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One of religionists' most egregious lies is that there are no atheists in foxholes. Tell this to the multitudes of unbelievers who are proud veterans of our armed forces. One of these, I learned today, passed away on August 9 at the ripe old age of 90. Hans Kasten was a genuine American hero, enduring unimaginable hardship at the hands of the Nazis in WWII. From the AA profile:
With his fluent knowledge of German, Hans Kasten was selected as a "chief man of confidence," the Hauptvertrauensmann, to interpret the instructions to prisoner and do what he can on their behalf.
Kasten also became the focus of rage by his Nazi captors, in part because of his full German name, Johann Carl Frederick. He was considered "worse than a Jew," a "traitor to the German race."
Not to politicize this, but this sounds to me disturbingly reminiscent of the way right-wingers in this country have been quick to yell "Traitor!" at anyone who dares to question the policies of the Bush regime er, administration.
One of his first orders from the SS overseers was to identify and sort out Americans who were or "looked" Jewish. Kasten refused. The German camp commander then ordered an assembly where all "Jews" were told to step forward. None of the POWs moved. Several accounts, including one written by Littell reveal what happened next:
"A German officer stood on a platform, with the guards all around us, their guns at the ready," recalled Littell. "I can still hear these words from that infuriated officer: 'Alle Juden, ein Schritt vorfwarts!' ('All Jews, one step forward!') In view of Hans's earlier instructions, nobody moved. Obviously, this was of his doing. So angered was the officer that he leaped off his platform, grabbed a gun from a guard, swung it like a baseball bat and slammed Hans across the chest. Hans flew backward and hit the ground, gasping. For a moment he couldn't get back his breath…That's when we found ourselves in the boxcars to further hell…"
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Grandparents may end up raising their grandchild for a variety of reasons: perhaps the grandchild's parents have passed away or have been incarcerated, or drugs, alcohol or family violence filled the grandchild's former home. Raising your grandchild is no small undertaking and you might have ambivalent feelings about raising your grandchild; however, this article will help you understand why many children are raised by grandparents, what your grandchild may be feeling, and the legalities of raising your grandchild.
Why Children are Raised by Grandparents
Grandparents usually raise their grandchild because:
Feelings of disappointment in your child's inability to raise your grandchild are normal. You might also be feeling resentment toward your child for thrusting this responsibility on you. Try to put these feelings aside and recognize your grandchild needs you, and this new situation might rejuvenate your zest for life!
Your Grandchild's Feelings
No one can truly understand how your grandchild feels. He or she might be confused, and/or feel abandoned or upset toward his or her parents. Most studies reveal that many grandchildren have problems that began before entering their grandparents' care. Realize your new role and the importance of what you're doing - you are providing your grandchild with a stable home that the parents couldn't.
You might consider being a role model for your grandchild. Try bonding with your grandchild by taking a vacation or doing an outdoor activity. Showing your grandchild you care will eventually gain you trust and mutual respect.
Legal Rights and Social Agencies
You might find it easier to care for your grandchild with legal guardianship or adoption. The legal system can be frustrating and time consuming, but our guide to legal issues will brief you on the various forms of adoption and legal rights. Your relationship with your grandchild's parents should also be taken into consideration before any legal action.

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PARIS Transmittal 2013-7: Next PARIS Match August 9th and Model Agreement Renewals
This is a reminder that the next PARIS match is scheduled for Friday, August 9, 2013. States submitting their data file after that date will not be matched. After transmitting your data file to the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) it is now required that an email be sent to DMDC contact Portia A. M. Sullivan at her new email address at firstname.lastname@example.com stating the total record count submitted. DMDC will respond with a confirmation email. States are responsible for tracking data submission and ensuring it has been successful.
New Computer Matching Agreements for the Federal and Veterans match are in the final stages of getting approvals and signatures. States will need to complete new Model Agreements to participate in the November 8, 2013 Federal and Veterans match. PARIS transmittals will be sent out with further guidance once the agreements are signed and posted on the PARIS website.


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I don't exactly know what the slogan "Speed Kills" was originally used in reference to, but it definitely applies to spring fishing.
Now that we are beginning open water fishing, we are excited. We want to hit all the different ponds, lakes and rivers. We want to try out all of our baits and techniques. So many things to do in so little time.
Relax. Slow down. You have all spring, summer and fall to accomplish your open water goals. This is the time to take things slow.
Most importantly, you need to realize that the fish are just beginning to awaken from their winter doldrums caused by low metabolisms. They can be hungry, but they aren't aggressive. They want to eat, but they want it served to them, they aren't in the mood to go chasing after their dinner. They'll eat smaller meals because their brains know that they have plenty of time to fill up. Slow is the word, followed by small.
Jigs, tipped with either live bait or various plastics, are an effective spring presentation. If you use live bait, try pieces of nightcrawler or small minnows. Forget about leeches, they just ball up on the hook in cold water. Plastics should be tiny, like grubs. Save the big six-inch reaper tails for June.
If you fish with jigs, reel them in as slow as you can. Give the reel a half-crank and then stop and wait. The old saying is, "If you think you are going slowly, slow down twice as much." It's not a race. It can be excruciatingly painful to fish that slowly, but it is what you need to do in order to catch fish in April.
As far as size is concerned, please realize that more muskies are caught in April by crappie fishermen using tiny minnows and bass fishermen using small lures than guys tossing traditional musky presentations. Save the big Suicks, Grandmas and Depth Raiders for a month or two.
Remember that all fish are looking for warm water. The north sides of lakes receive the longest sunlight, therefore they warm faster. You can also look for areas where rainwater runs into a lake. The rainwater is warmer than the lake water and where it empties into a lake or pond creates a magnet-like effect for the fish.
Objects also collect heat from the sun more rapidly, too, so look for logs and the like.
The fish are shallow right now. Most anglers don't think that fish will go as shallow as they truly are right now. Walleyes in a foot of water are not uncommon.
Most fish are available to you in less than six feet of water. Don't waste your time chasing fish in the deep water.
Fishing update: Dave Kranz from Dave's Bait, Tackle and Taxidermy in Crystal Lake reports: "Crappie fishing on the Fox Chain and Fox River have been very good! The backs of cuts and bays with downed trees or docks have been the best areas. Small jigs, Mini-Mites or Flu-Flu jigs all will work well with a fathead minnow or wax worm. Catfishing on the Fox has also been good! Cutbait or night crawlers with an egg weight will work well. Bass fishing at Three Oaks will pick up as the water warms. Use Rat-L-Traps or Senkos in the shallow bays." Call 815-455-2040 for updated reports.
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This section contains a review of treatments that have been used in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The review includes conventional treatments that are often covered on other websites, some integrative therapies [7] that may offer potential benefit, and a couple of alternative therapies that pose some risk.
ASD symptoms and severity vary from patient to patient. Thus, there is no right way to treat ASD. Our purpose is not to endorse or suggest the use of specific therapies, but to provide information about the evidence, or lack thereof, along with potential risks/benefits of various treatment modalities. We recommend, as always, that you talk to your family's healthcare providers about any options you are interested in pursuing.
Individuals with ASD have difficulty with social interactions and communication, as well as restricted, repetitive behaviors, interests, or activities. These symptoms usually appear before age three. ASD is thought of as a "spectrum" disorder; different people with ASD may have very different symptoms, levels of severity, strengths, and challenges.
The rate of children diagnosed with ASD is increasing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that one in 110 children in the U.S. is affected by ASD. This rate has increased since 2002, when it was one in 166, or since 1999, when it was one in 1,000. Much of this increase is explained by changes in diagnostic practice, including:
However, we cannot rule out that there is a true increase in the risk for ASD.
There is an increasing body of evidence to show that ASD is a neurobiological disorder resulting from several causes, but with a strong genetic basis. However, to date, no biological marker exists to "diagnose" ASD.
A diagnosis of ASD is based on behavioral criteria requiring extensive neuropsychological evaluation, which assesses cognitive, developmental, and language abilities, as well as adaptive behaviors or life skills. [8]
While the following section focuses on children, a great number of individuals diagnosed with ASD are reaching adolescence and adulthood. Many ASD characteristics require continuous support over a lifetime. As the ASD population ages, there is a growing need for resources to serve adolescents and adults with ASD.
There are many behavioral and educational approaches for individuals with ASD. The best known is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), which is well-supported by evidence. ABA focuses on systematically encouraging (and reinforcing) positive, functional behaviors, while reducing negative or nonfunctional ones, often by teaching a more appropriate replacement skill.
Many studies have shown that children who receive intensive early intervention services—especially those who receive at least two years of intensive intervention prior to entering elementary school—experience significant gains in functional communication, cognitive skills, and behavior and need fewer support services in school.
Developmental models are another common intervention approach. These models aim to meet the child at his or her development level and use the child's current strengths to build new skills. Relationship-based models often engage parents and focus on fostering genuine relationships [9]and creating a desire and ability to live in a changing environment. Many approaches now incorporate both ABA and developmental or "relationship-based" models.
There are many social skills interventions for individuals with ASD, but designing research to measure the effectiveness of these interventions is challenging, and there is not much supporting research evidence. Social skills groups that include typically developing children have the most research support. A few examples of social skills strategies include:
Individuals with ASD have challenges communicating with others. A certified speech-language pathologist may work on skills such as:
Occupational therapists help individuals with ASD interact with the world around them. One aspect of occupational therapy is Sensory Integration, which allows the child to interact more effectively by addressing limitations he or she might have in processing information and integrating sensory information.
For example, an occupational therapist may help individuals with ASD by:
Such sensory approaches try to help manage symptoms of ASD, which are highly complex and variable from patient to patient. Due to the complexity of both ASD and sensory-based approaches, the research base for these approaches is limited.
Antipsychotic drugs: Some atypical antipsychotics are used to treat irritability and behavioral problems, such as aggression, self-injury, and rapid mood swings. Risperdone (RisperdalTM) which was approved by the FDA in 2006 for irritability (aggression, self-injury, temper tantrums, and rapid mood changes) in individuals with ASD, is the best studied. Recent studies suggest Risperidone may be associated with improved overall functioning and social responsiveness; however, it has associated side effects of weight gain and adverse metabolic effects (increasing the potential risk of high cholesterol or diabetes [10]).
Alpha-adrenergic agonists: Limited (and often very small) studies of Clonidine and Guanfacine report improvements in behaviors such as hyperactivity, impulsivity, stereotypies, self-stimulation, inappropriate speech, irritability, aggression, and oppositional behavior as a frequent side effect in individuals with ASD.
Mood stabilizers: These drugs—such as Divalproex sodium (Valproic Acid), Lamotrigine (Lamictal), or Topiramate (Topomax)—are most commonly used to treat seizures, bipolar disorder, and some behavioral symptoms. Some studies have started to assess behavior changes associated with these medications with mixed outcomes. Such medications are occasionally tried on a case-by-case basis.
Antidepressants: Tricyclic antidepressants and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have not been clearly beneficial for individuals with ASD and are sometimes associated with side effects. However, SSRIs are sometimes used to target specific symptoms such as aggression, self-injurious behavior, and anxiety [11].
Stimulants: Individuals with ASD often have significant problems with inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) provides diagnosis criteria for both ASD and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Because DSM rules exclude adding an ADHS diagnosis when an ASD diagnosis has already been made, the prevalence of ADHD in children and youth with ASD is unknown.
Available research tells us that stimulants tend to produce highly variable responses in children with both ASD and ADHD symptoms. On average, the response in children with ASD may be less favorable than in typically developing children, and there may be a greater chance of side effects. This said, stimulants may still be a reasonable first therapeutic choice for previously untreated children with ASD and uncomplicated ADHD. As with any individual with ADHD, stimulant treatment should be implemented in increments using systematic monitoring for improvements and side effects (such as insomnia [12], abdominal pain, headache [13], and loss of appetite).
Anticonvulsants: Individuals with ASD have a higher incidence of seizures and epilepsy compared to the general population and may require anticonvulsant medication to treat seizures.
Sleep medications: Individuals with autism have higher rates of sleep disturbance compared to the general population. Some medications used to treat sleep disturbances include: clonidine, trazodone, melatonin, and antihistamines. Studies have demonstrated that individuals with ASD may have abnormal production of melatonin, and preliminary studies have shown melatonin to be a safe and effective sleep aid in children with ASD. Interestingly, in an open-label study with 33 subjects, the restless sleep of children with ASD and iron deficiency improved with iron supplementation.
Gastrointestinal agents: While yet controversial and difficult to assess, many studies point to an increased incidence of gastrointestinal issues [14] (such as chronic diarrhea, constipation, or acid reflux disease) in individuals with ASD. It is thought that reducing these symptoms may allow a child to gain maximum benefit from behavioral and educational therapies. Medications such as probiotics, ranitidine (Zantac), or famotidine (PepcidTM) may be prescribed for specific gastrointestinal conditions.
Probiotics have been shown to have a positive effect on diarrhea. While probiotics may improve gastrointestinal function (for example, decreasing diarrhea), studies have not evaluated whether probiotics are associated with core ASD symptoms (such as social interactions or communication). More than 12 well-designed randomized controlled research studies failed to demonstrate any effect of secretin, a gastrointestinal hormone, on ASD symptoms.
Some experts and parents believe that children with ASD do not break down or process the nutrients they consume in expected ways. To address this, providers sometimes recommend a daily multi-vitamin, especially if the children:
The use of mega-dose vitamins and nutritional supplements beyond a multi-vitamin are not fully supported for routine use. Below is a list of some vitamins and supplements that have been recently studied regarding their use with individuals with ASD.
Research on Omega-3 fatty acids is preliminary but encouraging. These "essential" fatty influence various central nervous and immune system biochemical processes. Experts, such as Young and Richardson, also believe that Omega-3 fatty acids play a role in various neuropsychiatric or brain disorders. The current U.S. diet is thought to include too many Omega-6s and too few Omega-3s. Somewhat conflicting studies by Sliwinski and Vancassell have shown that children with autism may have increased or decreased levels of Omega-3s compared to children without ASD.
Recent studies by Amminger, Bell, and Patrick have found that increasing Omega-3s in the diet is associated with improvements in people with ASD, particularly in hyperactivity and repetitive behaviors, as well as cognitive and motor skills, concentration, eye contact, sociability, and sleep [15]. (And one study based on parental report suggested that infants who received essential fatty acid supplements in their breast milk or formula were less likely to develop ASD.)
The food a person eats affects the body in many ways. Many children with ASD follow specific diets [6], often because caregivers report that dietary interventions correlate with improvements in behaviors or medical symptoms (such as reflux, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or eczema). Some commonly followed diets include:
Kvinsberg's 2002 study suggested that a gluten-free casein-free (GFCF) diet in individuals with autism reduces autistic traits; other studies have found no significant difference. Larger randomized controlled trials of GFCF diets are currently underway. While no evidence-based studies have evaluated their efficacy, digestive enzymes are often used for the purpose of aiding in digestion of proteins such as gluten and casein. Families choosing to utilize a GFCF diet should ensure adequate nutrition with particular attention to protein, vitamin D, and calcium.
Mind-body approaches [3] aim to support the body through various methods, including decreasing anxiety and self-regulation techniques. Some of the following examples are supported by preliminary studies but are all still considered experimental: yoga [5], music therapy [16], craniosacral massage [17], massage, [18]aromatherapy [19], therapeutic touch [20], pet therapy (e.g. horses, dogs), and auditory integration.
Below are a couple of alternative therapies with limited supporting evidence that pose significant risks.
The connection between the immune system and ASD is being studied. It has been reported that children with ASD are more likely to have infectious and allergy-related disorders, and many abnormalities have been reported related to the functioning of the immune system. Some immune system-altering medications used by children with ASD include: intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIG), anti-viral medications, anti-fungal medications, and steroids. IVIG is not FDA-approved for autism; it is costly and may carry risks of headaches [13], anaphylactic shock, meningitis, or infectious disease. While one study by Sandler reported short-term behavioral improvements in 11 children taking vancomycin, further studies are not available.
It should be noted that while anti-infectives are frequently used in general medical practice for things such as ear infections, all come with potential side effects, such as rash, allergy, disruption of gastrointestinal flora, or liver damage. Long-term steroids carry many potential risks, including bone fractures, effects on height and metabolism, and immunosupression.
The use of HBOT in individuals with ASD has been suggested for its ability to increase blood flow in the brain, reduce inflammation, and reduce oxidative stress. A preliminary multi-site randomized controlled trial by Rossingol revealed significant improvements in overall functioning, receptive language, social interaction, eye contact, and sensory/cognitive awareness after HBOT in individuals with autism. However, a subsequent similar study by Granpeesheha did not find HBOT to be effective in multiple assessments. HBOT carries significant potential risks, including ear pain and oxygen toxicity, and it can be expensive. Further investigation is necessary to determine safety and efficacy.
Some experts and partents theorize that individuals with ASD have less capacity to clear heavy metals or are more susceptible to the effects of heavy metals on immune function and the central nervous system. Chelation therapy involves the use of agents to remove heavy metals from the body. No controlled studies have evaluated the safety or efficacy of chelation in individuals with ASD. Chelation carries serious risks of vomiting, netropenia, and death. One death occurred in a child with autism due to hypocalcemia (low serum calcium levels in the blood) resulting from the inappropriate use of EDTA (a chelator). Deaths attributed to chelation complications have also occurred in individuals without ASD.
Central Place of Care or Health Home: It is critical to have a working relationship with a provider, or team of providers, who can help you navigate through the numerous therapies and treatments for ASD. At least one central provider or team should know all the therapies and treatments used by you or your child. The provider can be a conventional physician, nurse practitioner, therapist, or other professional who is philosophically aligned with your perspective on the disease.
Collect Data: People with ASD are unique individuals and may respond to treatments differently. It is important to monitor progress with a new treatment or therapy. Work with a professional to choose target behaviors or symptoms (e.g., improved eye contact, less diarrhea, etc.) and specific methods to rate these target behaviors (such as a 1-5 rating scale on a calendar). Collect data before and after you make the treatment change. Make only one change at a time. Consider not telling (blinding) one parent, a therapist, or teacher about the treatment and asking for their evaluation of the child. Work with a professional to review the data and evaluate whether the treatment correlates with improvements.
Consider External Factors: Recognize all the factors that could influence your treatment trial. Take natural child development into account and recognize that all children go through stages during which they gain new skills or may focus less on other skills previously acquired. Additionally, all people have "good days" and "bad days." People are also influenced by their environment [21] (i.e., a disrupted schedule due to the holidays, less sunlight in the wintertime, a new teacher, etc.). Recognize that these typical stages of development and "ups and downs" may correlate with a new treatment. Parents' feelings of anxiety [11] or hope can also influence their perception of the "results" or their treatment of the child. Ensure that your treatment trial is long enough to account for these types of normal variation.
Educate Yourself: Learn all you can about treatments and, in addition to proposed benefits, be sure to inquire about potential risks, such as cost, time, or side effects. Use the same instincts you have developed as a consumer to make judgments about potential "hype." Ask about the evidence behind a treatment, realizing that while randomized controlled clinical trials are the highest level of evidence, they are challenging to conduct in individuals with ASD.
[1] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/sites/default/files/images/thumbnails/Autism.jpg
[2] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/creative-therapies
[3] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/what-are-mind-body-therapies
[4] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/mindful-movement
[5] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/yoga
[6] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/food-medicine/what-should-i-eat-my-specific-condition
[7] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term46
[8] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/conditions/autism-spectrum-disorders#generalresources
[9] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/wellbeing/relationships
[10] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/conditions/diabetes
[11] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/conditions/anxiety-depression
[12] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/enhance-your-wellbeing/health/sleep/manage-insomnia-naturally
[13] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/conditions/migraine
[14] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/conditions/irritable-bowel-syndrome
[15] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/wellbeing/health/sleep
[16] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/creative-arts-therapies
[17] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/craniosacral-therap
[18] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/massage-therapy
[19] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/aromatherapy
[20] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/therapeutic-touch
[21] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/wellbeing/your-personal-environment
[22] http://www.aap.org/
[23] http://www.autismsciencefoundation.org/
[24] http://www.autismspeaks.org/
[25] http://www.ianproject.org/
[26] http://www.autism.com/
[27] http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/programs/atn/index.php
[28] http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/index.html
[29] http://iacc.hhs.gov/
[30] http://mchb.hrsa.gov/
[31] http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/mindinstitute/
[32] http://www.nichd.nih.gov/
[33] http://www.functionalmedicine.org
[34] https://nccih.nih.gov/
[35] http://www.pedcam.ca
[36] http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00572741
[37] http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00090428
[38] http://www.iancommunity.org/cs/what_do_we_know/medication
[39] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term14
[40] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term32
[41] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term5
[42] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/our-experts/allison-golnik-md-mph
[43] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/our-experts/amy-esler-phd-lp
[44] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/our-experts/joe-reichle-phd
[45] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/promo-tiles/creative-arts-therapies
[46] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/promo-tiles/mind-body-therapies


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Thank you, NarutoBase Staff
Gaara will definitely defeat the dad and kages
Originally Posted by naruto96akatsuki
How is it possible that Naruto can suddenly produce Shadow Clones?
Is he friend with the kyuubi?
if yes :whoa:
if not will he "make the kyuubis hatred dissapear"?
i think it will be the PROBLEM in the next episodes...... Naruto will probably be surprised at the chakra he lost if one shadow clone dies.... and Sage mode will Probably his SOLUTION.....
some stories ,u can just predict the out come ...like thisss naruto we know just has to come out a victor with the kyuubi's help or not...but i'm sure he'll make the kyuubi's heatred go away.
Originally Posted by UnknownBeast
I dont think we can say that for certain back when he was a child bcuz the shukaku could have been protecting the body where it lives as self defense n not to save Gaara. Now that he is grown n w/o the beast inside him the mother protecting his son theory is more possible.
Well i dont think thats right because Shukakus powers cant be exactly the same as his mothers, as we've seen with all other jinchuuriki their tailed beast doesnt protect them when their not in their beast mode and even then, if they dont have control the beast is still hurting them. The thing is if he had the protection when the Shukaku was in him and then when the Shukaku was gone the protection was still there its safe to say that the Shukaku wasnt the one responsible for said protection.
there was not enough action, it would have been better if there was more fighting to the actual story.
Nice chapter it was good to find out more about Gaara of The Sand
Well........... it was a gud chapter.... but i am just waitin for the time when naruto goes on a hell rampage.... you know just like the time when he fought god realm.... B-)
i dont really like flashbacks of things we already know but things we would like to know. i hope kishi shows us madara and the 1st battle flashbacks or something about so6p
im supried no one has said this. if gaaras mom was the sand and the sand killed the people in the village. was it the mom gaara or the tailed beast.
why are you looking at my son like that die. her brother said she died cursing the village. but we dont see that.
also do any of you support naruto by buying the manga Im trying for all. have a few. but have you noticed the english is made for kids and the dopple ganger bull sh!t. but it does have the same name for bloodline limit GK one. but have you noticed how much nicer the drawings are like damn some of the drawings are good like in book 20 pg 152/153
Manga is out! Check mangastream.com!
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The Woodbury County Sheriff's Office says a man was flown to a Sioux City hospital after falling from a water tower in northwest Iowa.
Sgt. Gene Hacker told the Sioux City Journal the man fell and his safety cable broke on Tuesday while he was working on a water tower in Pierson, about 25 miles east of Sioux City. The accident was reported about 4:30 p.m.
The man's name wasn't released.
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Mother to first child William, born 02/17/07. Exclusively bf until now. Great solid food eater. Great weight and height.
Will continues to nurse once or twice a night. Co-sleeping makes no difference except to give Mom a little more sleep but he's gotten so big and squirmy in the middle of the night he actually keeps me up more. Have to go back to work in a month and starting to worry about the lack of sleep. Doc says he's conditioned by a hunger response to wake for feedings and that I should let him cry... tried that.. didn't work of course. Tried water instead of bf & tried decreasing the amount of bm given in the middle of the night.. nothing worked.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Jimmie Johnson's phone started blowing up yesterday while he was sitting in his motor home — nowhere near victory lane.
Johnson was hailed as the Daytona 500 champion all over the place — he was trending on Twitter and even had friends congratulating him via text message — despite the race being in a rain delay.
Showers halted the race after 38 laps. The Fox network responded by showing a replay of last year's season opener, the one in which Johnson won his second 500 and Danica Patrick made history by becoming the first woman to lead laps in "The Great American Race."
Fox ran a crawl across the bottom of the screen, saying the 2013 race was being shown while yesterday's race was being delayed because of rain. But thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands, of people did not get the message.
"I hear I won the (#)Daytona500?" Johnson posted on Twitter. "Haha! I also have friends confused and texting congratulations to me."
Fellow drivers had fun with the widespread error, too.
"Wait a minute! I'm confused, did (#)JimmieJohnson win or not?" Clint Bowyer tweeted.
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Tony Stewart's comeback was set to end with more Daytona heartache.
Stewart made it 0 for 16 in the Daytona 500 after another poor effort in the No. 14 Chevrolet. In 18 seasons spanning NASCAR and IndyCar, Stewart has been able to cross most everything off his to-do list, but he still has one big milestone to chase in winning Sprint Cup's most famous race.
Stewart was forced to pit road around the midway point with an engine problem, then later went to the garage with other issues.
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5-23-09 Consol Energy Field
With the Pirates on one of their longest road trips of the year, and the second closest MLB team, the Indians being out of town, I decided to head to Washington.
No, not Washington DC, Washington PA. Its a small town about 40 minutes south of Pittsburgh. I actually spent four years of my life in this town while I attended Washington and Jefferson College. Its a great town and a really nice area. The minor league team there is the Washington Wild Things.
I attended this game with my wife, and we arrived in the parking lot around 4:40ish, and batting practice was already under way. The plan was to snag my first career minor league baseball. I had attended only a couple minor league games in my life (once in New Britain CT, and twice in Altoona PA).
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Anyway, there wasn't much competition, like at Major League games. I stood beyond the outfield fence and just waited. I could've even just sat down and waited.
The view to my left.
The view straight ahead.
Check out the amazing cross aisle that I had behind me. (We asked for the best seats and were given handicapped seats).
In the first inning, I came really close to a foul ball that landed in that aisle. It bounced and was in the open on the ground, when a little kid darted out of no where and got it a split second before me. That was the only foul ball in the area all night.
I was rather annoyed around the 6th inning, when a milk and cookies table was set up right behind my chair, and seemingly half of the crowd lined up behind me. Were these people serious?
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The balls that I snagged: (do not count in my season totals.)
I marked them ML 1 and ML 2, for minor-league 1, 2. I do something similar with my spring training balls, marking them ST 1, etc. For real game balls, I just put the number.
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The Ernie Banks photo was pretty cool. Ya gotta love Minor League Ballparks. I worked in minor league baseball for the past 12 years and even when working you find it hard not to run after a ball!
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Hey, it's a good way to pass the time until your Pirates get back home. Thanks for posting pics of the baseballs. I'd never seen Frontier League balls before. That reminds me… I've got to snap a photo of a Big West ball from here at UC Irvine.
That's a pretty cool day. I liked the entry.
Wow. That ball says Wilson on it haha. So weird. Anyway, it's good to see you got to a game, Erik. I was thinking about attending a Minor League game that plays 15 minutes from where I live earlier this month. It never happened because of rain, but the summer is amongst us, so who knows? Lol, snagging at minor league games. I can't ever imagine doing that every night hahaha.
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i drive past this stadium alot when driving from morgantown to youngstown. its not minor league though, isnt it technically pioneer league.


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Gute Anbindung zu den öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln. Typische "Chinatown" Umgebung. Sauberkeit keinerlei Beanstandungen. Ausreichend ausgestattet. Sehr netter und zuverlässiger Kontakt. Gern mal wieder bei evtl. nächsten Besuch.... 1+
Cumple lo que promete. Es una zona en China town. Es tranquila por la noche y bulliciosa por el día. El anfitrión muy puntual y atento. Estuvimos en diciembre y hemos pasado calor con la calefacción central, aparte tiene radiadores Eléctricos. Te da la opción de comprar en sus calles lo cual es una experiencia poderlo cocinar tú mismo. El metro está a varias calles pero eso le da carácter pasear por el barrio. Limpio y con el menaje de casa bueno. Merece la pena.
El apartamento está muy bien. Las fotos son fiel reflejo de cómo es.
3 habitaciones con camas grandes cómodas y armarios empotrados.
La cocina suficiente aunque con utensilios escasos, durante nuestra estancia compraron algunas cosas que necesitamos. Se echa de menos un sillón en la sala de estar pero no hay espacio para el y es verdad que tampoco lo echamos mucho en falta. El baño es completo y suficiente. Limpieza impecable.
La única pega sería el acceso al apto con maletas, en un primer piso pero con escalera empinada y estrecha. La localización muy buena, a dos manzanas del metro y en pleno Chinatown, con supermercados (chinos) próximos. No es muy ruidoso porque 2 habitaciones son interiores. Salvo una noche, los vecinos no fueron ruidosos.
El apartamento esta muy bien, tiene 2 dormitorios normales y uno un poco mas grande que da a la calle, las tres habitaciones tienen aire acondicionado y conexión a wifi en toda la casa, la cocina y baño estan bien.
El apartamento esta en el barrio de chinatown, de los días que estuvimos nosotros no tuvimos ningún problema con nadie ni vimos nada raro.
El último día necesitamos salir un poco mas tarde de la hora del check-out y hablamos con el dueño, por 40$ pudimos salir a las 14 pm
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We'd again a great time in NYC. The appartment was clean and we'd everything we need and most important: The bed was very comfortable. Around the appartment were a lot bars, but it was very quiet in the house and the appartment. It's in China town, and you can walk through to Little Italy and Soho, even to 5th Av if you like to discover the city by walking like we do. There is a subway station nearby, so you can reach all the interesting places in Manhattan either by foot or with the sub.
The woman who gave us the keys and showed us the appartment was very friendly and there was no need for a further contact during our time in NYC, because we'd nothing to complain. I can absolutely recommend this appartment.
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BUCKHANNON – More than 30 artists, business leaders and community members joined forces this week to craft a new solution to the ongoing struggles facing the Main Street Art Gallery in Buckhannon, which is at risk of shutting down.
"It's no quick fix," Chef Bear, an artist involved in efforts to keep the art gallery open, said at the meeting's outset.
During a meeting Thursday, proposed solutions to the gallery's problems were broken into five categories, relating to membership fees, operating hours, staffing, art displays and products showcased.
By the meeting's end, three proposals seemed to have a clear majority vote. Those remedies include expanding the gallery's hours from three to seven days a week, requiring participating artists to work at the gallery one day per month and changing the fee schedule so that artists would pay a monthly – rather than yearly – fee.
But Main Street Arts Cooperative Board President Tom Lynch said that those proposed remedies would have to be introduced into the gallery gradually over time and could not be thrust upon members suddenly.
While many options discussed at the meeting seemed to have a clear consensus, the ultimate decision made was to consider the results and feedback of the evening and reconvene at 11 a.m. on Nov. 21 at C.J. Maggie's Restaurant in Buckhannon. There, volunteers will begin to formulate a plan for implementing or reevaluating the meeting's results.
"The gallery as it is just isn't working," Laura Meadows, executive director of the Upshur Convention & Visitors Bureau, said.
As it stands today, the gallery is not profiting enough to pay its operational costs, and revenues seem to have dropped significantly this year. In 2011, the gallery's overall revenue totaled $25,237, which encompasses sold artwork and annual membership fees. In 2012, that amount was $24,133. But as of Thursday, revenue for 2013 was only $13,370. Lynch said that bills and rent total about $900 monthly, or roughly $10,800 a year.
Membership fees aside, the revenue is split between the selling artist and the gallery. The gallery usually takes about 40 percent commission from the sold artwork. Currently, members pay a $100 yearly fee to showcase their work in the gallery.
Many participating volunteers pointed out that the current system relies heavily on just those artists whose work is selling. Because of the limited hours – due to a shortage of volunteers who are willing to work at the gallery – artwork isn't selling and artists are bolting for the door.
As people shared their ideas about how to keep the gallery open, the majority of participating volunteers agreed that artists should work at the gallery at least one day per month with the option to appoint a substitute if they cannot work.
This proposal would get artists – or someone who knows a great deal about those artists' work – into the gallery where visitors can interact with them. It would also resolve the issue of the gallery only being open three days a week by expanding its hours which may, in turn, generate more revenue.
The majority of meeting attendees seemed to agree that members should pay a yearly – rather than monthly – fee. One option discussed was for artists to pay $30 per month, while a second was for artists to instead pay a 40 to 50 percent commission to the gallery on each work sold. The majority of attendees voted for the flat monthly fee, but a substantial amount of others wanted some type of combination of the two.
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Cary-Grove quarterback Quinn Baker learned Monday what he had suspected for two days.
Baker has a broken ring finger on his left hand, an injury he suffered late in the first half of Saturday's 41-14 victory over Huntley. Baker had X-rays taken of the hand by an orthopedic surgeon Monday that revealed the break.
That news may not be all bad for C-G, which is 7-0 overall, leads the Fox Valley Conference Valley Division at 4-0 and ranked No. 6 in The Associated Press Class 7A poll.
"It's a good break, if there is such a thing," Trojans coach Brad Seaburg said. "The doctor felt good about his recovery. We'll see how he can do in practice."
Baker, who is right-handed, said his left hand bent awkwardly when he tried to stiff-arm a defender. He had the hand wrapped and padded at halftime but did not return. Senior Ryan Dundon replaced Baker in the second half, at which point the Trojans led, 27-7.
"We'll wrap it up to protect it in practice and see how it goes," Baker said. "It's kind of day-to-day. I kind of expected [it was broken], the doctor was at the game."
The break will not require surgery in the future, so Baker hopes he can pad the finger and protect the hand when he is hit. He usually carries the ball in his right hand.
Seaburg said Dundon and sophomore Jason Gregoire, who has practiced with the varsity all season, will take some repetitions with the first team in practice if it looks like Baker needs more time.
Baker has been difficult to stop in C-G's option attack with 638 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns.
Nice pep talk: Marengo football coach Matt Lynch felt his team got just what it needed after Friday's 28-11 loss at Stillman Valley, which was a pep talk from the opposing coach.
The Cardinals' Mike Lalor, a 1990 Marian Central graduate, has four state championships on his résumé, which carries more weight than just any coach. His teams perennially are state contenders.
Marengo (1-6) led Stillman Valley (5-2), 11-8, at halftime. Stillman Valley wore down the Indians in the second half, scoring a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns.
"Mike and I have a decent relationship," Lynch said. "He said, 'I know you guys are a heck of a lot better than what your record says.' He came on the bus for a couple minutes and talked to them. He said, 'Keep fighting.' He told them they didn't lay down and that they played well."
Running back John Lesiak carried 45 times for 108 yards and the Indians' defense battled to keep Stillman Valley to a respectable 277 yards of offense for the game.
"We've been playing tremendous defense," Lynch said. "Outside of Johnny [Lesiak], we haven't played well on offense. It was still 14-11 [Stillman Valley leading] after the third, but we have so many guys going two ways and they're mostly two-platoon."
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"They do exist"- Fans flock to PirateFest 2010
Sunday was one of the greatest days of 2010. After an enjoyable night of enjoying the college lifestyle on Saturday, the action continued Sunday morning. A few buddies of mine hopped in my Nissan Versa and trekked up I-79 for the hour long journey to Pittsburgh.
Pirate Fest opened its doors at noon, we arrived around 12:30. The snaking line extended well past the gates, a surprising sight for my friends Marc, Jared and Richard.
The cost of admission was originally $12 bucks, however we caught a break. A father with a son had four extra "VIP" passes (which literally meant nothing) he sold them to us for $5 dollars. Scalping tickets to Pirate Fest? Heck yeah!
We rushed to the autograph line where we first hit former Pirate El Roy Face, pitcher Charlie Morton and catcher Ryan Doumit.
They're nice young guys and Jared's two favorite Pirate players.
Later in the day we came back for another round of autographs.
Firstbaseman/right fielder Garrett Jones and third baseman Neil Walker signed along side another former Pirate in Jim Rooker. It looks like Penguin Sergei Gonchar joined in on the festivities. The Pens were actually playing across town, hosting the Red Wings. Many fans adorning Penguins gear were at the fest and the Penguins won in an epic shootout. The game was playing on an HDTV at a booth.
Although the lines were fairly long, we waited in the lines for nearly an hour each time, it was a fun time. We talked to some cool people around us and I got major flack from an elderly man for wearing my Barry Bonds jersey.
One of my favorite parts of Pirate Fest are the memorabilla tables.
This table was filled with just Roberto Clemente stuff. From cereal boxes to buttons to an autographed baseball with a 10,000 dollar price tag. I cam away with a cool Pirates poster from the 90's, a 1989 game program and some packs of 2010 Topps baseball cards.
Pirate Fest is also a great time to meet some very cool people associated with the team.
I did meet him on Tuesday but seeing Andrew McCutchen rocking out on Guitar Hero was pretty cool. The guy in the black Cutch shirt was getting owned by the star centerfielder. I think this is a cool picture, considering their both rockin' the 22.
One of the most bubbly, entergetic and fun people associated with the Pirates is Joe Klimchak. He is famous for his commercials for the Pirates where he mimmicks the "Shamwow" guy. They are very funny and do the job. He is also the in-game host at PNC Park. He hosts the between inning shin digs and brings a good vibe to the ballpark.
The best moment of the day and perhaps my entire life around baseball was meeting General Manager Neil Huntington.
It was a very personal time with Jared and I speaking to the GM for a good five minutes. He was standing in the concession stand area just mingling with some fans. He was very genuine and came across like a strong minded individual. After getting a cool snapshot I gave an ill attempt at a joke saying "We just made a deal and I'm the new fifth starter." Neil really didn't laugh and Jared just thought I was stupid. It was a good segway into a discussion regarding who the fifth starter for the Bucs. It is a race between Kevin Hart and Daniel McCutchen-he talked highly of both and really believes the competition will bring out the best in the two young guns.
Jared brought up his former affiliation with the Cleveland Indians, Jared's favorite team. He is excited for manager Manny Acta to take over and think he deserved the job. He made a point that Terry Francona and Joe Torre were not successful in their first two managerial positions and that the change of scenery will be good for a younger manager with potential.
Talk around Pittsburgh has been heated with Pirates debate. It was reported that Penguins owners Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle have made an offer to Pirates owner Bob Nutting in an attempt to buy the team. It is a hot button issue that probably won't go anywhere but it has given Pittsburghers false hope. I'm torn on the matter, obviously the Pens are a better run franchise and Mario may perhaps be the face of Pittsburgh sports history. However, because of the market size and baseball regulations, not much would change. It would be cool to have a Pittsburgh cable sports channel broadcasting the Pens/Pirates and other local teams to bring in more revenue than FSN Pittsburgh does already.
While I did not want to bring this up when talking to Mr. Huntington he did cite a similiar position. He said the key for small market teams is too avoid injuries as well as big, bad contracts. While it is easy to say with Lemieux/Burkle the Pirates could spend more money, will they spend it wisely? I don't just want millions thrown at top free agents to lock them in for multiple years. Currently, Neil is allocating the money properly stocking up with high level prospects who the Pirates have control over for many years at a small cost. It is a risk, but will prove to be rewarded just a few years down the road.
Now that the ownership tangent is over, we made two more stops in the 'Burgh. Here are pictures from our Steel City travels.
Readers, you know my disdain for the University of Pittsburgh, it is well-documented. We rode into the Oakland section of Pitsburgh and had a self guided tour of the campus. We walked through the basketball arena and stopped by the famous Cathedral of Learning. I hate to say it, but Pitt is a very nice campus. However, it is my civic duty as a Mountaineer to hate everything regarding our bitter rivals. On Wednesday the Panthers come to Morgantown for a battle of top ten college basketball game.
Before departing back to the Mountain State one final stop had to be made, PNC Park. I honored Willie Stargell the only way I knew how, bowing down. Pops would have been a great player to watch back in the day. He is one of three Pirates honored with statues, with a fourth on the way. It was announced at Pirate Fest that a Bill Mazeroski statue will be erected later this season.
The field was just feet in front of me but the dang metal bars were seperating me from happiness. It was still a cool moment enjoying PNC Park at its calmest. It truly is the most beautiful park in baseball and to be able to regularly attend games here is an awesome feeling. I am spoiled that this is my home park and I can watch a major league baseball games at a great price in a beautiful setting.
With February upon us and winter nearly over, actually its not but hey, we can hope, that could mean just one thing.
OPENING DAY IS JUST TWO MONTHS AWAY! (bought my tickets at Pirate Fest)
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It sounds like you had a lot of fun. Of course, I love the pictures, especially the ones that you are in!!
Woohoo! You are going to see the Dodgers against your Pirates! An actual ticket! We have not gotten ours in the mail yet. I get soo excited when I open my package. I smell them just like in the movie "Fever Pitch."
I was lucky enough to watch Pops play. Way to honor Pops!
Very cool! I dig your pill box Pirate cap, the Bonds jersey, and McCutcheon on Guitar Hero? He should talk to Tigers pitching staff (they had some GH related injuries a few years back).
How cool that you got to talk to the GM – and have your picture taken with him. (What I wouldn't give for five minutes with Brian Cashman.) I didn't think your joke about being the fifth starter was stupid. I thought it was hilarious!
YEA!!! COOOL!!! sorry, I have to live vicariously through you, my bloggerhood neighbors during these FanFests. My DodgersFan-MetsOwner doesn't have one. He doesn't like his employees having direct contact with us Plebs.
But those are some hot pics! Looks like u had a blast.
Hey!Thanks for the comment. It looks like you had fun at Piratefest as well. It sure did make me excited for the season to start. Are you going to spring training? Us, Pirate fans on here are a rare breed so keep in touch. Thanks for the shoutout. Once i figure out how to work this page better I promise to add you as well. Take care!
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I love you enthusiasm for baseball!!
You show really well how much you love your Pirates.
We had pretty much the same kind of thing going on in Boston a couple of weeks ago. Part of the fun is that you get to meet the new and up coming players.
I'm am much older and have loved Baseball for a long time, My Red Sox will always be number one to me, but I love most of the teams (yankees excluded).
Hope your team has a great year!
Looks like fun! I wish the Phillies would do something like that in the offseason. They did it one year with 4 players and never tried it again :O( Glad you had a good time!
Well…I gotta say, the Penguins' ownership has done a pretty good job with some of their picks…maybe they could combine the franchises? I could see, say, Fleury as a CF…kidding, kidding.
Ooh, and Ohlendorf as a defenseman!!
Sorry, got carried away, and Roberto Clemente is the face of Pittsburgh sports history (at least as I see it).
Awesome Pirates hat!! It's very much in the spirit of the team name.
I wish every fan had as much spirit and faith in his team as you do!
Matt, I didn't make it to Piratefest this year. It was the first time in awhile, but it sounds like you had an awful good time.
Sounds like a lot of fun, Matt! I wish I had a "FanFest" in my neck of the woods to go to. The nearest to me is the Braves.
Loved the picture of you bowing to the Roberto Clemente bronze statue.
Hope you made sure to cruise extra slow across his brdge and bask in the view of the river below.
Seriously, sounded like a fantastic time and kudos on getting the VIP Passes.
I have to wait another 18 days for our Fan Fest, and might just sit mostly in my Season Ticket seat the entire time since it is just beyond the signing tables.
Great post.
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Great entry. I wish to see the Pirates back. I really miss the legendary team from Pittsburgh. By the way, my most precious card is a Roberto Clemente rookie card from 1955. Its book value is 2,200 dollars. I think I have a pirate treasure…Everybody knows my team is Boston, but ever I love the Bucs. Congrats for your great blog.
That's when my spring break is as well. I think i might take a long weekend and maybe just miss thur class. I'm so indecisive. Hopefully you get a chance to go! How long does it take you to get to pittsburgh from wvu? I grew up in East Liverpool. I know youngstown/Boardman area very well.
Matt, I'm jealous! It looks like a blast. Like Jenn said, I wish the Phillies did something like this. I always remember Jim Rooker as the announcer who, after the Pirates scored 10 runs on the Phillies in the top of the 1st, said he would walk home if they ended up losing. Phils won, 15-11. I imagine he doesn't like to talk about that too much.🙂
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dude, love the old school hate and jersey. good stuff.
bonds, i remember him. skinny little guy who used to play for the Pirates, right?
If the Pirates were to take any management tips from Pens, it would be to get good luck with #1 picks? Crosby, Fleury and Malkin were practically gift wrapped for them. A return to those retro hats might be start for the Pirates.


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Cubs Slaughter The Phillies…Twice
In the first game of the Phillies – Cubs series last night, it started well for the Phils with a two-run homer from Ryan Howard in the first inning. But right away, pitcher Jamie Moyer gave those runs back. By the end of 3 innings, Moyer gave up 6 runs on 5 hits and had to be pulled from the game.
The Phillies wound up using 7 different pitchers in the game. The worst of those were Jose Contreras, allowing 5 more runs and Danys Baez adding one more to the thumping. The offense did nothing after the Howard homer until the 9th inning.
By that time, the Phils were down 12-2 so the 4 runs they scored in the 9th made little difference. Although, Howard hit bookend homers in the game; the 2-run shot in the 1st and another 2-run shot in the 9th.
Coming into today's game having lost the first, Howard tried again to spark his team. After Shane Victorino homered in the 4th, Howard hit another 2-run bomb in the 6th, giving the Phils a 3-1 lead. But as was the case the day before, the starting pitcher gave those 2 runs right back again.
Joe Blanton looked like he might have a good outing until in the 5th, with the bases loaded, he walked the opposing pitcher. And then in the 6th after the Howard homer, Blanton gave up a 2-run homer to former Phillie Marlon Byrd to tie the game. And to make matters worse, all 3 of those runs scored with 2 outs in the inning.
Ryan Madson ran into the same 2-out trouble in the 8th inning. Aramis Ramirez hit a solo homer, giving the Cubs a 4-3 lead. The Phillies did nothing to help themselves in the 9th. Jayson Werth struck out looking for the 3rd time in one game and he has no hits in the series so far. Ben Francisco also struck out looking 3 times. As a team, the Phillies struck out fourteen times! Disgusting.
The Phillies offense, except for Howard, looks pathetic right now and the pitching has not been good. While we are only 2 games out of the All-Star break, this is very concerning. The good news is, Cole Hamels pitches tomorrow and Roy Halladay on Sunday. But as far as the good news goes, that is it.
So let us have a little fun for a moment. Is it just me, or did anyone else think that the Cubs catching gear looks a bit like R2D2?
Maybe this is Cubs secret pitching weapon? It sure would explain a lot about the last 2 games. *SIGH*
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Jenn – R2D2 Like that, my initial thought was 'Automan' not sure they had that here though… whatever it is seems to agree with Howard, i hope he stays hot for awhile, and Ibanez hitting 3rd seems to work too, not sure about Werth at 3rd, he has been off his game all season….and whats with the 4 game series, seems we have a bunch all together from before the break through next week….
For some odd reason, some of the older and wiser pitching options for the Phillies ran intoa buzzsaw last night. Moyer, Baez and Contreras are better than their linescores.
Maybe it was the lost moments of clarity over the All Star break…the odd break in routine might have given them a fluster of incoherent tosses.
There has to be an excuse….Or maybe the Cubs found the force….It seems that Geovany Soto is at least channeling R2D2.
Hopefully tonight the cobwebs and the bugs will fly away and the second chance at the Cubbies will be victorious.
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