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I find myself looking backward this week, so the last event I covered is still fresh in my mind, but not necessarily fresh. Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None" is currently playing at the Rivoli Theatre in S. Fallsburg, NY (www.scdw.net [2]) and having been written in 1939, certainly falls under "something old."
I'm unsure, regardless of the numerous interpretations for stage, screen and radio (over lo, these many years) that the piece still holds up under scrutiny. I'm a huge Christie fan, but would be hard pressed to invent a new way to present this material without it appearing just a bit creaky. It would appear that director Bunny Wolosczak was equally uninspired and (IMHO) the show is a little tired.
I believe that audiences today are much more sophisticated than when this piece was originally produced, much less in any of the dozens of major productions created between the original in 1945, and the last incarnation done in 1989 (which was set on safari in Africa). There are some decent performances, but (personally) I would have left the English accents at home (as several of the other major productions had chosen) and looked for a new angle.
Adding to my confusion was the promo material, which clearly states the "None" is based on Christies' novel "Ten Little Indians"—but in this version, the all-important nursery rhyme is repeatedly called "Ten Little Soldiers" (yet another of the far too many rehashed interpretations). I left the theatre underwhelmed, but curious to know what others might think.
On June 3, I found myself at the Alliance Gallery (www.artsalliancesite.org [3]) for a bit of "something borrowed," since mixed media artist Charles Wilkin concentrates much of his work on collage "derived primarily from the study of headlines, sound bites and idle conversations."
I spoke with Wilkin during the opening reception and found him charming, even when sharing that I found some of his pieces disturbing. "My work is essentially a product of its environment," his artist's statement explains, and he was unfazed by my assessment, finding it "totally valid, art being subjective and all."
Upstairs at the Loft Gallery, running in conjunction (June 3 to 25) is DIGit, a digital media exposition running throughout Narrowsburg, NY during the month of June.
Short digital films are presented for an individual (headphone) experience, and they run the gamut from serious to comical and even one with local interest at its heart. I experienced a few of them, while others milled about, and found both gallery installations interesting. Judging by overheard conversations, all of the work was stimulating the crowd, and I am always pleased to hear that there are pieces being purchased at these art shows.
Speaking of "something new," I was amused and entertained beyond compare by the Forestburgh Theatre Arts Center (FBplayhouse.org [4]) never-seen-before new musical "Idaho!" Billed as "hysterical"—I was nervous, but IMHO, they really got it right. A cleverly crafted, brilliantly conceived homage to Rogers & Hammerstein's classic "Oklahoma," this show is so ready for a sparkling marquee in New York City. The book is a riot, the dozens of songs (many of which are a tip o' the hat to its inspiration) are actually hilarious and I did indeed leave the theatre humming a few.
Comprised of a topnotch cast (several of whom arrive in Forestburgh with Broadway credits), and armed with director Matt Lenz' firm (dare I say hysterical?) grasp on the material, stars will be born. Austin Miller, Jessica Hershberg, Will Taylor and Alle-Faye Monka were so in the zone, it was difficult to not miss a line here or there, since the laughter and spontaneous applause was deafening at times.
The supreme talents of Susan Mosher and Paul Vogt were equally matched by the amazing vocal prowess of Romelda Teron Benjamin, who tore the place up. Jay Rogers and the "Meany Boys," played by Dustin Smith and Elliot O'Rourke Peterson, added even more pizzaz as they joined a well rounded, multitalented cast—singing, dancing and (yes, it's a little blue) entertaining to beat the (great sounding) band.
I understand that it's only my opinion here, but I was so amused, that I am returning for another go 'round (the show runs through June 12) with this clever, clever show. Creators Buddy Sheffield and Keith Thompson most certainly deserve a major shout-out, along with the crew that designed, lit, costumed, choreographed and musically directed (you rocked it, Steven Cuevas!)
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. Something for everyone, so I declare: go out and do!

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Nothing comes easy these days for the Phillies, as the National League East division's last place club went down to the wire on Wednesday night to notch a victory over the Twins by a score of 9-8.
Behind a less-than-sharp Cole Hamels, the Phils were able to lock down a win in a month when such results aren't very common. The game marked just the third time the 2012 Phillies did not lose in June.
Even the "Good" Games Leave You Feeling Badly:
-Hamels, who was charged with six earned runs in 6 innings of work, has a 6.07 ERA in his past four starts, while his ERA in the nine starts that preceded those was 2.17.
-Amazingly, in a contest where the opposing starting pitcher, P.J. Walters, didn't record an out and when the Phillies grabbed a six-run lead in the opening frame, it wasn't an easy win, as Minnesota battled and made the visiting team sweat in the late innings.
-Despite striking out the side in the 8th inning, a wild pitch on the 3rd K by Chad Qualls allowed the tying run to reach base in the bottom of the 8th inning. Manager Charlie Manuel then went to Jonathan Papelbon for the four-out save. Papelbon allowed no additional runners and locked down his 17th save of the season.
-The Phillies missed a golden opportunity to pad their slim 9th inning lead when they loaded the bases with no outs and failed to plate a run. Placido Polanco, John Mayberry Jr. and Michael Martinez were the culprits who let the offense down in a critical spot.
–Placido Polanco, who was missed by the Phils, especially on defense, over the past week, since he was sidelined after being spiked on his glove hand last week, returned to action and went 0-for-5.
A Couple Bright Spots:
–Jim Thome and John Mayberry Jr. combined for 8 RBI. Each man homered for the Phillies. Thome's blast in the 4th inning garnered a standing ovation from the Target Field crowd that used to cheer for the veteran on a more regular basis when he played for the home team.
–Juan Pierre, Carlos Ruiz and Hunter Pence each notched a three-hit game. Pierre leads the Phils in multi-hit games this season, with 22.
Notes From Elsewhere:
–Chase Utley, DH'ing in a rehab outing for Class A Advance Clearwater, went 1-for-5 with a double and an RBI.
–Ryan Howard and Laynce Nix both played with the Phillies' club in extended spring training. Each player went without a hit in four at bats.
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Joe Blanton, who has tallied a 9.91 ERA over his past five starts, takes the hill in Thursday's series finale. He'll face lefty Scott Diamond, who is 3-0 with a 1.03 ERA in four home starts this season.
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A win is a win..Cant help to say it but even the wins are looking ugly… Tomorrow we have Blatnon on the mound…and after 2 straight days of good offense….The usual pattern of they cant hit a lick will probably follow…Hoping it doesnt…
"The usual pattern of they cant hit a lick will probably follow…" — as it does with every team. The Phillies aren't any more inconsistent than other teams.
This team taught me not to believe in momentum, turnaround or whatever else we would want to use that would describe the huge gust of wind filling their sails – but, bacardi –
The Phils have scored more than 5 runs in consecutive games 24 times and are 18-6 when doing so.
They have managed to score more than 5 runs in 2 consecutive games 8 times – having a record of 8 wins with 1 loss. And when scoring more than 5 runs in a game for 3 games in a row the Phils have won that third game but its happened all of 2 times. The Phils have scored 5 runs or more in 4 consecutive games 1 time – that was a loss.
There have been plenty of low scoring losing streaks riddling these:
A 6 game streak back in April where the Phils scored 0-2 runs and were 2-4 in that streak.
Four games in a row back in May where the Phils scored 1 or 2 runs – Phils were 1-3
The month of June has been interesting. The pitching has fallen apart, the offense actually looks pretty good (mostly before inning #5) and yet the record stands at 3-9. There are 16 games left in June and the Phils would have to win 11 games to be at .500 for the month. It's not happening.
A losing April (11-12)
Winning May (16-13)
June so far (3-9)
1st 16 games:
– 2nd fewest runs scored
– 2nd fewest runs allowed
last 48 games:
– 2nd MOST runs scored (also 2nd most games with 3+ and 5+, and most with 4+)
– 3rd MOST runs allowed
Matt Cain has a perfect game going into the 8th.
So while the Phillies are a laughing stock and serve only to amuse us anymore.
The baseball package pays for itself for me.
92% of the time when a team loads the bases with no outs they score.
Now I am on the phone wiht my buddy when the Phillies load the bases in the top of the 9th with a one run lead.
We both knew they werent going to score. Thats an 8% of a "normal" team.
But it certainly isnt that percentage for this team.
Yes Schenk this team is more inconsistant and different than a " regular" team.
2 games ago Rollins had 4 hits. But his 5th time up with runners on and a chance to do something he popped up when it really mattered.
Not even trying to pick on Jimmy here but thats what this team does.
This team is different.
Its basicly a traveling circus show now with the Bennie Hill theme song playing in my head as it all happens.
They can be 4th in the league in offense and I can tell you a week in advance that they are not going to score a run in a game 5 of a playoff series.
Comparing them to the rest of the league no longer works. When 92% chance and we all know its really a 0% chance.
First, your comment doesn't have anything to do with game-to-game consistency, which is what I was addressing, but that's ok. You raise an interesting topic.
Also, you say that comparing to the league no longer works, and yet that's exactly what your comment is based on – that the Phillies are different (worse) than the league.
It's extremely frustrating when the Phillies fail in those situations. And obviously those failures are what we remember, because they don't fit our expectations.
So how have the Phillies hit in these situations and similar ones?
– bases loaded, 0 out: 3-7, 3rd highest average, 5th highest OPS
– bases loaded, in general: highest average (.345), 2nd highest OPS
– RISP: 4th highest average, 7th highest OPS
– RISP and 2 outs: 2nd highest average, 3rd highest OPS
Again, there have been far too many situations like last night's. But a little perspective can keep us from going crazy.
Forgot to mention this, where they've been awful, as has been well documented:
– man on third, less than two out: scored only 39% of runners (16th; league average is 49%)
AFW, first, your comment doesn't have anything to do with game-to-game consistency, which is what I was addressing, but that's ok. You raise an interesting topic.
Also, you say that comparing to the league no longer works, and yet that's exactly what your comment is based on – that the Phillies are different (worse) than the league.
It's extremely frustrating when the Phillies fail in those situations. And obviously those failures are what we remember, because they don't fit our expectations.
So how have the Phillies hit in these situations and similar ones?
– bases loaded, 0 out: 3-7, 3rd highest average, 5th highest OPS
– bases loaded, in general: highest average (.345), 2nd highest OPS
– RISP: 4th highest average, 7th highest OPS
– RISP and 2 outs: 2nd highest average, 3rd highest OPS
Again, there have been far too many situations like last night's. But a little perspective can keep us from going crazy.
AFW i'm watching the game with my wife.. top of the 9th bases loaded i say to her poly sucks he aint gettin the ball out of the inf. ta daa mayberry.. i say he'll strike out ta daaa. then the cherry on the top! mini freakin mart aka ( the great blowbino ) i start to say to my wife.. she holds her hand up and says just watch the game will ya? ta daaaa. almost like a script!
Seriously, AfW?
I mean, you're going to pick on a guy who went 4-5 with 2 doubles and 2 RBI because he didn't go 5-5 and the one out he made that night happened to come with guys on base? Seriously, you're criticizing a guy who went 4-5. Think about that. It's really absurd. Probably worse than that, but Im trying to be nice about it.
The Phillies actually score above the league average with RISP and two outs. So when you couple that with their really bad RISP and <2 outs, you get a team that drives in runs at about an average clip….and since they have a lot of baserunners, they typically score pretty healthily.
This year, it's their pitching that's let them down a majority of the time.
and……schmenkman – Phillies were 3.5 GB when those last 48 games began (April 20) and they are 9.5 GM now. So your stat is rendered fairly meaningless…
Chuck, two questions for you:
1) how far behind would the Phillies be if they hadn't scored so many runs?
2) how much closer to 1st would they be if they hadn't allowed so many runs?
I don't know what meaning you think I was trying to convey, other than that the offense has been among the best in the league.
Except when it counts. When men are on base. Please don't give some meanless stat, as the only thing that really counts is W's so when it counts their not doing it as evident by the wins.
Fine – no stat. But it's simply not true to say the Phillies are worse than average in hitting with men on base or with runners in scoring position. Look it up yourself. Scroll about half-way down, click on the stat heading down the left hand side. Enjoy.
all year it seems that when the pitching is there, the offense isn't . . . . when the offense is there, the pitching isn't
No, schmenk… what you're trying to do is somehow make it out like the Phillies are a good team BECAUSE of the offense which, right now, they're not. It doesn't really matter how good the offense is at this point when the defense sucks and the pitching is questionable from one given night to another. The bottom line is that they are 9.5 games back.
And, to be fair, you're right….they would probably be FURTHER back if not for the offense as of late. How much further back I really don't know. I mean, before last night's game (which they were in real danger of coughing up) they were 1-9 over 10 games. 10 games where the offense wasn't terrible. I'm not sure how much worse they could get over those 10 games unless you're talking about 0-10.
Look, we all appreciate all the stats and the optimism that you impart on this board. You present everything in a clear, respectful manner without being a d!ck about it like some statheads on here. And, to be clear, I'm not throwing in the towel yet, either. But I have my serious reservations..
Chuck, with all due respect, how could the words "2nd most runs scored and 3rd most runs allowed" be intended to describe anything but an average team?
That's a fair point. But I'll ask this: Are they even an "average" team right now? I mean, I get the stats….but do they really qualify as an average team when they are playing so poorly??
Yes, Chuck, they're an average team. If you transplanted them into the NL West, NL Central, AL West or AL Central they'd be just about in the middle of every one of those divisions.
It just so happens that the East divisions are much better than average, so when you put an average team in the middle of a bunch of good teams they trend toward the bottom.
(This is also why it's stupid to schedule more inter-divisional games, because its not fair to the teams in the east that they have to play a ton of games against difficult opponents while teams like the Dodgers get to play a disproportionate number of games against two teams with a winning % under .400)
Over those 48 games, sure: 23-25 is about as close to perfectly average as you can get.
But over the past 11, obviously no — the results have been much worse than average (although if you dig deeper the underlying stats are somewhat better).
They are 30-34 …. with an Expected W-L of 32-32……..
I'd say they're an average team – this team has failed to click all season, they couldn't hit and would lose 2-1 … then they hit, but the bullpen couldn't hold leads… now they hit, but the starters can't hold leads… …. they are average in every way right now
…..and their defense is horrific! Wigginton, Pierre, and Pence are all horrible fielders. When you put three guys out there that are train wrecks in the field you are gonna let in a lot of runs. I have already seen D that have lost the Phils at least 5 games this year…singlehandedly. Sure, the O is OK. You got three facets of the game offense, defense, and pitching. fair, suck, and suck. Hence, we are in last place.
The Dipsy
They're tied for the 5th fewest errors in the league, but that's not a very good stat. All the more advanced fielding stats have them a little better or worse than average.
Well I'll be damned. Then they just commit all the errors they do commit at the worst times. According to advanced metrics we should be leading the division.
The Dipsy
LOL – not quite, but this article might be interesting: http://www.thegoodphight.com/2012/6/12/3080810/do-you-believe
Ok. Fine. The Phillies are an "average" team. But they are still in last place and 9.5 games back and 4.5 games out of the playoffs (with 6 teams in front of them). I feel better now…
with 99 games to play…
Anyone still think Hamels is getting 7/$175 when he's not even in the top 20 in NL era for starters?
I wouldn't pay it, but no one lets me make those decisions.
I think we got used to some really great fielding over the last few years. Well, except in left field (Burrell,Ibanez). But how many teams have great LF's anyway? So it doesn't surprise me that the stats are close to average, but that's not what we're used to, it's not the way division winners play.
To me, it's a vicious cycle. When the bats are good, the relief pitching stinks. When the starting pitching is good, they can't score. When the pitching and bats are good, the fielding stinks. It's a funk, and it can't last forever. Unfortunately, even if it were all to get better today, it may be too late. But,…. and I can't even explain why, I'm not ready to give in yet.
@C Schreiber, my favorite flavor is cherry and I'm proud to drink it.
are you priming me for a bet Lefty? My favorite is cherry also. Say a case of Cherry soda whether they make the Playoffs or not. I'm the or not of course.
Lefty – It CAN last forever. Our offense has a lot of bad offensive players. Our defense is filled with a lot of bad defensive players. Our bullpen is filled with bad relievers. So….until the players change, the results stay the same. To my way of thinking anyway.
The Dipsy
Dipsy, that's a perfectly reasonable, rational way of thinking. I employ it frequently in business and important family matters.
But, as I have explained to Andrew, this is baseball, it's my escape, my… temporary distraction from reality if you will. It's my fun time, and no it hasn't been as enjoyable this season as the past few, but it is still the way I choose to relax. (If screaming at a screen is what you'd consider relaxation, but I digress) I don't want to employ rational thinking and reality to this, I just wanna sit back and watch my team play a ball game. I see the poor management, I see the players aging, I'm not blind. i get involved in the various controversies about the team.
Yet here I am in the middle of June refusing to believe a 102 win team 9 months ago, can reach the edge of, and fall off a cliff so rapidly.
Be a realist, that's a good thing, and I admire it. Hell, I read here everyday because of the divergent viewpoints. But this is my – hobby, I just can't treat it like real life. To quote the Tugger, I gotta believe.
Not to mention that it's actually not rational thinking. I'll like to this blog post again: http://www.thegoodphight.com/2012/6/12/3080810/do-you-believe
Hamels or Hamilton . . . .
a lineup with Hamilton, Howard, Pence 3-4-5 would be pretty fun to watch
It would be better if it were Howard, Hamilton, Pence and you wishing upon a star if you think we can get Hamilton although I's love it.
Good to see THome hit with authority, and Mayberry finally have a positive offensive game.
Yeah, we have 99 games to play and I'm not giving up just yet. I'll wait and see if this average team can somehow pull it together over the next month or two before declaring the season lost. 4.5 games out of the playoffs isn't insurmountable by any means but when there are 6 others in front of you it becomes a bit more daunting.
Do we even want Josh Hamilton with all his past (and still present) issues??
Any line up with Howard hitting 4th isnt going to be fun to watch for me.
Hes been bad and declining heavily for a long time.
Now after this injusry he is all the sudden going to go back the 2007 Howard?
Anyway I talk to people in the real world and they seem to get the concept of what the phillies are.
I get it that this site is kind of like Mccarthy and Wheeler.
Where you think this team can go 58-40 the rest of the way.
Led by the great Howard and Utley.
Its cool. It doesnt bother me.
I was right the last 4 years about everything. The Giants series the Cardinals this year. Just let Rollins walk away. The injuries.
And alot of you dont like it.
I do wish I was wrong. But I am not into drinking kool aid.
Just open honest judgements on things.
I dont have favorites.
I dont thnk they were the better team last year or the year before. Not with that line up.
Anyway carry on.
As I am mainly just laughing at the Phillies anymore. Impossible for me to get mad at a circus side show. And you guys thinking the circus side show is the best is amusing too. Like Wheeler and Mccarthy and comcast updating every AB by Utley in clearwater. Really? It is comical to me.
Just remember to play this in your head during the games. It makes it more enjoyable.
I havent been upset for one second of this season.
Like I was in 2010 and 2011
Yeah, the Chris Wheeler that said last night that "it's like watching a train wreck in slow motion." But, whatever… believe and think what you want.
Chuck A. McCarthy
It clearly does bother you … that you feel the need to pounce on anyone's viewpoint that even remotely resembles something positive. We all get it, you don't like Howard, Utley, Rollins, Polanco, Manuel, Amaro, Montgomery, or the Phanatic …
But you don't think that Hamilton, Howard, Pence would do some serious damage??
Nobody said he needs to be 2007-Howard … I'll take the version of the past two years where he hits .260 with 30 HR, and 100+ RBI …. that's still a good season from any #4 hitter
2006-07 Howard is gone — everyone has career years, and those were them. Here is Howard "heavily declining" since 2008:
125, 141, 127, 126
That's his OPS+ (i.e. his OPS relative to the league). Looks pretty steady to me.
Im going to keep watching for the foreseeable future. If they get 10 back of the WC I may reconsider.
Anyone else think Cole not having a contract yet is wayang heavily on him or is that wishful thinking?
I'll keep watching if they're 20 back…because they're my team and it's baseball. Life sucks in the winter without it so I'll enjoy it in the summer ….win or lose.
As for Hamels, he's still gonna get a monster contract, whether it's from the Phillies or anybody else.. Is it weighing on his mind?? Maybe. Or maybe he's just had 4 bad starts in a row. Before that he flat-out DOMINATED. I still want him in my rotation for many years to come.
I definitely want Cole here in Philly, but If he's not going to be here I think you have to maximize the value you can get for him. The Dodgers 1st rder and a sandwich pick isn't enough.
Yeah, but they're not gonna trade him mid-season even if they're 10 out. Unless they are REALLY out of it (20 games) I would think that that would be one of the WORST messages to send your fanbase….that "we're throwing in the towel and trading one of our biggest stars, someone you pay a lot of money to come and watch pitch."
Now, if the Phillies are 15-20 out in mid/late July and can get a monster haul for him (not even sure what that would be) then I guess they'd have to consider.
You dont get it.
It bothered me as I watched this team shoot itself in the foot with all these moves.
Gillick handed Minaya an absolutely beautiful situation. One that you would almost have to intentionaly destroy to put us in this situation.
Ruben Minaya Jr. has done just that.
I am bothered that this team should be contending this year and the next 3 or 4 and they wont be.
But I am over it. and enjoying this year. I do like pointing out some of the absurdity and will continue.
I only attack you Donny and its in good fun.
Also I dont mind any of them individualy its the combination of having all old guys that is a killer. Its an overall picture. Rollins if Utley and Poalnco were gone would be ok. Or vice versa. etc etc.
And I will be watching every game too. And I pay to watch them all BTW.
I am a fan just like you kool aid drinkers. I just choose to not drink the kool aid and analyze the situation openly and honestly. This team is a mess and the future is grimer than the present. And Howard and Utley are part of the problem not part of any solution.
Ruben Amaro, Jr. = Ruben Minaya, Jr. = Ruin Tomorrow, Jr. = "intentional destruction" = a crazy person's take on the state of the Phillies.
But you say that Amaro was handed a great situation . . . and then say that all of those players are the reason they are in a bad sitation.
Howard, contract aside, is one of the best power hitters in the game – but because he's not Votto, or Pujols, and he strikes out too much – you hate him..
I have no problem with people that point out the obvious – but you spewing the same garbage comments not only day after day, but year after year …….. yet never saying what you would do differently besides "get younger" … you're as old and unwatchable as this team you despise
A great addition to the "bad team – average team" debate:
The title of the article is "The Phillies are a Good Baseball Team".. Good baseball teams win those one run games.
I'm giving them until the all-star break, then I'm getting rid of the kool-aid, and preparing myself for the inevitable fire sale. I truly hope I am wrong and they return to the Phight'ins of old and turn it around. Tonight Sloppy Joe takes the helm…and if Cole gave up six to the Twins, imagine what sloppy will do. Bring up Cloyd and give him a shot. Lord knows, he is better than Blanton. Go Phils!
afw does your arm hurt from patting yourself on the back.
The Phillies will be a very good team in 2013. We don't know yet if the Phil's will be a good team the rest of this year. If they are out of it they have enough trade chips to get a decent young player or 2.
12 games left va the Nats with 9 being 8/24 or later. Phil's need to stay in striking distance before then.
You don't know if Hamels is here next season, you don't know who the #4 & #5 starters are, and you don't know who will be playing in half of the starting lineup (2B, 3B, LF and CF). You can't say that they'll be "a very good team" next year. We won't know until all the winter moves are complete.
We do know that it will be a very different team next season.
Let's hope so.
RAJ did a very good job picking up Pierre, Fontenot and Thome. Without them the Phil's would be 20 back.
No they wouldnt.
Just like there wouldnt be some mythical hole at SS without the great Jimmy pop up.
I am not spewing anything.
Ive been saying since 2009 to add 3 new younger players. I didnt care who they were. Any of them you pick. Instead Ruben hoarded ALL the old guys.
He was handed a roster and a minor league that was loaded and turned it into this.
Keep drinking the kool aid and saying how great it all is.
As soon as the season ended last year I said. The easiest move in the world is to not resign Rollins. Its not hard. Its easy and he couldnt even do it.
Whats funny is you support this.
Like youve supported every other move.
Ive offered common sense solutions for years. Trade Utley or Rollins after 09 and get some young talent.
None of these moves are fan friendly so you guys eat it up.
Now your team sucks with a 176 million dollar pay roll and has a bunch of old cripples signed up long term. And you think 2013 they are going to be great. It is laughable.
I despise the ruining of the team. And I laugh at the fans like you who cant see writing on the wall.
What do you really expect from Howard the next 5 years? LOLOLOL
But you probably also think Thome will get you get a starting pitcher in a trade.
Your a clown for a clown team.
And as predictable and laughable ruben Minaya running a team into the dirt. And thinking they are all great.
I dont think they were were the best team last year or the year before.
But the clowns do. I am just suprised Bozo doesnt think the 2013 phils are the bestest ever.
Andrew, a question – You keep saying "your team" to all of us as if it's not yours as well…only ours. Why? I'm guessing you are really not a Phillies fan at all, which really makes no sense to me since you spend an enormous amount of time on this site talking to all of us in that condescending manner of yours….as if you know everything and we don't know sh!t.
@ Chuck.
I say your because the majority off posters here seem to have endorsed everything thats happened.
I will not consider it my team as I do not own it.
I also try to be very nice to people.
Donny really always tries to make it personal. And I have no problem with that.
Hate to say I told you so but I did Chuck for the last 3 years.
You can goto the first game of 2011 thread. I tell you that the line up is not good enough.
I also said youd win the division with ease.
I get that the posters here are the abberation. Jimmy rollins posted a photo yesterday and the comments were hilarious.
In the real world I am the majority who understands the issues with this team.
You come here and its fantasy land where every year they are the best team.
My real life Nats fans tease me about the contracts. Including Rollins. As soon as it happened. Here its celebrated.
Do you really want a site where everyone agrees its all great? And the few if any like me who post anything negative are assaulted endlessly. I am used to it.
But it why I seem to be alone here. When I am in a vast majority of the real world.
I got your back, bro. I go along with most all you have said, Too old, too many singles hitters,
no middle relief, too much $$ tied up in declining players and no future at moment.
I don't own the Phillies either but I can tell you with conviction that They. Are. My. Team.
Actually, very few posters here have endorsed "everything" that's happened with this team (but why let the facts get in the way of a good AFW rant?). There have been a myriad of opinions expressed here.
As I said in spring training, I thought the changing of the guard in the NL East would take place this season. Some agreed, and some disagreed…that's basically what this forum is here for – intelligent discussion. I don't know what the purpose is of posting the same rant night after night for a six month season is. I really don't.
@ Schreiber I am sure that if the general public came here a vast majority would be like me.
I remember in 2010 when I was the lone voice telling people here you dont want to play the Giants. thats when I really started being an outcast. Then last year as they are compiling 102 wins. I knew the line up would fail in the playoffs. ETC ETC
I am not happy I am right. But I also am just analyzing a team I watch every game of. And yes indeed I am a fan. If more of the fans were like me. They wouldnt be in this mess. Alot of the bonehead moves have been to placate the fan base.
@ chuck
I enjoy your team too and have wanted to meet you at a WS parade.
With a new GM and manager it could happen very rapidly. This is a sport with no salary cap and the phillies have the most money to spend. Its really why this is inexcusable and the future shuldnt be so grim.
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With Tom Brady throwing touchdown after touchdown for my fantasy football team and Kevin Garnett lacing them up for the Boston Celtics, I'm really happy with the way Boston sports are going.
However, I can't go for baseball's Boston participant. Nothing against the Red Sox, but I'm rooting for the Colorado Rockies when the World Series begins tonight at Fenway Park. Here's my starting rotation — five reasons why you should root the same way:
The underdog: The free market has spoken, the Rockies are underdogs. When these playoffs began, Vegasinsider.com had the Rockies as a 28-to-1 shot to win the series.
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Strategic Goal:
Understand the Sun and its interactions with the Earth and the solar system, including space weather.
Heliophysics encompasses science that improves our understanding of fundamental physical processes throughout the solar system, and enables us to understand how the Sun, as the major driver of the energy throughout the solar system, impacts our technological society. The scope of heliophysics is vast, spanning from the Sun's interior to Earth's upper atmosphere, throughout interplanetary space, to the edges of the heliosphere, where the solar wind interacts with the local interstellar medium. Heliophysics incorporates studies of the interconnected elements in a single system that produces dynamic space weather and that evolves in response to solar, planetary, and interstellar conditions.
All of NASA's space missions (including the inhabited ISS) and much of our nation's communications and navigation infrastructure (such as the critical Global Positioning System [GPS]) are operating in an environment driven by the highly variable output from the Sun. The Sun periodically sends out powerful coronal mass ejections and flares that accelerate charged particles to nearly the speed of light. These disturbances drive the aurora and powerful electric currents on Earth, inflate the Van Allen radiation belts, violently churn the ionosphere and uppermost layers of the atmosphere, and can disrupt our technologies in space or be harmful to astronauts. NASA's heliophysics program provides the research and technological development necessary for the scientific understanding of how space weather affects human and robotic space exploration and the habitability of Earth and other worlds. The models and research tools NASA develops to interpret heliophysics data lead to substantial improvements in operational space weather monitoring.
Heliophysics uses our local space environment as a natural laboratory that can be directly probed with our satellites. Planets and solar systems are commonplace around other nearby stars and probably throughout the universe. The fundamental physical processes active in our near-space environment are also at work in these distant places humans cannot visit. Increasing understanding of our home in space therefore furthers humanity's knowledge of some of the most basic working principles of the universe. As exploration extends further into space, and as society's technological infrastructure is increasingly dependent on assets that are impacted by the space environment, a broader and fundamental understanding of these governing processes becomes ever more important and relevant.
The Agency's heliophysics strategic objective is to understand the Sun and its interactions with the Earth and the solar system, including space weather.The heliophysics NRC decadal survey,Solar and Space Physics: A Science for a Technological Society(NRC, 2013), articulated the scientific challenges for this field of study and recommended a slate of design reference missions to meet them, to culminate in the achievement of a predictive capability to aid human endeavors on Earth and in space. The Heliophysics Division addresses its Agency objectives and the NRC decadal survey recommendations in the context of our national space policy by working to answer these fundamental science questions:
- What causes the Sun to vary?
- How do the geospace, planetary space environments and the heliosphere respond?
- What are the impacts on humanity?
To answer these questions, NASA's Heliophysics Division is implementing a program to achieve three overarching science goals:
- Solve the Fundamental Mysteries of Heliophysics(F), Explore the physical processes in the space environment from the Sun to the Earth and throughout the solar system
- Understand the Nature of our Home in Space(H), Advance our understanding of the connections that link the Sun, the Earth, planetary space environments, and the outer reaches of our solar system
- Build the Knowledge to Forecast Space Weather Throughout the Heliosphere (W), Develop the knowledge and capability to detect and predict extreme conditions in space to protect life and society and to safeguard human and robotic explorers beyond Earth
These will be accomplished by studying the Sun, the heliosphere, and planetary environments as elements of a single interconnected system, one that contains dynamic space weather and evolves in response to solar, planetary and interstellar conditions. Such an understanding represents not just a grand intellectual accomplishment for our times - it also provides knowledge and predictive capabilities essential to future utilization and exploration of space. Herein, we describe current plans for NASA's research programs in this area and the guiding principles we will follow in pursuit of the forthcoming exploration challenges.
|Research Objectives
|Specific Research Focus Areas
|Solve the Fundamental Mysteries of Heliophysics, Explore the physical processes in the space environment from the Sun to the Earth and throughout the solar system
Understand the Nature of our Home in Space,
Build the Knowledge to Forecast Space Weather
Program Elements
This research program directly supports the generation of new knowledge, scientific and technological development and scientific progress in different ways. Theory and numerical simulations, data analysis techniques, data modeling and instrument development are fundamental areas of support. Laboratory work is needed to constrain and quantify basic physical processes, radiative transfer and magnetic reconnection as examples. Low cost access to space is needed to develop the next generation of space hardware. Keeping the program robust was a primary goal of the Decadal Survey report.
Supporting Research (H-SR)
This is the most open/least restrictive grant program. Investigations include theory, numerical simulations, modeling, analysis and interpretation of space data. Proposals are accepted across the sub-fields of Heliophysics as well as system-wide investigations. The H-SR component of the research program addresses the Realize portion of the DRIVE initiative.
Technology and Instrument Development for Science (H-TIDeS)
In response to the 2013 DS recommendations for implementing the Diversify portion of the DRIVE initiative, NASA HPD has combined several programs such as instrument and technology development, low-cost access to space (LCAS), the suborbital and sounding rocket programs into a consolidated Technology and Instrument Development for Science (H-TIDeS) program. Proposals are accepted in three general areas (i) science and/or technology investigations that can be carried out with instruments flown on suborbital sounding rockets, stratospheric balloons, CubeSats, or other platforms; (ii) state-of-the-art instrument technology development (ITD) for instruments that may be proposed as candidate experiments for future space flight opportunities; (iii) laboratory research.
The LCAS program is critical for developing new instrumentation and for training the next generation of instrument scientists. Expansion of the program beyond balloons and sub-orbital rockets to include the ISS, commercial reusable suborbital rockets, and CubeSats offers expanded capabilities that are critical for some types of observations. Flexible flight choices also reduces the risk that issues in one area, say the procurement of rocket motors, will have a major impact on the whole LCAS program.
The suborbital programs provide important hands-on training for future engineers and scientists needed by NASA and the nation. The program involves numerous undergraduate and graduate students from diverse institutions. Graduate students can participate in the entire life cycle of a scientific space mission, from design and construction to flight and data analysis — something no other flight program can do. The addition of CubeSats to the suborbital program extends this training ground into satellite development and operation.
The Instrument and Technology Development (ITD) program allows for pre-flight instrument development and testing. The growing sophistication of new instrumentation creates a problem for some LCAS candidate programs. LCAS cannot easily support a long development program before flight. The ITD program allows laboratory versions of new instruments to be developed and tested reducing schedule and cost risk when the instruments are later proposed to LCAS.
The new Laboratory, Nuclear, Atomic, Plasma Physics (LNAPP) program explicitly supports fundamental physics experiments that are key to Heliophysics science. Proposals for laboratory studies of plasma physical processes and experiments that produce chemical, spectroscopic and nuclear measurements that Heliophysics measurements and models. The LNAPP program addresses the Integrate portion of the DRIVE initiative.
Guest Investigator (H-GI)
The H-GI program is intended to maximize the scientific output of currently operating Heliophysics missions through support of individual investigations that draw extensively upon the data sets from the missions of the HSO. The focus of the selected research continuously evolves to ensure that the most important questions identified for recently launched Heliophysics missions and for operating missions falling under the Senior Review are addressed. The GI component of the research program addresses the Realize portion of the DRIVE initiative.
Grand Challenges Research (H-GCR)
The new Heliophysics Grand Challenges Research (H-GCR) program currently includes one element: Theory, Modeling, and Simulations (TMS). Theoretical, modeling, and simulation investigations are solicited under other Heliophysics programs, but the TMS element is the only Heliophysics program that is dedicated solely to TMS efforts. It differs from the theoretical/modeling/simulation investigations solicited in other Heliophysics program elements in that it addresses only physical processes that have sufficient breadth and complexity to require the efforts of a critical mass of expertise.
In the future, new Heliospheric Science Centers will be developed. NASA and NSF together should work together to create HSCs to tackle the key science problems of solar and space physics that require multidisciplinary teams of theorists, observers, modelers, and computer scientists, with annual funding in the range of $1million to $3 million for each center for 6 years.
Living With a Star (H-LWS)
The grants side of the LWS program has a goal of developing the scientific understanding needed to effectively address those aspects of Heliophysics science that affect life and society. LWS Science solicits proposals for fundamental science that will lead to a physics-based understanding of the integral system linking the Sun to the Solar System, including the impact on the heliosphere, planetary magnetospheres, and ionospheres. The program's objectives can be achieved by data analysis, theory, and modeling, and the development of tools and methods (e.g., software for data handling). To ensure this, the Heliophysics LWS Science program has three elements: Focus Science Teams which coordinate large-scale investigations that cross discipline and technique boundaries leading to an understanding of the system linking the Sun to the Solar System both directly and via the heliosphere, planetary magnetospheres, and ionospheres; Sun-Climate program whose goal is to deliver the understanding of how and to what degree variations in the solar radiative and particulate output contribute to changes in global and regional climate over a wide range of time scales; and the development of particular Tools and Methods that are needed to achieve the LWS. The H-LWS program addresses the Integrate portion of the DRIVE initiative.
The Final Report of the LWS TR&T Science Definition Team (SDT) (December 2003), located on the LWS homepage at http://lwstrt.gsfc.nasa.gov/trt_resources.htm, identified
Targeted Research & Technology (TR&T) as a systematic, goal-oriented research program. Over the course of the past decade, with the maturation of research topics and the development of the Community Coordinated Modeling Center (CCMC; http://ccmc.gsfc.nasa.gov/) for tools, the former TR&T can be subsumed into "LWS Science." The LWS Science program provides the theory, modeling, and data analysis necessary to enable an integrated system-wide picture of Heliophysics science with emphasis on societal relevance.
Significant progress toward quantitative understanding and predictive capability with respect to these problems will require large-scale, integrated modeling activities. Recognizing the need for activities that would be broader and more sustained than those that can be supported by a traditional NASA grants program, the Final Report of the LWS TR&T Science Definition Team recommended that "…large modeling activities that address coupling across traditional science domains in the Sun-Earth chain specifically be included as strategic capabilities." The SDT also recommended the formation of a Steering Committee in order to update periodically the designated strategic capabilities for future solicitations. The most recent report of this Steering Committee is available on the LWS homepage at http://lwstrt.gsfc.nasa.gov.
Infrastructure and Data Environment Enhancements (H-IDEE)
Progress in space science is sparked by the synthesis of ground- and space-based observations and open data access. If our goal is to understand the Heliophysics System, having access to dipartite data sets is essential. H-IDEE investigations support ground-based observational facilities that openly provide observations in support of Heliophysics space missions, and extend data services necessary for the conduct of Heliophysics research. The IDEE component of the research program addresses the Realize portion of the DRIVE initiative.
Data Centers and Virtual Observatories
The pursuit of heliophysics research requires easy access to HSO data and tools from a distributed set of active archives, each of which has its own architecture and formats: together these data and tools form the core of the Heliophysics Data Environment (HPDE). The NASA Heliophysics Science Data Management Policy, composed with considerable community input, presents an integrated view of the HPDE. Among other things, the HP Data Policy provides a summary of the components of the HPDE, gives a timeline for the data lifecycle, and provides guidelines for documents such as Project Data Management Plans. This document is guiding the implementation of a distributed, integrated, flexible data environment to meet the current and future needs of Heliophysics research.
Two overarching principles also essential to achieving the goals of current Heliophysics programs are:
- Embracing NASA's open data policy that high-quality, high-resolution data, as defined by the mission goals, will be made publicly available as soon as practical, and
- Adhering to the goal of early and continuing independent scientific data usability, which requires uniform descriptions of data products, adequate documentation, sustainable and open data formats, easy electronic access, appropriate analysis tools, and care in data preservation.
Mission data management plans implement the policy. Assembling similar data products from simulations is a work in progress. The GSFC Community Coordinated Modeling Center provides access to modern space research models, support for implementing new models and provides data from models that have been run in the past. This is an excellent first step in making the essential multi-dimensional modeling tools accessible to the scientific An effort to provide the research community with simulation data that is used in publications.
The Heliophysics System Observatory (HSO) is a coordinated and complementary fleet of spacecraft operated as a single observatory. The HSO is a construct that utilizes the entire fleet of NASA solar, heliospheric, geo-space, and planetary spacecraft as a distributed observatory to discover the larger scale and/or coupled processes at work throughout the complex system that makes up our space environment. The combination of two or more missions gives capabilities beyond the sum of the individual missions. Ultimately, the combination of new heliophysics knowledge and a well-supported HSO can facilitate the path towards an operational capability to predict space weather. The HSO has 18 operating missions on 29 spacecraft: Voyager, Geotail, Wind, SOHO, ACE, Cluster, TIMED, RHESSI, TWINS, Hinode, STEREO, THEMIS/ARTEMIS, AIM, CINDI, IBEX, SDO, Van Allen Probes, and IRIS.


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What fresh, savory surprises this updated menu for Easter dinner brings! Best of all, it's really doable: Just follow our make-ahead plan.
Spring Feast Easter Dinner Menu (Serves 8)
We had great fun putting fresh twists on this classic ham Easter dinner menu. Baked ham, glazed with aromatic vermouth... A brisk and effervescent Champagne Limoncello Cocktail... Dill and smoked salmon–stuffed eggs (a delightful variation on the old deviled standard)... The glorious spring blessings of peak-season asparagus, sweet carrots, fingerling potatoes, baby artichokes, and strawberries...
Do we have your appetite's attention yet? It's a feast to take proudly to the table. Promise: With our tips and make-ahead timeline, you can pull off the whole menu with ease. Or, pick and choose which menu ideas you'll like to incorporate into your Easter dinner traditions. (Looking for Easter Brunch ideas? See 7 more Easter Menus.)


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Although we continue to offer signature programs and services to our guests such as The Miraval Equine Experience (which has been around for 17 years), we continue to innovate and introduce new programs and services every month.
February is a special month because it marks the launch of our new culinary clinics. These new clinics were developed by Executive Chef Justin Macy and our Pastry Chef (also his wife!) Kim. We wanted to highlight some of our other new offerings that debut this month. Hope you enjoy!
The Mindful Massage
The SpaFinder Trends Report of 2013 named our new Mindful Massage as one of the trends to watch in 2013. This massage is based in the core philosophy of mindfulness that weaves through all the programs and services that make up the Miraval experience. Read this full description of the NEW Mindful Massage.
This new lecture from Coach Leigh Weinraub will teach you how to become emotionally FIT. She shares techniques used by professional athletes to enhance their performance and stay focused on their goals and translates them into Her extensive knowledge and expertise working with college and professional level athletes Learn more about Leigh Weinraub...
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Free dental and medical professionals were able to help hundreds Saturday morning thanks the non-profit organization Touched Twice Madison.
Along with more critical procedures, other services like massages, chiropractic help, and hot meals were also offered to locals in need.
Indeed, for those who attended the event, something as simple as a new hair cut made a big difference.
Linda Dahl was one who experienced the healing power of touch at Saturday's event in the form of a much-needed back alignment.
Living on a fixed income, Dahl said seeing a chiropractor isn't something she can typically afford.
"That was marvelous," Dahl said, adding, "I'm on disability, and when I get my check, and by the time you do all your bills you don't have much money."
Back alignments wasn't the only service those attending the event could take advantage of.
"We have dental care, medical care, chiropractic care, massage, facials, food pantry, family portraits, clothes," said Felicia Pendleton, a clinic coordinator with Touched Twice Madson. "The list goes on, and it's all for free."
Pendleton said that in addition to meeting families' physical needs, Touched Twice wanted to make sure attendees left being spiritually fed as well.
"You get touched spiritually, we offer prayer and counseling," said Pendleton.
Pendleton added that it takes more than 400 volunteers to pull off an event like Saturday's, including the professionals who donate their time.
She said it's a sign of the times that the face of the needy has changed.
"The family whose breadwinner got laid off, now their suffering," said Pendleton. "Needy is a mother passed away and now they're suffering. But needy is also still the homeless."
More than 600 people came to Calvary Gospel Church at 5301 Commercial Ave. to receive free services on Saturday.
Having survived a heart attack just two weeks ago, Linda Dahl said she's happy just to be alive.
With a new lease on life, the 55-year-old can't wait to show off her stylish new hair cut thanks to Touched Twice Madison.
"I feel younger," exclaimed Dahl. "I feel like I have more life to me."
Organizers reported that the free dental care is their most popular service and that families began lining up on Friday night just to be seen.
For more information on Touched Twice Madison, head to their web site.


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Marbury on AI3....it going to be Ariza on AI4...TT on KK....KThomas on Williamson....Nazr on Dalembert....were actually pretty matched up.
CENTERS Nazr and Dalembert are pretty evenly matched. size wise. stats on the other hand nazr averages bout 5 more ppg and 2 more rpg. we have to remebmer nazr has the injury that will most likely slow him down..even with that said i dont see Sam having a big night...RATING (e)
POWERFORWARDS Kurt Thomas and Corliss Williamson. Kurt out of the ordinary out sizes his opponent. KT is 2 inches taller and this will be good for us. Kurt likes that 15 feet jumper and Corliss doesnt have great ups to make that block so this will be a plus for the Knicks. by the way Kurt out rebounds this guy by 6 rpg...RATING (+)
SMALLFORWARDS each team beats eachother by an inch or 2 in all the situations EXCEPT for TT on KK. if Tim some how plays D for once he has this player beat. hes 4 inches taller than him. He just needs to stick on him. we are VERY weak to well pretty much anything that concerns D but primarly the three ball. and boy can this kid shoot the three. we have the size advantage BUT Ill have to say since Tim plays no D whatsoever much like the rest of the knicks...RATING (-)
SHOOTINGGUARDS Ariza and Iguodala are both exciting explosive rookies. both engergetic, can take it to the hoop. both are ranked high in steals per game. its tough but this should be a highlight of the night watching these two rookies go at it....RATING (e)
POINTGUARDS Marbury vs Iverson. a point guard fans dream. there stats are basically even. in assists, steals, rebounds. if steph plays some d and works his 2 inch height advantage to maybe get in AI3's face it should be good. if not...well if not then we have a 60 point AI St.Valentine's Day Massacre on our hands....RATING (e)
pretty evenly matched teams, its just a matter of who puts forth the biggest effort, in my opinion...GO KNICKS!!!
lose or win i dont care. we lose (we get a better draft pick) we win (yay for us) haha


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SPRINGFIELD - State Superintendent of Education Robert E.
Schiller today appointed the three members of the Financial
Oversight Panel (FOP) for financially struggling Venice CUSD
#3 (Madison County). The panel will help develop an emergency
assistance and recovery plan for the troubled school system.
The Venice School Board voted unanimously June 18 to petition
the State Board for a Financial Oversight Panel and emergency
financial assistance. The Illinois State Board of Education
(ISBE) approved that request June 25.
The panel members - who serve without pay - are: Rudolph
G. Wilson, Assistant Provost for Cultural and Social Diversity
at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville; Mary C. Kane,
an investment banker with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company,
Inc.; and Mike Blacharczyk (Blah-HAR-check), Director
of Special Education for the Belleville Special Education
Cooperative. Wilson will serve as the FOP Chair.
"I am very pleased that these individuals have agreed
to help the Venice district address its financial problems,
which are considerable," said Schiller. "They bring
to this hard job a combination of experience and tough-mindedness
that will be necessary to help this district provide quality
education for its children."
Under state law, the financial panel is empowered to provide
oversight and approval for additional borrowing by the district.
It has the authority to approve or disapprove spending decisions
made by the local school board.
The panel can also recommend an Emergency Financial Assistance
grant from ISBE of $66,250 ($250 per student) and an Emergency
Financial Assistance Loan of $265,000 ($1000 per student).
The loan would have to be approved by the General Assembly
and the Governor. Neither request has yet been made.
In addition, the panel could recommend special legislation
- such as creation of a School Finance Authority or even dissolution
of the district - to address the situation.
The Venice district qualified for state oversight for a number
of reasons. According to ISBE officials, the school district
previously maintained no financial records for FY02 and 03
and has not filed its annual financial report with ISBE for
FY02. The district also failed to meet its last teacher payroll
and was unable to pay its adult education staff. In addition,
the district has not paid its special education co-op or provided
special education services for students.
Venice is the seventh district in Illinois history to operate
with an FOP. Mt. Morris, the first district to have an FOP,
has since annexed to another district. East St. Louis School
District 189 in St. Clair County has operated with an FOP
since 1994. Round Lake School District 116 in Lake County
and Hazel Crest School District 152 ½ in Cook County
each operated with an FOP but have since been placed under
the oversight of School Finance Authorities. The State Board
created a Financial Oversight Panel in December 2002 for Livingston
School District 4 in Madison County, and an FOP was appointed
for Cairo Schools in February of this year.
FOP Panel Information
Rudy Wilson, Assistant Provost for Cultural and Social
Diversity with Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville,
also holds rank of Associate Professor of Secondary Education
in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. He has been
chairperson of the English Department at Claremont and was
Master Teacher of English for the State of California. He
served for 18 years on the Edwardsville School Board and 6
years as President. He has served as President of the Piasa
Health Care and as Chairperson for the Department of Curriculum
and Instruction at SIUE.
Wilson has been recognized for his leadership and contributions
in many areas. He is the recipient of the SIUE's Teaching
Excellence Award, The Hudlin Award for Humanistic Teaching
and the Great Teacher Award, Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian
Award, The Kimmel Leadership Center Aware for Faculty who
contribute greatly to the community and was named Educator
of the Year by the St. Louis American newspaper.
Mary C. Kane is employed as an investment banker at
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc. She is responsible for
initiating, and currently leading, Stifel's Public Finance
Office serving central and southern Illinois. She worked for
Southwestern Illinois Development Authority as its Executive
Director. In this position she guided the issuance of over
$150 million in economic development bonds, the establishment
of a multi-bank Community Development Corporation providing
loans to small businesses and the acquisition of land for
the MetroLink Light Rail.
She has been executive Director of a not-for profit economic
development and regional promotion group comprised of major
business, industry, labor, government and education leaders
of the southwestern Illinois counties of Madison and St. Clair.
She has also been the Director of Administration and Community
Development Director for Madison County. Kane's honors include
the Albert Cassen Community Leadership Award, St. Louis Women
of Achievement, and 15th Anniversary Community Leadership
Award in St. Louis.
Mike Blacharczyk is Director of Special Education
for the Belleville Special Education Cooperative, a position
he has held for the past 10 years. Blacharczyk has a strong
background strong in special education, business administration
and educational administration. He was a previous Director
of Special Education and Assistant Director of Special education
for Madison County Region II for 16 years. Blacharczyk has
been a supervisor for special education in Collinsville and
a special education teacher in Belleville School District.
He also has experience with negotiations of union contracts,
public speaking, and construction.
Illinois State Board of Education
100 North First Street
Springfield, IL 62777


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Inside DVD Piracy
The job would have to be done at midnight. That's when Mission: Impossible III was debuting at Manhattan's Ziegfeld theater. The six bootleggers didn't always have to wait until a movie opened to the public. Sometimes they'd get into private screenings, courtesy of a scalper who'd sell them tickets for a few hundred dollars.
Other times they'd sneak into a "technical screening," when a projectionist first receives a film and runs it without an audience to check for glitches.
For M:I III, though, those options weren't available. The guys would have to do their business surrounded by a full house of Tom Cruise's remaining fans on opening night, a Thursday. (Paramount released the movie in time for midnight screenings the night before its official May 5, 2006 opening.)
Actually, the guy making the illicit copy of the film was surrounded not by moviegoers but by his five co-conspirators. The FBI calls these guys "blockers" because their job is to sit in front of and to either side of the guy with the camera (the "cammer"). This minimizes the possibility of some plebeian's head or body winding up in the video frame.


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Sue, I so don't get the whole "apple" thing! Give those Mets heck tonight!
Those David Wright shoes are absolutely horrendous. Other than the fact that I do kind of like Mr. Met, I see your point!
Sue, I'm glad you don't like the Mets. I know you are not a Sox fan but as a Philly girl transplanted to MA I am "obligated" to hate the Yankees. So at least we have that "I don't heart NY" thing in common! Haha. Thanks for keeping me up to date on the Phils.
I don't think that Mr. Red or Mr. Met hold a candle to the Phanatic.
I really enjoy your blog. Oh and I did find our picture. 🙂
I don't really like the Mets either. They're a New York team, you know? Plus the Padres have played a lot of intense games with them. I think it's really cool that we won the first game in Citi though🙂
I am going to go there – I totally hate the Mets! I have a small soft spot for Wright, as he is clearly fashion challenged, but other than that, yuck!
How funny that you and Jenn both invoked the word "voodoo" for the Mets series, Sue! As a rooter for the other Big Apple team, I don't have a problem with the actual apple. I love New York. And David Wright seems like a decent enough guy. I can see how Reyes would get on your nerves though.
You are right about that color combination. It is just wrong to put Dodger Blue and Giant Orange together. Yuck!
Domino's logo = Citi Field inaugural season logo… so true!! As for Mr. Met — I remember when the Mets came to Baltimore to play the Orioles in the first season of interleague play, Mr. Met made the trip too. As he pranced across the field at Oriole Park, the Oriole Bird chased him down and proceeded to whack at that big baseball head with a plastic wiffle ball bat. It was hilarious!
"Because I can" is usually the best logic that anyone can use anytime. I also feel like with that head, Mr. Met should be a bit top heavy…


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Two Pasadena World AIDS Day events aim to raise awareness of, eradicate virus
By Sara Cardine 11/29/2012
An estimated 30 million people worldwide have died from HIV/AIDS since its discovery in 1981, according to the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS. On Saturday, World AIDS Day, local residents will have a chance to learn about what's being done to combat the virus globally and in America, and to commemorate lives lost as Pasadena hosts two events.
From 11 a.m. to 12: 30 p.m. at Fuller Theological Seminary, the Global AIDS Interfaith Alliance (GAIA) hosts a symposium called "Toward an AIDS-free generation: Where do we stand?" featuring discussions from some of the world's leading researchers and scientists in the field.
Later, from 7 to 9 p.m., Messiah Lutheran Church opens its doors for a vigil, sponsored by the Pasadena Pride Center and Good Shepherd Church Pasadena, to honor all who have been affected by HIV/AIDS, living and deceased.
With a welcome from GAIA Global Ambassador actress Jane Kaczmarek, the Fuller Seminary symposium features a panel discussion moderated by Michael Gottlieb, the physician and scientist who authored the first report identifying AIDS as a new disease. Gottlieb will give a presentation that takes a look at the past 31 years of HIV/AIDS research.
Thomas J. Coates, distinguished professor of global AIDS research and director of the Center for World Health at UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine, will speak on "Global Progress and New Challenges in HIV Prevention," while Pasadena Public Health Department Director Eric Walsh takes a look at AIDS in America.
John A. Zaia, professor and chairman of the Department of Virology at City of Hope's Beckman Research Institute, will share highlights from current research projects and discuss vaccine prospects in the future.
"We Remember" reaches spectators on an emotional level with a concert by choir singers from throughout Southern California. Four AIDS Memorial quilt panels will be on display, courtesy of the nonprofit Names Project in Atlanta. The event is free, but donations will be collected for the comprehensive HIV dental clinic at Pasadena's Andrew Escajeda Clinic, opened earlier this month.
If you cannot attend the events, you can still play a role in HIV/AIDS awareness, says Anthony Guthmiller, executive director of Pasadena's AIDS Service Center.
"Talk to someone about HIV," he advised. "If every single person just broached the topic with one other person, it would make a huge impact."
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