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Sorry this is long, but I'm at a loss!
My son is currently two weeks and 5 days old.
I BF'd my son for about a week. We couldn't get the latch right, and my breasts hurt so bad that I stopped BFing and started exclusively pumping with a double electric pump (evenflo). After a few days of pumping, my milk supply started to decrease, and we had to start supplementing with formula. After a day or two, I gave up and put him completely on formula.
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Program Memorandum - OVAE/DVTE - FY 99-9
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|Implementation of Section 118 of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998
The purpose of this memorandum is to update you on the status of the implementation of section 118 of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998.
In Program Memorandum - OVAE/DVTE - FY 99-3, dated December 7, 1998, I had informed you that the Department was proceeding to implement section 118 in Fiscal Year (FY) 1999 and that Governors and eligible agencies (as defined by section 3(9) of the Perkins Act) would need to designate an entity to carry out the functions identified in section 118. This memorandum is rescinded. Section 118 will not be implemented in FY 1999.
The Department had been considering a request for the apportionment of FY 1999 appropriations for the National Occupational Information Coordinating Committee (NOICC) to support the implementation of section 118 in Program Year (PY) 1999. This request would have been consistent with our efforts to implement Perkins III in PY 1999. After discussions with Department attorneys and NOICC, the Department decided not to seek this apportionment of funds.
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This may well be the most common single question I receive concerning our Catholic Faith whether it be at conferences, via email, snail mail, or any other venue. In fact, I've answered it twice today already, so I thought I might just blog about it.
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Cissy Beasley spoke to commissioners on Monday, saying that she was against the idea of not only the building of the towers but also the court offering a tax abatement to the company doing the construction.
"When I heard about this wind farm, my first reaction was concern for bird-life and those creatures imperiled by the gigantic blades on the wind turbines," she said.
The site is in the extreme south of the county, roughly where Bee, Live Oak and San Patricio counties meet.
Property values
Being a real estate agent, Beasley said that she also was curious what structures like these would do to the property values in the area.
"There are a number of studies that indicate that property values are hurt by the presence of wind turbines," she said.
Beasley said that these studies indicate that the closer property is to a wind turbine, the more its value decreases.
Couple that with the presence of power transmission lines and values plummet.
"I showed property the other day that had oil and gas mineral interests," she said. "However, electrical transmission towers were immediately adjacent to the property."
The potential buyers declined the property because of the towers.
"I have to question if the county granting an abatement to encourage the construction of a wind farm is really in the best interest of county residents from the standpoint of present and future value of real estate."
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reinvestment zone
On Monday, commissioners were expected to vote not only to designate an area in southern Bee as a reinvestment zone but also to discuss issuing a tax abatement to Lincoln Renewable Energy to construct the wind farm.
Designating the area as a reinvestment zone doesn't affect property values — it is only a defined area required before a tax abatement can be issued, said Dale Cummings, with Cummings Westlake, who is working with Lincoln Renewable Energy.
In response to a question from Commissioner Eloy Rodriguez, Cummings said, "We are obviously asking for a tax abatement to be competitive with other wind farms in the area that have tax abatements.
"We can do it with or without tax abatements.
"It makes us more competitive with other wind farms that have tax abatements."
Wholesale power
The wind farm won't sell power to businesses or residents but instead offers it on the wholesale market.
"The goal with any wind farm is to lock into a long-term power purchase agreement with a utility company," said Will Furgeson, Lincoln development manager. The company they are hoping to work with is South Texas Electric Co-op which has a substation nearby.
Vote delayed
There was a snag in the process though.
When developing the meeting's agenda, county leaders did not include that they would actually vote to approve or disapprove the creation of the zone.
"We have this public hearing, but we have no action item to go with it," said David Silva, Bee County judge. "So we will have to come back with it.
"I don't know how we overlooked that.
"Right now, we just have the public hearing. My apologies... We will not be able to take any action on the reinvestment zone."
Since the commissioners could not vote on the formation of the zone, they could also not vote on the tax abatement.
This will give those concerned about the project more time to research wind farms.
The economics of it
Jimmy Jackson is one of those likely to continue his research into the impact the turbines have on the area.
"The economics of wind farms really don't work," he told commissioners Monday during the public forum.
"They are massively subsidized by the federal government.
"The only winners in the whole deal are the people that put them in."
Just drive west, he said.
"West Texas and the western U.S. are filled with derelict wind farms. The companies go bankrupt, and when it comes time to redo them, the subsidies run out, and they walk off and leave them."
Furgeson did say that a bond would be in place for the removal of the turbines at the end of their life.
"Obviously, we don't want the towers sitting there as a liability if there is no power being generated," he said.
Sinton towers
This proposed wind farm would likely mimic those already generating power toward Corpus Christi near Sinton.
"I don't know how many of you really like to drive to Corpus Christi through Sinton," Jackson said. "I guess they look kind of neat the first time you see them."
After a while, he said, that novelty wears off and the massive towers become more of an eyesore.
Hazardous to flight
But for wildlife, they are more than just annoyances.
"We are in the largest migratory bird area in the whole United States," Jackson said. "Birds migrate at night, and they migrate at low altitudes.
"Mortality studies are very difficult to perform because you have scavengers that live underneath the wind farms, and they pick up the dead birds."
As this is a free country, he knows he cannot stop the wind farms. But that doesn't mean commissioners have to offer an abatement to Lincoln.
"At a minimum, we cannot do anything about it," he said. "So far, U.S. Fish and Wildlife hasn't done anything to stop this killing of birds which they should, but it is politically correct for green energy to allow these people to continue to operate. But it makes no economic sense."
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nice move melo!!
finally took Novak out he's been a weakness at defense and he can't buy a bucket out there.
We have to start block their shots.
This is what I feared not having KT in the lineup. He's not as big as Camby but rotates better on defense.
Real Talk
I think Novak gets 1 more chance and then it's the showers for him tonight.
Real Talk
Melo has got to CHILL! He's not in team mode right now and getting into a war of words with players. Focus man!!!!!!
Real Talk
I hope chandler picks up his post defense. He's looking very average right now.
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Novak comes in and Bam instant lack of good defense
but he should just say **** it and keep playing cant change a call or non call just pull the ref aside and explain


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Just got back from town this morning when on entering PC World for a look around, I ended up being convinced by the beautiful sales woman that I should get a new PC.
Hey at least they threw in a free printer/scanner (which means I can now scan hundreds of old photo's that I have up in the loft which I used to take every week when my dad used to take me to the Rugby League.
Here are just a few from my collection, but please anyone feel free to add your own special memories.
Hull FC 25-12 Bradford from September 2000.
Bradford vs Leeds from September 2000.
St Helens 16-11 Bradford September 22nd 2000.
I'll put some up from my visit to the Watersheddings from 1996 and Central Park from 1997, when I find them.
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"Cutting mail delivery to five days from six. Seriously?" she began.
Like Mary, we sincerely respect the good job done by the postmasters and employees at our local post offices. We could not get our newspapers out to many of our subscribers without their diligent efforts – from Pettus and Mineral to Skidmore and Tynan.
Yet, on almost a daily basis, we receive phone calls from subscribers complaining about receiving their paper a week or two late. Sometimes they receive several issues late on the same day.
"So reducing the number of days the mail moves from six to five is going to improve service and save $2 billion? Seriously?" Judson said.
"We experience the slowdown in delivery times on three-day weekends (Monday holidays). We shudder to think what delivery time will be like when you have no Saturday delivery followed by a Monday holiday," she added.
We appreciate the fact that the USPS is trying to save money and has a lot of competition nowadays with email, UPS, FedEx and others.
Yet, like Mary, we don't understand a response that will increase the inefficiencies of the USPS. And, particularly, we don't like this move, which will hurt newspapers, one of their best, most loyal customers.
Sandy Rice, Beeville Publishing's circulation manager, said, "With the USPS administration's decision to cut back hours at the local post office locations, we are all working hard to deliver subscribers' newspapers in a timely manner.
"We are concerned with the effects of the termination of Saturday delivery scheduled for this August. The local post office employees are working with us for a solution to our delivery issues as they arise.
"We urge our customers to contact their representatives in Congress to express concerns regarding cutbacks in postal service."
If you would like to notify our new congressman, U.S Rep. Filemon Vela, try phoning him at 202-225-9901; or dropping him a letter in the good old U.S. mail at Washington, DC Office; 437 Cannon House Office Building; Washington, DC 20515.
We would urge you to mail it before noon, if you reside in a rural area, and only on weekdays.
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Police: Woman's attempt at fleeing triggers airbags
Driver arrested on suspicion of 2nd offense OWI
A Madison woman was arrested on suspicion of second offense operating while intoxicated after she tried to flee a police officer and triggered her car's side airbags in the process, according to Madison police.
Police said they tried to pull over a car driven by Kelly M. Rodger, 26, for speeding in the 700 block of Regent Street at about 1 a.m. Sunday.
Rodger pulled her car into a parking lot, drove over a curbed embankment into another parking lot and hopped a curb onto South Mills Street, according to police. An officer said the car then went through a red flashing traffic light at Dayton Street before stopping at Johnson Street.
Officers said it was likely difficult for the woman to see out of the car because of the side airbags.
A preliminary breath test put Rodger's blood alcohol content at .21 percent, officers said.
Rodger was also arrested on suspicion of speeding, failure to stop for a flashing red light and failure to stop for an officer.
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Bodega closed in February to undergo a major facelift. Owners Sangeeta Lakhani and Collin Castore are taking Columbus' favorite after-work spot in a new direction, promising to bring back some grit to the cleaned-up Short North. This includes doing away with the famous $1 grilled cheese on Mondays. Even so, the spot remains Columbus' happy hour heavyweight.
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going against Brand will be a reality check for Lee and Randolph.
Wouldnt surprise me if Dalembert gets at least 5 blocks tonight when he's playing off the ball. We may need Eddy in there to slam it home a couple of plays and get him in foul trouble.
Iguodala is a tough matchup for our guards too becuase of the size difference and the fact that he also can run. I would like to see Chandler go up against him and stuff it in his face.
Will D'Antoni be tempted to go bigger with Crawford, Q, Chandler, Lee and Curry?
Nice test for the new New York Knicks.


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(Bluefield)—Dr. Tesfaye Belay, an Associate Professor of Biology at Bluefield State College, has been selected to receive a $20,000 research grant from the NASA West Virginia Experimental Program under the collaborative research program between Marshall University and Bluefield State College. This collaborative research work will be performed both in the labs of Dr. Belay at BSC and Dr. Hongwei Yu at Marshall University.
This is the second consecutive year that a proposal submitted by Dr. Belay has been approved for NASA WV EPSCoR funding. "This grant will augment the depth and breadth of NASA research work initiated at BSC," Dr. Belay noted. Through an earlier grant from West Virginia Idea Network for Biomedical Research Excellence (WV-INBRE) and mini-grant from WVEPSCoR, BSC established a biomedical research laboratory and the College is now a participant in a statewide higher education research network.
Through the 2008-2009 WVNASA and WV-INBRE funding, two minority students have been involved in research and presented posters at three national and two regional scientific conferences.
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Deborah MacLatchy, Vice-President, Academic & Provost
Kevin Klein, Associate Director
BRANTFORD Wilfrid Laurier University has appointed philosopher Heidi Northwood as the new dean of Faculty of Liberal Arts, effective August 1.
Northwood joins Lauriers Brantford campus from Nazareth College in Rochester, New York where she is presently the director of integrative programs and the core curriculum, as well as a full-time faculty member in the Department of Philosophy.
I am very excited to join Lauriers Brantford campus and its unique community as the inaugural dean of the Faculty of Liberal Arts, said Northwood. The programs within the faculty are wonderfully interdisciplinary, student-centred and focused on real world problems. I am delighted to have the opportunity to help build on these strengths and grow liberal arts programs that are relevant and engaged.
Northwood holds a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Alberta, and BA (Hon) and MA in Philosophy degrees from the University of Western Ontario. Her research applies interdisciplinary knowledge to ancient philosophy, ultimately resulting in syntheses of a wide range of materials.
In her role as director of integrative programs and the core curriculum, Northwood led the implementation of a new core curriculum, including the integration of experiential learning and career development into the curriculum, the college-wide adoption of an electronic portfolio, and the coordination of college-wide student learning outcomes assessment. Previously, she led Nazareth's college-wide reaccreditation and served as the chair of the Department of Philosophy.
I am extremely pleased that we have been able to recruit Dr. Northwood as dean of Lauriers Faculty of Liberal Arts, said Deborah MacLatchy, vice-president: academic and provost at Laurier. She has a passion for teaching and scholarship in the liberal arts, and significant leadership experience demonstrating the value of a liberal arts education in arts, science and professional programs.
John McCutcheon, who served as both acting dean of the Brantford campus and acting dean of Liberal Arts, will be taking sabbatical beginning July 1, 2014. Bruce Arai will assume the role of acting dean of Liberal Arts until Northwood begins August 1.
I would like to thank John for his dedication and accomplishments in his time as acting dean, said MacLatchy. "His leadership was critical during the transition to discipline-specific faculties at the Brantford campus."


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Is it ok to take Senna while breastfeeding?
Is it ok to take Senna while breastfeeding?
The love of my life, Rogelio Federico aka Tre, was born on 22 July 2011.
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What is Senna? Check on infantrisk.com
I wouldn't advise it. I have drank the tea before and it gave my nursing three year old diarrhea, so I can only imagine what it might do to a baby.


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A handout file photo of the stranded Russian ship MV Akademik Shokalskiy.
A Russian research ship and a Chinese icebreaker that were stranded in Antarctica have broken free from heavy ice and no longer need to be rescued by the United States, Australian officials said Wednesday.
More than 50 scientists, researchers and tourists had to be airlifted from the Russian-owned vessel Akademik Shokalskiy after it became trapped on Dec. 24, 100 nautical miles east of French Antarctic station Dumont d'Urville and about 1,500 nautical miles (2,250 miles) south of Tasmania, Australia.
The protracted international rescue effort was itself delayed by the conditions, with blinding snow, strong winds and thick sea ice preventing the airlift until Jan. 2.
The passengers were ferried to an Australian vessel by a helicopter from the Chinese icebreaker Xue Long, or Snow Dragon, which had been on its way to help but itself became stuck in the thick ice.
The Chinese ship that dispatched its helicopter Jan. 2 to airlift scores of passengers off a stranded Russian ship is now itself stuck in the ice. NBC's Martin Fletcher reports.
Australian officials then asked United States Coast Guard ice breaker Polar Star to assist, but the American vessel was stood down late Tuesday after both the trapped ships finally emerged from the ice sheet.
"The Akademik Shokalskiy and the Xue Long have broken free from the ice in Antarctica and are no longer in need of assistance," the Australian Maritime Safety Authority said in a statement Wednesday.
The Polar Star "has been released from search and rescue tasking," the statement added, "and will now continue on its original mission to McMurdo Sound."
"The Captain of the Akademik Shokalskiy passed on his thanks to all those who assisted the vessel and informed the RCC that they will now proceed to Bluff in New Zealand," the statement said.
NBC News' Marc Smith contributed to this report.
Related: More coverage of the trapped ships
This story was originally published on Wed Jan 8, 2014 4:07 AM EST


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Flashpoint: School Violence
Fri, 11 Jan 2013 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
3:30-5 p.m.
3rd Floor Flex Space, Rose Library
In memory of those who perished and in honor of those who survived the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy, this Flashpoint aims to examine the difficulty of peace building in the aftermath of school violence and to examine preventative approaches in play to deter future violent incidents in our schools. Panelists are Doug Alderfer, assistant superintendent of Rockingham County Public Schools; Joshua Bacon, director of judicial affairs at JMU; Edward Brantmeier, assistant director of the Center for Faculty Innovation and assistant professor of learning, technology and leadership education at JMU; Scott Kizner, superintendent of Harrisonburg Public Schools; Anne Stewart, professor of graduate psychology at JMU; and moderator Carol Hurney, executive director of the Center for Faculty Innovation and professor of biology at JMU.
Sponsored by the Center for Faculty Innovation at JMU; for information, check http://www.jmu.edu/cfi/programs/flashpoint/2012-13/schoolviolence.html; free.
- Nov 16: - Jan 11: Saturday Morning Physics
- Dec 6: - Mar 11: "Observe Our Library" Exhibition
- Dec 7: - Jan 25: "Hunger in Harrisonburg" Exhibition


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Book Monster Reviews has hit 1000 members today and in under 10 months!!!
I just wanted to thank every single one of you, the authors and the readers, for being a part of Book Monster and helping me get to where I am today.
I case you didn't know, Book Monster is run by me, and me alone. It's a lot of work but it's totally worth it. I love sharing my favorite books with everyone and learning about yours. You guys make all the hard work worth every minute of it!!!
And a special thank you to Chelle from LITERAL ADDICTION. We've done some incredible things since we teamed up together alomst 10 months ago, and I couldn't have done all this without you. Here's to more awesomeness and craziness!!!
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
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Vegetarian Cats and Dogs
If you have been feeding your companion animals commercial pet foods, you may be jeopardizing their health. Supermarket pet foods are often composed of ground-up parts of animals deemed by U.S. Department of Agriculture inspectors unfit for human consumption. The flesh of animals who fall into one of the categories of the four D's—dead, dying, diseased, or disabled—is what often goes into pet food. Many of these animals have died of infections and other diseases.
In all but a few states it is legal to remove unusable parts from chickens and sell them to pet food manufacturers. Most pet foods contain the same hormones, pesticides, and antibiotics that are found in commercial meat products for humans. If you are concerned about your companion animals' health and about the cruelty of the meat industry, now is the time to stop buying meat-based commercial pet food.
Vegetarian Dogs and Cats
Many vegetarians and vegans feed healthful, meatless diets to their companion animals. One remarkable example is that of Bramble, a 27-year-old border collie whose vegan diet of rice, lentils, and organic vegetables earned her consideration by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's oldest living dog in 2002. Studies have shown that the ailments associated with meat consumption in humans, such as allergies, cancer, and kidney, heart, and bone problems, also affect many nonhumans. Pet food has also been recalled during mad cow disease, or bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), scares because of the risk that contaminated meat was processed into the food. One deputy commissioner states that cats especially "are susceptible to BSE."
The nutritional needs of dogs and cats are easily met with a balanced vegan diet and certain supplements. James Peden, author of Vegetarian Cats & Dogs, developed Vegepet™ supplements to add to vegetarian and vegan recipes. They are nutritionally balanced and also come in special formulas for kittens, puppies, and lactating cats and dogs.
Some people wonder if it's "unnatural" to omit meat from the diet of a dog or cat. Animals in the wild commonly eat quite a lot of plant matter. Besides, to feed them the meat that they would naturally eat, you would have to serve them whole mice or birds or allow them to hunt for themselves, an option that is unfair to native species of birds and other small animals, since companion cats and dogs have been removed from the food chain and have advantages that free-roaming animals lack. Vegetarian or vegan dogs and cats enjoy their food and good health, and a vegetarian diet for your companion animal is ethically consistent with animal rights philosophy.
Important Supplements
Making vegetarian food for dogs is easy because dogs are omnivorous and usually hearty eaters. Recipes for vegetarian and vegan dogs are available along with the Vegedog™ supplement from James Peden's company, Harbingers of a New Age. It is important to follow directions carefully. If you make any changes in ingredients, make sure that you do not change the nutritional balance of the recipe. If a dog receives too little protein, calcium, or vitamin D, his or her health could be jeopardized.
Additionally, some dogs need two amino acids called L-carnitine and taurine which are not generally added to commercial dog foods and can be insufficient in homemade dog food as well. A deficiency of these nutrients can cause dilated cardiomyopathy, a serious illness in which the heart becomes large and flabby and can no longer function. This illness generally strikes young or middle-aged dogs who are deficient in L-carnitine or taurine because of breed, size, individual genetic make-up, or diet. Supplemental L-carnitine and taurine can be bought at your local health food store
Cats are often more finicky than dogs, and their nutritional requirements are more complicated. Cats need a considerable amount of vitamin A, which they cannot biosynthesize from carotene, as dogs and humans do. Insufficient amounts may cause loss of hearing, as well as problems with skin, bones, and intestinal and reproductive systems. Cats also need taurine. A feline lacking taurine can lose eyesight and could develop cardiomyopathy. Commercial pet food companies often add taurine obtained from mollusks. James Peden found vegetarian sources of both taurine and vitamin A, plus arachidonic acid, another essential feline nutrient. He then developed veterinarian-approved supplements Vegecat™ and Vegekit™ to add to his recipes. These recipes are probably the healthiest way to feed cats a vegan diet at this time.
Dogs and cats who are eating only cooked or processed food also benefit from the addition of digestive enzymes to their food. These are obtainable through animal supply catalogs and health food stores. Any raw vegetables in a dog's diet should be grated or put through a food processor to enhance digestibility.
Companies That Sell Vegan Dog and Cat Food
- Amì Pet Food
Vegan dog and cat kibble and canned food
- F & O Alternative Pet Products
Vegan dog and cat kibble and canned food
- Harbingers of a New Age
Vegecat™, Vegekit™, Vegedog™, and digestive enzymes
- Nature's Recipe
Canned and kibble dog food
- Pet Guard
Canned dog food and biscuits
- V-Dog
Vegan dog food
If you decide to prepare your own vegetarian dog or cat food, we recommend that you read Vegetarian Cats & Dogs to ensure that you understand the nutritional needs of dogs and cats. Do not rely on this factsheet for complete information. The book has several recipes and helpful hints. If your library or bookstore doesn't have it, you can order it from Harbingers of a New Age.
Making the Adjustment
To help with the adjustment to a vegetarian or vegan diet, start by mixing the vegetarian food in with what you usually serve. Gradually change the proportion until there is no meat left. If your efforts are met with resistance, tempt your animal friends by adding soy milk, nutritional yeast (available at natural-food stores), olive oil, catnip (for cats), powdered kelp, baby food that doesn't contain onions or other seasonings, or by serving it warm. Many cats like nutritional yeast and pieces of melon, and most love mashed chickpeas and veggie burgers. If your companion animals are addicted to supermarket pet food, it may take a while for them to adapt.
After switching dogs or cats to a vegetarian diet, monitor them closely to make sure that their new diet agrees with them, especially if they are still puppies or kittens. Watch for chronic gastrointestinal and skin problems, and note any new health problems. Most dogs and cats' health improves on a vegetarian diet, but occasionally an animal may not thrive, so use common sense if this occurs.
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I agree that pets should be fed what they have been fed for years and years, which is NOT commercially processed "animal food". Whether you agree with a pet being vegetarian/vegan, seriously consider what you are feeding them when you buy their bagged food from a market.
I found a Vegan dog food option through Natural Balance. It's slightly confusing because the packaging states that it's vegetarian, and then has another label on it saying vegan formula. Is anyone familiar with this brand and if it's good quality or not? Thanks!
I was just wondering what evidence based practice studies have been conducted on having your dog or cat go vegan. I have not been able to find any. I have access to NC States library and couldn't find anything even there. I have been asked about the safety of putting your dog or cat on a vegan diet and the only information I have found isn't very unbiased and poorly done.
inflicting your dietary choices on an animal that has been adapted by nature over millions of years to a diet/lifestyle that goes against your political dogma is the worst form of cruelty I can imagine.
A human lives a meat free lifestyle because of personal reasons and because he/she has the knowledge to properly maintain that diet. Having only a cat, I can't speak for dogs; but if my cat was lost outside for whatever reason, I know I could count on his instincts to help ensure his survival. He would catch any small animals he was able. If he was loose and didn't eat meat, I couldn't guarantee he'd know how to properly feed himself with plants only. When an animal is able to form opinions on why a vegetarian/vegan diet is best for him, and when he is able of his own accord to properly nourish himself without the protein and other vital nutrients meat provides, he can gladly choose this lifestyle. Otherwise, animals should maintain the general diet that thousands of years of evolution and genetics has taught him to need. It's nice that there are people who wholeheartedly believe in the rights of animals, but as an avid animal lover, to me this means respecting that they don't have to adhere to what I believe for myself.


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The bride-elect is the daughter of Diane and Russell Woods of Richmond. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio and is currently employed as an eighth-grade social studies teacher with Georgetown ISD. She is the granddaughter of Connie Carroll of Sanderson and the late Otis Carroll; and Richard Woods of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and the late Kathryn Woods.
The prospective groom is the son of Dina de la Garza Rodriquez and Michael S. Murphy of Wimberley, and the late Manuel Rodriquez. He is a graduate of Texas Tech University and is employed as an account manager with Telepacific Communications in Austin. He is the grandson of Minnie and Joe De La Garza of Beeville and Charles Murphy of San Antonio and the late Jeanette Murphy.
The wedding will be held on Oct. 11 at Memory Lane in Dripping Springs.
The couple will make their home in Round Rock.


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Chiropractic Strokes Again! A Landmark Lawsuit in Canada
Sandra Nette is a prisoner, condemned to spend the rest of her life in the cruelest form of solitary confinement. Her intact mind is trapped in a paralyzed body and she is unable to speak. She can move one arm just enough to type on a special keyboard. She cannot swallow or breathe on her own, and must be frequently suctioned. She feels sensations and is in pain. Her condition is known as "locked-in syndrome" and has been described as "the closest thing to being buried alive." She is suing those responsible for her cruel fate and I hope she wins.
She was a healthy 40 year old woman who wanted to stay healthy. She did all the right things like watching her weight, eating right, and not smoking. She followed the advice of a chiropractor to include regular maintenance chiropractic adjustments in her health regimen. On September 13, 2007 she had the last adjustment she would ever have.
There was nothing wrong with her. She didn't see the chiropractor for headaches, neck pain, back pain or any other complaint. She went for a "tune-up" that she thought would help keep her healthy. The chiropractor did a rapid-thrust adjustment on her neck. Right afterwards, she complained of feeling "sore, dizzy and unwell." She tried to leave but had to sit down. The chiropractor failed to recognize the medical emergency, and instead of calling an ambulance he recommended that she would benefit from purchasing massage therapy from his clinic. He let her leave the office and drive home alone. She only made it part way. (more…)


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The great state of Kentucky may be well known for its bourbon and baseball bats, but that is only scratching the surface of what the area has to offer.
Enjoy the natural wonders both above and below the surface in this quaint town. With 52,800 acres of sprawling national park you're sure to find something for everyone to enjoy. With a wide variety of activities including cave explorations, horseback riding, hiking and kayaking, it's an adventure the whole family will enjoy.
Take a trip back into the wondrous history of the caves, including its first visitors dating back 2,000 years ago. The echoes of human discovery are still heard today with daily tours that highlight its cavernous beauty and mystical prowess. Explore nature close up as you encounter animals that have adapted to living in complete darkness and learn how this geological wonder was formed. Mammoth Caves boasts the longest chain of caverns in the world and much of it is yet to be explored by modern man.
Mammoth Caves National Park is open year round with seasonal hours of operation and has a wide variety of cave tours of varying length.
The International Bluegrass Music Museum
The International Bluegrass Music Museum, located in the small town of Owensboro, celebrates one of Kentucky's most cherished musical treasures. Boasting an extensive permanent collection including the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor, founded in 1991, this exhibit celebrates those who have made the music and those who follow in their footsteps.
The exhibit titled "Big Mon" celebrates the life and times of one of Bluegrass's founding fathers Bill Monroe. Musical instruments are sprinkled throughout the museum, offering a look at their significance in the genre as well as the artisans that painstakingly build them.
Be sure to also check out the Café, a 1950s replica of a gig-space featuring a jukebox filled with both contemporary and traditional bluegrass music and hardwood floors excellent for clogging.
The museum also sponsors an annual festival called ROMP or the River of Music Party every fourth weekend in June. ROMP features special events for the young and old including live music and new exhibits.
The museum is closed on Mondays and all major holidays.
The Kentucky Derby Museum at Churchill Downs
One of Kentucky's most popular sports is the good old fashioned horse race.
Often called "The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports," referring to the time it takes a horse and jockey to make it around the track, one of the most famous derbies watched around the world takes place in Louisville at Churchill Downs. But one often overlooked attraction at the famed track is its museum, dedicated to capturing the pride, excitement and tradition of the Kentucky Derby.
Visitors are immersed in the world of racing, as they take the Backside Tour to get a rare sneak peek at the life and history of people that live and work in the stable areas of Churchill Downs. Museum visitors can also dive into the "Derby Experience" and surround themselves in the sights and sounds of a typical derby week, including the ever-popular yearly hat contest exhibit.
Take a trip back into time at the Warner L. Jones Jr. time machine and meet winning jockeys and trainers and see derby clips dating as far back as 1918. The Kentucky Derby Museum has many interactive activities for the young and young at heart.
The museum is a must for any horse fanatic or anyone who has ever been awestruck by the pageantry and tradition that is Derby Day. Churchill Downs offers several tours of varying length that run seasonally according to the weather.
Taste the native fruits of labor that is known as Kentucky Bourbon, on what is actually a tour of eight different distilleries on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
Learn the history of Scottish and Irish immigrants that headed west and found Kentucky's natural resources perfect for making smooth, flavorful bourbon. More than 95 percent of the world's bourbon is made in Kentucky and the technique has changed little in years. Explore each individual distillery's take on the art of bourbon production and immerse the senses by the sights, scents and tastes of the bourbon trail.
Visitors are sure to be awestruck by the bourbon-filled rows of oak barrels being finely aged to perfection and can meet the professionals and ask them questions in person. Be it the home of Jim Beam or Makers Mark, bourbon connoisseurs are sure to enjoy their time surrounded by the spirits that are proud to call Kentucky home.
Every Corvette made is produced with all-American pride in the city of Bowling Green, Ky. Visitors can experience art in motion at the Corvette assembly plant tour.
The plant was originally an air-conditioning plant for General Motors vehicles but was later retrofitted into what is now its modern incarnation. Tour highlights include a brief history of the Corvette and windows allowing guests to view modern technology working hand in hand with good old fashioned American craftsmanship. Recent upgrades include access to the XLR production line and a memento to commemorate the tour.
Plant tours are offered daily for a minimal price and reservations are strongly advised. As this is an actual functioning assembly line certain guidelines apply on clothing.
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One declared "Coastal Bend storms not drought-busters."
Although some areas received from two to three (and as much as five)inches of rain Monday, along with some hail, flooding and even a small tornado, meteorologists said the wet weather did not put a dent in the ongoing drought.
After reviewing the chart showing rainfall totals which appeared on our front page last issue, Bee County has experienced lower than normal rainfall four of the last five years, and much below the average in three of them.
As of Tuesday, the area lakes (Choke Canyon and Corpus Christi) are still at 34.6 percent of capacity.
So, even the areas with the most precipitation in recent days are nowhere near out of drought danger, officials said.
Also, the Caller-Times noted on its front page, "Water projects bill dies in House."
It appears the Texas House bill being debated to take $2 billion from the Rainy Day Fund to implement water projects is "doorknob dead," the bill's author said.
House Democrats apparently turned off the faucet on that major piece of legislation supported by Gov. Rick Perry and state Republican leaders, thanks to a procedural technicality, throwing points of order at the bill in protest.
They emphasized they were not against water but believed the Rainy Day funds were needed for education.
"Today was about protecting our public school children and not saying that water holds a higher priority than our children," Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Houston, said.
Regardless, if this option dies, that's another source of revenue that has dried up to resolve Beeville's water issue, leaving principally higher property taxes and water rates to satisfy the $15.3 million bond indebtedness.
Obviously, Beeville needs additional dependable water sources, but we are still waiting to hear a clearly articulated, financially sensible plan from city officials before stating our position on the bond issue.
Citizens are reminded that the early voting process has begun in the Beeville election to determine the fate of the water bonds and city council races. Early votes may be cast from now until May 8 at City Hall.
Readers are encouraged to study the responses to questions posed to the council candidates, starting with the Ward 1 race, found on Page 13A in today's edition.
Before casting a ballot in the May 11 election, city residents should wait for the latest developments and make an informed decision.


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Fed survey: US economy growing throughout country
WASHINGTON Strong auto sales, better hiring and a continued housing recovery helped the U.S. economy grow in January and February throughout the country, according to a survey recently released by the Federal Reserve.
The survey noted that 10 of the Feds 12 banking districts reported moderate or modest growth, while the Boston and Chicago districts reported slow growth.
Consumer spending increased in most regions, although spending growth slowed in many districts and much of the gains were driven by auto sales. Many districts said consumers pulled back slightly elsewhere after seeing taxes rise and gas prices increase. Some also expressed concerns about federal spending cuts that started on March 1.
Housing markets showed more strength in nearly all parts of the country. Manufacturing grew modestly in most regions after struggling in through most of 2012. And many districts reported improvement in individual jobs markets.
The report, called the Beige Book, provides anecdotal information on economic conditions through Feb. 22. The information will be discussed along with other economic data during the Feds next policy meeting on March 19-20.
Analysts said the report was slightly more upbeat than the previous Fed survey, noting the modest rebound in manufacturing in the past two months. Jennifer Lee, senior economist at BMO Capital Markets, called the latest survey more encouraging news on the U.S. economy.
Many economists believe Fed officials will maintain their low-interest rate policies at current levels but take no new steps at the March meeting.
In January, the Fed stood behind aggressive steps it launched in December to try to reduce unemployment. It repeated that it would keep its key short-term interest rate at a record low at least until unemployment falls below 6.5 percent. And the Fed said it would keep buying Treasurys and mortgage bonds to help lower borrowing costs and encourage spending.
The economy has shown improvement since then, even as Americans paid higher taxes and automatic government spending cuts loomed. On Jan. 1, nearly all Americans who draw a paycheck began paying higher Social Security taxes and income taxes rose for the highest earning workers.
The tax increases and broader budget debate in Washington havent slowed financial markets.
The Dow Jones industrial average closed Tuesday at a record high. The index of 30 big corporations has more than doubled since hitting a low during the financial crisis in March 2009.
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A tattoo artist in Chandler has set a world record.
Matt Geiogamah, owner of Salt and Light Tattoo, has inked the most people by a single tattoo artist in a 24-hour period.
He started at noon Saturday in hopes of breaking the current record of 801 tattoos.
By the time he finished at noon on Sunday, he had surpassed that mark, inking 821 people.
Ironically, the old record was achieved by another Arizona man -- Hollis Cantrell -- at Artistic Tattoo in Phoenix on Nov. 16, 2008.
All proceeds from the event will be donated to the group Streetlight USA to help stop child sex slavery.
Geiogamah was only allowed to do the same design, which is a cross, in order to meet the Guinness guidelines.
He has been tattooing since 2001.


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Some things that have been rattling around in my size 8 plus head. This a dreadful road team so far. The PawSox are hovering around 7 or 8 games under .500 for the season. Heading into Fridays' series finale in Indianapolis, Pawtucket has dropped 21 of 31 away from McCoy. If there is any hope of contending for a postseason berth, things have to change in a hurry. It has been a bane for manager Torey Lovullo. He has lamented the lack of killer instinct on his team, citing its' inability to put teams away. The PawSox will definitely enjoy some home cooking at McCoy against Louisville and Columbus.
Speaking of cooking, the team was treated to dinner on Wednesday night by owner, Ben Mondor. The PawSox patriarch gave manager Torey Lovullo an envelope filled with cash and the instructions to take the club out for a nice meal after the matinee. "Nice" does not do it justice. We went, en masse to a Brazilian restaurant called "Fogo de Chao". It is a "Churrascaria". The waiters or "Gauchos" come to your table and serve you all the meat you can eat. Sirloin, Filet, Pork, Ribs, Chicken, Linguica, Lamb Chops. In all 15 different types of meat served with mashed potatos, fried bananas and cheese flavored polenta. Before the main event, we dug into a sumptuous salad bar that featrued just about anything you could imagine. we were warned not to go too wild on the salad bar, to save room for the entrees. You are given a card that is red on one side and green on the other. As long as the green side is up, the Gauchos will come to the table and slice off the freshest, tastiest meat you have ever had. Many of the entourage "rolled" out of there. Thanks, Ben. It is greatly appreciated.
"Hangin' with Chad" is apparently catching on. The pre-game interview done on a weekly basis by Chad Paronto with one of his teammates has caught the ear of a New Hampshire radio host. He recently contacted Paronto, who will now also co-host a weekly segment with another native of the Granite State , NBA Basketball player Matt Bonner. Bonner plays for San Antonio. He starred collegiately at the University of Florida. Paronto is excited about the chance. It's got the wheels turning in the big guys' head. "What if we did a reality show? I'd let a camera follow me around for the rest of the season. It'd be great." I did get the ball rolling for Daniel Nava and his leaving tickets for Erin Andrews of ESPN every night. That got "legs" and has been written about in many different places. So, let the record show, networks can start contacting Paronto about his reality program. I guarantee it would be a riot. The fact that I've been promised a co-starring role has nothing to do with my keen interest in the project.
Chads' friend and mine, for that matter, Joe Nelson, has been designated for assignment by the Red Sox. Scott Atchison has been promoted by the Sox to take the spot. Nelson, who has had a couple of sub-par outings recently was not too enthusiastic about his future prospects. In the heat of the moment, the 35 year old right hander said he "probably" wouldn't accept an assignment to Pawtucket if he cleared waivers. "But, that's spur of the moment stuff. Emotion. I'll make a more clear decision on Monday or Tuesday. But if it were right now, I wouldn't be going." Although he was emotional as he left the clubhouse, he added "These guys, it's a first class organization and first class people here. " None of those guys is better than Nelson, himself. His buddy Chad Paronto completely identifies with Nelson. "When you get to our age (34 or 35) and you've already pitched in the Big Leagues, this is fun, but that's all you think about." Paronto added- "I think Nelly will pitch for someone else."
P.S. I don't care what ANYBODY says. Nobody really cares about soccer or the World Cup. It just becomes fashionable for people to say that when it takes place. For the record- I hate soccer.
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I am wondering what effect the constant "churn" of players going up and down between Boston, Pawtucket and sometimes Portland, and being placed on waivers (etc.) has on these guys. I imagine it's difficult to behave as a team if your team members are constantly changing…
Also, Bates is not fast enough to be playing left field. Sure, he's tall enough to make the occasional spectacular catch, but the man has no hustle. Why doesn't Luvollo try him at 3B? Jorge is having his ups and downs… maybe Bates at 3B would give Jimenez a little motivation to get his uniform dirty on occasion. I mean, he's a nice enough guy, but… Bates might be more marketable as a 1B/ 3B/ LF player. Just saying.
And how are Wagner and Lowrie coming along? I am wondering whether we will ever see Lowrie again, and Wags must be getting closer to a rehab start. Dusty and Gustavo have been doing a great job holding down the fort.
I don't think the churn affects the players, per se. Individuals are affected when its their position, but they realize it's a part of the game. Bates is not a natural leftfielder, but I don't question his hustle. He's more or less learning the outfield. Haven't heard about Jed lately, but Wags told me recently he was coming along nicely. I like Jimenez at third. good arm. Thanks for getting in touch!


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Since Salt Lake has rolled up the welcome mat, I'll be able to cover the Quakes' game Sunday against Visalia. Sean O'Sullivan, the Angels' 2007 minor league pitcher of the year, should be the starting pitcher if the rotation holds. Visalia's pitcher projects to be Barry Enright, listed by Baseball America as the Arizona Diamondbacks' #10 prospect.
Which means this game will turn out to be a slugfest.
I received several e-mails yesterday from acquaintances in the Salt Lake area expressing support and sympathy, after the Bees yanked my credential at the last moment. One was a fan who said she felt embarrassed. It's not her fault, of course. She's just a paying customer. But it's more evidence that Bees management really doesn't grasp the bad image they projected by doing this.
If you read the comments posted in the earlier blog, a photographer misconstrued the issue. The issue is not whether the Bees have the right to control who has access to shoot at the park. The issue is that they didn't even bother to tell me the credential had been revoked. I made my flight reservations based on the repeated promise that a credential would be waiting for me. If I hadn't taken the initiative to e-mail staff on Tuesday to confirm it was done, I would have flown to Salt Lake City, rented a car, checked into the hotel, driven to the park, hauled all my camera gear up to the gate, walked into the office — and been told I would be denied access.
That's the issue.
There is an upside, though … I slightly sprained an ankle shooting last Sunday's Quakes game at Lake Elsinore. Access to the field is by a long flight of stairs down to the dugouts. I had to carry my gear up about three stories after the game, which is when I probably sprained the ankle. So I'm taking off the next couple days to rest the ankle, and will hobble out to Rancho Sunday and cover Sean O'Sullivan's start.
Kudos to the Bees' Matt Brown, who hit for the cycle last night at Tucson. Brownie has never been on the top prospect radar, but made it to the big leagues last year anyway and is off to a red-hot start in 2008. After seven games, his AVG/OBP/SLG are .500/.529/.938. The Bees have won seven straight — four against the Dodgers' affiliate in Las Vegas, and three in Tucson against the D'backs affiliate.
The Kernels swept a twinbill yesterday against Quad Cities, but even better both games were shutouts. Minor league doubleheader games are seven innings. In Game #1, Mason Tobin went the distance, allowing only three hits and a walk while striking out four. In Game #2, Robert Fish struck out eight in five innings.
The Arkansas Travelers have lost their first five games, which has the locals enraged over on Travelerocity. People need to calm down a bit. The 2001 Texas League championship team opened the season 0-5.
It seems that nearly every affiliate has a segment of their fandom who think the Angels have it out for them. In Salt Lake, the complaint is the Angels always raid their roster for the parent club's needs. In Arkansas and Cedar Rapids, it's the Angels take advantage of us because we're not an Angels market. In Rancho Cucamonga, it's the Angels take advantage of us because we are an Angels market and they think we'll tolerate a loser.
The fact of the matter is that every affiliate has its ups and downs over the years. The players underachieving in Arkansas were in Rancho last year, and Cedar Rapids before that. All the talented prospects who went to the Midwest League playoffs in 2007 are in Rancho this year (if we can get Hank Conger, Matt Sweeney and Ryan Mount healthy). That group will be in Arkansas next year, if not sooner.
Minor league baseball doesn't work like it did fifty years ago. In exchange for franchise stability, minor league baseball long ago agreed to become a training ground for future big leaguers. It's not about wins and losses, it's about development. Many times, the teams who do win league pennants are filled with older players who really don't project as big-league prospects. Everyone wants a winner, but if you want your minor league team to control its own fate then they need to give up their franchise and go into independent ball. Like it or not, that's the way of the baseball world now.
Anyway … Since I'm grounded for a few days, I'll be able to catch up on backlogged photos and videos, so watch the FutureAngels.com home page for updates.
And a final reminder … This is the time of year I run up substantial debt due to all the travel to the affiliates to shoot photos and video for you. No one pays me to do this, so if you want to see more you need to do your part by making a one-time donation or signing up for a voluntary $5.00/month subscription. Two new subscribers signed up this week and one made a $50 donation. These are incredibly generous people who understand that FutureAngels.com can survive only if everyone chips in. Won't you give it some thought?
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It really is a shame the Bees handled the NEW media credentials policy so poorly. Regardless of what kinds of policies–media, concessions, promotions, sales, etc.– the front office management decides to introduce, preexisting agreements must be honored or at least negotiated. Larry H. Miller is used to throwing his substantial financial, religious and social weight around the Wasatch Front. He certainly has the kind of big money that allows him to do whatever he likes, which seems to be reflected at the management levels of his various sports franchises. I wonder what this new policy will mean for the fans who want to take photos? We have a couple of regulars with some pretty nice SLRs and long lenses who shoot from the stands. I don't know what they do with all the photos, although often they give 8x10s to the players in exchange for signatures, attention, misc. BTW, sure were a lot of freelance news photographers on the field last night.😉
Oops, can't figure out how to edit the last comment–Not sure if the photographers were "freelance"; they may have been staffers. Sorry about that.
On another note, I agree with you Stephen about the competitive expectations of fans/media vs. parent club. See story and comment in this morning's SL Trib: http://22.214.171.124/comments/read_comments.asp?ref=8901419&sec=Sports#247902
The developmental aspect of the minor league system seems to be the "invisible agenda" for most farm teams. Unless you look for it–by following an individual's development history or recognizing a manager's style, it is not readily apparent what's going on. Naturally, at this elite level, players and managers should be highly competitive by nature–they want to win, for the team as well as their own careers. Just a personal theory, but I believe many parent clubs' attitudes are "We've given you the right potential mix of the best potential tools." Whether the farm team has a winning season or not is going to depend on whether players and management develop to meet those potentials. The focus has to be on maximizing potential with the effect resulting in a "winning season." It has to be a long view of success, rather than a short one–win/loss, ERA, BA, HR. Like you, I enjoy looking for clues that indicate a player or manager is making progress towards consistently higher levels of performance. Has a batter with great reflexes and power learned to be patient and draw walks? Has a pitcher figured out how to bounce back from a shelling? Has a manager learned how to generate offense with the players he's got? More importantly, is he guiding players towards what it takes to leave the minors?Years ago, Phil Roof was always candid about why he would leave a pitcher in "too long" or move a slumping batter up in the lineup. Often criticized for these moves, he would typically respond, "They had better figure out how to handle the pressure (or get out of a slump, or find the strike zone) at this level, because it's not going to be easier in big leagues. " I'd always admired Roof's openness about his managing/coaching philosophy. My impression was that he didn't handle players, he expected them to act like adults and professionals (albeit not-quite mature ones). I remember All-Star catcher A.J. Pierzynski's stay here in SLC. Great tools (as has been proven by time) but kind of immature as a person; not a bad kid, a spoiled brat really. For one homestand series, he was "tied" to Phil's hip during every BP. He had to follow Phil around like a bird dog. I always wondered what dumb thing AJ had done to get this rather humiliating treatment. I still grin when I think about it. (:-))Yet, you never heard about it in the press or noticed it at game time. Phil didn't seem to use the media to deal with egos or misbehavior. Rather, he went straight to the source and dealt with players face-to-face. So, I actually prefer the minors to "the show" because the farm teams place more of a priority on athletics over entertainment. Strange, but true. (:-D)
The photographers you saw were probably employed by the Bees, and also from the two local papers.
Most newspapers will sell reprints of their photos. I'd love to see the Bees try to tell the Tribune and Deseret Morning News they can't shoot photos. I wonder if the Bees asked them to sign agreements that they wouldn't sell reprints. I'm sure the papers would tell them to stuff it.
So basically that puts FutureAngels.com on the same plane as the local papers. Both are media outlets giving the Bees free publicity but will sell reprints upon request.
A few years ago, MLB tried to pull the same stunt with photographers. The papers refused, saying they just wouldn't shoot any photos and therefore the teams wouldn't get any free publicity. So that didn't last long.
Another comment about Bees operations … I've noticed last year and this year that their webcast presence is very intermittent. I don't know what's the deal, but there hasn't been a webcast in the MiLB.com archive for a few days now.
All the other affiliates seem capable of producing a simple webcast. Why can't Salt Lake?


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I saw this and paid no attention to it....Kinda rumors that these guys made sound real. I believe all players are tradeable if the right offer is reached. But i don't believe what these guys mention was ever real
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Should Carmelo Anthony leave the New York Knicks for the Los Angeles Lakers, should Orange and Blue ever make another regrettable decision, look to this moment as everything that's wrong with the organization.
Azaz of The Knicks FanBlog found a piece of video that showed Stephen A. Smith and Dwight Howard talking off the record during their most recent interview for SportsCenter's Sunday Conversation.
In it, Smith can be heard talking to Howard about how Knicks owner James Dolan wanted to trade Iman Shumpert because he didn't want to play in the summer league (h/t Deadspin for transcription):
Smith is notorious for saying what's on his mind, and we're not able to believe every bold proclamation that comes out of his mouth, but this is just so Dolan.And by the way, [James] Dolan was ready to trade [Shumpert] because he didn't want to work out in the summer league. Dolan's talking about trading him. I said, 'trade who? You better hold on to that boy. You better not lose Iman Shumpert.' That boy can play.
Shumpert is easily New York's second-best asset at the moment. Melo figures him to be a star in the next couple of years, and trading him now for something this stupid isn't going to help the Knicks next summer when Anthony is a free agent.
We're not talking about Shumpert refusing to play in a regular-season game, or him even pulling a Derrick Rose and being overly cautious about his return from a torn ACL. This is the summer league. It means next to nothing.
Clearly, this can't be true?
Now seems like a good time to remind you that this is the same Dolan who fell asleep at a Knicks playoff game this past year, and the same Dolan who intervened during Melodrama trade talks in 2011, going over Donnie Walsh's head and probably costing the team more than they were originally offering.
That Dolan.
Given his track record, this seems right on par with his past behavior.
Never mind that your franchise cornerstone fancies Shumpert a star, or that he's one of the only good things you have going for you. Trade him, all because he didn't want to participate in exhibition-style play, when he probably could have used some rest.
That makes total sense.
Shumpert was one-and-done at the Las Vegas summer leaguea decision we were led to believe was about protecting the third-year guard, but what I now consider to be a (deserved) backhanded finger-flip aimed at the buffoon the Knicks are forced to call an owner.
God forbid a player (and the team) look out for his health before Dolan's sick, twisted and nonsensical will be done, right?
Stay not-so-classy, Jimmy. You may just be able to run the Knicks into the ground ahead of schedule if you do.
I saw this and paid no attention to it....Kinda rumors that these guys made sound real. I believe all players are tradeable if the right offer is reached. But i don't believe what these guys mention was ever real
First off why would Dolan care if Shump played in Summer League? Explain from an Owner's standpoint how this makes sense? Not that Jimbo is the most logical man in the world but even he knows there is more risk than reward in arguably your 2nd best player lacing up in Summer Leagues and it's not like Summer Leauge generates $ for us, so what Owner gives a damn about Summer League
This is the type of misinfo a team puts out to find out where the leaks are in their front office and Stephen A just got someone fired!!!!
Stephen A Smith is dumb for even believing even more dumb for reporting it!
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"I'd Rather Melo shoot with 3 men on him than Jefferies shotting wide open"
-Jeff Van Gundy
Not even Dolan is that ridiculous. Makes zero sense. Wouldn't be surprised if Stephen A made it up
*watched video*
*laughed again*
*moved on*
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Some of you do realize Shumpert was seconds from being a Sacramento King at the deadline this past season right?
Their was a couple realizes he's still here but none of which are because of Shump himself.
It wouldn't shock me if Dolan was gonna trade him but I doubt it was because he wouldn't participate in Summer League. That makes absolutely no sense
Stephen A **** is not a reputable source and definitely not thread worthy.
Overvalued today as we have no other young asset in the fold besides TJ, that is until we trade him tomorrow. If he were to be traded we'd talk about every shortcoming he had while here..... until then, he's the next Paul George, Latrell Sprewell, in the making.
For the most part Shump isn't that bad a player but I do wish we made the Dudley and 2 2nd round picks deal and not traded our 3 picks in the Camby/Novak deal...because essentially we'd still have the same kind of cap room available to us come 2015 as Shump will either be due for an extension yr prior to in October of next yr or his Cap Hit($6.9mil) will be more than Novak's salary($4.1mil) if he's on the books still.
As far a S.A.S. goes he's been pretty on point past 3-4yrs with news.
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why would S.A.S. pull this out of his ass, if basis for truth wasn't somewhere?
Dolan is not of a basketball mind, he is a clueless owner who was given the team by his daddy to run,
and is noted for getting rid of players who he feels dissed by (Sprewell, Camby, Lin), so the game of
basketball is not number one in his mind, but how Dolan himself feels he is perceived. He is a rich boy
who feels he can do whatever he wants because he can. The way he stepped in on LeBron James talks,
instead of leaving it up to professionals. I'm sure he oversees everything Glenwaldo does, which is why
Knicks miss out on gems in the draft, trade picks for sh*t, and seem to stagnate as the rest of the league
improves. Dolan needs to die sooner than later, if Knicks are to have a chance at championship. IMHO.
I wish death on no one....
trolol @ Glenwaldo...no kidding as in where is Glenwaldo?
No question I want Dolan banished from this franchise forever and I want Melo relocated not now, but right now...to whatever sport franchise/team will take him on. Even if we get back say like a Hockey bench IRL Player, or a Golf Caddy on the Women's Amatuer Tour, or a Tennis Juniors Coach, or a Little League Umpire, or an AAU Towel Boy, or a Pee-Wee league Referee, or a Golden Gloves sparring Partner....etc etc
As long as these two knuckleheads are associated with this franchise.... we will bleed slow and dry, ultimately to a painful death.
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Shumpert was almost traded for Tyreke at the deadline it's not a big deal.
Apparently he still has issues with him now, currently calling him out in the media openly discussing the things Rook needs to work on, in his game.
Hey Woodson I just wanted to congratulate you on the wonderful job you're doing killing the Rook's value.
I tell you this organization does everything it possibly can to do all the wrong things.


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MARTINS FERRY The Martins Ferry Board of Education held its regular meeting Monday to review ongoing projects.
Superintendent Dirk Fitch updated the board on House Bill 555, which will reform district rating from the current degrees of excellence to terms of A, B, C, D, or F. The system will go into effect next year. Any effects on the district's current ratings are yet to be determined.
In addition, the River Schools Initiative and Safe and Healthy Schools program is providing grant funds and approval to purchase a fingerprint and identification print along with the police department as a co-op. Local students will be fingerprinted once the funds are released.
Fitch also noted that enrollment has decreased slightly. He is putting together a team to look at options to increase enrollment. Offering after school day care may be an option.
Winter drug testing for winter sports athletes is also coming up.
Elementary School Principal Jim Fogle reported an increase in enrollment to 536 students from the 532 students at the beginning of the year. He noted that their state report card showed a performance index of 103.5 compared to last year's 97.3. The school earned an evaluation of excellent with distinction this year.
"We're very proud of that and all the hard work that went into it," he said, adding that many of their initiatives will be repeated these include the eight-weeks spring after school programs for third and fourth graders to study the Ohio Achievement Assessment tests.
He noted the state derives value-added status by taking one year's growth from every state of Ohio and averaging it. Martins Ferry pupils met and exceeded it.
In addition, Fogle noted the STARS program is in operation and Ohio Achievement Tests were administered the second week of the school year. The program assesses the students' progress and gives individual planning reports and assists teachers in pointing out areas in need of improvement. Overall class reports and building scores are also provided, which aid in setting math and achievement scores.
Board congratulated Fogle, the schools staff and students for their work.
Board approved the employment of Rachel Webster and Carol Harrison as substitute teachers.
Board approved requests from Kristen Steele to attend the K-1 Science Toolkit Nov. 14 at New Philadelphia and Pam Cox to attend the Do It All and Do It Right meeting Dec. 13-14 at Morgantown, WV.
Board approved stipend pay for certified teachers and the physical education curriculum guide, noting that it conforms to state standards.
Board approved the creation of an account for the Middle School Student Council.
Board approved the workers' comp rate of .008972 with Comp Management as TPA – $1,400.
Board approved changing the useful life of buses to five-20 years and computer software to an equipment code to be depreciated and not expended in one year.
Board approved changing the $1,270 advance into 599-9110 in FY10 to a transfer.
Board noted successful Veterans Day assemblies.
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A lockdown was also in effect for Olomana School, according to the Department of Education.
The lockdown went into effect shortly after a siren sounded at the nearby Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility, signaling a possible escape.
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A Honolulu police helicopter was searching the area. Nearby, a crew was filming the television show "Hawaii Five-O."
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