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The Phillies' offense in late May: Where Nothing Happens.
After the Phillies' 5-0 loss to the Mets at Citi Field tonight, what else is there left to say about the offense's slump? (Other than that word "slump" doesn't come close to quantifying whatever has sapped the offense the past four games.)
When a team gets shut out, that's normal. Back-to-back nights, well, that happens, too. But three times (nearly four) in four games, and being held scoreless in 37 of 38 innings? That's no accident. It's a sign that something isn't right. The pitchers the Phillies have faced the past four games are Daisuke Matsuzaka, Tim Wakefield, R.A. Dickey and Hisanori Takahashi. That's not in the same class as the starting rotation of the 1971 Orioles. If the Phillies faced Tim Lincecum four straight times, they'd probably score more than three runs, which is what they've managed against those four … shall we say lesser-caliber pitchers.
The truth is that every offense goes through slumps, some worse than others (and some really, really bad). While the Phillies haven't had a dry spell quite like this the past few seasons, the combination of a couple of slow starts (Shane Victorino, Raul Ibanez) and having two starters either on the DL or severely banged up (Jimmy Rollins, Carlos Ruiz) has caused a perfect storm.
I'll spare the highlights of tonight's game because, frankly, there aren't any. But for the Phillies, one moment stood out above the rest. With Victorino on second base in the sixth inning and one out, Chase Utley lined a solid single to right field. We're used to seeing the fleet Victorino zip around third on plays like that, but he was held at third. With the offense needing a spark, Victorino had to score on that play, but the fact that he didn't served only to illustrate how the offense has lost its way. Third base coach Sam Perlozzo thought he was playing it safe by holding Victorino, but it was the wrong decision – especially considering Ryan Howard's propensity to strike out against left-handed pitchers (Howard entered Wednesday with a .308 career OBP against lefties and a nearly 40 percent strikeout rate).
If there's any positive news from tonight, it's that Charlie Manuel held a short team meeting after the game. When Manuel gets mad, good things often follow.
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Wow – it's really hard for this team to hit when they're not able to steal signs.
John, it's hard for them to hit? Were you watching the same game I was? They had 7 hits. Didn't the Mets also have 7 hits? So why did the Mets score 5 runs and the Phillies score none? That's simple. Timely hitting. Is this really so difficult to figure out? Fun fact, even though the Mets won 2/3 so far the Nats are winning right now and if/when they do the Mets will STILL be tied for last place.
I will admit these following, undeniable facts: The Mets played better the past 2 games. They did what they had to in order to get RISP, stealing bases, bunting etc, and here is the most important one, TIMELY HITTING. The Phillies have recorded plenty of hits in this series, but none of them w/RISP. What this says to me is they're running into horribly bad luck, combine with great defensive plays by the opposing team when there are RISP.
If this game proved anything it's how badly a lack of timely hitting is hurting the Phils. Both teams recording the same amount of hits but one team clearly making them count more. If they haven't been using binoculars, how do you account for their average of 6 runs a game several games after the whole binocular thing? How do you account for the hits they're still getting? If they were so dependent on said binoculars they wouldn't still be getting so many hits.
My whole point is, this whole binocular thing is silly. Like I said, they went on a winning streak where their offense was putting up good numbers even AFTER the binocular thing. That proves without a doubt that even if they were stealing signs they don't need to. They proved they could get plenty of runs across without them. They proved they can get hits without them. I don't know if I can really call this a slump since they're still getting plenty of hits (with the exception of the Dice-K game). Sometimes the ball just doesn't fly the right way when there are RISP, it's called bad luck, and it's bound to turn around eventually. You can't continue to put up like 6, 7, 8, etc hit games and not plate runs. Sooner or later you're going to start getting timely hitting. Enough excuses, the facts don't back up the binocular thing. I could see a case for argument if they only got like 1, 2, or 3 hits a game since he binocular thing, but that simply hasn't been the case.
Is something wrong with utley's hips? he hasn't been looking good of late.
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Please stop with the stealing of the signs. STUPID ALREADY. Howard looks so lost at the plate. He just swings at everything. The team in general are not hitting. To much pressure on the pitching. What bothers me is they look like there just going through the motions. Look at the Mets. Playing hard. We dont run the bases at all. Reyes gets on and he finds away. Victorino should of run through the stop sign tonight. When they stopped him at third I knew Howard would k. They need to play some intense ball. We are better then the Mets. When I say better I mean much better. We need to get this thing back on track and we will. Beofe you know it the Mets will be back in last by 8 games.
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Dan, I believe that's the at least the third or 4th time little john posted that same thing.
Ignore it and they'll crawl back into their holes.
I have never felt this team was out of a game before when down single digit runs in the early-mid innings. Last night, down 2 in the 4th, I had a wave of panic that the game was already out of reach. They are hitting, but whenever anyone is in scoring position, they seem to tighten up.
I know it is a short term slump, bats will come back around, but they are tough to watch right now. Hopefully, tonight is the night.
I agree on sending Victorino – I know Francouer has thrown out his share of guys, but when you can't score runs, you've got to take the chance.
The good thing is it can't get any worse for the Phillies and the teams still in a really healthy position in the standings. This seems to be the time of year the bats have struggled in recent years and history says somewhere between June and July the Phils will be terrible before tearing it up again.
You hate to lose games (especially so many) against rotation fillers but better them than the arms we'll be seeing in the big games. I know there's the logic if you can't hit a Takahashi how are you going to hit a Johan but the Phillies have before so guess we just have to have faith…
bfo – I know that sunken feeling in your chest from last night. Anyone remember 83 when the Phils went over 40 innings without scoring a run? The Phils scored a run in a (probably only game I went to all year) 1-0 victory with Carlton pitching and a Matthews HR.
I digress – (we oldtimers do that) this offense is certainly better than any I have seen from the Phils or anywhere in my long years of watching baseball. That's why its soooo darn frustrating. Last night I just felt it was going to continue on. I called the 6th (chatting with my friend). When the Phils had a runner on second and did nothing, again – I predicted that not only would JB give up a few but the men he left on base would score as well. Durbin only gave up one of those runners (leadoff single, first *&# pitch) but, JB's line is looking all too familiar and other than the obvious – big hits, we need some stellar pitching. Neither of which are happening.
Anyone else having a problem with the content on this site lately? If you did not try to post last night or see updates, you missed the trash that came out. Not only muts fans in droves but nasty stuff was being posted. Hard to read. Some racist remarks, too much cursing – look, I enjoy going back and forth as much as the next Phillies fan but this needs to be monitored.
There's a 'contact us' access on the right hand side if you feel that way too. I used it last night (and I will let you know if I hear anything back).
Phils' third base coach has always been too cautious, but the team itself hasn't been helping. Near zero stolen bases lately, almost no extra base hits, no timely hits. Luck may play some part, but a good team makes its own luck by taking a few chances and hustling. This team lately has not done that.
I also don't care to hear about the "black hole at the bottom of the order." While those guys (Castro, Ruiz, Valdez, and the pitcher aren't great, they have gotten some of the team's paltry hits. The top and middle of the order haven't been any better than the bottom lately.
One other thing: the starting pitching lately has been bad, too. Over the last four games, no one has made it through six innings. Even a good offense can't always overcome a 5, 6, or 8 run deficit.
Manuel did hold a meeting after the game. I hope he inspired his players to be more than the complacent lot they've been this week.
I learned quite awhile ago to not bother with the "gameday" posts because of the things you mentioned. I particularly take issue with the implied racism and the swearing. It bothers me intensely that "phuck" is allowable, but if someone uses the diminutive of "Richard" as in "D— Scofield," or if he misspells "Kend(r)ick"–as happened to one poster, his comment is flagged for moderation. Ridiculous.
The rest of the site can be interesting, though, and most the commenters are polite and intelligent. Unfortunately, there are always going to be idiots, and I, too, wish there could be some REAL moderation; even the better threads lately have had a tendency to degenerate into name-calling. It certainly isn't a violation of free speech to remove distasteful language or incendiary remarks, because this is a private enterprise, just like a newspaper, magazine, or book publisher. If you can be thrown out of a theater for cell-phone use, you can surely be thrown off a website for inappropriate behavior.
George I agree 100 percent. All of these mets fans and even some of the Phillies fans has caused me to not really come to this site as much. I used to be on it ALL the time. Checking numerous times a day, reading the posts and comments and commenting back but recently I have stopped. The quality of a lot of the comments have gotten awful, too many trolls from other teams ruining it as well. I think there should be some sort of a sign up form. That will absolutely get rid of a lot of the other teams trolls and some of the people who are here just to be here and are bored. Not because they know baseball, love the Phillies and know what they are talking about. I wish the staff of Phillies Nation would do something about it. The more it goes on, the more this site is going to deteriorate, people who enjoy baseball and know what they are talking about but dont want to deal with this will go somewhere else, I have been on a few other fan sites more than this one lately. Its a shame too, this site has mostly all good writers and good articles, too bad the people commenting ruin it.
Also my comment goes to you too Brooks. Did not realize what you said earlier. I back you 100 percent.
The Mets are 18-9 at home, but only 6-14 on the road. Interesting.
I'm Ted Bell.
Want a spark? Call up Domonic Brown June 1st if this continues. Ligtht a fire under Ibanez's ass.
mets win, mets win, mets win, and phillies lose, phillies lose, phillies lose. Bring out the brooms baby
How bout those metsies?????????
Any phillies fan around or are you guys still venting
That Shane was held @ 3rd was pretty incomprehensible to me. Why? The offense needed a big spark. Especially with all the runners they stranded the night before. Worst case he's thrown out @ home. But at least they would have tried. Dumb, dumb move.
funny how all of a sudden, the phills get caught for cheating, and the offense looks like a bunch of minor leaguers, I knew all along they were a bunch of overated bums. Looks like Charlie M might start using NASA and use the space satelites to steal signs again. LET'S GO METS
And oh yeah the whole they were winning and scoring after that incident, you guys played the brewers, the pirates, and a slumping cubs team, so spare the bs. Another thing even if they do win the division make it the last, cuz it looks like they are getting old, and their losing some good players, so philly enjoy while you can.
Am I crazy or did the Phillies not score a run in the last two games? Wait… don't answer that.
When you're playing with a bulls eye on your back, you can't afford to make mistakes and you have to make teams pay for theirs. Opponents are generally going to be more focused and eager to beat us than the Nationals… beating the Phillies earns respect… that means, we have to play up to our potential. Right now, the clubhouse is a little bit tense (like bfo said); they're seeing injuries and other teams in the division getting better and they're clamming up. What they're not seeing… even with our flaws, we're still the best team in the division. It won't take a "Cliff Lee" to get us there in 2010… we just need to play better.
If you're going to hit a rough patch, it's better to hit it early in the season when you're up 3 games than late in the season.
One of the Mets fans at work sent me a bereavement card today. Too early to plant the flowers. Lets not lose hope.
I earlier complained about Victorino not stealing bases. Is Victorino injured? Is there a reason he is not running?
We'll be fine. It hurts more losing to the Mets….it's like everything is magnified a little more.
Hamels vs. Pelfry will be a good matchup tonight. Honestly….maybe that kind of hype is just what the team needs to get re-focused and motivated. Time for Cole to step up big-time and be the stopper!
I agree with JoefromCamden – incomprehensible is the only word for Vic being held at third. What was Davey Lopes thinking? Shane rounded the bag at a great angle and was doing one of the things he does the best – run like lightning. He looked like he had at least a good chance to score, and in a situation like ours where one run might be the psychological spark the offense needs… I think the guys looked even more like they were just "going through the motions" after that inning. One run at that time, even if it didn't ultimately result in winning the game, could have done something for confidence-building.
philsgirl, I believe Davey Lopes is at first base and Sam P is at 3rd. Sam would have had Vic running or staying, not Dave.
Regardless – the aggressiveness issue: I go back to Sunday when Utley hit the triple with 1 out. The shift was on for Ryan Howard, the 3rd baseman playing at the ss position and possibly the slowest pitcher on the earth (Wakefield) – what more could you ask for? I know, a base hit by Ryan or a fly ball at least (everything else he hit in the air) – Ryan struck out and Utley was stranded at 3rd as Werth grounded out.
Utley should have stolen home, if Ryan's not going to break the shift, someone has to.
Original Chuck – I agree. Lets get this crap over with early.


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Contemporary society is nothing if not interesting. Our 24-hour news and entertainment media flood us with a daily orgy of sex and violence; disintegrating, dysfunctional families are suddenly the norm; deadly global diseases lurk in the shadows; corrupt, conniving CEOs control vast wealth; we are haunted by the specter of terrorism; each ride in an SUV further accelerates global warming; Kodak ships more jobs than cameras to China. Meanwhile, our increasingly self-absorbed pop culture of American Idol and Lady Gaga spins aimlessly out of control. The ominous signs of gloom and doom feel overwhelming, as today's students confront a variety of complex challenges. The sociology major represents an effort to make sense of this avalanche of spectacular social change and to provide students with the skills and tools to navigate an ever-shifting and altering world after graduation and into the future.
The sociology major is designed, above all, for inquisitive students who are curious about the strange and amazing society that they call home. For example, why do almost half the prime-time television shows involve either solving crimes or putting people in jail? How does drug use among Fisher undergraduates differ from drug use among Fisher professors? Does VH1 shape social attitudes toward gays and lesbians or do social attitudes shape VH1 programming? How can the U.S. compete in a new global information economy when less than 30 percent of the population has college degrees? Given the divorce rate, isn't it likely that the notion of long-term, monogamous marriage is today just an old-fashioned, outdated concept? What kind of society do I want to live in 20 years from now?...40 years?... 60 years? Sociology is about trying to figure out the current and future social trends across all these domains and more.
Given the broad range of topics addressed by sociology, there are a number of career options for which our majors are especially well-suited. These include law, criminal justice, human services, social work, business, journalism, politics, etc. For this reason, sociology majors may choose a career-related department concentration such as Human Services. This is described under program requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog.
Lastly, sociology majors are strongly encouraged to consider a double-major to further enhance their knowledge base, skill set and career prospects. Likewise, it is suggested that non-sociology majors consider either a minor or double-major option, given the need for everyone to anticipate and adjust to the enormous social changes affecting all of our professional and personal lives.


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Funeral held Saturday for local Marine Joshua Taylor
MARIETTA – Groups of people lined the streets Saturday as the funeral procession for Lance Corporal Joshua Taylor made its way between Marietta High School and Mound Cemetery in Marietta.
Taylor, 21, died after an explosion at Nevada's Hawthorne Army Depot during training exercises on March 18, 2013, that also took the lives of six other Marines.
While the public appearance was sparse outside of the high school auditorium where the funeral took place, a crowd gathered to say farewell to Taylor at the entrance of Mound Cemetery on Fifth Street. A number of people carrying flags stood along Davis Avenue to show their support for Taylor's family and friends as the funeral procession moved between the school and his final resting place.
Taylor's casket and the family were escorted from the funeral site to the cemetery by members of the Patriot Guard Riders.
Kevin Geisel, a Patriot Guard Ride Captain, said the riders were invited by Taylor's family.
"We have about 100 riders," he said. "I brought 50 flags of my own and I handed every one of them out. We care about our troops and we are here doing our patriotic part."
Geisel said most the riders came from the Mid-Ohio Valley, along with others from out of town. He noted riders who came from Columbus to participate in Saturday's service.
The group set up a flag line when the funeral procession departed the high school and reestablished the line for the arrival at the cemetery, he said.
Marietta resident Janet Payne said she came out Saturday to pay her respects.
"I'm out here to pay my respects to the family," she said. "It's respect and thanks."
Kathy Shively, of Marietta, said she came out to support the family since she knew Taylor's mother and grandparents.
"It's the least I can do for a young man who died serving his country," Shively said.
Taylor enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps after graduating from Marietta High School in 2010. He was a member of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force from Camp Lejeune, N.C., and had served in deployments to Afghanistan and Kuwait.


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Winter survival
January 15, 2014 —
Record-low temperatures hit our region recently, keeping many folks indoors. For some, however, getting outdoors is a way of life, and regardless of the weather they heed the call to go hunting, fishing, hiking, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, or skiing. For others, just getting to work and back is the extent of their outdoor experience. Still, a news report recently told how one man on his way home experienced vehicle problems and began to walk the final mile to get home. He was found dead from the cold less than a hundred yards from his home. Fact: cold kills.
Being prepared for a cold weather jaunt or extended stay is step one. Stocking a "bug-out" style pack for the vehicle or wearing it when outdoors can keep essential survival gear close at hand.
Clothing is our frontline barrier to keep cold out and heat in. A saying among outdoor professionals is "cotton kills." Never use cotton clothing as a base layer of your clothing system, because it will hold perspiration against the skin, speeding the lowering of the body's core temperature, resulting in hypothermia.
I prefer to use a wicking base layer such as polypropylene or similar man-made material that takes the perspiration away from the skin. I use layers on top of my base to trap air between, resulting in more insulation. Layers can be shed for activity periods to prevent sweating and replaced as needed. Down or manufactured materials that offer loft will trap air to add insulation. For my emergency pack of clothing, I use a vacuum sealer to compact extra layering items; this keeps them waterproof and reduces storage space.
The same goes for footwear and socks. Wet socks can quickly lead to frostbite. I layer socks with a wicking material base and a wool or alpaca sock over that. These natural fibers keep their insulating powers even when wet. An extra pair or two should be part of your survival kit. Shoes or boots should be waterproof and contain adequate insulation. They also should not be laced or tied so tightly that they reduce circulation.
Our exterior layer should be one that helps hold heat in, while blocking wind, snow, or rain. Exterior coats should have drawstrings that allow cinching to keep air or precipitation from entering from around the neck or waist areas, and a warm hat is critical.


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All-GPAC Football Honors Announced
November 13, 2012
(Tuesday, November 13; Sioux Center, Iowa) Several Dordt College Defender football players were named all-GPAC honorable mention selections in the post-season honors process by the conference coaches.
Owen Reinalda (Senior; Seven Valleys, Pennsylvania), Trai Pickney (Sophomore; Carrolton, Texas), Seth Vande Voort (Junior; Urbandale, Iowa), Sam Ashmore (Junior; Arlington, Texas), Ray Cleveland (Junior; Westchester, California), Vanoy Harris (Freshman; Arlington, Texas ), Micah Applegate (Junior; Denver, Colorado), Jonathan Gardner (Junior; Carrolton, Texas ), Josh Nollmeyer (Senior; Savage, Montana), Jordan Huisman (Senior; Orange City, Iowa), Patrick Visscher (Senior; Sioux Center, Iowa), Kyle Scholten (Junior; Inwood, Iowa), David Griess (Senior; Lynden, Washington), Daniel Fennig (Sophomore; Duncanville , Texas) and Josh Van Kempen (Senior; Jenison, Michigan) all earned honorable mention honors.
Reinalda, Visscher, Huisman and Scholten all earned the honor while playing offensive line for the Defenders. The four helped the Defenders gain 2,092 yards on the ground this season, nearly doubling the best rushing season for Dordt in the five year history of the program. Dordt ranked 18th in the country in total yards rushing and 25th in rushing yardage per game.
Trai Pickney ran for a school record 545 yards this season and scored five touchdowns while averaging 6.49 yards per carry. Pickney also caught 15 passes for 255 yards and returned 19 kickoffs for a 21.1 yards per return average.
Seth Vande Voort, a 2011 2nd team selection earned the honor after leading the Defenders in tackles, getting in on 124 stops—63 of them solo with two quarterback sacks and eight tackles for loss. Vande Voort is the Dordt career leader tackles with credit for 138 solo and 141 assisted stops in his three seasons.
Sam Ashmore claimed the honor after leading the Defenders in tackles for loss with 15.5 and he had 47 solo and 48 assisted stops.
Ray Cleveland led the Defenders in interceptions this season with four and made 54 solo tackles and assisted on 28 at safety. Cleveland also forced five fumbles in his first season with Dordt.
Vanoy Harris accumulated 53 solo tackles and 35 assisted tackles in his freshman campaign. The linebacker recovered a fumble and forced three others.
Micah Applegate recorded 8.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks while playing on the defensive line.
Jonathan Gardner led the team in sacks with four and he had two fumble recoveries including one that was returned for a touchdown. Gardner was credited with 17 solo and 29 assisted tackles.
Josh Nollmeyer had two interceptions in his final season and was in on 35 solo tackles with 14 assisted stops.
David Griess caught a team high 20 passes for a 14.4 yards per catch average and had two touchdowns. Griess caught 75 passes during his career for 1,032 yards.
Daniel Fennig ran for 368 yards on 60 carries and caught 10 balls for 83 yards. Fennig has 908 yards rushing through two seasons and leads the program in rushing touchdowns with nine.
Josh Van Kempen closed his career with 317 yards rushing and had a 3.3 yards per carry average with a touchdown scored. Van Kempen leaves the Defender football program as its leading rusher with 1,273 yards on 363 carries. Van Kempen played in 37 games over the course of his four seasons.
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Local review: 'Gravity' well done on many levels
Space can be a terrifying place even without alien invaders and Sith lords, as director Alfonso Cuaron brilliantly demonstrates in "Gravity."
Sandra Bullock stars as Dr. Ryan Stone, a medical engineer on her first mission in space, alongside veteran shuttle commander Matt Kowalski (George Clooney). When the explosion of a satellite triggers a chain reaction that critically damages their ship, the two astronauts are left adrift nearly 400 miles above the Earth's surface.
It's a straightforward setup to a powerful and richly suspenseful film in which amazing cinematography and special effects create a seamless zero-gravity environment where serenity and chaos are rendered in equally breathtaking fashion. But the technical wizardry is only part of the equation that makes "Gravity" so exceptional.
Bullock and Clooney make up the entire on-screen cast (though you can hear Ed Harris' voice from Houston back on Earth), and they are perfectly suited to their roles. Clooney's familiar calm, cool-guy demeanor provides a steadying center not only for Stone but also for the audience amid the intermittent bedlam and foreboding quiet.
Bullock is vulnerable but gutsy and relatably (if you'll forgive the expression) down to Earth. This is no space cowgirl, effortlessly overcoming unbelievable obstacles with action hero ease. She seems completely out of her depth, a quality that lends the film more realism than even the most expertly constructed effects and research. I have no idea how the details measure up to the facts, but I never questioned a thing, in large part because I was so invested in the character involved.
At the same time she's facing almost certain death in space, Stone grapples with the lingering anguish following the death of her young daughter. It's hard to think of any actress who could weave the sadness and steel together as well as Bullock does.
And the visuals live up to the powerhouse acting. I'd seen his work before, but I really came to appreciate his exceptional talent with 2006's "Children of Men." One of the most memorable moments in that film is a single take in which two characters make their way through a war zone. "Gravity" utilizes even longer takes, or at least it seems that way. I'm sure effects were used to link some of them so smoothly together, but the seemingly uncut sequences add another dimension of realism.
And speaking of dimensions, this is the first movie I can recall since the recent 3D tidal wave where the technique actually had an impact on the film. I don't doubt it would be an excellent movie in a standard format, but the 3D method is used to its fullest extent in creating an immersive experience. I actually ducked at one point as shrapnel careened "off" the screen.
"Gravity" is an intense experience that combines two things often thought of as mutually exclusive – eye-popping effects and rich acting. All the hype you've heard about it is well-deserved.


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Glen County Sheriff's Purchases 45 Wolfcom 3rd Eye body cameras
Glen County Sheriff's Department Implementing Wolfcom 3rd Eye Body Cameras
Glenn County Sheriff's Department in California has purchased 45 Wolfcom 3rd Eye police body cameras. They are just one of many departments utilizing the newest technology and equipping their officers with police body cameras. The benefits, shown by actual practice, are becoming more and more clear as the data comes in.
These new body cameras will be used by the officers to record video of police interactions with the public, document crime scenes, record audio statements from victims or witnesses, and also be used to communicate via their two-way radio.
These tiny units replaces the need for an officer to carry a video camera, digital camera, and audio recorder separately by incorporating those functions into a lapel speaker microphone thereby reducing the weight an officer has to carry.
Wolfcom Enterprises, manufacturer of the Wolfcom 3rd Eye, the first police body camera to feature HD 1080P recording and GPS geo-tagging, has heard firsthand about the benefits their cameras have given to officers.
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Steve Jobs' medical reality distortion field
As I pointed out in my previous post about Steve Jobs, I'm a bit of an Apple fan boy. A housemate of mine got the very first Mac way back in 1984, and ever since I bought my first computer that was mine and mine alone back in 1991 (a Mac LC), I've used nothing but Macintosh computers, except when compelled to use Windows machines by work—and even then under protest. Indeed, as I searched for jobs at various times in my life, I asked myself whether I could accept a job at an institution that didn't permit me to have a Mac in my office, such as the V.A. Fortunately, I never had to make that choice. All of this explains why I paid a lot of attention to Steve Jobs and also why his death saddened me and, relevant to this blog, the clinical history of the cancer that killed him fascinates me.
It's often been said that there was a sort of "reality distortion field" around Steve Jobs. It was a part joking, part derogatory, part admiring term applied to Jobs' talent for persuasion in which, through a combination of personal charisma, bravado, hyperbole, marketing, and persistence, Jobs was able to persuade almost anyone, even developers and engineers, of almost anything. In particular, it referred to his ability to convince so many people that each new Apple product was the greatest thing ever, even when that product had obvious flaws. Unfortunately, as more news comes out about how Steve Jobs initially dealt with his diagnosis of a neuroendocrine tumor of the pancreas (specifically, an insulinoma) back in 2003 and 2004, it's become apparent that Jobs had his own medical reality distortion field, at least in the beginning right after his diagnosis of a rare form of pancreatic cancer, that allowed him to come to think that he might be able to reverse his cancer with diet plus various "alternative" modalities.
In the immediate aftermath of Steve Jobs' death, I summarized the facts about Jobs' case that were known at the time. In particular, I took issue with the claims of a skeptic that "alternative medicine killed Steve Jobs." At the time, I pointed out that, although it was very clear that Steve Jobs did himself no favors by delaying his initial surgery for nine months after his initial diagnosis, we do not have sufficient information to know what his clinical situation was and therefore how much, if at all, he decreased his odds of survival by not undergoing surgery expeditiously. To recap: Did Steve Jobs harm himself by trying diet and alternative medicine first? Quite possibly. Did alternative medicine kill him? As I've argued before, that's impossible to say, and any skeptic who dogmatically makes such an argument has taken what we known beyond what can be supported. Regular readers know that when I see a story that looks as though "alternative medicine" directly contributed to the death of someone, I usually pull no punches, but in this case I had a hard time being so definitive because the unknowns are too many, with all due respect to Ramzi Amri, a Research Associate at Harvard Medical School who in my opinion also went too far. I did, however, point out that I'm always open to changing my opinion if new evidence comes in. Jobs was always incredibly secretive about his medical condition, so much so that it didn't even come out in the press until after it had happened that he had undergone a liver transplant in 2008 for metastatic insulinoma in his liver, just as his cancer diagnosis in 2003 remained secret for 9 months, not being revealed until he sent an e-mail to Apple employees announcing that he had undergone surgery.
It turns out that, with the imminent release of a major biography of Steve Jobs, more information is finally trickling out about his medical history. For instance, Jobs' biographer Walter Isaacson is going to appear on 60 Minutes this Sunday, and apparently he is going to say this:
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August 7, 2013 —
August is upon us, and nature's clock is letting us know in the form of nightly katydid serenades and blooming cardinal flowers along streams and wetlands. If you have seen cardinal flowers in the wild, you may also have seen many hummingbirds and swallowtail butterflies near the brilliant red blooms of the cardinal flower. This striking trait of the cardinal flower is an adaptation of the plant to help attract pollinating fauna; the birds and insects, in turn, exhibit behavioral adaptation when they are attracted by brightly colored plant inflorescence when gathering nectar or pollen.
Many adaptations are visual. Camouflage, color, patterns and shapes are common in many animals, and some insects may mimic other species in order to discourage would-be predators. Eyespots on some species of butterflies are a good example of this. Some creatures can change their color on the fly; grey tree frogs, for instance, common in the region, can change their color to suit their surroundings.
Many adaptations in nature can be found without having to venture far, and some of them can be very surprising. The images in this week's column show some common, and not so common, nature adaptations from our region.


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Freedom New Mexico
President Obama's address last week in Cairo, primarily directed toward Muslims in the Middle East but also toward an audience back home eager for signs of progress on issues that seem close to irresolvable, was an artful, nuanced and generally balanced invitation to discussion and diplomacy rather than hostility and conflict.
Whether it will be seen as anything more than simply a fine speech, of course, depends on whether progress toward resolution of long-standing disputes follows. It will take years to assess that, but we may see some portents in the next few weeks.
Only a few commentators have noted how similar in substance the speech was to sentiments expressed by the president's predecessor.
In a September 2006 speech at the United Nations, George W. Bush sought "to speak directly to the people across the broader Middle East." He explained the United States is not at war with Islam, that those of concern are a tiny slice of violent extremists. He spoke of "the daily humiliation of occupation" suffered by Palestinians, came out strongly for a two-state solution, and noted that "freedom, by its nature, cannot be imposed."
Because of his personal and political history and his superior communications skills, President Obama may be taken more seriously in the Muslim world than President Bush. It is striking, however, how little his actual policies differ from President Bush's. His timetable for leaving Iraq is the same as Bush's, and is similarly hedged with conditions. Most Republicans have endorsed his escalation of the war in Afghanistan.
This is not necessarily encouraging.
Open-ended U.S. occupation of Muslim countries is one of the main reasons al-Qaida and other groups can recruit terrorists. Ending occupations would do much more to reduce the threat from terrorism than trying again to push an Israeli-Palestinian two-state solution neither side seems ready to accept.
We may get an early indicator as to whether the president reached the "Muslim street." Lebanon is holding an election this week in which Hezbollah seeks to expand its governmental influence. The voluble and irresponsible President Ahmadinejad of Iran is being challenged in elections the following week. If Muslim voters reject extremism, it would be a hopeful sign.


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Do You Spot Clean Your Makeup Brushes with the MAC Brush Cleanser?
You know that feeling when you desperately need a solution for a task, and you read about a product that everyone says works wonders, and you go out and buy it, and you use it,
and then you go 'That's it??? Meh.'
Yup, that's my reaction towards the MAC Brush Cleanser the first time I used it, the second time I used it, and the nth time I used it.
Why I Bought The MAC Brush Cleanser?
I really bought the MAC Brush Cleanser out of sheer desperation to thoroughly clean my Sigma F80 Flat Top Synthetic Kabuki Brush, which I almost threw out of the window because no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't return it to its original pristine white-tip bristles.


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Springfield, Ill. – The Illinois State Board of
Education has announced awards to Illinois schools through
the Advanced Placement Classes - College and Career Success
for All Students competitive grant program for Fiscal
Year 2006. The amount of funds for this year is a total
of $1.5 million, which will be divided among the 28 successful
The Advanced Placement Program® is a cooperative
educational endeavor between secondary schools and colleges
and universities. Since its inception in 1955, the program
has provided motivated high school students with the opportunity
to take college-level courses in a high school setting.
Students who participate in the program not only gain
college-level skills, but in many cases also earn college
credit while they are still in high school. AP courses
are taught by dedicated and enthusiastic high school teachers
who follow course guidelines developed and published by
the College Board.
On February 3, 2006 the Illinois State Board of Education
issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Advanced
Placement Classes – College and Career Success for
All Students competitive grant program, with a March 6,
2006 deadline for application submission. Fifty proposals
were received from Illinois public schools.
PA 094-0534, the "College and Career Success for
all Students Act" was enacted during the 2005 legislative
session. The legislation provides for staff development
training and support for students enrolled or preparing
for Advanced Placement classes. This includes pre-AP programming
in middle or high schools. ISBE made these funds available
through a competitive bid grant program, with eligibility
requirements from schools or districts of 40% low income
students. The RFP stipulated that individual schools could
request no more than $40,000 and districts no more than
$100,000. Eligible entities may use these funds for AP
or pre-AP programs, but must allocate 50 percent of any
budget for contracted professional development offerings
from the College Board.
These funds are currently appropriated annually as a
new line in the ISBE budget. This grant may be refunded
for a second and third year contingent on a sufficient
appropriation from the Illinois Legislature for future
years. Also contingent on funding and agency discussion,
funded programs may have the opportunity to submit a budget
for year 2 (FY07) and year 3 (FY08) for a continuation
of the grant that reflects activities commensurate with
this legislation and the on-going need for AP and pre-AP
program support. The RFP indicated that all funds received
under this grant would have to be used by June 30, 2006,
but a subsequent decision was made to allow successful
bidders to have until August 31, 2006 to engage in activities
and utilize funds.
Proposals were evaluated by a panel of practitioners
familiar with all aspects of Advanced Placement programs,
as well as individuals familiar with challenges of low-income
schools and districts.
The list of schools receiving grants, follows:
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FIRST AMERICAN TITLE AVILA JUNIOR CLASSICAvila Golf & Country ClubTampa, FloridaJuly 14, 2004FLORIDA NATIVE RUCAREAN HOLDS ONE-SHOT LEAD ENTERING FINAL ROUNDWhite still holds top spot in Girls Division
TAMPA, Fla. â Tyler Rucarean of Gainesville, Fla., carded his second consecutive 2-under-par 70 for a two-round total of 140 to take the top spot on the Boys Division leaderboard of the First American Title Avila Junior Classic at the Avila Golf & Country Club. In the Girls Division, Dolores White of Lakeland, Fla., shot a 2-over-par 74 for a tournament total of 71-74-145 and a two-shot lead heading into Thursdayâs final round.Conducted by the American Junior Golf Association, the First American Title Avila Junior Classic features 84 players, 66 boys and 18 girls, ages 12-18 from 13 states and Peru. The 54-hole stroke play event is in its fifth year at the Avila Golf & Country Club.Rucarean made four birdies during a strong front nine en route to a 32-38â70 on Wednesday. âGoing into the round, I focused on just playing the same way that I did yesterday. This is my fourth time in this tournament, so I have gotten to know the course well,â Rucarean said. âThere are a lot of birdies available out there so I just have to stay away from the bogeys. I have to continue to take advantage of the par-5s tomorrow.âFollowing only one stroke behind Rucarean is first-round leader Lion Kim of Lake Mary, Fla. Carding a 35-37â72 on the day, Kim sits one-shot back at 141 entering Thursdayâs final round. âI struggled with some close putts again today, so I have had to rely on my strong driver and iron game this week,â Kim said. âI plan on playing it safe tomorrow and taking it hole-by-hole. I have to focus on playing the course smart.âIn third place is Raj Nahal of Longwood, Fla., with a 72-74â176. Tied in fourth place entering the final round with a two-day total of 148 are Justin Jones of Jacksonville, Fla., Alan Lee of Lima, Peru, Gavin Chambre of Orlando, Fla., Billy Horschel of Grant, Fla., and Matthew Galloway of Valrico, Fla.Dolores White of Lakeland, Fla., finished the round with a two-day total of 145. After a disappointing bogey on her first hole, she redeemed herself by chipping in for birdie on No. 2.âI am usually really uptight when I play, but this week I have been able to keep my head straight and stay relaxed,â said White. âI seemed to scramble a lot today, though. I was lucky that my chipping really came through for me.âSitting just two strokes behind the leader is Orlandoâs Jacqui Concolino. Carding a 36-38â74 on the day, the 16-year-old has a two round total of 147 entering the final round.âDolores and I have been playing golf together for a while and so we know each others game pretty well. She is such a consistent player, hitting fairways and greens all the way,â Concolino said about her competitor. âI am far from consistent but I can always seem to get out of bad lies. I am just going into the round with the goal of shooting 69 to bring me to even par for the tournament.âWithin striking distance of the leaders heading into Thursdayâs final round are Jessica Yadloczky of Casselberry, Fla., shooting 77-75â152, and Danielle Jackson of Seminole, Fla with 76-78â154.The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf. The AJGA has a membership of approximately 5,000 junior golfers from 50 states and 30 foreign countries.Titleist, the AJGAâs National Sponsor, has been the catalyst and driving force behind the Associationâs success since 1989. Rolex Watch USA, a supporter of the AJGA since 1983, became the inaugural AJGA Premier Partner in 2004.The final round of the First American Title Avila Junior Classic will start off of Nos. 1 and 10 tees at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday. For more information on the First American Title Avila Junior Classic, please contact AJGA Tournament Headquarters at (813) 968-7191.
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The Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) Grant program provides financial assistance to junior golfers who wish to play in AJGA events. Its goal is to give top-flight golf opportunities to young golfers regardless of financial resources. This program helps to fulfill the AJGA's mission of developing young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf.
What is Leadership Links?
Leadership Links is a new program whereby the AJGA is able to further its mission to help develop young men and women by teaching charitable giving skills and service-oriented practices at an early age. This program gives juniors all the tools necessary to donate their time, talent and resources to local charities and the AJGA youth development programs. Please click here to learn more about the program and the different opportunities available.


text: With or without Amare, this is a game we should win. If the Bobcats are able to contain our offense, then it will entirely be because we shot cold and refused to drive to the hoop. We've more or less shown an improved ability to hold other offenses at least in check this season and the Bobcats shouldn't prove to be any increased challenge for us. That said, biggest factor that should let us get the win tonight is if we can avoid that atrocious backcourt of Walker and Bibby. Break those two up with Fields, TD, Lin, or possibly Shump if he returns tonight and we should be okay.


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Anchor It and Protect a Child
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents of young children to anchor and stabilize their televisions, furniture, and appliances to prevent tip-over related incidents. In a quest to reach a toy, TV or game remote, or other desired item, young children are using dressers and tables as climbing devices and the results are tragic.
A new CPSC data report issued today shows that 349 consumers (84 percent of them were children younger than age 9) were killed between 2000 and 2011, when TVs, furniture or appliances toppled over onto them. Last year (2011) had the highest one-year number of fatalities reported. The 41 recorded fatalities is an increase from 31 in 2010 and 27 in 2009. This total also may increase in future years as additional fatalities are reported.
"We know that low-cost anchoring devices are effective in preventing tip-over incidents," said CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum. "I urge parents to anchor their TVs, furniture and appliances and protect their children. It takes just a few minutes to do and it can save lives."
CPSC estimates that more than 43,000 consumers are injured each year in tip-over incidents. More than 25,000 (59 percent) of those injuries are to children under the age of 18. Falling furniture accounts for more than half (52 percent) of the injury reports. Falling televisions have proven to be more deadly, as they are associated with more than half (62 percent) of reported fatalities.
Small children are no match for a falling dresser, wall unit or 50- to 100-pound television. Children involved in these tip-over incidents often sustain severe head and other injuries to the body as a result of being crushed by the product or trapped under its weight. In 57 percent of the reported fatalities and 39 percent of injuries, the victim was struck in the head by the falling item.
Some reports indicate that as families purchase or transition to flat screen televisions, their older and often heavier televisions are moved into bedrooms and other rooms in the house, without the proper stand or anchoring device accompanying them. Many of the reported fatalities occurred in bedrooms, living rooms and family rooms with 40 percent occurring in bedrooms and 19 percent occurring in living rooms or family rooms.
Unanchored televisions placed on dressers, bureaus and tables not intended to be used as a TV stand have been associated with many tip-over incidents involving both the TV and the furniture. Flat screen and older, bulkier cathode ray tube (CRT) televisions should be placed on stands appropriate for the size and weight of the product. Once in place, an anti-tip or stabilizing device should be installed to help prevent tip overs.
To help prevent tip-over tragedies, CPSC recommends the following safety measures in homes where children live or visit:
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at 301-595-7054. To join a CPSC e-mail subscription list, please go to http://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/Subscribe/ (http://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/Subscribe/). Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov (http://www.cpsc.gov).
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The review was to gather a biennial update on any changes to the county's roads for the Texas Department of Transportation.
Precinct 1 Commissioner Ann Lopez said Humble Road, because of increased truck traffic, was upgraded to a paved road.
Precinct 2 Commissioner Stanley Tuttle said Fehner Road was taken off the inventory.
Precinct 3 Commissioner Gary Bourland said his precinct had no changes.
And Precinct 4 Commissioner Rodrigo Bernal said Meitzen Road was taken off the inventory while River Road was added.
Commissioners also heard traffic enforcement monthly reports. The March 2013 report totaled $50,115 in fines.
The six-month traffic enforcement report for October 2012 through March 2013 totaled $291,490 in fines for commercial vehicles and $297,460 in fines for non-commercial vehicles.
Also, Librarian Tina McGuill presented an annual report on the Dennis M. O'Connor Public Library.
She highlighted the summer reading program in which top winners won Kindle e-readers.
She said the library has a pre-school reading program to encourage young children to read.
Genealogy classes were held and conducted by volunteer Paul Moore.
The 50th anniversary of the library was celebrated Sept. 4, 2012. The library was established in 1962.
And a display was prepared during Banned Book Week "to encourage patrons to exercise their First Amendment right and the freedom to read."
McGuill also said the O'Connor Library was on of 14 public libraries participating in a state report that gathered statistics such as how many checked out books, used computers, audio and other services.


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For crocodiles, sneaking up on a meal is a slippery business. But a mass migration of potential prey will give these ambush predators a chance to feast.
To a croc this big, anything that ventures near a watering hole is a potential meal.
Crocodiles can't easily chase down prey.
They are ambush hunters that prefer their prey to come to them.
It's feast or famine for the crocodiles, so they gorge when food is plentiful.
And the biggest meal of the year is about to arrive.
Searching for water and green grass, millions of zebras, wildebeests and antelopes join one of the largest mass migrations on the planet.
Rivers are one of the few reliable sources of water, but they are also home to crocodiles.
The herd gathers at the river's edge.
They're suspicious and the crocs don't want to scare them off, so the crocs lay low, hoping to lure as many into the river as possible.
The croc can stay underwater for up to two hours at a time.
It works its way to the edge.
Waiting for the right moment.
Inches from a kill, but it misses.
Spooking the first row of animals.
However, there are hundreds of thousands more that need to cross.
The croc just has to retreat and bide his time.


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The man whom many credit with introducing California cuisine to Cleveland in the '80s has triumphantly returned with the opening of Parallax in the ultra-hip Tremont neighborhood. Zack Bruell sold his landmark Z Contemporary Cuisine more than 10 years ago, and he's spent the last several years playing second fiddle at Ken Stewart's Grill in Akron. But now he's back with a vengeance and teamed with David Schneider, the cofounder of Chicago's Bin 36. The seafood-focused Parallax has ...
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District receives knotweed funding
June 21, 2012 —
HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne Conservation District has received $1,565 for a Japanese knotweed and invasive species demonstration site. Over the last decade, there has been a huge increase in the amount of Japanese knotweed and other invasive species along local waterways. In an effort to reduce non-point source pollution, in this case, soil erosion and sediment pollution, the conservation district is going to get rid of the knotweed and other invasive species along a section of the Lackawaxen River and replace it with a native vegetated buffer.
There will be a public demonstration day on July 11 at 1:30 p.m. at the Stourbridge Complex, located on Route 6 in Honesdale.
The Wayne Conservation District, National Park Service, The Lackawaxen River Conservancy, Lake Wallenpaupack Watershed Management District, Wayne Memorial Health Systems and Local Boy Scout Troop have partnered to complete this project. Call 570/253-0930.


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Wow! Didnt see this happening
Maybe Tony can go get Mike Ford for Ryan Newman! (I can wish, cant I?)
Hey Ford has sorta worked with Ryan during the plate races when him & Denny were hooked up
I'll tell you this. JGR isnt afraid to make changes to high end Crew chiefs. 1st swapped out Addington for Rogers. Addington had won more races than anyone not named Knaus at the time, & now switching out Ford. Crazy to think how highly successful CC's are being replaced & Gibson still maintains his job!


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The chamber banquet is set for Saturday, March 17, at the Refugio County Community Center.
Miranda R. Farias
Miranda R. Farias is the daughter of Charles and Josephine Farias of Tivoli.
Miranda plans to attend Victoria College to pursue a career as a certified registered nurse specializing in pediatrics with an associate business degree.
The senior is an active in both school and communities activities.
A member of the Roughrider 4-H club for six years, Miranda conducted training for other members of the club on training rabbits. Miranda was appointed treasurer her junior and senior year and appointed County Council delegate.
And she has also started her own rabbitry business with the help of her parents.
A community volunteer, Miranda raised money for the church and worked at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge for seven years with their Environmental Education program and special events.
She also volunteers at the Leo Welder Center for the Performing Arts with their annual Triple Threat Theatre Academy for two years and at the Regency Nursing Centers with assisting the residents with nature walks, providing activities and assisting them with daily activities.
She has volunteered to run the bookstore for the Friends of Aransas and Matagorda Island during her summers.
She participated in the beach clean-up for four years and assisted in the Community Christmas program for two years by collecting toys and fruit bags for the community.
Miranda performed in the musical Seussical and Jungle Book at the Leo Welder Center for the Performing Arts. She was involved in One Act Play for two years and received Honorable Mention cast.
Miranda is also active in athletics, and received four All-tourney medals and second in all district basketball. She participated in volleyball and tennis for four years.
She has been the basketball team captain for three years.
In addition, she modeled for Allure of Port Lavaca in their Wedding and Quinceanera shows.
Jonathan Rees
Jonathan Rees is the son of Greg and Darla Rees of Victoria.
Jonathan plans to take his basics at Victoria College and transfer to a larger college. He is currently looking into University of Texas, A&M or TCU as possible choices. He is interested in psychology, theology, investigation, and business. He is eligible for the Valedictorian Scholarship.
Jonathan is responsible for setting up and directing the junior-high service on Sunday mornings at Faith Family Church in Victoria. The set up includes 80 chairs, a projector, screen, speakers, and games. His team consists of five boys and two girls. Every Sunday, he sets up for the service and , with the exception of the sermon, Jonathan runs the service.
Other than setting up and directing the first junior-high service on Sunday, on Wednesday night when his congregation has their youth group, he plays guitar in the worship band. Jonathan is also an usher during the service. Occasionally, he participates in skits or in video announcements.
Jonathan also volunteers for community service projects such as Toys for Tots, school related fundraisers, and other school and church sponsored community services.
He has played varsity basketball, and tennis and will participate in UIL academic events. For two summers he has worked for the RV Park of Victoria, doing construction, maintenance, and customer services. And he is also a member of his school's FCA.
Marcus Salinas
Marcus Salinas is the son of Agustin and Cynthia Nunez of Victoria.
Marcus plans to attend Texas A&M- Kingsville to study agribusiness along with getting a degree in Farm and Ranch management.
With his past work experience in the agriculture field, Marcus has seen how important agriculture is in our lives and desires to learn more about the field. One day he plans to run his own farm and ranch.
The senior has held many leadership roles. Marcus represents his class on the Student Advisory Council and serves as president of the Tivoli Roughriders 4-H club.
Marcus is also a Refugio County Ambassador. During 2011-2012, he serves as the second Vice chairman for District 11, and with that position is able to serve on the Texas 4-H Council, the highest level of 4-H in the state.
While on State Council, Marcus serves as the chairman for the State Marketing Team.
He has received awards from the Refugio County Farm Bureau, the Refugio County VFW Post 6290, and Refugio County Livestock Judging team.
He was a co-chair in the organization of the 2nd Annual Austwell-Tivoli Community Christmas. He helped gather toys, cooked food then gave it to the community at no charge. This year he was able to participate in the Youth Day at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo where he set up a booth to teach young children about wildlife.
He is given the chance to meet intercity students during school tours, then guide them through the stock show teaching them about what happens at a stock show and what different types of animals there are.
His biggest accomplishment that may surprise people is that he has only been in 4-H a year and a half. When he joined he invested in a hog to show in the county fair and joined the Refugio County Livestock Judging Team.
He sold his hog. This year he bought two hogs and a steer in hope of winning a bigger prize.
Since joining he has had the opportunity to take up very challenging leadership roles. Roles that have taken other 4-H members five to six years to achieve, he's done in one. He started out not knowing anyone, but that changed soon.
Marcus has been working since he was 13-14, cutting yards and hasn't quit yet. In his spare time, he holds two part time jobs in Tivoli.
At both jobs he works as a farm/ ranch hand. These jobs are difficult because they are self driven. Marcus has shown that he is a self-starter and unafraid to test the skills he has learned over the years. He says every day he learns something new.