text: The Series UFB & UFC Ultrasonic Flowmeter Sets utilize the transit time difference for measuring flow rates in pipes non-invasively. Two sensors are placed on the exterior of the pipe, and each transmits an ultrasonic pulse through the pipe and fluid to the other. The difference in the transit times of the two pulses is used to calculate the flow velocity. This is the permanent model, allowing the user to mount the converter on a surface or pipe and easily clamp on the sensors and guide bar. The easy-to-use compact and lightweight design is intended for mechanical devices using ideally homogeneous liquids that contain no air pockets.


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Modifier GY Fact Sheet
- If the service provided is statutorily excluded from the Medicare Program, the claim will deny whether or not the modifier is present on the claim.
Example: Patient transport is for a non-covered condition that does not meet the definition of any Medicare benefit. The provider is expecting a denial.
Appropriate Usage
- Services provided under statutory exclusion from the Medicare Program, the claim would deny whether or not the modifier is present on the claim
- It is not necessary to provide the patient with an ABN for these situations.
- Situations excluded based on a section of the Social Security Act.
- Modifier GY will cause the claim to deny with the patient liable for the charges.
Inappropriate Usage
- Do not use on bundled procedures.
- Do not use on add on codes

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September 22, 2005
Diabetes Walk: Off to Running Start
"America's Walk for Diabetes," a two- and four-mile non-competitive event benefiting the American Diabetes Foundation, is taking place Sunday, Oct. 2, with registration set for 9:30 a.m., at Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park.
Studies have shown that walking is a good way to lead a healthy lifestyle and control weight, which may prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.
Funds raised are targeted for research, information dissemination and support programs.
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I've been wondering what people can do on these two exercise "structures", for lack of a better word. And even more why would you want to do anything like that in the middle of a forest?!
77. Forest Exercise. Click on the photo to enlarge.
On the Zuidas, in the south of Amsterdam, an open air exhibition called Paris Street View opened recently. Michael Wolf took pictures of his monitor on which he used Google Maps street view functionality to look at the streets of Paris. Here are two snaps I took of this exhibition.
70a. Paris Street View. Click on the photo to enlarge.
70b. Paris Street View. Click on the photo to enlarge.
Walking around in the business district near my neighborhood yesterday afternoon I saw this scene: strict architectural lines, a knotty tree crown and the moon. I was walking around the area because of a photo exhibition by Michael Wolf called Paris Street View. More about that in another post.
70. Lines and moon. Click on the photo to enlarge.


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To the editor:
Driving through the community the other day, I realized how nice it would be if Upper Arlington had a YMCA facility.
The senior citizens and young families of UA would benefit from something like this that would offer so many terrific activities and programs that are all very low cost. I do not personally have any connections to the YMCA, but I sure think it would be a nice addition to an already great community.
Maybe they could throw one up over on Lane Avenue while it's already being torn apart -- just my 2 cents.
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Welcome to Wooden Ships International Yacht Brokers the Home of Traditional and Classic Boats
We are a specialist yacht brokerage, established for over 35 years managing the sale and purchase of traditional and classic boats from clinker dinghies to large sailing ships, with a varied range of classic boats for sale.
With a vast wealth of knowledge and experience gained from owning and sailing many different traditional vessels large and small, we are here to guide you through the purchase of your yacht and offer advice on owning and maintaining her.
With an in-depth knowledge of the industry, the people, and the boats, this family run brokerage is the first place to come when looking to purchase or sell a traditional vessel.
We are an international company, we speak French and German so we are always happy to hear from prospective clients from outside UK.
Whether you want to explore inland waters, potter along the coast, race with classics or set sail on a worldwide adventure aboard a beautiful yacht, we have the right boat for you.
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Attic Storage Lifts
Toiling up and down ordinary stairs with tubloads of stuff is bad enough. Trying to do the same thing with flimsy folding attic stairs - or worse a standalone ladder - presents an even more serious danger. A SpaceLift cargo lift is to your attic what a dumbwaiter is to the rest of your house. By motorizing the process of moving stuff up and down from the attic, the SpaceLift system makes it easier for you to properly utilize the space above the ceiling.
Here's how it works: A rectangle is framed out in your ceiling, usually next to the attic entrance. Into this opening the SpaceLift cargo lift is installed, with its deck covering the hole much like an attic access panel. A lifting mechanism, secured to the attic joists, raises and lowers the SpaceLift cargo tray by four strong steel cables at its corners. Watch the demo video below to see it in action.
What about safety?
- To avoid tampering, the SpaceLift system is protected with a key lock on its remote control station.
- Obstacle detector automatically stops movement if the platform contacts anything on the way up or down.
- Weight limit switch prevents the SpaceLift cargo lift from attempting to operate when loaded beyond its 100 lb. capacity.
- Four spring-loaded locking pins securely hold the SpaceLift platform when not in use.
Order direct and install DIY
Due to the comparatively low complexity of installing the SpaceLift system, we offer direct sales to the public via another website, AtticLift.net. On that site, you can order a SpaceLift unit with your credit card, which will be delivered ready for you or a qualified contractor to install.


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The U.S. takes on trafficking
The Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act
The International Labor Organization estimates that 12.3 million people worldwide are in forced labor, bonded labor or sexual servitude. Approximately 800,000 people are trafficked across national borders each year. Up to half of trafficking victims are minors, and 80 percent are female. A majority are women and girls trafficked into commercial sexual exploitation.
Human trafficking is an international crisis, and the United States has taken steps to respond. Congress first voted on an antitrafficking act in 2000, then again in 2003 and 2005. So far, the government has appropriated $528 million toward this effort. In December, the government's tools for combating trafficking were strengthened by the passage of the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) of 2008.
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Kristen Kjerulff
College of Medicine
Public Health Sciences
500 University Drive Hershey PA 17033
Mailbox: A210
Professor of Public Health Sciences
Obstetrics and Gynecology; Health Policy, Administration; Cancer Institute
Ph.D., University of Illinois
M.A., University of Illinois
Dr. Kjerulff is a psychologist and health services researcher whose research focuses on 1.) Health Outcomes, including the outcomes and effectiveness of common treatments such as hysterectomy and cesarean section, as well as health care utilization and costs associated with specific conditions, 2.) Women's Health, particularly gynecologic cancers, uterine fibroids, obesity and child-bearing, pelvic floor disorders, menstrual migraines, menopause, and sexual functioning; 3.) Mental Health, particularly life stresses, depression and anxiety; and 4.) Patient Management of Health Information with a focus on self-management of health, self-efficacy and improved health behaviors of people with common chronic conditions. Before joining the faculty of the Penn state College of Medicine in 2004, Dr. Kjerulff was an Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins Medical Institution, with joint appointments in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics in the School of Medicine and the Department of Epidemiology in the School of Public Health.
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McCall-Hosenfeld JS, Phiri K, Schaefer E, Zhu J, Kjerulff K. Trajectories of Depressive Symptoms Throughout the Peri- and Postpartum Period: Results from the First Baby Study. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2016 Nov; 25(11):1112-1121.
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Hackman NM, Alligood-Percoco N, Martin A, Zhu J, Kjerulff KH. Reduced Breastfeeding Rates in Firstborn Late Preterm and Early Term Infants. Breastfeed Med. 2016 Apr; 11:119-25.
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Phelan AL, DiBenedetto MR, Paul IM, Zhu J, Kjerulff KH. Psychosocial Stress During First Pregnancy Predicts Infant Health Outcomes in the First Postnatal Year. Matern Child Health J. 2015 Dec; 19(12):2587-97.
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Bicking Kinsey C, Baptiste-Roberts K, Zhu J, Kjerulff KH. Effect of previous miscarriage on depressive symptoms during subsequent pregnancy and postpartum in the first baby study. Matern Child Health J. 2015 Feb; 19(2):391-400.
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Bicking Kinsey C, Baptiste-Roberts K, Zhu J, Kjerulff KH. Effect of miscarriage history on maternal-infant bonding during the first year postpartum in the first baby study: a longitudinal cohort study. BMC Womens Health. 2014 Jul 15; 14:83.
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Kinsey CB, Baptiste-Roberts K, Zhu J, Kjerulff KH. Birth-related, psychosocial, and emotional correlates of positive maternal-infant bonding in a cohort of first-time mothers. Midwifery. 2014 May; 30(5):e188-94.
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Chuang CH, Stengel MR, Hwang SW, Velott D, Kjerulff KH, Kraschnewski JL. Behaviours of overweight and obese women during pregnancy who achieve and exceed recommended gestational weight gain. Obes Res Clin Pract. 2014 Nov-Dec; 8(6):e577-83.
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Tinloy J, Chuang CH, Zhu J, Pauli J, Kraschnewski JL, Kjerulff KH. Exercise during pregnancy and risk of late preterm birth, cesarean delivery, and hospitalizations. Womens Health Issues. 2014 Jan-Feb; 24(1):e99-e104.
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Elvander C, Cnattingius S, Kjerulff KH. Birth experience in women with low, intermediate or high levels of fear: findings from the first baby study. Birth. 2013 Dec; 40(4):289-96.
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Kjerulff KH, Zhu J, Weisman CS, Ananth CV. First birth Caesarean section and subsequent fertility: a population-based study in the USA, 2000-2008. Hum Reprod. 2013 Dec; 28(12):3349-57.
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Kraschnewski JL, Chuang CH, Downs DS, Weisman CS, McCamant EL, Baptiste-Roberts K, Zhu J, Kjerulff KH. Association of prenatal physical activity and gestational weight gain: results from the first baby study. Womens Health Issues. 2013 Jul-Aug; 23(4):e233-8.
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Bicking Kinsey C, Baptiste-Roberts K, Zhu J, Kjerulff KH. Effect of previous miscarriage on the maternal birth experience in the First Baby Study. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2013 Jul; 42(4):442-50.
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Abbasi S, Chuang CH, Dagher R, Zhu J, Kjerulff K. Unintended pregnancy and postpartum depression among first-time mothers. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2013 May; 22(5):412-6.
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Kjerulff KH, Velott DL, Zhu J, Chuang CH, Hillemeier MM, Paul IM, Repke JT. Mode of first delivery and women's intentions for subsequent childbearing: findings from the First Baby Study. Paediatr Perinat Epidemiol. 2013 Jan; 27(1):62-71.
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Stengel MR, Kraschnewski JL, Hwang SW, Kjerulff KH, Chuang CH. "What my doctor didn't tell me": examining health care provider advice to overweight and obese pregnant women on gestational weight gain and physical activity. Womens Health Issues. 2012 Nov-Dec; 22(6):e535-40.
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McCurdy RJ, Kjerulff KH, Zhu J. Prenatal care associated with reduction of neonatal mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from Demographic and Health Surveys. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2011 Jul; 90(7):779-90.
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Rohl J, Kjerulff K, Langenberg P, Steege J. Bilateral oophorectomy and depressive symptoms 12 months after hysterectomy. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Jul; 199(1):22.e1-5.
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Leppert PC, Legro RS, Kjerulff KH. Hysterectomy and loss of fertility: implications for women's mental health. J Psychosom Res. 2007 Sep; 63(3):269-74.
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Kjerulff KH, Frick KD, Rhoades JA, Hollenbeak CS. The cost of being a woman: a national study of health care utilization and expenditures for female-specific conditions. Womens Health Issues. 2007 Jan-Feb; 17(1):13-21.
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Gallicchio L, Harvey LA, Kjerulff KH. Fear of cancer among women undergoing hysterectomy for benign conditions. Psychosom Med. 2005 May-Jun; 67(3):420-4.
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Handa VL, Harvey L, Cundiff GW, Kjerulff KH. Perioperative complications of surgery for genital prolapse: does concomitant anti-incontinence surgery increase complications? Urology. 2005 Mar; 65(3):483-7.
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Hartmann KE, Ma C, Lamvu GM, Langenberg PW, Steege JF, Kjerulff KH. Quality of life and sexual function after hysterectomy in women with preoperative pain and depression. Obstet Gynecol. 2004 Oct; 104(4):701-9.
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Handa VL, Harvey L, Cundiff GW, Siddique SA, Kjerulff KH. Sexual function among women with urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2004 Sep; 191(3):751-6.
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Handa VL, Harvey L, Fox HE, Kjerulff KH. Parity and route of delivery: does cesarean delivery reduce bladder symptoms later in life? Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2004 Aug; 191(2):463-9.
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Whiteman MK, Langenberg P, Kjerulff K, McCarter R, Flaws JA. A randomized trial of incentives to improve response rates to a mailed women's health questionnaire. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2003 Oct; 12(8):821-8.
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Whiteman MK, Staropoli CA, Langenberg PW, McCarter RJ, Kjerulff KH, Flaws JA. Smoking, body mass, and hot flashes in midlife women. Obstet Gynecol. 2003 Feb; 101(2):264-72.
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Kjerulff KH, Langenberg PW, Greenaway L, Uman J, Harvey LA. Urinary incontinence and hysterectomy in a large prospective cohort study in American women. J Urol. 2002 May; 167(5):2088-92.
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Kjerulff KH, Rhodes JC, Langenberg PW, Harvey LA. Patient satisfaction with results of hysterectomy. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2000 Dec; 183(6):1440-7.
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Kjerulff KH, Langenberg PW, Rhodes JC, Harvey LA, Guzinski GM, Stolley PD. Effectiveness of hysterectomy. Obstet Gynecol. 2000 Mar; 95(3):319-26.
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Flaws JA, Rhodes JC, Langenberg P, Hirshfield AN, Kjerulff K, Sharara FI. Ovarian volume and menopausal status. Menopause. 2000 Jan-Feb; 7(1):53-61.
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Rhodes JC, Kjerulff KH, Langenberg PW, Guzinski GM. Hysterectomy and sexual functioning. JAMA. 1999 Nov 24; 282(20):1934-41.
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Langenberg P, Kjerulff KH, Stolley PD. Hormone replacement and menopausal symptoms following hysterectomy. Am J Epidemiol. 1997 Nov 15; 146(10):870-80.
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Seidman JD, Kjerulff KH. Pathologic findings from the Maryland Women's Health Study: practice patterns in the diagnosis of adenomyosis. Int J Gynecol Pathol. 1996 Jul; 15(3):217-21.
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Kjerulff KH, Langenberg P, Seidman JD, Stolley PD, Guzinski GM. Uterine leiomyomas. Racial differences in severity, symptoms and age at diagnosis. J Reprod Med. 1996 Jul; 41(7):483-90.
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Kjerulff KH, Erickson BA, Langenberg PW. Chronic gynecological conditions reported by US women: findings from the National Health Interview Survey, 1984 to 1992. Am J Public Health. 1996 Feb; 86(2):195-9.
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Kjerulff KH, Langenberg PW. A comparison of alternative ways of measuring fatigue among patients having hysterectomy. Med Care. 1995 Apr; 33(4 Suppl):AS156-63.
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Kjerulff KH, Guzinski GM, Langenberg PW, Stolley PD, Moye NE, Kazandjian VA. Hysterectomy and race. Obstet Gynecol. 1993 Nov; 82(5):757-64.
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Kjerulff K, Langenberg P, Guzinski G. The socioeconomic correlates of hysterectomies in the United States. Am J Public Health. 1993 Jan; 83(1):106-8.
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Petrucci KE, Jacox A, McCormick K, Parks P, Kjerulff K, Baldwin B, Petrucci P. Evaluating the appropriateness of a nurse expert system's patient assessment. Comput Nurs. 1992 Nov-Dec; 10(6):243-9.
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Kjerulff KH, Pillar B, Mills ME, Lanigan J. Technology anxiety as a potential mediating factor in response to medical technology. J Med Syst. 1992 Feb; 16(1):7-13.
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Petrucci K, Petrucci P, Canfield K, McCormick KA, Kjerulff K, Parks P. Evaluation of UNIS: Urological Nursing Information Systems. Proc Annu Symp Comput Appl Med Care. 1991; 43-7.
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Kjerulff KH, Salloway JC, Counte MA. The impact of computer systems in a medical environment. Comput Med Imaging Graph. 1989 Jan-Feb; 13(1):137-43.
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Kjerulff KH, Counte MA, Salloway JC. Hospital employee satisfaction with a medical information system. J Health Hum Resour Adm. 1988; 11(2):141-58.
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Kjerulff KH, Counte MA. Attitudes and adaptation: employees respond. J Health Hum Resour Adm. 1988; 11(1):110-38.
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Counte MA, Kjerulff KH, Salloway JC, Campbell BC. Adapting to the implementation of a medical information system: a comparison of short- versus long-term findings. J Med Syst. 1987 Feb; 11(1):11-20.
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Kjerulff KH, Counte MA, Salloway JC, Campbell BC, Noskin DE. Medical information system training: an analysis of the reactions of hospital employees. Comput Biomed Res. 1984 Aug; 17(4):303-10.
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Counte MA, Kjerulff KH, Salloway JC, Campbell BC. Implementation of a medical information system: evaluation of adaptation. Health Care Manage Rev. 1983; 8(3):25-33.
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Kjerulff KH, Counte MA, Salloway JC, Campbell BC. Measuring adaptation to medical technology. Hosp Health Serv Adm. 1983 Jan-Feb; 28(1):30-40.
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Kjerulff K, Wiggins NH. Graduate student styles for coping with stressful situations. J Educ Psychol. 1976 Jun; 68(3):247-54.
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text: The Bucs announced Friday afternoon that the Bucs and the veteran guard "mutually agreed'' to part ways. Carl Nicks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers mutually agree to part ways - ESPN Nick just turned 29 years old in May so if he can get healthy he could potentially return to his All-Pro level play status of years past. Would you be interested in taking a flyer on him if he did want to continue his career?


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ASG budget overrun for FY 2010 —$13 Million
The American Samoa Government faced an overrun of a little over $13 million in its budget for fiscal year 2010, which ended on Sept. 30, 2010 and auditors have recommended that the government comply with the budget law, according to the independent auditor's report for FY 2010 conducted by the off-island firm of R.C. Holsinger Associates.
The auditor's report dated July 28 and released thereafter, states that 42 departments and the "special programs" budget category exceeded spending of their approved budgets, causing an overrun for FY 2010.
The largest overrun is $5.94 million for the Territorial Office of Fiscal Reform (TOFR); followed by the Airport division of the Port Administration at $1.72 million and $1.05 million in the "Mis. accounts, non-departmental" budget item.
Some departments with notable overruns include Education with $614,334; Treasury at $348,606; Department of Public Safety at $381,334; and Public Works $322,690.
According to the audit report, budgetary requirements are established by law and are required to be followed, but by the end of FY 2010 the total overrun stood at "$13,000,834.00"
"The cause of the overruns is due to a lack of adherence by management to established budgets," according to the auditor's finding, which also notes that budget overruns "affect future appropriations and expenditures."
"We believe this finding represents a reportable condition and material weakness in internal control. However, we have not identified any specific questioned costs associated with this finding," it says.
The auditor recommends that the government "should comply with budgets and appropriations" passed into law. Additionally, timely and accurate reports should be given to the departments to review to ensure costs allocated to their department are appropriate.
"Management and Departments should be held accountable for overruns," the auditors say.
In its response and corrective action plan, ASG says it agrees with this finding and Treasury will continue to provide monthly Budget-to-Actual reports for all departments.
ASG says reports are provided after the 15th - the closing date - of each month and departmental management is accountable for overruns.
"Treasury continues to withhold payments on any account that is overrun except for certain circumstances, such as utilities and supplemental budgets prepared by the Budget Office and approved by local legislature," said ASG.
According to Fono legal counsel Henry Kappel, in a Fono hearing in February 2011 on ASG's proposed revenue measures, it seems the Treasurer is struggling to pay... obligations and debts from the prior fiscal year with current fiscal year revenues, which was prohibited following the court case of Legislature vs. Lutali.
(In this case, the court ruled that the governor cannot use revenue from a current fiscal year to pay certain expenditures from a previous fiscal year.)
Kappel told senators that using 2011 revenues to pay past year's debts places undue pressure on 2011 revenues, adding that current revenues were appropriated to operate ASG in the current budget cycle. He said this practice of using current revenues to pay past debts "needs to stop immediately" as well as spending in excess of the appropriated budget.
As for the 2010 deficit, Kappel said it should be set aside and recommends the re-establishment of the deficit reduction fund that existed from about 1998-2001 and revenues earmarked specifically to fund this amount.
To restart this fund, Kappel suggested using any dividends that ASG received from the American Samoa Hawaii Cable LLC. He also points out that those dividends are not included in the FY2011 budget.
(For complete story on samoanews.com: February 11, 2011 issue, "Fono hears from LFO Mauga, legal counsel Kappel")


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U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., reintroduced legislation Thursday to honor the veterans who defended Bataan and suffered through the Death March with the Congressional Gold Medal. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., was a cosponsor of the bill. Here's snippets from the Udall's press release.
Their turn: New Mexico soldiers in Bataan deserve honor
Portales past: June 26, 1960
June 26, 1960: Alvin Stevenson, a 40-year-old Elida rancher, was in the hospital following a weekend fall from a windmill. He suffered five broken ribs and a broken collarbone.
Portales past: June 23, 1910
June 23, 1910: Forty of 70 irrigation pumps planned for installation in Roosevelt County had been completed. One injury was reported during the week: A Mr. Rayburn was caught in the fall of a derrick and suffered a broken shoulder.
Gitmo trials better handled in federal court
Freedom New Mexico The military commission or tribunal system developed by the Bush administration to deal with prisoners being held at Guantanamo Bay has suffered yet another setback. Army Lt. Col. Darrel Vandeveld, a prosecutor in the case of Muhammad Jawad, a 24-year-old accused of tossing a grenade into a military jeep in Kabul, Afghanistan, […]
Airmen for an Afternoon to assist homeowners recovering from tornado
More than 500 Airmen from Cannon have assisted Clovis residents in storm clean up. A tornado hit the town March 23 leaving homes, property and businesses in ruin. By Col. Scott West Last weekend, our New Mexico friends and neighbors (including some of our Airmen) suffered significant physical and property damage as a result of […]


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Topic: The Atlantic Cities
The Atlantic Cities Relaunches as CityLab
New standalone site to feature more lifestyle content
By Emma Bazilian on May. 16, 2014 - 12:01 AM EDT
The Atlantic Cities is finally all grown-up and heading out on its own—or getting its own URL, at least. Following in the footsteps of sister property The Wire, the three-year-old…
The Atlantic Launches a Paid Product
'The Atlantic Weekly' bets on readers' willingness to pay for curation
By Emma Bazilian on Jun. 14, 2013 - 1:47 PM EDT
For a 155-year-old print publication, The Atlantic has never been shy about digital experimentation—a strategy that, so far, seems to have paid off, considering that the brand's full-year digital ad…
The Atlantic Redesigns With Bolder Look
The 155-year-old magazine debuts updated logo, layout
By Emma Bazilian on Feb. 20, 2013 - 9:02 PM EST
For the ninth time in its 155-year history, The Atlantic is getting a facelift. The magazine's March issue will mark the debut of a redesign overseen by creative director Darhil…


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Q and A With Brandon Barnes
Brandon Barnes was drafted by the Astros in the 6th round of the 2005 draft. Since the draft, Barnes has had his fair share of ups and downs, however, he was able to establish himself as a Major League Baseball player this past season. But his road to the big leagues wasn't an easy one.
Playing both football and baseball in high school, Barnes received scholarship offers to play football, but they fell through, leading him to the decision to be a baseball walk on at junior college. Getting drafted in 2005, Barnes began his professional baseball career, but it would be 2012 before he would finally make it to the Majors, despite posting solid numbers in the minors.
Barnes had a good 2012 (partial) season with the Astros, playing in 43 games to end the year, however, it wasn't until the 2013 season that he was fully given the opportunity to show off his ability to play on the big league level, and play well. In 136 games, Barnes hit 8 home runs and drove in 41 runs, batting .240, including a cycle in the middle part of the season, as well as making several outstanding catches in the outfield throughout the year.
If Barnes can continue to put together the same type of caliber seasons, both offensively and defensively, he should find himself roaming the outfield in Houston for many years to come.
Brandon Barnes — outfielder for the Astros — took the time recently to answer some of my question:
1.) At what age did you first become interested in baseball? Who was your biggest baseball influence growing up?
From the stories my parents have told me, I was swinging a bat and throwing a ball at the age of two, but I remember becoming interested when I was about four. I would say with no doubt that my grandfather was my biggest baseball influence growing up. He was always teaching me something new.
2.) Who was your favorite baseball player growing up? Why?
Growing up an Angels fan, I was always a huge fan of Jim Edmonds. I just loved the way he played. He was one of the best center fielders in the game, and he was always flying around the outfield.
3.) While in school, you played both football and baseball. What ultimately made you choose baseball?
My senior year of High School I actually quit baseball to concentrate more on football. I had some scholarship offers from some Division 1 schools, so I wanted to put all my time and effort into my school work and football. At the end of my senior year my scholarships were given to other players, and I was devastated, but I knew God had a plan. I decided to follow God's path for me and walk on at Cypress Junior College to pursue baseball.
4.) You were drafted by the Astros in the 6th round of the 2005 draft. What was that process like for you? Where were you when you first found out? Initial thoughts?
I really did not know a whole lot about the draft and the draft process. I was just told to tune in on the computer and that I could possibly be drafted. I was at my Grandfather's house listening on the computer. I just remember waiting and waiting, and just wanting to leave to go workout. I didn't think I was getting drafted as high as I did. It was another blessing from God on his path for me. I was so happy, and at the same time had no idea what was going to happen next. I think I was a little overwhelmed.
5.) You spent eight seasons in the minors before finally making your MLB debut in the late part of 2012. Did it become discouraging at any point, wanting to get to the majors while being told that you never would? Did being told you wouldn't ever make it add even more emotion to the experience during your debut?
Spending eight years in the minors was like a roller coaster for me. There were a lot of ups and downs, but with a little more downs than ups. There were a couple times where I just wanted to call it quits and go back and try to play football. My motivation was the people that told me I wasn't going to make it. I was going to prove them all wrong and at the same time prove all the people that supported me right. There were a lot of emotions the day of my debut but no better feeling than seeing my wife and daughter in the stands. All the hard work and sacrifices that my wife had made so that I can play baseball had just overcome me, and I was so happy.
6.) This season, in addition to a fairly good offensive year, you made a lot of great plays in the outfield. Do you take more pride in your defensive game or your offensive game? What do you do to work on both?
I take a lot of pride in both parts of my game, [but] defense comes a lot more natural. I think I actually work harder on my offense. I work extremely hard on both making sure that I can help the team win on both sides. During the season I shag like it's a real game, and I have a strict routine for my offense that I try and stick to.
7.) Back in July you hit for just the eighth cycle in Astros history. What was going through your head in your final at-bat, knowing you needed a double to complete the cycle? Would you consider that your most memorable moment of your career thus far?
Going into that at-bat, I was aware of what was going on; just not trying to put pressure on myself. I was singing my walk-up song trying to stay calm and trick my mind. I would have to say that is one of the most memorable moments of my career for sure.
8.) What do you feel went well in 2013? What are your goals for 2014?
In 2013 I was able to show all the aspects of my game and prove that I can play in the big leagues. My goals for 2014 are to come back a more complete player, to have a better approach at the plate and to be a little faster for the base paths and defense.
9.) Favorite TV show? Favorite food?
Favorite TV show is 'Dexter' and favorite food is fish and sushi.
10.) Lastly, what advice would you give to kids who are just starting out that dream of playing professional baseball one day?
My advice would be to practice as much as possible but have fun every second. This is a fun game, not a nine to five job. Try to learn something new about the game everyday and never give up. Don't listen to the people that tell you that you will never make it.
Big thanks to Brandon Barnes for taking the time to answer my questions.
You can follow him on Twitter: @TheBarnyard15
Billy Hamilton Living Up to the Expectations
After receiving his highly anticipated call-up to the Majors on September 2nd, Billy Hamilton finally got a chance to show off every aspect of his game on Wednesday, against the Astros, as he was placed into the lineup for the first big league start of his career.
And he wouldn't disappoint.
Going 3-4 on the night, Hamilton would also go 4-4 in stolen base attempts — one on a pitchout — becoming the first player to have four stolen bases in their first career start since the live ball era began in 1920.
The last Reds player to record four steals in a game was Felipe Lopez, back in 2006. Though, I have a feeling this isn't the last time you'll see Hamilton tally a four bag night. There's much more to come from Hamilton in the future.
But Hamilton is focused on the present, saying, "My job is to steal bases, no matter how many I get. That's an accomplishment to get four in one game. Who knows what comes next?"
The four stolen bases Hamilton recorded on Wednesday night make a total of nine for his big league career, in just eight games — fastest to that mark since 1900. The crazy part being that he's yet to be caught.
Showing the kind of incredible speed he possesses — stealing a total of 155 bases in 2012 — some argue Hamilton is the fastest player the game has seen since Rickey Henderson.
It's hard to argue with that — proving his speed over and over again.
But more importantly, Billy Hamilton proved to the world on Wednesday that he can perform at the Major League level, and perform incredibly well. If his career to this point is any indication, Hamilton is going to be an extremely special player for the Reds for a very long time.
2013 Futures Game: Players You'll See This Season
The rosters for the 2013 Sirius XM All-Star Futures Game were announced yesterday, with 50 of the minor leagues' best players receiving the honor. The players are split into a U.S. and a World team, with the two teams set to square off against one another on July 14th, up at Citi Field in New York City. With the rosters posted, I wanted to do a post on the players worth paying attention to that will more than likely make it to the big leagues this season, and that will make a big impact for their team.
U.S. Team Roster
|Jesse Biddle
|Archie Bradley
|Eddie Butler
|Kyle Crick
|Taylor Guerrieri
|Taylor Jordan
|Jimmy Nelson
|Anthony Ranaudo
|Noah Syndergaard
|Taijuan Walker
|Austin Hedges
|Josh Phegley
|CJ Cron
|Delino DeShields
|Matt Davidson
|Joey Gallo
|Brad Miller
|Addison Russell
|Joey Terdoslavich
|Kolten Wong
|Byron Buxton
|Billy Hamilton
|Joc Pederson
|George Springer
|Christian Yelich
Taijuan Walker was just recently promoted from AA to AAA, however, with the level of talent he possesses, I could easily see Walker receiving a callup to the Mariners late in the season. Though only 5-7 on the season, Walker has an ERA of just 2.30, with 100 strikeouts in 90 innings pitched. He may not have a lot of time to make an impact, but on a team that isn't likely to make the playoffs, I feel the Mariners should give him a shot.
Matt Davidson is another player that has the ability to make an impact for his team towards the end of the season. Batting .301, with 10 home runs and 46 RBI's so far this season at AAA, Davidson should get a callup to the Diamondbacks towards the end of this year. Though the D-back's are currently in first place, and wouldn't necessarily need him, Davidson could be a nice addition to put them over the top once the playoffs roll around.
After setting the record for most stolen bases in a single season, with 155, in 2012, Billy Hamilton is well on his way to another 100 stolen base season, as he has swiped 49 bases so far this season. Though his bat is yet to take off, batting just .247, with 5 homers and 28 RBI's, Hamilton needs to improve his offense, but nonetheless, he should receive a brief callup to the Reds this season. His speed alone is enough to impact any given game.
George Springer has the advantage–or disadvantage, depending on how you look at it–of playing in the poor Houston Astros organization, as they're once again in last place, and should give Springer a little bit of time at the major league level towards the end of the year. Springer is batting .297, with 19 home runs and 55 RBI's this year, and will likely receive his first big league experience sometime this season with the Astros.
World Team Roster
|Miguel Almonte
|Carlos Contreras
|Rafael De Paula
|C.C. Lee
|Rafael Montero
|Andre Rienzo
|Eduardo Rodriguez
|Enny Romero
|Yordano Ventura
|Michael Ynoa
|Jorge Alfaro
|Christian Bethancourt
|AJ Jimenez
|Arismendy Alcantara
|Xander Bogaerts
|Maikel Franco
|Dilson Herrera
|Jordan Lennerton
|Francisco Lindor
|Miguel Sano
|Yeison Asencio
|Gregory Polanco
|Jorge Soler
|Oscar Taveras
|Henry Urrutia
Xander Bogaerts has just over a dozen AAA games under his belt, however, I could easily see Bogaerts making it to the big leagues this season. Batting .296, with 10 home runs and 43 RBI's, between AA and AAA, so far this season, Bogaerts has the ability to make an impact for the Red Sox; if not this season, definitely the majority of next year. At just 20 years old, he will stand as the Sox short stop for many years to come.
Oscar Taveras isn't quite on the same pace as he was on last season at this time, but he's still having a great year. Batting .306, with 5 home runs and 32 RBI's, at AAA, Taveras is sure to become a star at the major league level at some point. The only thing that could stop Taveras from reaching the majors this season would be an already overcrowded Cardinals lineup, however, he should still get a shot, just to see what he can do.
Leave a comment below with which player you're most looking forward to seeing participate in this year's Futures game.
2013 MLB Draft: Appel, Bryant & Gray As Top Three
Mark Appel, Jonathan Gray and Kris Bryant were ranked as the number one, two and three draft picks going into Wednesday's 2013 first-year player draft, and that turned out to be close to dead-on. While Appel did in fact go number one overall, as predicted by many around the baseball world, Gray and Bryant went in reverse order from expected, however, they all fell within the top three as was originally thought out.
Mark Appel went first overall, getting drafted by the Houston Astros.
Appel, who chose not to sign with the Pirates after they drafted him eighth overall in the 2012 draft, went 10-4, with a 2.12 ERA, this past season at Stanford University. His college career was a fairly impressive one, as Appel went 28-14 overall, with a combined 2.91 ERA, including setting the record for most career strikeouts as a Stanford pitcher. If Appel can continue to develop–though many argue he's nearly ready at the moment–he should be pitching on the mound for his hometown Houston Astros sometime in the very near future.
Kris Bryant went second overall, getting drafted by the Chicago Cubs.
Bryant, who was previously drafted by the Blue Jays in the 18th round of the 2010 draft, batted .329, with 31 home runs and 62 RBI's, in his third season at the University of San Diego. Though Bryant has only been playing college ball for a total of three years, his numbers are intriguing, as his combined stats include a .353 batting average, with 54 homers and 155 RBI's, between his freshman, sophomore and junior years. It'll take a little time for Bryant to fully tap into his projected above average power, but once he figures things out, he's sure to be a big impact player for the Cubs.
Jonathan Gray went third overall, getting drafted by the Rockies.
Gray, who was previously drafted by the Yankees in the 10th round of the 2011 draft, went 10-2, with a 1.59 ERA, this past season with Oklahoma University, after playing at Eastern Oklahoma State College two years earlier, where he was just as great, going 6-2, with a 2.89 ERA. It shouldn't take long before Gray finds himself pitching in the mile high city, as he was regarded as one of the top college pitchers and is sure to carry the same tag with him as he moves into the minor leagues. The Rockies would appear to have a can't miss pitching prospect on their hands.
The remainder of the draft saw many surprises. A lot of players went higher than anyone expected, while others stuck around longer than many thought they would. But that usually happens every year with the draft.
The rest of the 1st round of the 2013 draft, following the first three picks, went as follows:
4. Minnesota Twins: Kohl Stewart
5. Cleveland Indians: Clint Frazier
6. Miami Marlins: Colin Moran
7. Boston Red Sox: Trey Ball
8. Kansas City Royals: Hunter Dozier
9. Pittsburgh Pirates: Austin Meadows
10. Toronto Blue Jays: Phillip Bickford
11. New York Mets: Dominic Smith
12. Seattle Mariners: D.J. Peterson
13. San Diego Padres: Hunter Renfroe
14. Pittsburgh Pirates: Reese McGuire
15. Arizona Diamondbacks: Braden Shipley
16. Philadelphia Phillies: J.P. Crawford
17. Chicago White Sox: Tim Anderson
18. Los Angeles Dodgers: Chris Anderson
19. St. Louis Cardinals: Marco Gonzales
20. Detroit Tigers: Jonathon Crawford
21. Tampa Bay Rays: Nick Ciuffo
22. Baltimore Orioles: Hunter Harvey
23. Texas Rangers: Alex Gonzalez
24. Oakland Athletics: Billy McKinney
25. San Francisco Giants: Christian Arroyo
26. New York Yankees: Eric Jagielo
27. Cincinnati Reds: Phillip Ervin
28. St. Louis Cardinals: Rob Kaminsky
29. Tampa Bay Rays: Ryne Stanek
30. Texas Rangers: Travis Demeritte
31. Atlanta Braves: Jason Hursh
32. New York Yankees: Aaron Judge
33. New York Yankees: Ian Clarkin
Competitive Balance Round A
34. Kansas City Royals: Sean Manaea
35. Miami Marlins: Matt Krook
36. Arizona Diamondbacks: Aaron Blair
37. Baltimore Orioles: Josh Hart
38. Cincinnati Reds: Michael Lorenzen
39. Detroit Tigers: Corey Knebel
So there you have it. Take a good look at that list. Make sure to follow them as the majority of them begin their professional careers. Odds are at least a few of those names will become MLB All-Stars, with the possibility that some may become a future Hall of Famer. You never know what can happen when you have so much young talent entering their given MLB organizations.
Fastest & Slowest Starts to the 2013 MLB Season
We're just over a week into the 2013 MLB regular season, and I wanted to post a blog, just like last year, on the fastest and slowest starts to the season for both entire teams and individual players. While it's a small sample size, the list gives you an idea of what's been taking place so far this season. Some of the players and teams are performing nearly as well as expected, but others are putting on performances that I never would've predicted them to begin the season with.
1) Braves (6-1)
2) Diamondbacks (5-2)
3) Rockies (5-2)
4) Red Sox (5-2)
5) Athletics (5-2)
6) Rangers (5-2)
7) Reds (5-2)
8) Mets (5-2)
The Braves currently lead all of baseball with a win percentage of .857. Justin Upton has been making a major impact, hitting six home runs in the first seven games, and I fully expected the Braves to have a season long performance like the one they're currently starting out with. The Diamondbacks, Rockies, Red Sox and Mets are all surprising me, so far, as I expected them to all have poor seasons, and while it's still very early, at the moment, they're making things interesting. As far as the Athletics, Rangers and Reds go, it's not a shock that they're doing so well. Though I thought the Rangers would have a bit of a struggle this season, without Josh Hamilton, they seem to be doing just fine. It should be interesting to see if they can keep it up.
1) Adam Jones (.500)
2) Jed Lowrie (.500)
3) Carlos Santana (.500)
4) Michael Cuddyer (.478)
5) Carl Crawford (.450)
6) Jean Segura (.450)
*Minimum of 20 AB's
Adam Jones is the only player on the list of fastest start players that I'm not surprised with. Having recorded a 32 homer, 82 RBI season, in 2012, Jones is in the prime of his career, and is set to have another fantastic season. For Jed Lowrie, Carlos Santana, Michael Cuddyer, Carl Crawford and Jean Segura, they better enjoy the hot start while it lasts, because I don't see any of them having an all that spectacular year. But as with anything in baseball, there's always the chance for me to be proven wrong.
1) Astros (1-6)
2) Marlins (1-6)
3) Padres (1-5)
4) Pirates (2-5)
5) Brewers (2-5)
6) Phillies (2-5)
7) Cubs (2-5)
After beating the Rangers, 8-2, on Opening Night, the Astros have done nothing but go down hill, ever since. With 155 games left to play, and just 94 losses away from 100, it's likely the Astros' season will end with yet another year of 100+ losses. The Marlins, Padres and Pirates are all teams that have the potential to win now, but it's likely to be a year or two before they start to become big time contenders in their divisions. The Brewers and Phillies are the only teams that surprise me, somewhat, on this list, but they just haven't performed well so far this year. And as for the Cubs, they're just being themselves; destined to make it 105 seasons without a World Series title.
1) Jeff Keppinger (.048)
2) Ryan Hanigan (.050)
3) Aaron Hicks (.067)
4) Pedro Alvarez (.080)
5) Neil Walker (.083)
*Minimum of 20 AB's
No one on this list surprises me, other than Neil Walker. Walker is arguably the best player on the list, but he hasn't been able to find his groove so far this season. I look for him to get things going, however, and record another season like he has the past few years–10-15 homers and 65-80 RBI's, with a high 200's batting average. For Jeff Keppinger, Ryan Hanigan, Aaron Hicks and Pedro Alvarez, it will be interesting to see if they get their acts together, or if this is a sign of things to come for them this season, as things can certainly only go up.
Keep in mind, while those are the players and teams with the fastest and slowest starts to the season, there's still a lot of baseball left to be played, and anything can happen. Only time will tell if the current trends will last; that's why they play 162 games.
Top 10 Story Lines I'm Planning to Watch In 2013
We're just over 48 hours away from the start of the 2013 MLB regular season, and I couldn't be more excited. Baseball fans everywhere are making final predictions as to how they feel things will play out, as players are making their final preparations for the long 162 game season. As my last blog post until the season begins, I wanted to do a brief overview of the top story lines I'm planning to keep an eye on in 2013. They may differ slightly from yours, but I feel I covered nearly all of the major topics:
1. How the Astros will fare in the American League:
Having lost 107 games in the National League in 2012, I'm watching the Astros, not for how good they'll do, but for how bad they'll do. Sorry to any Astros fans reading this post, but there's no denying that the odds are against the Astros going into the 2013 season. Playing in one of the toughest divisions in baseball, with the newly revamped Angels, they're likely to have just as bad of a season as last year, if not slightly worse. I'd say it would be considered a good year for the Astros if they finish with less than 100 losses.
2. If Bryce Harper and Mike Trout can keep up their 2012 R.O.Y. seasons:
Posting some incredible stats, leading to one of the best rookie seasons in MLB history, I'm going to keep a closer eye on Mike Trout than I am Bryce Harper, but I'm planning to watch Harper nonetheless. Both won the Rookie of the Year award in 2012, for their respective leagues, and it should be interesting to see if their amazing rookie years will transfer into the 2013 season. I'm predicting Trout will once again have a 30/30 season, with Harper possibly recording the first 30 home run season of his career.
3. Who will hit the most home runs in 2013:
The 2012 home run leaders consisted of Miguel Cabrera, Curtis Granderson and Josh Hamilton, as the 1-2-3 guys, and if it wasn't for an injured Granderson, I could see all three being near the top of the rankings again in 2013. However, with Granderson out with an injury for the first portion of the year–while I see Cabrera once again leading all players in homers, with Hamilton coming in a close second–it will likely be a new face who will round out the top three. Maybe it'll be a guy like Adam Dunn, who's a free-swinger? Or maybe a guy no one saw coming, who will have a breakout season? It will certainly be fun to keep track of.
4. If A-Rod comes back healthy, if at all:
While it's 100 percent certain that Alex Rodriguez won't return to the Yankees' lineup until late July, there is the slight chance that he could miss the entire season. However, if A-Rod is able to work his way back this season, after having hip surgery in January, it should be very interesting to see if he can become a decent player once again. While Rodriguez will never be the great player he once was, if healthy, he has the ability to make an impact for the Yankees. Although I'm not the biggest fan of A-Rod, I still hope he comes back healthy. But I find it very unlikely that he will ever again play at a competitive level.
5. How the rookies, such as Wil Myers, will impact their teams in 2013:
I discussed this a couple months ago, in my blog post on the Top 100 prospects going into the 2013 season, but this time around I'm only focusing my attention on a handful of rookies who I feel will have the biggest impact for their team this season. Wil Myers is the number one guy on my radar, with Shelby Miller, Jurickson Profar and Billy Hamilton being the other three main rookies I plan on keeping track of. Myers was the minor league player of the year, in 2012, and I fully see him posting more of the same stats, as he begins the the year with AAA Durham. Of the four, Miller is the only player that is starting in the majors to begin the year, but they should all make it to the big leagues at some point this season, and are sure to each play a key role in their teams' success.
6. How the Upton bro's do for the Atlanta Braves:
You could argue that, with the addition of both Justin Upton and B.J. Upton to roam the outfield with Jason Heyward, the Braves have the best all-around outfield in all of baseball. All three players have great range, giving them the ability to make plays on balls that other outfielders couldn't get to, but furthermore, they all have the talent to impact their team offensively as well. Both Upton's, as well as Heyward, have the ability to blast 25+ home runs and 85+ RBI's, as well as steal a good amount of bases. If they can perform to their potential this season, combined with the great lineup and pitching rotation they already had, the Braves could be an outstanding team.
7. What kind of a year players who ended 2012 injured will have in 2013:
The reason A-Rod had his own category, and wasn't included in this one, is merely because his return is uncertain. All of the players in this category didn't play at all after their injury in 2012, and will make a guaranteed comeback, within at least the first few weeks of the season. With that said, the most impactful players to end last season with an injury, that I'll be watching in 2013, include Derek Jeter, Troy Tulowitzki and Mariano Rivera.
Mariano Rivera tore his ACL in May, while Derek Jeter fractured his ankle in October, with neither playing any more games for the remainder of the year. Rivera is expected to be ready to go Opening Day, though a slight setback for Jeter will force him onto the disable list to begin the year. In my opinion, the 2013 performances of both Jeter and Rivera will be the deciding factor for what kind of season the Yankees have. If Jeter can return quickly, and Rivera can post his usual stellar numbers, I see the Yankees being just fine.
Troy Tulowitzki injured his groin in May of last season, and although it appeared he would return towards the end of the year, he remained sidelined for the remainder of the season. A healthy Tulowitzki can impact the Rockies more than nearly any other player in all of baseball, though he hasn't been able to stay healthy for the majority of his career. While I can't see the Rockies finishing any better than last in their division, I'm planning to watch "Tulo" nonetheless, to see if he can finally have a successful, fully healthy season.
8. How the Blue Jays, Dodgers and Angels perform with their new additions:
The Blue Jays, Dodgers and Angels made the biggest splashes of nearly every other team in all of baseball this past offseason; at least of the teams that stand a chance of competing. Many have the Blue Jays going the distance, and winning it all, with the key additions of Jose Reyes, Melky Cabrera and 2012 Cy Young winner R.A. Dickey, to name a few, though I don't see it happening. I find myself siding more with the opinions of those who are betting on the Dodgers and Angels to have a great season.
The Angels' major addition of the offseason was undoubtedly Josh Hamilton, who, with the help of Mike Trout and Albert Pujols, has the ability to transform the Angels into an extremely competitive team. Hamilton might end up being the piece the Angels were missing last season, that will help them make the playoffs in 2013.
The number one addition of the offseason for the Dodgers was Zack Greinke, though they also acquired Hyun-Jin Ryu, the highly praised LHP from Korea. Adding them both, to go along with their already deep pitching rotation, could end up making the Dodgers a team to be reckoned with in 2013.
9. Whether or not the Nationals make it to the World Series:
Last season, Nationals' manager, Davey Johnson, made the bold statement that he should be fired if the Nat's didn't make the playoffs in 2012. Luckily for Johnson, they did, for the first time since 1933. This season, however, it's "World Series or bust" for the Nationals, and although I was a bit skeptical last year, I'm not putting it past them to make it all the way to the World Series this season, for what would be the first time in Nationals' franchise history. With a fantastic lineup, as well as one of the best starting rotations in all of baseball, they should go far in the coming season, though they'll have to make it past the favorited Braves, who many (myself included) have winning the division.
10. Which team(s) will have an unexpected breakout season:
Every season, it seems, there is a team or two that unexpectedly takes the baseball world by storm. On paper, they shouldn't be winning, but yet they come together as a team and are able to do amazing things. The 2012 example would be the Oakland Athletics and the Baltimore Orioles, as the majority of baseball fans, going into the 2012 season, didn't see the O's and A's exploding the way they did. Truly showing that baseball is extremely unpredictable. Any team has the chance to defy the odds, which is part of what makes baseball so great. Anything can happen.
Which story line from above are you most looking forward to? Leave a comment below.
American League Predictions for 2013
Last year was the first time I ever made actual predictions as to how the MLB standings would look at the end of the regular season. To say I did poorly would be an understatement, but this is a new year, and with it comes a new shot at getting the predictions right. So I'm up for the challenge once again.
Unlike 2012, when I posted both my American League and National League predictions in the same blog entry, this year I'm doing separate posts for each league. As the title states, I'm giving my 2013 American League standings predictions today, starting with the AL East:
1. Rays
2. Yankees
3. Orioles
4. Blue Jays
5. Red Sox
With the Yankees' season uncertain, I see this as the year the Rays need to make their move. With the lineup they have, the Rays have the ability to win their division, but it's going to come down to if their starting pitching begins and ends with David Price, or if their potential superstar pitchers in Matt Moore and Jeremy Hellickson can get things going. That's the deciding factor, for me.
Although the Yankees' season is up in the air, I still have them finishing second in the AL East. Why? Because they're the Yankees; a team that seems to be able to always find a way to win. But it's going to come down to Derek Jeter, in my opinion. If he misses a large chunk of the season, at any point, it could send my predictions way off course. Right now, I'm not too worried about him missing the first few games; but that could change.
The Orioles surprised everyone last season with the way they were able to put things together, however, I still think it'll be 2014 before they stand a good chance of winning the division. Their phenom prospects are still far from ready, with top prospect Dylan Bundy beginning the season in AA Bowie, and I just don't see everything clicking together in their favor this season.
I'm hesitant to place the Blue Jays all the way down in fourth, with so many people seeing them finishing near the top, but it's the way I foresee their season panning out. Even with the offseason additions of R.A. Dickey, Josh Johnson, Jose Reyes, etc., I don't see the Jays putting together a season much over .500. You just can't buy chemistry, and with so many new faces, I don't see them gelling from the start of the season.
What can I say about the Red Sox? They were once major competitors in the division, but after a couple of horrible seasons, by their standards, I don't see this year being any better. They didn't do much to improve their team in the offseason, and it's going to show once the season starts up. I'm looking down the road, when their key prospects such as Jackie Bradley Jr. and Xander Bogaerts arrive, before I can see them getting things going in the right direction again.
1. Tigers
2. Indians
3. White Sox
4. Royals
5. Twins
There's truly no reason the Tigers shouldn't run away with things in the AL Central division. With one of the best lineups in all of baseball, including sluggers Miguel Cabrera and Prince Fielder, along with newcomer Victor Martinez, their lineup should be there. The only question mark is their pitching. Justin Verlander is going to dominate–that's a given–but the remainder of the rotation is a bit uncertain. But all in all, I think they'll be just fine.
Coming in second, I have the Indians, as they did a great job of signing guys in the offseason to fill key spots they were missing last year, and I feel it's bound to pay off in the coming season. The only concern would be their starting pitching. Without a true Ace, you don't know who to look to for to carry the team throughout the season. It's definitely something worth watching, however, they should be able to have enough decent pitching to make things very interesting in the division.
It was really a toss up between me placing the Indians or White Sox in third place (with the other in second) but I decided to have the Sox finishing third in the division. The Sox have a future Cy Young winner, in Chris Sale, but with the remainder of the pitching, as well as the lineup, a question mark, I can't see them winning too many games over .500 in the 2013 season. They still have too many holes to fill.
I'm still questioning the Royals' decision to trade away their phenom prospect, Wil Myers, along with a few other prospects, to the Rays, in exchange for a couple of middle of the rotation starting pitchers, on most teams, in James Shields and Wade Davis, but it is what it is. I see the move doing more harm than good. The Royals certainly needed starting pitching, but to trade away your top prospect is a poor choice, in my opinion, which is why I have them finishing next to last in the division.
The Twins are a team that have the potential to be very good a year or two down the road, but for right now, I see them having to endure another last place season, in their division. They just don't have enough top notch guys, both in their pitching rotation and lineup, to make any sort of a run this season, as far as I can see.
1. Angels
2. Athletics
3. Rangers
4. Mariners
5. Astros
For the Angels, the AL West division is theirs to lose. With the addition of Josh Hamilton in the offseason, along with their already potent lineup of Albert Pujols and Mike Trout, there is no reason the Angels shouldn't dominate the division. Although they lost Zack Greinke to the Dodgers, their rotation is still really good, and it should all combine to be enough to lead them to the playoffs for the first time since 2009.
The Athletics were one of the big surprises of last season, but I don't feel it was a fluke. They've put together a really great team out in Oakland, and with the majority of the other teams in the division (with the exception of the Angels) still trying to figure things out in the coming season, the Athletics stand a good shot of making the playoffs for the second straight year.
With the loss of Josh Hamilton during the offseason, I don't see the Rangers doing much of anything this year. While they have a few big bats in their lineup that can change the outcome of a game with one swing, I don't see their rotation as being strong enough to overcome the uphill climb they face. It'll be interesting to watch unfold, but I don't like their chances in 2013.
The Mariners are one of the most interesting teams to keep track of. While I don't see them having all that impressive of an upcoming season, with all of the talent they have knocking on the door of the big leagues, I feel they'll be major contenders as early as next season. They don't have all of the necessary pieces, just yet, to put together a playoff run, but starting in 2014, keep a lookout for the Mariners to do big things in the AL West division.
Last season was flat out ugly for the Astros, as they finished in dead last, with a league leading 107 losses. Being that they're making the transition from the National League to the American League this year, I don't see things being any better for them; but when you lose over 100 games in a season, it can't really get all that much worse.
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Q and A With Brady Rodgers
Brady Rodgers was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 3rd round of the 2012 draft. Since the draft, Rodgers has pitched in a total of only 12 games, but in those few games was able to live up to being a third round pick; posting some fairly impressive numbers, in his first (partial) season.
Going 7-2, with a 2.89 ERA in 62.1 innings pitched this past season, Rodgers certainly showed the type of potential he has to become a big league starter. If he can keep on pitching the way he did in 2012, I feel it's truly only a matter of time before he's on the mound down in Houston.
But posting great numbers isn't something that's new to Rodgers; he's been doing it for years. In three years at Arizona State University, Rodgers went a combined 23-10 with a 2.39 ERA–the second best career ERA in ASU team history.
Rodgers' first full season in 2013 will be the real test to see if he can keep up the stellar pitching throughout the long season, but if he pitches the way he's capable of doing, sky's the limit.
Brady Rodgers–pitcher in the Astros organization–took the time recently to answer some of my questions:
1.) At what age did you first become interested in baseball? Who was your biggest influence growing up?
My biggest influence had to be my dad. He was the one who got me interested at a really young age; probably around 2 years old, he got me my first baseball glove and I fell in love with the game right away. He took time out of his day to make sure I was learning the game the right way and that I could be good at it.
2.) Who was your favorite player growing up? Why?
When I was growing up I had 2 favorite players: Nolan Ryan and Greg Maddux. Nolan was a bull on the mound and wasn't afraid of any hitter, and Maddux was pin point and could put the ball where ever he wanted. So the way I pitch is kind of like both pitchers combined. A guy who isn't afraid and can throw the ball wherever he wants.
3.) You were drafted by the Astros in the 3rd round of the 2012 draft. What was that process like for you? Where were you when you first found out? Initial thoughts?
The process was definitely a long one, but also a good one, and I have to thank God for giving me the opportunity to even get drafted. The Astros are my hometown team–the one I grew up watching and loving–so that's what also made it even better. During the draft I was at my house with friends and family and I found out as soon as my name was called. My initial thoughts were "this has to be a dream", because ever since I was little I have always dreamt of playing for the Astros, and now I'm one step closer to my dream.
4.) You played for team USA in 2011. What was that experience like?
The experience was one I'll never forget because it was real fun and I was surrounded by some of the best college players in the nation, and that's what made it different. We got to wear the nation's colors and wear USA across our chest which really means a lot. Also, the team was just fun to be around and we have built friendships that will last a life time.
5.) Going into 2012 (your first pro season) what were you hoping to accomplish?
My main goal was to stay healthy, but my other main focus was to get use to a five-man rotation and getting used to throwing every 5th day, rather than once a week like in college. Also to keep my arm fresh so that it could withstand a 200 inning season and I feel like I reached all of my goals.
6.) What do you feel went well in 2012? What do you feel you need to work on for 2013?
The whole year of 2012 went perfect, and I wouldn't change a thing. For 2013, I feel like I need to keep learning how to pitch and examining hitters swings, as well as their approach to the plate, and to get on a good throwing program that can help me stay healthy through a long season.
7.) Is there any player you model your game after?
I model my pitching after Greg Maddux because I want to be able to use all of pitches at any time and put them where I want, but the way I play is my own style.
8.) Favorite TV show?
I have two favorite TV shows: 'Family Guy' and 'The League'. I always love comedies because laughter is the best medicine.
9.) Favorite food?
If I had to pick one plate of food I could eat every day, a nice steak (medium rare) with a side of mashed potatoes and green beans.
10.) Lastly, what advice would you give to kids who are just starting out that dream of playing professional baseball one day?
Just to continue to love the game and have fun playing it. There will be some days that the game doesn't treat you right but if you continue to work hard and love it you will have success. Also, never take your eyes off the prize, because once you do there are other players out there that will pass you up.
Big thanks to Brady Rodgers for taking the time to answer my questions.
You can follow him on twitter: @Rodgers20
My 2012 MLB Predictions
After watching several Spring Training games to try to get a feel for how teams will perform this season, I finally feel I can post my MLB predictions blog entry that I've had on hold for the past month. I've never attempted to make predictions for an entire year of Major League Baseball, but I'm going to give it a shot. I'll probably be way off, but who knows, I might get lucky.
I'm going to start off by giving my predictions for each division, starting with the AL East:
1- New York Yankees
2- Tampa Bay Rays
3- Boston Red Sox
4- Toronto Blue Jays
5- Baltimore Orioles
Reasoning: I have the Yankees just edging out the Rays for the number one spot in the American League East. Both are going to be great teams this year but I think the Yankees have a slightly better team than the Rays. As far as the Red Sox go, I don't see them having a repeat year from last. They're bound to do much better this season. I don't see them doing better than the Rays however, who are really getting their team together. I've got the Blue Jays finishing fourth in the AL East. While they have a decent pitching staff and power slugger Jose Bautista, as well as several young stars, I don't think their team is quite there yet. Give them a few more years, and I think they'll be a real threat in the division. As far as the Orioles go, I don't see them doing any better than last year. They didn't make any drastic changes to their team to warrant a belief that they'll move up even one spot.
1- Detroit Tigers
2- Cleveland Indians
3- Kansas City Royals
4- Minnesota Twins
5- Chicago White Sox
Reasoning: If you had asked me back when the 2011 season ended if I thought there was a team that could beat out the Detroit Tigers for the number one spot in the AL Central, my answer would've been yes. Now that the Tigers have Prince Fielder, and the transition for Miguel Cabrera from first to third base seems to have gone smoothly, I'd say there's no chance of any team coming close to the Tigers. With their Ace Justin Verlander leading the way, I could easily see the Tigers winning 100 or more games this year. I have the Cleveland Indians finishing second in the division. I feel that they're a good team, but not good enough for the number one spot. The number three spot goes to the Kansas City Royals. I feel that it's just a matter of time before this team really starts to leave its mark. They have a great team, as well as several great prospects still in the minors. I think the Royals will be good enough for the number two spot in a couple years. I would've placed the Twins higher on the list had it not been for the great ammount of uncertainty. The Twins have a decent team, however their star players Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau didn't have their best stuff last season due to injury. I'm not sure they can beat out the Royals for numbethird in the AL Central. As far as the White Sox go, they're good engough for dead last on my list.
1- Texas Rangers
2- Los Angeles Angels
3- Seattle Mariners
4- Oakland Athletics
Reasoning: It was very difficult for me to decide between the Rangers and Angels for that number one spot in the AL West. Both have great pitching staffs, as well as great players in their line ups, but in the end I felt that the Rangers and Yu Darvish would just beat out the Angels by one or two games. I have the Mariners taking that number three spot. Although the Athletics signed cuban phenom Yoenis Cespedes, as well as Manny Ramirez, I feel the Mariners are a better team when it comes down to it.
1- Philadelphia Phillies
2- Atlanta Braves
3- Miami Marlins
4- Washington Nationals
5- New York Mets
Reasoning: Choosing between the Phillies and Braves for the number one spot was difficult. They both have injured players going into the season, however both have a good team even with the injuries. The only reason I picked the Phillies for first is their pitching rotation. The Braves have a good one as well, but I don't think it's as developed as the Phillies, who have their Ace Roy Halladay. The Marlins I have coming in third. While I feel they'll deffinitely do better than last season–with the additions of Jose Reyes, Heath Bell, Mark Buehrle and Carlos Zambrano–I don't think they can compete with the Braves or Phillies in the very tough NL East division. Another team that I feel is going to do a lot better this season than last is the Washington Nationals. If Bryce Harper performs well once called up, and Stephen Strasburg can stay healthy, I think the Nationals stand a chance of beating out the Marlins for third in the division. For now, however, I'm still sticking with my prediction of fourth for the Nat's, but give them a year or so and they'll be a really good team. The Mets are last on my list, as I don't feel they'll do any better than last year, even with a healthy Johan Santana.
1- St. Louis Cardinals
2- Milwaukee Brewers
3- Cincinnati Reds
4- Pittsburgh Pirates
5- Chicago Cubs
6- Houston Astros
Reasoning: Depending on how healthy their star players can stay throughout the season, and how well the teams as a whole perform, I could see the Cardinals, Brewers or Reds placing first in the NL Central. They all have decent pitching rotations, as well as decent lineups. Since I couldn't pick all three to put in the top spot however, I decided to go with the Cardinals after much debate. I'm not only choosing the Cardinals because they were 2011 World Champions, but also because I feel that even with the loss of their superstar Albert Pujols, they're a good enough team to win the division. The second place team on my list, the Brewers, took a similar hit as the Cardinals, loosing their star player Prince Fielder. Without the loss of Fielder, the Brewers would run away with the division, but I feel it's pretty even between the top three teams the way it stands. The Reds are a team that's good enough for the top spot, but I have them finishing third in the NL Central just for the fact that I don't think they'll put everything together to finish any better; but they might just surprise me. The Pirates, who I have finishing fourth, are a team similar to the Nationals. They're getting better everyday, and have a bunch of star prospects still in the minors, including top prospect pitcher Gerrit Cole, but it'll be a few more years before they're good enough for third place or higher. They're deffinitely a team to keep a close eye on in the future though. I have the Cubs finishing next to last just ahead of the Astros. Nothing stands out to me that makes me think they have a shot at cracking the 103 year World Series drought, none the less finishing any better than fifth. The good news for the Astros is that I think they'll be no worse than last season. The bad news is they were terrible last season. But that's nothing new. They're good enough for last place.
1- San Francisco Giants
2- Arizona Diamondbacks
3- Los Angeles Dodgers
4- San Diego Padres
5- Colorado Rockies
Reasoning: After winning the World Series in 2010 the Giants had a terrible season last year. They were plagued with injuries to many of their stars, including Brian Wilson and Buster Posey, and while not injured, their Ace Tim Lincecum didn't perform all that well. I look for the Giants to really dominate this coming season. I think Lincecum will have another stellar year, and I look for Buster Posey to have a bounce back year after being injured in 2011. Combine that with Wilson coming in to close things out, and I think you've got a team that's good enough for first place in the division. The Diamondbacks, who won the division last season, are sure to have another fantastic season however I don't think they'll be quite good enough for the top spot. Matt Kemp and the Dodgers are sure to make a push at the number two spot. Kemp–who ended one home run shy of a 40/40 last season (40 home runs, 40 stolen bases)–made the bold prediction that he'll record a 50/50 this year. While that seems a little far fetched, I still look for Kemp to help his team win a ton of games this year, and possibly end up winning the NL MVP, which he should've received after his 2011 performance. The Padres are another of my teams that I feel you should keep a close eye on. They're not quite talented enough yet to finish any better than fourth (a step up from last season) but I feel that they're really getting their act together. They made several great trades during the offseason, and their pitching staff is going to get better in the next couple of years. The Rockies in my opinion will finish last in the division. While they're a good team, who also made some good trades during the off season, I feel that the Padres are going to be the slightly better team this year.
That's my predictions for how the standings will look at the end of the 2012 Regular season. You may agree with me, or you might think I'm insane for some of my picks, but that's just how I see it ending.
Here's a quick review of the teams I have winning their divisions:
AL East: New York Yankees
NL East: Philadelphia Phillies
AL Central: Detroit Tigers
NL Central: St. Louis Cardinals
AL West: Texas Rangers
NL West: San Francisco Giants
Those are the teams that I have winning their divisions and moving onto the 2012 playoffs. Now moving onto my Wild Card Predictions. These are the teams I have recieving those:
AL Wild Card: Los Angeles Angels
NL Wild Card: Arizona Diamondbacks
Those are the teams I feel aren't quite good enough to win their divisions, but will make it to the playoffs via a Wild Card slot. As you know, MLB is adding an extra Wild Card this season. So here are my picks for those:
Extra AL Wild Card Team: Tampa Bay Rays
Extra NL Wild Card Team: Atlanta Braves
If it comes out the way I predict, the Rays and Angels, and the Diamondbacks and Braves will have a one-game play off to see which will move on, and which one's season will come to a dramatic end. It's sure to be exciting.
I had originally planned on predicting all the way down to the World Series, but to be honest, there's too much that can, and will, happen to have any success in doing that. I mean, when the Cardinals were 10 games back of the Braves for the Wild Card last year, who would've predicted that they'd go onto win the World Series? I will say this: I like the Tigers and Rangers chances.
So there you go. Those are my predictions for the division winners as well as the Wild Card, and extra Wild Card recipients. Only time will tell if they play out as I foresee.


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The Full Works Concert with Jane Jones and Catherine Bott
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Tonight, Jane Jones begins a month-long series profiling many of the world's finest orchestras, from the UK and beyond.
We begin with the internationally-renowned, Munich-based Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and Jane will feature their performances of Mozart's Flute Concerto in G major, conducted by Gunter Wand, the Symphony No.4 by Tchaikovsky with Mariss Jansons on the podium and also works by Mendelssohn and Smetana.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozar: Flute Concerto in G major
Flute: Irena Grafenauer
Conductor: Gunter Wand
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Conductor: Charles Dutoit
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LM's Preseason POY Vote: WCLA Division I
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Voting is now closed. Pick up a copy of the January issue of Lacrosse Magazine to learn who LM staff selected as Preseason Player of the Year.
Defensive specialists, between-the-lines burners and finishers extraordinaire, the WCLA finalist pool has candidates from all areas of the field with a little less than one week before the final votes are cast on Friday, December 20th.
The full voting list for all categories is available here.
Read the case for each of the finalists and cast your vote below, and be sure to rally the troops for your picks by sharing on social media using #LaxPOY. (Finalists are listed in alphabetical order)
Kelly Arnhart, Georgia, Sr., D
Defense led Georgia to the second round of the WCLA National Championships for the first time ever last year, and Arnhart was a big reason why. She's a returning first team All-American.
Tully Moorhead, Texas, Sr., M
Moorhead led Texas with 55 goals last season, and the returning All-American is hoping to lead the Longhorns to a fourth straight Top 10 finish...or even more?
Ali Slyne, Colorado State, Jr., A
The Rams lost a talented senior class that won three national championships, but the cupboard is far from bare. Ali Slyne earned first team All-America honors last year, the only sophomore so honored.
Nicole White, Florida Club, Sr., M
The Gators have been a consistent force with five straight trips to the national tournament, and White, a consistent force in the middle of the field for Florida. White is a returning first team All-American.
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