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The Grand Valley community remembers fondly its first director for planned giving. John C. Heerspink died June 3 at age 68.
Heerspink joined University Development in 2000 to enhance its opportunities for bequests. Prior to his position at Grand Valley, he had worked at Calvin and Kalamazoo colleges. He retired in 2007. That same year, John and his wife, Jan, were inducted into the Gillett Society.
Under Heerspink's leadership, the Gillett Society was established in 2001 to recognize donors of planned gifts to Grand Valley. Named for Richard Gillett, the Gillett Society is the university's longest-standing donor society.


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I'm putting LeBron this season at a 99 because it's the best season of his career. He's normally a 97-98
Jordan is a 99. Lebron aint quite there to me. Paul and Lebron are such good two-way players though. Melo and Durant don't play the same level of D as those two. Durant plays more consistently, for longer stretches on the defensive end. Melo is a spurt defender. He'll defend hard for like a quarter or two, but is still only pretty good in those instances.. not great.
I'm putting LeBron this season at a 99 because it's the best season of his career. He's normally a 97-98
Durant coming up w a beast performance w out Westbrook. That dude is incredible offensively.
reflex post. lame.
Let me take Mr. Rono post one step further. And this ain't no reflex post, so book this **** into Wikpedia bc it'll be true tomorrow, next year, and next decade.
You can't duck and weave the truth for long. To be honest, I feel Melo is like Ricky Hatton. And Melo/NYK fans are like good n honest Hatton fans who just craved a winner and champ, but got seduced by the power scoring, i mean punching.....
I won't even say who KD is. But lemme say this.
You will never see Durant, CP3, Lebron...**** a bed quite like Melo did.
It ain't just that Melo shot enough bricks to rebuild MSG -- shooters can have off nights, right?
But that's right, that's kind of what Melo is at end of day, a shooter, a scorer. Glenn Robs 2.0 with some sweeter talent.
And yet it isn't even that Melo bricked up a mansion. It's how he did it.
Out of control. Selfish. Inability to MENTALLY rise to the occasion, and have Superstar Perspective and adjust...in a playoff game.
WoodSon **** the bed about as well as a coach could, too. But we all know Woodson + Melo are iso diehards to the grave.
When Knicks spread offense and shot 3s at record pace and level (sup, D'antoni) the Knicks soared, put on season's biggest winning streaks.
3s don't fall and/or Melo does Melo, and you we know the results (last night being but one little example).
I do feel for true NYK fans (and I sure a lot of Melo's biggest believers are) who have been seduced yet again, in the wake of Isiah Thomas carnage.
Damn. Melo's track record in the playoffs is not great, but I need to see a bit more from him in a Knick uni before I go as hard as the above. I hear you tho.
Probably the biggest thing that separates Melo and Durant offensively is Durants ability to get to the rim and finish, and to do damage in transition. Melo simply is not in Durant's class in these departments. Against high level defense where Melo is the only option, he has to work harder for his shots. Durant can transcend high level defense with his skills handling the ball and his overall speed and height. He also has the high IQ to get the ball to the right place when he doesn't have a good look. Melo took a bevy of bad shots when he would have been better off trusting his teammates and moving the basketball.
I'm not gonna call him Glenn Rob 2.0. He's alot more gifted than Big Dog. It's also a little bit of an adjustment not having your second scoring option, but Durant seemed to have adjusted fine to not having Westbrook. I cannot say the same for Melo.
Thunder Thighs, you dont know sh*t about boxing by comparing Melo to Hatton.
Melo is more like Arturo Gatti and Durant is like Zab Judah.
Melo has heart, takes beatings but still fights through it all.
Durant doesn't have heart like Kobe or Melo, he flops and avoids contact, and his shot selection is too cautious where it has made Russell Westbrook the alpha male of OKC. Kevin Durant's passiveness failed OKC in the Finals, stop sucking off his FG% it's highly inflated.
Rono and Thunder, type of guys with no character and it shows by their post timing.
They have no belief or integrity in their words only when Melo lays an egg and Durant has a great game.
These guys never show up in this forum any other team Melo is leading the Knicks.
These men lack shame and basketball honesty.
Melo has a great game this Weds, this guys will be no where to be found again.
Dickless men.
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If Melo has a good game on Wed I'll be the first one to say nice things, if I have time.
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Man, I should slap the F U C K out of your ugly face for even comparing these two players where one is an all star and possible all NBA team player (1st or 2nd) and the other is a 6th man and trying to make a weak argument out of it. You failed another debate. You're the worst by far.

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Phillies Sweep The Mets & Send 3 To All-Star Game
After a horrific month of June, the Mets proved to be the cure for what has been ailing the Phillies. Even the great Johan Santana could not hold them down today. With little offense on either side, a pitching duel erupted and Joe Blanton emerged the victor. In perhaps his best outing of the year, Blanton nailed down 7 1/3 scoreless innings of 4-hit ball. Santana was not too shabby either; he allowed only 3 hits. But 2 of those hits won the ballgame for the Phillies. Jimmy Rollins led the game off with a home run and later, in the 6th inning, Chase Utley went deep to give the team a 2-0 lead, which was the final score. There were some spectacular defensive plays as well, which added to the drama. Overall, it was a very entertaining game for both teams.
Also noteworthy, Carlos Ruiz did start the game after a suspicious absence the last few games. I had speculated that he may have been possible trade bait, but he is still with us :O) Maybe Charlie Manuel was just giving him an extra long rest? That remains to be seen…
Here are a few photos from the game:
Cuteness Abounds!
Before the game, the Phillies hosted their annual Father-Child wiffle ball game which can only be described as adorable! Little ones scattered the field, running amuck while their parents chased them around the bases. We have some awfully good-looking families in the Phillies organization. Take a deep breath; the cute is about to get out of control; (top to bottom, left to right) Ibanez Family; Greg Dobbs & daughter; Brad Lidge & baby; The Romero Family; Chad Durbin & son; Chan Ho Park's baby:
All-Star Roster
Also announced today, the Phillies will send at least 3 players to the All-Star game in St. Louis; Chase Utley and Raul Ibanez were voted in as starters and Ryan Howard, as chosen by Manuel, will be a reserve, along with 3 other very deserving 1st basemen (Pujols, Fielder, A. Gonzalez)! Nice to see Charlie did not worry about positions as much as who deserved to be there. That is not usually the case with most managers who are chosen to pick players.
The Phillies centerfielder, Shane Victorino, also has a chance to go to St. Louis. He is one of 5 candidates to fill the final roster spot which will be voted on by the fans. Victorino is batting .300 with 5 homers, 35 RBI and 13 stolen bases so far this year. His defense has been outstanding as well. Please VOTE FOR SHANE! He deserves to be there!
Tomorrow, the Phillies begin a 4-game series with the Reds and Cole Hamels will attempt to put the spring back in his step. Game time is 7:05pm.
Here is the full Photo Album from today's game and also the Father-Child game which includes the photos above and many more! Enjoy!
Photos by Jenn
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Can't imagine the Phillies going with a 36 & 37-year old catcher the remainder of the season. Also can't imagine any team that would want a no-hit, mediocre defensive catcher — he would have to be a throw-in and the Phillies would have to be targetting a decent catcher. Also as bad as Ruiz is, he and Coste know the pitching staff – mid-season is not the time for a contender to mess with their pitching even as bad as it has been.
Looks like you had a fun day at CBP, now you can say "I WAS THERE FOR THE METS SWEEP FINALE" good job with the pics too. As for the pitcher status, I think Charlie uses Bako to load up on left handed hitters when he needs, else Ruiz seems to be the normal starter, that or he had a clubhouse vacation, which may become a trend for Philly players when not performing.
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Sweeping the Mets must've been quite the highlight of your July 4th weekend! That's huge! Blanton looked great; beating Johan is never an easy task. Kudos.
It's always nice to see the Phillies crush the Mets. I work with a guy that is a huge Mets fan and I can't wait to get to work today to give him a bunch of crap about it!
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Nice job sweeping the Mets. And the family pictures are great. Looks like everyone had a good holiday, including you, Jenn!
Congrats on your All Stars and on your great performance vs. the Mets. That seemed like a very fun day for everyone!
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If the plan is adopted, additions or renovations to buildings in historic districts would have to be in keeping with the character of the district. Before a property owner could undertake alterations to a building in a historic district, they would have to submit plans and get a ŌĆ£certificate of appropriatenessŌĆØ from the townŌĆÖs Historic Preservation Commission.
Currently, the town has no mandatory guidelines on the books ŌĆö only recommended best practices for performing renovations in historic districts.
ŌĆ£Voluntary guidelines only go so far,ŌĆØ said Philip Thomason, the consultant and head of Thomason and Associates based in Nashville.
The town received a $10,000 Historic Preservation Fund grant from the National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior to fund the project and chipped in $5,000 as well. With that money, WaynesvilleŌĆÖs Historic Preservation Commission hired Thomason and Associates to help shape the mandatory guidelines, as well as draft an illustrated manual for how to preserve the look and feel of WaynesvilleŌĆÖs local landmarks and structures.
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In Waynesville, the new mandatory design guidelines will address signage, lighting, historically appropriate materials and preserving original architectural details. It would also stipulate ŌĆ£unobtrusive placementŌĆØ of heating and cooling systems or energy efficiency technology.
The guidelines should be ready for review by WaynesvilleŌĆÖs historic commission and the state preservation office next month.
Thomason listed several benefits to maintaining historic buildings and districts. He said that property values increase when the historic integrity of buildings is maintained.
An old-time feel can actually draw more tourists to Waynesville, particularly if downtown Waynesville or Frog Level become a local historic district.
ŌĆ£The heritage tourist is the best tourist you can get because they stay longer, spend more and make repeat trips,ŌĆØ Thomason said. ŌĆ£It creates jobs, promotes downtown revitalization.ŌĆØ
Emphasizing what is unique about Waynesville architecture could also set it apart from other mountain towns that it competes with for tourists.
ŌĆ£Everybody is trying to get the same sort of tourism dollars,ŌĆØ Thomason said.
Technically, the guidelines would only apply to local historic districts. In Waynesville, Frog Level, Main Street and a couple of side blocks downtown are on the National Register of Historic Places, but they are not considered local historic districts. The guidelines being developed would only apply to those designated as local historic districts.
The town currently has a set of mandatory design guidelines for its 12 local landmarks, but they are not Waynesville-specific or user-friendly.
The new standards will also fix that, detailing mandatory guidelines for maintaining the landmarks, using photos and emphasizing Waynesville-specific features, such as cast iron and gooseneck lighting.
The town tried to accomplish something similar about 10 years ago but the timing wasnŌĆÖt right, said Planning Director Paul Benson.
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The revitalization of Waynesville, particularly the downtown, was just starting and the town was not part of the national historic register yet. Now, Waynesville businesses are doing well, and people are more open to the idea.
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Historic district guidelines can sometimes meet opposition. Property owners can see the additional mandatory guidelines as an extra burden that penalizes them.
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The goal is not to freeze structures or areas in time, Thomason said. It is simply to make sure new construction or additions fall in with the look of their surroundings.
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The Philadelphia Phillies announced a short while ago that they would not pick up Pedro Feliz's $5.5 million option for 2010, according to multiple sources.
Feliz hit .266 with 12 home runs and 82 RBI in 158 games in the regular season, but struggled mightily in the playoffs with his bat. Defensively, he was still one of the best in the league, however, the Phillies will explore other options at the hot corner going forward.
A few of the names being talked about are Chone Figgins, Adrian Beltre, Garrett Atkins, and Mark Derosa, among others.
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Can we trade for Uggla? He would fit perfectly here! I know he isn't that great defensively (at second currently…but has played third), but he sure can hit!
"This doesn't preclude us from bringing Pedro back next season," Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said in a statement. "While this allows us to explore other opportunities, we will continue to keep the lines of communication open with Pedro and his representative."
I would like to see Figgins here since the Phils haven't had a legitimate leadoff hitter since Dykstra. He would score 140+ runs at the leadoff spot and Jimmy might have 100 RBI from the 7 hole. We can dream.
No Feliz??? 🙁
Uggla has never played 3rd base and strikes out too much
Wow the Phils are being aggressive… If he's healthy Beltre is being talked of as a perfect fit.
Check out Uggla's defensive 3B stats in the monors, horrible:
To me, Figgins>DeRosa>Feliz>Beltre>Atkins>Uggla
If I'm the GM I go get Roy Halladay. If I have to trim salary to do it I trade Raul, I think you can trade him with out eating any of his salary but I may not receive much in return player wise. Thats 11 million off the books. I platoon Francisco w/ Dobbs or a cheap FA LH OF if they don't perform then Taylor arrives. I trade Cole (another 7 million coming off) Brown (because he's further away) and another prospect or 2 and I get Roy and another bullpen piece Brandon League maybe.
I love Raul as much as anybody but when comes down to a 7 game series do I want Raul in LF with guy like Pedro or Blanton starting or Ben/Dobbs/Taylor in LF with Roy on the mound.
I think having Roy and Lee with 4 starts between them is as close to a guaranteed 3 wins as you can get. That means you just have to win 1 out of the other 3 games they don't start.
If we don't get Halladay I'll be disappointed, I don't really care whose manning 3rd or LF. I care about who's on the mound.
I think Uggla strikes out too much also. While I like Chone, Charlie doesn't erally play small ball so would he just be wasted? Any ideas on what he'd cost?
Believe it or not Derosa hits left handed pitching better than Figgins for average with a whole lot more power. Interesting dilemma. I think the Phils could get Derosa for a lot less $$$?
After seeing all the free agent 3rd basemen, it makes more sense to decline Feliz' option and take a chance. Feliz at $5 million would be overpriced in this market.
3rd base free agents:
Figgins, Glaus, Derosa, Mora, Beltre, Crede, Tejada.
Figgins might be expensive because I think the Angels want him back.
Uggla… Really? Sure he can hit some homers but he doesn't hit with consistency and if he has terrible feet at third without a corner infielders arm how on earth will he be an upgrade? The offense needs to be a balance.
Figgins or Beltre make sense at Third, if they can land either. Uggla is a serious defensive liability who strikes out and is a 250 hitter. Lots of power but not much else. No speed. Melvin Mora is too old. Troy Glaus is really injury-prone. Jode Crede has never recovered from injuries. Perhaps the Phils are thinking of Juan Uribe for about $2 million and then bringing in Roy Halladay in a trade for J A Happ and a couple of minor leaguers. They's save some money, as well.
we might be able to sign both Urive and Placido Polanco — a third baseman and potent utility man along the lines of Mariano Duncan.
I'd love to have DeRosa as an uber-utility man. He could start 100+ games around the field and rest the regulars.
He started 100 games at 3B last year so he would fit in a platoon role at 3B and still fill in for Rollins and Utley. Is Dobbs good enough to start 70 to 80 games and allow DeRosa to play other positions?
I've got a feeling Figgins will cost too much… Beltre would be a good shot in Philly. As a guy who's been watching him here in Seattle, he still has an outstanding glove when he's healthy. His numbers were down this year, but that can be blamed on the lousy lineup the Mariners had, his health issues, and the fact that Safeco Field is a dead zone for right handed hitters. I think Amaro should sign Beltre and look for a good number two starting pitcher (along with some bullpen help… you can never have too much of that). We'll see what Amaro has up his sleeve for the offseason. He's proven to be very competent as we have seen swinging the Lee deal. Gosh, I miss baseball already…
Beltre's numbers are almost identical if not slightly worse than Feliz. No way! Figgins, Derosa, or bust! Or maybe the return of Placido Polanco!
Al, one of my concerns about Beltre was that he had one outstanding offensive season in his free agent year, got a huge contract, and then way underperformed. I can't trust someone like. On the bright side, it looks like he improved defensively.
I also miss baseball already…
Good bye and good luck, Happy. You will always be a part of the Phils family. Thank you for all of your contributions. Hard to imagine a better defensive 3rd baseman coming in.
Beltre has two gold gloves, Feliz…none.
Beltre is 4 years younger than Feliz.
Beltre played about 40 less games than Feliz did last year.
Prior to this year where he was injured pretty much the entire season he hit 25,26, and 25 homers in Seattle. Not exactly a good hitters park.
Feliz hit 26 total home runs the last two years in CBP.
Feliz is a lifetime 254 hitter, Beltre, 270…explain to me why again you wouldn't want Beltre?
Why not Kouzmanhoff from SD. He is younger at 29 slick fielder and less cash than Beltre or Chone. 18/88/260 Not bad.
Ed, Beltre had a career year with a 1.000 OPS with the Dodgers in 2004, got a HUGE contract and hasn't done much since then (or before then). He would need to take a big pay cut to come here. How can we trust someone like him?
Lou, Kouzmanhoff is in his first year of arbitration so I doubt he is available
And? Feliz hasn't done much of anything his entire career. Feliz was great on defense but Beltre is better. You can't argue that Beltre is not a better hitter with a bigger upside than Feliz does when it comes to hitting. Not to mention he is 4 years younger. Again, his career numbers are all better than Feliz, and he has done it in less seasons.
Beltre is going to take a pay cut no matter where he goes. You can get Beltre for a little more than what you would pay for Feliz. If Feliz comes back it will be for less money because 5.5 mil although cheap is more than he is worth.
Feliz's value was not in the $5.5 Mil range.
Realistically, this team can bring him back, after dropping that option.
And taking it a step further, any trade that occurs in the next 8 months must involve a 3rd base prospect. Bottom line. No Phuture Phillies can fill that roll as it i today
Ed, Feliz' OPS was higher last season. Feliz played in 158 games. Beltre played in 114 and is coming off an injury. Feliz had 12 home runs. Beltre had 8 home runs. Feliz was also a much better hitter with RISP.
I would take Feliz over Beltre.
the phils don't need to spend top dollar on third base, they need a solid defender and a decent bat. The phils offense doesn't need a big boost. Lets get some pitching. You can dream about figgins if you want, I'll be dreaming about Roy Halladay!!!!!
Hey, let's bring back David Bell?
Yes I know Feliz has more homers, by 4 in 40 more games though, as a right hander in a ball park that favors right handed hitters. Don't forget that Safeco is not a good hitting park, for anyone, especially right handers. No to mention, when Beltre did play, he never saw any pitches because he had no one else in the line up. Feliz was better with RISP but much of that was due to how hot he was at the beginning of the year. Eventually he came back down to earth.
I have nothing against Feliz but given the option, and how badly the Eagles need a second right handed bat that can hit for power, I'd prefer Beltre over Feliz given that Feliz did not hit for power in CBP. That's all I am saying. Plus, you can get 3-4 years with Beltre to try and hopefully develop a decent 3B prospect. In 3-4 years Feliz will be 37-38.
WOW talk about a slip…clearly I mean how badly the Phillies need a second right handed bat…as for the Eagles, they need to air it out a bit more. McNabb had a touchdown to Maclin in the end zone but Ware hit McNabb just as he threw it. Son of a B.
I would love Figgins but it will never happen. What is more likely is Beltre with DeRosa brought in for the bench, or even more likely is Feliz with DeRosa brought in for the bench.
If the Phillies said they were going to bring back Feliz on the cheap and use that extra money to solidify the pen then I would be cool with that. Nothing I have read or heard indicates that they consider starting pitching to be an issue. Now that doesn't mean much as they may just not want to put it out there that they really are concerned with pitching.
I have to respectfully disagree, but first I would not be surprised if Pedro came back.
I want him back, you do not need more offense on this team, this team has won back to back NL titles, and 3 NL east crowns, why screw with it. He had some big hits in 08, and struggled a little this post season, but he was a strike out of Johnny Damon, from being a game 4 hero. Beltre is very injury prone, how many games as Pedro Missed in his four years due to injury. You can not sacrifice defense and chemistry to build a fantasy team. Derosa, would be nice bench help to replace Brutlett, but I would not trust him as everyday 3rd baseman.
But like I led off with, my money is they sign him to a 1 year deal for less with an option for 2011.
Add some pitching and bench and pen depth. I do not think you mess with this team. Personally I think it is crazy
I agree with you SBSD in that Feliz is not the injury risk that Beltre is. Absolutely true. But I disagree that the Eagles don't need more offense. They do. Maybe not to compete in the NL but to compete vs the AL, whether its in the Series or in Interleague play which they stink at, they need more offense because they don't have someone they can throw in there to DH. Regardless of that though, as an NL team the only way to really get someone who is going to be a good PH or DH is for the guy to get enough at bats during the course of the year. I'd try and get DeRosa and let him spell whoever the 3B is, spell J-Roll, Utley, Werth or Ibanez. He can do it all.
I agree that they need to develop a third basemen, But I do not see them trading anyone of there 8 no seven starters. I see minor league players being traded, like when Bourne got traded, I believe for Marberry Jr. One of our outfield prospects for a thirdbase prospect. I really think Feliz is a great fit for this team for this year and next.
Well clearly I would prefer Beltre but if they bring back Feliz it is not the worst thing ever that's for sure. There are other things that are a little more important than 3B.
Michael Bourn (with no "e") was traded for Brad Lidge, not Mayberry Jr.
Strange. Everyone complains of the Phils terrible RISP numbers, yet so many seem to be glad the team leader in RISP, Feliz, has not had his option picked up.
Beltre's numbers have been declining of late, and he's an injury risk. Glaus is an injury risk. Mora is not just old, he's an antique. Crede's a wreck, DeRosa is more of a utility type, Polanco hasn't played third in years. Maybe they can afford Figgins, but the competition for him will be such that he'll probably end up overpaid.
I'm not sure what's in Amaro's mind, and I hope he's not making an expensive mistake that will cost the Phils a bullpen or bench upgrade.
Ed R. – I agree. Also keep in mind the Beltre has spent years facing Angels pitching which has probably been the best in the league. He'd rake here and can flash the leather as well as Feliz whose defense has declined since his back surgery. Do you think we'll have to suffer thru Moyer in the starting rotation?
Chone Figgins is the only person I want to see playing 3B. I'd still like Mark Derosa to be on the team but I want him replacing Bruntlett and giving us the option to get more offdays to our position players. I don't think we can trust Beltre and we wouldn't have any good options to step in behind him. If the team since Figgins this is a great move if not i'm worried.
I WANT FELIZ BACK dammit!!!!!
I really hope Moyer just retires and enjoys the rest of his life. But somehow I don't think that is going to happen. So to answer your question, yes.
Signing someone like Figgins over Feliz not only improves the line-up; it gives the Phillies flexibility to move Victorino (or let Rollins walk).
Taylor can't stay parked in the minors until 2012 waiting for Ibanez, and the Phillies can't afford to re-sign all of their core players.
Add it up, and it makes sense for the Phillies to sign Figgins, trade Victorino at his peak value, and bring up Taylor to play RF.
Taylor will be rehabbing from a sports hernia
Taylor's rehab just affects when they would make outfield moves. It doesn't change the fact that Figgins provides a lot more flexibility for the Phillies to make any of those moves in the future.
Except you'd be overpaying for a guy who is in the beginning of decline from his peak. His versatility will drive his price past what he is worth esp. if that versatility isn't used to it 's fullest. Better to stay with Feliz or go with Beltre to have more money for pitching and bench options. Figgins would be great but not cost effective.
Yeah, Feliz had a hole in his bat, but he's great on the field. If anything they should apply the Ibanez and Francisco situation here. Let someone with a bat hit, and put Feliz in in the 9th to field. But really though Phillies? You can't let Feliz go!
We need some depth on our bench. I love Stairs and the moonshot against LA last year, but really that's been his only contribution. Pitchers know how to strike him out, and Francisco and Dobbs added very little this year as well. There is talk (for what it's worth) that we might go after John Lackey. I highly doubt we would get Roy at this point. And yes Feliz had a helluva average with RISP during the season, but man he looks lost sometimes at the plate. His glove must be replaced though, we have just about the best infield in the NL
I hear you on overpaying for Figgins' versatility, but I disagree that he's in decline.
The bottom line is the Phillies are going to lose at least one of Rollins / Victorino / Werth over the next 2 years, so they need to bring in another top of the order type of hitter. I like Beltre, but he isn't that guy (and lord knows Feliz isn't). Figgins is a better fit for the team IMHO.
There is an upside and downside to every player move. I like the idea of bringing in Figgins or Beltre and bring back Feliz at a lower cost and use him to back up the new third baseman, late inning replacement if needed at third and for the bench as a much needed right handed pinch hitter. Don't know if Feliz can play other infield positions or not. Figgins is probably the best move to bring in as a lead off hitter but with him probably going to be too expensive, I think the team can survive keeping Rollins at the top of the order and adding Beltre to the lower part of the batting order for more pop.
I'm actually sad to see Feliz go. It was the Feliz signing that really got me excited for the 2008 season. I understand their thinking – aging, need a better righthanded bat to balance the lineup – and we were lucky to get as much out of him this year as we did. But…still…I feel a sense of loss. I also feel Adrian Beltre has little work ethic, as his best season was his contract year.
We have gotten quite used to probably the best gun at 3rd base we have seen in a long time.
You will be missed Pedro! It was a pleasure watching his glove.
Hey, I just wonder if he showed even a small bit of clutch hitting in the WS, would we be talking about this now?
1 hit in 6 games?
Not happy about Pedro leaving, but I understand the decision. While he is a phenomenal defensive third baseman, his offensive punch is lacking.
My Vote: Trade Cole Hamels for Ryan Zimmerman. Phenomenal glove, phenomenal bat! I realize Zim just signed a 5 yr deal this spring without a no trade clause, but I would easily give up Hamels for him. Hamels has waaaaay to many issues and I feel it may only get worse.
The whole hot stove frenzy begins in 11 days. I was originally thinking Figgins, but Beltre would be nice too.
Beltre, other than one monster year while playing with LA in which to me raises questions about a foreign substance, has been a disappointment to the fans of Seattle who were expecting more, quite a bit more.
Beltre originally signed with Seattle for for a 5 year $64 mil contract and never came close to the 2004 monster stats. He had 200 hits, 48 hrs and 121 rbi – along with a BA of over .330 while playing in that cavern in Los Angels. Nothing even remotely close since then.
Yes, he has won some glove awards but you can expect he is not going to waver much from his previous contract demands and, he ain't worth it.
Pedro Feliz did a solid job defensively during the series, which I think more than made up for the batting numbers (not that they were even THAT bad…).
ReclinerGM has a really good post up with the 3B options and their likely contract demands.
Beltre will command about $8 million a year. Feliz will be lucky to get $3 million per year on the open market.
Beltre is much better than Feliz offensively and is slightly better than Feliz defensively.
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WFP member Martin Lepkowski on immigration and trade policy reform: U.S. taxpayers can spend billions of dollars to build walls and prisons but this issue will not go away. What is needed is a just immigration-reform policy. We need a fair-trade agreement, not a free-trade agreement that continues to impoverish the poor in Mexico, forcing them to migrate.
DESERET NEWS: Trade deal harmful
May 31st, 2011
The agreement will also prove disastrous for Colombia's small farmers. If passed, subsidized U.S. grain will flood the Colombian market and leave at least 400,000 farmers without their previous source of income, writes WFP intern Kelly Miller.
GRIST: The anti-coal movement goes global
May 27th, 2011
One of the oldest examples of citizens working across national boundaries on coal issues is organizations like Witness for Peace, which has brought attention to mines in Colombia and the U.S.
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS: No deal on trade deal
May 21st, 2011
The nefarious Colombia trade agreement would give corporate profits a small boost, but would have disastrous impacts on the working class and the environment both at home and abroad, says WFP intern Kelly Miller.
DAVIS ENTERPRISE: Nix a trade deal with Colombia
May 13th, 2011
Any trade deal that turns a blind eye toward the mass murder of workers and spurs cocaine production should be a non-starter in Washington, says WFP's Moravia de la O.
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL: Colombia free-trade deal may mean more cocaine in U.S.
May 9th, 2011
There's only one Colombian industry that can potentially employ workers who would lose their job in the wake of a free trade deal.
BALTIMORE SUN: The case against the Colombian free trade pact
May 2nd, 2011
Professor Kim Jensen compares lessons from two simultaneous delegations to Colombia: one human rights-focused and the other focused those who stand to benefit from free trade.
VENTURA COUNTY STAR: Marchers advocate for workers' rights
May 1st, 2011
Witness for Peace Southwest marks May 1st with media waves.
THE HERALD-SUN: The quest for justice and peace
The focus of the Witness for Peace demonstration was the criminalization and deportation of immigrants.
WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL: Demonstrators call for immigration reform
April 25th, 2011
The protest was part of the 25th annual Pilgrimage for Justice and Peace, a statewide effort to support human rights for farm workers and undocumented immigrants.
DAILY TAR HEEL: March raises awareness for injustices faced by immigrants
April 24th, 2011
The Pilgrimage for Justice and Peace passes through Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
NEWS 14 CAROLINA: Group makes pilgrimage for immigrant rights
April 22nd, 2011
Demonstrations for immigrant rights and worker equality make the North Carolina evening news.
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April 21st, 2011
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Mrs. Ruby Joyce Bell Wilson, 76, of Portales, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003, at her home.
She was born on May 6, 1927, in Santa Anna, Texas, to Cora Lee and Conrad T. Bell.
She was raised in the Rogers community where she attended school. She attended Beauty School in Clovis and became one of the instructors. She later opened Kountry Kurl Beauty Shop in Portales. She retired in the mid 1970s, but volunteered to do hair for the ladies at the local rest home. She was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Family members said she was an accomplished seamstress and painted on fabric, producing many unique items. She enjoyed crocheting, crafts of various types and antique collecting.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Wilburn Bell; a sister, June Ivy Willis; a daughter, Jerrita Ann Wilson; and her husband, Jerry Wilson.
Survivors include a son, Mickey Lee Wilson (and wife, Anna) of Portales; a daughter, Sharon Tinsley (Earl) of Portales; a step-daughter, Nita Marie Buris (Larry) of Dallas; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Tommy Lee Bell of Arkansas; and two sisters, Margaret Irene Willis of Portales and Patsy Dawn Fletcher of Amarillo.
Scott P. Reeves will officiate the services.
Burial will be at Portales Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Mark and Bart Tinlsey, Brad, Larry and Kelly Goodrum and Kevin Seawright.
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Home List of Titles Adaptive aberration compensation for three-dimensional micro-fabrication of photonic crystals in lithium niobate
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- Title
- Adaptive aberration compensation for three-dimensional micro-fabrication of photonic crystals in lithium niobate
- Author(s)
- Cumming, Benjamin P.; Jesacher, Alexander; Booth, Martin J.; Wilson, Tony; Gu, Min
- Abstract
- We present the use of a liquid crystal spatial light modulator to correct for the refractive-index mismatch induced spherical aberration in a high refractive-index lithium niobate crystal when a low repetition rate amplified laser is used for the direct fabrication of three-dimensional micro-structures. By correcting the aberration based on experimentally determined values, we show that the size of written structures decreases dramatically, which allows the fabrication of high quality micro-structures such as three-dimensional photonic crystals. We demonstrate that, through the use of adaptive optics, the fabrication depth and the stopgap strength in the corresponding photonic crystals are increased by a factor of two to three.
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- Journal article
- Research centre
- Swinburne University of Technology. Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences. Centre for Micro-Photonics
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- Optics Express, Vol. 19, no. 10 (May 2011), pp. 9419-9425
- Publication year
- 2011
- FOR Code(s)
- 0205 Optical Physics; 0903 Biomedical Engineering; 1113 Ophthalmology and Optometry
- Keyword(s)
- Aberration; LiNbO3; Liquid crystal; Lithium niobate; Photonic crystals; Polarization; Refractive index; Three-dimensional microstructures
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- Optical Society of America
- 1094-4087
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- Copyright © 2011 Optical Society of America. Published version of the paper reproduced here in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. This paper was published in Optics Express and is made available as an electronic reprint with the permission of OSA. The paper can be found at the following URL on the OSA website: http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/oe.19.009419. Systematic or multiple reproduction or distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law.
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Tom Beasley, who introduced the honoree, opened by noting this volunteer extraordinaire began learning his values early.
"The year is 1937. At the age of six, this individual and his family visited Beeville, and our honoree caught a glimpse of a fire truck racing to the scene of a fire. According to a 2004 article in the Bee-Picayune, (Morris) said, 'The truck came right by me. I thought, man, that's what I'd like to do. I'd like to be a fireman.'
"His family moved to Beeville the following year, and this individual's father started a small business which is still operated by the family some 75 years later. Although our honoree is, per his wife, 'semi-retired,' he still pinch hits at the business when necessary, and he has faithfully and continuously pursued his commitment to being a fireman.
"Indeed, (he) joined Beeville's Junior Fire Department as soon as he was old enough to do so, and while not fighting fires at that time, he trained extensively – learning how to fight fires. At the age of 18 the county judge signed a 'minor's release' so (he) could join the department as a regular fireman."
Later, Morris met his wife, Helen, to whom he has been married since 1956, and their family has grown – most recently, with two great-grandchildren.
Beasley added, "...in spite of having been a member of the fire department for more than 64 years, many of which were spent as assistant chief, followed by his election as chief in 1984 (a position elected by members of the volunteer fire department) and held by (him) for the past 29 years, he remains an active, engaged leader of our local fire department, which currently consists of 46 members."
Fellow firefighters used words such as "respected," "feels empathy for victims," "leader," "calm," "knowledgeable," "believer in technology," "trained" and other superlatives when describing Morris in that 2004 Bee-Pic article.
"Our honoree has held every rank in the Beeville Volunteer Fire Department, and he was part of the pumper team which won a state championship in 1976. He holds virtually every fire department certification."
His wife reminded Beasley that those calls were not limited to fires alone. "On occasion, the department has been called on to make water rescues, even as recently as a couple of weeks back. They are also called out to wrecks and other situations calling for their unique resources, training and abilities as first responders. When the famous downtown fire occurred quite a few years back, our honoree left home around 10:30 at night, not returning home until after 6 p.m. the next day."
Kirk Delgado, an associate of Morris, referred to him as the "best fire chief I know of, and I work for a full-time fire department."
Delgado and Assistant Chief Bill Burris recalled an event during widespread flooding in Beeville when Morris, an avid and accomplished fisherman, launched his own boat into Poesta Creek to rescue two youngsters hanging on to trees in great peril there.
Delgado said that Morris is the only fire chief he knows who wears white boots – "the rubber kind, like the shrimpers and oystermen wear." He referred to them as "Flour Bluff ropers."
Burris said of the chief, "I hope I can do what he does at his age (83), if I am still in the fire department."
Beasley concluded, "We count it a real blessing to recognize the many years of steadfast service which (Morris has) rendered to this community." He is "truly a rare individual – a man who has quietly managed enormous responsibility with grace, professionalism and remarkable ability."


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My almost entirely latent and benign eczema went into total wildfire mode from about months 2-5.
I wouldn't call them hives, but I had a horrid post partum rash that lasted for months and months. I used the benadryl cream rather than the pill form. Dr. Suggested it. It has less of a chance of making baby drowsy and reducing supply since very little if any of the active ingredient enters the blood.
I never really got an answer for what it was other than "hormones." One doctor Suggested it was PUPPPs which is rare to come on after you have the baby. But the symptoms matched up perfectly. They put me on a high dose of prednisone, then weaned me down. It finally helped.
I would cut the tea out as well and see if that helps. Oatmeal is a great supply booster if she is worried. :ita
Hope your wifey finds some relief! Perhaps her hormones will balance out in the next few weeks and the flare ups will subside! :gvibes
I wonder if it could be something else environmental. I had been using Earth Mama Angel Baby Natural Nipple Butter and really liked it. Then, I broke out with a horrible rash on my breasts. I started to cut out things that could have caused it, and I'm pretty sure it was the nipple cream.
I got hives 2 weeks into nursing right when nursing was ramping up and my letdown reflex was beginning to strengthen. They lasted 24 hours and went away.


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Hi, I'm new around here, but looking for some desperately needed advice and support. I gave birth to identical twin girls on Nov. 3rd. They were 30weeks, 3 days and it was a very difficult pregnancy with the last month ending in hospital bed rest. My girls spent 6 weeks in the NICU and are finally home. While in the hospital, I began pumping and had a really healthy milk supply for a few weeks (32 oz a day). Then when my twins were transferred to a hospital closer to me, I had to return the hospital pump and my health insurance co. sent me a Medela PIS.
Long story short, I foolishly decreased my pumping sessions because I was running out of places to store the milk. I also simultaneously suffered through many clogged ducts before I realized the PIS just wasn't going to cut it and went back to hospital grade. It took at least another 10 days before I finally got a good pump, but by that time, my milk supply had SEVERLY decreased and I have spent ever since trying to rebuild it with mixed results. It dropped to about 8oz a day, and I started taking Reglan Yogi tea, and marshmallow root which brought it to 12-16oz. I have since then, discontinued the Reglan, as I felt that it was adding to my depression.
Now that the girls are home with me however, I just don't have the time to pump anymore. My supply has dropped to about 2oz a DAY and I'm really depressed. I have 3 other kids, all 3 of which happily nursed for a year with no issues and I was looking forward to doing the same with my twins, but things are just not looking good. The thought of nursing around the clock to increase my supply makes me want to cry more than I already have since I get so little sleep and peace and quiet as it is.
I am feeling really discouraged and not sure that I can do this anymore, but I also can't face the guilt that I know I will have by not continuing to try.
ETA: I have recently began nursing them again over the last few days (in lieu of pumping). I have been putting them to breast before giving them a bottle of formula (they depleted my stash). They have bad reflux and the NICU started putting oatmeal in their bottles and I felt discouraged to continue nursing them, so I stopped completely for two weeks and began again after a lot of encouragement from DH. They suck much better than they used to, but are still learning. One has a poor latch and my right breast is suffering from a cracked scabby nipple to add to it all. They eat about every 3.5 hours, close to 3oz, and I still add the cereal.


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When I was in your spot, I did both. I would add the PP session midday or later when your supply is naturally lower. It mimics a growth spurt, so you need to do it more than once a week to get your body to respond.
I started yielding maybe 1.5 oz more per day at work with it. It was just enough to meet the gap for me. I'm sure everybody responds differently.