wanted to play the Marlins in 2003 and the Mets over Dodgers last year.
With that said in reverse order:
3. Cardinals: It will be devastating to lose in the first round, but even worse to their main rival. It is increased incentive for the Cardinals, especially after last year. Cards would have nothing to lose, Cubs have everything to lose.
2. Giants: Rotation in the playoffs scare me a bit, but what a lousy team.
1. Mets--because of the losses in the rotation
2. Giants--because they're not the team they were BUT they maybe have bullshit even-year magic?
3. Cardinals--because rivalry and not making the playoffs hurts them more than losing in the NLDS plus getting eliminated by them in the playoffs would make for horrible sports commentary next throughout next season.
Who's asking?
CLE/DET rained out last night already, possible rain-outs in New York (vs. Baltimore), Boston(vs. Toronto) and Philly(vs. Mets) this weekend too.
Not only games involving playoff spots that would need to be played, but any that involve home field advantage.
I got the first one! Second one I'm not even sure what even/odd betting is.
any opponent preference for NLDS?
Mets are down to 1 great pitcher instead of 4. Syndegaard may pitch Sunday which means if Mets win the WC game, he'd be set up for Game 1. There's a chance they clinch a spot by Sunday so he'd pitch the WC and then we'd probably get Colon for Game 1. They've certainly had the hottest bats over the last week and month out of the WC options.
A couple of Cub related puzzles.
Can't teach height and thinness
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j.buchanan going friday...should be...baseball...or something like it.
Wow. I didn't know they could do that.
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Scruggs, 24, also heard from some well-known well-wishers.
In January, Giuliana Rancic Tweeted her support, and Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack in 2003, reached out as well.
The pair hit it off immediately, as Scruggs describes in her new memoir, Still Lolo. And Hamilton, 22, has become a unique support system for Scruggs, who lost her left hand in the accident.
"We were hanging out in September and I said, 'Bethany, is there anything you can't do? I've been thinking about this,' " Scruggs tells PEOPLE. "And she's like, 'No, actually not.' It's pretty amazing."
Hamilton has also taught her new friend some everyday adaptations. "Bethany actually showed me how she just rolls her hair up in a bun and clips it, which I do sometimes," says Scruggs.
But the lessons she's learned from her Hamilton go far beyond the physical. "She's still a pro surfer and she has one arm – she's not letting her accident deter her from doing what she loves," says the fashion blogger, who details the accident and its aftermath in this week's PEOPLE magazine. "That's a big lesson I've learned, not letting fear or insecurity bring you down."
"Bethany and I even talk about doing some things together with people who've lost limbs," she adds.
Robin Roberts Sends Her BestGood Morning America anchor Robin Roberts has been going through a public health battle of her own, so Scruggs says she was particularly touched when Roberts reached out to her.
"Robin would send us really encouraging emails and Bible verses – things she's held onto in her life, like faith and family," says Scruggs, who says her Christian faith has helped her in the aftermath of what she's been through.
"She said to rely on God, which means a lot coming from someone going through something so difficult."
"It was just a blessing for her to think to do that and take the time to do that. It's another way of showing that the community of God surrounds you."


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on February 8, 2013 - 10:32 PM
, updated February 8, 2013 at 10:33 PM
Senior housing developer Calamar Enterprises has agreed to sell two of its recently developed senior apartment communities to a new joint venture it formed with a national health care real estate firm in a deal valued at $23.3 million.
The Wheatfield-based real estate developer said Thursday that it had formed the joint venture with Care Investment Trust, a publicly traded real estate investment and finance company. The new entity will be 75 percent owned by Care, through its affiliates, and 25 percent by Calamar.
Calamar contributed the two Niagara County properties, Forestview and Woodlands Senior Village, to the joint venture in exchange for its 25 percent stake, while Care paid cash for its 75 percent portion. The joint venture, through subsidiaries, assumed two loans with a total principal balance of about $18.3 million from Liberty Bank.
"Care is very pleased to partner with Calamar, who has established itself as providing high quality, affordable, communities to seniors," said Salvatore V. Riso, Jr., Care's president and CEO. "We look forward to a rewarding and long-term relationship with Calamar."
The two real estate developments are among several commercial projects that Calamar has developed and owns locally and in other states. Forestview, which is 3 years old, has about 107,000 square feet of space on five acres. The 5-year-old Woodlands has 98,819 square feet on 6.94 acres. In all, the two developments have three buildings with 202 units, including 110 at Woodlands and 92 at Forestview.
As part of the transaction, Calamar signed a 10-year agreement with Care to manage the properties, both of which were developed by Calamar within the last five years and were more than 95 percent occupied, on average, as of December.
"We are looking forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship and anticipate future opportunities together," said Calamar President and CEO Kenneth M. Franasiak.
Calamar is a real estate company engaged in construction, development, property management, investment and financing for commercial and large-scale residential properties in the Northeast and Midwest, with a focus on senior housing.
Care, based in New York City, invests in assisted-living, independent-living, memory care, skilled nursing and other health care and senior-related real estate assets nationwide. The company noted the transaction establishes a strategic relationship with Calamar, while giving Care an investment in two stabilized properties that are "well-positioned for high occupancy and consistent financial performance within their communities."
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REEDSVILLE - The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Reedsville will host special worship and fellowship on Sunday in celebration of the congregation's 125th anniversary.
The Rev. Carla Volland, current pastor, said plans for the church began in 1889 with a budget of $7.16.
Church documents from the late 1920s state that the cornerstone for the original building was laid on June 22, 1890. For two years, the church remained under construction and the congregation met in rented space at a Methodist church. Rev. Harold Newtown Follmer was the first pastor.
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The Evangelical Lutheran Church is shown Tuesday in Reedsville. The congregation will celebrate its 125th anniversary on Sunday.
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This undated photo of the church was published in a program to celebrate the congregation's 40th anniversary in 1929.
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Since its conception, the church has been led by 14 permanent pastors and two interim pastors.
"It shows the spirit of the church," Volland said about the church's pastoral history. Two of the former pastors had appointments of about 30 years.
Though the original church building is still utilized today, administrative assistant Karen Kilmer said the building underwent two significant additions since its construction in the early 1890s. According to church records, the congregation experienced great growth in the 1920s, at which time the basement was dug out from under the church by hand. This renovation added Sunday school rooms and a kitchen. In 1997, a second addition included the construction of fellowship hall.
Today the church has more than 100 active members with an average weekly attendance of 70, Volland said.
Worship services are held at 10:40 a.m. weekly on Sundays, preceded by Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion is celebrated weekly, and all Christians are invited to participate. Summer worship is offered at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays, according to a welcome packet provided by the church.
In addition to regular worship, Volland said the church offers a variety of social and learning opportunities for its members. Youth programs, including church nursery and Vacation Bible School are available for children. Marys and Marthas, a women's group, meets on the first Monday of each month for Bible studies, devotions and other activities. The church also boasts an active Meals on Wheels program, Volland explained.
The congregation also has a music ministry, including handbells, senior choir and a Christmas cantata choir. The handbell choir rehearses from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and provides an anthem on the first Sunday of each month. They participate annually in the Mifflin-Juniata Arts Council Handbell Festival, the welcome packet states. The senior choir practices from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays and sings a variety of music in both traditional and contemporary styles.
Additionally, the church operates the Reedsville Lutheran Church Nursery School for 3- and 4-year-old children. Classes are available from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:15 to 2:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays for 3-year-olds. Four-year-olds meet from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:15 to 2:45 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
"We want to be in this community for the community," Volland explained.
In celebration of the church's 125th anniversary, Bishop Robert Driesen will preach at a service set to be held at 10:40 a.m. Sunday at the church, located at 201 E. Logan St., Reedsville. Kilmer said a potluck luncheon will be held after the service. Guests are encouraged to bring a dish made from a recipe that is handed down from an older generation. A special program by members of the congregation will be held after the luncheon. Volland said the program will feature skits celebrating highlights of the past 125 years.
An offering of $7.16 per church member is encouraged on Sunday in recognition of the church's humble beginnings.
For more information about programs offered by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Reedsville, call the church at 667-6312.


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Michael Cinco shares his experience with Tyra Banks, André Leon Talley, and America's Next Top Model
Recently billed as one of the hottest personalities in Dubai, the international haute couturier Michael Cinco is not going off the charts. In fact, he is just sizzling with awesomeness at this moment.
Come Wednesday, Dubai will have its eyes glued to the boob tube to watch the fashion genius as he dresses up Tyra Banks' supermodel-wannabes in the current season of America's Next Top Model (ANTM).
How did his journey to global stardom begin? Well, it actually took one Michael to discover Michael. As El Cinco told La Moda, "It was Michael Carandang, a Filipino producer from ANTM, who phoned me and asked me if I'd be interested to participate in this cycle. He asked me to submit sketches through my website for Tyra's review and approval."
Apparently, the Emmy-award winning producer has a friend who was besotted by Michael's collection at last year's Philippine Fashion Week.
"I think Tyra liked my creations," Michael humbly quipped. Because right after the fierce supermodel-turned-host saw his works, he got another call, and was asked to do couture dresses using eco-friendly materials that would be used in a high fashion photo-shoot by the Nigel Barker. And the rest, as they say, is history.
While we await this Wednesday for the show's next episode and witness this historic event for Dubai's fashion industry to unfold right before our very eyes, just read on as Michael recounted to us his fantastic experience working with ANTM.
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What was you initial reaction when they phoned you?
In my profession, I always see amazing and beautiful things around. There are times that nothing fascinates me anymore – as if everything is normal, ordinary. But when they called me, I felt so ecstatic. The moment was surreal that it felt far from being 'normal'.
How do you think your participation in ANTM can help you as an international fashion designer?
To be in one of the most watched reality shows in the world is a rare opportunity. I am very thankful to the people who gave me the chance to be part of this show. This international exposure will definitely help my career move to another level. But, I am what I am – I will keep on dreaming with my impalpable dreams.
What were the collections used for the show? Did you create a special collection for them?
I was introduced in the show as the couture designer for the shoot of the remaining 6 finalists. The theme of the photo-shoot was eco-couture using recycled materials. So, I designed couture dresses using safety pins, rubber bands, broken mirrors, cellophane, garbage bags and old parachutes.
With these materials, I then made wearable couture pieces of which some were based from, according to the producers, the references that Tyra liked. After I created the designs, I sent them in, and luckily Tyra liked them all.
Tyra wanted me to create huge and voluminous dresses to overpower the massive landfill. She even gave me creative freedom to do the collection as long it would abide by the theme. Also, Nigel preferred a high fashion shoot with big hair and fierce make-up.
I then flew to LA last November for the shoot that was done in the middle of massive landfill. I'd say that we achieved the look – in some of the shots, there was one dress that looked like a melting metal, and there was another one that looked like cellophane splashed with oil.
What are your special memories from the show?
It's not my first time to work with international models. I even worked with Naomi Campbell before. But, Tyra Banks is super down-to-earth – she's a doll. I remember the first things she told me were "So, you're the first Filipino designer on the show" and "Did you bring all the bling from Dubai?" She was hilarious, and she loved the collection I made; no doubt she always will be one of my personal favourite supermodels.
I also couldn't forget that US Vogue's Andre Leon Talley (who was one of the judges in that episode) raved about the clothes I did for the shoot. He even exclaimed upon seeing one of the dresses, and told that even if it was made from recycled materials it would still be red-carpet glamour for any famous Hollywood celebrity.
Nigel Barker and Jay Manuel, who were very nice and accommodating people, were so impressed from the pictures that came out from the shoot. I think everyone loved it.
Everybody – from the crew to the aspiring models were all professionals. The very fact that we did the shoot in a smelly and gross landfill, I'd never heard anyone complained from the staying in that location. The models were all professional and very high-fashion.
What other global projects can we expect from you? What are your plans here in Dubai/Middle East?
I'll let you know after my episode in America's Next Top Model Cycle 16 (laughs).
Last question. What are your fashion must-haves?
Aside from a fierce attitude and an Hermes bag, women must have fabulous shoes and a Chanel jacket.


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Will the Emmys get Mad, as in Men – or will they Rock, as in 30? Or will they fall for a brand new Game of Thrones?
All will be revealed in two months – Glee star Jane Lynch, a supporting actress in a comedy series nominee, will host the 63rd annual Primetime Emmy Awards from Los Angeles's Nokia Theatre live on Fox Sept. 18 – but for now, the show to beat is AMC's '60s drama about advertising, Mad Men, which led the nominations, with 19. Game of Thrones received 13.
While a complete list of nominees can be found at Emmys.com, those competing in the top categories are:
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Friday Night Lights
Game of Thrones
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Kyle Chandler, Friday Night Lights
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Can the importance of a test be judged by the volume of tests ordered? Fisch1 estimated in 1989 that approximately 100 million electrocardiograms (ECGs) are recorded annually at an approximate cost of $5 billion. That many of the 100 million ECGs were unnecessary cannot be questioned. It is useful, therefore, that we constantly review the need for all routine testing with a view to balancing cost against patient benefit. Also in 1989, it was estimated that 10 million outpatient surgical procedures were performed.2 Preoperative ECGs were likely to have been obtained for most of the surgical patients over the age of 40 years, as has been recommended by Goldberger and O'Konski.3 In this issue, Gold et as4 question the need for routine preoperative ECGs for ambulatory surgery in patients under the age of 60 years. The authors base their conclusion on the results of a retrospective
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The Top Rack Wash option on this Whirlpool 24-inch built-in dishwasher saves you time and energy by washing dishes in the top rack only, so you don't have to wait for a full load to wash a few items. The industry's most energy-efficient dishwashers* are ENERGY STAR® and CEE Tier 2 qualified** and offer intuitive features like the Sensor cycle. By automatically selecting the right wash and dry settings for your load, this cycle cleans tough soils 35 percent better while using just the right amount of time, energy and water.*** This model has earned the Good Housekeeping Seal.
- The industry's most energy efficient dishwashers — These dishwashers use nearly 1/2 less water and energy without compromising performance (Based on Energystar.gov published annual energy usage of Whirlpool Resource Efficient models versus competitive dishwashers MSRP $749 and below. Compared to a conventional dishwasher manufactured before 2006)
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Bill Tuyn, of the Buffalo office of Greenman & Pedersen, was elected second vice president of the New York State Builders Association for 2013 at its winter board meeting in Saratoga Springs recently. Also, Scott Schlager, of Comfort Window and Doors, was elected associate director of the association. The New York State Builders Association is a not-for-profit trade association comprising 16 local affiliates across the state, representing 2,300 single and multifamily builders, remodelers, developers and associate member firms.
Mount Calvary Cemetery Group presented the Outstanding Performance Award to Ron Falter at its annual employee luncheon recently. Also, Larry Durenbeck received the Idea of the Year Award, and Edward Williams was recognized with the cemetery's Safety Award.
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The Western New York Federal Credit Union, located at 1937 Union Road, West Seneca, was named Business of the Year by the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce. Over the past nine years, the credit union has raised more than $67,600 for the West Seneca Relay for Life, sponsored and participated in the Hunter's Hope Walk, partnered and raised funds for the West Seneca Care for Kids Program, raised funds for the West Seneca Food Pantry, adopted the Kathleen Mary House every Christmas and fulfilled Christmas wish lists for all.
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Inventors: Salge, James R. (Lancaster); Schmidt, Lanny D. (Minneapolis); Dauenhauer, Paul J. (Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.); Dreyer, Bradon J. (Rockford, Mich.),
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Cook Time 16 minutes
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1/4 tsp Eden Sea Salt
1/2 tsp pure almond extract
3 Tbsp Eden Barley Malt Syrup
3 Tbsp organic maple syrup
2/3 cup Edensoy Vanillaor Edensoy Extra Vanilla
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Preheat oven to 400°. Line two baking sheets with baking parchment paper. Combine all the ingredients and mix thoroughly. Set aside for 5 minutes so the coconut can absorb the liquids. The batter will be thick but not sticky. Drop batter by the teaspoonfuls in mounds on the paper. Form the cookies into peaks with your fingers. Bake until the coconut begins to brown, about 16 minutes. Remove and allow to cool and set. When cool, place 1/4 teaspoon of organic raspberry jam or preserves on top of each macaroon.
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The NutcrackerThe adventures of Marie and her Nutcracker Prince unfold in Terrence Orr's staging with a grand–scale production set in 1912 Pittsburgh, featuring dazzling costumes, a larger-than-life Christmas tree, more than 80 dancers, and Tchaikovsky's timeless music.12/07/2012 - 12/30/2012Location: Benedum Center, 237 Seventh St., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
Haydn & Saint-Saens' Organ SymphonyLeonard Slatkin conducts the PSO premiere of the charming Symphony #68 by Franz Joseph Haydn. Then hear the world premiere of Composer of the year Mason Bates' Violin Concerto featuring Anne Akiko Meyers, and Saint-Saëns' popular Third Symphony, featuring the organ, wdedicated to the composer's friend, Franz Liszt.12/07/2012 - 12/09/201212/07 - 8:00 pm12/09 - 2:30 pmHeinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map
Winter DreamsCelebrate the holiday season with Tchaikovsky's Symphony #1 ("Winter Dreams") and Nutcracker Suite, along with Christmas medleys and a holiday sing-along -- Friday, Dec. 7, 8pm, Butler County Community College; Saturday, Dec. 8, 7pm, Shaler Area Elementary School. 12/07/2012 - 12/08/2012 Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
Holiday Fairy TalesKick off the holiday season in style! Join Clara as she embarks on a magical adventure in a Suite from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker. Sing, dance, and dash through the snow with carols, Anderson's Sleighride, and other holiday favorites!12/07/2012Time: 8:00 pm Butler, PAwebsite
The Light of ChristmasMusic has the power to transform this bleakness — to lift us out of the cold and the dark, into the light of the Christmas season. Flutist Josie Kost and oboist Lenny Young will accompany the vocal ensemble, creating musical links between the choral selections. The program opens with "O Blessed Light" by Pittsburgh composer Robert Schultz.12/07/2012 - 12/15/201212/07 - 8:00 pm12/08 - 8:00 pm12/15 - 8:00 pmLocation: variouswebsite
Chatham Choir Candlelight ConcertThe Chatham Choir sings music for the holiday season by candlelight.12/07/2012Time: 8:00 pmLocation: Campbell Memorial Chapel, Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PAwebsite
Carnegie Mellon Holiday ConcertRobert Page leads his final Holiday Concerts with the Carnegie Mellon Concert Choir, Repertory Chorus, and Phlharmonic in seasonal favorites including his own arrangements of Gloucester Wassail and It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, Hamlisch's Hanukkah Lights. Page alsoconducts Honegger's Une Catate de Noel.12/07/201212/07 - 8:00 pm12/07 - 12:00 pmLocation: 12p at Rangos Ballroom; 8p at College of Fine Artswebsite
Celebrate the HolidaysA festive evening for the entire family with sing-alongs, dancers, holiday music, special guests including a visitor from the North, and much more.12/08/2012Time: 7:30 pmPasquerilla Performing Arts Center, 450 Schoolhouse Rd., Johnstown, PAwebsite | map
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Dierks Bentley announced that he is hitting the road this summer with his annual Polar Plunge. Dierks, along with his 2015 Sounds of Summer Tour mates Maddie & Tae, Kip Moore and Canaan Smith, jumped into the frigid waters of Nashville's Percy Priest Lake for Dierks' annual Polar Plunge.
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Here it is: part 3 of my series on Australian music, just as I promised (albeit a little–okay, very–late). The great "Down Under" has produced many quality folk-pop singer-songwriters, but with these two bands/musicians, Australia proves that it can churn out more than just sentimental and glitter-infused tracks. (Don't get me wrong, I'm still a sucker for that kind of music; it's just good to know there's diversity.)
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TRUCKEE, Calif. - The public will have an opportunity next week to offer feedback on major proposed upgrades at Northstar California Resort as part of the mountain's long-term master plan.
An Environmental Impact Report scoping meeting allowing public comment will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach.
"It is extremely important to us to continue enhancing the guest experience while also protecting the environment," said Bill Rock, Northstar's chief operating officer, in a press release. "We look forward to reviewing the plans with the public and local leaders to receive further input."
The master plan submitted to Placer County for environmental review outlines Northstar's proposed mountain improvements over the next 10 to 15 years, which are based on guest feedback with the intent to enhance overall guest experience and the environment, according to Northstar
The proposed improvements include:
• Advancing terrain and gladed backcountry terrain on Sawtooth Ridge through lift access.
• Adding approximately 300 acres of new ski trails on the eastern and western slopes of Mt. Pluto, the northeastern slopes of Sawtooth Ridge, and Lookout Mountain, to be accessed by seven new lifts.
• Enhancing the resort's snowmaking system through new and improved technological and energy efficiencies.
• Adding additional seating and restrooms and enchanting food services at on-mountain skier service sites.
• Widening trails, skier bridges and upgrading existing lifts to improve skier circulation within existing terrain.
"The Northstar Mountain Master Plan illustrates an exciting next step in our vision for the future of Northstar," Rock said.
The plan was developed using environmental principles and strategies established in Northstar's Habitat Management Plan, which seeks to conserve and enhance the "natural resource values" of Northstar lands, according to the press release.
The EIR will evaluate the project's potential impacts to the region and will identify feasible mitigation measures to reduce or avoid them.
If the project is approved, build-out would likely occur between 2024 and 2029, according to Northstar's website.
Written comments will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Dec. 5, and can be sent to Maywan Krach, Environmental Coordination Services, at the Placer County Community Development Resource Agency, 3091 County Center Drive, Suite 190, Auburn, CA 95603 or emailed to firstname.lastname@example.com.
To review Northstar's master plan, visit: www.placer.ca.gov/Department/CommunityDevelopment/EnvCoordSvcs/EIR.aspx.
For additional information, go to www.NorthstarCalifornia.com/masterplan.


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on January 26, 2013 - 1:00 AM
Q: I have a very complicated relationship with the guy I lost my virginity to. I've had strong feelings for him since long before that happened, and it's four years later and I'm still into him. Long story short, we hook up rarely (a couple times a year), but it is always amazing and never awkward. He also tells me that I'm amazing, sends me emails of things that remind him of me, says he wants to spend more time together and always responds to my texts.
But we've never actually dated. I have zero idea how he feels about me. Now I've moved on to grad school and want to start a new life, but I can't move on relationship-wise because of the possibility that he might actually care about me. Am I being played? Should I tell him how I feel? Or should I just move on?
– L.J., North Buffalo
A: This sounds more like a booty call to me. Occasionally hooking up without any follow-up discussion about where things are heading is not a relationship. There is a possibility that he cares about you, but you're not going to find out unless you talk to him about it. There really is no easy answer here; you have to have a conversation about how you feel and be honest, no matter how difficult it might be. You may be risking the loss of this "friendship," but at least you will have peace of mind.
You won't be able to truly move on until you know how he feels. If he tells you he doesn't share your feelings, stop sleeping with him and stop talking to him. Tell him to leave you alone so that you can begin to move on and date other people and have fulfilling relationships.
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Q: My husband and I just recently "opened" our relationship. We have been together for five years and want to spend the rest of our lives together; we love each other very much. It was initially his idea and he really wants this. I have been curious about other people but never enough for it to bother me. My husband has always been enough for me. After two days of long discussions, I agreed to it. Now, he has signed up on a dating site, and I'm freaking out. I would really appreciate any advice or wisdom you could share with me, please.
– R.B., Ken-Ton
A: This is a bad idea. Couples should never open their relationships, especially marriages, when both people are not 100 percent comfortable with the decision. If you're agreeing to this because you're afraid of losing him, you're doing it for the wrong reason. You will lose him even faster this way, because as he meets other women and sleeps with other women, you will become jealous and resentful, and your behavior will reflect those emotions.
Instead, talk to him about why he wants to open up your marriage. If he feels there is something missing, maybe you can find other ways to fix it. Or, he simply could be non-monogamous by nature. If this is the case, you have to be the one to decide if you can handle it. I strongly suggest the two of you sit down with a couples therapist who specializes in these kinds of situations as soon as possible and educate yourselves about the risks involved before you dive into the unknown.
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Saturday, March 8, 2014
Mateys, climb aboard to learn about one of the most famous pirates who savaged the East Coast, hiding, stealing, marauding and causing trouble along shanty villages on the S.C. and N.C. sealine.
To get in the mood, I turn on a pair of EU ultimate ears Mini Boom speakers with its Bluetooth connection. Now I'm playing a CD of ocean waves crashing. Make yourself a virgin tropical drink.
The Little River Chamber of Commerce advertises the history of this area by including its past as including Blackbeard, the infamous pirate.
"The small protected harbor was a haven for shipwreck survivors and pirates who needed a place for rest and repairs," writes retired history teacher Blanche Floyd on the chamber's website.
Smithsonian Magazine's February 2014 issue has just released newly discovered information about Blackbeard. The article reports Blackbeard and his men camped on North Carolina's Okracoke Island, according to the Davidson College Archives.
The new article gives the tale of Blackbeard overtaking two ships which were twice the size of his ship. The article reports these two ships would be the last ones he overtook three months before he and his crew were to die.
This article was written by Colin Woodard who has written four books, including "The Republic of Pirates: Being the True and Surprising Story of the Carribean Pirates and the Man Who Brought Them Down." This is what the new NBC drama "Crossbones" is based on. Woodard writes for the Portland Press Herald, and he won the George Polk Award for investigative reporting last year.
He has written "The Republic of Pirates." Another book of his is "The Real Pirates of the Caribbean."
"The Last Days of Blackbeard" is the name of the new article. "An exclusive account of the final raid and political maneuvers of history's most notorious pirate," the article is subbed.
The new information involves 18 men on the Rose Emelye, a French merchant ship the night of Aug. 23, 1718. They had been onboard 167 days since leaving Nantes and traveling through currents and winds in the Atlantic to Martinique. They offloaded French cargo and took on cocoa bags and sugar barrels, just refined.
Going home in the Gulf Stream, they were near the La Toison d'Or, a French merchant ship. Then someone saw sails on the stern, and in three hours it became dark, and the ship was coming closer. It was a small ship, but they sensed trouble. Capt. Jan Goupil was about to meet three cannon muzzles.
He and his crew of 17 men got the Rose Emelye's four cannons ready. The article reports on the tiny sloop there was a tall, slim man with a long black bear yelling an order.
"His helmsman threw the tiller hard to lee, men released ropes, and, sail briefly flapping, the strange vessel suddenly swung hard about, shooting by in the opposite direction," the magazine reports. The Toison d'Or had no arms, and pirates suddenly jumped aboard.
The article notes Blackbeard is the most famous pirate, above Capt. William Kidd and Sir Henry Morgan, "privateers." Blackbeard died in a sword fight on a ship with Royal Navy sailors.
Have you heard of Assassin's Creed with its new video game series "Black Flag" at Wal-Mart? The author was a script consultant. Look for "Black Sails" on Starz. It started in January. Check out "Crossbones" on NBC with John Malkovich as Blackbeard, based on the author's book.
Pirates hovered around the Bahamas doing deeds around 1713 to 1720. There were female pirates, Mary Read and Anne Bonny, and the gentleman pirate Stede Bonnet. Calico Jack Rackham dressed up like a prince. There was Charles Vane. There was a base in Nassau.
You could not trust anyone back then with the black market thriving. Bandits were the thugs of that day.
It was in early December 1716 that Blackbeard was Hornigold's lieutenant with his own eight-gun, 90-man pirate sloop. His name then was Edward Thatch, not Teach. It was a typo first made by the Boston Newsletter. He didn't kill anyone until his final fight with the Royal Navy, but most people called him a monster.
Stede Bonnet, 29, gave his ship, "Revenge," to Thatch. Bonnet, son of a rich Barbados family, had been injured. He had hired a crew of 126 men to help him run away as a pirate. His family made money from planting sugar. He did not have experience and had kids, three, at home. Maybe he was mentally ill, the author says.
"A Pirate Looks at Forty" by Jimmy Buffett is a good tune to listen to while reading about Blackbeard.
Tim Bullard, 58, has a book published by The History Press of Charleston, "Haunted Watauga County." He is married with a son, Conor. They live in Winston-Salem, N.C. He also has a column in the North Myrtle Beach Times and has won a S.C. Press Association feature writing award and a N.C. Press Association writing award. His web site is www.timbullard.com.
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Remember, hot temperatures can kill calves, too
Remember, hot temperatures can kill calves, too
Shade, ventilation and water are critical for them.
by Dennis Halladay, Hoard's Dairyman Western Editor
Record heat across the West in recent weeks has driven home a sad and expensive reminder for some dairies: heat stress can kill calves.
For those that live, the negative effects of heat stress can drag on for months. Reduced growth rate and weakened immune systems that put calves at greater disease risk are two of the biggest.
Just like other cattle, the main heat stress threats to calves are prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, not enough ventilation, not enough fresh water and overcrowding. Calves are resilient little things, but they need help when it is hot and humid – especially if nighttime lows aren't very low.
Simply put, calf cooling and comfort have to be a management priority, not an afterthought. Ignoring heat stress won't make it go away, but it will guarantee dead calves and poor doers.
Researchers consistently agree that "musts" for helping calves cope with heat stress are providing plenty of shade, plenty of ventilation (natural or mechanical), and plenty of fresh drinking water.
Additional suggestions include making sure that grain is fresh as many times per day as possible; making sure bedding is dry as many times per day as possible; making sure fresh water is constantly available within two days of birth; working calves only during cooler early morning hours if possible; and increasing milk replacer quantity or quality to make up for the drop in grain starter consumption and caloric intake that heat stress is likely to cause.
Like everything else at a dairy, raising calves takes time and effort to do well, and shortcuts tend to cost more in the long run.
The author has served large Western dairy readers for the past 36 years and manages Hoard's WEST, a publication written specifically for Western herds. He is a graduate of Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo, majored in journalism and is known as a Western dairying specialist.
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I really dig what you're doing, Jesse. Thanks for the blog posts, the code, and all of your efforts thus far!
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Brunswick, GA -- Police are searching for suspects in Brunswick, GA, after a young man opened fire on an infant being pushed by his mother in the stroller, killing the 13-month-old boy.
WJXT reports the mother, who was the only witness to the shooting, said she was confronted by two boys. She described the shooter as a black male between the ages of 13 and 15. Police said he was with a second boy who was a couple of years younger.
"He said 'I'm going to kill you if you don't give me money,' and I said, 'I swear I don't have any,'" the mother, Sherry West, said in a tearful interview with WAWS-TV of Jacksonville.
She said she tried to protect her baby, Antonio, but shots rang out. "I put my arms over my baby and he shoves me and then he shot my baby right in the head," West told WAWS-TV.
The Brunswick News reports that police had no motive in the shootings that occurred around 9:15 a.m. Thursday.
Brunswick Police spokesman Todd Rhodes told WJXT that the mother suffered non-life threatening injuries and was in stable condition at a nearby hospital.
"She is cooperating as fully as she can possibly cooperate, providing the best information that she has," Brunswick Mayor Bryan Thompson told WJXT. "Given what she has gone through. She is, for right now, the only eyewitness we have."
Brunswick police went door-to-door on Thursday with automatic weapons searching for the suspects and are offering a $10,000 reward for "information leading to the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for this horrific act."
Residents described the neighborhood where the shooting happened as normally quiet, though there have been some property crimes recently. The city is about 80 miles south of Savannah.
"This makes me very uneasy," Patricia Buie told The Brunswick News. "Now I am very concerned. It is making me want to move to the mountains."


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The Stetson University baseball team's annual Hatter Series begins today, Thursday, November 8 at 3:00 p.m. It will be a three-game series over the course of Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Each contest will be seven innings as the Hatters split up into two teams, Green and White. The teams were chose on Tuesday - "Draft Day" - by four seniors appointed by the coaching staff.
The Green Team, chosen and led by Kurt Schluter and James Rasmussen, will be the home squad on Thursday and Saturday. The White Team, picked by Joe Dye and Mitchel Brennan, will then be the home team on Friday.
The rosters of both Green and White are listed below. All fans are encouraged to come cheer on the Hatters as they compete against each other in the annual series. Game times are Thursday at 3:00 p.m., Friday at 3:00 p.m., and Saturday at 11:00 a.m.
Green Team
Brian Eggleston
Kevin Fagan
Mike Fernland
Carlos Garmendia
Ike Greenspon
Darby McCormick
Austin Perez
Matt Pisciottano
Ben Rakus
James Rasmussen
Frankie Romano
Garrett Russini
Adam Schaly
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Despite reports to the contrary, Transformers hottie Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green are "still engaged," he tells PEOPLE – and they know exactly what they want in a wedding.
"[The ceremony will be] small," the former Beverly Hills, 90210 star added at Tuesday night's GQ bash in L.A. "Originally we were talking elopement and now we might have a few people there."
Still, he said, don't expect a lot of press hoopla surrounding their big day. "You might hear about it the week after."
So what does Green think of his fiancée's super-sexy image? "She always looks hot," he said. "I stand next to her and it's like beauty and the beast."
But Fox – who was honored by the magazine in its "Men of the Year" issue – insists she doesn't understand all the fuss.
"I'm not a 'sexy' 'beautiful' woman," she claimed. "It takes a lot of work to make me look like a girl."
Green, for one, would beg to differ. "I like to see her in the morning. I like to see her at home," he said. "It doesn't matter whether you put a bunch of makeup on her or not."
Fox was equally gushing about her groom-to-be, calling Green "a really great person." She added, "When I'm not working, I'm at home [with him] all the time."
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that is so sweet. and so true.ReplyDelete
we should get Ivy & my dancing fools together.
Love this! Yes, you did!ReplyDelete
I love your thoughts & words steph. go you with your cute hair & all. ;)ReplyDelete
I LOVE THIS!!!!ReplyDelete
She's perfect.
This will make me happy for the rest of forever.ReplyDelete
That's what's so beautiful about childhood. That's our lesson as adults. Thanks for the reminder.ReplyDelete
yes- love it! such an awesome little girl!!ReplyDelete
aw. :)ReplyDelete
I want to encourage my child (of which there is currenly only one very tiny one) to be free spirits.. not concerned about the status quo.. doing what makes them happy. Because I wish I could have grown up that way.
So refreshing to see that gorgeous girl just be herself! So full of joy!ReplyDelete
BEAUTIFUL word...and pictures too.ReplyDelete
That girl is such a cutie!!!ReplyDelete
my little one is onlyl 18 months still but I already feel the same way!!!ReplyDelete
I completely understand! Sometimes I feel like I gave Kaitlyn all the exuberance I was raised not to show.ReplyDelete
I love your sweet Ivy... she reminds me so much of my spunky girl! I so get this. it's so true for me too. and it wasn't until I gave birth to my daughter... my little me. except she's free and self confident and I want to be like her...ReplyDelete
My heart is happy. This was happy. Your words are beautifully perfect.ReplyDelete
Dude. Dude! Just replace "free spirit" with "confident spirit" and "Ivy" with "Ruby", and this is our story. Goodness, gracious...ReplyDelete
Our hearts walking around outside our chests...that's what those babies of ours are...
this joy is so contagious it rubs off on us Momma's - your free spirit is beautiful!ReplyDelete
That is EXACTLY how I feel about Aliza Joy - all the time. So true.ReplyDelete
Dance Ivy, dance!
love love love it!ReplyDelete
I know exactly how you feel! I love watching my little free spirit fly! She is teaching me (I'm a slow learn though) how to be a little more free. And I am so thankful to have her!ReplyDelete
Beautifully written (and those are the perfect pictures to accompany your thoughts!).ReplyDelete


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Film festival open to high schoolers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The GI Film Festival announced today that high school students from throughout the United States, its territories and armed forces schools around the globe are invited to submit their short videos to the U.S. Department of Defense 60th Anniversary of Korean War Commemoration Committee and the GI Film Festival to participate in a new educational outreach program entitled, "Heroes Remembered: Voices of the Korean War."
This new educational initiative allows high school students to submit a three- to five-minute documentary or narrative video featuring stories about U.S. veterans from the Korean War. The deadline for submission is March 1, 2013. All student video entries will appear on the U.S. Department of Defense's official Korean War Commemoration Web site while select films will earn student filmmakers a $500 scholarship and an official entry into the award-winning GI Film Festival in May in Washington, D.C.
For detailed information about submitting a video or the "Heroes Remembered: Voices of the Korean War" program, visit www.gifilmfestival.com/rememberingkorea. For more information about the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Korean War, visit www.koreanwar60.com.
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HEDGESVILLE - The Jill S. Weekley Learning Center at James Rumsey Technical Institute will offer an LPN and Surgical Tech Preparation program for anyone wishing to enter the 2013-14 LPN or Surgical Tech programs. Attend an orientation and get all the specifics for LPN/Surgical Tech preparation classes that will be available starting in January.
Orientation dates:
Wednesday and Dec. 19, 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Thursday and Dec. 20, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
The prep course will offer Basic Skill Assessment, which will help to determine the need for review in the areas of reading/vocabulary skills, general math skills and general science knowledge. The Jill S. Weekley Learning Center also has several computer aided self-study programs which are designed to offer additional practice in areas to be assessed on the LPN/Surgical Tech Pre-Admission Exam.
For additional information, please call the Jill S. Weekley Learning Center at 304-754-9712.
Rumsey offering many classes
HEDGESVILLE - The Jill S. Weekley Learning Center at the James Rumsey Technical Institute offers a variety of free programs to students 16 years of age and older who are out of the public school system. All classes and programs are completely free of charge and are available during both day and evening hours. Some programs available are: GED preparation, mathreview, grammar review, computer tutorials, basic study skills/vocabulary and essay writing, LPN preparation and more.
All students are required to attend an orientation session prior to beginning Learning Center programs. Sessions include information and explanation of the center's programs, class schedules, goal setting and testing and placement appointments. Daytime orientations are held in the Learning Center on the first, third and fifth Monday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. or noon to 2 p.m. for GED and basic/computer skills. Evening orientation is held on the first Tuesday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. for GED and basic skills/computer skills.
Orientation dates are as follows: from 9 to 11 a.m. or noon to 2 p.m. Monday.
The Official Practice Test will be given on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 9 a.m., the first Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. and the second Saturday of each month at 8 a.m.
The Learning Center is open on Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information, call 304-754-9712.
Please remember that the Jill S. Weekley Learning Center follows the Berkeley County Schools closing and delay schedule.
Music competition on tap at Shepherd
SHEPHERDSTOWN - Shepherd University's Department of Music will host its annual vocal competition on Jan. 19, in the Frank Center. The competition is open to high school juniors and seniors. The application deadline for the competition is Dec. 28.
The daylong event will consist of preliminary auditions, a selection of finalists, an honors recital presented by Shepherd students, and an awards ceremony including performances by the chosen prize winners. The honors recital and awards ceremony are free and open to the public.
The competition offers a $1,000 for first place, as well as other cash prizes for second and third places, which will include the $300 Jane Grissinger Memorial Award prize from Shepherd musician and faculty member Anne Munro.
The vocal competition is an annual event organized by the voice department at Shepherd in an effort to provide young singers the opportunity to perform and receive feedback from professional musicians. This is an opportunity for young artists to become familiar with Shepherd's music program and what it has to offer.
Former winners of the competition have performed with the New York City Opera, starred on Broadway and in national touring companies, and won awards including the Marian Anderson Prize and the Rosa Ponselle Young Singers Prize.
For more information on the competition, contact Dr. Robert Tudor, director of vocal studies and chair of the department of music at Shepherd, at firstname.lastname@example.com or 304-876-5237.
Video contest offers $1,000 top prizes
MARTINSBURG - A national grassroots group is offering high school students the chance to win $1,000 and other cash prizes in a student video PSA contest.
Population Connection, the nation's largest grassroots population organization, is again hosting its "World of 7 Billion" contest. Students in grades nine-12 are asked to create a 30- to 45-second public service announcement that illustrates the connection between world population at 7 billion and one of the following topics: Food security, wildlife habitat or the global status of women and girls.
Cash prizes will be awarded to four winners in each topic area. Three grand prize winners will receive $1,000. Participating teachers will receive free curriculum. The deadline for video submission is Feb. 21.
For full contest rules or to see previous winning videos, please visit www.worldof7billion.org.
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Dancing with the Stars pro Karina Smirnoff, who recently made it to week nine with Apolo Ohno in the all-stars season, will appear an upcoming episode of the ABC sitcom.
On the show, James Van Der Beek is participating in Smirnoff's popular televised ballroom dance competition. And he's up against Smirnoff and her partner, Dean Cain, who's also guest starring on the episode, which will air Dec. 11.
Don't Trust the B–– in Apt. 23, which also stars Krysten Ritter and Dreama Walker, isn't the only acting gig for Smirnoff. She's also teaming up with her former DWTS partner, Ralph Macchio, for a movie he's directing that also stars Marsha Mason.
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The evil sorcerer Markko has sworn to capture the last of Prince Llesho's brothers. If Markko succeeds, Llesho will not be able to save Thebin, or reopen the Gates of Heaven. As murder and dark magic threaten Llesho's alliances, he realizes his only chance lies in finding his brothers first. So begins a desperate hunt that will lead the prince from the slave market to a sea voyage fraught with perils, and an incredible discovery about the sorcerer who seems bent on his destruction.
"Building on the tradition and philosophies of the Far East, Curt Benjamin delivers an absorbing conclusion to his lively fantasy saga."—Publishers Weekly
"Intriguing characters and a fluid approach to magic that is reminiscent of Asian folk tales."—Library Journal
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There was no single reason for the haze noted over the Four Corners on Tuesday, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Grand Junction said.
�The high, fairly thin cirrus clouds give the sky a milky appearance,� Ellen Heffernan said. �With diffused sunlight, things don�t look so sharp.�
Wildfires in the West could add to the effect, Heffernan said.
�But there are no fires super-close,� she said.
The Durango Interagency Fire Dispatch Center said there were no wildfires detected in Southwest Colorado.
A reconnaissance flight in the morning found no fires, the agency said in a statement. The agency planned an afternoon flight to make sure.
The sky over Grand Junction appeared the same milky color, Heffernan said.
The Durango-La Plata County Airport reported visibility of at least 10 miles, Heffernan said.
Haze is in the eye of the beholder, Heffernan said.
In the West, visibility is usually so good that any deterioration is notable, Hefernan said.
�We�re spoiled,� Heffernan said.