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Obama Press Conference
Today Obama had his fifteenth press conference since he took office thirty months ago. This time he was discussing the debt ceiling and how the politicians can not come to an agreement. If you tuned in to hear anything of substance, then you pretty much wasted your time.
Once again President Obama wanted to play the blame game as well as campaign for his next election. He spoke for roughly 20 minutes on how the debt ceiling needed to be raised and the hurdles which laid in the way from the Republicans. Several times he stated that if the debt ceiling wasn't raised, America would default on it's obligations to pay it's debt. That is partially correct, but not entirely. Never during his speech did he mention cutting spending unless you count the times how the only spending cuts that would be affected are the ones tied to seniors, children and the "less" fortunate.
The biggest game politicians play is striking fear into the American voter. To do that, they need to inform people that the spending cuts that that are available to do are the ones that will affect these three categories of people. Don't get me wrong, I do care and I feel those people shouldn't be sacrificed to rein in the spending spree that politicians have been on for the last 20 years.
After Obama finished speaking, he allowed a few questions from the press. During the nearly thirty minutes of questions, only six questions were asked. Why? Because Obama once again went into campaign mode, blaming the "other"side of not doing what needed to be done. Each question was about 20-30 seconds long, but his average answer was seven minutes. One question that was asked, "What contingency plans do you have Mr President if an agreement can not be reached before the deadline." His answer was short… "We will meet the deadline of August 2nd."
Another question was asked in regards to a bill towards the minorities in this county finding employment. This time his answer was not short, but very lengthy. He stated off by saying, "I'm not going to talk about the bill." Then continued with a very long winded answer which was more towards a campaign bullet point than anything a president would say during a press conference. Another big problem we're having in this country is the lack of a backbone from the main stream media. the other questions that were asked were "easy", "softball" questions at best. None of the reporters have the "guts" to ask serious straight forward questions to the president. Add to the fact that when the president goes off on a tangent that has nothing to do with the question, the reporters should remind Obama what the question was and ask him to answer it this time around. The president works for us. it's only right that he answer questions the public want to know.
One comment Obama made really disturbed me. He said, "America's democracy will only work if people listen to other people." America was not built on democracy, it was designed to be a republic and nothing more. I spoke about it in a recent post about the difference between Democracy vs Republic governments. I feel president Obama has no intentions of keeping this country free and set by the "rule of the land".
The only way to save this country by it's own financial failures is by cutting spending of many programs that are not needed or required to run the federal government. Both the Republican and the Democrat politicians need to look at their district and cut programs without worrying about how it will affect their next election results. We as Americans need to keep a careful eye out on all of them before the next election and clean house no matter what political party they are affiliated with.


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AARP's Driver Safety Program at the Local Level
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Research has shown that AARP's eight-hour classroom course makes a difference in how people drive, and ultimately helps to reduce accidents.
This course is so respected that auto insurance companies in 36 states, including Kansas, offer a premium discount to successful graduates of the course. AARP needs your help to make this important program grow. Even if you are still working, you can become involved.
More than 9,000 volunteers across the country deliver, manage, and promote AARP's Driver Safety program at the local level. They include volunteer instructors who teach the course and volunteer coordinators who manage the program in specific locations.
Instructors conduct AARP Driver Safety Program courses, using videos and workbooks developed for the program. In addition, they promote and organize courses. Instructors are required to teach a minimum of three classes each year, but many willingly teach more. The schedule can be very flexible—in many cases the instructor sets the hours and can teach classes on weekdays, weekends, or evenings.
The most important qualities for instructors are good communication skills and a strong interest in promoting safe driving. Instructors receive initial training and participate in annual or semi-annual instructor workshops to maintain and enhance their skills.
Coordinators manage the AARP Driver Safety Program in a specific area. Their main responsibilities include recruiting and supervising instructors, completing instructor reviews, planning and conducting annual or semi-annual instructor workshops, promoting the program and working with local sponsors. Coordinators are chosen for their management and leadership abilities. Coordinators are required to attend planning meetings in their state as needed, usually once or twice a year.
Volunteers are reimbursed for approved out-of-pocket expenses, such as mileage, parking, postage, long-distance phone calls, and basic supplies. The Driver Safety Program is recruiting volunteers from all over Kansas. Visit us online for more information about becoming an AARP Driver Safety Program instructor, or call 1-888-227-7669.
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Jonathan Dwyer Scouting Report
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Who would have thought he would fall all the way to the 6th round? What a gift for the Steelers!!!
pghrob 04/24/10 05:32 PM
Obviously MikeLock you have no clue what you are talking about....ignorance...he failed his "drug" test based on a medicine that he has taken his whole life. And CLEARLY you never watched any games just to see how fast he really is..NICE
knowyourfacts3372 04/22/10 09:45 PM
Not that fast, failed a drug test at the combine.
MikeLock 04/20/10 03:41 PM
Has first round talent and should be getting that respect in pre draft discussions. Is big, runs hard with speed and elusiveness, and the system he played in college won't effect him like it will other offensive teammates.
jnols 04/16/10 07:52 PM
San Diego Chargers need to cut ties with Tomlinson and grab another Michael Turner (who they let go to Atlanta).
Jonathan Dwyer seems like a good fit for this offense...Be smart this time San Diego and draft this kid.
letsdraft 01/27/10 06:15 PM
Ive been watchin him since last year, has ALL the tools and size. ?? is will GMs grad him down bcause of that offense, playing at a FB split w/his hand on the ground (like a FB). Imagine him with a head of steam fro a normal distance behind QB.
flock53 01/07/10 01:36 PM
watched gtech a couple of times this year
plays in a pee wee offense
gtechs qb sucks ass
backdoorman86 01/04/10 11:03 AM
This guy is ready for the pro game,same body as a young Larry Johnson but quicker
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TOKYO (Reuters) - Kenyan Joseph Gitau produced an upset victory in the Fukuoka International Marathon after former world record holder Haile Gebrselassie pulled up after 32-kilometres of Sunday's race.
The 24-year-old clocked a winning time of two hours, six minutes, 58 seconds with Japan's Hiroyuki Horibata runner-up in 2:08:24 and Henryk Szost of Poland third in 2:08:42.
Gebrselassie ran in February's Tokyo Marathon in a bid to launch his bid for an Olympic swansong in London but flopped to a fourth-place finish and eventually failed to make the cut.
The 39-year-old Ethiopian, twice Olympic and four-times world 10,000 meters gold medalist, had even less joy on his return to Japan.
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Taveras, Wacha take flight for Redbirds
Outfielder goes 4-for-5, right-hander posts quality start in win
By Sam Dykstra / Special to MLB.com | May 10, 2013 10:16 PM ET
What's becoming ho-hum in Memphis could become exciting in St. Louis before long.
Cardinals top prospect Oscar Taveras went 4-for-5 with a homer, double, three RBIs and two runs scored, and No. 4 prospect Michael Wacha gave up two runs on three hits over six innings Friday as Triple-A Memphis pounded Sacramento, 10-3.
Taveras -- MLB.com's No. 3 overall prospect -- got things going in the first inning with a solo shot off River Cats starter Travis Banwart. The blast was the outfielder's fourth of the season and first since May 2. He added singles in the fifth and sixth before doubling in two more runs in the eighth.
It was Taveras' second four-hit performance in his last five games after going 4-for-7 in an 11-4, 12-inning win over Omaha on Monday and third of the season.
Over those last five contests, the 20-year-old outfielder is 11-for-24 (.458) with five extra-base hits and eight RBIs. He's raised his batting average 38 points to .319, the highest it's been since April 14. His .496 slugging percentage and .851 OPS also sit at their highest spots in a month.
"I got to see him in big league camp this spring and every time he gets in the box, he's going to fight you to the end," Memphis manager Ron "Pop" Warner told MiLB.com after the slugger's first four-hit performance. "Once he gets into those legs and gets the hips and arms going, he's going to battle you. He's really tough to pitch to, no matter who you are."
On the mound, Wacha (4-0) was busy spinning his team-best fourth quality start. After retiring the first four River Cats, he gave up a solo homer to Shane Peterson in the second and allowed Andy Parrino to score following a pair of singles and a sacrifice fly one inning later.
The 21-year-old right-hander buckled down after giving up his third hit of the night, retiring 11 batters in a row to wrap up his outing after six innings and 86 pitches. He struck out five and did not allow a walk.
Wacha has yielded one run or fewer in each of his last five starts, dating back to a seven-inning shutout performance against New Orleans on April 18.
After being selected 19th overall in last year's Draft, MLB.com's No. 78 prospect boasts a 1.99 ERA and 0.98 WHIP through seven starts in his first full Minor League season. Those statistics rank fourth and second, respectively, in the Pacific Coast League.
Ryan Jackson, J.R. Towles and Justin Christian also went deep for Memphis, with Towles and Christian going back-to-back off reliever Darren Byrd in the sixth.
Peterson led the River Cats with two hits, including his third homer, and two RBIs.
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By Rich Myhre Herald Writer
MILL CREEK — A season of joy and accomplishment came to a shocking end for the Lynnwood girls basketball team on Friday night as the Royals dropped a 61-60 double-overtime thriller to Kentwood in a Class 4A state tournament regional game at Jackson High School.
The game was close and hard-fought throughout, though that much was small consolation for Lynnwood, which saw its season come to an abrupt, agonizing close.
"It was a tough game to lose," said Royals coach Everett Edwards. "And it's tough to end your season at this point. It's very disappointing.
"But I couldn't be prouder of the girls in terms of how they didn't quit. I obviously wanted to win for our girls, our program and our school, but it just wasn't our night."
Lynnwood got its last lead with 1:33 remaining in the second overtime on an offensive rebound layin by guard Jasmin Edwards. She caught a teammate's airball under the basket and hooked a shot up and in to put the Royals on top 58-57.
But moments later Lynnwood center Linda Wilson was called for her fifth personal foul — a whistle that drew howls of protest from the Lynnwood fans — and Kentwood's Ashley Rolsma dropped in two free throws.
The Royals had three field goal chances over the next minute, but two came off the rim and the third was blocked with 18 seconds on the clock. Lynnwood had to foul and Kentwood's Jenny Johnson swished two more free throws with 15 seconds left for a 61-58 margin.
Freshman center Mikayla Pivec scored with a layin with three seconds remaining, but the Royals had no more timeouts and the horn sounded on the inbounds pass, setting off a wild celebration by the Conquerors and their boosters.
Kentwood found its winning edge with shooting. The Conquerors were 22-for-47 from the field (.468), compared to Lynnwood's 21-for-68 (.309).
Kentwood was also sharp at the free throw line when it counted, hitting eight of their last 10 chances from the stripe in the game's final six minutes, a stretch when the Royals did not get to the line once.
"I didn't really expect them to shoot the ball as well as they did," Edwards said. "They stepped up and hit big shots, so you have to give Kentwood credit."
Lynnwood had an early 7-2 lead, a five-point spread that was the biggest of the game for either team, while Kentwood's large lead was 15-11 in the second quarter. Neither team led by more than three points in the second half and in the two overtimes.
There were 15 lead changes and 14 ties.
Junior guard Jasmin Edwards, the coach's daughter, led all scorers with 23 points, while Pivec added 13 points and 14 rebounds. The Royals also used their perimeter quickness to help force 28 turnovers, but Kentwood countered by blocking seven Lynnwood shots, most right around the basket.
Kentwood's Jenny Johnson, a junior forward, had a huge game with 18 points and 19 rebounds.
"It's tough to lose a double-overtime game like that," Everett Edwards said. "It was a crazy, exciting game, and we just didn't come out on the winning end."
The loss was only the second of the season for the Royals, who had rolled to a Western Conference 4A South championship, followed by a District 1 title just last weekend.
"It was a great season for us," Everett Edwards said. "Our girls can be very proud. To be the Wesco South champs, to be the District 1 champs is great. But we also left a little bit on the table with this one tonight.
"This will hurt for a little bit," he added. "But at the same time our girls are very strong-willed. They're great kids and I couldn't be prouder of the season that we had. I just wish we could've gotten a win tonight."
At Jackson H.S.
Kentwood 11 12 14 12 5 7 — 61
Lynnwood 10 16 14 9 5 6 — 60
Kentwood — Kate Kramer 13, Sarah Toeaina 13, Ashley Rolsma 5, Zaria Jones 2, Chante Brooks 2, Kylee Ashley 8, Jenny Johnson 18. Lynnwood — Jasmin Edwards 23, Izzy Maza 0, Grace Douglas 6, Mikayla Pivec 13, Arsenia Ivanov 3, Jordyn Edwards 5, Danielle Hayes 0, Linda Wilson 10. 3-point goals — Ashley Rolsma 1, Jenny Johnson 1, Jasmin Edwards 1, Grace Douglas 2, Arsenia Ivanov 1. Records — Kentwood is 19-6. Lynnwood is 22-2.


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This week in CSS - February 17th 2014
It's been a quiet week but here are a few more CSS links for your perusing. Feel free to discuss in this thread any of the links or techniques that catch your eye.
[Dudley Storey's article on the [URL="http://reference.sitepoint.com/css/pseudoclass-empty"]:empty selector](http://demosthenes.info/blog/692/Vanishing-Acts-The-CSS-empty-Selector).
Paul Boag wonders if this is the beginning of end for hand coding css/html.
Interesting article that debates that responsive design is part of the question not the answer.
Just add water CSS animations
CSS only fruit machine (it was a quiet week so I threw in one of my demos :)).
You can also view a list of previous posts here.
Your demo is really cool, Paul. But you're right... I never win
I meant to put in a winning line but never got around to it
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Congress is fiddling with a 1950s-era stimulus package while America's transit systems burn. You name the city, and its transit system is falling off a financial cliff.
So despite big increases in transit ridership, many transit providers are cutting service and even laying off drivers. Yet not one cent from the $825 billion stimulus package would protect America's bus and subway riders from massive service cuts and fare hikes.
The stimulus package is political cognitive dissonance on an epic scale. The proposed stimulus plan not only shortchanges public transit overall, it provides zero aid for day-to-day operations.
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Liam celebrates in Rome
Well, not really. He's there to work. But there's always down time. And Liam Neeson is enjoying his with girlfriend Freya St Johnston. They've been together a year and a half. Here they on the Spanish steps and at the Piazza del Popolo while he gets the weekend off from shooting Third Person. Full Story
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You like it? I don't like it. Especially since his hair looked so good two weeks ago at CinemaCon - click here for a refresher. Here's Taylor Kitsch, freshly buzzed, at the LA premiere of Battleship last night. Also attached - Alexander Skarsgard, Liam Neeson, and Brooklyn Decker who is getting completely out-styled by Rihanna every time they step out together. Full Story
Here's a sign that you're done
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He works, she runs
The cast of The A-Team is currently promoting the film in Europe. And now they need to more than ever since the movie's domestic take was rather underwhelming. Yesterday, it was Paris, a photocall near the Eiffel Tower, once again all gimmicked out in tanks and sh-t. Sharlto Copley wears his clothes well, non? Sexy weird motherf-cker. Full Story
Bradley Cooper Faceman in Vancouver
There's a film version of The A-Team that will begin production shortly in Vancouver. Liam Neeson has been confirmed as Hannibal and Bradley Cooper will be playing Faceman. Jacek says the cool way to say this is "Face". Ok whatever. Hannibal and "Face" were both in Vancouver last week to prep for the film. Full Story
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Scott Caan & Giovanni Ribisi: they've been rolling together everywhere, the life of the party. Not conventionally attractive and really, really short (Scott is probably my height, maybe an inch taller, if that) but there's a palpable sex appeal, a quirky confidence, and I'm telling you, Scott has been charming up a storm all over the city. Full Story


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Nokia has announced the Nokia 6788, its first device for TD-SCDMA - China's domestic 3G standard, at an event in Beijing. The Nokia 6788 is the result of close collaboration between Nokia and China Mobile, said the handset vendor.
The Nokia 6788 is specifically designed for China Mobile's network. It is an all-in-one device that provides users with fast Internet speeds and download times, Nokia said. The Nokia 6788 features a 5-megapixel (2592 x1944) camera with a dual-LED flash, a 2.8-inch QVGA display, and the Symbian S60 platform.
Inspired by traditional Chinese furniture and architecture, the Nokia 6788 incorporates Chinese design elements including traditional Chinese patterns on the back of the slide and the battery cover, the vendor said. The Nokia 6788 is expected to become available at the end of December 2009.
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'There is a cartoon that depicts a man hanging upside down in a medieval torture chamber, screaming "Pain! More pain! I love it! I love it!" One of the torturers turns to an accomplice, points his thumb back at the suffering man and says, "Buffalo sports fan."'
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Governor's Island (Field Hearing/GI, NY)
My name is Karen Adler, and I am the Regional Administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) here in New York. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak about this extraordinary property. Initially, I want to point out that GSA appreciates the role it has been given in the redeployment of this historically important real estate asset known as Governors Island. To that end, GSA has gone beyond the strict requirements of the law and obtained the benefits of a Land Use Study. This approach has ensured the public's participation in the reuse of this national treasure.
The Land Use Study evaluates a number of possible options for the future of Governors Island which I will be highlighting today. These are only options, not proposals or recommendations. They provide us with the consequential considerations for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and nothing else. Again, I must stress that it is important to understand these are not
disposal options but rather potential reuse alternatives that a future owner could reasonably consider. They are not plans. They are not choices. GSA will not select or recommend a plan for Governors Island.
This leads to process. To convey the property to any new owner, there are specific laws and regulations that GSA must follow. This legally-mandated process is not within the jurisdiction of GSA to change.
Our Land Use Study helps in this portion of the disposition process in a number of ways. It creates public awareness in the property and generates ideas and possibilities regarding the reuse of the property. This leads to discussions and, we hope, to either the submission of an application during the screening process or to an informed bid in the case of a sale. Finally, the Land Use Study will provide information to all participants specifically in the form of a Facilities Assessment Report to aid in their evaluation of the property.
GSA had very specific requirements and guidelines for examining the options being suggested so that any conclusions could form the basis for the legislatively mandated EIS:
Provide for maximum public involvement in the process.
Respond to the public's call for access to the island and maintenance and/or expansion of open space.
Help the Federal government and GSA be a catalyst for developing and examining reuse options.
Recognize the Federal government could not act as a developer.
Recognize the lessons learned from earlier disposals -- underscoring our commitment to preserving the historic district, minimizing deterioration, and defining reuse opportunities immediately.
The Land Use Study is examining a number of possible options for the future use of Governors Island. The EIS will not choose one of these options as its conclusion. The EIS will enable GSA to determine whether or not to dispose of the island. The options are being looked at for one main purpose - so that the EIS may examine a wide spectrum of reasonable future uses to assess the range of environmental consequences of this significant Federal action. The possibilities to be examined will already be fully researched and the public's interest in them already registered.
Six land use options have been identified through the Land Use Study to guide the EIS. They do not represent specific development programs; rather they suggest themes that are reasonable, generally feasible and highly flexible. The buildings and open space of Governors Island offer future owners an exceptional range of possible options.
Because the maintenance by the U.S. Coast Guard has been of the highest level, a wide range of practical uses can be considered with reasonable cost parameters.
The capacity and generally good condition of the utilities offer the future owners of Governors Island sufficient capacity and flexibility of many use options. Transportation and parking options are more limiting. Ferry service, while very flexible, is not suitable for all uses. For example, major peak demand uses such as theme parks would need significantly more access. However, it is reasonable that affordable ferry service provided by a vendor could be the principle means of access to the island for a wide range of uses.
The historic resources of Governors Island provide a unique opportunity for the future owners. The variety of buildings in the National and City Historic District, located on the northern half of the island, are in good to excellent condition and should stand on their own economically and provide a valuable asset to whatever development occurs on the southern half of the island. The preservation of these buildings and their reuse in each option form the core of our analysis.
Five of the land use options are as follows:
Reuse Option: This option is based on reusing existing facilities for their former use. This option has a residential theme because most of the buildings on the island were used for residences and residential support. In addition, there is a demand for residential space in the metropolitan area.
Academic Option: This option envisions the island as a 4-year undergraduate college because the character and functionality of the existing facilities are well suited to academic uses and the metropolitan area educational institutions have expressed interest in Governors Island.
Recreation Option: This option suggests redeveloping the non-historic southern half of the island as a major 84-acre regional park. The Historic District is primarily devoted to hospitality and transient housing, including such proposed uses as hotel/conference centers and bed and breakfast facilities.
Mixed Use Option: This option proposes a balance between new
development and open space on the southern half of the island. The northern half of the island is proposed to be primarily residential with some retail.
Maximum Development Option: This option is one view on maximizing the new construction on the southern half of the island, while still offering a 20-acre park at the south point. The Historic District in this option envisions a conference center, luxury hotel and retail.
The sixth option completes the study and illustrates what might be considered as a transitional use of the island by a new owner.
Phase-In Option: This option is based on using the buildings for their former use at the least possible cost. Buildings requiring more costly rehabilitation would be mothballed. This option provides immediate income after disposal to the new owner and could support the cost of maintaining the island during what could be a lengthy planning and approval process for its ultimate reuse.
In addition to the EIS, we are preparing a Preservation and Design Guideline Manual to protect the Historic District on the northern half of the island. Any conveyance documentation will contain covenants protecting the Historic District. This is being done in coordination with the city, the state, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and the U.S. Coast Guard.
The Federal government also needs to reserve the right of access to U.S. Coast Guard aides to navigation and radar that protect the New York Harbor.
We want the Members of Congress to know that GSA has taken the initiative in briefing officials of the city and state every step of the way, and will continue to ensure a coordinated process. City and state representatives have been meeting with our contractors and us as we have been going through the process.
As mentioned earlier, the northern tier of Governors Island is a 90-acre National Historic District, with five New York City historic landmarks. It is clearly in the public interest for the integrity of that Historic District to be preserved. For that to happen, the island must be conveyed to a responsible new user as soon as possible.
In the absence of a new user, GSA will need to continue protecting and maintaining the island. We understand that the U.S. Coast Guard is requesting funds to provide for protection and maintenance for FY 1998, consistent with GSA's regulations. We have undertaken the Land Use Study to be as prepared as possible for a possible disposal of the property and to ensure that the public is fully involved in the process.
We will, of course, proceed in a manner consistent with any legislation that Congress passes and the President of the United States signs.
Thank you for your interest. We look forward to working with all of you as we proceed with the disposal of this very important piece of property.


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With so much going on in sustainability these days, I always find it difficult to narrow it down to just one thing to write about. Instead, I've decided to post a weekly green news roundup with some interesting green stories from around the Web. Enjoy! Feel free to send along any stories you'd like to share by e-mailing me at email@example.com
Also visit AZ Green Scene for informative articles focusing on sustainability endeavors in the Valley and state.
Vancouver Olympics Going for the Green
The 2010 Winter Olympics have been at the center of the news for 2 weeks now, but I didn't know until I read this LA Times article that they're the greenest Olympics in history! The mayor of Vancouver, Gregor Robertson, rides his bike to events even though he was provided with a car and driver. Using renewable hydro power for electricity and high green building standards, Vancouver generated fewer greenhouse gases in seven years of preparation than Salt Lake City and Turin did just during their Games!
An Inn Is an Oasis From Environmental Affronts
Topia Inn in the Berkshires is committed to providing guests with a completely green, organic experience. Guests are asked to remove their shoes before entering the no-smoking facility where they are provided with complimentary organic bath and body products and an organic breakfast. It's a vacation that helps the environment too!
The Waste of Eating Out
No time to read through an entire article? Check out the Huffington Post's visual representation of just how much waste we create by eating out. The captions really put things in perspective; for example, Americans use 15 billion disposable coffee cups a year. It also includes tips on how to reduce your waste next time you eat out!
Green Style: Earth Day Refashioned
Dressing fashionably and helping the environment? Sounds great to me! Marie Claire magazine offered up some 'green' clothing tips. Not only does it feature green items such as organic tee-shirts (imagine how soft!), but it brings to our attention entire fashion lines consisting entirely of green clothing. For example, Raw Bags by Beth Kelly Warner features sustainable bags made entirely out of bamboo. Fashionable and good for the environment!
Students Prompt City of Mesa to Get Rid of Plastic Bags and Go Green
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Serj Tankian launching interactive art exhibit & new app
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There's still no new music from System of a Down, but frontman Serj Tankian does have plenty of new artwork to show off.
He's set to launch a new interactive art exhibit in Los Angeles featuring 22 original pieces and a matching audio track for each one.
Those taking part in the audio-visual experience will use Tankian's new iOS/Android App "Eye for Sound." It allows users to scan one of his paintings, sculptures, or mixed media works and cue a musical track composed specifically for each piece.
Tankian explains that he wanted to "create an exclusive experience" for each person, allowing them to "see the music and hear the art."
The "Disarming Time" exhibit is scheduled to open November 15th at L.A.'s PROJECT Gallery.
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ACF Chef de Cuisine Association of California 2013 Presidents Dinner
Giovanni Delrosario MEd.,CEC,ACE - Chairman of the Chef of the Year/Chef Gala 2014 & Co-Chair Asif Ahmed
Monday, March 4, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM (PST)
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San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
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Attention Culinarians & Chefs
It is with great pleasure we announce our 2013 Presidential Ball @ the Beverly Garland Hotel on Monday March 4th2013 starting at 6 PM. The Chef de Cuisine Association of California is the Oldest Chefs Association in the nation. Serving our Culinarians & Chefs for 90 years in Los Angeles and California.
Come join us in Celebrating 90 Unbelievable years together! With the 90th Presidential Ball.
We look forward to seeing you all again. Thank you
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Chef Daniel Csotai, Executive Chef
ACF CCAC Presidents Dinner
Monday March 4th 2013
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Wild Mushroom Soup & Charred Pea Sprout, Roasted Golden & Ruby Red Beet Salad W/ Lemon Lavender Honey
English Grain Mustard & Herb Crusted Australian Rack of Lamb W/ Bing Cherry Glace De Viand, Aged Cheddar & Boursin Cheese Anna Potatoes on Painted Parsnip, Brussels Sprout Purée
Apricot Clafouti W/ Pistachio Gelato
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4222 Vineland Ave
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Monday, March 4, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM (PST)
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Replacing the physical with the electronic -- also known as dematerialization -- is among the effective techniques for achieving greener business practices. Dematerialization comes in various forms, such as replacing physical CDs with downloaded MP3s; conducting meetings virtually via video or telepresence instead of bringing far-flung people to one place; and using electronic documents instead of physical ones.
The topic was discussed at the recent GreenNet forum in San Francisco and continues to linger in my mind for a particular reason: Among the members of the panel advocating the merits of dematerialization was Casey Harrell, Greenpeace's own IT analyst.
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I want to build up my daughter's self-confidence
My child is 3 years old and 8 months now. She loves to sing and dance but when she is surround by other people, She is very shy and she don't want to show her talents to others. Can someone help me how to build up her confidence?
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This stage is normal for your child. Sooner or later, she can develop her confidence. Just keep on encouraging her on her talents and likes. This is what I had observed to my child too, when she was at this age.
27th October 2013 06:23 AM #3
I agree with sherryl that 3 years olds can often feel shy when in public and then be anything but at home! I would not be concerned and let your daughter know that it is ok if she doesn't want to sing and dance in front of everyone.
You may find that if you have just one or two friends/ family members at your home (in the environment that your daughter feels the most confident in) then your daughter will be happy to involve them in her games. However, I would not put pressure on her to do so. Instead, you can laugh and praise her when she does include others in her playing or dancing and not worry about it when she doesn't.
The more other people (adults and children) your daughter is around the more she will gain confidence with them.
Does your daughter go to any singing and dancing groups with other children? These can be a fun way to interact socially for young children.
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My daughter loves the songs, and any music. She is 2 now. I heard her once trying to sing, but that was only once. What should I do to help her to start singing? How can I improove her singing abilities?Or should I let her to learn alone?
23rd January 2014 06:35 AM #5
Dear Jasmin,
Thank you for your question.
I feel that child-led learning is always the best type of learning. This type of learning allows for children to learn through their natural desire to explore the world and it does not hinder their creativity. I think you have to have the right environment for learning (with plenty of toys and resources for children to explore) and be there engaging with your child.
So, in terms specifically of your question, I would provide loads of opportunities for your daughter to sing and make music as well as lots of opportunities for her to listen to different types of music. You could have an 'instrument corner' or 'instrument box' in your house filled with anything that makes noise (both bought and home-made instruments). Sing and dance when you are around your daughter and this will naturally encourage her to do the same. Make shakers together (you can use paper cups or plates filled with dried pasta and decorated with glitter and paints) and talk about the music you will make with them.
Listening to and singing nursery rhymes together is another great way to engage young children in music. Many libraries and playgroups have a 'song time' for young children. There are also music groups for toddlers which she may enjoy.
I would not put any pressure on your daughter to perform or to sing on request. Give her tonnes of opportunities to be surrounded by different types of music and the enjoy the music she produces herself together.
Have fun!
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Thank you. I think I look after a music group, or maybe I can make our group in the future
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LONG BEACH - The final three candidates for the vacant Long Beach Unified School Board seat are all local moms who say they are passionate about serving the community and improving public education.
Who will the school board choose as its newest member? The decision will be made Friday during a special 9 a.m. meeting at 1515 Hughes Way.
The final candidates are: Diana Craighead, the Parent Teacher Association president for Millikan High School; Nancy Manriquez-Dowell, a former counselor for the LBUSD who now works as an independent educational consultant; and Maria Williams-Slaughter, an administrator in the department of planning and facilities management at Cal State Long Beach.
The 5th District seat, which represents portions of East Long Beach and Lakewood, was vacated in January when David Barton resigned suddenly due to health issues.
The board voted to fill the seat by appointment after interpreting language in the city charter that requires the district to hold a special election, but that also allows the board to appoint a new member if there is another election occurring within 120 days of the vacancy. Two other seats on the five-member board are up for election April 10.
The district received a total of 27 applications, which were then narrowed down to the top three by a special committee of support staff employees, representatives of the school district's management association and the Long Beach Council PTA.
The Teachers Association of Long Beach (TALB) chose not to participate in the selection process because the teachers union does not agree with the board's decision to forgo a special election in favor of an appointment.
School board members Felton Williams, Jon Meyer and John McGinnis interviewed the three candidates in a public meeting on Tuesday.
Questions for the candidates ranged from their involvement in the community to their thoughts on budget cuts and fiscal stabilization.
When asked about essential courses or programs that should be maintained, Manriquez-Dowell said extracurricular activities, such as sports and music, are vital for student success.
Craighead also cited music, sports and art as essential for engaging students and keeping them in school.
Williams-Slaughter said the district needs to maintain its focus on math and English proficiency in the classroom.
On their applications, each candidate was asked why she wants to be a school board member.
Manriquez-Dowell, a 5th District resident for 27 years and mother of three, said she has gained experience while working as a school counselor and consultant for two decades. She has worked in school districts including LBUSD, El Monte, Norwalk-La Mirada and Whittier City.
"The past 19 years, while my children attended LBUSD, I was involved with the district in a variety of capacities, as a parent, volunteer and employee," she wrote. "I feel I have a great understanding of how the district works and I feel I can do the job."
Williams-Slaughter, a 5th District resident for 11 years and mother of two, said she hopes to lend her voice as a parent and "assist the LBUSD in continuing to provide a high-quality educational experience during these extremely challenging times."
She has served on committees, including the LBUSD's Dropout Prevention Committee and the Cal State Long Beach Student Fee Advisory Committee.
Craighead, a mother of three and district resident for 19 years, wants to continue her community involvement. Craighead said she has long been active in the PTA and has served on LBUSD committees including the Budget Advisory and Academic Success Advisory committees.
"I have been volunteering for several years as a concerned and involved parent and I see this as a continuation of the investment I've already made to my community," she wrote. "I truly care about the public school system and want to be part of a school district that shares the same values."
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WPI and Mines establish first center dedicated to sustainable metals recovery and recycling
With National Science Foundation and industry support, the center will develop technologies that will cut energy usage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
WORCESTER, Mass., Feb. 9, 2010 — With a five-year, $400,000 award from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and Colorado School of Mines (Mines) have established the Center for Resource Recovery and Recycling (CR3), the first research center in the nation dedicated to developing new technologies for maximizing the recovery and recycling of metals used in manufactured products and structures. By promoting a more sustainable approach to the use of metals in the United States, the center (to be located at both institutions), aims to dramatically reduce the energy usage and the carbon footprint associated with their production.
The NSF award will fund the cost of establishing the center and recruiting corporate members, who, representing the diverse and often fragmented metals supply chain, may include scrap yards, disassembling companies, municipal waste centers, shredding companies, smelters, foundries, and manufacturers. According to Diran Apelian, Howmet Professor of Mechanical Engineering at WPI and director of its Metal Processing Institute (MPI), the center will seek between 30 and 40 members, each initially paying $30,000 per year, bringing the potential funding for the center to more than $6 million over the course of the grant. Apelian will serve as the center's director and WPI will be the lead institution; Brajendra Mishra, professor and associate director of the Advanced Coatings and Surface Engineering Laboratory and the Kroll Institute for Extractive Metallurgy at Mines, will serve as associate director.
"Despite growing efforts to recycle metals, we still fail to recover half of the post-consumer metal scrap generated in this country and we rely on primary metals — those derived directly from ores — to fulfill two-thirds of our manufacturing needs," Apelian said. "The environmental benefits of reusing scrap instead of smelting primary metal are tremendous. For example, if we could increase the recovery of aluminum scrap by just one percent, we would save 600 million kilowatt-hours of electricity and keep 130 million tons of carbon out of the atmosphere."
"Conserving and preserving materials, energy, and resources are the needs of the day for societal sustainability," said Mishra. "The generations to come require us to take on this responsibility. At the Colorado School of Mines, we are dedicated to the stewardship of earth, energy, and environment. The establishment of this new research center and its future accomplishments will endorse this commitment and dedication."
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Axil, Looks cool but the leg of the R could be a bit more fat. I'm not really the best to be giving critz, just trying to help.
Just started any critz would be much appreciated.
Axil, Looks cool but the leg of the R could be a bit more fat. I'm not really the best to be giving critz, just trying to help.
Just started any critz would be much appreciated.
@ axil . i think the c is to squre .
throws should b made up of eather .simple bars . or half circles .
you should also be able to do each letter with out lifiting marker from page .
so to fix ur toss i would recomend making the top of the c and r the same shape . and the middle of the c more rounded because ur r is rounded . practice makes perfect . fill pages with small tosses an u will get it .
the proportions could be better but what do ya think? critzz
the 3rd one is the best but whats going on with the d it looks like a u?
when i ask for crits, I'm asking for crits from someone who's not a total fag, such as you. the D looks preetttty distinguishable as a D the bottom bar part could of been brought up high, but regardles... I'm pretty sure no U would look like that.
if anyone with knowledge has crits, get at me,
I dont how about knowledge butttt
the 2nd and 3rd S's are bangin, 3rd ELDOM is nice...so basically i like the last throw i think its the best haha
but IMO on the D, the line that seperates the round part from the little bar(top middle of the D), make that line not go down as far and for the loop of the D try making it less like an O curve and see if you can get a D curve, the d curve is less extreeme if ya feel me
I was hoping you'd start using the bumped M leg like I had in our exchange. Work with it more
2 and third one is solid that third one the e is on fire . Idea when you drop that first line down for your l kick a little line inward then bring the leg of the l out with an overlapping look such as the e and m. And if I make no sense ill just draw 1 and post it, Oh and yea what naked was saying bout the d too.
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GO next time get a fill in and a outline and swap the star in the o to a Line or a slightly curved line
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ok new name i got the throwies down imho i'm def still improving but i need to work on a handstyle soon
Um....about having those throwies down... Try doing some that arent so blocky that more of a blockbuster with no negative space than a throw...
you will go through another 50 notebooks before you "get throws down" be sure to clear out about a year of time too... ohh and thats if you progress pretty quick.
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Shoutouts...stolen idea to the next level!
If i didnt do you a throw sorry but i can only fit so many on 1 page haha. either i decided your letters suck or there wasnt enough space. I think i got everyone including the hands tho
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It's been a cool summer so far for many across the U.S. as 1,097 record low temperatures were set in August, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) temperature data.
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Enlist Duo™ herbicide will offer multiple modes of action through a combination of glyphosate and proprietary Colex-D™ Technology, which will feature new 2,4-D choline. Not an amine and not an ester, 2,4-D choline will retain the powerful weed control of traditional forms of 2,4-D as well as the favorable environmental profile.
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Parents Weekend, Homecoming 2012 dates set
The start of football season is still months away, but on the heels of a record 11-win season in 2011, the University of South Carolina has scheduled Parents Weekend and Homecoming events for the 2012 football season.
The home football game against new SEC foe the University of Missouri on Saturday, Sept. 22, will coincide with Parents Weekend, which runs Sept. 21-23. Homecoming Week will culminate on Saturday, Nov. 10, when the Gamecocks take on the University of Arkansas.
Parents Weekend, held each fall, offers families the chance to visit their students on campus to participate in educational sessions, open houses, social events and athletic contests during a fun and informative weekend. In 2011, the university hosted nearly 6,300 people who registered to participate in the activities and many more came to campus just to spend time with their students. Registration for the weekend's activities is required, and more information will be available through the Office of Parents Programs.
Jerry Brewer, USC's associate vice president for student affairs, is excited that parents will be able to see the Gamecocks play Missouri in its first year in the Southeastern Conference during Parents Weekend.
"On top of all the many activities for families to participate in during Parents Weekend, they will have the opportunity to see a great new SEC rivalry as Missouri plays here in Columbia," he said.
During Homecoming week, students will participate in spirit activities and alumni will return to campus for reunion events and gameday celebrations.
Brewer notes that South Carolina and Arkansas both joined the SEC in 1991, so playing the Razorbacks for Homecoming during the year of the league's first expansion since is a great way to mark the special weekend.
"Playing Arkansas, our great SEC western division rival, during Homecoming provides the perfect backdrop for a week to celebrate our students and alumni," he said.
More details, including game times and event schedules, will be announced at a later date. For more information on these special events, contact the Department of Student Life at (803) 777-5782.
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The Hereford Open (II): Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Championships
Juniors under 16
Adult & Senior White Belts
Sunday 21st February 2010
Our Guarantee
All competitors will get a minimum of two fights
75% of competitors will get a minimum of three fights
The junior categories will be completed and the medals presented by 1.00pm
The senior categories will be completed and the medals presented by 5.30pm
We will provide bleacher seating for 300+ spectators
A warm-up area will be provided for the competitors
The competitors list will be posted online at least 5 days before the event
Hard copies of the brackets will be displayed on the day of the event.
Results will be posted online within 24 hours of the event.
For full details and online entry go to http://www.thecombatacademy.com/BJJComp.html
Fighter and Coach Comments from the first Hereford Open (06/12/09)
Chris Rees (Gracie Barra Swansea) 'The competition was superbly run as always and really set the benchmark once again. Organisation, communication and overall professionalism were excellent as I've come to expect from the Hereford comps.'
Lee B (Alliance UK) 'This was our first event and we all had a great time, was good to meet some of the other uk bjj guys and me and the team will certainly be back.
Thanks Dave for a great day and congratulations to all the competitors.'
Mark P (Gracie Barra Mansfield) 'it was the first BJJ comp for our guys and they all really enjoyed it. A nice friendly atmosphere from everybody there, and was also nice to see the coaches from the opponents coming over and congratulating each others fighters no matter what the outcome of the fight and passing on compliments.'
Rob T (Gracie Barra Swansea) 'This was a great event, run to the same high standards as all previous Combat Academy events... I am still to experience one running late (and I've been to a lot).'
Nick Brookes (RGA Mill Hill) 'Once again Dave Coles And the Hereford team have shown how its done, One of the best events I have been to. Efficient in every way.'
Gareth (Straight Blast Gym) 'Awesome day! another well organized comp! well worth the trip up from Plymouth.
Ade (Gracie Barra Swansea) 'great day I really enjoyed myself, coming back in Feb.'
Richard Shore (Tillery Combat) 'Excellent comp. . . . . all my lads had between 3 and 6 fights . . . . . cant wait for the next one'
Mark (Renegades Jiu Jitsu) 'Thank you for running a great comp, although I didn't win a medal i had a great day. The atmosphere was relaxed and well organized. This was my first comp and i will be returning in February!'
Simon (Carlson Gracie Revolution Team) 'It is no surprise that THE HEREFORD OPEN has been so superbly organised by them with results posted as the organisers are still sitting on tables at the event. If this is the future for customers at UKBJJ competitions then the future is bright. The Combat Academy are setting standards of excellence.'
Scuba (Gracie Barra Swansea) 'The guys from the Combat Academy put on yet another excellent competition. This was their first full BJJ comp with 3 mats running and not only did it all look professional, as per usual it all ran to time.'
Pete O'Shea (Carlson Gracie BJJ Revolution Team) 'It was a fantastic competition so well organised and really friendly. I made lots of new friends on the day and the atmosphere was superb. A great experience and I look forward to coming back in February. Thanks again for a superb day out.'


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Moore School professor awarded Fulbright to study multinational corporations
By Peggy Binette, email@example.com; 803-777-5400
International business professor Tatiana Kostova left this month for Vienna, Austria, where she is studying the role of multinational corporations in Central and Eastern Europe's changing economic landscape. Kostova will be a Fulbright professor at WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) through June.
The Fulbright is the second honor for Kostova this academic year. In December she was honored by CEMS (The Global Alliance in Management Education) with two of its top three teaching awards for "Best Global Strategy Course" and "Best Exclusive Course." CEMS (www.cems.org) is the Financial Times' top- ranked, pre-experience master's program in international management in the world. It is run by an alliance of 26 academic institutions, more than 70 global corporate partners and three top NGOs.
Kostova, who is the Darla Moore School of Business' Buck Mickel Chair and Professor of International Business, joined the faculty of the business school in 1996. This is her second Fulbright Professor Award.


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Triple-A roundup: d'Arnaud streaking
Blue Jays' top prospect extends hitting streak to 13 games
By MiLB.com Staff | May 3, 2012 10:38 PM ET
New Orleans first baseman Luke Montz homered for the third consecutive game, but it wasn't enough for the Zephyrs as they fell, 5-4, to Round Rock. Rangers' No. 8 prospect Neil Ramirez (3-2) allowed two earned runs on three hits and struck out three over seven innings. Julio Borbon, who has just a .224 average over his first 26 games, homered and plated two runs.
Memphis scored five runs in the final four innings en route to a 7-6 win at home over Iowa. First baseman Steven Hill went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and three RBIs for the Redbirds. Blake Lalli and Josh Vitters added home runs for the Cubs, who did all of their scoring in the second and third innings off Memphis starter Brian Broderick.
Omaha's Vin Mazzaro (1-0) allowed one run on five hits and one walk and struck out seven over seven innings to earn his first win in six tries during the Storm Chasers' 3-1 victory over Nashville. First baseman Clint Robinson led the way offensively, going 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a walk. Brewers' No. 15 prospect Caleb Gindl provided the only offense for the Sounds with an RBI double in the second inning.
Dodgers' No. 18 prospect Scott Van Slyke went 3-for-5 with two home runs and four RBIs as the Albuquerque offense delivered a 15-5 win over Oklahoma City. Left fielder Jerry Sands went 3-for-5 with two triples, two RBIs and two runs scored while shortstopElian Herrera and Matt Angle added four hits apiece. Even starting pitcher Will Savage, who allowed four runs over five innings, hit a two-run homer and added an RBI sacrifice bunt. Third baseman Scott Moore went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two runs scored and an RBI for the RedHawks.
Bruce Billings (2-1) scattered five hits and struck out six in seven scoreless innings for Sacramento in its 6-1 win over Colorado Springs. Right fielder Collin Cowgill went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs and two runs scored to lead the River Cats offensively. Recently demoted Sky Sox third baseman Jordan Pacheco went 2-for-4 and is hitting .419 in 16 games for the Rockies' Triple-A affiliate.
David Pauley (2-0) allowed one run on four hits and a walk over 5 2/3 innings in Salt Lake's 5-3 win over Fresno. Andrew Kown (3-1), who began the day with a 2.54 ERA, allowed a season-high four runs -- three earned -- on six hits and a season-high four walks over seven innings. Bees right fielder Ryan Langerhans drove three of those runs with a home run in the game's opening frame and finished 2-for-3 with a walk.
After hitting 25 home runs across two levels last season, Vinnie Catricala went yard for the first time in 2012 as part of a 4-for-5, three-RBI day in Tacoma's 6-4 win over Tucson. Rainiers second baseman Leury Bonilla went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored and is hitting .357 (5-for-14) in six games since being called up from Double-A Jacksonville. Right fielder Sawyer Carroll went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBIs and a run scored for the Padres.
In the International League, Rob Johnson (3-for-4) homered, doubled and scored three times while Josh Satin (3-for-4) added two doubles for the Bisons as Buffalo beat Syracuse, 6-5. Carlos Maldonado (3-for-4) also homered, doubled and had two RBIs for the Chiefs.
No. 5 Tigers prospect Casey Crosby allowed two runs on three hits with nine strikeouts to earn the win as Toledo defeated Pawtucket, 6-4. No. 10 Red Sox prospect Jose Iglesias reached base four times, going 2-for-3 with two walks.
Gregorio Petit had a team-high three hits with two doubles and three runs in Columbus' 12-8 defeat of Gwinnett. Stefan Gartrell (three RBIs), Josh Wilson (two RBIs) and J.C. Boscan all homered for the Braves.
Jordan Danks homered while Hector Gimenez (triple, double, RBI) and Osvaldo Martinez both doubled in a four-run ninth to push Charlotte past Lehigh Valley, 6-5. Hector Luna led the IronPigs with three hits, including a double, in the loss.
Neftali Soto homered in the top of the 11th as Louisville edged Durham, 4-3. Bill Rhinehart added three hits, including a double and an RBI, for the Bats. Reid Brignac homered for the Bulls and No. 3 Rays prospect Chris Archer did not factor into the decision after allowing three runs on six hits and two walks with six strikeouts in six innings.
Darin Mastroianni went 3-for-5 with two runs and an RBI to lead Rochester past Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 4-3. Brandon Laird (2-for-4, three RBIs) homered in the loss for the Yankees, and No. 2 Yankees prospect Dellin Betances allowed three runs -- two earned -- in six innings in the start.
Orioles' No. 6 prospect Xavier Avery hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the 13th in Norfolk's 3-2 win over Indianapolis. No. 13 Pirates prospect Rudy Owens started for the Indians, surrendering two runs on six hits and one walk while fanning seven over eight innings, but didn't factor into the decision.
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