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Savings will be thereDecember 03,2013
Savings will be there
The recently released report by Washington, D.C., consultants Avalere calls into question promised savings from a single-payer health care system. Skeptics and opponents of Green Mountain Care want to see the money: Where are the savings promised by Dr. Hsaio when he urged Vermont to go for single-payer?
Are the savings in all Vermonters having access to health care for the same amount of money being spent now?
Are the savings in a healthier and more productive Vermont?
Are the savings in employers being able to invest in their businesses and employees instead of in insurance companies?
Based on a two-year study, the League of Women Voters strongly supports single-payer, publicly funded health insurance for Vermont. Remember that were all paying for everybodys health care now, through a complicated mix of Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, insurance premiums and cost shifting that still leaves many un- or underinsured. The transitional problems experienced by Vermont Health Connect have been exploited by opponents to insurance reform and should not be confused with single-payer. Dont let those afraid of needed change make us lose sight of the goal of affordable, universal health care for Vermont.
Catherine Rader
East Montpelier
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Speed. . . it's been the trademark for Bluefield State College's new women's head basketball coach Kenny Osborne since his arrival at the campus a couple of months ago. "Speed" will also be a signature style for his inaugural Lady Blues' team, which opens its season at home against Concord, November 18. With outstanding quickness and depth in the backcourt, Osborne looks for his club to play a hustling, full-court brand of hoop. "We have good quality and outstanding depth among our perimeter players," he noted before a recent practice. "Although we can be successful with a halfcourt attack, I believe we can be more effective by looking to play a faster game." Returning veterans Wendy Black and Jennifer Douglas anchor the backcourt. Douglas led the WVIAC in three-point shooting accuracy last year, and Black blossomed as a scorer. Another key player from a year ago, Deneeka Burs, returns for her final season. "Wendy and Jennifer have the potential to be explosive scorers, either in a transition game or in the halfcourt, and Deneeka is a true quarterback as our point guard," Osborne said. Depth in the perimeter game is provided by sophomore Angie Webb, "a very pleasant surprise in preseason," according to the coach, freshman Amanda Kennedy, senior Lisa Applegate, and defensive-stopper Shonda Wilson. Sophomore Stephanie Meadows has also made significant strides. The former Summers County star figures to share time with Black and Douglas on the perimeter. Transfer student Nicole Huff is also a college-experienced force on the wing. "We can rotate players in and out, all day, with our perimeter game and remain very solid," Osborne stated. At the power forward, Shelley White figures to start. "Shelley is as good an athlete as we have on the team," Osborne added. Freshman Lori O'Quinn has the three-point shot and strength to play immediately, according to the coach. In the post, Jessica McClanahan and Leslie Roberts will split time. "Jessica is very sound fundamentally, and she's shown great improvement," Osborne said. "Leslie is a strong player, someone who knows how to play the pivot in the conference," he noted. The Lady Blues appear to have enthusiastically endorsed the new, faster style of play. "I think our players enjoy the freedom that's now available to them when they play. We'll definitely play a lot of people and we'll depend on forcing the action a little, offensively and defensively," Osborne said. The schedule includes 19 conference games, along with strong nonleague tests against schools like Lincoln Memorial, Cumberland College, North Carolina Central, Livingstone, and Bluefield College. "To be successful, we'll need to be relatively injury-free, experience a little luck, and get great leadership and direction from our seniors," the coach observed. "We've got a great tradition (averaging 20 wins per year over the past nine years) and we're ready get started."

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Citi Field menus–pricing included!
I had an absolute blast roaming around Citi Field yesterday at the St. John/Georgetown game, and I will provide a full report soon. But in the meantime, I figured I'd give you what I know you want: The menus.
This isn't all of them, but it's some of the most awesome stuff. The Shackburger was delicious, Blue Smoke fries some of the best I've had. I want me some of those tacos, that spiced corn on the cob, and a Shake shack milkshake. Yum!
The first 3 menus are from Shake Shack and Blue Smoke:
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I can't believe they don't have the Shack Stack or at least the Shroom Burger! But at least you can get your cheese sauce from the Shack and your fries from Blue Smoke.
Must've just missed you walking around😉 I spent a lot of time out in those concessions area.
The food is great. What I really love is that the beer is unique and local. You can't get some of those ales (The Brooklyn Sabroso Ale at the Taco place? I don't see anything popping up on Google for that being anywhere else) From what I can find online, those beers were designed exclusively for the food on the menu with it. Shackmeister Ale is only at Shake Shack, Blue Smoke Blend, the same. Garrett Oliver is an excellent brewmaster, and I'm glad he's got some of his creations here. And 7.50 for a real beer is a steal compared to paying that last year for a bud.
Ha, yes I added that last pic so you could see just how happy the food made me. I was giddy! I used to feel sick after a burger at Shea (rest her soul)–this one was fresh and delicious! I'm dying for the tacos…and the pulled pork…and so much more. If we didn't run into each other this time, perhaps we will at another🙂
I'm not a beer drinker, but from what I heard people were happy about the selection and prices. Not sure I can handle cabernet in summer, but perhaps I'll try the chardonay…and hope I don't feel like a tool for it😉
Unfortunately, there don't seem to be many options for vegetarians–so that Shroom Burger might have been a great addition. Perhaps they'll add it if demand is high!
Actually, they some vegetarian salads and fruit salad in a different venue (drawing a blank on the name..so many new names) a little closer to home plate but still I'd say RF. Also Blue/Orange black and white cookies (which you can see on my write up actually)
I think I'd feel like a tool drinking wine at a baseball game too..especially in a plastic stemmed glass if that's what it comes in..that said, I still might do it if they have some decent wines, just to be different.
That is actually pretty good pricing.
Considering that they pick up so much revenues from the concessions. I think the soda is about .25 cents more there than in Tampa Bay. But we have not seen our prices yet this year.
Great selection, I want to try that chicken and apple brat when I come up in June now. That is the first time I have ever seen "Elote" corm on a stadium board. I can do without the mayo, but it sounds incredible.
I know of a few people who just go for the food and take in the ball game and dining ambiance. Great blog, and by your smile I take it the stadium is impressive!
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I actually could go for some of that corn on the cob right now.
I'd also like to give props to the World Market food section of Citi (easy to miss, hidden in a corner near Danny Meyerville. The Italians heroes there looked pretty legit, and I picked myself up a slamming bowl of Texas chili ($4.75… absolute steal) that really hit the spot on a brisk day. And, bonus: they have black & white cookies… need I say more?


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The Alamodome is proud to serve as home to the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame, a gallery of bronze plaques located on the south plaza of the Alamodome.
They commemorate the induction of local men and women who have made an impact in the world of sports, either through outstanding athletic achievements or outstanding contributions to athletic programs. The first San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame members were inducted in 1995. Every year, the new class is inducted officially at the San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame Tribute, presented by AT&T. It's a beautiful, memorable gala held in the Alamodome. Proceeds from the Tribute benefit the youth sports and fitness programs of San Antonio Sports, our area nonprofit sports commission.
The San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame and the Tribute are a partnership between San Antonio Sports, the City of San Antonio, and the San Antonio Express-News.
Class of 2011
The San Antonio Sports Hall of Fame class of 2011 will be inducted on Friday, February 18, and includes
- Priest Holmes, former NFL and UT Longhorn standout
- Al Marks, former head swimming coach at Churchill High School
- Laura Neugebauer Groff, UT All-American volleyball player
- Carl Marvin Gustafson, high school football and basketball coaching legend
- Jerod Douglas, notable Judson High School and Baylor University running back
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On January 1, 2001 Ken Jones took office as Constable of Harris County Precinct 3 and he began his vision of creating a full service department that will enhance the service to the citizens of Precinct 3.Constable Jones has established a closer contact with the citizens in the community and has become a law enforcement advocate for the citizens of Precinct 3. Constable Jones has established a marine division to assist in times of floods. This proved to be very effective with the arrival of Tropical Storm Allison which devastated much of the community of the Precinct 3 jurisdiction.Constable Jones, a 35-year law enforcement veteran, began a campaign against the criminals in Precinct 3 when he took office and he will continue to maintain a proactive stance in the community by instituting professional and intensive deputy training programs.
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Symbolz are the original stuffed state bear. Each of the plush bears are carefully crafted and embroidered with a state or city name and design. They are also available in many different colors. These collectible teddy bears are available in most all of the 50 states and major cities across the US. Every state bear travel souvenir comes with fantastic facial features and silky soft material, plus an informative hangtag and the heart shaped American flag on the foot. These collectable teddy bears may sometimes be called state bear, city bear or travel bear.


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About one month ago, the House of Representatives voted on the bill reforming Medicare known as the Ryan plan. The plan changes the Medicare program so that future retirees will have to pay a significantly larger proportion of their medical expenses even though the same people have paid into the system for decades.
The Ryan bill received no votes from Democrats in the House, but nearly every Republican member voted to support these changes. This has proved to be an enormous mistake to the Republican lawmakers as they have faced upset voters in town hall meetings within their own districts.
Now, 42 of the freshman GOP lawmakers in the House sent a letter to President Obama asking him to apply pressure on Democrats to be bi-partisan and stop the name-calling because they realized that they screwed up when they voted against America. After all the name-calling and demands to slash the budget, we are left with a large group of Republicans that are being crybabies. Waahhhh, waahhhh!


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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopter Kits
Units: About 11,000
Importer/Distributor: Hobbico Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
Hazard: The rechargeable battery can overheat and catch fire while charging, igniting nearby combustible materials. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Hobbico has received 28 reports of batteries overheating and/or melting, including 27 reports of flames and minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves the Electrifly lithium-polymer batteries (part #GPMP0401) sold individually or with the Heli-Max Axe CP-L radio-controlled helicopter kits. The kit includes a 23-inch long plastic helicopter, a battery, a radio transmitter, a balance charger, a car adapter, an AC wall adapter, decals that read "HMX", "AXE" and "Heli-Max" and training gear. "Electrifly" and "GPMP0401" are printed on the battery.
Sold at: Hobby Stores nationwide and online from November 2007 through March 2008 for about $35. The helicopter kits were sold for $200.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact Hobbico for instructions on returning their battery for a free replacement battery.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Hobbico toll-free at (866) 462-2426 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company's recall Web sites at www.helimaxrc.com or www.electrifly.com to register for the recall
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It's December 5th, and we all know what that means: The time has come, once again, to celebrate Martin Van Buren's birthday.
In commemoration of the eighth U.S. president, who would have turned a ripe 230 years old today, his upstate New York hometown of Kinderhook is carrying out its annual wreath-laying ceremony at his gravesite. Which is right down the road from his retirement home, now a beautifully battered historic landmark preserved and cared for by the U.S. National Park Service.
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Mobile again with a new valve stem
We figured we might have a tire problem last night as it wasn't taking enough air. This morning when we woke up it was flat. I made a call to Good Sam and we had a dude named Jimmy from Purcell's Western States Tire show up within an hour.
First thing Jimmy said when he pulled up was "Go D-Backs". I thought to myself sheet, maybe I should have pulled down the Rockies stuff in the windows because this tire change is gonna cost me. Jimmy was totally cool and had it all fixed within an hour.
Total cost to fix the leaky valve stem: $ 27.00. I couldn't believe it. We got off lucky.
Here's Jimmy, he asked that I mention he is the D-Backs # 1 fan. There you go Jimmy, thanks for the quick fix.
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See even tire techs love baseball.
Glad to see the guy did not goat you for your Rockies signs. Think what could have happened if you were a Yankee fan. lol
Best thing about traveling is the tales you have after it is all said and done. Glad to see the Rockpile Rant and his MBU are both doing great in the hot sun of Arizona.
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RAYSREN-All is good here, weather is absolutely perfect. We're back at it tomorrow.
JULIA-Jimmy was cool. Ready to Rant again. Tomorrow we're back at Hi-Corbett…D


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My newborn daughter is 5 weeks now and is having problems. First the Dr. diagnosed her with Colic and then Reflux. I don't think it's either one. I think it's oversupply of milk. My breasts get very heavy and full very quickly and when my milk lets down it sprays. She eats for about 5 minutes and then comes off and just cries. As soon as I let her eat again, she stops crying. But then pops off and cries again after a minute.
I'm looking for any suggestions or just some other moms who have dealt with this sort of thing. Anything will help at this point. Frustration has kicked in!


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The 2011 racing season will be even faster with more on-track action at New Hampshire Motor Speedway highlighting an action-packed season of speed.
This exciting season will kick off with the second annual FANtasy DRIVE, the ultimate open house and fan appreciation day. On April 23 fans of all ages will have the opportunity to tour the facility for a behind the scenes look at "The Magic Mile," have their picture taken in victory lane just like NASCAR's best, or maybe even drive your personal car around the track like this year's race winners Jimmie Johnson, and Clint Bowyer.
The on-track action will begin once again with the 21st Annual Vintage Celebration. Hundreds of legendary race cars will make their way to "The Magic Mile" on a new date this year, May 9 through May 15 one week earlier than last year. Classic car enthusiasts will have the opportunity to see some of the most renowned midgets, sprint cars, champ cars, roadsters, NASCAR stock cars, vintage sports cars, formula cars, and much more take on the 1.058-mile oval and 1.6-mile road course. This week long event will also feature a classic and custom car show along with an automotive flea market.
The oldest motorcycle event in North America will return to NHMS for the 88th consecutive running of the Loudon Classic. Some of the world's fiercest competitors will take on the tricky 12-turn, road course for over 20 races throughout the weekend. This year the event will take place June 17 through June 19 a week later than 2010.
NASCAR's elite Sprint Cup Series will make its season debut on July 17, moving from its recent late-June date for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301. Joining the stars of NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series will once again be the NASCAR Nationwide Series, NASCAR's K&N Pro Series East, and the mighty Whelen Modified Tour.
On August 14, Dario Franchitti, Danica Patrick, Helio Castroneves, and all of the IZOD IndyCar Series stars will bring close wheel-to-wheel action and speeds reaching up to 200 miles per hour back to Loudon, as a "New Breed of Speed" invades New England when the series returns after a 13 year hiatus. This thrilling weekend will also be combined with other great racing events that will soon be announced.
On September 25, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will race their way back to NHMS for the SYLVANIA 300 and the second race in the "Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup." This race is sure to be a pivotal element in NASCAR's version of the playoffs. The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, NASCAR's K&N Pro Series East, the Whelen Modified Tour, and the American-Canadian Tour will highlight a weekend full of New England fall racing.
Advanced tickets are available for the 2011 season. NASCAR Sprint Cup tickets for next year range from $39 to $110 and tickets for the IZOD IndyCar Series race are priced from $35 to $75. Fans buying all three events can save an additional 10-percent.
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A beefed-up "Writer's Block" heads to a new station
If you've tuned in to WDVX-FM in recent weeks hoping to catch that beloved local program "Writer's Block" on Wednesday nights, you've been out of luck. Host and creator Karen E. Reynolds amicably left the station at the end of December — all on good terms ("I love the station, but it was time to move on in order to grow," she told me over the weekend) and still fully in love with the grassroots, artist-oriented philosophy of WDVX.
But "Writer's Block" lives on. After almost 15 years on WDVX, the program will move to WFIV-FM, i105, starting March 13. And it's getting bigger: It'll be a two-hour show instead of just one, and it'll be on twice a week as well, from 8-10 p.m. on Wednesdays and 6-8 p.m. on Saturdays. (And regular listeners need not fear: Dennis Double will continue to be Reynolds' co-host.)
Reynolds said she decided on a "cooling-off" period for "Writer's Block" instead of immediately jumping to another station out of respect to WDVX. She didn't enter negotiations with WFIV until after she'd stepped down from WDVX — "I'm the 'loyal' type and felt it wouldn't be respectful to be in 'talks' with someone else while my program still aired there," she says. But the night she made the first announcement on WDVX that she was taking the show elsewhere, the offers started rolling in.
With WFIV — which gives a platform to other local artists like Jeff Barbra and Sarah Pirkle, who host the "In the Spirit" show on Sundays — on board, Reynolds now has an outlet that's given her the keys to the kingdom, so to speak. The concert series "Writer's Block LIVE," which used to take place at the Knoxville Museum of Art and other area venues, will be returning, this time to Riverside Theatre right here in Blount County. "We will not only be recording the concerts for the radio broadcast, but will also be filming them for televised specials," Reynolds said. "That won't begin until late April or May — we're still working on confirming the first artists — but there WILL be a 'Writers Block LIVE — Writers Block In The Round' at Boyd's Jig & Reel on Friday, April 5th as part of the Rhythm n' Blooms festival."
Being a part of a commercial outfit means possibilities for syndication as well, she added.
"I'm really excited about it," she said. "It's a great opportunity for the program and provides increased visibility for the artists aired on the show."


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Skeptics and True Believers
Skepticism and analysis surround every team as the second week of the season comes to an end. I guess I'm here to join the party–mainly for analysis, not for skepticism. It's easy to analyze halfway through the season, but only two weeks into the season seems a little rash, doesn't it? Is it appropriate to analyze, criticize, and skepticize (yes, made up word) already? I don't know the answer, but I think it's appropriate to offer some analysis because the Red Sox have made some easily preventable mistakes that have led to run scoring. And even though it's early on, there are some serious, and unfortunately controversial issues that need to be addressed. It may be the beginning of the season, but every game counts. These games count as much as they do in September. Each game is of vital importance as each team tries to avoid the obstacles on the road to the postseason. I don't agree with those who say, "It's the beginning of the season, they're just adjusting." That's what Spring Training is for. Ideally, teams should work out their kinks during Spring Training. Inevitably, obstacles will arise during the regular season, so I'm here to try and work those out.
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you can't win pennants in April…but you can loose them. I'm a firm believer April is important.
…and yes it does appear throwing out runners will be a problem for the Bosox this year. Theo made me raise an eye-brow more than once over the winter.
A very clear-eyed assessment of your team, Elizabeth. You really know your stuff, so since I don't watch the Red Sox on a regular basis like you do, I'm going with your opinions. I do know that Lowell is still valuable and I'd use him more often as the DH!
thanks for visiting my blog! I'm glad you enjoy it🙂 You're blog is nothing short of amazing either! I can feel the love you have for your team. Not to mention repping us females out there!
Ahh Angels have bullpen troubles as well😦
How's lackey for ya?! Ironic that he is on your side isn't it? He's a workhorse and very passionate! 'member it's not anger it's.. passion! So when he screams at Beltre or Dustin Pedroia or what say you for making an error on an easy play it's passion😀 Nah i'm just playing he's a great pitcher! Hope he's doing well for ya
Excellent analysis! You really nailed it. I hope Papi can bounce back soon. He's a great player and it's hard to see him struggle with the bat. It's only April so he has plenty of time to pick things up.Talk about Saturday baseball! Ubaldo Jimenez's no-hitter was amazing, coming from a Padres fan🙂 Mets and Cardinals game made me laugh, really.
Very good assessement!
We lost Saturday bad but I was so glad for Ubaldo that he got the no-hitter. Only two teams are left without a no-no, the Mets and the Padres.
The sky is always falling in New England. The Bronx too, but right now mainly New England.
I came across this blog while reading the great Jane Heller site. Although I am a die hard Yankees fan, I appreciate the love that you have for your Sox. You are able to see your favorite team with astonishing clarity while maintaining a palpable sense of love and devotion. I appreciate that in fans of any team. Many times, people like to criticize their teams and tend to have a very negative perspective. I enjoy sites where that is not he case–this certainly fits that bill. With my Yankees, I love every single player and I appreciate them going out every day, providing me with endless amounts of joy.
As for your post, Ortiz must be having a very difficult time accepting that he has lost most of his ability. I can't imagine the grief that a player goes through when their career comes to an end. These guys play ball for their entire lives–since they were little kids–so giving it up must be heartbreaking. I think that eventually he will do what is right for the team. I respect Francona for standing behind him because Ortiz did magical things for Boston. Soon though, they will see that Ortiz is hurting the team's chances. Hopefully, Papi will do what's right.
Hey, Elizabeth! Nice photo, but I liked the one with Pesky!😉
Good assessment, indeed, of the Sox' "areas of concern" (so to speak). I am quite skeptical of the team's chances, but I'll be pulling for them all season! Platooning the DH spot with Lowell and Hermida might be a good idea, but I suspect we'll be needing Hermida in the OF quite a bit (not simply because of Jacoby's injury).
Congrats to Ubaldo Jimenez. I get the Braves full-time down here (we're in the middle of nowhere, baseball-wise, but we are considered "Braves Country), so I saw the entire game! I remember seeing Jimenez pitch against us in the 07 WS, Game 2, and he was VERY impressive then. I think he's going to be good for a LONG time, esp. if he reins in the free passes.
I agree mostly with #3. Against a team such as the Rays, you have to have an arm behind the plate. I am not saying that is why the Rays earned the sweep, but it is part of the reason why close games became, well, not close games. The Sox are too good to stay down, so I'm worried about when they will wake up.
Amazing analysis. It's so well written I'm just going to believe it and agree with it🙂 I get to go visit Fenway in a couple weeks, I'm so excited! xoxo http://diamondgirl55.mlblogs.com
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I don't know how old you are, so I'm not going to rip you like I would if you were an obvious adult who should know better. First of all: Don't feel ashamed or embarrassed because I and many other Red Sox fans have fallen for the same error in judging Ortiz' 2009 stats: Ortizzle had a VERY good second half of 2009 after his terrible first half. Most of his HRs and RBIs occurred in the second half of the season; and he had 28 HRs and 99 RBIs in a season where batting average at the end of the season was only .238 Here's a note to you, young intrepid Red Sox statistician: there is a reason why the old school metric of "batting average" has been abandoned for newer metrics in the past 20 years. Study SLG and OPS. "And even though it's early on, there are some serious, and unfortunately controversial issues that need to be addressed. It may be the beginning of the season, but every game counts. These games count as much as they do in September. Each game is of vital importance as each team tries to avoid the obstacles on the road to the postseason. I don't agree with those who say, "It's the beginning of the season, they're just adjusting." That's what Spring Training is for. Ideally, teams should work out their kinks during Spring Training. Inevitably, obstacles will arise during the regular season, so I'm here to try and work those out. " Noble sentiment and objective. Here are the flaws in your argument: "These games count as much as they do in September". True. But you can no more extrapolate from 14 games worth of the Red Sox' performance where they will be in the AL East standings in September than you can extrapolate how many eggs a chicken will lay in its lifetime by a day's production at the beginning of her egg-laying life. The final standings will be based on the wins vs losses over an entire 162-game season. We don't have enough data at this time to determine that anyone's season is in jeopardy, let alone over. My experience teaches me that the Red Sox perform better when they get off to a slow start than they do when they get off to a torrid start; and this holds true in most instances, as well as for teams who get off to a torrid start, like the Yanks and Devil Rays. Your idea of platooning Lowell and Hermida at DH is astute. Your dissing of the Red Sox pen is premature. Scott Atchison has performed very well from the pen for the most part, as has Ramon Ramirez in the last 2 games. Ramirez has given up 4 hits and 1 walk in his last 3 games over 5 and 2/3ds innings. Atchison has 3 earned runs and 2 walks with 7 KOs in 8 2/3 innings. His ERA now stands at a respectable 3.12 Atchison and Ramirez looked very good against the Rays in the last 2 games, and they are one of the toughest teams we'll face all year. I expect good things to come from these two pitchers this year. Your analysis of Daniel Bard is way off. bard is going to be a horse for us this year. He has pitched very well: his ERA is 2.29 and he has only 2 earned runs in 8 games including 3 against the Yankees and one each against Minnesota and Tampa Bay. That's pretty damned good. Ramon Ramirez' ERA has been dropping like a rock. After his first outing, his ERA was 54.00!! One game later it was down to 13.50. Now, it's at 6.43, but he hasn't given up an earned run in his last 3 games, including one against Minnesota and 2 against Tampa Bay! Early in the season, statistics lie. One bad outing can push a pitcher's ERA into the stratosphere – see John Lackey's ERA after today's game. All in all, you have the makings of a very nice sportscaster; but you have to look at those stats a little bit more closely before you post. If you do, your analysis will only get better… and it's pretty decent already. Best wishes
Good news: You're cute as a button!
Bad news: You're way shorter than even Dustin Pedroia!
Wait: maybe that's really good news, because you are one of the few people on Earth that make him feel like a giant when you stand next to him! Plus: You're Cute as a Button!
redsoxgirl46 & Dustin Pedroia: a match made in heaven!
Tough series for the Sox. They have too much going for them not to bounce back, though. Hang in there…at least your not a Tigers fan…
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Ahhhh Justin Masterson. I knew we would miss him at some point. Great analysis and I will agree with Houndcat – you are cute as a button. LOL!
I tried watching the end of that Mets-Cards game. Fell asleep for awhile, woke up for the 19th and saw the Mets score and the Cards tie it, then fell asleep again and missed the 20th! Husband woke me up. Somebody said there were two teams without a no-hitter (Mets and Padres) – I thought there were three (Rays)?
Rants, Raves, and Random Thoughts
don't we all have things we need to work on? Angels have their share of problems too. Funny you write this because before the season started I was very envious of the Red Sox rotation (still am! guilty!). You guys are a powerhouse! Pitching wise at least😛
It's been a crazy couple of weeks or so.. hopefully more things to cheer about!


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Betty L. Tidd
Betty L. Tidd, 78, of Marietta, passed away at 10:18 pm on Thursday (Jan. 31, 2013) at her home. She was born on May 22, 1934, in Marietta to Carl and Grace DeVol Cassady. She was a homemaker and a member of Evergreen Bible Church.
She was married to Delbert Tidd who preceded her in death.
Betty is survived by two daughters: Althea (Pat) Arnold of Marietta and Peggy (Kevin) Wagner of Raleigh, N.C.; granddaughter, Shannon Camino and friend Jason Rhodes of Newport; two great-grandchildren, Laken and Nick Camino. She is also survived by two brothers: Tom (Carolyn) Cassady and Larry (Shirley) Cassady, both of Columbus.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers and one sister, Carl Cassady, Jr., Bill Cassady, Janet Shaw.
The family would like to thank Betty's caregivers, Eilene Wiseman and Linda Reynolds.
Funeral services will be held on Monday (Feb. 4) at 11 a.m. at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Thibault officiating. Burial will follow in East Lawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday after 2 p.m. with family present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Messages of sympathy may be sent at www.lankfordfh.com.


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Reduce the burning sensation after cutting green chilies by keeping the fingers in a bowl of cold milk added with some sugar.Today in history
On this day in 1954, Congress passes the Communist Control Act in response to the growing anti-Communist hysteria in the United States.
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RSBS Sits Down with Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith
Growing up a kid in America is synonymous with being a dreamer. We're taught that anything is possible if we're dedicated, if we work hard. And we often model ourselves after those we look up to, our heroes.
I always had two: my dad, whom I got to see everyday, and St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame shortstop, Ozzie Smith. Many a summer afternoon was spent in the backyard… swinging like Ozzie, diving like Ozzie, smiling like Ozzie.
"I want to be Ozzie Smith," family members recall me saying, "I want to be Number One."
So what does one say when he finally gets to have a conversation with his boyhood hero?
"My grandpa had Musial. My dad had Gibson and Brock. I had you, Ozzie."
And Ozzie's response?
Of course, I expected nothing but the coolest things from the man who gave us reason to Go crazy, folks, go crazy! Heck, it's been nearly 25 years since that homerun prompted Jack Buck to give us his iconic call, but I promise you this: to a Cardinals fan, it never gets old.
"It never went away," chuckled a candid Ozzie Smith, "and as a matter of fact, it's still reverberating today. I have little kids coming up to me, reciting that. So yeah, it's pretty cool."
Indeed it is pretty cool and so is Ozzie Smith, the man: 15 time All-Star, 13 time Gold Glove Award Winner, Hall of Famer and all around good guy.
He may be retired from baseball, but work never stops; and this summer Ozzie has teamed up with Ken Griffey, Sr., Len Dawson, Mike Bossy and Jim Kelly in the Depend Campaign to End Prostate Cancer.
The seriousness of prostate cancer cannot be overstated. In fact, 1 out of every 6 men will experience the disease, as it is the second-leading cause of male cancer-related deaths in the United States.
"I'm just here to encourage all men 50 or older (40 or older for African-American men and those with a family history of the disease) to get involved, talking with their doctors about prostate health. Because with early detection, prostate cancer isn't only treatable, it's beatable."
As was Ozzie's signature game plan on the field, the best way to beat this disease is with strong defense. And if anyone knows anything about defense, one need look no further than The Wizard.
After a decade plus of abnormal offensive numbers in baseball, Ozzie sees the current renaissance of pitching and defense themed ball-clubs as a natural, cyclical part of the game.
"It's the way the game is supposed to be played. You can get a lot more out of playing the game the proper way than just building your team from an offensive standpoint."
If you're looking for an example of such managerial strategy, Ozzie suggests we look at those teams at the top.
"The Atlanta Braves in the East, I think they're one of those teams. Not a whole lot of power, but they certainly do the little things that it takes to win. The Cardinals have always been one of those teams that have done that and I think it's part of what's allowed the Cincinnati Reds to lead their division this year."
Such game theory often begins with the manager and Ozzie Smith was lucky enough to serve under one of the best, one of this summer's Hall of Fame inductees: Whitey Herzog.
"As a manager, the goal is always to make players better than they are. Whitey was certainly one of those people. The relationship we had was of admiration and respect. A good manager, like Whitey, only has two rules: be on time and give a hundred percent. As a professional athlete, that's all you can ask, to be given the opportunity to do what it is you do. If you can't abide by those rules, then you shouldn't be playing."
And as we gear up for the 2010 All-Star Game in Anaheim, it's a pretty safe bet that the players involved abide by those rules. One cannot be the best without giving his best. As a 15 time All-Star himself, Ozzie was quite comfortable being at the top of his game. When asked to describe his fondest All-Star memories, he was quick to answer.
"The first one I had a chance to go to in 1981 and then my final one in 1996, those two really stand out. The first one simply because of the excitement of going to your first All-Star Game and the festivities, the lockering, visiting with guys you admired from afar and played against, having a chance to play with them was very special. Then the reception I received in Philadelphia for my final one was very, very special."
Yep. It sure was. In fact, I fondly remember… crying. I was 17 years old, my hero was retiring and I was morbidly afraid of baseball without Ozzie.
But I quickly learned: no one can take away memories, no one can take away dreams. The game continued on and Ozzie never really went away. The moments he created are remembered today. His work ethic is passed down. His desire to help those in need, to educate, to make life better wherever possible through public service, as he's doing with the Depend Campaign, all these things make him forever an All-Star.
Forever a hero.
Forever a reason to go crazy, folks.
Go crazy.
Written by Jeffery Lung
Special thanks to
Kristin Adams of Taylor PR for arranging the interview.
Click *HERE* to read Jeff's interview with Dave Winfield.
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Ben Zobrist, the great uber-player for the Rays grew up in Indiana and used to idolize Ozzie Smith. Got to tell you, after seeinghim playing in Sunday's Taco Bell Celebrity Softball game again this season….He could stillplay the game today with grace and ease.
But he was also a great ambassador of the game with his love and zeal for the essence of baseball.
I grew up in the South, where we did not have a baseball team in the 70's…And still, I wanted to be the Wizard of Ozz.
Rays Renegade
Great stuff, Jeff… love me some Oz!
Great interview! Always admired Ozzy – he was fun to watch. And still fun to listen to :O)
great interview son. It's so nice to know I did something right, through your growing up years. It's an honor to be up there with Ozzie. You amaze me everyday with your writing talent and knowledge of baseball. Keep up the good work and you will soon be rewarded.
It was amazing how Ozzie turned himself into a productive hitter after a start to his career that made him look like he'd be Mark Belanger or Bucky Dent.
RR — He invented grace and ease😉
Jonestein — Thanks, brother!
Jenn — Yes, indeed, his color commentary is pretty good too.
Baba — You did a lot of things right. Good job!
Prince — Totally… he credits Whitey with a lot of that. Whitey gave him the confidence the Padres didn't.
Great job interviewing Ozzie! And on the heels of your Winfield interview. I'm thinking maybe you're the one who should get Larry King's job.
Jane, if any of your Hollywood friends are askin', yeah, my hat's in the ring. (But I refuse to wear shoulder pads. That's where I draw the line😉
i nearly dropped my drink just reading the title of your blog post!! OZZIE SMITH! O.O Oh my goodness! How lucky are you to interview him let alone talk to him? Well i'm speechless out of jealousy! What a gentleman🙂
Ozzie is partly responsible for the magic feeling baseball gave me as a kid. He came to Shea Stadium when he was still on the Padres. Above the visitors dugout he was very willing to sign my scorebook. I stilll have that scorebook framed and hanging on my wall. I was 12 years old then. He talked to me. He asked if I was playing baseball on a team and asked what position I played. I remember it like yesterday. I wish Ozzie knew how thankful I was and still am. Thank You Jeff.
I LOVED to watch Ozzie in his days with the Padres and then with the Cardinals. When I went to ST Louis to watch the Dodgers (they lost all four games), my friend Sandi who is a big Dodger fan took us to Ozzie's restaurant. She also took us to the restaurant that Tommy recomends on his blog. Good times, except for the losing.
Wonderful post!
I used to love watching him do the flips. He was just amazing.
Mimi — Thanks. We were quite proud to be able to do it. Thanks for reading!
Mike — Thank YOU! What a great story. He's always been my hero, so this was really an honor. Glad to know he is still affecting the little kids in us.
Emma — Thanks, Emma (that restaurant is pretty great!).
Amy — Yes… always a highlight on opening day. The flip. So great.
Great once in a lifetime experience. To be able to actually interview your idol is awesome. We need you to post a video of yourself doing the backflip, though.


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April 4, 2012 —
The Upper Delaware Council, Inc. (UDC) will honor those that have enhanced the quality of life or protected the resources of the Upper Delaware River Valley at its 24th annual awards ceremony on Earth Day, Sunday, April 22, at The Carriage House located at 3351 NYS Route 97.
A cash bar reception with appetizers begins at 3 p.m. with dinner at 4 p.m. U.S. Congresswoman Nan Hayworth (NY-19th District) will deliver a keynote address prior to the presentation of awards.
The winners are U.S. Congressman Maurice D. Hinchey, Jr., NY-22nd District (Distinguished Service Award); Peter Van Slyke, Deposit, NY (Robin M. Daniels Memorial Lifesaving Award); Common Waters Fund, The Pinchot Institute for Conservation (Partnership Award); Philip D. Chase, Port Jervis, NY (Community Service Award); Town of Tusten, NY (Outstanding Community Achievement Award); Kittatinny Canoes (Recreation Achievement Award); Tusten Historical Society (Cultural Achievement Award); William E. Douglass, Oregon Township, PA (Special Recognition Awards); and Anne Willard, Town of Fremont, NY (Special Recognition Award); and Chairperson Larry H. Richardson, Town of Cochecton, NY (Oaken Gavel Award).
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March 17, 2004
(Springfield) - Illinois' recently shared the spotlight
with two other states for its quality pre-kindergarten
The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER)
recently released The State of Preschool: 2003 State Preschool
Yearbook, the first in an annual series of reports on
programs funded by state governments to educate children
at ages 3 and 4. The report addressed how state funded
preschool programs fare in the areas of access, quality
standards and resources. The report details how many states
have failed to set high standards for their early childhood
programs and are not assuring access to programs.
In the quality standards category, the report explains
that while no state met all 10 benchmarks for state quality
standards, three state programs met nine out of 10: Arkansas,
Illinois and New Jersey's "Abbott District"
Illinois met the following benchmarks: it has comprehensive
learning standards; teachers are required to hold a Bachelor
of Arts as well as hold an Early Childhood teaching certificate;
teaching assistants are required to hold an associate's
degree; teachers are required to complete 120 hour over
five years of in-service professional development; class
sizes can not exceed 20 students; staff to child ration
is 1:10; programs screen children for vision, hearing
and health and parental involvement is required. Because
most programs meet for half a day, Illinois does not have
any meal requirements for its pre-kindergarten programs.
Illinois ranked 8th in nation for access to
its pre-kindergarten programs among 4-year-olds and 4th
in the nation for access to 3-year-olds. Despite recent
increased funding of early childhood programs, Illinois
ranked 17th in the nation in terms of state
resources offered.
"Our pre-kindergarten programs are something we
should hang our hat on in Illinois," said State Superintendent
Robert Schiller. "We have high standards for both
our teachers and our students. Teachers are certified
in early childhood and incorporate specific learning standards
in classrooms whose size is limited. The combination of
those factors ensures that each child attending a state
funding pre-kindergarten program is in an environment
that is ripe for learning."
Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin were the first states
to offer a free education to 3- to-5 -year-old children
with special needs in the early 1970s. In the mid-1980's,
Illinois began to offer the state prekindergarten program
for children who are at risk of academic failure. The
decision in Illinois came at a time when 70 percent of
preschoolers attended private programs. Currently 77-percent
of the state's 888 school districts offer state funded
pre-kindergarten programs.
Illinois currently has a total enrollment of more than
60,000 in its pre-kindergarten programs and a funding
level of $191 million. While many states set criteria
for eligibility, Illinois, Nevada, New Mexico and Virginia
share the same philosophy that local communities and/
or individual programs determine who is enrolled.
A copy of the complete report may be viewed at http://nieer.org/yearbook/pdf/yearbook.pdf.
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"In 1958-1960 when I was a Pearl River College ... we all knew that two years at junior college would give us a better opportunity in this world," he said.
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The Kenedy Athletic Booster Club would like to thank the following parents for all their help and dedication to the success of the Kenedy Athletic Booster Club Lions & Leopard Classic Tournament.
Lilly Hons, Florence & Juan Bryan, Neva & Terry Schmidt, Dee & Dell Hallmark, Jodi Brown, Dianna & Jerry Garcia, Sherrie White, Rosemary Vickery, Melissa Sutton, Jessica & Eddie Villarreal, Angelica Hernandez, Irma Asebedo, Donna & Randy Garza, Christi Valdez, Mary Ann Gutierrez, Christina & Lin Havron, Gloria Zepeda, Belinda Cruz, Celia Garza, Jonathan Martin, Alma & David Danmier Without your tireless hours of volunteering, and dedication to our student athletes we could not have made this tournament such a success!! Your constant presence and willingness to be a part of making positive changes for our student's future shows your true Kenedy Spirit and Pride. . Also a Big Thank You to Coach Bell, Coach Hajovsky, Coach Hinojosa, and Coach Casner, for your countless hours on and off the diamond that helped this tournament go so smoothly, and lastly a Huge Thanks to the Kenedy City Park workers for always being there to help out.
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Mason Olszewski tossed a pair of touchdown passes to tight end Jake Butt and Godwin Igwebuike rushed for 139 yards and a score on 20 carries to lead the Pickerington High School North football team to a 24-14 win over Hilliard Darby in a Division I, Region 3 semifinal Nov. 10 at Gahanna.
Seeded fourth in the region, North improved to 11-1 and advanced to play seventh-seeded Hilliard Davidson (10-2) in the region final Saturday, Nov. 17, at a site to be determined.
Darby, the top seed, finished 11-1.
"This is new and exciting for us," said North coach Tom Phillips, whose team hadn't won a playoff game before this season. "Hilliard Darby kicked our butt and took a 14-7 lead at halftime and that's the first time we've had our backs against the wall in a game like this all year. But we're blessed with a great senior class and the kids never stopped believing in themselves."
Darby's defense limited North to three possessions and 84 yards in the first half while taking a 14-7 lead.
On its first possession, Darby put together a 19-play, 64-yard touchdown drive that consumed 9 minutes, 11 seconds and was capped by a 1-yard run by quarterback Chase Longwell.
North responded with a 16-play, 80-yard touchdown drive that took 6:47 off the clock and culminated with a 12-yard pass from Olszewski to Butt. North converted twice on fourth down on the drive.
On its second possession, Darby went on an 11-play, 80-yard touchdown drive that consumed 5:59 and ended with a 23-yard pass from Longwell to Caleb Day with just 1:07 remaining in the second quarter.
"We knew that Pickerington North has a lot of athletic players, so we wanted to control the clock and limit their amount of opportunities, and we did a good job of that in the first half," Darby coach John Santagata said.
On North's first possession of the second half, Igwebuike took a handoff from Olszewski, cut back twice and raced 63 yards untouched for a touchdown that tied the game at 14.
"I kept asking the coaches to let me run outside," Igwebuike said. "Teams have been trying to control me. I don't think they were ready for that play. I got a crease and, when I get room, I'm going for green."
On its next possession, North went on a 15-play, 77-yard scoring drive that culminated with a 1-yard pass from Olszewski to Butt on fourth down to put North ahead 21-14 with 8:04 remaining.
"The kids wanted to go for it, but that was a coaching decision and we decided we were willing to take that chance," Phillips said. "We practiced that play all week in case we were in that situation and the kids did a great job of executing it."
On the ensuing possession, Darby turned the ball over on downs at its own 34-yard line, setting up a 29-yard field goal by Karch Holland that extended North's lead to 24-14 with 49.4 seconds remaining.
Olszewski was 13-for-16 passing for 96 yards and Butt had six receptions for 60 yards and two scores.
Hayden VanKirk paced Darby's offense, rushing for 75 yards on 19 carries. Longwell, who entered the game with 934 yards rushing and 822 yards passing, was limited to 28 yards rushing on 10 carries and 4-for-9 passing for 43 yards.
"We made some defensive adjustments at halftime and held them to 0-for-4 on their possessions in the second half," Phillips said.
HD--Longwell 1 run (Kaplan kick)
PN--Butt 12 pass from Olszewski (Holland kick)
HD--Day 23 pass from Longwell (Kaplan kick)
PN--Igwebuike 63 run (Holland kick)
PN--Butt 1 pass from Olszewski (Holland kick)
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The Tigers finished second in the team standings.
The Tigerettes' Mallory Bruns and Rachel Vaughn defeated teammates Hope Willms and Kennedy Drozd 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 7-5 in the girls doubles final. Goliad's Briana Naranjo was runner-up in girls singles with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Palacios' Mindy Nguyen.
Goliad's Ryder Billo defeated Palacios' Jackson Kelly 6-1, 6-0 to win his second-straight district boys singles title.
Goliad's Anthony Maldonado and Kyndal Gruetzmacher lost 6-3, 6-4 in the mixed doubles final and defeated teammates Jake Schneider and Danielle Garza 6-3, 6-1 for second place. Schneider and Garza won the third-place match 6-3, 6-2 over a Refugio duo.
Billo (boys singles), Naranjo (girls singles), Bruns and Vaughn (girls doubles), Willms and Drozd (girls doubles), and Maldonado and Gruetzmacher (mixed doubles) will advance to the Region IV-2A tournament April 16 and 17 at Texas State University in San Marcos.
In the junior varsity division, Goliad's Steven Koehne won the boys singles title, Kendall Muehlstein and Caleigh Knipling teamed for sesond in girls doubles, and Dustyn Click and Sarah Koehne finished third in mixed doubles.


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By Karl Terry: Freedom Newspapers
PORTALES — Fliers and e-mails are being distributed around the Eastern New Mexico University campus warning students about a rapist.
Police said the information may be misleading.
The flier warns: "Women … There is a rapist in town … May have already assaulted two or more women in the Portales community. Still at large."
E-mail messages carry similar language.
Portales police Capt. Lonnie Berry said officials are investigating a sexual assault that occurred about a month ago in the 1600 block of South Avenue G in Portales. He said the suspect in that case broke into the victim's home to commit the assault. He declined to release additional information.
"We're trying to keep our leads as close to the vest as possible on this," Berry said.
Berry said police are also investigating an unrelated assault case in the 200 block of South Avenue G, but that attack was not a sexual assault. The victim was taking trash to a dumpster in an alley when the assault occurred, police said.
"It's obvious to us from the descriptions in each case that this is not the same person," Berry said.
Police said they don't know who made the fliers.
ENMU police Sgt. Jerry Varnell said they're misleading at best.
"A rape was reported approximately 30 days ago in Portales, and is under investigation by the Portales Police Department," Varnell said in a news release. "Since that time there have been no other cases of rape or sexual assault reported to either the university police or Portales police."
Varnell also said there have been no other crimes reported with similar characteristics.
ENMU freshman Julie Surina said she has received chain e-mails warning about a rapist.
"You don't know what to believe," she said.
She said she would give more credence to the e-mails and fliers if she heard the information directly from a victim of a sexual assault.
"All we're doing is going by word of mouth," Surina said. "We don't know the truth."
Gary Musgrave, ENMU vice president for student affairs, said the university may have identified the origins of the flier.
"A faculty member reported that in a class discussion about gender issues, the issue of rape was brought up. When asked how to prevent such crimes from occurring, the professor's reply included increasing awareness, and one of the ways to do that was to hand out fliers," Musgrave said.
Musgrave said he feels the discussion prompted students to make the flier.
"We have always been very forthcoming about safety issues on campus," ENMU President Steven Gamble said in a news release. "If there was cause for concern, the university would take appropriate action.
"While we at Eastern are always concerned about societal problems, such as violence against women, a flier based on rumors is not the appropriate way to protect people," Gamble said.
Berry said police have increased patrols in the area.
Varnell urged students and area residents to use common sense.
"It is important to always be safe and to use common sense, especially when walking alone at night," Varnell said.


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Adopting the nickname of the Crimson Tide after the 1907 season, the team has played more than 1,100 games in their 114 seasons. Early history University of Alabama law student William G. Little learned how to play American football while attending prep school in Andover, Massachusetts and began teaching the sport to fellow Alabama students in early 1892. Later in the year, the school formed an official team of 19 players and was referred to as the "Cadets", the "Crimson White", or simply as "the varsity".
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Between 1970–1979, the Crimson Tide was one of the most dominant teams in college football. During the decade the program won eight conference titles and three national championships. In just his third season as head coach, Alabama was unbeaten in the regular season, and recorded three shutout victories en route to the inaugural SEC Championship Game. Franchione led Alabama to two winning seasons in 2001 and 2002, with a combined 17–8 record. In 2009, Nick Saban led Alabama to its second consecutive undefeated regular season, and added an SEC Championship Game victory over Florida Gators to improve to 13-0.
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#1 New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez wooed married woman06-23-2013, 11:09 PM
By ISABEL VINCENT and MELISSA KLEIN
Last Updated: 6:05 AM, June 23, 2013
Posted: 3:10 AM, June 23, 2013
Sen. Robert Menendez wooed a married newspaper publisher, taking the attractive brunette on a romantic getaway to the Caribbean, a tipster alleges.
The New Jersey Dem and Cecilia Reynolds jetted to Puerto Rico, where they stayed at the isolated beach retreat of the islands then-governor, Anibal Acevedo Vila.
In a photo provided by the anonymous informant, Reynolds is sitting naked on a beach and suggestively smiling at the camera. In another set of pictures, they take turns posing against the same sunset backdrop.
The happy couple, dressed in shorts, also appeared to tour a national park and pose for a photo at a waterfall, Menendez wrapping his arm around Reynolds waist.
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Progressive Democrat, nothing to see here can we just move along folks.The difference between pigs and people is that when they tell you you're cured it isn't a good thing.
There is nothing to see. Remember the last anonymous source saying that Menendez was engaging in sex with underage hookers in the DR. That didn't pan out so this is going to be treated as a hatchet job.The Obama Administration: Deny. Deflect. Blame.
i wonder how much was paid to those hookers to shut them up?We're from Philadelphia, We Fight- Chip Kelly
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Alli MacGregor should count herself lucky to still be tattooing. No, she should count herself lucky to be alive.
MacGregor has endured a few near-death experiences in her life (which inspired her "weirdest tattoo"), but one should've probably ended her career, er, "love" as she refers to tattooing. In 2005, MacGregor and a friend were struck by a drunk driver who ran a red light — flipping the car four times, landing more than 100 yards from the crash.
"I'm pretty resilient to death. I've come close a lot of times. I should be dead," MacGregor said during an interview at her Olde Towne East shop last week. "Both my hands were … in braces for nine months. My back is all screwed up and I have a clot in my brain, glass in my eyes. They told me I wouldn't be tattooing past 35 and I'm 37 now, so I'm doing OK."
A couple years later, she learned the accident left her with PTSD, which is why she has a therapy dog, Herbert Porkins, who goes everywhere with her, including to work.
Resilient is an understated way to describe MacGregor. She fell in love with tattoos and the art when she was six years old after seeing one her brother had come home from the Army with. As MacGregor remembered, "It really intrigued me on his skin; it was so bright and colorful."
But it took many years for MacGregor, a lifelong artist who's been painting and drawing since she was a toddler, to practice her passion. At 18, she sought a tattoo apprenticeship, but was turned away because she's a woman.
"Back then women couldn't get into the industry that easily. It took me about 10 years to finally get an apprenticeship," said MacGregor, who's now been tattooing for eight years.
MacGregor got a shot at All or Nothing Tattoo in Atlanta under the tutelage of owner Brandon Bond and Josh Woods, who currently co-owns Black 13 Tattoo in Nashville. She counts them as people who were willing to take a risk in a profession with a history of sexism.
"When I started at All or Nothing, Brandon thought females can't tattoo. A few weeks later [he said], 'You got some tenacity, I gotta give you that.' At the end he was like, 'You're the most stubborn bitch I know, but you did it. You proved me wrong,'" MacGregor said.
While tattooing has dealt with this unfortunate stereotype in the past (and even still when it comes to pigheaded traditionalists), MacGregor points out that females have now earned much respect from their male peers, mainly by showcasing amazing work and professionalism.
She shares this dedication, as does much of the best of Columbus' tattoo scene, which MacGregor describes as "amazing, compared to other cities" and "[bit of] a weird hotspot." And since opening her shop in 2009, MacGregor epitomizes this by building a loyal clientele with her neo-traditional, new-school, color-bomb work. She also specializes in animals and has an affinity for "dorky, stupid tattoos."
MacGregor's affinity for the weird, dorky or stupid brings me back to her strangest tattoo and the multiple times she's escaped death. MacGregor has drowned three times in her life — once, dead for more than two minutes — so she decided to get a superstitious sailor tattoo (they would get pigs and chickens on their feet) to thwart any more drownings. MacGregor, not one to go the ordinary route, has the pig and chicken engaged in, shall we say, an activity best described by the mouth of a sailor.


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Any other working moms feel kind of lonely at LLL meetings? I just went back to my old meeting group as my 2nd child is due in a month. I went back to work when DD was 6 weeks and breastfed for 12 months. I was kind of depressed to see that the demographic hasn't changed much. They are all stay at home moms.
While I can't say that anyone has ever made a disparaging remark about my choice to work and pump, I never feel like anyone at my meeting can relate to my situation. While I do enjoy meetings and it certainly reinforces my desire to continue breastfeeding, I never get information/support I am looking for regarding working and nursing. Unfortunately, this is the only LLL meeting in the evenings in my area, so this is my only option.
I think working and nursing is a delicate dance and the only real resource I have found was 'Working Mother, Nursing Mother'. There should really be more help than that! Do you all know of any other good resources out there?
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I'm not sure where best to get a good answer for this so will post here and other forums. I'm new here and this is my first post. This isn't a question about relactation but about breastfeeding a child who hasn't fed on the breast for a long period of time?
Basically I love breastfeeding. I breastfed my 2 year old until a year old and was really looking forward to feeding my new baby as well. Unfortunately soon after birth my baby boy was diagnosed with a very rare condition called Hyperinsulinism and has been at Great Ormond Street ever since. He has been getting all his nutrients (TPN) for his entire life from a drip and although I try many times a day to get him to latch on he hasn't actually done so for the last week or so. I am expressing 5x day for the last 10 weeks and hate it. I only do it because I have that hope that one day I will be able to breastfeed my son like a normal mum. I now have about 8 freezer bags full of EBM so if I stopped pumping then I would be able to give him EBM for a long period rather than formula. However I want to BF and feel quite strongly that the closeness you get from BF is unique.
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Today, when I got home I noticed a statue of a gnome sitting next to the door. I've had an intense phobia of gnomes since I was a child, and I can't bring myself to walk past it. It's been half an hour and I'm still standing outside. I can see my dad through the window laughing and waving. FML
by VampObsessed / 01/05/2013 at 12:30am / United States (Texas) / Love
Today, I started charging my phone in the car during a family road trip. The car recognized my iPhone as an MP3 player and started playing the audio from the porn video I watched before we left. Everybody heard. FML
by anonymous / 01/05/2013 at 11:16am / United States / Transportation
Today, I unknowingly used my shampoo thinking it was leave-in-conditioner. While walking to work, it started to rain. I started to produce suds. FML
by nomegusta / 01/05/2013 at 10:59am / United States / Miscellaneous
Today, I was having sex with my new boyfriend, and I realized that he enjoys making airplane sound effects while inserting himself inside of me. Moment ruined. FML
by kblevss / 01/05/2013 at 4:21am / United States (New Jersey) / Intimacy
Today, my wife is pregnant and sick. She switches from sobbing she's sorry for that, to blaming me for "doing this to me." On top of that, I have half her symptoms now: throwing up and crying for no reason. This will be a long 9 months. FML
by Dracoboxer357 / 01/05/2013 at 11:00am / Canada / Health
Today, my friend and I were trying out a site on which you talk to strangers using a mic and webcam. We came across a cute guy, who said to my friend, "Tell the fat guy to move." He was referring to me. I'm a girl. FML
by Pennepestoem / 01/05/2013 at 2:07pm / Philippines (Manila) / Miscellaneous
Today, I was at a restaurant with my boyfriend. He wound up drinking a whole bottle of wine, and when the bill came he drunkenly yelled at the waiter, claiming it should be free, because he's in the military "fighting for your freedom". He's a mechanic in the National Guard. FML
by so embarrassed / 01/05/2013 at 4:56pm / United States (New York) / Love
Today, I bought myself a pair of beautiful, hand-crafted earrings with lighthouses on them. My mother was quick to point out the lighthouses look like dicks. I don't think I can ever wear them again. FML
by musicalducky / 01/05/2013 at 5:04pm / Canada (Alberta) / Miscellaneous
Today, both my car and my father's car were broken into. They stole my radio, purse, wallet, camera, and multiple items of clothing. What did they take from my dad's car? Some screwdrivers to rip my radio out of my dash. FML
by Anonymous / 01/05/2013 at 12:54am / United States / Transportation
Today, my uncle keeps spamming me on Facebook with friend suggestions. Most of them are people he met on porn sites. FML
by tftm / 01/05/2013 at 12:37am / United States (Illinois) / Miscellaneous
Today, I got an offer to study at a good university. My father has been pushing me to apply for years, so I ecstatically broke the news. Instead of congratulating me, he just grunted and delivered the more important news that he's divorcing my mum. Moment ruined. FML
by Sad nerd / 01/05/2013 at 12:09pm / United Kingdom (Hampshire) / Miscellaneous
Today, my little sister asked me to open a jar of pickles for her. I struggled a little until the lid busted open, and pickle juice poured over my pocket and the iPhone inside. My sister then sniffed the jar, made a disgusted face, and ran out. FML
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It seems like I've read a lot about how it doesn't do what people say--like keep the baby full longer at night, etc.. But would there be any harm in giving it? 2 ped's have suggested giving it to LO, as well as family. The only thing bad I can find about it is that LO isn't supposed to have supplemental iron, b/c it will make her more likely to have an iron deficiency later on. Did I understand that right? Well, is this true with rice cereal? Are there any without added iron?
She just turned 6 months and we're starting solids in the next few days. We were going to start with bananas last weekend, but life got too crazy. We're starting as soon as thing calm down, though. I'm tempted to give her cereal at some point also, but I just want to make sure there's not harm in doing so.


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- Wear a helmet. This goes for both drivers and passengers. In case of an accident it will keep you protected to avoid further injury.
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- Wear protective clothing. Wear clothing that will protect your body in case of a fall. Also wear bright or reflective colors so you can be seen by other motorists.
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- Be cautious on loose gravel or slippery surfaces.