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When oil and gas producer Origin Energy surprised the sharemarket with an unexpected 11 per cent profit fall, not only did its shares slump 10 per cent but its $900 million worth of hybrid notes also tumbled in value.
While the 4 per cent capital value decline in Origin Energy notes wasn't as severe as the share price fall, it highlights that interest-paying hybrids are not the simple, safe investments many may believe.
Both the shares and hybrids have recovered at least half the price declines, but the circumstances behind the price action and what could still unfold shows the potential for hybrids to be far more complicated investments.
"Hybrids should never be regarded as simple and safe, sit and forget investments, especially higher risk investments like the Origin notes," says Morningstar Research credit analyst Nicholas Yaxley. "That's the key message that emerges from the Origin news."
Although the Origin hybrids – which pay investors an attractive 4 per cent coupon margin above the quarterly bank bill rate – are backed by a top 25 Australian ranked company which is using the money raised to develop a promising $20 billion natural gas project in Queensland, Yaxley says the investment is not for the faint hearted.
Further, he says if some of the negative possibilities associated with the gas project do happen over the next 12 months – like a cost blowout and an operating earnings downgrade – he may suggest investors sell the hybrids if there is any prospect that debt problems could trigger a capital event leading to income payments being halted.
Most hybrids have trigger clauses where the investments either halt income payments or exercise a right to convert the hybrids to shares or call the investments before maturity at a predetermined price. A trigger that could halt income payments for Origin note holders is a credit rating downgrade for Origin that flows from its financial challenges.
After the profit announcement, rating agencies Standard & Poor's and Moody's both cut Origin's credit rating by one notch, although it is still rated investment grade.
One development that could add to Origin's challenges is a report expected over the next month from Standard & Poor's that is likely to rank hybrid investments at least two notches below a company's rating, which would confirm the Origin hybrids as sub-investment grade.
But investment adviser Tom Murphy of Family office Research does not believe this development will be a big issue for hybrids so long as the company maintains a good credit rating, which he expects it will strive to do.
Yaxley also thinks Origin will make an effort to avoid any big debt problems and for this reason recommends existing investors hold on to their notes.
Murphy, however, already regards the Origin notes as sub-investment grade compared with other hybrids such as the recently issued Westpac Capital Notes and the similar offering from National Australia Bank. This is in part reflected by the higher 4 per cent coupon the Origin notes offer.
Although Origin is a highly respected company with a capable and respected management, Murphy says the Origin notes should only represent a portion of a diversified hybrid portfolio. In his view, from a credit-worthiness perspective it does not stack up against a bank-issued hybrid or a corporate bond. It's more of an opportunistic investment, especially when the latest news is factored in.
In terms of hybrid selection he says investors need to recognise that as a general rule hybrids with a 4 per cent or greater margin over the bank bill rate are riskier investments compared to those with a coupon around the 3 per cent or lower region.
Higher risk hybrids are also likely to be more price vulnerable during times when the share prices of sponsoring companies are volatile, as was the case with Origin. For hybrid price watchers, one thing to be aware of is that the Origin hybrid price is likely to be influenced in the coming week by the notes trading minus an expected $1.70 dividend.
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No 'Bull': Alexander, Weatherford collide on USF
The political fight du jour in Tallahassee concerns proposed $400 million in cuts to universities' reserves to balance the Senate budget.
The issue puts a pair of powerful lawmakers on a collision course: Sen. JD Alexander, R-Lake Wales, the Senate budget chairman who defends the one-time raid on university budgets, and Rep. Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, the incoming speaker of the House. Weatherford is protective of the University of South Florida and many families in his Pasco-Hillsborough district are members of "Bull Nation," which is fully mobilized to oppose the proposed cuts as disproportionately unfair to USF.
"The House is certainly going to be holding firm on making sure that no single university is held out or is treated differently than the others," Weatherford said. "Picking out one university and treating them differently than everybody else is not right."
Weatherford also is keenly aware that Alexander's goal of making USF Polytechnic in Lakeland the state's 12th university requires House approval. He wants the reserves issue handled separately from the USF Poly issue. As he told the Times/Herald: "I don't think you can have a conversation with one until you resolve the other ... To me, the budget issue is non-negotiable. It's a non-starter. We're not going to treat one university different than the others."
Told of Weatherford's remarks, Alexander told reporters: "That's not productive to the process. I think over the coming weeks, we will resolve our budgets between us. We'll find the right mix of short-term cuts and long-term cuts."


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A potential Walmart development at the former Pov's Sports Bar site in Andover must be reviewed not only by city staff, but officials with the Anoka County Highway Department and Coon Creek Watershed District as well.
The Andover City Council feels these reviews are more than enough to determine what Walmart will need to do to mitigate any stormwater runoff or traffic impact concerns that could come if the council even approves this development in the first place.
It may not be until July or August until the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission and then the city council addresses Walmart's development proposal for the site on the northwest corner of Bunker Lake Boulevard and Hanson Boulevard, according to Community Development Director David Carlberg. Walmart was addressed at Tuesday night's (June 5) council meeting because approximately 140 people signed a petition requesting that the city work with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency(MPCA) to undergo a more extensive Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) to find out what potential negative environmental impacts a proposed development could cause.
Minnesota requires an EAW if a project is in excess of 300,000 square feet and in a community with a population of 20,000 to 100,000. Walmart's store on the Pov's site on the northwest corner of Bunker Lake Boulevard and Jay Street would be about 150,000 square feet, so an EAW would not automatically be required. The MPCA's Environmental Quality Board left it up to the Andover City Council to determine if this more extensive environmental review is necessary.
The council unanimously stated that the EAW does not need to be done. However, Councilmember Julie Trude emphasized that just because it voted against this request does not mean the council is turning its shoulder on the citizens' concerns.
"I feel confident that all the concerns that the residents brought up in their letter will be addressed through the process," Trude said.
The concerns
and the response
The letter from the citizen group called Andover for Smart Growth was signed by Andover residents Lisa Bauer and Laurie Mount. Walmart received a copy of the letter from the city, and Susan Steinwall is the attorney who responded to the citizens' claims.
The five major concerns of the group are storm water runoff due to loss of wetlands and increase in paved surfaces, light pollution because of the potential of this Walmart being open 24 hours a day, increase in traffic causing additional noise and increase in air emissions, proximity of schools and parks to this development and the loss of wildlife habitat.
The citizens stated that Andover had several ponding issues in 2011 due to the amount of snow, rain and the lack of infrastructure to handle the increased runoff. Covering more land with paved surfaces would cause more problems. In addition, the group was concerned about the shrinking water table in Andover, and that increased pollutants could cause issues for nearby residents to the west and northwest of the site who still use wells.
Steinwall responded that Walmart will apply for a wetland permit from the Coon Creek Watershed District. No portion of a nearby Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wetland will be impacted. Approximately 2,000 square feet of wetland will be impacted, but Walmart will go through the wetland mitigation process. She also said Walmart will be closing the on-site well at the former Pov's site and will use city water so it would not be drawing down the water table from using an on-site well. Walmart will also be constructing two storm water ponds to remove pollutants from the water running off the parking lot.
Regarding residents' concerns about light pollution from having a 24 hour store, Steinwall responded that Walmart's lighting plan will meet all city requirements. Mayor Mike Gamache said there will be more lights than there are now on the former Pov's site, but it would be similar to the number of lights in the Target parking lot across the street. That Target is about 140,000 square feet, so Walmart is proposing a store that would only be about 10,000 square feet larger.
The Andover for Smart Growth group says California's standard for diesel particle matter is designed to protect the most sensitive group of people including infants and children. The group noted that the Foundation Hill Montessori school, the Andover Station North ball fields, the Fairview clinic, Kindercare, Andover Preschool and For Kids Only are the facilities less than 0.7 miles away from the proposed Walmart.
"The increase in traffic will cause an increase in air pollution in the general area from exhaust from tail pipe emissions," the letter stated.
The citizen group does not explain why California air standards apply in Minnesota, Steinwall wrote. However, she added that Walmart delivery truck drivers are required to turn off their engines while making deliveries rather than letting the engines idle. Steinwall said that even if California air standards were to apply in Andover, air quality will not be harmed as a direct result of the Walmart development.
Carlberg said any development in the area will bring more traffic and thus more emissions.
The Andover for Smart Growth group noted that within two miles of the proposed location is "one of the areas finest regional parks. The entire area is abundant with birds and wildlife." The park is not named, but Bunker Hills Regional Park is the only true regional park in the vicinity. Steinwall said the citizens' group does not explain or offer evidence on how Walmart will harm regional parks, nesting areas or regional trails.
"They needed to go to the point of convincing us that there were issues that would not be addressed by proper regulatory channels and bodies that are in place to watch for all those things," Trude said regarding the burden of proof being on the citizens' group. "There weren't facts at all. There were assertions, and there were concerns stated."
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Sam tries to save an untalented musician (guest star Jamie Kennedy) from selling his soul to The Devil to become a rock star. Meanwhile, Sock is stunned when his mother returns from Las Vegas and announces she got married. He refuses to accept her new husband, so he moves in with Sam, and is thus later kicked out of the house by his mother. In this episode Andi is seen acting jealous about Sam and Cady. Josie and Andi start voicing their suspicions about the three guys' weird behavior (due to them always having to go and hunt down escaped souls from Hell)
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It's a lot of fun. It's funny. And stars Bret Harrison and Tyler Labine have better chemistry than most duos on TV.Chicago Sun-Times Full Review
The writing and acting are hit out of the ballpark on this one, and that's not a vibe you pick up out of nowhere.San Francisco Chronicle Full Review
Wise steals this, show, and his costars aren't easy prey. What's more, the dynamic is quite clever. [28 Sep 2007, p.94]Entertainment Weekly Full Review
Besides being the funniest pilot, it has the best cast.Seattle Post-Intelligencer Full Review
Reaper is remarkably well-paced and hilariously well-written.Kansas City Star Full Review
The CW's Reaper and NBC's "Chuck," the two shows featuring the aforementioned Sam and, um, Chuck, are an unusual pairing in that they're not only both good--with ABC's "Pushing Daisies," they're the best new shows of the season.Newark Star-Ledger Full Review
Wise has been given a great chance to shine, and he makes the most of it, stealing scenes with such aplomb it may almost be a sin. Still, the show has to be carried by Harrison and Labine, and they seem up to the task.USA Today Full Review
Kevin Smith directs the pilot episode with his typically expert comic timing. But he also handles the dark action bits nicely. Because even though Reaper is generous with its humor, it's not entirely wink-wink.L.A. Weekly Full Review
Tyler Labine makes a most excellent wacky bearded sidekick, and Rick Gonzalez and Valarie Rae Miller round out the Scooby Gang. Auteur of slackerdom Kevin Smith ("Clerks") directed the pilot, which maintains a nice fairy tale tone even as it stresses the banality of the infernal.Los Angeles Times Full Review
Wise's acting is the most awesome asset.Orlando Sentinel Full Review
Geek TV is really the stories of people who've had greatness, not geekiness, thrust upon them, mostly in the form of unrequested superpowers. It should probably disturb me, but somehow doesn't, that the best of these, the CW's Reaper.Philadelphia Daily News Full Review
All the details have color, and so do the characters, right down to Sam's guilt-ridden parents, with whom he still lives. And there are fleeting hints of drama in the scenario that will surely gain momentum and weight.Boston Globe Full Review
Reaper is a fun show to watch but not to think about. The concept is imaginative, and the characters are enjoyable. The pilot is a hugely entertaining hour of TV.The Hollywood Reporter Full Review
It's all sharp and snappy.Newsday Full Review
In pulling these tried-and-true elements together, Smith and series creators Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters also garnish Reaper with several deft little touches--like pegging the Dept. of Motor Vehicles as a hiding-in-plain-sight portal to Hell, or the appropriate strains of Blue Oyster Cult's 'Don't Fear the Reaper.'Variety Full Review
With its young, often winning cast and its sparky, humorous dialogue, Reaper pays homage to the memorable shows created by Joss Whedon.Chicago Tribune Full Review
Reaper is right up there with the best new shows of the season, better, actually, than NBC's "Chuck" because it dares to be more radical.Philadelphia Inquirer Full Review
Wise is one lucky devil. And so are viewers who appreciate lighthearted, supernatural dramas.Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Full Review
Reaper is not at all grim; it's actually quite rewarding.The New York Times Full Review
Reaper works on its own cleverly devilish level and proves one of the happier, snappier surprises of the season.Washington Post Full Review
Reaper is a hilariously fractured commentary on Gen Y.Miami Herald Full Review
With its sharp writing, wonderful cast and wacko spirit, Reaper is one helluva good time.Detroit Free Press Full Review
If I sound too enthusiastic about a series that ends up, in the pilot, being a bit too obsessed with special effects, I apologize. The Devil made me do it. Or at least Ray Wise didNew York Daily News Full Review
Of course, it's a ridiculous, far-fetched sce nario, but it works be cause the producers of Reaper never take their subject too seriously.New York Post Full Review
There are lots of laughs and thrills here, and just the occasional misstep: Someone, anyone, please get sidekick Tyler Labine to tone down the obnoxious Jack Black impression.Arizona Republic Full Review
The series is essentially light-hearted: Sam is a sweet-natured superhero with a dust-buster. He may be working for the source of all evil, but one can't help but cheer him on.PopMatters Full Review
Reaper is strictly for fans of movies like Superbad.New York Magazine (Vulture) Full Review


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Antique Liquor Bottles
There are as many styles of antique liquor and spirits bottles as there are the types of liquor to go in them. Regardless of their shape and size, though, the most collectible bottles are those produced prior to 1919, the year Prohibition began. Figural, barrel-shape, and engraved bottles are just a few examples of the types of liquor bottles from this era.
In fact, one of the first uses of bottles was for liquor, as well as wine. Early bottles, such as those from the 16th and 17th centuries, were made exclusively for storage, not to drink out of. The one-gallon or larger demijohn bottles are good examples of this.
Many liquor and spirits bottle collectors tend to focus on a specific type of liquor, bottle shape, or brand. Brandy, vodka, rum, and schnapps all tended to have relatively uniform bottle shapes, while whiskey and gin came in a wide array of bottles, making them somewhat more collectible than the other liquors because there are so many more variations to collect. In some cases, such as the Jim Beam figural bottles, collecting categories are combined.
Gin was first brewed in the mid-17th century in the Netherlands. Since its invention, gin has been associated with case bottles, which are tall, square-based bottles with short fat necks. In the 18th century, the bases of gin bottles tended to become narrower, though it is extremely difficult to differentiate between eras of gin bottles or their countries of origin by their shapes alone. Early gin bottles almost never had seals and were usually olive or amber colored. More rare are clear gin case bottles.
Whiskey bottles have even more differentiation than gin bottles. Though whiskey's roots are in Scotland (hence, scotch), it is difficult to come by early scotch bottles, because the drink was not bottled until 1846.
The first bottled scotch was put out by John Dewar as a blend called "White Label." His first bottles, however, were fashioned from stoneware. Canadian whiskey first appeared in bottles in 1853—prior to the proliferation of bottles, whiskey could often be found in pocket flasks.
Another collectible liquor bottle shape is the cylinder. These squat bottles, like the English "Onion" bottle, date to the 17th century. Roundish in shape, the bottles varied in ...
Other collectible liquor bottle shapes include Benedictine bottles (a French liqueur introduced in the 1870s), which have long necks and trapezoidal-like bases. Handled liquor bottles, as the name suggests, have handles, but the shapes the handles attach to can vary widely.
For collectors, liquor bottles are relatively easy to identify. Prohibition came about just as machine-made bottles were being introduced, so if your bottle is machine made, it is probably from after Prohibition. Conversely, if it is hand-blown it likely predates 1919. Additionally, after Prohibition, the U.S. government instituted a rule that companies must emboss the message, "FEDERAL LAW FORBIDS SALE OR RE-USE OF THIS BOTTLE" on every bottle. That decree lasted until 1964, a fact that can help date bottles.
Liquor bottles can also be dated by the presence of a pontil mark at the base, as well as the type of lip. Some bottles feature a batch number or bottle date, while others bear labels with humorous and historic brand logos and mascots.
Best of the Web ("Hall of Fame")
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Historic Glass Bottle Identification
Bill Lindsey's fantastic bottle identification and information site. Loaded with detailed descriptions and diagrams… [read review or visit site]
Antique Bottle Collector's Haven
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Bottle Cap Index
Assembled by Gunther Rademacher with the help of several other contributors, this collection of over half a million… [read review or visit site]
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Old Spice Collectibles
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Clubs & Associations
- Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors
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Sitting inside the office of Stephen F. Austin head football coach J.C. Harper, Tyrel Stokes saw his dreams of playing college football evaporating if he didn't make a decision.
So the Harker Heights senior all-state safety committed, giving his word that he'd sign with the Lumberjacks come National Signing Day.
Two weeks later, though, Stokes was sitting alongside University of Texas-bound teammates Darius James and Naashon Hughes sporting a Sam Houston State beanie and signing a national letter of intent to play football for the back-to-back FCS national runner-up Bearkats.
"I really didn't want to commit to SFA, they just pressured me and I didn't want them to pull my scholarship," Stokes said.
Pressure from college coaches is one of many reasons high school prospects give for the growing trend of decommitals across the nation. Others include college coaches leaving for other jobs, change in philosophy, a better opportunity or simply a feeling.
Central Texas had five student-athletes — including Stokes, Belton tight end Durham Smythe, Temple quarterback Zach Allen, and Shoemaker running back Johnny Jefferson — each decided they erred with their original commitment and opted to sign with another program Wednesday.
"For me, when I first started getting into this whole process, people always told me, 'Get committed before you get injured.' That's pretty much how I think some juniors think, probably most juniors think," said Jefferson, who committed to Texas A&M in mid-February 2012 before flipping to Baylor after attending the Bears' Pro Day on March 21.
"You rush everything before you get to see all the opportunities out there for you."
Verbal commitments are nothing more than a non-binding verbal agreement between athlete and recruiter. Neither side is required to hold up their end of the deal.
Not that the decision to decommit is an easy one.
"It hurt me to decommit from somewhere I already committed, because I want to be a man of my word, but I felt like it was the right thing to do," Stokes said.
Not yet
Nothing is official until the high school athlete and their guardian — if under 21 — sign a National Letter of Intent, which secures the athlete at least one year of paid tuition and assures the institution of their attendance.
That's why many who have been through the recruiting process recommend exploring all options before settling on one school, no matter how impressive it may appear.
"That is something I feel like I missed out on originally just visiting one or two schools," said Smythe, a 6-foot-6, 230-pound tight end prospect who committed to Texas in March but signed with Notre Dame on Wednesday. "Getting that base to compare schools all around the nation really helped me out in the end."
While many like Jefferson, Stokes and Smythe ultimately decided it was best to go back on their word, there were several area prospects who stood firm to their original commitment — most notably James and Hughes.
"At times it was hard, but at the end of the day, when I thought about it, I really wanted to be at UT and I stuck with them," Hughes said.
Hughes originally committed to the University of Texas in late February 2012 despite not having a full scholarship offer from the Longhorns. Instead, Texas coaches offered Hughes — who's older brother Camrhon is a freshman offensive tackle on team — a grey shirt. Texas coaches, though, eventually forked over a full scholarship — thanks in large part to several other players de-committing or choosing to sign elsewhere.
Big drama
This year's National Signing Day drama came from five-star linebacker Reuben Foster (Auburn, Ala.), the nation's No. 2 overall rated player and No. 1 linebacker according to Rivals.com.
Foster verbally committed to Alabama in July 2011, a month before the start of his junior season. A year later, Foster flipped his commitment to cross-state rival Auburn and even got an Auburn "AU" tatoo on his arm to prove his dedication to the Tigers.
But after Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn fired several assistant coaches from the previous Gene Chizik staff, most notably mentor Trooper Taylor, Foster de-committed and put himself back on the market. In the end, Foster went back to his original decision and signed with Alabama on Wednesday.
"It's hard. It's like your girlfriend, you propose to her and then you take it back from her," Jefferson explained. "It wasn't easy, but it had to be done because I wasn't going to be happy there (during) my years in college."
Angry fans
Decommittals can bring out the worst in fan bases. Sealy four-star receiver Ricky Seals-Jones received death threats via Twitter from angry Longhorns fans after he de-committed over the summer. Seals-Jones was one of five former Texas-commits who flipped from the Longhorns to other programs (Texas A&M), including Smythe (Notre Dame) and Lancaster defensive end Daeshon Hall, who originally committed to Texas before flipping to Washington only to sign with Texas A&M on Wednesday.
"The process today is pretty stressful and kind of crazy at times, but it is exciting when someone ends up where they are supposed to be," Smythe said.
With a self-imposed deadline to make a decision on his future, Smythe committed to Texas on March 8 but re-opened his recruiting Dec. 12 after former Longhorns co-offensive coordinator Bryan Harsin — Smythe's main recruiter for Texas — left to become the head coach at Arkansas State.
"I wouldn't say I have regrets," Smythe said. "If I could do it over again I don't think I would commit that early, but all of the mistakes, the entire process and all of that has led to this."


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Natalie Portman Quits Veganism While Pregnant
"I actually went back to being vegetarian when I became pregnant, just because I felt like I wanted that stuff," the Oscar winner told Q100's Bert Show (via UsMagazine.com) in Atlanta.
"I was listening to my body to have eggs and dairy and that sort of stuff. I know there are people who do stay vegan but I think you have to just be careful, watch your iron levels and your B12 levels and supplement those if there are things you might be low in in your diet."
Natalie – who has been a vegetarian for over twenty years – went vegan in 2009 after reading Jonathan Safran Foer's Eating Animals.
"I'm often interrogated about being vegetarian," Natalie wrote in 2009. "I've always been shy about being critical of others' choices because I hate when people do that to me."
Natalie launched her own line of luxury vegan footwear in 2007 with New York shoe store Te Casan. The line featured simple pumps and stilettos made from animal-free materials.
Natalie isn't the only pregnant vegan in Hollywood: Longtime vegan Alicia Silverstone recently announced that she is pregnant although there is no word on if she is giving up veganism while she is expecting.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. — Dustin Pedroia might as well hand out gift baskets, as his long list of double-play partners is similar to Derek Jeter's dating history.
The Boston Red Sox have lacked shortstop stability since Nomar Garciaparra was traded to the Chicago Cubs before the 2004 trade deadline. The frequent changes haven't been damaging, though, as Pedroia has taken charge in the middle of the Red Sox's infield since his 2007 Rookie of the Year campaign.
"Regardless of the changes, Dustin's role has remained the same," manager John Farrell said at JetBlue Park on Friday. "He's been the leader of our team up the middle. Whether it's in terms of positioning, whether it's in our cutoffs and relays, he's the pivotal guy in all that."
Pedroia will have another partner up the middle in 2014, as rookie Xander Bogaerts figures to be the Red Sox's everyday shortstop. Bogaerts' minimal major league experience — 30 games between the regular season and playoffs, eight of which he played shortstop — could really test Pedroia's defensive acumen this season, but Farrell remains confident in his second baseman's ability to adjust. After all, this script has played out before.
"I think he's dealt with as best we could have ever hoped," Farrell said regarding Pedroia's history of working with new infield partners. "He's had good players play alongside him, but let's face it, the more repetition you get with a partner up the middle, you're going to have a better read on the nuances and being able to anticipate things at a greater rate. We're looking forward to establishing that continuity going forward."
Bogaerts, ranked the No. 2 prospect in Major League Baseball, has tremendous potential, so it's possible the Red Sox's newest double-play tandem will stick together for a while, even if they're still getting their feet wet working together in Fort Myers.
"I haven't worked out with him a lot because he came later in spring," Bogaerts said Saturday, "So we've just had a few days of working out and just now I'm getting to know him better because I was at third base in the postseason."
The Red Sox's 2014 plans could shift if the club decides to re-sign Stephen Drew, who was Pedroia's main partner up the middle in 2013. But Bogaerts said he is focusing on preparing to play shortstop, which is a challenge the 21-year-old feels will be made easier by Pedroia's aptitude.
"He's an All-Star second baseman, an MVP and a Gold Glove so he definitely knows what he's talking about," Bogaerts said.
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The New York Giants have the opportunity to win 10 games this season a squeak into the playoffs as a Wild Card. However, that doesn't hide the fact that there are several players on the roster not playing up to their full potential. It begins with Eli Manning, who is the unquestionable leader of this football team. However, the pass rush has been relatively ineffective this season as well.
The Giants defense is built upon getting to the quarterback without blitzing. That's how Big Blue was able to storm through the playoffs in both 2007 and 2011. However, this season, the Giants have only gotten 15.5 sacks from the supposedly dominant defensive end trio of Jason Pierre-Paul, Justin Tuck and Osi Umenyiora. That's 15 less than a year ago, and the Giants' secondary has been exposed because of it. Tuck does not believe that the Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh should fear the Giants pass rush on Sunday.
"He shouldn't," Tuck said. "Not at all. There's been years here it should have been feared. But this year, we haven't had that year."
There are reasons for the Giants inability to get to the quarterback. First off, Tuck is no longer a dominant pass rusher. He struggles creating separation between him and his opposing offensive linemen after initial contact. Umenyiora is purely a speed rusher who can be neutralized with an athletic offensive tackle, while Pierre-Paul has been routinely doubled and chipped at the line of scrimmage this season. Furthermore, quarterbacks have been throwing shorter, quicker passes to put more pressure on the Giants secondary to make plays as opposed to the speed rushers.
However, the Giants must find a way to get their pass rush going if they want to have a chance to beat the truly elite football teams in the league. We've seen this team come out and sack Aaron Rodgers five times, and then fail to get any consistent pressure on Matt Ryan last weekend. Defensive coordinator Perry Fewel believes that the defensive line has been frustrated with how teams have been countering the Giants pass rush this season.
"I do believe this about them," Fewell said. "They're a proud unit. I think they will have success in the next couple of weeks. And I think you'll see their numbers go up [...] I think they're frustrated a little bit mentally because of how [opponents] are taking their approach against them. I think it weighs heavily on them because they are a very proud defensive unit."
Fewell is an optimist. If the Giants make the playoffs, they are only going to play the best of the best for the remainder of their 2012 campaign. It's not easy to suddenly come alive against the fiercest competition the league has to offer. But there is no doubting that this unit has talent. These are the Giants we are talking about, and if history has shown us anything, it's that this team will come to play in when their backs are to the wall. The emergence of a consistent pass rush must be part of that equation.
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One Guy Recreates Entire 'Indiana Jones' Theme With His Voice [VIDEO]
Yeah, but could he escape a run away boulder?
Yeah, but could he escape a run away boulder?
The Simpsons will celebrate their 500th episode tonight on Fox 44 at 7pm. As a tribute to this incredible run, cabletv.com has released a graphic featuring every single chalkboard quote Bart Simpson has written during that run. Fortunately, they're also freely allowing people to post it on their websites, so you can stay right here to see it! After you push the READ MORE button of course.
Have you ever noticed how a certain song can remind you of a life event? How about when you hear a song and you automatically are reminded of you favorite episode of a TV show...
Rolling Stone has put together another list, this time asking their readers what the greatest TV theme song of all-time is.
Rolling Stone readers gave the top spot to "Where Everybody Knows Your Name" from Cheers. T...


text: Nussbaum competes in model searchWOOSTER Sarah Nussbaum, a 2000 graduate of Wooster High School and Wayne County Schools Career Center, was recently selected as one of five semifinalists in a model search by Lane Bryant.These five finalists were chosen from more than 13,000 applications. Nussbaum spent July 13-15 in New York City as a guest of Lane Bryant and Ford Modeling Agency.One of these semifinalists will be the "Judges Pick" winner and receive a $25,000 modeling contract. There will also be a "Popular Choice" winner. She will receive a $250 Tiffany & Co. gift certificate. You may vote daily through Aug. 2 at Lane Bryant.com, then click on model search.Nussbaum is currently living in Rossford, near Toledo. She is the daughter of Rodney and Marla Nussbaum of Wooster.Eagle Scout project completed at TWCWILMOT The Wilderness Center completed a major Eagle Scout Project on July 24. The project consisted of paving a 150-foot section of the Pond Trail with donated brick by Belden Brick Company.Scouts and their parents worked diligently at the project which included shoveling, smoothing compacting and laying pavers all day Saturday. Completing the Eagle Scout Project were: Drew Hawkins, Omar Mowrer, Kevin Stufflebeam and Kevin Wall.


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Or you can get out there and take advantage of some of Tampa Bay's best — and cheapest — things to do.
Here's a guide to some of this summer's top events that cost less than $5.
July 20: Lowry Park Zoo Tampa's animal habitat hosts regular $5 admission days, including one on July 20 and another on Sept. 7. On the 20th of June and August you can get two tickets for $20 to celebrate the zoo's 20th anniversary. 1101 W Sligh Ave., Tampa. (813) 935-8552, lowryparkzoo.com
June 14: MOSI SkyWatch Check out the stars when the science museum opens its telescopes to the public. Weather permitting, there are Skywatch nights planned for sunset until 10 p.m. on July 12 and Aug. 9. 4801 E Fowler Ave., Tampa. (813) 987-6100, mosi.com/skywatch.html.
June 20: Rauschenberg: USF USF's Graphicstudio celebrates pop artist Robert Rauschenberg, who died in May, with an exhibit featuring prints, sculptures and photos created at Graphicstudio from 1972 through 1987. The exhibit runs through Aug. 1. The opening reception is free, but you need a $4 parking permit. 7 to 9 p.m. USF Contemporary Art Museum, 4202 E Fowler Ave., Tampa. (813) 974-2849, usfcam.usf.edu.
June 21: Juneteenth The annual celebration of the emancipation of slaves in Texas is celebrated June 21 in St. Pete. You'll see African American dance troupes, storytelling, gospel music and carnival games. Free. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Campbell Park and Community Center, 601 14th St. S, St. Petersburg. juneteenth-stpete.org.
June 21: Dunedin Sketchcrawl It's an innovative concept: A group of artists gathering to walk around Dunedin and sketch what they see. No art experience is necessary. Bring your sketchbooks to downtown Dunedin's Pioneer Park at 9 a.m. for instructions. Free. pencildrawingandhowtodraw.blogspot.com.
June 21: Tampa Bay Storm vs. Los Angeles Avengers Tickets normally start at $10, but bring five cans of food for Metropolitan Ministries, and you'll get a free upper-level pass. St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. (813) 301-2500, tampabaystorm.com.
June 23: Tampa Yankees vs. Daytona Cubs Donate a canned food item and receive a game ticket for $1. Donations benefit America's Second Harvest of Tampa Bay. Plus, the first 250 fans get a replica Yankees ring. (Admission is normally $3-$6.) One Steinbrenner Dr., Tampa. (813) 875-7753, tampa.yankees.mlb.com.
June 27: Girls Night Out Vino 100 is offering a free night of wine tasting, snack samples and discount fro-yo, facials, massages and hydrotherapy. 4 to 7 p.m., Vino 100, 1038 Bloomingdale Ave., Valrico. (813) 654-8466, vino100brandon.com.
June 28: Main Street Blast! New Port Richey's annual patriotic extravaganza kicks off a week before Independence Day. Enjoy a pet show, Gold's Gym Miss Firecracker contest, beer garden, Eagles and Led Zeppelin tribute bands, fireworks and more. 4 to 11 p.m., Sims Park, downtown New Port Richey. nprmainstreet.com.
June 29: Pickford Sundries One of Tampa Bay's favorite bluegrass groups plays a free show. 4 to 8 p.m., New World Brewery, 1313 E Eighth Ave., Ybor City. (813) 248-4969.
July 4: Independence Day The cost of checking out fireworks and celebrations in Tampa, St. Pete and Clearwater? Zip.
July 12: Krux Kickflip Challenge The Skatepark of Tampa is hosting a free day benefitting the Children's Cancer Center with free demos, drinks and food from Chili's, Moe's and Panera Bread. 4215 E Columbus Drive, Tampa. (813) 621-6793, skateparkoftampa.com.
Aug. 2: Family Fun Fishing Day Kids ages 14 and younger can compete for the largest and smallest fish, as well as other categories. If you don't have your own pole, they'll provide you with one. Free. Walsingham Park, 12615 102nd Ave. N, Largo. (727) 549-6142.
June 28: St. Pete Pride One of the country's largest gay pride celebrations begins at 10 a.m., with a promenade, street festival and live music starting at Georgie's Alibi, 3100 Third Ave. N, and winding through historic Kenwood along Central Avenue. Free, though some related parties and events are ticketed. stpetepride.com.
Your summer, on $5 or less
Or you can get out there and take advantage of some of Tampa Bay's best — and cheapest — things to do.
More free fun
• Think like a tourist. At VisitTampaBay.com and FloridasBeach.com, you can print coupons and get a heads-up on deals for dining, entertainment, museums and more. Also Google phrases like Tampa museum free days or Clearwater bike paths for more free fun. Here are a few attractions that are easy on the old wallet.
• St. Pete Shuffle Shuffleboard may sound like an old game, but when the tunes start cranking on the speakers Friday nights, this becomes a great family-friendly event or cheap date night. 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays at the St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Courts, 559 Mirror Lake Drive N. (727) 867-7228, stpeteshuffle.com
• Sunsets at Pier 60 Every day is a party starting two hours before sunset with artisans, street performers and live music. There's also beach access, a fishing pier and concessions at 10 Pier 60 Drive, Clearwater Beach. (727) 449-1036. sunsetsatpier60.com.
• SPC Planetarium and Observatory St. Petersburg College offers free shows at 7 and 8:15 p.m. Fridays. (No children under 5.) When the skies are clear, the observatory opens after the second show. Fifth Avenue and 69th Street N, St. Pete. (727) 341-4320.


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Joshua Livingston - Sherman Oaks, CA
I have been riding since I taught myself how when I was 5 on a tiny bike with no chain and a ramp. As I grew up over the years riding, I always was the kid with massive leg muscles. Needless to say, living in the middle of farmland in Indiana, caused taking a little ride up to the store actually meant riding for at least 25 miles. Once i got out of High school I signed up for the Army and hung the bike up for 7 years. Within those 7 years I was injured and found out I have every type of arthritis in my knees. I was put on a non deployable profile and processed out. This saddened me big time. After getting out I didnt know what to do with myself. My knees were super weak after being always wrapped up. Then one day i go yard sale'n with my wife at the time and find a sweet K2 mountain bike. From then on I haven't stopped riding. I've ridden the mountains of TN, the beaches of FL, the farmland plains of Indiana, the deserts of AZ and now the big city of Los Angeles. I have now brought the K2 back to life with news parts for my gf to ride. And i now have (thx to my awesome supportive mother) a 2013 Trek Crossrip. Together we ride to better our health and happiness and it's working out wonderfully. She's already lost 10lbs not even a month into it and my knees aren't near as weak as they used to be. I'm happy,healthy and couldn't be more proud to be a cyclist. I could have sat on my ass like the doc told me too but i didnt. I chose to live with a purpose and a passion. blog comments powered by Disqus


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Fantasy Flowers Five, abstract painting by Carol Engles
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