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By Rich Myhre Herald Writer
It began as a well-reasoned plan to improve the pace of play and also to save golfers the embarrassment of horrendous holes.
But after a few years, Western Conference coaches are thinking that a modified Stableford scoring system for girls golf matches perhaps wasn't such a good idea after all.
This year Wesco coaches voted to return to stroke play, and the change has been accepted without controversy or regret.
According to Snohomish High School girls golf coach Ken Roberts, who "absolutely" supported the switch, stroke play "is the only way girls can understand where they're scoring, and it makes it real easy to compare where they need to be for districts and state."
With a modified Stableford scoring system, "it was sometimes frustrating for the girls because they really didn't know what their (stroke) score was," Roberts said. "You kind of get a general idea (with Stableford), but you never really know for sure."
Unlike stroke play, where every shot from the first tee to the 18th green is counted, Stableford uses a point system for every hole. According to the United States Golf Association, standard Stableford scoring gives five points for double-eagles, four for eagles, three for birdies, two for pars and one for bogeys.
Modified Stableford scoring uses adjusted point values, as determined by tournament officials. Or in this case, by Wesco coaches.
In recent years, Wesco girls matches used a modified Stableford system that gave six points for eagles, five for birdies, four for pars, three for bogeys, two for double-bogeys, and one for triple-bogeys. After a triple-bogey — for instance, following the seventh stroke on a par-4 hole — the golfer could pick up her ball.
Going to modified Stableford scoring seemed to make sense because some Wesco teams have several golf novices, and individual scores well over 100 were not uncommon. Allowing girls to pick up their balls on poor holes helped speed up varsity matches.
The problem, said Glacier Peak girls coach Kelven May, "is that when you go to districts, there's no pick-up rule. Once you get to the postseason, you play until you get the ball in the hole. But for the last couple of years they were used to picking up. They were not used to managing blow-up holes."
By returning to stroke play, he went on, "it forces them to manage a few more shots. And it's just more like regular golf."
As a compromise, league coaches agreed to let players pick up their balls after the 10th shot on any hole. There has been continuing discussion about adjusting that number to a double-par maximum, meaning a player could get no worse than a six on a par 3, eight on a par 4 and 10 on a par 5.
To date, said Meadowdale girls coach Chris Huddleson, returning to stroke play "has been a good thing. It makes the girls' scores more relate-able across the state and to other golfers and parents."
There is, he conceded, "a bit of a learning curve that we're having right now. And speed of play is, of course, an issue. We're hoping that it works itself out. But that's still a big issue whether you're talking about boys or girls, but a little more with the girls."
Part of the learning curve is that some Wesco golfers are getting a lot of 10s on their scorecards. "And if everybody on a team is a brand-new golfer and if they're getting 10s on every hole, that's a long day," May said.
Still, "my take on it is that I like it," he said. And for golfers who struggle, he added, "hopefully it drives you in the offseason to get better so you're not getting a 10 on every hole."


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'"We want teams to come in here and recognize how hard we play here and how bad we want to win at home. We don't want to be an easy game and make it easy for a team to get off the plane, come in here, win a game and leave."'
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State lawmaker out of hospital
(Cleveland) — A state lawmaker from Lake County has been released from the hospital after donating a kidney to his wife.
The News-Herald reports that state Rep. Ron Young, a Republican from Leroy Township, was released from the hospital Tuesday after fighting complications from the surgery.
Young was admitted to the hospital March 28 after going through numerous tests that showed he was a donor match for his wife Kathy, who had been on a dialysis machine.
Doctors performed the surgery at Cleveland Clinic. It was considered an immediate success for Kathy Young, who was released Monday.
But Ron Young had a second surgery a week ago after it was discovered that his small intestine had been perforated during the procedure to extract his kidney.
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Buckner seems to have handled the notoriety with admirable grace and poise.
While the lab employees celebrate what they think is a successful operation, Dana is attacked by a Buckner zombie outside.
General Buckner was in East Tennessee, with a force entirely inadequate to the defense of that important region.
"But I didn't take it, and that's all I have to say about it," answered Buckner, decidedly.
"Here are the clues," said Mr. Buckner, as he arranged the collection on his desk.
Buckner had taken the package from the counter, Nick had pursued him, and the money was not found.
We had not yet finished relating the case, when our door-bell rang and Mr. Buckner was announced.
Nick could not have seen Buckner after the money was stolen, unless he visited him in the lock-up.
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Kenya Moore to tie the knot with mystery man?
Kenya Moore may be headed down the aisle!
OR she may be back up to her old tricks of stirring up controversy.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta star was spotted sporting what looked like an engagement ring in a selfie she posted to Instagram. "Thanks to my glam team today Mimi and Robbie for giving me life," she posted under the pic that showcased some big bling on her ring finger.
Kenya has stayed mum following speculation on her engagement, but she was recently spotted getting dropped off at the airport by a handsome younger man.
When questioned about the identity of her mystery man, she played coy after giving him a peck on the cheek. "I take them 25 to 55," she told TooFab.
Something smells fishy. Kenya is never one to shy away from attention, so if she was really engaged, I think we would have heard about it by now.
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Hi I am Sherryl, I easily gets pregnant.
What is the best way to prevent pregnancy? I just have to rest my body in conceiving a child. I've been using pills before but I got pregnant with my youngest child.
5th November 2013 04:42 AM #2
Dear Sherryl,
It sounds like you are very fertile then
Do you have a family planning clinic near you? This service should be able to go through your contraception options in detail. Your contraception options include:
- condoms: these are over 98% at preventing a pregnancy.
- the pill; if you are breastfeeding then the mini pill is still safe to use. It is important that it is taken at the same time each day in order to work effectively.
- IUD: this is inserted in the uterus and is a long term contraceptive option. Your doctor should be able to give you more details about if you would be a candidate for this.
- Implanon: this is inserted into the upper arm and releases the hormone progesterone
- diaphram: often known as the female condom
- contraceptive injections: these are effective for between 8 and 12 weeks
Some families choose to use natural family planning.
Please do post any further questions you have here.
Best wishes,
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I'm using oral contraceptive pills to have a regular period as well. And I'm planning to switch to injectable contraceptive. Will this also make my period regular? And what are the side effects of this injectable birth control?
6th February 2014 06:54 AM #4
Dear Leslie,
When women start having contraception injections that often experience irregular bleeding at first. After this initial time, many women will then experience no bleeding whilst they are having the injections.
Side effects include: weight gain, headaches and the possibility of bone loss. Less common side effects include depression and a feeling of nervousness.
There is more information about contraception injections in this Family Planning document.
I hope you find this information useful. Please do post back if you have any further questions.
Warm wishes,


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Mid-Century Secretary - Walnut
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Vintage style, modern function. Made of walnut-finished acacia veneer, this stylish secretary flips open to reveal space for a laptop, cord cutouts and two generous shelves. A cabinet door hides a section to store a printer, while three drawers provide plenty of space for files and office supplies. Use the top shelf for everyday displays.
- 52"w x 20"d x 59"h.
- Made from sustainably sourced wood certified to FSC® standards. Learn more.
- Solid eucalyptus wood base; acacia wood veneer body.
- Walnut-stained veneer.
- Antique Bronze-finished hardware.
- Imported.
- Details + Dimensions
- Overall product dimensions: 52"w x 20"d x 59"h.
- Top open shelf: 50"w x 16.75"d x 7.13"h.
- Small upper cabinet: 19.5"w x 16.5"d x 19"h.
- Large upper cabinet: 29"w x 16.5"d x 19"h.
- Large upper cabinet (with open flip-down table): 29"w x 36"d x 19"h.
- Middle open shelf: 50"w x 16.75"d x 8"h.
- Small bottom drawer (2): 17.3"w x 15.3"d x 4.7"h.
- Large bottom drawer: 26.7"w x 16.5"d x 10.4"h.
- Cabinet shelves are removable.
- Clearance (height from floor to bottom of flip-down table): 30.13".
- Make sure it fits! See our guide on measuring for delivery.
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- Package weight: 240 lbs.
Assembled upon delivery via White Glove Service.
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Crutchfield: Canon PowerShot N Digital Camera
Zak Billmeier grew up in southern Vermont and coastal Maine. After graduating from Mary Washington College with a Geography degree he still isn't sure quite what to do with, he eventually settled in the mountains of Central Virginia. He spends his free time chasing his daughter around, taking pictures, gardening and cooking. He joined Crutchfield's car A/V writing team in 2007 and is now a lead producer on our video team.
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Canon's PowerShot N digital camera features a fresh new design, with a tilting screen, no traditional shutter button, plus built-in Wi-Fi® for easy photo sharing. The wide-angle lens zooms optically to 8X, giving you a wide range of shooting options, from large-scale landscapes to tight close-ups with no image degradation. And optical image stabilization ensures crisp, blur-free photos. Check it out at the Canon booth at CES 2013.
Video Transcript
Ben: Yeah. This is our brand new PowerShot N digital camera, and what makes this product really stand out is its unique design. N means all new — new way of shooting, new design concept. When you take a look at it, take a look at the top. You don't see a shutter button or a zoom lever on top. It's not your traditional camera, right?
You'll notice here that the camera actually has a zoom ring right here where you can move it left to right to zoom in and out, and this top ring which is your shutter button. You actually push down to take a picture. It has a two press. It has a half press and full press. And you can actually rotate the camera the other way too and take the pictures the same way. Zoom in here and your shutter button here. So, you can hold it however way you like for added flexibility.
Also you'll notice the screen. This screen right here, it's a 2.8-inch capacitive tilt screen. So you can tilt the screen up, rotate the camera 180 degrees, take low shots, high shots, overhead shots, have fun with the camera. It's all about having fun, about being creative.
Also talking about creative, we have a new creative mode right here. It is a switch. It's called "Creative Shot". And what that allows you to do is take your shot, your original shot, and then the camera will automatically create five unique shots from that original shot. It does it intelligently and it uses "Scene Analysis" technology, so if I take a picture of you it will then apply cropping, color, lighting, all different filters, to the camera for you automatically to your pictures. And then if I shoot a sunset it's gonna be five unique other filters. It's not gonna always be the same filters. It's based on the scenes.
Also, this camera is all about image quality. Let's not forget that. It features a powerful, 8X optical zoom lens, right. It has a high-sensitivity 12 megapixel sensor. DIGIC 5, the latest processor, is gonna give you great low light performance, great optical performance, all in a compact size. It weighs less than seven ounces and it's about a little over one inch thick.
Zak: Wow. That's fantastic. Thanks Ben. That's the PowerShot N from Canon.


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Negril in 3 days
Negril is in the far west of Jamaica and is one of the country's most important tourism centers. Those looking for rest and relaxation can find it here on the beaches, some of the best on the island. The gorgeous natural surroundings are ideal for activities, whether in the sea or on dry land. And when night falls, Negril and its beaches fill up with a party atmosphere that could not be more Jamaican.
Day 1
When you arrive in Negril and get settled at the Hotel Riu Palace Tropical Bay or ClubHotel Riu Negril, you will see that you are right on the beach at Bloody Bay. This is a peaceful spot where you can rest after your journey. Start your vacation by feeling the soft sand on your feet and the warm water on your body. After lunch from the varied buffet of your hotel, we recommend a visit to the area around the famous Negril lighthouse, from where there are fantastic views of the coast. When evening comes, take a seat to watch young people make daring jumps into the sea while you have a refreshing Caribbean cocktail and listen to some laid back reggae music.
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Near Negril there are some great places for a bathe, and not all of them are on the beach! We propose a visit to the Mayfield Falls, by car. Once close by, you get to them by walking through the woods along paths surrounded by thick Jamaican vegetation. Another option for a dip is to go to the Blue Hole Mineral Spring or take a boat trip to Bobby Cay Island, where you can also enjoy a meal of delicious fresh lobster, cooked right in front of you.
After trying the excellent range of cuisine that the RIU hotels in Negril serve, we suggest spending the afternoon doing some shopping at the Negril Craft Market, just off Norman Manley Boulevard. Remember that here haggling is a must, and this will help you obtain some lovely souvenirs of your stay. If you want to experience some nightlife, stay here and visit some of the popular bars and nightclubs to dance to some reggae music or, if you prefer, go down to the beach and party by the beach bars.
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On your third day in Negril we recommend visiting a banana, sugar and spice plantation. You could try Brimmer Hall or Prospect Plantation, both of which are open to visitors and are fine examples of large colonial plantations. On the way, take the opportunity to see Fern Gully, a road that runs along a dry river bed through a valley of ferns. This makes for a wonderful trip. If you prefer, another interesting excursion is a visit to the Royal Palm Reserve just ten minutes from Negril where you can get close to nature, surrounding yourself by leafy vegetation.
On your return, we suggest a pleasant evening at one of the restaurants at your RIU hotel in Negril and then enjoying the evening entertainment program.


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Midori will perform 7 p.m. CT Friday, Nov. 2, at
Columbia Christian Church.
COLUMBIA, Ky. -- Lindsey Wilson College will
welcome world-class violinist Midori to Columbia-Adair County for a
special Nov. 2. concert.
The world-class violinist will perform a concert accompanied
by pianist Özgür Aydin at 7 p.m. CT Friday, Nov. 2, at Columbia
Christian Church, 206 Campbellsville St.
In addition to offering the region an outstanding cultural
experience, the Nov. 2 concert will also leave a lasting impact on
the area. Money raised from the concert will support the
performance of classical and chamber music in the
Midori's concert is made possible in part by
the nonprofit organization Partners in Performance. Founded by
Midori, Partners in Performance co-presents chamber music concerts
with the goal of stimulating interest in classical music in rural
At the Nov. 2 concert, Midori is scheduled to perform pieces
by J.S. Bach and Beethoven.
Called by The New York Times
"a complete artist who knows what she wants," Midori is
recognized for the evolution and scope of her 29-year career as a
dazzlingly gifted performer. She is also well-known for the
prescient and innovative community engagement initiatives to which
she devotes a substantial amount of her energies and resources
worldwide on an ongoing basis.
In recognition her work, Midori was given the prestigious
Crystal Award by the World Economic Forum in 2012 in Davos,
Switzerland, and she was named a Messenger of Peace in 2007 by U.N.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
Midori has performed in more than 12 countries on four
continents, including with Minnesota Orchestra, the National
Symphony and the Royal Danish Orchestra. She made her first
recording at the age of 14 for Philips. She also has recordings on
Sony Masterworks, including a Grammy-nominated 2005 recording of
the Paganini "Caprices for Solo Violin" and the 2008
two-disc The Essential
Midori has been credited for creating a new model for young
artists who seek to balance the joys and demands of a performing
career at the highest level with a hands-on investment in the power
of music to change lives.
Her involvement with community engagement began in 1992. Upon
learning of severe cutbacks to arts education in New York City
public schools, Midori conceived of an organization called Midori
& Friends. What started with individual personal visits by
Midori to schools in underserved neighborhoods of the city grown
into a multi-tiered 26-week course for school children, including
instrument instruction, elementary music theory, choral singing and
community concerts. More than 190,000 children have participated in
Midori & Friends over the last two decades.
Midori established Partners in Performance with money she won
as part of the Avery Fisher Prize in 2001. The organization's
purpose is to stimulate and reinforce local interest in classical
music, especially in smaller communities without the advantages of
large urban centers. Proceeds from concerts in rural areas are used
by the community to support its classical music
Midori lives in Los Angeles. She holds a bachelor's degree in
psychology and gender studies from New York University, and a
master's degree in psychology. She is Jascha Heifetz Chair and
Chair of the Strings Department at the University of Southern
California Thornton School of Music.
A reception will follow the Nov. 2 Lindsey Wilson concert
at Columbia Christian Church. Tickets can purchased by contacting
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Fox's Van Susteren Tries To Gin Up Outrage Over Uncontroversial Border Crossing Proposal
Over the weekend, Matt Drudge tried to inflame passions with a headline blaring [1] "FEDS PLAN UNMANNED BORDER CROSSING WITH MEX. . ." The actual story Drudge hyped, however, should not induce panic in anyone. According to the Associated Press article [2] to which Drudge linked, the crossing will allow access between a national park in Texas and a small Mexican town. Campers in the park used to regularly cross over to the town for supplies, but such crossings were discouraged after the 9-11 attacks.
Furthermore, the article reported: "If the crossing is approved, Border Patrol would have eight agents living in the park in addition to the park's 23 law enforcement rangers. 'I think it's actually going to end up making security better,' CBP spokesman William Brooks said. 'Once you've crossed you're still not anywhere. You've got a long ways to go and we've got agents who are in the area. We have agents who patrol. We have checkpoints on the paved roads leading away from the park.' "
But with a headline and graphic like this from Drudge, it was only a matter of time before someone from Fox took the bait:
The winner was Greta Van Susteren. Luckily for viewers, rather than turn to Fox's usual [3] stable [4] of [5] anti-immigrant [6] commentators, Van Susteren hosted Nathan Thornburgh, a contributing writer for Time, who shot down every attempt by Van Susteren to inflame her viewers with suggestions that the checkpoint could allow people to "just walk through" into America, "inflame a lot of people," cause a "drug smuggler in Juarez to move" to the checkpoint, and "enrage" local residents.
VAN SUSTEREN: [W]hat do you think about this idea? The honor system at our border between the United States and Mexico. A new border crossing but no U.S. agents. People are simply to scan their documents and enter the United States through a national park. A new federal proposal would create an unmanned border entry. The closest customs officer to the U.S. entry point would be a hundred miles away. So what do you think of this idea? Nathan Thornburgh from Time magazine joins us via Skype. Nathan, tell me a little bit more about how this is supposed to work, this new check point, this honor system.
THORNBURGH: Well, like you said Greta, they are basically going to allow residents of the nearby town of Mexico to cross over using only a biometric document. They would scan it into a scanner. They would have a sort of speakerphone call with the customs agent who, like you said, would be about a hundred miles away. And then if the customs agent approves, a sort of gate will lift, and they can come into the Big Bend National Park.
VAN SUSTEREN: Why not just walk through? Is the gate is that secure? I mean, why even bother with the papers?
THORNBURGH: I think because right now it's illegal to walk through, and the law abiding citizens on the Mexican side don't want to get involved in some sort of customs operation or Customs and Border Protection. So, for them, it's much more preferable to be able to come across with papers, do it on the up and up, even if it's an unmanned port of entry.
VAN SUSTEREN: Well, it's going to inflame a lot of people to hear that there's an unmanned honor system port of entry into the United States out of Mexico. So, can you tell me what the argument in favor of it is -- those who want it?
THORNBURGH: Well, I would certainly share their outrage if this was a port of entry coming from Juarez to El Paso or from Reynosa to McAllen, Texas. But the fact is and this is really the main argument in the favor of this: This is in the middle of an extremely remote area. There's a very small village on the Mexican side. Otherwise, you have literally hundreds of miles of no basically habitation on the U.S. side. So it's not a place where lots and lots of traffic is going to come through. It's not a place even that makes sense for drug smugglers or people smugglers to cross, because on the other side you have the National Park Service -- on the U.S. side. They are actually watching over their own lands. It's one of the less likely places for a real smuggler to want to come through.
VAN SUSTEREN: Are you telling me that it doesn't make any sense if you're a drug smuggler in Juarez to move your operation to this point, this sort of honor system point that once you go through the honor system that there's no way to sort of get to a market to sell your drugs? Is that the explanation on the other side of this?
THORNBURGH: Well, the sad reality of the Texas border in particular -- and I saw this with the helicopter units of the Customs and Border Protection down in McAllen, Texas -- is that you can get through anywhere. The smugglers have a very, very large pool of crossing points to choose from. So no. For them it doesn't make sense to come into this ultra-remote but also National Park Service land. They can find unguarded territory almost anywhere along that border. That's why this does make a strange sort of sense, especially for the residents and the people who are running the national park down there. Let's have one place where honest people can cross, considering the dishonest can cross everywhere.
VAN SUSTEREN: Are the people down there -- are there a lot of people who are enraged by the concept of an honor system there?
THORNBURGH: No, I don't think so. And what I often find reporting from the border lands is that what sounds strange to us in the inland areas in New York, Washington, and farther from the border, actually makes a lot of sense to them down there. You have to remember that this is one economy, one ecosystem, and that means both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. So the town that had been on the Mexican side has been dying since 9-11 since that border closed. The National Park Service has really been pushing for this checkpoint because they want to be able to better communicate with their counterparts in the parks in Mexico. Everybody that lives on the border wants a little bit more breathing room, a little bit more opportunity to interact. Remember also, Greta, that in order to reach from one side of the river to the other side, legally, through a current border crossing it would take a 16-hour round-trip car ride. So these people are very excited to have an opportunity to cross directly.
VAN SUSTEREN: Nathan, thank you. We'll be watching this because I'm sure there's going to be more developments.
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Welcome to the NIAMS Intramural Research Program (IRP)!
Researchers in the IRP tackle problems related to immunology, inflammation, genetics, structural biology, developmental biology, biophysics, and the musculoskeletal system. We try to understand normal function, decipher how things go awry in disease and devise new therapies. NIAMS has had a long history of success in these areas and we are excited about the ongoing investigations presently being pursued by our cadre of outstanding scientists and clinicians. Recent reorganization and additions to our program, as well as some exciting scientific breakthroughs, have reinvigorated our clinical research program. We look forward to making great strides in taking our research from the bench to the bedside, and back again.
In addition, NIAMS IRP has a long history of mentoring and support of fellows and students across the spectrum, from basic biology to clinical trials. Through the use of various programs (Summer Students, Post-bacs, Graduate and Medical Students, Postdoctoral IRTAs, and Clinical Fellows), we continue to focus on training the next generation of scientists at all levels. We stand committed to maintain this tradition.
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Newcastle coach Wayne Bennett has described his slumping team as "fragile" after they were handed a 32-10 NRL hiding by Penrith at Hunter Stadium.
Knights centre Joey Leilua produced two of the biggest gaffes of the season on Sunday to consign the home side to a third straight defeat and anchor them to the bottom of the NRL ladder.
A brief first-half thunderstorm ushered in a bizarre afternoon of football, with Panthers fullback Matt Moylan setting up one of the most miraculous tries of the season and teammate Nigel Plum managing to knock himself out and get put on report in the same tackle.
It was a scrappy victory for the Panthers, but their spine attacking players Jamie Soward, Peter Wallace, Moylan and hooker James Segeyaro showed enough class and energy to secure the mountain men's place in the top eight and get their season back on track.
The Knights on the other hand are in a deep hole ahead of next week's clash with Manly at Brookvale, and Bennett says the doom will continue until his troops can address their mental weaknesses.
"You can just about write the script for it. You make a handling error, you give a penalty away and then you get scored on. That's what the top teams don't do. Teams that are mentally strong don't do that," Bennett said post-match.
"We're a pretty fragile footy team. We do things that make us even more fragile and until we can start to win a few of those battles (there's no way out).
"It's a tough period there's no doubt about that. We've got to stay at it. We don't have an alternative."
Newcastle were lethargic and mistake-riddled, but Leilua came up with a pair of brain explosions which gave his side little chance of stopping the Panthers.
In the 20th minute, Wallace put in a grubber kick which looked certain to go dead, only for Moylan to sensationally leap into the air - fortuitously stepping on Darius Boyd's shoulder to keep him off the ground - and bat the ball back into play.
Leilua was there to clean it up, but threw a reckless ball in his own in-goal, allowing Panthers winger David Simmons to touch down for a 10-4 lead.
Then after the Panthers scored on either side of halftime to stretch their advantage to 20-10, Leilua offended again when he attempted a no-look flick-pass which went nowhere near its intended target.
Penrith centre Dean Whare scooped it up and raced 75m untouched to put the game virtually beyond doubt.
It was Penrith's first win on the road this season, and coach Ivan Cleary described Moylan's effort as a game-changer.
"Those sorts of efforts away from home, it's contagious," said Cleary.
"I reckon it was just about his best game of the year. He was taking quick taps and trying to spark our play at every opportunity."
Penrith are confident prop Plum isn't seriously injured, despite being stretchered off the field and put in a neck brace after colliding with Mullen's shoulder in a tackle attempt for which he was put on report.


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Location and the food and bar area
Concierge- very helpful and friendly Front desk staff - apart from one individual, staff were like zombies going through only the essentials. To be fair this may be a volume issue as the front desk is very busy and the staff have to manage languages from all over the world, which I will admit is no easy job. This creates delays in the check in process creating impatient (and rude customers). I will say they did handle the whining of people checking in with professionalism. Suggested solution - investigate peak period scheduling for front desk, specifically selecting staff with multiple languages
The Location thats about it For Manhattan the price was not bad Room is small Walls are thin - loud hallways No movies on demand NO MINIBAR No full length mirror No Room Service
The atmosphere is create and good vibes all around. I love the style of Decor
city kitchen tiny room. provide nothing that is needed including gowns, slippers, water.. not like a 4 star hotel.
location cable down grade sucks
Location of hotel. The hotel's food court Resort fee (whatever that was) was too high. Room tv with HBO did not work
The room was way to small. I never been in a place like this. I call the front desk to see if they change the room and they do nothing
Swanky lobby doesn't translate to the rooms, which are cramped and awkwardly layed out. This is bottom end, despite the trendy sounding name. How anyone would rate this a 4 star property is beyond me. For first night of two night stay my room was oversold. They sent me to the Hyatt Times Square; much nicer.
I don't like it Cause the room was dirty
Great hotel in the middle of everything, next to subway line. Inside hotel is the City Kitchen where you have a "food court" with many renamed local restaurants. Included breakfast was so so, not the best but good. Very clean room, they cleaned our room every day. Eight elevators, but always very busy. Extremely small room, very noisy on 7th floor (at night all trucks and constructions work and you hear everything in the room). Thanks God we got the "Deluxe City view" because it was supposed to be a bit bigger. The view is not as good as other in the area but its ok for the price. One night we found a small worm in the ice from the ice machine. They should have better beds. But over all its the best option for the $$.
Friendly staff at check-in. Door man helpful and fast getting car checked and checked out for trip home. Clean room but a small. Ok for an overnight stay. Close to Times Square, theatres, and midtown sights. Music in elevators very loud.
Location Paid $275 for after show party in the restaurant All they had was 4-5 items of Chinese food and open bar. No menus for food nor drinks. Grumpy wait staff.
My wife has a convention here once a year in January so I tag along. We had a stunning view of Broadway and Times Square from our corner room on the 45th floor (out of 46). Room was clean. Service is friendly and courteous. Bell Captain kept our bags for us after checkout so we could do a bit of sight-seeing until we had to go to the airport. When it was time to get our bags, he walked them down to the taxi stand for us and made sure we had a cab. Wi-fi seemed a bit slow.
Great accommodating staff. Helpful concierge. So close to Times Square & all the theaters, so perfect for the 1st time visitor. Clean & comfortable. Beds are nice & cozy. Pool is part of the gym inside the building, so it's only a lap pool. Not for lounging & definitely not for kids. There is a sauna which would be nice in the winter. Very busy hotel! Not a relaxing lobby or even many places to sit (only 4 chairs & some makeshift areas around the plants)! No mini fridge in room.
The location was good. Their concierge staff were nice . Check in was quick .we were givin compound of 2 free complimentary drinks from their bar but we did nit use it.wifi was included in the service fees but also I did not need to use it. When I checked in the toilet was ful of hair & there was a nail on the toilet table .generally the housekeeping service is not good. I noticed that paper napkin was not refilled as if they are saying you have to use one box per stay
Location, Location, Location!
Location of the Crowne Plaza Times Square was perfect and centrally located. The Concierge, Corinne, was amazing. She gave great tips, directions, and was so personable and friendly. Our room was awesome, with a great view. The exercise facility was great, many areas to work out in and a large variety of equipment. All staff was very friendly and helpful. We had a great time.
The most unfriendly staff I have encountered at a hotel
Great hotel if you're a tourist and want to be in Times Square - easy walking distance to many attractions and not too far can / uber ride to others. The rooms were nice and clean, the maids always bought us new soaps, razors, toothpaste, towels etc. some of the staff are seriously awful. My partner has a severe allergy to nuts, and we had issues with two waiters there who seemed preoccupied and had to ask a manager to go and confirm if there was nuts in a dish she wanted for dinner or not. The waiter made us feel awful and then progressively got ruder (getting in our faces, yelling, etc) after the manager had been involved. We did get given a few free drinks and a box of chocolates from management (although she couldn't have the chocolates due to nuts) But otherwise we had a lovely stay, only ruined by a few staff members who need to learn if you work in a service job it's part of your job to at least TRY and be polite and understanding!
It was in a perfect location in Times Square. A few blocks from the subway. Lots of restaurants and shops nearby. Needs some updating/maintenance. For the price you pay for location, seems they could upkeep better. All 3 drawers in our dresser didn't close properly, off track or something. Bathrooms could use some new caulk, gappy and dirty looking.
Service, location, beds, rooms were right size, showers.
Location it's excellent Staff at restaurant was horrible. Un professional rude.
Location was good They dont encourage people booking hotel from other web sites They prefer it from there site and they help them only . I was staying in hotel for times square view Not for other view Overall worat experience
We loved our view of the city, the lady at front desk upgraded our room at no charge, clean rooms, friendly staff, within walking distance of everything, will definitely stay here again Breakfast buffet way overpriced for the quality
Our stay was fine. The staff was friendly, the room was clean. As one would expect for $400/night. The ticket counter for local shows was very helpful/convenient. automated elevator system crammed too many people into each trip testing the fire alarm system each day that we stayed very uncomfortable sofa bed mattress (felt every spring)
Great location and some great views. They apperently give every person in the hotel access to the executive lounge. I'm used to a crowd at times but this was crazy. They need to either expand the lounge or enforce the entry policy.
Location Response time of the staff and high cost to eat hotel restaurant...
The View Restaurant was absolutely amazing. Room was lovely. Staff was knowledgable, friendly and helpful. Leaving!
People at front desk were nice The customer service at the view lounge was terrible. The lady that served us did not believe that we enter staying at the hotel and Saud very loud that the room number that we gave her did not exist and I showed her my key. She was very rude we felt embarrased.
Location No elite services on weekends - $ charge to print out boarding pass - failed to clean room - front desk staff was not guest oriented - platinum member - will look for other hotels.
Location was perfect . Check in and check out is very easy and staff was very friendly . We request for double bed and sofa we paid more to get room like that but sofa was too old to sleep on and they bring us roller bed but matteres was very uncomfortable that u can feel all the metal under the sheet.
The did not clean the room very well
Very Nice Hotel with a lot of action Expensive
The is the one of the best locations in the theater district. Most of the major theaters are located within three blocks of the hotel. The same day ticket office is located yards away from the hotel so you can get up early to get your ticket and then return to your room. The hotel entrance is right off times square. The hotel is clean large and and the staff is very friendly and efficient. Many family oriented dining establishments are nearby as well as easy access to the subway and various tour operators. The hotel is large and is used as a convention facility. So if you do not like large crowds and being in the location that is busy and very active during the evening hours, this is not the place for you.
View Restaurant staff was great! Nice suite with view of Broadway. Construction noise in the morning.
Great location, staff, cleanliness. Had two double beds for an affordable price. Towels were a bit scratchy, bathroom was small.
Nice sized room for NY. Updated and modern. Heat was stuck on high and it was super hot. Luckily the windows work and we could get a cold breeze. Pillows were fluffy and flat at the same time.
Clean, spacious rooms that are tastefully decorated and comfortable. Too difficult to get the internet. You have to join their club or jump through hoops daily.
clean and mid town so all the attraction you can cover by walk breakfast was not included while we expected bed and breakfast
Very clean, great location! I have stayed here a few times and always have a nice time there. The cleaning staff is so friendly. The food at the hotel is very expensive. I searched all over for an atm machine and couldn't find one. The lines for the elevator can be a bit long
Clean room with a comfortable bed. The hotel is very centrally located with many attractions close by. Staff was very efficient and friendly. The walls are paper thin and we had very loud neighbors. We could hear everything going on in the room next door. Unfortunately the neighbors were very inconsiderate and we had to call down to security to ask them to be quiet.
Great location, good room comfort. When you book the price seems to be great, but then you find that the Internet is not included and also the bagage keeping has a cost.
It was close to all the places we wanted to see. Walk to Times Square, subway nearby, etc.. Lots of restaurants all around. We had a corner room so view in 2 directions! Nothing
Great location. Close to Times Square, Central Park, and Rockefeller Center. Large rooms for a New York hotel. Very professionally run and business like facility. High energy level with constant activity in the public areas. It isn't cheap but you can easily pay more for less value in NYC.
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Dirty bathrooms
Room service. Cold, stale food
Impeccable service Immaculate rooms Excellent location between Times Square and Bryant Park Can't complain about anything.
2 queen beds made this hotel perfect for our family of four. Located right on Times Square, the hotel held our bags after checkout while we went across the street to see a Broadway show.
Clean spacious rooms, good service, not great wi-fi
The Knockerbocker was a very nice hotel with a great location. My only complaint was the day that we left, we stored our bags for a few hours. When we came back to pick them up, it took 20 minutes or so to get them. I had to catch a flight. The front desk was unapologetic about it. They just stood at the desk, while customers waited and were dissatisfied. They need to make sure they are staffed properly at a busy time, and if not, other staff should pitch in. It should be a group effort, because it makes the hotel better as a whole.
Great place to stay. Very sheik and hip. Roof Top Bar is out of this world!!!
We came for the birth of my first grandchild.the hotel is very modern and sleek. Our room was large and well appointed with all of the modern technological conveniences. The mattress was very comfortable with high thread count linens. The bathroom was large and had more bath accessories than I have ever seen. I.e. Cuff links, tooth brush, paste, etc. I loved the large soaking tub. We never heard any outside noise even though this hotel is located in Times Square From the front desk to the doorman, the service was incredible. Leilani, one of the managers even gave us a gift for the new baby. I would highly recommend this hotel!
Once you get past the unprepossessing lobby, the hotel is really excellent. We were upgraded to a junior suite, which was large, comfortable and well-appointed. It was bitterly cold so we ate in the hotel, choosing the bar's little plate menu over the Vlentine's Day special menu; each choice was delicious. Large, contemporary bar and restaurant (maybe showing a little wear on the cushions) and excellent service. Location, right on the corner of Times Square, can't be beat if you want to be in the middle of it all. Not cheap, but we weren't on a penny pinching trip. Worth every penny. Special mention to the concierge for fulfilling a couple special requests. As noted, the lobby is decidedly underwhelming although the staff was friendly and helpful. Otherwise, no complaints!
The renovation last year really upgraded this NYC classic. Now the interiors are just as lux as the classic facade. Great location in Times Square but quiet and tranquil retreat inside. Great service and really friendly staff. We enjoyed our girls weekend immensely. Avoid if you don't like fighting through crowds at Times Square.
Everything Restaurant service and housekeeping seem more lax and work without urgency or purpose... Unmotivated!
The concierge gave wonderful recommendations before and during our trip!
Great location, friendly staff and the luxury linens on bed made it extra comfortable I don't have a bad thing to say
definitely a different style hotel but we still loved the concept. staff was very friendly. we would definitely stay here again. since there wasn't any superfluous people like bell boys or concierge desks, I wish I saw a lil more savings and value in the price to stay here.
Private rooftop bar and cozy lobby hangout space. European style breakfast lounge and 24 hr snack pantry. Room was small (though big for New York!) yet thoughtfully laid out with clever use of space. Fun/funky upscale low key vibe just perfect. Midtown location excellent for exploring NYC and checking out theatre scene. Daily complimentary bottled water. Friendly, helpful staff If you pay for your breakfasts when you check in you save a couple bucks vs. paying on day of. I can understand that you'd want to have an estimate of how many diners they will be but, come on, this felt a little nickel and dime-y when everything else was so seamless.
Nice upscale, modern and hip boutique hotel. Close to my work in midtown and 6 1/2 Ave. Friendly and consistent staff. Fantastic in room amenities. Comfy bed and nice big bathroom, robes and slippers.
Ideal location. Small but well appointed room. Had a great deal so excellent value; likely not great value for money at regular rates, but in that location, would be hard find better options.
Great location, just steps from Central Park, shopping, restaurants, etc. Nice decor. The $25 fee per guest. Really? What a rip off. BUT, it includes free wifi! And a bottle of water! Many hotels offer wifi and water for free to anyone that signs up for their loyalty/rewards program (which is free!) You do get a $10 credit, though, which can be used to purchase a $20 drink on the roof top. Stop gaming your customers.
Very friendly, responsive staff. Great location. The superior king room we had was very small, like Paris hotel room small. The bed could have been firmer
Location, roof top Small room, needs renovation - room looks outdated, paper thin walls - can hear everything from next door, expensive for what you get
Zachary at the front desk was wonderful! All of the staff were so pleasant. The fresh flowers in the lobby were just beautiful. The art in residence program showcased interesting pieces of art throughout the hotel. The rooms were lovely, comfortable bed, very clean - an all around 10 out of 10 stay! nothing negative.
Location & service.
Perfect location. Great value for money.
Very good, central location on 7th Avenue. Just a few blocks from Times Square, Central Park, immediately adjacent to Broadway...can easily walk (or use subway) to anywhere in Midtown. Hotel staff was courteous and helpful. Had a decent breakfast bar in the lobby with very kind, courteous employees staffing it. Was an enjoyable visit every morning, though it's primarily only got muffins, fruit, and coffee. Room was very minimalist and small. Bed was not particularly comfortable. TV only has a few channels and reception was fuzzy on about half of them. Wi-fi is not free - costs roughly $15 per day, less if you buy several days' worth of usage up front. Noise from the street below was pretty noticeable; it would have been very difficult to tune it out completely had I not been using ear plugs. Basically, it's cheaper than the other (nicer, I would assume) hotels in the area, but the location could make it worthwhile if you don't plan to spend a lot of time in your room...and it's NYC, so why would you? Spend a lot of time out in Manhattan, making use of the great location, and you won't mind the facilities as much.
Noise from nearby club was very present in the room every night until 2AM
Location Too noisy
Being close to Broadway, Central Park and Rockefeller Center. The staff was very helpful.
Great Location and wonderful people made this place worth being in NYC!!! Nothing...
Location Poor a/c - room was very warm. Bathroom was small and bed wasn't that comfortable
Place, location, access, and security
The location was ideal as it was close to tourist attractions. Lobby was beautifully decorated for Christmas and had a very festive luxurious feel. The rooms however were comfortable, standard but clean and gave Bath and Body Works as complimentary toiletries which was a nice touch. Staff were also friendly. Chargable WIFI - We live in a day and age where communication abroad is important to some. Free WIFI should've been included with the room as it wasn't cheap to book here and would be nice if it was complimentary like other hotels in the area. Also we stayed in room 754 where the air con fan wouldn't switch off (in December)!
The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. The location was excellent for our needs. The hotel is tired and worn. It needs an injection of cash to update and refresh the rooms and fixtures. It wasn't the worst place to stay because it was clean and the location was great. The front desk was understaffed at both check-in and check-out. This created long lines and long waits. We had to wait an hour for our room to be ready because they were behind on their turn-overs and we arrived at 8PM. They need to hire more staff for peak times.
Location 1. No communication by hotel staff. They tried to place us in a room that is half the size of a regular room without even telling us when we checked in. We found about this when we actually entered the room. After that we had to reconcile this very uncomfortable and unexpected experience. 2. Hotel management spent 10 minutes explaining how they cannot keep the fully paid room and that upon check in they will place and assign the room of their availability. Why bother and pay in advance if there is no guarantee? 3. We didn't feel hospitality was there at all. It truly came across as just another place interested in making money rather than building long lasting experience 4. Hotel is definitely run down and it stinks super bad. 5. We would not recommend this hotel and definitely would not have given it 3 stars. Stay some place else!
Location was fantastic, as it was easily accessible to Central Park and train stations. Breakfast selection was great, since it was included in part of the $40 per day per person deal. I am having mixed feelings about the $40 per day per person charge, since the only benefit to someone who is on a business trip might be the breakfast (which was great). But I guess everyone might want an option to opt in or out for such fees. Housekeeping was bad - requested some extra hangers/hairdryer at night but never came. I had to remind them the next morning for it. Same deal when they make up the room - sometimes they are missing bottles of water, others they forget to replenish towels. No standardization in the process. I do not exactly feel the five stars was well deserved as compared to other hotels.
The team at WestHouse went out of their way to take care of the two of us. Small requests, such as for a flat iron or extra luggage stand were met almost immediately. Even with the air conditioning on, it was still a tiny bit warm in the room (we like very cool rooms). The hotel was great and provided a fan, though, which helped.
Convenient location for the stay Relativelly small room compered to the price, previous Jumairah experience in SAE and generally number of stars of the hotel
The location and service were great. The room was very comfortable and spacious (especially for NY). We ordered room service and the food was excellent. The parking was more expensive than other local hotels ($65 vs. $50 at other hotels).
Nothing but that we had to leave
We liked everything! A great hotel! They upgraded us (the price was the same). Excellent service! Surely we'd like to stay there next time. Location is excellent.
The size of the suite was great. Plenty of closets. Clean bathroom, very functional. Furniture and fixtures were in top condition. No music capability in the suite unless you brought your own.
The staff is kind, congenial and attentive. The spa is one of the best I have ever been to. I took my 82-year old parents to NY for the thanksgiving weekend, and the hotel staff was so kind, so wonderful to them. Can't think of a thing!
Excellent service. Good hotel just facing Central Park. There are many good hotels near Time Square, Rockefeller center, etc. with a more convenient location and with much better prices.
The Hotel staff was exceptional. They were very accommodating and definitely worked to in sure that our stay was comfortable and hassel free.
The location is superb. Central Park views are a joy to behold. I also thought the front desk staff was friendly and helpful. Postage-stamp sized room, even by NYC standards, for $500 a night. I also would have appreciated more attentive doorman service, especially during evening and nighttime hours. (Daytime service was fine.)
Staff were professional and friendly. Room was perfect size,very clean and tidy. Location was perfect.Had 5th ave two blocks away,central park on your door step.Couldn't ask for a better location.The hotel was walking distance to every tourist attraction. The tour bus stop was around the corner too. The room didn't have a coffee/tea maker.Would happily have brought one from the hotel but prices were stupidly high,along with the price of breakfast and dinner. This didn't put us off as starbucks was one block away and was able to walk to all restaurants,plenty of choices.But menu did look good.
Awesome location. Right at Central Park, with a great view.
Wonderful staff!!
The decor and availability of room service as well as the location The hotel is very small and cramped. The floor we stayed on had a horrible fried food odor that was overwhelming every day of our stay. I did not feel that the overall quality was representative of a 5-star hotel.
The Chatwal fires on all cylinders. Every need is attended to. Expensive, but worthwhile. The bathroom was amazing, but using the shower at full pressure actually caused a bit of a flood. The climate and lighting control is handled by a single touch-screen unit, but its operation is a little complicated. Light-switches shouldn't be confusing.
Awesome location Beautiful lobby and bar Small bathroom Bath tub had peeling paint Room was directly across from the elevators (which were loud)
The hotel was clean and had a great location! Staff was polite and helpful. Liked it all!
The staff are very friendly, helpful and efficient, especially Justyna from Reception/Reservation. Location is awesome. The hotel has a great security policy. We felt secured. The hotel physical looks need to be updated and maintained. This may upgrade the hotel in general and compete with other hotels in the area.
Location Radiator pipes baning all night no sleep at all
Room was clean. The ugly bath tub. Noisy heating system and bad pluming pipes made a awful noise all night . Didn't sleep well and was up early and checked out. This hotel was recommended to my spouse and I.
With its location just hard to compete but, anything beyond that is not remarkable. The hotel old fashioned, we change three rooms and still have not found a room that has hot water which meets our demands. Only after a number of requests thay sent a plumber who fixed the problem. Very suitable for those who want mainly to visit the city and get a good-value because of the location. This huge hotel stay can not offer much more.
Hotel location is wonderful. Walking distance from so many NYC landmarks.
Perfect place to stay- within walking distance to so many things! Transportation desk clerk was very rude and the transportation requested didn't happen.
The hotel and staff were pleasant. Our room was nice and clean. Rooms are small but we expected that. The hotel is very busy. We were there for fun and enjoyed the craziness. New York never sleeps, but I like to. Bring ear plugs if you stay in Time Square. New Yorkers like their car horns.
Only location is good Hotel looks like a stale, old bathroom equipment, there is no bar and restaurant in the hotel; standard rooms windows overlook the courtyard, or rather, the windows of another wing of the hotel, the constant noise of ventilation and construction equipment is under the windows. Of the six elevators only two operate in this multistory building. On the day of departure, I was late for the shuttle, since at least 15 minutes wait for the elevator to come down with luggage - only one elevator was operating! Reception explained that the hotel is in the process of reconstruction. But there was not warning about this on the site! Very disappointed!
Location wasn't too bad. Very close to Times square. Walking distance to Broadway shows and shops. Extremely small bathroom with no ventilation. Walls are thin. Could here everything going on outside like the windows we open even though they weren't. No dresser to put clothes in. Very basic. Loud air conditioner. Laundry facilities would help a lot! Took forever to get an elevator bc they were always full. St Front desk staff not so friendly. Conceirse service not useful at all. Didn't even try to help us figure out things to do. Very disappointed.
Love the location. Youssef at the front desk was wonderful and helpful. Always a smile on his face.


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Studying, sunning, Frisbee-throwing and guitar-playing are among the activities going on every day under the Horseshoe's canopy of trees. They are among the oldest and most stately of the 6,500 trees on USC's campus.
The care of those trees has earned the University of South Carolina the designation as a Tree Campus USA for the third consecutive year. The program began in 2008 and there were 116 campuses winning the designation last year.
Tom Knowles, assistant director of landscaping and environmental services, said the care of USC's trees is deeply rooted in the university's commitment to sustainability.
"Tree Campus USA recognition continues to help promote Carolina's urban forest to the entire Carolina community," Knowles said. "The partnerships that have formed between students, faculty and staff have increased the awareness and the benefits of a healthy tree canopy, especially in an urban area like Columbia."
Colleges and universities named a Tree Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation and Toyota Motor Foundation have detailed plans and practices for the management of trees, emphasize the importance of an urban forest to the health of the campus community and foster student service learning activities that are centered on campus forestry.
"Healthy trees provide numerous benefits such as providing wildlife habit, decreasing soil erosion, cleaning the air and cooling people and buildings, not to mention their beauty and stately presence," Knowles said.
Last year, USC completed a tree inventory that will help sustain the campus forest for future generations. The university has increased the number of trees by 35 percent, or 2,500 trees, since 2003.
Knowles said students are dedicated to campus forestry. Students in Green Quad have planted trees and they maintain gardens. Outdoor Recreation, a carbon-neutral facility, has planted a fruit orchard and plants trees each year as part of the university's landscaping and environmental plan. Outdoor Rec also started the Carolina Community Gardens, a series of raised bed gardens that groups of students, faculty and staff can use to grow their own food. The gardens are located between the Horseshoe and Preston Residential College.
Carolina's urban forest
- 6,500 trees on campus
- 90 species
- 53 trees on the Horseshoe bear markers that honor faculty members
A special tree-o
- A live oak near Osborne Administration Building is believed to be the oldest tree on campus. It is estimated to be more than 150 years old.
- A red oak between Petigru and Davis College is believed to be the largest tree on campus. It stands at nearly 100 feet and has a 56 inch diameter and a crown of more than 80 feet.
- The southern magnolia in front of McKissick Museum was planted in 1954 by the Daughters of the Confederacy to honor Gen. Robert E. Lee.
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I don't consider that SS -- just greedy and rude. They don't sound like they're whining about the cutoff, or demanding free alcohol past the cutoff point, or anything; though that they seem to have come there for the free booze does make them rude and jerkish, it doesn't really make them entitled.Rob
YarnSpinner, if the husband had said that to me, I would have laughed merrily, thinking he was joking. What. A. Tool.
A family member posted on Facebook that they wanted their wife to hurry back because he didn't know where anything was in the kitchen. I told him it was a good time for him to find out where things are in the kitchen. Along these same lines, years ago a co-worker had had four teeth pulled. She told me she had taken some pain medication and had gone to sleep, and when her husband got home he woke her up and made her get up and make dinner for him. I'd have told him, "Make yourself a sandwich," and gone back to sleep.
But *I* burned the steaks to charcoal...
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Rangers' Profar proves proficient
Precocious shortstop prospect had MVP season for Hickory
By John Parker / Special to MLB.com | October 27, 2011 6:00 AM ET
When the Rangers gave Profar a $1.55 million signing bonus on the first day of the 2009 international signing period, they knew he was something special. "We liked Jurickson's ability," said Rangers director of international scouting Mike Daly, "but the energy and intelligence he plays the game with set him apart for us."
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Derek Dietrich, the Rays' second-round pick last year out of Georgia Tech, homered 22 times -- third-most in the league Midwest League -- while manning shortstop for Bowling Green. He hit .277 with 81 RBIs and 34 doubles in 127 games, earning a pair of Player of the Week honors and All-Star status.
The switch-hitting Profar was the youngest player in the Sally League at 18 years and six weeks old on Opening Day this year, but quickly served notice of his talent by going deep in each of his first two games -- once from either side of the plate. The shortstop displayed an approach and confidence well beyond his years. Despite his youth, Profar showed such patience at the plate that he drew 65 walks, which ranked third in the Rangers organization. He struck out 63 times and posted a .390 on-base percentage.
Profar participated in the All-Star Futures Game (delivering a pinch-hit RBI triple) in July and was ultimately named the South Atlantic League's Most Valuable Player after helping the Hickory Crawdads compile the circuit's top regular-season record.
Baseball America named Profar its 2011 Low Class A Player of the Year and the starting shortstop on its 2011 Minor League All-Star Team.
Profar ranked among the Sally League's best in multiple offensive categories: second in doubles (37), third in runs scored (86) and triples (eight), sixth in on-base percentage (.390) and 10th in slugging (.493). At 5-foot-11 and 165 pounds, he was Hickory's second leading home run hitter (12) and ranked third on the club with 65 RBIs. Profar's 37 doubles established a new Hickory team record.
The youngster was solid in the field as well. His .955 fielding percentage ranked sixth among the 11 Sally Leaguers who played at least 70 games at shortstop, and his 62 double plays were the second-most by a shortstop. Profar has plenty of arm for the position; indeed, most of the big league teams that courted him were more interested in him as a hurler than as an infielder.
"Jurickson has embraced every challenge we've put up in front of him, and it's no surprise to us that he's quickly adjusted to pro ball," said Daly. "He has been all we thought he'd be and more since he signed."
Profar has drawn comparisons to Rangers All-Star shortstop Elvis Andrus, who was impressed with the youngster in Spring Training.
"He's a great guy," Andrus said of Profar to ESPN.com in July. "He reminds me of me a couple years ago. He's a really smart kid and hopefully stays healthy and gets here too."
With Andrus, who is just 23 years old, established at shortstop in Arlington, Profar's name has popped up in any number of trade rumors. Even as the Rangers have made deals to acquire veteran help at the big league level, however, they've resisted covetous teams' advances toward Profar.
"Jurickson loves the game and approaches it with a kid's enthusiasm," said Don Welke, senior special assistant to general manager Jon Daniels. "He's a hard worker from a great family and is intent upon being an impact player in the Major Leagues. He fits the ability and character requisites that we strive to put into the system. The kid's got a real chance to be an exciting player."
John Parker is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.View More


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For a great low-carb dinner I'd eat this with Spicy Mexican Slaw with Lime and Cilantro.
Grilled Lime and Chipotle Pork Chops
(Makes 8 servings, but can easily be cut in half. Recipe originally adapted from a recipe by Best Foods; I can no longer find that recipe online.)
8 pork chops 1/2 inch thick
(I used the giant boneless pork chops from Costco and pounded them to be 1/2 inch thick. You can also use bone-in pork chops.)
Marinade Ingredients:
1/2 cup mayo (do not use light or fat free; you're only eating the small amount of mayo that clings to the meat after it's marinated. Be sure to use an approved mayo if you want this recipe to be Paleo.)
1/4 cup lime juice (I use my fresh-frozen lime juice)
1 T dried cilantro (or use 2 T finely minced fresh cilantro)
1 T finely minced garlic (can use garlic puree from a jar)
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. ground Chipotle pepper (or more if you like a lot of heat)
1 tsp. ground cumin
Mix mayo, lime juice, dried cilantro, minced garlic, onion powder, ground Chipotle pepper, and ground cumin to make the marinade and pour over the pork chops. Marinate all day (or at least 6 hours) in the refrigerator. If you're home you can turn them a few times, but it's not essential.
To cook, take pork chops out of the fridge and let them come to room temperature while you spray the clean grill with oil or non-stick spray, then preheat gas or charcoal grill to medium high. (You can only hold your hand there a few seconds at that heat.)
Lay pork chops at an angle to the grill grates and cook until you see nice grill marks on the first side, about 3-4 minutes. (I usually lift up one and see how the marks look before I rotate them. When you see good marks, rotate the pork so it's going the opposite angle on the grill grates and cook 3-4 minutes more. When you have good marks going both ways, turn chops over and cook 2-3 minutes more, or slightly longer if your chops are especially thick. (I always use a digital instant-read meat thermometerto be sure the pork isn't overcooked, since pork chops like this can quickly become dry on the grill. New USDA guidelines for pork say cook to 145F with a 3 minute rest time.)
When the meat has reached 145F (or is nicely browned and firm to the touch when you press down on it) remove from grill and let rest 3 minutes; then serve hot.
South Beach Diet / Low-Carb Diet Suggestions:
Well-trimmed pork chops like this are a perfect main dish for the South Beach Diet, or any low-glycemic eating plan. This recipe is also low-carb, gluten-free, and can be Paleo with approved mayo choice.
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Skiing • American teenager Mikaela Shiffrin won her first World Cup event on Thursday in Are, Sweden, putting down a perfect second run to win a night slalom ahead of home favorite Frida Hansdotter.
The 17-year-old Shiffrin finished with a combined time of 1 minute, 45.36 seconds.
Overall World Cup leader Tina Maze of Slovenia was third, 0.52 behind.
Lindsey Vonn skipped the race, having taken a break from the World Cup to fully recover from an intestinal illness.
Phelps named AP male athlete of year
Swimming • Michael Phelps has added another triumph to his list of accomplishments: The Associated Press male athlete of the year.
The retired swimmer edged out LeBron James in voting announced Thursday, a fitting payoff for winning four golds and two silvers at the London Games, as well as recognition for becoming the most decorated Olympian ever.
Olympian admits to double life as escort
Olympics • Three-time Olympian runner Suzy Favor Hamilton has admitted leading a double life as an escort.
She apologized Thursday after a report by The Smoking Gun website said she had been working as a prostitute in Las Vegas.
Soon after the story appeared online, Hamilton released a series of tweets saying in part that she was "drawn to escorting in large part because it provided many coping mechanisms for me when I was going through a very challenging time with my marriage and my life."
Phillies sign Adams to $12M contract
MLB • The Phillies and reliever Mike Adams have finalized a $12 million, two-year contract.
Adams is expected to fill the eighth-inning role for the Phillies. He was 5-3 with a 3.27 ERA last season for the Texas Rangers.
• Third baseman Placido Polanco has agreed to a $2.75 million, one-year contract with the Miami Marlins.
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Original journalism from the Center's OpenSecrets Blog
Money and Votes Aligned in Congress's Last Debate Over Bank Regulation
September 23, 2008 | The last time Congress seriously debated how to regulate the financial industry, the result was legislation that allowed the nation's largest banks to get even larger and take risks that had been prohibited since the Great Depression. A look back at that debate, which was over the 1999 Financial Services Modernization Act, reveals that campaign contributions may have influenced the votes of politicians who, a decade later, are now grappling with the implosion of the giant banks they helped to foster.
Brothers Grim: Is Lehman Next?
September 12, 2008 | Uncle Sam bailed out Freddie Mac and the company's twin sister, Fannie Mae, this week, and the next in line in the Wall Street family to get a helping hand might just be Lehman Brothers. Executives at the struggling investment bank are looking to sell the company with assistance from the government--and fast--as its stock plunges. Although the government isn't expected to completely bail out Lehman Brothers, the fourth-largest U.S. investment bank, the company has built a strong financial relationship with politicians over the years and coincidentally ranks fourth in the largest contributors in the race for the White House.
Update: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Invest in Lawmakers
September 11, 2008 | When the federal government announced two months ago that it would be seizing mortgage buyers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, CRP looked at how much money members of Congress had collected since 1989 from the companies. On Sunday the government proceeded with the takeover and we've returned to our data to bring you the updates, this time providing a list of all 354 lawmakers who have gotten money from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (in July we posted the top 25).
Now Available: '07 Personal Finances for House & Senate
June 18, 2008 | If you're sick of counting your own pennies, now you can take a break and check out what your representatives are worth. The Center for Responsive Politics has updated our Personal Financial Disclosures database to include the 2007 annual reports for all members of Congress, at least those who filed their reports on time.
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Each day you can see a new projects...
Create It Wednesday : Me...yeah!
To celebrate...a giveaway for Precious Remembrance's Love Stamp Set shown below...
hi Andrea, congratulations on your new design team and loving what you created for them :)
Oooh I popped over and have to love the love set :) ♥
So excited to be on the DT with you - love what you have already created with their products :)ReplyDelete
I love the LOVE stamp set!!ReplyDelete
Hola Andrea!!! tus trabajos son hermosos!! espero ver loa trabajos de la inspiracion de los dias.
Ohhhh, I think I love the friend set, no...the love set...ok, the friend set...final answer! Love your works! Thanks for the chance, Andrea.ReplyDelete
Hi, Andrea! Love your works!
And... I love the love stamp set :)
Thanks for the chance!
HI Andrea, I do adore popping over here to see your creations as you are not scared to "mix it up". Have to say the birthday set is my fav, followed by the friendship set ... however it took me ages to choose ...
Congratulations!!! Can't wait to see what you'll be making with their products and I really like the Birthday Stamp set so cute! Thanks!
I am honored to be designing alongside with you!! Can't wait to see what amazing projects you make! :)ReplyDelete
It's really hard to choose, as I like all of them !
If I need to I'll choose the calendar set, love the font chosen, so stylish !
Congrats, Andrea, if this is a new DT spot with them...silly me...I thought you were already doing that! I think I like the calendar set the best...lots of possibilities!ReplyDelete
i would have to say the birthday set, that cupcake is adorable. thanks.ReplyDelete
My favorite stamp set is the calendar set. I become enamored with it after seeing your 'just a note' tags. It's a very versatile set.ReplyDelete
So happy that you will be designing for another stamp company. Since I have to pick only one I would have to say the Calendar Set. It is different than most out there and you get so much versatility for the money!ReplyDelete
i love love love the love set wonderful work
Well, friend stamp set is my favorite! I'd like to try to win your stamps!
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Pretty good read.
Pretty good read.
That's a real shame.
I read an interview with him in the ufc mag back in december and it really sounded like he was over fighting. his next defeat would have been his retirement, i was hoping to at least get to see another few fights of his until he called it a day, unfortunately this will probably be the end of him given he said in the interview he was just about over the training camps and destroying the body.
"The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war"


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'The Buffalo Sabres have avoided salary arbitration with Derek Roy, re-signing the forward to a US$24-million, six-year deal.'
Archives for July 2007
Buffalo Sabres avoid salary arbitration with Roy, re-sign forward to six-year deal
Sabres Agree To Terms With Derek Roy
'Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced today the Sabres have agreed to terms on a six-year deal with restricted free agent center Derek Roy. Sources say the deal is worth $24 million.'
Sabres agree to terms with C Roy
'"Derek is a solid young player who will only continue to improve," Buffalo general manager Darcy Regier said. "He will play an increased role for our club, and we look forward to having such a quality player in our organization for many years to come."'
Sabres sign Roy to 6-year deal
'His arbitration hearing was scheduled for Friday in Toronto. Roy will earn an average of $4 million per season, a huge raise over the $627,000 he made last season.'
Regier says Sabres still have an edge
'"We weren't totally surprised because we knew what they were doing and that his agent was working hard to get an offer sheet," Regier said. "But it was still a bit surprising and definitely disappointing when they actually did it. We were vulnerable and while this is definitely an option under this financial landscape, it makes it hard to operate now in the short-term. This will definitely prevent us from maybe doing some things we wanted to do right now, but we're not going to hesitate to improve our team if need be, during the season."'
Sabres hope to sign Roy, Paetsch soon
'"A lot of time you end up doing the contract just before the hearing," Regier said. "The dynamics are such management is there, the player is there, the agent is there. Even when things appear lost the day before, there's always a possibility to get things done heading into the proceedings."'
Peca playing money game with Sabres
'Despite the losses of Drury and Daniel Briere the Sabres aren't exactly hurting at center, not if Tim Connolly and Paul Gaustad return healthy and Derek Roy's arbitration award fits into the budget. All three are on the rise. All three are and assets on special teams. Their presence relegates Peca to the fourth line, so what's the sense?'
Schoenfeld's advice: Careful of those questionnaires
'"You know, they were very supportive, the wives of the team liked it, or at least they told me they liked it. I don't know what they said when they left the room. You know, it's funny, it was back in the days of AM radio, Top 40 and all that and because I was a player, it got a lot of play," Schoenfeld recalled. "The young fans, they liked it because I was a player, I guess you get away with a few sins because you are a hockey player."'
Paille staying with the Sabres
'"I don't know what to expect," said Paille, referring to how he'll fit in with the Sabres after the departure of the two star forwards. However, Paille said, the majority of last season's team remains intact and most of the returning players are young.'
Peca would love to be a Sabre again
'"I want it to happen," Peca said Thursday from his East Amherst home. "I do have a couple of options right now that are pretty exciting, but Buffalo has always been at the top of my list."'
Sabres re-sign F Paille
'The left wing also collected 21 points in 29 games with the Rochester Americans of the AHL last season.'
Sabres re-sign LW Paille
'Paille is expected to begin the season with the Sabres, something he didn't do this past year. After starting in AHL Rochester, Paille was permanently called-up to Buffalo in mid-January.'
LW Paille agrees to qualifying offer from Sabres
'In 43 career games, Paille has four goals and 10 assists.'
Paille Back For Next Season
'Paille, the 6-1, 197-pound native of Welland, Ontario, appeared in 29 games last season with the Sabres, collecting 11 points (3+8).'
Daniel Paille agrees to qualifying offer
'Left winger Daniel Paille accepted his one-year qualifying offer for $585,200. That leaves center Derek Roy and defenseman Nathan Paetsch as the only unsigned Sabres. Roy and Paetsch both filed for arbitration, meaning they will have salaries assigned to them.'


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After break ups, people usually say success is the best revenge. Unfortunately, this is not the case for Katie Holmes and her Broadway "Dead Accounts". With only 44 regular shows and 27 previews, where is the Joey from Dawson's Creek everyone loved?
The play received mixed reviews from critics only made 25% of its expected takings. It had the lowest attendance of any show in Broadway even if it was top billed by the Katie Holmes. She maybe Tom Cruise's ex-wife and paparazzi magnet Suri's mother but she wasn't much of a hit during the show's run on Broadway. Sadly, there were more paps than audience members during the entire run of the show. Not even sure flight attendants will be watching this one on board planes.
Dead Accounts was written by Theresa Rebeck. She also wrote "Seminar" and "Mauritius". Her recent play is very close to her heart as she is from Cincinnati herself. Small town values are very close to her heart and it came out naturally in her play. She is also known as the producer of the hit television show "Smash" that stars American Idol alum Katharine McPhee. She is slowly becoming a Broadway regular with her satires with witty lines. She is said to be the woman version of David Mamet, a playwright who producers seem to experiment with even if his plays are a bit… off.
The play is about a woman living in Cincinnati when her brother takes a flight back to crazy up their lives again. Lorna, played by Ms. Holmes, was left in the small town to take care of their parents. The acting was too much but showed little enthusiasm towards it. She must have figured out that it was going to be a flop. She did a good prediction but her acting won't be recognized anywhere but at some awards show that distinguishes the worst of the year.
The modern day prodigal son and brother, Jack, is played by Tony award winning actor Norbert Leo Butz. He comes home after working in the Big Apple after wiring in money from dead people's accounts to his. He was wearing a fresh Armani suit and all that east coast swag. He was a character of a playwriting impulse. He was all over the place with his complains about New York. All the characters of the play were centred him with his unending ranting and eating.
It was kind of odd how their father was mentioned but not shown in the entire play. He was said to have an ailment and he couldn't get up from his bed. Or was he too embarrassed of the flop that was going to happen? Their mother, played by Jayne Houdyshell, was present but only as Jack's audience like his sister played by Ms. Holmes. His childhood friend, Phil, was also mentioned and appeared a few times. You might notice how Jack is always chewing on something or eating a slice of pizza. He munches instead of explains why he is home without his wife or if he still has a job. You may also say he is on some kind of narcotics. If that is true, that explains where all the eating is coming from. He easily became the center of attention. He had a lot of quips about everything and anything even about the trees outside of their home.
Mr. Butz shady character has a lot of secrets and it is exposed at the end of the first act. An all dressed up woman played by Judy Greer suddenly appears on their door step. The revelation of him stealing money is showing how Jenny, his soon-to-be ex wife, is greedy. This could be given highlight by having a horror movie sound effect but to no avail, did not happen. It also felt like it was copied from a popular sitcom that had a good long run on television. It started the chain of anticlimaxes shown all throughout the play.
The show is a mix of rom-com and typical family drama. You might wonder what it really is about. There is too much changing in the flow and makes the scene evaporate instead of having a great climax. Deciding which is which may not be worth the thinking time. There is no particular tone on what the theme or what is the main idea of the play but it shows how materialistic and superficial the society is today. Each plot was incoherent and lifeless. However, the good thing about is how natural the conversations were. It felt like they were really a family with real conversations that go in a home. There was a lot of compare and contrast on how life was in New York and how it was in a small town like Cincinnati.
The show leaves the audience questioning if the characters are meant to be joked about or to emphasize for. It shows the realities of living in a small town after having a whiff of a big, busy city like New York. How a city can change a man and his dreams. Dead Accounts is a great disappointment for Ms. Rebeck's work. It was too much of a cliche and it was not even a fresh take for a prodigal son story. It showed a debate on believing in the power of God versus the power of money.
Even with real hometown values and familiar conversations, Dead Accounts didn't feel like it was real. It practically became a hate mail for New York, a city that is well-loved by its inhabitants and almost 47 million visitors. It does talk about modern ethics of life but was consumed by the complaining done by the prodigal son. Jack seemed bitter of what his life was there but still wasn't relieved he was home with his family. He has a lot of negative things to say about New York, even complaining about the lack of women there is and the number of trees there are. Rebeck seemed ungrateful of what New York has given her Broadway shows and even her TV series Smash. It would've been great if each character shone but only one did.
This review was written by Josephine Heller (email@example.com). When she's not writing about Broadway shows and New York nightlife, she's busy running The Wedding Planner's Book, running after her Russell Terrier, and running around with her 2 children (that's a lot of running!). She lives in Manhattan.


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Sometimes not being a real journalist has its advantages. After more than a decade of being in the front ofthe book, readers can now find my column here. Don't tell the publisher, but I'm happy to be here.
We conducted a reader practice study several years ago when we relaunched The Concrete Producer. We asked our survey group, "In what portion of the magazine do you start reading?" Before we learned the results, the journalists on staff wanted to lead readers to the table of contents. The sales staff said the advertisers' index. But I knew many of you read from the back to the front. The survey reported that I was half-right.
Now that I've been offered a new role in Hanley Wood Business Media, I have used some influence to have my new column placed in my favorite spot in the magazine. Now as you look for new jobs, equipment bargains, and auctions, you can find my comments. I also can turn in my work later.
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The Cost and Price of Safety
I'm hoping your reading habits will lead you to my comments here in the future. This month, I am pleading that you use your back-to-front reading habits to study the EPA's new 500-page document on its proposed fly ash rules.
Was it me, or did you think the leadership at the EPA tried to pull a fast one a few weeks ago? In case you missed it, on May 4, just when the oil well problem in the Gulf was gathering top headlines, the EPA announced its longawaited proposal to regulate fly ash as a hazardous waste. I think they were hoping we wouldn't have the time to fully comprehend their true intent.
Despite advice from engineers and other professionals that any hazardous designation could preclude fly ash use in construction, the EPA wants to move ahead. No one is opposed to proper storage procedures for large volumes of materials. So why mix up the real science with political promises?
The EPA has found a way to combine the fly ash issue caused by one environmental problem with another. TheSierra Club hopped on the bandwagon by sending out another letter for more funds to fight King Coal and BP.
And if that wasn't enough, the EPA's press release states it not only wants to find a way to regulate fly ash, but has opened "a national dialogue by calling for public comment on two approaches for addressing the risks of coal ash management under the nation's primary law for regulating solid waste, the Resource Recovery and Conservation Act."
I remain deeply concerned that our industry has yet to fully embrace the dangers about to happen. We are working in an environment where emotions rule logic. And this debate continues to develop alongside the oil spill.
You have some time to act. Here's what producers can do:
In a few weeks we will ask you to post your comments online. Let's see if we can make the political process work.


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