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Theater Review: Bread and Puppet gets religionBy Jim LoweJim Lowe / Staff photo
Mary weeps after the death of Jesus in Bread and Puppet Theaters Piero Della Francescas Legend of the True Cross (Exultation Manufacture with Crucifixion of Oppositionist).
Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Bread and Puppet Theater has found Jesus though there are those who world argue that Vermonts world-famous political theater never lost him.
With Piero Della Francescas Legend of the True Cross (Exultation Manufacture with Crucifixion of Oppositionist), being performed Fridays at the Bread and Puppet Farm in Glover through Aug. 23, founder Peter Schumann has created a clear tribute to Christian theology with, of course, a contemporary political application.
Schumann based the hour-long show on Renaissance painter Piero della Francescas 15th century frescoes adorning the sanctuary of the Basilica of San Francesco in Arezzo, Italy. Like Francesca, Schumann takes plenty of liberties with the legend of twigs that go on to become the cross of Jesus execution and beyond, but the spirit of continuity remains.
In the Bread and Puppet version, the Creation is overseen by a contemporary God, and his creations are contemporary as well. The twigs from heaven (Adams apple tree in the legend) are planted in the corpse of Adam and grow into a huge tree.
King Solomon, imposing and fluid in this version, attempts to use wood from the tree to build his temple, but it refuses to conform. So, instead, its used for a footbridge. When the Queen of Sheba sets foot on it, she recognizes it as holy. The tableau recalls Francescas original.
The Crucifixion is a particularly brutal affair with faceless participants no doubt, representing mans inhumanity to man wearing blood-stained aprons. The wit, including one nose-thumbing crucifier, actually underscores the horror of it all. The Resurrection was a bit clumsy, but made its point.
The cross continues to be fought over. In one particularly effective scene the powers of good fight for ownership of the cross. After the Annunciation, Schumanns version points out that crucifixions are continuing with the likes of Julian Assange and Edward Snowden.
The Bread and Puppet tale is told with puppets and masks familiar to fans and, oddly enough, add a real human feel to this apocryphal story emphasizing its moral lesson. Accordion music and chant-like singing add to the mesmerizing atmosphere.
The location of the performance adds even more impetus to the tale. The Paper Maché Cathedral/Dirt Floor Theater is indeed that. With its walls adorned with dark frescoes, reliefs and statuary of stylized people, it appears as a contemporary Gothic sanctuary to humanity.
Indeed, Bread and Puppet Theater has found religion the religion of humanity it has always fought for.
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Bread and Puppet Theater presents Piero della Francescas Legend of the True Cross (Exultation Manufacture with Crucifixion of Oppositionist) at 7:30 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 23 at the Bread and Puppet Farms Paper Maché Cathedral/Dirt Floor Theater, 753 Heights Road (Route 122) in Glover. Total This and That Circus will be presented at 2 p.m. Sundays July 7-Aug. 25 outdoors at the Bread and Puppet Farm. Admission to all shows is free, but donations are appreciated; call 802-525-3031, or go online to breadandpuppet.org.MORE IN Central VermontMIDDLEBURY According to WebMD, Dystonia is a movement disorder that causes a persons muscles ... Full StoryTiffany Briggs and Kayla Jackson eyed each other across the table, clasped hands, and then it was... Full StoryMARLBORO Police are investigating a burglary on Higley Hill Road. Full Story
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What did we say was the Phillies biggest concern heading into the offseason?
I seem to forget …
Oh yes! Pitching!
The Phillies didn't get it against the Nationals today, losing 11-6. Brett Myers looked mindless, giving up four runs while walking two and hitting two batters. Ryan Madson surrendered a two-run home run.
Despite the bad beginning, the Phillies were able to keep the game close. A first inning run was manufactured by a Jimmy Rollins double, a Shane Victorino sacrifice bunt and a Chase Utley sacrifice fly. Then home runs by Utley and Rollins pulled it to a tie.
But Tom Gordon entered our lives.
He gave up five earned while only getting two outs. He was horrible. Absolutely horrible. Yes, defense did no favors, as Rollins committed two blunders, but Gordon was not good at all. Clearly, he's not supposed to be pitching in high-pressure situations. Example No. 1 the Phillies did not own up on their offseason concerns.
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Hey Gillick and owners, are you happy now? We are one, maybe two players away from making a serious run. Unfortunately, we don't have owners and management that is serious about a championship.
Is this ownership's idea of a god-damn joke? Tom Freakin' Gordon is the f**king closer? This is an insult to the city, the fans, the guys like Jimmy and Chase and even Burrell who go out and play every day.
Madson's ERA is at 18.00, which makes him a considerably better pitcher than Tater Gordon. Five runs in two-thirds of an inning? I think that puts him at 47.50 or something. This is unreal.
Get used to it, Brothers and Sisters. This is our bullpen. This is our closer. This is the next six months of our lives. Get used to the soundtrack of clown music every time Charlie strolls out of the dugout in the sixth inning. Get used to the delusions of Adam Eaton, who will tell you he "felt fine" and had "pretty good stuff, except for one or two that they go ahold of" after every loss in which he unravels for five runs in the third inning. Get used to the party-line toting of Charlie Manuel (who knows he's been given the worst collection of slop and leftovers ever assembled and yet, somehow, is expected to turn it into a bullpen strong enough to compete against the Mets and Braves).
You thought you were fed up with Ed Wade by the time he left? Wait 'til we're 4-12 again, and the thunder is being called down on Gillick and Co.
Absolute joke. Best offense in the NL. Ownership had money to spend (they offered $7 mil per year to Lohse) and then decided to … what? Save some cash and pay next to nothing for Rule V and waiver garbage instead?
Get used to it. We're in for a long, nasty summer.
didnt he to do this last opening day?? why is eevryone giving him so much credit?? he only got one out(many things i want to say abewt tom gordan but ill restrain for everyone elses sake)
Gordon's ERA is 135.00 (one hundred and thirty-five). Can he keep that up this season? Looks like the Phils want to make records for runs in both batting and pitching…
Ryan Madson got owned by Edgar Renteria in last year's home opener. He got owned the next night by Scott Thorman in the top of the 11th by giving up a go-ahead and eventual game-winning solo HR.
Tom Gordon gave up a ninth-inning, game-tying two-run homer to Brian McCann in the second game of 2007.
"Is this ownership's idea of a god-damn joke? Tom Freakin' Gordon is the f**king closer? This is an insult to the city[…]"
While I share your disdain towards ownership, they did get Brad Lidge. Granted, he's had two knee surgeries already and he's on the D.L., but he is a dominant closer.
Flash Gordon is a tuff dude guys. He's pitched through a torn labrum for the 2nd straight year. This is Pat Gillicks fault. Flash shouldnt have to come in and close. Very frustrating. Lets hope Lidge is back ASAP b/c Flash aint got it.
I'm more disappointed in Myers and Madson. Myers was overthrowing all day and Madson has to be smarter than that against a free swinger like Milledge.
Its just one day.
Relax boys, it's the first game of the season.
It is not like Gordon is going to be the Phillies closer for the entire season. I do recall getting a guy named Lidge this off season, I heard he has some pretty good stuff. He will be back on Saturday, and I think I can weather the storm until then.
Every team will win 60 games and every team will lose 60 games. What matters is what you do in the other 42.
Can't wait for Wednesday night, lets go Hamels
j. roll says we will win 40 of the other 42.
i just feel so bad for players like rollins and utley. our hitters battled their way back into that ballgame, only to be let down again. it's got to be so disappointing when your bullpen collapses like that. i wonder if the hitters ever say anything about their frustration with the fact that they perform so well and the pitchers don't.
"While I share your disdain towards ownership, they did get Brad Lidge. Granted, he's had two knee surgeries already and he's on the D.L., but he is a dominant closer."
Here's the problem: After the bullpen continually lost games, they moved Myers. In the offseason they got Lidge and brought Myers back as a starter. BUT LIDGE IS INJURED! It doesn't matter that he is signed if he can't play! They are back to the pitching rotation that FAILED last year. It defies all logic.
^Lidge will be back Saturday.
As tough as this loss was the first seven games of last year were incredibly heart-wrenching and the Phils still made the playoffs.
I know its easy to say in hindsight, but how about let a reliever go for more than one inning? Especially if there mowing guys down like Romero was. But really the game is tied in the ninth inning the game could have gone longer and Uncle Charlie is throwing out a new pitcher each inning.
blame it on gillick.he was too cheap for wagner and wanted gordan…another gillick s***y move.how does he get any respect…. freddy garcia for our two best prospects!!!!!!!enough said
Chill, Chris.
I can't blame Gillick for spurning Wagner, even though he's been pretty good with the Mets. At the time, his contract was well above market value and it didn't make sense to lock up up for 4 years at around $12-14 million per year. The Phillies offered him something like 3/$30M I believe.
Gillick's genius is in-season, unfortunately. Very few of his in-season moves have hurt the team in any meaningful way (for example, I wouldn't say Jeff Conine hurt the Phillies even though he wasn't good).
The Freddy Garcia acquistion is good if you look at it in a vacuum. The Phillies, however, knew of his injury concerns and neglected to require a physical from him.
"As tough as this loss was the first seven games of last year were incredibly heart-wrenching and the Phils still made the playoffs."
You really can't depend on all of the chips falling their way for half a month again.
They need to set the bar, not aim for it in September.
Yes, we got Lidge. Yes, if he's healthy, he'll do well (I honestly believe that). But the 'pen is still a mess. Our 10th guy is Condrey. Our 11th guy is Tim Lahey(?!?!?!?!?). Our 12th guy … doesn't exist at the moment.
And I get it. Lidge will be 12. When Rosario is healthy, he'll replace either Lahey or Condrey.
But the fact that we're tap-dancing around with moves like that during games that matter is the problem. Management failed. They said they were focused on pitching during the off-season. There is no way to characterize the Eaton/Gordon/Condrey/Lahey/12th-man-to-be-named-later/closer-on-DL aspect of this pitching staff as anything but an abject failure.
Look at this: supposing Flash had held up in the 9th, and the game went to 10 innings. Who would have pitched the 10th?
**crickets, crickets**
speaking of pitching. my jv team needs pitching. can one of the phillies bullpen denizens don a ghs uniform and pitch to 15 year old girls? they may be able to hold the opposition to 10 runs.
I think Romero might have earned a shot at the closers role for the time being. Can it really get any worse?
Mets Won. Philly Loses. Get used to it. Sookerz
it's well past Gillick's fault or Manuel's fault….ownership, ownership, ownership. same as Buddy Ryan's talented Eagles teams – had all the defense one could hope for, Randall at QB and they did not put the pieces in place…..we will waste away Utley, Rollins & Howard for years.
meanwhile, Bill Giles & Dave Montgomery, will shrug and pat their checkbooks. what i wouldn't do for five minutes with those bozos.
Sure am glad we didnt shell out 4 mill for 1 year for Lohse…..not that he would have helped yesterday.
Why did Madson come in the 6th inning? Shouldnt that have been Durbins spot?
My opinion is that they were hoping to get 2 innings out of madson (the 6th and 7th). after he got lit up in the 6th though they obviously needed to pinch hit for him.
I was at the game yesterday. What bothers me the most is how infrequently the Phils fans get rewarded for their optimism (seriously). The place, despite the crappy weather, was rocking, and ready to errupt. A win would have really jump started the fans and the team.
Mets Win,
Mets Win.
Phillies Lose. HahAhahaha.
i Enjoyed every minute of opening day, you phools. Told ya your 2nd best.
Mets in first, phils in last
I know yesterday was only opening day, and I am not reading too much into it, but I want to be the first to put this out there. If Tom Gordon has a few more games like yesterday, he should be forced to change his nickname form Flash to Flush and his song should become the diarrhea song.
For those of you criticizing the Phillies for not getting the correct bullpen pieces, I ask you, what should the Phillies have done specifically?
Should they have offered a nice package to the Twins before they signed Joe Nathan long-term?
After trading for Lidge, should the Phillies have tried to acquire another closer-type that would push Gordon to the 7th inning? Who, specifically? Eric Gagne (who is getting $10 million)?
The fact is that many teams, not just the Phillies, have bullpen issues. There's not a lot out there. I was scratching my head when the Phillies passed on Aaron Fultz, but that's one of very few players that would have both filled a glaring need in the bullpen and would have done so at an adequate level.
The reason I ask you all what they should have done is that people often complain but rarely have a better alternative.
hey NYC idiot, the mets are in second. And its after one lousy game. Go screw yourself.
Bill: I would have signed someone like David Riske or Ron Mahay and gotten a veteran like Latroy Hawkins, Octavio Dotel, Ron Villone, or Rudy Seanez (who the Phillies finally signed today!). Of course it is too late to get any of those guys now. THe bottom line is that there were plenty of guys out there would could have been signed at most for as much as Romero (or significantly less) who would have helped this bullpen. Now we are stuck with an old and injured Tom Gordon and Tim Lahey who has no major league experience. Not exactly a good way to start out the season. I would also cut Eaton and eat his salary and sign Claudio Vargas. There is no way Vargas can be worse than Eaton, And even if Vargas isn't very good he could probably hold up until Benson or a minor league call-up is ready.
I'm so pissed about yesterday's loss … what's the use? We have a piecemeal rotation at best and our bullpen is horrific.
And then … Santana … I want to vomit
Kyle Lohse was grabbed for fairly cheap, he should be in this rotation over adam eaton and theres no excuse for that. theres nothing anybody can say about that or excuse you can give. Lohse can eat innings and provide decent starts. to let someone like the cardinals snap him up for cut-rate is totally unacceptable. Want to then risk waiting for Benson? Ok fine. I like Moyer but you cant keep sending a 45 year old man out there, Im sorry its just not going to be good enough at all. When the umps make him throw strikes hes out of the game by the third inning. I still think Myers is better as a closer because of his lunatic mindset. If Lidge turns out fine, then ok whatever, but why not have used those prospects on a play for a starter like Joe Blanton? The price would have been more than Bourn and a few throw-ins but it would be well-worth it to have a solid rotation, Id be OK with losing a good pitching prospect plus Bourn to make a move like that. Then you can send Hamels, Blanton, Kendrick, and Lohse out there. You make Eaton, benson, Durbin or anyone else battle it out for the 5th spot. Add some free agent arms in the bullpen then you have a decent setup. None of that is out of the question but they patently refused to do so. You have to spend the money and they wont do it until there is a serious shakeup in the front office/ownership realm.
Doesn't Blanton have injury and/or conditioning concerns?
I agree that letting Lohse go elsewhere was a huge mistake.
Typhoon: Those guys were all on my radar during the off-season as well. Riske, in particular, was a guy I'd like to have seen Gillick sign.
Per Cot's Contracts, here's what the relievers you mentioned signed for:
David Riske: 08:$4M, 09:$4.25M, 10:$4.5M, 11:$4.75M club option ($0.25M buyout); $17M total
Ron Mahay: 08:$4M, 09:$4M; $8M total
Latroy Hawkins: 1 year/$3.75M (2008)
Octavio Dotel: 08:$5M, 09:$6M; $11M total
Ron Villone: 1 year/$0.6M (2008)
Lidge: 1 year/$6.35M (2008) (also cost the Phillies Michael Bourn, Geoff Geary, and Mike Costanzo)
Lidge is easily the most expensive of the bunch just for 2008. Depending on how you look at it, the fact that he's a free agent at the end of the season either helps or hurts the Phillies. It can help in the sense that they're not tied up to him, and it can hurt in the sense that the Phillies will have to go out and find another reliever anyway if he decides not to re-sign.
It's risky signing Riske to the contract the Brewers gave him since relief pitchers are so unreliable from year to year, but he's been very consistent since 2003 so it's probably worth the $17M total he'll be getting in the next four years.
Someone like Blanton, like good reliable number 2 on a good staff. They definitely dropped the ball but I think Gillick with make a splash at the deadline to leave his mark. Dunno what exactly it will be though
The problem with Blanton is that he is a flyball pitcher and his career ERA is over 4. He is a good pitcher, but I don't think he would be a great fit here. Better than Eaton of course, the prospects we would have to give up could end up being worse than the money we have to pay Eaton for what we are getting from him.


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With every frame of "Man of Steel," director Zack Snyder ("Watchmen") and screenwriters Christopher Nolan and David Goyer (the "Dark Knight" film trilogy) make no excuses for their movie. They have created a film that has all the ingredients of an epic summer blockbuster, including a 143-minute running time. While there may be many critics of this darker, broodier "Superman," Synder and the co-writers never stray from their intentions, whether you agree with them or not.
Henry Cavill ("Tudors") stars in the role of Clark Kent/Kal-El, a coming-of-age story about a man trying to discover his true identity. In flashbacks, we see Clark as a young boy who saves a school bus full of his schoolmates after it's submerged in water. With super-human strength, he lifts the bus out of the water. His classmates are in awe, yet he's embarrassed about being different. His parents (Diane Lane and Kevin Costner) have prepared for this since they discovered him in an odd contraption in a Kansas field. His father has taught the lad temperance, telling him that he mustn't reveal his powers for fear of retaliation.
As he gets older, Clark Kent becomes more determined to discover his purpose. He's wracked with age-old questions: "Where did I come from and what is my purpose on Earth?" The audience already has a clue. We've witnessed the birth of Superman, followed by the impending decision by Jor-El (a bland, phone-it-in Russell Crowe) and his wife, Lara Lor-Van (Ayelet Zurer) to get their son, the planet's first natural-born baby in whatever Krypton years are (babies on Krypton are not naturally born) off the planet before the end of its civilization, which is coming sooner rather than later. They rocket the baby through the stratosphere to Earth in a protective pod. There wouldn't be a drama if there wasn't a sinister element looming. General Zod (Michael Shannon) and his brood of thugs have been frozen for ... whatever Krypton years are . . . and, now unfrozen, will do whatever it takes to find the last survivor of Krypton. They want a codex that was sent with the baby, which will help to recreate and repopulate Krypton.
The planet's demise and Zod's descent into Earth are apocalyptic spectacles, a small particle of a barrage of over-the-top effects. The filmmakers leave little time for storytelling in this sci-fi, action adventure. Even a cast of Hollywood heavy-hitters, no doubt planted here in an effort to give credence to the tale, can make it seem like an equal balance of story and action. Amy Adams as Lois Lane is given the most opportunities to show acting chops as do Lane and Costner. Pity poor Costner — after all these years he is still the master of the low-key delivery, so much so in this role, that he appears as if he's doing ads for Ambien.
In between the relentless barrage of Krypton drones tearing up streets and terrorizing towns, Cavill emotes, reacts and broods to give drama to Kent's story. With his chiseled face and perfect body, he's a good choice for Superman. My only complaint? Was the English-born Cavill the only actor who could fill the cape of an iconic American superhero?
Despite being so over lacquered with special effects, the latest Superman is a worthy reboot, its grandeur and bravado giving it plenty of character despite its thin story. This "Man of Steel" soars as a superhero movie that reveals its true identity, with its focus squarely on completing its mission: To be a summer megahit of epic proportions. Oh, and to make sure moviegoers are left wanting more; the sequel is already in production.


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I can't not take the job. My family is in financial ruins since my too-early maternity leave and I am being forced into the position for monies sake.
Today, Grammy used the last of our freezer stash. I've been crying all day and I don't know what to do. The last few times I've nursed, DD has seemed somewhat unsatisfied - I'm not even making enough for her while we're together.
I feel like a failure. My oldest daughter, who is now three, weaned on her own at almost 2 years old. It was so natural and easy and unemotional. This time I am terrified at the thought. I don't know where to start or what to do, I'm worried my breasts are already suffering some sort of an issue - I keep feeling random shooting pains and aches.
The thought of feeding my daughter from a bottle is killing me. I don't know how I'm going to do this. Please offer some help, encouragement, something, I don't know. Nobody in my real life understands. Everyone is surprised I even care this much about it, that it's even an issue for me, but it is. I'm devestated.
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Work sucks…I know. Here's a silver lining.
So, it's Jackie Robinson Day (April 15th) league-wide. All teams are showing their support by wearing #42 jerseys in honor of Jackie's retired #42.
I go to work that day like any other day. Three tickets to the Brewers vs. Reds game later that night are waiting for me on my kitchen table when I finish work.
Around 11am, my employer sends me on a special assignment (due to the nature of my employment, I can't provide details).
This assignment was to take me into the afternoon before I could go home and get ready for the game. Fine. I have no choice.
1pm rolls around…2pm…3pm…4pm…now I'm pissed. I'm about to miss Batting Practice.
To make a long story short, I didn't get relieved from my assignment until 930 pm. I had not only missed BP, I had missed nearly the entire game. Work sucks.
So, I walked out to my truck and got in. I turn the radio to the Brewers game. I'm cussing to myself. The first thing I here is Brewers 2B Rickie Weeks is at the plate. Soon, Bob Uecker gets excited because Weeks just hit a home run to the opposite field and near the visitor's bullpen (near where my seats are located). I cuss out loud-thinking…great, not only do I miss BP, I miss the freakin' game AND I miss a home run opportunity right to my seats. I'm ticked.
Until I get home.
When I get home, my house is empty. No wife, no kids. Hmm. I look to the table where I had laid out my Brewers tickets and they're gone!! Did my wife go to the game with the kids?? Did she take it upon herself to avoid letting them go to waste??
At that moment, my cell phone rings. It's my wife. She sounds excited. She tells me she took the kids to the game so the tickets wouldn't go to waste.
Cool woman. I'm very impressed.
She goes on to say how Rickie Weeks hit a home run near our section and that our 3yr. old daughter got the home run ball!! WTF!?!?!
It turns out, the ball went into the Reds bullpen. My daughter ran over and asked for the baseball. Reds relief pitcher Arthur Rhodes tossed it to my wife who was holding our 2 month old son with our 3yr old daughter standing nearby.
It gets better.
It turns out that the Brewers/Rickie Weeks wanted that home run ball back. They wouldn't tell my wife why they wanted it back (we're assuming because it was Jackie Robinson Day). They offered her a signed Trevor Hoffman baseball in return for the Rickie Weeks game home run ball.
She asked herself, "what would my husband do?"
He would say, "hell no!"
So, she kept the ball. Sorry Rickie…the Brewers staff should have tried harder. A signed baseball for a game home run ball? Someone's on drugs.
BTW, when my 3yr old found out the Brewers wanted the ball she began to cry, stating, "why do the Brewers wanna take my ball?" As tears rolled down her face.
Poor kid. You keep that ball…that's your 1st career home run ball. Way to go kid.
Like father, like daughter.
Kudos to my wife for everything-plain and simple. She rules.
The future ballhawk star with her 1st career game home run ball…
Damn, she looks tired. Well worth it kid!!
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Bro, that is the best thing I think I've ever read on MLBlogs! Congrats to your daughter, and definitely +10 points to your wife for doing the right thing. They should start using commemorative baseballs on JRD. That would be pure sweetness to see that logo on a baseball.
– Donnie
that's amazing she is the ballhawk in training!!! I think everything happened for a reason
That is FREAKING AWESOME. Your wife rules. Way to go Mrs. Happy! About your job….as you know I've been there before myself. That must have blown big time. I'm hoping good karma will bring a good day to you after that bad one. Rickie Weeks stayed at the hotel I work at back in 2006. He was there for Tony Gwynn Jr.'s wedding. He's a terrible tipper. All the bartenders and servers told me so. I wonder why he wanted the ball back though? You should definitely find out about that when you're there again and maybe make a BETTER trade. Your daughter will never know the difference if you switch out the ball. I'm thinking Prince Fielder signed bat. You have three season tickets? Talk to you later.
By far the best ballhawking story I have heard in a long time! Possibly ever!! Is your daughter going to get into the Ballhawk League??
Congrats to her and that makes missing the game pretty good doesn't it!
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Not WWJD, but WWMHD! So amazing that your daughter got the ball! I bet she truly was a "happy youngster" that night.
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Happy – what a great story! Congrats to your daughter not only for catching the ball but for hanging onto it! Like father, like daughter!
Fantastic Happy! That is a great story. I am surprised that your work doesn't keep you away from more games. I am so glad I chose the private sector after attending the police academy! My hours are much more stable. The best the Brewers could do was a signed Hoffman ball? They really need to learn to sweeten the pot. My price for a game homer would be a game worn jersey from one of the studs. Otherwise, I am keeping the ball.
Hey Happy…
I watched the replay of Weeks' HR tonight on MLB.com. I don't think you would have had a play on it. Maybe if you were the dude from the Fantastic Four with the stretchy arms. What I find interesting is that the 3 HR's that have been hit close to your section have all been hit by RIGHTIES going oppo. Where are the lefties hitting the bombs?
That's a great story, man. A "Happy" ending for your whole family. Just awesome!
I love this entry brotha. She totally did the right thing. Autographed baseballs are a dime a dozen. Your first home run ball is something to cheirish…Just too cool…D
Wow, that is soo cool! Too bad that you weren't able to be there, but that's reallly neat that your daughter got it🙂 wow!
they did use commemorative balls it's first year (1997). Since then, nothing.
if she sticks with me, she'll be.
My wife does rule. That thing about Weeks doesn't surprise me. As far as the trade, I don't think they care anymore.
things always seem to work out in the end.
that's funny. You wanna market the wristbands!!🙂
she's a good kid.
yeah, I regret my choice of employment from time to time.
there has been an uncharacteristic amount of game homers already. I'm waiting on the lefties. When they start to come, I'll be ready.
thanks, dude.
Like always-we think alike.
proud parent moment🙂
Well, now you know what to look for in a woman!!😉
Don't piss off a 3 year old! That's a good wife, she's been taught well!.
Nice. That's a great story. When are you going to see your daughter with a blog!
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I knew there was a Rickie Weeks ball but I never heard the story! So cool…


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Packing list for Nicaragua
Revised Packing List for Peace Corps Nicaragua
This list has been compiled and revised by Peace Corps Volunteers currently serving in Nicaragua and is based on their experience. Use this information as a guide for packing, bearing in mind that each experience is individual. Obviously, you cannot bring everything mentioned here, so please consider those items that make the most sense to you personally and professionally. As you decide what to bring, remember that there are weight limitations depending on the airline and the amount of luggage that Peace Corps will cover (80 lbs). You can buy a lot of what you need in Nicaragua, but some items are either difficult to come across in rural areas and some things are expensive (comparatively to the States and in relation to Volunteer salary).
FYI: Many great brands offer discounts for Peace Corps Volunteers (Eagle Creek, Timbuk2, ExOfficio, Keen, Chaco, Teva). Make sure to ask if a discount applies when you are buying new items. You may have to provide a copy of your acceptance letter.
General Clothing Items:
Keep in mind: Clothing stores are accessible in Nicaragua and many Volunteers buy used U.S. clothing in thrift shops. Personal items, such as underwear, tend to be more difficult to find. Clothes are generally washed with cold water on a concrete washboard and are hung to dry. Cottons and linens are breathable, which is good for the hot weather, but stretch and wear out quickly; also consider bringing some clothes made of fabrics that tend to hold their shape better and last longer (i.e. nylon, spandex, and polyester blends). Some Volunteers found that purchasing a lot of REI-type camping clothing was unnecessary and made them stand out because the local people do not wear similar attire, but that buying a good pair of shoes was well worth the investment.
• Two pairs dress pants • Two to four pairs of casual pants (including jeans which in Nicaragua can be worn in the professional setting as well) • Two to three dresses and/or skirts for women (cultural norms generally do not stipulate long-length skirts, shorter lengths are permissible) • Two or three long-sleeved shirts or blouses • Several short-sleeved shirts or blouses (polos are recommended by male Volunteers) • Several T-shirts and tank tops for casual wear • Lightweight jacket or cotton sweater for breezy days • Fleece sweatshirt or insulated jacket (for mountainous, cooler areas) • One nice outfit for special occasions, especially the Swearing-In Ceremony (sport coat or dress shirt and tie for men, nice dress or skirt for women) • Rain gear: lightweight raincoat (with hood), poncho, and/or durable umbrella • Swimsuit • Three to four pairs of shorts/capris • Exercise wear (e.g., sports bras [hard to find locally] and bicycle shorts) as some larger cities have gyms or aerobic classes • Good supply of socks (those with a cotton-polyester blend last longer and dry quicker) • A three to four week supply of underwear (cotton is best) • 3-4 good bras for women Volunteers (items of comparable quality to U.S. brands can be expensive) • Sleepwear • Lightweight robe • Belt • Hat or cap for sun protection
- Current Volunteers have also suggested making sure to include casual evening clothes as there are opportunities to go out in most cities.
Shoes: • One or two pairs of shoes for professional wear (nicer sandals or comfortable closed-toed shoes that you would be able to walk long distances in if needed) • One pair of tennis or running shoes • One to two pair of sandals for casual wear (includes Chacos, Tevas, Keens, etc.) • Flip-flops or other shoes for the shower (also available locally)
- Hiking boots are suggested if you are a serious hiker and plan to do some intense excursions, but many Volunteers have found that the extra bulk of boots is a burden and that they are not necessary for most outdoor activities.
Personal Hygiene and Toiletry Items:
• Small (travel size) supply of toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, soap (and dish), sunscreen, etc. to use upon first arrival and to refill for short trips that you might take. You will be able to find these items, even American brand names, readily available and affordable. • Any makeup that you might want to use (small availability in country and expensive) • Contact solution (if you choose to wear contact lenses, solution is not provided by Peace Corps and difficult to find) • A three- to six month supply of tampons (the local selection is limited and more expensive than in the United States; many female volunteers have tampons sent to them in packages from home; pads are readily available in country) OR as an alternative to tampons, some female Volunteers suggest investing in a Diva Cup or Keeper • Any special products that you use (i.e. special brand of deodorant, hair products, face wash, razor blades etc.)
- The Peace Corps Nicaragua Medical Office provides your medication, but also sunscreen, insect repellent, vitamins, Band-Aids, condoms, and you can replace most of what is provided for you in the medical kit you will receive once in country. Do not over pack on these items.
• Special spices/seasoning that you enjoy using at home and are difficult to find in Nicaragua (taco seasoning, garlic pepper, lemon pepper, and Italian seasoning to name a few) • Recipes • Mess kit (useful when cooking on your own before buying a whole dishware/cookware set) • Tupperware/Gladware plastic containers • Measuring cups/spoons (difficult to find)
All electronics are very expensive in Nicaragua. Volunteers suggest bringing these from home. You might want to consider getting personal property insurance if your electronics are especially valuable.
• Laptop or netbook (Internet access is available throughout Nicaragua and Volunteers find personal laptops helpful in writing work reports, other work related letters/grants/budget proposals, and for communication purposes) • Portable DVD player • Digital camera • USB, thumb/flash drive • iPod, MP3 player, or small radio • Speakers • Surge protector
- Most Volunteers purchase inexpensive cell phones after several weeks in country (the system is set up to "pay-as-you-go" and you are able to make calls to the U.S. as well as in country)
Other Suggestions: • Inexpensive battery-powered watch and/or travel alarm clock • A set of sheets (double-size flat sheets will fit any bed) • Two lightweight bath towels and washcloths (quick-dry towels can be found at most outdoor gear stores and are recommended by many Volunteers) • Swiss Army knife and/or utility tool • Sewing kit • Ziplock bags (for keeping things dry and/or free of dust) • Bandanas or handkerchiefs • Earplugs (also very difficult to find in country) • Posters for decorating your home (and mounting material i.e. tacks) • 1-2 pairs of sunglasses • Large duffel bag or hiking backpack for traveling • Tote bag or daypack for traveling to school or around town • Gardening gloves and tools • Sturdy water bottle • Workout materials (such as a jump rope or resistance bands) • Headlamp and/or good flashlight • Extra batteries • Pictures of family and friends to share with members of your community (they also come in handy when you are trying to practice your Spanish and talk about home) • Small amount of school supplies (markers, glue, scissors, stickers, etc.) to use in schools and with youth and community groups • Games (cards, travel board games, an American football, frisbee, etc.) • Resource book (for teachers)
- The Peace Corps Office has a fully stocked library full of many resource books as well as novels and other reading material. Instead of packing a lot books initially (which can be heavy and bulky), consider bringing one or two and then having more sent to you or using/trading those in the PC Office.


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- In a Dutch oven, combine the half-and-half, eggs and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Yield: 3 quarts.
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Waterbury solar year rises Monday
WATERBURY A Winooski Street residence that began using solar technology last year will receive a visit from the governor next week to help showcase local efforts toward energy efficiency.
Waterbury Local Action Energy Partnership on Monday is recognizing its Waterbury/Duxbury Solar Year, a year in which the amount of solar energy generated doubled for both towns. Gov. Peter Shumlin will speak at the event.
The residence is the home of the Rev. Peter Plagge, minister of the Waterbury Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, and his wife, Erin Mooney, a special education teacher at U-32.
Plagge and his family had about a dozen solar panels installed on their roof last spring, and they have generated solar energy since September, he said.
The home used Waterbury-based solar business SunCommon, so the family did not need up-front costs, Plagge said.
Were thrilled that our work to educate Waterbury and Duxbury residents about solar and help connect them to local installers has paid off, said Duncan McDougall, Waterbury LEAP board chairman, in a news release.
Other speakers will include McDougall; Jessica Edgerly Walsh, lead organizer at SunCommon; state Rep. Rebecca Ellis, D-Waterbury; and Jamison Ervin, a Waterbury LEAP board member.
The home is not off the grid yet, but eventually it will generate enough credit from Green Mountain Power that the family will just be making lease payments for the solar technology, Plagge said. The lease payment is equivalent to the homes current GMP electricity bill, he said.
The event will focus on the homes solar monitoring system as well as other homes that have done similar installation in Waterbury and Duxbury.
The diversity of families and houses captured in this photo display really shows that solar is for everyone, Ervin said in a news release.
Ervin wrote in an email that if six more homes in Duxbury obtain solar installations, the town will have the highest number of residential solar setups installed per capita in the state.
The organizations Solar Year began in April, and the goal of doubling the amount of energy produced by solar was met this month, Ervin said.
LEAP will conclude its Solar Year at its energy fair April 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Crossett Brook Middle School.
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Royal Oak Post Office
Post Office Memorial Union Steward and USPS Letter Handler Charlie Withers was one of 50 people working at the Royal Oak Post Office who were there 20 years ago on Nov. 14, 1991, when recently-fired letter carrier Thomas McIlvane shot 8 people.
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Post Office Memorial Memorial tree.
Post Office Memorial Signs on wreaths blame management for the Thomas McIlvane massacre od Nov. 14, 1991.
Post Office Memorial A message to management.
Post Office Memorial Wreaths with ribbons calling it "A Preventable Tragedy" and signs proclaiming it was management's fault sit next to a dwarf crab apple tree in memory of the tragic events on Nov. 14, 1991, when recently-fired 31 year old letter carrier Thomas McIlvane opened fire and killed 4 people and wounded 4 others.
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Local 14-year-old polio victim Buster Wooten won the 4-H Cotton Production Contest, earning the title of "Roosevelt County Cotton Prince" and $75 cash after he successfully planted and harvested an acre of cotton on his father's farm northwest of Portales. From his labors, he earned a gross of $266.86 and a net of $194.96.
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Man tries robbing store with cattle prod
Accused robber thwarted when clerk pulls gun
Published On: Jan 10 2013 09:27:45 AM CST Updated On: Jan 11 2013 09:13:48 AM CST
A Florida man who police say tried robbing a convenience store with a cattle prod met his match when the clerk pulled a gun.
Lance Tomberlin, 26, went into the store outside Tallahassee last week and demanded money, shocking the clerk several times with a cattle prod, The Associated Press reported.
Tomberlin fled when the clerk pulled a handgun.
Deputies stopped Tomberlin's truck, but he escaped on foot.
Tomberlin was arrested Tuesday and charged with armed robbery and aggravated battery, according to the AP.
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text: I start Joe off in his bed at the beginning of the night, and when he wakes and asks to nurse, I take him into my bed. Slowly but surely (and relatively painlessly), he goes longer before coming into bed with us. He has only "STTN" about twice in his life, but if he sleeps till 4 or 5 a.m., I'm thrilled. And mind you, this only started happening after he was 18 months old. For him the period between 8 months and 14 months was the WORST for sleep. But then it started to improve. Having tried almost everything, I don't really put much stock into "methods" of getting children to sleep better. For the record, I slept in my parents' room, and on and off in their bed, until I was three, and I'm a great sleeper now (if Joe would only let me! :lol). Eventually, children, even really restless sleepers, will start to sleep better on their own.


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Alumni Spotlight - Travis McNiven
by Liz Wilson
This summer a group of Aggies had their visions become reality when they broke ground on the The Horse Station. This project has been years in the making and I spoke with alumnus Travis McNiven to learn more about the role he played in its inception. The Horse Station will be the first Equine Complex in Cache Valley that will encompass every aspect of equine life. Located in Franklin City Idaho, just across the border from Logan and Utah State University, the Horse Station ground breaking took place June 28th, 2012. Travis purchased the 167 acre plot in 2011. "For a number of years I have been working to bring an Equestrian Complex to Cache Valley. It is very exciting to see it becoming a reality."
Ernest Bleinberger of the Smithfield firm Strategy 5 is the master developer on the plan. "Travis and his family play perhaps the most critical role. Basically they purchased the property that they're building the property on. I have a contract with him and his family to build on his behalf." The Horse Station will be a fully functioning horse stabling complex complete with veterinary facilities, as well as an arena for competitions. The complex will be able to host events like polo matches, dressage competitions as well as rodeo and other sports. There will be no gambling. In addition to horse facilities, Travis and his team plan on building a condominium complex which will be ideal for horse lovers to move into, potentially for snowbirds coming up from Arizona. Horse enthusiasts could live at the Horse Station in the summer months and have their horses stabled and cared for. Or others could rent horses for trail riding and other activities. A hotel, small museums, restaurants and other facilities will round out this one of a kind complex. Ernie agrees that Cache Valley is horse country and he and Travis are proud to bring such a unique project to this area.
For Travis, working with horses has been in his blood since he was young. He works for America's Cowboy, a Ranch Management Consulting, Big Game Hunting, Summer Horseback Vacations, and Western Entertainment company in Wyoming. He also is owner of Travell Enterprises, a farm and ranch real estate development, investment and management company. Travis earned a degree from Utah State in 2004 that helped facilitate his work with horses, agriculture and land management. He graduated with a bachelor's of science in Animal Science with an emphasis in Animal Industries and two minors one in Political Science, one in Agri- business Management. During his undergraduate career Travis also studied abroad at the Royal Agriculture College in Cirensecter, England. His opportunity to learn overseas led him to receive and International MBA in Food and Agribusiness from the Royal Agricultural College in 2006.
Travis said, "I've always had an interest in the triad of agriculture, business, and policy. People usually associate business and policy together, but often fail to include agriculture. In the world today, business, policy, and agricultural issues go hand-in-hand."
Currently Travis is using his love of business policy and agriculture in his work as a Legislative Assistant in the Office of Senator John Barrasso, of Wyoming. In Washington D.C., Travis works primarily with issues including agriculture, public lands, natural resources, and Indian affairs. He participates in all aspects of the legislative process and works with federal, state, and local officials, private industry, stakeholders, special interest, and constituents.
With a degree from Utah State, Travis has been able to gain valuable experience that helped him in his career success. "There a many professors who were instrumental during my time at USU," Travis admitted, "but I would be amiss if I didn't personally acknowledge Dr. Donald Snyder for serving as my major professor and Dr. Randy Simmons for opening to me the world of policy. Additionally, I would like to thank College of Ag faculty Tami Spackman, Jean Edwards, and Lisa Allen for imparting the needed information professors do not know." Travis came to Utah State because it is a land grant university. "I wanted to go to a land grant university so I could have research opportunities, as well as a first class education. And, being born and raised at the base of the Wind River Mountains in Wyoming, I felt at home here in Cache Valley."
Travis currently lives in Washington D.C. but travels out West frequently to do business with his companies as well as work on the Horse Station project.
To learn more about the Horse Station project or to get involved visit www.thehorsestation.com/
11 Ways to Avoid an Awkward College Send-Off
Life as a college newbie has its challenges. For many, the adjustment to foreign surroundings, unfamiliar friends and a new diet of Top Ramen and Pop-Tarts gives them enough time out of their comfort zone to last a lifetime.
As parents, it's our responsibility to help make that transition as smooth, or as awkward (depending on your preference) as possible. Should you choose to try and make life easier for your child when you drop them off for their first day at college, here are 11 things to remember.
1. Saying "hi" to everyone you see can be more than just a friendly gesture. It doesn't matter if you're a naturally friendly person. Outwardly greeting every living thing within a 20-yard radius of you and your family is not a great way to start off your son's new life as a "cool" college student. In fact, it can be (gasp) embarrassing. College kids are social creatures, but they like to socialize on their own terms. You don't need to do it for them.
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Aggie to Aggie Networking Lunch
Aggie to Aggie Networking Luncheons are held quarterly in the downtown Salt Lake City area. They are open to all Aggies and friends, and create an opportunity for attendees to hear a great speaker, enjoy a lunch hour together and create or expand their personal network. Past events have included Men's Basketball coach Stew Morrill, Huntsman School of Business instructor Eric Schulz, and many other interesting speakers. Best of all, the Alumni Association always brings Famous Aggie Ice Cream!
Mark your calendar for the upcoming Aggie to Aggie event on Tuesday, November 13. The event will be held in the Founders Room on the 18th Floor of the Zions Bank Building, 1 South Main Street, Salt Lake City. Please visit www.usu.edu/alumni/eventsfor complete information.
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Check it out and share your comments. We'd love to hear from you.
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Stephen Macauley, Class of 2008
Award winning literary scholar Stephen Macauley Ph.D a former graduate student at Utah State University will deliver the Marcus Garvey lecture in Literature at The British Council in Kingston Jamaica on November 8th 2012.
Macauley has presented papers at various academic conferences in The United States of America and Europe.He presently coordinates community based writing and service Learning at the Lowell Bennion Center at The University of Utah.
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To update your records, simply complete the online form and we will make the necessary changes so you can continue to receive the Utah State University Magazine; invitations to our many alumni events; and information about our other exciting promotions and publications.
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Here are Yankee Magazine's picks for the best places to stay, eat, and see for Kennebunkport, Maine, ranked #7 Beach Town in New England.
Where to Stay in Kennebunkport, Maine
Captain Lord Mansion
Though Kennebunkport is flush with lovely inns, the butter-yellow Captain Lord Mansion is the flushest. The inn's "Memory Garden," features the names of guests who have stayed at least 10 times engraved on paving stones — 400 stones so far.
Salty Acres Campground
This 225 sites full-service campground takes full advantage of one of southern Maine's prettiest stretches of coastline. Families use this mostly as base camp for forays to nearby Goose Rocks Beach, a three-mile swath of white sand with a shallow grade and lack of surf that make it perfect for the sand-pail set. Its tidal pools keep budding naturalists entertained for hours.
Where to Eat in Kennebunkport, Maine
The White Barn Inn
Is it an inn with amazing food, or an amazing restaurant with superb accommodations? Both. One of those places where you splurge and love doing so.
Nunan's Lobster Hut
In nearby Cape Porpoise, one of Maine's most famous traditional lobster huts.
The Ramp
Dine with a view of Cape Porpoise Harbor.
Great Attraction in Kennebunkport, Maine
Dock Square
Gifts shops, restaurants, strolling, with the scent of the sea everywhere.
Cape Porpoise.
Two miles east of Kennebunkport, a fishing village where time stopped in the 1950s.
Don't Miss:
Parsons Way Trail
This two-mile jaunt takes you past some of the cooler-named sights on the Maine coast: Spouting Rock and Blowing Cave. Ocean views are complemented by the sight of some truly magnificent homes. Park at Colony Beach or along Ocean Avenue.
More information: kennebunkport.org
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Pats eye rash of penaltiesAP PHOTO
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver David Douglas makes a catch in front of New England Patriots strong safety Tavon Wilson in the third quarter of an preseason game on Friday night in Foxborough, Mass.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. Tom Brady quieted concerns about his knee and the Patriots defense got four sacks in a preseason game on Friday night. Now about those penalties.
We have to tighten that up, New England coach Belichick said Saturday on a conference call with reporters, a day after New England was flagged 10 times. In the end it ended up being a very competitive game.
After leaving practice earlier in the week with an injured knee, Brady put to rest any lingering concerns about his health, completing his first 11 passes of the game and finishing with just one incompletion and a touchdown in the 25-21 win for New England.
Rookie cornerback Logan Ryan returned an interception 53 yards for a touchdown.
After converting on 29 of 35 field goal attempts last year, the eight-year veteran is just 2 of 5 through two preseason games, including a missed 50-yarder that hit the upright Friday.
I think our overall field goal operation needs to be better, and hes a part of that, but so is the snapper and so is the holder, Belichick said. Weve had three different snappers and two different holders in camp and in the preseason games.
As it relates to Steve specifically, I think hes had a good camp, he added. Hes worked hard and hes in good condition. Hes kicked the ball well and hit the ball very solidly and consistently. . Im confident that hes one of the best kickers in the league.
Another concern, although unaddressed by Belichick, was the poor play of third-string quarterback Tim Tebow, who is fighting just to make the 53-man roster.
Tebow completed one of seven passes for -1 yards and rushed six times for 30 yards. He also threw an interception that sailed well over the head of intended target Kenbrell Thompkins.
I worry about what I can control, not listening to outside influences, he said. Its my attitude and my effort and getting better every day and just staying focused.
A couple of rookies certainly stood out.
Ryan, drafted in the third round this year, stepped in front of a pass from Mike Glennon and walked untouched into the end zone midway through the third quarter. One of three players drafted by New England this year out of Rutgers, and nine overall on the roster, Ryan even impressed Belichick.
I think hes improved in a lot of areas, he said. His technique, his recognition, and of course in the secondary, communication is such a big part of the game. No matter who youre playing for or what youre playing, being able to communicate with your teammates back there in the secondary - theres not much margin for error.
Hes worked hard, hes been durable, hes been out there and gotten a lot of snaps and he continues to improve with those repetitions, so hes definitely making progress.
Tight end Zach Sudfelds performance also went a long way toward solidifying his spot on the team. With Rob Gronkowski sidelined indefinitely and Aaron Hernandez jailed on a murder charge, the rookie from Nevada caught two passes for 32 yards, including a 22-yard touchdown pass from Ryan Mallett that he juggled before hauling in while diving to the ground between a pair of Tampa Bay defenders. Sudfeld also caught a two-point conversion pass from Brady following a touchdown on the opening drive.
Its been such a great experience. The game today was pretty incredible, Sudfeld said. I am a rookie and have a long way to go and a lot to learn and a lot to improve on, but so far it has been a great experience.
Patriots 25,
Tampa Bay 21
Tom Brady completed pass after pass, 11 in a row to start the game.
So much for his injured left knee.
Two days after spraining it, the New England star was perfect before throwing an incompletion on his last pass in the Patriots 25-21 exhibition victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday night.
He also threw his first touchdown to new top wide receiver Danny Amendola on his first series and left after the second.
Toms like a coach out there on the field, Amendola said. He knows every intricacy of the offense. He helps young guys out a lot. Hes a leader.
Brady, who bypassed waiting reporters after Thursdays joint walkthrough with the Buccaneers (0-2), did it again after his outstanding performance. He left the locker room quickly without holding his usual postgame news conference and the team offered no explanation.
An MRI on his left knee had been negative and he participated fully in the walkthrough.
Patriots coach Bill Belichick shrugged off an opportunity to make his first comments about his reaction to the play Wednesday when left tackle Nate Solder fell back into Brady, knocking him to the ground, after being shoved by defensive end Adrian Clayborn.
Were so far past that, he said. Were way beyond that.
Bradys nearly perfect performance for the Patriots (2-0) proved that.
Bucs quarterback Josh Freeman also started and worked two possessions but had a much rougher time against the team theyll face in the third game of the regular season. He was sacked three times and completed only two of three passes before rookie Mike Glennon took over.
Amendola, signed as a free agent from St. Louis, caught six passes for 71 yards, including a 26-yard touchdown on the games first series. Brady completed all eight of his passes for 72 yards, even adding a 2-point conversion pass to rookie tight end Zach Sudfeld after Amendolas touchdown.
Then Brady connected on his first three throws on his next possession, reaching 107 yards passing for the night, before missing Amendola on third-and-7.
Brady has played four series in two games, starting with a 31-22 win over Philadelphia, and completed 18 of 20 passes for 172 yards.
Ryan Mallett replaced him and threw a 22-yard touchdown to Sudfeld, a free agent having an outstanding training camp. With Rob Gronkowski sidelined after offseason back surgery and Aaron Hernandez jailed on a murder charge, Sudfeld has an inside track on a roster spot.
Mallett completed 12 of 20 passes for 137 yards against the club that allowed the most yards passing in the NFL last season then gave way to Tim Tebow on the Patriots first series of the third quarter. Tebow continued to struggle, completing one of seven passes for minus-1 yard and an interception.
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Welcome to the webpage for the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Island Affairs. We thank you for visiting us and for your interest in Asian and Pacific Islanders.
The Subcommittee is pleased to announce that this year, 2011, we will be observing the 10th anniversary of the promulgation of the USCCB pastoral statement, Asian and Pacific Presence: Harmony in Faith. This momentous occasion is being celebrated at both the national and local levels, beginning with a nationwide study on Catholic ministry to Asian and Pacific Islanders and continuing with both parish-sponsored events around the country and the development of a leadership formation program guide and other educational materials.
We are going to commence our celebration by examining the state of ministry to Asian and Pacific Island Catholic communities in the United States. A survey will be sent to all diocesan ordinaries this month, and results of the survey will be published in December. Our Subcommittee is looking forward to the results of the study because it will provide updated information about the Asian and Pacific Islanders in several different pastoral areas and will thus provide a solid base for more responsive ministry to over twenty-five different ethnic and cultural communities.
In order to promote and help facilitate this area of ministry, a committee is working on a leadership formation program guide that will include a bibliography of multimedia resources. Once complete, it can be used by parishes, dioceses, and organizations seeking to offer leadership formation programs for Asian and Pacific Island Catholics and those who minister to them. This project will most likely take two years to complete.
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And - with the above - I know there is a concern regarding bandwidth - however - slow and steady is just fine. Nobody needs to download at 500KB/sec - all we ever need to download at is enough to get the data when it is ready to be crunched. Data sitting idle on the system - doesn't make it crunch faster - all that should need to happen is that when the system is ready to crunch - the data is there. If the data arrived at the system at 500KB/sec or 30KB/sec - it's irrelevant - as long as it is there.
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They probably got those before the limits were put in place. Many of those units may even be ghosts that aren't really on the machines in question.
Why do you send me workunits that expire 5 minutes AFTER you send them - hello?
I thought everyone who is a regular in the forums knew this by now... You get short timeouts like that when your computer asks for both CPU and GPU work and the scheduler assigns it but the message doesn't get back to your computer. Five minutes later, it asks again, but this time only for CPU. The scheduler realizes it can't send the previously assigned GPU tasks on a CPU-only request, so it times them out immediately.
A lot of the recent failures have been with the scheduler - so - why not open up the queue - give me 5 days of data - and set a MANDATORY "do not contact" setting until my systems are half full? I would still have 2 and a half days data at that point - enough to get through most failures - and it would lower stress on the scheduler. It doesn't make ANY sense that my system contacts the server and asks for more work when my queue is nearly topped off - reporting 4 completed and asking for more (when...I still have the 196 to go). If there is a way to set the system to NOT allow the user to request communication until their queue is half full - it would be great.
There should be a way to set your cache configuration to make it work this way, but I'm not sure how you would do it or if it would matter with the limits on.
Again though - my respect. These are just the thoughts of someone that wants to crunch 24/7 and my systems are hungry. I donated a little money - but - if there is any other way I can help - I'm here. I have a background in communications (20 years in the Air Force) and can do anything from ordering circuits to installing them, troubleshooting them and their systems and engineering comm (fiber, DWDM, whatever) Here to help if needed (doubtful - but hey...ya just never know). It isn't doubting what you do at all - but - as I have learned through my career - sometimes - fresh eyes....
Fresh eyes would probably help. Even getting Matt's eyes back from Europe would probably be a shot in the arm right now.
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:) You are close to the explanation but not exactly
Yes - it happens only if those tasks were ghosts and only if they were VLARs (first request was for CPU and some VLARs was assigned to CPU but become ghosts)
Then second request was for GPU (and VLARs are not sent to GPUs) "so it times them out immediately"
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More pictures from the All-Star FanFest.
Thank you National League players for coming thru and giving the Senior Circuit bragging right!
I could have used a real vacation day today of just resting after the last five hectic days but I had a great time,
Friday 7/9: Volunteer from noon to 5 p.m. Head to Dodger Stadium for game at 7:10 p.m.
Saturday 7/10: Photo Day at Dodger Stadium at 11:a.m. Game at 1:10 p.m. Steve Garvey Charity game at Pepperdine in Malibu at 5:30 p.m. (pictures another time).
Sunday 7/11: volunteer from 8:a.m. to 1 p.m. Head to Dodger Stadium for game at 5:10 p.m.
Monday 7/12: Leave house at 8:30 a.m. to attend FanFest as a FAN before shift. Realized when I got there that I forgot my camera. Make the one hour trip (one way) home to get camera. Got back at 11:30, time to report to work to start noon to 5:p.m. shift. Check out FanFest with friends and family AFTER 5 p.m.
Tuesday 7/13. Checkout FanFest (lots to see) then lineup outside of convention to wait for Player parade. After parade, realized I lost my car keys. Checked with security, information, front desk and no sign of keys. My friend Lorena came to pick me up to head to the game after she finished watching the parade from her end at Disneyland. Brother Vic timed it well to bring me the the extra key I had left at home.
Wednesday 7/14. Exhausted but back at work.
Here are some pictures:
In a prior post, I had mentioned that Red Sox Mickey was on the DL. He was brought back to FanFest after his trip to the mickey hospital. Note how Red Sox Mickey has his left arm all bandaged and he has a hot water bottle on top. Poor mickey.
Here is the news flash from MLB informing everyone that Red Sox Mickey was starting his rehab assignment at the FanFest on Friday and possibly would be ready for the All-Star game.
Unfortunately Kansas City Royals Mickey could not make it on time.
There was a wax figure of Tommy Lasorda. Have you ever seen him this skinny?
Outside of the convention center was the Hilton and the Marriott hotel. The Hilton has the American League Mickey
The Marriott has the The National League Mickey!
After our final volunteering assignment we were given an All-Star baseball. After three days I was really tired but I would do it again. I met lots of fans, little ones and big ones and many other baseball fans that volunteered.
There was a sheet to signup for the upcoming NBA All-Star FanFest in Los Angeles next year and we were told that starting in February we could sign up to volunteer for next year's MLB All-Star FanFest in Arizona.
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Emma, that's awesome! I have a pic in front of the same (at least similar) Jackie jersey from last year. Pretty cool! And no, Tommy ain't never been THAT skinny. And what's up with his hair on that wax figure? Good grief.
I heard some kids that they were afraid of the wax Tommy. He did look like a mad scientist with that wild hair. lol.
Lasorda's wax figure looks more like doc out of 'back to the future'.. glad you enjoyed doing it, think the NL Mickey is great. Well it's back to it thank fully, even 3 days seems like forever…
Yeah, Tommy does looks like Doc. I love the NL Mickey. They have replicas at the stores so I bought me my Dodger mickey. I am looking for the NL one too and a friend wants a PHillie one so I am keeping an eye on for that.
Your team and mine took it on the chin today but we'll get them tomorrow.
Awesome pictures Emma! I'm giggling over here at the BoSox Mickey on the DL. So funny. Glad you were able to enjoy as a fan!
Got to tell you…I am jealous.
Hopefully someday I can do the same here in Florida to give back to MLB for all the fun and excitement it brings to my life every day.
That adventure is one that will be the greatest ice-breaker event to tell to people for the rest of your life.
But hopefully the Boys in Blue can get you another great event to talk about …soon.
As always, love the photos and wish I was there experiencing it myself.
Way to go!
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Emma: Nice pics! Looks like you had fun. Poor Red Sox Mickey! Lol, he's just like the rest of those Red Sox…
Great photos, Emma. My wife liked the Red Sox Mickey Mouse. Go Dodgers (and Mets, White Sox, and Fish)! Glad to be back at MLBlogs.
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Great photos, Emma. My wife liked the Red Sox Mickey Mouse. Go Dodgers (and Mets, White Sox, and Fish)! Glad to be back at MLBlogs.
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Polo of Dodgers on Demand said that they started removing the Mickeys. I only got nine and missed the Angels one even though I was ther for the All-Star game. I got the most important one though and I bought my little Dodger mickey.
I hope the All-Star gets to go to your neck of the wood. Maybe when they get a new stadium ha?
Glad BoSox mickey was rehabing at the FanFest. Los of fans enjoyed having him there.
Glad to have you back at the MLBlogs Sometimes I take a whole weekend of not posting here but usually come back Sunday night.
Tough, tough loss today. Padilla deserved his win. Not a good idea to bring Brox for two innings.
Help! I can't believe we lost this one today. Another excruciating loss in the ninth inning. The big thing in the game today was the Dodger pitching giving up 9 walks. Of the 5 runs the Cardinals scored 3 of them were put on base with walks. That says it all. I don't think this team will make the playoffs this year. It's not as good as last year's team. I did call Dodger Talk after the game and got to talk to Ken. That made me feel a little better. Were you listening after the game? Maybe the Dodgers will do better at home against the Giants. Take care.
Oh Will! I was too upset to listen to Dodger Talk. Now, I wish I would have to listen to you. I was too mad after the loss that I turned off the TV and radio. I had both of them on.
I usually call Dodger Talk on Sunday after a day game because it's not to late. So far every time I've called I've been put on the air. They use me as an example of their world wide web audience. Maybe next week I'll have better things to talk about.
OK Will, I will listen next Sunday. I hope is after a win against the Mets!
Yes Emma we definitely need to pay back the Mets for that 3 game series in New York when Joe and I froze our butts off watching the Dodgers get swept.
So cool that they gave you an All-Star baseball! I need to get out and see the rest of those Mickeys before they go away.
Some places already removed the Mickeys like the Hilton and Mariott in Anaheim.


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