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Copper theft has become a growing problem in the La Crosse area.
Just one home can have about a thousand dollars worth, making it attractive to thieves.
Foreclosed homes are a target for copper theft because they are left unoccupied for weeks at a time.
It results in extra cash for the thieves and thousands of dollars in damage to properties that are already listed at very low prices.
"Many of the foreclosed properties were required or they have postings on them visible from the exterior that identify them as foreclosure properties," said the president of the La Crosse Area Realtors Association, Mike Pietrek.
That means they're sitting unoccupied for weeks at a time, a perfect target.
"We're getting reports from agents throughout the area that these houses are starting to get broke into and the copper wire, the copper piping is being stripped and I would imagine being stripped to sell," said Pietrek.
About a week ago, the copper was stolen out of a house in La Crosse that caused about $4,300 in damage.
"They don't do it carefully. If the basement is an unfinished basement or an older home, they'll go in and they'll pull on the copper and literally tear it out," said Pietrek.
After it's stolen, it could turn into close to a thousand dollars in the thieves' pockets when cashed in.
"For some of this material, you could get upwards of $3 a pound for it," said Jerry Miller, owner of Miller Scrap.
While it may be pretty easy to steal, it's not a risk-free process.
"We do get various reports from around the area if anything's stolen so we know what to watch for, and there have been several that have been apprehended through the camera system," said Miller.
Sgt. Randy Rank with the La Crosse Police Department says because of the increase of copper thefts, his department may be adding cameras to vacant properties to help catch the thieves.

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There isn't much the RFL can do about it other than asking the immigration office to intervene and prevent him from getting a visa but this story shows how far players and clubs will go to break the overseas quota. If he gets his Macedonian passport and ends up with a visa to play then it could open the floodgates for other players to try a similar tack. The RFL needs to come up with a solution to stop this sort of thing happening as it makes a mockery of the system.
Pick a country, get a visa, sorted.
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Posted 20 November 2009 - 05:28 PM
a joke haha
A season dedicated to Gareth John Swift
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A season dedicated to Gareth John Swift
League winners 2010
Posted 20 November 2009 - 08:16 PM
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a joke haha
It is a joke I totally agree, but its not funny tbh.
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This former B+ list mostly television actress was berated in front of her friends for twenty minutes because the actress had gone out and used the dog walker to walk the dog when her husband had specifically instructed her to walk the dog.
Blake LivelyReplyCancel
Don't people communicate anymore?ReplyCancel
ok reasons for divorce #1ReplyCancel
oh blake. and scarlet gets a babyReplyCancel
Aw shit. Derek is killing it today. Anyone have a seat for VIP?ReplyCancel
Blake better chnge her mind fast about not wanting kids at this timeReplyCancel
Is she his wife….or his child?ReplyCancel
okay who hates Ryan and blake. there blinds are always reaching to the point you have to side eye most of it if not all of it.ReplyCancel
Dude shouldn't have berated her in public. He should have used degrading sex to emphasize the importance of her completing the tasks she was assigned.ReplyCancel
Dude's gotta lay down the law. First it's walking the dog. Next thing you know, he comes home from a hard day at work and there's no chicken pot pie waiting for him.
Heeeeeyy, Kristin. How they hanging, baby?ReplyCancel
Ugh, another Blake one. I don't buy it.ReplyCancel
@Pogue, it's Blake Lively. If it is stuck at home buying furniture, cooking with wine (but not drinking it), craving babies, crying over her career, perusing antiques on Sothebys.com, checking her husband's phone for old girlfriends' texts, crying over a failed jumpstarter movie career, checking in every 10 minutes on a GPS-tracked phone with special software that blocks certain numbers… it's Blake.ReplyCancel
@Sherry I think there's a picture of the dog. Ya know, when those paparazzi were hanging in Utah and got shots if them at a B&B… Or when Blake was caught frolicking in the meadow. Something like that.
Heeey Charlie. Hope you have the weekend off.ReplyCancel
I wonder if there was something about the dog walker he doesn't like.ReplyCancel
@oneeyecharlie I hate when I get home and there's no chicken pot pie waiting on me. I feel his pain.ReplyCancel
I am no expert, but I'm pretty sure you aren't supposed to be farming oot your punishment duties, should you be in a BDSM relationship. Kind of takes some of the gravitas oot of it: "honey, I'm tired, can you spank the chauffeur instead?"ReplyCancel
That was her designated time to be away from him so he could get his alone time with the mirror.ReplyCancel
@Kristin: I kinda, sorta do. Baking some bread today. Working the fly rail at a middle school musical tonight.ReplyCancel
@Courtney Sounds like you need to have a "Come to Jeebus" discussion with your significant other. It starts with the pot pie, then suddenly the cap is left off the toothpaste, and WHAM; someone's sleeping on the couch. Nip that shit in the bud.ReplyCancel


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Salina Jetskis
Like the boating industry, the Jet Ski industry is in a bit of a slump because of the current recession. You can find both used and new jet skis in Salina, but like any luxury
Single-rider jet skis are used for extreme sports, and larger two and
three-person jet skis are for tamer riders. You can sit, kneel, or stand
on jet skis – it all depends on your riding style.
The proper name for jet skis is "personal watercrafts" or PWCs – there are specific brands like Waverunners and Kawasaki. But really, people call their jet ski whatever they like. There aren't any laws about it, you know. If you're looking for a specific brand of Jet Ski, make sure you do your research: don't mistake a Waverunner for a Yamaha PWC, a Sea-Doo personal watercraft, or a Kawasaki Jet Ski for a SuperJet or a WaveBlaster. Every member of the family can have crazy fun on a JetSki in Salina -- even if you don't buy one, you can always rent. There are personal watercraft rental locations everywhere -- some will be in Salina and some will be by the water.
Used jet skis in Salina are probably going to offer you the best value, but there will be fewer used jet skis than new jet skis in Salina. When you're looking for a jetski, make sure that you try it out before you buy it. You don't want to take home a lemon!
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Product Description
Handmade from pine with hardwood components by Richard Nease of Bluemont, Virginia. His emphasis is on designs which are safe, recognizable and sturdy. The toys are intended for use indoor or out, to be painted, colored or otherwise modified by the owner. They can be played with and then passed on to the next generation. This little car is approximately 6" long, 3" wide, including wheels, and 3 1/2" high.


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Apps in a Snap: Cheese Balls
For an easy and fast appetizer with a new twist make our Party Cheese Balls. Watch this video to learn how to make this app in a snap.
-The iconic cheese ball I remember growing up was the port-wine and cheddar ball. I'm gonna show you how to make a quick and elegant version at home. Start with a bottle of Ruby port and some chopped cranberries. We're gonna add the cranberries to the port so they soak up all that flavor. You also need some room-temperature cream cheese and some sharp cheddar. I'm using white, but you can use either. First, we're gonna make our port-soaked cranberries. In a small saucepan, combine half a cup chopped cranberries and about a quarter of a cup of the port-wine. Just heat that over low heat for about five minutes and remove it and let it cool. In the meantime, make the cheese spread. This is really easy in a food processor. Just add about 8 ounces room-temperature cream cheese and the same amount of cheddar. Give that a quick pulse until it's smooth and creamy. It will take about a minute. Now, back to our port-soaked cranberries, to strain them and then pat them dry with paper towels. Then, stir them right into the cheese mixer. Now comes the fun part. Rolling it all together. So, to make this super easy and keep your hands clean, use an ice cream scoop. Grab a heaping scoop of the cheese mixer then drop it right into the bowl of chopped trail mix or whatever topping you're using. Use the palm of your hands to coat the outside. There! Isn't that pretty? It's a fun and festive snack to serve with crackers at your next party. For more videos, recipes, and tips, go to rachaelraymag.com.


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Boston Should Consider RJ For Bench Coach
Ron Johnson often jokes that he's in the 18th year of his five-year plan to be a major league manager.
(photo courtesy of Shingo Nogomi of the Nikkon Sports News)
Johnson has been Pawtucket's skipper for the last five seasons and is under contract to manage the team again in 2010. He's previously managed in Baseball City (1992), Wilmington (1993), Memphis (1994), Wichita (1995-97), Omaha (1998-99), Sarasota (2000-2001), Trenton (2002), and Portland (2003-04).
As much as I like him personally and respect the job that he does, I hope that RJ isn't back at McCoy Stadium next season – I hope that he's the new bench coach in Boston.
That was the first thought that came to mind when I read the news that Brad Mills – Terry Francona's bench coach for the last six years – was hired to manage the Houston Astros.
Mills' departure has created an opening on the Red Sox coaching staff, and Francona was asked if he might select an internal candidate for the position.
"I hope so, I really hope so," Francona told the Boston Globe. "I think that's something that's important. I've been here long enough now that it's something that definitely needs to be considered. That doesn't mean that anybody's a lock to get a job."
The Globe speculated that three members of the current coaching staff – DeMarlo Hale, Gary Tuck, and John Farrell – could be candidates to switch to bench coach. The Globe also speculated that minor league field coordinator Rob Leary could get the job.
The Boston Herald mentioned Hale and first base coach Tim Bogar as the logical internal candidates. Reporter Sean McAdam also mentioned the possibility that Hale could follow Mills to Houston which would create another opening in Boston.
Joe McDonald of the Providence Journal was the only Red Sox beat writer to speculate that Johnson could be a prime candidate for the opening in Boston. However, McDonald writes that RJ might be more valuable to the Red Sox by staying in Pawtucket:
Could Johnson serve as a bench coach in the majors? Sure he could. He's a professional. He's one of the most jovial guys around the game. He's respected and trusted. Because of those qualities there's a pretty good chance he'll remain the manager for the PawSox.
Johnson gets the idea that winning is secondary to development in the minors. As valuable as he could be sitting on the bench next to Francona in Boston, Johnson's importance – at least in the Red Sox organization – will remain in Triple-A.
There's no doubt he will be on Boston's list of likely candidates, and he's earned that consideration. But the Red Sox probably believe he's more valuable in Pawtucket.
I hope that's not the case, and hate to think that being an outstanding Triple-A manager could cost RJ a well-deserved promotion to the big leagues.
I've written before that I think that Johnson would make an excellent major league manager. When I ran into Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Brandon Moss while filling-in on a Cincinnati Reds' broadcast this summer, Moss agreed:
"I love RJ," Moss told me. "He's the best manager I've ever had and it's shame he's not a big league manager yet. If for some reason he doesn't get that opportunity one day, I'm going to boycott. RJ would definitely be the biggest memory from those two years in Pawtucket."
Johnson's chances of becoming a major league manager would be greatly enhanced if he had "Boston Red Sox bench coach" on his resume. That title helped Brad Mills become the new manager of the Houston Astros.
Ron Johnson is the perfect choice to replace him in Boston.
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Oh, that's a tough one, Dan. I think there's no question that RJ deserves it, but it's hard for me to imagine replacing him in Pawtucket. I wonder if it's as hard to elicit the best performances from the guys who have made it to the majors as it is to develop those same players for greatness, in the mix of players who have probably hit their limits in AAA and those veterans who are perhaps on the downside of their careers but still have something to give.
I know that the Spinners will be replacing Gary DiSarcina, as he's becoming a roving coordinator; it sounded to me like the position Bruce Crabbe has held, and if that's the case, I hope Crabbe will still be affiliated with the Sox in some way. I've enjoyed watching him work with players at the minor league complex the past few springs.
How about this? Brad Mills gets RJ a position in Houston, so he ends up on the same team as his son. Might be a bit of a stretch, but that sure would be a great move for RJ.


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Sox Host Cubs Looking to Extend 9-Game Streak
The Happy Headlines from today's 2-0 triumph over Atlanta:
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White Sox really worth of my payday loans to watch. Imagine our White Sox win ninth consecutive game, and make it 13 of 14, with three-game series sweep. Just too lucky and too bless to be their fans. Hope to see more skillful plays. Plus I admit that I love J.J. Putz and Bobby Jenks – good thing they show off last game. Good luck for the next games. I'll be cheering for you once again.


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Recently, Peace Corps/Moldova added projects in organizational development, and agriculture and agrobusiness to assist the Moldovan government in addressing the country's economic and social development needs. Peace Corps Volunteers work in 97 towns and villages throughout the country. Since the program's inception, more than 400 Volunteers have served in Moldova.
Peace Corps History
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In 1993, the government of Moldova invited Peace Corps Volunteers to come to Moldova. The Peace Corps' first assignment was to help expand the English-teaching capacity of Moldovan educators. Government representatives believed that well-developed English language skills would help Moldovans participate in the international community and global economy by helping them gain access to a wealth of information, resources, and markets.
Several years later, Peace Corps/Moldova added projects in organizational development, agriculture and agrobusiness, and health education to assist the Moldovan government in addressing the country's economic and social development needs. Currently, Peace Corps Volunteers are working in about 100 towns and villages throughout the country. Since the program's inception, more than 1,000 Volunteers have served in Moldova.
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You will live with one host family during pre-service training and with another family for the first three months at your site. During training and once you move to your site the family is selected for you. You will have your own room but are likely to share bath and toilet facilities. There is usually running water even in rural areas, however, indoor bath and toilet facilities are less common. After your first three months at your site, you will have the option of finding other housing if it is available, meets the Peace Corps' safety requirements, and is within the Peace Corps' housing allowance. Many Volunteers choose to live with a family throughout their two years of service and find the experience a rewarding one. Peace Corps/Moldova will inform you of the trade-offs involved in housing decisions, including matters of safety and security, but the ultimate responsibility for finding housing (if you choose to change housing) after your first three months of service will be yours.
Life in Chisinau, the capital, varies considerably from life in villages, where the pace is slower, the atmosphere charmingly rustic, and the people generally more polite. But along with the great appeal of a gentler pace, villages in Moldova offer a somewhat arduous lifestyle. The primary forms of entertainment are socializing with friends and watching television. People live the life of a farm family even if they work in a profession such as teaching. Each household usually has a very large vegetable garden and all kinds of farm animals to care for. There is generally running water, outhouses are the most common toilet facilities, and bathing is usually done once a week in a bathhouse or using buckets of water in a tub. Despite this lack of amenities, however, life in a village will be rich in traditional Moldovan customs and friendships with Moldovans.
Towns or regional centers may lack the compelling appeal of rural Moldova, but the pace is somewhat faster. There are more local resources and more forms of entertainment. Towns and regional centers also have more regular public transportation.
Streets and sidewalks are muddy for a large part of the year in towns and villages alike. Heating in winter can be problematic, as many municipalities cannot afford to turn on the heat until long after the weather has turned cold, and even then heating may be minimal or nonexistent for periods of time. For this reason, host families are required to have independent heating sources. Most families in villages rely on ceramic stoves built into the walls, known as sobas, which burn wood, coal, or corncobs. In larger towns or cities, houses may have their own gas boiler.
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Pre-service training begins the day you arrive in Moldova, lasts for about 8-10 weeks, and ends when you are sworn in as a Volunteer. The days are full with plenty to accomplish, so training is nothing like summer camp.
Peace Corps/Moldova uses a community-based training approach. Trainees live in small villages with five or six other trainees from their project area. Language classes occur daily, and afternoons are usually devoted to self-directed activities and homework assignments. Once a week, trainees in each project area meet together at a cluster site for technical sessions. Also once a week, all trainees come to a central hub for administrative, medical, and other special sessions.
The structure of Moldova's pre-service training requires married couples to live apart in different villages during training. While this may seem like an obstacle for some, most married couples have actually found the arrangement to be beneficial because it allows them to focus on their own training needs and to develop a degree of independence they would otherwise not experience. Couples see each other at the central hub and are free to stay together with their respective host families on weekends and other times that work with the schedule of training activities.
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The Peace Corps' highest priority is maintaining the good health and safety of every Volunteer. Peace Corps medical programs emphasize the preventive, rather than the curative, approach to disease. The Peace Corps in Moldova maintains a clinic with two full-time medical officers, who take care of Volunteers' primary healthcare needs. Additional medical services, such as testing and consultations with specialists, are also available in Moldova and will be arranged by the medical officer if they become necessary. If you become seriously ill, you will be transported either to an American-standard medical facility in the region or to the United States.
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In Moldova, as in other Peace Corps host countries, Volunteers' behavior, lifestyle, background, and beliefs are judged in a cultural context very different from their own. Certain personal perspectives or characteristics commonly accepted in the United States may be quite uncommon, unacceptable, or even repressed in Moldova.
Outside of Moldova's capital, residents of rural communities have had relatively little direct exposure to other cultures, races, religions, and lifestyles. What people view as typical American behavior or norms may be a misconception, such as the belief that all Americans are rich and have blond hair and blue eyes. The people of Moldova are justly known for their generous hospitality to foreigners; however, members of the community in which you will live may display a range of reactions to cultural differences that you present.
To ease the transition and adapt to life in Moldova, you may need to make some temporary, yet fundamental compromises in how you present yourself as an American and as an individual. For example, female trainees and Volunteers may not be able to exercise the independence available to them in the United States; political discussions need to be handled with great care; and some of your personal beliefs may best remain undisclosed. You will need to develop techniques and personal strategies for coping with these and other limitations. The Peace Corps staff will lead diversity and sensitivity discussions during pre-service training and will be on call to provide support, but the challenge ultimately will be your own.
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This list has been compiled by Volunteers serving in Moldova and is based on their experience. Use it as an informal guide in making your own list, bearing in mind that experience is individual. There is no perfect list! You obviously cannot bring everything we mention, so consider those items that make the most sense to you personally and professionally. You can always have things sent to you later. As you decide what to bring, keep in mind that you have a 100pound weight limit on baggage. And remember, you can get almost everything you need in Moldova.
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"My heart was going a million miles a second," said Jaqui Woods, a seller at Kamaaina Metals in Pearl City.
"It was about this long and about that high," said her boss Ray Rapalee.
"This was her favorite item," said Sean Tiwanak, holding what Rapalee was describing, a jade statue at his grandpa's home.
They were the team that turned a burglar's shopping spree into to a big bust.
"I wasn't going to let them go," said Tiwanak.
He said it was the middle of the day on April 29, 2012.
Tiwanak's 90-year-old grandpa Ray was at home, when Ezekiel DeMello-Corpis broke some jalousies.
Ray was sleeping at the time. The brazen burglar shut the bedroom door then proceeded to steal up to 70 items.
But it was two unique items and some quick thinking that did him in.
"I got on their trail," said Tiwanak.
Within hours, he was on the hunt, checking swap meets, posting fliers, and hitting pawn shops, when he scored.
"I look, and right here on the table is the jade dragon," said Rapalee.
Minutes before, Tiwanak had just called Rapalee.
Not only was it there, at that moment, the people trying to sell it, Ezekiel and his accomplice Diedre DeMello-Corpis, were in the room.
"I was freaking out," said Woods.
She had the wherewithal to distract them, by pretending there were some complications with their deal.
"They didn't even notice when the police walked in," she said.
"Ah, good day! Good day," said Rapalee.
"How you grandpa," Tiwanak asked Ray at his grandfather's kitchen table.
"He has bad dreams and he thinks people are breaking into the house," said Tiwanak.
Tiwanak told KITV4 reporter Lara Yamada they've gotten most of the stolen items back.
Ezekiel was sentenced in September.
Deidre sentenced in November to one year behind bars.
It is some justice served, but he knows the damage is done.
The family home, the generations of memories are shaken, but still here.
"I'm just glad you're OK, that you didn't get hurt," said Tiwanak.
"Me too," said Ray.


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Anyone Have Room For Pie?
Yankees Have Walkoff Win In The Rain
Pheew! I was getting worried that the Yankees were going to lose again! Their bats were sleeping. Thank God I was wrong. The Drama Club put on quite a show last night. The Yankees beat the White Sox 5-2.
I KNEW I would see it again!!!
Pitching Analysis: CC Sabathia was outstanding. He went 7 innings and gave up 2 runs on 8 hits and struckout 10 batters! He was really dealing. His fastball/changeup combo had every hitter fooled. He was really dealing last night.
The only trouble CC had ws in the 7th. Dye leadoff with a double, followed by a walk to Quentin. Rios doubled to make it 2-1. 2nd and 3rd with 1 out. Uh-oh. Ramirez lined out, so the runners held up. Then Castro hit a ground ball to Arod, who got the out at home. And right when I thought CC would get out of it, Beckham singled in a run. Darn. I'll talk more about this inning later.
The White Sox had their "Phil" of Hughes last night! He had a 1-2-3 8th, and struckout the side with his easy gas. Nice. Mo had a 1-2-3 9th, and Bruney had a 1-2-3 10th. The pitching was fabulous last night. Every Yankee did his job.
Defensive Analysis: The defense was the reason we won last night. In the 7th, the defense was sparkling. On the grounder by Castro when Arod threw home, Molina made a nice tag to nail the runner. The next batter, Nix, hit a ball that should've been a double. But Arod made an outstanding play. He dove behind him and kept it to an infield single, which failed to score the run. And when Beckham hit his single to tie the game at 2, Castro tried to score. But Swisher made a helluva throw to Molina, who blocked the plate so well and tagged Castro for the final out. The game wound up being tied and going into extras because of that 7th inning defense.
Offensive Analysis: Jeter led off the game with a homer, his 17th of the year. In the 3rd, Johnny hit a homer. He is so good. I love Johnny. 2-0 Yankees.
The Yankees had many more chances to score, but every time they failed. They could not hit with runners in scoring position. I was getting worried that they would lose the game, especially after the White Sox tied it up. I didn't think they would hit anymore. But I was wrong.
In the 10th inning, Matsui and Swisher walked. Hairston pinch ran for Matsui. All they needed to win was a single. Robbie Cano came up. He was 0-4 at the time. I thought tha if anyone was going to do it, it would be him since he was hitless. Sure enough, Cano hit a MONSTER 3-run homer. He did "the drop" with his bat, and took a long stare at his game-winning blast. And he got pied by a seemingly angry A.J. All was right in the Bronx. A 5-2 Yankee win.
A.J. strikes again.
So with another walkoff win in their belts, the Yankees took the first game of this series. The heroes are CC, for another amazing start, Arod & Molina for saving the game in the 7th, and uhh….am I forgeting someone?……oh, yeah! Robbie Cano!!! The Smelly Sox cheated ONCE AGAIN and won, so the Yankee lead remains at 6 games. And I officially hate Josh Beckett even more, for being a classless *********** and hitting cute little Marco Scutaro in the head. He and the rest of the Red Sox are a bunch of classless ********. MY YANKEES HAVE CLASS! GO YANKEES!! I LOVE YOU!!!
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What a great game for the Yanks. How many walkoff wins is that this year? I think maybe they get deducted $1 million if they lose a game? Haha it seems that way because they always come back.
"Class" is such a subjective term. Is it classy for our players to fistpump all the time? Is it classy to be throwing pies around? We think it's all fun and good times, fans of other teams might feel different. To copypasta what I said in response to a comment you left me:
Accidents happen. I didn't see the game so I don't know what led up to it, but I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt and say that he didn't do it on purpose. Hitting people is only classless when it's done on purpose near the head/face. Hitting batters elsewhere is part of baseball. Our own pitchers have plunked batters and Joba has come up near Youkilis's head a few times this season. Considering how he's pitched this year, we can safely conclude he has control issues so they were clearly not intentional. As Yankees fans, we like to think the worst of everyone that plays for the enemy, but those who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
//The Yankees had many more chances to score, but every time they failed. They could not hit with runners in scoring position.//
That's been our biggest problem all season, I think. Our average with RISP is abysmal and that will come back to bite us in the *** come October if we don't start working on it now. Too many times I see the guys swinging for the fences when they should be aiming for a single or a sac fly or anything to advance the runners.
*12 walk-offs this season, and quite a few games left to play. This time around it was Robby's turn – I can't even imagine who's next on the list with everybody playing so well this year. I hope Mitre does his thing as well, but if all else fails – another 20 run game should aide him in the win… If we can do it once, we can do it again. That's the solution for a pitcher having a rough day… HIT! I'll email you tonight when I get home –
So far Mitre is doing very well today. Two scoreless innings. I hope he keeps it up!
I was so hyped when this happened. I did not want a loss to come out of yesterday's game, for sure. Robbie came through for us, and he's doing pretty well today too! Good stuff. I hope these guys keep it up!
Hey Virginia, that pie made me hungry. Can't wait for your cuties post. Did you say tomorrow?
I wanna eat that pie so bad. And thanks for rubbing your walkoff magic on the Indians, Andy Marte hit a game winning homer for the Indians yesterday. He hit it in the sixth but it is still a game winner. =)
Virginia, there is always room for pie! What's this about Beckett hitting Scutaro? I hadn't heard that yet. Ouch. Hope Marco is ok…
Can't wait for your next list about the NL West!


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Eagles find a way, capture share of Big Sky title
"Find a way," were the continual words of Eastern Washington University head football coach in the waning seconds Saturday (Nov. 17) at Jeld-Wen Field in Portland, Ore.
Eastern's All-America wide receivers – and transfer quarterback Kyle Padron -- came up with huge plays when the Eagles needed them most, and EWU secured its sixth Big Sky Conference title with a 41-34 victory over Portland State. Eastern scored the winning points on an eight-play, 94-yard drive to break a 34-all tie with 1:25 to play in a steady downpour.
"I'm so proud of our players for finding a way again to get it done against a tough Portland State team," said Baldwin, whose team won the NCAA Division I title two years ago. "It was a battle, but we found a way."
Padron passed for 380 yards and a pair of touchdowns to 2011 All-American Nicholas Edwards in the second half as Eastern rallied from season-high deficits of 13 and 12 points. And, Kaufman, who had a medical redshirt last season after earning All-America honors in 2010, had nine catches for 161 yards, with a pair that mere words cannot do justice.
Defensively, senior linebacker Zach Johnson had a pair of interceptions in the second half and three tackles, and junior cornerback T.J. Lee had eight tackles and three passes broken up.
Eastern won a share of its sixth Big Sky Conference, and will find out Sunday who they will play in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision Playoffs. Eastern will make its ninth appearance, and sixth since 2004. The selection show is at 10:30 a.m. Pacific time on ESPNU, and EWU expects to host a foe on Dec. 1 at Roos Field in Cheney, Wash.
"It feels great," said Baldwin, whose team won the NCAA Division I title two years ago. "Big Sky Conference championships are hard to come by and I told our team that. Sometimes you forget how special it is to go out and win a Big Sky title because you are two years removed from a national title. It's hard and it's been hard. It's hard to go through this conference with just one loss."
Padron, a junior who transferred this year from Southern Methodist, came off the bench to complete 26-of-38 passes for 381 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for one. He replaced starter Vernon Adams, who was 4-of-7 for 82 yards.
Kaufman had two sensational, highlight-reel catches after tipped balls. Eastern's top All-America candidate this season, the junior has gone over the 100-yard mark eight times this season and 16 times in his career. Senior Greg Herd added seven catches for 108 yards, and Edwards added four for 77 yards and his two scores.
Padron is no stranger to big games – in fact, he is the only Eastern player in school history to be MVP in a bowl game, let alone play in one. In 2009 while at SMU, he was MVP of the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl after passing for a school-record 460 yards and two TDs in SMU's 45-10 win over Nevada. Current Portland State head coach Nigel Burton was the defensive coordinator for Nevada in that game.
"Kyle was a stud," Baldwin said. "I knew there was a chance he could play a little more in this game based on certain things they were doing. It's a unique situation being able to play guys based on a match-up. It worked out and he played really well. The receivers made plays. We dialed-up the right protections to give him time, and when all was said and done, we made enough plays to win."
Eastern rushed for four touchdowns, but was held to a paltry rushing total for the second-straight year, finishing with no yards on the ground to go along with 463 through the air. Eastern had minus-1 yards rushing a year ago in a 43-26 setback to Portland State, a loss which essentially cost the Eagles a playoff berth.
"It was just tough," admitted Baldwin. "I give Portland State a lot of credit. We know coming in they could score points, and their defensive front was good too. We tried to establish a running game but it was a struggle. We just felt like there were some things we could do in the passing game, and we were able to do that. Obviously, in our next game we are going to want better balance. We've had good balance all year but they made it really tough to run the ball."
Eastern ended the regular season 9-2 overall and 7-1 in the Big Sky, while PSU ended its season 3-8 overall and 2-6 in the league.
"We have a pretty strong resume," Baldwin said of his team, which received a No. 5 seed in 2010. "We were 9-2 in 2010, but one of those was a NCAA Division I win over Central Washington. We are 9-2 this year with all of our wins against Division I teams, including a FBS school. But we don't control that. We'll find out our opponent and play that game."
From the opening quarter, it was apparent it was going to be another gut-wrencher for Eastern.
The Eagles dug themselves a quick 13-0 hole, thanks to pair of uncharacteristic fumbles and a bad snap. Eastern had entered the game with a +6 advantage in turnover margin, and had only fumbled the ball away four times in the first 10 games.
One of the fumbles led to PSU's first score, and the bad snap led to PSU's second score of the day. The 13-point Vikings lead is the largest deficit EWU has faced all season, second to an 11-point deficit Eastern rallied from for a 31-28 victory over UC Davis on Nov. 10.
After getting out-gained 120-48 in the first quarter and having the ball for just 4:52, Eastern scored on consecutive drives in the second quarter. Padron relieved Adams and led EWU on an eight-play, 65-yard drive, scoring Eastern's first points of the day on a 4-yard run. Kaufman had a one-handed grab for a 28-yard catch after the ball was tipped by a PSU defender to help set-up the score.
Padron, who was 7-of-10 for 96 yards in the quarter, then led EWU on a nine-play, 42-yard drive after a 26-yard punt return by Ashton Clark. A 4-yard TD run by Demitrius Bronson and the point after by Jimmy Pavel gave EWU a 14-13 lead at halftime, as EWU had a 132-46 advantage in offense in the second quarter.
The Vikings regained a 26-14 lead after scoring after a pair of three-and-outs by EWU. But again, Kaufman sparked the Eagles with a sensational 43-yard grab. Another long pass was tipped by a PSU defender, but this time the ball bounced off Kaufman's leg and then into his waiting arms as he fell to the ground. His catch set-up a 1-yard touchdown run by Bronson.
Eastern got the ball back after a PSU punt, and Padron calmly drove Eastern 76 yards on four plays. A diving 36-yard TD reception by Edwards from Padron gave the Eagles a 27-26 lead.
After an interception by EWU linebacker Zach Johnson – the fourth of his illustrious career – the Eagles took a 34-26 advantage on an 18-yard TD pass to Edwards on a 49-yard drive.
But the Vikings engineered a 78-yard touchdown drive, and knotted the score at 34 with the two-point conversion.
In Eastern's game-winning drive, Padron was 5-of-5 for 73 yards, and had pass plays of 32 yards to Herd and 19 yards to Kaufman.
On the next possession, on a third-down play from the PSU 48-yard line, Johnson had his second interception of the day to clinch the title for the Eagles.
"They are rare," said Baldwin of the league title – his fourth as either an Eastern assistant coach (2004, 2005) and head coach (2010, 2012). "We want to make them the norm, but it's not easy. When you win a Big Sky title it's special and you feel good about it. Now we'll move on to our second season so to speak.
"It feels like we've been through a war the last nine weeks with no bye," he added. "We'll wake up Sunday and see where we are."
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D&E students learn by helping others
A four-hour drive to southern West Virginia and five days of manual labor may not sound like the ideal spring break vacation. However, for a group of Davis & Elkins College students and staff, the alternative excursion reaped many rewards – friendships, skill building and a renewed appreciation of spiritual and worldly gifts.
Making the journey to Mingo County were students Conner Berkey, a junior from Culpepper, Va.; Matt Kokoska, a freshman from Phoenix, Md.; Barbara "Bob" Fellenstein, a senior from Fredericksburg, Va.; and Gloria Lemus, a junior from Arlington, Va.; along with Lisa Senic, coordinator of Parent Relations and Special Projects, and Benfield-Vick Chaplain the Rev. Kevin Starcher.
The trip was subsidized by the Synod of the Trinity and Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church, which allowed the participation costs to remain low enough for students to attend.
"Alternative Spring Break is an experience for students to do something for the betterment of humanity," said Starcher, who organizes the annual mission. "It also exposes students to cultural issues that are prevalent here in West Virginia."
They arrived as strangers in a small town of fewer than 500 residents and possessed few, if any, construction trade skills. All of that changed rapidly.
With a charge of making repairs to three homes under the direction of the WV Ministry of Advocacy & Workcamps Inc., the D&E group was divided into two crews. Each was supervised by a team of retired coal miners. The work at hand included hanging paneling, painting and installing underpinning.
"They were super nice and very patient with us," Lemus said. "I learned a lot. I had never even touched a drill in my life."
For Senic, a lesson on how to use a circular saw came with a dose of friendship and glimpse into the lives of people who live a different culture in her home state.
"They all had nicknames and they came up with nicknames for us, too," Senic said. "They shared a lot of personal (stories) and we really got to know them. It's weird how you're in the same state, but yet it's so different. Those people are hard-working and they try their best, but they never seem to get ahead. It's tough for them.
"Just helping others who are less fortunate makes me thankful for what I have," Senic added. "It really opens your eyes."
The volunteer program was a first mission trip for Berkey.
"It was a great learning opportunity," he said.
Berkey added he chose to spend his break helping others because he had never been on a mission trip, and he wanted to learn about an area of West Virginia that he had never seen. He encourages others to take the same opportunity.
"If you have the chance to go, go," he says. "It's good to get out of your bubble."


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It may not have been a perfect outing, but the result was just fine with the Eastern New Mexico University men's soccer team.
The Greyhounds made a first-half goal by junior defender Donnell Jackson stand up for a 1-0 Southwest Soccer Conference victory over Missouri Southern on Sunday at the ENMU pitch, ending a four-match losing streak.
Jackson streaked down the middle and took a through pass from senior midfielder Keith Vargas, and his quick shot beat Lions goalkeeper Travis Haight with about 17 1/2 minutes gone.
The Hounds (2-4-1, 1-2 SSC) were unable to cash several other opportunites, but held off the Lions (0-6-1, 0-3), who now have been outscored 16-0 for the season.
"We hit the pole twice," ENMU men's coach Carlos Elizondo said. "We definitely created (scoring) opportunities for ourselves. We were probably just a little too anxious."
Helping the cause was the fact that the Lions played much of the match shorthanded after losing two players — junior midfielder Neil Stossel in the first half and Haight in the second — to red cards.
"We played a decent game, but we have to be a little smarter when the opponent is down a player," Elizondo said. "But we'll take the win. It's been a long time coming."
Vargas dropped a pass from the left wing to the streaking Jackson, who beat Haight before Southern's defense could react for his first goal of the season.
"I thought I had hit it too far, but then I saw it was Donnell," Vargas said. "He's probably the fastest player on the team."
Less than two minutes later, junior midfiedler Andrew Perez had a chance to make it 2-0 with a penalty kick, but Haight reacted quickly to make the save.
"We had our chances to get that second goal," Elizondo said. "Yeah, I'm a little disappointed about that, but we'll take the win."
Not long after his goal, Jackson left the match when he aggravated a hip problem.
Vargas said he didn't realize Missouri Southern hadn't scored this season.
"You can't really relax with a 1-0 lead," he said. "Once you get (the second goal), that's usually when the other team gets down a little."
The only save credited to ENMU goalkeeper Leif Craddock came when he dove to his left to snag a straight-on shot by midfielder Ben Pantzlaff with about 16 minutes left in the half. The Lions had a couple of other chances, but shots were off the goal.
"Leif is solid back there," Elizondo said. "He's a great athlete. When the rest of us are solid (on defense), it makes him look even better."


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University of Hawaii Chancellor Tom Apple said in a news conference Monday afternoon that there will be a nationwide search for a new athletics director.
Former UH Manoa athletics director Jim Donovan was also there at the news conference. He said he was pleased to learn that he was cleared of any wrongdoing by the FBI and an external investigation.
"Everyone knows I bled green. I am a two-time graduate of UH and I am looking forward to this new challenge," said Donovan.
Donovan will have new responsibilities ranging from marketing and communicating with the community to assist with the university's evolving land grant mission.
Apple said there is no formal title for Donovan's position and is a lateral move from his athletics director position. He also said Donovan is free to apply in the nationwide search for an athletics director.
"We may have lost some money from actions of people who were trying to do a good thing," said Apple. "We need policies that are stronger, better, more clear."
Donovan was placed on administrative leave with pay after about a month ago after about $200,000 was reportedly paid to a talent agency for a Stevie Wonder concert fundraiser for the university that turned out to be illegitimate.
Donovan's base salary will remain the same through the term of his current contract that ends in March 2013. He will then be reassigned to a new position and be recommended for a three-year appointment with a salary of over $200,000, according to officials.
Rich Sheriff was also cleared of wrongdoing and was back on the job Monday as Stan Sheriff Center manager. He was also placed on paid administrative leave at the same time as Donovan.
Sheriff told KITV he was directly involved in arranging the concert, but he was reluctant to talk about Donovan's situation.
Sheriff said the concert investigation is ongoing and would have to play out before he can talk. But, he said he was glad to finally have this cloud over his head lifted.
"I am really glad to be back. I am looking forward to the season," said Sheriff. "It's nice to be back to be able to talk to my friends again."


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Just curious...how is he on the weekends or any other days you get to spend at home? Is he willing to nurse better when you're together for longer stretches? This could provide some clues as to what is going on.
SAHM-WAHM to lovely Lizzie, born at home 9/14/2010
He probably sleeps a little more on the weekend as well...waking only every 2 hours or so instead of every hour.
A couple of things:
1) Have you tried different holds?
2) Do you have trouble pumping enough, or do you have a freezer stash? If so, you could increase the caloric density of what milk he does eat by making "double cream" bottles: skim the cream off the top of one of the milk in one storage bag and add it to another. If you don't have a stash or can't easily pump extra (you may have mentioned this already, sorry if so), you can add formula powder to his day bottles. I'm not sure of the exact amount, but it's something moms of preemies have to do sometimes.
Little SW, Aug '09
Miss MW, Jan '11
Sir RW, Oct '12
3 kids in 38 mos
Lately, I think because AF returned for the first time a few weeks ago, I have only been able to pump 8-10 ounces per day. Prior to that I was pumping 12-15 oz. Herein lies the problem: If LO drinks 8 oz. during the day, that's nearly everything I'm pumping in a day. And now that the doctor wants me to feed him a bottle at 8:30PM when I put him to sleep, I'm falling short on pumped milk.
I've resumed Fenugreek, oatmeal and mother's milk tea and added a pumping session in the past few days so I've already pumped 12 oz. today. Yay! My stash (because of LO weekend visits with grandma, dates with hubby, etc.) has dwindled from about 15 4-6 ounce bags to just 3 4-6 ounce bags. As far as adding formula powder to his day bottles, I've never heard of that. Does that have a different effect than feeding him the single 3 oz. bottle of formula at 11:30PM each night?
If I skim the cream off one bag, won't that deplete that bag's caloric value, rendering it useless? Sorry, this is a new practice that I've never heard of...
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I think adding the formula is the slippery slope to messing with your supply.
What about pumping just a bit (like a minute or two) and then putting him right on the breast so he gets a quick let down right away combined with breast compressions?
Also, have you tried nursing him in the bath?
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Baby Girl Born 2/17/10 to her two mommies
BF from day one. I looked up one day and realized I'm nursing a toddler!
I will try this tonight and see if it helps.What about pumping just a bit (like a minute or two) and then putting him right on the breast so he gets a quick let down right away combined with breast compressions?
Unfortunately, our tub is out of service. (It's vintage, rusty and needs to be restored.) We're stuck with a shower for the time being. (I miss my baths!)Also, have you tried nursing him in the bath?
Also, any formula you give your child means that your body won't make that milk. Breastfeeding is purely a supply and demand process. If you don't demand the supply - your body will not make it. Every ounce counts in this regard.
This link may have some useful facts. BTW, I'm not saying it sounds like you have a low supply. Your pumping out put sounds quite normal. I was only ever able to pump 10 oz over a 9 hour period at work.
Hang in there.
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Baby Girl Born 2/17/10 to her two mommies
BF from day one. I looked up one day and realized I'm nursing a toddler!
I suspect teething. I would try giving baby some ibuprofin + teething tablets to see if that helps.
Also, if you are wanting him to continue feeding by breast, you could get an SNS. If he is refusing the breast due to slower flow, the SNS would help solve that problem.
Nursing the girl with kaleidoscope eyes
Mama to Daniel (12/3/06) and Lucy Jane (8/28/08)
I do agree that it sounds like teething (does LO scream a lot too? Is it possible there is thrush?). Stopping crying when picked up doesn't mean they aren't uncomfortable enough to have issues eating and sleeping.
If you are adding solids to increase calories then it is important to pick calorie dense foods (like avocado) rather than rice cereal.
In general, if a mother wants to maintain her supply she she pump every time her baby gets a bottle, especially when it is a bottle of formula.
I have a couple of really odd questions. Does your baby get his bottles (when you are at work) warm or cold? And, have you experimented with that? Some LO's prefer cold (which can also feel better for teething mouths)
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- my surprise baby: the one and only D-Man born 3 weeks late (5/5/08) at 9 lbs 14 oz and 21.5 inches, and
- the shock H-Girl born about a week late (10/7/09) at 8lbs 15oz and 20.75 inches.
If I am here I am covered in baby (probably two) and fighting for control of the keyboard.
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Milford, PA is a magical place. Sitting on a ridge above the banks of the Delaware River, very near a spot where New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey intersect, it is blessed with scenery, history, tasteful shopping and dining. It is the perfect place to explore on a crisp fall day.
The approach
Come from the northeast on Route 84 and you will find yourself descending a mountain with spectacular views of the river valley below. When the Route 209 storm repair project is complete, you should be able to approach Milford from the south on Route 209 as well, traveling alongside the broad lush Delaware River plain on your right and the scenic forested Pocono hillsides on your left. A few beautiful very old farm homesteads are on that road. Along the way you can stop and view the sparkling Raymondskill Falls just two and a half miles south of Milford. It is the tallest waterfall in Pennslyvania. If Route 209 is still closed when you visit, the falls can be reached by taking Milford Road (SR2001) to Raymondskill Road, or by taking the Raymondskill Falls sign turnoff from Route 6 just northwest of the borough. Near the borough of Milford itself, you will find Milford Beach Park on the Delaware. One of the Cliff Park Inn hiking trails in Milford will take you to the hilltop at Milford Knob. "The Knob" has a view of all the area below. Interestingly, the Knob trail was the site of many old movies including the Tom Mix cowboy series. Another area of interest is Grey Towers National Historic Site (570/296-9630, www.greytowers.org [6]), which features the Gifford Pinchot Mansion and extensive grounds, continuing the Pinchot legacy of responsible forestry and environmentalism.
The borough
But the real wonder is the borough itself. While enjoying a leisurely stroll around Milford, you will find yourself in the past, present and future all at the same time. Architectural treasures from the 19th century, and "artsy" shops and galleries with a 21st-century mindset, along with fine dining in restored hotels, will bring you into Milford present—a bustling and charming town with a Victorian flavor.
If you like to explore the past and imagine how people lived in another century, take a leisurely stroll through the beautiful residential section of town that lies tucked north and west of the main thoroughfares, Harford and Broad. The borough was actually a planned community long before that became the in-thing in late 20th-century America. Community developer and Philadelphia circuit court Judge John Biddis bought and developed that section of town in 1796. He divided the property into plots and laid out the street map, naming the east-west streets after his children and the short alleys after fruits and berries. He then promoted the settlement on his trips to Philadelphia, seeking out support from the wealthy there. The result is a community of charming old homes on large lots, some colonial and some Victorian, which all seem to be well cared for. It has the flavor of a New England village. Take an autumn walk along Ann or Catharine streets and you will see large old trees, gardens, flowers and picket fences.
The commercial section of town is built around Harford (Route 6/209) and Broad streets, and quaint alleys and little gardens are hidden behind many buildings there. Here Milford has the flavor of both the past and the present. Imposing old buildings have been restored and house the government offices of the current county seat. Several old hotels, which were built in the early- and mid-19th century for the summer resort customers from New York City and Philly, have been restored. They are always bustling, and Milford continues to please vacationers from those regions.
The Department of the Interior has placed the Historic District of Milford on the National Register of Historic Places. One of the buildings on the historic list is the Dimmick Inn (101 East Harford Street, 570/296-4021, www.dimmickinn.com [7]), now owned by the Jorgenson family. Architecturally it reflects the early American republic. It is a Greek revival building typical of that time. Built in 1828 by Samuel Dimmick and rebuilt in 1856 after a fire, it stayed in the Dimmick family into the 20th century. It is a substantial three-story brick building with charming double white wrap-around porches. In days past, the stagecoach and early motor coach stop was at its door. Tradition carries on, with the New York City bus stopping there. Inside are several cozy dining rooms, and a wood-paneled bar area. If you are lucky, you can sit near a beautiful stone fireplace with a roaring fire on a chilly day—providing old fashioned ambience along with a casual American fare menu.
A very different but equally charming place is the restored Hotel Fauchere (401 Broad Street, 570/409-1212, www.hotelfauchere.com [8]). It has a 19th-century European flare. Styled in Italian villa manner, the three-story wood frame building was established as a hotel by Louis Fauchere in the mid-19th century. He was a French speaking Swiss-born chef who had made a name for himself as a Master Chef at the original Delmonico's restaurant in New York City. The Hotel Fauchere became the "in" place then, and was popular over many years with the rich and famous from politics and the early film industry. Fauchere's family ran the hotel until 1976. In 2006, the charming old building was saved from ruin and lovingly restored by Sean Strub and Robert L. Snyder. The restoration is simple and elegant. The exterior is true to its period, even to its rocking chair porch. Inside the atmosphere is restrained simple elegance and the guest rooms are filled with luxury bedding. It is a special place to stay, or to stop in for dinner at the high end Delmonico Room, or the more casual downstairs Bar Louis. Both menus focus on unusual regional dishes using local fare, lovingly prepared and presented. It is a sophisticated treat in the country.
Shopping and browsing
Just off Route 6 near the 6th Street intersection, Mill Street peels off to the west. It runs down a block or so to the edge of the Sawkill Creek at Water Street. Here sat the 19th-century Gordon Grist Mill, which served the community grinding corn and flour well into the mid-20th century. Present-day investors have made the Upper Mill complex a perfect blend of a museum and quaint shopping experience, even retaining the working waterwheel as part of the WaterWheel Café (150 Water Street, 570/296-2383, www.waterwheelcafe.com [9]). The cafe is a busy, trendy spot serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with live music "Blues Jams" on Thursday nights. In addition, the Upper Mill Mercantile (150 Water Street, 570/409-4444, on Facebook), a charming new gift store and craft gallery, is right next door. From the Upper Mill, you can explore the antique shops at the Old Lumberyard across the street.
Over on Harford and Broad, and on the little alleys that run off and behind them, shoppers can take home treasures like pottery, candles and baskets, or clothing, dishware and jewelry, or explore old books and prints at Books & Prints at Pear Alley (220 Broad Street, 570/296-4777, on Facebook).
For "foodies" who love Italian food, don't miss Fretta's Italian Food Specialty shop (223 Broad Street, (570/296-7863, www.frettas.com [10].) for an authentic taste of Little Italy home cooking and specialty ingredients.
Art galleries
Milford is also home to many fine art and craft galleries, including the Artery Fine Art and Fine Craft (210 Broad Street, 570/409-1234,) a cooperative gallery of local artists with a dynamic gallery presence. Others to put on your list are the Golden Fish Gallery (307 Broad St., 570/296-0413, www.goldenfishgallery.com [11]), and Blue Stone Studio (206 Broad St. Forest Hall Building, www.bluestonegallerymilford.com [12]), where you can watch the artist potter at work. The gallery/studio is located in the Forest Hall Building, notable in itself as the original home of the Yale School of Forestry endowed by the Pinchot family.
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Onam, Kerala's most important festival, heralds the harvest season. Onam lasts 10 days and people wear new clothes, visit temples and offer prayers. Girls perform the Kaikottikkali in the open, dancing around the traditional brass lamp. Major attractions are the famed snake boat races along the backwaters at Champakulam, Aranmula and Kottayam. About a hundred oarsmen in each boat row huge and graceful odee (snake boats) to the rhythm of drums and cymbals and songs praising Mahabalis reign. Cultural festivities are held throughout the state at different venues.


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MILFORD, PA — The Pike County Historical Society will offer a "dinner and a soliloquy" with Ruth Randone playing Mary Todd Lincoln in "Mary Todd Lincoln: A Woman on the Edge," written by Pike County Historical Society (PCHS) Executive Director Lori Strelecki. The 30-minute presentation will be performed on Friday, April 15, in the newly renovated Foundation Room of the Pike County Historical Society. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. with the show to follow. The staff will be serving up Chicken Fricassee, which was one of Lincoln's favorite dishes. Tickets cost $30 and proceeds benefit the Lincoln Flag's Continued Preservation fund. Call 570/296-8126.


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Ferguson firmly grabs spot as No. 3 receiver [5:16 AM]
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports: 'After watching Moses' erratic play, Bills general manager Tom Donahoe was asked if he'd be petrified entering the playoffs with him as a dual returner. "A little bit, but it's not my problem," Donahoe said. "He's got to make better decisions."'
Defense stops 'em cold [5:15 AM]
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports: '"Our DBs had great coverage going all day on those receivers," Hunt said. "I heard a lot talking from those (Buffalo) receivers, too, and they ignored it, stepped up, shut them down and made them eat these words."'
Sharper's status still up in the air [5:14 AM]
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports: 'Sharper sprained the medial collateral ligament in his right knee after returning an interception from 5 yards deep in the end zone. Instead of kneeling down and taking a touchback, Sharper took the ball out and paid the price when Buffalo fullback Larry Centers drove into the side of the safety's legs at the Packers' 14.'
Williams puts it on the line [5:13 AM]
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports: 'Price dropped one pass that could have been a game-breaker. It occurred in the third quarter with the Bills facing third and 12 on the Packers' 42-yard line. Bledsoe put it right in Price's hands, but he dropped it.'
Packer Replay [5:12 AM]
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports: '3.9 -- Bills quarterback Drew Bledsoe's quarterback rating after the first half.'
Packer Report [5:11 AM]
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports: 'PLAY OF THE GAME: The Packers were ahead, 3-0, and driving for another score when running back Ahman Green was stripped of the ball and cornerback Nate Clements took off running with it in the open field. He probably would have scored if the play had not been ruled an incomplete pass. The officials blew the whistle because they thought Green never had control of the ball before defensive tackle Pat Williams reached in and poked the ball free. The Bills were unable to use instant replay to challenge the call because the whistle had blown. Bills coach Gregg Williams said the officials should have let it go and put the onus on Sherman to decide whether to review it. "That's what instant replay is for, to have that play ruled a fumble," Williams said. The Packers scored on the next play to take a 10-0 lead with 7 minutes 23 seconds to go.'
Packer Perspective [5:10 AM]
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports: 'Sacks are very important. We all know that third down is the most crucial down in this game. If you can get the quarterback on the ground on third down, then it's pretty safe to say you're going to get off the field. They're very important that way. In key situations, such as the situations where Vonnie had his sacks today, they were crucial. On third down, this is when Buffalo was trying to come back. These were crucial sacks. They just weren't run out of bounds, you're the closest man to him so you get a sack. These were sacks where in the time of need, they were coming up with the big play.'
Hot and cold running banter fills tube [5:09 AM]
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports: 'Buffalo began the game turning the ball over and ended the game turning the ball over. Wild it never became.'
Defense never rests as Packers prevail [5:08 AM]
Wisconsin State Journal reports: '"I don't care what the weather conditions are, when you're able to shut out the Buffalo Bills with Bledsoe and Henry and Price and Moulds ... they did a fantastic job," Packers coach Mike Sherman said. "You lose Sharper, your best player, right there at the beginning of the game, obviously I can't say enough about the guys who stepped in."'
Conservative approach nets desired result for Packers [5:07 AM]
Wisconsin State Journal reports: 'In fact, it's the only way to win games in Green Bay in December. You run, you stop the run and you win the turnover battle. Sunday, the Packers did all three.'
It's a day of highs and lows for Holliday [5:06 AM]
Wisconsin State Journal reports: 'Only three of the Bills' 12 drives went for more than 17 yards.'
Packers put a chill on hopes of Bills with 10-0 victory [5:05 AM]
USA Today reports: 'A win here would have kept Buffalo's wild-card scenario intact, given Miami's loss Saturday.'
Playoffs do Lambeau leap to death [5:04 AM]
Shout! reports: 'Green Bay's offense and defense played better than Buffalo's. Certainly, the Bills' defense played well, holding the Packers to 223 total yards and just 104 yards passing. But it didn't force the six turnovers or six sacks that the Packers did.'
Bills quotebook [5:03 AM]
Shout! reports: '"We needed to come up with one of those. Better throw, better catch, better route, whatever. But we needed to execute a few of those, take some people out around the line of scrimmage so that we can run the ball more effectively."'
Holliday spirit [5:02 AM]
Packers Report reports: 'Besides the Driver TD, the offensive fireworks can be summed up in a sentence: There weren't any.'
Sherman sez [5:01 AM]
Packers Report reports: 'On defense: "Both offenses were struggling and defenses had to step up and our defense rose to the occasion. I don't care what the weather conditions are, when you are able to shut out the Buffalo Bills with Bledsoe, and Henry, and Price, and Moulds and those receivers and tight ends, and Centers at fullback...this was as talented a group as we have faced this year."'
Packers 10, Bills 0 [4:28 PM]
AP reports: 'The Bills gained just 53 yards in the first half and turned the ball over three times in Packers territory.'
Green Bay 10, Buffalo 0 [4:27 PM]
Sportsticker reports: 'Holliday registered five sacks and forced two fumbles as the Green Bay Packers remained alive in the race for home-field advantage throughout the playoffs with a 10-0 victory over the Buffalo Bills, who were eliminated from postseason contention.'
Plenty at stake today for Packers and Bills [9:27 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'The Bills are already eliminated from winning the AFC East...'
Sweat equity [9:27 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'In six months, he had lost 15 pounds and lowered his body fat from 11 percent to 4 percent while increasing his strength and speed. He can bench press 430 pounds, amazing for a 5-foot-9, 215-pound running back.'
Chain reaction [9:26 AM]
Buffalo News reports: '"People always say, "Run the ball,' " Gilbride said. "But the key is moving the ball. It's not running the ball. It's moving the ball and holding onto it and getting first downs. We're first or second in the league at that, so we've done a good job."'
Colvin could be Bills' avenue to a better rush [9:25 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'The Bills will be hard-pressed to find someone better than Rosevelt Colvin, the Chicago Bears linebacker whose contract is up after the season.'
Interviewing skills go a long way for Saban [9:24 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'How did Saban get all those jobs after resigning so often? The answer is that he is one of the great interviews of all time.'
'Tundra' win would make Bills proud [5:48 AM]
D and C reports: 'The Green Bay Packers are an NFL-best 66-11 the past decade playing on their �tundra,� including an amazing 34-0 under quarterback Brett Favre when the temperature dips below 34 degrees.'
Alive and very well [5:48 AM]
D and C reports: 'He didn�t want them to know that his father had deserted him when he was an infant or that his mother cared more about getting her next cocaine fix than being a mom. He didn�t want the world to know that he and his little sister, Christine, were nomads, bouncing from this home to that, occasionally sleeping on the streets of San Bernardino, Calif., and begging for food.'
Bills Q&A with Eddie Robinson [5:47 AM]
D and C reports: '[Q:] If you had to describe the violence of the NFL to someone who didn�t follow football, what would you say? [A:] ��I guess it�s like a schoolyard fight. There�s guys going at it, taking up sides, and then you have an intermission so you go at it again after recess. I like it. It�s a great way to make a living. You get paid to hit people, you take out your aggressions on somebody else and you don�t get in trouble for it. It�s fun to compete against guys, especially when everybody comes together and you win as a team. That makes it great.��'
As the sports world turns: Bills getting better, but still need much more [5:46 AM]
D and C reports: 'The Bills have the cap room (particularly if they let Price go) to pursue one or two big-play defenders, preferably a pass-rushing end and a linebacker. Forcing more turnovers (the Bills are last in the NFL with 14 takeaways) would make the offense even more dangerous with better field position.'
Bills at Packers: Today�s game at a glance [5:45 AM]
Green Bay Press Gazette reports: 'The Packers are third behind Philadelphia (12-3) and Tampa Bay (11-3) in the race for the best record in the NFC and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. Philadelphia and Tampa Bay hold tiebreakers over Green Bay.'
Five keys to today�s Packers-Bills game [5:44 AM]
Green Bay Press Gazette reports: 'The 7-7 Bills are mathematically in the AFC playoff race and need to win their last two games to have any chance of qualifying, but will need help. Suffice it to say the Bills are relative long shots. The Packers should have more urgency because they�re still in the thick of the race with Philadelphia and Tampa Bay for the top seed in the NFC.'
How our writers see today�s Packers-Bills game [5:42 AM]
Green Bay Press Gazette reports: 'The Bills have a slim chance for a playoff berth, which makes them dangerous. Quarterbacks Drew Bledsoe and Brett Favre could get into a shootout. Take the Packers because they�re at home and still battling for overall home-field advantage.'
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As a father of three, I vividly remember those chilly, early-summer mornings of packing bags, loading up the car, and waving a sad goodbye as my children began their latest adventure at the summer camp of choosing. And there were plenty of those mornings over the course of 18 years. There was volleyball camp, and Science Olympiad clinics, and lacrosse camp.
Every summer, my children were part of the 11 million Americans--youth and adults--spending their summers at camp. I am grateful to my children's diverse tastes in their summer camp selections. But there's one camp I regret not pushing them toward.
Last month, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Michael Oister and Jayme Cellitioci of Invent Now, a non-profit that looks for new ways to spread the inventive spirit. With the mission of fostering invention from the kindergarten days onward, Invent Now is the parent company of the Collegiate Inventor's Competition, and National Inventor's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and one of the most innovative summer camps in the nation—Camp Invention.
Camp Invention's out-of-school summer program encourages youth to examine creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship—all through the lens of invention. With a focus on STEM, as it's often times the academic vehicle for entrepreneurs, Camp Invention's curriculum is cutting edge, always evolving and perfected.
Learning more about this camp, which truly is molding the minds of our future innovators, inventors and hopefully entrepreneurs, really got me thinking. Camp Invention serves 90,000 children every summer. That's 90,000 bright, young minds that emerge with a newly born or renewed, innovative spirit and eye toward creation. But what about the other 90 percent of camp-goers?
Traditional summer camps, whether focused on building a sports skill or building a fire, certainly hold their significance in childhood development. Sports for instance encourage teamwork, build self-confidence and get America's increasingly overweight youth moving, while survival skills encourage independence and a problem-solving mindset.
Yet I am still dumbfounded by the amount of importance parents place solely on sports camps summer after summer. My eldest son knew at the tender age of 10 that even the most expensive and most extensive basketball camp would never transform him into the next basketball great. But he realized he could learn to think like an entrepreneur; he could nurture his own curiosity, and he could surround himself with like-minded peers who wanted to do the same. He knew that he held the power within himself to one day become an entrepreneur. He's seeding that future in the collegiate setting now, and kindergarteners are doing the same at Camp Invention sites across the country.
As our world continues to place more and more value on innovation and STEM-driven skills like programming, coding, building and invention, parents need to instill the importance of learning these traits—and making them fun—at the youngest age possible. Doing so will bolster their children's chances of being successful in their careers, whether working for themselves or someone else. Even more than that, it exposes a child to a world bigger than their own. In today's society these skills and interests are creating a defining place in our expanding world. If we start them young, America, we will thank ourselves later.
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CHICAGO – Cubs catcher Steve Clevenger will be sidelined approximately six weeks due to left oblique strain.
The MRI confirmed that Clevenger suffered an oblique injury on the final swing of Saturday's 3-2 loss against the Giants. Clevenger, who also missed time last year because of a right oblique strain, has been put on the 60-day disabled list to open a spot on the 40-man roster after the Cubs claimed right-hander Kameron Loe off waivers from Seattle. Clevenger said the pain was so bad it felt like he was stabbed with a knife, and he had trouble breathing.
With Clevenger unavailable today, the Cubs will be one player short on the bench and will not have any left-handed options to pinch hit.
Edwin Jackson (0-2, 5.73 ERA) starts today looking for his first win in a Cubs uniform. The Giants send Tim Lincecum (1-0, 4.91) to the mound as they try to take three of four games from the Cubs.
Giants lineup
1. Angel Pagan, CF
2. Marco Scutaro, 2B
3. Pablo Sandoval, 3B
4. Hunter Pence, RF
5. Brandon Belt, 1B
6. Gregor Blanco, LF
7. Hector Sanchez, C
8. Brandon Crawford, SS
9. Tim Lincecum, P
Cubs lineup
1. David DeJesus, CF
2. Starlin Castro, SS
3. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
4. Alfonso Soriano, LF
5. Nathan Schierholtz, RF
6. Dioner Navarro, C
7. Luis Valbuena, 3B
8. Alberto Gonzalez, 2B
9. Edwin Jackson, P
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All About Cakes
Secrets For Successful Frostings, Garnishes And Decorations
Easy or elaborate, frosting garnishes and other decorations add the crowning touch to your cake creation.
The Icing on the Cake
Decorating a cake can be as simple as swirling creamy frosting over its layers. For best results, take these steps to make your finished product a work of art:
- Get rid of loose crumbs. Brushing the layers with a pastry brush or your hand works great.
- To keep the serving plate clean, tuck strips of waxed paper under the edge of the cake before you frost it. Spread about 1/2 cup frosting on the top of the first cake layer.
- Place the second cake layer, top side up, on top of the frosted layer. Spread a thin coating of frosting on the sides of the cake to seal in any crumbs. Let stand 15 minutes.
- Add a thicker coating of frosting to the sides of the cake. Then frost the sides again, swirling and building up the top edge of the frosting about 1/4 inch above the cake.
- Spread the remaining frosting on top of the cake, blending it with the frosting at the edge. Remove the strips of waxed paper once you've finished.
- Let the cake stand—if time allows—for about an hour before you slice it to let the frosting set up.
Create the right consistency.
Frosting should have a smooth consistency that is firm enough to hold swirls and other patterns and yet soft enough to spread. Glazes should be thin enough to pour or drizzle but not so thin they run off the cake.
Make frosting patterns.
Decorate a cake as you frost it by making swirls, crisscrosses, zigzags or spirals with a spatula, knife or the tines of a fork.
Tint frosting with food color.
Mix enough of each color before you begin frosting or decorating. The color will darken as the frosting dries.
Add easy garnishes.
A cake can be made extra-special by adding a garnish. Here are just a few things that can be arranged on or sprinkled over a cake:
- Animal crackers
- Chocolate or butterscotch chips, nuts, raisins
- Coconut, colored sprinkles, sugar
- Candies such as mint wafers, jelly beans, gumdrops, peppermints or licorice strings
- Candied, fresh or dried fruit
- Fresh or artificial flowers. When using flowers, choose nontoxic chemical-free blossoms such as nasturtiums, violets, roses or pansies.
Add easy decorations.
Try these easy decorating ideas:
- Drizzle melted chocolate around the top edge of the cake for a border effect. Or dip a toothpick in melted chocolate to create marble or spider web designs.
- Sift powdered sugar or cocoa onto an unfrosted cake. For a lacy pattern, use a paper doily. Lay the doily on top of the cake. Carefully sift an even layer of powdered sugar or cocoa over it. Lift the doily straight up, leaving a pattern on the cake.
- Use a cookie cutter to mark a design on the frosting of a cake or cupcake. Fill in the design with colored sugar, sprinkles or chopped nuts.
Simple Decorating Bag
A plastic freezer bag can be used as a simple decorating bag. Fill the bag with frosting and fold top down. For a writing tip effect, snip off one corner, making a very small hole; squeeze the frosting gently through the opening. If you want to use decorative tips, snip off 1/4 inch of one corner. Place the desired tip in the corner of the bag, fill it with frosting and decorate.
Birthday Cake Ideas
- Create a border by drizzling melted chocolate around the top edges of the cake.
- Sift powdered sugar onto an unfrosted cake. To make a beautiful lacy pattern, place a paper doily on top of the cake. Sprinkle powdered sugar over the top of the entire doily. Carefully remove the doily by lifting straight up. Vary this idea by cutting shapes or names from waxed paper to make a stencil.
- Coat the entire cake or just the top or sides with chopped nuts, colored sugar, sprinkles, miniature chocolate chips or miniature candy-coated chocolate pieces.
- Use a cookie cutter or stencil to mark a design on a frosted cake. Fill in with colored sugar, candy sprinkles or finely chopped nuts.


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Stephen D. Johnston
Hruby Professor in Liberal Arts & Sciences
Stephen D. Johnston holds the Roger and Nadeane Hruby Professor in the Liberal Arts and Sciences endowed chair at North Central College. He teaches cellular and molecular biology.
Johnston earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural chemistry from Iowa State University. He remained at ISU to earn a master's degree in the laboratory of Dr. Don Beitz in the Department of Biochemistry and Animal Science. He identified sequence changes in the mitochrondrial DNA of dairy cattle, which were later correlated to changes in milk production characteristics.
He earned a doctorate from the University of Wisconsin at the McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research in the laboratory of Dr. Janet Mertz, studying the regulation of the late promoter of the virus SV40. He conducted post-doctoral research at the University of Minnesota.
He is the first recipient of the Roger and Nadeane Hruby Professor in the Liberal Arts and Sciences endowed chair, which was established in 2006. Roger F. Hruby, Sr., a 1958 graduate of North Central College, is founder and Chairman of the Board of CFC international, Inc., a leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of holographics and specialty coatings that add value to a variety of industrial and consumer products.


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An electronic billboard in Idaho comparing President Barack Obama to Colorado shooting suspect James Holmes is drawing sharp criticism nationwide.
The sign in Caldwell displays a picture of Obama and Holmes side by side.
Above the picture of Holmes, the billboard says: "Kills 12 in movie theater with assault rifle" and then underneath: "Everyone freaks out."
Above Obama's photo, it reads: "Kills thousands with his foreign policy" and then below: "Wins Nobel Peace Prize."
Maurice Clements, a spokesman for the Ralph Smeed Foundation -- the ultra-libertarian group that owns the billboard boasting the slogan, "Making Statism Unpopular" -- told the Idaho Statesman he wasn't trying to connect Obama and Holmes, but compare society's reactions.
He did acknowledge the provocative content is "a technique of trying to make a point, and maybe it was poorly done."
"Repulsive," "disgusting," and "bypassing tasteless," are just some opinions of the billboard left in the comments section of local news reports, CBS News reported.


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