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Putting the Fun in Philanthrofunphy
From 50-50 raffles to jersey auctions to rappelling mascots, Minor League teams are well-versed in the art of raising money for charity. And, lately, some teams have taken their philanthropic endeavors in bold new directions.
Take the Sacramento River Cats — please — who last month announced that they will issue a $1 fine to anyone who spells their name incorrectly:
You've been warned: the moniker "River Cats" is comprised of two words, with a capital "R" and a capital "C." Effective immediately, all members of the local and national media, River Cats corporate partners, full- or part-time River Cats staff, and season, flex, and mini-plan ticket holders will be fined $1 for spelling "River Cats" incorrectly.
All money collected will go to the River Cats Foundation, which has contributed more than $1.5 million in cash and $16.2 million in in-kind donations to the greater Sacramento community since 2000.
This despite the fact that the team's Twitter handle is @rivercats — no underscore! — and their logo doesn't really make a point of separating "River" and "Cats."
The River Cats' initiative brings up a larger issue, in that there is a complete lack of uniformity when it comes to Minor League monikers. The Charleston RiverDogs do not use a space between River and Dogs, for example, while the Delmarva Shorebirds go the one word, no caps route. The Minor Leagues are a grammatical minefield, their team names as unregulated as a 19th century western territory brothel.
Another unique fundraising effort comes courtesy of the Greensboro Grasshoppers, who partnered with outbid.com in order to host a live online auction featuring team owner Donald Moore as auctioneer.
Outbid is said to "combine the theater and transparency of live online auctions with social gaming features," and its existence means that we are all one step closer to living in a Utopian society. Items that the Grasshoppers auctioned off included team-autographed baseballs, a night in a 24-person ballpark suite and, best of all, an autographed Willie Nelson jersey.
Finally, we turn our attention to the Lancaster JetHawks (who, it should be noted, recently had to postpone one of their games due to a haboob).
The JetHawks won the California League championship last season, and now fans are being given the chance to get a ring.
Swiped from the press release:
The Lancaster JetHawks have partnered with two local little leagues to host a special raffle giving two individuals the opportunity to win an authentic customized 2012 California League Championship Ring. Proceeds from the raffle will be donated to West Lancaster and Quartz Hill Little Leagues.
Raffle tickets are on sale now and will be sold through June 10. Tickets will be available for $5 each, or five for $20….The winning raffle tickets will be drawn just prior to the JetHawks game on June 12. The two winners will receive custom-made rings personalized with their own last name during a special pre-game ceremony that will take place at a JetHawks game in late August.
And that shall conclude this blogging week, which was admittedly a light one. And when things are light on the blog it's always a good bet that they're correspondingly heavy over on MiLB.com Head to the site for Promo Preview, an Opening Weekend Crooked Numbers column, and three — count 'em three — pieces of content related to 42.
I do it all for you, as "you" is what I have nicknamed my paycheck.
In it for the Long Haul
Approximately two and a half months have passed since the advent of superstorm Sandy, and the areas most affected by this meteorological calamity are still in the beginning stages of what has been and will continue to be a long and arduous clean-up process.
With the long view in mind, I wanted to dedicate (the bulk of) today's post to informing you of/reminding you about a forward-thinking Lakewood BlueClaws initiative: Restore the Shore.
"Restore the Shore" is a multi-faceted and long-running program, which the BlueClaws are running in conjunction with several local businesses. It all starts with the purchase of a "Restore the Shore" t-shirt, which can be obtained HERE.
Per the team:
How It Works
– Companies, or individuals, order t-shirts online here and register by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com or returning this registration form.
– Each Friday until Memorial Day, staff members (or families) wear the t-shirts and each person makes a donation every Friday.
– Donations are made through PayPal at BlueClaws.com/Restore orAtlanticPTCenter.com.
Businesses that participate will be honored in a ceremony at a 2013 BlueClaws game.
And then there's this all-important question: Where does the money go?
More from the team:
The BlueClaws and Atlantic Physical Therapy Center are committed to supporting families impacted by Hurricane Sandy. In early 2013, those impacted will be able to fill out an application and donations will be made to as many families as possible.
The BlueClaws staff has been wearing their Restore the Shore shirts each and every Friday since the initiative started (I even spotted them doing so at the Baseball Winter Meetings in Nashville), and since then the movement has spread to other Minor League markets as well. Behold, the Lexington Legends.
Minor League Baseball charities has donated $10,000 to the program, thus far the largest single contribution received.
Kudos to the BlueClaws for taking the lead in such a long-running and impactful charitable initiative. I'll continue to publicize and provide updates on these efforts as we move closer to Opening Day.
In (far) less notable news, remember last week when I gave some publicity to the retro baseball-card inspired staff bios of the State College Spikes?
Well, as a reward for my positive PR the team sent along my very own retro baseball card. I am honored.
The above pic was a self-portrait taken during one of my "On the Road" stadium visits last season. The first person to identify in the comments where I was in that picture shall receive a random assortment of Minor League swag that I have lying in a box under my desk.
Good luck, and for (far) more 1987 Topps content click HERE to check out last year's multi-part series on players included in that set who have gone on to Minor League coaching careers. It won me a Pulitzer.
Life Goes On
It had to happen eventually: not only is the (regular) season over, but I am all out of "On the Road" content. I hope that you enjoyed this year's crop of road trip posts and articles — this sort of material is something that continues to grow and evolve from season to season, and I'm always looking to improve and expand upon that which I've done before. There is still a long way to go.
So, what now?
A lot of things, really. I've got a ton of "Return to the Road" material left to share (aka "non-baseball road trip content)", some guest posts to assemble and disseminate, and I'm currently in the midst of the mentally exhausting task of compiling 2012's "Promotion of the Year" MiLBY nominees. (Please, get in touch if you have any opinions to share on that front.)
But, for now, let me return to the full-to-bursting "potential blog topics" folder that resides deep within my Outlook account. Oh, yeah — we're going to do this post "Bouillabaisse" style. There will be plenty more where this came from.
Let's begin by taking a look at one of the best theme jerseys of the season, worn by the Colorado Springs Sky Sox on July 28th:
These jerseys were worn to commemorate the heroic efforts of the Colorado Springs police and firefighters who risked life and limb to combat the Waldo Canyon fire that raged through the region in early July.
From the press release:
These game worn jerseys will be auctioned off during and after the game with 100% of the proceeds benefiting local fire and
police designated charities. The Colorado Springs Fire Protective Association will receive 50% of the proceeds and the other 50% will support the Police Foundation of Colorado Springs.
Let's proceed to a considerably smaller scale and quirkier charitable effort that was detailed on this blog a few months back: Northwestern University's "Schedule Cards for Kevin." Click on the link to read more about it, but the premise is simply that the university was collecting schedule cards for a developmentally disabled Northwestern super-fan. I asked Minor League teams and fans to join the cause, and many did so. But worthy of special note is Albuquerque-based Biz Blog reader Dave H., who sent along the following array of schedules to Kevin. How cool is this?
In an email, Halliday shared the circumstances that led to his having so many pocket schedules. His anecdote is a reminder of just how much has changed with the advent of the internet. In the old days, collecting Minor League memorabilia took serious effort:
In the early 70s I just had to have a fitted Yankees cap just like the players wear. Found a store in downtown LA that had one. Fast forward a few years and I had a players cap for every MLB team. All I had to look forward to each year were the small number of changes teams made to their uniforms. Then I discovered Minor League teams had much cooler caps, colors, and nicknames. But availability at that time was certainly local. A worker at our local minor league team noticed my Denver Bears cap and commented that he just saw Denver play in Oklahoma City. When I asked him how I might get an Oklahoma City cap, he showed me his copy of Baseball America's Directory. I got my own copy and sent requests to over 100 teams for a mail order souvenir list. It was amazing what teams sent to me. Full color brochures, type-written product lists, phone numbers of employees that might be willing to take time to throw something in a box if my check cleared. Of course marketing has changed the last 25 years, as has my collection. I still look forward to the ever changing name/logo/color changes that make Minor League Baseball unique.
So, among the stuff sent to me 20 some years ago were schedule cards. I just kept them stored away. And I would casually pick some up wherever I went. Attached is a photo of over 30 duplicate schedule cards that I am more than willing to send to Kevin, along with some ticket stubs I've kept. Hopefully there are some he doesn't have and maybe a few teams he has never heard of.
Reader correspondence is one of my favorite aspects of this job — keep sending the emails, and I will keep answering them!
Recently the scorekeeping savant known as Stevo got in touch with some anecdotes from the Louisville Bats' "Halloween Night" promotion. Among the evening's special features were videoboard headshots in which the players were "disguised" as someone (or something) else. This one, of Corky Miller, was particularly apropos.
Of this there can be no doubt: International League icon Corky Miller is the Yosemite Sam of our time.
Don't Smoke 'Em If You've Got 'Em
If you've got $5 burning a hole in your pocket, then there's something wrong with your pants, the money, or both. But, should you be in Fresno at any point this season, then I nonetheless have a good suggestion as for how you should spend it.
Beginning last week and continuing through the end of the season, the Fresno Grizzlies are giving fans a chance to win nothing less than this, the most valuable baseball card of all time.
That's the Honus Wagner T206, aka the holy grail of baseball cards. Estimates vary regarding how many were produced (between 60 and 200), and in recent years it has sold for upwards of $2.8 million dollars.
The Grizzlies are specifically raffling off a Wagner card, however. At this juncture I'll give the floor to Grizzlies media relations coordinator Chris Kutz:
[W}e are raising money for our Grizzlies Community Fund through a raffle for an unopened, professionally-graded pack of 1909-11 Piedmont cigarettes….[T}his unopened pack of cigarettes could contain the "Holy Grail" of baseball cards depicting Honus Wagner, as a limited number of these cards are still potentially out in the public, somewhere to be found. While there is not a guarantee the Honus Wagner card is in the unopened pack, there very well may be other collectible cards from the T206 set inside the pack that are worth thousands of dollars as well.
Our raffle will run from now until September 3rd (Labor Day). We have our last regular season game on 9/3, and we will reveal the winner at the game, giving them the choice to open it there or hold off.
Raffle tickets are $5, and are available on the Chukchansi Stadium concourse during all Grizzlies home games. Proceeds benefit the Grizzlies Community Fund, whose various initiatives include the team's Wild About Reading program and the Junior Grizzlies baseball league for youths with physical and mental disabilities.
And, as Kutz points out, the intrigue won't end when a winner is named on September 3. Will he or she then open the pack in hopes of a Honus? Or would selling it untouched to the highest bidder be the wiser move? And, of course, there's always the chance of some sort of KLF-inspired protest of the entire notion of commerce.
Stay tuned…
Meanwhile, I am writing this post while on the cusp of my next road trip. Once again, the itinerary:
June 7 — Oklahoma City RedHawks
June 8 — Tulsa Drillers
June 9 — Northwest Arkansas Naturals
June 10 — Springfield Cardinals
June 11 — Travel (should be in Memphis that evening)
June 12 — Memphis Redbirds
June 13 — Jackson Generals
June 14 — Arkansas Travelers
Please get in touch if you have anything whatsoever to share about any of these locations. And, if you plan on being at any of the games, then please make sure to say hello. I enjoy meeting people (on the road and otherwise), and say yes to as many invitations and recommendations as I can.
Therefore, this will most likely be my final post until Monday. And, from that point on, expect another deluge of "On the Road" content — both here at the blog and over on MiLB.com. Good luck and Godspeed, me.
Creating News By Responding To It
Suffice to say that it's been a momentous couple of days for the United States and the world at large, with the killing of Bin Laden absolutely dominating the conversation. Not surprisingly, Minor League teams across the country found a way to respond to the news. A brief smattering:
— The Bowie Baysox issued the following missive on Facebook: In response to President Obama's call of unity and solidarity….the first 300 fans that enter the ballpark receive a mini-American Flag.
— In San Antonio, the Missions wore their camo uniforms as part of an impromptu celebration of the military. It turned out to be quite a game, too, with David Robertson hitting for the cycle as the Missions cruised to a 17-6 victory.
— In an email received just as the blog was going to "press," the Northwest Akransas Naturals announced that Inspired by the bravery of the Navy Seals in Sunday night's mission in Pakistan, the Northwest Arkansas Naturals would like to recognize and thank all military members – active and retired – with free tickets to any of the next four home games at Arvest Ballpark, starting Tuesday evening.
— The Altoona Curve offered free tickets to all military members, for games on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Rumors that Steamer was part of the special ops team have not been substantiated.
The team also remarked, facetiously albeit accurately, via Twitter that "In honor of yesterday's events, July 4th-born Jared Hughes will be tonight's starting pitcher for the Altoona Curve." While Hughes only lasted four innings, the Curve rallied for a 10-9 victory over Harrisburg. This put an end to their streak of 19 straight games alternating a win with a loss (!!!)
The aforementioned Harrisburg Senators are more than just the visiting team in this particular narrative. Yesterday the team made its own announcement: In light of the events of the past 48 hours, the Harrisburg Senators want to say thank you to the U.S. Armed Forces for all that they do….Beginning this Friday, May 6th through the end of the 2011 season all active duty and retired military, Air and Army National Guard, and Reservists and their family receive box seats for only $7.50 (normally $9) with their military ID.
One of the few games going on when the news of Bin Laden's death broke was a tilt in Tucson between the Padres and Colorado Springs — on Military Night, no less. The team made the decision to announce the news over the PA, resulting in a memorable scene.
"We felt [making the announcement] was an important thing to do," said T-Pads general manager Mike Feder. "We've made a major commitment to reach out to the military; we have very large Air Force and intelligence bases located near us, and there's a huge National Guard presence as well."
A more localized case of dedicated team and and fan support involves Bryan Stow, the San Francisco Giant fan senselessly beaten into a coma on Opening Day at Dodger Stadium. His plight has prompted an outpouring of giving, with everyone from Tim Lincecum to Charlie Sheen chipping in with donations to help support Stow and his family during this exceedingly difficult time.
But one of the most substantial and heartfelt fundraising efforts occurred within Minor League Baseball. Stow often worked as a paramedic at San Jose's Municipal Stadium, and the hometown Giants therefore dedicated the entire month of April to him. Throughout the month the team raised $36,181, and the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies pitched in an additional $7,181 after holding a fundraising night of their own. That's $43, 362 combined, which was presented to the Stow family prior to Sunday's ballgame.
— And now, the moment in which none of you were waiting for: me promoting my own material. It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it!
Today, as with every Tuesday, brings a new "Promotion Preview" column. Super Nintendo, bubble gum, mustaches, formal wear, "Charlie Bit Me", Tiger Blood cocktails, and more. Always more.
And yesterday saw the 2011 debut of "Crooked Numbers", a monthly compendium of statistical oddities and curiosities. Or, as I like to call it, "an obsessive-compulsive labor of love that I spend way too much time on even though it gets no feedback from anyone, thereby making an already sensitive writer even more sensitive." That title was rejected by the MiLB.com higher-ups, probably for good reason.
Something For Everyone
Lots of flotsam and jetsam has piled up on the shores of Ben's Biz Blog remote island headquarters, and the only way to deal with such excess detritus is by accumulating it into a tidy pile.
Nice to get a belabored analogy out of the way so early. Let's go to the info!
First of all, a pair of Pacific Coast League announcers are on the cusp of celebrating significant milestones. Tonight in Des Moines, Deene Ehlis will call his 3000th game for the Iowa Cubs. The broadcast will also be notable in that it'll include an interview with Indianapolis Colts receiver (and University of Iowa alum) Dallas Clark, who has been immortalized by the I-Cubs in bobblehead form.
Then on Tuesday, Steve Klauke of the Salt Lake Bees call his 2500th contest:
Klauke joins legendary Utah Jazz broadcaster Hot Rod Hundley (2,645) as the only two play-by-play broadcasters to call 2,500 games with one Utah team. He also becomes just the fourth current Pacific Coast League team broadcaster to reach the 2,500 games-called mark with one PCL team. Currently in his 18th season with the Bees, Klauke can be heard live on 1320 KFAN and at slbees.com.
Klauke will be recognized during a pregame presentation on Tuesday, April 26, while audio highlights of his more notable calls will be played throughout the game.
Trivia Question! Who are the other two current PCL broadcasters to have called at least 2500 games? The first person to email me with the correct response will get to contribute 150 words to a future blog post on whatever topic they choose (must be family friendly, of course). firstname.lastname@example.com
Since we're on the topic of the PCL , it is well worth pointing out that the Fresno Grizzlies are staging a Saturday night tribute to severely (and senselessly) injured San Francisco Giants fan Bryan Stow.
Fans can purchase a Super View ticket and special Bryan Stow bracelet for $15, with $10 going directly to The Bryan Stow Fund, established to support Bryan and his family. Stow is a paramedic with American Medical Response and works games for the San Francisco's Single-A affiliate, the San Jose Giants, at Municipal Stadium.
As you'll recall, the aforementioned San Jose ballclub is dedicating the month of April to Stow.
I might as well stay with the PCL, as yesterday Sacramento and Reno upped the stakes of their rivalry via a bet between each city's classic car museum. Typical, right?
The annual season series between the Reno Aces and the Sacramento River Cats will take on new significance in 2011, as the two host cities' auto museums will face off in a high profile wager based on the overall winner of the season series. Reno's very own National Automobile Museum will put up the 1949 Mercury that James Dean drove in "Rebel Without a Cause," while Sacramento's California Auto Museum will put up a 1932 Ford raced by driving legend AJ Foyt.
The RiverCats have owned the Aces as of late. Reno's win on 4/19 snapped a 12-game losing streak against Sacramento, with their previous victory having come exactly a year previous. (My knowledge truly knows no boundaries, a fact that I'll tell myself many times over tonight while sitting in an easy chair and drinking whiskey in a darkened living room.)
But anyway, can you believe that I've made it this far before featuring a new food item that laughs in the face of death? What follows is the Lancaster JetHawks' new "Heart-Stopper" a limited time only delicacy consisting of a hot dog on biscuits, smothered in sausage gravy, cheese, and bacon.
I actually think this one looks pretty good! If only concession items could safely and sensibly be sent via the United States post office…
Until that day arrives, I'll be amusing myself with humorous videos. This one, featuring the clumsy ball-handling skills of Durham Bulls hurler Mike Ekstrom, is a must-see instant classic.
That's going to close out the week for me. But before I go, may I direct your attention to my latest "Farm's Almanac" piece on MiLB.com? Professor Joe Price is singing the National Anthem at over 100+ ballparks this summer, and he's truly a man on a mission. From the story:
"I always love for people to join in, and for the anthem to be sung together regardless of political orientation," said Price. "This can, potentially, be everyone's national anthem. And as a result it can bridge the gap between the Tea Party and liberals, between hawks and doves. Because, even though it is a wartime song, it was written as a celebration of freedom. The preservation of our freedoms is what lies at the heart of it."
Home Field Advantage
This past Thursday, the Tri-City ValleyCats embarked upon their "4 in 24" project. This ambitious and worthwhile involved the renovation of four local youth baseball fields over the span of 24 hours. Here's a collage of "after" pictures, taken from an excellent blog post re-capping the event.
The project was spearheaded by the team, and done in coordination with an array of corporate sponsors and community volunteers. As the ValleyCats explain:
Part of our mission as the Capital Region's professional baseball team is to act as a steward for the game. The 4 in 24 project was a great way to further this initiative by giving back to the community that has supported us since 2002…The biggest challenge that we faced was the sheer size of this project. The ValleyCats organization has renovated a number of fields over the years but completing four within twenty four hours required a well-coordinated effort and a lot of coffee. Each of the leagues and sponsors provided volunteers that were crucial in moving things along.
The field work included "cutting out the entire infield grass, raking and grading the dirt, leveling the playing surface, laying out brand new grass and rebuilding the entire pitchers mound and home plate areas." The aforementioned blog post includes a plethora of "before and after" photos. Here are two:
An even more current example of MiLB altruism can be found in Durham, as the Bulls are collecting food and clothing for those victimized by the recent tornadoes in North Carolina. The team offered free tickets to Wednesday's matinee contest for all fans donating five canned goods or a bag of clothing. Here's the resultant scene on the concourse:
As is often the case in April, poor weather is wreaking havoc throughout the world of Minor League Baseball. Yesterday's post included snow-filled photos and video from West Michigan, and today the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers have postponed their ballgame due to an excess of the white stuff.
This picture appeared on announcer Chris Mehring's "Rattler Radio" blog today. It appears that the grounds crew workers may be preparing to pelt the broadcast booth with snowballs.
Meanwhile the Quad Cities River Bandits are currently playing a ballgame despite these conditions outside of the stadium (this photo originally appeared in the Peoria Chiefs "Playing in Peoria" blog).
Such is life when you play in a ballpark built on the banks of the Mississippi, but extensive renovations of recent vintage (including berm seating that doubles as a floodwall) have done much to mitigate the damage.
I've gotten through this post without a single joke attempt, a rarity in the world of Ben's Biz Blog. It feels kind of good, actually, so I'll end this before the urge to pun-tificate becomes unbearable. Thanks, as always, for reading.


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The Medialab-Prado programme calls for the presentation of proposals to be carried out within the 2nd Inclusiva-net Meeting: Digital Networks and Physical Space that will take place from 3 to 14 March 2008.
Workshop Proposal Submission Deadline: January 30 2008 at midnight (Madrid local time, GMT+1)
Notification of acceptance: February 8 2008
Beginning of the workshop : March 3 2008
Medialab-Prado, Madrid (C/ Alameda, 15 · 28014 Madrid)
Julian Oliver, Lalya Gaye, Juan Martín Prada
The purpose of this open call is to choose a maximum of 10 projects to be developed collaboratively at a two week workshop. The selected projects will be developed with the aid of three instructors, in addition to a large group of assistants and collaborators.
The open call is aimed at creators and professionals in the fields of graphic and web design, art, sociology, education, geography, architecture, urbanism, audiovisual communication, advertising, cultural management, information science, environmental studies, mathematics, statistics, computer science, or any other field related to the subject matter of the 2nd Inclusiva-net Meeting.
Proposals may be presented by individuals or groups. Each participant or team may present as many projects as they wish.
Applicants do not need to possess all the technical knowledge needed to perform their proposed projects but should present ideas that are open to the participation of other interested collaborators who may contribute to carrying them out during the workshop.
There are two ways to participate in the workshop:
In order to facilitate the formation of interdisciplinary work groups, an idea exchange forum will be created where specific knowledge may be offered or requested to carry out each proposal.
Once the projects have been selected (February 8), a second call will be announced to those persons who wish to take part in the production process of the works.
The selection committee will make a detailed evaluation of the technical feasibility of carrying out the projects. For that reason, projects with clearly specified technical and spatial requirements will be judged positively.
Projects will be carried out and exhibited at the Medialab-Prado buildings. Medialab will contribute only the basic equipment and means to produce the selected projects, pending prior application from the proposal's author(s).
Should the committee have doubts about any technical requirements, they will contact the authors of the proposal.
The workshop will be held partly in Spanish and partly in English, with no translation.
Pending application, Medialab-Prado will provide lodging in a Youth Hostel for participants residing outside of Madrid and will consider the possibility of covering travel expenses wholly or in part, on a case by case basis.
A public display of the developed projects (or documentation about them) will be set up at the Medialab-Prado space once the workshop has ended. A summary of the developed projects and any other materials and links needed to present them properly to the public will be published at the Medialab-Prado website.
All those interested in taking part in the workshop or in the theoretical discussion group should complete and submit the application form published at www.inclusiva-net.org
30 January 2008
For further information contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
The selection committee will comprise the workshop instructors, Juan Martín Prada and Medialab-Prado.
Projects will be judged based mainly on:
The final list will be announced on 8 February 2008 and applicants will receive notification by email.
The winner individuals or groups agree to attend the encounter from 3 to 14 March. They also agree to finish their proposed projects, as far as possible.
The winner individuals or groups may use equipment, pending prior application and approval. Any expenses in material or rental equipment not previously planned for or approved of will be paid by the project authors.
Projects carried out will be the property of their author(s), although whenever said projects are shown at festivals or exhibits, and whenever images of said projects are reproduced in catalogues or websites, their relation with the Inclusiva-net meeting held at Medialab- Prado should be mentioned. The names of the people who collaborated in developing the projects should also be shown.
Projects exhibited may be shown in printed catalogues and on the Medialab-Prado website.
Entry constitutes acceptance of all contest rules.

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Later this week we, at the Citizen Patriot, will head out to Michigan Center High School to put a spotlight on the Cardinals' baseball team after it won the inaugural Spring Sports Team of the Week poll last week.
Now seven new schools get into the action and have a chance to win Team of the Week status for one of their clubs.
The teams in the running this week are: Albion boys track and field, Hanover-Horton girls track and field, Homer baseball, Jackson High School boys golf, Jackson Lumen Christi softball, Jackson Northwest girls tennis, and Leslie girls soccer.
The team that wins Team of the Week designation will receive multiple-story coverage and features published both online and in the Sunday, April 21 edition of the Citizen Patriot.
Your votes can be submitted every hour and the poll will remain open until noon Friday.
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I have to admit, the long winter is starting to get to me. Normally I like winter, and I like snow. But this winter has been a little longer, a little snowier, a little colder than I prefer. So, I am summoning all the warm weather spirits. I am doing the warm weather dance. I am sleeping with a wooden spoon under my pillow. And I am rolling out the grill. Spring will come. I will do all I can to make sure of that.
Here is a great Spring recipe for BBQ Orange Chicken that comes from the good folks at Harding's. This recipe, and many more, can be found on Harding's website by clicking here.
BBQ Orange Chicken
+ 2-1/2 lb. chicken pieces
+ 1/4 cup vegetable oil
+ 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
+ 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
+ 1/4 cup tomato paste
+ 1 grated orange zest
+ 1/4 cup vegetable oil
+ 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
+ 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
+ 1/4 cup tomato paste
+ 1 grated orange zest
1. Prepare grill; heat coals.
2. In medium bowl, mix together all barbecue ingredients until smooth.
3. Place chicken on grill away from center heat, skin-side-down; cook 15 min. Turn chicken and grill for 10 additional minutes. Brush chicken pieces with sauce and turn occasionally; cooking for additional 10 min.
Serves: 6
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
I encourage you to do your ritual dance to invite Spring back to Michigan. If we all do our part the weather will get warmer soon. In the meantime, enjoy the BBQ Orange Chicken. And be sure to check out Harding's online recipe library. You will be glad you did. Cheers!


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While the county wants to provide tax relief for property owners by adding a penny on the dollar for most goods and services, some business owners say such a move would put them at a competitive disadvantage — and in a dour economy, to boot.
So, it begs the question: Can you have economic development and property tax relief at the same time by raising the sales tax to relieve property taxes?
The County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania, a longtime supporter of such a measure, applauds Cumberland County's efforts to get the state to give it the option of imposing an additional sales tax.
But an increased sales tax is not an off-the-rack solution to property-tax reform, the association's government relations manager Lisa Schaefer pointed out.
"No one solution is right for each of Pennsylvania's 67 counties," Schaefer said.
The idea is catching the eye of at least one of Cumberland County's neighbors, though, Dauphin County.
It's hard to tell now if Cumberland County will benefit it, and depending on the business owner, a 1-percent sales tax is either going to chase customers away, or it will have very little impact at all.
Jeff Wood, owner of the Whistlestop Bookshop, is in the camp that says it's a bad idea.
"It marks us as a district for higher taxes," he said.
Standing at a counter among shelves of best sellers, classics and everything in between, the Carlisle bookstore owner said charging an extra 1 percent will send customers heading for the hills.
Or at least to another county.
"We live in an area where it's easy to drive to another county to shop," said Wood, who has owned the bookstore for 28 years. "It strikes me as a desperate grab for money."
Taxes are going up everywhere, including in Cumberland County, and charging customers more to shop doesn't make sense to Wood.
But across town at Village Center Auto Sales, owner Scott Cox doesn't really seem to be that bothered by it.
"Another tax? Bring it on. I love it," he said with a laugh.
Cox, a homeowner in Carlisle since 1995, said he has seen his property tax bill more than double from the $1,400 he paid when he first bought his home.
And like most people, he doesn't want to see taxes increase on anything — but an extra 1-percent sales tax on car buyers?
"I don't think it will be a really big detriment," he said.
Paying an extra $10 for every $1,000 for a car isn't enough to send customers to another county for a new set of wheels, he said.
Initiating property tax reform with another tax is a losing situation for businesses and taxpayers, said Leo Knepper, executive director of the Lemoyne-based Citizens Alliance of Pennsylvania, a conservative political action group that has spoken out against Cumberland County's 12 percent tax hike for 2013.
"The government doesn't have a revenue problem. It has a spending problem," Knepper said.
The latest proposal does nothing to address what he said is the true problem taxpayers face — government growth.
An increased sales tax will not bring property-tax relief, Knepper said.
"It would work in the short term, but property taxes will go up again in a couple of years because of unchecked government spending," Knepper said.
West Shore Chamber of Commerce President and CEO George Book said the chamber hasn't taken an official position on the tax hike Cumberland County is proposing to state lawmakers.
But while 1 percent isn't a whole lot of money, he said, the tax still represents money customers won't spend on something else.
The impact remains to be seen, but he doesn't believe it will scare customers away.
An argument can be made that the money homeowners save on their property-tax bill will go back into the community's economy, but Kevin Shivers isn't buying it.
"The malls in the West Shore have the same stores as malls in the East Shore," said Shivers, state director for the National Federation of Independent Business.
An added sales tax will put businesses in Cumberland County at a competitive disadvantage with the surrounding area, he said.
"It's a recipe for disaster," Shivers said.
Only Allegheny and Philadelphia counties have additional sales taxes on top of the 6 percent state sales tax, but they used the revenue for capital projects, not property-tax relief.


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Beverly Hills Plaza Hotel & Spa, Los Angeles
Main amenities
- 116 guestrooms
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- Full-service spa
- Outdoor pool
- Breakfast available
- WiFi in the lobby
- Fitness center
- Valet parking
- 24-hour business center
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
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For families
- Private bathroom
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What's around
- University of California Los Angeles (1.3 mi / 2.2 km)
- Westfield Century City (0.9 mi / 1.5 km)
- Hammer Museum (1.2 mi / 2 km)
- Los Angeles National Cemetery (2.1 mi / 3.4 km)
- Museum of Tolerance (2.2 mi / 3.5 km)
- Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.) 21-min drive; 11.4 miles/18.4 km
- Burbank, CA (BUR-Bob Hope) 30-min drive; 20.2 miles/32.5 km
- Long Beach, CA (LGB-Long Beach Municipal) 37-min drive; 31.7 miles/51.1 km
- Van Nuys Station 23-min drive; 14.7 miles/23.6 km
- Los Angeles Union Station 26-min drive; 12.3 miles/19.8 km
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Beverly Hills Plaza Hotel & Spa, Los Angeles
Hotel Info: 020 3027 9803from £230
- One bedroom king luxury suite
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- This hotel has 116 rooms
- Check-in time starts at 3 PM
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Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Le Plaza Spa. Services include massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a spa tub and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
DiningLe Petit Cafe and Bar - This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
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Self parking costs USD 35 per night
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Whilst we only stayed 1 night at this beautiful hotel, the service was friendly and most attentive. Our room had premium bedding, toiletries plus tea & coffee making facilities. We had a Junior Suite which was immaculately clean and comfortable.
Lovely hotel right near the Beverly Hills sign. Easy access to Rodeo Drive for shops and restaurants. Nice pool and jacuzzi to use too
amazing place to stay, whoever wants to stay in best location in LA. For me this hotel is only option.
Very nice hotel, with lovely pool area.
The hotel entrance and lobby is elegant and very up market. The pictures shown with the rooms around the pool are accurate, however, the majority of the rooms are located on the side of the building and are not very luxurious at all. It felt more like a motel and the rooms were very average.
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The Chronicle's live breaking news blog brings you regular updates, pictures, video, tweets and comments covering the latest Newcastle and North East traffic, travel, weather, crime and council news.
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All train services running on time this morning so far
Here is today's front page. Get your Chronicle for a new game card to WIN a holiday to Malta with #HotelFortina twitter.com/EveningChron/s…— The Chronicle (@EveningChron) May 13, 2013
Hi everyone, reporter Kate Proctor here starting the live blog this morning. I'll be keeping you updated with all breaking news across the region as well as live traffic and weather updates.
This one might be interest to anyone using the trains today. Advice is to check for engineering work.
Very sad to hear that my ex team mate Steve Carney has passed away, he will be missed greatly #ripsteve— Terry McDermott (@TerryMac777) May 6, 2013
Very sad to hear that my ex team mate Steve Carney has passed away, he will be missed greatly #ripsteve— Terry McDermott (@TerryMac777) May 6, 2013
South Shields' Perrie Edwards and Jade Thirwall - two quarters of chart topping girl group Little Mix - are letting fans know how they're spending the bank holiday.
Very sad to hear that my ex team mate Steve Carney has passed away, he will be missed greatly #ripsteve— Terry McDermott (@TerryMac777) May 6, 2013
Hi everyone, reporter Kate Proctor here, taking over from Sophie Doughty. I hope you're enjoying your Bank Holiday Monday. The weather's been fantastic across the region with lots of exciting family events going on today. From a Tudor Fashion Show in Woodhorn to Roman soldiers on the march at Chesters Roman Fort and Museum at Chollerford - there's lots going on. We're hearing reports the beaches at Tynemouth and South Shields are full of day trippers too, soaking up the first warm weather of the year.
That's us signing off for the weekend after a busy elections day. Our reporter Sophie Doughty will be back with all the latest traffic and travel, weather and news at 6.30am on Monday. Enjoy the Bank Holiday weekend!
A quick look at the weather for the Bank Holiday weekend and most of you will be pleased to know it will be mainly sunny for all three days. Temperatures will even reach 18 degrees on Sunday and Monday, that's a heatwave for the North East. It will be sunny, breezy and slightly cooler tomorrow but no rain predicted
Another travel update on the A19
A19 Northbound, travel time between the Junctions of the A184 Testos Roundabout & A1 Seaton Burn via Tyne Tunnels2 now 27mins #NEfollowers— Tyne and Wear UTMC (@TyneWearTravel) May 3, 2013
No joy for royalist Anita Atkinson
Royalist Anita Atkinson failed to win as an Independent in Tow Law #durhamelections— Rachel Wearmouth (@REWearmouth) May 3, 2013
Our reporter Rachel Wearmouth is now back in the office writing-up her report for tomorrow's paper
All votes are in and this is County Durham: Labour 94, Independents 19, Liberal Democrat 9 and Conservative 4 #durhamelections— Rachel Wearmouth (@REWearmouth) May 3, 2013
And that's it, folks, County Council Election Day in Durham is over. The results are Labour 94, Independents 19, Liberal Democrat 9 and Conservative 4.
Final two results from Durham:
* Aycliffe North & Middridge result: John Clare (LAB), Michael Dixon (LAB) and Joan Gray (LAB) elected
* Ferryhill result: Patrick McCourt (LAB), Pauline Crawthorne (LAB) and Brian Avery (IND) elected
Some more traffic reports in as we hit the middle of rush hour:
* SLIGHT A1058 Tyne And Wear - A1058 Jesmond Road in Newcastle Upon Tyne busy but moving outbound at Punch Bowl traffic lights
* SLIGHT A167 Tyne And Wear - Heavy traffic on A167 Tyne Bridge northbound in Gateshead from the A184 Askew Road traffic lights junction
* SLIGHT A19 Tyne And Wear - A19 in Willington busy but moving northbound at The Silverlink Roundabout
Three more results from Durham:
* West Auckland result: Rob Yorke (LAB) and Christine Wilson (LAB) elected
* Bishop Middleham & Cornforth result: Mick Simpson (LAB) elected
* Aycliffe North & Middridge result: John Clare (LAB), Michael Dixon (LAB) and Joan Gray (LAB) elected
A train cancellation to be aware of
The 17:44 #Newcastle to #Metrocentre due 17:53 is cancelled.— Northern Rail (@northernrailorg) May 3, 2013
Coun Simon Henig has told our reporter that had County Durham still had the old districts, Lab would have taken overall control of Durham city
Not a great day for the Lib Dems in Durham
I'll tweet the final results from there. It seems the Lib Dem base in #Durham city, which has grown for ten years, has turned red.— Rachel Wearmouth (@REWearmouth) May 3, 2013
All finished at the Louisa Centre in Stanley. Still a few more to come from Spennymoor
Count is complete at the Louisa Centre in Stanley, headed back to the office now while all #durhamelections finished in Spennymoor....— Rachel Wearmouth (@REWearmouth) May 3, 2013
More results from Durham:
* Spennymoor result: Ian Geldard (LAB), Pat Lawton (LAB) and Kevin Thompson (IND) elected
* Nevilles Cross result: Grenville Holland (LD) and Nigel Martin (LD) elected


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Here are the latest rumblings regarding the four-year, $32 million offer sheet Paul Millsap signed with the Trail Blazers.
Tim Buckley at the Deseret News has an interesting quote from Utah Jazz GM Kevin O'Connor about what the Millsap offer means for LaMarcus Aldridge:
"What I can't imagine is if they're gonna pay what's reported out there to the backup, what are they gonna pay to their starter?" he said with reference to Aldridge, who has been negotiating a contract extension of his own. "Probably a maximum contact."
But Millsap's agent, Ara Vartanian, says Millsap will be much more than a backup if ends up in Portland:
"From what they tell us, Paul is potentially a starter on this team," Vartanian said. "They're looking to go small-ball, because they have such a young, athletic team."
Utah Jazz forward C.J. Miles has warned Millsap about the long wait:
"I told him it was going to be the longest seven days of his life," Miles said of the waiting period for Millsap. ... "He asked about it," added Miles, the Jazz small forward who waited several days last summer before learning that Utah had matched the offer sheet he signed then with Oklahoma City. "I said, 'Man, all you can do is just wait. I mean, try to just find something to do to take your mind off it.' "
Ross Siler at the Salt Lake Tribune indicates O'Connor and the Jazz are dropping hints that they are going to match the Blazers' offer for Millsap:
This is just my interpretation of what was said Saturday, but Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor made three comments that suggested the team was inclined to match the four-year, $32 million offer sheet Paul Millsap signed with Portland.
O'Connor has vowed to match any offer to Millsap that isn't in the realm of the "really outrageous." His comments Saturday seemed to suggest that an $8 million a year offer by the Trail Blazers doesn't fit that definition.
O'Connor mentioned "it might be a little different" if Millsap had been offered $11 million or $12 million a season.
If the Jazz lose Millsap, Buckley says they might turn to Glen "Big Baby" Davis:
Davis, a Louisiana State product, probably could be had for midlevel-exception money -- a multiyear deal starting at $5.854 million, which is about $6 million less than Millsap would cost Utah next season.
"By all means we would be interested," Davis' agent, John Hamilton, said Saturday.


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Staging Historical Drama: As It Is in Heaven
Description:This segment takes viewers behind the scenes to see the University of Kentucky Theatre Department prepare for a production of As It Is in Heaven, a play by Arlene Hutton about Shaker women at Kentucky's Pleasant Hill community in the 1830s. Actors practice songs and scenes from the play, and director Rhoda Gail Pollock and others discuss the challenges of portraying history onstage, how they work with others in the production, and how theater connects an audience with the past.
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7/22 Reaction to Ryan Braun's suspension
On Monday, Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun was suspended without pay for the remainder of the season for violating the Basic Agreement and its Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. Here's some reaction from the Cubs:
* Manager Dale Sveum:
"It's unfortunate for baseball, it's unfortunate for the Brewers organization. I'm just glad it's kind of finally over. Now he's come out and obviously admitted it to the public and apologized. I think it's the best thing to happen to Braun and the organization. He'll be able to play Opening Day next year and everything is behind him as well as the organization and the players he let down … and the fans who have supported him for six years in the organization. At least now it's finished, it's over and they can move on."
* Jeff Samardzija:
"It is what it is, I guess. You shouldn't be taking things you shouldn't be taking, connected to people you shouldn't be connected to. Nowadays, you can't hide from anything. That's what it tells you is that everything you're doing is going to be found out and going to be talked about."
* Alfonso Soriano:
"I think sometimes people don't realize how good they are. They want to go try something else. I just focus and try to do my job and not pay attention to what happens outside of baseball.
"I remember my first year, maybe people used [PEDs], but they didn't have tests. Now they have tests and people have to be careful what they use, what they drink. It's not the money, it's not the suspension. For me personally, it's family, friends, fans, what you do to your teammates, all that kind of stuff — the money is not important but how your family, how people want to treat your family, that's hard. I never want to try to do anything negative because I did something wrong. I don't want to do anything wrong to make it bad on myself or bad for my family."
— Carrie Muskat
8/27 Being selective
One of the things Dale Sveum has stressed with the Cubs players is the need to improve their pitch selection, which will hopefully make them smarter hitters. Sveum was the hitting coach for the Brewers for three years and was asked about one of his former pupils, Ryan Braun. Did he take a lot of pitches in the beginning?
"Not when he came up," Sveum said Monday of Braun. "He swung at more pitches out of the strike zone than anybody in baseball his first two seasons."
So, how do you teach someone to be more selective?
"It's not the easiest thing to teach because you're still trying to create slugging percentage," Sveum said. "You have to remember, Braun went to a major college and played for a long time. The bottom line is, he came to the conclusion that he was strong enough, fast enough and confident enough that he was going to hit any fastball in his count. A lot of times, young players don't have that confidence in their ability to hit a fastball in any count so they speed things up. He's changed things, he's able to hit 0-1 with no panic. He doesn't swing at a lot of 2-0 pitches, he doesn't swing at 3-1 pitches, but that comes with a tremendous amount of confidence."
So, is it something that can be taught?
"It's very difficult to teach," Sveum said. "Unless you tell them to take pitches, it's a very difficult thing. About the time you do that, there's a ball right down the middle and they get frustrated and the whole system breaks down. The system of on-base percentage and OPS — those are obviously the stats we judge people by offensively but remember that curve is brought up by the Yankees and the Red Sox and the Rangers. They have 28 to 32 year old hitters. That's why that scale is so high. That doesn't come with young players. Every one of those guys over there on the other side of the fence today [on the Brewers] were young and none of them walked. They walk enough to keep their heads above water. Rickie Weeks was the only one who walked from the get go but sometimes it wasn't the best thing either. When J.J. Hardy was there to Corey [Hart] to Braun to Prince [Fielder], none of them walked.
"But you get old enough and tired of swinging at pitchers' pitches, and you get more confident in your own abilities, that scale starts coming up when you play the game," Sveum said.
The Cubs, by the way, rank 13th in the National League in slugging percentage, and 15th in OPS.
— Carrie Muskat
5/12 Lineup & Quick hits
Derrek Lee is back in the Cubs' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres. "He's ready to go," Lou Piniella said of Lee, who has not played since May 5 because of a bulging disk. It'll be LF Soriano, SS Theriot, CF Fukudome, 1B Lee, RF Bradley, 3B Fontenot, C Soto, 2B Miles and P Harden.
* Ryan Dempster will start Thursday in the series finale against the Padres followed by Randy Wells on Friday and Sean Marshall on Saturday.
* No word on Milton Bradley's appeal of his two-game suspension.
* Carlos Zambrano will make a rehab start in Clearwater, Fla., either Saturday or Sunday. Zambrano, on the disabled list with a hamstring strain, was to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday. He'll do some fielding exercises on Thursday, and if he passes all the tests, he'll join the Class A Daytona team. Zambrano was hitting the ball well in batting practice Tuesday.
Zambrano would then be in line to pitch in the Cubs' series in San Diego, and most likely return to action on May 22.
When Zambrano does return, the Cubs will then decide what to do with Wells and Marshall. Piniella said one would stay in the rotation, the other would go to the bullpen. "That's the biggest chore we have here is to put together a solid bullpen that can function for the rest of the summer," Piniella said.
* Expect Mike Fontenot and Ryan Freel to share third base as the Cubs try to get by without Aramis Ramirez, who is on the DL. "We're not going to put anybody over there with Ramirez's power, but we can play a little different game," Piniella said. The Cubs manager also wouldn't mind if one of the two made a case to keep the job. "There's nothing wrong with that either," Piniella said. "I welcome it, actually." Expect Freel to start Wednesday night.
* Piniella was surprised to hear that Major League Baseball will review the Ryan Dempster-Ryan Braun at-bat from Saturday's game. Milwaukee manager Ken Macha accused Dempster of throwing at Braun's head. "We never even gave it a second thought," Piniella said. "I don't have an understanding for that situation. I read something about it today and it surprised the heck out of me."
— Carrie Muskat


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By Matthew I. Hirsch
Since the Nov. 6 election, renewed attention has been focused on the issue of immigration reform and opposing sides seem to be inching toward some kind of compromise.
Why this sudden tack into the current of controversy? One: Republican leadership recognizes that shifting demographics helped President Obama win re-election and it doesn't want to be the "party of no" on immigration. Two: Both parties understand that the public sees Congress as a pit of petty partisanship and immigration as an issue that has the potential for a bipartisan bill they can all claim as their own.
Though these are good reasons for compromise on immigration, there are at least five other good reasons for supporting immigration reform.
1) The current system actually contributes to illegal immigration. Most Americans don't realize that it takes years for a person with a green card to bring a spouse to the U.S. As a result, some separated spouses obviate the law by entering the U.S. illegally or by overstaying. Similarly, it takes years for a U.S. employer sponsoring a foreign professional or skilled worker to bring that person in "the right way." Instead, faced with the pressing demands of ripening fruit, unkempt hotels or uncut grass, employers hire the undocumented. Reform is needed to align supply with demand.
2) Legalizing the undocumented will help to reduce the deficit. Everyone complains that the undocumented don't pay taxes. In fact, they contribute to government revenues in many ways, including sales, gas and "sin" taxes; lottery tickets; fees for licenses and applications; rent, which is used to pay real estate taxes. And they commonly have Social Security and Medicaid contributions withheld, often under mismatched Social Security numbers. (This means that they put into that system, but don't take out — to the tune of $7 billion per year.) Allowing the undocumented into the system would yield substantial increases to federal, state and local coffers in income taxes and FICA contributions.
3) Immigrants, whether legal or undocumented, bring new life to old cities. These new immigrants are often thrifty and hard-working, and move quickly from renting to homeownership. Soon, their neighborhoods see small shops, groceries and restaurants open, catering to the tastes of the community. While the sights, sounds and spices of these changing neighborhoods might roil some of the earlier settlers, without these new groups, many city neighborhoods would be left lifeless and impoverished.
4) Immigration restriction has a high social cost for "blended" families. There are an estimated 12 million undocumented in this country. Many of them have U.S. citizen spouses and children. Deporting them or creating conditions that make their existence here untenable hurts those citizen family members and drives them toward dependency. With a wage earner in the household, these families have a better chance at economic stability and upward mobility. Without a wage earner, the children are faced with the negative challenges of single-parent households, lower income, more reliance on government support and higher likelihood of falling prey to drugs, gangs, teen pregnancy and dropping out.
5) Economics favor legalizing the undocumented. No one thinks it is possible to deport the undocumented. Estimated costs of removal exceed $200 billion. In these days of record deficits, no one in Washington thinks this is a good idea. As for self-deportation, i.e. increasing pressure through restriction, this is self-defeating. Just ask the people of Hazleton, Pa., or other cities that decided to drive out illegals with tough laws.
In short, the vast majority of the undocumented are here to stay. In contrast, while no one would argue that the undocumented do not impose costs in such areas as law enforcement, medical care and education, on balance, the economic impact would be substantial and favorable, by some estimates adding $1.5 trillion to the GDP over the next decade.
These are just some of the reasons to get behind comprehensive immigration reform, including a path to citizenship.
Other aspects of reform are less controversial. Yes, we want to secure the border against threats and we want to promote respect for the law. But we also want to create an immigration system that helps America be stronger, more vital and more competitive.
We want to attract and retain the "best and brightest" and not erect barriers that discourage them from staying in America. We need immigration laws that recognize the demands of our economy in such areas as hospitality, health care and agriculture.
We also need laws that unite families and do not force eligible immigrants to wait a decade or longer to come to America legally.
For some Americans, immigration feels like a threat — to culture, to jobs, to ways of life.
This is not an unusual sentiment or a new one. Ultimately, it will be up to our lawmakers — in both parties — to look beyond the politics of fear and to summon the courage to enact reform, which is in America's national interest.
Matthew I. Hirsch teaches immigration law at Widener Law School. He serves on the board of the American Immigration Council and is past chairman of the Philadelphia chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.


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We do not live by appetizers alone. But it's worth a try.
Traditional WingsTraditional upstate New York-style chicken wings deep fried and tossed in your choice of sauce
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- Half pound 325.00
- One pound 575.00
- Sauce
- Original Buffalo
- Honey Barbecue
- Cajun Spice
Fridays MozzarellaMozzarella cheese coated in special Italian-style breading, then deep fried and served with a rich marinara sauce 325.00
Fried CalamariHand-battered and fried until golden. Served with marinara sauce. 395.00
Boneless Buffalo BitesSucculent crispy pieces of chicken breast in traditional spicy buffalo sauce 325.00
Fridays Chili Ball Park NachosDeep fried tortilla chips covered with rich cheese sauce, chili and pico de gallo. Served with fresh salsa.
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- Lunch 445.00
- Regular 695.00
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Friday's Three For AllA trio of most famous appetizers: Loaded Potato Skins, Fried Mozzarella and spicy Buffalo Wings, complete with sour cream and green onions, marinara sauce and celery sticks with bleu cheese dressing 795.00
Jack Daniel's SamplerSignature sharing platter of crisp Cajun Spiced Shrimp, Sesame Jack Boneless Bites and Beef Brisket Quesadillas. Served with extra Jack Daniel's glaze for dipping. 795.00
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Calypso Calamari SaladCrisp, golden fried calamari served over mixed fresh greens and tossed with cilantro-lime dressing and topped with tomato, pineapple and toasted nuts 525.00
Shanghai Chicken SaladFire-grilled citrus chicken breast served over crisp Romaine lettuce, tossed with lime cilantro dressing, Mandarin oranges and diced tomatoes 545.00
Grilled Chicken Caesar SaladSlices of char-grilled breasts of chicken heaped atop Caesar Salad
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- Lunch 395.00
- Regular 575.00
Caesar SaladCrisp hearts of romaine lettuce tossed with creamy Caesar dressing, grated Parmesan cheese and crunchy croutons
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- Lunch 295.00
- Regular 495.00
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Jack Daniel's Grill Top
They've perfected this smoky-sweet glaze with notes of toasted garlic. A hint of cayenne and Tabasco Pepper Sauce with a dash of its namesake Jack Daniel's Whiskey. Each dish is fire-grilled and generously basted with the best flavor this side of Tennessee.
Jack Daniel's Ribs and ShrimpCajun-spiced baby back pork ribs are firegrilled and glazed with Jack Daniel's sauce. Then add a handful of butterflied shrimp, battered and fried until crisp and served with crispy seasoned fries and coleslaw.
- Serving
- Lunch 995.00
- Regular 1,595.00
Jack Daniel's SalmonNorth Atlantic Salmon fillet char-grilled and basted with special Jack Daniel's glaze. Served with seasonal vegetables and your choice of cheddar cheese mashed potatoes or rice pilaf.
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- Lunch 545.00
- Regular 795.00
Jack Daniel's Pork ChopA tender pork chop with a hefty helping of cheddar cheese mashed potatoes or rice pilaf. Served with corn on the cob and original Jack Daniel's sauce.
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- 1 pc. 475.00
- 2 pcs. 675.00
Jack Daniel's Pork BellyPork marinated with spices and seasoning, slow cooked until tender. Served with rice pilaf, coleslaw and original Jack Daniel' s sauce. 595.00
Jack Daniel's SteakA thick 8oz. New York strip steak char-grilled to ideal tenderness. Served with seasonal vegetables, choice of cheddar cheese mashed potatoes or rice pilaf and original Jack Daniel's sauce. 1,645.00
Jack Daniel's ChickenJuicy chicken breasts basted with a sweet, savory glaze. Served with seasonal vegetables, choice of cheddar cheese mashed potatoes or rice pilaf and original Jack Daniel's sauce. 495.00
Jack Daniel's Chicken and ShrimpJuicy fire-grilled chicken breasts drizzled with Jack Daniel's sauce and some crispy Cajun-spiced fried shrimp with more sauce for dipping. Served with corn on the cob and your choice of cheddar cheese mashed potatoes or rice pilaf. 595.00
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Steaks are 100% premium beef with the right balance of lean meat and tender marbling. Hand selected and cut to exact specifications. Aged for full flavor, perfectly seasoned and fire-grilled to order. They'll bet the ranch that you'll love it! 1. Choose your steak. 2. Choose your sauce. 3. Choose your side dish.
New York StripThe King of Steaks. A thick center cut 8oz. steak from the tender and flavorful premium short loin, perfectly seasoned and char-grilled just how you like it. Served with seasonal vegetables with your choice of sauce and side dish. 1,595.00
- Sauce
- Wild Mushroom Butter
- Burgundy Wine Sauce
- Peppercorn Sauce
- Side Dish
- Cheddar Cheese Mashed Potatoes
- Caesar Salad
- Corn on the Cob
- Coleslaw
- Rice Pilaf
- Steamed Rice
- Crispy Fries
- Garlic Rice
Texas RibeyeA certified 8oz. Angus Beef steak perfectly flavored with Southwestern seasonings, then chargrilled to mouthwatering perfection. Served with seasonal vegetables with your choice of sauce and side dish. 1,650.00
- Sauce
- Wild Mushroom Butter
- Burgundy Wine Sauce
- Peppercorn Sauce
Peppercorn New York StripTender strip steak generously seasoned with cracked black peppercorns, then grilled to perfection and topped with frizzled Cajun onions. Served with rich peppercorn sauce and cheddar cheese mashed potatoes. 1,625.00
- Sauce
- Wild Mushroom Butter
- Burgundy Wine Sauce
- Peppercorn Sauce
Tex Mex Top
Add Php65.00 for guacamole
Shrimp Mango QuesadillaTender diced shrimp with sweet ripe mango and pico de gallo layered with Monterey Jack cheese in crisp flour tortillas. Served with Tex Mex slaw. 345.00
Chicken QuesadillaDiced chicken with caramelized onions, bacon and Colby cheese. Served with sour cream, pico de gallo and fresh salsa 495.00
Jack Daniel's Beef Brisket QuesadillaBeef carnitas tossed in signature Jack Daniel's glaze, layered with corn salsa, Monterey Jack cheese and crisp flour tortillas. Served with Tex Mex slaw. 345.00
Tortilla Crusted Fish TacosFlour tortillas filled with crispy nacho-crusted white fish, shredded lettuce, corn salsa and creamy lemon dill remoulade sauce. Served with onion rings and tortilla chips with salsa.
- Serving
- 1 pc. 295.00
- 2 pcs. 495.00
Sizzlin' Fajita Top
Served on a bed of sautéed onions, red and green peppers. Accompanied with Colby cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo and flour tortillas.
Signature Mains Top
Fridays ShrimpHand-battered butterflied shrimp fried crisp and golden brown. Served with crispy seasoned fries and tartar sauce.
- Serving
- 6 pcs. 425.00
- 12 pcs. 625.00
Fish and ChipsBreaded, golden fried white fish strips served with crispy seasoned fries and tartar sauce. Your choice of traditional or Cajun-style. 435.00
Miami Cubano Chicken StackTwo lightly breaded crispy chicken breasts stacked high with shredded mozzarella, sliced ham and stir fry mushrooms drizzled with lemon cream sauce and garnished with fresh tomato basil mix. Served with rice pilaf. 595.00
Chicken FingersHand-battered chicken tenders, golden fried and served with crispy seasoned fries. Your choice of traditional or Cajun-style. Served with honey mustard dressing or Southwestern sour cream for dipping. 345.00
Grilled BBQ ChickenGrilled BBQ marinated chicken served with rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables 495.00
Local Favorites Top
Pacific Grilled Pork ChopCenter cut pork chops are coated in special spices and char-grilled to perfection. Served with pineapple wedge, corn on the cob and garlic rice.
- Serving
- 1 pc. 445.00
- 2 pcs. 645.00
Filipino Pork LiempoPork belly marinated in garlic and sweet soy sauce, grilled and served with garlic rice, native ensalada with vinegar and garlic sauce
- Serving
- Lunch 385.00
- Regular 495.00
Fridays Pork AdoboSavory version of most loved Filipino Adobo. Pork marinated with spices and seasoning, slow-cooked until fall-off-the-bone tenderness. Served with garlic rice and corn on the cob. 585.00
Sandwiches and Burgers Top
Handcrafted and fresh, but you better use two hands. Charbroiled hamburgers are 100% pure ground beef, served thick and juicy on a toasted bun. All are accompanied with leaf lettuce, tomato, pickle slices and onion along with crispy seasoned fries.
Premium Burgers Top
Texas Chili CheeseburgerBurger patty seasoned with chili powder and topped with cheddar cheese, hearty chili, crispy tortilla strips, jalapeño relish and drizzled with queso cheese sauce. Served with crispy seasoned fries. 575.00
Cowboy Triple Meat BurgerTender pieces of slow-cooked BBQ beef, melted cheddar cheese and bacon piled high with horseradish sauce and crispy frizzled onions. 650.00
Jack Daniel's BurgerExpertly seasoned and fire-grilled to order, juicy burger is glazed with Jack Daniel's sauce and stacked with two strips of crispy bacon and American cheese on a toasted bun. Served with a side of Jack Daniel's sauce, the classic fixings and crispy seasoned fries. 595.00
Classic Burgers Top
Fridays CheeseburgerTopped with American cheese, classic fixings and crispy seasoned fries 475.00
Bacon CheeseburgerAll time favorite burger topped with melted Colby cheese and crisp bacon. Served with crispy seasoned fries. 495.00
Friday's Cheeseburger SlidersFour mouthwatering char-grilled all beef patties topped with caramelized onions and American cheese. Served with crispy seasoned fries, chips and salsa. 495.00
Sandwiches Top
Chicken Club SandwichLayers of ham, char-grilled chicken breast, American cheese and crisp bacon piled double high between three slices of white bread with fresh lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. 450.00
Pulled Pork SlidersSlow-cooked pulled pork tossed with homemade dark beer BBQ sauce on a brioche bun with lime cilantro coleslaw, frizzled onions and a side of crispy seasoned fries 425.00
Pasta Top
Tex Mex Mac and CheeseSpicy beef chili queso tossed with penne pasta and pico de gallo. Topped with crispy tortilla strips and fresh diced tomatoes. 425.00
Penne Brisket BologneseHearty sauce with fork tender beef brisket simmered with red wine, thyme, garlic, oregano and plum tomatoes tossed with parmesan cheese and fresh ground pepper 495.00
Creamy Pasta alla VodkaPenne pasta tossed in a rich creamy basil parmesan sauce with fresh tomatoes and a touch of vodka 495.00
Red Pepper Sausage and Chicken PenneHot Italian sausage and chicken served over penne pasta and tossed with creamy roasted red pepper sauce and sautéed red onions. Finished with parmesan cheese. 550.00
Desserts Top
Brownie ObsessionA warm brownie covered in dark and rich chocolate-fudge, vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce and pecans 350.00
Oreo MadnessGiant Oreo cookies sandwiched around vanilla ice cream and topped with chocolate and caramel sauce
- Serving
- 1 pc. 195.00
- 2 pcs. 345.00
Mocha Mud PieRich chocolate-almond and coffee ice cream frozen in a chocolate crumb crust. Topped with hot fudge and toasted almond slices. 325.00
Fresh and Fruity Top
Fresh Juices Top
TGIF Smoothies Top
Delicious creamy blended fruits
Gold MedalistStrawberry purée, banana, grenadine, pineapple juice and coco real 175.00
Flings Top
Refreshing fruit drinks over crushed ice
Pineapple SunshinePineapple and orange juices, sweet and sour mix, passion fruit syrup, soda water 165.00
Milkshakes Top
Fresh Fruit Shake Top
Beverages Top
Beer Top
Beers on Tap Top
Imported Beer Top
Local Beer Top
Cocktails and Wine Top
Handcrafted Cocktails - Mojito Top
Classic MojitoShake things up Cuban-style! Rum, fresh mint and soda make the Mojito one of coolest cocktails.
- Serving
- Regular 175.00
- Bottomless 345.00
Big Apple MojitoThis is one apple you'll pick again. Pucker up for concoction of rum, fresh mint, green apple syrup and soda. 195.00
Strawberry MojitoHow sweet it is! Strawberry purée, rum, fresh mint and soda make for one very refreshing drink. 195.00
Fresh Watermelon MojitoWatermelon cubes, mint leaves, lime wedges, rum, fresh sour rocks mix, simple syrup, soda 195.00
Handcrafted Cocktails - Ultimates Top
Ultimate Long Island Iced TeaNot the tea grandma sipped. Spiked with premium gin, vodka, gold rum, triple sec and brandy. 295.00
Ultimate Electric LemonadeJump start the party with premium vodka, sweet and sour and a jolt of blue curacao 295.00
Ultimate MudslideA chocolate-laced avalanche of Kahlua, premium vodka, Bailey's Irish cream and ice cream 295.00
Ultimate June BugA refreshing tropical drink inspired by a great 80's icon! With premium melon liqueur, Malibu rum, banana liqueur, sweet & sour mix and pineapple juice. 295.00
Ultimate Pomegranate MargaritaA refreshing combination of premium tequila, triple sec, fresh sour mix and pomegranate syrup 295.00
White Wine Top
Red Wine Top
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Jesuit head coach Gene Potter guided the Crusaders to a 52-42 state championship victory over Lake Oswego in the Class 6A state title game. The victory gave the Crusaders an unprecedented fourth consecutive large school boys basketball state championship and is Potter's sixth of his 20 year career at Jesuit.
In the video below, coach Potter reacts to the win and discusses what makes sets this team apart from the previous Jesuit teams to win the title.
Video by Mike Richman, OregonLive.com


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Kingston Hotel
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Kingston Hotel
Dun Laoghaire
Co. Dublin
Ph: +353 1 280 1810
Fax: +353 1 280 1237
Coming from Dublin City
Take the Coast Road to Dun laoghaire Ferry Port, turn right onto marine Road. At the top of Marine Road, turn left onto Georges St and then the 2nd turn on the left.
Coming from the N11 / Bray / Wicklow Direction
Follow signs for Dun Laoighre Ferry Terminal. Come down Glenageary hill and turn left onto George's Street. The hotel is on the 2nd turn on the right.


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In response to our story about last night's South Hadley School Committee meeting -- which, in the wake of student Phoebe Prince's suicide, became a forum for discussion of bullying at the high school -- a reader asks: "Does anyone know what South Hadley's "official" policy is on bullying? If so, can you post it?"
The full handbook is available on the school's website. A summary of sections / pages that address bullying follows.
Pages 43-44: Bullying is identified as a "Group C" behavior; minimum consequences include a parent conference, police involvement, and external suspension. Excerpt:
Minimum – parent conference and police involvement; risk assessment; after-school education programs as appropriate, external suspension from school
Additional action – Long-term suspension from school, mandated counseling, initiation of expulsion procedures, criminal action, or other administrative actions as required, internal suspension if available, community/school service as applicable if mutually agreed upon.
Page 56: Bullying is defined as "a negative and often aggressive or manipulative act or series of acts by one or more people against another person or people usually over a period of time. It is abusive and is based on an imbalance of power."
A section on "Types of Bullying" defines physical, nonphysical and verbal acts of bullying, but does not specifically address "cyber-bullying", or the use of the Internet or electronic devices to bully.
Page 57: A section on criminal harassment refers to Chapter 164 of the Acts of 2000: An Act Relative To The Crime Of Criminal Harassment, Section 43A. Excerpt:
Whoever willfully and maliciously engages in a knowing pattern of conduct or series of acts over a period of time directed at a specific person, which seriously alarms that person and would cause a reasonable person to suffer substantial emotional distress, shall be guilty of the crime of criminal harassment and shall be punished by imprisonment in a house of correction for not more than two and one-half years or by a fine of not more than $1000.00 or by both such fine and imprisonment. Such conduct or acts described in this paragraph shall include, but not be limited to, conduct or acts conducted by mail or by use of a telephonic or telecommunication device including, but not limited to, electronic mail, internet communications, or facsimile communications.


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-4 50Oct 15
|Firefighters Park · Troy, MI
Regular tees, 18 holes
-2 52Oct 15
|Firefighters Park · Troy, MI
Regular tees, 18 holes
-1 53Oct 1
|Holly Woods · Holly, MI
Jumbo 18 Shorts, 18 holes
Jon Londer July 27, 2015 at 11:58pm
Nice job at Worlds !
Brandon"RedRum" Redmond June 2, 2014 at 4:14am
head on over to discgolfscene.com/tournaments/the_2014_trilogy_challenge and register! $30 gets you a player pack worth $60. all info is on the page
i ask my dg friends, if you would like to donate to CTPs or longest putts, please let me know. I would love to do one on every hole if possible. Plastic, gift cards, whatever, anything is appreciated. thanks. Hurry, July 8th is cut off, and that'll be here in no time!
ron simpson May 6, 2014 at 12:28am
woah, what happened at the flyerz open, looks like corey opened a can of whoop ass on the group, lol. horton at +16? what did he play left handed? lol. just signed up for chain reaction, and mao. ttyl.
Corey has stepped up his game. He crushed the field last two tournaments including both Horton and I. I'm making some adjustments this week ....
Paul DISC-OR-DIE Holstein May 28, 2013 at 1:37pm
As of now I'm planning to drive out to DGLO both days from Clarkston, with three empty seats in my car. Giving Advanced Masters priority, is there anyone looking for a free ride (meeting at my house near Pine Knob Music Theater, so that I don't have to go it alone?
Paul I live 23& Van Dyke area would gladly meet somewhere in the morning off 75 if you going that way
Kevin, thanks for the response... but no, I go the opposite direction through Waterford over to 59....
Kevin, thanks for the response... but no, I go the opposite direction through Waterford over to 59....
Jason "raffle Bagger" Phillips May 8, 2013 at 2:58pm
Nice! Berth!
Jim Jean May 7, 2013 at 8:13pm
Great job at the Chain Reaction! Congrats on the Berth! See you Saturday in Frankenmuth. Looks like a big Am Masters turnout for it!
- scottishrob - May 7, 2013 at 6:22am
Nice job getting into the state championships. Now tear it up and keep the sweet plastic coming.
Thanks Rob, always like to hear good feedback on the discs!
Mark Kassabian February 6, 2013 at 3:14pm
Hey Paul march 3rd the bouncing souls will be in Detroit its on a Sunday....yeah buddy:D
- scottishrob - December 23, 2012 at 2:47am
Nice tourney in the snow. All we have is rain. Can't wait to make it out there.
Mark Stephens December 16, 2012 at 8:46pm
Get my voicemail?
Jeremy- Hitman- Horton December 9, 2012 at 10:14pm
Maybe next year we can go down for the state line turny !!
Jeremy- Hitman- Horton December 9, 2012 at 10:10pm
Shorts or longs ?
Jeremy- Hitman- Horton December 9, 2012 at 9:38pm
Sooooo how did you do ?
Jeremy- Hitman- Horton December 7, 2012 at 11:05pm
Good luck tomorrow sir !! You should love Ottawa , just keep it in the park or them hood rats will steal your shit !!!! Let me know what your best Round is
Ben Jackson December 7, 2012 at 5:21pm
I'm heading out there with you 2
Michael OConnell December 5, 2012 at 11:50pm
Yessir! meet ya at your house!
Michael OConnell December 4, 2012 at 2:22pm
Yes I registered for advanced on purpose. I'm going to play whatever division has more people
Michael OConnell December 4, 2012 at 12:19am
planning on leaving around 7:15
175g - new
Most drives.
174g - new
wierd "S" path around trees, long drive with basket to the left of the pad and open space up and to the right
170g - used
ProtoStar, backhand throws.
170g - used
Backhand throws.
177g - used
Some mid-range shots, especially if there is wind and I need a heavier disc to hold its course
175g - new
Putts in wind, outside 30, long anhyzer upshots.


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The Brooklyn Bike Jumble is Coming Back to Park Slope
I think the title and image say it all, but in case they don't, the fourth annual Brooklyn Bike Jumble is coming to Park Slope on September 8 from 10AM to 4PM. Location: the park where Washington's Continental Army got its ass whooped 236 years ago a.k.a. the Old Stone House on 5th Ave and 4th Street (Washington Park if you're nasty).
WTF is a Brooklyn Bike Jumble, you might ask? It's a cycling-themed flea market where indie dealers from all across the country come to hock everything from bargain vintage bikes to super sleek racing bikes that could run up to five grand. Since there will be something for everyone who enjoys riding a bike, now peeps can ditch the creepy craiglist posting for cheap sex bikes and actually have a splendid time comparison shopping from vendors who know what the hell they're talking about.
According to the Brooklyn Paper, over 100 vendors will be selling at the Jumble, including local favorites like 9th Street Cycles, Dog Day Cyclery and Ride Brooklyn. The Jumble's founder, Harry Schwartzman told the Brooklyn Paper that "cycling is exploding in Brooklyn right now and people need good cheap bikes," and that the Brooklyn Bike Jumble is a chance for bikers new and old "to meet up with like-minded people." The event, which has grown in size every year since it's inception in 2009, is the city's only official bike flea market.


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|Sunday - January 30, 2011
|John B. Wells
|David B. Sereda, Howard Bloom
Guest host John B. Wells (email) spoke with scientist, filmmaker and mystic ecologist David Sereda about his latest research on the Earth's pole shift and why the sunrise has been early, the bird die-off, quantum electro-dynamics, and 2012, as well as new children being born with advanced abilities. Pointing out that the human body has an electrical magnetic field, he noted that it can be affected by activity on the sun, as well as energies coming from different parts of the galactic plane, as the Earth moves through it.
A big shift of energy could be coming in 2012 that is going to affect every living thing on the planet, and possibly trigger quakes and other sudden earth changes, he said. The solar system may have entered such a new field of energy on December 22, 2010, which set off a chain of events, including the largest storm ever recorded on Saturn, the strange bird and animal die-offs, and an early sunrise in Greenland (related to a wobble of the Earth and the moving of the magnetic pole), he outlined.
Children born into the current cosmic energy have new DNA that enables them to talk to angels or with entities on the Other Side, he suggested. Or in some cases, they can even physically pop in and out of dimensions and disappear for a time, he reported. Their higher vibration of consciousness may tie into the idea of the Rapture, with people moving into another dimension. Sereda also shared some of his personal mystical and paranormal experiences such as seeing a ball of light fall into his daughter's head (on a night vision camera), just as his wife was sending a prayer for an angel to protect her.
Egypt Analysis
First hour guest, author Howard Bloom commented on the continuing anti-government protests in Egypt. A number of contingents could be jockeying for power there including the Muslim Brotherhood, Islamic revolutionaries, and a democratic and secular group that would govern similar to Turkey, he detailed.
News segment guest: Lauren Weinstein
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UFO Over Jerusalem
All News Web has posted an intriguing video clip of a Jan. 28th UFO sighting in Jerusalem. The aerial object, videotaped at night, at one point swoops down to near ground level, then shortly afterward shoots up at an incredible speed.
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Bumper music from Sunday January 30, 2011
- Midnight Express (The Chase)
Giorgio Moroder
- Green Onions
Booker T. & the MG's
- Hayling
F.C. Kahuna
- Neanderthal Man
- Lothlórien
- Monkey
Robert Plant
- Silver Rider
Robert Plant
- Venus
Shocking Blue
- Mistral Wind
- This Life (Theme from Sons of Anarchy)
Curtis Stigers & The Forest Rangers
- Group Four
Massive Attack
- Invisible Sun
The Police
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Peter Gabriel
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Which office checks into the most bars? Which office uses the most naughty words on Twitter? Check out the World Champions
As Mercedes-Benz celebrates 125 years of innovation, competitors have positioned the brand as old and stodgy. Our challenge was to introduce the legendary automaker to a younger generation of consumers.
We created a new campaign — Get 4 Tweets, drive 1 mile: The Mercedes-Benz Tweet Race to the Super Bowl. The contest comprised three days, four teams and 1,400 miles.
Their fuel: tweets. In February 2011, four two-person driving teams recruited on Facebook embarked on the challenge, powered only by their online supporters' tweets. Teams were in charge of creating engagement to literally drive them forward in real Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
The race was conducted on Twitter and chronicled in real time at www.mbtweetrace.com, generating vast amounts of wholly unfiltered content from teams and supporters — and bringing every aspect of the competition to life. As the bond between participants grew, the race reached millions of people and connected the brand with a new audience.
• A 4% increase in consideration Y/Y
• A 7% increase in scheduling a test drive
• A 6% increase in first-time owners/leases
• Sentiment score for MBUSA brand and vehicle increased by 6%
• MBUSA.com visitors increased 5%
• Ultimately, 27,000+ active participants generated more than 150,000+ tweets, reaching close to 25 million people
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A Reading man wanted in the killings of two men in Boise, Idaho, is fighting his extradition on murder charges.
John Douglas' refusal to waive his extradition now forces authorities to proceed with a formal extradition process, which will involve a warrant being signed by Idaho's governor, officials said. A hearing is set for Oct. 22.
Douglas was captured on July 28 while walking near his home in the 400 block of South Seventh Street in Reading.
Douglas, police said, shot and killed two men and wounded a woman inside an apartment in Boise on May 8.
The victims were identified as Travontae Calloway, 27, and Elliot Bailey, 28, both of Boise. The injured woman was reportedly Calloway's girlfriend, who was shot in the arm.
The attorney for another suspect, Samari Winn, has said Calloway and Bailey stole 30 pounds of marijuana before their deaths.
Winn is facing trial on two counts of aiding and abetting murder and one count of aiding and abetting attempted murder.


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Robinson was sentenced to 30-days in jail received for his second drunken-driving conviction in a year. The defensive lineman, who recently turned 29, was also sentenced to 360 hours of community service and 18 months probation. He has already completed a 17-day stay at an alcohol treatment center
A motion filed on Robinson's behalf requests that the judge consider his voluntary admission into the alcohol treatment center. Sentences are usually halved for good-time credit, meaning which he might not serve any time in jail if the judge applies his in-patient treatment to his sentence.
"I believe in Bryan Robinson," said head coach Dick Jauron. "I think that obviously he made some poor decisions, and now he's paying the price for it. We all paid the price for it, and I think he's aware of that, so he knows that his decisions don't just affect himself, they affect all those people around him.
"He's still a relatively young man, and I have confidence that he's learned his lesson. He'll deal with the consequences, and he'll move forward. He's got to if he's going to be a success, and he has been a success in the past, and we're counting on him."


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An extraordinary work of both cinematic and political activism, "5 Broken Cameras" is a deeply personal, first-hand account of non-violent resistance in Bil'in, a West Bank village threatened by encroaching Israeli settlements. Shot almost entirely by Palestinian farmer Emad Burnat, who bought his first camera in 2005 to record the birth of his youngest son, the footage was later given to Israeli co-director Guy Davidi to edit. Structured around the violent destruction of each one of Burnat's cameras, the filmmakers' collaboration follows one family's evolution over five years of village turmoil. Burnat watches from behind the lens as olive trees are bulldozed, protests intensify, and lives are lost. 'I feel like the camera protects me,' he says, 'but it's an illusion.'
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- Starring - Emad Burnat
- Directed by - Emad Burnat, Guy Davidi
- Distributed by - Kino Lorber
- MPAA Rating - Unrated


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It's about art.
After the recent announcement of the Flat Lot Competition -- a contest for architects and designers to propose a temporary structure for the downtown Flint flat lot -- the winners and the contest have been raising eyebrows across the world.
The winning design, which will look like a floating English Tudor house made of mirrors, came from a three-person design team based out of London and Madrid called Two Islands.
MORE: What's up with the floating house coming to Flint? Find out in live chat Thursday
Architect's Journal, which Two Islands member William Villalobos said is one of the premier architectural magazines in the world, recently ran a story about the winners, and they weren't the only ones.
Villalobos said he's also looking forward to a forthcoming story in B1, a Thai architectural magazine, as well as in a U.S. publication, Connection, a magazine for young architects.
"The project has been well received by the international design community," Villabolos said in an email to MLive-Flint Journal. "It is quite an intense process in terms of time and budget and we are working as efficiently as possible to deliver something great for the people of Flint. The design must remain bold, steadfast, and true to the case for cultural and economic benefits for a city that is renewing itself."
Other international coverage of the story:
Designboom: Two Island's floating house Wins Flat Lot Competition.
Archinect: Flint's Flat Lot Competition has its inaugural winner.
Bustler: Flint's Flat Lot Competition has its inaugural winner.
Architect's Newspaper: Flint, Michigan Flat Lot winners announced; floating house arrives in June.
Strangeline: Mark's House by Two Islands wins the Flat Lot Competition.
Arch Daily: Two Islands wins inaugural Flat Lot competition in Flint.
If you have other links or news to share, let us know in the comments below.
Scott Atkinson is an entertainment reporter for the Flint Journal and can be reached at (810) 262-0216 or at firstname.lastname@example.com. You can also follow Scott on Facebook or Twitter.


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Lightning strikes have sparked about a dozen small spot fires south of Mt. Hood.
Rick Acosta, a spokesman for the Mt. Hood National Forest, says there were 69 lightning strikes in the Mount Hood National Forest on Sunday.
Acosta says crews are assigned to all but three of the fires and no structures are threatened.
The lightning was focused on the south side of Mt. Hood and extending northward to The Dalles.
-- The Associated Press