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NORTHFIELD Corinne Lucille (Hart) Smith, 82, of Northfield, Vt., passed away peacefully at Central Vermont Medical Center on the afternoon of April 8, 2013.
Born and raised in Northfield as the eldest child of Raymond and Nina Hart, Corinne graduated from Northfield High School in 1948. She later graduated from nurses training as a registered nurse from Barre City Hospital, working there and at Mary Fletcher Hospital in Burlington.
She married William S. Smith Jr., of Plainfield, Vt., in 1962. They resided for many years on Hollister Hill Road, outside of Plainfield. In 1992 her husband passed away, and she returned to her native Northfield.
Generally regarded as one of the finest knitters on the planet and a connoisseur of fine Vermont maple creemees, Corinne also loved crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, and traveling around her beloved Vermont countryside. Her quiet humor and gentle spirit will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her four children and their spouses, Ian and Alizabeth Smith, of Richmond, Ind., William and Nanette Smith, of Northfield, Vt., Samantha and Thomas Dings, of Hopkinton, Mass., and Nina and Dan Ostrander, of Ooltewah, Tenn. In addition, Corinne greatly enjoyed her 10 beloved grandchildren: Amanda Dings, Alexander Smith, Maia Smith, Ethan Smith, Rachel Ostrander, Grey Kramer, Greta Smith, Zachary Ostrander, Elijah Smith and Ian Kramer. Two sisters, Deanna Marvin, of Florida, and Donna Fisher, of Pennsylvania, and a brother, Lynn Hart, of Waterbury, Vt., also survive.
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[Recently, Milanville, PA resident Sheila Dugan and Narrowsburg, NY resident Vera Williams took a trip to Russia. This week we print excerpts from Dugan's extensive journal on the trip; next week we will print Williams' account.]
Moscow, December 31, 2011
It is New Year's Eve in Moscow. Yesterday, I gave Trevor some spending money for the party they are putting together tonight. Everyone here is celebrating, and they have been celebrating for days. Trevor and his friend Drusha (both sober, by the way) met Vera and me at the mall (what else), where we thought we would get some food, but the lines were unbelievable! All I wanted were some tangerines, so we may go back tomorrow before the partiers get up and try again.
We arrived at the hotel Thursday night around 9:45. Trevor was waiting for us, grinning. Thank God he was there, because he was able to translate for us. Nobody speaks English! We are learning Russian fast! We walked around for a while looking for some food and perhaps a bottle of vodka. A small kiosk that sold only beer and potato chips was open, but nothing else. Our hotel is about three quarters of a mile from the university, which is quite a ways out of the city. There are no deli-type stores around, no place to get snacks—nothing like that.
By now it was around 11 p.m. Russian time and Vera and I were getting hungry, so we braved a glitzy-looking, noisy restaurant next to the hotel and went in. A very young waiter named Kolya who could speak a little English was assigned to us.
We ordered meat pies and cabbage soup and vodka and tea. A fight broke out, and a young man was thrown to the ground near our table. A bouncer in an official-looking uniform came over and threw the perpetrator out. Friends helped the young man up and things began to quiet down. People began leaving and, aside from the extremely loud American and British music, the restaurant became bearable. Then it became more than bearable—it was charming! And they were charmed with us. As we got up to leave a young man took Vera's hands and danced with her. Tired at last, we went upstairs and went to bed.
Moscow, Tuesday January 3, 2012
Zdrast vuytye! Woke Tuesday morning at 4 to the grating sound of snow plows plowing the snowflakes off the already plowed street. It was the first really cold, raw day, but we decided to set forth in hunt of a tourist kiosk or some place where an English-speaking person might give us a rundown on what concerts were playing and where.
We came upon a concert hall and a couple who decided they couldn't use their tickets came up to us and asked if we wanted to buy two tickets to a concert of multi-variations of Ave Maria. Vera decidedly did not, but did not appreciate my amusement at the thought of listening to 10 piano-bar musicians satisfying a slurry request: "Hey! Can you play Ave Maria! My mother loved Ave Maria!"
OK. OK. So it probably would have not been an appeasement to lounge lizards; indeed it might have been beautiful, but neither of us was in the mood for it. So we walked and walked, wishing with each step that we had made pre-arrangements with an in-city, English-speaking guided tour.
St. Petersburg, Saturday, January 7
Yes-s-s! In contrast to Moscow, a lively city full of everything New York is and then some, teeming with people crowding into the most beautiful and efficient metro system in the world, pushing and shoving its way into the modern world, startling people with its buskers and hustlers and bustlers and fist-fighters, St. Petersburg strolls its way calmly into the 21st century.
In contrast to Hotel Universititskaya, a bare-necessities hotel geared to visiting students who speak Russian, eat knockwurst, onions and kasha for breakfast, and don't mind taking cold showers, Antique Hotel Rachmaninov is an old-fashioned tea-room-type hotel geared to artists and writers. Vera is in seventh heaven. The three-flight walk-up doesn't faze her.
We arrived here around 7:30 a.m. and, although we aren't even supposed to be checked in until noon, they served us breakfast and, when I told Anastasia, the young woman who had lugged our bags up to the third floor, that Vera was a children's book writer and illustrator and that she had some books with her, she cried, "I want to read your book!"
Tomorrow we will find out about a day tour to Novgorod, where Vera's father was born and raised until he was about 16. It is supposed to be one of the oldest towns in Russia. Shchasilivil Razhdestvo (Happy Christmas).
Novgorod, Monday, January 9
We took a three-and-a-half-hour bus ride to Novgorod where Vera's father lived until he was about 16. There was no way of discovering where he had lived, but Vera remembered him saying he skated on the frozen river, so, after a visit to the Novgorod Kremlin, within whose wall was the basilica of St. Sofia, we walked across a bridge over the not-quite frozen river. Vera was suddenly stricken with something akin to nostalgia and said, "Now I know why I came to Russia!"
Although we had hopes of finding the old section of Novgorod quainter and more reminiscent of our impressions of old Russia, we were impressed by the centuries-old buildings that were still standing. "My father must have been in this building," Vera would say. We had a nice dinner in a sedate cafe and the maitre d' called a taxi and we rushed off to the bus station for another three and a half-hour ride home.


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Adriana McKinnon, one of the event coordinators, said that they already have 22 registered participants.
"That is much better than last year," McKinnon said. "Last year, we had maybe 10 at this time.
"I think, last year, it was more of our closest friends in the community."
The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Oct. 27.
Word has gotten out, and people are already getting excited too.
"We have been trying to make it grow and hopefully make it a yearly event in Bee County," she said.
She and the others coordinating the event had two goals this year — have the event on the Coastal Bend College track and design T-shirts.
Both have worked out as the Pantry Stores and the A Place for Paws have agreed to sponsor the T-shirts.
The college also has agreed to having the event on its track. Having it there, she said, should help with exposure.
Last year, the event was held at Poesta Park, but parking is limited there.
"A lot of people identify more with the college, because it is a community college," she said.
"People know about Relay for Life, and they go to the high school track," she added. "I want them to have the same idea for Bark for Life — that Bark for Life happens every fall at the Coastal Bend College track."
More participants this year means more money going to the American Cancer Society also.
Last year, the event raised $1,500 — this year they hope that amount increases.
"Our goal is going to be about $2,000," she said, adding that this isn't just about the money though.
"Our main goal is to get more participants registered. We want more people from the community to come out and just enjoy the morning walk."
The idea for this relay came about because many of the Relay walkers are also dog lovers — and they hate having to leave their four-legged companions behind.
"During Relay for Life, pets are not allowed on the premises," she said. "Those are just the guidelines. A lot people want to go to Relay, and they want to take their dogs. Even on a leash or carrying them — they can't.
"A lot of people consider pets as part of their family. This event will give all the people the opportunity to walk with their dogs."
For those who don't necessarily want to walk the track, they can still come out and enjoy the morning.
"You don't have to do the whole lap," McKinnon said. "You can just come over and hang out with your dog and participate in the contests.
"Any kind of dog can come out, as long as they are on a leash and have all their shots.
"We would love to have all kinds of dogs."
Early registration, up until the day of the event, is $20 per dog up to two dogs per person. On the day of the event, registration is $25.
There will be numerous contests held during the four-hour event, including best dressed, best trick, best costume and owner look alike.
"This year, we are adding another trophy — the best in show, which is going to be chosen by all the people attending," McKinnon said.
Participants can register their dogs today (Saturday) at Beeville Market Days, and coordinators are also holding a chilli dog fundraiser today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the back parking lot of Exclusive Home Health for the event. Plates include two chilli dogs, chips and a drink for $5.
Jason Collins is the editor at the Bee-Picayune and can be reached at 358-2550, ext. 121, or at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Where You Work and Go to School
The Challenge
No matter where you work or go to school, pests such as insects, rodents, fungi, and weeds can interfere with your day. These pests can cause human health problems, structural damage, and plant damage.
Pesticides are often used to prevent or correct these problems. Although pest control where you work may be necessary, it also means that you may be exposed to pesticides from:
- The air you breathe inside your workspace
- Direct contact with pesticides that have been applied on surfaces within your workspace
- Direct contact with landscapes on which pesticides have been applied
- Applying pesticides at your workplace
Reduced-risk pest management practices are available that can soften the impact to human health and the environment, and PestWise programs and initiatives are working to increase use of these practices.
The Solution
Whether you are a facilities or grounds manager controlling pests directly or you hire a professional, you can reduce risks by using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) (print version, 2 pp, 1MB, About PDF) techniques. IPM is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices. Examples of IPM practices include:
- utility companies introducing specific plants or mulches to control vegetation growth or promote desirable plants along their rights-of-way (Rights-of-Way Fact Sheet (print version, 2 pp, 1.6MB, About PDF)),
- office building managers ensuring that refrigerators are regularly cleaned and food is properly disposed of in pest-proof waste disposals, and
- schools repairing leaky pipes and caulking cracks as well as using screens and traps to manage pests.
Building managers seeking to understand how to implement and verify IPM services should review EPA's brochure on Integrated Pest Management In Buildings (20 pp, 773KB, About PDF).
Quick Facts about IPM
- Based on information regarding the life cycles of pests and their interaction with the environment
- Uses this information in combination with available pest control technologies to manage pests economically and with reduced risk
- Takes advantage of all appropriate pest management strategies, including the careful use of pesticides when necessary
The Results
PestWise program partners are expanding the use of IPM in communities across the United States. For example:
Since 1999, Steritech, a Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP) member, has increased the use of non-toxic rodent monitoring baits by 469% throughout the company. When combined with improved use of monitors, glue boards, and other safe pest control methods, the company has reduced the percentage of rodent control programs based strictly on toxic bait from 99% in 1999 to 52% in 2007. Learn More about PESP >>
With technical assistance from the Biopesticide Demonstration Program (BDP) and PESP, American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) treated nearly 6000 unattended swimming pools and ponds in New Orleans with the biopesticide Vectolex®, a relatively short-term pest control technique which is effective as long as mosquito larvae are present. AMCA also introduced mosquito fish minnows, a more long-term and environmentally friendly control, which feed on mosquito larvae and pupae, interrupting the mosquito life cycle. Learn More about BDP >>
The IPM Institute of North America received a grant to promote our shared goal of all U.S. schools using IPM by 2015. The Institute is using these funds to establish regional demonstration projects, a train the trainer program, and new methods for documenting risk reduction for school IPM. Learn More about the IPM in Schools Program >>
The Landscaping Initiative, together with its partners, educates the public and landscaping professionals about using sustainable and cost-effective lawn management methods. For example, the Initiative reached thousands of people through its "Mow Right, Feed Right, Water Right" posters that were displayed on 250 buses in Montgomery County, Maryland as well as through its "Green Lawn" series of materials providing information and tips on lawn management. Learn More about the Landscaping Initiative >>
Related Resources
The following resources can help you learn more about implementing IPM where you work and go to school:
- Integrated Pest Management In Buildings (20 pp, 773KB, About PDF)
Guide to help building managers understand how to implement and verify IPM services.
- EPA Integrated Pest Management in Childcare
Young children may be more vulnerable than adults are to the health problems linked to both pests and pesticides, so responsible pest management is very important in childcare. Resources on how to apply IPM to childcare are available from this page.
- EPA Pest Patrol: A Backyard Activity Book for Kids on Integrated Pest Management Teaching IPM at the grade school level can provide children with important information about pest identity, biology, and ecology. It can also help children understand the impact that personal choices can have on our environment.
We all need to manage pests in our homes and gardens. Whether you manage these pests on your own or hire a professional, pesticides are often used. Learn More>>
A variety of pests can move into your workplace or school. Pesticides are used to manage pests in buildings and maintain landscapes. Learn More>>
All the fun can make you forget that pests present challenges in recreational areas as well. Pesticides are used to manage pests in buildings and maintain grounds. Learn More>>


text: CDD> Transportation> Regional Transportation Planning> Mass Transit Mass Transit 2015 Transit Strategic Plan The 2015 Transit Strategic Plan has been released. This document defines goals and objectives related to transit and highlights key projects and initiatives already underway by the City. It will also help the City select and prioritize projects that will improve the public transportation system in and around Cambridge. High Resolution Version Low Resolution Version City Manager Statement about Public Transit Click here for a November 29, 2012 letter by former City Manager Robert W. Healy commenting on MassDOT's "Your Vision, Our Future: A Transportation Conversation" series of public information sessions. The following is an excerpt: Better public transportation is critical for our city to meet our economic development, livability, social equity, and environmental objectives. Yet with $9 billion of debt and $3 billion in unfunded but necessary maintenance, the MBTA is struggling to operate the current system, let alone expand. The City of Cambridge has limited influence over the MBTA, which is a state agency governed by MassDOT and their Board of Directors. Because Cambridge contributes about $8 million per year in usage assessments (MBTA's overall operating budget is $1.4 billion plus $450,000 in debt service), we are a voting member of the MBTA Advisory Board. Under the 2009 Transportation Reform legislation, though, this board lost authority to approve the MBTA budget. In January 2013, we launched a 2- year public transit strategic planning process focusing on the City of Cambridge. The purpose is to develop an action plan for how Cambridge will take a stronger leadership role to improve quality and expand capacity of our transit system. The process is led jointly by the Community Development Department and the Traffic, Parking & Transportation Department. The city has formed an internal interdepartmental working group and an external stakeholder advisory committee. Through monthly meetings with these groups over the past year, a significant amount of input was gathered and synthesized into a set of seven overarching goals, outlined later in this report. For each goal, this report highlights key projects and initiatives already underway by the city. The purpose of this interim report is to summarize the work of the strategic planning process to date. Over the next year, the city will specify more detailed objectives for each goal. We will then create an implementation plan that will contain a prioritized set of projects and initiatives. This should be completed by the end of 2014. Cambridge Context 25% of people who live or work in Cambridge rely on transit. Many more use transit as a secondary means to get to work and use it regularly for non-commuting purposes. By comparison, only 6% of those who live or work in the greater Boston area rely on transit. Cambridge has a high live-work population—about half of all employed residents of Cambridge also work in Cambridge. 32% of Cambridge households do not own a car. The MBTA Red Line carries 250,000 riders per typical weekday, with 140,000 of them starting or ending their trip at one of Cambridge's five stops. October 2013 saw record ridership, an increase of about 15% over the past 5 years. The continued growth in ridership is certainly welcome, but is increasing strain on the system. On a typical weekday, about 13,000 passengers get on or off the Green Line at Lechmere Station. Trains run every 6 minutes during rush hour. The Green Line Extension project will allow trains to continue to Union Square and Medford, resulting in an additional 5,000 people getting on or off at Lechmere Station. 33 bus routes pick up or drop off 85,000 riders in Cambridge per typical weekday. Of the 10 bus routes with highest ridership in the entire MBTA system, four of them are in Cambridge (routes 66, 1, 77, and 70). Four of the bus routes operating in Cambridge fail the MBTA's "vehicle load standard," meaning there is excessive crowding during peak times (routes 1, 47, 66, and 71). Cambridge also has another public bus service, run by the Charles River Transportation Management Association, which operates the EZRide Shuttle, helping to connect transit and worksites for commuters to Kendall Square, East Cambridge, MIT, and Cambridgeport. Launched in 2002, the EZRide now carries about 2,500 passengers per day . For more information For more information contact Tegin Teich Bennett at email@example.com or 617/349-4615.


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Wisconsin had a $2 million winner and two $10,000 winners in Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot drawing.
A $2 million winning ticket was sold at a Kwik Trip in Eau Claire
A $10,000 winning ticket was sold at a Sparta Kwik Trip. Another ticket worth $10,000 was sold in Stevens Point.
Winners have 180 days from the date of the drawing to come forward and claim their prizes.
The person who bought the $2 million dollar Powerball ticket in Eau Claire has to validate their ticket at the Lottery's headquarters in Madison.
Nobody won the jackpot, so Saturday night's Powerball jackpot now stands at an estimated $60 million.


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Well, Mr. Lung. It appears that we have yet one more arena in which we agree. The Clinton campaign is really nothing more than a travesty at this point and does nothing except harm the still presumptive nominee. In a year where Democrats should be stronger than ever, they still search for a way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. It's almost like watching the 2008 Detroit Tigers. The only difference being that the Tigers don't technically need an act of god to turn things around at this point.
However, despite this point of agreement, there is another area in which I have to strongly disagree with you. And in doing this I know I am setting myself up for lots of hate mail but it's something that has been bugging for a long time. So, instead of beating around the bush, I'm just going to come right out and say it. Erin Andrews is not that hot. In fact, she's not really all that attractive at all.
Now, I know that this statement is considered blasphemous in the male sporting universe since every guy I know who follows sports seems to think she is the greatest thing since sliced bread. But, aside from a nice rack and an unfailing wardrobe department, there just isn't that much going on there. Even in heels she has a flat rear end and that face is painted on. Wow. I really said it. That felt good.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying I know of someone better who should take her place. I'm just saying that when it comes right down to it, she's like a hot short-order cook. Yeah, she might be hot when you consider the profession but the competition is pretty thin to begin with.
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She looks pretty hot to me Allen I know Jeffy will have plenty to say about this blog. Go get him Jeffy, show him the error of his ways
I think you're being a bit fussy. Now that I have HD, I get a pretty good idea of who's got a painted on face and who actually looks good. It's a bit disconcerting when you realize who looks like a clown with all the makeup and who's actually pretty. There are the ones who it isn't such a shock to see that they're good looking in HD and regular TV like Elisabeth Hasselbeck (my mother watches The View, not me) and Heidi Klum; then there are the surprises like Monica Crowley (really). I'm not gonna riff on Erin Andrews's looks; she does seem like a snot though.
Actually I tend to agree with you, except for that photo. But then everyone has a good side (I'll show you mine as soon as they fix the photocopier) . . .
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Baba — I think I did an adequate job on correcting Al. Check "You're Out!"
Paul — Erin Andrews in HD. If I had it I'd never leave the house.
Michael — I'm hoping the copy guy goes on an extended vacation. Ha!


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I'm a fan of the Dogs of the Dow investment strategy. It's simple and been known to reward investors no matter how much money they have to invest or what their level of investment acumen is.
Just to refresh: The idea behind investing in the dogs of the Dow is to purchase equal dollar amounts of the DJIAs highest yielding stocks on the first trading day of each new trading year and let that investment ride until selling the last trading day of the year.
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Once in every of my cycles, probably ever since DD turned 1 (she's now 17.5MO), my milk supply decreases. Sometimes drops moderately, sometimes (like this time, right now) it is reduced almost to drops . Such a spell lasts for days. It is frustrating. My DD only drinks BM and water and she doesn't even like drinking water. She is still nursing 8-12x/day.
Also, while all the previous times it occurred around the time of ovulation and by the time I started my period my supply was almost back to normal, this time it occurred about a week AFTER ovulation and has lasted till now, the second day into my period (it's been a week). My supply is still nowhere near normal.
I read on kellymom about taking a calcium supplement. But I'm already taking 1000mg calcium with magnesium daily because I am dairy-free. I have also been drinking Mother's Milk Tea and started taking fenugreek yesterday since I'm SO impatient to get my supply back.
And I don't know why I started having this problem after DD turned 1 whereas my period came back at 2 months PP and I never had this problem at all.
Does anyone else have the same problem? Any input would be much appreciated!


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Marx Foods sent us some really neat disposable plates. I know, I know. "Neat" disposable plates? But really, they are. I can't explain it better than this so read what the Marx Foods site has to say: These elegant and durable disposable party plates are an eco-friendly alternative to conventional disposable plates. These biodegradable plates are a natural and renewable resource. Naturally discarded sheaths of the leaves of the Adaka palm tree are collected from the forest floor. No trees are cut down. The plates and the disposable cutlery are even compostable! How can you not think that's neat? Compostable plates.
We received some of the large square plates and some of the hexagonal salad plates. They arrived in the middle of a playdate we were having at our house and we used the plates for the adults's lunch. We were all 4 of us (adults) surprised how solid the plates felt. Since we only ate sandwiches off of them, I did rinse them. We can use them again. They are still sturdy. That's neat, too. Plates that are
disposable compostable that you can rinse well and re-use.
Some of the girls who were here thought the plates were kind of not so pleasant looking. I love the look. Its almost like its got a woodgrained look which I love. But honestly, I'd like them anyway. Simply for the way they are made and the fact that they can be composted (although it should be fun trying to explain to the kids why some plates are compostable and not others but I digress, that is a post for yet another day).
If you, like I was, are unfamiliar with Marx Foods, you should check them out. They specialize in high-end food distribution. They have some really amazing items on their site, aside from these plates.
Marx Foods has generously offered to give one of our readers a set of 25 of the palm leaf plates, in the style of your choosing. That's definitely a bargain since these plates are definitely not inexpensive, however, the quality and fact that I was able to give them a good rinse and still be able to use them again makes them more of a deal. Anything that helps decrease what's taken from our earth offsets the dollar amount a bit in my book, as well. I'd defnitely consider these for our house!
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Philadelphia Phillies (53-67) vs Los Angeles Dodgers (70-50)
Cliff Lee (10-5, 3.18 ERA) vs Zack Greinke (10-3, 3.21 ERA)
Time: 7:05, Citizens Bank Park
Weather: 88, sunny
The Phillies return home from a rough 1-5 road trip Friday to open a three game set with the hottest team in baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers, who own a six game lead in the N.L. West, have won eight straight ball games and nine of their last 10 and 13 of their last 14 games.
Cliff Lee will be on the hill for the Phillies, coming off a tough Phillies loss in Washington in which he gave up three runs in six innings of work but earned a no decision. Lee has not won a game since July 5, suffering losses in his last three decisions. The left-hander has faced the Dodgers six times in his career and has performed very well against them, posting a 2-1 record and 1.40 ERA. Earlier this year he went seven innings and allowed three runs while striking out 10 at Dodger Stadium.
The Phillies will have to work through one of the hottest pitchers in the game in Zack Greinke. Greinke has won seven of his last eight decisions, and is coming off a terrific start against the red-hot Rays, in which he threw 6 1/3 shutout innings and struck out seven batters. In his career, Greinke is 2-1 with a 3.27 ERA against the Phillies, but did allow four runs on 12 hits to them in his last start against them on June 27.
Michael Young has the most at bats of any Phillie against Greinke, posting nine singles in 36 at bats. Domonic Brown, Chase Utley and John McDonald have all gone deep once off the Dodger's right-hander.
With Charlie Manuel out as Phillies manager, Ryne Sandberg has been named interim manager, and his first lineup is as follows:
Lineup: Rollins SS, M. Young 1B, Utley 2B, Brown LF, Ruf RF, Asche 3B, Mayberry CF, Ruiz C, Lee P
Gameday Beer: Sam Adams Blackberry Witbier
This strange beer brings out the classic blackberry flavor with hints of citrus. The blackberry flavor is fairly strong and very unique, especially paired with coriander as opposed to traditional hops. When the team isn't going too well maybe it is time to shake things up and try something unconventional.
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Thank you Charlie for all you did here in Philly. I wish the spoiled brats with the fat wallets and heads would have played for what they were getting paid. They have no pride or hustle and it showed. This was the real problem behind the losing team. You did you best over the years and for that I thank you. I wish you the best going forward I hope this next season in you life brings you as much joy as you brought to the true Philly fans. Your knowledge of the game and how it should be played has no equal in my book.
May God continue bless you and your family as you take your next step. You will be missed.
Two things come to mind about Alex Lee for whatever reason as the Phillies PR bath rolls on, despite Ryne Sandbergbeing a pretty popular guy.
One, as memory recollects, he picked the Dodgers to win the NL West. Holy hot, what a pounding they are issuing with a 47-18 mark and 23 of 26 since Puig was recalled.
And two, the epic 2nd half he said the Phils needed rolls on. It just doesn't get any more epic than the epic on display.
Another must win for the Phillies.
We need to do a prediction for when the Phillies will score in this series.
Since its Grienke tonight and Kershaw tomorrow I am guessing Sunday the 5th inning.
Good luck Ryno
Maybe he will have a short stint with the Phillies then a hall of fame career for another team.
Sound familiar???
How does Ruben sit on the podium and let a great man like Charlie go?
Resign you moron.
When he gets fired don't allow people to send him best wishes.
It wont be pretty.
5th inning Sunday sounds pretty good, BUT, this isn't to say anything about Charlie, but who knows, maybe you win the Met bet off the managerial change. He'd certainly said it all in 9 years, maybe the fresh voice gets 'em, 2-3 more wins, which might be the difference.
CNN just reported that 77% of the people keeping score of the game filled in Jimmy's first at bat before he stepped in.
No need for erasers.
I wasn't even paying attention.
Was it a pop up or a ground out?
foul popup.
I don't know if it'll matter much, but they didn't have a bench coach this year, Sandberg might have unofficially filled the role, be interesting to see if double switches and the like go smoothly.
Yes I am hoping this maybe gets me the Mets bet.
The Mets are not even trying.
Wheeler and Harvey will be shut down soon. Wright maybe out for the year.
But its a 3 game lead now.
Will the Phillies win 4 games the rest of this year?
And now this MORON Amaro is on the TV
Now that the old man is gone I am really hating on this MORON
I thought TMac and Wheels did well to keep straight faces during the interview.
2 nice plays for Asche so far.
Oh this moron is going to decide Sandbergs future?
I almost want to not get the package next year or follow this team if this idiot is making decisions after 2013.
He is not capable.
Please get him off the TV
It is embarrassing
Every time I hear Cody Ashes name I think about this guy.
quite the accomplishment to land a spot in wiipedia.
Well theres the bad sacrifice bunt that doesn't work.
So that's still the same.
Rollins up Ken.
Isnt it exciting.
So seriously, you wouldn't bat Jimmy leadoff with Revere out? And if not, who. And if you
wanna submit a complete encyclopedia in your answer, what's your guess as to who Ryno
bats leadoff the rest of the way.
2 nouts, and Greinke throws to first twice with Cliff the runner.
That is strange. Almost got him the first time, though, maybe the scouting report says Cliff's not necessarily an attentive runner.
Id have Galvis up and hitting first.
But with 2B and SS tied up with old guys for the next few years I guess hes out.
Its a legit question and hard for me to answer.
But I also know that a guy with a .300 OBP and .600 OPs really cant be in any of your top 6 spots.
Its a crappy roster for sure.
Thanks to Ruben
Jimmy should have been at the bottom of the line up for years.
2-0 Dodgers
Ryno will be 0-1 now.
I'm not connecting with this lackadaisical play thing. Maybe it's the way I'm defining it, which would be hanging heads, giving up easily when things spiral down.
If that's part of it, I'm sure Ryno's watching the reaction to the deficit to see how they react. He did say he wants to see teammate support in the dugout, so we'll see how they impress him here.
Absolutely lackadaisical play. Couldn't agree with you more, Ken.
And (IMO) lack of basics.
The combo is disastrous.
Players who don't hustle to first on grounders.
Outfielders who don't know how to get in front of a ball.
Single A quality pitchers who don't pay attention to base runners or back up bases on fielding plays.
Terrible plate judgment.
The list goes on.
Theres Mayberry not catching a routine ball in center.
Ken we had dipshits on here complaining about Shane.
I swear.
Notice anything since hes been gone?
Getting an outfield that can field on a major league level next year would be a huge improvement.
Havent had one for a few years.
Actually, I thought Shane slipped a good amount last year in particular defensively. He turned ion some adventurous routs.
I don't know why, but I was a little impatient with him last year. Short term quibble, I guess. It's good to see him helping the Red Sox. I suppose the 3 year deal he got is about right.
Out of todays crap pile of a line up.
Ruf at least has a .375 on base pct he needs to be top 3
Brown is your only young major league level player.
Probably need to trade Ruiz to a contending team. Which I will support. He deserves to play for a winner.
Young and Rollins shouldn't be in anyones everyday line up at this point.
Except if Jimmy is hitting 8th and can still field at an above average level.
Mayberry is filler. a nice 4th or 5th outfielder on a decent team.
Ashe I don't know about enough.
I think if you watch Ashe some, you'll like him. This half year of exposure will be good for him. Very athletic, and as they mentioned on the broadcast, Charlie liked his short, quick stroke. Plus, those 2 good defensive plays weren't flukes.
I wrote some thoughts the other day on Brown batting leadoff. I really feel they oughta fool around with that with a lot of wins don't mean much baseball coming up. No better time to experiment, and I look at Heyward's success in the short term, and feel it's worth a look.
Clearly, the Angels should have held a gun to Greinke's head and forced him to sign. Should finish 5 shutout innings right around 70 pitches.
The problem with brown hitting 1 is who will drive him in?
If they get a real line up in the near future its plausible.
Too bat he cant hit 1st and 4th.
Definitely true. Maybe Revere works out leading off, but if they can add some pop for next year, then they's have the option. Now seems the time to even see how he'd do there.
But there are so many fish to fry, a leadoff guy isn't high on the priority list.
How funny is this player of the week thing?????????????
Turnign it up baby!!!
All 3 wins this season
The week its Rollins I am going to be laughing hard.
Speaking of Shane, here's his reaction today…
"It almost was to the point where I teared up a little bit," Victorino told FOXSports.com on Friday night before the Red Sox played the Yankees. "That seven years from 2005 to 2011, that run we had in Philly, that was one of the greatest runs they've had in that sport, in that city.
"His contract was up. We all knew the situation. But to have it happen this way, I don't know if Charlie came out and said, 'If that is what is going to happen, let's do it now.' It doesn't matter. It still hurts to see it end the way it did."
And Werth, by the way, called Charlie the best manager he's played for.
It's only 1 pitch, but the extent to which Zack fooled Chase on that last pitch says it all about how terrific a pitcher he is. Just devastated a very good hitter. Big time.
People think the big story on Action News is Charlie splitting. Course deep down, they realize this is barely news, more social reaction, a mere paving of the way until somebody else goes bye-bye, and even then, for all I know, there still may be more change higher up needed.
But a mere distraction to the real news of the day. The Phils call up BJ Rosenberg on the same day the pitching rich A's recall Sonny Gray. BJ Rosenberg. He wasn't too good when the Phils were good. Wonder how he'll do now.
I guess the moral of the story on the Brown misplay is when he gets back to the dugout, who says what to him, and how do they say it. Not to mention how soon will they have to say it again.
But for now, where's the leadership come from, and is it effective. Not the first time he's made a play like that.
I played right field on my high school team. Had a major league arm, but unfortunately, a little league everything else. Still, I never let a ball get by me even though I wasn't a great fielder. I'd take a shot in the chest, chin or sack just to keep the ball it in front of me. My coach managed to teach that to me and the other outfielders after on our first day of practice.
The concept doesn't seem to be something that should elude any player who plays on any level of organized baseball. My coach also taught us to run hard on routine grounders since the sight of a runner busting it down the line can cause a rushed throw. He taught us to disguise a bunt until the last second to keep the infield back and still get the bat in place. Ashburn would puke watching these guys misplay (and not play) the basics.
Dom Brown and John Mayberry shouldn't be struggling out there. They both have the brains and natural talent to be better fielders. It just seems like there's no coaching of basics on a major league level – at least on this team and there needs to be. The little bit of help at the plate that Brown got from Joyner seemed to help immensely without demoting Dom back to the minors for the umpteenth time.
Maybe the team should hire my old high school coach if he didn't retire already. He'd probably be about 85-years-old by now.
So they've at least positioned themselves late in the game to be competitive.
It's asking a lot since the chances are not great, but all it takes is one swing.
Shows how big that last Dodger run was. T8, 2 on, Chase.
Getting through Chase and Brown and still having the inning going's actually pretty good.
That's a shame Ruf couldn't put it in play. Would have been a nice thing to get some fire uppedness going. Pretty flat day continues in consistent form.
So it looks like Drysdale will get the win, and Koufax is on deck. The more things change, the more they stay the same.
Great to see quality ABs from the veterans on this team. Jimmy needs to sit. He has no gas in the tank he's just weak. Dear Chase, thanks for putting your bat on the ball in a big spot. PS Please sit John Mayberry forever.
Went to last nights game and let me just say the difference was astounding!
Players looked crisp, Utley at his finest – clutch hitting and fielding, strong effort all around..
Oh, then I woke up – 2 hits going into the 8th, no runs – altogether 5 walks and 3 hits. The Phils had a runner on third base twice last night, yup.. real exciting stuff.
Through the eyes of Jim Salisbury…
Sandberg has work to do in the clubhouse. It is not a happy place. Aside from a pocket of young guys with eager eyes and hopeful futures, there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of togetherness. There is finger pointing. The fun is gone. That's understandable because losing is not fun. The lack of togetherness is also somewhat understandable considering that Jonathan Papelbon recently indicated that he did not come here for this. Those comments did not sit well with a number of players who wondered, whatever happened to We're all in this together? In this summer when we pray for Darren Daulton, a man who led a great Phillies team with those words, that concept seems to have escaped the team's closer. The clubhouse has been a dour place ever since Papelbon's self-serving comments and the clubhouse, as they say, leads to the playing field.
On the day he spoke out, Papelbon suggested changes were needed from top to bottom.
The Phillies made one at the top Friday.
It did not have to end this way.
It should not have ended this way.
Hey, Charlie Manuel, this thumbs-up is for you!
Just want to say a classless act by Phils and until Amaro is gone don't see thing getting better.
Well, time for me to weigh in I guess. Been gone for a week with very little access to the internet (really very little DESIRE) and I come back to this crap. Jesus. My favorite manager since Earl Weaver in the late 60s and all through the 70s has been treated really poorly in my opinion.
I get that Charlie wasn't returning to the dugout next year. I even said on this blog a few weeks ago that a managerial change was probably necessary. And I also sort of get the logic of having Sandberg get his "feet wet". At this point in this horrible season it's all about talent evaluation and I suppose that includes Mr. Sandberg himself..
Doing it this way to this guy at this time is totally classless. Christ, the man was asked to leave on the day that that they were supposed to honor him pre-game for his 1,000th victory. Huh??? What kind of treatment is that???…The man is loyal to the core, shows his players that by showing up every day ready to put on the uniform he loves…and they can't show him a little loyalty back by just allowing him to finish the goddam season??!!
Not that it really matters at all or anyone important will even notice, cause it doesn't and they won't…but my few dollars won't be going to this team for the remainder of this season. I'll continue to watch and I'll continue to participate here at PN. I'll follow the team because I'm a Phillies fan. But I WON'T go to any more games this season as my own personal little boycott.
And to Charlie — Best of luck to you…whether you manage somewhere else or you return to this team in some capacity down the road. I'm sincerely glad that I had the opportunity to exchange a few words with you at a couple of Spring Trainings. It wasn't much but you took the time to look up from whatever bat or ball you were signing and look me right in the eye when giving your response. That means a lot to me and i will cherish those moments forever and consider them some of the best of my baseball-watching life
David Murphy nails it once again. He's one of the few local writers who isn't afraid to address the RAJ debacle.
This team won't get better until Amaro is gone.
Wrong link…apparenty two local writers aren't afraid to call out Amaro! Here's the Murphy column:
Since you posted the Ford piece as well as Murphy's, I'd like to comment that your addition of 2 local writers not afraid to criticize Amaro is sort of like math that states 1 apple and 1 orange = 2 fruits. Obviously, a large market paper isn't gonna house the long career Bob Ford has had, but most anytime you go into an article by Ford, or John Smallwood, you should anticipate a negative angle. Just because Ford attacked Amaro, or criticized him, is not real reason to laud him because it's his kind of subject, negativity, in this case toward Ruben. That doesn't mean he doesn't write some very readable stuff, but that's how I perceive him. Only a fool would quibble with Murphy's abilities.
I know some people have this perception of the press being too soft on RAJ. I suppose you might, just by suggesting there are 2 that have stood up to his frequent misjudgments.
I don't see it that way. I think it's a lot more widespread than that when you extend it beyond just the major media outlets. And while David Montgomery should never run the club based largely or solely on media or mass opinion, he's got to notice the extent and volume of blame Ruben is getting in the past 24 hours. Everyone knew that disfavor was coming, but not necessarily the extent of it, which I'd say surpasses expectations. Hopefully, that works toward a good result sooner than later.
There's already speculation that Charlie may end up managing Washington next season. Bringing a WFC to the Nats wouldn't be a bad way for Charlie to retire.
Do you have a link? I haven't read that anywhere, maybe I missed it? It's interesting, but IMO- only worth discussion if it's true.
First of all, it was discussed on this blog as early as spring training and seen as advantageous to Charlie in terms of proximity to his home in West Virginia, with the major question being would Mike Rizzo even be interested.. But it's discussed in 2 places today, my guess being the first article gave birth to the second. To me, it's all premature as I would think a couple days off will lead Charlie to recognizing it's good to take a break from the garbage that this disaster had become. But note the fan reaction in the Hardball Talk piece. It's pretty unanimous, pretty enthusiastic, and the whole thing should get some play in the coming weeks. But working with Mike Rizzo? I dunno.
If it was discussed on this blog I missed it completely. But I do have days where I just can't read through every comment, so I definitely believe you KB.
In my mind, Jayson Werth's opinion probably matters some to the Nationals, but not enough to sway them. I'd have a hard time believing they'd go "old" again. IMO- it's one of those "Been there, done that" type of deals.
Either that, or I just can't stand the thought of Charlie down there so so much, that I'm in denial. (yes, there are 2 so's, it's not a typo)
Lefty – I can't stand that thought either but if it WERE to actually happen I might actually root for the guy. Seriously. Why not?? I'm not saying I would be a Nats fan. No. Of course not. But I have such high regard for Charlie Manuel that if he he were to win another WFC down there I would be extremely happy for him.
"I'd have a hard time believing they'd go "old" again. IMO- it's one of those "Been there, done that" type of deals."
Old has little or zero to do with it. Only way it relates is marketability, and Charlie's quite marketable. What matters are the candidates, their individual traits. If there is a competition, Charlie, like any other candidate gets judged by Rizzo's priorities. Charlie's a lot different than Davey. The individuality is what will be judged , maybe some similarities and if they are perceived strengths. Not something superficial like age. If I'm guessing, Rizzo might want somebody he can work with. He might see a Dave Martinez as more likely to put up with his control tendencies. That's more likely to be why he'd hire him, not because he's so much younger. And Rizzo might eliminate Charlie right away, too. We have to remember amidst all this justified Charlie appreciation that some people don't care for Charlie's pen usage, or game strategies, and Rizzo might be one of them. THAT could be a factor, and is an age absent point.
From where I sit, if Charlie gets as far as an interview, it means Mike's receptive to the idea and Charlie's got a great shot.


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Sounds like a plan. Hey, along the way, take some pictures and post some stories here. I know I'm not the only one who would be interested in reading about your adventures in 2011. Good luck and have fun, Nick!
Hey Happy! I missed your blog in 2010 dude. I am coming over to Milwaukee for the Twins/Brewers night tilts is late June. They finally did it right and scheduled it on a weekend. It will be a good time. Hopefully it won't be 100 degrees in the shade and muggier than all get out this year. The last two years have been oppressive! I am going with my brother and we are staying downtown at the team hotel- The Pfister.
I like your declaration. Makes perfect sense and will put a lot of smiles on faces.
Are you planning on making it to Target Field this year? Those are hard tickets to come by. The entire summer is basically already sold out and only some seats remain for April, May and September games.
Take it easy!
Big Glove Bob
How come?
I just don't think I can swing it.
Looking forward to seeing you. First round is on me!
I don't think I'll make it to Minneapolis this year.
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Something anti-American about suspending anyone until all the facts are known, so I wouldn't suspend anyone just yet. Arenas got suspended for his public displays especially that cowboys and indians act at a game, with his teammates laughing the whole time, that really must have ticked off Stern.
The latest that is being reported is that Arenas left the guns in Crittenten's locker with a note saying "pick one", like in a duel. It's also being reported that Crittenten had a gun of his own that he ****ed and started waving around the locker room. With the stories and information just hearsay at this point, I would just focus on getting the most accurate picture of what happened. I don't know if you can empanel a grand jury since no crime was committed but that would help in forming a true picture of what happened because the people that testify would be under oath.