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Italy on Friday urged NATO to help rescue refugees fleeing Libya by sea and called for an inquiry into reports the alliance failed to aid a stricken boat on which dozens were said to have died of dehydration.
NATO's mandate in Libya should be changed "to take into consideration the care and rescue of those who are forced to flee by boat, putting their lives at risk because of combat operations," the foreign ministry said in a statement.
Italy said it had requested "an internal discussion" on the issue within NATO.
Foreign Minister Franco Frattini later said in a television interview that there was "an obligation to protect desperate civilians put on boats by (Libyan leader Moamer) Kadhafi on boats and sent to die in the Mediterranean."
Hundreds of refugees -- mainly migrant workers from other parts of Africa who were stranded in Libya when the conflict broke out -- have drowned or died on board rickety boats in desperate crossings from Libya in recent months.
Twenty-five refugees are believed to have choked to death in the engine room of a boat intercepted by Italian coast guards on Monday and taken to the island of Lampedusa -- a rocky outcrop in the middle of the Mediterranean.
Some of the 370 survivors from another boat that arrived in Lampedusa on Thursday after leaving Libya last Friday said dozens who had died of hunger and thirst were thrown overboard, according to Italian media reports.
Italian official sources cited by ANSA said Italy had on Thursday asked for help from a NATO vessel participating in the naval embargo on Libya after being alerted to the stricken refugees by a Cypriot tug that had spotted them.
The NATO vessel had been 27 nautical miles away, ANSA reported.
The refugees "were left for six days and six nights on the high seas without food or water, forced to look on" as "dozens" died around them," said Mario Testa, a doctor who spent the night treating some of the survivors.
Pietro Bartolo, the head of the main clinic on the island, said that around 30 refugees were being treated and were in "a really pitiful state" as some had tried to drink sea water. Many of them were in a delirious state, he added.
Italy's chief of defence staff Biagio Abrate said he had contacted the commander of NATO-led operations in Libya, Charles Bouchard, over the incident.
NATO said it had been told by Italy on Thursday about a distress call but then confirmed that Italian coast guards had responded to the incident.
"Facts of the incident are still emerging and we are working closely with Italian authorities to fully clarify the matter," said NATO spokeswoman Carmen Romero in Brussels, adding that NATO had assisted refugees in the past.
NATO gave two examples -- a helicopter rescue of some refugees in March and a NATO ship taking in 100 refugees last month and then delivering them to Tunisia.
But alliance ships patrolling the sea off Libya have been severely criticised for failing to come to the rescue of boats that are often badly overcrowded.
In the rescue in March, campaigners said a Canadian NATO vessel had not rescued a heavily pregnant woman who was forced to give birth at sea. A NATO spokesman said the alliance had been "monitoring the situation very closely".
Then in May Britain's Guardian newspaper reported that a boat carrying 72 refugees had left Tripoli on March 25 but was left drifting for 16 days after European and NATO military units apparently ignored pleas for help.
NATO denied that one of its planes had spotted the vessel but ignored it.
The refugees who arrived in Italy on Thursday were eventually rescued by Italian coastguards in Libyan waters some 90 nautical miles (167 kilometres, 104 miles) from Lampedusa -- Italy's southernmost point and a major migration hub.
European Commissioner for Home affairs Cecilia Malmstroem said "all vessels have an obligation to render assistance to those in distress at sea".
She praised Italy's efforts to help the refugees.
Charities called for better coordination of rescue efforts.
"Humanitarian corridors should be opened as a matter of urgency," Save the Children, which has representatives on Lampedusa, said in a statement.
"It is not possible to continue seeing tragedies at sea without doing anything," it added.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva said it would support "full inquiries into any cases where necessary assistance was reportedly not provided by naval units in the vicinity with the ability to conduct rescues."
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Australian midfielder Brett Emerton is at the centre of a tug of war between Premier League clubs Leeds United and Liverpool, according to English press reports over the weekend.
Now playing in Holland, Emerton has starred in Feyenoord's surge to reach the UEFA Cup final as well as challenging strongly for domestic honours, and has been a target for English clubs all season.
Last week it appeared the player valued at Ł8 million ($21.5 million) was linked to Premiership rivals Newcastle United and Arsenal, but it now seems to be strictly a two-horse race.
Leeds, with a strong Australian contingent, from the high-profile Harry Kewell and Mark Viduka to the lesser known Jacob Burns and Danny Milosevic, apparently have the inside running to win Emerton's signature. Their failure to reach next year's Champions League has put pressure on manager David O'Leary to effect a turnover of players - with both Kewell and Viduka targets for Spanish clubs.
Emerton's father told the Herald in February that any change of clubs would have to wait till the season's end.
"Feyenoord are definitely willing to sell Brett, but he will not be going anywhere this season," Mick Emerton said. "For starters, they're still a big chance to win the championship and they're still in the UEFA Cup, so the fans wouldn't take kindly to them releasing Brett at this stage."
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I never said I wanted to sit in sh!t. I did say that as long as the seat is white and dry then you're in the clear. The point I was making is that worrying about germs on an otherwise clean seat is idiotic if you don't worry about germs elsewhere. Following that logic, you would wear a rubber glove when shaking someone's hand.
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But it's no dirtier than the door knob or the stall lock or the money in your pocket so who gives a sh!t? your hands touch your face up to 2000x a day and you don't get sick. How often does one of your ass cheeks touch your face? If there isn't any piss or doo-doo butter on the seat then you have nothing to fear.
Wiping the seat still just spreads it. Usually public toilet's water (which is a marinade for piss and sh*t) flush pretty damn hard, so if there isn't visible sh*t and piss on the seat (which is not uncommon) doesn't mean its still there, the water goes everywhere...
As far as logic goes, I was trying to say that the hand shaking cannot be used as a comparison. Hands are in fact dirtier, but i'll repeat myself again because you aren't as smart today as you usually are
You wash your hands before you eat, and face... something I do at least once or twice a day in the office.
I'm not trying to argue what is more sanitary, just the idea of my ass being planted on (microscopic even) someone elses shitpiss, and then continue to stay there for the remainder of the day, is enough to put TP down. Don't care about germs, i just don't want the 65 year old greek guy's (who showers once a week) ass hole withdrawals on the back of my goddman thighs. i don't think i'm asking for much
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Last week I found a small lump behind my left ear. It is red in appearance and maybe about the size of a shirt button more or less. It seems to have gone down in size recently, but I am curious if it is a cyst or not. I don't know if it is shaving related or an infection, but it started out more as an annoyance and now seems to be reducing in size. Any thoughts?
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I'm getting pretty active on Flickr these days (my stream). Here are some homes I have been stalking along the way, all thanks to the huge amount of groups I have joined. Flickr is an endless source of inspiration for me and, to be honest, a bit of hateration. The same way I hate window shopping with no money in my pocket is the way I hate looking at some of these stupidly beautiful homes and not being able to live in them myself. In trying to get over it I'm posting photos for you to drool over, and hate on if you wish, too.
We have the knockoff Ikea version of this round table and similarly shaped chairs. And how great is that patio?
I always thought the clipboard as inspiration/organizer wall was kind of funny looking but this one looks very polished. The paper plane garland is a really fun touch, too.
Gorgeous wooden table? Check. Cute mismatched chairs? Check. Unique light fixture? Check. Sideboard sized perfectly for an apartment? Check. Megan hating? Why of course.
For Ruth: Corset Laced Mannequins
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Fifteen hundred Scientologists and their guests from across Canada and the United States packed the street in front of 665 rue Saint-Joseph in the heart of the Nouvo Saint-Roch district of Lower Québec City to attend the opening of the Church of Scientology of Québec/Église de Scientologie de Québec on Saturday, January 30, 2010.
The opening of the 47,000-square-foot Church, which will serve parishioners from throughout the province, represents significant growth for the congregation, which was formed in Québec 35 years ago.
As Mr. Miscavige stated, "This new breed of Church is all in preparation for much more to come in the future. Well, that future is upon us now."
The Québec Church marks the beginning of a major Scientology expansion across Canada, with new Churches to be opened in Montreal, Québec; Kitchener, Ontario; Winnipeg, Manitoba; and a full renovation of the Church of Scientology in Toronto. Also on the horizon, on 190 acres just outside Toronto, is the Scientology Advanced Organization for Canadian parishioners and Canada's Continental Liaison Office to coordinate Scientology expansion and social betterment programs across the nation.
Dignitaries participating in the dedication of the new Church included the Honorable Alvin Curling, former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario and now Senior Fellow at the Center for International Governance for Innovation; the Honorable Pamela Appelt, a judge in the Court of Canadian Citizenship and a patron of the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development; and Mr. Alan Stein, noted religious freedom and human rights attorney and Professor of Law.
In his address, Mr. Curling said, "Let this new home for the Church of Scientology in Québec be a beacon to all men and women of goodwill—a place where they will always be welcome to work together in helping this world. Bringing together people of goodwill is a hallmark of the Church of Scientology, which is why I celebrate this new Church with you today."
The three-story stone and glass structure spans a city block has undergone extensive renovation to accommodate all Scientology religious services and also serve as a home for the community services the Church provides through the many activities and humanitarian programs of its members.
In opening the dedication ceremony, Mr. Miscavige noted that the day gave new meaning to Québec's motto, "Je me souviens"—"I remember."
Mr. Miscavige spoke of the Church's global humanitarian programs and how the new Church in Québec would be "an introduction to every ounce of L. Ron Hubbard's technology—available to everyone, and all just for the asking.
"Our Technology for learning and literacy—thus far presented to 31 million students across 67 nations.
"Our Drug Rehab and Prevention programs—thus far to the benefit of 800 million at-risk kids.
"Our Human Rights Awareness Campaign—this one presenting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to just under a billion people.
"Our Way to Happiness—now on film to overcome reading barriers and ready for international broadcast to entire quarters of this planet.
"And our global army of Volunteer Ministers now literally saving lives by the thousands, even as I speak.
"All this and more is loaded into your new Ideal Org so that you may bring every bit of it to Québec."
In closing, he said, "Let this new Church symbolize the fact that we not only remember Québec, we shall also never forget our commitment to her people-and all in the spirit of this from L. Ron Hubbard:
"'When you leave here today and walk out into the world, remember the tools of life that you have and your role to use them to help your fellows.'"
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Former Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt now has a very key job in the Mitt Romney campaign: heading up the potential transition into a Romney administration.
And it didn't take long for critics of Leavitt to come down hard on the ex-governor for not being conservative enough.
"Mitt Romney has chosen liberal Republican Michael Leavitt to lead his presidential transition team," wrote a blogger for the Libertarian-leaning Cato Institute in Washington. "A lot of commentary focuses on his 'Obamacare-lovin' proclivities."
See, Leavitt, the former head of the Department of Health and Human Services, has backed state-based health care exchanges, a key part of the Democrats' health-care law, and Leavitt's company, Leavitt Partners, has made a bunch of money helping states set up those exchanges.
Leavitt also took some heat for pitching taxes for online retail sales while he was governor, a battle he never won.
Welcome to the presidential race, governor, where everyone involved gets to experience the full wrath of the Internet.
Quick endorsement • Leavitt offered a comment to the publication Politico about his new gig but has declined other news media requests. That didn't stop him, however, from sending a letter to Sen. Orrin Hatch, endorsing the Utah Republican in his primary battle.
"Not only do you have the vision and ideas for Medicaid reform, but, as ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, you are in a key leadership position to make historic reform happen," Leavitt said in a statement. "Utah and our country need you for this important endeavor."
Romney is backing Hatch, so it's no surprise that Leavitt tossed his support to the senator, too. But don't expect Leavitt to weigh in on other races.
Oops • Romney appeared on stage recently in Las Vegas, rallying his supporters now that he's locked up enough delegates to claim the party's nomination.
The former Massachusetts governor started thanking each person standing next to him: Donald Trump, Newt Gingrich, Nevada Sen. Dean Heller, Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval and Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki.
When he came to Rep. Jason Chaffetz of Utah, though, Romney pulled a blank.
"I gotta skip the guy in the center here, because I'm not sure who that is," Romney said, according to a pool report from the event.
Everyone laughed, apparently, including Romney and Chaffetz, the latter looking "mildly embarrassed," the pool reporter said.
A few seconds later, Romney recalled the name of the Utah congressman who has crisscrossed the country for several months helping to promote the White House hopeful.
"This is Jason Chaffetz, a congressman from Utah," Romney said. "How he got on the stage, I don't know. But he's a good friend, and he's been traveling with me, and I appreciate his being here."
Chaffetz told us later that Romney was just playing with him and it was an inside joke since they had spent the entire day together and Romney clearly knew his name.
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I can see what's going on here, but it's so strange that it's still not really registering. Some men wearing white kaftans seem to have decided that practicing rhythmic gymnastics on the outside of a moving car is a good idea. And they appear to have invisible wheels on their slippers. Any ideas, people? (Thanks for this mysterious video, Geek!)


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Watch: Danilo Gallinari hits transition three, cues perfectly Italian celebration
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You shouldn't need any more reason to love watching the utterly chaotic Nuggets, but we at The Point Forward would like to submit the following post-shot celebration in case any out there remain resistent to the charms of this Denver team:
We've seen this amazing, faux-Italian gesturing from the Nuggets' bench after various Danilo Gallinari highlights this season, but this is by far the most complete -- and utterly perfect -- example yet. Impeccably executed by all involved, and cemented in its greatness by Gallo himself. Well done, chaps.
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Armwood 34, Strawberry Crest 0
Spring game-breakers: Despite a bland scheme that featured three total blitzes, Plant City sacked Cougars rising senior Trey VanDeGrift at least four times and nearly held the Cougars to negative rushing yardage. … Raiders rising junior DB Sawyer Dawson scored on a 73-yard interception return and blocked a punt near the goal line that Patrick Colleran scooped up and ran in for another TD. … Armwood ILB Jordan Griffin and CB Aaron Covington had two interceptions each, returning one each for a TD. On Covington's pick-six, DE Byron Cowart rocked Crest QB Tristan Hyde as he released the ball, which was tipped to Covington. … Hawks rising junior QB Noah Johnson totaled more than 200 yards including an 18-yard TD pass to Austin Gallon.
Did you know? Armwood and Strawberry Crest combined for nearly 200 penalty yards. … Hawks RB Greg Newton and FB Craig Carrington, each of whom ran for a TD, were playing their first game since the 2011 state final. Both were suspended for a year amid the well-documented 2012 FHSAA probe of the Hawks program. … Durant RB Chris Atkins, the Cougars' top returning rusher, rolled his ankle in the second period and didn't return. … Hawks coach Sean Callahan said he's trying to arrange a two-year preseason classic series with 2009 and '10 Class 2A state champ Cocoa.
Audible 1: "We dominated out here. We let everybody in Hillsborough County know that Plant City's coming. We're sharks around here. We're swarming." — Plant City DE John Broome, who had two sacks on Durant's first six plays from scrimmage
Audible 2: "We've got so much seven-on-seven (scheduled). I've got to buy into this thing. We've got the whole summer booked up." — Callahan, never a hearty proponent of seven-on-seven, who nonetheless will participate to help develop Armwood's pistol offense


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There's an old adage : Teach a man to fish and he will eat for life. Updated version: The rule has become : Give a man someone else's fish and he will vote for you ! ..................................................................................................................... Capital is fungible,when used properly it goes where it is best employed. Fiat money in America is created solely as a result of the Federal Reserve system. Therefore it is totally accurate to say that the Federal Reserve system generates our most unfair tax. Both the tax and the system that makes it possible should be abolished. The political scientist who authorized this process of monetizing the national debt and the monetary scientist who carry it out know that it is not true debt. It is not true debt because no one in Washington really expects to repay it, ever. The dual purpose of this magic show is simply to create free spending money for the politicians without the inconvenience of raising direct taxes and also to create a perpetual river of gold flowing into the banking cartel. ........................................................................................................................ Each year since 1969, Congress has spent more money than its income. The Treasury Department has to borrow money to meet Congress's appropriations.The Congressional Budget Office web site's deficit analysis will show this . We have to pay interest* on that huge, growing debt; and it dramatically cuts into our budget.
Forget who wrote this but I liked it.
Some people refer to a "dollar" when actually they mean a Federal Reserve Note? In spite of what is written on the Special Linen Paper with special Ink: in the middle of the bottom "One Dollar". Please do yourself a favor and do not be fooled, it is, as is spelled out across the middle top: "Federal Reserve Note" (NOT a United States Dollar).
Genuine United States Dollars are a thing of the past. They existed long long ago when each and every genuine United States Dollar was backed by three quarters ounce of (very) genuine silver. Repeat: each and every United States Dollar was backed by three quarters of one ounce of genuine United States Silver. No More. Quoth the Raven: "Nevermore" (too expensive, our currency to cheap).
These are Federal Reserve Notes, backed by (hot) air. Beware of them, they are in decline now and there is nothing to stop their further slide, even acceleration in the rate that they slide. They will NOT be stopped, in their decline, by the value of three quarters of one Troy Ounce of Silver. That support/guarantee ended long ago. Back then you could visit any U.S. Bank, during business hours, and exchange paper for genuine silver dollars (real silver). Try exchanging any Federal Reserve Note for a (90% Silver U.S. Morgan or Peace) Dollar TODAY and you might find yourself good for a laugh-out-loud. What you will not get is, in exchange for these Federal Reserve Notes which pretend to be U.S. Dollars (after all it says "Dollar" right there in special ink written on the special linen paper!), a Genuine Silver Morgan, Peace or even an 'Ike' (less Silver but some Eisenhower Dollars have Silver in them) United States Dollar.
In Winter the media and leftist call it "Climate Change" in the Summer they make sure to refer to "Global Warming"
It's always a psychological warfare with the anti-logical left. They need to demoralize those that believe in truth.As a matter of fact they must demoralize their own followers in the democrat party to gain traction. They can't be for good ,they lose power if they do.
When will long-term investors have any cash to deploy? If you believe in their mantra, most of them think people should be nearly fully invested nearly all of the time - it is rare to have a long term Buy and Hold investor to keep 30% in cash for buying opportunities. How much of a loss are you willing to suffer waiting for a recovery? 10%, 20%, 30%? Do the numbers and see what kind of gain you will need to recoup to the break even point on several loss levels to get an idea of how long you may need to wait. For example a 30% loss requires a 43% gain to get back to the break even. A 20% loss takes a 25 % GAIN to get back to even.$100,000 - 20% = $80,000 . 80k X 25% = 20,000 +80k =100K There are few assets like PM's that are liquid and have NO counterparty risk. If you know of any that perform that function please post it for all to see. The fact of the matter is that some people ONLY save any money because of Precious Metals. If it were not for their gold and silver many would not have any money saved or invested. They would have Beanie babies or some other fad item. The people that buy Silver Eagles are much happier ten years later when they bought those coins made of PM's for their grandchildren (or whomever) when they find out the $8 - $12 bucks they spent is worth more than they paid.And the recipient learns a valuable lesson from it. There are good gifts and not so good gifts. Silver Eagles rank near the top of the list. Don't underestimate the power for people to develop good savings habits using PM's . It's fundamental. Our welfare system is a huge drain on the economy .Those of us working for a living instead of voting for a living see huge holes in our paychecks every week. As unfortunate as it is to know that cuts to foodstamps and welfare will likely cause a bit of suffering, it's not the job of the government to forcibly remove money from the pockets of hard working Americans in order to take care of those who won't work. Granted, there are some people who genuinely need the help, and those folks get dragged into the mud with the abusers, which isn't fair to them. Now, just because the government shouldn't be "helping" those in need, doesn't mean we as Americans should forego kindness and charity. Quite the opposite. Americans are some of the most generous people on the planet, but unfortunately, that generosity gets quelled when the government is involved.Without the government in the way, regular every day individuals like you and me need to step up and start helping those who are in dire straits. That's how this country used to be long before all of the social welfare programs, and it's what made our nation so wonderful. If the government insists on being "helpful," they can start by reducing taxes and ridiculous regulations that overburden small business owners, which will free them up to expand their companies and hire new workers. Two of my favorite comments ever on SA Avi Gilburt , Contributor
WOW!!! So, I guess when sentiment is at historical lows, we MUST assume it can only continue down!! lol
All you say constantly over and over is "I don't understand how it can work, so, clearly, it does not work." That really does not need much of a "demonstration" or response.
........................ . I hold "Cash" in the form of real money .In 1971 Nixon set the price of gold at $31/oz, today it's around $1,200, so in 45 years the price has gone up 3,158% . If you bought the stock market in 1971, when the Dow was around $900 you realized a very impressive gain but well short of gold and what it buys you now in 2017 .
....................................................................................................................................................... Let's say 50 years ago, 1964, your grandfather bequeathed you an inheritance worth $1,000, which he put in a pretty box with your name on it. At this moment, you are about to open that box… Would you be happy to find his personal check dated 1964 made payable to you; would you rather find ten $100 Federal Reserve Notes; or would you prefer to find that thousand bucks in the form of 4,000 silver quarters, the steady constant value of 715 ounces of silver, with a current dollar number north of $12,500? Would your choice be the same if you were putting your wealth away today for an heir to receive in ten, twenty, or fifty years?
..................................................................................................... Financial contagion happens at both the international level and the domestic level. At the domestic level, usually the failure of a domestic bank or financial intermediary triggers transmission when it defaults on interbank liabilities and sells assets in a fire sale, thereby undermining confidence in similar banks. An example of this phenomenon is the subsequent turmoil in the United States financial markets.[2] International financial contagion, which happens in both advanced economies and developing economies, is the transmission of financial crisis across financial markets for direct or indirect economies. However, under today's financial system, with large volume of cash flow, such as hedge fund and cross-regional operation of large banks, financial contagion usually happens simultaneously both among domestic institutions and across countries. The cause of financial contagion usually is beyond the explanation of real economy, such as the bilateral trade volume. .............................................................. http://seekingalpha.com/instablog/5038891-interesting-times/4950996-blog-jws-conspiracy-chapter-1#comment-74267378http://seekingalpha.com/instablog/5038891-interesting-times/4950996-blog-jws-conspiracy-chapter-1#comment-74267378
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John Mitchell Press ReleasePosted by: | Comments
New York, June 30, 2011 – New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has agreed to terms with forward John Mitchell on a contract extension.
Mitchell, 26, skated in 24 contests with the Connecticut Whale and Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League (AHL) last season, registering eight goals and nine assists for 17 points, along with 12 penalty minutes. He was acquired by the Rangers from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for a seventh round draft pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft on February 28, 2011. Mitchell tallied the game-winning goal with 7.7 seconds remaining in regulation, and added an assist while making his Connecticut debut on March 2 vs. Springfield. He registered seven goals and five assists in 14 games with Connecticut. His plus-eight rating ranked third among all Whale skaters. In the playoffs, Mitchell tied for the Whale lead with three goals and six points in six contests. He also ranked second on Connecticut with two power play goals. In addition, Mitchell recorded three points (two goals, one assist) in 23 games with the Toronto Maple Leafs last season prior to his trade.
Mitchell has registered 20 goals and 35 assists for 55 points in 159 career regular season contests in three seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs. As a rookie in 2008-09, he established career-highs in games played (76), goals (12), assists (17), points (29), penalty minutes (33), power play goals (two), and shots on goal (98). Mitchell made his NHL debut on October 9, 2008 at Detroit, and registered his first career point with an assist on October 13 vs. St. Louis. On November 1, 2008, he recorded a career-high, three points (two goals, one assist), including his first career goal, and posted a career-high, plus-four rating vs. the Rangers.
The 6-1, 204-pounder has skated in 229 career AHL contests in five seasons with the Connecticut Whale and St. Johns Maple Leafs/Toronto Marlies, registering 49 goals and 72 assists for 121 points, along with 136 penalty minutes. Mitchell established AHL career-highs in games played (79), goals (20), assists (31), points (51), penalty minutes (56), and shots on goal (167) during the 2007-08 season. He posted AHL career-highs with four assists and a plus-five rating on April 9, 2008 vs. Chicago. Mitchell made his professional debut on April 3, 2005 at Rochester. In addition, Mitchell has registered 11 goals and seven assists in 27 career AHL playoff games with the Whale and Marlies.
The Oakville, Ontario native was originally selected as Toronto's fifth round choice, 158th overall, in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft.
Rangers Re-Sign John MitchellPosted by: | Comments
Last month, news broke that the Rangers would qualify center John Mitchell, who was acquired at the trade deadline in February for a 2012 7th round draft pick. Today, Mitchell has officially re-signed with the Rangers, giving them depth at the center position in case of injury. Mitchell had 17 points in 24 games after coming over from Toronto, and impressed the front office staff enough to qualify and eventually re-sign him.
Mitchell will likely be a depth player and an AHL guy for the Rangers.
Schoenfeld: Rangers To Qualify MitchellPosted by: | Comments
Per Bruce Berlet, Rangers Assistant Coach/Assistant GM Jim Schoenfeld has stated that CT Whale center John Mitchell will be given a qualifying offer:
Mitchell is a restricted free agent, but Schoenfeld said he would be qualified and given a chance to make the Rangers in training camp.
"I was really happy with him," Schoenfeld said. "Here's a guy that had a knee injury and missed seven weeks and then broke his foot (in Hartford), so one thing that was hurt was his conditioning. And yet he's a big body (6-foot-1, 195 pounds) with skill, and he's competitive and intelligent. So this is a very important summer for him in terms of his commitment to conditioning. He'll get a real good look as far as becoming a Ranger."
A QO for Mitchell will be in the amount of $761,250. Because Mitchell did not clear waivers last season, did not play 60 games last season, and did not play 180 games in the past three seasons, he is able to be presented with a two-way QO. Mitchell was acquired at the trade deadline this past season in exchange for a 7th round pick in the 2012 draft. If Mitchell makes the team, it will likely be as either the fourth line center or a 13th forward.
Considering where Mitchell would fit in for the team, it looks like he will essentially be replacing Chris Drury. All signs still point to the Rangers captain being bought out.


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Most states are in action this week, and that includes several big match ups all over the country.
No. 2 Allen (Texas) vs. No. 9 Denton Guyer (Texas)
No. 14 Centreville (Va.) vs. No. 22 Gonzaga (D.C.)
No. 30 Servite (Calif.) vs. No. 34 Bishop Gorman (Nev.)
|Rank (Last)
|Team (Record) City, ST
1 (1)
St. Thomas Aquinas (0-0) Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Even by Aquinas standards, this team is loaded. The Raiders have averaged 8.5 D1 signees the last 10 years, and they'll probably beat that number this year. Aquinas will need to replace quarterback Wade Freeback (Vanderbilt), but newcomer Jordan Scarlett (Miami), Scout's No. 4 running back nationally, will pick up the slack and then some. Aquinas always plays a difficult schedule and 2014 is no exception with regular season games against in state powers Miramar and a first game against American Heritage as well as a date with East power Don Bosco (N.J.).
Last: 10-3, Lost to Dwyer, State Quarterfinals
Next: 8/29 American Heritage
2 (2)
|Allen (0-0) Allen, Texas
Allen must replace just about everyone on defense, but the Eagles are going to be able to put up a ton of points. Kyler Murray (Texas A&M), Scout's No. 5 ranked college prospect at quarterback, might be the best high school player in the nation. As Allen led his team to a State Championship, he accounted for nearly 5,000 yards of offense (3,669 passing, 1,328 rushing) and 64 touchdowns (46 passing, 18 rushing). As long as Murray is playing, Allen can beat anyone in the country, but the young defense is going to have to grow up fast. Allen hits the ground running with a big test against Denton Guyer.
Last: 16-0 State Champions
Next: 8/29 No. 9 Denton Guyer
3 (3)
St. John Bosco (1-0) Bellflower, CA
St. Louis made the trip West and survived the jet lag to blitz St. Louis into submission. It took less than a minute for the Braves to get on the board as they returned a blocked punt for a touchdown and never looked back. There was enough good for the Braves to win comfortably and enough bad for the coaching staff to keep the team motivated through the week off.
Last: Def St. Louis (Hawaii) 63-14
Next: 9/5 @ Norwalk (0-0)
|4 (6)
| Washington (1-0) Miami, Fla.
The defending National Champions took on an always tough Oscar Smith team on Saturday and answered any questions about a big dropoff from the 2013 season. There isn't going to be one. The Tornadoes built a 34-7 lead before cruising to a comfortable 57-21 victory. Washington is back on the road this week to take on a good Tucker team in Georgia who lost a heartbreaker to Norcross last week.
Last: Def Oscar Smith (Va.) 57-21
Next: 8/29 @ Tucker (Ga.) 0-1
|5 (4)
|St. Edward (0-0) Lakewood, Ohio
St. Edward has seen their season ended two years in a row by Mentor by a combined score for 98-94. 2014 might be the year the Eagles get over the hump, but the schedule is going to be brutal. Moeller, St. Ignatius, and Glenville highlight the in state slate, and the Eagles take on Gilman (Md.), St. Joseph (N.J.), and Bergen Catholic (N.J.) among others out of state. The Eagles should be dynamic on offense with USF commitment Brett Kean leading the offense and his favorite target in Alex Stump (Kentucky) returning.
Last: 11-2, Lost to Mentor, State Semi-Finals
Next: 8/31 vs Gilman (Md.)
6 (5)
Cedar Hill (0-0) Cedar Hill, Texas
High scores have become more and more common in high school football these days, and the trend will continue as Cedar Hill is another State Champion who returns a ton of offense, but graduated a lot of defense. The Longhorns stunned Katy in the State Championship, and they return nearly everyone on offense including quarterback Justin McMillan (LSU), receiver DaMarkus Lodge (Texas A&M), and running back Aca'cedric Ware (USC). With games against De Soto, Coppell and Skyline, the Longhorns will once again enter the playoffs well tested.
Last: 14-2 State Champions
Next: 8/29 @ South Oak Cliff
7 (7)
Archbishop Wood (0-0) Warminster, Pa.
The Vikings return virtually their entire 2013 State Championship team, a scary proposition for opponents. Penn State is well represented by the Vikings with a pair of commitments in offensive lineman Ryan Bates and linebacker Jake Cooper. Running back Jarrett McClenton returns to lead the offense. The Vikings' regular season schedule isn't among the nation's toughest, but an opening tilt with DeMatha (Md.) is no walk in the park.
Last: State Champions
Next: 8/29 DeMatha (Md.)
|8 (15)
| Miami Central (1-0) Miami, Fla.
Miami Central and Hoover battled in arguably the most interesting game of the early opening week. Central lost a lot of players from their 2013 State Championship team, but the Rockets have reloaded and kicked off the 2014 campaign with a statement win over perennial Alabama power Hoover. There will be no rest for the weary though as the Rockets travel to Georgia to take on another tough team in Stephenson.
Last: Def No. 12 Hoover 24-21
Next: 8/30 @ Stephenson
9 (10)
Guyer (0-0) Denton, Texas
While everyone else seems to be returning loads of offense, Guyer and Trinity Christian may be the only teams in the Top 10 capable of stopping anyone. The Wildcats gave up just over two touchdowns per game in 2013 and return Carl Thompson (Kansas), Jordan Wallace (Iowa State), and Derek Watson on defense. Jerrod Heard (Texas) left huge shoes to fill at quarterback, but transfer Kevin Dillman (Nebraska) doesn't need to be Heard for Guyer and their defense to win and win big. That defense is going to be tested right away with a Top 10 matchup with Kyler Murray and No. 2 Allen.
Last: State Champions
Next: 8/29 No. 2 Allen
10 (13)
De La Salle (0-0) Concord, Calif.
De La Salle was finally beaten in the Open Division by St. John Bosco last year in their Bowl Game (California doesn't do State Championships), but the Spartans will return strong, they always do. De La Salle lost a lot to graduation, and the No. 1 prospect in the country Kahlil McKenzie to a transfer, but the Spartans are always strong on their front seven on defense. Linebacker Simba Short (Northwestern) will be asked to spearhead the defense. De La Salle will challenge themselves with their out of league schedule with tilts against SoCal power Servite and southern power Byrnes (S.C.).
Last: Lost to St. John Bosco, Open Bowl
Next: 8/29 Jesuit
|11 (11)
|Archbishop Moeller (0-0) Cincinnati, Ohio
Moeller ran the gauntlet last year with one of the nation's toughest schedules to claim their State Championship in Ohio's largest division with an epic 55-52 win over Mentor. Moeller will have to find a replacement for their offensive leader in quarterback Gus Ragland (Miami (OH)), but scoring points has rarely been a problem for the Fighting Crusaders. Elijah Taylor (Notre Dame) anchors the defensive line. Moeller plays another bone crushing schedule with games lined up against St. Xavier, St. Edward, St. Ignatius, and Louisville Trinity.
Last: State Champions
Next: 8/29 Pickerington North
|12 (46)
|Buford (1-0) Buford, Ga.
Can't say we're surprised Buford knocked off No. 8 Trinity Christian at home on Saturday. The Wolves have been making meals of teams for the last two decades. But are we surprised at the 17-0 shutout? Yes, that's impressive. Buford should whip Berkmar this week ahead of their showdown with McEachern on 9/5.
Last: Def No. 8 Trinity Christian (Fla.)
Next: 8/29 Berkmar
13 (14)
DeSoto (0-0) De Soto, Texas
14 (16)
Centreville (0-0) Clifton, Va.
The Wildcats return the bulk of their 15-0 State Championship team including a duo of 1200 yard running backs in A.J. Turner (South Carolina) and Taylor Boose (Cincinnati). Quarterback Scott Walter must be replaced, but Joe Ferrick returns with some experience. Centreville opens their schedule with their toughest opponent in Gonzaga of D.C.
Last: State Champions
Next: 9/5 No. 22 Gonzaga (D.C.)
15 (17)
St. Joseph's Prep (0-0) Philadelphia, Pa.
They might be the Hawks, but big offensive lineman John Runyan (Michigan) will make sure St. Joseph's Prep does the bulk of their damage on the ground. The Hawks went 13-3 in 2013 before claiming a State Championship over Central Catholic. Runyan will open up the holes for running back Olamide Zaccheaus (Virginia). The Hawks have a schedule that will crisscross a lot of states including Mount Carmel (Ill.), Don Bosco (N.J.), and St. Ignatius (Ohio). Mt. Carmel will test the Hawks early.
Last: State Champions
Next: 8/31 @ Mount Carmel (Ill.)
|16 (12)
|Hoover (0-1) Hoover, Ala.
Hoover dropped a hard fought game to another Scout Top 50 team in Miami Central. There's no shame in getting beat by a team that finished Top 5 last year, and the Bucs still have to be considered a favorite to win the Championship in Alabama's largest classification. They'll get another out of state power this week in the game that takes on a little extra meaning against former coach Rush Propst. Propst helped built Hoover in a national power and brought a lot of attention to the program... both good and bad. While the teams met last year (Hoover won), this one still deserves national attention.
Last: Lost to No. 15 Miami Central 21-24
Next: 8/29 @ Colquitt County
|17 (18)
|Punahou (0-0) Honolulu, Hawaii
Punahou had one of the best defenses I saw all last season, and that was when star defensive lineman Canton Kaumatule was injured. Kaumatule is back in 2014 along with most of the starters from the unit that gave up less than 10 points per game in 2013. We may not find out just how good Punahou is this season as they're not scheduled to play anyone outside of fellow Hawaiians, a group they dominated in '13.
Last: State Champions
Next: 8/29 St. Louis
|18 (19)
|Male (1-0) Louisville, Ky.
Male traveled to Floyd Central (Ind.) and proved to be less than hospitable guests as they trounced the Highlanders. Male quarterback Davis Mattingly had a big game as the Bulldogs cruised to a 49-3 win after field issues and lightning delays wreaked havoc on the schedule.
Last: Def Floyd Central (Ind.) 49-3
Next: 8/29 @ Butler
19 (20)
St. Peter's Prep (0-0) Jersey City, N.J.
The Marauders were a dangerous squad in 2013 advancing to the Non-Public Group 4 Championship before falling to Paramus Catholic. St. Peter's Prep returns a lot of talent including dynamic quarterback Brandon Wimbush (Penn State) and do-everything athlete Minkah Fitzpatrick (Alabama). A trip to IMG Academy (Fla.) in September looms large along with an always tough regulars season slate that includes Bergen Catholic.
Last: Non-Public Group 4 runner up
Next: 9/6 Wise (Md.)
20 (21)
Franklin (0-0) Reisterstown, Md.
The Indians make their debut in the Scout Top 50 with their 2014 team. Franklin put up a ton of offense in 2013, rushing and passing for nearly 3,000 yards... each. Most of those players are back including quarterback Jacquez Adams (West Virginia) and running back Darius Hinton. Steven Smothers is only a junior, yet he had over 1,000 yards receiving last year. Anchoring the lines of scrimmage is Pat Allen (Georgia).
Last: State Champions
Next: 8/29 Governor Thomas Johnson
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|Ben Davis (1-0) Indianapolis, Ind.
Call this a statement game. Indianapolis Cathedral is a solid opponent, and Ben Davis manhandled them. The Giants opened the 2014 campaign with a 44-14 win, sending a message to the rest of the state. Ben Davis still has the likes of Center Grove, Avon, Warren Central, and Carmel on the schedule, and to be sure, they saw what the Giants did to Cathedral last weekend.
Last: Def Indianpolis Cathedral 44-14
Next: 8/29 @ Avon
22 (22)
Gonzaga (0-0) Washington, D.C.
The Eagles are another team to make their first ever appearance in the Scout Top 50 on the strength of 17 returning starters. The 2013 squad finished a mediocre 6-5, but several of the losses were to perennial powerhouses like DeMatha and St. Peter's Prep. The young Eagles also had key wins against Good Counsel and Cocoa (Fla.). Quarterback Nick Johns (Virginia) is one of the key returners as is big offensive lineman Richie Petitbon (Alabama). Gonzaga warms up with Neshaminy before their second game showdown with Centreville (Va.).
Last: 6-5, Lost in Playoffs to St. John's
Next: 9/5 No. 14 Centreville (Va.)
23 (23)
Jenks (0-0) Jenks, Okla.
Quarterback Cooper Nunley led his team to an undefeated season and State Championship as a sophomore last year. He's back along with personal protector Marquise Overton (Oklahoma) on the offensive line. Jenks usually plays a solid out of state schedule, but this year the Trojans will be content to stay home and take care of business.
Last: State Champions
Next: 9/5 Bixby
24 (24)
Lee's Summit West (1-0) Lee's Summit, Mo.
No returning quarterback? Not problem for Lee's Summit as Brenner Clemons had a huge night accounting for six touchdowns, running for four, passing for another, and caught another. He'll get another chance to put up some big numbers against an overmatched Park Hill South team this week.
Last: Def Liberty 44-14
Next: 8/29 @ Park Hill South (1-0)
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Katy (0-0) Katy, TX
Katy destroyed much of their schedule in 2013, and by the time they faced another top team, they were overwhelmed in the State Championship by Cedar Hill. The Tigers are still bringing back a lot of firepower including running back Rodney Anderson (Oklahoma). It will be a big surprise if the Tigers don't finish the regular season undefeated again.
Last: State Champion - runner up
Next: 8/29 @ Kingwood
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|Ensworth (1-0) Nashville, Tenn.
Ensworth got off to a good start by knocking off always dangerous Louisville Trinity. Trinity was Scout's 2011 National Champion and a team capable of winning any night. A tie game into the fourth quarter, the Tigers gutted out a big win. Ensworth might be poised for a letdown after a big win, but it won't matter against Brainerd.
Last: Def Louisville Trinity 21-14
Next: 8/29 Brainerd (0-1)
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|Oak Grove (0-0) Hattiesburg, Miss.
The 2013 State Champions are poised for another run with running back Mikel Anderson ready to assume a leadership role. Junior receiver Jordan Duncan is a big play waiting to happen, and Cameron Myers (Mississippi State) is another receiver who will give the new quarterback a lot of dynamic weapons.
Last: State Champions
Next: 8/29 @ Wayne County
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|Aledo (0-0) Aledo, TX
The bad news, Aledo loses 16 starters. The good news, with an average score of 64 to 9, the backups are quite experienced. The 2013 team was in dire need of a challenge and never got one. This year the Tigers will get several teams better than anyone they played last year including Cedar Park and Bishop Amat of California.
Last: State Champions
Next: 8/29 @ Cedar Park
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Coppell (9-2) Coppell, TX
As far as we know, Coppell could have been a Top 10 team in the nation last year. The Cowboys' only two losses came to team ranked in the Top 10, DeSoto and Allen. The Cowboys are going to put up a lot of points this year with Connor Williams returning to lead the offensive line. With games against Hebron, Eastern Christian Football Academy (Md.), Cedar Hill, Southlake Carroll, and Euless Trinity, Coppell doesn't have many weeks off.
Last: 9-2
Next: 8/29 Hebron
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|Servite (0-0) Anaheim, Calif.
A young Servite team played arguably the toughest schedule in the country last year. Including the Trinity League gauntlet of Bosco, Mater Dei, Santa Margarita, and JSerra, the Friars added De La Salle and Bishop Gorman to their non-league slate. It's a big jump from 6-6 to Top 50, but quarterback Travis Waller (Oregon) looks ready to take his team to the next level. We'll find out quickly as the Friars take on Bishop Gorman next week.
Last: 6-6
Next: 8/29 No. 34 Bishop Gorman (Nev.)
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|Pearland (0-0) Pearland, Texas
There are some teams in Texas who return a lot on offense and some who return a lot on defense. Pearland is one of the few who bring nearly everyone back on both sides of the ball. Of the nine returning starters on offense though, the Oilers must find a replacement for quarterback Kalen Johnson. With every skill player back and four of five offensive linemen, the Oilers shouldn't have trouble putting up points.
Last: 12-2
Next: 8/29 @ College Park
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|John Curtis (0-0) River Ridge, La.
Curtis suffered losses to some key positions last year including receiver Malachi Dupre (LSU), but Myles Washington looks ready to be the team leader at quarterback. As always there will be talent on defense including defensive back Hunter Dale and linebacker Bo Wallace.
Last: State Champions
Next: 9/5 @ Mansfield
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Bellevue (0-0) Bellevue, Wash.
Bellevue was another team in dire need of a scheduling upgrade last year. It's too late to challenge the 2013 team, but the 2014 team will at least get two games this year when they take on Serra (Calif.) and Alta (Utah) to open the season. Bellevue's closest game in '13 was a 21 point playoff game at Peninsula.
Last: State Champions
Next: 9/6 @ Serra (Calif.)
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Bishop Gorman (1-0) Las Vegas, Nev.
Brophy Prep was 5-7 in 2013, and Bishop Gorman wanted to make sure the 2014 version didn't get any early confidence going. The Gaels hammered Brophy Prep into submission 44-0. The game should be a good warm up for Bishop Gorman as they take on No. Servite this week on Fox Sports West.
Last: Def Brophy Prep 44-0
Next: 8/29 @ No. 30 Servite
|North Gwinnett (1-0) Suwanee, Ga.
North Gwinnett is no stranger to the Scout Top 50, and they're no stranger to playing high octane football either. The Bulldogs needed every point they could muster in a 52-49 shootout victory over McEachern. The Indians must take on a dangerous North Cobb team this week.
Last: Def No. 9 McEachern 52-49
Next: 8/29 North Cobb
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Mentor (0-0) Mentor, Ohio
Mentor lost a heartbreaker to Archbishop Moeller in the State Championship 55-52. They'll have to replace their leader on offense in Conner Krizancic (Minnesota), but the Cardinals rarely have trouble putting up points. Big defensive tackle Nico Lautanen (Bowling Green) is hoping to shore up a defense that gave up half a hundred in the State Final.
Last: State Runner-Up: Archbishop Moeller 55-52
Next: 8/29 @ Boardman
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Chandler (0-0) Chandler, Ariz.
A young Chandler team came up short in the State Semi-Finals against Hamilton, but the Wolves are bringing back a lot of experience including big play threat Bryce Perkins at quarterback. Perkins ran for over 800 yards and 18 touchdowns and passed for over 2200 and 24 touchdowns. Leading rusher Chase Lucas is back after a terrific sophomore season. Chandler has an incredibly tough road schedule early in the season with September dates at State Champion Valor Christian (Colo.), at State Champion Mountain Pointe, and at State runner up Hamilton.
Last: Lost Semi-Finals to Hamilton
Next: 8/29 @ Centennial
Byrnes (1-0) Duncan, S.C.
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|Blue Springs (1-0) Blue Springs, MO
No one played Blue Springs within 17 points in 2013, and so far, no one has in 2014 either. The Wildcats posted a comfortable 39-13 win over Staley, but should find Fort Osage to be a stiffer challenge this week.
Last: Def Staley 39-13
Next: 8/29 @ Fort Osage (1-0)
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Brother Rice (0-0) Bloomfield Hills, MI
Brother Rice has to survive heavy losses to graduation from their 2013 State Championship squad, but the Warriors haven't won three straight State Championships without knowing how to reload. A good start is quarterback Alex Malzone (Michigan) looking to get his third ring. They'll kick off their 2014 campaign against fellow Brother Rice out of Chicago.
Last: State Champions
Next: 8/30 Brother Rice (Ill.)
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Maryville (1-0) Maryville, TN
Maryville didn't show much in their 28-7 win over Webb, doing what they needed to do to post the victory. The Rebels know the much more dangerous opponent Alcoa looms this week.
Last: Def Webb 28-7
Next: 8/29 Alcoa (1-0)
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Warren Central (1-0) Indianapolis, Ind.
Warren Central didn't schedule an easy opening win either as they found themselves in a dog fight with Center Grove. The Warriors prevailed in a low scoring game of attrition 12-9. Next up is a wounded Indianoplis Cathedral who was just pole-axed by Ben Davis.
Last: Def Center Grove 12-9
Next: 8/29 Indianapolis Cathedral (0-1)
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Mater Dei (0-0) Santa Ana, Calif.
The Monarchs have been on the verge of a Championship the last two seasons, and they might be ready to take the next step. Mater Dei must replace quarterback Chase Forrest (Cal) and play maker Jonathan Lockett (USC), but Jack Lowary has looked like a solid passer during the Spring and Summer Camp circuit. As always the schedule is brutal including Non League games with Corona Centennial, Upland, and Westlake.
Last: 11-3
Next: 8/30 Corona Centennial
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Bentonville (0-0) Bentonville, Ark.
Kasey Ford took the reigns as a sophomore quarterback for one of the South's top programs and he led his team to a State Championship. He's back, but he has a young team surrounding him. Ean Pfeifer (Vanderbilt) will help protect Ford as he stretches the field with weapons like Cody Scroggins. Bentonville plays some interesting out of state games including Broken Arrow (Okla.) and Bergen Catholic (N.J.).
Last: State Champions
Next: 9/5 Rockhurst (Mo.)
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First Coast (0-0) Jacksonville, Fla.
First Coast had a terrific run in 2013 before falling to Apopka in the playoffs. The Bucs return Deandre Johnson (Florida State), one of the best high school quarterbacks in the country as well as linebacker Sherrod Pittman and offensive lineman William Sweet (North Carolina). First Coast has talent and experience in every key position.
Last: Lost in Quarter-Finals: Apopka 42-20
Next: 8/29 Ribault
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Acadiana (0-0) Lafayette, LA
Acadiana returns eight starters on defense from their 2013 State Championship team that gave up a little less than 17 per game. The defense will need to carry the offense early with only three returning starters on the offensive side of the ball. One of the returning players on each side of the ball is tight end/defensive end Bry'Kiethon Mouton (LSU).
Last: State Champions
Next: 9/5 @ Northside
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|Folsom (0-0) Folsom, CA
Folsom had a great season going, right up until they ran into De La Salle. Folsom wasn't the first and they won't be the last team to be humbled by the Spartans. With 14 returning starters including quarterback Jake Browning, the Bulldogs bring back a lot of experienced players who were humbled last season. An early out of section game with San Diego Cathedral has had Folsom's attention during the offseason.
Last: Lost to De La Salle
Next: 8/29 @ Cathedral (San Diego)
|Blackman (1-0) Blackman, Tenn.
Blackman knocked Oakland out of the playoffs last year before falling to Maryville in the State Championship. Blackman just knocked Oakland out of the Top 50, could a rematch with Maryville loom in the playoffs?
Last: Def No. 32 Oakland 28-21
Next: 8/29 Brentwood
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|Bothell (0-0) Bothell, Wash.
Bothell was eliminated by Bellarmine Prep in the playoffs last year, but with 16 starters returning, the Cougars are poised to make a run at a State Championship this year. Quarterback Ross Bowers (Cal) is a terrific athlete who can hurt a defense running or throwing. A 10/17 date with Skyline looms large.
Last: Lost in Quarterfinals: Bellarmine Prep
Next: 9/5 @ Eastlake
|Valor Christian (1-0) Highlands Ranch (Colo.)
Valor Christian has posted five straight State Championships, and they've kicked off the season right towards their sixth. The Eagles took a road trip to Idaho Falls (Idaho) and beat Bonneville handily. Pomona should be a good test for Valor Christian this week, but the Eagles will get to prove their mettle on 9/12 when Chandler (Ariz.) pays a visit.
Last: Lost in Quarterfinals: Bellarmine Prep
Next: 8/28 Pomona
In: North Gwinnett (Ga.), Blackman (Tenn.), Byrnes (S.C.), Valor Christian (Colo.)
Out: Trinity Christian (Fla.), McEachern (Ga.), Oakland (Tenn.), Northwestern (S.C.)


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Slovenia's announcement last Friday that it is ready to lift its veto on Croatia's European Union entry talks gave a welcome boost to the EU enlargement process. Other than Iceland's decision in July to apply for membership, enlargement has been running into one brick wall after another in the past couple of years.
This is partly because of petty arguments such as the Slovenian-Croatian maritime border dispute (still unresolved, in spite of last Friday's breakthrough) which held up Croatia's talks. But it is also because of a certain fatigue and disillusion in many of the EU's 27 member-states, especially in western Europe, about admitting new entrants. Read more


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10. Ok, ok, so I was wrong about the Steelers beating New England. But one out of two ain't bad. "Pac–Man" brought it home in convincing style.
9. And I ask once again. How come the No. 1 defense in football can never stop anybody when it counts? I mean how do they stay No. 1…and don't they know Tom Brady is coming to town…its Tom Brady not Tom Jones. Guess what, he's going to pass the football!! You play to win the game!
8. Amazing is it not? Just a year ago you couldn't find a sportscaster, especially a White one, to give Michael Vick a snowball's chance in hell to make it back. Now you can't find a non-believer anywhere on the planet. Not me…and oh yeah not my dad, who by the way is always right. (Just a sidebar here as I sometimes do, the man quit school in the tenth grade to take care of his mom and family. Worked construction all his life, maybe missed "3" days total…and knows everything!! Me…high school, college and 35 years of reading, studying, consulting and promoting…and I don't know nothin'!) Anyway, back to the point. I told anyone that would listen if you put an athlete of any level let alone world class in jail, with all day to work out and train…you damn right he'll be back…Duh!!
7. Be careful Pitt basketball team. Don't be readin' the newspaper clippings about your ranking. You still got work to do.
6. "Unstoppable"…Try this list: Denzel's new movie, best out right now; Kobe and the Lakers, they're just cruising; Charles Barkley's mouth; anybody getting 30 rebounds in a game, Barkley did it once. But give "Love" some love for his work with the "T-wolves."
5. Brandy was robbed on "Dancing with the Stars." Stevie Wonder can see Bristol Palin can't dance. (Don't act like you don't watch).
4. Continued from No. 8…except for "Big Ben." He had four weeks of open jail and he didn't get any better. He's ok but ok's not good enough. Let's go Ben. Step it up, or is it like "Tiger," you can't dominate your game unless you're dominating the ladies?? I'm just asking!
3. High school football is in gear. Get out and support your teams. But more importantly get behind the players and their academics. Let's not have "our" student athletes not be able to play a game because they can't get average grades. We're talking a "C" average people…C'mon!
2. Today we say our final goodbyes to Maurice Lucas…better known as "Reecie" to most. The best of the best! Check out this classic, rarely seen photo from back in the ABA days. "Big Luke" breaking up a fight between Pitt's Mel Bennett and the Legendary Marvin "Bad News" Barnes. (A keeper to be sure).
1. Look, this is the first of four more warnings. The 35th Annual Willie Stargell Pittsburgh MVP Awards Banquet is coming Sun., Dec. 12 at D'Impirio's in Monroeville at 6:30 p.m. But I'm telling you there are only 100 seats available. Don't miss the grandfather of sports banquets here in western PA and here's why. Look at this line up of honorees for 2010: Kevin Cameron, Chaz Kellem, Rayco "War" Saunders, Ms. Beverly Walker, Tika Hemingway, Darnell Dinkins, Sheldon Ingram, Gilbert Brown, Sam "Bam" Clancey, Bruce Atkins, Gloria Hill, PhD, Kevin Davis, Joyce Ellis, Franco Harris, Russell Bynum, and Shayla Scott. Whattt!!!
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Bangalore, May 28: Lady luck did not shine on MS Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings for once as they handed over the IPL 5 trophy to Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday in Chennai. After posting a very competitive target of 191, Chennai couldn't restrict Gambhir's guns who fired home to lift their maiden IPL trophy.
Chennai were hoping against hope just to make it to the play-offs. Relying on the result of a few teams, Chennai were on the verge of crashing out but thanks to Deccan Chargers who came back strongly to register back to back wins against Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Despite being inconsistent during the league matches, Dhoni's men managed to qualify for the play-offs and ultimately the finals.
In the first Eliminator against Mumbai Indians, Dhoni's quick fifty helped Chennai seal a comfortable 38-run victory. With a win, CSK were closing in on their third consecutive IPL final but had to beat a strong Delhi Daredevils side in Eliminator 2.
Delhi were out of the tournament courtesy of their team management's tactical blunder and Murali Vijay's blistering ton which saw CSK cruise to a 86-run victory, the biggest win in IPL 5 and a sealed a place in the finals against the Knight Riders.
All odds were against Kolkata when they faced the two-time reigning champions, Chennai were also on the verge of claiming a hat-trick of IPL titles.
Chennai began their campaign with a loss to Mumbai in the opening match of season. A series of wins and losses followed which left them struggle towards the end of the league stage.
Middle-order batsmen lacked consistency and failed to fire when required. CSK's South African batsman Faf du Plessis was dropped after a run of poor performances. The right-handed batsman was key to several wins ending his campaign with three fifties and total of 398 runs in 12 innings at a strike rate of 130.92.
Local player S Badrinath played a vital role alongside Du Plessis but was demoted down the order to make way for Australia's Michael Hussey.
Million dollar boy Ravindra Jadeja's all-round performance did not prove worthy of the price tag except for his match-winning (48, 5/16) effort against Deccan Chargers.
The likes of skipper MS Dhoni and Dwayne Bravo had a mixed season with patchy performances here and there. Dhoni scored his only fifty against Mumbai and finished with 357 runs at an average of 29.75 while Bravo scored 371 runs in 16 innings.
Inclusion of Hussey in the Playing XI certainly helped Chennai strengthen its top-order batting. Hussey managed 261 runs in eight innings hitting two fifties.
Suresh Raina top-scored with 441 runs but also played the highest number of innings with a decent average of 25.94 which includes two half-centuries. Raina became the only player in IPL to have scored 400 or more runs in each of the five editions.
Chennai's play-off hero Murali Vijay, who smashed the fastest century (113) in IPL 5, was earlier dropped from the XI after failing to give a good start at the top. Despite his poor run, the century helped Chennai cruise to the finals. Vijay scored 336 in 14 innings.
Among bowlers, R Ashwin was the most impressive bowler. The spinner claimed 14 wickets at an economy rate of 6.54. Australia's Ben Hilfenhaus was a direct replacement for counterpart Doug Bollinger. The pacer made a significant impact claiming back to back man of the match awards and finshed with a best bowling average of 16.64.
All rounder Bravo claimed the highest number of wickets with 15 but proved little expensive at an economy rate of 8 per over.
South African speedster Albie Morkel had a decent season with 13 wickets in 16 matches.
Overall, CSK's season was filled with ups and downs. Prior to the play-offs, Dhoni's men never showed the same intensity like they did in the past two seasons. They hardly dominated the game even in their own den and failed to capitalise on opportunities when they could overpower the opposition.
Dhoni looked helpless when his side were on the brink of crashing out. A lucky breakthrough to the play-offs brought the old Dhoni back who stepped up along with his team to easily reach the finals.
However, it is the end of their rule after two successive IPL seasons. The former champions will try and comeback strong but there is still a long way to go.


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