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I moved to Winston-Salem last year from Nevada. I immediately found a much better value for housing. In the Triad area, it is possible to build a very nice family home, 2000 sq. ft. for under $175k.
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The living is easy - 7/14/2015
It's a hard place to set down roots. Most people and their predecessors have been in WS for generations and know nothing else. They think the sun rises and sets over Winston. They are not interested in hearing about where YOU came from. But the quality of life is not bad. The living is easy and laid-back. The influx of new people has made the natives a little more loosened up to strangers. The cost of living is not bad. The weather has some good variety. It rains a lot in the late spring, early summer. The fall is beautiful. The winters are variable...cold as heck for a week then warm for another. It's certainly not an intellectual town. It's a good place to raise kids but again the people are a bit cliquish. [Comment on this Posting]
Nice Southern town - 7/7/2015
Winston-Salem has a vibrant downtown, with many independent local restaurants, bars, and clubs.[Comment on this Posting]
Great Location in Winston Salem! - 8/1/2014
1159 Folkstone Ridge Ln, Winston Salem, NC 27127
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IMMACULATE ~ 1 1/2 story charmer with loads of extras! Built in 2007, Hardwoods, tiled floors in laundry room and bathrooms, powder room, crown molding throughout, waynes coating in formal dining room and breakfast nook, cathedral ceiling in dining, granite counter tops in the kitchen, corian counter tops in the bathrooms, breakfast bar, travertine backsplash in kitchen, Spacious laundry room on the lower level for convenience , storage shed, irrigation system, fenced backyard, keyless entry/remote control garage, fireplace, customized stone patio, pre-wired for wireless internet, cable & satellite dish TV ready, optimized open floorplan with additional storage in the eaves. 3 bedrooms, Bonus Room that can be used as an additional bedroom, 2.5 baths.Upgraded master bathroom with separate shower and garden tub, Luxurious main level Master suite. Beautifully landscaped, security system, room for expansion off of the patio. Over $15,000 in upgrades! Fantastic location. ****(No Agents or Buyer pays Agent fees. Seller will pay Attorney's Fees )**** Will Consider a Lease Purchase with $6,000 down at Lease signing and $1,360/month. Sellers are relocating.
Directions: Peters Creek Parkway to Left on Sides Rd, then Right into Kingstree, follow straight into The Chase, home is on left. [Comment on this Posting]
Entertainment - 5/25/2012
I moved here 15 years ago to raise my 9 year old twins
Who are now 25 and now I have a 13 year old son and am
a single parent. There really isn't any type of cultural entertainment
or anything to do within the city. I am considering relocating in
the near future before my son starts high school. [Comment on this Posting]
where to live in winston Salem area with kids - 1/31/2012
I have an 11 and 9 year old and will be moving to this area this summer. Please advise on the best areas to rent a home. School choice is my priority[Comment on this Posting]
Can you tell me the best neighborhoods in the Wins - 10/19/2011
I am planning on moving to the Winston Salem area next spring and wanted to ask what areas are the best to live? I've heard Lewisville is very nice but are there any others? I prefer a quaint smaller place outside of downtown Winston. My family and I love boating and a really great school district. I really hope you can give me some insight as to what areas I should look at. I thank you in advance for your replys.[Comment on this Posting]
Don't bother if you didn't grow up here - 9/16/2011
I have lived many places and I can say that WS has a lot of beautiful neighborhoods. It is laid back, the traffic isn't bad and the costs aren't bad.
The bad news?
The people are cliquish!!! If your daddy didn't go to Kindergarten with THEIR daddy they don't want to know you. They are very stand-offish and vicious(albeit in a subtle way). They are lazy and unimaginative. NO real work ethic here. They don't want to venture out of their little comfort zones. They think anyone from outside is an uppity snob. They are very conflicted: they want money to spend but they are nnot willing to work hard for it. Not a good place to make friends. If you are a loner then you won't mind it. But if you want a social life and/or if you are single go elsewhere.
The small towns surrounding it are worse.[Comment on this Posting]
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Diamond in the Rough - 3/20/2011
Winston Salem is by no means a large city, so if you are looking for one, then this city is not the place for you. However , with that being said I will review the city as objectively as I can (which may be hard since I have lived here for over 10 years)
Cost of Living- The cost of living in Winston(as the locals call it)is great. A nice two bedroom apartment can cost $600-$900. A 2000 sqft 3 br house in a nice neighborhood with a good sized yard can range $130,00-$220,000 although great finds under this price are common. There are plenty of farmer's markets around the area with great deals on produce.
Education- Primary schools here have a good ratio of students to teachers. (20:1 in my son's classroom)However, many schools are over capacity and have extra trailers to hold classes.This is due to the ever influx of new residents to this town. Two new schools have been built to try to help this situation. High schools here can be lacking somewhat but they do offer programs to take hybrid classes at the nearby community college for career readiness.
My experience with the high schools is that they tend to push minorities to sports and career readiness programs in high school and non-minorities to college prep programs to get ready for college. However that may not be the case now since they have opened up new high schools and redone the busing zones.
The abundance of college choices here are great! Home of two great universities, Wake Forest and Winston Salem State. Also Salem College, NC School of the Arts and a great, great community college; Forsyth Tech. Forsyth Tech is actually bringing some jobs to the area by partnering with business's to be used as training centers.
Crime- Winston Salem has crime like any other city, most of the crime that I have seen though is drug related and this is usually restricted to certain neighborhoods. Overall nothing too bad. If you are a minority coming from the north, be prepared to get pulled over a couple times for no reason. There are still a few officers that are stuck in the "old south" ways but this is slowly changing with the influx of new residents to this city. If your from the south, I bet your used to it :)
Employment- Winston Salem, like other manufacture based cities has been hit hard with overseas expansion. This city was founded by tobacco and the Reynolds family and many generations of families worked in the nearby tobacco plants which are all but closed now with just a few straggler plants open. However, with the help of Forsyth Tech, Caterpillar and the expansion of the two main hospitals here, job outlook is looking good. We are not at a point that I can say we have many jobs, but if you look hard , you may just find a great career.
Health- We have one of the best hospitals in the country right here in the city- Wake Forest baptist Medical Center which has the brenner's children hospital. And also Forsyth Medical Center is one of the leading hospitals in stroke care. There is an abundance of physicians and dentists and optometrists. No better place, in my opinion for healthcare.
Religion- Winston is in the middle of the Bible Belt and therefore there is abundance of Protestant, Baptist and Moravian churches. There is one Catholic church and I am not sure about how many synagogues. Be prepared to hear many conversations start out normal and end in talks about the bible. Some may get mad at me but this perhaps can be negative. There is almost no balance to this and churches to tend to overrun many things. In many cities there are different religions but this city is mainly baptist or protestant, so if you are catholic or another form of Christianity, other people will try to convert you. This can be a good thing though if you are looking for a devout Protestant or Baptist city to call home.
Nightlife- If you are looking for a great night scene, Winston Salem is NOT it, with the exception of strip clubs, we seem to have an abundance of those. Downtown hosts certain events every now and then but in between those times, its pretty lacking. However just 20 minutes away in the neighboring city of greensboro there are a TON of clubs and bars. many young, single Winston residents venture over to Greensboro on the weekends for that reason.
Entertainment- I listed this separately because although there is not much nightlife there are many things to do in Winston or near it. We are very close to Pilot Mountain, in fact on many roads you can see it in the distance. Their is Tanglewood Park, SciWorks and many great restaurants. There is the Children's Museum, NC School of the Arts hosts many plays for all tastes.
Overall though I really like Winston and in the time I have lived here I have seen a change in Winston, mostly for the better. Great place for young families,but I would not recommend for singles who may get bored with the city.
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Disappointment - 8/11/2010
Since moving to the Winston-Salem area a couple of years ago, I have to say that I have not been very impressed. With a few exceptions, everything seems very old, run-down, shut-down, and dirty. I have lived in many beautiful cities such as Cary, NC, Annapolis, MD and Greenville, SC and this place definitely ranks among the lowest. As I said, there are diamonds in the rough around the city. Lewisville is a beautiful and quaint little town on the outskirts of Winston-Salem, that I would highly recommend if you are considering moving to this area. If you are moving from a fairly newly developed city, this area will be a disappointment for you.[Comment on this Posting]
Jobs - 5/9/2010
Jobs are increasing.[Comment on this Posting]
The Bible Belt - 11/10/2009
Before moving to Winston-Salem, please, make sure you understand what it means to live immersed in a culture of fundamentalist christianity.[Comment on this Posting]
Not bad but getting worse - 10/7/2009
It's cheap but a little like a ghost town.[Comment on this Posting]
Get low - 11/26/2008
Extremely affordable city[Comment on this Posting]
A PEASENT QUIET CONMUNITY, NOT A LOT OF NIGHT LIFE, GOOD PLACE TO RAISE A FAMILY.[Comment on this Posting]
Wake - 2/26/2008
Is a great school[Comment on this Posting]
Health - 9/11/2007
If you need medical care, this is a great place to be. With Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and Forsyth Hospital, we can handle just about anything. The presence of the hospitals means that the city is full of physicians of all types.
But you may need them. The air quality here is pretty bad as a result of factory pollution drifting down from the Midwest and our own autos. It's superior to LA or Beijing, but that's not saying much. Combine that with heat and humidity and you may have problems.[Comment on this Posting]
Climate - 9/11/2007
Winters are fine here. It is not Florida, and it can get very cold. (I remember a day at -1 a few tears back.) But that's the exception.
In contrast, summers are awful. We have had almost 60 days this year of 90-degree+ high temperatures, and humidity to match.[Comment on this Posting]
City Revitalization - 8/21/2007
The Downtown Winston-Salem has seen a strong revitalization effort in recent years. There are many enticing unique restaurants, pubs, deli's and bed and breakfast dining options in the area. The Downtown area also spotlights many Arts and Crafts shops, galleries and museums along Trade Street and adjoining streets.
Along with the new, the old holds its own with Old Salem. An early Moravian settlement, this site holds Salem Academy, Salem College, Old Salem shops, museums and restaurants along with some old and new housing opportunities.[Comment on this Posting]
Winston-Salem Cost - 8/11/2006
About half the cost of the Washington, D.C. area.[Comment on this Posting]


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Underdogs everywhere have probably taken heart from the upset victory by David Brat over House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in the Virginia Republican primary last week.
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The most effective way you can engage in shared decision making with your provider is to be prepared to discuss the multiple factors in your life that can help him or her make treatment recommendations. Ask questions. Take notes. You may want to print out our worksheet that helps gather your questions and important notes before the appointment.
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While there are many demonstration sites where healthcare providers participate in research on shared decision making, this process is not practiced by all providers. To help you make balanced and informed decisions, there are also online tools to help you weigh medical and health decisions. These tools allow you to take objective medical information and research, as well as your personal needs and desires, into account. In essence they simulate the process you would do with a provider who practices shared decision making (though they should not be used as a replacement for real medical advice).
If you are interested in exploring more decision-making tools online, the Ottawa Personal Decision Guide offers condition-specific interactive tools, as well as a general decision making guide. Healthwise is another good website with tools that help you weigh the benefits and risks of your healthcare options while taking into account your own personal needs and wishes.
The Informed Medical Decisions Foundation http://informedmedicaldecisions.org/
Ottawa Personal Decision Guide http://decisionaid.ohri.ca
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A group of North Central students would like to thank the alumni who donate to fine arts, athletics, the Annual Fund and campus facilities.
So they are. Using pens, thank you notes and their own creativity, the Student Legacy Ambassadors have written more than 200 personal notes to College donors. They tell them about the activities they're involved with and how the donor helped their field of interest.
"The baseball team is in need of a new tarp for the field, so I always mention that when I'm thanking them for their donation to the baseball program," says Tyler Herman '12, who plays for the Cardinals. "We don't ask for anything, it's purely a thank you for what they've done," adds Tanner Smale '12, who ends every handwritten note with "Have the greatest day of your life!"
Yet one of their most important roles on campus—and one they take very seriously—is to educate fellow students about staying connected and the importance of annual giving to the College after Commencement. The nine ambassadors have shared their message at various campus events, reminding students that they'll be "A Cardinal For Life."
"Students need to see how important it is to stay connected and give back in the next 10 years and beyond," says Bonne Beetz '06 Kniss, assistant director for alumni relations. "And the seniors in the group are just naturally taking a role in the Class of 2011 gift campaign."
Student Legacy Ambassadors was organized with the help of Angie Snodgrass '11, who became inspired last year as a Commencement marshal. "A light bulb went off and she came to us asking to organize the group," explains Kniss. "It was something the alumni office thought was great and Angie was the perfect person."
A theatre major, Snodgrass wants to personally thank Trustee Jeff Swallow '94 for his family's support of Meiley-Swallow Hall. "Some of my best memories and experiences have happened on that stage," she says. (Snodgrass is directing "Forever Plaid" in Meiley-Swallow Hall May 26-29.)
Ambassadors Megan Reppen '13 and Melissa Guido '13 frequently assist at alumni events like Homecoming. The ambassadors also visited Somonauk High School at the invitation of teacher Angie Larson '96 Koontz to talk about campus life.
Several alumni who have received thank you notes have called the alumni office to express their gratitude. Nancy Zeumer '67 Kranpitz met the ambassadors in person and writes:
>"I was very impressed with the Legacy students. I had the distinct pleasure of having breakfast with Molly Link '11. What a great person! The timing of this group meeting with the Alumni Board was perfect. I am entering my third year and really didn't think I wanted to continue mainly because of the traveling I have to do for meetings. But the thought of being able to work with students like Molly has me thinking otherwise."
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Hinchey, Marino take opposite sides on debt ceiling deal
August 2, 2011 —
Hinchey Statement on Debt Ceiling Deal
Monday, 01 August 2011 15:49
Washington, DC -- Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) today released the following statement in opposition to the debt ceiling deal.
"In short, the plan put forward Sunday night is fundamentally unbalanced. It wrongly puts the burden of debt reduction squarely on the backs of the middle class and seniors while allowing corporate tax loopholes to continue, and enabling millionaires and billionaires to walk away without having to sacrifice one extra penny to put the nation's finances back in line.
"The cuts demanded by the deal will harm our economic recovery and result in the loss of jobs. By slashing vital investments in our education, energy, transportation and communication systems, it will hurt our ability to create jobs in the short run and prevent us from laying a foundation for future prosperity. It also slates critical health care, housing and other programs for cuts, even though working and middle class families are relying on these programs during the current economic downturn.
"While Social Security and Medicare may be spared for now, the deal sets in motion another round of 'ticking-time-bomb' talks later this year that could put those programs back on the table or initiate an even more devastating round of cuts to domestic and defense priorities. We've already seen how these Washington games of chicken can turn out, and it is reckless and irresponsible to voluntarily subject our country to more of these shenanigans.
"The right way forward would have been a balanced approach that cut the deficit through a mixed package of spending cuts and the closure of tax loopholes and giveaways that were designed for the exclusive benefit of the wealthy and large corporations that export jobs. The deal reached this weekend does the exact opposite and it will downgrade the economy for all Americans. It's a raw deal for working and middle class New Yorkers, and I cannot support it."
U.S. Rep. Tom Marino
Aug. 1, 2011
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Tom Marino, PA-10, on Monday voted in favor of a budget resolution that begins to address the debt crisis and set the stage for job creation by cutting federal spending, placing caps on future spending, and advancing the cause of a balanced budget amendment without raising taxes.
The House passed S.365, the Budget Control Act Agreement, by a 269-161 vote. It now heads to the Senate for consideration.
"Today, for the first time, we took a step toward giving Americans a government that lives within its means," Marino said. "This is a beginning, not an end. This debt is a problem both parties created over decades and much work remains to put an end to the excesses of Washington."
The legislation would make initial cuts in federal spending of more than $900 billion with deeper cuts of at least $1.2 trillion that will take effect later this year. The President would have the authority to raise the debt limit in amounts corresponding with the spending cuts subject to a congressional vote of disapproval.
The bill requires both chambers to vote on a proposed balanced budget amendment to the Constitution by the end of the year. Two-thirds of each chamber would have to vote in favor of the amendment and send it to the states for ratification before the debt ceiling could be increased.
"The voice of the American people is finally being heard in Washington," Marino said, noting that the atmosphere in the nation's capital has changed dramatically since the new House freshmen took office in January.
"The debate has turned from: 'How much taxpayer money can we dole out and how many government programs can we create?' to `How much money can we save and what is the best way to balance the budget?' "
The deal reached Sunday by leaders of both chambers establishes a 12-person, bi-partisan committee to formulate a plan to make deep cuts. If the panel does not cut at least $1.5 trillion in the next decade, an automatic safeguard kicks in to reduce spending by $1.2 trillion.
Marino said the resolution is good start on the road to job creation and economic recovery.
"There is much more to be done and I will continue to stand up for the values of my constituents and bring accountability to Washington by putting an end to wasteful spending, balancing the budget and keeping taxes low," Marino said. "The principle that guides me is that innovators create jobs, not government. I believe this action today will send a signal that spurs our economy and leads to more jobs in America."


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Jeff Howard admitted he was disappointed but not surprised when Eastern New Mexico University was picked for fourth place in the seven-team Lone Star Conference South Division preseason poll, released this week by the conference office.
"It's always the same every year," said Howard, a Portales High grad and third-year starting linebacker for the Greyhounds. "It's not one of those things you're waiting for, because we're usually (picked to be) in the middle of the pack. But it's fun because we always end up catching some teams off-guard."
The Hounds were 6-5 last season, the program's sixth consecutive winning campaign, but dropped their final three games. They went 2-4 in the South.
Defending champion Texas A&M-Kingsville earned 17 of 21 first-place votes and was a solid favorite in the poll of coaches, sports information directors and media, with Midwestern State and Abilene Christian following the Javelinas.
Bud Elliott, beginning his 11th season as ENMU's coach, said the Hounds should have a solid team led by a defense which features nine returning starters.
"I think it's going to be a battle," he said of the race. "There are some teams that are going to be pretty good, and I think we're one of them.
"We just need to go out and play each game as hard as we can. If we're good enough, we'll get there."
Tarleton State earned the nod in the North Division, receiving 12 of 18 first-place votes. The Texans are trying for their third consecutive North title.
ENMU players report to camp on Aug. 3, with practice starting two days later. The Hounds open the season at home on Aug. 28 against a new opponent in Central Arkansas.
"Our opener is really going to be good for us," Elliott said. "That's a team that's been a top 25 football team a lot of times. They'll have good athletes — they'll have athletes similar to Kingsville."
Howard, who led ENMU in tackles last season en route to first-team All-South honors, is looking forward to the challenge.
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Tekken 6 ReviewBy Daniel Boutros - Posted Oct 26, 2009
The venerable fighting series debuts on HD consoles with Tekken 6. Boasting 40 characters, six new fighters, and the sharpest visuals in the series, it's a big sequel. Unfortunately, underneath the facade, it's also a game with some big issues that prevent it from reaching the heights attained by past Tekken games.
The Pros
- 40 characters
- New characters are memorable and fun
- Best looking Tekken to date
The Cons
- Gameplay has gotten stale
- Game overall feels rushed and sloppy in places
- Horrifying load times unless you install to HD
- Lag online play
Tekken is the 15 year-old fighting series that helped cement Namco as one of the best fighting game developers on the planet. Whereas Virtua Fighter emulated the delicate and graceful feel of martial arts, Tekken had the dynamics and balls of an anime action movie mixed with Hollywood flash. Now, six 'official' installments in, it turns out the "King of Iron Fist" could just be a self-proclaimed champion.
It's All the Rage, You Know
This time, in Tekken 6, Namco has added a "rage" mode. When your energy bar is at 20% or less, the character decides it's time to get pissed off and deals double damage, while simulatneously absorbing less damage. On paper, it sounds cool, but in practice it makes comeback wins feel cheap. The other labeled innovation is the "bound" move; in which you slam someone into the floor so they bounce. But wait a sec... you could do that in Tekken 3! The real news of this feature is that you use the move to smash your opponent through a breakable floor in multi-tiered stages. And that's still not very exciting. Ah well. They tried. Or rather… didn't.
Tekken Forced
There's a single player adventure, which returning Iron Fisters will know as the much-criticized Tekken Force mode. The gameplay hasn't changed, save for being able to play co-operatively online with friends when Namco Bandai's post-launch patch hits. There are roughly 40 levels, made up of forgettable punch-bag enemies and a boss – a character from the versus roster, usually comically shoe-horned into the story. Case in point: capoerista Eddy commands an army squad for a living. It's like watching Street Fighter: the Movie all over again. It definitely makes the action more fun, but only in the same way being poked in the eye once is better than being poked in the eye three times. If you're playing with a stick, I suggest you place the 'Switch Target' command to one of the main buttons, if only to make it more tolerable.
A One Night Stand Story… [SPOILER ALERT]
Tekken 6's story features a newly discovered Mishima half-brother who has amassed an army against the G Corp armies of Kazuya and the Mishima Zaibatsu army of Jin. Apparently, they're trying to awaken a pure embodiment of evil called Azazel who lies dormant in an Egyptian temple. You'll be happy to know the story is "so-bad-it's entertaining"-level of cheese. It's like a straight-to-DVD Mark Dacascos movie, complete with an unexpected twist at the end.
Newcomers to Iron Fisting!
Excluding the two over-sized, cheapest-ever boss beasts, Tekken 6 also features six new characters, and newbies from Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection. For me, they were the highlight of the game. They're well thought-out, fun to use, and rich in personality. The majority of the new cast felt unique, with Bob, Lars, Alisa and Miguel rising to the top of the class for me. Alisa is my favorite however, for the simple fact she can pull her head off and beat you with it, or just throw it at you.
Online and Out of Line
Online modes include the typical ranked and player match modes that work only for pure versus mode play. Tekken 6 doesn't support online team battles, and the touted co-op Tekken Force campaign will be patched in later. Though with how awful one-on-one versus plays online based on our reviewable pre-release discs, I wonder if it's even worth it. Myself and X-Play's Matt Keil, who were likely the only players on the servers at the time, both had four green-bar connection ratings and we still encountered stutters, terrible input command lag and freezes in every one of our matches. It's inexcusable when Namco stablemate Soulcalibur IV did it much better over a year ago. But even if the online experience works better on launch day, it can't single-handedly make up for the other deficiencies in the overall experience.
Chuck Norris vs Ronald McDonald
After the excellent custom character builder in the Soulcalibur series, I was expecting more of the same functionality to build silly characters and pit them against friends. Sadly, the custom options – ripped directly off Virtua Fighter 4 – are incredibly limited. You can't change the color of clothing items, and the same item has to be re-bought for each color. Annoyingly, the best items are saved for unlocking through playing Tekken Force mode. In Virtua Fighter games, the custom clothing items were designed specifically around Japanese arcade culture, and every piece embodied a player achievement. A blue cowboy hat might mean you've had 10 wins in a row, while a green one could mean you won a match without blocking. The idea of custom items just falls flat in Tekken 6; a franchise made popular by the PlayStation generation, who are likely now itching to slap internet humor all over it. It's a hugely missed opportunity.
More of the Same But… Better?
In some regards, Tekken 6 overcomes its similarity to past games, and in others, it makes the same mistakes. The new characters are memorable and have likeable movesets and personalities that set them apart from the rest of the cast. Personally, I'd favor them above any new character introduced since Tekken 3. The rage mode doesn't improve the game and in my experience with it, actually makes it worse. While an earned win still feels good, a comeback in "rage" mode feels cheap to both the winner and the loser. Additionally, the classic "Tekken feel" now feels outdated. While Street Fighter IV stuck to its roots, it at least added a new central feature in the Focus Attack, which worked well and added something new to the classic gameplay. Tekken 6 just feels like the same game. And that's fine if that's what you want. Had an optional "Tag mode" been included –- the same from 2000's Tekken Tag Tournament -– Tekken 6 would feel less outdated and it would've raised Tekken 6 above just a passable "more of the same" sequel.
The Tekken Force mode has been attracting attention thanks to the online co-op feature -- again, coming post-launch via a downloadable patch. Sadly, Namco has failed to make this mode –- at least in single player -- anything more than a tolerable experiment in using a full one-on-one moveset in a fixed-path, level-by-level environment. In this third incarnation of the idea, it's slightly better thanks to your AI-controlled co-op teammate, who reduces your likelihood of being attack-spammed on the floor, but the camera still seems ADD-rattled, the awkwardly-implemented controls make free movement clumsy -- you'll attack enemies you didn't target -- plus, the level design is forgettable at best and cheap at worst.
Also, load times are painfully long. If you've got nearly seven gigabytes free, you can install Tekken 6 on your hard drive to reduce the wait to passable, but for Xbox 360 Arcade owners, the load times are near-unbearable. PS3 owners, it's worth unloading some bloat on your drive to make room, as well.
The 40-strong roster should satisfy die-hard fans, though your satisfaction depends on whether you want to playing a largely unchanged game since Tekken 3. Based on our experience with our reviewable discs, online matches are horribly laggy and single player value is thin, since Force Mode is little more than a mediocre design experiment.
In conclusion, what can you compare Tekken 6 to? Take the PSN-exclusive Tekken 5: Dark Ressurection, add six new characters and Tekken Force, and it comprises this sequel. If it were comparably priced to that downloadable game, I'd recommend it, but at full-price, it's a harder sell. If you're looking for something new and innovative in the fighting games you play, steer well clear.


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Two Legal Aid Attorneys on The Fast Track
We are pleased to announce that Tamika L. Butler and Rachael Langston were selected by the editors of The Recorder as two among 50 Lawyers on the Fast Track. The list recognized attorneys who have practiced 10 years or less and who have demonstrated "substantial accomplishments as leaders, lawyers and community members."
Tamika joined Legal Aid Society–Employment Law Center as a Skadden Fellow in 2009 and spent her two year Fellowship creating sites for our Workers' Rights Clinic in the underserved neighborhoods of Bayview Hunters' Point and the Western Addition. Upon completion of her Fellowship Tamika was chosen to be the John and Terry Levin Fellow for Fair Play for Girls in Sports . This project, which is a part of our Gender Equity and LGBT Rights Program, advocates for the right of poor girls in low income neighborhoods to equality of opportunity in athletics—a right that is mandated by Title IX which next month will celebrate its 40th anniversary. It is the first project of its kind in the country.
In 2008 Rachael Langston came to Legal Aid as a Skadden Fellow with a project focused on representing disabled clients who were being denied reasonable accommodations at work in violation of state and federal civil rights laws. She also began to build a statewide effort expand the reach of reasonable accommodation provision of state law to cover individuals with caretaking responsibilities. In addition to being an attorney Rachael also became a plaintiff in a major disability rights class action against AC Transit for its failure to safely transport persons with wheelchairs and other mobility devices The lawsuit resulted in substantial injunctive relief designed to ensure that AC Transit complies with the law. Now a staff attorney, Rachael is working with both our Disability Rights and Gender Equity and LGBT Rights Programs. Included among her many responsibilities is leading Legal Aid's support of Assembly Bill 1740, which provides employment protections to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.
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Our "Photo of the Week" captures a moment during Secretary of State John Kerry's visit to the University of Virginia (UVA), which was founded in 1819 by our first Secretary of State -- Thomas Jefferson. The photograph shows Secretary Kerry speaking with students at the university.
As a graduate of UVA and a Foreign Service Officer with the State Department, I have a special place in my heart for our first Secretary of State and the founder of the University of Virginia, Thomas Jefferson. Mr. Jefferson (as he is known at UVA) was one of this country's first public servants, and his legacy of service -- both at home and abroad -- lives on, both at State and the university.
As I walked into the university's Old Cabell Hall, I was reminded of a long-forgotten memory. My last experience in that room had involved anxiously filling a blue book -- or three -- with essays for one of my undergraduate classes: "The History of the United States to 1865." Fortunately, my return to Old Cabel Hall was a more enjoyable experience than that final exam many years ago -- I was back at UVA as a member of the Department of State's Public Affairs team staffing Secretary Kerry's first major policy speech.
In his remarks, Secretary Kerry spoke extensively about the importance of our foreign policy, making the point personal to students when he said, "a wise investment in foreign policy can yield for a nation the same return that education can yield for a student."
Throughout his speech, Secretary Kerry spotlighted many programs that the State Department and USAID support and implement internationally. As he mentioned each of them -- PEPFAR, Feed the Future, women's rights programs, international exchange projects, global health initiatives against malaria and polio -- I thought of my friends and colleagues around the world who serve the American public every day by helping to make life a little better for people in other countries and the world safer and more secure for all of us.
Secretary Kerry emphasized that America's return on investment for those programs is tangible -- not only as former aid recipients become trading partners but also as healthy, educated populations produce stable governments and invested, responsible members of the international community. It reminded me of one of Mr. Jefferson's many famous quotes:
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Laurier Centre for Memory and Testimony Studies holds inaugural workshop
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Lauriers newest research centre, the Centre for Memory and Testimony Studies (CMTS), will celebrate its official opening Friday, April 5 with a day-long workshop on Beckoning.
Guest speaker David Caron, professor of French and Womens Studies at the University of Michigan, will discuss his theory of beckoning and the status of memory after September 11.
Caron has written extensively on issues related to memory, the Holocaust, AIDS testimony, queer identity, and queer politics. His research has been supported by grants from the Guggenheim Foundation, among others.
The second part of the workshop will highlight the research, activities, exhibits, and creative projects being undertaken by members of the CMTS, as well as a presentation of future activities organized by the centre.
Participants in this portion of the workshop include Colman Hogan, English, Ryerson University, and Laurier faculty members Kim Anderson, Aboriginal Studies; Ginette Lafrenière, Social Work; Marta Marín-Dòmine, Languages and Literatures; Sharon Marquart, Languages and Literatures, and Kristiina Montero, Education.
The Centre for Memory and Testimony Studies, approved by the Senate in January, is a university-based research centre. The centres goal is to become a catalyst for interdisciplinary research among scholars, artists, and community agencies working in the field of memory representation and testimonial studies in the 21st century.
By studying testimonies and memories from diverse geographical and political contexts, the CMTS seeks to stimulate comparative analyses that explore the forms, modes, and languages through which they take shape in our societies and cultures.
The CMTS is open to faculty, students and staff from Laurier and other universities, as well as to members from public and private agencies, artists, writers, and filmmakers whose work and activities are linked to the field of memory and testimony representations.
The April 5 workshop will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall on Lauriers Waterloo campus. The workshop is open to all members of the Laurier community, and a light breakfast and lunch will be provided.
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Man sentenced in Jeff Bank robbery
August 28, 2012 —
John Armbruster, 52, of Monticello, has been sentenced in Sullivan County Court to one and two-thirds to five years in state prison for the daytime robbery of the Eldred branch of the First National Bank of Jeffersonville.
Armbruster previously entered a guilty plea to Robbery in the 3rd Degree. Sullivan County District Attorney Jim Farrell said that on the morning of February 17, Armbruster entered the Eldred Jeff Bank branch and handed the teller a note stating he had a gun and wanted money. The teller gave him $2,945 and he then fled the bank.
Amrbruster was arrested after an investigation by the Sullivan County Sheriff's Department and District Attorney's Office.
Judge Michael McGuire also ordered Armbruster to pay $2,945 in restitution, and issued a permanent order of protection for the bank and the employees inside at the time of the robbery.


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"She was free spirited. She was kind. She had a beautiful heart and a gorgeous smile," said Brittany Royal's mother Julie Spahn Royal.
It's hard to forget the heartbreaking emotions from Brittany Royal's family.
Their 25-year-old daughter was found dead by fisherman in the waters off Kalapana on the Big Island.
The medical examiner concluded she was strangled.
"I went back to work and I made it about 4 1/2 hours, then I came home and just took a nap, because I'm just overwhelmed with everything," she said on Tuesday.
Brittany's family has since brought her ashes home to California and is planning a memorial service sometime soon.
"It's hard. Just the emotions come pouring out. It's just the unknowns more than anything," said Matt Hale, a close family friend of Boaz Johnson.
But the search for what happened to her missing boyfriend Boaz Johnson has intensified.
His family arrived in Kalapana last week and is searching for answers under close watch.
"There were four vehicles that were following us around," said Hale.
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Only weeks before she was killed, Brittany and Boaz flew back to California to let her parents know she was pregnant.
A real estate agent told KITV when they returned, the two were about to close the deal on 10 acres of land in the lava fields in Kalapana, but didn't show up for their appointment.
Blogs and online comments have been building in recent days, talking about violent run-ins with certain lava tour operators in the area, which is a field Bo had talked about pursuing.
"Did he ever mention anything about being threatened?" asked KITV reporter Lara Yamada.
"Yeah, but that was the way he was. He didn't want me to worry about it," said Hale, who is on the Big Island helping Bo's family.
KITV also spoke with real estate agents in the area who said their clients were threatened too -- one so fearful he even backed out of a deal.
It is yet another hard story, for families in search of the truth for the sake of their loved ones.
"I got to know Brittany. She was a wonderful lady. I got to see how happy he was and how excited he was about the future," said Hale.
Bo's family said he loved growing things, and was considering temporary work as a tour guide, until he could get his farm up and running.
They said they've been working with residents in the area to try and find out more about what might have happened.
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"The young running Trojans did an awesome job competing in TR. There has been so much improvement since the first week, and it's so exciting to watch our kids run, jump and throw," said summer track coach Linda Luna.
"They are having a lot of fun out there."
Results of the meet include:
4x100-meter relay
The "A" team in the Primary girls division finished fourth with the foursome of Carrah Davis, O'Maley Carrillo, Serenity Manzano and Raeann Martinez. The "B" squad was close back in fifth with members Kyra Davis, Maggy Moremon, Mikayla Cascalano and Annica Gonzales.
The Primary boys "A" team placed second with Matthew Soliz, Peyton Tavarez and Ethan Estrada trading the baton. The boys' "B" team finished sixth. The squad included Marco Menchaca, Brian Rivas, Manuel Hernandez and Audarryon Moses.
The Bantam division girls also placed second in their relay event. Ariana Ruiz, Destiny Manzano, Lana Garcia and Megan Del Bosque competed for the Beeville team. The boys did well and placed third in their race with the foursome of Cameron Ward, Alec Puentes, Malahki Moses and Desmond Givens.
The Midget division girls' "A" team of Abigail Gonzales, Megan Gonzales, Jolie Carrillo and Shaynea Redmond captured first place. The "B" team of Tara Barrera, Jacqueline Hernandez, Alexis Del Bosque and Julia Nail took home fifth place ribbons.
The boys also won their Midget division event with the squad of Gabriel Carranco, Logan Kimbrough, Stephen Moreno and Carlos Escamilla.
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Gabriel Carranco placed second in the Midget division with a time of 3:00.
100-meter dash
In the Primary group of girls, Raeann Martinez finished first in her heat. Danika Gonzales was second, as was Serenity Manzano. Annica Gonzales placed third, as did Carrah Davis.
The boys got a first place finish from Ethan Estrada and Peyton Tavarez. Brian Rivas finished fifth, while Audarryon Moses and Jackson Hughes earned sixth place ribbons.
In the Sub-Bantam division, Megan Del Bosque won her heat. Ariana Ruiz placed third, while Destiny Manzano finished fourth. Amanda Camacho and Victoria Garza won sixth place ribbons. Alec Puentes was sixth in the Sub-Bantam boys group of runners.
Bantam girl runner Yaneli Aguilar placed third, and Salma Manzano was fourth in her heat. For the boys, Beeville's Cameron Ward placed third, and Desmond Givens finished sixth.
In the Sub-Midget class, Jacqueline Hernandez placed second for the girls, as did Jolie Carrillo. Kylie Cantu finished sixth. Alex Aguilar captured a second place ribbon in his Sub-Midget sprint event.
In the Midget girls division, Megan Gonzales and Shaynea Redmond crossed the finish line in first place in their heats. Julia Nail was third and Abigail Gonzales fourth. Alexis Del Bosque came in fifth for Beeville.
Carlos Escamilla won his Midget heat in the 100-meter dash, while Logan Kimbrough finished second in his heat.
80-meter hurdles
Megan Gonzales placed second in the hurdles in the Midget division, while Stephen Moreno was first in the same division for the Beeville boys.
200-meter dash
In the Primary girls division, the Beeville squad got a first place effort from Serenity Manzano while Danika Gonzales, O'Maley Carrillo and Raeann Martinez placed second in their respective heats. Maggy Moremon was third, while Carrah Davis placed fourth. Alicia Garcia and Mikayla Cascalano were fifth.
Peyton Tavarez placed sixth for the Primary boys in the 200-meter dash.
Sub-Bantam runner Megan Del Bosque placed second with Ariana Ruiz crossing the finish line in third in the same group. Destiny Manzano earned a fourth place ribbon. Alec Puentes was third for the boys.
In the Bantam girls division, Salma Manzano placed third, with Lana Garcia coming across in fifth. For the boys, Cameron Ward was second and Malahki Moses placed sixth.
Sub-Midget competition saw Jacqueline Hernandez place first in her tough heat. Jolie Carrillo finished in fourth. Alex Aguilar ran to a second place finish in his heat.
In the Midget girls event, Shaynea Redmond placed first, while Abigail Gonzales finished third. For the boys, Carlos Escamilla captured first place in his heat, while Logan Kimbrough came in second and Connor Hughes was third.
400-meter dash
In the Primary girls division, Beeville's Annica Gonzales captured a first place ribbon and Alicia Garcia placed second. For the boys, Ethan Estrada won his heat while Matthew Soliz placed fourth.
Bantam girls division runner Yaneli Aguilar earned a second place ribbon in the 400-meter event.
Sub-Midget girls Joile Carrillo placed third and Kylie Cantu took fifth. Demi DeLeon was sixth in the Midget girls group. Logan Kimbrough placed third for the Midget boys, while Gabriel Carranco finished fifth.
Long jump
Raeann Martinez placed fourth in Primary girls with a leap of 8-4. Boys Peyton Tavarez and Ethan Estrada tied for fourth with jumps of 8-8.
Megan Del Bosque was second in the Sub-Bantam girls long jump at 1-3. Ariana Ruiz placed fourth at 9-9. In the Bantam division, Yaneli Aguilar finished second with a leap of 9-10, while Salma Manzano was sixth at 6-0. Desmond Givens leaped to a second place ribbon with a 12-3 effort. Cameron Ward placed sixth at 10-7.5.
Jaqueline Hernandez placed fourth in the Sub-Midget group with a leap of 11-4.5. Alex Aguilar's jump of 13-8.5 was good for first place in the Sub-Midget boys division.
Shaynea Redmond won the Midget girls long jump with a leap of 15-2. Carlos Escamilla also won the boys' side of the event in that division with a great jump of 17-1.5 Logan Kimbrough placed second at 14-5, and Gabriel Carranco was third at 13-8.5.
Shot put
Jackson Hughes placed first in the Primary boys event with a good toss of 11-10. Faith Sandoval placed third in the Sub-Bantam girls group (no measurement provided). Lana Garcia took first place in the Bantam girls division with a 15-9 effort. In the Sub-Midget girls, Kylie Cantu continued Beeville's winning ways with a top throw of 20-10. Demi DeLeon was third in her group of Midget girls with a throw of 19-2. In the Midget boys, Stephen Moreno placed third.
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Ney pulls no punches in new book
FORMER U.S. Congressman Bob Ney has penned a new book. In it, the Bellaire native is not shy about taking a shot at current U.S. Speaker of the House John Boehner.
Ney's book is titled, "Sideswiped: Lessons Learned Courtesy of the Hit Men of Capitol Hill." Ney, fell from political grace for his dealings with infamous lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
The former Republican Congressman paints Boehner as a politician who puts leadership behind fundraising and having fun.
"Many felt his money-raising focus would make up for his lack of concern about legislation — he was considered a man who was all about winning and money," Ney writes. "He was a chain-smoking, relentless wine drinker who was more interested in the high life — golf, women, cigarettes fun and alcohol."
Ney didn't stop there in blasting the Cincinnati Moeller High product. He added that Boehner was lazy, took thousands of dollars in booze, food and golf games from lobbyists and repeatedly slid around ethic rules.
"John got away with more than any other member on the Hill because he was well-liked and well protected by his staff.""
Ney, now 58, was elected to Congress in 1994, becoming the first Republican in more than a half century to capture Ohio's 18th District. Among his many committee positions was chairman of the powerful House Administration Committee.
Ney claims that Boehner offered him a lucrative private-sector job and assistance with his legal fees in an attempt to distance other GOP politicians from the Abramoff scandal. Ney, however, said no money or job ever came his way.
Ney has gotten his life in order after two divorces, conquering his alcohol issues and recovering from his political fall. He currently resides in the Newark, Ohio area, doing weekly radio commentaries. He is reportedly going to hold a book signing in St. Clairsville later this month. If so, I will be one of those attending, as the book sounds like a captivating and informative read.
I would also be comfortable with Ney returning to politics if it meant representing our area.
LORRAINE DONAHUE of Shadyside performed exceptionally well on "Jeopardy!" although she did not prevail. Donahue's show appearance was aired Wednesday night, which I was able to catch. She amassed more than $17,000 for her knowledge. However, Donahue squared off with two well-prepared competitors, who nosed her out with slightly more than $18,000. Unfortunately, she doesn't get to keep the amount she accrued on the show. Rather she gets third place money of $1,000. She did the Ohio Valley proud.
BELMONT COUNTY'S annual Lincoln Day Dinner will be held on Monday, April 22 at Undo's Restaurant (Hampton Inn) just east of St. Clairsville. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and dinner will start at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be newly elected Ohio Supreme Court Justice Sharon Kennedy. Tickets are $40 per person or $75 a couple. Tickets may be purchased from one of the GOP Executive Board members or by contacting County Chairman Kent Moore by email or phone. Moore may be contacted at 740-686-2768 or www. email@example.com
THE CITIZENS' Committee for Bellaire Schools will meet every Monday in March at 6 p.m. at the high school cafeteria. Plans for promoting the passage of the emergency operating levy will be discussed. All residents of the district, members of local organizations, and the business community are invited to attend. For more information, contact Susan West at 740-676-8187.
CONGRATULATIONS to River, St. Clairsville and Martins Ferry for advancing to their respective regional boys' basketball tournaments. St. C. making the Division II Sweet 16 in back-to-back seasons is truly an outstanding achievement. Super senior Dan Monteroso turned in an Allan Hornyak-esque performance by scoring 85 points in two district games. Martins Ferry caught fire at season's end and benefitted from a formidable schedule and its massive frontline. River, meanwhile, took down two-time state champion Hiland in one of the most exciting prep contests you will ever see. We wish the Pilots, Red Devils and Purple the best of luck in their regional battles this week. I again say Monteroso is a Division I collegiate level hoopster.
THE BRIDGEPORT Rotary Club is sponsoring a bus trip to Washington D.C. for the Cherry Blossom Festival. Cost is $80 per person and once the reservation is made, no refunds will be given. The bus will leave from the Bridgeport School campus parking lot on Friday, April 12 at 11 p.m. and arrive in D.C. around 6 a.m. You will have all day Saturday to tour the Capitol and then the bus will depart D.C. at 11 p.m. and return to Bridgeport at 7 a.m. on April 14. For reservations or to obtain any other information on the trip, call Vickie Bland at 740-676-0759.
MICHELLE BIELANSKI Filander continues to turn around a Division III college basketball program in Texas. The former St. John Central two-time All-Ohioan guided Austin College, located in?Sherman, to a 12-15 mark, a major improvement from the train wreck she took over three years ago. The Lady Kangaroos had no seniors on this year's team. Bielanski finished her Lady Irish career in 1997 with 1,436 points, fourth in school history behind Stephanie Petho, Allan Hornyak and Kayla Magistro.
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Del Ennis
Career w/Phillies: .286 AVG / 259 HR / 1124 RBI / 44 SB
Born in Philadelphia, Del Ennis got to live a boyhood dream by playing for the Philadelphia Phillies. And boy, did he make it work. Recruited out of Olney High School, Ennis flew right away with a solid rookie season. He hit .313, driving in 73 while hitting 30 doubles at age 21. His career took off from there, scoring six total top-15 finishes in MVP voting as a Phillie while boasting big numbers – eight seasons of 20 or more homers, including two 30-homer years. His best, of course, was that magical 1950 season, when at age 25, Ennis hit .311, hitting 31 homers and driving in a career-high 126. That total led the league; he'd score nine top-10 finishes in RBI over his Phillie career. He ended his Phillie career after being traded to the Cardinals for Bobby Morgan and Rip Repulski in 1956. At the time, he was the all-time franchise home run king; he'd give up that throne to Mike Schmidt 25 years later. He died in 1996 after complications with diabetes. He is buried in Roslyn.
Comment: We continue to straddle the line with guys who aren't quite Hall of Famers, but boast impressive resumes. Ennis was a standout, pure and simple. He could hit anything; of course, he was overshadowed by some legends who played during his time. And he was a Philly boy. Utmost respect for Ennis.
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Is John Ennis coming up next?
No, but Del Preston is No. 14.
Del, the steady one!
Tim, ignore the nay-sayers…good list…quibbles yes, but it is YOUR list
Del looks like Karl Childers finishing up that picturesque hack.
there goes my top 10
10 year career… avg season somehere around .285, 25 HR, 100 RBI
for what its worth, I do not think that Bobby Abreu should be ranked ahead of Ennis, and Im starting to worry that Abrey is going to be in the top 10
My top 10 is still alive!
I think Abreu is coming soon.
You really didn't have Ennis in your Top 10 either??
voting for that closed right? I'll tell you guys who i had if its over already
Del Ennis was the Pat Burrell of his day —only a better player. The fans were very hard on Del. They expected a lot from him and he largely delivered. But it just was not enough to quench the desire and expectations. It is great to see him honored on this list, as he really was an outstanding Phillie. He is one of my all time favorites. A genuine gentleman.
Ennis, Burrell, Cravath, Abreu, and Callison, and even Chuck Klein are all about in the same ballpark for their careers. I like Tim's pick putting Del where he is, 3rd among this pack of corner outfielders. Really, a great list.
Fifteen guys left: Klein, Abreu, Dick Allen, Richie, the 1890s Outfield, Schmidt, Schill, Alex, Bunning, Lefty, Robin… who else are we missing? Maybe Sherry Magee? Cy Williams? I still only have 14. I guess Larry Steven Jeltz is up there. DId Roy Thomas show up yet? Or Lefty O'Doul?
Don, yes, it is closed.
This site is going to explode when Tim announces Abreu being ranked higher than del ennis, j-roll, utley, howard and many others.
When J-Roll, Utley, Howard and Hamels' careers are over, they will be ranked higher, but this list is based on what they have done so far. Tim has tried to explain this but people don't seem to want to listen.
And what has abreu done so far besides be a pretty a good fantasy baseball player. Its funny how the team got better when they got rid of him.
I never saw Delmer Ennis play. His numbers and the positive comments submitted about him all appear to indicate that he deserves a high place on the list. He is probably the most bland and least reported on entry in the top 20, a real plain brown wrapper slugger. I would venture to say that the pre 1920 Phillie stars had more lasting things said and written about them. Even his teammate Whitey Ashburn almost never mentioned him in the many baseball anecdotes he delivered in the press and broadcast booth. He is almost completely ignored for HOF induction. Maybe he should have adopted a colorful nickname to bolster his image. How does "Home Boy" or "CornBread" Ennis sound. I think that might grab some attention. Seriously though, I second the motion that the guy demands respect.
Hey Tim, I love your list! I can't say I agree 100% with every placement, but it is turning out to look like a great list. Good job keep it up and ignore the nay-sayers!
Reluctantly I should mentiion this fact — as it points out how decent a man Del Ennis was. Del was a rookie in 1946 — right after WWII. He was of the Jewish faith and was on the receiving end of a lot of bigotry and slurs. He was not as talented as the legendary Hank Greenburg, a legend and also Jewish. Here are some facts that illustrate how good Ennis was as a ballplayer. He was among the TOP TEN in these categories: BATTING AVERAGE (three times), HOME RUNS (eight times), RBI's (ten times), MVP VOTING (eight times), TOTAL BASES (six times). The bigotry is one reason that you don't hear much about Del Ennis. Sad but true. He most certanly is one of those players who is very close to being a Hall of Famer in terms of talent and production — just a little short of it.
It is Tim's list and I respect and acknowledge it. As a guy who saw Del play often I can attest to my strong belief that he is an alltime top ten Phillie. He was a complete player who was a fine hitter and above average defensive outfielder. Before Ashburn came along they even talked of making him a center fielder. For years he was the only legitimate power hitter on the Phils and was often pitched around. Yet he still produced big numbers season after season. For a power hitter, he struck out seldom, rarely more than 50-60 times a season.
Here is something that Whitey Ashburn did say about Ennis and I quote, "I never understood why they booed Del, Hell, he played like Pete Rose, hustled every play and played hard 154 games a year." You can "look it up". 🙂
The booing started in earnest after the 1951 season when Del, unknown to the fans, played hurt for most of the season with a pulled back muscle that prevented him from swinging the bat naturally. He took the hit for the Whizkids '51 swoon to the "Fizzkids". He was an exceptionally private, quiet person who kept his ailments private.
It was Roy Hamey who ruined Del's chances for HOF numbers. (There are those, myself included who believe today he is better than at least a dozen and a half who are in it). Del needed to stay in Philly for private reasons known only to a few and his trade to St Louis extinguished Del's desire for the game. He was a great man and a great ballplayer who has never received his due…definately an alltime Phillie!
Neat fact: Up until '80's, Del Ennis ran a bowling alley in Huntingdon Valley, PA just west of the Fox Chase section (there's a Genuardi's there now). It had about 30 lanes, and was spotless when I was a kid. He was a classy, quiet guy, respectful to all of us local kids who hung out there on weekends. His red locker was stationed by the entrance, and I'd marvel at it, the glove, the bats, etc. Based on his stats and his 1950 season, I'm a little surprised he's not in the top ten.
This is the first time I've disagreed with you Tim….but I still respect it!
I look forward to these posts everyday….even if Del isn't in the top ten!
BurrGundy, can you give me any source that substantiates Del Ennis being Jewish? I've never seen him listed on any list of Jewish ballplayers.
i used to frequent del ennis lanes growing up, del was a true gentleman quiet and dignified. i like what whizkidfan said, he should have been the 1950 mvp, i remember a show jim barniak did on prism. where he used to interview ex athletes who live in the area. he asked del why he got booed, and del said therewas a contingent of fans from south philly who used to get on him because he was form north philly, it was a city thing. one of the reasons i cant stand pat burrell, besides being the all time choke, is because he had a free ride, he literally sucked and didnt get booed. del ennis, richie allen, and mike schmidt were awesome and got booed. where are those south philly jokers today.
Joe Carter — Being Jewish myself, my father used Del as an example of a good ballplayer who was also Jewish and he became one of my idols. I hope my father wasn't bullshitting me or was mistaken. He used to deliver eggs to the Ennis family years ago as he had an egg route throughout the Northeast, Bucks and Montgomery counties. My father passed a decade ago and I know my uncles believed the same about Del and were very proud of him.
Pat got booed plenty.
Here are links to two of the most authoritative lists. I'm sorry to tell you that he doesn't show up on either:
BurrGundy and whizkidfanatic, Thanks for sharing the illuminating details. For those of us who only had the numbers to go off of, they really helped paint a more complete picture of Ennis. After a second glance at his picture, he does indeed look Jewish. Not that there is anything wrong with that. How many Jewish ball players are active today in the major leagues?
Very surprised that Abreu and Allen rank ahead of Ennis. Very. Look at the all-time offensive numbers in Phillie history and Ennis is all over the place.
Joe Carter why would you shit on the guys memory he had with his dad?
Some Ennis numbers courtesy of baseball-reference.com…all-time Phillies history: 4th in hits, 3rd in total bases, 2nd in HRs, 3rd in RBIs, top 10 in doubles, triples, runs…5th in games played… 11 seasons as a Phillie and he received MVP votes in 7 of them.
Allen, by comparison, 8 seasons as a Phillie, only 4 with more than 122 games, MVP votes in 4 Phillie seasons (won the MVP with CWS), ranked in the Top 10 in adjusted OPS+ (2nd), also "adjusted batting runs" and "batting wins." Modern statistics are kinder to Allen, but his career numbers as a Phillie don't match Ennis.
Chutley, Challenging the accuracy of the claims made in these threads is part of the attraction of participating. Especially if you have proof that refutes the claim. Proclaiming the hitherto unknown Jewishness of Ennis is a major revelation worthy of substantiation. By the way, converts and offspring of parents with only a Jewish father don't count as real Jews.
Del Ennis was from a family that was Irish. Ennis in Gaelic means Island. Very doubtful that he was of the Jewish faith. I saw the man play for the Phils up close and relate that when he came to bat especially with men on, people at Connie Mack paid attention big time. He could open a game wide with one swing and everyone knew that. He was a threat to every team especially in a clutch situation. He could draw a walk or put one on the roof at 21st and Lehigh. No slouch with the glove either for a big man. Ennis was no showboat but he was the linchpin of the franchise more so than Whitey. He did not seek attention or media either. His numbers are hall of fame. Go look at Kiner or Slaughter or even Doby.
There is obviously a lot to know about this. I think you made some good points in here.
Кстати это все придумали приблизительно лет 10 назад .:
I was 15 in 1950 and a Cub fan. But after listing to a Cub vs Phillies night game where Del Ennis hit a grand slam, I became interested in the Phils and Del. Living in Chi. town it was natural to be a Cub fan, but I was born in Philly and the Phils Whiz Kids were so much more exciting, especially Del. I've always referred to Del as my boyhood hero, pushing Andy Pafko aside. Del being Jewish is new to me, was he? I grew up in a Chicago Jewish neighborhood and the gang I hung -out with was partially Jewish so I would have heard that Del was Jewish. How about putting more photos of Del on your website.
Del played in the old Connie Mack stadium, 330 down the lines and 347 to dead center. Had he hit in the little bandbox the Phillies play in now he would have averaged more homers per season. Having Ashburn hitting ahead of him helped him amass lots of RBI's. Some criticized his lack of range as a left fielder. But that was silly. Had he had more range Ashburn would have called him off plays anyway. A little short of Hall of Fame credentials, but a great, solid ball player. On a par with Hank Bauer, Carl Furillo, and Enos Slaughter.


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- Intangible pointlike tracers for liquid-crystal-based microsensors
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- We propose an optical detection technique for liquid-crystal-based sensors that is based on polarization-resolved tracking of optical singularities and does not rely on standard observation of light-intensity changes caused by modifications of the liquid crystal orientational ordering. It uses a natural two-dimensional network of polarization singularities embedded in the transverse cross section of a probe beam that passes through a liquid crystal sample, in our case, a nematic droplet held in laser tweezers. The identification and spatial evolution of such a topological fingerprint is retrieved from subwavelength polarization-resolved imaging, and the mechanical constraint exerted on the molecular ordering by the trapping beam itself is chosen as the control parameter. By restricting our analysis to one type of point singularity, C points, which correspond to location in space where the polarization azimuth is undefined, we show that polarization singularities appear as intangible pointlike tracers for liquid-crystal-based three-dimensional microsensors. The method has a superresolution potential and can be used to visualize changes at the nanoscale.
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At that age we gave baby an empty bowl and spoon to play with at meals. Kept him happy "eating" like everyone else.
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At that age we gave baby an empty bowl and spoon to play with at meals. Kept him happy "eating" like everyone else.
Like others have said, introducing solids is such an individual thing. Some are ready early, some late. I think the important thing is to make sure you aren't forcing it on them too early. We gave DD mashed banana at 5 mos (she had met all the developmental milestones), but until about 6 1/2 months she was only having a small bit of solids each day. She didn't start actually getting significant calories (like, more than 20 a day) until 7 months or so.
As far as the tongue thrust reflex you asked about, you'll know right away if your LO still has it. When you put that first bite of food in his mouth, he'll either push it out of his mouth with his tongue (that's the reflex) or give you a goofy look and swallow it.
DH and I were (and continue to be) so excited to introduce DD to the wonderful world of food. DH and I both love to cook, and :drool over fresh, well-prepared meals. We want to set her up for a healthy relationship with food later in life. It's more that just ingesting calories to us, it's entertainment and a real pleasure. It can be such a wonderful part of life, KWIM?
Wow, now that I've gone off on a mile-long tangent, all I really wanted to say is trust your gut, Mama. :o You'll know when he's ready.


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