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Carnival Miracle 15-day Hawaiian Cruise - A no nonsense crui: Carnival Miracle Cruise Review by Mighty Joe
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Carnival Miracle 15-day Hawaiian Cruise - A no nonsense crui
Destination: Hawaii
Embarkation: Los Angeles
Embarkation in Long Beach was good but they can improve on it.
House staff was polite but can improve on their cleaning. During our 15-day cruise, I have not noticed them cleaning our desk or our toilet bowl. But the overall cleanness of the ship was good.
The staff officers' uniforms were not smart, many wearing dirty wrinkled white uniforms and non-standard dirty white shoes. This don't compared well with the smartly clean, well pressed white uniforms and standardized shoes of say, the Celebrity Cruise Lines.
Although the buffet is not the best, food in its dining room was excellent especially the several soups they offered every night. There were no repeats and all 15 nights there was a different menu. They should the managers around to see to the satisfaction of the dining room More guests. The reception lady was not the smartest and had a hard time recognise faces or remember your sitting preference. After she greeted you, she would print a ticker tape, turned around and put the small piece of paper on a small wall on her back; an usher would then come by, picked up the slip and lead you to your table, very inefficient indeed. The afternoon English style tea and music was good and they overwhelmed us with their sandwiches and pastries. The taste bar offered very interesting sample of food and soups in the alter afternoon. The cooking demo & sampling session of the specialty restaurant was good and you can try quite a bit of their food.
They could put in more effort in organising the deck sail away parties. The DJ would be there but nobody else was around to stir up the atmosphere and most of the sail away parties on the Lido deck were nothing more a few people sitting around to listen to DJ music. The midnight Hawaiian party and buffet were excellent though. We are not drinkers and were very pleased that they didn't swarm us to buy drinks during theatre shows and night club dancing like in other cruise lines. I like their enclosed public rooms while you can sit down and enjoy the small Pilipino band playing and dancing without people walking by. This is so much better compared to standing around in the Atrium of the Celebrity Solstice Class ships to listen to music and dancing while everybody walk by and looking at you. Nightly shows were good especially the hypnosis show was hilarious and brought down the whole floor. Of course the ship's signature show Beatles' Ticket to Ride' was outstanding. There were plenty of organised activities but my wife would like to have line dances during the day but none was offered. They can use the Pilipino bad more often in various location during the day for better atmosphere.
The shops are not the best on the sea compared to other ships and selections were very limited.
The "Future Cruise office was a joke - just a stand with one person standing behind and looks unprofessional.
The debarkation was excellent and it only took us a few minutes after they announced our floor's turn to leave the ship; the best debarkation I ever experience.
All in all, it was no nonsense cruise that's worth every penny. Less
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Cabin review: 7A5142 Balcony (obstructed views)
Good size room. The room is partially blocked by the first tender on the port side almost mid ship. Interesting to see how they launch and recover the tender just outside our balcony. Plenty of storage space and especially like to be able to store our large full size luggage under the bed.Read All Balcony (obstructed views) (7A) Reviews >>
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'Hope Never Lost' can lighten a mother's load
Depressed, feeling desperate or inadequate without hope for a better life. A good time is what I need. My friends are drinking and doing drugs and I'm curious about how I'll feel. I'm not like other people, I can stop whenever I choose. Seemingly simple excuses, but serious and possibly life-threatening. Drugs or alcohol or a mix of both can be damaging and so often lead to addiction, a knowingly powerful disease.
We hear about the misuse of drugs or alcohol every day, it seems. Many believe out of control use only happens to others and won't be a problem for them. Before long, substance abuse can have a profound impact on parents and the family structure.
Drugs are readily available to men and women as well as boys and girls. Warning signs get ignored.
Excuses come easy for parents when their kids get in trouble at school or at work and often warning signs just slip through the cracks. Parents want to believe that self-destructive behaviors are just a phase. Everything will be fine. Their children have everything they should want with a loving family and a beautiful home. If only that were true.
Unfortunately, there are many in our local neighborhoods who are suffering due to substance abuse in the family circle. Parents often agonize over their need to be educated about addiction, its treatment and recovery.
Five moms residing in the South Hills are healing and together they hope to help others deal with addiction in their homes. They chose to open up about the deceit and dishonesty that drugs have caused in their children and how important it has been to heal themselves and to believe that they were not the cause of the addiction.
Each mom began by ignoring changes in their child as they were growing up, difficult years in today's world. Each mother suffered a state of denial. Often alone, they refrained from confiding in even close family members, embarrassed to not be able to handle the seriousness of addiction.
"We had to believe that no matter how vigilant we were and how filled with pain, our children or any addict needs to choose to recover," these moms agreed.
As they searched for help in recovery for their sons and daughters and eventually for themselves, these loving mothers were fortunate to find one another at a support group called SOS. They were compelled to help other mothers who find themselves dragging rock bottom since discovering their children were abusing dangerous drugs, so easily accessible. Together they joined hands and shared their deeply personal accounts and experiences and have published a guide for others.
"Hope Never Lost," authored by Karen Lindsay, is a collection of five mothers' journeys through their child's addiction. In each account, the mother shares how she eventually changed and how and when her child began to show signs of change.
They all agree that the support they received at SOS gave them back a life, leading them and their children to a renewed sense of hope.
Chapters are also written by therapists who facilitated their support group.
Parents who even remotely question their child's behavior will find comfort in "Hope Never Lost." Copies are available for purchase at www.createspace.com/4094113.
Moms can be reached by emailing email@example.com.
EEN: Allegheny HealthChoices, Inc. reports in the Pittsburgh community alone, drug and alcohol overdose deaths surpass the victims of car accidents and homicides combined.

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Pay more to fix teaching
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Pay more to fix
• Reward teachers based on achievement not seniority
• Rate performance on broad collaborative measures
• Create a clear path of career progression for teachers
Wellington (3 March) – New Zealand has made a good start towards lifting the status of teaching, but the pace of change could be sped up if pay scales were linked to performance, not seniority.
That is one of the findings of The New Zealand Initiative's latest report Teaching Stars: Transforming the teaching profession. The policy recommendations in the report follow extensive research into why New Zealand is losing talented teachers, and how the best performing education systems in the world attract, train and retain skilled educators.
"In the private sector we don't bat an eyelid at rewarding professionals based on achievement, yet in the teaching vocation, performance pay has long been a taboo topic," said Executive Director Dr Oliver Hartwich. "It is clear that if we want the best people to teach our children, we need to recognise and reward them for the effort they put in."
The report found performance need not focus exclusively on an NCEA pass rate, with a dollar value per head, but should include broader measures such as on-the-job learning, mentoring of junior teachers, and contributions within the school environment.
The report also recommends that New Zealand:
Create an aspirational career path – This
will retain the best teachers in the system, send a signal
that teaching is an aspirational career, and open up
classrooms and schools so that teachers can learn from the
• Select the best to lift quality– More can be done to address quality issues within the sector, including information gathering on teacher demand, lifting the quality of initial teacher education programmes (ITE), collecting employment data for teacher graduates, and establishing a clinical teacher education programme.
• Open pathways to teaching – Establish a school-based training programme enabling schools to choose their own teachers before they even begin training.
• Develop school leadership – Improve procedures for identifying potential principals, and develop more effective principal preparation programmes and ongoing professional development.
"These policy recommendations are based on the successful measures implemented by the top education jurisdictions, which have grappled with the same problems we are facing in New Zealand today," said Rose Patterson, a research fellow at the Initiative.
The report, the final in a series of three, was written by John Morris, a former headmaster of Auckland Grammar School for 20 years, and Rose Patterson. The research was supported by the New Zealand Education and Scholarship Trust.


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Big Brains, Little Storm
Come share your ideas & stories to support the Biggest Little City Campaign!
The Regional Alliance for Downtown Invites you to be a part of this vital local movement.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Whitney Peak Hotel
It's Free, but please register online in advance – Click Here to Register
Plenty of appetizers for all!
Beer and wine available for purchase ($3)
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We will do video recordings of your Biggest Little City stories and have white boards for your big/little juxtaposition suggestions!


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|About Me:
I'm 27 and I live in sunny Brisbane on the North East coast of Australia. I live with an amazing man, a huge music and make-up collection and a really ordinary stove that is the source of much disdain as I love to cook and bake.
I will be a fully qualified interior designer this year and I'm the best darn mature-age student you've ever seen!
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My chiropractor
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*I love the convenience (ie: excuse to be lazy) that Batiste Dry Shampoo affords me!
*I buy large packs of baby-wipes instead of over-priced specially formulated make-up removal wipes.
*With regards to Milia (also known as milk spots or oil seeds; benign, keratin-filled cysts that can appear just under the epidermis of the skin) I've only had them a few times. Someone I know told me they could be a sign I was using too much heavy duty eye cream near my eyes. Lo and behold when I stopped my use in that area they went away by themselves after a couple of months.
* I am a Rosehip oil addict. There, I said it! The difference between this and other so-called 'vices' that people become addicted to is that this lightweight, sensitive skin friendly, hydrating, full of anti-aging antioxidant oil makes skin soft and glowy and actually *gives back* to the person using it - unlike alcohol and cigarettes which take, take, take.
*For those who love the powerful colour of cream blush I recommend setting it with a powder blush in a similar shade. It's also worth noting that cream blush is better suited to normal to dry skin, as it wears away faster due to oils on the skin. This also means it may not be the best option for summer, so either switch to a powder blush or layer it over your cream colour.
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I have a tried and true make-up routine. It begins with cleansing with a good quality cream cleanser - I'm approaching 30 (four years to go, not that I'm counting :P) and we all know mature skin needs a little more TLC.
I then apply blush to the apples of my cheeks, gently sweeping it back toward my hairline. I apply an eye-shadow primer to my lids and apply eye-shadow + liquid eye-liner, then finish the eyes with a curling waterproof mascara.
A quick dust of powder to set the foundation and I'm ready to go out the door!
All of this generally takes between 20 and 30 minutes - depending on how much of a hurry I'm in.
|My Celebrity Look-a-like:
I have been told by various folks (some in various states of intoxication) that I resemble Liv Tyler. Personally, I think it was the fringe and dark hair. But hey, I'm not complaining!
MAC Studio Fix in NW25
This is my ultimate foundation - the one and only of its kind that I have been completely %110 satisfied with since first opening its little shell pack that fateful day.This powder based foundation goes on lightly with a handy-sponge applicator that fits under the colour shelf of the compact. It has an in-built mirror for easy touch-ups throughout the day.I find it gives a lovely even and smooth coverage over my t-zone and blends perfectly with my complexion. It covers imperfections with one swipe and gives a light minimal coverage look that lasts me all day.I hate looking like I'm actually wearing make-up , especially while I'm at school or at the supermarket where there's no perceived *need* to be wearing it. This lets me look my best while still giving the illusion that it's all natural. ;]
MAC Blot Powder in Medium
I can thank my Mother for my naturally oily skin. Admittedly in 10 years I'll probably be singing her praises as a certain amount of natural oil tends to be help reduce wrinkles developing but let me tell you I wasn't praising anyone for my oil slick face as a teen!!Thankfully in my 20's I discovered MAC's Blot Powder in Medium - to match my skin tone.I apply this with a large fluffy brush over my t-zone whenever I feel that familiar 'shine' starting to develop. This powder goes on very sheer, allowing me to retain my light make-up look. It soaks up the extra oil in a flash and turns my nose from shiny to matte in seconds. I always carry this little baby in my purse. Also the mirror is a Godsend!
Pop Beauty Eye Magnet Primer
I have been a long-time convert to eyeshadow primer and have used Pop Beauty's Eye Magnet Primer for the last few years. This sheer skin-coloured paste goes on smoothly using the inbuilt click-brush-mechanism and it only needs a few seconds to dry and turn my usually oily and ready-to-crease eyelids into a smooth and matte foundation for my eye-shadow and liner. The formulation nourishes and protects my eyes with a dose of Vitamin E, and ensures my eye make-up stays on all day, without fail. I'm in love with this stuff and I have no idea how I ever survived without it. Viva la primer!
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Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 2/1/2011 (2418 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Depending on the kind of week it's been, I sometimes try to avoid checking out our video view numbers. This is because if there has been a series of bad car crashes, without a doubt, they'll garner the biggest hits of the week. I'm not sure why that is, but I guess it's the same reason people slow down and rubberneck at an accident.
So when I pushed the button to calculate our top videos of the year, I winced just a little, but was rather pleased by what I saw. There are a good number of car crash videos, but there's also a good number of original creative content gathered by our video team here at the Free Press. Below I've compiled a list of our top 10 viewed videos by you. I've removed from that list any non-original Free Press content, which includes the videos listed at the bottom of this post.
1. No Running Water - Chapter 1
The No Running Water series was the biggest multimedia project the Free Press has ever undertaken so to see the first video in the series as our top viewed of the year brings a lot of satisfaction. This video was shot by Joe Bryksa and produced by Helen Fallding and myself.-P96xavpg.js">
2. Police react to fatal crash
Amutha Subramaniam, 17, and Senhit Mehari, 19 died on October 31 after their vehicle was struck by an alleged drunk driver. Winnipeg Police spokesperson Jason Michalyshen provided details to media in this video. Any time young people die and allegedly at the hands of a drunk driver, there's going to be huge interest.-P96xavpg.js">
3. One dead in Waverley crash
An elderly woman died after the vehicle she was a passenger in was t-boned by a semi-truck while making a left turn onto Victor Lewis Drive.-P96xavpg.js">
4. Traffic circle cam highlights
On the suggestion of photo editor Mike Aporius, reporter Tania Kohut and I were deployed to the infamous traffic circle at Waverley and Grosvenor during the morning rush hour back in October. We edited together this "highlight reel" from the live stream. Laughter ensued.-P96xavpg.js">
5. 1 dead, 4 injured in rural crash
We headed out to the scene of this accident at the intersection Highway 23 and Provincial Road 200 near Morris on November 9th. Rosenort resident Marj Heinrichs was killed in the crash and several others were injured.-P96xavpg.js">
6. Church tower crumbles in storm
On May 28, the tower of Knox Church near Central Park was struck by lightning and a 2,700-kilogram piece of Tyndall stone fell to the ground below. It was a pretty incredible sight and photographer Ken Gigliotti captured video and photos.-P96xavpg.js">
7. Raw Video: Funnel cloud over west Winnipeg
We've posted a lot of funnel cloud videos to our site, but this is the first time one of our photographers was able to catch one in action. Trevor Hagan captured this one near Route 90.-P96xavpg.js">
8. Oh Canada! A city celebrates
I was on standby at MTS Centre for the Olympic hockey gold medal game. Thousands were watching the game on the big screen and flooded into the streets and down to Portage and Main after they won. The sights and sounds of people celebrating was enough to carry this video.-P96xavpg.js">
9. Crash victim's sister speaks
Anita Subramaniam, the sister of Amutha, who died in the crash mentioned in video #2 met with media three days after the crash.-P96xavpg.js">
10. Raw Video: Military jet makes emergency landing
Global Winnipeg provided us with this video of a Vancouver bound jet landing in Winnipeg after experiencing hydraulic problems. The plane landed safely.-P96xavpg.js">
The non-original videos that made the list are:
- Janis Ollson's journey
- Second lap dance video posted
- Raw video: Teacher lap dance cell phone video
- Surveillance video: Bousquet arrest


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Video game advice from everyone's favorite intergalactic space alien, Guido!
Jazza's epic sword and sorcery adventure!
This poor character keeps killing himself!
TV quality work.. once again..
Too bad there isn't a 20 star out of 20 option because this really deserves it.
It was very hilarious and random while also retaining a basic story line. This gives it both a south park and family guy feel. Not too strict about being random like south park, and not too random like family guy. The animation and drawings were top notch.. surpassing many animated tv shows easily. I remember all those games. How I miss Sonic back in the good old days when he actually had good games to be in. I also love the two and a half men reference. The only con I can think of is that it is too good not to be on tv.
this is funny as hell you definately need to make more of these the whole series is almost enough to make you piss yourself with laughter
sooooooo funny the best was "did u really need 2 order 7 lobsters?" great job this is definantly ur 2nd best the best is when they treid 2 discover electricity
Professional stuff
I badly want an Ataritendosega.
Some of the other episodes have portions of which I find relevant in my own life, but none more so than this, 'Game Over.'
First off, if you can't identify all of the characters from video games that attack Tanner and Ben from the getgo, don't watch this episode. Get yourself a video game education (whatever that means) and come back later to watch this. This includes knowledge of the Konami code.
Second, if you've never seen 'Pretty In Pink,' don't watch this episode. Rent it and see the hilarity that is Ducky.
Third, if you haven't seen 'Two and a Half Men,' that's fine. Really. That show is fucking terrible.
Now that I'm done seeing this episode, I'm gonna go play some Frogger. Or Tecmo Bowl. But not Excitebike. Overheating is a bitch.


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For the past few months, the people in the Burera district in northern Rwanda were treated to the spectacle of a Muzungu [foreign] doctor running literally in circles.
"They'd ask, 'Where have you come from?' And I'd say, 'The hospital,'" recalls Mickey Sexton, a physician working with Inshuti Mu Buzima (IMB)—PIH's partner organization in Rwanda. "And they'd ask, 'Where are you going?' And again I'd say, 'The hospital.' Then they'd laugh and look at their friends in a 'Muzungus are weird, aren't they' kind of way," he added. "For many locals, their lives are characterized by tough physical labor in the fields each day, I think it was odd to see me running in circles with no obvious purpose."
Although truly living up to the literal translation of the word Muzungu—"someone who roams around aimlessly"—Mickey and fellow PIH physician Gene Kwan of IMB's Rwinkwavu Hospital did have a purpose. They were training to run Kigali's International Peace Marathon to raise awareness and thousands of dollars to support IMB's women's health projects.
"The marathon is an awesome challenge and great way to round off what has been an incredible year in Rwanda," says Mickey. "More importantly, it's an opportunity to raise money for PIH's efforts to improve women's health and a chance to demonstrate my belief that women's health and female empowerment should be one of our priorities and form an integral part of our work."
The community, while puzzled, was nonetheless enthusiastic to support the doctors' mission, shouting words of encouragement and, at times, even running alongside.
"The training has been an experience in itself… Hundreds of people have joined me for a mile or two—or even ten," says Mickey. "It's humbling when a 3-year-old, an 80-year-old man, or a woman carrying a sewing machine on her head can all keep up with you."
A grueling course—26.2 miles up and down over the hills of Kigali in the scorching heat of a Rwandan afternoon—awaited them on May 23. But their friends and support team helped keep them motivated, as did their cause, particularly for Gene, who had only begun training to run with Mickey just five weeks before the race.
As the elite runners finished, and the crowds dissipated, and the temperatures climbed, Gene explained how he was able to keep his mission in sight. "I started to think about the hundreds of women who travel similar distances to seek care, and this helped me to continue running," he said.
The duo crossed the finish line together in just 4 and a half hours, raising $2,100.


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Preview from the 'The Hunger Games' DVD/BD Target Exclusive Edition
Target has released through its mobile site exclusively a preview from the extras that will be included in the The Hunger Games DVD/BD Target Exclusive Edition. The video features Amandla Stenberg (Rue) and Jacqueline Emerson (Foxface) talking about how all the tribute actors bonded together and how much fun they had on set. Their words are accompanied by images of all the actors having fun around the sets. Don't miss it!
You can pre-order Target's Exlusive Edition here.
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Situation behaviour at failover to Hot standby (TEMS up to v6.23 FP02)
Technote (troubleshooting)
This is a description of what happens to situations when a failover to a FTO TEMS occurs.
Resolving the problem
No record of events is maintained in the Hot Standby TEMS.
When a failover from Primary HUB TEMS to Hot Standby TEMS occurs, agents and RTEMS connected to the Primary HUB will failover to the Hot Standby TEMS.
Their situations will be restarted when they connect to the Hot Standby TEMS. This results in
situations that have previously generated alerts to regenerate the alerts.
This will of course also result in new events if the alerts are sent on to an Events Server
(Omnibus or TEC)
If you are using TEC then you may be able to filter out these duplicate alerts if they originated at an RTEMS or an agent connected to an RTEMS.
There is a special case for MS_OFFLINE and situations similar to MS_OFFLINE.
These should not trigger for the first 12 minutes after failover occurs.
However there is a known issue where MS_Offline situations trigger immediately in the failover environment, however it only happens in environments where no agents at all are connected to the HUB TEMS. This is rare, but it is being addressed in APAR IV21508.
The fix for this known issue is contained in 6.23 FP02.
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See all natural makeup!
Are Organic Hair Products Really Better? It can be confusing? Although you know you want clean, healthy, and manageable hair, some shampoo and conditioner labels just sound scary - "ammonium xylenesulfonate", "sodium laureth sulfate", "glycol distearate" sound like ingredients you wouldn't want to use to scrub your sink let alone wash your hair!
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District discusses plan to close schools
By Jennie Miller
Posted October 20, 2010
SOUTHFIELD — Southfield Public Schools administrators recommend closing Eisenhower, Schoenhals and Leonard elementary schools to cut $1.5 million of the $20 million deficit the district faces.
The recommendation came during a Jan. 5 Board of Education meeting.
The board will make a final decision in February.
The plans are based in part on recommendations from the 2009 Citizens Task Force, which was established to analyze the district's budget projections and financial information.
A few weeks ago, the task force recommended closing Eisenhower, Leonard and Southfield-Lathrup High School, and suggested turning Thompson Middle School into a ninth-grade academy to assist students with the transition from middle to high school.
Administrators nixed the idea of closing Southfield-Lathrup and creating a ninth-grade academy, and added the suggestion to close Schoenhals.
"None of us was happy about the closing of Southfield-Lathrup," said Fern Katz of Southfield, a member of the Board of Education. "I would say, No. 1, the big problem was with transportation. Our transportation director said it wasn't feasible to close Thompson and move ninth-grade in there. Busing kids from all over Southfield to one school could be very expensive and could offset any gains we made."
Even though the high school will remain open, per the administration's recommendation, cost savings can still be realized given the declining enrollment in that building.
"(We would) reduce the size of the building as far as usable space by closing off a wing so you're reducing costs of maintenance, heating and lighting," explained Ken Siver, deputy superintendent of Southfield Public Schools, who also serves as a Southfield City Council member.
In the plan, the students from Leonard would be redirected to Birney Middle School, which would become a K-8 school. Schoenhals students would instead go to Thompson, which would also become a K-8 school.
"Both have the International Baccalaureate program, so it's just a natural," Siver said.
Eisenhower students would be divided between Stevenson, Adler and Brace Lederle, and could also apply to go to MacArthur, which is a magnet school.
"When you move, when you close a school, it's very disruptive, and you want to do it as painlessly as possible, and that's not always possible," Siver said, adding that the task force really took into consideration the location of schools in order to decide which to close, and that proximity to other elementary schools will help smooth the transition.
"For many of the kids it won't be a huge disruption," he said.
If approved, the closures would go into effect in the fall.
Administrators and school district officials have been meeting with local parent-teacher associations to discuss the proposal and how it would impact the district. They met with the Southfield Area PTA on Jan. 7, and planned to meet with the Eisenhower PTA on Jan. 14 and with the Leonhard PTA at 6 p.m. on Jan. 21 at Leonhard Elementary School, followed by the Schoenhals and Thompson PTAs at 6 p.m. on Jan. 28 at Thompson Middle School.
Members of the community have been supportive of the recommendations so far, Siver said.
"I think the community knows there's got to be school closings, bottom line," said Dory Bryant of Southfield, president of the Southfield Area PTA.
Myron Frasier, a Southfield resident and member of the Southfield City Council, said he was one of about 35 people who sat on the task force. He said the process was "not easy."
"We looked at the schools, where they were positioned within the city, how many students they had, their capacity, if we close this school, how far the students would have to go, that sort of thing," Frasier said. "We moved a lot of pieces around and came up with what we thought was the most workable solution for our community, but of course it was only a recommendation. … Our objective was: There's not enough money to go around; the student population is going downhill; the birthrate for students in Southfield is going down. We need to have some kind of a plan for how we're going to make our budget work, and so that's what we came up with."
Frasier said he does not envy the members of the Board of Education who have to make the final decision.
"I understand the stress and the pressure they're under making those kind of decisions," he said. "I wouldn't want to be in their shoes."
Darryle Buchanan, a Southfield resident and president of the Southfield Board of Education, said he was impressed by the thoroughness of the task force.
"It was interesting how deep the community was willing to go to make things right in the district," Buchanan said. "It's interesting that after all this time, the community has actually come out with a harder stance than even the board was willing to go. With these modifications, I think it's something we'll find more palatable for both the students and the community as well, because we ultimately answer to them."
Buchanan pointed out that the financial crisis did not happen overnight.
"We've been dealing with it and preparing for it for at least the past three years," Buchanan said. "We're in a much better situation than some of our neighboring districts that for whatever reason failed to act. Maybe they thought Lansing was going to come to our rescue, but we had to prepare ourselves for the worst-case scenario.
"I think that the board and the superintendent have been keenly aware of things and acted very responsibly to the situation. Witness the fact that we are not going into receivership; we are not filing for bankruptcy, and we do not have to apply for any loans to make it through this year as some of our neighbors are. I know that it's been kind of a rocky ride with a lot of the decisions that have been made, but all of the decisions were made with all of us knowing that this was coming."
With the school closures estimated to make up for $1.5 million of the district's projected $20 million deficit, there is still a lot of work to be done. Katz said she is confident the district will figure out a way to stay afloat, and praised Superintendent Wanda Cook-Robinson for her creativity.
"We have no options — we will find a solution," Katz said. "Like it or not, that's what has to be. We are in that position. I frankly would be a lot happier if we could find another $20 million or $22 million, not just $18 million. When we balance the budget, (the state) push(es) us a little bit more over the edge every year. They promise money on June 1 and decide they're not going to deliver come October, which is an absolutely difficult way to run a school district. We're always on the edge of our seat financially."
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Recently some friends invited me out for lunch at the Dufferin Seniors Centre.
Every Wednesday they have a noon-hour perogy lunch. Fresh, home-made soup and perogies. All you can eat for seven bucks, eight for non-members. They also have coffee, tea, juice and cake for dessert.
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After the introductions Nancy asked, "Buffie? There used to be some Buffies on the street where I grew up."
I asked her what street she grew up on and she told me it was Alfred.
Wow! That took me back over 60 years when I also lived on Alfred Avenue. Nancy lived on the next block. In the evenings we used to play on the corner, illuminated by an overhead street light. One of the games we played was kick the can. I can't remember exactly how the game was played but it involved kicking a tin can and then running. I believe around the four corners.
During the game one night I gave the can a terrific kick and it it hit Nancy in the face just over her lip, cutting her badly.
With blood streaming down her face, Nancy ran sobbing home and we all dispersed. Even though it was a freak accident I knew what to expect when Nancy's father came looking for the source of her injury. A good hard, swift kick in the pants.
Shortly after,we moved away and this was the first time I'd seen Nancy since.
As I related the story to my friends Nancy put her finger to her upper lip and ruefully said, "I've still got the scar."
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National Guard soldier laid to rest: Linde remembered as prankster, family man
SIDNEY, Mont. -- More than 600 people gathered Tuesday to celebrate the life of North Dakota National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Darren Linde, who was remembered as much as a prankster and family man as a decorated soldier and hero.
"I decided God took Darren from us because heaven was getting too boring," his wife, Adrienne Linde, said during the funeral in Linde's hometown of Sidney. "They needed a practical jokester."
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"I have never been more proud of my husband than I am now," Adrienne said.
Linde, 41, Devils Lake, and Spc. Tyler Orgaard, 20, Bismarck, were killed Dec. 3 by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan as they were clearing a road of explosives. Orgaard's funeral is Thursday in Bismarck.
Spc. Ian C. Placek, 23, Bismarck, a member of the unit injured in the same attack, attended Linde's funeral, sitting in the front row in a wheelchair next to Gov. Jack Dalrymple.
Linde, a member of the North Dakota National Guard 818th Engineer Company based in Williston, beamed with pride when he was in uniform, his wife said.
"And he looked pretty hot, too," Adrienne said during the service at the Richland County Event Center at the Richland County Event Center.
Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk said Linde's colleagues who continue to serve in Afghanistan regarded Linde as a seasoned veteran and mentor who set high standards for himself and others.
Linde, who served more than 17 years in the military, had a playful and lighthearted side that lifted other soldiers' spirits and made people gravitate to him, Sprynczynatyk said.
As one of the older members of the unit, Linde had nicknames such as "Gramps" and "Papa Bear" for the father-like role he played. Adrienne once sent toy singing bears to two of Linde's soldiers so they could tease him, Sprynczynatyk said.
"Sgt. 1st Class Linde was truly a gift to so many in so many ways," Sprynczynatyk said.
Lt. Col. David Johnson, a chaplain who officiated the service, said he got to know Linde when they served together in Iraq in 2007 and 2008. Linde was a proud husband, father and grandfather, Johnson said.
"He meant the world to his fellow soldiers but even more he meant the world to his family," Johnson said.
In addition to his wife, Linde's survivors include his daughters, Celina Linde of Devils Lake, Kayla Propp of Fairview, Mont., and Alexis Fleener of Devils Lake; his son, Eric Paul Linde of Devils Lake, N.D.; his father, Dwight Linde of Williston; and his mother, Debbie Buxbaum of Sidney.
Fleener and Propp sang songs for their father that were recorded and played during the service, including an original song Fleener wrote for her father. Fleener also sang live "Heaven Was Needing a Hero."
The service closed with the rock song "My Sacrifice" by Creed, which friends said was Linde's favorite song.
The community of Sidney saluted their hometown hero and former volunteer firefighter with an American flag flying from a firetruck, flags lining city streets and a man who stood on a hill with a flag to salute mourners on the way to the cemetery.
Hundreds attended a burial ceremony at the Sidney Cemetery, where Sprynczynatyk presented American flags to members of Linde's family.
Sen.-elect Heidi Heitkamp, who also spoke during the funeral, said thousands of North Dakotans will never forget Linde's sacrifice.
"Darren is the reason we are free. Darren is the reason we are safe," Heitkamp said. "And Darren is the reason why I'm proud to call this country and North Dakota my home."


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Here's what has gone on at Penticton so far:
- Hodgson told reporters on Friday that he is pain-free and cleared for practice with the Canucks. He'll was practicing in Group C with eight other players which will focus on more skills work with other groups. He skated with Alex Burrows who said he looked great on the ice
- Speaking of Burrows, he's doing colour on the Team 1040 this Tuesday when the Flames are in town for the pre-season game, and two games for Sportsnet on Wednesday against the Oilers, and on September 28th against the Sharks
- Luongo has lost some weight coming into camp this year. How did he do this? Spending time in Florida on a bike getting his meals prepared for him which to me sounds like a pretty ideal summer
- Hansen has a good shot at a spot on the 3rd line which is good because out of the number of goals he scored a lot of them were game winning goals. Now if he could only score more goals in total
- MacIntyre from the Vancouver Sun thinks Oreskovich has a good shot at making the team. "He is a load when he goes to the net, seems largely immune to bodychecks and looks capable of doing serious damage on the forecheck". Based on their description he sounds like a superhero
- After Day 2, MacIntyre gives Jordan Schroeder the invisible man award
- The Sweatt brothers are excited at the prospect to be able to play together again on the same team (they together for a season at Colorado College)
- Morrison is trying to beat PTO odds to make the team because he thinks the team has a chance at winning the cup
- Tanner Glass is blogging over at Canucks.com about him being engaged and first day of training camp
- The Canuck trainers will have some fun sorting out what goes where for Tuesday's double header
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my mighty life
My fancy Wonder Woman costume handcrafted by my two big brothers, Tom & Ricky. Poor Ricky, he didn't stand a chance.
I never finished this list, and I haven't completed everything either. So I figured it was time to make it official. Here's my Mighty Life List. Some say this is a bucket list, others might compare it to Mondo Beyondo. Call it what you will. I call it inevitable.
The list will be updated as I complete each item and/or add more items I plan to accomplish.
1. Get an iPhone.
2. Write a book. it doesn't have to be the book, just a book. It doesn't have to be good, just done.
3. Make a zine.
4. Plant a little herb garden.
5. Bake a loaf of no-knead bread.
6. Make pizza dough from scratch.
7. Sew pillows and curtains with all that fabric I've been hoarding.
8. Hang up more art and family photos. 9. Indulge in a romantic dinner with Rama at The Little Door.
10. Devour a steak at Arroyo Chop House.
11. Order omakase style at Sushi Nishi-ya.
12. Revive crafternoons. And make it a regular thing.
13. Ride a bike.
13. Fly a kite.
14. Go for a hike.
15. Learn about wine. Buy 12 new bottles in one year. Convince Rama to drink them with me.
16. Throw a wine & cheese party. Make it look like a magazine.
17. Take a dip in the Pacific Ocean. (I've done this, just not in a while.)
18. Move into a new place. Move into a lighter, roomier, cozier place.
19. Wreck more journals.
20. Take a longer leisurely trip to SF. Go to the Alameda Flea Market.
21. Go to the Rose Bowl Flea Market, too.
22. Re-upholster a chair.
23. Enjoy a proper vacation with Rama to a place at least one of us hasn't yet been.
24. Have a Pixar movie marathon.
25. Master some Filipino dishes, like pancit bihon, adobo and leche flan.
26. Redesign my Darling web site.
27. Print new letterpress business cards.
28. Learn how to screenprint.
29. Make a calendar, and sell it.
30. Frost a cake like a pro.
31. Visit my friends whom I miss dearly and happen to live in states I've never visited: Tennessee, Virginia, and Indiana. (Actually, I've been to Virginia, but I was 11 and it barely counts.)
32. Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge.
33. Drive across the country.
34. Make the Camino de Santiago.
35. Take Rama and my mom to Paris in two separate trips.
36. Re-learn French.
37. Show my children my grandma's house—and as much of the Philippines as possible.
38. Explore dual citizenship.
39. Eat Sushi in Tokyo.
39. Pare down my wardrobe to stylish pieces I really love.
40. Buy more real and lasting furniture.
41. Keep a warm, colorful, cozy home with an open invitation to stay for dinner.
42. Find the bluest body of water. Try: Tahiti, Greece, South of France.
43. Get my scuba diving license.
44. Get my body back.
45. Make photo albums.
46. Become a pro at calligraphy.
47. Find the perfect cookie jar. Keep it filled.
48. Bake my neighbors a pie.
49. Become a formidable opponent at scrabble and chess.
50. Surprise my husband.


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One of the men suspected in the stabbing of a Hutchinson man Monday night made a first appearance where he requested a reduction of his bond.
Jordon LeShore told Magistrate Judge Randy McEwen that he wanted it lowered so he could be with his kid. But, Senior Assistant District Attorney Steve Maxwell told the judge he thought the bond of 250-thousand was appropriate because of the savage nature of the attack. He says the victim in the case, Jeffrey Payne required major surgery and is still listed as critical in a Wichita hospital. He had been stabbed numerous times according to police sources.
Charges include attempted first degree murder for the stabbing of Payne, aggravated battery for the beating of Payne, aggravated burglary for breaking into Payne's home and aggravated assault for threatening another victim, Alesia Dawson with a firearm.
He was assigned the Regional Public Defenders Office to represent him and his case will now be placed on a future waiver-status docket.
The other suspect arrested is Sean Arevalo who is charged with aggravated burglary, conspiracy to commit aggravated battery, and interference with law enforcement. He managed to post the bond of 16-thousand, 500-dollars. Although he was present when the attack occurred, he is not believed directly involved with the beating or stabbing. He will make a first appearance on February 26.
Police say the incident started at around 11:40 p-m when several people forced open the door at 633 East 4th in Hutchinson. Once inside Jeffrey Payne was physically attacked and stabbed. Payne was transported by private auto to the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center and later life watched to an undisclosed hospital where again he is still listed in critical condition.
Police are still looking for three other individuals, including 18-year-old Joseph Jay Leshore who stands around 6-foot 6-inches tall and weighs 340-lbs, 19-year-old Desmond Xavier Cantu who stands around 6 foot and weighs 160-lbs and 19-year-old Troy Lavon Bell. He stand approximately 5 foot 7 and weighs 150-lbs.
All three have active warrants for attempted 1st degree murder.
If you know the whereabouts of these two individuals, please call 911 or crime stoppers at 1-800-222-tips.
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October 3, 2006
Playoff Prospectus
Padres versus Cardinals
"I can't conceive of either team winning a single game." - writer Warren Brown when asked for a prediction as to the outcome of the 1945 World Series between the Cubs and the Tigers
Okay, so things aren't anywhere near that bleak. In fact, the rematch of these two division winners beginning Tuesday afternoon at PETCO Park should be much more compelling than the 2005 version, in which the 82-win Padres impersonated a playoff team on their way to a three-game thrashing at the hands of the 100-win Cardinals. The fact that these are two teams going in opposite directions of 2005 also adds to the fun.
Only five pitchers and two position players remain from the 2005 Padres, and as you can see from the graph below, this year's edition ended on a very strong note. After absorbing a 5-3 loss at Arizona on August 19th, their record stood at 61-62. Over the remaining six weeks they ripped off a 27-12 record, including winning nine of their last 11 (taking two out of three in St. Louis the penultimate weekend) to tie the Dodgers at 88-74 and take their second straight division title by virtue of their 13-5 record against their intra-division rival. In fact, since the end of July and during their run they relied on strong pitching and defense to drive their opponents runs per game down to 4.19, easily the lowest in the National League, albeit in a park where only 86% as many runs are scored as in road games in 2006. The Friars where fairly consistent all season offensively, and with the park factor considered ended in the middle of the pack.
The Cardinals on the other hand basically hit their highpoint in terms of record on June 18th when they beat the Rockies 4-1, running their record up to 42-26 at a time when they were without the services of Albert Pujols, who was on the DL from June 5th through the 22nd. After that they went on an eight-game losing streak starting on June 19th, endured another eight-gamer from July 27th through August 4th, and of course prominently lost seven in a row from September 20-26 to back their way into their third consecutive division crown. The 83 wins the wound up being the product of their compiling a record of 41-52 since June 18th, and 12-17 in September. Only by winning three of their last five thanks to heroics by Pujols did they avoid being tagged with the biggest collapse in history, just avoiding their opportunity to surpass the 1964 Phillies, who had held a 6 � game lead with 12 to play-the Cardinals held a 7 game lead with 13 to play.
It's obvious from the graph below that the Cardinals built their lead on the strength of their pitching and defense which fell apart in June giving up 8.6 runs per game during their eight-game slide. Overall, they've narrowly outscored their opponents 781-762, meaning that 83 wins (in 161 games) is right about where they should be. And for what it's worth the new Busch Stadium also played as a slight pitchers park in its inaugural season.
Lineups (AVG/OBP/SLG/EqA/VORP)
St. Louis Cardinals
SS-R David Eckstein (.292/.350/.344/.244/9.2)
* Cardinals Only
San Digeo Padres
LF-L Dave Roberts (.293/.360/.393/.281 /22.8)
* Padres only
When looking at the Cardinals lineup perhaps the key questions is one of health. The health of Jim Edmonds in particular remains a bit of an enigma. Edmonds is coming off "post-concussion syndrome" that sidelined him for a month, has logged only 15 at-bats in September, has not looked all that good when he has played, and will have arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder after the season, although its not clear how much the shoulder is bothering him. If he can't go that means a big fat helping of Juan Encarnacion against right-handers, which is never a good thing. David Eckstein coming off of his strained oblique has also logged less than 30 at-bats since September 1st.
On top of that the Cardinals should also be concerned about the drop in productivity of Chris Duncan and Scott Rolen after Duncan hit .212/.302/.471 and Rolen .227/.299/.398 in September/October. Small sample size caveats apply, although for Duncan we could be witnessing more than statistical variation and instead an adjustment by the league. When you add Preston Wilson, Yadier Molina, and Ron Belliard (or Aaron Miles) to the mix, you end up with something resembling Pujols and the extras from Benchwarmers. In other words, the lineup Pujols isn't exactly intimidating, and given its relative lack of patience, you can bet that Bruce Bochy won't let Albert anywhere near a situation in which he can literally swing the game.
Injuries are also a factor for the Padres, althoug they're offensively better balanced and more potent with their hydra-headed catcher arrangement, musical chairs at third, and now their dilemma at shortstop with the return of Khalil Greene. At catcher, the trio of Josh Bard, Piazza, and Ryan Bowen have shared duties and combined for 34 homeruns and 121 RBI; Bard spells Piazza occasionally against right-handers, and Bowen comes in as a defensive replacement for Piazza. At third base the Vinny Castilla and Mark Bellhorn experiments have given way to Todd Walker and more now Russell Branyan. Walker has also garnered some starts at second base, as Josh Barfield has struggled against right-handed pitching (.266/.299/.376). Greene's comeback from the torn ligament in his left middle finger in the last week probably means that they'll initially use him as a defensive replacement for Blum as the game moves along, as they did in the waning days of the season. He might eventually draw a start him against a lefty-not that the Cardinals have any.
It's also been reported that Brian Giles is battling ankle and knee problems, although it hasn't kept him out of any games. Combined with Dave Roberts and Mike Cameron, the Padres outfield is a productive one, albeit without much power and somewhat vulnerable against left-handed pitching. The patience of Roberts and Giles at the top of the order, however, sets the table nicely for Gonzalez, Piazza/Bard, and Cameron. Unlike the Cardinals, the Padres also have no glaring holes in the order, which allows them to turn the lineup over and score runs more consistently. In their final 21 games they topped five runs ten times, and with a lineup that can boast five to seven left-handed bats, the all right-handed Cardinals rotation could be in for a difficult series.
Even with Pujols and Rolen, the injuries to Edmonds and Eckstein and the weak supporting cast make it hard not to give the edge to the Padres here.
Benches (AVG/OBP/SLG/EqA/VORP)
C-R Gary Bennett (.223/.274/.331/.206/-6.0)
* Cardinals only
C-S Josh Bard (.338/.406/.537/.322/29.9)
* Padres only
Off the bench the Cardinals have a productive hitter in super-sub Spiezio, and if Encarnacion isn't starting, he can be a potent weapon off of the bench against lefty Alan Embree or starting against David Wells. In the event that Edmonds isn't starting, he'll also be dangerous off the bench against the Pads' squad of quality right-handed relievers. Unfortunately, that's where the goodness ends, as Miles, Vizcaino, and Taguchi provide little punch. At least Taguchi is a fine defender. We've also listed John Rodriguez as a possibility, although with two other outfielders in the mix, he appears to be the odd man out.
The Padres situation is worse although they would appear to have many more options. With the activation of Ryan Klesko off of the DL on September 21st to complete his coming back from April shoulder surgery, the Padres apparently will carry him as a pinch hitter who has all of four at-bats this season. With Greene injured and carrying third catcher Bowen seemingly guaranteed, Bochy won't have much room for maneuvering. Whoever is not starting between the Walker/Branyan duo will be useful in a pinch-hitting role, but that only leaves room for only one additional bench player. Since this article is going to press before the final playoff rosters need to be handed in on Tuesday morning, a final decision hasn't been made, but the two most likely candidates for the final spot are Bellhorn and Johnson. With Klesko basically DH-worthy afield, it would seem that a fourth outfielder like Johnson who can serve as a defensive replacement and pinch hitter against lefties would make a great deal of sense. However, it appears more likely that Bellhorn is in. The Cardinals bring a little more punch off the bench, and when combined with the lack of versatility for the Padres, the slight edge goes to St. Louis.
Rotations (ERA/IP/SNLVAR)
RHP Chris Carpenter (3.09, 221.2, 7.3)
RHP Jake Peavy (4.09, 202.1, 5.9)
Overall, Carpenter and especially Suppan have pitched well in the second half, although Carpenter had a bit of a hiccup in his last two starts, giving up 12 runs and 21 hits over 15 innings. They will likely start Games One, Two, and Four. That leaves Weaver to start Game Three and Anthony Reyes to pick up a possible Game Five, although it wouldn't be shocking to see Suppan again on three days' rest, depending on his workload in Game Two. However, Suppan started twice against the Padres this season, and gave up 12 runs in 9.2 innings. That isn't too surprising; he's generally had trouble with left-handed hitters in 2006, giving up a .370 OBP and .464 SLG. In contrast, Reyes threw six decent innings against the Padres in September, moving him in front of Jason Marquis in the rotation. Reyes may also have an advantage in that he has actually fared slightly better against lefties this season than right-handers, although he wasn't stellar against either.
Jeff Weaver also pitched decently in his one start against the Padres in June (three runs, six innings) although it is more than a little disturbing that lefties lit him up for a WHIP of 2.05 and slugging percentage of .669 in his stint with the Cardinals. Clearly the La Russa game plan is to get two wins from Carpenter, and then hope and pray that somebody else can get the job done.
For the Padres, Jake Peavy has returned from shoulder tendonitis early in the season to again strike out 200+ hitters, and he's been very solid since the end of July, with only two rough starts. His record doesn't equate to his performance, since the Padres did not score in ten of his starts while he was in the game. He'll take the mound in Games One and Four, and is every bit Carpenter's equal when healthy. The Game Three start will be given to Chris Young, as the Padres brain trust will be holding him back for a start in St. Louis. That makes sense, given that Young hasn't lost in 24 consecutive road starts, and threw well in his start against the Cardinals on 9/27, surrendering just one run on three hits in seven innings. Young struggled a bit in July and early August but since August 15th he's thrown 45.2 innings, giving up just 23 hits and striking out 46. Although he's easy to run on, the Cardinals' lineup isn't all that ready to take advantage of him.
In something of a surprise, David Wells will get the Game Two start. He's been up and down in his five starts for the Friars, but looked fine in his last outing in Arizona. It'll be interesting to see what he does, but if he's not on, the game has the potential to be the highest scoring affair of the series. Woody Williams will get the Game Four start if necessary, and has pitched well in his last four starts, although that's including one against the Cardinals on 9/26 where allowed only three runs in six innings despite giving up 11 baserunners.
With the ability of Peavy to match Carpenter and the difficulty Suppan has had with the Padres, not to mention the greater depth of their starting staff, the clear edge here goes to San Diego.
Bullpens (IP, ERA, WXRL)
RHP Adam Wainwright (3.12, 65.0, 2.82)
RHP Braden Looper (3.56, 73.1, 1.54)
RHP Trevor Hoffman (2.14, 63.0, 5.99)
When Jason Isringhausen's season went south at the end of August, it made La Russa's life a lot more trying. Fortunately, rookie Adam Wainwright has been a reasonable alternative in the closer's role, with a little help from Braden Looper, although the Cardinals didn't exactly have a lot of save opportunities in the last six weeks.
Instead, look for the pressure to be on lefties Randy Flores and Tyler Johnson when they're called on to pitch to Giles, Gonzalez, Roberts, and Branyan in tough spots. Josh Hancock and Brad Thompson will join Looper as setup men. Interestingly, both had slightly better results against left-handed batters than right-handed.
If La Russa is to carry 11 pitchers he'll have to choose between Jason Marquis and Josh Kinney, but based on comments over the last week it would seem that Marquis will be on the roster. It's hard to understand in what scenario he'd be used with an ERA hovering around seven over the past month and a half.
The Padres pen is led by Hoffman after he ranked 4th in the majors in WXRL. As you probably heard, he surpassed Lee Smith in career saves and now has 480, but more importantly, Hoffman has the best career save percentage in major league history (89.6%). Scott Linebrink and rookie Cla Meredith have been more than adequate setup men, with the sidearming Meredith giving up just 30 hits and six walks in 50.2 innings, including a stretch of 34 consecutive scoreless innings, a franchise record. That said, it should be remembered that Meredith has been touched for home runs in his last two appearances, including a game-winner surrendered to Mr. Pujols on 9/27. Be that as it may, look for Meredith to get the toughest matchups against right-handers in the seventh inning.
The Padres also have a secret weapon and insurance policy of sorts in Clay Hensley, who moved into the starting rotation this season and was perhaps their most consistent starter. He'll be available if one of the starters struggles early, giving Bochy confidence to go with an early hook if need be.
Alan Embree will play the LOOGY role against Edmonds and Duncan, but Bochy will have to decide between Scott Cassidy and Brian Sweeney for the final spot. Despite a fine ERA, Cassidy surrendered eight homeruns in 42.1 innings, not to mention 19 walks. Sweeney pitched better against right-handers than left-handers and has been more consistently used, so there should be little doubt that Sweeney will be the all-important 11th man in the pen.
The injury to Isringhausen and the availability of Hensley just reinforce the fact that there is no doubt the Padres have the much stronger bullpen.
San Diego led all teams in the majors in 2006 with a Defensive Efficiency rating of .717, while the Cardinals were tenth at .704.
For the Padres the trouble spots defensively are clearly catcher when Piazza is in the game (he threw out just 13 of 97 attempted base stealers), right field when Giles is in the game, and third base pretty much all the time. For catcher, they have nice defensive replacement options in both Bard and Bowen, and if they carry him, they have the potential to swap Johnson in at right field, although Bochy uses him primarily in left and center. At third base they'll have to live with the Walker/Branyan combination. Although its been reported that the Padres weren't too thrilled with his defense, Barfield comes out at a very respectable FRAA of nine. There's also a big difference between a healthy Khalil Greene at shortstop and Geoff Blum.
The Cardinals are very solid at first base (Pujols, +17), third base (Rolen, +13), and catcher (Molina, +19 and 28 of 36 attempted runners gunned down), but hurt a bit by the Belliard/Miles combination at second base (-11). Everywhere else, they are essentially league-average. Molina will certainly help keep Dave Robert's running game in check, while Piazza's deficiencies are not as exploitable for a Cardinals team that stole just 59 bases and were caught 32 times.
Although it's a very close call, given their fewer weaknesses and their ability to shut down Roberts and to a lesser extent Cameron and Barfield, the slight edge has to go to the Cardinals.
Both of these managers have obviously been through this before, so you shouldn't expect to see much that's new. In this series, expect to see Bochy waving Pujols to first on multiple occasions, especially if Wilson or Encarnacion continues to hit cleanup; Bochy was tied for fifth in the NL with 63 free passes. Of course, if he doesn't, you can simply sit at home and yell at your television. In contrast, whatever La Russa's reputation for tactical chicanery, he called for only 35 intentional walks, next to last in the NL.
La Russa also has the reputation of using his bullpen to "play the percentages," and there you should expect to see the Cardinals try and get the most out of their lefty relievers in the hopes of taking a bite out of the heavily left-handed lineup and bench of the Padres.
With the near historic collapse of the Cardinals in the season's final week and the strength of the Padres pitching staff, plus the advantage of playing three games at PETCO, the Padres are the clear favorite in this series. When you combine Carpenter's recent struggles with Suppan's ineffectiveness against the Padres with the necessity of Weaver getting a start, it's hard not to think that perhaps this series will be over in four games, with Padres fans celebrating.
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New Web Page Highlights Comm Students' Work
Part of being a Communication student at SLU is learning how to manipulate media through the use of technology. Much of the work students produce through Communication production courses gets used outside of the classroom, rather it be on a news venue or in a personal portfolio. A new place where Communication student work will be showcased is the Communication Department's Student Project Page. On it, you will find samples of student work including video, Web design, audio, advertising & public relations, photography, and multimedia.


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Spacecraft software developer Rik Knablein was sitting in front of his computer at Northrop Grumman in 2009 when he saw the handwriting on the wall.
He would leave his computer keyboard behind and begin designing and manufacturing fountain pens, he decided.
"I wanted to do something more artful," said the Hermosa Beach resident who helped develop the software that controls the Hubble Space Telescope, ground-level radar, and tracking and data relay satellites that NASA used to replace ground tracking stations.
"I wanted to do something that involved both sides of my brain."
Knablein is among hundreds of writing instrument enthusiasts taking part in the four-day Los Angeles International Pen Show, which ends Sunday in Manhattan Beach, where thousands of colorfully designed fountain and ballpoint pens will be on display for the public.
"When I was a kid my mom bought me a Sheaffer cartridge fountain pen that I used in high school. I guess that's when I developed a fascination with pens. It just sort of went dormant when I went to college and started developing software at TRW," the 66-year-old Knablein said.


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Date of birth:August 28, 1982
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I like to spend time on the nature very much , especially on the sea, I like to float and I enjoy the sea in the summer and in the winter when it is possible to walk slowly on coast, to inhale fresh air and to drink coffee on the seaside. I like to spend time in the company of friends, I love romantic evenings with the man behind me very much, drinking a glass of good wine and having an interesting conversation, I adore to travel and open for myself new cities and countries, my favourite kind of sport is figure skating. I'm very sociable, that's why I like to get acquainted with interesting people. I take a great interest in design, I love painting an epoch of the Renaissance.
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People say, that my natural charm, shining eyes and a smile draw as a magnet, and my red hair simply drive mad. I like to give heat and good mood to those people who are dear to me. I would like to shroud my beloved with tenderness very much, he will open in me something new every day. I am very womanly,I have easy and gentle character and thin sense of humour.
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