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Released within weeks of one another, the Nikon D7000 and Canon 60D both set new DSLR benchmarks. Since the announcement of each we've seen endless comparisons between the pair and watched the Internet's forum fields light up like wildfire with regards to which is the better of the two. To settle the feud we've got hold of both cameras and pitched them together in a head to head showdown…
Canon EOS 60D vs Nikon D7000 – Features
Found in the upper echelons of the consumer range, both models come very well specified. On the cusp of professional specification this category is fiercely fought, though the approaches of the Canon and Nikon models are both fairly different:
The 60D has a 3in, 1,040k-dot vari-angle LCD screen that can be used through a variety of angles and is the only DSLR camera at this level to offer such a feature. By comparison the D7000 provides a more standard 3in, 920k-dot screen that's fixed to the rear.
The Canon features an 18MP CMOS sensor, which is slightly higher resolution than the D7000's 16.2MP offering.
With the launch of Canon's 7D came a new 63-zone, dual-layered iFCL (intelligent Focus, Colour & Luminance) metering sensor that is also inherited by the 60D. The Nikon D7000's equivalent is a brand new offering: a 2,016-pixel RGB metering sensor.
The D7000 also includes the brand new Multi-CAM 4800DX that has a 39-point array of focus points, nine of which are cross-type for enhanced sensitivity in both portrait and landscape mode. By comparison the 60D employs the same system as found in the 50D, offering nine AF points (all cross-type).
The Nikon employs the latest EXPEED 2 image-processing engine and tops out at ISO 25,600, compared to the Canon's DIGIC 4 processor that provides a top-end ISO 12,800.
It's not just stills where both models bestow much of their prowess however: the video modes of the pair are mightily impressive and, for the most part, of a similar specification. Both provide the ability to Full HD 1080p at 24fps (the 60D also has 30 or 25fps options).
Canon 60D vs Nikon D7000 test sample images
Canon EOS 60D vs Nikon D7000: Design
Canon EOS 60D vs Nikon D7000: Design
Structurally the two cameras are relatively different: The D7000 has magnesium alloy top and rear covers for extra toughness and environmentally-sealed joints to help protect the camera from dust and moisture. Although it's not as hardy as a pro-grade body it's really not far away.
By comparison the 60D is built of aluminium and polycarbonate resin with glass fibre which, despite its metal frame interior, looks and feels rather plasticy and especially so considering the previous 50D's magnesium alloy construction. Since the release of the 40D there's been some degree of environmental-sealing which the 60D also sees as a benefit.
In terms of layout the two models are typical of a DSLR layout. The Nikon is typical of the manufacturer's usual layout: very similar to the D300s's layout. Its dual thumbwheel (one front, one rear) controls are very well placed and easy to use. The 60D makes a number of changes over the previous 50D model: the mode dial (which can't rotate continuously, i.e. it has an 'end point' where it need to be turned back on itself) is to the top left while the display panel is to the top right; next to the latter are four action buttons which now have a better-considered single use rather than the previous multi-press use. However the previous 50D's joystick mechanism to the rear has vanished and been replaced with a d-pad that has a rotational wheel instead of a rear thumbwheel. It's rather a lot going on in one small space.
However the 60D's grip is more prominent and deeper than the D7000's which makes for more comfortable extended use should you weigh the camera up in the hand.
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Canon EOS 60D vs Nikon D7000: Performance
Canon EOS 60D vs Nikon D7000: Performance
In use the one thing that separates the Canon from the Nikon is obviously its vari-angle screen. It's possible to rotate this through 180° horizontally and 270° vertically and even stow the screen-side towards the camera when not in use for protection. The resolution is also 1040k-dots compared to the D7000's 920k-dot fixed rear LCD screen. Both are of a good standard however and the 'lower resolution' is still a decent VGA (640×480 pixel) quality – it's worth pointing out that 'dot' resolutions are actually three times higher than their true pixel resolutions (as individual red, green and blue dots are counted). The 60D has the same 480 pixels of height, but is 720 pixels wide for true 3:2 display with no bordering.
When using the viewfinder it's the Nikon that takes command with a full 100% field of view, something the Canon 60D lacks by offering a 96% view. What this means is that some 4% of the final frame can't be seen when composing through the viewfinder, whereas the D7000 is more precise in offering a full 'what you see is what you get' view.
Both cameras offer super-fast 1/8000th second shutter speeds and can record up to 30 seconds unless using the Bulb setting for longer exposures. The D7000's shutter is tested to 150,000 cycles, whereas the 60D has an unconfirmed 100,000 cycle capacity, making the D7000's lifespan some 50% greater.
Using both cameras in the studio and neither provides a PC socket for direct flash connections. As the previous 50D did have this connector, it seems an oddity that the 60D demotes this standard in omitting such a detail. The D7000's lack of inclusion further supports that it's not quite a pro-spec camera. Using a hotshoe-based radio trigger is more up to date, though doesn't cover all the bases.
As well as fast shutter speeds, both models offer fairly impressive burst shooting options too: the D7000 is the faster of the two with a 6fps burst mode, compared to the 60D's 5.3fps. The extra resolution of the 60D means that there's more to process through the buffer, and this goes some way to explain its marginally slower pace. When shooting Raw + JPEG in this test the 60D succeeded in snapping eight frames before a slight delay on the ninth, while the D7000 succeeded in taking 10 consecutive frames before a pause (both using a Samsung 4GB, Class 10 Gold SD).
It's not just the speed that matters during focusing however, as the D7000's 3D subject tracking AF is very successful when shooting moving subjects. The 60D is less impressive simply down to number of AF points, but the speed at which it whips into focus is very decent and can often be more decisive than the Nikon system. However, menu digging will reveal just the depth of detail that the D7000 provides. It's borderline pro and you can control whether capture can take place in absolute focus or when the shutter is pressed, adjust a five-point level for sensitivity of focus tracking, there's a focus point wrap-around and AF illumination control. A secondary 11-point AF array is also available should this better suit your shooting style. The Canon 60D lacks any AF-illuminator apart from a pre-flash option and that's far from subtle. Accessing the interior menus provides an Autofocus/Drive custom setting though the same level of detailed adjustment just doesn't feature as per the Nikon. Both cameras provide AF-S (single shot), AF-C (Continuous / AI Servo) and AF-A (Automatic / AI Focus for automatic switching between single and continuous) as well as manual AF-point adjustment and locking.
When in live view mode it's possible to compose images or capture movies, though both Nikon and Canon rely on a slower contrast-detection focusing system. The D7000 allows for edge-to-edge AF selection right across the entirety of the screen, whereas the Canon borders off the outermost edge for a marginally more limited selection. The Nikon attained focus more quickly than the Canon in a variety of tests, though both models struggle in low-contrast conditions or on subjects lacking stand-out detail.
One hugely impressive element of both cameras is the battery life. It's hard to separate which is the longer-lasting as both models survived shooting several hundred shots, dozens of minutes of video and a variety of playback and adjustments.
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Canon EOS 60D vs Nikon D7000: Image Quality
Canon EOS 60D vs Nikon D7000: Image Quality
60D vs D7000: Image Quality: Tone & Exposure
Canon's latest iFCL metering system is very clever indeed. As electronic sensors are typically more sensitive to red light, its dual-layered approach has one red & green and one blue & green layer. The two exposures are combined, compared and, quicker than you know it, an exposure is made utilising each of the 63-zones.
By comparison there's Nikon's brand new 2,016-pixel RGB sensor that actually does more than just consider metering. By using such a vast number of pixels it can relay shape information to the sensor and deduce what the scene being exposed for is, thus making a more finely-tuned exposure adjustment.
However, the proof is in the pudding, or so they say. And it has to be said that Nikon's latest offering is rather over-zealous at exposing for the mid-levels and can often result in over exposure. Where highlights are concerned it's best to bracket exposures and often exposure compensation intervention was required for certain scenes.
Canon's iFCL offering generally provided a more well-rounded and accurate exposure with more 'room' for the shadow areas.
60D vs D7000: Image Quality: Colour & White Balance
This is where the 60D's shots take on a whole different life as the punch of colours delivered straight from camera is the more pleasing of the two. The D7000's images are still exceptional, but seem more subtly coloured straight from the camera, especially when viewing side by side on each cameras' rear LCD screens.
Colour balance from the Nikon is slightly warm, with a reddish tinge not uncommon, though not problematically so. Colour can also be slightly inconsistent at higher ISO settings even under consistent lighting.
The Canon has a more neutral and accurate base colour balance, with the occasional 'cold' cast, but is generally the more pleasing of the two.
Of course, any level of post-production can take place outside of the camera and there are options to tweak JPEG processing in-camera as you please, so these standard settings can be adjusted to suit your preference.
60D vs D7000: Image Quality: Sharpness & Detail
In both instances the kit lenses – Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 and Canon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 – work relatively well, but it's when adding faster, more responsive lenses that things really step up a gear. The majority of this test was carried out using both Canon's and Nikon's 24-70mm f/2.8 lenses head to head. The rise in autofocus speed from doing so was immediately obvious and the final results benefit from a sustained wide aperture and sharper 'sweet spot' when stopping down a little.
Detail-wise the final Canon images are obviously slightly larger and that lends itself better to enlargment or cropping at lower ISO settings. However, the D7000's JPEGs straight from camera are better sharpened and hold detail better at the higher ISO settings.
60D vs D7000: Image Quality: ISO & Image Noise
The two cameras' sensors are slightly different sizes (Nikon's is 23.6 × 15.6mm compared to Canon's smaller 22.3 × 14.9mm), and with Canon's higher resolution the theory would suggest it would suffer from more image noise issues. However, this really isn't the case until reaching the much higher ISO settings. Sitting Canon and Nikon shots side by side it's otherwise hard to tell the difference between them when solely assessing image noise.
In fact both cameras provide exceptional image quality, especially at the lower ISO sensitivities. Saying that, the Canon does slip into more noticeable noise reduction (and therefore softness) from ISO 1600 and above, which gives the D7000's high ISO images the perception of greater sharpness. At ISO 3200-6400 the 60D's images are muddied and less detailed than the D7000's, yet both show an interfering level of image noise. The 'Hi' settings, which extend to ISO 12,800 for the Canon and ISO 12,800-25,600 for the Nikon exhibit considerable image noise.
60D vs D7000: Image Quality: Raw vs JPEG
Both cameras provide software for Raw processing in the box – Nikon View NX 2 for the D7000 and Canon Digital Photo Professional for the 60D.
Generally speaking the two cameras show relatively little difference from one another in terms of sharpness, though there is significantly more colour noise present throughout both the ISO ranges.
From ISO 800 and above the 60D shows greater presence of colour noise than each of the D7000's comparisons, and this is especially notable from ISO 6400 and above.
Canon 60D vs Nikon D7000 test sample images
Canon EOS 60D vs Nikon D7000: Movie & Value
Canon EOS 60D vs Nikon D7000: Value for money
The D7000 costs around £1300 with a kit lens, around £300 more than the 60D. Such a difference in price may help decide on which to purchase.
Isolate the 60D and it's very closely sandwiched between the 550D and 7D models – indeed the lower-spec 550D offers much of the specification for a fraction of the price, with the omission of the vari-angle screen and less specified autofocus the most obvious differences.
The Nikon D7000 is relatively closely matched to the D300s, albeit with a less significant build quality and focus system. However this does mean it's very well specified at its lower price point.
Canon EOS 60D vs Nikon D7000: Movie Modes
Movie modes in DSLRs are becoming as important as still capture for a number of purchasers these days. For tax reasons there are limitations to maximum record time (29mins 59 seconds) as any longer would mean an additional 5% import duty and re-classification as a video (rather than stills) camera in the EU.
Furthermore there's a limit to 4GB as a maximum file size as this is the largest portion of data that the mandatory FAT-32 file system can deal with.
In addition the larger sensor sizes in stills cameras are potentially prone to overheating when recording, so manufacturers themselves often put yet further caps on record time in order to avoid issues.
And lastly there's the data rate, i.e. the number of bits of data being transferred per second. The higher this data rate is the potential better the quality will be, but also the shorter the video length will be due to the above restrictions.
The Canon and Nikon movie modes are both well-specified. However the Canon has the upper hand in terms of manual control. There are 24, 25 or 30fps options at Full HD 1080p, compared to the Nikon that offers just 24fps at 1080p. The Canon records shorter clips, but this is for the simple fact that it packs considerably more data (44mbit/sec – almost double the Nikon's 25mbit/sec bit rate) into the files. The Nikon still performs well, and the company's choice to move from its previous M-JPEG to newer H.264 compression (output directly as MOV files) is certainly a step in the right direction.
The Canon 60D limits the maximum video length to less than 12mins (at 1080p24), while the D7000 records a maximum clip length of 20mins. Overall the Canon 60D takes the winning ticket for its more advanced options and better movie quality.
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Canon EOS 60D vs Nikon D7000: Verdict
Canon EOS 60D vs Nikon D7000: The Verdict
It's a tough call as these are two cameras aimed at different contingents of the market. The 60D firmly targets itself at the more 'consumer' sector and its vari-angle LCD is certainly one major selling point. The D7000, on the other hand, is knocking on pro-territory's door – it's better built, has the more complex AF system but, and this will be of considerable impact, does costs some 30% more than the Canon. In many respects the D7000 is more closely matched to the Canon 7D model that may otherwise see a much tighter-run head to head.
Although images straight from the Canon 60D are better metered and generally more punchy, it's really the Nikon D7000 that's the better-specified and better performer in almost more areas. If high ISO image quality is of considerable importance to your shooting then the D7000 takes the biscuit here too. Unless the 60D's vari-angle screen and better-specced video mode are truly essential elements for your work then the Nikon D7000 is otherwise hard to beat and, for this test, comes out on top.
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History's telling exampleJuly 31,2014
Historys telling example
Erik Esselstyns letter managed to both promote the popular revisionist history of the Palestinians, and soil Israels modern moral climate in verbose volume.
For example, there was Hamas lethal but futile rockets. They managed to kill a human being, crippling the hearts of his loved ones. 35 Israeli soldiers are dead as of this writing, and droves of Israelis have been forced from their homes.
Indeed, let us blame the leaders of Israel, Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas.
But the answer sounds of legend, and fiction beyond H.G. Wells imagination.
Upon the Red Sea last March 4, the Israeli navy confiscated state of the art missiles from Iran and destined for Gazan terrorists. Had these missiles reached port perhaps hundreds of Israeli civilians would be dead.
As for the West Bank wall so humanely wrong for partitioning Palestine from, consider these numbers: between 2000 and July 2003 with the wall only partially completed, 73 Palestinian suicide bombings took place killing 293 Israelis. Nearer completion, from August 2003 through 2006, only 12 attacks killed 84 Israelis with 445 wounded.
History books have left out the Jewish Exodus from Moslem lands in 1948 sans bank accounts. Their homes for centuries gone.
Esselstyn stated Americas billions of dollars annually for Israeli aid went solely to military aid. Perhaps if all the Moslem nations dedicated to the destruction of Israel, these monies would not be required.
There are 1,369,532 active troops in the U.S. army, compared to 176,500 active Israeli troops. If the Americans went into an unfriendly Afghan or Gazan town,where Moslem terrorists shield themselves inside schools, mosques, hospitals and civilian homes, what would be our reaction to 280 American soldiers killed?
Israel is on the cutting edge of agricultural and computer progress. Defensively, it was Israeli scientists who invented The Iron Dome.
Egypt receives 1.3 billion in U.S. aid. Their government should halt the tunnels into Gaza.
Esselstyn stated that reviled second class citizens (Palestinians) occupied lands their ancestors farmed for two thousand years. Not true.
Throughout the thousands of years making up the Old Testament, Palestine was known as Eretz Israel, Hebrew for the land of Israel. Palestina was a Latin term created by Israels Roman conquerors to rid any Jewish identity to the land thousands of years later.
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After stealing a victory from the Phillies last night, the Nationals asserted their dominance today, beating the Phils 7-1, widening their lead in first place, and assuring themselves at least a series victory.
Unfamiliar with Gonzalez, Offense Is Dormant:
– Only two Phillies in today's lineup–Placido Polanco and Ty Wigginton— had previously faced Gio Gonzalez, and the unfamiliarity was a clear detriment to the offense. The team had the right approach, taking more pitches than they usually do and working deeper counts. Despite those deep counts, they could only muster one walk off Gonzalez in seven innings. Combine that with the four hits and one run they mustered off the left-hander, and it made for a frustrating afternoon. Credit Gonzalez for mixing in a ton of breaking balls, preventing the Phillies from getting very much solid contact.
Gonzalez Retrospective:
– It was tough to watch Gonzalez, who was once a Phillies farmhand, pitch today knowing he could've been a Phillie. Sometimes when a good prospect is traded, as a fan you reside yourself to the fact that you got a quality player who helped the big club in return (see Michael Bourn traded for Brad Lidge). But the Phillies got Freddy Garcia–who pitched all of 11 starts with the team in 2007–for Gonzalez. Ouch.
Vanimal Absent:
– Vance Worley, making his first ever start at Nationals Park, did not look very comfortable today. It wasn't that his location was off (he only walked two) or that his velocity was down, but his pitches just didn't have the life they usually do. Sometimes, pitchers just don't have it, and it was that type of day for Worley. He looked more like Vance than Vanimal.
– After getting ahead of Gio Gonzalez, 0-2, to start the fifth, Worley started to nibble a little bit, and, to his credit, Gonzalez didn't take the bait. He worked the count full before hitting his first career double to right center. In Worley's defense, his 2-2 offering to Gonzalez looked to be a strike, but it was borderline. With the pitcher leading off an inning, that's an out Worley needs to get, and one he needs to get quickly. He let Gonzalez hang around in the at-bat, and it ended up costing him when Jayson Werth came to the plate with two outs and two on and hit a 3-run home run to left. The Nats would tack on one more run with two outs in the inning. If Worley gets Gonzalez, Werth never gets to the plate in that inning, and those four runs aren't scored (at least not then). That ended up being the difference in the game.
– Let's face it, Worley was leaving runners on base at a ridiculous clip this season, and he was going to come back to earth eventually. His 95.8 LOB% entering today's game was the best in baseball, and, frankly, entirely unsustainable. It caught up to him today when he allowed runners on base in each of his six innings. Through the first four, he was able to escape without damage, but the fifth inning, in which he allowed four runs, was simply a product of the law of averages. Worley is a good pitcher, but he's not a dominant ace, and we'll see him have a few bad outings to balance out the games where he's electric.
Bullpen Continues Ineptitude:
– It will probably go unmentioned because the game was out of reach by the time they got into the game, but the Phillies bullpen continues to not get the job done. Outside of Jonathan Papelbon, there isn't a single guy back there that I trust right now. They allowed two more runs today (both by Joe Savery), and pushed their ERA to 4.43. I understand that there are currently injuries in the 'pen, but these guys need to get some outs if the Phillies are going to be in close games all season.
Game Notes:
– The Phillies have now been beaten by the Nats in seven consecutive games.
– Tomorrow, the Phils will look to avoid the sweep when they send Cole Hamels (3-1, 2.78) to the mound against Jordan Zimmerman (1-2, 1.89). It will be the team's first appearance on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball this season.
Cliff Lee To Return, Utley Rejoins Team:
– After having no pain while throwing his final bullpen session before today's game, Cliff Lee is expected to be reinserted into the rotation on Wednesday night when the Phillies take on the Mets.
– Chase Utley rejoined the Phillies early this morning, and is expected to go through workouts with the team until he feels ready to go on a rehab assignment in Clearwater. My guess is he's back playing with the big club before June 1st.
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Being a Phillies fan is somewhat like being a family member or a parent. When a child is good, then all is great . When a child is bad, it is not so great but you love the child anyway.
That is the way I feel now. I rooted for the Phils when they were the doormats of baseball and I loved them when they were champs. Hopefully, they will pull things out and rise to respectability this year.
I do feel that Ruben Amaro. Jr and his position as general manager are in jeopardy, especially since we lost so many top prospects. Hey, the guy did all he could to put us back in the World Series. And if the Phils fall, then somebody needs to take the fall, as well.
If things continue this way, then we really need to bring up some of our minor league talent and give them a chance. I would like to see Overbeck, Brown and some of our pitchers get big league exposure. We need to give these guys a chance if we cannot improve with our current players.
You mean that's not our triple A team out there now?
Some of the minor leaguers are being given a chance. Look at the Phil's current bullpen, with Savery, Schwimer, and Sanches, and look at how all of them have pretty much stunk up the ballpark. Brown has had a few shots, and still doesn't appear ready, and Galvis currently mans second base. Kratz is currently on the team. Mayberry became a semi-regular only last year, but hasn't been worth anything in 2012.
Overbeck might help, but all the really good pitchers are in the lower levels and will need more time.
People who want to see new blood have somehow missed the fact that quite a few current Phils ARE new blood. Trouble is, it's been bad blood so far.
A few constructive criticisms for next time:
1. That picture needs to be cropped better. It's all out of proportion and looks goofy.
2. In the Gio Retrospective paragraph, it's "… as a fan you resign yourself to…" not "..a fan you reside yourself to the fact…"
3. In the second Worley paragraph your narrative is guilty of the fallacy of the predetermined outcome. If Worley gets Gonzalez out we can't know happens the rest of the inning, because nothing else that actually happened can be assumed. Once one outcome differs the rest of the inning plays out entirely differently. Maybe he gets out of it unscathed, maybe not, but it's not knowable.
Hahahahahahaha. Thats funny. I'm taking a poll. As Phillie fans, and I need you male fans (or maybe not) to answer this. Here goes. As a fan would you rather:
A) Wake up tomorrow with Justin Upton in our outfield;
B) Wake up tomorrow with Kate Upton in your bed;
C) Have Upton Sinclair come back to life and sign a copy of "The Jungle" for you, or
D) Find your old VHS tape of "Upton Saturday Night"?
The Dipsy
B- And it didn't take a millisecond of thought.
No brainer, B. Just hope I'm there with my wife and Kate when they wake up in my bed LOL.
RAJ finally learned that the little deals mean just as much as the big deals. Getting TW, JP and LN have kept us hanging around. I could think of many ss and 2b the Phils could have in there that would help. Rollins was just a bad deal and I keep hoping he proves me wrong. I thought they paid too much for Paps, but he's been a rock. Trading Lee for scaps was bad(seriously, one of the worst moves ever). Trading Valdez for a huge ? was bad. Can't complain about getting Halladay, great deal. the Pence deal was steep when you add in Santana. Starting to ramble with the Kate Upton pics on my laptop.
The one and only answer = B (but I'm happily married). Still going with B.
I had the distinct feeling that Worley gave up trying at some point. I don't know if it was intimidation or just resignation!!!
Not much to cheer about today at all. Victorino's double, moved over by Pence's long drive and he scored on a not so deep fly ball to JW. Quite a chance by Vic, knowing that Jason's defense and arm was a key selling point. A good throw would have nailed him.
The rest, as they say is history. The Phils have no BP and the offense is inept. What else is new?
Today–that was not good enough.
On another blog someone named x39 wrote: "Outhit, outhustled, and outmanaged EVERY game….the 2012 Philadelphia Phillies…if they were any older, theyd be preserved in a museum."
Ouch. The Fightins need to rally in this season at some point. I'm still giving it to the All-Star break for us to turn it all around. Go Phils.
Bart i think i know what you are tying to say..But the way you put it seems like your saying lets concede the race now and just give the minor league guys some exposure..Besides whats been talked about i dont think this team has that Good Mojo going for them as well…
There isn't a realistic option to go with young guys because the reality is that the talent level of position players in the minors is terrible. It's Rollins and his .229 BA or bust. It's Victorino swinging at the first pitch or bust. It's waiting on Utley and Howard or bust. It's Polanco hopefully making it through the season or bust. It's hoping Nix and Wiggington can contribute consistently or bust. It's hoping the pathetic bullpen somehow gets better or bust. It's hoping Mayberry doesn't continue to fail or bust. It's hoping the Phillies can somehow make it to the playoffs via the Wildcard. Not good.
@Shawnmac: Well said. Our farm system is depleted, and more annoying than that, is the fact that those prospects we have traded away, like Gonzalez, are coming back to haunt us.
People blame Amaro for everything, but it was Gillick who got rid of Gio Gonzalez.
But let's give them both SOME credit. Five straight NL champions isn't exactly faillure, and all good things come to an end no matter what anyone does.
Five straight NL EAST championships.
Yes, but this thing likely to come to an end earlier than was necessary due to imprudent moves by Ruben.
We don't have good enough players. Period.
The Dipsy
The sad part is that they have a $175 million payroll and still don't have enough good players. Go figure.
Tampa Bay figured it out with a $65 million payroll.
I wish charlie would stop messing with the batting order.
Yesterday's batting order was great. I love to see them move Ruiz up, considering he's one of their best hitters and shouldn't be batting 7th.
Let's see. He needs to play play all the right handed platoon players against all comers, no matter if they're lefties or righties. He needs to keep Galvis in at all times, even though Orr hits better. He needs to keep his current best hitter in the seven slot. He's not allowed to rest any ailing players.
Go ahead and wish if you want. Maybe it'll actually come true, and all those guys who can't hit same-handed pitchers will carry the team to the playoffs.
4 games out of the playoffs with 134 to play. Long way to go.
They have to go-
77-57 to get to 90 wins. That's reasonable and within reach.
82-52 to get to 95 wins. Less likely, still possible.
87-47 to get to 100 wins. Not gonna happen.
What happened? Did the other Yankees fans get annoyed and throw you off all of their sites?
Dipsy – late to the party but I'll choose B (of course 🙂 ). And what were you trying to do there….do your best Regis Philbin impersonation of ho Wants to be a Millionaire?
I read your headliner for this post and I cringe, and want to take a shower. Nats dominance over the Phils? Just does not sound like anything I've ever heard of before


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Woman accused of embezzling from WalmartNovember 24,2012BENNINGTON A Benmont Avenue woman was charged with a felony count of embezzlement this week after police said she had taken about $1,000 in cash and merchandise while working at the Walmart in Bennington between July and October.
Kimberly A. Young, 26, of Bennington, pleaded innocent this week to the single charge in Bennington criminal court. Young was released without bail.
In an affidavit, Cpl. Christopher Lauzon of the Bennington Police Department said he met with Chris Colehamer, asset protection manager at the local Walmart on Oct. 8. Colehamer told police that Young, who worked at the store, admitted to taking items like cigarettes, food and money.
On Oct. 19, Lauzon reviewed video surveillance footage from the store. Lauzon said he saw instances of Young taking items on different occasions from Sept. 2 to Oct. 17.
In a statement, Colehamer said he began investigating Young after she was short $40 in her register on Sept. 30. After watching her for several weeks, Colehamer said he had evidence she took cash and merchandise worth $1,001.19.MORE IN This Just InMANAMA, Bahrain Drawing the U.S. Full StoryDANVILLE Police said a Concord man was jailed for violating an abuse prevention order. Full StorySAINT JOHNSBURY Vermont State Police are investigating a trio of burglaries. Full Story
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It's a shitty jets 24hr, thankfully empty during my training times, but it's like 300m from hm and costs be $50 a month.
Btw I am the most jerked fkker there
I paid 100 bucks and 43 a month- 2 yr membership
free classes (which I dont take)
one kid on my gym membership for an extra 8 bucks a month ..the daycare hours blow so I never use it
no free anything beyond that...unless you count super hot showers...
my new job has a golds a half a mile from the office ...lookin it over it has a "lady golds" which I'm not psyched about-however will I watch dudes work out over there?
if your a chick do you have to use that side of the gym??
anyway..what do you spend on your gym?
It's a shitty jets 24hr, thankfully empty during my training times, but it's like 300m from hm and costs be $50 a month.
Btw I am the most jerked fkker there
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my gym is 80 a month
I pay 30 month plus 10 for my wife. It is old school lifting gym mostly free weights. No classes, no child care, I have paid 75 month for family at another gym with pool, classes and activates for the kids it suxed was always busy I never could find a good time to work out.
you know its weird we used to have a "family plan" at a health club with a decent free weight room
pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room, great childcare room with kids "fitness" activities..with 6 of us on the membership it was 120 a month
place was never too crowded
we almost went back here recently but the free weights just aren't quite enough
my current meathead gym has a great free weight room..weird things I like (chains!) ..I successfully campaigned for a second squat rack...its always fricken packed
$10/month but not many choices here in low wage Florida. The closets Gold's Gym for me is 1.5hrs away, I'm pretty sure there is only like 2 or 3 in Florida.
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36 bucks a year for 24hr fitness, I can go to any location I want. I have been a member for years and bought 3 yrs cash upfront that included 36 bucks a year for life. My location has a pool, dry/wet sauna, daycare, every class imaginable
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Keepin Green.
Ymca 110$ family of four. at times its crowed. Yesterday no one was using the leg press for 6 min but their stuff was there i had to say out loud "not to be a dick but whoever is using this leg press is done" as i took their weights off!
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All I know is that I'm the strongest motherfu**er in my gym! Did I mention I have a home gym?
9.99 a month for golds gym express but 35 a month for a 24 hour gym. Just left golds for the 24 hour gym cuz its closer to where I live and if I want to go after work I don't have to wait in line.
I go to a very small Golds but it's great , like one big family and very old school and hardcore . I pay 35 a month . I don't do classes but I watch some and they are kick ass , I'd be on the floor in 2 min ! lol
I pay $20 bucks a month and $43 to join in, I can bring a guest unlimited times and doesn't have to be the same guest every time, my guest and I have access to all classes that they offer, day care, Olympic swimming pool,sauna, hot tubs, spray tanning booths, 50% off all gear,drinks, and meals and 3 sessions of personal trainer. There is also a $10 dollar one but you pay over $100 to join in.
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24 hour fitness 30 bucks a month
having abs because you are skinny is like a women having tits because she's fat
24 hour gym (Balance)- $47/month - would be cheaper if I signed up for more than one year
other gym in my town (HPF)- free, I do work for them
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I love my gym. LA Fitness just remodeled mine. It was $100 to join and $34.99 a month. The gym is massive, and I rarely have to wait for equipment.
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I pay 21 dollars a month and that includes tanning that I never use.
I pay $56 per year at 24hr fitness. About 7 years ago, they ran a promotion that if you paid for a whole year for $600 up front, they would give you 2 years for free. After the initial 3 years, I have been getting a bill for $56 every year. Not bad for less than $5 a month.
A new L.A. Fitness .... it has everything, swimming , sauna, basketball, handball, and many chicks, 30% Asian chicks...... $30. a month.. clean gym.
I work in a university and pay $300 a year to use their gym which the students get free with their tuition. But it has full basketball court, raquetball, sauna, classes, huge cardio room and full wieght room with dumbbells that go up to 120lbs. (not that I will ever use them) Other than a few workers the rest are 18 to 22 year old students that come and go every 4 years. Pretty sweet deal, Oh and I also use the gym while on the clock........
I think mine is 49 or 59 a month for a xsport(new age everything place)
5 bucks everytime i go to this local hole in the wall, rusty wieghts, no air conditioning, smells like mold and a ball sac place. But people drive for miles to do legs there. Love it though... first day i was there owner is showing me around shows me this shitty locker room and there's a fucker pinning igf in front of thr mirror. The owner just shrugs
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2. and my school also offers a "free gym" you know as long as i pay 10,000 $ a year tuition and 2,500$ a year on books and other materials needed. sounds free to me.
having abs because you are skinny is like a women having tits because she's fat
My gym has been declining lately. Equipment is beat omly after a couple years. Dbs obly go to 70s. LA fitness is looking attractive.
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November 18, 2013 —
STERLING TOWNSHIP, PA — Robert Brundage, 62, of Sterling Township was arrested on November 17 on 10 counts of attempted homicide and 10 counts of aggravated assault.
Janine Edwards, Wayne County District Attorney, said Brundage initially physically assaulted his girlfriend, Hope Hernandez, age 47, on the 16th. Brundage also poured gasoline on her and then retrieved a pistol and said "I want you dead." Brundage fired five shots at Hernandez. Hernandez then fled to a neighbor's home and called 911.
Pennsylvania State Troopers from the Honesdale Barracks and PSP Blooming Grove responded to the scene. Brundage then fired numerous shots at the responding troopers from his home.
Officers from the Dunmore PSP Barracks assisted at the scene and the Special Emergency Response Team from the Pennsylvania State Police were summoned and arrived shortly thereafter.
At approximately 3:30 a.m. Brundage surrendered to law enforcement by voluntarily exiting his home. He was taken into custody and later arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Ronald Edwards with bail set at $1 million.
District Attorney Edwards stated "this was an extraordinary incident wherein the dangers of being a police officer are clear. The Pennsylvania State Police acted swiftly and with extreme precision to secure the scene and ended the encounter without the loss of life. They should be commended."


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History of the Peace Corps in Micronesia
|History of the Peace Corps
|Since 1960, when then Senator John F. Kennedy challenged students at the University of Michigan to serve their country in the cause of peace by living and working in developing countries, more than 182,000 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in 138 countries all over the globe.
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|History of the Peace Corps
|Since 1960, when then Senator John F. Kennedy challenged students at the University of Michigan to serve their country in the cause of peace by living and working in developing countries, more than 182,000 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in 138 countries all over the globe.
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The Peace Corps program in Micronesia began in 1966. At the program's peak size in 1968, 700 Volunteers were assigned to Micronesia, which included the Republic of Palau, FSM, Northern Mariana Islands, and the Marshall Islands. The first group of Volunteers taught English at all educational levels, and a cadre of Volunteer legal advisors soon followed. The Volunteer legal advisors assisted the then U.S. trust territory in its quest for independence. In the 1970s, the Peace Corps moved into agriculture, health, community development, and cooperative management projects. The early 1980s saw Volunteers working in water and sanitation, forestry, and fisheries.
The formation of FSM in 1986 resulted in a reassessment of Peace Corps programming, and Volunteer activities were consolidated. Dual assignments were developed, and all Volunteers taught English in primary schools and also worked in other activities specified by their sponsoring state government agency. In the 1990s, the programming strategy moved from state-specific to national projects. Concurrently, programming shifted from being focused on English as a second language to projects in a wide range of technical areas, such as library development, health education, sports development, youth group development, marine resource management, environmental education, watershed management, and small business development.
From 2000–06, Volunteers worked in two main project areas: natural resources conservation and development and youth and community development. Volunteers continued to work in the areas of youth, health, library/reading and technology, marine resources conservation and terrestrial resources conservation. There was also an increased emphasis on cross-sector collaboration between different agencies to respond to social and environmental issues.
Recently, Peace Corps met with more than 80 representatives from the education, environment and health sectors to determine how and where Volunteers could best serve FSM and Palau. As a result, in 2006, Volunteers returned to the classroom to teach English as a second language (TESL) and to work with communities to facilitate environmental education, health education, and community development programs. This project addresses needs in all four FSM states (Kosrae, Pohnpei, Chuuk, and Yap State) and the Republic of Palau.
History and Future of Peace Corps Programming in Micronesia
Today, Peace Corps Volunteers work in either the TESL or education for community development projects. While there are 18 local languages spoken across FSM and Palau, English is the language of government, education, and many professional settings. Lack of English ability is seen as a key factor in a 66 percent drop in enrollment between elementary school and high school and in very low entrance exam scores at the College of Micronesia. In a broader sense, stakeholders note systemic educational challenges with instructional planning, teaching skills, assessment practices, and school-parent communication—areas in which Volunteers also contribute.
To support English instruction and address systemic education issues in a sustainable manner, Volunteers work very closely with the local school staff and leadership as peer observers, demonstration teachers, co-planners, team teachers, and facilitators of informal exchanges.
In addition to Volunteer work at the school, Volunteers are capable and well positioned to support community development and service learning projects, especially as they relate to priorities in health education, environmental education, and youth development. Therefore, the design of the project plan addresses an urgent need for English, while also encouraging Volunteers to work with local community groups and agencies on other community issues.
Micronesia is at a dynamic point in its development history, and Peace Corps/Micronesia is working closely with FSM/Palau leadership to ensure that the Peace Corps program best assists Micronesians in their efforts to become independent and self-reliant.
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Under A Hail Of Barrel Bombs, An Exodus Departs From Aleppo
By Alice Fordham • Feb 5, 2014
Originally published on February 5, 2014 8:23 pm
For the last two weeks, the barrel bombing of the rebel-held area of Aleppo in Syria has intensified. Warplanes drop leaflets on neighborhoods warning civilians to flee — and it seems they're listening. Residents of Aleppo districts held by the regime say they are seeing an influx of families, while aid agencies working in Turkey say hundreds of thousands of the displaced are trying to get in.


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Be suede by skin for summer
I concede that the idea of splurging on suede and leather for spring and summer feels distinctly counter intuitive. Both fabrics seem to fit into a winter wardrobe far more appropriately than into a summer one.
And yet since a slew of designers made skin a key element of their spring 2010 collections - notably 3.1 Philip Lim with his cropped, half-sleeve shirts, scoop-neck vests, buttersoft, wrapover dresses and sculptural mini-dresses, and Celine, with her curvy, waffle leather jacket and body-skimming coat, mini skirts, vests and dresses - suede and leather has been elevated to hottest fabric for spring/summer 2011.
With its faintly hippie-chic feel - especially when fringed, as it was at Mulberry, French Connection and Ashish - it also feeds into the 1970s vibe, which is another of the huge trends for spring.
Savvy JC readers, of course, know that "hot" in this context doesn't relate to heating properties of suede or leather. In fact, as totally natural materials with lots of breathability, leather and suede are actually unexpectedly cool and comfortable to wear in warm weather, especially when unlined, which they mostly are for spring and summer.
Another factor to make us swoon with delight, are the stunning colours in which leather and suede have arrived in the shops for spring. There are sublimely flattering, low-key naturals like sand, latté, nude and camel, or vibrant, deeply non-natural shades like electric blue and sizzling fuchsia which catch the colour-pop vibe. And of course there are the deliciously sensuous, tactile qualities of skin, which make it so appealing to wear at any time of the year. The slight downside is the fact that skin will, rather irritatingly, "seat" with wear. So don't wear it for work unless you can access your keyboard standing up, and be prepared to stay sober and full-of-energy all summer as there'll be no sitting at parties for suede wearers.
Not unexpectedly, the quality and origin of the skin will determine how a suede or leather garment feels to the touch and how long it will retain its gorgeous looks. Lamb, sheep and chamois skin are all soft, supple and lightweight, making them the most desirable skins. We all know, of course, that a high street leather vest top or dress - however fabulously styled - will not feel as soft and sensuous, or last as long as a suede dress by Balenciaga. But then again, since there is a price differential of, roughly, the GNP of a small Caribbean island, your expectations are probably lower with the high street garment. And, in any case, however much we all say we want "investment" pieces, a suede vest or leather dress is probably the kind of one-season-wonder item we are prepared to make an exception for.
Wallis, which did last summer's most desirable leather top, seems to have skipped the skin trend this year, but the rest of the high street has plenty to offer: Warehouse has a particularly desirable, slouchy, Celin-esque tunic dress; M&S has a stunning nude-colour leather shift with laser cut-outs, and Ted Baker has a brilliant shift in nude with hem to neck zips.
There are good leather shorts at French Connection, which has a well-cut, black pair long enough to avoid that unwelcome lederhosen vibe, and at Topshop, which has good shorts at around £65, as well as a covetable short-sleeve leather T-shirt that punches well above its £45 price-tag.


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A tipping pointMarch 09,2013
The visual tableau of a ceremonial bill-signing in Washington is rigorously choreographed. The ostensible purpose is for the president to sign a bill passed by Congress. But the dramatic purpose is for participants to celebrate their achievement and to send a message to the nation.
So it was on Thursday when President Obama joined a sizable crowd at the Interior Department auditorium to sign the new version of the Violence Against Women Act. It was an emotional celebration among administration officials, members of Congress and supporters and advocates, some of them victims of violence, who have been working for years to renew the law.
The ceremony sent a message beyond the law itself. It is one of the first significant pieces of legislation to pass the new Congress following Obamas re-election. It renews and expands a law originally passed in 1994, written by Vice President Joe Biden when he was a senator, that establishes vital support for women who are victims of domestic violence.
Republicans had allowed the law to lapse. But in this new year, the Democrats have discovered a new momentum. They are learning that a new understanding is percolating through the country that Republican passivity need not rule the day and that the government has the power to do important things for the welfare of the people.
Our leaders may be slowly catching on. On numerous issues, polling results suggest the attitudes of the American people have moved to a new place. On gay marriage, on guns, on immigration, on health care, on economic fairness, the people are saying they are ready for change. Our leaders are just beginning to catch up.
The ceremony in Washington followed the customary format. Dignitaries stood in their assigned places on a stage behind the chair where the president would sit with a handful of pens he would use to sign the bill. At center stage behind Obama was Sen. Patrick Leahy, the author of the bill, who speeded it through the Senate Judiciary Committee and toward passage in the Senate (my old buddy Pat Leahy, Obama said).
One of the new provisions of the Violence Against Women Act extended protections to native American women who until now have been unprotected by the law. It is astonishing to learn that, until passage of the new law, a non-Indian who came to an Indian reservation to rape an Indian women could not be prosecuted by the tribal nation or by state authorities. It has happened that at some reservations raiding parties of white men have raped Indian women with impunity. One speaker at the ceremony was a Ute woman who described how she had no legal recourse when her former husband beat her. The new law protects Indian women, along with all other women.
That this travesty of justice was allowed to persist through the years is a legacy of the nations brutal historical relationship with native peoples. It took awareness and advocacy and action to address the problem of domestic violence against women of all races.
The new law gives law enforcement better tools for prosecuting cases of domestic and sexual violence, including the trafficking of women. But action might not have been forthcoming if the nation had not passed a sort of tipping point beyond which politicians became willing to embrace the imperative for action rather than allowing the inertia of historic prejudice to paralyze them.
It was a banner day for Leahy. Not only was he central to the passage of the Violence Against Women Act. The Judiciary Committee, of which he is chairman, passed out the first of several bills to address the problem of gun violence. This first bill targets gun trafficking and straw purchasers of firearms.
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ToysRUs has Buy One Get One Free (BOGO) Crayola products this week including ALL Crayola crayons (including dry erase) which means you can bring 2 of the .50 coupons in and save $1.00
I *think* and will check this week that last time I looked at these at ToysRUs they were $3.99 a package- which isn't a great deal alone but paying $2.99 for 2 packs of the dry erase crayons that can easily be wiped and washed off is an awesome deal!!
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I was just wondering whose currently watching this title, I've tried the search function, but I found out that there is'nt much comment about this anime [or maybe MWorlders are'nt interested in this anime, because it comes from the same people that gave us NARUTO?] I've only read about the anime being mentioned in other threads, but no one elaborates on BLEACH itself.
So I was wondering who's into this anime? To tell u guys and gals the truth after GSD left a bad taste in my mouth, I tried to look at other anime especially this one, becasue my sister kept nagging about how cool BLEACH is. So after immersing myself in Char's Counter Attack and MSG: 8th MS Team, I went ahead and watched BLEACH.
AND so far I've seen the latest episode and it seems to be very good. Episode 58 and 59 for me especially ROCKS!!! HINT: nice scenes!!!!!
Oh yeah, another thing, the first 50 episodes seems to have a killer Intro song, IMHO. Take a look at my sig if you want to listen to them.
BTW, Please don't spoil it for some of us by mentioning something in the MANGA that has'nt been mentioned or revealed in the ANIME.
BTW, since we dont have spoilers tag lets use quote and color tags instead.
for quote put "SPOILERS........"
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OR REFER to POST#9
AGAIN, Lets not spoil it for other MWers, guys and gals.
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November 8, 2012
Eleven districts selected for School Technology Revolving Loan Program
ISBE names local districts to benefit from low-interest loans
to boost technology in schools; additional funds available
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois State Board of Education today announced the selection of the first 11 school districts from across Illinois to receive more than $1.2 million from the School Technology Revolving Loan Program. The low-interest loans allow schools to use technology for classroom instruction and staff development.
"With today's economic challenges, the State Board of Education is grateful to be able to offer these low-interest loans to school districts," said State Board of Education Chairman Gery J. Chico. "Funds for technology in schools are especially important for students to succeed in today's world. Our educators need the best tools available to help prepare students for college and careers."
The districts receiving the loans and the amounts, which total $1,233,800, are:
|Scott-Morgan Community Unit School District 2 in Bluffs
|Waterloo Community Unit School District 5 in Waterloo
|Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 in Woodstock
|Fieldcrest Community Unit School District 6 in Minonk
|Forrestville Valley School District 221 in Forreston
|Griggsville-Perry Community Unit School District 4 in Griggsville
|Meredosia-Chambersburg Community Unit School District 11 in Meredosia
|Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 in Sycamore
|East Alton-Wood River Community High School District 14 in Wood River
|Taylorville Community Unit School District 3 in Taylorville
|DuQuoin Community Unit School District 300 in DuQuoin
"This funding is vital for our district to meet the needs of our students in an ever changing technological environment, as well as to support instructional initiatives such as the Common Core Standards," said Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 Superintendent Ellyn Wrzeski.
The school district in Woodstock, which is about 40 miles east of Rockford, plans to use the funds to upgrade networks and purchase new computers and related technologies for the 9-12 schools in the district. With the help of these funds, the district hopes to take greater advantage of wireless connectivity through the use of notebooks, tablets and other handheld devices.
Additional School Technology Revolving Loan Program funds are available this fiscal year for eligible districts serving 9th through 12th grades. (The program alternates between grades 9-12 and K-8 each year.) The deadline to apply is Dec. 1. For more information, including a fiscal year 2013 loan application, visit http://www.isbe.net/spec-ed/elearning/html/revolving_loan.htm.
The School Technology Revolving Loan Program is a 3-year loan with a 2 percent interest rate. Districts repay the loan in six payments (due two times a year). Districts that meet criteria set in law are selected on a first-come, first-serve basis contingent upon the balance of the fund, which fluctuates based on repayment schedules. A formula dictates the maximum amount districts can receive based on enrollment. Some districts request less.
The loans can be used for a variety of technology investments, including:
- Equipment and wiring for installing and upgrading local- and wide-area networks and for network hardware.
- Supplies and labor costs for electrical work directly related to technology.
- Computer hardware used for classroom instruction and/or staff development.
- Other technology hardware investments that directly relate to staff development and classroom instruction.
- Staff development directly related to the integration of technology into the learning environment.
- Computer furniture (not to exceed 10 percent of the loan).
Since the inception of the program in fiscal year 1999, more than $75 million (535 loans) has been loaned to qualified or approved school districts. Loan applications are received from June 1 to Dec. 1 every year.
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By Sean Greene 1:56am, December 29, 2012 - Updated 2:15am, December 29, 2012
VIDEO: Highlights of Caravel and Sacred HeartCaravel's Jessica Reynolds took advantage of a second chance, hitting the eventual go-ahead basket off an offensive rebound, boosting the Bucs to a 47-43 victory over Sacred Heart (N.J.) in the Diamond State Classic Friday.
Caravel let most of the way, but found themselves knotted in a 43-43 tie with 3:10 remaining after a 16-foot jumper by the Lady Lions' freshman forward Khalia Smith.
Running in transition, the Bucs found Reynolds open on the right baseline, but her 14-foot shot came up short. Sacred Heart failed to box out the junior however, and she wisely followed up the miss, and put up another baseline shot, this one from 10-feet, that hit nothing but nylon for the final field goal of the game.
After Sacred Heart turned the ball over on a steal by Ky'Asia Stanford, teammate Yasmin Walker hit a pair of free throws to create the final margin in the B+ Foundation bracket contest.
All five starters had at least six points for Caravel, led by Stanford's 12 points and Walker's 10. Sacred Heart's 6-foot-2 junior Kennedy Johnson took advantage of a height mismatch to score 18 points, but it wasn't enough.
Caravel will face Wilson (Pa.) for the bracket championship Sunday night, while Sacred Heart will face Sanford in a consolation matchup.
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She was presented with a gift from the church council and a plaque from the choir and a box of cards and letters thanking her for her years of service.
Frieda took over the choir in January 1974 when Ernestine Roemer retired. Over the years, she has not only directed both the adult and junior choirs, but also acquired new robes for the children's choirs, helped with Sunday School Singing, and kept the church up to date with the newest books and service trends, always careful to select music appropriate for the season and each Sunday and conscious that the hymns support the lessons each week.
Frieda attended Texas Lutheran (College) University, where she was active in the selective TLU choir as an alto and as a soloist in her early years.
Cindy Hilliard will be taking over as Faith Lutheran's choir director.


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