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Fort Anne in Annapolis Royal is one of the eight destination sites on the Acadian Passport this summer.
Lawrence Powell
Published on June 29, 2012
Port Royal is one of the eight destination sites on the Acadian Passport. A visit here gets you a passport stamp.
Lawrence Powell
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Inside the Acadian House at Historic Gardens at Annapolis Royal. The Gardens is part of the Acadian Passport tour.
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The mud oven and fireplace at the Acadian House at Historic Gardens.
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Guide Alan Melanson at Fort Anne in Annapolis Royal.
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Wayne Melanson at a display at Port Royal.
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Filling in the historic puzzle pieces from Grand Pré to West Pubnico
By Lawrence Powell
The Spectator
Tourists with Acadian heritage will have a unique opportunity to get back to their ancestral roots this summer in the Annapolis Valley -- and all the way to West Pubnico. The region is home to the cradle of Acadia, the deportation of its people, and the resettlement of what is today a thriving Acadian community.
The problem is, all three distinct episodes in history are in three separate places.
"There were always pieces of the Acadian story but they were always scattered," said Nadine Barteaux, communications coordinator for the Municipality of the County of Annapolis. About a year ago, the seed of an idea was planted – bring all of Acadia's history together by partnering with communities and groups from Grand Pré to Pubnico.
The idea took root.
"About three months ago we said let's stop playing with it and take the bull by the horns," Barteaux said. A call to Larry Peach in Clare revealed that he had already been talking to people in the Annapolis Valley about partnering.
Carolyn Young, another Annapolis County employee, is working with Barteaux on a pilot project called Acadian Passport. She said Quebec tourists looking for their Acadian roots travel as far as New Brunswick and then stop.
"They're not getting the full story," she said, agreeing with Barteaux's description of a puzzle with pieces missing. The Acadian Passport will offer the opportunity to fill in those pieces.
They started out with four partners and by the time the passport and map were put together they had a few more, including Annapolis County, Historic Gardens, the Municipality of the District of Clare, Parks Canada's Grand Pré, Village Acadien, and Parks Canada Fort Anne and Port Royal,
Eight Sites
Eight sites have been deemed as historically significant. Tourists, or visitors in search of their family roots are given a map with those locations marked. Eight corresponding blank spaces are provided for passport stamps.
A visitor to Grand Pré, centre of deportation activities in 1755, would have the Grand Pré space on their passport stamped and would be encouraged to not only visit other local places of interest, but move on to Annapolis Royal and area, the birthplace of Acadia in 1605. That could include Fort Anne and nearby Port Royal, and Historic Gardens, home of a replica Acadian house complete with thatched roof and mud oven.
Trish Fry, Historic Gardens manager said she's pleased to be an Acadian Passport partner and gives kudos to the county for its leadership on the project and praise for the other partners for committing to such a good regional effort.
"Together these communities provide a unique story of Acadian settlement in Nova Scotia, the story of Acadie -- from its roots to today," she said.
"The Annapolis Royal area is truly the cradle of Acadie, and it is therefore a key piece of the Acadian story. And because the Historic Gardens has a very unique reproduction of a pre-deportation Acadian dwelling, overlooking dyked lands that were farmed by Acadian settlers 350 years ago, this project is a perfect fit for us."
She said no journey through the history of Acadie is complete without an exploration of the Annapolis Royal area and in particular, a visit to la Maison acadienne at the Historic Gardens.
Staff at Annapolis Royal area sites would encourage visitors to explore other local must-see points of interest and encourage them to move down the Acadian corridor to Clare, centre of today's vibrant Acadian community, or east to Grand Pré, depending on where the visitors started from.
The project came together quickly and naturally, Barteaux said, and all boundaries, like county lines, seemed to disappear.
Passport Locations
-- Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens, Annapolis Royal – 17 acres of heritage-themed gardens, including a reconstruction of a 17th century Acadian home overlooking what was the Belliveau marshland in early Acadie.
-- The Historical Acadian Village of Nova Scotia, Lower West Pubnico – In this early 1900s Acadian village, situated on a beautiful 17-acre site overlooking Pubnico Harbour, experience a language, culture, and way of life that has thrived along this shore for more than 350 years.
-- Sainte-Marie Church, Church Point – Learn how the Acadians built this breath-taking structure, the largest wooden church in North America.
-- Port-Royal National Historic Site, Port Royal – Discover this reconstructed 1605 French habitation, one of the earliest European settlements in North America.
-- Rendex-vous de la Baie, Church Point – This Acadian cultural and interpretive centre is the starting point for exploring the region of Clare along St. Mary's Bay, a post-deportation region with a vibrant Acadian culture. Museum, art gallery, visitor information, boutique, and more.
-- Fort Anne National Historic Site, Annapolis Royal – Canada's oldest national historic site, the scene of the struggle for empire between the British and French.
-- Musée des Acadian, West Pubnico – Discover the Acadian history of Pubnico dating back to 1653, an Acadian community which is still occupied by the descendants of its founders. Learn about the Acadian people, hear their stories, and take part in their culture. Archival treasures and artifacts spanning more than four centuries.
-- Grand-Pré National Historic Site, Grande Pré – Life in Grand-Pré from the first settlement in 1682 to the deportation in 1755.
Barteaux said 15,000 passports will be available to visitors at the eight sites by the end of June. She said those who visit four or more sites and get their passports stamped can enter to win prizes. Visitors who collect all eight stamps can enter to win the grand prize.
Anyone wishing more information can contact Barteaux at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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MOBILE, Alabama – A 4-3 vote against appointing former Mobile Mayor Sam Jones to the local water board was a "divisive" vote to the council and city, Council President Gina Gregory said Tuesday.
Gregory, who voted with Council members Bess Rich, Joel Daves and John Williams against the appointment of Jones to the Mobile Area Water and Sewer System's board of directors, also said she felt it was "embarrassing" for the vote to return the way it did.
"I would have preferred to have tabled it and give (the council) time to look at someone else," Gregory said. "I think in a situation like this, we try to be good stewards and the council has done a good job to build consensus. I didn't like a divisive issue like this coming before us. I hate that it happened this way. We will move forward."
But the council member who pushed for the vote, Councilman Fred Richardson, said he took the "No" vote "personally" and that questions raised about council member appointments have focused on minority candidates only.
Jones was Richardson's district nomination to the MAWSS board. It would have been a six-year term to replace Leevones Fisher. The monthly salary for MAWSS board members is $1,100.
"For my office and district, I take it personally," he said. "Had Mayor Jones been (Confederate outlaw) Jesse James or Jesse's brother Frank, I could understand that. Mayor Jones turned this city into a global city. You can go on and one with what he's done here. (He oversaw) the greatest economic depression since the Great Depression. He came through that with flying colors. You have some council members saying he's unfit to serve on the water board? I take that with disdain."
Rich said she didn't vote in favor of Jones because of past problems she had communicating with the former administration.
She also said that Richardson's MAWSS appointment did not represent "a district appointment," but rather was one that affected the entire city. Rich is a former MAWSS board member.
"It was difficult for me to establish a line of communication with Mayor Jones," Rich said. "He forbids council members from talking directly to any city department head or employee. This made my position as a council representative very difficult and at times not effective or efficient."
Richardson said the vote on the Jones appointment wasn't about "fighting the past."
"We have council members fighting the past," Richardson said. "They could be fighting the present. Something else is in the mix that has not been told."
He also questioned why the only votes against appointments were made against recommendations who were minorities. Rich voted against former Jones spokeswoman Barbara Drummond to the MAWSS board in February in a move that drew the ire of Councilman C.J. Small.
"It's the only interference that we've had in District 1, 2 and 3," Richardson said. "The minority districts. There has been absolutely no interference (within the other districts with other council appointments)."
Richardson said during the meeting that a vote against Jones would "very well mark the deterioration of relationships on the council."
"If someone on the council has a low appreciation for who I nominate, be that as it may," Richardson said. "However, I am nominating who I feel can best represent my office and the citizens in District 1. Not district 2, 3, 4, 5 , 6 or 7. But District 1. For those wishing to challenge me, bring it on."
Daves said on Monday he hoped a deteriorated relationship between Richardson and the rest of the council would not be the case. He said that a poll he took with his residents indicated strong disapproval of having Jones selected to serve on the MAWSS board.
But Richardson said he plans to scrutinize future nominations from other council members of people to local boards and commissions.
"As I promise, if there are any who oppose my nominee today, I will reciprocate at the proper time," he said. "I expect to be treated as you treat others. Your nomination in the future (could) go down it the likeness of Titanic and the Malaysia Flight 370. This is not a game of Solitaire you are playing. Two can and two will play this game that has started today."
Jones, mayor of Mobile from 2005-2013, lost a bitter mayoral contest against current Mayor Sandy Stimpson.
Since the election, Stimpson's administration has moved forward on changing the way the former administration handled a variety of issues, but mainly focused on budgetary issues.
Stimpson declined to comment about the vote.

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Another name is emerging that could be in play to put in a bid on the Buffalo Bills.
C. Dean Metropoulos, the food and beverage magnate who owns the Pabst Brewing Company, may bid on the team according to a report in the Buffalo News.
Metropoulos and his sons purchased Pabst Brewing Co. for $250 million in 2011.
Their private equity group partnered with another company to buy Hostess out of bankruptcy for $410 million in 2013, saving the Twinkie from extinction among other popular snacks.
"The Metropoulos family has a continued interest in acquiring an NFL franchise and expects to review any such opportunity," a Metropoulos spokesman told The Buffalo News.
Metropoulos was the runner-up to Shad Khan to purchase the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2011. Khan outbid Metropoulos at $760 million for the team.
Forbes estimates Metropoulos is worth $1.3 billion.
In what may be related news pertaining to the sale of the Bills, Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula's company, East Resources Inc. and at least one other undisclosed company sold 75,000 acres of Utica and Marcellus Shale leases in West Virginia and Ohio for $1.75 billion, according to the Buffalo News.
It is not know if Pegula is interested in purchasing the Bills at this time, but past reports have speculated he may look into purchasing the team.
Forbes estimates Pegula's worth at $3.3 billion.
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CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio -- With a flash of flour, my 3-year-old was captivated.
"Whoa!" he exclaimed, his face pasted to the plate glass window, to watch guys in hats toss dough high and coat pies in sauce.
The fast-acting pizza makers are the entertainment at Dewey's Pizza in Cleveland Heights, where Saturday night feels like a family reunion.
By 6 p.m. every table was taken, and the one-room restaurant in the heart of the happening Cedar-Lee district hummed with good will.
Couples crowded around two tables pushed together, "So good to see you!"s flying and earrings swinging as they gabbed. Two moms unwound over draft beers as their daughters bounced to the pizza-making station and back. And a preschooler flipped her skirt over her waist, showing off her tights as she spun in the aisle.
Dewey's Pizza
• Address: 2194 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights
• Phone: 440-546-0555
• Hours: Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.-10 p.m.
• Food: pizza
• Reservations: No
• Kids menu? No
• High chairs? Yes
• Parking: Nearby meters and pay lot
No one cared.
Because Dewey's is a benevolent place, the kind of eatery where you're not quite sure which server is yours, since they're all so helpful. The kind where they let you sample beers – both Great Lakes Christmas Ale and Thirsty Dog Twelve Dogs of Christmas are on tap right now -- before choosing one.
"The original idea for Dewey's was to build a hip, neighborhood pizza place with an inviting vibe that would have great music, great beer and great pizza," says the restaurant's website.
The restaurant began in Cincinnati in 1998 and now has 17 locations in Missouri, Kentucky, Illinois and Ohio, including one in Lakewood. Its menu has five salads, 15 specialty pizzas and 41 pizza toppings.
Instead of pizza, though, I opted for a calzone ($7.95), a giant, perfectly toasted dough pillow of mozzarella and ricotta cheese and three toppings. I chose spinach, roasted red peppers and Amish chicken, a delicious combination with a kick.
My son, who has recently proclaimed pizza his favorite food, split a 17-inch tomato, basil and pineapple pie with my husband, with a plan to take the leftovers home. (Aren't leftovers the best part of pizza?) For create-your-own pizzas, the price is $15.45, plus $1.75 for each regular item and $2 for each gourmet item.
The food came fast, giving us just enough time for the kids to wow over the spinning dough.
Soon, we were all munching happily, our 9-month-old daughter gnawing on a piece of crust in her high chair.


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The destination? Kalamazoo Valley Community College, for a 26-week course. The course has involved eight hours of classtime per day, five days per week, with perhaps four hours of study per night, at a cost of $12,000.
The goal? A career in the burgeoning wind turbine industry, one that may soon have Knapp on the road for six weeks at a time and scaling turbine towers so high that only eagles would be attracted (and then only if the 35- to 150-foot windmill blades at the top of those structures weren't such a deterrent).
"I would stand outside for free before I would go inside for money," said Knapp, who at 37 had done mechanical and construction work in Arizona, but said he jumped at the chance "to have a cool job that I don't hate to go to."
By Friday, when Knapp should have exhausted the money he budgeted for a Kalamazoo apartment and to maintain himself while taking the course, he had become part of the second graduating class of Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Wind Turbine Technician Academy. The inaugural class graduated 16 people last April.
The academy is an intensive, first-of-its kind program that teaches the skills necessary to maintain and repair industrial wind turbines, which typically rise 120 to 360 feet in the air to harvest wind power.
It is a field that the state of Michigan is trying to build in order to capitalize on its many windy miles of coastline, and to find work for the many skilled industrial workers who have lost jobs here but are looking to latch onto an industry of the future.
Consumers Energy announced on Tuesday plans to buy power from wind turbines that will be manufactured in Saginaw and installed in the Upper Peninsula in eh next few years. Heritage Sustainable Energy of Traverse City plans to set up wind farms in Missaukee and Osceola counties.
Technicians have to be able to scale the high towers, stand on sometimes curved surfaces — such as the nosecones of giant turbines — and fix their internal components.
"I was nervous," Parcher said of his first climbing experience, scaling the 120-foot turbine tower on KVCC's Texas Township campus. "I had sweaty palms and was grabbing the ladder pretty hard."
But he discovered he handles heights pretty well.
"I'm flattered that every one of them chose us," said Cindy Buckley, director of training and development at the Michigan Technical Education Center at KVCC, speaking of the academy's 14 students.
The class ending Friday was culled from 70 applicants, each of whom was required to have had previous experience with mechanical, electrical or other technical work.
The students who graduated hailed from as far away as Colorado, Illinois, New York state and Arizona. Ten were from Michigan, including four from Kalamazoo. They are: James Babiasz of Kalamazoo, Charles Williams, Mohamed Farwana and Nicholas Matkin. Arden Major is from Marcellus. Alexis Della Costa, of Kendall, N.Y., became the first woman to graduate from the academy.
Previous education, experience
"Many of the people in our course have completed a college degree, and this is somewhere they come to learn the skills necessary to participate in this field," Buckley said. "Often they have technical degrees … or they have education or experience in electronics or mechanical experience or training."
Graduation means each student is certified to install, inspect, troubleshoot and repair mammoth, multi-ton wind turbines and their components. Certification is care of the Bildungszentrum fur Erneuerbare Energien (BZEE) Renewable Energy Education Center, an internationally recognized training provider for wind turbine technicians in Europe, the United States and Canada.
Of the course tuition and having the means to become a full-time student for about six months, Buckley said, "They've each come up with their own way to manage the financial aspects of it. It's quite a commitment." But she said turbine techs have the potential to start at about $18.25 per hour and earn more quickly. They typically work under contract and that involves a willingness to work lots of overtime, she said.
Parcher is a 38-year-old high school graduate who worked for about 15 years as a tool and die maker in Grand Rapids before the company he worked for outsourced some of that work to China. He then worked as a dental lab technician before being laid off from that job about eight months ago.
He said a $1,000 scholarship from the Lake Forest, Ill.-based Grainger Foundation provided him with enough to cover the last of his tuition. But he will have to manage $7,000 to $8,000 in student loans. But he is excited.
"It's kind of like getting out of high school," he said of graduation. But from this school he is graduating first or second in his class rather than as a C student as he did at East Kentwood High School.
Employers call him
Contacts he has made while studying have left him with Facebook friends in Denmark and India and have him considering work anywhere in the United States. The payoff for him, he said, is having potential employers call him to talk about jobs — as they did this past week — rather than the other way around.
He chuckled Tuesday at the realization that his unemployment benefits will run out at about the same time as the tech course ends, unless Congress agrees to an extension for those receiving unemployment insurance benefits.
"To have people calling up asking if you want a job. It's awesome," he said.
The next Wind Turbine technician Academy, which is scheduled to begin on Jan. 3, is already filled and includes participants from Arizona, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Kentucky, Minnesota and Michigan. The Michigan students include enrollees from Muskegon, Vicksburg and Kalamazoo. A fourth class is set to start July 5.
More information about it is available by contacting Buckley at 269-353-1250 or firstname.lastname@example.com. A video about the program is available at www.mteckvcc.com/windtechacademy.html.
Contact Al Jones at email@example.com or 269-388-8556.


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Journeying from the fervent calls of traditional Muslim prayers to the chaos of Michael Gordon's The Sad Park (based on recordings of children's reactions to 9/11), to Osvaldo Golijov and Gustavo Santaolalla's worldless requiem Darkness 9/11 to Terry Riley's soul-stirring One Earth, One People, One Love, the program "alarms, terrifies, soothes and ultimately proposes a measure of hope" [Financial Times], as it envisions one world united in a common humanity.


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River Birch landfill executive Dominick Fazzio and his brother-in-law, Mark Titus, are expected to plead not guilty to recent tax evasion and fraud charges at court appearances set for Tuesday afternoon.
Both Fazzio and Titus, who last year were charged in an alleged fraud scheme, were hit with new accusations in a superseding indictment filed Thursday. Their arraignment on the new charges, at which they can enter an initial plea, is set for 1 p.m. in U.S. Magistrate Judge Alma Chasez' courtroom.
The 27-page indictment filed Thursday slapped Fazzio with 30 criminal counts that included tax evasion, conspiracy, wire fraud and money laundering. Prosecutors allege that Fazzio conspired with business owner Hank Ton to pay employees in Ton's companies under the table and reduce the firms' payroll-tax obligation. The indictment said the scheme defrauded the government of about $3.6 million in taxes. Prosecutors named Ton as a co-conspirator in the indictment, but didn't file charges against him. Sources last week confirmed Ton is negotiating a plea deal to cooperate with the government and will face relatively minor charges as soon as this week.
Fazzio's attorney, Arthur "Buddy" Lemann, said Monday his client will plead not guilty at his arraignment. Lemann has said Fazzio prepared tax filings for Ton's businesses using information Ton provided. If there was anything illegal, Lemann has said, it was Ton's doing.
For his part, Titus will find himself back in court less than a week after he was sentenced to five years for his role in a scheme to embezzle more than $1 million from Garner Services, a firm he co-owns. The five-year sentence came as part of a plea deal in which Titus admitted to conspiracy to commit mail fraud. But last week's indictment added more than a dozen new charges against Titus related to the Garner scheme, including wire and mail fraud, money laundering and conspiracy.
Titus' attorney, Jimmy Ardoin, said last week his client will plead not guilty at his new arraignment.


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TUSCALOOSA, Alabama -- If you plan on getting silly tonight for Fat Tuesday, have fun and be safe.
Mardi Gras is great cause for celebration, often just because. No, we don't live in New Orleans or Mobile, but we can act like we do, or at least party like they do, for one night out of the year.
Tuscaloosa bars will do their part to help you achieve that goal tonight, so take a look below to see where you can enjoy some drink specials and Madri Gras-centric beverages.
Be safe, be happy.
Gallette's (205)348-6010
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Featuring several special Abita Beers and others
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HOLYOKE – In accepting the honor as grand marshal for this year's Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade, Roger P. Donoghue said his dedication to the city is simply part of being a resident of Holyoke.
"I'm just living my life as a citizen of Holyoke," he said during a reception in his honor held Friday evening at The Delaney House.
A member of the parade committee since 1965, Donoghue joins a distinguished list of grand marshals that have led the parade for 63 years and includes local luminaries David K. Bartley, Patrick Bresnahan, Russell McNiff Sr., Christine Zajak, Springfield Bishop Emeritus Joseph Maguire, Gerald Healy, last year's grand marshal Brian Corridan and the Rev. Francis Sullivan.
Donoghue spent more than 30 years as the "pacer" – the unofficial leader of the parade who walked ahead of police and the parade marshal to make sure the parade started on the right foot and continued at 90 steps a minute from its start to finish.
His main job was to set the pace of the parade. When he reached the end, he would ensure units dispersed at the end of the route.
Parade committee President Jane C. Chevalier said the grand marshal of the Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade is the highest local honor given to a person of Irish ancestry.
"He or she is someone who has distinguished themselves as a loyal person to the parade committee, their career, their family, and to their Irish ancestry," she said.
Donoghue, 81, reacted to the news in the unassuming manner for which he is known, Chevalier noted and said he was "in shock."
"It's a complete surprise. I never expected it,"
It is a fitting honor, Corridan said, of someone who leads by example and is devoted to his family and city.
"He is not just the grand marshal, he is a grand man," Corridan said. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence, an honor that reaches down inside you and touches you where you really live. We will be proud to walk behind you."
After walking to the stage amid a standing ovation, Donoghue made reference to the saying that everyone comes from Holyoke in one way or another.
"Adam and Eve procreated on High Street and spread their seed all over the world," he said.
On a more serious note, Donoghue added that the motivation that continues to propel him forward is the support of his family and pride in his city.
"Whatever I've done for the committee has been done in the spirit of love," he said. "I've been fortunate enough to have a great family, and the committee itself is a big family."
As the grand marshal, Donoghue will lead numerous local and regional contingents along the 2.6-mile route before thousands of spectators through the Paper City on March 23.
Donoghue wasn't the first in his family to get involved in the parade committee. His father-in-law, Daniel Driscoll, was a long-term member, and Donoghue learned some of the group workings from him.
His daughter, Gail Donoghue was a member of the colleen court, and his son, David Donoghue has been a committee member. His wife, Marie Donoghue, has been involved with the behind-the-scenes work of the parade for years. Their other son, Roger D. Donoghue, lives in Boston.
David got his father involved with the road race. The younger Donoghue was a member of a group trying to organize it and asked him to help.
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SPRINGFIELD - Gov. Deval L. Patrick holds a 5 percentage point lead over Republican Charles D. Baker among likely voters as the race for governor is tightening, according to a new poll from the Western New England College Polling Institute in Springfield.
According to the survey of 361 likely voters, Patrick, the Democrat, is supported by 42 percent; Baker, 37 percent; independent Timothy P. Cahill, 11 percent; Jill E. Stein, the Green-Rainbow candidate, 3 percent. Four percent were undecided and two percent declined to state a preference.
The poll by the Springfield institute was among a flurry of three surveys released on Friday, all showing Patrick's lead shrinking before Tuesday's election.
A poll by Rasmussen Reports of Asbury Park, N.J. found the governor's contest is a tossup.
The polls came out as Patrick and Baker planned statewide tours for this weekend. Patrick is scheduled to attend events with union members to "get out the vote" in Holyoke on Saturday morning and Baker is planned for a 4 p.m. rally on Saturday at Court Square in Springfield.
Timothy L. Vercellotti, associate professor of political science and director of the polling institute at Western New England College in Springfield, said the governor's contest is too close to call.
"It's definitely a tight race," Vercellotti said. "It's still anybody's game at this point."
The center's poll, conducted Oct. 24-28 following a governor's debate in Chicopee on Oct. 21, carries a margin of error of plus or minus five percentage points.
The poll fluctuated from a poll by the center released on Oct. 22. Baker trailed by 8 percentage points in last week's survey.
The new poll also showed that a significant chunk of likely voters who expressed a preference for a candidate - 23 percent - said they still might change their minds before the election.
Voters backing Cahill, the two-term state treasurer and former Democrat, seem especially prone to bolting from their candidate. Sixty-one percent of Cahill's supporters said they might change their minds, compared to 16 percent of Patrick's supporters and 19 percent of Baker's supporters.
That potential volatility suggests that Patrick cannot expect to coast to victory, said Vercellotti.
"Many of Cahill's supporters are still in play, so Patrick does not have this race locked up," Vercellotti said.
The poll of 750 likely voters by Rasmussen showed Patrick with 46 percent; Baker, 44 percent; Cahill, 6 percent. Three percent of voters supported some other candidate while 1 percent was undecided.
The poll, conducted Oct. 27, had a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points.
In Boston, Baker underscored the need for change, his main theme in the final days before the election.
"You can't change the game if you don't change the players," Baker said during a press conference in Boston.
Sydney Asbury, campaign manager for Patrick, accused Baker of misleading voters.
Patrick has repeatedly said he has no plans to raise taxes.
Baker predicted that Patrick will raise taxes, citing a series of eight tax hikes during Patrick's first term and a looming $2 billion deficit in the state budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1
The Associated Press and staff writers Stephanie Barry and Sandra Constantine contributed to this story.


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Diane from Lemoyne asks a question on the minds of many since the mayor's infamous "scumbag" reference last week: "Why does Linda Thompson say and act how she does?"
Aside from television, I first observed Linda Thompson in spring 2009 during a primary election debate. I appreciated that she was the only woman against Democrats Stephen Reed and Les Ford and Republican Nevin Mindlin.
In the beginning, she seemed poised and confident.
But as the debate progressed, her responses became more amplified and exaggerated, eliciting a group of Thompson supporters to yell out encouragement to their candidate. The opposition yelled back. As the situation escalated, Thompson did not quell the agitation she stirred.
That was the moment I changed my mind about Thompson. When she not only jump-started the nervous excitement in the packed room, but let it grow, I knew she wasn't appropriate to be the mayor of the state's capital city.
Since then, I have witnessed her do this time and time again. When the going gets tough, Thompson deflects to protect and alienates to sustain her authority. If feeling threatened or challenged, she fights back. No one can say she's not a resolute fighter.
Some are drawn to her style and see her as a symbol of their own frustration, displeasure and discord. They are the people she refers to as those engulfed in "human misery." She feels they haven't had the same advantages as others, the ones she referred to in the last election as the "chosen few."
Many of her supporters like the fight she's willing to fight. She is a lifelong city resident with a personal history of downs and ups. Within her circle of supporters, she is acclaimed for rising above her troubles to make it as mayor. What some see as hostile behavior, others see as acceptable and necessary in order to ascend to the top.
It's emotion not logic, necessarily, that carries Thompson onward.
In the last election, she threw around accusations and stereotypical cliches carelessly and easily, and the embers of past persecution were purposely stoked.
This increased as she began to get tough questions from the public and the media — questions about her professional experience, about her nonprofit Loveship Inc., about her City Council voting record, about the cost and feasibility of the promises she was making to constituents such as 100 more police officers, theaters in distressed neighborhoods, and more jobs in the city.
The questions never really got answered, but her supporters cheered her on in great fanfare each time she acted that way.
Many of us are worried these tactics will be used again during this election.
Obviously, we had an example of this last week with Thompson's now infamous "scumbag" comment regarding illegal dumping in the city. To those city residents who agreed with Thompson, the backlash against the mayor is a backlash against them, too. Her anger becomes justified. Her ways become encouraged. Her candidacy becomes supported.
Or not.
But for the wrong reasons because once again, the public is distracted from having the real conversations about what the city really needs to be better.
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No I thought about something really girly looking and small to do with our 5 kids and my husband but even a girly one is not girly enough for me. Tattoos just don't fit me at all. I think they are cool on other people especially if they have meaning or sentiment attached to them.
My husband has 2 gorgeous tattoos he gets a lot of compliments on , one large one about our 5 kids with their initials and one large one about me with my name and love of my life on it. He has one on each bicep covering from bottom of his shoulder all the way to the bend of his arm at the elbow area.
I have a horse on my shoulder. Its something I drew. I don't have a photo of it right now.
I also ahve a few in the works for my kids and a memorial to my grandmother.
Quoting lesalmi: I have 8.
My feet have 3 temple flowers going down the outside -my right says Passion, my left says integrity
I have a shooting star on the inside of my left ankle
A koi fish on my left hip
My DD's name and bday between my shoulder blades
A puzzle piece hear with 3 missing pieces and ivy coming down the bottom just above my DD's name and up the back of my neck.
I have " You see all my light " on the outside of my left forearm. (my best friend has one on her left that says "you love all my dark" in the same font)
And then I am in the process of getting my half sleeve. Nightmare before Christmas!!!
My next one is going to be my dd's hand print and my sons hand print when he is born.
That sounds awesome!!
A good tattoo artist can work around moles.
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My body is covered with nevi (moles), mostly on my back and arms. On my back I have some that have to be biopsy. So even with them gone I would have scars. I saw three three tattoo studios.. Oh well that is life. I could get a tat on my stomach or thigh but that isn't realy my thing.Quoting katvixenstar:
why cant you get one?Quoting conweis:
No tats here but I wanted this character on my back with his wings spread out and his sword in front of him. I wanted to have a white ribbon wrapped around the sword and my kids' name on the ribbon. But then I decided ti stay tat free... that and I cannot get one.


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Sandalwood – Santalum spicatum
Sandalwood, Santalum spicatum, is the name for many aromatic woods and their essential oil. There are some 25 varieties of trees in India, Malaysia, Australia and eastern Polynesia. They are hemiparasitic trees in the genus Santalum of the Santalaceae family.
Australian Sandalwood, Santalum spicatum, a hemiparasitic tree necessitates a host tree to grow. It binds itself to the roots of its host tree providing the attainment of water supply and other nutrients it requires. Sandalwood like most significant food crops has a healthy appetite for nitrogen; its needs can be met by totally organic means.
Acacias, which are leguminous plants (biologically create nitrogen), can be employed as host trees. The sandalwood plainly steals the nitrogen as the host tree develops it. Blossom color is commonly a brick red. Leaves can be narrow.
Sandalwood Fruit and Nuts
Fruit color could range from brown to red. Most fruit has inferior flavor and texture of a cardboard box. Orchards that farm Sandalwood will be solely the source of the nut kernels. These are first-class eating, a truly Australian nut tree for every back yard. The nuts have high oil content and potentially have multiple purposes. There are important organic pharmaceuticals in the Sandalwood nut.
Sandalwood has forever been one of Australia's highest prized crops sourced from the wild and still does bring in millions of dollars of export revenue. To develop commercially worthy sandalwood with high levels of scent oils, harvested santalum trees have to be at minimum 40 years of age, but 80 or above are favored. However, inferior sandalwood produced from trees at 30 years old could still bring a respectable price attributable the demand for genuine sandalwood.
The timber is important for the essential aromatic oils extracted from. Sandalwood oil is all-important for the manufacture of quality perfumes; contain anti-bacterial pharmaceuticals that are specific to it.
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Glazed Vanilla Bean Cookies
Sweet vanilla-bean-specked glaze coats a buttery soft cookie made super-special with the addition of vanilla sugar. Melt-in-your-mouth goodness
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yesterday was the perfect day.
I got out of the house early and took my little one to a "Baby and Me" story time session at the local library. At three months, she's too young to get too much out of it, but when she looked around in awe, smile plastered on her face, I knew I'd made the right choice.
Then I strapped her into her stroller and we walked on trails and past shops and after she settled into a nap, I sat outside Starbucks in the sun with a perfect iced green tea and a smile while the babe snoozed. Then my guy met us for lunch at the local Greek place and I had the most amazing vegan gyro with the best whole wheat pita I've ever eaten, with hummus and avocado and magic inside.
Lest I paint too idyllic a picture, I must make sure to inject a bit of reality. There was spit-up and poopy diapers and fussing and me fumbling while I nursed her in the backseat of my car and then more fumbling later on as I surreptitiously whipped out the boob at the restaurant. I'm still wearing the robo-leg aircast for my broken ankle (caked in mud from my latest dog park trip) and my hair, which grows in pretty much all gray these days, hasn't been done since December, so it's pretty much a stringy dishwater-blonde mess with a hefty Cruella De Vil stripe.
Thank goodness for Hooter Hiders, by the way. Is that not the best product (and product name) ever?
It was still the best day, though. So far, motherhood has been a rollercoaster, but yesterday I was on the top of the world.
After the terrific morning and even better lunch, I went home, and I did not make these cookies.
I did not make them because I actually made them about a week ago. Because I'm busy out experiencing the aforementioned crazy rollercoaster, I'm a little behind.
Totally worth it.
So, these cookies.
These delicious morsels are a celebration of all that is vanilla. The sweet vanilla-bean-specked glaze coats a buttery soft cookie made super-special with the addition of vanilla sugar (very easy to make). Plus, of course, I've included vanilla extract for a double dose of the heady stuff. These cookies are melt-in-your-mouth goodness, I'm telling ya.
This recipe was inspired by – and adapted from – this Glazed Lemon Cookie recipe from "The Cookie Queen" Maria of the fabulous blog Two Peas and Their Pod. Thanks for the inspiration, Maria!
I would think these would be perfect with afternoon tea, preferably pinky up. But I kept finding myself stuffing 'em in my mouth for a quick breakfast while burping my little one.
Again – totally worth it. 🙂
Here's the recipe!
Glazed Vanilla Bean Cookies
Yield: 30 cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Sweet vanilla-bean-specked glaze coats a buttery soft cookie made super-special with the addition of vanilla sugar. Melt-in-your-mouth goodness
- 2/3 cup granulated vanilla sugar (can substitute regular sugar)
- 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Seeds from half a vanilla bean, scraped
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat together the butter and vanilla sugar for about three minutes, until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Turn the power to low and mix in the flour mixture just until the dough comes together.
- Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough and gently roll them into rounds in your hand. Lay them on the cookie sheet, about two inches apart, and press down slightly.
- Bake for about 12 minutes until the cookies just begin to turn golden around the edges. Remove cookies from the oven and let sit for about two minutes, then move them to a wire rack and let cool completely.
- Make the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean seeds until smooth.
- Dip the top of each completely-cooled cookie into the glaze, set back on wire rack and let the glaze set (about 15 minutes). I like to place a paper towel or two under the wire rack for easier clean-up.
Originally published on The Hazel Bloom April 13, 2012. Updated and posted on Kitchen Treaty November 13, 2012. More about this
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13 Responses to "Glazed Vanilla Bean Cookies"
Oh yum!!! These remind me of the vanilla bean mini scones at starbucks (have you had one?) I would eat these all in a heartbeat!!
I love all things vanilla, and these sound incredible. I'm definitely going to be making these ASAP!! Thanks!!
Yum! I love all the flecks of vanilla bean in the glaze. They look amazing.
The cookies sounds delicious, the picture of your baby is beautiful and it sounds like a wonderful day, rollercoaster and all. Who cares how your hair was (not) done? Sometimes it's just nice to appreciate life and family with a walk, a tea and a lunch.
I love this, Mindy. Thank you! 🙂
I like your website. Very practical and very motivational.
These were delicious! My 8 year old Grandson loves the vanilla scones at Starbucks. He gave these the thumbs up. Thank you for sharing, your baby girl is adorable.
They look wonderful. I love the little specks of vanilla!
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These are delicious! I switched up the glaze by using Starbucks refresh tea in it. My husband can't stop eating them!
Just made these for ladies at church. They were a hit! Wonderful tender and delicious! Thanks for this great recipe.


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Olsen reappointed to old city Council seat
Out of the limelight one day, back on stage the next.
Recently retired City Councilman Wayne Olsen very recently retired was appointed to his old Council post Wednesday to replace Glenn Jarstad.
Jarstad was elected to the Dist. 1 seat in November after Olsen announced he wouldnt run again. But in a tragic turn of events, Jarstads cancer returned and he died at age 80 on Jan. 27.
He lived long enough to be sworn in and attend one meeting.
According to City Charter, the Council position had to be filled in a month, or the mayor would appoint someone.
The Council wasted no time soliciting candidates for the appointed replacement. They received seven applications the three who ran against Jarstad in the Primaries last summer, plus three newcomers ... and Olsen.
Applicants included Michael Eversole and Jan Hillman, who were eliminated in the Primary election, and Brad Gehring, who narrowly lost to Jarstad in the November General Election. Other applicants were June Watterson, Larry Knapp and Alan Strange.
After conducting lengthy interviews with the applicants Wednesday, Feb. 13, the eight Council members went into closed executive session. After coming out, they conducted a public written vote and selected Olsen, 5 to 3.
Council member Maupin voted for Hillman, Short voted for Watterson, and Shepherd voted for Knapp.
In explaining why he applied, I discovered I missed it, said the nearly 65-year-old Olsen, who spent a four-year term on the Council.
Over the last four years we (the Council) worked very hard with (then-Mayor Lynn Horton) to get downtown (revitalization) to materialize. Somehow it never happened.
The Council and the mayor spent four months embroiled in a dispute over whether to keep or discharge then-City Attorney Glenna Malanca. There were reports of earlier friction between the mayor and Council concerning other department heads and city employees. The city attorney debacle practically went to court.
But with this new mayor, continued Olsen, things are going to happen. He has the vision and he seems to have the backers to get the money to get things done .... Hes knows a lot of people.
Olsen gave credit to former Mayor Horton for getting things started in redevelopment toward the end of her term.
She started it. Hell finish it, he said.
As for his reappointment:
I was very surprised they picked me, he said. It was close. he said about the Councils decision. I was no shoe-in. There were some great people running for that seat.
Olsen said he plans to meet with each of those not appointed to gather ideas and suggestions.
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"We need something special here," said Jennifer Coleman, chairwoman of the city's Downtown and Flats Design Review Committee.
The county is building the $465-million, taxpayer-financed project -- an L-shaped convention center beneath downtown Malls B and C, connected to a four-story showplace for medical technology on the northeast corner of St. Clair Avenue and Ontario Street -- with its private partner, Chicago-based MMPI. The city must approve the plans.
Both governments got a look this week at renderings of the 1-million-square-foot complex, set to open in 2013.
Under the latest plans, grassy Mall B rises toward Lakeside Avenue, where a low-slung glass entrance welcomes visitors to the convention center below. Tree-lined promenades border Public Auditorium to the east and the medical mart on the west, extending across to the bluff of Mall C.
Previous Plain Dealer coverage
- Cuyahoga County releases new images of medical mart and convention center (June 14, 2011)
- Workers drive in second caisson for medical mart, 63 more to go (June 10)
- Crews drill supports for new convention center (May 27)
- Medical mart hosts outreach session for interested small business (May 13)
- Medical mart completion date set for Aug. 31, 2013 (May 6)
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The city's Design Review Committee wants more -- more lighting options, more touches unique to Cleveland and more elaborate sidewalks and crosswalks.
"We don't want a painted crosswalk, it's as simple as that," committee member Charles Bredt said Thursday. "Make it classy."
The committee recommended most of the design to the City Planning Commission, which on Friday approved the project, with the condition that MMPI, its architects and engineers continue to meet with the city to resolve issues.
One problem MMPI already worked out is the Lakeside sidewalk. Rather than regular concrete outside the convention center's front entrance, crews will install something grander. (What exactly, engineers are still studying.)
The commission's approval Friday gives MMPI the go-ahead to order materials, such as elm trees, and secure necessary building permits.
The project is 11 percent complete, said Jeff Appelbaum, the county's pointman for the project. And Turner Construction, the project's construction manager, has awarded 26 of 52 expected contracts.
Council toured the site Tuesday and saw rough sketches of how the convention center could one day expand to replace the current County Administration Building at Ontario and Lakeside. Officials have talked for years about moving out of the cramped, 55-year-old office, now a peninsula in the banging, clanging construction site.
"It was always contemplated that that is the logical future expansion," Appelbaum said. "We want to make sure that option stays completely viable."
The county property could hold a building with a 60,000-square-foot footprint, whether for more convention meeting rooms or a hotel, he said. The building could line up with the convention center below and link to the medical mart next door, perhaps via a raised bridge.
"The questions were 'What if?'" said Councilman Jack Schron, who asked about expansion in May. "I truly believe it's not a what if. It's when we need to expand, where do we do it? And I was just thrilled to see these early renderings."


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Santa Anita: Bright Thought rerouted to Arlington Million
ARCADIA, Calif. – Bright Thought, winner of the Grade 2 San Luis Rey Stakes on March 16 in his stakes debut, will be pointed to the Arlington Million in August, co-owner Alex Venneri and trainer Jorge Gutierrez said Friday.
Bright Thought was considered a candidate for the $500,000 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic at Churchill Downs on May 4 in the days after the San Luis Rey, but is not expected to race again until mid-summer. Gutierrez said Friday that the 4-year-old Bright Thought will be jogged for 30 days before resuming more serious training.
"He's a horse that needs firmer turf," Gutierrez said.
Gutierrez is hoping to find such turf conditions at Arlington Park for the Arlington Million on Aug. 17.
A 4-year-old colt by Hat Trick, Bright Thought is likely to have a prep race in July, possibly in the $300,000 Eddie Read Stakes at Del Mar on July 20.
Major bummer. Looked like he could be controlling speed on the cutback against those being pointed to this race. Too bad.


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Did you go to church Sunday?
A new study has found that more of us say we go to church than we actually do.
The study, by the Public Religion Research Institute, found that regular church attendance is still perceived as a desired activity in American society despite the fact the society has become more secularized. The result is that some of us exaggerate just how often we regularly attend worship services, the study found.
The study reached its conclusions by asking the same questions in telephone interviews and in an online survey and then compared the answers. Researchers say that online surveys, with their lack of human questioners, significantly reduce "social desirability bias" in polling — the tendency of people to exaggerate behaviors that they think will impress others. In this study, the group that took the online surveys reported much lower levels of worship attendance than those interviewed by telephone.
And who is more likely to exaggerate their church attendance? The study found that Catholics, mainline Protestants and the unaffiliated, meaning that even people willing to say they don't belong to a religious tradition still feel compelled to exaggerate their attendance at worship services.
The New York Times has this story on the survey.
And here is a very unscientific survey of my own. Please consider taking it and please, no fibbing.


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TURNERS FALLS - State Police Wednesday afternoon took a man into custody after a search that began in a wooded area of Gill. The man was distraught and had threatened himself and others, police said.
The search began shortly after 2 p.m., according to a series of posts to the department's Twitter account.
The man was found and taken into custody at a Turners Falls apartment shortly before 3 p.m.
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The Coalition of Persons with Disabilities – (COD-NL) is inviting the public to join in its Blue Zone Pass It On social media campaign.
The organization is asking businesses, media and anyone interested to notice blue zone spaces, what works, what doesn't work or ask questions about any concerns with the designated parking spots.
"The main reason for this campaign is to raise awareness of respect for accessibility for our citizens and tourists with disabilities," COD-NL president Michelle Murdoch said. "It is to celebrate good examples of Blue Zone spaces that work and to explain why some spaces are not as functional."
She said COD-NL is asking businesses throughout the province to take a moment and look at their blue zone parking spaces and whether they meet the requirements of the Building Accessibility Code.
A designated mobility parking space is supposed to be no less than 3,9 metres wide and contain at least 1.5 metres of access aisle. Also, all buildings, subject to the Buildings Accessibility Regulations, must have permanently installed vertical signage and painted spaces, which must include the international symbol for accessibility. Companies that violate these signage requirements could face fines between $1,000 and $25,000.
"Spaces marked for persons with disabilities are not a special privilege, but it allows persons with mobility disabilities to participate in an active society which all want to be part of and we need respect for these spaces," said Kelly White, COD-NL executive director.
COD-NL also says, "If your Business has great blue zone parking, we are asking you to tweet it out with the #NLCODNL and #BlueZone send it to COD-NL and we will post on our Facebook page. Join us, you can make change happen."


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FORT WAYNE, Indiana (Indiana's NewsCenter)--By any measure John Dortch is a success; consultant, businessman..a former vice president of Parkview Hospital. A resume that masks very humble beginnings. Dortch grew up in the segregated south, in rural Alabama, in the 1940's. One of eleven children. his father, a lumber worker with a sixth grade education, who prepared his kids well for a life of struggle.
"He thought that once you got something like an education or a skill it cannot be taken away," Dortch says, "And you would earn an honest living."
Dortch credits his father for his own success in life, and has written a book about him: 'In My Fathers House, These Were The Rules'…a summary of his dad's philosophy based on his belief that family is most important. It is family, his father believed, that instills positive values in children. Like how to deal with adversity and prejudice.
"You're gonna have things happen to you, you're gonna have the sexism, the racism, all of those type of things," Dortch says. "You have to turn the other cheek. It's very hard, it's very very hard. But you know I think it builds character, I really do. And I'm hoping that I've instilled that in my two daughters."
All John's ten brothers and sisters went to college. All are successful. His father's values made that happen, Dortch believes..the values outlined in his book, which he hopes will help others understand what it takes to build a successful life.
"Is your father still with you today?" he is asked. "Oh yes. Things that come about in my life, I might feel like it is a struggle, my father will say 'don't give up, keep on pushing. Behind every dark cloud is a ray of sunshine.' That's my father. He will always be with me.
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I have a new job at work. I'm now in charge of the I.H.T.'s education coverage, particularly a page of education-related articles we publish every Monday. (Yes, I will still be writing about culture. This is on top of what I normally do!)
We have one great main writer based in London, but the page also uses contributions from freelancers, particularly Masters of Journalism graduates who have recently finished work internships.
If there are any young (or not so young) freelancers who want to pitch, my email is on the right.
For now, we're focusing on tertiary education, particularly medical, law and business schools, and issues related to international exchanges.
Send a resume, short cover letter, contact details, and several story pitches that are 1-3 paragraphs each. These should be concise, original ideas that you can feasibly report and write yourself. Also, they should not have any conflicts of interest -- you can't write about the school you attend, the school your rich dad donates money to, the school whose PR department just gave you a "hongbau", etc.
I shouldn't have to say this, but judging from the correspondence I often get, I will: Your pitches should be written as professionally as you can manage. I'm not fascist. One typo is not a deal-breaker. But I'll delete anything that's lacking in basic grammar or spelling -- meaning, lacking in basic respect and effort. Also, if you're going to pitch, pitch a good idea. Sending email that says, broadly, that you want to write is not good enough. You have to have an idea of what you want to research and say.
I've gotten some impressive submissions from the interns / ex-interns from our Paris office, many of whom seem well on their way to becoming excellent professional journalists. I haven't had quite the same response from young Asian writers. It'd be really great if we could have some fresh, new voices from this part of the world.


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Blake Barnett is a 4-star quarterback from California who committed to Notre Dame last fall. The Golden State passer is a 6'3.5", 195-pounder with great arm strength, confidence and athleticism.
Barnett will be the face of Notre Dame's recruiting class. He's a player head coach Brian Kelly will build around, which means many recruits around the country will be looking to join Barnett in South Bend.
A pair of defensive ends like the Fighting Irish, while a 5-star linebacker is also on the radar. Plus, Barnett could attract two big receivers.


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It was Monday's snowfall that was hardest to take. Andy dearly loved the snow. He missed the first real coating by two days.
Arriving home from an inspiring Christmas concert Saturday night, we were greeted in the usual manner by our two dogs: our new black-and-white setter recklessly bounding around the hallway, and Andy, our golden retriever of almost nine years, lying at the top of the stairs looking down.
I climbed the stairs and gave Andy the usual scratch on the head, and then reached down to rub his belly. It was distended, balloon-like. He's a bulky dog, but this wasn't right.
We hesitated for a while, then decided to call the veterinary hospital. The answering service passed the message on, and within a few minutes the vet called us. We described the situation and she told us to meet her at the clinic.
We weren't prepared for the news. He had what one would commonly refer to as stomach bloat. But this was no ordinary case of gas. His stomach was grotesquely stretched and twisted, with no hope of ever sorting itself out. It would soon start to push up against vital organs, cutting off blood flow and shutting down his system.
The vet gave us two choices. He could undergo emergency surgery, which would take two veterinarians and involve stapling his stomach. It would cost up to about $10,000, and came with no guarantees.
Or we could say our goodbyes there and then.
At first, I didn't even understand the urgency. Is there some painkiller we could give him for the next few hours while we took him home and decided?
"You don't understand," she said. "You can't take this dog with you when you leave."
I appreciated the straight talk.
We made up our minds and the vet asked me to sign a release — Andy's death warrant, I mused aloud.
I paid the bill, then told her neither of us had the stomach to stick around. The vet assured us she'd sedate Andy before giving him the needle. I took his collar off and we quietly slipped out of the room.
I'm not a pet fanatic. I try not to attribute too many human attributes to my dog, other than the most apparent ones, like joy, contentment, anxiety and fear.
But every owner knows their dog is the best. And we were no different. We were heartbroken.
Other than winter treks through trails and fields near our old home, my favourite recollection of Andy is of a planned visit to a seniors complex where my uncle was staying. A golden retriever club offered to bring their curly canines for a visit, and my uncle said I should bring ours, too.
The morning of the event, a friend came back from a walk with Andy to announce that his highness had rolled in something smelly.
Whatever it was, it had clearly been dead a long time. The odour was overwhelming.
My mother was home at the time, so she and I washed and scrubbed the dog as best we could. He still smelled. She put a dab of her Elizabeth Taylor perfume on him. Now he smelled like a dead movie star.
We arrived at the seniors home about halfway through the introductions. Owner after owner came before a microphone and pretended they were voicing their dogs' thoughts.
"I love my sisters and my poppy, and am always ready for a romp in the park. Sometimes my mom puts pretty bows on me."
At the tail end, I went to the mike, scriptless.
"Hello," I said. "This is my dog, Andy. He doesn't speak English, so I'll talk on his behalf.
"Andy likes to explore the meadows and the woods. He likes to swim, and he likes to immerse himself in the darkest mud puddles he can find. He also enjoys rolling in stinky dead things."
Despite the lousy intro, and the scent of eau de mort, Andy was still a big hit — and always remained so. He had the most friendly face and gentle demeanour.
And that's the sign of a happy dog.
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It's A Bird, It's A Plane, No, It's Superhero Night!
You Kent ask for a better finish than last night's game against the Mudcats. Trust me, we aren't Jokering! The Keys ended up Robin the win from Carolina with a walk-off sacrifice fly from Christian Walker in the bottom of the ninth inning. The Keys scored the only run of the game and finished on top, 1-0.
*Christian Walker hopped on a train this morning to head to Citi Field, home of the New York Mets, for the All-Star Futures Game on Sunday. Walker spoke with Frederick News-Post's writer, Greg Swatek after last night's walk-off win.
"I am looking forward to everything, just being in the atmosphere of being in a big league park and all those guys. They are great players. They are there for a reason. It should be a good experience."
*Click here to read Swatek's entire story on the Frederick News-Post's website.
*Former Keys starter, Eduardo Rodriguez, will join Walker in representing the Baltimore Orioles Organization along with Henry Urrutia.[tweet https://twitter.com/eduardorod5/status/356015720812904448]
Trent Howard pitched five great innings giving up just one hit and no runs. He struck out five in his best start of the season, however, he did not factor into the decision. Miguel Chalas and Gene Escat pitched a combined four scoreless inning and only gave up three hits. Escat was credited with the win.
Keep your X-Ray vision on Michael Ohlman in tonight's game. He is batting .364 with four homers and nine RBIs in the month of July. Tucker Nathans has been flying under the radar since he came up from Delmarva last week. In four games, Nathans is batting .357 with a double, an RBI and a stolen base.
Zach Clark, who was just transferred from Double-A Bowie, will start tonight for the Keys. He is currently 1-4 with the Baysox in five starts this season.
*For everything you need to know about tonight's game, check out the game notes below.
*Speaking of Keys pitchers, Zach Davies sat down with Keys broadcaster Tim Murray before yesterday's game.
*Dust off your spandex tights and tighty whities and head over to Harry Grove Stadium tonight for Superhero Night!!
[tweet https://twitter.com/FrederickKeys/status/356175993628663808]
*It is also Dylan Bundy Bobblehead giveaway night and the line has already started forming in front of the stadium for gates to open at 5pm for our 6pm game![tweet https://twitter.com/FrederickKeys/status/356142031506128896]
For more information, you can check out our other blog post about the bobble head giveaway
On The Road Report: Keys Take Two Of Three In Lynchburg
After a winning just two of six games at home against Winston-Salem and Wilmington this past week, the Frederick Keys took to the road to play three games against the last place Lynchburg Hillcats.
On July 4 in Lynchburg, Brady Wager got his first win of the season. He gave up seven hits and three runs in seven innings pitched in his best outing of the season. Zach Fowler then came in to pitch two scoreless innings leaving the Keys on top, 8-3.[tweet https://twitter.com/FrederickKeys/status/352964750143004673]
Christian Walker had a big game going three-for-five with three doubles and three runs scored. Michael Ohlman hit a three-run homer in the third inning putting the Keys ahead 4-1. Ohlman is batting .424 in the second half of the season with six doubles, five home runs and 19 RBIs. He also has back-to-back Carolina League Player of the Week Awards under his belt.
*Check out the July 4 game story on FrederickKeys.com right here.
The Keys pulled off another 8-3 win the following day with Zach Davies on the mound. Davies left the game in the seventh inning after giving up just three runs and seven hits with four strikeouts (identical to Wager's start yesterday in those four categories). Miguel Chalas came in to pitch two scoreless innings for Frederick.
Christian Walker had another great game going three-for-five with two doubles and a solo homer in the first inning to put the Keys up 2-0. In the month of July, Walker is batting .375 with five doubles and two homers.
*Want to read the full game story from the Keys July 5 game? Check it out right here.
In game three against the Hillcats, Luc Rennie got the start for Frederick. Rennie gave up four earned runs in 4+ innings pitched in his first start in the Carolina League on June 30. His July 6 outing was sadly not much different. Rennie gave up six hits, five runs (four earned) in only five innings pitched.
Hillcats starter, Greg Ross, held the Keys to just two hits and no runs in the six innings pitched. The Keys ended up losing 8-4.
Christian Walker came up big with a three run home off of reliever, Ronan Pacheco. Walker ended the game with just that one eighth inning homer.[tweet https://twitter.com/masnSteve/status/353588433463152640]
*Walker will join former teammate, Eduardo Rodriguez and Henry Urrutia in representing the Orioles' organization in the All-Star Futures Game on Sunday, July 14.[tweet https://twitter.com/FrederickKeys/status/353653016475344896]
*In Orioles news, former Key, Manny Machado, was just selected as an American League All-Star. Machado is currently hitting .314 with a league-leading 29 doubles.
All-Star Break Blog: Rodriguez and Chavez and more O's draft review
Tonight in San Jose, Keys Zane Chavez and Eduardo Rodriguez will don the Carolina League All-Stars uniform as they take on the California League All-Stars. The oldest and youngest members of the Keys have both posted impressive first halves and were voted to the game by Carolina managers, front offices and members of the media.
The game starts at 10:35 Eastern Time. All your ASG info is here and if you have the MiLB.tv package, you can watch the game here.
*A closer look at the Eduardo Rodriguez:
- Tied for second in the Carolina League in wins (6), is third in innings pitched (78.1) and seventh in ERA (2.99). Has induced 10 groundball double plays this season.
- Rated by Baseball America as the fifth-best prospect in Orioles organization and third-best pitching prospect behind 2012 Keys Dylan Bundy & Kevin Gausman.
- Potentially could be the first Venezuelan player signed, developed and promoted to the majors by Baltimore. At age 20, Rodriguez is the youngest member of the Keys.
- Has pitched at least six innings in 10 of his 13 starts.
- Went 5-0 with a 2.23 ERA in May, holding batters to a .208 batting average. He was named Orioles Minor League Pitcher of the Month.
- He carried a no-hit bid into the seventh inning on May 1 against Myrtle Beach, a game he won after allowing just three hits. Ashley Marshall talked to him after the game. An excerpt:
"This was the best outing of my career," Rodriguez said. "I felt good today, awesome. I was throwing inside with my fastball and then on the outside corner, and I was working ahead."
- Watch Rodriguez fan Myrtle Beach's Rougned Odor here.
*A closer look at Zane Chavez:
- In his first season of affiliated baseball, Chavez, 26, leads all Carolina League catchers in homers (4), RBIs (27), and is second in batting average (.268).
- He took over as the everyday catcher for the Keys in mid-April, when Michael Ohlman went to the disabled list. In May, he hit .305 in 24 games, driving in 18 runs, walking 20 times and posting an OPS of .889.
- A slow start to June (1-for-21) got worse when he strained his oblique last week and was placed on the DL. As a result, Chavez won't play in the all-star game tonight, but he will be in the dugout in uniform.
- That one hit was a big one, though, a walk-off homer on June 4 to beat Lynchburg in the 10th inning.
- Greg Swatek caught up with San Diego-native Chavez on his baseball journey in today's Frederick News-Post. An excerpt:
On Feb. 1, Chavez finally received what, it seemed, he had been working his entire life for. The Orioles purchased his contract and invited him to spring training in Sarasota, Fla. At last, he was going to get the chance to play for an affiliated team.
"If I was younger, I would have been bouncing off the walls. I got my shot!," he said. "But I have been playing ball for so long and I'm a little bit older now. So, getting the call was really just the next step in my career."
The first person Chavez called to share the news was his mother.
"She was ecstatic," he said. "She took it way better than me. She was at work. I was like, 'Mom, your
son is an Oriole now.' She cried. She expressed more emotion than I did."
- Listen to a May 18 interview with Chavez below:
*Orioles draft overview, part two
The O's picked 41 players in this year's first-year player draft, 14 high schoolers and 27 college players, a lot of whom will don the Keys jersey in the next several seasons. Jeff Kurkjian looks at Baltimore's second 10 picks:
- Austin Wynns, C (Rd. 10, 309th Overall)- He has been known as a blocking machine behind the plate and keeps the runners in check with his arm. He is a below average hitter but solidly built at 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds.
- Steven Brault, LHP (Rd. 11, 339th Overall)- Ranked 419th in Baseball America's Top 500, Brault went 8-3, 2.63 with 103 strikeouts and 18 walks in just 79 innings while playing at Division II, Regis in Colorado. His fastball sits around 88-90 MPH topping around 92. He also has a nice slider but needs to work on his change-up. Little known fact, Brault is also a vocal performance major so he can not only start a professional baseball game but he can sing the National Anthem before it.
- Jake Bray, RHP (Rd. 12, 369th Overall)- At Feather River JC, Bray was the first baseman and closer for the team but the scouts see him more as a pitcher. His fastball sits around 92-94 MPH, topping out around 96 MPH. He also has a good change-up and a decent slider. He has always been a bullpen boy but the Orioles system will most likely get him a starting position and see how he does. Bray was ranked 288th in Baseball America's Top 500.
- Jimmy Yacabonis, RHP (Rd. 13, 399th Overall)- A junior from St. Joseph's University, this 6-foot-3 relief pitcher originally from New Jersey broke the school record for saves with ten in one season. He posted a 1-2 record with a 2.02 ERA in 35.2 innings and 26 appearances.
- Mike Yastrzemski, OF (Rd. 14, 429th Overall)- Ranked 251st in Baseball America's Top 500, the grandson of Hall of Famer, Carl Yastrzemski, Mike batted .402 in his senior year at Vanderbilt. Yastrzemski is one of the SEC's top base runners and a very skilled an outfielder.
- Tyler Walsh, SS (Rd. 15, 459th Overall)- The shortstop from Mater Dei HS in Evansville, Indiana is the first middle infielder the Orioles selected. He has committed to Belmont University in Nashville in November. The 6-foot-5 infielder had played all positions on the diamond and is very versatile.
- Randolph Gassaway, 1B (Rd.16, 489th Overall)- The 6-foot-four first baseman just graduated from Riverwood High School in Atlanta, Georgia. He was chosen for the Rawlings All Americans and All Regions 2013 Southeast All Region 1st Team. He is a born power hitter and compliments it with his 6.65 time in the sixty.
- Caleb Kellogg, RHP (Rd. 17, 519th Overall)- This Kentucky native standing at six-feet tall, both pitched and played in the outfield in high school. He then attended University of Louisiana in Lafayette and served as the team's closers for two years. Opposing batters hit only .202 against him his sophomore year. He pitched 35.2 innings, struck out 41 batters and posted a 2.52 ERA.
- Reed Reilly, RHP (Rd. 18, 549th Overall)- Ranked 191st in Baseball America's Top 500, scouts have reported Reilly throwing as high as 95 MPH however he usually throws around 89-93 MPH. His secondary stuff is not that great according to scouts but his size and durability should allow him to learn and improve.
- Dylan Rheault, RHP (Rd. 19, 579th Overall)- The Central Michigan sophomore broke out after his redshirt freshman year finishing with a 2-2 record with 44 strikeouts. The 6-foot-9, 245-pound right-hander appeared in 15 games in 2013, starting in four, and was 1-4 with a 6.07 ERA in 40 innings of work.
*When the Keys start the second half of the season Friday night at The Grove against Myrtle Beach, Sgt. Slaughter will be here for our annual Fredneck Night. Get your tickets and get excited. Saturday is Scout Night and Sunday is pajama night.
But back to Sgt. Slaughter (I recommend turning the sound down):
*Shake your Keys.
All-Star Break blog: An overview of Baltimore's 2013 draft, part one
Happy Carolina League All-Star break, everyone. The Keys start the second half of their season Friday night at home against Myrtle Beach. Over the next four days we'll get into several different things on the blog — MLB draft overlook, Keys first-half wrap up, best moments of the first-half, maybe some first-half awards — including our intern Jeff Kurkjian's overview of the Orioles draft picks. (And, yes, he is the son of that baseball-famous Kurkjian.)
*Orioles draft overview, part one
The O's picked 41 players in this year's first-year player draft, 14 high schoolers and 27 college players, a lot of whom will don the Keys jersey in the next several seasons. A look at Baltimore's first 10 picks:
- Hunter Harvey, RHP (Rd. 1, 22nd Overall)- The first pick chosen by the Orioles was ranked 33rd according to Baseball America's Top 500 draft prospects. The son of former major league closer, Bryan Harvey, this six-foot-three pitcher from Catawba, NC, has a quick fastball (90-94 mph) but a breaking ball that needs improving.
- Josh Hart, OF (Rd. 1, 36th Overall)- Ranked 57th according to Baseball America's Top 500, Hart is known for his ability to find the gaps in the field. Not much of a power hitter, many scouts do not agree with his lack of lower body in his swing but nonetheless, he could be an excellent leadoff hitter. The Georgia Tech signee's speed not only helps on the bases but also defensively in the outfield as well.
- Chance Sisco, C (Rd. 2, 61st Overall)- This former shortstop is new to catching but seems like it could be the right fit for him. Sisco has shown a sub-2.0-second pop time though his accuracy was not the best. He was ranked 151st according to Baseball America's Top 500. His sheer athleticism is shown in his soft hands behind the plate and ability to play in the field as well. This left-handed hitter has power but has a slight tendency to drift at the plate.
- Stephen Tapley, LHP (Rd. 3, 98th Overall)- Ranked 123rd in Baseball America's Top 500, Tarpley was drafted in the eighth round by the Cleveland Indians last year but decided to attend Southern Carolina instead. This lefty has a fastball that tops at 92 mph (usually 88-90 mph) and also throws a curveball, slider and changeup.
- Jonah Heim, C (Rd. 4, 129th Overall)- Ranked 170th in Baseball America's Top 500, this six-foot-five catcher Amherst Central High School in New York is a switch hitting power hitter. He has to work on the quickness of his feet and his approach from the right side of the plate. He is currently committed to Michigan State.
- Travis Seabrooke, LHP (Rd. 5, 159th Overall)- This six-foot-five lefty is one of the youngest players in the draft this year; he will be eighteen in September. His fastball is in the high eighties but needs to work on his secondary pitches. He is committed to Boston College.
- Alex Murphy, C (Rd. 6, 189th Overall)- Murphy graduated from Calvert Hall College High School in Towson, Maryland this year and is committed to Wake Forest. He was born in Monrovia, MD and has grown up a Baltimore Orioles fan. Murphy was drafted as a catcher, but it does not seem like he will stay there for long. He is an experienced third baseman and his speed allows to play anywhere in the outfield as well.
- Drew Dosch, 3B (Rd. 7, 219th Overall)- Ranked 131st in Baseball America's Top 500, Dosch played for Youngstown State but shined in the Cape Cod League batting .326 with 21 extra-base hits in 44 games. He does not seem fit to be able to play third base in majors because he is unable throw from multiple angles. If he moves to LF or 1B, he will need to produce more power from those positions.
- Trey Mancini, 1B (Rd. 8, 249th Overall)- He simply has raw power in the batter's box. Mancini, a left-handed first baseman but right-handed batter, has improved his strike zone discipline at Notre Dame but still has below-average speed. The Orioles are really investing in his bat but and his size, standing set six-foot-five inches and weighing in at 205 pounds. He was ranked 230th in Baseball America's Top 500.
- Mitch Horacek, LHP (Rd. 9, 279th Overall)- Unranked in Baseball America's Top 500, this Dartmouth starter went 6-2, 2.20 with 42 strikeouts and only ten walks in 45 innings. He has a fastball in the low 90's topping out at 92 with pretty good secondary pitches and has a lot of durability on the mound.
*Believe it or not, we're halfway through the Carolina League season. The Keys wrapped up their first half with an 9-8 loss to Potomac Sunday afternoon in front a big Father's day crowd of 7,618 The Grove.
Read what happened here and listen to our highlight of the game below:
Jerome Pena gets his sixth straight hit dating back to Saturday, a 2-run homer
The weekend didn't treat the Keys particularly well, losing three of four, but it was a great weekend for attendance. The Grove hosted 25,165 folks Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the biggest weekend for the Keys in nine years. Saturday's crowd of 9,294 was the biggest of the year. The view from center field:
*It was certainly a crazy weekend at the stadium. You could say things have calmed down today. Here's a behind-the-scenes look of The Grove on day one of the break in six seconds:
An off-day at The Grove: All-Star Break Edition vine.co/v/hBwHDmeIjqJ—
Mike Mueller (@flapjackmemphis) June 17, 2013
*2008 Key Jake Arrieta's getting another look with the O's tonight, starting their game against the Tigers. Here's a look at Arrieta from the Baltimore Sun.
*When the Keys start the second half of the season Friday night at The Grove against Myrtle Beach, Sgt. Slaughter will be here for our annual Fredneck Night. Get your tickets and get excited.
How does a Slaughter Cannon sound to you?!?!:
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|"Bob Gates" <email@example.com>
|Wed, 27 Jun 2007 20:29:24 -0700
Ooops. Sorry all. Meant to send this direct. Fat fingers strike again. Bob W7BJ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Gates" <email@example.com> To: "Richard Joey Fiero II W5TFW" <email@example.com>; <email@example.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 8:17 PM Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] walking again > Hi Joey, > > Well, I think we're finally getting to the root cause of your near > disaster. > The tower wasn't the only thing rusty. You apparently jumped out of a > perfectly good airplane way too many times. Enough so that you began to > believe the propaganda that you really can fly. Then you hooked yourself > up > in a harness, thinking of another kind, and got so carried away you forgot > what PLF stands for. And to make matters worse, you forgot the cardinal > rule to release your equipment bag, in this case the tower, so you don't > land on top of it and turn into a soprano. But, in this case, "ain't > gonna > jump no more" has a different meaning. Please don't tell me you were > wearing your jump boots. "All the way" big fella! > > 73, Bob W7BJ > 1/505 1/503 2/501 > > _______________________________________________ > > > > _______________________________________________ > TowerTalk mailing list > email@example.com > http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk > _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing list email@example.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/towertalk
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