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The Most Insanely Violent Cartoon Ever (Is About the Bible)
In case you're not familiar with the show, Greatest Heroes and Legends of the Bible was a bold little venture that dared to ask one controversial, but vital question: What if we took the most gruesome and awful parts of the bible, paid North Korean sweatshop workers to hastily animate them and then jammed a precocious, androgynous child and its mentally retarded Scooby Doo camel into the whole mess to sing kindergarten rock songs about murder and rape over a Three Stooges sound effects reel?
That's a confusing question to ask, I know. But the good news is that Greatest Heroes has an answer for you; the bad news is that the "answer" is just furious screaming and a slide whistle. The show is balls deep in madness and never wants to pull out. Within the first 10 seconds of the actual animation, we have cougars, holy lasers, cougars running from holy lasers and a John Woo style dove explosion. Within the first minute, we have sex-offending dragons, time-traveling fruit and gunshields.
Now, let's meet our cast of characters: Here's the first "angel from God" who visits Samson's mother, an Israelite oppressed by the Philistines, to answer her prayers for a child. He chooses to manifest himself on Earth in the holiest form our culture will ever produce: A winged Sebastian Bach.
Samson's mother follows all of Bach's inexplicable riders -- don't eat or drink from the fruit of the vine, don't cut the boy's hair, only Crunchberries and whores allowed in the dressing room -- and in return he does what Sebastian Bach does best: He impregnates the holy hell out of her. She then produces Samson, and here's our hero now, looking like the answer to the question "What if Steve Perry was The Incredible Hulk?"
Perry Hulk soon meets a Philistine girl, the first of many bullet points on the thesis Greatest Heroes is writing about the tragic underuse of misogyny in our society. The Philistine woman, like all women in this cartoon, is an evil, conniving slut here to tempt and betray the righteous man. But poor Samson, he was lost the second he laid eyes on her. I mean, what could he do in the face of such beauty?
The pair meets, and almost instantly falls in love. Possibly because she used the Pathway of Mirrors to climb behind Samson's pupils and become him from the inside out.
"You love me, Samson." "But you look like somebody hit Brooke Shields with a shovel!" "You. Love. Me. Samson." "I. love. you...master."
Everything seems to be going along swimmingly, as far as nailing your racial nemesis goes, and then the pre-marriage celebration comes around. Samson, as Philistine tradition dictates, is given 30 escorts for the next seven days. In the spirit of camaraderie, he proposes that they all play a fun little game: He'll come up with a riddle, and if they solve it before the wedding, they'll each get a new robe. Isn't that neat? That's how you design a good game; the mechanics are simple, everybody is equally involved and the stakes are just low enough to keep everything friendly.
But then those dirty Philistines go and ruin everything. They try to coerce Samson's weak-willed, treacherous woman-beast into giving up the answer to this benign little riddle game. This turns out to be quite easy, actually: They make a few patriotic pleas, a couple of threats and when that doesn't work, they just eye-slave that bitch.
Hey, turnabout is fair play.
After a few days trapped in the Phantom Zone behind the Philistine woman's dead, dead eyes, Samson's escorts return just before the ceremony to solve his riddle.
Man, what a shitty thing to do. Cheaters shouldn't ever prosper. Samson would be totally within his rights to not honor this bet, but then, what kind of lesson would that teach to the kids? He's no welcher, cheating or no. So our hero -- our protagonist, the strong-jawed, noble main character that's been the spearhead of every lovable, wacky shenanigan so far -- honors his part of the bargain. He goes out and he gets those robes ... by murdering 30 completely unrelated, innocent people in an alleyway.
Now, I know this is Biblically accurate, Christians, and you don't want to teach the kids half-truths or falsehoods about something as sacred as the bible, but was there no better way to treat this scenario in a children's cartoon? Couldn't you have cut to narration, or tasteful editing, or hey -- maybe you could have stopped just short of recording the agonizing death screams of innocent men echoing through the empty city streets?
But that's not how Greatest Heroes rolls. The only hand-holding this show does is when it's burning off your fingerprints, and it thinks "restraint" is that thing you use to keep your Collection from escaping their cages during feeding time. So we see every second of Samson's constantly escalating revenge on the Philistines for winning his fun party game. You know, maybe he should've been clearer on the terms of this friendly little wager when he proposed it:
Samson: I'll bet you 30 robes you cannot solve my riddle, however! If you do solve the riddle, I'll not only give you the robes -- fresh from the backs of innocent corpses -- but I'll throw in absolute genocide for all your people!
Philistine 1: That doesn't sound like a fun wedding game.
Philistine 2: I've got Apples to Apples in my chariot.
Samson: I don't know ...
Philistine 1: OK, how about this? Let's do Apples to Apples first, then, if you're not having fun, we can do your Casual Massacre thing later? Cool? All right, here we go. First card says: Neighborly!
Samson: Blood-typhoon!
Philistine 2: You ... you don't say it, you just pick one of these cards in your hand to turn in and ... you're writing "blood-typhoon" on the card now, aren't you? We're playing Casual Massacre after this no matter what, aren't we?


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Tuesday, September 10, 2013
The Fort Dorchester offense shined in the first half Friday and the Patriot defense shined in the second as the Fort earned a 35-14 win over Cane Bay.
The Patriots (2-0) scored three first-half touchdowns and held the Cobras (0-2) to 54 yards of offense in the second half. Fort Dorchester's offense outgained Cane Bay's offense 349 yards to 167 in the game, but the Cobras won the turnover battle and made big plays on special teams.
"Cane Bay played well and we still got the win so I'm happy with that," Fort Dorchester coach Steve LaPrad said. "Our kids played hard. We moved the ball well and our defense played like we expect it to in the second half, but we need to clean some things up. Hopefully with a good week of practice we can straighten the other things out."
Junior quarterback Kobe Garrett completed 12 of 16 pass attempts for approximately 200 yards and four touchdowns.
Receivers Joseph Hutchinson, Rashad Palmer, D'Monte Bailey and Diondre Champaigne all had touchdown receptions for the Fort. Palmer's came on a 69-yard play that involved a lot of yards after the catch. Bailey outleaped a Cobra defensive back in the end zone to secure his 34-yard touchdown reception, which put the Fort up 28-14 with Riley Rozanski's PAT kick late in the third quarter.
Garrett and running backs Matt Murray and Nahshon Cyrus combined for approximately 200 rushing yards. Murray broke several tackles to score the Patriots' sole rushing TD, which covered 40 yards.
Running back Romonte Frazier provided two of the Cobras' main highlights of the evening, scoring with a rushing touchdown and on a long kickoff return.
The defenses won the first possessions of the game but Cane Bay's Austin Sineath recovered a Fort fumble on a punt reception following the Cobras' first possession. Cane Bay was unable to capitalize and turned the ball over on downs after a failed fake-punt attempt.
Fort Dorchester answered with a 61-yard scoring drive, covering most of the way on the ground. Hutchinson capped the drive with a 5-yard TD reception.
Cane Bay answered with a 69-yard scoring drive capped by a 10-yard run into the end zone by Frazier. Junior quarterback Bridges Howard, in for the injured Devin Kilgore, had four carries for approximately 30 yards on the drive.
The Patriots bounced back with an 85-yard scoring drive. Champaigne had a 22-yard reception to set the Fort up at midfield and a few plays later Murray broke free for his TD run. The Cobra's blocked the PAT kick and followed with another big special teams' play.
Frazier returned the ensuing kickoff 81 yards into the end zone and Phillip Jackson hit his second PAT kick for the Cobra's sole lead of the game.
But the Patriots gained momentum for good with their next possession. Lineman Cody Meree fielded a short kickoff and returned it 2 yards to the Patriots' 31. The Fort only needed one play to score as Palmer caught a pass across the middle and dashed 69 yards into the end zone. After a Fort penalty on the first conversion attempt, Garrett ran in for a 21-14 Fort lead.
Bailey had a 40-yard punt return late in the second quarter, but the Patriot scoring threat came to an end when Tabarious Hartzog intercepted a Fort pass and the Patriots took a 21-14 lead into the half.
The Fort defense didn't budge much in the second half and the Patriots scored on drives of 31 and 59 yards.
Late in the third quarter, Bailey made his TD catch to cap the shorter drive. Then Garrett hit Champaigne for a 6-yard TD pass with 10:16 remaining in the game.
Cane Bay 0 14 0 0 – 14
Fort Dorchester 7 14 7 7 – 35
F – Joseph Hutchinson 5 pass from Kobe Garrett (Riley Rozanski kick)
C – Romonte Frazier 10 run (Phillip Jackson kick)
F – Matt Murray 40 run (kick blocked)
C – Frazier 81 kickoff return (Jackson kick)
F – Rashad Palmer 69 pass from Garrett (Garrett run)
F – D'Monte Bailey 34 pass from Garrett (Rozanski kick)
F – Diondre Champaigne 6 pass from Garrett
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Shepherd alums to celebrate
SHEPHERDSTOWN - Shepherd University will sponsor an alumni celebration June 15 at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. Cocktails will be served at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. Entertainment will begin at 9 p.m. Highlights of the evening include banquet dinner, networking, outstanding alumni award, celebration of alumni achievements and reunion years, trophy race showcase and VIP access to musical entertainment in the H-Lounge. Discounted tickets available in advance are $45 each. RSVP deadline is June 7.
For more information or to register, visit shepconnect.shepherd.edu.
Book drive to be held tonight
MARTINSBURG - A book drive for gently used children's books will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. today at Sweet Frog at The Commons in Martinsburg. Donate three books and get a dollar off your order; donate five or more books and get a free 12-ounce frozen yogurt. Books will benefit WEE Read, a program to help area children build their home libraries.
For more information, contact Emily Matlock, Miss North Eastern's Outstanding Teen, at email@example.com.
Studio tour slated
BERKELEY SPRINGS - The artists of Berkeley Springs and Morgan County invite visitors to their studios from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday to view their latest creations. Works include glass, metal, textiles, jewelry, ceramics, photography and paintings. They will be on display and for sale during the tour. Studio doors are open to all. Children are welcome.
The 17 artists participating in the tour will be pleased to show you these and many other hand-crafted treasures. Visitors can follow the self-guided tour map and along the way enjoy the lush rolling hills, woodlands and gardens of the area.
For more information about the tour, telephone Travel Berkeley Springs at 800-447-8997, or visit www.berkeleyspringsstudiotour.org.
Cruise-in scheduled
BUNKER HILL - The "Classic Cars, Bikes and Trucks' Cruise-In" will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday at Mill Creek Intermediate. Event is sponsored by the Inwood-Bunker Hill Lions Club, to benefit sight and hearing needs in the community. Cost is $2 per vehicle. Food concessions will be available. Music will be provided.
For more information, call Lion Dan Lohr at 540-533-6697 or Lion Randy Trenary at 304-262-1972.
Ghost tour set for Saturday
CHARLES TOWN - Charles Town Ghost Tours will present its first benefit public ghost tour of 2013. The tour will begin at Jefferson County Courthouse at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and will last approximately two hours. Special guest will be Lisa Duff Craft, of Wallstreet Medium, who will be interpreting throughout the tour. Flashlights are highly suggested and cameras, video equipment and tape recorders are encouraged. Reservations are required in advance and admission is $12 for those over 12. PIGS Animal Sanctuary will receive 20 percent of all money collected from admission.
For more information or to make a reservation, call Ann at 304-724-6741.
Jumpin' Java to host art display
CHARLES TOWN - An art exhibit by Peter Shor will be on display at 5 p.m. Saturday at Jumpin' Java. Shor's work is abstract with medium of acrylic, digital and watercolor. Event will also feature live music, by the PJs.
Multicultural Fest planned
HAGERSTOWN, Md. - Sambos Caporales, award winners of the 2012 Hagerstown Mummers, will open a full day of free entertainment and fun at the Tri-State Multicultural Festival from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at the City Park. The festival serves to enlighten the community of its vast ethnicities, their traditional customs and exquisite cuisine.
A family-friendly atmosphere sets the mood for understanding, fun and excitement that will be felt throughout the event. There is no admission fee with plenty of free parking at the park.
Visitors will be able to enjoy performances at outdoor stages, a diverse food court and exhibits at the nearby Washington County Museum of Fine Arts, the Hagerstown Railroad Museum and Engine 202, and the Mansion House Art Center.
Organizers said the children will have an opportunity to enjoy arts and crafts, and face painting. There will be an essay contest about diversity. Students and tri-state area high school juniors and seniors have a chance to win $100 and be published on local websites.
For more information, call 877-455-4561 or visit www.3statefest.com.


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6 Absurd Situations That Only Happen In Food Commercials
#3. Yogurt Parties
Do you feel like you've been here before? I don't mean here on Cracked. I mean here on Cracked reading a columnist's gripes about yogurt commercials. If this situation seems familiar to you, it's because Soren Bowie brought this very topic up about a year ago. But if you never believe a single thing I say again, please believe the following: 1. This isn't the first time I've stolen from Soren Bowie. Like I explained to him, my 3 p.m. liquor run isn't just going to make itself. Don't leave your keys on your desk if you don't want me taking your car. 2. Dannon would still have you believe that women all across the nation are gathering together in joyous celebration of acidophilus and regular bowel movements. On those grounds, I think we're good to proceed. Now, let's talk about yogurt parties. For reasons beyond my understanding, Dannon has disabled embedding for the commercial in question. So, in lieu of watching the video, please enjoy this brief synopsis instead:
And where is this unsavory conversation taking place? At the saddest, most disgusting Christmas party ever, apparently.
I can't imagine what else you would need me to say at this point. Except, of course, to say that there's no way this conversation has ever taken place at a party, unless that party was happening inside of a nightmare.
#2. Light Beer as the Ultimate Test of Manliness
It's time to get brutally honest here, fellas. At some point in your life, whether you like it or not, you're going to have to prove to your friends that you are, indeed, a man. If you're lucky, it will just be a matter of defending your family and property from an armed intruder or fighting a mountain lion to the death, lest it forcefully remove the life from your body. I say you will be lucky if it comes to that because the alternative, apparently, is to drink a Miller Lite. Let's cut to a commercial: Again, if your crazy lifestyle does not permit you to spend 30 seconds watching a video, allow me to summarize the message being sent in the above commercial with one sentence: Quit being a pussy and drink a Miller Lite. For my part, I think this would be the far more harrowing test of manliness because, well, Miller Lite tastes like water that's somehow managed to rot. It's like the curdled skim milk of beer. But that's just my opinion, and it's probably not the angle the company is shooting for. Why Miller Lite actually believes their swill is capable of making a man out of you is anyone's guess. Do they think only a real man can handle the intense alcohol burn that comes with nursing a light beer? Or maybe there's some reverse psychology at work, like drinking light beer is such a pussy move that you should do it in public, all while hoping someone has the balls to give you shit for it so you have a reason to slice them with a box cutter. You know, kind of like when that rapper named Cam just up and decided to start wearing pink fur coats.
Either that, or Miller Lite legitimately believes there is something manly about drinking light beer out of a stupid "vortex bottle." And there is, but only if you break the empty bottle on the edge of a table and use it to stab your way out of a bar fight. But until I see that Miller Lite commercial, I'm calling bullshit on the "light beer makes you a man" argument.
#1. Gourmet Chefs Working in Fast Food Kitchens
So here's a pickle that you're sure to never find yourself in: You want a gourmet meal prepared by an actual chef who uses expensive utensils and smacks his employees in the back of the head whenever they act up, just like on the TV. But, uh oh, you only have 99 cents in your irresponsible, barely employed pocket! Whatever will you do? If you did not immediately answer "Go to Taco Bell!" just now, I understand. Nobody would say such a stupid thing, right? Let's go to the video: Now, I don't want to just keep beating on Taco Bell here, but I have to, because this is the most absurd premise for a television commercial ever. If you didn't watch the video, just know that Taco Bell would like you to think that their disgusting 99-cent flatbread chicken sandwich was lovingly handcrafted in a gourmet kitchen by an actual chef.
While lesser chefs look on in amazement, no less.
Have you eaten at Taco Bell? Or more importantly, have the people who made this commercial ever eaten at Taco Bell? If any person has ever dined at Taco Bell and came away from the experience feeling like they just beat the man by getting four-star-restaurant-quality food at sub dollar store prices, that person was probably raised by wolves. Even if they did call in an army of Bobby Flay types to oversee the intricate preparation that's apparently required to put chicken and cheese on a piece of flatbread, nobody is going to actually walk into a Taco Bell and order it. Why? Because ...
Listen, if this kind of prep work were really taking place in the seedy back kitchens of the nation's fast food restaurants, the type II diabetes industry would grind to a screeching halt, because nobody would have time to wait for these fancy dishes to be prepared. People bring a lot of things to fast food restaurants, patience is not one of those things. Just hearing that the fish sandwich they ordered will take four minutes to cook sends the average consumer into a convulsive fit. But we're supposed to believe that customers are waiting patiently while Taco Bell "chefs" are back there hand-dicing chicken with $500 titanium blade knives and cooking with blowtorches?
It would take a team of city planners just to deal with the miles-long drive-thru lines snaking their way through the community if this were really what went into preparing a delicious fast food dinner. But despite all of the obvious deception and other shenanigans at work here, there is one scene in this commercial that rings absolutely true with me. This one, specifically ...
Unless my vision is failing me, that flatbread is very clearly soaking wet. Ideally, it's just soaked with water. Realistically, it's probably soaked with semen. Whatever the case, I accept with 100 percent certainty that this is exactly what you should expect if you're eating at Taco Bell.
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Edward V. "Ed" Lambin, 84, of Geneseo, died unexpectedly Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at Trinity Rock Island Emergency Room. Funeral services celebrating his life were held Tuesday, Feb. 12 at First Presbyterian Church, Geneseo. The Rev. Dr. David Esche officiated. Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery, Geneseo, where military honors were accorded by the Don Cherry VFW Post No. 5083. A visitation was held Monday, Feb. 11 at Vandemore Funeral Homes and Cremation Services Ltd., Geneseo. Memorials may be left to the Edward Lambin Memorial Fund and will be distributed amongst several local charities.
Ed was born on Jan. 29, 1929, in Melcher, Iowa, the son of Jules and Zelia (Herndon) Lambin. He was a graduate of Alpha High School. He married Donna L. Hanmer on Dec. 31, 1950, in Coal Valley. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. In 1955, he started the Lambin Jewelry Store in Geneseo, which he owned and operated until his retirement in 1997. He also drove a school bus for Pinks' Bus Service in Geneseo for 45 years.
Ed was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Geneseo, where he was an Elder at the church. He belonged to the Geneseo Moose Lodge No. 990, the Iowa-Illinois Treasure Hunters, and was a board member of the Geneseo Marriage and Counseling Service. He enjoyed metal detecting, as well as hunting, fishing, camping and collecting coins. He was a Chicago Cubs fan.
Survivors include his wife, Donna; two daughters, Toni (Rick) Quayle of Geneseo and Kelli (Jim) Williams of Geneseo; two sons, Bob Lambin and Ron Lambin, both of Geneseo; eight grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; four step-great grandchildren; one sister, Susie (Charles "Coke") Carlson of Rio; and one brother, Alfred (Joanne) Lambin of Galva. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first grandchild, Maice Quayle; two brothers and one sister.
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Jesus Chavez was abruptly taken from this earth to walk amongst the Angels in Heaven on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012.
He had a love for life, family, friends, the beach and sunsets. His powerful outlook on life touched many individuals as he tried to help each person, when he could, with their individual needs. Jesus was a loving son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He was gentle and sensitive, adamant at times, but loving and humorous. He never failed to make you laugh. He was a very forgiving person, and found the good in everyone.
Jesus is terribly missed by the whole family and we will never forget the times we were able to share with him as they will be treasured for the rest of our lives.
Jesus is survived by his loving parents, Miguel and Socorro Chavez of Truckee; brothers Miguel (sister-in-law Debbie) and Salvador (sister-in-law Melany), sisters Alma (brother-in-law Rafael), Maria (brother-in-law Juan), Engracia and Margarita; and numerous relatives and friends throughout the US and Mexico.
A Rosary will be held on Friday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. and a Mass will follow on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 11 a.m. both at Assumption Catholic Church, 10930 Alder Drive, Truckee, CA.
The family requests that in lieu of sending flowers a donation be made in his name to a charity of your choosing.


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Airport closed for construction
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. - The Tri-Cities Regional Airport is shut down this weekend and will be closed again next weekend while crews work to repave runway 5-23.
The airport's Executive Director Patrick Wilson tells us the runway is about 30-years old and airport officials knew the old surface was getting close to the end of its use, so they planned for this project about four years ago, "We worked with the Federal Aviation Administration to secure about $15 million dollars in airport grant funding and have been working since then to plan the project."
Phase one is taking place September 14 and 15. Workers are grinding off 20,000 tons of asphalt in a process called milling. This will make for a smooth, level surface.
"They have specialized equipment to be able to mill or grind off the current asphalt. They want to make sure the layer they have down is going to be the correct elevation for new pavement to go on to," adds Wilson.
Phase two is set for September 21 and 22. It will add two more inches of pavement to the runway.
The airport plans to take a loss of $70,000 when they close down both this and next weekend.
Airport officials tell us this is a $15-million dollar project, funded by grants, and it won't have to be done again for another 25 years.
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What do you do at the Credit Union? I go to the auto dealerships to develop and maintain strong relationships.
What do you like about working at the Credit Union? I like working at the Credit Union because of its strong belief in helping the community. We educate and support a variety of nonprofit organizations through employee volunteerism and credit union funds. The Credit Union also offers a rich retirement plan, medical benefits, educational reimbursement and discounted rates on consumer loans.
What's your most memorable moment as a volunteer for the Foundation? One of my more memorable experiences while volunteering for the Foundation, was seeing all the underprivileged children have the opportunity to go shopping at Target for warm clothes.
How did you come to be an employee with the Credit Union? Working at the dealership and knowing the Indirect Manager back in 2001. I kept in touch with her and she called me up one day and told me about the opening.
Would you recommend SCE FCU as an employer? Yes, I would recommend SCE FCU as an employer.


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Brandon Wright joins the Stetson staff as linebackers coach after spending the previous two seasons coaching defensive backs at Franklin College. He started his coaching career as an assistant coach at Ridge View High School in Columbia, S.C.
Wright played for two years at Newberry College before suffering a career-ending shoulder injury. Afterward, he contributed to the football team with quality control responsibilities.
He graduated from Newberry in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in business administration and a minor in sociology. He then graduated from Strayer University with a master's of business administration degree.
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COLUMBIA Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is already one of the most successful players in South Carolina football history, and the sophomore still has one more season to play before he heads off to NFL riches. Many observers believe he will be the first overall draft pick in 2014.
The former top-ranked recruit in the nation, Clowney added to his growing resume on Wednesday, when he won the Ted Hendricks Award, which has been presented since 2002 to college footballs best defensive end. Clemsons DaQuan Bowers won it in 2010.
Clowney is the second ever USC player to win an individual national award, and the first since running back George Rogers won the 1980 Heisman Trophy.
Clowney beat out Southern Californias Morgan Breslin, Florida States Cornelius Tank Carradine, LSUs Sam Montgomery, Texas A&Ms Damontre Moore and Florida States Bjoern Werner. Clowney got nearly two-thirds of the final round votes, a new record for the award. He is the first sophomore to win. The award will be presented at a to-be-determined time and place.
Clowney on Wednesday also was named the Southeastern Conference defensive player of the year in a poll of the leagues coaches. They voted USC wide receiver and punt returner Ace Sanders as the co-special teams player of the year, along with Florida kicker Caleb Sturgis.
Clowney was in Houston on Wednesday for the Lombardi Award presentation after being in Charlotte on Monday for the Nagurski Trophy ceremony. He is scheduled to be in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., tonight for the College Football Awards show, as he is up for the Bednarik Award, which, like the Nagurski, is a defensive player of the year award.
Notre Dame linebacker Manti Teo won the Nagurski and Lombardi, which goes to the countrys best lineman or linebacker. The other Lombardi finalists were Clowney, Georgia linebacker Jarvis Jones and Alabama center Barrett Jones.
Teo is also up for the Bednarik, along with Clowney and Jones. Though the award winner will be announced tonight, it will officially be presented March 1 in Atlantic City, N.J.
Teo, whose team will play Alabama for the national championship, then heads to New York for Saturday nights Heisman presentation. Many observers believe Clowney has a good chance of being a Heisman finalist next season.
As USC prepares for the Jan. 1 Outback Bowl against Michigan, Clowney is tied with Werner and UCLA linebacker Anthony Barr for the national lead with 13 sacks. Clowney had 4½ in the regular season finale victory over Clemson. Clowney has 21½ tackles for loss, second only to Jones 22½.
USCs old single-season records for sacks and tackles for loss were 10 and 19½. Clowney has 21 career sacks and 33½ tackles for loss. The USC career records in those categories are 29 and 54½, both set by defensive end Eric Norwood from 2006-09.
Clowneys other career honors include SEC Freshman of the Year (as voted by the coaches) and first-team freshman All-American last season. He was named first-team all-SEC this season by the coaches and Associated Press, whose voters picked him unanimously for the first team, and has already collected one first-team All-American selection, by the American Football Coaches Association, with more likely to come.
Florida quarterback Jeff Driskel (6) scrambles as he is chased by South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, in Gainesville, Fla. Florida won the game 44-11.(AP Photo/John Raoux)×
South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (7) and linebacker Damario Jeffery (33) close in on UAB running back Greg Franklin during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/The State, Tim Dominick)×
South Carolina's Jadeveon Clowney sacks Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray during second-quarter action in Athens, Ga. on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011. (Photo by Travis Bell/Sideline Carolina)×
South Carolina's Jadeveon Clowney wraps up Georgia's Todd Gurley during first-quarter action in Columbia, S.C. on Sat., Oct. 6, 2012. (Photo by Travis Bell/SIDELINE CAROLINA)×
South Carolina's Jadeveon Clowney, left, and Devin Taylor wrap up UAB quarterback Jonathan Perry during first-quarter action in Columbia, S.C. on Sat., Sept. 15, 2012. (Photo by Travis Bell/SIDELINE CAROLINA)×
For Cover of FB Preview: USC Gamecocks wide receiver Shaq Roland, left, defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, and tailback Marcus Lattimore are the last three winners of South Carolina Mr. Football.×
Clemson Tigers quarterback Tajh Boyd (10) is sacked by South Carolina Gamecocks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (7) in the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C.×
South Carolina's Jadeveon Clowney forces East Carolina quarterback Rio Johson into an interception during second-quarter action in Columbia, S.C. on Sat., Sept. 8, 2012. (Photo by Travis Bell/SIDELINE CAROLINA)×
South Carolina Gamecocks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (7) walks by UAB Blazers quarterback Jonathan Perry (14) after a big hit in the first quarter of the Gamecocks game against UAB at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, SC.×


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Systemwide Events Calendar
Hawaii Food Bank Canned Food DriveFebruary 26, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Manoa Campus, Campus Center
The UH Manoa chapter of Golden Key International Honour Society will be supporting the Hawaii Food Bank by collecting donations of canned goods and other non-perishable foods to help replenish the food bank's warehouse.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Birthdays used to be a really big deal.
I figure it's because back when I was a kid we didn't have that many of them, a handful at best. They were special.
Now, like gum, we have enough for everybody and birthdays become just another day. Still special to a degree, but not the event they used to be. Birthdays nowadays are days you stop and go, oh yeah, it's my birthday, then move on to the next item on your checklist.
I've got 55 birthdays. I'm the double nickel. That's a lot of candles.
I'm also officially a senior. I can't officially react with outrage anymore when I get the Life Alert solicitation phone call. "You don't want to be alone in the event of an emergency," the friendly lady on the phone would tell me. "What if you fall?"
They don't know how many times I actually fall, or do something stupid that would require the pressing of the Life Alert button. Those Life Alert representatives and I would be on a first name basis. I can hear the conversation now.
"Dan… you can't keep pressing the button."
"But it's an emergency."
"Being lonely does not qualify as an emergency."
"I'm not really lonely because I really don't like people all that much. I'm bored."
"Neither is being bored an emergency."
"But I've fallen and I can't get up."
"Dan… you fell off the couch. That doesn't qualify even as a fall really. It's more like rolling over."
Getting Life Alert would give me that false sense of careless confidence. I'd stop paying attention to things like how many steps I have left to descend, and given my chronic ADD I'd already be heading off for the kitchen, yet I'd still have four or five steps still to go.
Those aren't falls so much as step-skiing.
I've done that a lot. You skid down a half a dozen or so steps, not really flying and not really falling with style. You just end up at the bottom not really sure how you got there.
I did that down a flight of about 20 concrete steps holding two big canvas bags of radio equipment. I didn't fall per se, but instead rode the two canvas bags down those steps like a makeshift bobsled. I felt very Olympian.
Being 55 now, I've become that curmudgeonly old man that everybody crosses the street to avoid because somewhere in the conversation he'll ask you to pull his finger.
I'm not quite into the whole "Pull My Finger" gag because there is a line drawn somewhere in the sand designating what is or isn't good taste, and while I often smudge that line to a nearly indiscernible smear, I am aware of my boundaries.
I'm old. I have white hair, and I mean really white hair. It's been suggested on more than one occasion that I grow a beard and play Santa Claus. Imagine me playing Santa Claus. Not pretty.
I don't like crowds, remember? And here would be a crowd strung down to JC Penney's, with kids attached, all here to see me. The humanity of it, I couldn't stand the attention.
All that smiling and being friendly … my face would hurt. Or it would freeze that way.
What would I look like with a smile permanently frozen on my face? I'd look happy…
And we can't have that. People would think something was wrong.
And call Life Alert.
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During arguably the busiest shopping day of the year, local businesses large and small found success with Black Friday sales and are looking forward to a push through the weekend.
Several businesses this year implemented tiered schedules, offering shoppers specific sales at different times throughout the evening on Thanksgiving and into the morning on Black Friday.
"Yesterday was fantastic," Veto Moots, Elkins Kmart store manager, said Friday when asked about late-day Thanksgiving sales.
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Moots said he'd never seen a customer line as long as the one Kmart had when management reopened the store Thursday evening.
"Today (Black Friday) it started out slow," he continued, "but it's picking up."
Other stores in the area appeared to be having an afternoon rush, including the Elkins Walgreens.
"(Sales are) comparable to other years," said Ginny Ong, Walgreens store manager.
She said the amount of patrons was increasing throughout the day.
Small businesses were feeling the afternoon shopping wave, too.
Marlea Wheeler, owner of Marlea's clothing store, was surprised at the number of shoppers she saw Friday.
"I've been swamped today (Friday)," she said.
She also commented on Small Business Saturday, the American Express program that was created with the goal of promoting small businesses during the holidays.
Created in 2010, this is the third year that Small Business Saturday will take place, according to the American Express Website. Elkins OnTRAC participated in the event this year by distributing flyers to local small businesses.
"I'm sure it will be busy," said Wheeler.
She was hopeful that crowds would continue into today and throughout the weekend.
Shopping has become a sort of holiday tradition, Wheeler said. She partly attributes the high volume of customers to that developing tradition.


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Former Durango resident Karen Sue (Brennan) Stinn died from injuries suffered in a helicopter crash Saturday, June 30, 2012, near Camp Verde, Ariz. She was 68. Her friends and former Durangoans Mike and Linda Dunaway were also killed in the crash.
The oldest child of William James and Evelyn Eva (Swanemyr) Brennan, she was born March 28, 1944, in Durango. Ms. Stinn graduated from Durango High School in 1962 and went on to study dental science at the University of California at Los Angeles, before moving to Albuquerque, Santa Maria, Calif., and Scottsdale, Ariz.
Ms. Stinn�s professional accomplishments included managing several dental practices; being the first woman to sell cars for Rich Ford, one of Albuquerque�s biggest car dealers; co-founding a Scottsdale jewelry store; and becoming a Realtor of premier properties in the Phoenix Valley, her family said.
Ms. Stinn was an avid collector of Southwestern and traditional Mexican art. Her family said she had a particular knack for home decorating, which all her friends admired greatly.
�Mom�s zest for life, unyielding sense of style, compassion for others and witty sense of humor were among her best attributes,� her sons said. �Although she�s physically gone, we shall always carry her memory with us, ever reminded of her love and wisdom.�
Ms. Stinn is survived by her sons Richard Dean �Dino� Bonaventura and Josh Ryan Stinn of Los Angeles; brother, James Casey Brennan, of Shady Side, Md.; and three grandchildren.
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Liberty High School students were finally dismissed around 4:15 p.m. after the school was locked down for most of Wednesday afternoon following a report of three gunmen entering the school, which officials now believe was a hoax.
Bethlehem Area School District Superintendent Joseph Roy said the incident began around 1 p.m. in response to a 911 call.
Students were locked in at the school, located at 1115 Linden St. in Bethlehem, while police searched the building.
Police went from classroom to classroom and nothing suspicious was found, according to police. No guns or gunmen were found, and no injuries have been reported, according to police.
The lock down and police investigation were in response to a 911 call that three gunmen entered the school building, according to a police source.
Police said the 911 call came in at 12:40 p.m. from a prepaid Tracfone, which is not traceable.
The 911 caller said, "There was an individual inside the school and he was possibly armed with a gun, and the possibility was that he was going to start shooting."
School officials are now saying it appears the 911 call was a hoax.
While the lock down was in effect, Roy told 69 News that everyone was secure and safe in classrooms.
When the lock down went into effect, around 1 p.m., all entrances were blocked and people trying to enter the building were turned away.
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All Liberty High after school athletic events (home and away) were cancelled for Wednesday.
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Police release the name of a Leavenworth man killed in the 2900 block of New Jersey Avenue.
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"All we heard is 'Pow, pow, pow, pow, pow, and then we came out there and we seen all this," said a neighbor named Kathleen. "At first, I thought it was fireworks."
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MILROY - Elaine J. Stafford, 75, of Milroy, passed away peacefully at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at her home.
She was born June 21, 1938, to the late Merrill W. and Helen B. (Whary) Goss.
She is survived by: her loving husband, James R. Stafford, whom she married on Oct. 27, 1977; her children, Adon W. Snyder Jr., of Clinton, N.C., James R. Stafford Jr. and wife, Wendy, of Stevens, Deborah E. (Snyder) Hartsock and husband, Chuck, of Lewistown, Wendy S. Stafford, of Milroy, and Lori K. Stafford, of Ohio; grandchildren, Sharon M. O'Reilly and husband, Kevin, of Salisbury, Md., Nichole E. (Kahler) Cooper and husband, Chris, of Burnham, Elisha, Eddie and Eric Rhodes and Brooke and Ali Stafford; great-grandchildren, Clayton and Hunter Casner, Chase Cooper, Gage Rupert and Landon Rhodes; brother, Steve Goss and wife, Sandy, of Garden View.
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Softball Dominates MAC-Leading Ohio 10-0 in 5 inn.
MUNCIE, Ind. - - Sophomore pitcher Nicole Steinbach (Merrillville, Ind./Andrean) held league-leading Ohio to two hits, while Ball State softball's offense continued to roll in a 10-0 (5 inn.) victory at the BSU Softball Complex Saturday afternoon.
With the win, the Cardinals improve to 26-16 (6-3 Mid-American Conference) entering tomorrow's 1 pm Easter Sunday rematch with the Bobcats (25-18/10-3 MAC).
"I am really proud of the way we played today," Ball State head coach Tyra Perry said. "That is Ball State softball. We turned in a solid effort on both sides of the ball, playing strong defense and coming up with timely hits throughout the game. Nicole was outstanding today. I thought she had a really gutsy performance on the mound. She was not feeling her best, but still made it work and shut down a very good Ohio team."
In one of her strongest outings of the season, Steinbach kept Ohio's batters at bay for most of the game, allowing just a pair of singles over five innings of work. She also struck out four batters, while not issuing a walk, to improve to 11-9 on the year.
On offense, the Cardinals pounded out nine total hits, including four doubles, two triples and a home run. Senior first baseman Taylor Rager (Fishers, Ind./Hamilton Southeastern) collected two of the nine hits, with a RBI triple in the first and a leadoff double in the third.
After Steinbach retired the Bobcats in order in the top of the first, Ohio pitcher Savannah Jo Dorsey struck out the first two batters she faced in the bottom of the frame. However, senior left fielder Jennifer Gilbert (McKinney, Texas/McKinney) would not let the Cardinals fall in order, as she blasted a double off right-center field wall. Rager followed with a RBI triple to right field, driving in Gilbert for what proved to be the game-winning run.
However, Ball State's offense was not done there, scoring nine more runs over the next three innings. In the second, sophomore shortstop Selena Reyna (Houston, Texas/South Houston) drew a one-out walk, while freshman catcher Shelbie Scamihorn (Terre Haute, Ind./South Vigo) was hit by a pitch. Two batters later, senior pinch hitter Lauren Schroeder (Greenfield, Ind./New Palestine) drew a two-out walk to load the bases. Sophomore second baseman Emily Dabkowski (Plainfield, Ind./South Putnam) followed with a bases-clearing double to push the Ball State edge to 4-0.
After Rager doubled to open the top of the third, sophomore designated player Sammi Cowger (Fenton, Mich./Fenton) came through with a one-out double to right-center to bring her home. Reyna then reached base on a Ohio error, while sophomore center fielder Briana Evans (Tulsa, Okla./Union) cleared the bases with a triple to center. Junior right fielder Loren Cihlar (St. Charles, Ill./St. Charles North) followed with a RBI single to right, upping the Ball State advantage to 8-0.
The Cardinals final two runs of the game came on a fourth inning two-run homer from senior third baseman Audrey Bickel (Munster, Ind./Andrean). Rager scored on the blast after drawing a one-out walk.For the most up-to-date news on Ball State softball, follow the team on Twitter: @BallStateSB and @TyraPerry13/ Instagram: ballstatesb / Facebook: BallStateSoftball


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FREDERICK, Md. - Dan Ryan Builders, one of the nation's few privately owned regional homebuilders, is proud to announce they have won the 2010 Builder of Integrity Award from Quality Builder's Warranty Corporation.
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"We are so thrilled to receive our second Builder of Integrity Award just as we are celebrating our 20th anniversary. It affirms the values instilled in me by generations of homebuilders in my family and, in particular, recognizes the hard work and dedication that my employees have put into every home we've built over the past 20 years," said Dan Ryan, President and owner of Dan Ryan Builders.
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Watching the cubs pre-game
Watching the cubs pre-game apparently sosa blasted the cubs, anyone know what he said?
Sammy Solo did blast a
Sammy Solo did blast a homerun today, his 6th.
no clue, but it'll be on the
no clue, but it'll be on the post game report
I don't know what's worrying
I don't know what's worrying me more right now...
the fact that we're pulling Rusch out and letting our bullpen try to hold a close game for 3 full innings?
or the fact that JOSE MACIAS is pinch-hitting for him.
Anyone see the black cat run
Anyone see the black cat run on the field tonite?
So can we assume Dusty has
So can we assume Dusty has given up on Dubois or forgotten just how much Holly sucks as an everyday player?
This is the third game in a row Dusty's benched Dubois against a RHP.
Technically, the cat was
Technically, the cat was black and white, and completely freaked out.
The Cubs don't need to attribute losing to superstitions and curses as long as Corey continues to forget where he is and decides to try to hit Santo in the booth. Oh, and let's not forget his maddeningly consistent approach of swinging at the first pitch against A NEW FRIGGIN' PITCHER. Is this a Tribune Directive or something? The bases are loaded, Corey, how 'bout using all three of your allotted strikes to attempt to make something happen?
To his credit, the throw to 3rd was quite nice, but that does not excuse his continued boneheaded playing style.
It seemed like a strange night at Wrigley tonight. I'll blame the weather. A guy sitting behind us was making small talk with an elderly Southern couple making their first visit to the Friendly Confines.
"First time at Wrigley?"
"Alright! Popped your cherry! Nice going!"
Popped your cherry? Wha?
I didn't see the game
I didn't see the game tonight, but with Halladay going against Mitre tomorrow can anyone say "s-w-e-e-p"?
Nice to see you Irregular, hopefully we can do this again when the Cubs win a game. :)
Haven't been swept at home
Haven't been swept at home in a 3+ series since 2002. I like that stat...would suck if the streak is broken against the friggin Bluejays.
Can the Cubs go back to California, please?
The Cubs WON'T get swept at
The Cubs WON'T get swept at home. They'll find a way to beat Halliday.
At this point with all the
At this point with all the injuries still, this team is just not consistant enough to be able to sustain a long run of very good baseball. I am hoping the Cubs can stay above .500 until the All-Star break and then get Wood and Prior back and hopefully make a trade for a good OF bat. Then I think they can make a run in the 2nd half at the 88 wins I thought a healthy team could accomlish.
why do you all get your
why do you all get your hopes up with this team - its doomed for failure - everytime they raise my hopes they fail. When you have an idiot like Patterson who'll swing at anything - how can you expect a successful season?
I don't remember if this was last night or monday night but frankly - 2 outs and 2 men on base and ramirez comes to bat - what the hell is Ramirez doing taking a walk in an RBI situation and with that idiot patterson coming to bat after him. The second to last pitch to ramirez was completely hittable and he took it for strike.
Patterson really will be a great player one day but is just too impatient on the plate right now.
anyone know what the cubs'
anyone know what the cubs' record at home for night games?
I'm guessing it's pretty dismal...
actually i'm pro Ramirez
actually i'm pro Ramirez taking a walk in that situation. the key is to avoid making outs...it's not like the pitcher was coming up behind him. aramis shouldn't be faulted for having the patience that corey lacks.
When Ramirez walked, I
When Ramirez walked, I turned to my wife and said, "we really could've used a hit there." Three doubles would've been sweet.
But I agree, Tim, you can't fault Ramirez for NOT swinging at bad pitches (or, in this case, having a good eye.) He has to be able to rely on Corey to keep the inning alive. No one can fix Corey's issues except Corey.
And they really need to keep him away from a microphone, because every time I've heard him interviewed in the past few weeks, he just keeps digging the hole deeper. His post-game comments last night were pointless and annoying.
I don't remember if this
I don't remember if this was last night or monday night but frankly - 2 outs and 2 men on base and ramirez comes to bat - what the hell is Ramirez doing taking a walk in an RBI situation and with that idiot patterson coming to bat after him. The second to last pitch to ramirez was completely hittable and he took it for strike.
Patterson really will be a great player one day but is just too impatient on the plate right now.
So let me get this right: Ramirez AB bad because he was too patient, Patterson AB bad because he is too impatient?
Corey needs to start anew in
Corey needs to start anew in a new venue.
I missed it - what were his
I missed it - what were his post game comments?
Game thoughts: What
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What happened to Corey Patterson the Gold Glover...He has been misreading and misplaying balls all year.
Bash Hollandsworth all you want, but he got guys home from 3 twice with one out. Not that he should be praised for this, but it should be acknowledged.
we gave up 3 runs that good defenses would not have given up, Derek Lee, Perez, The pitcher who did not cover first on Lee's misplay (I believe it was Will Ohman), and Patterson. All were responsible.
I am a big Jason Dubois
I am a big Jason Dubois supporter but check out our starting outfield hitting numbers...
Burnitz - .260 BA, .311 OBA, .444 SLG, .755 OPS, 8 HR, 34 RBI
Patterson - .266 BA, .301 OBA, .436 SLG, .737 OPS, 10 HR, 20 RBI
Dubois - .264 BA, .316 OBA, .500 SLG, .816 OPS, 5 HR, 20 RBI
Those OBP and BA are sickening. It would be nice if 1 of those guys was in that range but not all 3. Burnitz is realizing why no one wanted to sign him this past off-season. He can't hit away from Coors just like previous poor hitters.
The sad thing is Jason Dubois is out performing them both compared to the number of AB's he has had, yet this is what has replaced him the last few games....
Holly - .220 BA, .295 OBP, 1 HR, 12 RBI, .305 slg, .601 OPS.
Bottom line is it doesnt matter whether Holly or Dubois starts. The entire outfield just plain sucks at hitting and getting on base.
This should be the #1 priority in fixing. Burnitz is a bum, Patterson has shown no improvement, Dubois is as crunch would say "raw", and Holly has never been good. Ever. The entire OF needs to be shaken up.
Double your pleasure- Holly
Double your pleasure-
Holly and Dubois in line up today.
MIKEC- I am ducking
I am ducking underneath my desk as I write this, but I agree 100%. They need to go out and get 1 or 2 bats in the OF. The IF is fine. Starting pitching will be fine, especially with Prior and wood coming back and Willimas pitching better in AAA.
Bullpen is still inconsistant, but improving as they have had less strain on them with the starters pitching so well the last 3 weeks or so.
I don't know who truly is availible to get for the OF (Huff?, Floyd?, etc.), but something needs to be done for thisteam to get over the hump and truly into the WC race.
it's weird, without looking
it's weird, without looking at the numbers it feels like Burnitz has done his job above expectations...but the numbers show otherwise. Yeah, the Outfield was my big worry before the season, and is now....but who do you get rid of at this point to aquire a big hitting outfielder? Are any of our non-essentials worth much to other teams at this point?
meanwhile, we are still 12-5 in our last 17 games...hopefully these last two games are just a bump in the road. We got our work cut out for us today, but it's a huge game...we need to cut our losses here.
First and foremost Aramis
First and foremost Aramis needs to swing the fucking bat in that situation. Tim writes, "the key is to avoid making outs". Who do you think you are Billy Beane? No the key is to make runs. You guys don't know the difference between a good walk and a bad walk. Aram walked cause the pitcher didn't want to pitch to him. He wanted to pitch to Patterson. So we gave him what he wanted and we didn't score because of it. I love Aram and I hope he stays a Cub for many successful years but he needs to swing at that 3 - 0 pitch. It was a meatball right down the middle. You see, conventional baseball wisdom dictates that on 3 - 0 or 3 - 1 you can be picky. If you see a pitch you like, rip it. The thing about Aram is that he doesn't swing 3 - 0. They flashed that stat right before the 3 ball pitch. Sometimes you need to swing at a 3 - 0 pitch. Hell! Swing and miss on purpose. Make the pitcher throw another one. And, what I'm talking about is situational as I am not advocating this for every at bat.
Next, rip Burnitz all you want but he's on pace for 90 - 100 RBIs. I don't care what his average is. If he gets 95 RBIs, that will be plenty.
Chad -- are you aware that
Chad -- are you aware that on most 3-0 pitches, the batter has the red light from the manager? It's rare to get a 3-0 green light. (Lee got a green light yesterday, which was a no-brainer given how hot he is, although he grounded out meekly).
My point is that Ramirez didn't swing at the 3-0 pitch because it wasn't his choice to make.
OK, fine. Maybe he had a
OK, fine. Maybe he had a red light. Then, that's bad managing. You don't take the stick out of one of your best hitters hands to pass it on to a lesser hitter. If I was a manager, my 3, 4 and 5 guys would have carte blanche (most of the time) to swing away on a hitter's count.
I agree Chad. I was reading
I agree Chad. I was reading somewhere that when batters put balls in play; BA on hits on pitches that are either 0 strike or 1 strike is always better than league average. Hitting at 2 strike pitches is always below league average. This makes instinstive sense as the pitcher is trying to throw strikes when he is behind and trying to get the batter to swing at pitches that are borderline when he is ahead. So a good hitter who can mash should look for a good ball to hit and hit it hard in a 3-0 count.( Unless the pitcher is unintentionally-intentionally walking you.) That pitch that ARam took for a strike yesterday was eminently swingworthy.
The problem I have with batters who swing at first pitches is that they seem to be swinging at balls that they have no chance of putting a charge on even if they make solid contact. That and swinging at the first pitch they see from a reliever.
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it's weird, without looking
it's weird, without looking at the numbers it feels like Burnitz has done his job above expectations...but the numbers show otherwise.
Burnitz was hired to replace Sammy Solo in RF and drive in runs. He's doing a fine job on both accounts. His 34 RBIs rank him 19th in the NL ahead of Carlos Beltran, Moises Alou, Adam Dunn and over in the AL, Sammy Soso. Burnitz is on a pace to drive in ~100 runs this year.
I realize I'm being picky
I realize I'm being picky but if I were Ramirez I would realize i have an idiot who swings for the fences everytime after me and just try to get a single. Ramirez's mistake is obviously very minor compared to jack ass stupidity of patterson who just refuses to take a pitch.
As Stoney says, I'm not second guessing -I'm first guessing - my stomach sunk when I saw him get the walk.
>So let me get this right: Ramirez AB bad because >he was too patient, Patterson AB bad because he >is too impatient?
Next, rip Burnitz all you
Next, rip Burnitz all you want but he's on pace for 90 - 100 RBIs. I don't care what his average is. If he gets 95 RBIs, that will be plenty.
So then would you say the same about rookie Jason Dubois? Expanded out to a full season of at bats, he'd be on pace for more than 100 RBI, despite usually batting lower in the lineup.
But to the overall point, I agree, if Jason Dubois is our best hitting outfielder, we've got problems.
And Mitre is perfect through
And Mitre is perfect through 4
Way to mention the no-no, ya
Way to mention the no-no, ya dope. I blame the infield hit on you.
Awesome. The instant I turn
Awesome. The instant I turn on Gamecast, the Blue Jays get their first hit.
mlb.com's game tracker is
mlb.com's game tracker is reporting an injury delay.
let me go ahead and guess:
Derrick Lee suffered spontaneous combustion?
Given our luck so far this year, I wouldn't be too surprised.
..or Zambrano fell and
..or Zambrano fell and twisted his ankle walking down to the clubhouse
Sergio Mitre? Where is this
Sergio Mitre? Where is this coming from?!?!?!?
so all kidding aside who got
so all kidding aside who got injured?
a big kudos to mitre. he's pitching like a bat out of hell today.
I was ravagely checking the
I was ravagely checking the lineups on GameCast and there were no replacements for the Cubs. Don't know if thats a delay thing or not..
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probably saturday depending on what they do with hammel (assuming friday for ham).
Lester is going to get one more start, right? It sure would be nice to see him get a shot at 20 wins.
Nicely done! I think in my 10-14 games I went .500 or a little over. Strangely, I went to the Cards games they mostly lost (incl Saturday) and the one SF game they lost, plus a couple Brewers games they lost, too. I should have gone to just Reds games. But still - saw mostly very good baseball on the North Side this year. Regardless of what happens come October - the Cubs are positioned for some good times in the next 3-5 years.
First Cub victory at home this year for me!
Saw all four starters this year
RIP Arnie. We could use a lot more like you -- a man who succeeded and failed on his own terms, a true original, and, finally, a remarkable example of graciousness towards others.
Cubs finish 33 over at home. I was, personally, one game over at 3-2, which was one of my better years in a while.
I do hope that's the last time we see the Cardinals this year. A lot of power, which is dangerous, particularly in a short series, and they have really shut down KB all year.
Oh, and Jon Lester? Damn!
Yes. Boating accident at 3AM. Very sad, but stupid. Young men do stupid things.
lester puts 2 on and is taken out at 96 pitches. oh well.
edwards in.
2 out in the 7th, lester at 84 pitches, ross taken out for the standing O.
it's possible contreras will catch lester for another inning+.
What a weird day. Jose Fernandez and Arnold Palmer, but then Scully and, on a much more modest level, Ross....
d.ross gets his 2nd standing O on the night (last home game of the season)...hits HR #10...curtain call. baseball.
as a fan, he only "owes" us the game on the field and not getting in the way of others on his team being ready to play (imo).
it's exponentially worse to his family and friends, but this dude most likely had 15+ years of play left and even though he just turned 24 a couple months ago he had already established himself as a top guy in the game.
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Updated #Cubs probs vs Pirates: Mon, Hendricks vs Kuhl; Tue, Lackey vs Vogelsong; Wed, Arrieta vs Taillon; Thu, Zastryzny vs Nova
I know what you're trying to say, Charlie, that none of us feels what his loved ones must be feeling.
On the other hand, what makes a death like this tragic is precisely the loss, based on Fernandez's youth and brilliance, to the baseball world.
So, for example, we can say that Princess Diana's death meant more, in aggregate, to millions of admirers who didn't know her personally than to her loved ones.
boston pitching snags a couple of mlb team records...
"Over nine innings of play, Boston's staff struck out 11 straight Tampa Bay Rays hitters Sunday, breaking the major-league record for most consecutive strikeouts in a game.
The previous record was held by former New York Mets right-hander Tom Seaver, who struck out 10 straight hitters in 1970.
Not only that, but with a strikeout to end the ninth, sending the game into extras, Boston's staff also struck out an MLB-record 21 batters over nine innings."


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Round one this year went to South Tahoe, and with it the volleyball girls snapped a nine-year losing streak to Whittell.
"They came out firing on all cylinders to prove they are once again for real," South Tahoe coach Dan McLaughlin said. "The Warriors have been in the state tournaments 19 times in the past 20 years and this year will be no exception. It's a talented team, but the Vikings overcame it."
The crosstown match is always competitive and this year was no exception, well except for the ending. The Vikings captured the first three games 25-17, 25-23 and 25-18. The win improves the Vikings to 6-3 as they continue their postseason quest.
Middle hitter Drew Norberg led the Vikings charge with 14 kills, four aces and two blocks. Ride side Morgan Kraufer wasn't far behind, contributing 13 kills and three aces. Setter Raquel Marchesseault had a huge game with 30 assists, one ace and four kills.
"It was a very strong performance from her as a setter," McLauglin said.
Middle hitter Emily Gardner put up two blocks and one kill. Kaila Griffis came through with one block and two kids.
The South Tahoe versus Whittell match started nine years ago and always draws a large crowd.
"It was started by Gary Hankoff and I because we had two of the best high school programs in Nevada and wanted South Shore to see both at the same time," McLaughlin said in email. "It became a rivalry that used to sell out both gyms and last game attracted the largest volleyball crowd of the year."
The two teams will meet for round two at Whittell High School on Oct. 17 at 6 p.m.
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February is American Heart Month, and unfortunately, most of us know someone who has had heart disease or stroke. Contrary to conventional wisdom, recent research shows that including lean beef, even daily as part of a heart-healthy diet and lifestyle, can improve cholesterol levels
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Walter's family is holding a yard sale, but there are few customers. Walter, fartingcontentedly near Father, wonders why. When a man offers ten dollars for Walter, Father readily agrees. Walter wonders why. Walter is sad to leave his family behind, but relieved to discover that his new owner is a clown. Walter figures he will help the clown bring joy to children on their birthdays. But the clown has a dastardly plot: he will use Walter's gas to inflate balloons and then pop them to stun guards during bank robberies. Will Walter turn to the dark side? Of course not! He comes out a hero and is reunited with his family by doing what he does best.
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SUNY Oswego bestowed new awards for excellence in service April 15 in a campus ceremony. Dr. Marcia Burrell of the curriculum and instruction faculty accepted the President's Award for Excellence in Faculty Service. Michelle Bandla, coordinator of first-year programs, received the President's Award for Excellence in Professional Staff Service.
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The title pretty much says it all.
1996 British Junior Ladies Champion Katie Allan (now Scarbrough) lost her battle with bowel cancer this morning.
Here is a link to the announcement on her blog.
Skating In Heaven:
Katie, although your career was cut short by injury, when you were competing, you were somebody that skating fans in Northern Ireland could be proud of.
But, the way you dealt with your cancer, and used your battle to help others and to raise awareness of the disease in young people, turned you into somebody that everybody could be proud of.
I may not have known you personally, but it was a privilege to have chatted with you last week.
My thoughts obviously go out to Katie's husband, Stuart; her 2 children, Sam and Sophie; her parents, Les and Joan; and her entire family circle.
You are indeed "Skating in Heaven"
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Barring a miracle, the Backyard Brawl on May 11 will be held at Williamsport's Logue Field and not Bowman Field.
Players from participating teams, Williamsport, South Williamsport, Loyalsock and Montoursville, are upset and disappointed. Williamsport mayor Gabriel Campana says he has done everything to ensure the Brawl be held at Bowman Field.
The field was damaged after the outdoor hockey experiment with the Williamsport Outlaws team failed last winter and caused significant damage to Bowman Field. Because of a harsh winter and cold spring, landscaper R.D. Slingerland could not begin fixing the field on April 1 as planned.
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"They (the Outlaws) said the rink would be removed by April 1 and it was, but the issue was the frost. That's why it couldn't be worked on then," Campana said Thursday. "I have tried doing everything I can to have the games played at Bowman Field because it is a great atmosphere. I even suggested playing it on another date but because of schedule conflicts and playoffs they could not do that. I have been trying to accommodate them as much as possible."
Campana met with Slingerland, city streets and parks general manager William C. Wright, Williamsport athletic director Sean McCann and participating coaches Wednesday. The field was not in as bad a shape as that group thought it would be. Campana said the outfield looked good and most of the infield looked decent although some work was needed down the first-base line.
Campana left the decision on whether to play at Bowman to the coaches. They opted for Logue Field for various reasons. Although the field was deemed playable, it still needs repairs that are being paid by $25,000 a non-profit group provided. The issue was both the upcoming district playoffs scheduled to be played at Bowman Field and the Crosscutters season that opens later in June.
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While the tournament technically could be played at Bowman next Saturday, it would jeopardize District 4, which has no backup field and potentially the Crosscutters. Because of that and because sod still needs to be laid, the tournament was moved.
"I told the coaches it was their call. I left it up to them and said if they want to play there, they can play there," Campana said. "Everybody has been working as hard as they can to get it ready. I gave them the opportunity to play on it as it is but I think everyone understands the situation. Nobody can say I'm not pro-baseball. We've put $1 million into the field since I've been in office."
While Campana gave the green light for the tournament to be played at Bowman, participating players and some coaches are disappointed in him, as is the Penn College baseball team which lost its entire home schedule at Bowman this spring. They understand that Campana has tried rectifying things but they also are upset that he brought the Outlaws to Williamsport in the first place. Had the outdoor hockey experiment not happened, there would be no Bowman Field issues and the tournament would held there without a glitch.
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Seniors will not get another chance to play in a Backyard Brawl at Bowman Field. Williamsport players will not get another chance this season since they compete in the District 2 Class AAAA Tournament. This was their last chance to play under the Saturday Night Lights and they believe they were the ones who deserved that chance to shine, not a group of semi-pro players who know little or nothing about the area.
"It's definitely disappointing," Montoursville senior third baseman Ryan Mondell said. "It's unfortunate, definitely, because your senior year you want to play there."
"My high school memory is one I will never get to live. Dozens of other local baseball players from the surrounding school districts will unfortunately have to share this with me," Williamsport pitcher Aaron Weber said. "The memory of being able to play in the Backyard Brawl under the lights at Historic Bowman Field has been shattered by (Campana's) selfish ambition to build an ice hockey rink right on the exact location we planned to play on months later."
Campana helped bring the Outlaws, then a member of the Federal Hockey League last July. They began in October and by January they were gone, canceling their last game and ending their season weeks early. While a non-profit group has provided the money to fix Bowman Field at no extra cost to the tax payers, city solicitor Norman Lubin was planning to file a lawsuit against the Outlaws and a non-profit group to recover losses associated with non-payment of $55,000 in utility bills and rental fees.
Those upset about the Brawl being moved do not blame Campana for the weather delaying repairs. What they do blame him for is bringing the Outlaws and outdoor hockey to Williamsport at the risk of damaging the country's second-oldest baseball field.
"I understand that the mayor wanted to shake it up a bit and try to bring hockey to Williamsport. But, really? It was destined to fail from the beginning," South third baseman Joey Balawajder said. "The Backyard Brawl has and would have generated more hype and money than this hockey organization that was suddenly sprung on Williamsport. It is such a shame that these prestigious baseball programs will go a year without the Backyard Brawl (at Bowman)."
"Bowman Field is one of oldest baseball fields in the country and we're destroying the facility to play hockey," Loyalsock coach Jeremy Eck said. "I have nothing against hockey, but it's a baseball field. There is so much historical value and tradition behind the field and it was destroyed for hockey. That's upsetting."
Players also have not forgotten a promise Campana made a few months ago while ESPN 1050. Station general manager Todd Bartley provided the transcript to the Sun-Gazette Thursday. After Bartley asked Campana, in the aftermath of the Outlaws ending their season, if Bowman would be ready to host the Brawl, Campana said the following:
"I promise the field will be taken care of. We have the $20,000. Typically the city of Williamsport, we put in $7,500 to prep the field as well. Regardless of this situation. You have my word of honor and actually I'll see you at one of the first games."
Now, unless something drastic changes, those games will be at Logue Field. That is not sitting well with players and fans who heard that interview and have remembered it since.
"Here we are after months of anxiously waiting to see if we can finally step onto the same field that professional baseball players play on to show off our talents to our friends, families, and neighbors, and we are given the news that the opportunity will not come as (Campana) had promised us earlier," Weber said.
There are those in the community who think the most important thing is that the Brawl will be played, period. Montoursville coach Travis Wurster told his players Wednesday he would play it in a parking lot if necessary.
The counterpoint is that Bowman holds a special allure. Players from the participating teams, a combined 37-6 this season, work all offseason waiting for that opportunity to play where so many professionals, several who became Major Leaguers, have played. The venue, the lights and the crowd create an electric atmosphere.
The games will go on at Logue but many players know the experience will be different. It was that way two years ago as well when, on a cloudy day, the tournament was moved to Montoursville's Giles Field after the field was deemed unplayable.
"It's disappointing because the Backyard Brawl is Bowman Field. That is what the game is all about," Eck said. "It's a huge crowd and a great facility and to have the opportunity to play under the lights at Bowman Field for area bragging rights is huge. You still want to compete at other facilities but this takes the feel of the tournament away."
Campana said he empathizes with those players and coaches. He said he has been losing sleep over the thought of the players not getting to compete in a Brawl at Bowman. If not for the unseasonably cold spring, he said there would be no issues and everything would be on schedule.
"My intentions were sincere," Campana said. "I feel bad about it and wish the weather had been better. I'm a big sports fan and have been hoping and praying that this can be accomplished and told them if they want to play, they can play there."
Unless something drastic and rapidly changes, however, that will not be happening.
"I will surely feel a sense of emptiness and betrayal playing in the Backyard Brawl my senior year," Weber said, on a field that holds no significance or aura to that of Historic Bowman Field."


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Islands Hospice received a certificate of need to open up a facility in Kahului. It would be the island's second hospice facility, joining longtime Hospice Maui. Do you:
I think this Poll is very misleading, Island Hospice is different then Hospice and will not be "JOINING" them, it will be another facility, which means that more MONEY will be going to ADMIN then family care...What we need is more money to build a hospice facility to house patients, not another office to get more business. PLEASE CHANGE THIS POLL SO THAT PEOPLE UNDERSTAND THE TRUE MEANING. OF Course people want more "hospice" care, but what you're not telling them is that this doesn't mean more care for our families, it means another "business" trying to get your business. NOT RIGHT....PEOPLE BEFORE PROFIT!!
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Your Poll Title is very misleading! Of course no one would want to oppose more hospice care, but they should know what is really happening here. Most know that Hospice Maui's existence arose from this community's need, and its governing body consists of Maui community members. In the absence of an obvious need, another hospice wanting to open here is in response to a perceived opportunity to make money. If there were no insurance money available for providing hospice service there would suddenly be no others interested, just Hospice Maui.
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Two hospices but only ONE hospital. Strange.
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I have been working for Islands Hospice for close to two years as Bereavement Coordinator. I am proud to be a part of this organization as we are all very committed to our patients and loved ones in a lovingly genuine, caring, and competent manner. We are a well run organization with a strong team that is devoted to our community's well-being.
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My name is Cheryl, I have been an employee at Islands Hospice for almost 3 years.It has been such a great experience to watch this company grow. I truly believe our growth is not only because of our caring and compassionate staff, but mainly because of the voices of our patients, their families, Doctor's and others in the community who have experienced the care we provide. Here on Oahu we have built great relationships with the other hospices. In my own experience I have developed wonderful friendships with staff of other hospices, while working together at facilities. I have mentioned employment to many of my friends and family on Maui and they are happy to know that there will be more available healthcare jobs on the island.I am very fortunate to be a part of such a dedicated company, especially when their ultimate dedication is to our Patients and their Families. Think about it, if your main concern is quality care for patients it shouldn't matter what company its coming from.
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Paul Walker died in November at the age of 40, but it seems his Fast and the Furious character Brian O'Connor won't meet the same fate.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Walker's character won't die, but will be "retired" in the upcoming Fast & Furious 7. Universal, the studio behind the long-running franchise, will make use of the existing footage of Walker from the upcoming film to craft an exit the studio hopes will satisfy fans.
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Walker died about halfway through shooting of the sequel, which is now set to hit theaters on April 10, 2015, eight months after the film's original release date.
The film's director, screenwriter and the studio will have to adjust the script and add scenes so footage of Walker can be used while still allowing the lucrative franchise can continue without him.
What do you think of the plan to retire Brian O'Connor? Will you miss him?
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