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I placed a new order on Thursday and hopefully I'll get them all during the week to come.
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|Continuous Integration: Improving Software
Quality and Reducing Risk
Authors: Paul M. Duvall et al.
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Published: 2007
|Refactoring to Patterns
Author: Joshua Kerievsky
Hardcover, 400 pages
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|Semantic Web Primer
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WASHINGTON, May 20, 2013—Secretary Vilsack made the following statement on congressional progress toward passage of a Food, Farm and Jobs Bill:
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The Embedded Vision Summit
The event for software and hardware developers who want to incorporate visual intelligence into their products!
The Embedded Vision Alliance regularly hosts Embedded Vision Summits, technical educational forums for product creators interested in incorporating visual intelligence into electronic systems and software, and held in various locations both in the United States and (coming soon) internationally. Sign up for the Embedded Vision Insights newsletter and other email correspondence from the Alliance, either during website registration or (if you're already registered) by updating your user profile, in order to receive alerts regarding upcoming Summits and other Alliance events. You can also monitor the Alliance's LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook social media channels for this information, along with the Alliance's primary website RSS feed.
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Great Events for System, Software and Chip Design Engineers
Embedded Vision Summits provide technical educational forums for hardware and software product creators, including how-to presentations, seminars, demonstrations, and opportunities to interact with Alliance member companies. These events are intended to:
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For business and technology publication editors, market researchers, and financial analysts, Summits provided unique insights into the business and technology drivers behind the rapid proliferation of practical computer vision – "machines that see" – in virtually every category of electronic products, from automobiles to consumer electronics to health care. Summits provide a concentrated opportunity to hear from and interact with vision leaders from industry and academia, and culminated in a series of live demonstrations of new vision products and technologies.
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May 1, 2013 —
If you have visited a lake, swamp or other wetland lately, you have probably heard the arrival of spring in the form of spring peepers, pickerel frogs, or maybe the honking of Canada geese. If you look closer, you might see some painted turtles basking on a log or some red-spotted newts swimming by the shore. Soon, other amphibians such as green frogs and American toads will add to the chorus of wetland habitats.
The numerous lake and wetland habitats in our region offer some varied wildlife viewing; what may not be at a lake may be present in a marsh habitat. Transient migratory and resident birds abound as well. The images in this column were all taken during a two-hour visit to a beaver pond in Pike County last week.


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Southern Primary and General Election Data, 1920-1949 (ICPSR 71)
Principal Investigator(s): Heard, Alexander; Strong, Donald S.
These data were originally collected as part of a study of the electoral process in the South conducted by the Bureau of Public Administration at the University of Alabama. The collection contains county-level electoral returns for selected general and primary elections in 11 southern states (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia) for the period 1920-1949. Data are provided for raw vote totals and selected percentages for candidates in gubernatorial, senatorial, and, occasionally, presidential elections. Information on these primary election returns was provided mostly for Democratic nominations, but some variables also provide information for a few Republican primaries. Additional information is provided for returns for selected referenda and poll tax payments.
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Heard, Alexander, and Donald S. Strong. Southern Primary and General Election Data, 1920-1949. ICPSR00071-v1. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 1992. http://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR00071.v1
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The Cassini Scientist for a Day Essay Contest can be used as a classroom writing assignment in either English or Science classes. The assignment involves both inquiry-based learning and problem-based learning.
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Chief Scientific Advisor's Briefing
I am Dr. Jeff Cuzzi, and once again I'm pleased to participate in Cassini's "Scientist for a Day" program. I am the head scientist of Cassini's Rings Discipline Working Group, charged with leading Cassini's scientific study of Saturn's rings and its interactions with Saturn's environment. I work at NASA's Ames Research Center near San Jose, California, south of San Francisco, and have been studying Saturn's rings for more than 30 years.
I am happy to recommend three potential targets from which you will select your favorite. Each of these images provides an interesting and unique opportunity to learn more about the moons orbiting the ringed planet.
Cassini can take images with either the wide-angle camera or the narrow-angle camera. The narrow-angle camera focuses in on much smaller areas -- little postage stamps on the full wide-angle page -- but in return, we get much finer detail on those smaller areas.
We call the more detailed images "high resolution." The narrow angle camera would capture only about half of the area of the full moon, for example. We use both cameras for different purposes at different times.
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"Primum non nocere."
"First, do no harm."
Most of us are familiar with this Latin phrase and its centuries-old tie to the health care profession.
What does it mean? That sometimes, doing nothing is better than doing something, because doing something just for the sake of doing something sometimes can only make things worse.
In treating patients, doctors should "first, do no harm."
This thought comes to mind as the Illinois General Assembly works its way through its veto session, and in advance of the lame-duck session in January. That's when retiring legislators or legislators who were booted from office Nov. 6 will make their final votes that could impact the rest of us for years to come.
First, do no harm.
In the waning moments of the last lame-duck session in January 2011, the outgoing state Legislature did plenty of harm to taxpayers and local businesses. With the help of 12 Democratic lawmakers who were on their way out of office, the General Assembly passed a "temporary" 67 percent income tax increase and a 46 percent corporate tax increase.
Not a single Republican voted for the hikes. Gov. Pat Quinn needed every single one of the votes from the lame-duck Democrats to get the tax increases through. But several of the 12 Democrats who voted for the tax hikes previously were opposed to them. Something must have persuaded them to change their minds. What could that have been? I'll get to that shortly.
Quinn and Democratic lawmakers promised at the time that the new revenue would be used to pay down the state's billions of dollars of backlogged bills, the state's budget would shrink, and that by 2015, the increases would be scaled back.
Of course, the first two promises haven't been kept. Most of the new revenue has gone to the state's bloated public pension systems, and Quinn is proposing a new budget that is more expensive than last year's already unaffordable one.
As for the "temporary" tax increases, which cost an additional $1,600 a year for a family with an annual income of $80,000? Dream about it. The "temporary" soon will become a footnote in Illinois' shady political history.
Now, back to the 12 lame-duck Democrats.
Since their January 2011 votes, six have landed cushy government jobs and richer pensions.
Just last week, the Illinois Senate confirmed the appointments of two of those lame-duck lawmakers to high-paying state posts. While Quinn claims there was no quid pro quo in his appointments, the rest of us know better.
Whether the governor's last name is Ryan, Blagojevich or Quinn, it's business as usual in Springfield.
What's scarier is that there are 35 lame-duck lawmakers leaving the General Assembly this January. Imagine the damage they can do to taxpayers if given the opportunity.
"Primum non nocere."
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Doing good: Not content with his election-day referendum victory, government watchdog Bob Anderson of Wonder Lake is taking his efforts to ban dual-officeholding to Springfield. (Yes, I know, the same Springfield I wrote about above. But it's his only option.)
In an advisory referendum on the Nov. 6 ballot, McHenry County voters resoundingly said that citizens should not be able to hold two or more elected offices at the same time. The vote was 113,513 to 12,260, or more than 90 percent to less than 10 percent.
Interestingly, more than 9,000 county voters cast ballots on this referendum than on the county executive referendum, which received tons more hype before the election. That tells me that voters have no doubt where they stand on this topic.
A similar referendum in DuPage County got the same result, with more than 90 percent saying dual-officeholding should be outlawed.
Anderson, who successfully petitioned the County Board to get the measure on local ballots, now is lobbying state legislators to carry the torch the rest of the way. He copied me on a letter he sent to state Sen. Pam Althoff of McHenry asking her to either support legislation outlawing the practice outright, or to put a binding referendum on the ballot statewide.
Anderson also is seeking to get the General Assembly to place a binding referendum on statewide ballots asking voters in 2014 whether they want to abolish their townships. That's enough government talk for now, though. I'll write more about this one later.
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Surveys are back: As I mentioned last week, readers of NWHerald.com will be asked to answer a simple survey question or two before reading their first full story.
Last Sunday, I said the surveys would begin Saturday, meaning yesterday. During the past week, we decided to push it to Monday, meaning tomorrow.
We introduced these surveys in June, but because of some glitches, we disabled them until we were able to work it out, which we have.
When you first visit NWHerald.com, you'll see our home page as normal. But when you click on your first headline, a question will pop up. After answering the question, maybe two questions, the full story will appear. This will happen only on your first story of the day. Any other headlines you click into that day will take you straight to the story.
Registered users of our site have the option of logging in rather than answering the questions.
The survey is hosted by Google. All surveys will be completely anonymous, and Google will not use any data collected for their own ad targeting.
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Powerball blues: Yes, I was one of the millions of suckers who stood in line to play the Powerball last week. Forsaking logic and the odds, I put a few dollars down with hopes of winning the jackpot.
Since you're reading this – or, more like, since I've written this – it's obvious I didn't win.
Looks like I'll get to share my drivel for at least a few more Sundays. You might not have lucked out on the lottery, but at least you've got that to look forward to.
• Dan McCaleb is senior editor of the Northwest Herald. He can be reached at 815-526-4603, or by email at email@example.com. Follow him on Twitter @NWHeditor.


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A prize will be awarded to the "best-dressed" person in camo gear, and for game camera pictures.
The party will also be an opportunity for hunters to join the deer pool, with possible prizes including a tree stand, a game camera and a set of two-way radios.
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My daughter was born on November 7th, I nursed her in the hospital and switched to pumping only and giving her breastmilk in a bottle once we were home. I have two older children and couldn't manage to get them to latch well. My oldest lasted 24 hours at the breast and my middle child made it a week before I switched to formula. I've been pumping and feeding her breastmilk solely so she's never had formula at all.
About a week or so ago my oldest son decided it would be nice to share the cold bug he brought home from school with everyone else in the house. My milk supply went WAY down. I had been getting about 3 to 4 ounces out of one side and 2 or 3 out of the other when pumping every 4 hours. It went down to just about an ounce out of each side and I had to pump every 3 hours to keep up with her feedings.
I got in touch with a Lactation consultant and got help with her latch since I read here that nursing will increase supply better than just pumping. She latches well and then somehow seems to always end up breaking the seal and getting latched wrong, I can't get her to keep a good latch for more than 2 or 3 sucks and then I spend an hour with her on my breast trying to get her to have a decent meal. I just nursed all afternoon the other day and when she did eat it was only for about 5 minutes and then she refused it, then she would be cranky and crying hungry within another few minutes, she finally started getting the hang of latching but still wasn't content and was nursing every 45 mins to an hour. With two older children, one of whom is a toddler it's hard to spend all day with her attatched to me and keep up with their needs too. So I'm pumping but feel as if I sabotaged my supply by nursing her and not just pumping after working so hard to get it back up and keep it steady. I'm now barely getting an ounce out of each side per pumping and am still pumping every time she eats so that I keep up with her needs.
I'm so close to calling it quits or supplimenting her, I've tried to set small goals for myself...such as.."I'll keep her on only breastmilk till I hit 4 weeks" once I hit 4 weeks then I re-set the goal for 6 weeks, and I plan on pushing it back further and further....if I say...I plan on pumping and feeding her breastmilk untill she's a year old I know it's too daunting a task and if I do end up not making it I would be too dissappointed in myself.
I need any advice you might have on how to increase my supply. I've read the links and tried most of the suggestions on them and nothing seems to be helping, I'm barely keeping up with her and I'm trying to hard to keep up and not have to give her formula. Here's my schedule
I pump 8 or more times a day and usually get about an ounce out of each side recently.
I take fenugreek 3 times a day but have to watch my blood glucose levels carefully because it tends to make my sugar levels run a little lower than recommended.
I've given up all caffine, increased my water drinking so much that I feel like I'm pregnant again in the bathroom all the time.
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Imagery exercises use creative imagination to "picture" scenarios that relax and heal. They can be done on your own, or with a facilitator guiding you, which is called guided imagery.
A common relaxation practice is to mentally picture yourself in a pleasant place that puts your mind and body at ease. For example, imagine yourself lying on a beach with the sun shining, listening to the waves. It is important to imagine a place that has a positive association for you. (An ocean beach may not be a pleasant place for everyone!)
Studies done with cancer patients show that the use of guided imagery markedly improved stress levels. Imagery exercises are also effective for stress reduction, anxiety management, and post-operative healing.
As with any mind-body therapy, you should feel comfortable with your guided imagery provider or imagery materials. And as with any therapy involving deep relaxation, you should monitor your drug dosage (e.g. pain relievers) as you employ the method; over time, your body may simply need less medication.
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Clive Watkin Partnership is a leading Independent Wirral and North Liverpool firm of estate agents covering all aspects of property sales, lettings and management. We have a dedicated Commercial and Survey Department to complement the sales organisation. The firm is owned/managed by nine of the most experienced estate agents working in the North West today.
There are two Heswall offices. 30 Pensby Road is the base for residential sales and under the direction of Chris Starkie MRICS and our Chairman and Consultant Clive Watkin MRICS. The Commercial and Survey Department is based at 1 Rocky Lane, Heswall, directed by Malcolm Pembridge FRICS, assisted by Stephen A Fletcher MRICS.
The Lettings Division is operated by Tim Lever MARLA and has 5 offices based throughout Wirral and in Crosby North Liverpool. There are 4 very experienced and industry qualified branch managers and over 20 support staff and we now handle over 50 new lets every single month and successfully manage approaching 1000 properties across the region for clients.
Richard Holmes FNAEA is the resident Partner at the West Kirby office. Richard is a West Kirby resident and has been involved in property sales in the district for well over twenty years.
At Neston Ian Mellor FNAEA directs operations. Ian lives in Neston and his knowledge of the area is unquestionably second to none.
The North Liverpool office at Crosby is under the direction of Ian Jamson FNAEA. Ian has many years experience dealing with property sales in the North Liverpool districts and is a local resident.
The East Wirral offices at Prenton, Claughton, Bebington and Bromborough are directed by Chris Band FRICS and Nick Spencer FRICS assisted by Mark Heaton. Chris and Nick have been selling property across the Wirral since the early 1960s and their experience in residential and commercial sales is unrivalled.
Our Residential Sales package includes the following features:
1. Free sales valuations without obligation.
2. Inclusion in Rightmove listings.
3. Competitive sale commissions rates
4. Attractive sales particulars with coloured photographs and floor plans
5. Seven day self selection at all offices (unlike many agents)
6. Strictly no sale no charge
7. Sophisticated computerised mailing system with hundreds of applicants many of whom have urgent requirements
8. Regular newspaper advertising including Wirral News Group and the property section of Saturdays Liverpool Daily Post
The Wirral Peninsula is a very desirable place in which to live with a mild climate, excellent schools, first class transportation and easy access to the local business areas. The North Liverpool districts around Crosby, Waterloo, Formby and Hightown are among the most popular districts on Merseyside with excellent access to recreational facilities, beaches and the centres at Southport and Liverpool.
Leisure facilities are well catered in all the districts covered by Clive Watkin Partnership including many world famous golf courses including Royal Birkdale Golf Course, Royal Liverpool Golf Course and Wallasey Golf Course. The Partnership has been appointed sole accommodation agent by the R&A for the Open Championship in 2006 at Royal Liverpool. Competitive yachting is a popular pastime on both sides of the Mersey and the Dee Estuary, whilst Rugby Union and Soccer fans are spoilt for choice.
The property search facility on Rightmove will give you some idea of the wide variety and style of the houses available for sale at the present time in the districts covered by the Partnership and our well trained staff are available to assist you seven days a week with all your enquiries.
The Clive Watkin Partnership is a leading sales and lettings agency with offices throughout the Wirral Peninsula and Liverpool.
With 14 branches, we serve Bromborough, Crosby, Heswall, Neston, Prenton and the surrounding locations.
Our highly experienced team of sales professionals work tirelessly to ensure every property receives maximum exposure to achieve the best possible selling price. With extensive local knowledge and the backing of a UK wide network, our sales division focuses on finding the right buyer for your property as quickly as possible.
As well as a successful sales operation here at The Clive Watkin Partnership, we also offer a successful lettings division covering the entire Wirral Peninsula, North Liverpool and Sefton. We currently let more than 65 quality properties each month and, with continuing high demand from tenants, we are constantly seeking new rental properties in a range of locations across the region. We offer a range of services to help assist landlords in all areas of lettings & management with no set up fees and No Let, No Fee.
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Conversation at this month's Coffee with the Chief will center around crimes against the elderly.
Permanent Beat Officer Adam Schraw, who covers beat #22 in the Northwest corner of Woodstock, will speak along with Cindy Bock of Senior Services.
The monthly event will take place from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 13, at the Woodstock Police Department, 656 Lake Ave.
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Comments: Best neutral shoe on the market right now hands down. Comfort, cushioning, weight, durability... It can't be beat! I just hope adidas doesn't change too much with the next version! I've worn the Wave Rider, Ghost, Pegasus, Nimbus, and Cumulus in the past. None of them are even close. If you've worn any of those shoes in the past and are looking for a change, I would definitely recommend the Glide.
From: Mike, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Comments: This is one unbelievable shoe. I've had 5 pairs already, and am about to purchase 2 more to get me through the winter. I've worn the Mizuno Wave Rider, Asics Gel Cumulus, Nike Pegasus, Saucony Ride, and Brooks Ghost, and frankly, none of them are even close. Excellent work adidas! Keep it up!
From: Dave, USA
Comments: Nice soft feel and flexible support. Felt great went first started running but after first run noticed bruised feeling around ankles. Most of upper soft and flexible but there is a reinforced collar around the top that causes irritation just under ankle (admittedly I have a little bump of a bones that sticks out there). Also sore on achillies and have notice more stiffness day after run than my other shoes-- may not be shoe related but ankle problem definitely is. Great feeling shoe but be certain there is no rubbing when you try them because after 3 miles that small irritation will become bad.
5'11 155, 20 miles per week. Neutral foot with arch supports.
From: Bill, Charlotte, NC USA
Comments: Struggled for a while to find a shoe that I truly loved after Mizuno updated the Wave Rider 13's, but this is finally it. There is nothing I don't like about the Glide 4's. Great fit, comfortable, enough cushion without being bulky, lightweight enough for a daily trainer. Planning on stocking up on these immediately.
From: Teddy, Waltham, MA, USA
Comments: Adidas has returned to the neutral trainer market with the Glide 4! Reminiscent of the great, old Supernova Cushions, only with a lower profile midsole. This is what the Pegasus, Vomero, Cumulus, Ghost, Rider, etc. should aspire to be when they grow up. Outstanding upper and lacing system. Excellent cushioning and feel. 6'2' 190, 50 miles per week, high arch contoured foot.
From: Bill, Springfield, TN USA
Comments: Nice update, with a softer upper and a less bulky feel. The ride is smooth and stable.
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Comments: This version has a nice soft upper and a softer, smoother missile. The ride as a result is soft, light yet smooth and stable. this feels more like the supernova cushions of a few years ago but with a better upper.
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BSC Contingent Participates in "Higher Education Day at the State Legislature"
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|Eight Bluefield State College students took part in the recent "Higher Education Day at the State Legislature" program at the State Capitol. Pictured (left-to-right) are State Senators Truman Chafin and John Pat Fanning, BSC faculty member Mike Lilly, BSC students Andreas Panzer, Davit Sakvarelidze, Elvin Gulmuradov, Kamola Azizova, Jahangir Najafov, Ivan Peremitin, Fares Dabbaghieh, and Christiano Melo, BSC President Thomas Blevins, and State Senator Mark Wills.
(Bluefield)—A contingent of Bluefield State College students, faculty, staff, and administrators participated in the annual "Higher Education Day at the State Legislature," February 10. The BSC delegation made the trip to Charleston to meet state legislators, attend a State Senate session, and discuss issues of importance and concern to the College. The BSC students also attended the Higher Education Day Proclamation ceremony in the Governor's Reception Room and met Governor Earl Ray Tomblin and First Lady Joanne Tomblin.
The BSC contingent included eight international students: Andreas Panzer (Germany), Kamola Azizova (Uzbekistan), Elvin Gulmuradov (Azerbaijan), Ivan Peremitin (Kazakhstan), Jahangir Najafov (Azerbaijan), Christiano Melo (Brazil), Davit Sakvarelidze (Georgia), and Fares Dabbaghieh (Syria).
BSC President Dr. Thomas Blevins took part in Higher Education Resolution presentations in the Governor's Reception Room, the House, and the Senate.
"The Higher Education Day program is a valuable experience," noted Dr. Blevins. "It provides an opportunity for all colleges and universities in West Virginia to showcase their programs of excellence while seeking legislative support to continue fulfilling their individual missions."


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Ranter vs the Deer, that buck f'ked my truck
Alternate titles: Buck vs Truck and Deer Wrecks My Day Then Hops Away Leaving Me To Pay.
So the Rockies vs the Phillies on Wednesday. I knew the Rockies would do it. I helped you believe all season..Yadda Yadda..I seriously need to Rant…Go Rockies
Ok I'm sitting at my computer, it's 4am and I'm waiting for daylight so I can assess the damage on my truck. I know I at least need try to pry away the bumper a few more inches so it doesn't rub on my tire and puncture it. Then get my butt into work.
This morning as I was leaving the cabin on my way to work in the city a deer and I crossed paths or should I say lanes.
The mighty buck was bobbin when he should have been weavin and chose to take the low road instead of the high road.
I saw his big as's (literally) from a distance due to my keen eye (kept ever so sharp from tracking baseballs), but by the time my truck and the deer were up front and personal I was still moving about 15 MPH….Boom.
Truck 1- Deer 0
After the deer and my truck collided I didn't see him.
I was angry so I hopped out of my truck and ran toward the front of it and commenced to giving that big buck a piece of my mind.
I guess my cussing at it brought it to it's senses because that big buck shot up, shook his head and bolted away jumping over a guard rail in the process and headed back into the woods.
Revised score, seems this one was a draw.
Smart move on his part, that truck wrecker didn't want to mess with me I was piss'd. Beyond piss'd. I wanted that buck to come at me. I wanted my tie-breaker. I wanted me some justice.
That buck straight up f'ked up my truck.
Now I've got two jacked up vehicles and it's not like my VW bus is a daily driver. Our place is looking like an auto junkyard.
So here I sit typing away my adrenaline and frustration instead of wrestling with a buck at three in the morning on a cold windy mountain road.
Things I Recently Hate:
I hate the fact that a deer had the f'kin gall to be on the road this morning when I was. Nobody else was out there. Why today, why me? Any other day I love deer. This morning I'm thinking venison.
At least my airbag didn't deploy.
I hate that when I try to be good to people, people don't get it…c'mon people recognize when someone does something cool for you. I try to when someone does for me. People who actually care are a rare breed, they make good friends.
I hate that the statement I hear all the time".Wait till you spend your first winter in the mountains" is so true. but damn you for saying it.
I hate that winter hasn't even begun and we've had our share of "mountainy things" happen. Things like hitting a deer, squirrels putting pine cones in your sewer vent…You know normal everyday stuff.
I hate that dental clinics tell you they accept your medical insurance, then when the bill arrives it tells you a different story. You call them and say "WTF" and they act like they're doing you a favor when they cut the bill 20%…Gee thanks. You lied and I have to pay…That seems fair.
Insurance company 1- Ranter 0 ..You can only complain cause you sure can't fight it.
I hate that busses don't operate at the time I go to work. I really could have used public transportation today.
I hate that despite attending 44 Rockies games this season a home run ball still eludes me. Most of you have seen me in action,… I'm awesome..ok I'm decent :)…My time will come I guess, I just hope I have a vehicle to get there when it is time.
I hate that the Rockies Phillies series in Philly is on so early. I'm going to miss part of game two. The whole country should be on the same time…we could get used to it.
I hate that now I'm totally freaked about driving. The problem for me is even when you are in complete control of your vehicle you're not. There are a lot of other factors beyond your control that can cause you to have an accident as I'm rapidly discovering.
I swear I'm a good driver
I'm done, I feel a little better and my hands have stopped shaking. How was your morning? :)…D
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From a Phillies fan, Good luck in the postseason but we are out for revenge from 2 years ago.🙂.
Wow, Don. . . you and your cars are not havin' a good year. I'm sorry, friend. I'm glad it wasn't worse, though, and that you're OK.
I hate the times for our games, too. I know it's probably best for the team, but ugh. . . I've watched every possible game this entire season, cheered them on loudly, even through the ugly times, and now I can't even watch them in the playoffs! Sigh. I'm DVRing, and have threatened everyone at work against telling me the score before I get home! 'Nuther sigh. . .
Anyway. . . hang in there. Go Rox.
Hey D,
Dang that's messed up! And on top of that the team lost the first game! And on top of that the 1st home game might get snowed out. What a crappy week this is turning out to be. All I can hope is that this gets all the bad stuff out of the way and it's all good moving forward starting today! Like no snow Saturday and nice temperatures! Hope the rest of the week is goes way better!
Hang in there D. Things got to start going better.
Good luck to you, the truck and the Rockies!
Sorry to hear that bro. I've had damage to my truck in the past and had all of it fixed except the last couple of times I've dented by back bumper. Unlike you, I'm proabably not a very good driver. Too relaxed. Like Dad. I drive with my thumb.
Or as dad would sometimes say:
"Son, when you've driven as many miles as I have you could drive with your p*cker."
Guess I haven't driven enough yet.


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RUSIECKI, Christopher
RUSIECKI, Christopher, 35, of Tiltonsville, Ohio, died Sunday, March 3, 2013, at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry, Ohio.
He was born January 20, 1978, in Wheeling, WV., the son of Rebecca Wheeler and Roger Rusiecki.
Chris enjoyed working on cars, and working on and riding motorcycles. That was his passion in life. He also enjoyed spending time boating on the river.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John and "Babs" (Freda) Rusiecki.
Surviving are his mother, Rebecca Wheeler of Wheeling; his father, Roger Rusiecki and Becky Adams of Tiltonsville; two sisters, Stefani (Will) Atterberry of Louisville, Ky., and Holly Weekly of McMechen, W.Va.; maternal grandparents, Robert and Shirley Wheeler of Oak Hill, W.Va.; two nieces, Makinley and Aubrey Weekly; several aunts, uncles, cousins; and many friends, including Mary Davis.
Friends will be received for a memorial service to pay tribute to Chris and celebrate his life Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville.
Chris had the philosophy that you should live life to the fullest, and to live life each day as if it were your last – and he did.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice in Chris' name.


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Meet local authors at the Authors Festival
February 5, 2014 —
HAWLEY, PA — The Hawley Silk Mill has announced the first annual Authors Festival, part of a projected series of events designed to promote the cultural richness of the local community, on Saturday, February 8, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. The public is invited to meet and speak with local authors about their books, which will be available at the event for purchase and signing.
Authors invited to the event include Donna Borenkoff, Jan Cheripko, Bill Conlogue, Madeline Coppola, Michael Gadomski, Clara Gillow Clark, Lindsay Barrett George, Mark T. Haytmanek, Ann O'Hara, Albert G. Rutherford, Christine San José, Mimi Steffen, Pat Thomas, Wendy Townsend and Will Wyckoff.
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By Dave Wagner: CNJ sports writer
PORTALES — Phil Clabaugh acknowledged there were good things about Sunday's Lone Star Conference South Division baseball doubleheader, like solid starting pitching from Evan Courteau and Justin Sergeant.
Still, his Eastern New Mexico University baseball team didn't get what it needed — wins — if the Greyhounds hope to extend season beyond April.
Tarleton State earned a series split, sweeping Sunday's twin bill at Greyhound Field 4-3 and 4-0 at Greyhound Field to move into fourth place in the South by percentage points over ENMU.
The Texans (23-24, 5-7) are one game behind third-place Texas A&M-Kingsville (23-23, 6-6) with home series remaining against last-place West Texas A&M and division co-leader Angelo State.
ENMU (19-26, 4-6) has the other co-leader, Abilene Christian, on the road this weekend before hosting Kingsville in its final series.
"We needed to win one today," Clabaugh said. "We had our chances, but offensively we couldn't get the job done."
Tarleton's Todd Westerfield (7-3) survived a two-run homer by ENMU's Mike McDuffie in the bottom of the ninth.
Courteau (4-7), who has struggled much of the season, had the Hounds in a 1-1 tie until the eighth when the Texans broke through for three runs on three hits and two ENMU errors.
"Courteau pitched the best game he's thrown since Colorado (School of) Mines (a 3-2 win in early February)," Clabaugh said. "We just had some really poor at-bats today, but then you have to tip your hat to their pitchers."
Westerfield needed 129 pitches, but limited the Hounds to seven hits and two earned runs with one strikeout. Junior right-hander Josh Kelley (4-3) tossed his second shutout of the season in the seven-inning nightcap, working his way out of a couple of jams along the way.
The Texans reached Sergeant (2-2) for two runs in the first and picked up a pair of insurance runs in the top of the seventh.
Tarleton coach Trey Felan said his pitchers benefited from a brisk wind blowing in.
"All four (starting) pitchers pitched really well," Felan said. "Those of the kind of games you don't want to see anybody lose.
"It was two big games for us. I've got a lot of respect for Coach Clabaugh and consider him a friend. I know you'd better get ready to play when you come to Portales."
Clayton Young had two hits in the opener and Jonathon Marbury had two in the nightcap for ENMU.
Troy Vaughan singled in the opener to extend his hitting streak to a team-best 20 games, but went 0-for-3 against Kelley in the nightcap.


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It's no secret, if you want to get losing you've got to get moving! You've seen contestants drop pounds on NBC's hit series "THE BIGGEST LOSER" and now it's your turn! Whether just beginning or ready to take your fitness up a notch, this 6-week program provides three pound-shedding workouts designed to beat the bulge one intensity level at a time. Series trainers Bob Harper and Dolvett Quince, along with Season 14 all-stars, provide the motivation and proven cardio methods needed to transform your body! Warm-up (6 minutes): Dolvett prepares your body to sweat with cardio-charged, muscle-prepping moves that ignite your internal furnace. Cardio Level 1 (20 Minutes): Build your base with Bob's total-body moves that combine cardio and strengthening with weights to rev the heart and blast fat. Cardio Level 2 (16 Minutes): Blast the body in 60-second, pound-peeling cardio circuit intervals. Cardio Level 3 (10 Minutes): Rev your calorie-crush into overdrive with Bob's 90- second intervals that slim and chisel the body with high-octane power moves. Cooldown (4 Minutes): Steady your heart rate and relax your mind and body with Dolvett's soothing series of total-body stretches. You've earned it! Bonus Cast Interviews (6 Minutes): Be inspired to perspire with helpful tips and practical advice from Season 14 all-star cast members. They did it. You can too! (You will need one set of challenging weights.)
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The Filibuster
What playoff pitcher would you least want to face?
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I may have mentioned this before but I write about baseball because of how poorly I play. I wasn't terrible in the field but I couldn't even hit those 45 MPH fastballs that kids were throwing in 6th grade. I could blame the astigmatism or my parents for the genes that created these terrible eyes but the fact of the matter is that I just can't hit.
So when it comes to facing any playoff pitcher I have to say that I'd prefer to not be up against any of them. I guess Aroldis Chapman might be the scariest because I don't even want to know what a 105 MPH fastball looks like. The fact of the matter is, I'm pretty sure I'd strike out bunting against any starter or reliever on any of the eight playoff teams.
But wait. Maybe there is one guy I wouldn't mind going up against. If the Braves can pull it together, that means my old buddy Kyle Farnsworth will be along for the ride. Hey, it's not my fault they decided to go out and repeat that mistake. And I'll bet you good money that he'll end up burning them in the postseason. I'd still go there, though.
Here's the thing. Chances are that Farnsworth would smoke me. He's a professional being paid way too much money for something that he doesn't do as well as he should. If he can't put it by me, he's a bum. And if he does, he's still a bum. I'm a 31 year old desk jockey. What business do I have facing down a professional athlete? Yeah, that's the one guy I would like to go up against.
I think the chances of MLB inviting me in to face a big-league pitcher are pretty slim. I'm also not really sure if the results would be more embarrassing to me or the league. But if they feel like pulling in Farnsy for a few pitches, I'm all there.
In fact, I'll even sweeten the pot a little. If you make this happen and Farnsworth can put ten strikes by me without my even touching them, I'll never write another word about him in these pages. If I can get the bat on just one of them, even just barely nicking it, I get his salary for the week. And if I put one in play, he has to quit baseball forever. Now that sounds like a pretty good contest to me.
What do you say, Mr. Farnsworth?
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***Pictures of Farnsworth begging Jason Heyward for an autograph "for my kids" also welcome. Yeah right, Farnsy. Nice try.
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I'd like to face any of them…just to say I did it. I may not hit anything, but it would still be awesome!
I'd pay good money to see the Farnsy/Krause showdown.
I'd also give you a week's worth of MY salary if you charged the mound on him.
I don't think we'd have to worry about know what a 105 mph fastball looks like. We'd be lucky to know what it sounds like.
'Minoring In Baseball'
I'm not a Farnsy fan by any means, but the guy throws hard! Why would you want to get in the box facing him? Pick Tim Wakefield and his 70mph fastball! Just lay off the knuckler.
I see Farnsworth has not responded to your challenge. He's probably too scared of giving up his pay.
I can tell you I would want to face Cliff Lee.
Most would consider that a moronic statement considering the guy throws nasty stuff, but the Rays have delivered him on a plate three times in 2010…So bring on the cheese meat!
Relief pitcher I would hate to face would be Adolis Chapman or Neftali Felix becuase of their raw speed and talent. Should be fun, should be an adventure….Should be more than a few Kodak moments this postseason. I think I need a bigger video card.
Rays Renegade
I could've written that myself. I also could never catch up to the 45 mph little league heat. My game was in the style of Rafael Belliard, who I am sure would agree I had the "happy feet" that Rod Allen always mentions.
You might as well take a hack at Farnsworth. At least the ball won't alter its course between his hand and the plate.
Watching Boesch send one of those patented Farnsworth straightballs into the RF seats was one of my season highlights.


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History of the Peace Corps in Costa Rica
|History of the Peace Corps
|Since 1960, when then Senator John F. Kennedy challenged students at the University of Michigan to serve their country in the cause of peace by living and working in developing countries, more than 182,000 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in 138 countries all over the globe.
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Since 1963, more than 2,200 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in Costa Rica in a variety of projects in the areas of health, education, the environment, community development, agriculture, small business development, and youth development. Throughout the program's existence in Costa Rica, Volunteers have been consistently well received by the Costa Rican people and local counterpart agencies.
The children, youth, and families project was the primary sector of the Peace Corps/Costa Rica program from 1998 through 2002. In 2003, a second project in rural community development began; it focuses on the poorest rural communities in the country. And now in 2005, we are opening a third project in the area of micro-enterprise development to address the needs of a mostly rural population.
History and Future of Peace Corps Programming in Costa Rica
The Peace Corps' projects in Costa Rica have changed to respond and adapt to the needs and challenges of Costa Rica and its people. Early programming efforts responded to needs in the health and agriculture sectors. In the 1970s and 1980s, the education sector grew in importance, culminating in the Peace Corps' development of a national curriculum for environmental education. In the mid-1980s, the Peace Corps started small business and housing projects to assist Costa Rica in the creation of employment opportunities and the construction of new housing units. In the 1990s, the Peace Corps' programming changed to address community education, environmental issues, and the problems of youth at social risk.
The urban youth project started in 1990 to respond to increased migration from rural to urban centers and the subsequent social dislocation and disintegration of youth. In this project, the Peace Corps has worked with the Patronato Naciónal de la Infancia (PANI), a Costa Rican agency that is similar to Child Protective Services in the United States. The relationship between Peace Corps/Costa Rica and PANI has strengthened over the years, and the project has now evolved to address the needs of all at-risk communities, not just urban ones. In addition, the project now works with people of all ages to allow for a more integrated approach to addressing issues that affect young people.
In many respects, Costa Rica has attained impressive levels of social and economic development, manifesting a material progress that, at first glance, compares with the infrastructure and commercial activity of the United States or Europe, especially in the nation's capital, San José. However, under the surface, growing social ills threaten to diminish the country's gains in education, democracy, and healthcare. The Peace Corps therefore now focuses on addressing the needs of the populations most vulnerable to poverty, crime, drug abuse, child abuse, and domestic violence. It is also working to strengthen the ability of PANI and local communities to serve these populations.
As a result of the success of the children, youth, and families project, the Peace Corps and PANI decided to expand the project in 2002. Currently, more than 30 Volunteers are assigned to this project. The Peace Corps initiated the rural community development (RCD) project in early 2003 to focus on the poorest rural communities. The host country agency for this project is the Directorate National for Community Development (DINADECO). The relationship between Peace Corps and DINADECO has evolved and continues to strengthen. There are approximately 35 Volunteers in the RCD project. The new micro-enterprise development project will add approximately 20 Volunteers to the program.


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The PC WIKI is an interesting idea so to start off for the Malaysian IA section here are some observations. The lead-up paragraph pertains to me and can be edited out at any time. The peculiarities of Group XIII need to be discussed: the PVC's recruited from the Job Corps,etc.
After three years as a semi effective PCV, in late 1969 with the $500 go-home allowance in pocket and little else, I was in KL pondering rest-of-my-life possibilities with the the madam of the old Tivoli Bar on Batu Rd. Old Molly was sympathetic and steered me into a very well paying in-country job. Now, almost forty years later I am retired in Kota Bharu and although old Molly and the Tivoli are long gone I still see former students; great friends and great drinking buddies.
The PCV years were great, fun, and personally rewarding but the following years were much more effective in a way PC service could never be. The PC impact was dissipated and transient: On the average a PCV taught ~200 pupils per year and probably had a lasting effect two or three or four, if any. The time spent working and interacting with co-teachers had no long term effect. PCV's were an amusement, a pleasant curiosity, who would go away and be replaced by more acceptable local teachers who could teach in Malay.
The government's goal was universal secondary education for all; especially the economically disadvantaged rural Malays. PCV's were brought in to fill the staffing gap resulting from the aggressive expansion of Malay language secondary education and the building of hundreds of new secondary schools. Simultaneously the government teacher training system was cranked up turning out more teachers able to instruct in Malay. The Min. of Education needed PCV bodies to fill in until they could catch up and staff the expanded Malay language education system. PCV's eased this major transition and contributed to the phase out of English language instruction.
PCV's enthusiastically filled the gap, but as English medium IA teachers, we were superfluous to the government's vision of nation building: universal education in the national language. Realistically neither the PC directors nor the Malaysian government really expected the PC to leave footprints. Within five years all IA was taught in Malay in government schools.
An unfortunate consequence of this expansion was a general drop in the quality of education. The existing English medium schools were somewhat elitist,(there were only five in the state), the teachers quite professional, and the students were aware that they were top of the pile. The expansion lowered the common denominator and effected both the standard of teaching and the results.
Personally the post PCV in-country experience was more effective and rewarding simply because money was available to focus on individual potential and need: Twenty dollars per month kept a bright kid in school; a hundred paid for university accommodation; a few thousand put someone through a two or three year diploma course; fifty capped broken front teeth. We assisted many: twenty or thirty or forty, I do not know. The majority, not all, have seen a success that would have been impossible without our assistance.
To some the above might smell a bit like "white man's burden", that's fine, call it what you want, but the long term effect far surpassed anything accomplished as a $120/month PCV.
Perhaps, after a period of in-country orientation, today's PCV's should be given an assistance allowance and really have an effect.


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New Year's parties are about to get under way, and it is a good time to again remember not to get behind the wheel of a car after drinking at one of those parties.
There is no excuse for getting behind the wheel any day of the year while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Law enforcement will be out in full force to catch those drivers who ignore the message of drinking and driving during the New Year's holiday period.
Many people play it smart on New Year's Eve. They attend a party at a friend's house with plans to sleep there for the night. Other couples may go to a lavish dinner/dance at a hotel and book a room for the night. Then there are others that actually practice having a designated driver or even renting a limousine.
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CALAIS Marjorie Durkee Morse died peacefully on June 16, 2014, at Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center with her beloved family at her side.
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She is predeceased by her parents, Earle Dickerman Durkee and Cornelia Allen Durkee.
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PANIC MODE!!!!!……Breathe In,….Breathe Out….
Yankees Lose Again! AAAHHH!!!!
……-deep breath-…..-sigh-…..I'm beginning to panic…..I know we have a lead, but I am still beginning to panic….it doesn't look good right now….my Yanks are 4-6 in their last 10 games…our offense has been dead…..our bullpen has been bad….aaahhhh!…..what's happening to my Yankees?!?!…..slumping?….NOW?…..get it together, boys….get it together,….for the sake of my well-being…..just get it together…The Yankees lost….to the Angels last night…5-2…..and I am freaking out….I need to pull myself together….I'm gonna make this short because….if I think about it for too long….I don't know what will happen to me….
Pitching Analysis: Andy…Pettitte…okay enough with the dots for now. Andy started last night after missing a start due to shoulder fatigue. He gave up 2 runs in the first, and I then gave up on the game. But Andy did fairly well last night. He went 6 innings of 3-run ball. That's a quality start. But the Yankees didn't take advantage of it. The bullpen did not do the job last night. Bruney and Albaladejo gave up a run in each of their inning of work. Not too good, boys.
Andy always gives it his all.
Offensive Analysis: Where are the Bronx Bombers? Where is the Drama Club? Where is the offensive explosion I have grown accustomed to? The Yankees only managed 2 runs last night, solo homers by Arod and Matsui. The Yankees only had 3 situations with runners in scoring position, and they were 0-3. First of all, when you know you aren't hitting, you HAVE to get the big hit with runners in scoring position. If you can't seem to get on base, DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!!! Try to bunt! Or just lean in and let it clip the elbow! Make it happen! It's frustrating to watch when the offense is dead and no one does anything about it. I'm sure they were trying, but seriously. They need to play like it is the postseason. Play hard, play like it is the last game ever. Win, win WIN!!!!
Godzilla homered, but Yanks couldn't come back.
Do I have the right to panic? I know we have a 5 game lead over the smelly sox who cheat at Fenway, but I am still worried. We play the Red Sox this weekend. We have to win. YANKEES! PLEASE! STOP SLUMPING! THIS IS NOT HEALTHY FOR ME! I DON'T NEED STRESS LIKE THIS!!! Please win for me, I don't want to die. I am too young for death. My heart is going to crumble if this continues. Come on, Yanks. You are a great club. This is not you; you are way better than this. Play that way. I still love you guys. Especially you, Sergio😉 I still believe in you, Yanks, I am just panicking. A win tonight will help me. GO YANKEES! I LOVE YOU ALL THE WAY, BOYS!
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It's okay, Viriginia. Panic in this situation is obviously a natural thing. At least you're not giving up on them – that would be bad! LOL. It will get better. This isn't the kind of team that can even come near rock bottom – we'll be fine! =D
Don't worry, Virginia, I will be with your guys tomorrow! I bought a great ticket right next to their dugout behind the batters circle. I will be cheering them on. Wish you were sitting next to me.
Nice blog. I'm new to this blogging thing, but I love reading opinions of other die hard Yankee fans, such as myself.
Yeah, the Yanks are slumping, but I'm not worried…they'll come back. This is our year!! We will not be defeated!
New York Yankees…2009 World Series Champions!
Great read.
The yankees will be fine. Heck, If they do lose the East they will still get the Wild card. Don't panic yet. You have a 5 game lead over Boston.
LOL. Don't worry Brian already has the Yanks as the Champs. Congrats on doing so with out even playing a playoff game.
The Yankees are the 2009 World Series Champions!
Don't worry, things are looking up. Boston is already down 5-0 in the 4th with Cy Young favorite Zack Grienke pitching for the Royals. If they can hang on, and we can grab a win tonight, the Magic Number goes down to just 6, and every game we win against Boston this weekend takes it down by two. Plus, with two series to go other than that (one is against KC, the other is Tampa who has been struggling), they'll hold on. Don't worry, just hang in there.
I'll echo those who are saying "don't worry". Teams slump, and then they get out of them. I don't think for one second that the Yankees are going to keep playing like this until the end of the season. We're too good for that. We won last night, so a win today means we take the series. 2 of 3 from the Angels is more than most of us of asked for.


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Despite My Worries, Yankees Are Definitely In!!!
I was on the verge of a heart attack when I wrote my last entry. But today, my heart is in much better condition and I am full of smiles. My Yankees clinched a postseason spot last night. The Rangers lost, and the Yankees beat the Angels 6-5. I am so proud🙂
Pitching Analysis: Chad Gaudin started toed the rubber for the Yanks last night. He did a nice job (remember, he is Chad Gaudin). He went 4 & 2/3 innings of 2-run ball. Not his best start, but the Yankees wound up winning the game. Surprisingly, the Yankees have won all of Gaudin's starts.
Alfredo Aceves relieved Gaudin, and he allowed 2 runs. Marte gave up 1 hit and then was pulled and replaced by Phil Hughes. Hughes allowed a run, but he picked up the win. As always, (except for that Ichiro incident) Mo nailed it down for his 41st save of the year. The pitching was good enough for the win last night. If the Yanks can manage a win when their 5th starter is pitching, they have to feel pretty good.
Defensive Analysis: The Yankees made 2 errors last night, one by Cano and one by Posada. But Alex Rodriguez made a sparkling play with the bases loaded. A sharp grounder was hit to his right, and he dove, gloved it, and fired a strike to Tex for the out, and the end of the Halo's threat.
Offensive Analysis: The Yankee offense was not dead last night. They managed 6 runs on 10 hits. They had a big 3rd inning, thanks to a pair of 2-run homers by Arod and Posada. Matsui had a solo homer of his own in the 5th. The Yankee bats were silent for awhile, and the Angels fought their way back and tied the game at 5. I was thinking that the Yankee offense had died, and that they would not come back. But I forgot something: they are The Drama Club. They can always come back.
I would rather see Cervelli, (♥) but I enjoy seeing Jorge come through.
The Yankees were indeed The Drama Club last night, as they pushed ahead in the 9th. Alex Rodriguez drove in the go-ahead run with a sac fly. The Yankees went on to win it 6-5.
-DEEEEEEEEEEEP breath- -sigh of relief- Well, they did it. My boys did it. They clinched. I was so worried that this team was collapsing. I guess I was being a little ridiculous. I mean, they are only human. They have to slump eventually. Last night's win was a big one, not just because they clinched, but because they played hard. That game felt like a postseason game, and the Yankees came out on top. Maybe it is a sign of things to come….hm….I sure hope so. I really, really, REALLY want the Yankees to go all the way this year. I don't want to have to ponder about that little thing I did when I was 8 that I think cursed my Yankees. (http://southernbelle.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/08/the-curse-of-the-pen.html) We'll see. The heroes for the victory are Alex Rodriguez, for his 3 RBI's, Jorge & Hideki for their homers, and just the whole team in general, for improving my well-being with the win. THANK YOU, BOYS! The Smelly Sox who cheat at Fenway are in Kansas City, and I hope the Royals can be spoilers again.
I'm watching the Yankee game right now. They are leading 3-1. My man Melky, who has been slumping, just got a hit. Just thought I'd say that🙂 I am getting very excited, and a little sad. Only 9 games left? I am going to be so lonely when the season is over. I'm going to miss my men😦 They just have to win the World Series so the offseason is shorter and so I can see them longer. GO YANKEES!!! I LOVE YOU GUYS SOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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2008 is so far behind us it's not even in the rear view. This team, this whole year, has been ah-may-zing. This series against the Angels was exactly what the doctor ordered. Momentum is on our side once again heading into the Boston series. HELLZYEAH!!!
I knew we'd make the playoffs with no problem. We had too good a team at the start of the season to NOT be going to the post-season. Obviously once we get there we have to win, but I'm holding my breath. Clinching in Anaheim against the Angels, a team we notoriously play poorly against, was great. Now we can clinch the division at home against the Red Sox if the Royals win tonight. So let's do this thing!
Yes, we're into October baseball! YAY! My biggest hope is that we play well from here on, that everybody stays healthy, and that we get a little luck too. The ALDS is such a short series that everything has to go just right. Here's to a terrific postseason – and to beating the Red Sox this weekend, of course.
Congratulations to your Yankees. They are quite awesome in person. However, I couldn't find anyone as interesting as Andre to watch today.
When you think about it, the Yankees have every attribute a championship team should have: Power starting pitching, strong 7/8/9 with Robertson, Hughes and Mo (very nice!), strong defense, speed off the bench (Gardy), veteran lineup with experienced hitters. What more could you ask for? This team is special and I have a goooood feeling about October.
Yeah! SO happy for the Yankees! Now you can relax for a bit :O)


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how exactly does one do this?
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Hello! I'm Alayna, mama to Lennon Born November 18, 2008
My doctor said we could do this when LO was having gas pains. Her poor little belly was so tight, I couldn't bring myself to do it.
If that's why you want to do it - something else that you can do is bicycle her legs. Bicycle them, bring her knees into her chest, have one leg down, one leg up.... It all really helped to work the gas through. Assuming that's why you want to do it...
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if baby is lying on his back looking up at you, you can take 4 fingers on each hands and with light pressure stroke in an upside down U shape. start on HIS RIGHT lower belly-up-over across the chest right across belly and down his left side.
You always want to do counter clockwise on the tummy (when baby is facing you lying down)
hope that's not too confusing
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i do it for my girl everyday at least once. sometimes twice. her tummy is soft but gassy... the way to check for gas is to use your fingers n hit against their tummy. if it sounds like a drum then there is gas inside. my girl often fart! maybe its because i always massage for her. after every feed, i will burp her too. many people said breastfed babies need no burping but i dont agree because my girl always burped so loudly! if i dont do it, i guess she will feel very uncomfortable..
for me, i use the upside down U method as well. the only difference is i use my thumb instead. there is another method name the 'i love U' method. its by using the I, L, U letters. similar to the upside down U method, all these letters are to be use upside down as well... start off with the letter I, stroke down using your thumb on YOUR BABY's left tummy(beside the navel). then follow by the upside down L, from right to left (horizontal across the top of the navel and down the left side of the navel). then finally U-the upside down U. they are more or less the same... ends with the upside down U anyway
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Sorry to contradict, but abdominal massage is always clockwise. That is the flow of the large intestine through the abdominal cavity (which is what the U is supposed to follow).
You can start at the "end" so to speak, which would be the point near your baby's L hip (on you right side if you're facing each other), using small movements to encourage things down, and then move backward, so you're moving things into a space you've already emptied, kwim? This is how I have performed abdominal massage foe constipation in adults. Maybe this is what pp meant.
But if we're talking circles on the belly, always clockwise.
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Yes you're right it is clockwise! I don't know what I was thinking b/c I was visualizing it but the typed the wrong way! sorry clockwise is right.
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Yep I LOVE massage for baby, totally works. Yes on the clockwise
I "paddle" one hand over the other gently against her stomach when I do this. Kind of like you are "kneading" VERY gently in a sense, but going in the clockwise direction. I also use lotion or oil, makes it much easier!! Then I pump her little leggies up (towards her chest)
My girl was really super gassy and this always worked.
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yeah i heard pumping her legs up does help too. n help her to cycle(do the cycling action!)


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Veteran dealmaker to retire from JP Morgan
The chairman of European investment banking at JP Morgan, described as "a cornerstone" of its operations in Europe and its longest-serving investment banker in London, is to retire.
Klaus Diederichs, who previously ran the bank's mergers and acquisitions operation globally and the investment banking division in Europe, Middle East and Africa, will stand down from his role in April. He will stay on as a senior adviser at the firm, according to a memo seen by Financial News.
A veteran of 34 years at the bank, Diederichs had been "one of the cornerstones" of JP Morgan's investment bank in Europe, according to the memo, which was signed by chairman and chief executive Jamie Dimon, and co-heads of the corporate and investment bank, Daniel Pinto and Mike Cavanagh.
Diederichs, a keen sailor, is also understood to be JP Morgan's longest-serving investment banker in London. JP Morgan confirmed the contents of the memo but declined to comment further.
One of the bankers at the forefront of negotiations when JP Morgan acquired Cazenove, Diederichs, who turns 59 later this year, has worked on landmark deals including Vodafone's $172 billion tie-up with Mannesmann and the $22.3 billion merger of Munich-based HVB and Italian banking group UniCredit.
More recently, he has worked on the $25.1 billion sale of Virgin Media to Liberty Global and the $7.2 billion sale of Nokia's devices and services business to Microsoft.
He joined JP Morgan straight from university in 1980, working for the bank in London, New York and Frankfurt. He spent two years from 1988 to 1990 as co-head of debt capital markets in London, before moving into mergers and acquisitions, heading the business globally from 1996 to 1997.
He went on to spend eight years as head of investment banking in Emea, from 2000 to 2008, before becoming chairman of the business. He has also served on JP Morgan's executive committee and on the board of JP Morgan Cazenove.
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