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B. Lowell Jacobsen served in personnel and labor relations positions for several companies. By 1964, he was elected director of Federal Tin and Paper Products, Inc., and the P. Lorillard Company. He was a member of the North Central College Alumni Association Board of Directors and served on the College's Board of Trustees starting in 1962. In 1980, he became a Life Trustee.


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After four years away, King James is sensationally taking his throne back to Cleveland.
LeBron James told Sports Illustrated for a story published Friday that he'll leave the Miami Heat for the Cleveland Cavaliers -- a bombshell return to his home region that he devastated when he left via free agency in 2010.
"I always believed that I'd return to Cleveland and finish my career there," the four-time NBA MVP said in a piece he wrote with SI's Lee Jenkins. "I just didn't know when."
"I looked at other teams," he wrote, "but I wasn't going to leave Miami for anywhere except Cleveland. The more time passed, the more it felt right. This is what makes me happy."
After winning two NBA championships in Miami and appearing in four straight NBA finals, the league's biggest active star this summer exercised his Heat contract's option to become a free agent two years early.
The move comes four years after he and marquee free agent Chris Bosh left their teams to join Dwyane Wade in Miami -- with James famously announcing his move in an ESPN special called "The Decision."
James' 2010 departure -- and the way he did it, on television -- rankled the people of Cleveland, with fans burning James jerseys and stomping on his likeness.
But Friday's announcement by the prodigal son -- he grew up some 45 miles away, in Akron -- generated excitement in the lakeside city long starved for a professional sports championship. Car horns honked as the news spread, CNN's Martin Savidge reported from the city.
"We welcome you back with open arms. Glad you're home!," Cavaliers fan Corey Adams posted on the Facebook page of CNN affiliate WEWS.
"Cleveland fans are trying to figure out how to unburn their LeBron jerseys," Twitter user nic_johnston44 wrote.
Micky Arison, the Heat owner who helped lure James away in 2010, said on Twitter that he was "shocked & disappointed in today's news."
"However I will never forget what Lebron brought us for 4 years. Thanks for memories @KingJames," Arison's post said.
James: Bringing trophy to Cleveland 'most important'
James' Instagram account Friday had a photo, showing him in a Cavaliers jersey, said: "I'm coming home."
In the SI piece, James wrote that when he left Cleveland, he was "on a mission."
"I was seeking championships, and we won two. But Miami already knew that feeling," James wrote. "Our city hasn't had that feeling in a long, long, long time. My goal is still to win as many titles as possible, no question.
"But what's most important for me is bringing one trophy back to Northeast Ohio."
White House takes notice
The news generated intense interest as soon as it broke, around 12:30 p.m. ET Friday. Three of the top 10 trending terms on Twitter were almost instantly related to James.
It even came up in the daily press briefing at the White House. When asked, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said he didn't know if noted NBA fan President Barack Obama had a reaction to James' move. But Earnest added: "The fact that he has made this decision is a testament to the kinds of values that he has incorporated into his life and he says that he is interested in instilling in his children."
"I think it is a pretty powerful statement about the value of a place that you consider home," Earnest said.

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Cafe Verde: Not just burritosBy Bruce Edwards
STAFF WRITER | April 22,2013Albert J. Marro / Staff Photo
Café Verde recently opened on 136 Strongs Ave. in Rutland. From left are Alexandra Dansereau, Casey Harnett, Yadah Simonelli and owner Gary Maravalli.With some extra time on his hands, Gary Maravalli is back in the food business, making the transition from bagels to burritos.
The founder and former owner of the Vermont Bagel Café has just opened Café Verde at 136 Strongs Ave.
Maravalli said he felt there was a need for a place that specialized in burritos. But he also said Café Verde shouldn't be confused with a Mexican restaurant.
"We do burritos, but you can also get a wrap here," he said. "If you don't like the Mexican concept, rice and beans and salsa and guacamole, you can still come here and get pulled pork, shredded meat, chicken … and get it in a wrap."
When Maravalli started the Vermont Bagel Café on Woodstock Avenue in the early 1990s, he and his wife were kept busy raising a family. He sold the business about 10 years ago.
Maravalli has a day job as a pharmacist; Susan, his wife, is a registered nurse.
But now that his children are older, Maravalli said he had the spare time and the urge to get back into business.
Café Verde is adjacent to the Stewart's Shops convenience store, where South Main Street and Strongs Avenue converge at a triangle.
It's located in a renovated, two-story building owned by Joe Giancola. In recent history, the building was home to a paint store and later a carpet store. Many years ago it was a hotel or rooming house.
Inside the brightly lit and airy space, there is a large, open counter to place orders, and several tables covered with green and white checked tablecloths. To pass the time, there's a flat screen television on one wall. Hanging from another wall are a few black and white photos from Rutland's past.
The take-out or dine-in menu offers burritos, bowls, wraps, tacos and salads. There are a half-dozen signature items like the Pico Teriyaki burrito with caramelized onions, broccoli, carrots, brown rice and a choice of meat or tofu in a sweet Teriyaki sauce.
Customers can also make their own creation with a choice of salsa, sauces or dressings. There are gluten-free options as well.
Burritos and wraps are $6.95 for a large, $5.59 for a regular, and $3.97 for a mini.
There are side dishes to choose from, including guacamole, tortilla chips, rice, beans and coleslaw.
For refreshments there's a lineup of smoothies made with nonfat milk or nonfat frozen yogurt, cold drinks and coffee.
"We just think that doing fresh food that's healthy and quick, people will appreciate it," Maravalli said.
He said getting a meal without waiting is important for someone who only has a half-hour lunch or dinner break.
Whenever possible, he said, Café Verde will source its food locally.
Maravalli also said he's considering opening for breakfast.
Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. But Maravalli said he's likely to extend the hours as the warmer weather arrives.
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Monticello woman arrested for welfare fraud and use of a public benefit card
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Monticello police arrested Lisa M. Goodfriend (42) of Monticello on Thursday 4/4/13. Goodfriend was charged with misdemeanors for criminal use of a public benefit card, welfare fraud in the 5th degree and misuse of food stamps.
Goodfriend was arrested after a 58 year-old Monticello woman reported to Monticello police that she was approached by Goodfriend while in the parking lot of the Horizons Apartment Complex on Harmony Lane in the Village of Monticello.
Goodfriend told the other female that she had $200 on her NYS benefit card and that she would sell her the card for $80 cash. Goodfriend handed the card to the other female who then tried to hand it back to Goodfriend. Goodfriend refused to take the card back telling the other female to go to an ATM and meet her with the $80 in the parking lot.
The other female then drove to the Monticello police department and reported the incident. Monticello officers then went to the parking lot, located and arrested Goodfriend.
Monticello police then contacted the Sullivan County Department of Family Services welfare investigation unit who responded to the Monticello police station and immediately terminated Goodfriend's benefits. Goodfriend was arraigned before acting Village of Monticello Justice Martin Miller and remanded to the Sullivan County Fail on $500 bail pending further court action.


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Very competitive rates for meetings, overnight stays, golf and activities are available right through until 22 September 2014, Ryder Cup week.
Set within the gentle beauty of 850 acres of Perthshire countryside, this five star Leading Hotel of the World is home to three championship golf courses, a sparkling, award-winning spa and an exhilarating array of outdoor activities.
Just one hour from the international airports at Edinburgh and Glasgow, Gleneagles® is rich with promise, as suited to romance as quality family time, group celebrations and corporate events.
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It's on us. Once again as Knick fans we let our hearts get in the way of our heads, our expectations to high on this team. Decent team but championship material...NOT A CHANCE!!!!
Ton of flaws, a inconsistent work ethic and soft as they come players i.e STAT. As fans we need take in a nice cool glass of reality juice. Second round would be an improvement, anything beyond that should be seen as a successful season.


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Shop till you drop at the Boca Raton Children's Museum Community Yard Sale. Families, crafters and community members are invited to participate. There will be many unique items for sale, include holiday decorations and lights, antique toys, handmade crafts, and collectibles.
The Community Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2013 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Boca Raton Children's Museum, located at 498 Crawford Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33432. Participants must provide their own table and spaces are 8 feet long. Registration costs $25 per space. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
The deadline to rent a space is March 1, 2013. All proceeds benefit the Boca Raton Children's Museum.
The mission of the Boca Raton Children's Museum is to develop creative and critical thinking skills in children through exposure to the arts and humanities integrated with history and science.
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Bohemian glam with vintage inspired essence. Embellished cami of silver beads and shimmering white sequins with a sweetly scalloped hemline.
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It's the season of fashion weeks (when is it not?) and Absolut Edit headed to New York for mens autumn/winter 2014 market and caught up with Schnayderman´s at MAN New York
The men's shirting collection was founded in Stockholm in 2011, and launched in America with Opening Ceremonyand Steven Alan in 2013. The brand set out to re-establish handcrafted, well-designed shirts with a modern cut and expertly chosen fabrics that define the all-purpose way men dress now.
Founded by a small group of shirt lovers, the team spent over a year sourcing weavers in Italy and Japan, the best mother-of-pearl buttons and even a factory that hand-makes the shirt boxes.The process of coming up with the right fit was equally ardent.
"We basically nerded out,"
says Joel Urwitz, one of the founders. "Hundreds of samples and patterns to get the fit right. Like a lot of men I know, I wear a shirt every day and the goal was to create a shirt we wanted but could not find."
Others that stood out at MAN this season included DDUGOFF, who had its premiere showing at MAN. Created by Daniel DuGoff with a past from Patrik Ervell and Marc by Marc Jacobs, the collection's "unbasic basics" takes essentials like t-shirts, sweatpants, and sweatshirts and make them special using fine fabrics and bold patterns.
Southern Field Industries is a husband and wife team from the hills in the Saitama region of Japan. They produce handmade canvas products, taking time to give generous attention to every detail.
Special Delivery is a New York-based underwear line made of super-fine cottons from North Carolina. The attention to detail and the uncompromising view on using the best materials have resulted in an understated luxury that feels amazing on the skin.
Swedish life-style brand Our Legacy also had a strong collection, with lots of bold prints in rich, luxurious materials.
Known for updating classic American styles with new technical materials, Nanamica has successfully recreated the "Take Ivy" style popularized in the 1960's by Teruyoshi Hayashida's now classic photographs from American Ivy League colleges.
Founded in 2007, Bérangère Claire continues to present a collection of classic basics. All Bérangère Claire designs are manufactured in France in limited numbers.
Inspired by late 19th century Americana, Danish For Holding Up The Trousers offer belts and suspenders handmade from quality materials.
After the presentation Schnayderman's and Absolut hosted an intimate dinner at Maison O. Guests like Frederic Dechnik, Cacho Falcon, Magnus Berger, Christina Wayne, Maciek Kobielski, Siggi Hilmarsson, Neige Guitoun, Pablo Ravazzani, Stefan Wiklund, Joel Urwitz, Fredrik Carlström and Alban De Pury, weathered the bitter New York winter and joined Travis Bass at Kenmare street for Asian fare and Absolut cocktails.
Later, Below Maison O, the newly re-done watering hole of New York's fashion it-crowd opened its doors and the night ended with dancing and two specially made Absolut cocktails.
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THE REFERENCE: the standard by which others are judged, and to which they aspire.
The perfect reproduction of recorded sound is what KEF's legendary Reference Series has always stood for. And after 40 years of continuous development, the Reference has earned its name as the yardstick of high-end acoustic engineering.
If you're a perfectionist when it comes to enjoying movies or music, it's the one name that towers above the rest.
The Reference. It speaks for itself.
"A description was needed to convey the idea that every loudspeaker is subject to scrutiny at all stages of assembly, culminating in a final test comparison with a laboratory-maintained reference standard. So the method became the name: Reference."
- Laurie Fincham, Engineering Director 1968-1991
When Raymond Cooke set out to perfect the reproduction of recorded sound in 1961, he set up his first research lab on the banks of the river Medway in the Garden of England in a wartime Nissen hut formerly occupied by Kent Engineering and Foundry. Hence the name: KEF.
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Civil rights probes ramp up, but no indictments
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Twilight is great!
Twilight is good, but it doesn't deserve to be so popular
I watched Twilight and geniuely dislike it
I'm fake, I tell people I hate it, but I actually like it :/
I watched all Twilight, not hating, not loving. It's meh...
However, this is the shiz!
The books were great but the main "actress" Kristen Stewart ruined the movie for me. She's like a emotionless robot that only has one expression. Why couldn't they get someone else?
Originally Posted by shanay
The books were great but the main "actress" Kristen Stewart ruined the movie for me. She's like a emotionless robot that only has one expression. Why couldn't they get someone else?
This reminds me of this:
No offence to Sasuke, but it was hilarious as hell.
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I don't care for it.
This. I could careless about that movie or the book. If you want a good movie I suggest Dumb and Dumber. Funny everytime I watch it.
Never read the book, watched some of the movies---They're OK but nothing special...You're right - obsessed teen girls and all the trendy haters combined make the series much more popular than it truly deserves.
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This reminds me of this:
No offence to Sasuke, but it was hilarious as hell.
^This made me laugh so hard!!
Wow! Classic :D
Mostly don't care for it. Genuinly think the story has a decent to good storyline (at least the later books appear to have better stories as I've only seen the first one). Anyways I simply despise the face that Vampires don't burn in sunlight in this series....they sparkle?!! Dafuq is that crap! It has always been and should be that the Vampire burns in sunlight unless they use a charm or SPF 5,000! Also, the Werewolves depicted in twilight act more like shapeshifters who change their form at will where a werewolf transforms on the full moon regardless of will and cannot remember what happens....although I admit this form of werewolf is an interesting change even if it goes against the deffinition of the style.
I like it, and i dont care if people hates on it, beccause before i did not like twilight movies i thought it was truly gay
Dont hate it but dont like it tho , ruined vampires and werewolvs for me made them look punch of little girls
My type of vampires are Castlevania vampires, like Dracula and stuff. Twilight makes vampires gay.
Totally shite... Vampires do not SHINE. simple as.. other then that its a terrible romantic story.
the last one is the best one
Unfortunately, I have seen every Twilight movie so far I, with an innate and sinister hatred, loath the romanticism of all of the movies. To be honest, I don't even know why I take away from my time to sit down with my mom and watch them, I just do. I don't hate them but I definitely do not like them. The movies aren't half bad IMO, but like you said, they shouldn't be getting the attention they get just because there's a puppy-love triangle between a scumbag vampire, a horny werewolf and a girl with a speech impediment.
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One direction sucks, just wanted to go off topic hehe
Hahahaha. I think this guy just tries to trolls chicks. On every thread that a female baser makes a point he tries to troll them. He ends up pissing them the fu¢k off. I laughed pretty hard at this random a$$ comment. This guys alright in my book.
i watched all of them when they come out on cable for free. theyre meh to me, definitely shouldnt deserve all that hype. i could care less if people bash it being that i did it myself.
I have never watched it nor read the books..but my friends did and it was just so funny how they talked bout it
It sounded dumb for me...but meh! I don't really care if ppl waste their money on it.
Idk what to vote for because I hated the first one when I saw it, I liked the 2nd and 3rd one they were good but shouldnt be so popular and I never saw any of the other ones but the new one coming out looks really really stupid so for the series as a whole I suppose I'm between genuinely disliking it and thinking its good but shouldn't be so popular.
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I'm sorry, but Kristen Stewart is a Trampire.
You shall be thoroughly plus repped for this comment.
I genuinely hate it.
The acting is bad, the story itself is bad, the characters are one-dimensional and unrealistic, and the concept of vampires has been tarnished by crappy stories like this.
I don't understand how anyone could enjoy it, but I guess everyone is free to their own opinion.
well i had watch many vampire movies, twilight is like the worsth interpretation of vampires that i had ever seen. just coulndt handle twilight. but is cool for kids. must of them have not seen many vampire related thing. so they saw twilight..
overall is not for me.
but that movie is good for selling purpose. has quantity over quality.
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Historically, many organizations develop enterprise and software architectures in isolation from each other, or they try to reconcile them manually. This isolation causes several problems:
- It limits the value of the enterprise architecture, because it might deviate from reality.
- The development teams might inadvertently contravene the enterprise architecture, as they are unaware of its contents.
- It's not possible to analyze the traceability to identify traceability gaps between enterprise and software architectures.
- Individuals don't know where to find, or don't have access to, the various models that they might need. For example, a software designer might not know how to get access to the enterprise architecture but might need to see it.
By using IBM® Rational® Jazz™ technology (see jazz.net), it is now possible to link elements in an enterprise architecture stored in IBM® Rational® System Architect with model elements stored in IBM® Rational® Software Architect extension for Design Management (sometimes called Design Manager). This capability has several benefits:
- Saves time by making it quick and easy to navigate to the right part of an associated model
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You could buy a most basic London package (shorter ads for example) and make it fit financially for political reasons. Don't forget, the reason London is more expensive is due to the audience you will hit with it.
The two regions who are carrying the ads are cheaper put together than London on its own. That's probably why they made the decision. National broadcasting would be much much more.
National ads in newspapers, magazines etc. will be cheaper, and the RFL should definitely be using those platforms across the country.
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I happily breastfed my son until after I was pregnant with my daughter (a little after he turned 2) and have happily breastfed my daughter for the 16 months of her life so far.
My son was a skinny kid with food texture problems who fell off the growth chart for a while. It took a lot of effort to get him to eat nutritious food but we put in a lot of effort. He still, at almost 4 years old, is a picky eater who doesn't always notice when he's hungry.
My daughter, on the other hand, will try just about any food, but she doesn't eat much of it. She won't drink formula or milk from a sippy, but she'll drink apple juice. She's developmentally doing great- runs around, learning to talk, etc. But she hasn't really gained more than a few ounces since she was 8 months old, and she's way, way off the growth curve.
At six months she was around 12 lb
At 8 months she was around 15.5 lb
At 12 months she was 16 lb
At 16 months she is 16.5 lb
When you look at her growth curve, it has a sharp turn where she was growing until 8 months and it has been a flatlined growth curve from 8-16 months.
Her doctor was really patient at first, but is now deeply concerned. It's just gone on too long to be a growth blip, and even kids who fall off the charts are supposed to gain weight, just on their own lower "curve", and growth charts aren't supposed to have sharp turns for the worse (gradual curves maybe, but sharp turns are alarming).
We ran a battery of blood tests and found nothing wrong.
We kept a diet diary and it does seem as though she's not getting enough calories in her diet. We've been adding butter, fat, and cream to everything she does eat... and I suspect she's now eating even less.
Her doctor thinks my breastmilk has fallen in caloric content so much that by filling up on breastmilk she's leaving little room for foods of denser nutritional value, and that's why she's flatlined on the growth curve. Therefore he wants me to wean her from as many feedings as possible. This doctor was supportive throughout the last 4 years of both kids extended breastfeeding, so he's not a head-in-the-sand type. But he says kids who literally don't grow at all look developmentally fine for a good long time, and then can crash suddenly, where a flu ends them up in the hospital or something.
I don't want her malnourished during these first few years of life. But my gut feeling is that he's totally wrong this time about what approach to take to this growth problem and the accelerated weaning process has been wrenching on my family. Does anyone have advice for me? For example,
-many, many of you have posted similar stories about kids who didn't grow for a 3 or even 6 month stretch and were totally fine. Anyone out there heard of a 8 month or more flatline on the growth curve?
-does anyone have data showing a correlation between failure to thrive toddlers weight gain when weaned or not?
-does anyone have experience with starting a supplemental feeder of formula for a kid like this, to help her learn to like and drink formula regularly from a sippy? (Not the usual intent of supplemental feeders, I know... but if my breast milk supply is insufficiently caloric it's a less emotionally trying way to wean, and it's not like I'm trying to keep up my supply)
-does anyone know an easy way to get my breastmilk tested for its caloric value so I can see if his theory has any validity at all?
Honestly I don't know where to begin. This doctor has been so supportive in the past that I have trouble not following his direction to wean, but every day feels like hell.


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My LO just turned 1 last Friday. After many months of struggling with supply and lack of family support I am FINALLY able to cheer and rejoyce in staying strong (against all odds) to BF my LO. I want to THANK ALL the mommies that encouraged me and gave me advice in this forum
I had an emergency C-Section and had many problems with my milk not coming in and a very sleepy baby. I went to see an LC and she was awesome with her support and advice. My family was NO help whatsoever and constantly will say that I was starving my child and wanting to give him formula at any cost. Even my SO was buying into all this talk. I finally had to take a stand and find support/advice through my local LLL group, hospital support group and this forum. I would BF my child ALL the time 24/7 while on maternity leave. After going back to work (at 10 weeks) I was struggling to pump enough to leave my LO for the day. (Something that did not come easy for me) I had to pump on my days off 2-3 times just to have enough to complete a day's feeding. Needless to say, this took a toll on me and my relationship with my husband (it was touch and go for a while). When my LO turned 10 months, I stopped stressing so much about it and stopped pumping on my days off, I would leave him whatever ounces I pumped at work and instructed the caregiver to offer more solids (which my LO LOVES).
at 11 months, I started weaning off the pump at work and this week is my first week that I have not pumped at all. What a relief My LO now comes to our on-site day care and I was able to go and feed him, but then it was making his transition into the day care very hard and would cry everytime I would leave to go back to work, so I had to stop going. Now I nurse him there when I drop him off and as soon as I pick him up.
My SO and I are both amazed at how wonderful mother nature makes our bodies (mommies) to adjust and supply our LO. My milk supply has not been affected in the least, my LO nurses better than ever and I still get several let downs per feeding. I nurse him on my days off on demand and mornings and nights that I work (I work 12 hours/3 days a wk).
At his one year check up last week, my LO wt 23.8 lbs and its a healthy, strong boy. My pediatrician has been wonderful in supporting my decision to BF and to continue past the first year.
Sorry for the long post, but I wanted to let everyone know of my success story; especially for those moms that are struggling and are thinking of just giving up....


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Thinking Blue for Upcoming Dodger Homestand August 17-22.
Billingsley will close off the four game series with Atlanta. How odd that the fourth game is on a Monday and that the game will be played at the regular time of 7:10 ET time. By the time the Dodgers get back it will early Tuesday morning.
Tuesday it will be Matt Kemp's bobblehead night. with the Colorado Rockies in town.
Is Lorena's birthday!
Andre Ethier will visit the Union rescue Mission from 11:30 am – 1 pm to serve food and Dodger Dogs to the homeless. Dodger partner Farmer John's tailgate truck will provide 500 Dodger Dogs for the people that th mission serves on a daily basis. This will be Ethier's third visit to the mission.
Taking public transportation thru downtown LA, I have noticed the increase in homeless people. I am glad that Andre, the Dodgers and Farmer John are part of this.
Pro Football Hall of Famer and Los Angeles native Warren Moon will throw out a ceremonial first pitch.
Ryan Theriot will take kids on a back-to-school shopping spree at the Staples store in El Monte from 11:20 am – 100 pm courtesy of the Dodgers Dream Foundation and Staples.
With the Reds in town, Friday is 90's night. The first 20,000 fans will receive Andre Ethier posters in honor of the 90's
Friday is the annual Shirts off Their Backs auction. All of the Dodgerss' game-worn, autographed jerseys from the team's victory over the Yankees on Saturday, June 26 will be auctioned off on the club level outside of the Vin Scully press box from 5:10 – 8:45 p.m. Goodie baskets made by Dodger wives that include their husband's favorite things will also be up for bid. I've bid on a couple of baskets in the past. Is always very interesting what is included in the baskets. One of the most elaborate baskets was Grady Little that included a ride on his motorcycle. Broxton has included a nice handmade wooden box. Inside the baskets you can find candy, a glove, batting gloves, shirts, movies, certificates, popcorn, spikes, a bat, etc.
The first "Bark in the Park at Dodger Stadium" will take place on Saturday presented by Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. Fans that purchase an AYCE (All You Can Eat) ticket in the right field pavillion for $25 per human can bring their dog. I've never been to one of these events at other parks but why are the Dogers charging $25 per dog?
Sunday is the usual Viva Los Dodgers Sunday.
God willing, I'll try to make it to all the games. Go Blue!
photo from the Union Rescue mission.
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Hey Emma!
Too bad the BP coughed up the lead (again). This is getting depressing. But hey, did you hear the news? The Dodgers actually signed Zach Lee, our #1 draft pick from 2010. You know, the one that everyone (myself included) thought was unsignable and the Dodgers only drafted an unsignable player to avoid having to pay a large signing bonus. I'll take my piece of humble pie ala mode, thank you very much…
And I have no idea why the Dodgers are charging $25 per dog. Does that mean that your dog will be able to eat AYCE hot dogs too???
Hey CP!
I went inside a store and the Dodgers were winning, I come out and they had lost the game. Sigh.. Very surprised with the Zach Lee signing. I'll join you with that pie🙂
I don't have a dog but I don't think they should charge $25 for the pooch. A couple going with their dog got to spent $75! that is too much.
That's quite a schedule of events! Fingers crossed that you win one of those goodie baskets. They sound great!
Emma ~ Sounds like a lot of nice events are happening at Dodgers Stadium this week. The auction sounds very interesting, I hope you get something good. The "Bark in the Park" reminds me of a friend of mine who use take her toy poodle to Met games at Shea Stadium for free.
Anyway these ninth inning losses are driving me crazy, I can't watch them anymore. I hope they play better on this home stand.
Wow, sounds like you have a busy week planned for yourself. Have you ever won one of the basket auctions? That would be pretty cool if you did. And I'm sure you'll let us know.🙂
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Oh, I've stopped trying to figure the McCourts and their ways of squeezing even more $ out of loyal fans. That's why I think Fido should be able to eat all the hot dogs he wants to!
I'll put my name on one or two baskets.
You and me both, we hope our boys play better at home.
I won the Joe Beimel basket one year. He had a Brooklyn hat, popcorn, nuts, a music gift card, Dodger Adult tshirt and a kid shirt and a video of the show "the office". I forget what else was there.
I think it would be too messy there with dogs. I don't know how they do that at other parks. I rather not do something like that but I have not had a dog for a long time.
First of all, Happy Birthday to Lorena! Secondly, tomorrow sounds like fun, though it is a serious cause to be involved with Good for Andre for taking the lead on this.
Plus, it's good to see Theriot jumping into the community service arena in L.A.! He's got his hands full with the kids at Staples!
And, you'll make it Emma!
That's a hell of a schedule Emm. I hope you make it to all the games! I'm settled in for the Rockies Dodger game right now. For me it's a perfect start time.
I showed Lorena that you wished her a Happy Bday! She laughed! She did not know I had put it as the week's events LOL.
I loive it when the boys contribute in the community!
God willing, I'll make t the whole homestand. We also have a get together by the park ouside the ballpark with Top Deck friends this weekend. It should be fun. I think I will bring a surprise salad. A friend who is a very good cook is giving me the recipe.
Viva los Dodgers? You're gonna need all the help ya can get. They look spent.
Emma: My birthday was on the 16th! The Yankees lost….but they won last night! You are such a good fan Emma. Staying with your team even when they are down. I admire you🙂
Yes Jeff. the Dodgers look spent but still supporting my boys in Blue!
So you are a Leo too! happy belated kid! Yep! I won't abandon my boys blue!
I drove by old Ebbets site today. So I convinced myself to take 5 minutes for some pics.
I saw the pictures from Dodger Stadium but I noticed you updated your blog. Loved the pictures!


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The Leopards started the second round of district play at home on October 2 with a very close 5 game match against Pettus. The Leopards won the first game 26 to 24, but dropped the next two games with scores of 25 to 23 and 25 to 13. The Leopard team rallied to win the fourth game forcing the fifth game. The Leopard team won the fifth game tie breaker with a score of 16 to 14.
Saren Sutton and Teryn Schmidt lead the team in kills with nine a piece. Karly Nichols was next with seven kills. Jacki Zapata and Lauren Hernandez had three kills each. Schmidt, Zapata and Becca Brown had 3 aces a piece. Last Lillie Vickery lead the team with 15 digs.
The Leopards also had another victory this week at home on October 5th against Austwell-Tivoli. Kenedy won the match in three games with scores being: 25 to 10, 25 to 19, and 25 to 16.
The team was lead in kills by Karly Nichols with seven. Teryn Schmidt had four kills, followed by Lauren Hernandez with three, Saren Sutton with two, and Jackie Zapata and Becca Brown with one each. Schmidt had six aces and Lillie Vickery lead the team again in digs with ten.
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Law school addresses gender dysphoria as free speechBy Erin Mansfield
cORRESPONDENT | April 05,2014SOUTH ROYALTON Vermont Law School students and professors have been celebrating the First Amendment with celebrations of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender culture and making just enough people uncomfortable in the process that they might spark a cultural revolution.
The project, inspired by a series of Evie Lovett photographs that take you backstage at the Rainbow Cattle Co. in Dummerston to showcase drag queens, has caught the attention of hundreds of law students, social justice advocates and the governor.
Events so far have included a movie screening, an exhibition of Lovetts photos, and Wednesday night, a panel discussion on the rights of transgender people those who identify with the opposite gender.
Transgender people are the most marginalized people in the community, said panelist Jennifer Levi, a transgender rights attorney with Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders.
People have been beaten to death, she said. People have been denied emergency medical care.
In the cases she has litigated, Levi said, transgender children have been denied access to the bathroom of their choice because of the disconnect between the childs sexual organs and the childs gender identity, and some were banished to separate bathrooms in an effort to accommodate the them.
Its the next civil-rights issue, said VLS professor Gregory Johnson.
Indeed, transgender people cannot openly serve in the U.S. military, and in all but 16 states can legally be discriminated against, he said.
Much like homosexuals once were, transgender people were until recently labeled as having a medical disorder and were given only mid-level scrutiny in the judicial system.
But the medical term for being transgender is now called gender dysphoria the feeling of disconnect with ones native gender and in 2007 Vermont passed a law banning discrimination based on gender identity.
We have made more progress on this critical civil-rights issue in the past 12 years than has been made in the past 100 years, Gov. Peter Shumlin said in his keynote address.
Advocating that Vermonters make acceptance the norm, and demonstrating how the state sparked a movement to make marriage equality the status-quo across the country, the governor highlighted the vitriolic debate 15 years ago about civil unions.
They realized they were their friends, and they didnt have anything to fear, he said. I think marriage equality is the example for all equality.
What we need is a presence, Johnson said. Who are we talking about, and why does this matter?
There was a time when there were more transgenders than gays in the media, Johnson said, showing pictures of pop culture icons who have experienced gender dysphoria.
Among them are Laura Jane Grace (formerly Tom Gabel), of the punk band Against Me!; Chelsea (formerly Bradley) Manning, formerly of the U.S. Army; and Jared Letos character in the Academy Award-winning movie, Dallas Buyers Club.
Its almost like Harvey Milks line, Johnson said: Come out! Come out! Wherever you are!
Levi said, Typically, social conventions drive laws. The biggest challenge is getting relevant decision-makers to understand. ... A transgender girl is a girl. A transgender woman is a woman. A transgender boy is a boy. A transgender man is a man.
Event attendee Brett Hubbard said, I still dont understand what the big deal is. If you call yourself a boy, Ill call you a boy.
Third-year law student Emma Hempstead said, We accommodate disabilities; we should accommodate gender ambiguities as well. Of course they should be allowed to serve (in the military). I think its absurd. Thats not even a question.
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My dd is now 14 months old. Breastfeeding her this long has been mostly wonderful and one of the proudest things I've ever done.
However, it's really taking a toll on my marriage. My husband is now making comments about "when are you going to be done?" "I thought you were done at one year." "some people probably think 14 months is weird." "why don't you just give her milk?", etc.
His biggest problem is my lack of sex drive. But that could be caused by two things: breastfeeding and Depo shot.
He's also frustrated by her sleep habits. We used to cosleep full time. A few months ago we started trying to get her to sleep in her crib. It hasn't worked out the way he'd like it to because she ends up back in bed part of the night on most nights. She still wakes up frequently (ever 2-3 hours) to feed. Doesn't help that we both have to wake up at 5am to get ready for work. (both high school teachers)
I need help in night weaning desperately. But I'm also unsure on how to handle his negative views on extended breastfeeding. I've tried to explain to him that it's harder to wean her off than he thinks. It's an emotional and physical thing for BOTH me and the baby.
I love breastfeeding my dd but I do have some wishes of her being done. But I hate to hear her screaming when I try to get her to take cow's milk from a sippy. It's a heartbreaking cry.
I want to wean but part of me doesn't want to because of my daughter's reaction so far. When she's around me, she wants nothing to do with cow's milk. But when she's at daycare she drinks it without problems.
So what do I do? Like I said, I want to wean her but not instantly... And I need some advice on nightweaning.


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The Wisconsin Supreme Court has declined to take on the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District appeal of a teacher who was reinstated after he was accused of viewing explicit emails at work.
The district wanted the high court to overturn an arbitrator's decision to give Glacier Creek Middle School science teacher Andrew Harris his job back and reduce the suspensions given to two other teachers.
The three were part of a grievance the teachers union filed on behalf of seven school district employees who were accused of viewing or sharing pornography or sexually inappropriate images, jokes or videos in the fall of 2009.
The court remitted the case to the appeals court Tuesday.
In a statement Wednesday, the district said it was disappointed in the court's refusal of the case.
"We still believe that the district was justified in its action to dismiss Andrew Harris," the school district said. "However, the district intends to comply with the order of the arbitrator. The Board of Education will meet in the near-future to consider how to comply with the arbitrator's decision to reinstate Andrew Harris to his former position or a substantially equivalent position."
Harris' attorney, Willie Haus, said they were still happy with the decision and Harris' chance to return to work.
"You have a career that's really been somewhat shattered, and there's some vindication involved in being able to come back and reestablish yourself, its very difficult to do otherwise," Haus said.
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5 green cars you could be driving by 2012
You can go green without going hybrid
As gas prices rise at the pump it's no wonder many Americans have a headache when paying for their gas-guzzling vehicle. Instead of taking a pain reliever, why not look at car options where the grass is greener on the other side?
Although many consumers worry that cost and maintenance of these vehicles is too high, you don't necessarily have to go hybrid or electric to save money. They are plenty of green alternatives that will save you money without breaking the bank.
Other great reasons why consumers choose to drive green is for mileage, lower emissions and tax incentives. You have also probably noticed a unique looking vehicle while driving on the freeway only to learn that it is environmentally friendly.
Want to turn some heads and save with your next new vehicle? Here are five green cars you could be driving by 2012 ...
No. 5: Nissan Versa sedan
With a futuristic look and incredible fuel economy, the Nissan Versa is a sedan that will have you looking it from all different angles and vice versa.
The Versa was first introduced to the U.S. in July 2006. According to Nissan, the 2011 model gets 38 mpg highway and 30 mpg city with automatic or manual transmission.
With a 1.6L engine and 4-cylinders, it's the first vehicle in the U.S. to use Pure Technology, which reduces the CO2 emissions and improves the fuel economy. The Versa's steering power also takes its energy from the battery to increase fuel efficiency and engine performance. Its engine components also reduce friction. For safety, it has fast-responsive brakes.
Depending on the three sedan models to choose from, the Versa also features front wheel drive, Bluetooth, a navigation system and an adapter to plug in an iPod.
Starting at $10,990, it's a steal.
No. 4: Subaru Impreza
As the most fuel-efficient all-wheel drive car in the U.S., according to Subaru, it's no wonder the Subaru Impreza Sedan makes an impact on buyers.
Introduced in 1993, the Impreza is on its fourth generation. Starting at $17,495, the 4-door sedan can get up to 36 mpg highway and 27 mpg city, according to Subaru.
Not only does it sit low to improve handling, but features a 2.0L, 4-cylinder boxer engine to provide balance, power and fuel efficiency. The 2012 Impreza is the first model also clean enough to earn the Partial Zero-Emission Vehicle (P-ZEV), according to The Car Connection.
The Impreza is available in 4-door and 5-door models, manual or automatic. The Impreza also features seven airbags, traction control, a navigation system and XM Satellite Radio. It was named a 2011 Top Safety Pick from the Institute For Highway Safety.
Now that makes an impression.
No. 3: Hyundai Accent
The 2012 Hyundai Accent accents itself by being expressive and distinctive.
Introduced in 1995, the Accent gets 40 mpg highway and 30 mpg city whether it's manual or automatic. With the automatic models, an Active ECO System is installed that modifies engine and transmission control for improved fuel economy. Tests show that the system provides up to a 7 percent improvement in fuel economy over vehicles without the ECO System, according to Hyundai.
Starting at $14,195, the Accent comes in three different models (4 or 5-door), all with a 1.6L, 4-cylinder GDI engine. The variable valve the engine has also helps improve torque and enhances fuel efficiency.
The Accent also provides six airbags, power steering, electronic stability control, ABS, traction control, and features an iPod adapter, Bluetooth and XM Radio.
What a way to show off!
No. 2: Chevrolet Sonic
With a sophisticated look, the Chevrolet Sonic stands out by being equal in both price and fuel efficiency.
As the second generation of the Chevrolet Aveo, it was introduced to the market in fall 2011. Starting at $13,735 for the sedan, the Sonic also comes in a Hatchback model priced at $14,635, according to Chevrolet.
The Sonic gets 40 highway and 29 city with a 1.4L turbocharged engine and manual transmission, according to Chevrolet. The 1.8L manual transmission gets 35 mph highway and 26 mpg city and the automatic with the same engine gets 35 mpg highway and 25 mpg city, according to M Live. It can also reach 60 mph in 8.2 seconds.
Not too shabby for a sedan.
Equipped with 10 airbags, the Sonic was chosen as a 2011 Top Safety Pick by the Institute For Highway Safety. It also features a Sirius Radio, OnStar and Bluetooth.
No. 1: Volkswagen Passat TDI
The Volkswagen Passat TDI Sedan is definitely a vehicle to take a "pass at."
Introduced to the U.S. in 1973, Passat is German for "trade wind." With a 2.0L and clean diesel engine, the Passat gets a remarkable 43 mpg highway and 31 mpg city with manual transmission. The automatic transmission gets 40 mpg highway and 30 mpg city.
It also has a high pressure steel that holds well when a crash occurs, front wheel drive and ABS to control steering for a quicker response, according to Volkswagen.
The Passat also comes in a 2.5L, 5-cylinder engine and a 3.6L V6 engine model. The sedan also features Bluetooth, a navigation touchscreen and an adapter to plug in an iPod. Starting at $25,995, it was chosen as a 2011 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick.
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I'm back! It was a very long weekend of serving at the camp in the mountains, but I had a lot of fun. We got a bunch of snow as we were driving up, and had to put on chains and stuff, but I was in falling snow for the first time in my life. I loved it. What I didn't like as much was all the walking I had to do for the next few days on the ice and then the slush. This morning it snowed, hailed, and rained a lot. But we got out with no problems and got home around 2:30 this afternoon. It was pretty cold, but I was well bundled up. I think I am getting a cold, 'cause there was a virus going around our group. Also, we were working with a ton of people and handling a lot of food. It probably didn't help that it was really cold outside. I am very tired, but it was a really great weekend, and I had a wonderful time.
I feel so behind on everything baseball. I will try to get to as many of all your blog entries as possible, but I think I need to go sleep soon. Anyways, evreything sounds great on the Padres side. Jake loves being a Padre and doesn't want to leave. Heath Bell, our new closer, has lost 25 pounds by using Wii Fit. That's great news! Greg Maddux is going to be coaching for the Padres in Spring Training. That's really exciting. We all know how great Maddog was as a player, and he will be an incredible coach. I am so excited about baseball! It's going to be a very fun season.
In the latest leaders, I got #29. Again, I do not know of prominent Padres player who wore #29. Hmmm…maybe I'll have to go to the minors again.
Great to have baseball back! I am very excited to see what my Padres will do. Meanwhile, I think I will get some sleep…
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Hope you catch up on your sleep, Kaybee. Check out the Valentine I made on my blog over the weekend. (You're in it.)
Kaybee – I am so glad you finally got to see falling snow. Yes, after the fact it can be a mess – but very little is as beautiful as a vista covered in a fresh coat of snow. Get some sleep and I hope you feel better soon!
Welcome back! I hope you had fun. It's nice that Heath lost 25 pounds just by playing Wii Fit! I saw that article on yahoo🙂 I'm really happy that Maddux will coach for our Padres. Get some rest and congrats on your ranking!
Hope you are feeling better today. Is that a picture you took over the weekend? What a great view! We sure don't have scenes like that in Pennsylvania.
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JANE, that was a great valentine! Thanks!
JULIA, yeah, it was beautiful! Thanks!
HYUN YOUNG, yeah, having Maddog in camp will be amazing!
SUE, thanks. Yeah, that was the view outside of my cabin window. Isn't that amazing?
I got a great player you can do a profile on that wore # 29 with the Padres. He is also going to be on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot for the first time in 2010. He played for your team from 1991-1993. He also played for my Rays and had a great career in the majors. Older Padres fans remember Fred McGriff for his first base defense and his home run hitting.
Just thought I would help you out. You also had a great left handed pitcher named Mickey Lolich and also second baseman Bret Boone who wore that same number 29 when they played for the Padres. Sorry, I am a bit of a baseball nut and have a lot of usless information in my mind. lol
Snow in the mountains is the best, but I am not so sure about the hail and sleet. The picture was awesome.
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I love the snow. Don't worry you'll find some one who wore 29.
Snow is fun when you don't usually get it. Vacations are always fun…and so is sleep! That's cool that Heath Bell lost so much weight playing Wii Fit…it makes me want to go out and buy a Wii! He could be a spokesman for them or something.
Get some sleep! That's so great what you did up there in the mountains!! It will be great to have Greg Maddux in the organization, and I"m sure you're glad that Peavy will be staying. That's so funny that Heath lost weight via Wii Fit!!
RAYS RENAGADE, thanks so much for the info! I'll have to check these guys out. And I love that picture!
BOB, I think I have…
XCICIX, yeah, he seriously could. I think it's great that he has lost some weight and will hopefully be able to pitch better for it!
ELIZABETH, I slept 14 hours from last night to late this morning, but I am still pretty tired🙂
Sounds like you got a taste of Ohio weather this weekend- oh the sacrifices we make to be Tribe fans!
Sounds like you had a great time, and along with the rest of the baseball world I'm very excited to see what Maddux has to offer from the other side of the mound!
Get well soon,
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Vyto Starinskas / Staff Photo Rutland City Police investigate a robbery on Center Street in Rutland on Friday at noon.A quick-thinking barista has been credited with saving the day in an attempted robbery at the Coffee Exchange in downtown Rutland today.
At around noon, police said Nicholas Young, 22, of Rutland, walked behind the counter at the popular bistro at the corner of Center Street and Merchants Row, grabbed a bag full of cash intended for the bank along with an employee's purse, then walked quickly from the store, according to witnesses.
In the ensuing chaos, employee Kate Barcellos bolted out the door and pursued Young down the sidewalk on Merchants Row, through the Asa Bloomer Building and onto the bus terminal under the downtown transit center.
Barcellos, who is 22 and stands 4 feet 11 inches tall, said she kept up a steady stream of shouts for help and for the man to stop.
At the terminal, three bystanders heeded her calls and tackled Young, who was taken into police custody. The purse and the bag of money were returned to the Coffee Exchange, Barcellos said.
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I've never dunked as I'm only 5'7", but I can definately tell you how it feels to knock a three in front of a 6'8" dude.
If you dunk, tell me how awesome it is.
I'm gonna be dunking by February 2013 and want to dream about it until then, and also think about it before I go to sleep, so that it becomes a certain destiny.
I'm gonna be throwing them down with the snatches, the squats.
When did you first dunk?
How good does it feel to dunk?
Do you get up just enough to technically dunk it or do you throw it down like an animal? (My goal is to throw it down like an animal, with authority)
Have you ever slammed it in a rec-league game?
Any other info is good about the dunking.
I've never dunked as I'm only 5'7", but I can definately tell you how it feels to knock a three in front of a 6'8" dude.
Yea that can be fun!
What does it feel like to slam?
Im 5'10 and a half, white, and i have somewhere between a 16 and 20 inch vertical so its safe to say I've never dunked. Im about an inch away from touching the rim. I really dont wanna hear what it feels like to dunk, yea im jealous. But u can still make some really nice highlight plays just by being slick
Here's my story, man, it's really interesting:
I've been 6'3" since 7th grade but NEVER could I even TOUCH THE RIM until THIS YEAR.
I had NO hops, I mean NO HOPS, at all. Weakest kid in the school.
After about a year of strength training, squats, deadlifts all that stuff, I can GRAB THE RIM!!! I CAN SLAP GLASS ON EVERY LAY-UP AND EVEN WITH TWO HANDS FROM A STANDING POSITION!!!
This is OBVIOUS progress, and now that I am doing EXPLOSIVE, COMPOUND LIFTS like the Dumbbell Snatch, I JUST KNOW that I'll be slamming it by February, don't really need a lot.
I just can't wait, man.
That's what happens in February. I'll post a video, of course.
Sounds like you need to build up your strength a little first and then go into the dumbbell snatches or even barbell snatches.
It feels amazing being able to grab the rim and to slap glass at will and with authority on layups.
Do it, man, I say go for it dude!!
You just have to make a decision to do it.
Yeah you could dunk it KS, just about. I'm 6'0 and white and I could only graze the rim back in the day, I did squats for 6 months and could dunk it after that. Then I blew my knee though
Well i can only do so much with squats. Ive really slowly built up some strength but its a little risky. Ive had very bad sciatica in the past which is better now, but for some reason my left knee has hurt me anytime i squat down and stay down for a while, then comeback up. Like if im petting a small dog, when i come back up thats when it hurts. Plus i have heel spurs in my left foot. I only do squats 4 times a week because of this. 20 with 0 pounds, 20 with 15 pounds, 14 with 50 pounds, 14 with 50 pounds and im done. Ive been doing this for a little while and my knee hasnt gotten any worse so i might add another 12 squats with 50 pounds and eventually a 5th day. I just wanna be able to run again through the mountains Starbury style in the Spring time.
I could dunk up until about 4-5 years ago. I'm doing lots of squats and quick toe lifts (I'm sure there's a proper name for that) and my vertical is improving again.
Certainly here in Australia, the number of people who play AND can dunk are few, so it's awesome to throw one down, even just on a fast break.
I am only 5 10 and white so cant dunk a full size ball, and at aged 35, its all a bit beyond me now ( Unless i lower my hoop to 9 foot ! hehe )
When i was in my prime back at 17-19 year old, i could dunk a mini ball off a 2 foot jump. I just couldn't get a full sized ball over the rim annoyingly. I was shocking at jumping off 1 foot though : (
I used to play with 2 freak athletes in my team when i was in my mid 20's. One guy was white and he had a sick leap
but the other guy was only 5 foot 7 and he was from New Guinea
I kid you not, in one game we played, he took off from just outside the circle , 2 foot plant and did a tomohawk Jordan Like Leaner in a game ! Literally C**KED it back and threw it down with tremendous force !
It was mind blowing !!!
It's not beyond you at age 35!!!
Sage when you dunked in Australia how did it feel, did the women swarm you? That's how I imagine it.
Also, GREAT video here: (the guy is definitely selling you his system or whatever, but HE GIVES ONE GREAT POINT OF ADVICE ANYONE CAN USE IMMEDIATELY!!! YOUR LAST TWO STEPS BEFORE TAKING OFF SHOULD BE CLOSE TOGETHER AND THE LEG YOU ARE JUMPING FROM SHOULD BE AS STRAIGHT AS POSSIBLE FOR MAX POWER OUTPUT!!!)
I'd be happy if I ended up dunking something like this guy: This would be a good level for me:
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By the way folks, glutes activate vertical leap by 75%.
I was a former strength and conditioning coach at Manhattan College when the ex-Knick Chris Smith played there. It was my job to make sure these athletes were in elite collegiate shape for performance. Agility (moving in different directions) and Power (strength + speed in the quickest amount of time) were the focus.
I'll give you guys one exercise that helped 7 players and even myself jump higher and sprint faster.
Hip Thrust.
I do 495 also, I'll take a video of me doing it one day.
People will hurt themselves doing hip thrusts!!!! It's definitely not a required lift, far from it!!
Maybe for "advanced" athletes the hip thrust will have some application but you won't find any mention of hip thrusts in the old time strongman literature!!
You're 100% wrong.
No one is going to do 495lb hip thrust right away, that takes times.
I've worked with non athletes and athletes the last 5 years. No one has gotten hurt from the hip thrust. The exercise is completely safe and very effective for decreasing pain in the low back and hip areas – when prescribed and coached properly. Any exercise you do sloppy you'll obviously get hurt. People get hurt doing push-ups.
Old time strongman are outdated, what the hell is that all you read? It's better to expand your studies because their research is flawed and past our time. Stop being a hater and entreprise your mind.
Why don't you try something out before you talk about it?
Hip Thrust activates 80% of the glutes, compared to squats that activate 25% of the glutes. Both are required lifts if you're an athlete.
If you're some amateur clown with bodyfat over 20%, then it doesn't matter. Have weak glutes and a weak overall body.


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City Secretary Pam Long said the well located on the corner of San Patricio and Franklin streets will require repair after it quit working Wednesday.
"We have a commercial water well company coming in Monday to pull the well," Long said. "We're very fortunate in being able to get them that quickly because they're so busy with the oilfield."
Long said Goliad State Park Manager Brenda Justice has closed the city pool until the well is repaired.
The city pumps an average of 650,000 gallons per day to its customers. All of that is now being pumped from the city's lone operating well located on Chilton Street.
"That's why we're having to cut back," Long said.
Citizens are asked to refrain from using lawn sprinklers, washing cars, filling pools or any other non-essential water usage.
Long said residents will receive a call from the city when the water conservation alert ends.
Customers can call City Hall at 645-3454 for more information.


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More than 30 Goliad County 4-H'ers traveled to Hallettsville, Victoria and Kerrville to participate in the district contests. Thirteen senior-aged 4-H members qualified for Texas State Roundup to be held June 10-14 in College Station.
Events began April 11 in Hallettsville with 15 Goliad County participants competing in consumer decision making. The senior team of Megan Hilscher, Bailey Janssen and Kendra Webel placed first and will advance to state. The senior team of Kassidy Bego, Hanna Henson and Ethan Whaley placed fifth.
Individual placements included Webel (first), Hilscher (fifth), Bego (sixth), Janssen (ninth), Henson (12th) and Whaley (24th). Also placing first was the junior team of Mateo Martinez (first), Rebecca Johnson (third), David Stewart (fourth), Kyle Gaskamp (12th) and Kolby Janssen (13th). In the intermediate age group, the team of Holly Gaskamp (ninth), Michala Janssen (24th), McKenna Sawyer (31st) and Kendall Coles (45th) placed sixth.
On April 13, district roundup events continued on the campus of St. Joseph High School in Victoria. In educational presentations, senior Amanda Cloessner placed first in the clothing and textiles category and will advance to state. Juniors Jackson Bochat, Nicholas Pompa and Justin Swize also placed first in the open category with their American flag presentation. Intermediates Rhett Davis, Caleigh Knipling and Weston Wimberly received a blue ribbon on their ranch safety presentation.
Three Goliad County teams competed in the Nutrition Quiz Bowl competition. Seniors Amanda Cloessner, Kassidy Bego and Carolyn Swize finished first and will advance to state. Juniors Gunner Garnet, Mateo Martinez, and Justin Swize placed first over the second-place finishers, also from Goliad, Brynna Billo, Karleigh Hill and Addison McKelvey.
In the Share The Fun category, the senior team placed first and qualified for state. Team members included Kassidy Bego, Matthew Haney, Cody Park, Emily Speed, Carolyn Swize, Kendra Webel, Trent Welfel, Trista Welfel and Mac Wimberly. Jadan Butler and Brooke Yanta took second in the poetry/prose category.
The final participants traveled to Kerrville on April 17 to participate in the district mohair judging contests. Competing as a senior individual was Tallis Butler. Competing on the intermediate team was Jadan Butler, Landry Cunningham and Bailey Huber. Competing as junior individuals were Braxton Butler and Brooke Yanta.
District photography results for intermediates and juniors were also announced at the district roundup. Goliad County 4-H members participating included Kolby Janssen (blue ribbon in wildlife and blue ribbon in domestic animals), Michala Janssen (blue ribbon in catch-all), Jonathon Raska (second in food and red elements of design), Sarah Rayburn (first place in plant-flora), Mallory Shelton (blue ribbon in wildlife and first in nature and landscape) and Brooke Yanta (blue ribbon in food).


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Projected State Allocations for FY 2003 Grants Under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act (Perkins)
|April 23, 2003
|State Directors of Vocational-Technical Education
State Tech-Prep Coordinators
|Richard La Pointe
Deputy Assistant Secretary
|Projected State Allocations for FY 2003 Grants Under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act (Perkins)
I am pleased to provide you with estimated FY 2003 state allocations, for which funds will become available on July 1, 2003, under Title I (Vocational and Technical Education Assistance to States) and Title II (Tech Prep Education) of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act (Perkins). These figures will be posted to our website shortly, http://ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/. Please share these figures with your secondary or postsecondary counterparts, fiscal partners, and other appropriate individuals within your state.
With regard to distribution of secondary funds under section 131(b) of Perkins, the data for the age cohort 15 through 19-as required under statute-will not be available for FY 2003. As in years past, we will accept funding distribution formulas based on one of the following alternatives:
- The Census Bureau's estimate of the relative number of children in poverty aged 5 though 17 who reside in each school district, in lieu of the data specified by section 131(b)(2); and
- Either enrollment or "membership" data compiled by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) or the Census Bureau's estimate of the number of individuals aged 5 through 17 who reside in each school district, in lieu of the data specified by section 131(b)(1).
Updated Census data, reflecting 2001-2002 school district boundaries, must be used in FY 2003 funding distribution formulas. This data will be available in mid-May and may be accessed at http://www.census.gov/. Meanwhile, for planning purposes, you may use the current 1999-2000 data now available on this site. Updated NCES data may be accessed at http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2006155.
I regret the delay in the availability of these figures and hope that your planning for the upcoming program year may now proceed smoothly. On behalf of Assistant Secretary Carol D'Amico and the entire staff, thank you for all your hard work and dedication to prepare our nation's youth and adults for their future.
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The Bleak Future
If Obama wins a second term its trajectory is already written in the history of his first:
Mr. Obama has governed from the left not because he miscalculated his priorities but because these are his priorities. His first term is best understood as a race to put himself in the pantheon of the great progressive Presidents–Wilson, FDR, LBJ–who expanded the state's control over the private economy and over the wants and needs of the American middle class.
The price of this governing choice includes a weak recovery, achievements like ObamaCare that are unpopular, the loss of the House in 2010, and a polarized electorate. Unable to run on his record, he has conducted a low-down re-election campaign based on destroying his opponent's character. If the polls are right, even if he wins re-election, he will do so as the first President since Wilson to win with a smaller margin than he did the first time.
But for Mr. Obama, this won't matter. His great progressive gamble will have paid off. His second term will be about preserving the government gains of his first term, especially ObamaCare, and using regulation to press government control wherever else he can.
This election, you're voting for your children and grandchildren as well as yourself. There is a bleak future waiting for them. For all practical purposes, you and they will become little more than serfs. Wards of the state. Your freedoms diminished and gradually withdrawn one by one.
Obama's America is not America as it was supposed to be.
I have urged people to think – hard – about what this election means. I'm asking you to think hard, again. We have this one chance to reverse course. To vote strategically to give Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan the means to carry out the changes we need to stay free.
I will pray for my country tonight. I will vote tomorrow, on the day appointed by the constitution that I love; the constitution that has given me the opportunity I have had in my life to reach higher than my parents. I will do my duty as a citizen of a country that gave the world the best chance it has ever had to rise above "the life of man, solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short."
I will also pray there are enough patriots to change this country's course.
Vote for you and yours, as if the future depended on it.
It does.
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Asustek Computer as well as number of other manufacturers have announced a large number of personal computers in slate form-factors. Hardware that powers those devices is much more powerful than that which powers Apple iPad. But Apple is getting ready to release its second-generation iPad, which will naturally be more advanced than its predecessor. Nonetheless, the chairman of Asus believes the company has a "secret weapon" against the iPad 2.
"We already know some of the details of [Apple iPad 2], such as what kind of processor they chose. We very carefully chose our tablet processor, the Nvidia Tegra 2, and to really compete it will take [Apple] some time. You know, [Nvidia] is well known for graphics. Also, we will try to provide a 'secret weapon', something we have not shown at this time but closer to the launch time we will show," said Jonney Shih, the chairman of Asustek Computer, in an interview with Computerworld web-site.
Mr. Shih declined to reveal what kind of secret weapon Asustek may have against Apple. Naturally, Asus tablets may simply be more affordable compared to Apple's, but given currently existing price-ranges and the nature of the devices, the price may not be the main factor based on which customers choose slates. Services- and content-wise Apple has been the champion among consumer electronics companies and it will be pretty hard for Asus to beat it.
The chairman of one of the world's largest makers of electronics noted "personal cloud computing" as one of the most important trends in 2011. Perhaps, Asus plans to offer certain cloud-based services, in addition to its remote storage service, that will make its Eee-branded tablets and netbooks more attractive to consumers.


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Inaugural Shohola 5K run a success
November 1, 2012 —
SHOHOLA, PA — Almost 100 runners and walkers participated in the inaugural Chuck Melloh Memorial 5K Bridge Run/Walk held on Saturday, October 13 beginning at Rohman Park in Shohola, proceeding across the Delaware River Bridge to Barryville, NY and then back again.
A portion of the proceeds were given to support the Ecumenical Food Pantry of Pike County, while the remainder of the funds will go to fund the troop's program activities.
Race results can be found on the Troop's Race Facebook page: "Chuck Melloh Memorial 5K Bridge Run/Walk." For information about the scout troop, visit www.shoholatroop76.scoutlander.com.


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Bennington officials react to NYT heroin articleBy Patrick McArdle
STAFF Writer | March 15,2014BENNINGTON Community leaders came together Friday to formulate a response to a New York Times article about heroin use, which some said painted Bennington in an unbalanced and negative light.
Select Board Chairman Joseph Krawczyk Jr. said it was important to make a formal response. But he said the community should not run away from the fact that we recognize that we do have an issue here that weve got to solve, but at the same time, we know that and were taking steps to solve that problem.
The article was published March 5 and carried the headline: Heroin Scourge Overtakes A Quaint Vermont Town.
Krawczyk said of the article: It painted the town of Bennington in a very bad light ... To say that we have turned our back on an issue here, which is addiction to drugs of any type, is not true.
Sue Maguire, principal of Mount Anthony Union High School, said her biggest concern was a quote attributed to Trooper Wayne Godfrey of the Vermont State Police alluding to heroin use by high school students.
Everyone is doing it, Godfrey said in the Times article. Its in the high school. The kids are doing it right in school. You find baggies in the hallway.
MAU was not named, but Maguire said it wasnt true.
Everyone isnt using heroin, she said. Weve never found a baggie of heroin or any drug sitting in the hallway and kids obviously arent shooting up and using drugs in the hallways.
Maguire added, For me, that particular quote sensationalized a really serious problem that we face like every other community, but the sensationalism was at the expense of our kids and our school.
Bennington Police Chief Paul Doucette supported Maguire. He said the high school was in his departments jurisdiction and he was not aware of any investigation that found heroin in the school halls or heroin use in the building.
However, he also said he knew Godfrey and said he was a good police officer. He said he hoped the community could move past the comment and look at drug abuse in the community.
Doucette said local law enforcement has been doing its part, sharing resources and working with community members who have begun to bring information to police because theyre tired of seeing drugs in their town.
We have worked very hard with the Sheriffs Department, the Vermont State Police, the New York State Police, Rensselaer County Sheriffs Department and the Bennington County states attorneys office to locate, put a case together, apprehend and prosecute people that are dealing drugs in our community, he said. And I think that weve done very well at that.
Doucette also talked about how police would like to do more to help than simply making arrests.
Some of these people need help and in order to help them, there needs to be follow-through with these people that are arrested, he said. There needs to be a way that we can treat the people that we dont arrest that realize they need help. You dont have to be arrested to get help.
Judith Fellowes-Miller, a local substance abuse prevention consultant for the state Department of Health, said much of her work involves trying to sift through perception and reality. She pointed out that the most recent Youth Risk Behavior Survey of MAU students, which is conducted every two years, found only 1 percent of the students said theyd tried heroin.
This last article (in the New York Times) has reminded me, when I lived in Alaska, people would fly into Alaska and they would stay a week and then they would go away and they would write a book, Fellowes-Miller said. We all thought that was very humorous because the book was nothing like living in Alaska was like.
While no one at the meeting on Friday said the article was entirely inaccurate or that drug addiction was not a problem in Bennington, there were other criticisms. Ralph Provenza, director of United Counseling Service in Bennington, said the article may have overstated and oversimplified the problem.
Town Manager Stuart Hurd, who has been directed by the Select Board to draft a response, said some of the quotes that were used were devastating, but he called the article galvanizing in bringing people together to look at the local drug problems.
Our response to the Times is going to attempt to outline the things that we are all doing here to deal with the problem, Hurd said. I dont think anyone in the community is running away from the problem or hiding their head in the sand. Were not ignorant to whats happening in this community and its happening everywhere.
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Janesville woman arrested on 5th OWI
Deputy found car in ditch
A Janesville woman was arrested on a charge of fifth offense operating a vehicle while intoxicated Sunday, the Rock County Sheriff's Office said.
A Rock County sheriff's deputy found a Ford Taurus in the ditch on the north side of MH Townline Road in Milton Township about 12:21 p.m. Sunday.
The deputy found the driver, Lonnie Bechtolt, 49, uninjured on the road outside of her car, according to a Rock County Sheriff's Office news release.
Sheriff's officials said an investigation showed that Bechtolt was driving north on Harmony Townhall Road when she failed to stop at the stop sign for MH Townline Road and drove into the ditch.
The deputy found that Bechtolt was confused and her speech was slurred, according to the news release.
Sheriff's officials said Bechtolt refused field sobriety tests, and, based on the deputy's observations, Bechtolt was arrested on the OWI charge.
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