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It was a great honor for her to be among the best lifters in her weight class from across the state. Brenda finished tied for 10th place, and lifted a total of 720 pounds, her best total lifting weight by 15 pounds. Brenda posted a personal best on two of the three lifts in the competition.
She squatted 300 pounds (20 pounds over her previous best) and bench pressed 150 pounds (5 pounds over her previous best). On her final lift of the day, she attempted 300 pounds on dead lift, which would have been 20 pounds over her previous personal best of 280. She came very close to completing the lift, but couldn't lock it out.
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Mount Bohemia beat out some stiff competition to finish in the top 4 of Powder Magazine's 2014 Ski Town Throwdown. Today, Mount Bohemia's Lonie Glieberman tells us why Mount Bohemia is the ultimate destination for ski enthusiasts all over the country.
Mount Bohemia, located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula has the highest vertical, most snow, and the most expert terrain in the Midwest. What makes Mount Bohemia so special? It has Western Mountain terrain right here in the Midwest – hundreds of acres of tree skiing, chutes, and cliff drops scattered all over the mountain. In fact, Mount Bohemia is rated #1 for powder skiing east of the Rockies by Powder Magazine and called "one of the top ten undiscovered ski resorts in the world" by MSN.com!
Here are 6 reasons to have a winter adventure at Mount Bohemia this season:
All natural – All the time: That's right. Mount Bohemia is all natural snow with no grooming. There is powder on all 500 acres of terrain. And with an average snowfall of over 273 inches!
Over 500 acres of terrain: Imagine skiing all sides of the mountain with more expert terrain than virtually any ski resort east of the Rockies. The eight distinct sections of Bohemia have over 94 different runs. This much skiable acreage offers expert and advanced skiers and snowboarders the most diverse and challenging expert terrain east of the Rockies.
$99 season pass sale: Yes, Mount Bohemia has a one day season pass sale this Saturday December 7th. You can get a season pass for only $99 when you buy online at mtbohemia.com. Please remember this is only available on Saturday December 7th
New section opening this season: Mount Bohemia is adding a whole new section for skiing and snowboarding this season. The new section called The Middle Earth is located on the far east side of the mountain. The five new Middle Earth runs are glade runs (tree skiing) and there are a few small cliff drops and chutes in this area.
Lodging on the mountain: Mount Bohemia has twelve trailside cabins, hostel, and five yurts. All of these units are ski-in and ski-out. Each cabin sleeps four people and the Yurts sleep ten.
Inn on Lac Labelle: Mount Bohemia's newest lodging property is located just ¼ mile from the ski resort. The Inn located right on the lake has three private rooms that share two bathrooms and a large common area.
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- Title
- Hard X-ray generation using femtosecond irradiation of PbO glass
- Author(s)
- Hatanaka, Koji; Yomogihata, Ken-ichiro; Ono, Hiroshi; Nagafuchi, Kei; Fukumura, Hiroshi; Fukushima, Michiko; Hashimoto, Tomohiro; Juodkazis, Saulius; Misawa, Hiroaki
- Abstract
- We have generated hard X-rays by front- and back-side femtosecond laser irradiation of PbO-rich glass. The actual Pb content of glasses was corroborated by Pb M-line emission intensities with an uncertainty of less than 20%. The elements K and As at concentrations of a few mol% were detected. X-ray generation by back-side irradiation helped to avoid an air breakdown; however, self-focusing and filamentation limited the achievable light intensity and effectiveness of X-ray generation. Characteristics and mechanisms of X-ray generation from the front- and back-side of glasses are discussed.
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- Source
- Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, Vol. 354, no. 52-54 (Dec 2008), pp. 5485-5490
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- 2008
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- 0912 Materials Engineering
- Keyword(s)
- Composition; Femtosecond irradiation; Glasses; Heavy metal oxides; Laser-matter interactions; Processing; Radiation effects
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- Elsevier B.V.
- 0022-3093
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Project Overview: This project evaluates the frequency of AR mutations in African American men with prostate cancer that suffer a higher incidence and mortality rate as compared with Caucasian men. The research aim is to investigate AR mutations using genomic DNA extracted from African American men with prostate cancer and normal tissues followed by PCR, automated DNA sequencing and bioinformatics analyses. In addition, this project also determines the biological activities of AR mutations and their clinical histopathology significance such as PSA, Gleason, and age.
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Project Overview: It is fact that women of lower socioeconomic status have little knowledge about HPV, the need for Pap smears and efficacy of the current FDA approved HPV vaccines. To this end, a screening questionnaire to better ascertain the knowledge base of the enrolled subjects is being developed by Dr. Hurst with a goal to assess the depth or lack of knowledge of enrolled cohort as to the role of the HPV in developing cervical cancer and the ways for prevention. The areas that need further education will be identified and education modalities developed and implemented with assessment tools utilized to ascertain the effectiveness of the intervention.
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Project Overview: African American youth are disproportionately overweight and obese. African American teens also experience a higher incidence of asthma co morbidity. Asthma associated lung inflammation is conditioned in part by genetic factors and diet. Although the regulatory mechanisms are not well understood, the severity of asthma symptoms and the rate of morbidity intensify as adipose tissue increases. It has been hypothesized that pro and anti-inflammatory cytokines may mediate these responses. Secondly, weight reduction has been shown to improve the severity of asthma symptoms via a reduction in inflammatory responses. Using a genome-wide approach, the primary aim of this research study is to (a) determine the frequency of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) among obese and non-obese African American adolescent females and (b) examine the effects of diet and/or exercise on the severity of inflammatory among these individuals.
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The SSP is a student research program designed to fill the pipeline with bright, young, college students who are interested in pursuing careers in science and research. Students selected for SSP participation will be involved with active researchers and mentors beginning in their sophomore year through the senior year. Research experiences and encouragement through mentorships, will guide students to continue their studies at the graduate level and ultimately contribute to the diversity of the scientific workforce. The areas of research currently being conducted by Dillard University investigators partnering with LSUHSC researchers focuses on prostate cancer, cervical cancer, HIV/AIDS, obesity and asthma. Students majoring in biology, chemistry, physics, nursing, public health, and psychology at Dillard University are eligible to apply. Students are expected to continue participation for three consecutive summers, preferably in the same laboratory. Funds to support, housing, meals and a stipend will be provided. Upon completion of the program and during the fall of the senior year, students are expected to apply for admission to graduate school at LSU and other graduate programs that offer research opportunities.
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We sometimes feel a sense of relief in the aftermath of a verdict in a well-publicized case, even if we had no particular personal interest in the case.
A hung jury one year ago after Mario Casciaro's murder trial left no such relief, and Tuesday night's guilty verdict might have left a nuanced sense of resolution. But like the resolution of many cases, there's certainly a hollow feeling.
Many in Johnsburg have had a very personal interest and have ached for more than a decade over the disappearance of 17-year-old Brian Carrick. For Bill Carrick and Brian's siblings, that ache will never go away. Brian's mother, Terry, died before seeing a trial.
This is what murders do to survivors, whether they're solved or not. The range of emotions goes from acute agony to dull melancholy with much in between.
Johnsburg is a close-knit community, like many towns in McHenry County, and there's a good chance that if one spent any significant time in Johnsburg over the past 20 years he would know at least one of the 14 Carrick children.
Even if you aren't from Johnsburg, the senseless death of a 17-year-old troubles us all. Carrick was a fairly typical high school kid in many ways. While messing around with marijuana is certainly inadvisable, no one expects it to lead to death.
But that was the case that the McHenry County state's attorney laid out: Carrick was killed to settle a marijuana debt, and the deed was carried out by convicted felon Shane Lamb, who was acting at the behest of Casciaro.
The case was dependent on Lamb's testimony, and the fact that Lamb, who might have delivered the fatal blow that killed Carrick, was given immunity raised more than a few eyebrows.
The McHenry County State's Attorney's Office didn't have a lot of cards to play in this case, and while regrettable that Lamb was given immunity, it's also understandable. Sometimes prosecutors do have to make a choice on whether to deal with the devil.
If they didn't make that choice, I don't know what the alternative was. They tried the case twice, winning the second time.
You can have a reasonable argument about whether Casciaro should have been found guilty of murder for telling Lamb to talk to Carrick about a drug debt, but it's hard to imagine a scenario where Casciaro didn't know what happened to Carrick's body if he didn't help dispose of the body himself.
And that's what leaves us troubled. No one has ever found Carrick's body. If we believe Lamb's testimony, we know that at least Lamb and Casciaro were involved in Carrick's death.
But who else was involved? Why was Robert Render's blood found in the same produce cooler as Carrick's? Render died of a drug overdose, but who else let this crime go unsolved for years?
Justice is a word we throw around and, of course, the role of the criminal justice system. It is sometimes achieved, but rarely is it neat and tidy. Justice is elusive, and sometimes the best we can hope for is a piece of it.
• Kevin Lyons is news editor of the Northwest Herald. Reach him at 815-526-4505 or email him at email@example.com. Follow him on Twitter at @KevinLyonsNWH.


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TE would be biggest surprise... Safety would second on that list... it's about 6th and 7th on the list of needs, IMO behind OLB, ILB, RB, WR, NT
TE would be biggest surprise... Safety would second on that list... it's about 6th and 7th on the list of needs, IMO behind OLB, ILB, RB, WR, NT
2013 MNF Executive Champion!
Round 1, Pick 25 (25): Artie Burns, CB; Miami
Round 2, Pick 27 (58 ): Sean Davis, S; Maryland
Round 3, Pick 26 (89): Javon Hargrave, DT; South Carolina State
Round 4, Pick 25 (123): Jerald Hawkins, OT; LSU
Round 6, Pick 45 (220) (Compensatory Selection): Travis Feeney, OLB; Washington
Round 7, Pick 8 (229) (From Giants): DeMarcus Ayers, WR; Houston
Round 7, Pick 25 (246): Tyler Matakevich, OLB; Temple
Notre Dame tight end Tyler Eifert solidified himself as the top tight end prospect on the board, and one of the best all-around tight ends in recent draft memory. It wouldn't be a shock to learn the Steelers have interest in the 6-foot-5, 250-pounder, in wake of Heath Miller's injury.
Don't be surprised if the Steelers spend some time with Notre Dame tight end Tyler Eifert at the NFL Combine.
It's not common for the Steelers to draft a back-up to their team MVP from the previous season in the first round, but it isn't any more common to find a tight end with Eifert's speed (4.68 40) and size (6-foot-5, 250 pounds, 9 1/8 inch hands).
In what could be a classic example of drafting the best player available, Eifert could be on the board at 17, and it seems likely at least one scout would be clamoring for one of the surest prospects in the draft.
What would that say about tight end Heath Miller, the man who earned a Pro Bowl berth and led the team in receiving this past season? Absolutely nothing. Stepping past for a second the likelihood of Miller starting the year on the physically unable to perform list due to a knee injury he suffered in Week 17, having two players as big and as athletic as Miller and Eifert would fit wonderfully in the Steelers' offense.
Eifert, like any rookie, would need some seasoning, but the Steelers currently only have second-year David Paulson healthy and under contract for 2013. While it's not a guarantee Miller won't play this year, judging by the 2012 season of running back Rashard Mendenhall - who suffered the same ACL tear as Miller did late in the 2011 season - it's hard to say Miller will be the same player from the start.
But looking ahead to 2014, with Miller at 100 percent, and Eifert having a year to develop even more, they could rival anyone in terms of talent at the increasingly important tight end position. It would also be a cheaper alternative to their current lack of wide receivers, giving veteran quarterback Ben Roethlisberger two large targets in which to throw quick-release passes to all over the field.
Eifert's outstanding Combine performance solidifies him as one of the best all-around tight end prospects seen in the draft in recent memory.
We need a Safety. The Ravens need two Safeties. Hate to leave a big prize on the board for them at 1/32.
Posted by Mike Florio on March 24, 2013
It makes no sense to do mock drafts before free agency starts, even though everyone does. It makes somewhat less nonsense to do one two weeks into free agency, but things can still change until its time for the first pick to be made.
Then again, it arguably makes no sense to do mock drafts at all, since its inherently a crapshoot that gives the experts and those who think they are something to do.
Its even more of a crapshoot in 2013.
But well shoot the crap anyway, since we havent done it yet this year and plenty of you have been asking for us to do one.
Probably so that you can complain about how bad it is.
So complain away.
1. Chiefs: DE Dion Jordan, Oregon.
2. Jaguars: OT Luke Joeckel, Texas A&M.
3. Raiders: DT Sharrif Floyd, Florida.
4. Eagles: DT Sheldon Richardson, Missouri.
5. Lions: CB Desmond Trufant, Washington.
6. Browns: DE Ziggy Ansah, BYU.
7. Cardinals: DE Barkevious Mingo, LSU.
8. Bills: QB Matt Barkley, USC.
9. Jets: CB Dee Milliner, Alabama.
10. Titans: OG Chance Warmack, Alabama.
11. Chargers: OT Eric Fisher, Central Michigan.
12. Dolphins: OT Lane Johnson, Oklahoma.
13. Buccaneers: WR Tavon Austin, West Virginia.
14. Panthers: DT Star Lotulelei, Utah.
15. Saints: WR Keenan Allen, California.
16. Rams: OG Jonathan Cooper, North Carolina.
17. Steelers: RB Eddie Lacy, Alabama.
18. Cowboys: S Kenny Vaccaro, Texas.
19. Giants: DE Bjoern Werner, Florida State.
20. Bears: LB Jarvis Jones, Georgia.
21. Bengals: DT Sylvester Williams, North Carolina.
22. Rams (from Redskins): OT D.J. Fluker, Alabama.
23. Vikings: QB Geno Smith, West Virginia.
24. Colts: WR Cordarrelle Patterson, Tennessee.
25. Vikings (from Seahawks): LB Manti Teo, Notre Dame.
26. Packers: TE Tyler Eifert, Notre Dame.
27. Texans: WR Deandre Hopkins, Clemson.
28. Broncos: S Matt Elam, Florida.
29. Patriots: CB Xavier Rhodes, Florida State.
30. Falcons: DE Cornellius Carradine, Florida State.
31. 49ers: NT John Jenkins, Georgia.
32. Ravens: OT Kyle Long, Oregon.
I think it would shock most if we took Jonathan Hankins NT at 17. But, I think the pick makes sense.
1.25 CB Eli Apple-DB-tOSU
2.58 SS Vonn Bell-DB tOSU
3.89 DT Javon Hargrave-SC State
4.123 DE-Matt Judon-Grand Valley State
6.220 RB-Tyler Erwin-San Jose State
7.229 WR Geronimo Allison-Ilinois
7.246 QB-Cody Kessler-USC
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Rd 1: Devante Parker - WR/ Kevin Johnson - CB
Rd 2: Danielle Hunter -OLB
Rd 3: Steven Nelson - CB
Rd 4: Derron Smith - S
Rd 5: Henry Anderson - DE
Rd 6: Wes Saxton - TE
Rd 7: Deon Simon - DT
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2.58 SS Vonn Bell-DB tOSU
3.89 DT Javon Hargrave-SC State
4.123 DE-Matt Judon-Grand Valley State
6.220 RB-Tyler Erwin-San Jose State
7.229 WR Geronimo Allison-Ilinois
7.246 QB-Cody Kessler-USC
1.25 CB Eli Apple-DB-tOSU
2.58 SS Vonn Bell-DB tOSU
3.89 DT Javon Hargrave-SC State
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By Erika, Pure Matters
I'm always reading about "quick and easy" diets that promise to get me back into those size six jeans within weeks. It's hard not to fall for the latest, trendiest, lose-weight-fast diet, but dropping weight quickly can be unhealthy and the weight loss harder to maintain. Healthy ways to lose weight usually take time and a commitment to changes in lifestyle.
The typical recommendation for healthy weight loss is one to two pounds per week. This may not seem like much, but you're more likely to keep the weight off long term if you take a slow, consistent approach to altering your diet. Some diets have an initial period that includes more rapid weight loss that slows down after the first couple of weeks, which can be a safe strategy as well. A more extreme rapid weight loss diet should be conducted only if working closely with a healthcare practitioner.
Here are a few healthy and sustainable ways to lose weight:
Portion control
Start paying attention to how much you're eating. I used to think a chicken breast, rice, and a vegetable made up a healthy meal; however, I was serving myself a whole chicken breast, a pile of rice, and a little scoop of veggies. Then I found out that one serving for me should be two to three ounces of cooked chicken breast (about a half a breast, without the skin), half a cup of cooked rice, and half a cup of cooked vegetables. Now I serve myself a half a chicken breast, a tiny scoop of rice (brown rice, if I can convince my husband to go for that), and a big scoop of steamed veggies. I invested in a food scale so that I could weigh meat -- this helped give me a better understanding of serving sizes. When out at a restaurant, you can either ask the waiter to doggy bag half of your meal before serving it or split it in half when it arrives and don't touch one half.
Do the math
Throughout my 20s, I rolled my eyes at friends who counted calories. Keeping track of calories seemed like a great way to ruin every meal. Now, in my mid-thirties, I realize that this is a crucial part of losing weight (or maintaining a healthy weight). Counting calories is one way to keep track of how much you can eat each day. It has helped me realize that if I do decide to have the meatball sandwich for lunch, I need to have a light salad with dressing on the side for dinner. Some of my friends use calorie-counting apps like Calorie Tracker by LIVESTRONG.COM or Calorie Counter by FatSecret, which work well. I've been a member of Weight Watchers online for the past two months and they have a point system that I use to keep track of how much I can eat. It has been an eye-opening experience for me to learn how many calories made up some of the foods I used to eat regularly. I'm hoping that I'll get used to the lighter serving sizes and not have to count so often once I've settled into this lifestyle.
I know… this one seems obvious. However, I would like to point out that the weight you lose should consist of fat, not water or lean tissue. Make sure you're losing the right stuff by setting up a regular exercise plan for yourself. Whether you're taking a 30-minute walk five days a week or hitting the gym for weight training, spinning, or a yoga class, every bit of activity helps. Increase your exercise goals over time, to continue challenging yourself. Supplements can also support healthy weight management -- Pure Matters Be Lean contains a patented weight management aid that may support a healthy, lean body mass.
It's okay to cheat once in a while
Allow yourself one day a week to relax your dieting rules a bit. Eat that dessert or entrée you've been craving or enjoy a Saturday afternoon barbecue without breaking out your calorie calculator. If you've been dreaming of a bowl of real ice cream for the past three weeks, reward yourself for meeting your exercise goals and swing by Ben & Jerry's. Just try to cheat in moderation -- go for a scoop of your favorite flavor instead of ordering the extra large brownie sundae.
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text: Pictured here is the unmarked unit used by the Karnes County Sheriff's Office special operations unit license and weights deputy as he patrols for vehicles that appear to have safety violations, speeding, and other types of traffic enforcement. Deputy Jim Pearce (left), a retired DPS L&W trooper, is the license and weights deputy for Karnes County. According to Karnes County Sheriff Dwayne Villanueva (right), the vehicle will allow him to mix in as a regular vehicle with the large amounts of traffic that is now present on local roadways here in Karnes County and that way violators will not notice him as easily as they would in a truly marked patrol vehicle. This vehicle is also four wheel drive and recently with the large amounts of rain has come in handy. Sheriff Villanueva said that there is a possibility that more vehicles like this one, both marked and unmarked, could be added to the sheriff's office fleet.


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"The Simpsons" challenges fans to submit original couch gag ideas at thesimpsons.com/couchgag
Winning entry to be featured in season finale; contest runs through Nov. 15
In celebration of the 24th season of "The Simpsons," FOX is giving fans of the animated series the opportunity to submit their written ideas for the iconic "couch gag" that appears during the opening credits of "The Simpsons." One lucky contest winner will have his or her submission brought to life in the season finale episode airing in May of 2013.
Announced Sunday night during the season premiere, fans can submit a description of their couch gag ideas to thesimpsons.com/couchgag by Thursday, Nov. 15, at 11:59 p.m. (ET).
Said Homer Simpson, "We are looking for a brilliant, original way to get my butt on a davenport."
To watch/share a clip of the contest announcement, click here: http://bit.ly/V7bHCy.
As chosen by "The Simpsons" producers, up to three finalists' submissions will be announced in January 2013, and an illustration of each submission will be posted to thesimpsons.com/couchgag. Fans then will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite finalist. The fan-favorite submission will be animated by "The Simpsons" animation house, Film Roman, and debut during the season finale episode in May.
The winner, in addition to having his or her couch gag featured in the season finale episode, will receive a four-day/three-night trip for two to Los Angeles to visit Film Roman, a coveted seat at a script read with "The Simpsons" cast and crew, a one-of-a-kind illustration from his/her winning couch gag, plus a special prize pack.
There is no purchase necessary. The submission period began Sept. 30, 2012, and ends Nov. 15, 2012, at 11:59 pm ET. The contest is open to U.S. residents, 18 and older, in compliance with the rules. For additional information on eligibility, submission requirements, judging and complete official rules, visit thesimpsons.com/couchgag.
Tune in Sunday, Oct. 7 (8 p.m.), for "The Simpsons' " 23rd annual "Treehouse of Horror." In the opening segment of yet another Halloween-themed classic, "The Simpsons" goes back to ancient times when a Mayan Homer and Marge are witnesses to the prediction by ancient calendar makers that 2012 will be the end of the world. In "The Greatest Story Ever Holed," the first of three spine-chilling stories, the Springfield Subatomic Supercollider creates a black hole that terrorizes the city, sucking up everything in its path. Then, in "UNnormal Activity" the Simpsons install cameras all over the house when things start to go bump in the night, and Marge discovers it may have to do with an unholy pact she made some years prior. In the final thrilling tale, "Bart & Homer's Excellent Adventure," Bart time-travels back to 1974 to buy a comic book at cover price, but inadvertently disrupts Homer and Marge's courtship and becomes the son of Marge and Artie Ziff (guest voice Jon Lovitz) in present-day Springfield.
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Common Waters looks to capitalize on success
January 26, 2012 —
UPPER DELAWARE REGION — The Common Waters Fund, a forest-to-faucet initiative facilitated by a partnership of regional stakeholders, completed three funding rounds in its first year of operation, distributing over $575,000 to 90 private forest owners in Monroe, Pike and Wayne counties in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Sullivan counties in New York, and Sussex County in New Jersey. Together these landowners represent nearly 40,000 acres of high priority forestland.
The fund, which is coordinated by the Pinchot Institute for Conservation, owes its success in part to leveraging the expertise of its local partners. "The program itself and the application procedures are simple," said Susan Beecher, area coordinator of the fund. "We're working with area conservation districts and foresters who are familiar with the local landscapes and resources. Together, we mapped priority forest areas in the Upper Delaware, identified best management practices for forest stewardship and created a funding mechanism for private forest landowners."
The program was created to direct funds into the areas of the Delaware watershed that are most important for clean water and steady stream flows. Most lands here are privately owned and threatened by development, so a key strategy is to provide incentives to landowners to keep their forests intact and healthy. The fund accepts applications on a quarterly basis. The next deadline is February 1.
"Healthy forests act as natural filters for rainfall, and help mitigate flooding and erosion," Beecher said.
That's good news for the 16.2 million people who depend on the Delaware for drinking water supplies, agriculture, food production, generation of electricity, industrial uses, recreational facilities such as ski slopes and golf courses, and recreational activities including fishing and white-water canoeing and kayaking. These uses contribute some $25 billion annually to the local economy. The Delaware's fresh water also keeps salt water out of the wells in downstream cities like Philadelphia, Camden, and Trenton and numerous New Jersey suburbs.
The fund also works with regional land trusts to permanently protect forests. "We have over a dozen conservation easement applications and are excited to provide funds to help landowners and land trusts defray the legal expenses of placing a conservation easement on their property," said fund director Stephanie Pendergrass.


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Montpelier Senior Activity Center cooking up camaraderie
MONTPELIER Local seniors can dine in style at the Montpelier Senior Activity Center beginning in July when a new partnership goes into effect that will create a central kitchen for on-site dining as well as the preparation of more than 8,000 meals delivered each year to area seniors and the disabled.
The center has been without a kitchen since a fire in 2009 gutted the building.
Under the agreement with Just Basics Inc. the local nonprofit that has been providing residents in Montpelier and part of Berlin with delivered meals the food preparation will move from the campus of New England Culinary Institute to the senior center.
While NECI students have been involved in the preparation of meals for more than a decade, that will end when the kitchen opens. The senior center and Just Basics are seeking a chef, or chefs, who will take over in July.
Its been a wonderful partnership over the years, said Kevin OConnell, director of food and beverages services at NECI. But weve been doing the food preparation up here with our students, and theyre moving the kitchen into the senior center, so things had to change.
Kimberley Lashua, director of the Montpelier Home Delivery Program at Just Basics, added: Theres deep appreciation for what theyve done.
Janna Clar, director of the senior center, said the center also hopes to use the new kitchen for classes and as a café where members and visitors could purchase food at least one day a week.
The center plans to serve meals two days per week, with hopes that the option of getting a hot meal there will encourage some homebodies to venture to Barre Street.
Were very hopeful that we can get folks to come down and eat together, said Clar. Its a really important aspect in growing older that we can maintain that social aspect that comes from sharing a meal together.
Under federal guidelines, all so-called meals on wheels programs must provide a meal at no cost to seniors in need. However, Clar stressed that any financial donations are gladly accepted.
The senior center has 800 members, with 75 percent living in Montpelier. Residents from neighboring communities can join at a negotiated fee, depending on whether an outlying municipality financially supports the Montpelier center. All seniors are welcome to eat at the center on days when a meal is offered.
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For me, the reasons vary. Sometimes He is trying to get someone's attention, either yours or someone else's. How do we respond to the turmoil? Do we walk in the faith we say we have or do we crumble and feel sorry for ourselves lashing out at those around us? (Guilty!)
I can do either one on any given day. Sometimes, my faith is strong and, sometimes, it waivers. Sometimes, I walk in wisdom and piety and, sometimes, I am, well, a mess.
What can I say? Good things happen. Bad things happen. People "traverse this earthly sod" in a "quest for meaning and relevance." (Well, that sounded like intelli-speak, didn't it?)
What is our purpose? Through the good and the bad times, I have to say we have several that I can think up. First, and foremost, we are to have a relationship with God, our Creator. It's that simple. "…You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the greatest and first commandment." (Matthew 22:37-38)
We are created to have communion with Him. The verse goes on to say, "And the second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself." (verse 39)
In essence, treat others as we wish to be treated. So I'm justified when I lose my patience with my children when they don't do as I say? Well, I'd like to think so, but how do I want to be treated when I don't do what God says? (Yeah, but, ah, well, maybe we need to address that some other time.)
I believe that God loves me and that He died on the cross for me. I believe in His goodness and His mercy. I believe that I need to be an example of Him found in Galatians 5:22-24, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and appetites and desires."
Ultimately, we are troubled to help us draw closer to Him and to remember that no matter who we are, we need Him in our lives for direction and to keep us from thinking that we can accomplish our tasks in our own steam. We can't.
Forgive me where I fail You, Lord. Thank You for never giving up on me.


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Part of what makes thrush so tricky is that there aren't always clear, consistent symptoms that can distinguish it from other problems. It's one of those conditions that is diagnosed by the absence of evidence that it's something else.
There's a post at bestforbabes.org (disclaimer - not an LLL source) about what other possibilities should be considered when it looks like thrush.
It's Thrush. Or Is It?
If it looks like a duck and walks like a duck, it must be a duck right? Not necessarily if that "duck" is thrush in a breastfeeding mom. Thrush (a yeast infection most commonly caused by the fungus Candida albicans) is a common diagnosis whenever a mother presents herself to a doctor with nipple or breast pain. Unfortunately, thrush is not as common as many health care providers seem to think, and many women suffer needlessly due to misdiagnosis.


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An extensively-published composer/arranger, he received his PhD in Music Theory from Indiana University where he also studied composition with Bernhard Heiden and Juan Orrego-Salas and trumpet with Bill Adam. While living in Bloomington, he became a member of Al Cobine's Big Band, which toured with many entertainment luminaries such as Henry Mancini, Johnny Mathis, and Elvis Presley.
Due to his deep interest in jazz, his so-called "Classical" works tend to reflect these aspects, which are manifested in this art form.
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MapReconnoissance [sic] of Cape Lookout shoals Scale 1:80,000. LC Civil War Maps (2nd ed.), 309.5 From its Report of the Superintendent of the Coast Survey, showing the progress of the survey during the year 1864 (Washington, Government Printing Office, 1866). Map 25. "No. 25" is in the upper left corner. At head of title: U.S. Coast Survey, A. D. Bache, Supdt. Description derived from published bibliography. Available also through the ...
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Recently saw Argo that was gr8!
Ive got some good ones for you
Spun-all time favorite, especially for any weirdo who is still missing Brittany Murphy lol. its about meth for you breaking bad fans
Mr. Brookes-serial killer movie. those of you who like dexter will really like this one
Puff Puff Pass-kelso from that 70s show toking up, its a funny one
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang-robert downy jr getting into some shenanigans
check 'em out
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Sound of Music...I'm completely serious. I usually hate musicals, but this particular movie is something all directors should study thoroughly. It has everything: comedy, action, romance and suspense. Plus, from beginning to end, it tells a story. Not just a good story, a great one, and that's something movies are lacking these days.
Oh, and this is the wrong section. ^_^
this weekend something like 1.Passchendaele
2.saving pte Rayn
3.Storming Juno
1. The hunger games
2. Harry Potter series
3. Lord of the rings series
My favs are the Harry Potter ones, PotC, Top Gun, Gladiator, Last Samurai...
Donnie Darko. Possibly the most underrated masterpiece I've ever seen.
Primal fear is still one of my alll time favorites
The intouchables is a new french movie that came out this year which is also pretty damn good.
Other then that, Instinct with Anthony Hopkins, stir of ecchoes and the departed
In Time
Role Models
Dog Soldiers
Underworld 1-4
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Hi My Love,
> I thought it was your games. Thas was why I accused you of doing that.
I would not play games with you.
> The line was very bad, even when you tried
> speaking, I was unable to pick a word.
I know I could hardly hear you either. Most of thw words were broken up.
> Who is that man that first picked my call? I am sure it was a man`s
> voice.
That was my brother Bruce. He is staying with me for a while until he
travels back to the US. Bruce gave me the phone after he answered, but I
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> This is a good day. Take absolute care of yourself for me. Ben.
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Audience favorite Josh Healey emcees an evening of true, live, storytelling around the theme of Learning Curve. Guests include Portuguese Artists Colony founder Caitlin Myer and NY Times crossword puzzle constructor, Andrea Carla Michaels. Bitten by the storytelling bug? Throw your name in a hat for the Lightning Round or audition to tell a full-length story. Details at www.millvalleylibrary.org/nakedtruth.
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Thompson Participates in Tsunami Relief Forum in Japan
Dr. Christopher S. Thompson, Associate Professor and Chair of Linguistics, has been invited by Iwate Prefectural University in Morioka, Japan, to participate in a Tsunami Relief Forum on July 16-17.
Free English Classes for Adults and Children
Welcome to Fall Semester! New classes begin on Tuesday, September 6th. The registration and placement meeting is on Friday, August 26th, 2016, at 5:00 pm in Gordy Hall 101. Email Eugene Oswald at firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
Professor Nick Ellis to Speak at OHIO on Usage-based Language Learning
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Wausau to end Brainerd print paper production
55 layoffs expected
Wausau Paper plans to end production of print paper at its Brainerd mill, laying off 55 employees.
A Wausau spokesman says the move is part of the Mosinee, Wis.-based company's strategy to convert the Minnesota mill and leave the printing business behind.
Forty-eight hourly and seven salaried employees in Brainerd will be laid off.
The mill currently employs 137 hourly staff and 34 salary workers.
The Brainerd Dispatch reports the majority of hourly staff layoffs is expected by Dec. 31, with some salaried positions staying on until July.
In 2011, the Brainerd mill completed a $27 million capital investment that rebuilt the No. 7 paper machine to make technical and specialty grades.
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2. The officiating in our league needs to seriously be looked into.
3. Brad Dwyer is going to be world-class in 2/3 years.
4. We still have not got a clue in attack, and its almost embarrassing.
5. Josh Barlow is not a loose-forward, he is a second rower, a Dale Cunniffe. Bags of effort, commitment etc. but doesn't have a part to play in attacking moves.
6. No disrespect to any of the Warrington lads but none of them are a patch on Darren Hawkyard and seeing him on the bench is a joke.
7. We do, however, seem to be improving. I believe that with a better official we would have got a bonus point. Were doing now, what we should have been doing in the pre-season friendlies, but if we carry on, with a bit of luck, we might have it together for the second half of the season.
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An Orono businessman angling to be Minnesota governor says he supports civil unions for gay couples but wouldn't back same-sex marriage if faced with a bill legalizing it.
Republican Scott Honour said Thursday he believes marriage should remain between one man and one woman. But Honour said he would accept civil unions that provide some legal recognition to gay and lesbian couples.
Honour took media questions a day entering the race through a video rollout that focused largely on his belief that government spending should be restrained. He is one of several Republicans interested in taking on Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton.
Honour says he will seek the GOP endorsement at the party's 2014 convention but wouldn't commit to honoring that outcome, which could push him into a summer primary. He says a final decision on whether to abide by the endorsement will come later.


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Today, I heard an owl near my house. I got excited, as they are not common in the area, and I listened intently to try and locate the source of the sound. After a few minutes, I realized I was not listening to an owl, but to my mother's sex noises. FML
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Today, I told my boyfriend about my upcoming mouth surgery. He freaked out. Not because he's worried about me, but because I told him I will not be able to give him head for two weeks. FML
by Lauren324 / 01/26/2013 at 2:18am / Canada (Ontario) / Intimacy
Today, my mom barged into my room at three in the morning, demanding to know where I'd been. I'd been in my room sleeping since ten o'clock. In that time she had called the police, all of my friends, and my ex-boyfriend, asking if I was with them. FML
by Sarah / 01/26/2013 at 12:14am / United States / Miscellaneous
Today, during lunch, my coworker offered me her food, claiming she was full. I was still quite hungry, so I accepted it. Halfway through eating the sandwiches, my boss walked in and started interrogating people over who took his lunch. I quickly realized I was the one eating it. FML
by FUCK THE PIGS / 01/26/2013 at 3:44pm / United States (California) / Work
Today, I came home to find two letters from a publishing house that I'd submitted my manuscript to. The first was congratulatory, stating that my book had been accepted for publishing. The second was apologetic, stating that the first letter had been intended for someone else. FML
by strugglingartist / 01/26/2013 at 1:14am / Australia (Queensland) / Work
Today, I made a new friend: the cricket the doctor pulled out of my ear canal. FML
by Ear Invasion / 01/26/2013 at 12:53am / United States (New Mexico) / Animals
Today, my husband quit his stable job of 12 years at the bank to pursue a career selling kites. If we don't end up homeless because of this, god knows we will when he has a real mid-life crisis. FML
by Anonymous / 01/26/2013 at 5:20pm / Denmark (Syddanmark) / Love
Today, I had to suffer through a two-hour long trivia game with my boyfriend's family. As if that wasn't annoying enough, my boyfriend caused the pair of us to lose by just a single point, because he answered "Quebec" to the question of "What is the capital city of France?" FML
by twohoursclosertodeath / 01/26/2013 at 5:57pm / United States (Texas) / Miscellaneous
Today, while reading in the bath, I accidentally switched the shower on. Not wanting my book to get soaked, I threw it out of the tub. When I got out of the tub later, I found it had landed squarely in the toilet. FML
by stelssy / 01/26/2013 at 12:03am / United States / Miscellaneous
Today, while babysitting my neighbors' kids, their oldest son used a paint pen on the carpet. The boy blamed me and I got fired. He's only 3 and can barely talk. FML
by anonymous / 01/26/2013 at 3:42am / United States (Alaska) / Kids
Today, I went on another date with a guy I've had a crush on for a long time. Afterwards, we went back to my place for the first time and things got heated. While taking my pants off, he recoiled and asked if I thought it was still No Shave November. FML
by Anonymous / 01/26/2013 at 12:20pm / Ireland (Dublin) / Intimacy
Today, my roommate and I noticed a foul smell in our apartment. After looking around for a little while, I found that her cat had pooped on a pair of my jeans, and apparently tried to cover it up by dragging a shirt over the mess. FML
by peteswentzbass / 01/26/2013 at 12:18pm / Netherlands (Noord-Brabant) / Animals
Today, I was debating which hurts more: child-birth or a kick to the testicles. Some guy spouted the old urban legend that a nut-kick is 9000 "dels", and giving birth is 57, so I proved that no such measurement of pain exists. His comeback was to sucker-punch me to the floor. FML
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With the White House poised to take executive action on new federal regulation of guns in the United States, the point man on those efforts will discuss the issue, and others, next week with the nation's mayors. Vice President Biden is set to address gun control, as well as other matters, on January 17 in Washington when he addresses a meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Biden has been leading the administration's new efforts to control firearms since the massacre in Newtown, Conn. More than 270 of the nation's mayors will convene in Washington, in the midst the Presidential Inaugural to meet with congressional leaders and administration officials to push for a balanced approach to deficit reduction and sequestration … Continue reading


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The first road game was against Banquete on April16. The team picked up a 15-9 win. Raye Bednorz picked up the win giving up five hits and striking out six batters.
At the plate: Jordan Hensley- scored two runs, Shawna DeLeon – had a triple play and scored four runs, Marley Snider and a homerun and scored an additional four runs. Caitie Silvie had two homeruns and threeRBI's. Kate Jimerson had one RBI and one run scored, Claire Arciba had oneRBI, Raye Bednorz scored one run Kelsi Bartlett- had two hits and one and 1 RBI and Erin Snider had one hit and one run.
On Friday, the team played their second road game of the week in Mathis. The team had an 8-4 loss that ended their season.
Marley Snider took the loss giving up two hits and striking out six batters. At the plate Jordan Hensley scored one run, Marley Snider scored one run scored, Caitie Silvie had a double play and two RBIs, Kate Jimerson had one RBI and Kelsi Bartlett scored one run.
Friday night ended the Lady Horn season.
"We finished fourth in district with an 8-6 record," Coach Sheffield said. " We would like to the thank everyone who supported us this year. Our girls worked and played the game hard this season."
The Lady horns ended the season 13-19 for the season and 8-6 in district play.


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Quintuplet game-BOYS
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(For Friday Flashbacks I share past recipes that have been my personal favorites, and I've been making this Kabob Kubideh or Grilled Ground Beef on Skewers with Middle Eastern Spices for years, and it's still one of my favorites to cook on the grill. You could also broil this in the oven or cook on a grill pan if outdoor grilling time has ended where you live.)
One of my favorite restaurants in Salt Lake is The Med, a very inexpensive place that features foods from all the Mediterranean countries. On the section of the menu designated Persian Food they have a dish called Kabob-e Kubideh that I love to order. It's made of very finely ground beef mixed with onions and spices, including turmeric, and then grilled. The meat is probably ground twice to produce a dense texture similar to Gyro meat. At Cafe Med it's served with Tzatziki sauce, the perfect companion to the slightly-spicy flavor of the meat.
(This recipe for Kabob Kubideh or Grilled Ground Beef on Skewers with Middle Eastern Spices was first posted in 2005 and updated with better photos in 2009, so you can tell how long I've been loving this recipe.)
Then I visited a Middle Eastern grocery store in Salt Lake (now gone) where the owner recommended Sadaf Ground Meat Kabob Seasoning. You can probably find it at your favorite Middle Eastern Store (or follow the link above to buy at Amazon.com) but if you don't want to buy the spices, there are some other suggestions in the recipe. (And in case anyone is wondering, this company hasn't paid me to promote their product and they have no idea I am mentioning it here!)
Kabob Kubideh (Grilled Ground Beef Skewers with Middle Eastern Spices)
(Makes 4 Kubideh kabobs, grilled ground meat skewers like this are also sometimes called Kofta of Kefta.)
1 lb. ground beef (I used ground beef with only 10% fat)
1/2 onion, very finely chopped (optional)
2 T Sadaf Ground Meat Kabob Seasoning (See suggestions below and other ideas after the recipe if you don't have this seasoning.)
1/4 cup water
olive oil, for oiling the grill
If you don't have an outdoor grill, these kabobs can be cooked on a stove-top grill pan with ridges, a George Foreman Grill, or under the broiler with good results.
Serve Kubideh hot, with Tzatziki sauce if desired.
South Beach Diet / Low-Carb Diet Suggestions:
Made with lean ground beef, this is a great main dish for any phase of the South Beach Diet, or most other eating plans, including Paleo if you skip the yogurt sauce. I would serve this with Tzatziki sauce and Middle Eastern Tomato Salad for phase one. For phase two or three, you could add something like Spicy Rice. (Use the Recipes-by-Diet Type Photo Index to find more recipes suitable for certain diets.)
A Reader Shares Her Recipe for Kubideh:
After I posted this recipe I heard from a reader named Donna who's married to a man from Iran. She shared her version of this dish, which I have to say, sounds like it would taste wonderful.
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Variations on Kabob Kubideh from Other Bloggers:
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Kabab Koobideh from Rasa Malaysia
Kabob Kubideh from Big Red Kitchen
Persian Ground Beef Kabob from Cafe Spice
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Should We Be Worried?
Should we be worried about the Padres?
This morning when I opened the San Diego Union-Tribune, I wasn't. Sure, we haven't been on top of our game, but it's Spring Training, and early. Then I saw the headline on the front of the Sports page: "Prickly start for Padres in Cactus." It was at that moment was the first seeds of doubt crept into my mind. Maybe we really weren't doing as well as I thought. From what I gained from the article, it looks like the Union-Tribune is starting to get worried. Should I be worried too?
Up until today, I wasn't. I have to confess that I haven't been able to listen to the games fully in the past week, so all I've known is what the boxscore tells me, and that doesn't reveal as much as the actual game does. So when I listened to the game against the A's today, I realized that what the Union-Tribune pointed out was right…and maybe I should be a little worried.
I hadn't noticed it, but for the past three days, the starting pitchers have run into a bunch of trouble in the first inning. Yesterday, Clayton Richard allowed six runs in two innings. The day before, Jon Garland allowed four runs in one and two-thirds innings. Not good.
Today, Kevin Correia allowed a triple to start off the game. He didn't get out of the first inning until he had allowed two runs. Not the greatest way to start off the game, and his stuff was not good. But thankfully, he was able to pull things together and almost make his scheduled four innings. He ended up allowing five runs on six hits with no walks and three strikeouts. Not too bad, but not good enough, that's for sure.
So, worry number 1: Starting pitching.
The offense really did great today, though. In the third inning, we were down three-nothing. Eck and Headley drove in three runs to tie the game. But you know what I saw that was amazing today? The guys stole SIX bases today!!! SIX!!! Since when did you ever hear that about Padres baseball?? This is something that I'm really loving so far. That the Padres are going to be a lot more agressive. I mean, I remember times when we would go a whole month without one stolen base. I was always jealous of teams that had that kind of talent that was able to steal a lot of bases, and it's so thrilling that it's happening here. I love it!
The basestealing helps, but you still need key hits. Something that has always been super frustrating with the Padres in the past few years is missing out on crucial opportunities. It's frustrating when we leave two runners on in scoring position who got there with one out. It's not good at all. So I'm really hoping that somehow, we'll be able to capitalize on those situations more.
Worry number 2: Being able to get the big hits.
After Oakland took a 5-3 lead in the bottom of the fourth, we were able to get another run in the top of the fifth to cut the lead.
Luke Gregerson, Mike Adams, and Mark Worrell were able to have scoreless outings. Mark Worrell actually pitched for the first time in like a year 'cause he had to have Tommy John surgery last year. It was definitely good to see him getting a scoreless inning there.
But Aaron Poreda, who gave up six runs the other day without getting an out, gave up three more today on only one hit and three walks. Not good, buddy. Simon Castro and Ryan Webb each allowed one run.
Worry number 3: Aaron Poreda.
Something I'm really thrilled about is that we were able to get make a five-run rally in the top of the ninth to take the lead. I think that's great. It's a great feeling to know that your team can be down late in the game, but they have the ability to come back even at the last second. I really hope that carries over to the regular season.
Unfortunately, we lost the game in the tenth inning. But still, it was a wonderful game. We saw the baserunning agressiveness really come out. We saw some great comebacks and good pitching. The loss now makes us 2-8, but the question is, should we be reading into that record too much?
If this was the regular season, we would definitely be reading into that 2-8 record and we would be able to easily deduce that we were a terrible team. But we're not in the regular season, and that's just the thing. Our record has not bothered me a bit so far. I know that it's early and that it's Spring Training, and I like what I'm seeing on that field. On one hand, I think we're doing great in all aspects. But on the other hand you can think, shouldn't that equate into winning?
I really don't think we should be too worried about the state of the team. We don't need to read into the record. If we're going to be good this season, it's going to happen, no matter how bad we are in Spring Training. In fact, we haven't really been bad at all. Sure, we've made mistakes, but if you just look at each player, each play, each pitch, we are not a bad team. There just have been little things, like one pitcher's outing or one player's mental lapse that has made us give up a few extra runs.
We are a good team. Not just good; we're great! I'm not worried about these boys. Things will come together, and I have a feeling that we're going to have an amazing season.
Worry number 4: That I'm going to have to be worried about the team sometime this Spring Training. Let's just hope it doesn't happen.
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I don't put alot of stock in ST. Matt Garza was rocked last week and shrugged it off because he said he was just trying to get a feel for his changeup. So he kept throwing it even though he got beat up. Oh well. The Pads will be fine. I think they will have a much better year than last year. I like their makeup.
In 2007, I think that the Red Sox had one of the worst Spring records, if not the worst! So don't worry at all! Especially with the starting pitching… these guys aren't used to facing hitters yet. They're getting back into their rhythm! It will be OK!
I was worried about the Jays finishing in last place too. Every year one or two teams exceed all expections and worries. Last year we had the Twins grab the AL central after being down and out. This year it could be the Padres or the Blue Jays? I bet most of the players will be wanting to put those worries to rest.


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2002: Richard Reid pleads guilty in a federal court to eight criminal counts in connection to trying to blow up a trans-Atlantic flight with explosives hidden in his shoes. The Englishman, who became known as the "Shoe Bomber," was eventually sentenced to three life terms plus 110 years in prison without parole.


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UTterLEY Dissapointed
The scene was set
Up in North Canton, OH my best friend Andrew has a bottle of Malox handy and his cell phone shut off watching his Yanks make their first World Series since 2003.
Here in Morgantown, West Virginia the scene is equally as intense. A mixture of Philly Phanatics and Yankee faithful decsend upon this sleepy college town.
I'm siding with my Pinstriped bretheren as the hunt for the 27th title begins. I've mentioned it before that I have a disdain for the Philies. Being a light rival of the Pirates I cannot remotely cheer for them. There is also a hatred of the city of Philly in general. I do like the Rocky Movies and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, but those are seperate issues.
That guy on the left shut me up entirely. He said "You dont liek Philly, shut up!" CLiff Lee was unstoppable on the mound, absolutely dominating the Yankees.
Lee's pitches were nasty. His breaking pitches were pinpointed excellently and were nearly impossible to hit. Throughout the course of the game Lee never lost his cool. His defense behind him was superb as well as teh glove on his right hand. Lee was in charge and looked fantastic.
I said the A-Rod would be the X-factor in this series. I figured with the pitching and hitting is fairly even, but one player would have to emerge to put the critics to rest and lead their team to a World Series victory. While Rodriguez laid an egg in the first game, Utley never backed down.
The dissapointment rang true when the Yankees bullpen collapsed after a decent showing from C.C. Sabathia. After giving up 2 manageable runs he was peppered with hits and eventually relieved.
Well with one game down and more to come the Philies begin this World Series on a great note. They looked fantastic up and down the lineup and from the mound. If they can carry it out and shut the Yanks down this could get ugly, brooms may be brought out. While I doubt that will happen, New York showed no signs of promise tonight.
Adding to my dissapointment was the absence of this guy.
RONAN TYNAN. I live for Autumn baseball in New York just so I can hear the beautiful voice of the famous tenor belt out "God Bless America." It is breath taking and brought a tear to my eye back in 2001 after the Terrorist attacks. No offense to the lady and Military officials that sang it tonight, I just missed hearing Tynan flex his golden pipes.
I hope the Yanks can make this series competitive and see Mr. Tynan sing on the big stage.
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I can't believe a Pittsburgh fan doesn't like Philadelphia…LOL
and a friend in Canton rooting for the Yanks… wow… and I thought I was out of place, not too far from Canton by the way…
tonight should be fun with Pedro and AJ
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I'm with Peter – can't we all just get along? ;o) Well, it was a fun game! Tonight should be too!
Yeah, Cliff is pretty good. lol
He is very calm and doesn't get nervous to often, if at all. Last night was impressive. Thanks for the Comment, I hope he is the Next Terry Francona (Championships) with the Indians and not with another club.
I didn't realize that there was a rivalry between Pittsburgh and Philly, but now that you mention it, why not? LOL. Lee was unhittable and the Yanks need to start swinging and not missing against Pedro tonight.
Matt, you're right. The X Factor was absent completely. Though, Lee was so fabulous.. .you had to expect failure from Alex.
I still think it is kind of surreal that the Yankees got to the Big Games the first year their new stadium is open for business.
Not throwing out controversy, or even a hint of collusion, but it is a bit, well weird.
But this series will be fought from the mound. As a great manager once said, "Pitching sets the tone of a game."
And in this series, that is going to be the way to victory.
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Matt, glad you liked my article and good luck with your plans for a career in sports writing. Like you I minored in history while in college, though when I graduated I realized that I had actually taken more history courses than eco courses, which was my major. And I have good thoughts about WVU. Jerry West (old Zeke from Cabin Creek) is still my favorite basketball player ever.
I'm am writing to you however, mostly for this reason. I see you are a Pirates fan and I have an entry on my blog about Barney Dreyfuss a great name in Pirates history. Very belatedly he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2008. During the time he owned the team, only 2 other teams (the Giants and the Athletics) made more World Series appearances than the Bucs. Not only that but he also brought the first professional football championship to Pittsburgh. Oh, and, by the way, but for Barney we'ed all be sitting home now doing nothing, because he was the man who invented the World Series. If you come back to http://duddysjournal.mlblogs.com/
I'll think you'll enjoy the entry. Though as journalism major I hope you can forgive my tendency toward run on sentences.
And I have a little Pittsburgh sports/communications history for you, which concerns radio station KDKA, for many years the Pirates station. The FCC has a rule that the call letters for all radio and television stations east of the Mississippi begin with a W, and all to the west with a K. However because KDKA was the first commercially licensed radio station in the nation it was grandfathered in. Thus your beloved Pittsburgh has the distinction of being host to the only radio station in the country allowed to use the 'wrong' first call letter.
And one more note. Last night's hero, Mr. Utley, was drafted initially by the Dodgers. However he chose instead to attend college after which the Phillies snatched him up.
granted I've only lived in PA for ten years, but I've never noticed any rivalry at all between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. You should give your cross-commonwealth brothers another chance.