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Dordt Soccer Plays Non-Conference Soccer Saturday
September 20, 2013
GAMETIME… Dordt College will travel Jamestown, North Dakota to face the Jamestown Jimmies on Saturday, September 21. The women's game will start at noon and the men at 2:00. Results will be posted on www.dordt.edu/athletics ; https://www.facebook.com/dordtdefenders and https://twitter.com/dcathletics when the game is complete.
SCOUTING REPORT… Jamestown comes in with a 2-6 record and own wins over Dakota Wesleyan and Mount Marty win women's play. All but two of Jamestown's games have been decided by shutout with the exceptions being a 3-2 loss to GPAC member Concordia and a 4-3 loss to Northern State (South Dakota). Dordt is the sixth GPAC team to face Jamestown and the Jimmies are 2-3 at this point against the Great Plains Athletic Conference membership.
Jamestown has been outscored 28-10 this season and outshot on goal 84-58. Hannah Langseth has scored a team high four goals and Tiffany Jackson has three goals. Four different players have one assist each. Nicole Ladoucer has played 717 minutes in goal and has made 56 saves and has allowed 3.51 goals per-90 minutes played on average.
Jamestown is 5-4-1 this season and they have been involved in six one goal games, having gone 3-3 in those decisions. The Jimmies are 3-0-1 in games against the GPAC with the tie coming in scoreless fashion with Dakota Wesleyan. The three wins have come over Mount Marty, Northwestern and Morningside.
Jamestown has outscored teams 17-12 and has outshot teams on goal by a 68-52 margin. George Gauld and Dominic O'Connor have four goals each and Tyler Streif has three. Jack Keeling has assisted on five goals and is the only Jamestown player with more than one assist this season. Thomas Cooke has played 490 minutes in goal and has made 21 saves and has a 1.28 goals allowed per-90 minutes played average and Stephen Harris has allowed five goals in 457 minutes and has 17 saves while building a 3-1 record in goal.
DORDT COLLEGE NOTES… The Dordt women are 0-6 this season with a narrow loss a week ago to Friends in double overtime. The Defenders have 13 shots on goal this season with Nicole Postman and Marissa Le Duc compiling four and six shots on goal respectively.
Katie Kortman has played 335 minutes in goal and has 45 saves and has faced 59 shots. Kortman has allowed 3.7 goals per-90 minutes played.
The Defender men are 1-5 this season and snapped a five game losing streak with a 4-0 win over Friends last Saturday. The Defenders have dropped a pair of one goal games to Mount Mercy and Columbia.
The Defenders have been outscored 17-10 this season and have been outshot on goal 55-21. Eric Grootenboer and Brady Van Holland each have three goals scored and Van Holland has an assist. No Defender has more than one assist this season. Joey Rasnic has played 202 minutes in goal with 16 saves and has four goals allowed for a 1.78 goals per-90 minutes played average. Jon Brinkerhoff has played 358 minutes in goal and has made 22 saves and has a 3.27 goals per-90 minutes played average.
THE SERIES… Dordt leads the women's series 5-1 with Jamestown getting a 2-1 win last year in Sioux Center. Megan Knapper scored in the 29th minute to tie the game but a Jamestown goal in the 80th minute gave the visitors the win. Kortman made four saves for the Defenders in goal as Dordt was outshot on goal 6-3.
Dordt leads the men's series 3-2 with Jamestown winning the 2012 meeting 4-0. Gauld had two goals for the Jimmies as the North Dakotans outshot Dordt 19-8 overall and 13-2 on goal.
LAST TIME… The Defender women lost to Buena Vista on Tuesday, September 17 by a score of 5-2 with two goals from Nicole Postman. The Defenders were outshot 17-8 and Kortman made four saves in goal for the Defenders.
Jamestown beat Mount Marty on September 17 by a 3-0 score as they got two goals in the second half to secure the win. Tiffany Jackson, Hannah Langseth and Kara Wahl all had one goal and Nicole Ladoucer had two saves in goal to preserve the shutout.
The Defender men got a much needed 4-0 win over Friends on Saturday with Eric Grootenboer knocking two in the net while Steven Talsma and Cody Van Holland also had goals. Dordt had a 5-4 shots on goal advantage and Joey Rasnic Recorded the shutout.
Jamestown scored three goals in the second half on the way to a 4-0 win over Mount Marty on Tuesday, September 17. The Jimmies got goals from four different players and Harris made two saves in goal as his teammates outshot the Lancers 20-8 overall.
NEXT UP…… Jamestown will host Rocky Mountain on September 22 in its next play for the women.
The Defenders travel to Dubuque, Iowa to face Clarke on Wednesday, September 25.
GPAC…(Thursday, September 19)
Hastings 0-0/6-0
Dakota Wesleyan 0-0/3-1-1
Midland 0-0/7-1
Mount Marty 0-0/3-3
Dordt 0-0/1-5
Northwestern 0-0/4-4
Briar Cliff 0-0/2-5
Concordia 0-0/3-4
Morningside 0-0/3-4
Nebraska Wesleyan 0-0/2-3-1
Doane 0-0/1-4
Briar Cliff 0-0/3-3-1
Morningside 0-0/4-2-2
Nebraska Wesleyan 0-0/3-1-2
Dordt 0-0/0-6
Midland 0-0/2-3-3
Northwestern 0-0/3-4-1
Concordia 0-0/3-3
Dakota Wesleyan 0-0/2-4-1
Hastings 0-0/4-2
Doane 0-0/1-4
Mount Marty 0-0/0-6-1
Friday, September 20
Morningside @ Hastings
Dakota Wesleyan @ Nebraska Wesleyan
Saturday, September 21
Northwestern @ Midland
Briar Cliff @ Doane
Mount Marty @ Concordia
September 25
Mount Marty @ Morningside
Briar Cliff @ Northwestern
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A Night to remember with Sandy Koufax !
I don't know where to start! That was a once in a lifetime event and I loved every minute of the event!
The event was put together to benefit the Torre's Safe At Home Foundation to combat domestic abuse.
I will never forget this night! Thank you Sandy! Thank you Torre, Thank you Simers and all that made the event posible!
I got home after the event and throughly enjoyed watching the playback!
"It gave me goosebumps," Torre said of the sold-out crowd of 7,100 at Nokia Theater, which included the likes of Ron Howard, Billy Crystal, Penny Marshall and Jon Lovitz and raised more than $750,000.
LA Times sportwriter T.J. Simers started his questions with "Where'd you go," "I went home," Koufax said, later explaining that it was something his grandfather taught him that has kept him out of the limelight.
"Your most precious asset is time," Koufax said. "Spend your money foolishly, spend your time wisely."
And the reason he came back?
"Joe Torre," Koufax said.
"It's about friendship, a very special friendship," said Torre, 69, of Koufax, even though the two were never teammates
Simers finally asked if it bugged Koufax that people perceived him as "soft."
"Oh … no," said Koufax. "That didn't bug me at all."
"Then what did bug you?" asked Simers.
"Sportswriters like you," replied Koufax to a thunderous ovation
At the John Wooden and Vin Scully, a kid was picked so that John Wooden would show him how to put his socks. Mr. Wooden was very particular that no creases should be left from his players put on their socks before the shoes. Well Simers wanted something similar to be done with Koufax. So he said the crowd had been scanned and a tall skinny kid was spotted so he was summond to go up the podium.
The Kid? 21 year old Clayton Kershaw!
Here is Koufax showing Kershaw how to throw the curball. Kershaw said "OK, I'll give it a try."
Simers said "If you are good, I'll get you a tryout with Arte Moreno. Yep! Arte was in the audience.
Look at the size of Koufax's hand in comparison to Kershaw!
Here is Mattingly after Simers said Donnie Baseball showed up because he thought Torre was announcing his reti
Tommy Davis and Sweet Lou Johnson. Sweet Lou got the only hit in Koufax perfecto. and got two homeruns in the 1965 World Series. Koufax said Sweet Lou was a breath of fresh air.
Peter O'Malley got the biggest standing ovation after Koufax and Torre.
When Simers asked Koufax about the two homeruns that Torre hit off of him. His response was "We Brooklyn kids stick together."
"This man has been very special to me," said Torre about Koufax. "We have never been teammates. We have played together on All-Star teams, but my first World Series, in 1996, when I walked into my office at Yankee Stadium, his was the first message on top, wishing me luck."
"When I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he was just about the first guy who called me.
When I got off the plane after saying goodbye to the Yankees, he was the first guy to call. It has been a very special relationship and one that we don't have to talk to each other every day.
"It's something that I treasure, and I'm so touched, and my wife, Ali, is very touched, and our foundation certainly thanks you for being here."
With that, the two friends for almost 50 years walked off the stage together to another ovation.
There I am in wearing blue and with my White and Blue Dodger bag(third row from the left). In the next aisle to my left is my friend Amber who is a ticket checker at Dodger stadium.
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What a night! You must be totally jazzed having seen and heard Koufax (he always looks terrific, by the way). I love his answer to Simers about what bugged him. Zing! Good one, Sandy! And great line about Mattingly. I can spot you in the audience, so I know you had excellent seats!
Wow…looks like you had a blast! And that's a fun shot of you in the audience :O)
What a night is correct! He sure looks good Jane! He was in Arizona with Torre so they all flew to the event together.
I sure did have a blast! It was so totally worth it and the money went to a good cause.
Dear Emma ,I saw you on tv twice at the beggining and at the end . You dont missed a thing do you ?. I am glad you had a wonderful night around baseball and movie stars . Sandy and Torre look like they are a really close friends, I agree with jane they both look terrific !.
LOL Bluedog! I was surprised when I watched the playback that I spotted me!
I appreciate our manager even more after the event! And I just adore Sandy!
Looks like you had fun… and good seats…events like this are always worth the time and money if you can go….
Outside the Phillies Looking In
Excellent reportage, Emma! Thank you! What an awesome event.
That is an awesome event, and the fact that you were on tv as bluedog said, makes it more awesome. You are just full of awesome-ness aren't you?
WOW! First, you're going to Fenway, now Koufax? Color me jealous–AGAIN!😉 That is just too cool!
Did Sandy give Torre the scouting report on Ollie Perez and Mets camp?😉
One thing I have NEVER considered Koufax to be was "soft". I never would have put those two in the same sentence! Great cause, Joe Torre! Thanks, Emma!
I see you in the picture too!! what a fantastic time that must have been! It all looks so incredible. Holy Cow!
I have a soft spot for Sandy Koufax.
Ever since I heard Kenvin Costner deliver that line in "For the Love of the Game" about a incident when Koufax was sitting in the stands, I have been in awe of the guy.
Got to admit, I scan the stands before a Rays Spring game on the East Coast of Florida just hoping to get a glimpse of the left-hander.
And the biggest thing I respect about the guy is that he went out on his terms. He decided when he was done, and he was firm about his religion and the game and showed respect for both of them while remaining true to himself in the whole process.
Got to admire a guy like that.
BTW, thank you for the kind words this morning….It made my day!
Rays Renegade
Peter! You are back!
The minute I heard of the event, I got my ticket. It was once in a life time, but maybe Koufax will start to go to more events.
Thanks Jeff! What a way to end February!
LOL Greg! That would be good if Sandy would give our pitching coach the scouting report on Ollie. Just kidding Mike! And Greg, Simers was just trying to see what reaction he would get off of Koufax. He said, I am sure not a softie. In fact, I am a fierce competitor.
So, so glad I was there! Wish more of my friends would have attended!
I went by myself but I ran into many friends there.
I have to admit that I too used to scan Dodgertown, Vero Beach in the hopes of spotting Sandy Koufax. I am still in cloud nine about the event. And btw, you are so very welcome!
wow! what a great event. so nice that a whole cast of stars past and present came out to this. nice crowd too, awesome to raise that much money and have a good time
It was an event that I will never forget and to top it off the money went to a good charity. I'll be sure thank Joe Torre in person when I see him!
oh my what a treat! Mr Sandy Koufax! I'm quite jealous😉
I'm glad you had a great time and that a lot of money was raised too😀

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The collapse of a barn during Tuesday night storms killed at least 15 cows, according to the owner of a farm on Canal Road east of Marshall.
Ed Herman told News 3 half of the barn collapsed or was blown away when storms rolled through the area around 8:30 p.m.
"Where it fell down there were animals trapped under it and we lifted them up and got them out," Herman said. "The dead animals ... there were cattle running everywhere. It was devastating."
The barn was a unique mono-slope barn, one of few of its kind in the state, according to Herman. The barn was 3 years old.
"It was supposed to be engineered to withstand the snow load and the straight-line winds," Herman said. "[The wind] had to be unbelievably strong. It was engineered and designed to withstand that and apparently it didn't."
Herman said at least 15 feeder cattle were killed and more might need to be euthanized.
The farm is home to a couple thousand head of cattle, according to Herman, who said he simply couldn't have imagined the situation.
"Words don't describe it," Herman said.
Tuesday's storm also caused power outages and downed utility poles. Utility pole repair resulted in the closing of a lane of Highway 19 near Sun Prairie for much of Wednesday.
Sun Prairie firefighters reported responding to 23 incidents related to high wind Tuesday night. Firefighters responded to downed tree limbs, uprooted trees, roof damage, trees fallen on top of homes, electrical arcing and other damage.
In Marshall, John Marshall and his daughter Jen were feeling lucky after a more than 100-year-old tree crushed the car in the driveway.
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Today, for me, marks four years worth of Blogging on Warcraft.
There's going to be a new logo at some point, but as my Graphics Department's spent the best part of this week in a muddy field in Sussex, it's not going to be for a while. Needless to say, I don't need a snazzy new thing for this bit, I'll make do with grainy 1980's video and some words, because that's pretty much what this whole thing is about anyway.
I have a great deal to be thankful for over the last four years, not simply the fact that people keep turning up and wanting to join in on the discussion. Although I may have met perilously few of you in the flesh (hope that might change in the future) I do feel as if I know a lot of you well, and that gives this place a really rather comforting and homely feel, which was pretty much one of the main reasons I persisted with my ramblings in the early days, when it was just me and the three other people I told about my writing. I know over the last year that my abilities as a writer have increased considerably (practice does make perfect, those old sayings aren't patronising) and the benefits of sitting down and pushing myself to write daily about a game I still haven't fallen out of love with despite everything are being felt in places far away from the screen where I now sit.
There are people I'd like to thank this time around: there are my regulars, without whom some days this would be quite a lonely place. There's Mr Alt, Sarol, T&E, Dobs, Mr G. Elf, Nav, Ancient, Mr Amateur, Bob, Cym, Ratty and Cyn, Iometa, Yoco, Nev... and everyone else who has taken the time to come here and leave a comment. You know who you are and I am grateful for every thing you've said over the years. I'd also like to thank @AltosGold who has probably been the single biggest contributor to my success via Twitter, whose daily retweets means I'm getting over 500 page views per day. Your work is not forgotten, my friend, and I remain eternally grateful. I realise I am a very small fish swimming in an extremely large bowl and actually, I know that's the way I like it, and I hope that if I do continue to grow I can still try and remember everybody (though you may have to start wearing name tags for easy identification.)
I am hoping this month to bring you some, or indeed all of the following, and my Birthday gift to you:
- A Pet Battling Guide that lives up to my own hype.
- Original Warcraft Fiction. BE AFRAID.
- More observations on Monk Levellage.
- My thoughts on every current incarnation of the game, starting with Vanilla and why, most of the time, it really did suck.
- More of the same high-quality, badly spelt and copychecked gubbins.
For now, I thank you all for continuing to read, to participate, and making me feel a part of what is undoubtedly the best online community I have ever been lucky enough to be involved with.
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In case you missed it, I've updated the photo of me in my shoe closet. I do not have special hangers for my flip-flops, nor do I want any. But if I did, Epbot has a tutorial on how to make them. I wonder what Men's Health can tell about me from my shoes? I was excited to read that '90s footwear fave the mule makes a springtime comeback! DailyMail.co.uk reported that the average American woman will spend $20,557 on shoes in her lifetime, and that a fifth of those shoes will never be worn. … [Read more...]
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The agenda item for the Tuesday night, April 23, meeting called for a discussion of "Plan B financing alternatives for the bond election."
Although the council has previously looked briefly at other methods of funding new sources of water for the city, no formal discussion has taken place on those suggestions.
City Manager Deborah Ballí has been told in meetings of a regional water group, made up of communities that obtain their municipal water from Lake Corpus Christi, that those cities need to begin planning for a possible loss of that source within two years.
Ballí told the Bee-Picayune this week that no formal notice has been given by the City of Corpus Christi. But those cities have seen some reports estimating water availability by each quarter of the year in the event that the Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon Reservoir watersheds do not receive appreciable rainfall for the next two years.
The area is in the third year of substantial drought this year, and the level of Lake Corpus Christi has declined to the original Nueces River channel.
In other business Tuesday, the council:
— Heard Ron Chaney of CenterPoint Energy explain his company had filed a rate case with the Texas Railroad Commission on March 30. The case has yet to be taken up by the commission.
Because the city opted years earlier to abide by the decision of the commission, any changes in rates would be delayed by 45 days before they go into effect for city residents.
— Voted to approve the closure of North Avenue E. from West Walton to West Carter Street from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on May 5 for an Our Lady of Victory Fiesta.
— Tabled action on a report of violation of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality that allegedly occurred in November of last year.
City Water Superintendent Cesario Vela was not available to explain the violation.
— Approved a change order for $7,494 that was part of a Community Development Block Grant project to install new water lines in the North Lightburne Street area.
Gary Kent is a reporter at the Bee-Picayune and can be reached at 358-2550, ext. 120, or at email@example.com.


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Poetry Friday: Postcard from JapanThursday, June 30th, 2011
Speaking from my current abode here in Japan, I'd like to introduce a short bilingual book of haiku I discovered recently at my local picture book library. Haiku no Ehon or A Picture Book of Haiku by Toshio Suzuki (Rin Rin Kikaku, 1993) is a wonderful book of haiku by well known poets Basho, Buson, Issa, Kyoshi and Kyorai. The illustrations of the poems are quite stunning — traditional images done in sumi-e ink with some very colorful embellishments. The book was produced post-humously; Suzuki was suffering with cancer when he worked on the paintings done for this book. Suzuki belonged to a group of painters who are referred to as 'juvenile painters.' Juvenile painting is a kind of illustration done for childrens' stories and songs. Suzuki challenged himself as a juvenile painter by trying to illustrate classically known haiku in a way that he felt would be accessible to children. I think he succeeded admirably!
And speaking of Japanese poets, fellow PT blog contributor Corinne, sent me this link to a post with video by Sylvia Vardell on her blog, Poetry for Children, about a recent poetry book by Tanikawa Shuntaro whose work I wrote about a while back for Poetry Friday for PaperTigers. Check it out!
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What actions can we take now -- individually and collectively -- to significantly increase the impact of the nonprofit community in the future?
The enormous demands of today make it easy for nonprofit and foundation leaders to focus on the immediate needs of the communities we serve. However, ambitious goals and a dynamic environment require that we think long-term.
The Envisioning Our Future initiative aimed to engage the sector in an open and provocative conversation that will help us all shape a more desirable 2020 for our organizations and the communities we serve. This initiative focused on strengthening the nonprofit community at large, rather than on individual causes or missions.
The goals of Envisioning Our Future included:
This initiative was fueled by several in-person and online convenings: the StrategyLab in Colorado in July of 2008; the FutureLab, which ran from September through December of 2009; and FutureLab sessions at the 2009 IS Annual Conference. View the timeline of these events in the supporting documents.
The StrategyLab brought together 76 diverse leaders from nonprofits, foundations, and other stakeholders. Their insights and ideas culminated in nine important conversations that can be explored further in the supporting documents.
The FutureLab Online Challenge conversation took the conversations from StrategyLab and brought them online so that the rest of the community could participate. The Futurelab discussions were based on topics and background information drawn from the StrategyLab discussions.
FutureLab sessions at the 2009 Annual Conference were another opportunity to discuss these issues in person, and to prioritize and further develop the most transformative ideas.
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Power supplies and computer memory seem to have little in common except that both are computer components. This common feature doesn't sound to me like a good reason why many well-known memory makers such as OCZ, Corsair, SuperTalent have begun to produce power supplies. The trend is obvious, however.
Well, explaining phenomena of the computer market is not my job. Instead, I will check out how successful the manufacturers are in this kind of business diversification. This review will cover Corsair's power supplies.
By the way, we have already tested Corsair's products in our earlier reviews. Those were the CMPSU-620HX and CMPSU-750TX models.
Testing Methodology
Click the following link for a description of our testing methodology and the equipment we use, and a brief explanation of what the specified and tested parameters of power supplies mean. The article is called X-bit Labs Presents: Power Supply Unit Testing Methodology In-Depth. If you feel overwhelmed with the numbers and terms this article abounds in, check out an appropriate section of the mentioned article for an explanation.
You can also check our Cooling/PSU section for more reviews of power supply units. .
Corsair VX450W (CMPSU-450VX)
This 450W power supply is considered the junior model in Corsair's line-up due to two reasons. It is the lowest-wattage model in the VX series which is the basic series from Corsair (as opposed to the enthusiast-targeted HX and TX series).
The PSU comes in a black-and-green cardboard box. The color plays an important role in model identification. With Corsair, each power supply has its own special color. On the other hand, you can hardly confuse different models because the model name is printed large and conspicuous.
Included with the PSU is a set of single-use cable straps, a sticker for the front panel of your system case, four screws, and a power cord. There is also a user manual and a fabric pouch for storing the PSU (I wonder who will ever need to store the PSU separately from both the computer and the PSU's own box). I would exchange that pouch for more straps of different sizes. The included straps are rather short and unable to tie up a thick bunch of cables.
The PSU case is covered with black matte paint. It is somewhat rough to the touch, contrary to the fashionable glossy paint. The case measures a standard 140 millimeters of depth.


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I agree with everything you've said, except the rebounding. He can 'bound.
Good thread - because I agree.
I know this sounds absolutely crazy and I know that KO folks are going to tear me up for saying this:
I do not want Carmelo Anthony on this team.
I do not pretend to believe that we currently, have a championship calibur team. But I do not believe that with Carmelo Anthony we have a championship calibur team.
I acknowledge that Carmelo Anthony is a better player then everyone on our roster except for STAT.
However, this is a team game folks.
There are very little facts in the whole situation to support why I do not want Melo. There are also very little facts that support why we should have him.
These are my worries (opinions):
1) Can Melo handle being the 2nd man or even a 3rd man? STAT is our number one and he needs to stay that way. He has inspired our team and willed them to win. No way does STAT step down and Melo take over. Felton has stepped up himself and I feel that he should keep his role as the co-captain.
2) Offensively, Melo is amazing. Melo works best in iso wing situations and D'antoni does not run that too often. Melo is not very good in the P&R. Will D'antoni change his offense to suit Melo's needs?
3) Defensively, well we already know he isn't a great defender. He doesn't bring this to the team.
4) Rebounding, also not his strong suit. He doesn't bring this to the team.
5) Hustle, Melo does not do this. He doesn't bring this to the team.
6) Ball movement, Melo is used to having the offense run through him. I'm not so sure if Melo can play off ball.
These reasons are probably flawed. This thread probably should be one-starred and closed. Regardless, this is how I feel.
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Melo can defend very good when he wants too, and i would say hes a good rebounder.
I dont think its absolutely crazy to not want melo, i personally think he would be a nice replacement for Gallo. If we had him right now we would be up with the elite teams in the east but I prefer we sign him after this season, a good young shooting guard is hard to find so I would like us to keep Killing Fields.
This is STAT's city and his team. if we get Melo considering hes not the real leader of the nuggets (billups is) I think he will have no problem being the number 2 option. He wants to do what Miami did which includes checking your ego a little bit, if Lebron can do it Melo can.
Melo is actually a decent rebounder at his position. His defense is suspect but has to be better than Flopinari's. Don't Forget that STAT is basically this team's KG he will not allow Melo or anyone else to slack off. Because of STAT this team is very active and I cant help but think Melo would take his game to the next level playing alongside real leaders iin STAT and Felton. paul Pierce and Ray Allen weren't considered great defensive players but they managed to make it work were part of one of the greatest defenses ever in 2007-08/ Just saying that if Carmelo wants to be a superstar like Lebron, Kobe or Wade he will pick up his game.
I do agree that melo would not be the greatest fit in our current offense that runs through Felton and Stat. Chemistry is hard to come by and if we continue to show signs(like when we beat New Orleans on the road) we may consider trying to improve in a different way, I still think it oils down to this question. Who would you rather have Gallo or Melo?As a straight upgrade to Gallo, Melo gives us a clear 2nd option when Stat and Felton are sitting, he also gives us another closer along with STAT and Felton. It may take some nuance to D'antoni's system but if there is a scheme that allows us to utilize all three players this team would definately be next level.
Last edited by BleedOrange&Blue; Dec 09, 2010 at 12:38.
But KS is right. I want Melo just at the right price. I dont want to give up Landry, Chandler, Turiaf, Douglas, Gallo, and Mozzy just to get Melo and then become some kind of weak version of Miami with Felton, Melo, Amare and Old bad Role Players.
Keep Killing Fields, Chander, Turiaf, Felton, and of Course Amare. Add Melo to that and thats the next Lakers. we will rule the East along with Chicago and OKC, New Orleans, and Dallas will rule the west for the next 7-10 years.
I wouldn't go as far to say this is Stat's team. Yes, he's an acceptional player, but the knicks havn't really proved their worth yet, not against elite teams. If Mello came in today the leadership can very much change, his output in scoring (in this system) might surpass Stats. Plus Mello is a home town guy, and that fact a lone will boost his numbers as well as his confidence. I'm sure if they played together there will be no egos, they are professionals and will play to each others strengths, giving them more of a chance to win the BIG games. I say yes to mello. Great players makes great teams...if the players are willing to work together.
I say yes to Melo. I don't want to do a trade that guts this team and Melo is going to bat for us, the fans, by not giving in and signing the extension so he could be traded to the nets or stay in denver.
He really does care about winning and is willing to wait out the CBA to get signed. I guess he undersands that he'll make more money as a knick champ then with any other team and is willing to take a pay cut in order to get a ring. Smart move on his part and he's been very smart in his actions and communications. Not formally asking for a trade, not signing the extension, forcing denvers hand and keeping it all close to the chest. All while being very classy about it. He is leaving a team coached by George Karl, one of the most respected and tenured coaches around, who also happens to be coming back from a battle with cancer. That Melo has avoided the personal attacks so far is testament to his ability to handle pressure situations off the court.
Bring in melo and we are looking at a new offensive piece that will HELP with the flow and cohesion of the team.
We absolutely need Melo for at least 2 reasons.
1) STAT & Felton playing waaaaaaaaaaaayyyy to many minutes. I dont fault Dantoni cuz the team struggles when both are on the bench. Melo would alleviate.
2) And if STAT or Felton gets hurt. Who will carry this team?
Have you seen Melo perform in the Olympics with Dantoni's system he carried that team through pool play and early in the knockout round.
In Miami, the had nothing established so the whole team had to adjust. Here, this is STAT's team, the Felton's team. Melo knows he has to get in where he fits in.
Also the problem with Miami is that Wade and Lebron can shoot the 3 that well. Melo can.
Everyone always want Gallo to drive more and get to the line. Melo will live at the line. You what happens when Gallo Stat and Felton go off. Melo is needed.
In addition we need a defensive big man who can run and shoot. We need another Turiaf but and taller and healthier one.
Last edited by Blumatic; Dec 09, 2010 at 15:39. Reason: additon
Melo is a great rebounder. And a game defender, too. And he can pass well.
He has a good jumper, is a ruthless scorer who can *CREATE AT WILL*.
That can't be overstated. That is the rare quality that could make a great player into a GOD w/ SSOL.
I worry less about Melo impacting STAT, as I do him impacting Felton and guys like Chandler and Gallo (especially Chandler) and overall chemistry. But Felton is a pro and a smart guy; he adapted quickly with STAT, and he would adapt with Melo and still do his thing just as good.
Melo and STAT would co-exist fine as players, and as men they both wanna be in NY and are at the right time in their careers and lives to make it work.
Biggest problem is how it hurts our ability to get an actual starting quality C. If we do this, we have to bank on Moz pretty much, or just keep playing STAT at c-pf, with tweeners helping. Maybe not the worst?
If we could get M.Gasol, Big Baby Davis, and re-sign Chandler instead, I'd be very tempted to do that, though.
If d'ant could essentially have Melo fill in as our 2, this changes things. Or anything to get a starting rotation to include:
rotating Fields, Turiaf, maybe Moz in for quality minutes.
We'd actually have a lotta options in how to set up the rotation, since Melo/Chandler/Gallo, Fields even, have real versatility to surround STAT....and Turiaf/Moz would be useful also in this equation.
Carmelo would fit in well because he's such a good off the ball player. He doesn't need the ball in his hands all the time to be effective and I think he'd do a great job mostly because he can create a shot from ANYWHERE.
Imagine if we have a slasher like Carmelo, a tough bruising big man like Amar'e, and 3-point shooters like Gallinari, Douglas, Felton, Chandler, and Fields (has room to improve)?
That team would be so versatile on offense...
2)We dont base our offense on the pnr.....we run it just as much as any other team does. And he isnt a wing player.....sure he plays the 3, but melo moves on the court constantly.
3) Melo is an excellent defender
4)Melo is an excellent rebounding small forward
5)Melo doesnt hustle? dont let the name Mellow FOOL you. He led the nuggets to the playoffs in a tough western conference.
6)He plays off the ball now....watch a denver game. Billups does most of the ball handling, except for plays made for melo.
yeah, ur reasons are very flawed....
Melo compliments our team very well ....
1) He is a leader
2) Melo will draw double teams.....stat will draw double teams.....can you say 3's?
3)Melo can will a team to a win just as Amare can.
4)melo loves pressure, not affraid to take and make the last shot....pure killer instinct.
5) he has a wet jumpshot and at 6'8'' he will give any team problems.
6)just think of it....Amare & Carmello
After melo, i pray we get marc gasol...or that the gov 'turns on his light'
if the trade goes down it can do one of two things.
A. Elite team and we might hit the finals
B. We are worse then we are now.
I say this because if we gel like the celtics did, nobody would be able to stop the inside outside 1-2 punch of melo and STAT.
If they don't gel and there is a struggle for power... get ready for a lot and i mean A LOT of turnovers and bad shots due to not being willing to give up the ball for the better shot
Honestly, I don't know if I wanna take the chance, plus I don't wanna lose fields, gallo, or chandler in the trade. But i'm 50/50 on this
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Contrary thoughtsOctober 03,2012In the dark early days of the Second World War, when most men and nations were too frightened to ridicule Adolf Hitler, Charlie Chaplin released a brave, defiant, comedic film he titled The Great Dictator. In it he played two parts, a persecuted Jewish barber and a tyrannical maniac unmistakably modeled after the German chancellor, down to the toothbrush moustache Chaplins Little Tramp had made famous long before there was a Fuhrer.
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From television commercials and parent magazines to segments on the nightly news and presidential stump speeches, every official and expert agrees that education is more important than ever.
Thats their first mistake. Education has always been vital, especially in a country like ours with designs on broad prosperity and world power where the people govern themselves. Thats why Thomas Jefferson advocated public education so that our infant republic wouldnt perish from the earth. And up through the 1960s, Americans did become a better educated people.
But education is no more important today than it ever was. If we were a little less infatuated with ourselves and less impressed with the significance of our own era, wed realize that. Contrary to both candidates fancies, this presidential election is not the defining moment in American history. In the same way, American students have graduated in more crucial times.
Critics complain that our students are unprepared for the 21st century, but reading, writing, working with numbers and mastering a useful body of knowledge are skills for any century. Despite our historically upward educational trend, todays graduates are not better educated, not better equipped for the workplace and not better prepared for citizenship. Ironically, owing to our national obsession with self-esteem, they just think they are.
Im sure youve heard those complaints about our graduates common shortcomings before, along with prescriptions for how to reform our schools. The trouble is most experts prescriptions wont help. Thats because theyre prescribing the same recycled reforms that have been leading schools off on the wrong track for two generations. Reform is supposed to mean changing things to improve them. In education it means persisting in pipe dreams that have failed for 40 years. Public educations problems arent rooted in the traditions that reformers incessantly blame but in the bankrupt reform theories and practices they themselves instituted and still cling to.
Therefore, the first thing we do, lets fire all the experts. Its time we took the power to run schools away from theorists who have never taught in a classroom, or whose experience is so limited and remote that theyve lost touch with classroom reality. In addition, public education would be far more efficient and far less expensive if we eliminated all jobs above the rank of principal. Sometimes it may be necessary to hire professionals with special expertise, and larger districts will require a superintendent to coordinate efforts among constituent schools. But governing education should be left to a local school board elected by parents and taxpayers and the principal and teachers that board chooses to hire.
Beware of the new Common Core. Some of its standards and ambitions are fine, and others arent, but good or bad, it has no more power to improve academic performance than any of the other expert-hatched manifestos that preceded it. This one, however, dramatically centralizes power, meaning local communities will lose even more control over their schools. It will also channel billions of tax dollars for assessment, curricula, software, and computers to a few corporate publishing and technology giants.
Beware of technology, not because it cant be a useful tool, but because it promises more and costs more than it delivers. It also, by means of its mesmerizing speed and alluring graphics, distracts students from the painstaking labor of actual study and learning, while also often leaving them socially inept. In 1913 Thomas Edison made the same claims about movies rendering books obsolete and completely changing education that Bill Gates and his associates are currently making about computers. Its worth noting that Edison invented movies and had something to gain.
Beware of data, the impressive collections of frequently meaningless numbers that policymakers marshal to prove whatever their momentary point happens to be. Numbers dont prove anything when theyre derived from faulty assessments, speculation, and bias-ridden, unrepresentative surveys.
Beware of professional development, the costly parade of workshops where experts and their disciples promote the latest bandwagon education miracle cure. Teachers often miss class for days so they can be trained in methods that careen between obvious and ridiculous.
Beware of adding to schools noneducational burden. Requiring schools to assume more personal, social and psychological responsibilities formerly shouldered by families and society, from morality to obesity, means schools have fewer resources and less time to devote to academic teaching and learning.
Beware of anyone preaching high standards and success for all students. Theyre either foolish or deceitful. All students can learn more than they presently know, if theyre willing. But students, like adults, vary in ability and motivation, and therefore arent equally able to succeed in school, especially if we raise standards.
Beware of sacrificing the many for the few. Every student has an initial right to an education, but no students right should be permitted to eclipse the rights of the other children in the class. Too often, frequently owing to threats of lawsuits, children are serially subjected to the outrageous, aberrant behavior of one or two students that robs the whole class of days, weeks, months, and sometimes years of learning.
Finally, beware of discouragement. Teachers matter, and ability matters, but in the end, each students achievement rests substantially on his own diligence, perseverance, and responsibility.
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It's Over…It's Done…We Suck…It Was Still Fun
On my drive into the city this morning I was staring at a beaufiful orange Colorado sunrise and I was thinking about how much things can change from the beginning of a season to the end of it.
For me this season started with the loss of Tom Helmer as part of the Poot Warts team. That one decision probably affected my season more than anything else. For a lot of us Helmer was the face of the Rockies, much more so than Tulowitzki.
Poot Warts claimed they were about the fan..Helmer was our connection to Poot Warts.
Helmer was all about the fans because he himself is a passionate fan who would often let is show.
For the record I have no issues with the rest of the Poot Warts team. In fact they're a solid group of individuals who I feel for the most part do a bang-up job. Marc Stout "gets it" in my opinion. He's approachable and he's close with his fan base.
I've never been Anti-Joel Klatt, just extremely Pro-Helmer.
Joel graciously offered to hold my "Bring Back Helmer" sign when we did our protest pre-game at the Rockies last home game of the season. When I actually called Joel on it he said "No" and was kind of a Dick about it but I realize the situation was slightly uncomfortable and I figured I'd give him a break on his attitude because deep down I'm a softie🙂
I don't think anyone could have predicted how different this team would look in September or how bad the Rockies record would be. I remember back in March wandering the practice fields at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick full of enthusiasm and optimism.
Recently I wandered around Coors Field the last game of this season full of frustration and confusion. I along with many other Rockies fans have no idea where the Rockies will go from here?
Never in my wildest nightmares did I imagine this would be the worst Rockies season ever.
I'm no baseball genius. I'm just a fan with a cam who really likes to catch baseballs and feel like I'm part of something by sharing my experiences via my blog.
This season I watched the Rox Addict's MLBlog develop into something special. Mike has a serious passion for baseball and it reflects in his pictures and his writing enthusiasm. Mike scores every game, takes pictures, writes a blog and attends a lot more games than I. Plus Mike's a Top 50 MLBlogger.
Mike's fortunate, he has a pretty liberal work schedule, he'll be the first to admit it🙂.
In addition to the Rox Addict we now have another Rockies MLBLogger. I've known Amy for several years and she writes a blog called "The Take from Blake". Amy hasn't cracked the top 50 yet but she has interactions with players that make this"Old Skool Blogger" kinda jealous.
It's fun having other Rockies bloggers around. We're all tight and hook each other up when we can with our limited resources.
Other than the Purple Row which to me is the "Holy Grail" of Rockies blogs, I can't think of any Rockies blogs that have been around as long as the Rockpile Rant🙂
FYI The "Rockpile Rant" has been a Top 10 MLBlog for over 4 years now.
I normally take my spring training trip each year by myself.
In March this year Mike and I headed south for a 11 day spring training trip to Phoenix. Mike's a great road trip buddy. It's not easy spending 11 days with someone (most of it camping), driving all over Phoenix area at a frantic pace in search of baseball adventures to blog about.
Mike and I managed to keep it cool and gave each other space as we needed it. When the trip was over we both had a great time and were still friends and plan to do it again.
I'd say that's a pretty good trip.
I'd say this was probably my worst year for autographs. I just don't have the patience or drive anymore to stand outside as the players drive up or wait against the wall as the guys warm-up.
I enjoy the company, just don't like the rejection I figure. As far as snagg'n stats this season, I snagged 29 batting practice baseballs in 25 games ending my season 3 baseballs short of 200 for my career.
Yes I'm still chasing my first ever regular season home run ball. All I can say is I have shit luck and maybe next year will be my year?
In conclusion I'd like to thank Dan, Mike, Joy, Marianne, Amy, Jersey Geoff, Gary X, Douglas, Robert, Queen Geri, Eric, Danny and Nettie, Randy, Scott, Tom Helmer, Bob the Usher, Barb the Usher, Mary the Usher, Brad the Usher, Dave, Mikey, Stout, Todd C and Family, Eric Young Jr, Jamie Moyer, Chris Nelson, Captain Earthman, and the Rockpile Usher with the beard(sorry bud can't believe I forgot your name) and all of the:
For directly influencing my Rockies season in a positive way.
To the smelly old son of a bitch that kept sitt'n his stanky ass in my seat perforating the fabric with his body funk…You got yours buddy🙂
If I forgot ya, doesn't me I dont' care…Just means I'm old.
Props to the Rockies for letting us run the bases at the last home game of the season. I've never done that before and it was fun.
Rumor is next year the Rockies will have 10 bobble head games? Have I mentioned I like bobble heads?
I'm "D" the Ranter…The Rockies #1 MLBlogger.
Old Skool…But still as cool as the other side of the pillow…"D"
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Nice post, friend. I'm bummed it was a sucky season, and I'm bummed we didn't run into each more. Only got to 17 games this season, and most of those we weren't able to make BP. And yeah, I didn't wait for autographs one time. Dunno what next year holds, but I'm always hopeful. 🙂
Thanks for including me in your thanks Rantics. We hardly saw each other this season, but I always looked when I was out there. Maybe next year Rox! Hope to see you in the off-season D.
I now have your sign:) As we were leaving the after "party" it was upside down where you left it. I carried it over my head to my car after dark, I think people thought I was crazy or homeless. Either way, it was cathartic after such a horrendous season. It is now part of my baseball history. Tom is a friend, and very much missed, kinda like good baseball. Thanks for the, "Bring Back Helmer" effort. See you next year:)
Hey, D.
Dang, yeah, this season sucked. I totally agree: if you would've told me this was going to be the worst season ever….dang, I don't know what I would've done.
Props for keeping on blogging- it's hard to follow a team when there's not much to say. I know I'm sorta glad I've been distracted from the mess that is the Rockies by school the past few months.
Just gotta wait for Spring now….


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On Friday, March 15, TxDOT launched a new effort to save lives as the oil and gas industry booms in Texas. Representatives from government agencies and energy associations were present at the Karnes County Offices on the Square in Karnes City to launch TxDOT's newest safety campaign. Members of the news media and other guests were also present for the event.
"Historically, south Texas has not been an area where traffic was a concern, but now with a re-energized oil and gas industry, driving conditions have changed," said John Barton, TxDOT's deputy executive director. "Passenger vehicles are now sharing rural roads with more and more heavy trucks, and that's a recipe for trouble when drivers don't obey traffic laws, slow down or pay attention."
The new Be Safe. Drive Smart. campaign urges all drivers to take the following basic safety precautions: buckle up; drive a safe speed; pass carefully; always stop at red lights and stop signs; and avoid using cell phones while driving.
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is joining TxDOT in this effort to promote this important initiative.
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John Browne sees the world through bear-colored glasses
- 9:06 pm Monday, December 10th, 2012 by Dian Vujovich
I've put off selling my old gold jewelry. According to one authority, the price on that precious metal is likely to soar. If he's right, I've got two things to consider: Wait until prices rocket up before taking my bag of broken earrings, bracelets and chains to one of those joints that buys used gold. The other is invest in gold in some form or fashion while its price is still where it's at now—around $1714 an ounce.
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Mark Holdren Earley, 55, of Columbus, formerly of New Matamoras, passed away Friday (Feb. 8, 2013) in the arms of his loving wife of 37 years, Jaynie, and daughter, Whitney, along with the support of her boyfriend, Donald J. Collet. Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Jo-Ann Earley. Surviving in addition to his wife and daughter are his father, Roger Earley Sr. of New Matamoras; three brothers, Roger Jr. (Sue) of New Matamoras, Joesph (Vickie) of Johnstown, Ohio, Christopher (Christie) of Marietta; and loving sister, Beth (John) Snodgrass of New Martinsville, W.Va.; nieces and nephews; and special family friend, Larry Patterson. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 16) at the Presbyterian Church, New Matamoras. Mark was a loving father, husband, son, brother, uncle and friend to many.


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But the postmaster general, Patrick Donahoe, says research indicates that nearly 7 in 10 Americans support the switch to five-day delivery as a way for the Postal Service to reduce costs.
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Blueberry Kuchen
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Ready Time: 150 min
- Yield: 12 to 16 servings
- Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
- 3 cups Pillsbury BEST™ All Purpose Flour, divided
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/3 cup Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening
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- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg yolk, beaten
- 1/3 cup light cream
- 1 pint fresh blueberries
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- SPRAY a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray.
- COMBINE 2 cups flour and yeast in large bowl. Heat milk, shortening, 1/4 cup sugar and salt just until warm (115 to 120ºF), stirring until shortening almost melts. Add to flour mixture. Add eggs. Beat with electric mixer at low speed 1/2 minute, scraping bowl. Beat 3 minutes at high speed. By hand, stir in remaining flour. Batter will be stiff.
- SPREAD batter in prepared baking pan. Cover. Let rise until almost double in size, 45 to 60 minutes.
- HEAT oven to 375ºF. Stir together 3/4 cup sugar and cinnamon. Combine egg yolk and cream. Add to sugar mixture, stirring until blended. Add berries. Carefully spoon mixture on top of dough.
- BAKE 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm.
Nutritional Information Per Serving
Serving Size (1 slice, 1/12 of kuchen), Calories 280 (Calories from Fat 80), Total Fat 9g (Saturated Fat 2.5g, Trans Fat 0g), Cholesterol 60mg, Sodium 220mg, Total Carbohydrate 46g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 20g), Protein 6g; Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 4%, Iron 10%.
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Lee Rocks The Rockies
Cliff Lee had an up and down month of September, but with a clean slate in October, all is well again. Lee pitched a complete game and led the Phillies to a 5-1 win in Game 1 of the NLDS over the Rockies. He had a shut-out going into the 9th inning.
In a post-game interview, Lee admitted to getting distracted when he took a moment to soak in the crowd and the atmosphere, which led to a Troy Tulowitzki double to score a run with two outs in the inning. While both Lee and the crowd were disappointed about the lost shut-out, that disappointment lasted only a few moments as Lee stuck out Garret Atkins to end the game.
The first 4 innings were tense as the Phillies hitters were shut down by pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez. But in the 5th, they figured him out and pounded out 5 runs in two innings. High winds kept a few balls in the park and the field was littered with bags, wrappers and a small dust storm, but they managed to hit through it. Every player in the line-up, including Lee, had at least one hit in the game. The middle of the line-up, Ryan Howard, Jayson Werth and Raul Ibanez, had 2 hits apiece and combined for 4 RBI. The Phillies also racked up 3 doubles, 1 triple by Werth and 3 stolen bases.
Shocking everyone, including manager Charlie Manuel, Cliff Lee stole one of those 3 bases. The man did everything tonight; he hit, he ran and he pitched the entire game. Looking around the ballpark, I actually saw a t-shirt that said "Thank-you, Indians." I think we can all agree with that sentiment.
So Cole Hamels will pitch Game 2 tomorrow and he will have a LOT on his mind. Not only is he starting a play-off game, but his wife is pregnant with their first child and she is due right NOW. Seriously, she could pop at any second. We should all say a collective prayer that she can hold that baby in until at least Friday.
I just read an interesting article about Hamels as well. It seems that he too is cheesed over the crappy start times for this series that we all got stuck with. Beat writer Todd Zolecki quoted Hamels as saying, "Being the defending world champs, I think it's kind of a little weird that we kind of get both games at 2 o' clock. I don't think it's fair. I definitely don't think it's fair for the fans because this is all about the home-field advantage or just baseball in general." For once Cole, I completely agree.
Not only did thousands of people have to ditch work to attend the game, but thousands of kids skipped school as well. Sadly, the education system took a big hit today and probably will again tomorrow. In fact, today's game was host to the largest crowd in the history of Citizens Bank Park: 46,452. We will see if that is surpassed tomorrow. Game time is 2:37pm….ugh.
Here is the full Photo Album from the game today. Go Phillies!
Photos by Jenn
*Read more about the Phillies at my other home page, Phightin' Phils Phorum in the My Team Rivals network*
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What a SUPERB performance, eh? Lookin' good in Philly. Wish I could say the same about the Cardinals. Boo.
Wow. What a game for Cliff Lee! Guess you guys are glad you got him from the Indians. Congrats on win #1. It feels good, doesn't it?
Hamels might be miffed over the start times.. .but don't tell the Phillies Phans it was an early start.. they were fabulous! And Werth… man what a stud.
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Great pics as always Jenn…it was definately a fun time to be there I envy you for that…..
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Grand Valley celebrates veterans
Posted on November 09, 2012
Grand Valley students, faculty and staff members gathered November 9 to celebrate and recognize veterans on campus.
During the event, Jon Jellema, associate vice president for Academic Affairs, thanked all veterans who served in the U.S Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines and Coast Guard. "You served your country and for that, we are all in your debt," he said. "Employers want people who have good thinking skills, can adapt and know how to work on a team. You have that background and you bring it to Grand Valley."
Eric Cederholm, vice president of the Student Veterans Organization and a social work and public administration major, said it is great to see the student veterans network on campus grow from 300 veterans a few years ago to more than 550 this year.
"The Student Veterans Organization is a good place for us to connect with one another and talk about the challenges and joys of school and what our life was before and currently is," said Cederholm.
From November 9-17, Grand Valley is celebrating veterans with performances of "An Identified Enemy," a play that tells the personal stories of several Iraq War participants. Veterans and their families will receive free admission. Visit www.gvsu.edu/theatre for more information.
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Body Aura - 3 Colors
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|Here is a video showing off this effect for all 3 colors changes as well as the original: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dYBPrH1RRg If you can spare the time I would really appreciate feedback on this/what you would like to see done with this in the future, thanks in advance. This mod uses the Ebony Mail chestpiece OR my ring mod. Here is a link to my ring mod: http://www.curse.com/mods/skyrim/ring-shadows And put it on, now anytime you go into combat or crouch the effect will turn on. Note:...
Nude Males
|Nov 30, 2011
|NUDE MALES v0.4 Skyrim model/texture mod by thegal Replaces all male models and textures with nude versions. Install by copying files to Skyrim data folder. Leave catalog structures as is. - Data\meshes\actors\character\character assets\malebody_0.nif Light Body - Data\meshes\actors\character\character assets\malebody_1.nif Heavy Body - Data\textures\actors\character\argonianmale\argonianmalebody.dds Diffuse map - Data\textures\actors\character\argonianmale\argonianmalebody_msn.dds Normal map...
Detailed Guard Shields and Banners
|Nov 29, 2011
|The textures for the city guards' shields and the hold banners have been completely remade from scratch with much higher detail. They are now 4 times as big as the original ones (1024x1024). Please take a look at the screenshots which show all the new textures. As of the current version 0.5, this mod improves the following textures: Guard Shield - Solitude Guard Shield - Pale Guard Shield - Whiterun Guard Shield - Windhelm Guard Shield - Hjaalmarch Guard Shield - Falkreath Guard Shield -...
chris2012s whiterun hq texture pack
|Nov 27, 2011
|Chris2012s Whiterun HQ Texture Pack This is a high-quality texturing mod (currently for Whiterun). As you can see in the comparison pictures, i try to keep the same feel to the textures while having actual quality instead of bluriness. Some are actually redrawn at 4 times the resolution of the original file. Textures are 2048x2048 and 1024x2048. Here you can see a before/after comparison of different sections of the Whiterun Town:...
Ebony Armor Effect- No More Smoke
|Nov 27, 2011
|Due to many questions, here is the purpose of this: To make combat/archery/etc in game less annoying with this armor. The smoke was nice looking but obtrusive, this simply removes the smoke but leaves the darkening effect since it isn't in the way. Here is a quick video showing the effect if you wish to see it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mNkxbgVG80 If you have any questions/comments/requests please let me know. Just drop these files into your Skyrim Data folder. If you have any problems...
Hybrids Hires Plants and Herbs Retexture WIP
|Nov 26, 2011
|v2 updates: Snowberries, Thistle, Hanging Moss High resolution Plants Retextured at 1024x1024: - Snowberries - Thistle - Hanging Moss - Lavender - Red Wildflower - Purple Wildflower - Blue Wildflower High resolution Herbs (Harvested Plant Items) are also included. Work in progress.
Byz Nightingale Recolor - Male and Female
|Nov 23, 2011
|This mod is a recolor of the Nightingale Armor using a soft white for hightlights and a variety of red, blue, or green for smaller areas on the armor. To install, simply put the 'armor' folder of the color you choose into your Data/textures folder. eg. C:/Program Files/Skyrim/Data/textures/armor
Random Shield Skins
|Nov 22, 2011
|Starting with my "Ultimate Shield of Troll Protect", I'll be making some basic Shield, Armor and Weapon Skins. :p The Armor and Weapons will be "Cool" (I hope), but I'm having fun with crazy Shields currently. I'll work my way through all available Shields, then start out with the Ebony Armor set, and Daedric Weapons, most likely. Will remove stupidity or create personalized items upon request, as long as you keep it simple. I am not a Photoshop Pro! ;) I'm doing this just for kicks and am a...
ReAL Water - insane0h hiRES water replacement
|Nov 22, 2011
|Welcome to my finished release for a high resolution water texture replacement for Skyrim. The default water looks pretty good in Skyrim, but this small texture mod will make it look somewhat realistic. :::INSTALLATION::: Simply extract the folder to your skyrim/data - if prompted to merge or replace files/folders, click yes. Note: My version has smoother y-axis depth than others, and it has a small rippling effect to simulate water on the surface. On the fast-water-movement: I have tried to...
Vivid Eyes
|Nov 20, 2011
|Since many times I had trouble seeing even which color my character's eyes were, I decided it might be a good idea to revitalize some of them. That's exactly what I've done here. Note that this mod doesn't replace all the eye textures, but mainly only replaces some of the less appealing eyes that the human type races had.
Light Ebony Full Retex - TCS
|Nov 19, 2011
|Edit: I screwed up and only put the "armor" folder in the archive. Version 1.1 fixes this issue. I also added a Change Log, though I don't think I'll be using it often. -- Hey, here's another retexture pack for you. This one retextures the Ebony armor and weapons to have a much lighter, silvery-steel look. The reason I made this retexture is because I like the Ebony armor, but I don't want to always walk around looking like the black knight. The game is lacking in "light" armor, as well....
Glass Weapons - Obsidian
|Nov 18, 2011
|As always, suggestions are welcome, post in the comments. And if there is something you don't like, tell me! I will fix any issue that is found. Current Weapons: 1H Sword Greatsword Dagger Arrow/Quiver Hand Axe Hammer Mace Bow Battle Axe Install: Just drop the texture folder into the Skyrim Data folder.
No Spider Webs
|Nov 18, 2011
|Spider webs removed or replaced with moss.
Dragonscale Armor Recolor - 4 Sets Complete
|Nov 17, 2011
|Update Log: Added Ice/Blue Version/ Added Dark Emerald Version/ Added White Version/ All Female versions Coming soon: None, finished Recolored the base Dragonscale Armor set because I thought it looked like crap compared to Daedric. This is more of a personal recolor, since I did it with only me in mind. But if you all want me to recolor this in a specific manner let me know and I might do it. Inlcuded in this are the 4 different, 5 piece armor textures which I recolored. Just drop these...
Glass Weapon Set Recolor WIP
|Nov 16, 2011
|Updated Current Colors: Magma Red Orange - Blue Hilt Emerald - Bone White Hilt ( I made this one much less "glowy") Obsidian - Silverish Hilt (Not glowy) -------- Coming Colors: Bone White Blade with undecided color hilt Aqua Blue with undecided color hilt -------- About: Doing this set to have some nice looking weapons in the game when you get bored with the standard weapon sets. I will be doing the entire glass weapon set at some point, the greatsword is next, will be uploaded to this and I...
DorkDiva elf eye pack
|Nov 15, 2011
|This replaces the elf eye textures with slit pupil varieties, more will be available upon release of the CK. Drop the data folder into the Skyrim directory.
I Wash - New Skin for Skyrim
|Nov 15, 2011
|"I Wash" Skyrim Skin Mod by Blocky (Aed) Description Gets rid of 90% of the dirt, moles, zits, bruises, insects, and ingrown hairs on all male characters in the game. A similar mod by another author already exists for females. Installation: 1. Extract the "textures" folder and put it in your Skyrim/Data/ folder. 2. There is no second step. Grats your character washes! User Review http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KvngfbiRh6o @1:16 by MMOxReview
Nude Females - Barbie Doll
|Nov 12, 2011
|sigh* I was wondering if it was possible, and it was. And now I'd feel bad if I didn't release. This mod removes the underwear. You will look like a barbie doll (no nipples or other parts). I have no desire to make textures for this, so someone else will have to edit them if they want that (edit the textures included in this mod, not the originals, as I had some issues using the original textures).


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Sears employees heading into work Tuesday were expected to hear directly from their bosses -- June 2 will be the last day of operation at their store.
Workers are being told a liquidator is expected to arrive on March 15 to begin the close-out sales.
Sears broke the news to some of its employees Monday, and continued to meet with workers this week.
Loyal shoppers were sad to hear of the impending closure.
"I just went into Sears today and bought some shoes and bought a pair of jeans and I know from now on I am going to have a hard time finding clothes because they have a large petite section. I am so sad they are closing," said Shalene Kobashigawa.
A wide selection of reasonably priced dependable goods seemed to be what draws customers in.
"They have the best shirts and shorts for the money," said Jeffrey Chipman.
"Most of the things I am using at home is from Sears, especially the clothing. My kids love the shoes," said Eduardo Encabo.
He will miss the deep discounts after the Thanksgiving holiday.
But that loyalty hasn't been enough to hold off competition from other big name stores.
Some customers worried for the workers because after shopping at the center for decades, they regard them as part of the Sears family.
"They got the same ones who have been here for a long time. So what's going to happen with them?" Chipman asked.
General Growth would only say that its redevelopment plans are proceeding.
It bought out the Sears lease and plans to overhaul the space, adding new shops to the crown jewel in its portfolio.
Less than a dozen original anchor tenants remain at the Ala Moana Shopping Center.


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Metallic Gray Starbust Post Earring
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Out-of-this-world sparkle from a starburst of hematite-hued Czech crystals in a high-profile domed setting.
- Surgical steel post back. About 1" across.
- Hand-set faceted glass stones in light hematite color. Hematite-finish metal casting.
- Custom designed exclusively for WHBM. Handcrafted with nickel-free and lead-free metal.
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