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Worcestershire residents are being encouraged to rediscover the beauty of cycling by liberating the bike from the shed or garage to rediscover the many benefits of travelling on two wheels. Cycling is a fantastic way to improve health and fitness without having to fork out on gym membership fees. It is a great way of enjoying the great outdoors.
To celebrate this, Worcestershire County Council are inviting members of the public to send pictures of their cycling experiences in Bike Week (16th to 24th June).
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Dodgers recall righty Tolleson from Triple-A
PHOENIX -- In the wake of Thursday night's brawl in San Diego that left Zack Greinke with a broken collarbone, the Dodgers recalled Shawn Tolleson from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday to replace Greinke on the 25-man roster.
After tossing a clean inning in relief Thursday night against Omaha, Tolleson and the rest of the Isotopes watched the fracas unfold while bussing from New Mexico to Iowa. Later on in the evening when the bus stopped for gas, the right-hander got word he would be flying to Arizona to meet the big league club.
Immediately summoned by manager Don Mattingly in Friday's 3-0 loss to the D-backs, Tolleson walked the only two batters he faced in the eighth to force in runs charged to starter Clayton Kershaw.
Tolleson made 40 appearances for the Dodgers in 2012, finishing the season with a 4.30 ERA. Over 6 2/3 innings this spring in Cactus League action, the 25-year-old allowed just one run on five hits.
Tyler Emerick is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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THE post-Mario Balotelli era at Manchester City started in lacklustre fashion as they were held to a 0-0 draw at Queens Park Rangers that prevented them from making up ground on Manchester United.
Victory for City would have cut United's lead to just two points but instead Alex Ferguson's side will tackle Southampton tomorrow with an opportunity to re-open a seven-point lead at the Premier League summit.
AC Milan claim Balotelli has agreed to join them and the troublesome Italian striker is expected to complete a switch to San Siro on Wednesday, but City could have done with some extra firepower at Loftus Road.
An injury to Vincent Kompany obliged the champions to start with Spanish midfielder Javi Garcia at centre-back, but they began with both Carlos Tevez and Sergio Aguero in attack as they sought to exploit bottom club QPR's defensive frailties.
Joleon Lescott blazed an early chance over the crossbar from close range, while Pablo Zabaleta headed against the bar from a David Silva cross and Aguero had a goal ruled out for offside.
Adel Taarabt provided a reminder of QPR's threat with a low shot that Joe Hart had to keep out but the hosts were indebted to Julio Cesar for a superb save to deny Gareth Barry and keep the scores level at half-time.
City added a third striker to the mix in the second half in the shape of Edin Dzeko, but still the goal eluded them, with Aguero shooting over from 12 yards before Julio Cesar produced another fine reflex save to repel Silva.
QPR remain bottom of the table, but they are now just four points from safety.
Newcastle United claimed their first away win of the season with a 2-1 victory at Aston Villa that further deepened the gloom hanging over Paul Lambert's side.
French debutant Moussa Sissoko teed up Papiss Cisse for Newcastle's 19th-minute opener and another Frenchman, Yohan Cabaye, made it 2-0 just after the half hour with a glorious, dipping half-volley.
Villa stirred in the second half, hitting back with an early penalty from Christian Benteke, but Newcastle held on despite late pressure from the home side.
Eliminated from both the League Cup and the FA Cup by lower-league opposition last week, Villa have now slipped into the Premier League relegation zone to boot, while Newcastle climb one place to 15th.
Wigan Athletic capitalised on Villa's slip-up by storming back from 2-0 down at Stoke City to earn a 2-2 draw that lifted them out of the bottom three.
Goals from Ryan Shawcross and Peter Crouch looked to have put the hosts in command, but James McArthur's fine goal immediately halved the deficit and Franco Di Santo equalised in the 61st minute with an emphatic volley.
League Cup finalists Swansea City were held to a goalless draw at Sunderland but the point was still sufficient for Michael Laudrup's men to clamber above West Bromwich Albion into eighth place.
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Swiss scientists recently unlocked a secret ingredient that can help in the fight against obesity, and it's a naturally-occurring ingredient in milk: nicotinamide riboside (NR). The study was published this week in the international research journal Cell Metabolism and is one of the first to examine why milk is an efficient weight-loss tool.
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Kim O'Hara wrote::candle:
For a list of shared doctrines, visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basic_Points_Unifying_the_Theravada_and_Mahayana
daverupa wrote:It's not really accurate to juxtapose Mahayana and Theravada, is it? Suppose we juxtaposed Yogacara and Theravada, for example - this seems much more likely to yield fruit, though whether such fruit looks like an interfaith effort or ecumenism is up in the air...
Dan74 wrote:Kim may indeed be a babe. I kind of imagine him somewhere between this kind of a babe
and the iconic
But being a North Queenslander, he might look like this
or indeed this
But not like this
because although Dianne Cilento, Sean Connery's ex, is also a North Queenslander, unlike Kim, she is female.
Yeah but I am just trying to unite different branches of buddhism
santa100 wrote:whynotme wrote:
"There is only one right way to do it, false things must be accepted as false things, wrong teachings must be accepted as wrong teaching, non dharma must be accepted as non dharma. Otherwise, the sangha has the ability to isolate monks with wrong views"
Well, there's a proverb that says: "if all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail". There was a great man who practiced that highest, noblest way, and his name was Siddhattha Gotama. There's also another great man following this highest and noblest path right now in the Tusita and his name is Metteyya. Out of compassion for other beings, maybe you should tell him that he's doing it all wrong because the path he's following wasn't mentioned in the Nikayas..
santa100 wrote:Obviously, there's no question that the 8NB is the way to go. But you seemed to imply that only the sravaka path practices this 8NP while bodhisattva path does not. But now you clarified(or at least seems to) that all paths practice 8NP, which means whether it's Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, they are still the Buddha's teaching. If this is what you mean, then I totally agree with you. If not, then we certainly differ in our opinions..
Dan74 wrote:Shshshsh!
suttametta wrote:It's something like trying to find the commonalities between science and astrology.
Whynotme wrote:
"Mahayana and vajrayana are some other monks' teaching, no more, no less"
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black udder wrote:Not getting past 300' I would think at least some of the following:
1) Not pulling tight enough
2) Not stopping the elbow
3) Nose up throws
4) No wrist extension
5) Pulling too early
6) Not weight forward
7) Not finishing
I have read almost all the pages in this thread, secret techniques, right pec drills etc (not sure if I understood it though...), been practicing on field and at inside, but I max out around 250 feet (70-90 meters). As I certainly have lots of flaws in my technique, I'm wondering which would be the most useful things to focus first. I feel that hammer pound etc are somewhat out of my scope at the moment, as there are probably so many issues wrong...
1. I'm quite sure I pull tight enough (close to the chest if that's what it means).
2. I have never figured this out, expect right now when testing without disc I finally seem to get that whipping feel when I keep the lower arm limp and more closer to my waist (as opposed to shoulder height how I throw) and turn my torso quickly from shoulder pointing 90 degrees away from the target to shoulder pointing towards target. But also my elbow pops every time...
3. This happens sometimes, especially if I try to run-up which doesn't seem to help to get much distance anyways, so I throw usually without any steps.
4. I'm pretty sure I have problems here also, I can't really get this working with power grip and/or other than putter approaches.
5. Been practising this and have already felt some improvement, the throws seem more effortless and the sort of woosh sound has appeared at the end part of the throw.
6. Does this mean weight towards the target? This has been bit problematic for me also, but I'm getting better on it at least on a bit.
7. Same as 6, I feel that my front leg is sometimes bit too stiff, doesn't pivot properly etc without really focusing on it.
I just figured out one thing when reading all the stuff again, I read Blake's article about telegraphing your shot about a year ago (http://www.discgolfreview.com/resources/articles/telegraphing.shtml), and I somehow understood it that I should twist my wrist at the reachback to the opposite way I wan't to disc to be in release (ie hyzer angle at reachback -> anhyzer release), but am I right that instead of that, I should be bending my upper body forward or backward and keep the disc more or less flat relatively to my body in order to incorporate hyzer of anhyzer shots? Currenly I have been throwing really upright, unless throwing knife hyzers or big anhyzers which keep the angle whole time, and I have also turned the wrist quite much. So this is one obvious(?) thing I need to practice, would you say that the stopping the elbow is the biggest thing to learn assuming that the nose up problems are not there? Or which would be to correct way to proceed when only maxing around 250 feet?
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It's hard to believe we're already in March. And March means it's time for Women's History Month celebrations and speakers on issues affecting women as well as a variety of artistic presentations.
First up on the list of activities will be the 26th Annual Yolo County Women's History Month luncheon on Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Woodland Community & Senior Center.
The History Month Committee announced its 2013 guest speaker Thursday. The event will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at the Woodland Community & Senior Center, 2001 East St.
The theme for the luncheon is "Women Inspiring Innovation Through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics." Guest speaker will be Linda Katehi, who is chancellor of UCDavis. She was selected for her recognition in Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, or STEM.
Katehi was one of 12 "Leading Women in STEM" honored at the 2012 California STEM Summit held in San Diego. The awards recognize the honorees' achievements in advancing innovative and effective STEM education initiatives across the state and serving as exemplary role models for California women and girls.
Katehi was awarded a nearly $4 million grant from the National Science foundation for a program that will increase female -- particularly Latinas -- participation in STEM careers. Katehi was trained as an electrical engineer and has 19 patents in her name.
The Yolo County Women's History Month committee has also coordinated with Patty Wong, head Yolo County librarian and archivist, to provide displays and handouts reflecting the theme for Women's History Month at the various libraries in Yolo County.
Yolo County Archivist Analu Josephides is also working with the committee for archive information on Women's History Month and to provide a display at the luncheon.
Proceeds from the luncheon benefit public libraries in Yolo County so they may purchase women's history materials.
On Thursday, March 14, at 6 p.m., the Arthur F. Turner Community Library, in West Sacramento will host local historian Jesikah Maria Ross, the director of the Art of Regional Change Program at UC Davis, and project coordinator of Restore/Restory: A People's History of the Cache Creek Nature Preserve, to talk about her work.
Also scheduled for Tuesday, March 26, at the Yolo County Erwin Meier Center in Woodland, will be a Luanda, offering a variety of artwork from young adults and others, including "bra sculptures" by artist Sue Anne Foster. Called "The Artful Bra Show," the work as raised thousands of dollars for the American Cancer Society. The presentation begins at 7 p.m. and should prove to be very informative.
And on Wednesday, March 27, at 6:30 p.m., the Mary L. Stephens Branch Library in Davis, will host a presentation by Elizabeth Monroe, founder and president of the Greater Capay Historical Society. She has published several newsletters on the history of Capay and its people. She will talk about the California prohibition and suffrage era when Yolo County women fought for the right to vote while closing bars in Woodland, all during 1911 when her grandfather, Jim Monroe, was elected to his first term as Yolo County Sheriff.
All in all, a lot of creative efforts to make Women's History Month in Yolo County, one for the books.


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SIR Andrew Motion, the former Poet Laureate and president of the Campaign to Protect Rural England, will speak in Winchester tonight about his love for the countryside and the importance of preserving rural landscapes.
The talk, entitled Childhood, Poetry and Caring for the Countryside, will be at the Holiday Inn, Morn Hill.
He said: "It is absolutely vital we engage a new generation. This is partly so that we can look ahead and feel the defence of the countryside is in good hands, and partly so we can encourage as many people as possible to enjoy and understand our beautiful landscapes."
Sir Andrew has a deep fondness for the English countryside, instilled by a rural upbringing. He will also be reading some of his poetry.
Before the main talk he was due to give a reading with pupils from Kings', The Westgate and Twyford schools.
He succeeded writer Bill Bryson as CPRE president in 2012 and was Poet Laureate from 1999-2009.
The evening will begin with a reception at 6.45pm and the talk begins at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £20 per person, including a glass of wine and snacks.


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Sudden Impact: World Title Match & Fallout From the Wedding
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Hey Wrestling Fans. Savior here with another edition of Sudden Impact, where it's all TNA all the time. Again, I don't have much bad to say about WWE.
I know it's tough with Royal Rumble fever and Rock vs Punk coming up in a few days, but let's see what TNA has to offer. We have the fallout from the wedding and a World Title Match with Daniels & Hardy. I know the show was taped, but I don't read spoilers so to me, it's like being live. Let's get to it.
We open the show with a very disturbing scene with Hogan and Bully being helped out by members of the TNA roster. Tazz has promised an explanation. Can't wait to hear this one.
The Machine Known As Aces & Eights
Impact officially kicks off as the group parades out to the ring, and there's a whole lot of them. Tazz takes the mic and finally, they got a legit mouthpiece. Not that I really hate the job Devon has done, but DOC hasn't really brought much as far as promo skills are concerned. But Tazz can't pass on an opportunity and there's a mention of a "higher power". So let's see where that goes. Tazz's promo was very good, though he looks like a dwarf with that group behind him. Great Addition if you ask me.
**Christopher Daniels is just Awesome. Can't wait for that match**
Knockouts Title: Velvet Sky vs Tara
This had the makings of a very good match, but I think the constant grilling of Tazz throughout the match took away from the commentary of the match and it's an example of where good commentary is really important to a match. Velvet is hot, but i'm not real big on her wrestling abilities. She's okay, not great. Anyway, she took it to Tara early, but Tara took control. Velvet made a comeback and got some close calls but with interference from Jesse, Tara retains the title. The match was a little slower paced than what some of the better Knockouts like Mickie and Gail can do.
Joseph Park Promo
I'm not sure if everyone else agrees, but Joseph Park is starting to wear way a bit. The only good part is when he bleeds and snaps and basically becomes Abyss. They need to start doing more of that, and letting more Abyss show and maybe get a win or two here and there to make him less of a joke. Anyway, standard Joseph Park promo. He's gonna do his best, be a part of the roster, blah blah.
Zema Ion & Kenny King vs RVD & Christian York
I like the story building they're doing with the members of the X Division. A rivalry between York and King, and both of them with RVD. Maybe Ion is sneaking into the picture. Ultimate X at Lockdown, perhaps? Anyway, 4 great talents in the ring with a good, fast paced match. Ion crashes and burns with that 450 Splash attempt. York in the ring with King was good. They work well together, I think. King with a major league springboard Blockbuster onto York. Ion steals the pin. This is gonna be great. On a side note, Tazz is quickly becoming an Eric Bischoff announcing NWO matches, and it's annoying.
Bully Ray & Brooke
Tazz conveniently had to make a phone call. Anyway, Bully comes out and cuts a nice vengeance promo. He really got the crowd behind. He wants his suspension lifted and Sting comes out and he puts Hogan on the spot. Nice segment. Brooke didn't talk which was nice.
**Aries and Roode are awesome. They seemed like they were getting along, but that went south in a hurry**
Bobby Roode vs Hernandez
Hernandez is a monster. That standing vertical suplex was awesome. Roode started putting on a clinic. Hernandez did some power moves but thanks to Aries causing a distraction, Roode got the win with a bulldog. Kind of a weak ending if you ask me. After the match, Roode & Aries continued their Team Hell No skit.
Kurt Angle Segment
Well, I thought after the beat down from Knox, he was being written off tv for a while. But he came out, cut a promo and called out Anderson. He comes out, dressed to the nines with Aces & Eights gear. He attacks Angle and the cyborg made a comeback. Angle's calling him out next week at OFN in Manchester, in a steel cage. Nice.
**I wish they would keep ODB off these Knockouts sexy commericals**
World Title Match: Hardy vs Daniels
It's finally here. The episode was pretty good up to this point. They close it out with a close to 5 star match. Daniels has been on a roll, and we got a fantastic match. Great action, fast paced, and lots of Daniel's cockiness. At about the midway point of the match, I was close to muting the tv because Tazz is being very irritating. The front superplex was sick. Awesome back and forth action with close calls and big time spots. Hardy counters the second Angel's Wings and finally gets the victory.
After the match, Tazz comes down and distracts Hardy. A big dude comes in with the hammer and takes it to Hardy's knee. (There's the excuse for Hardy not going to the UK).
Overall, it was a good episode. Tazz is going to make a good speaker for the A&E group, but I hope he doesn't keep announcing. TNA got a decent rating last week. I'm sure the taping will effect ratings this week but they kept some good things going. I really hope they can carry this Daniels/Hardy feud for the next several weeks leading to Lockdown. I'm liking how they're handing the X Division, and something tells me Roode and Aries will be tag team champs soon. It's been a decent year so far for TNA. I'm enjoying it.
Well, I hope you all enjoyed this week's edition of Sudden Impact. I'm in my last semester at school so this will be my last Sudden Impact until I graduate in May. I will still try to keep Coffee Talk going as we rapidly approach Wrestlemania.
Thanks for reading everyone. Let's hear what you all thought of Impact this week.
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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Shares of MetroPCS ( PCS) jumped 17.53% to $13.54 in late trades Tuesday after the company confirmed it's in talks with T-Mobile USA about a potential merger. There was speculation earlier in the day that the two wireless carriers were in discussions to team up, as wireless carriers fight for subscribers. "MetroPCS today confirmed that it is in discussions with Deutsche Telekom regarding an agreement to combine T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS. There can be no assurances that any transaction will result from these discussions, and the Company does not intend to comment further unless and until an agreement is reached," a statement from MetroPCS read.
Shares of Research In Motion ( RIMM) rose 5.09% to $8.26 on exceptionally heavy volume. More than 50 million shares have been traded so far, more than twice the average daily volume. The Canadian-based electronics maker recently reported earnings that beat Wall Street expectations, but the outlook for RIM is still murky at this point. Last week, the company reported an adjusted loss of $142 million, or 27 cents a share, for its fiscal second quarter ended in August on revenue of $2.87 billion. The performance was well ahead of the average estimate of analysts polled by Thomson Reuters for a loss of 46 cents a share on revenue of $2.5 billion.
Apple ( AAPL) shares were higher by 0.17% to $660.54 as investors look towards fourth-quarter earnings, which are set for later this month. Apple announced plans to release its fiscal fourth-quarter results after the closing bell on Oct. 25. A conference call is slated to follow at 5 p.m. EST the same day. Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters are looking for Apple to generate $8.89 per share in earnings on $36.3 billion in revenue for the quarter ending September, 30. That's up from last year, when Apple posted a profit of $7.05 per share on sales of $28.27 billion. Interested in more on Apple? See TheStreet Ratings' report card for this stock. -- Written by Chris Ciaccia in New York >Contact by Email. Follow @Commodity_Bull
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Boom! Studios Reveals Baltimore Comic-Con Exclusive Covers, Featuring The Garfieldcycle And 8-Bit RoboCop
If you've read ComicsAlliance comments for any amount of time, you'll know that if nothing else, we are bitter, jaded (hipster???) dinosaurs. As a result, it may seem rare that we get excited about something like a variant cover or a convention exclusive, unless it's something pretty, pretty awesome. Fortunately for our tiny, blackened hearts, that exact thing happened today when Boom! Studios revealed their Baltimore Comic-Con variants for Garfield #17 and RoboCop: The Last Stand #1.
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"Four and twenty blackbirds" might make a dainty dish for the king, but when it comes to your farm, you'd like them more if they just "flew the coop."
And rightly so.
A look at the quantity and value of feed that birds peck from stored feed and feed bunks reveals they cost you far more than the "sixpence" mentioned in the classic nursery rhyme.
Just how much are birds stealing from you? Here's a look at some numbers.
New survey data
Last fall, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) investigators reported the results of a bird survey they did on commercial dairies in Pennsylvania, New York and Wisconsin.
Their results, published in the November 2012 Journal of Dairy Science, are a step forward in understanding the magnitude of feed losses caused by birds on dairies. Here are some key findings from the survey:
• Birds especially like your farm in the winter. Estimated bird numbers, feed consumption by birds and fecal contamination by birds were all greatest from January 1 through March 31 and lowest from July 1 to September 30.
• Starlings steal the show. Among bird species reported on dairies, European starlings were the most common and most destructive species identified.
• A bird in the hand… equals feed loss in the other. This is no surprise, of course, but the more birds you have, the more it's going to cost you. Dairies reporting no bird problems spent $4.92 on feed cost per hundredweight of milk. In contrast, dairies reporting bird populations greater than 10,000 spent $2.07 more on feed cost per hundredweight. (Please see bar chart at right)
No cheap chirper
In the late 1960's, feedlot researchers put some numbers on how much a starling could eat. They found that a starling weighing 85 grams — that's less than a quarter pound — could eat about 2 pounds of feed per month. Today, at a feed cost of 13 cents per pound of dry matter, that equates to 26 cents per bird per month.
It doesn't seem like much until you multiply that 26 cents across 1,000 birds. When you do the math, you see that 1,000 birds gobble up $260 worth of feed in just one month. Across an entire year, that's $3,120 worth of feed.
The USDA survey also puts some estimates on the annual cost of feed lost to birds:
• Dairies reporting 1 to 1,000 birds lost $9,399.14 of feed to bird damage annually.
• Dairies reporting 1,001 to 10,000 birds lost $22,794.26 worth of feed.
• Dairies reporting more than 10,000 birds lost $64,401.51 worth of feed.
According to Kansas State research published two years ago in Human-Wildlife Interactions, starlings preferred to eat the energy-dense ingredients (i.e., starch) in a feedlot ration. If they like the starch sources found in feedlot diets, chances are they like the starch sources in your dairy diets, too. These feeds are some of the most expensive ingredients in your ration, as you well know.
There's another problem, too. When birds "peck" and choose what they want to eat, it can alter the composition of the diet fed to your cows. The extent of this problem depends on the number of starlings or other invasive birds present on your operation, as well as where they are feeding from (i.e., stored feed versus feed at the bunk). However, if you've ever had a bird infestation equivalent to the likes of the 1963 Alfred Hitchcock classic, you understand this can make an impact on the nutrients your cows are actually consuming.
Burgeoning bird populations also affected shrink levels on farms responding to the USDA survey. Dairies harboring 1 to 1,000 birds lost 4.2 percent of their feed supply to spoilage. That figure increased to 5.2 percent for dairies reporting populations of 1,001 to 10,000 birds and 9.3 percent for dairies with upward of 10,000 birds.
Bird-control strategies differ in terms of their cost and effectiveness, but now you have even more incentive to find a method that works for your operation.


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dflaschiii wrote:I played the 18 hole one next to abandoned dorms. An ugly area and a pretty boring and simple layout for the course. Even worse, there is concrete on many fairways, some of which are 400ft holes from elevated tees, so the disc is skipping hard off that concrete. I will never play this course again, and the only thing keeping it from getting an F is the fact that it has decent baskets.
However, I live in Reno, and the nearest course is 45 min away, so I'd be happy to have this course in my area . But against Stafford, Dela, Golden Gate, and all the Tahoe courses, this one is a D.
Yeah, I definitely don't think Cypress is terrific, I think I would put it in the C or C- range.
Next time you're in the area, do go check out the Oaks course, it's about 2 miles away from the Cypress course and is definitely worth playing, in my opinion.
And re-reading your description of why Stafford appealed to you, I agree that you would really dig Napa. It's somewhat of a 'Stafford Jr.'.. my friend and I shot some video out there back in 2006:


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Pachter: Call of Duty 'a failure' for not charging a monthly subscription
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 may have grossed over $1 billion in just 15 days, but industry analyst Michael Pachter has called Activision's blockbuster franchise a "failure."
"Call of Duty, I'm calling it a failure," Pachter said at the Digital Game Monetization Summit (via). That's quite a shot at a franchise that has shown considerable success long-term. In fact, life-to-date sales for the Call of Duty franchise exceeded worldwide theatrical box office receipts for Harry Potter and Star Wars, two of the most successful movie franchise of all time. So how can you call a franchise, which has generated so much in revenue over the past few years, a failure?
According to Pacther, Activision's failure to no implement a subscription-based model for Call of Duty's multiplayer is a serious mistake.
"I know the game sells billions of dollars. Activision did a bad thing with Call of Duty from a profit perspective," Pachter said. "They trained gamers that you can buy a game and play it all year, ten hours a week, forever, and you never have to pay again. You just wait for the next Call of Duty. I promise you there are plenty of people, numbering in the millions, who play one game, which is Call of Duty, and they never stop."
Pacther likened Call of Duty to another of Activision series, World of Warcraft. Though different in genre, the concept is basically the same. Both games provide hours on hours of content to gamers. World of Warcraft, however, charges monthly for their content.
"That's just like the people who play World of Warcraft and never stop, yet the World of Warcraft guys are paying $180 a year, and the Call of Duty guys are paying $60. So who's got a better model?" he said. "This multiplayer thing being free was a mistake. I don't think anybody ever envisioned it would be this big. It's a mistake because it keeps those people from buying and playing other games."
Pachter believes Activision won't make the same mistake twice. Pachter predicted that the multiplayer component of Destiny, the rumored project from former Halo developer Bungie Studios, will be subscription-based. "Activision's going to try it, because they're greedy pigs, and their bold," he concluded.
Will a subscription-based game on consoles work out? With gamers on Xbox 360 already paying for Xbox LIVE, I have a hard time believing they'll pay an extra $10-$15 a month just to play multiplayer.Would you pay monthly to play Call of Duty's, or any other game's, multiplayer?


text: Motorcycle batteries. They are often overlooked. That is, until there is a warm, sunny day to look forward to, and your bike won't start! At that point in time the thought of motorcycle batteries is pretty much cemented in your mind. Just as there are a great many motorcycles on the market to choose from, there is also a wide-range of motorcycle battery options to start them. As with many add-on pieces to your motorcycle, batteries require a bit of diligent research to ensure that the right one is chosen for your specific ride. From the level and type of charge that they produce, to the actual physical size of the item and hook up options, there is a lot to consider when searching for motorcycle batteries.


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Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CMRI) for Detection of Cardiac Transplant Rejection
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|Heart Transplant Rejection
|Other: CARDIAC MRI
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|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|Cardiac MRI for the Detection of Cellular Rejection in Patients With Heart Transplantation
- The sensitivity and specificity of cardiac MRI for detecting heart transplant rejection will be calculated. The expected sensitivity and specificity are > 95%. [ Time Frame: 24 MONTHS ]
|Study Start Date:
|February 2010
|Study Completion Date:
|February 2015
|Primary Completion Date:
|January 2015 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Other: CARDIAC MRI
To find a non-invasive alternative (with using cardiac MRI) to invasive endomyocardial biopsies for serial detection and follow-up of cellular rejection in heart transplant in childhood.
Detailed Description:
Objectives To find a non-invasive alternative (with using cardiac MRI) to invasive endomyocardial biopsies for serial detection and follow-up of cellular rejection in heart transplant in childhood.
Background Detection of cardiac rejection is a major problem in cardiac transplantation. Invasive screenings at predefined time intervals for cellular rejection with using endomyocardial biopsies are standard procedures. However, cardiac biopsies are distressing and risky and are also costly. Moreover, as the histological expression of allograft rejection is patchy, endomyocardial biopsies may lead to sampling error. Thus, as the sensitivity is low and variable (range for 40 to 95%), indication of biopsy is still of debate.
Materials and methods All patients who undergone cardiac transplant are potentially eligible. They will be prospectively included in the study. They will have both examinations, their routine endomyocardial biopsies and cardiac MRI. Histological diagnosis of cellular rejection is given by the BILLINGHAM classification which is used in daily practice. Diagnosis of rejection of cardiac MRI is defined by the association of hyperintensity on T2-weighted sequence, and on gadolinium-enhanced sequences including SSFP (study state free precession) and myocardial delayed enhancement. Both MRI parameters attest of the presence of myocardial oedema related to acute rejection. Myocardial oedema is also associated with segmental abnormalities of myocardial contraction which is assessed by both CMR-tagged sequence.
Written informed consent will be required from the patients. Institutional review board approval will also be required.
Expected results and clinical implications We expect to demonstrate that CMRI is effective for detection of cellular rejection with a high sensitivity (expected sensitivity>95%) as compared to cardiac biopsy. In that condition, cardiac MRI could replace the invasive biopsy for serial detection and follow-up of rejection in heart transplant.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|Child, Adult, Senior
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
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|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Inclusion Criteria:
- all patients who had undergone cardiac transplants are eligible
Exclusion Criteria:
- no consent
- allergy to contrast agent (Gadolinium)
- severe renal failure (clearance < 30ml/min/1.73m²)
- claustrophobia
- severe arrhythmias
- absence of medical care insurance
- pregnancy
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01136135
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|Paris, France, 75015
|Principal Investigator:
|Ou Phalla, MCU PH
|Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
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|Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01136135 History of Changes
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2009-A00985-52 ( Registry Identifier: ID RCB )
|Study First Received:
|February 26, 2010
|Last Updated:
|August 31, 2015
Keywords provided by Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris:
Heart transplant rejection
cardiac MRI
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The U.S. Small Business Administration made significant changes in qualification for SBA 504 loans. The changes include elimination of "the personal resource test" and "the nine-month rule". These modifications mean businesses will have an easier time qualifying for SBA loans, according to a recent statement by TMC Financing. "By eliminating the nine-month rule for … [Read more...]
Up the Ante at Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada's Fourth Annual Poker Tournament
LAS VEGAS – Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada (JA) announces its Fourth Annual Poker Tournament and VIP party on June 1 from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. at Aria Resort & Casino Las Vegas and The Deuce Lounge. Poker professionals, aspiring players, spectators and party-goers are invited to attend this exciting fundraiser offering entertainment, food and drink, and a grand prize … [Read more...]


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As IPFW left Iowa State's arena after its season-ending loss, though, the Mastodons gave the Cyclones good reason to remember them.
IPFW came within one game of pulling its biggest upset in program history as Iowa State rallied from a one-game deficit to win the match 25-11, 23-25, 22-25, 25-13, 15-7.
"I could not be more proud of this team," Hutton said. "We gave them everything they wanted."
After IPFW won the third game to move one game away from the program's first NCAA Tournament victory, Iowa State made only four attack errors the rest of the match – 12 fewer than in the first three games. The Cyclones also had more than a .400 attack percentage in both of the final two games.
The Cyclones finished the match out-hitting the Mastodons .329 to .140, including holding IPFW to a match-low .045 attack percentage in the fifth game. In addition, Iowa State never trailed in the decisive fifth game.
The biggest difference for IPFW's offense in the final two games, Hutton said, was playing more out-of-system and not as aggressively against Iowa State's blockers.
"We wanted to go out really aggressive," Hutton said. "In the fifth set we got timid again and started tipping again, and a good defensive team picked that up."
Iowa State coach Christy Johnson-Lynch said Iowa State's tough serving also prevented IPFW's offense from being as effective in the final two games. The Mastodons had more than a .250 attack percentage in both games they won.
"We served them off the court," she said. "They were passing poorly and getting aced."
The Cyclones — which entered the NCAA Tournament on a 10-match winning streak and finished in second place in the Big 12 — had seven aces in the victory.
Lynch said the biggest reason IPFW almost pulled the upset was because of the Mastodons' digging and blocking during long rallies.
"You look at the game stats and you wonder how that (match) was close. IPFW is a very, very good team, very scrappy," Lynch said. We were surprised how many times they kept the ball alive because we were expecting a kill. ... You could tell they believed they were going to win."
IPFW libero Tessa McGill had a team-high 20 digs.
The senior finished the regular season fourth in the nation with a 6.18 digs per game average. In addition, McGill ends her college career as IPFW's career digs leader with 2,304.
McGill, the Summit League Defensive Player of the Year, was one of four seniors whose college careers ended with the loss. All-conference setter Meghan Steenhuysen and all-conference middle attacker Jessie Manwaring also closed out their IPFW careers, as did Haley Emenhiser.
This senior class finishes as the program's winningest class since the Mastodons transitioned to NCAA Division I. In a four-year period it helped IPFW win two Summit League championships for berths in the NCAA Tournament
"Every year you know that they are going to graduate, but that doesn't make it easy. They've meant so much to our volleyball program," Hutton said. "I'm certainly going to miss them."


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Genitourinary Cancers Symposium
February 12, 2013
A recent analysis of information from the Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) database showed that patients who had surgery to remove small kidney tumors (tumors that are less than 1.5 inches across) have the same risk of dying of kidney cancer over a five-year period as those who received surveillance instead. Surveillance of kidney cancer involves using imaging tests, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, and computed tomography (CT or CAT) scans to watch for signs that the cancer is growing or worsening.
Most of the time, small tumors are discovered when a patient has an ultrasound, CT, or MRI imaging for symptoms unrelated to the tumor. Surgery to remove part or all of the kidney is usually the first treatment option for these small tumors. However, for older patients with other severe health conditions and a lower life expectancy, the risks of surgery may outweigh the benefits. For instance, surgery may cause chronic kidney disease and related complications such as kidney failure and heart problems.
In this study, researchers analyzed information from 8,317 patients age 66 or older who were diagnosed with small kidney tumors. Of these patients, 5,706 received surgery and 2,611 received surveillance. After about five years, 3% of these patients died from kidney cancer, and the rates were the same among patients who received surgery and those who received surveillance. Researchers also found that the patients who received surveillance were less likely to have heart problems, such as heart failure or stroke, and less likely to die of any cause.
What this means for patients
"This study indicates that doctors can comfortably tell an older patient, especially a patient who is not healthy enough for general anesthesia and surgery, that the likelihood of dying of kidney cancer is low and that kidney surgery is unlikely to lengthen their life," said lead author William C. Huang, MD, Assistant Professor of Urologic Oncology at New York University Medical Center in New York. "Treatment considerations are different for healthy patients, because they have a long life expectancy and a greater chance of having the disease worsen and spread." Talk with your doctor about your specific diagnosis to learn more about your treatment options, as well as the risks and benefits of each option.
Questions to Ask Your Doctor
- What stage of kidney cancer do I have?
- What is my prognosis (chance of recovery)?
- What are the treatment options?
- If surgery is an option, am I healthy enough for anesthesia and surgery?
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I'm building a case that just got stronger. I have posted before on my long odyssey researching the Fendricks family, my maternal great-grandmother's maiden name. I had a breakthrough in August 2009 and found a duplicate death certificate earlier this year.
In this line, I encountered the common roadblocks of moves across state lines and name changes, on top of the fact that these were rural African-Americans with enslaved parents, and the name they ended up keeping with was still complicated. Sheesh.
To summarize past research, I was stuck with my gggrandfather Mike Fendricks and wife Jane, who after many years I found newly married and living in Savannah, TN. The problem was that they were from Alabama and I had no idea what county. In 2009, the breakthrough came when I developed enough skills to really use cluster research techniques. In short, this technique suggests researching the people your ancestor had close relationships with. Mike Fendricks, as an elderly man in 1920 was living in the house of a man named Dee Suggs, so, since I was stuck anyway, I decided to veer off and research this Suggs family. You can read the lengthier original post for more details, but the research led me to Lawrence County, Alabama, and this census grouping in 1870:
My theory was—and has been—that this mysterious "Dee Suggs" is the same man shown on the census above named "Dewitt Suggs." The evidence supports a conclusion that the "Mike" in the household is my ancestor and his brother, which is why they both migrated to Hardin County, why Mike was the witness on Dee's marriage license, and why Mike is living with him in 1920.
Slowly I'm putting together a good case, but the fact that the 1870 census does not state relationships was a hindrance. I couldn't find Dee Suggs anymore after 1920. I had a hunch recently that perhaps he went back home to Alabama and that hunch paid off when I checked the Alabama Deaths database on Familysearch. I found him, and his mother was indeed "Fronie Suggs" (Sofrona):
I was so excited! I couldn't believe I found this. It's not a smoking gun, as Mike's death certificate in TN does not name any parents, but this lends significant support to my theory. I talked in a previous post about how sometimes all we can do is build a case.
It appears that a number of black "Suggs" were centered around Russellville, AL, and buried at New Home Cemetery (thus, a new research avenue). This death certificate also identified his father "Obe[diah] Gholston," which illustrates another previous post topic, finding fathers who are not enumerated with the family in 1870.
I have not been able to find any large "Suggs" slaveowners in Northern Alabama, so finding out who may have owned Sofrona and her children will take some time.
One conflict in my theory is why in 1920, the census enumerator wrote that Mike was a "boarder" and not "brother". However, using the Genealogical Proof Standard, this conflict is easily explained given the abundance of census errors.


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MIAMI - Friday March 1st is the deadline to file property tax exemptions in Miami-Dade County is
This year, there are two exemptions for which you could be eligible.
Senior citizens can now file for a long-term resident exemption. If you are a low-income senior citizen and have owned your property for at least 25 years, you could save up to 60 percent on your property taxes.
Also new this year, if you are the surviving spouse of a first responder who died in the line of duty, you could be eligible for a credit.
That could save you about 2 percent on your property taxes.
"For the seniors who are on fixed incomes, it is a huge benefit," said Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser Carlos Lopez-Cantera. "I've seen them personally in their homes. A lot of people make decisions on whether or not they turn on their air conditioning or buy their medicine or their groceries. They have to make tough decisions like that, so anything we can do to try to make ends meet, I want to try and do."
On Wednesday night, Lopez-Cantera will hold a town hall meeting to answer questions and help applicants file their exemptions.
The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the North Dade Regional Library, 2455 NW 183rd Street in Miami Gardens.
You can file online at Miamidade.gov/pa.
You can also file over the phone by calling 305-375-4155 or in person at either of the two locations below:
Stephen P. Clark Center
11 NW 1st Street
Miami, FL
South Dade Government Center
10710 Sw 211th Street
Miami, FL


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In season now: Apples, Pears, Winter Squash, Beets, Potatoes, Carrots, Turnips, Cabbage, Hardy Greens
In season soon: More of the same
Summer favorites like corn, tomatoes and eggplant were in scarcer supply at the Greenmarket last Saturday, but it was hard to be depressed about that when surrounded by the bounties of fall that appeared in their place: crisp, tart apples; many-hued pears; and a multitude of cold-loving crops like broccoli, cauliflower, turnips and greens. I say bring on the roasts, soups, stews, pies and compotes of autumn: I'm ready.
Click through the slideshow above to take a closer look at these fall beauties, and make sure to check out the market tomorrow (bring a sweater)!
The Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket is open on the Northwest corner of Prospect Park every Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
About the author: Lauren Rothman is a former Serious Eats intern, a freelance catering chef, and an obsessive chronicler of all things culinary. Try the original recipes on her blog, For the Love of Food, and follow her on Twitter @Lochina186.


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This is "Silvermist" aka "Meow Meow". She is quite the comedian and is always making me laugh. She talks none stop and I think she actually believes she is carrying on a conversation with you. She also loves to find new and interesting places to sleep. This day it just so happen to be an empty parcel box that was left on the floor.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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5 comments:
- Olivia said...
So cute!!!
- February 22, 2012 at 9:52 AM
- Em S said...
That is adorable!
- February 22, 2012 at 10:22 AM
- shutterbuggbitten said...
She looks quite cozy. I have a cat that loves those little boxes too.
- February 22, 2012 at 3:15 PM
- Christine said...
Very cute!! :)
- February 23, 2012 at 1:53 PM
- Veronica Lee said...
Very cute and adorable, Steph!
- February 25, 2012 at 12:23 AM
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DAVIDSON, N.C.—In the waning minutes of this intense rivalry game, Charlotte absolutely needed the basketball in Pierria Henry's hands.
The visiting 49ers were trying to pull off the improbable—the near-impossible, even—and escape Davidson's Belk Arena with a victory, and they needed their point guard to make good decisions with the game on the line. Henry delivered, in just about every way possible, and the 49ers wound up with a 73-69 victory to improve to 8-0 on the season.
"I thought he exhibited a lot of toughness and a lot of poise," Charlotte coach Alan Major said. "The house was shaking, and he makes two free throws to ice the game. I'm really proud of him."
Henry was involved in 11 of Charlotte's final 13 points—he assisted on a bucket by Darion Clark and a 3-pointer by Chris Braswell, hit a clutch jumper with 27.2 seconds left and knocked down all four of his free throws in the final 1:14 to help seal the victory.
"I've put a lot of time in it," Henry said. "My man right here (Braswell), he made his two (free throws with 3:06 left) after I told him we needed both of these. And he gave me both of them, and then he came up to me and was like, 'We need both of these.' It's the love we have for each other and the faith and encouragement we give to each other."
The 6-4, 200-pound Henry, who was heavily recruited by Marshall to play football, was a pain in Davidson's side all game. He jumped into the fray in the paint and came up with eight rebounds—including two offensive boards. He initiated the Charlotte offense and came away with five assists. He finished with 11 points, and, in a hostile arena, committed just one turnover. He harassed the veteran Davidson backcourt of Nik Cochran and J.P. Kuhlman and came up with four steals.
"(Henry) plays great angles, he has long arms, and he enjoys playing defense," Davidson coach Bob McKillop said. "He has the physical tools, but he also has the emotional desire. You combine those two ingredients, it makes it pretty lethal."
Cochran and Kuhlman combined for nine turnovers—they were combining to average just 3.4 per game heading into Wednesday night's game. And, though Henry was the catalyst to what McKillop termed a "frenetic nature of their defense," he wasn't the only one. Major's team, which has more size and athleticism than in past years, was aggressive from the start. The 49ers forced Davidson's hand on every possession.
"It completely disrupted our poise, in terms of running our system and it forced us into doing things that, I thought, were uncharacteristic," McKillop said. "Instead of staying within the framework of what we do, we left our feet to make passes. We were out of position."
That's maybe the biggest compliment McKillop could give the Charlotte defense. His teams are always among the most fundamentally sound in the country, so for him to offer that there were several times when his players were out of position on set plays—because of that frenetic nature of the 49ers' defense—is saying something.
The fact Charlotte is undefeated at this point of the season is somewhat stunning.
The 49ers were picked 12th in the Atlantic 10 preseason media poll but now own a Great Alaska Shootout championship and this win over a good Davidson team. And the way they've gone about rolling up this undefeated record is even more stunning.
Charlotte's top scorer, Braswell, is averaging 15.1 points per game but doesn't start. Neither does junior DeMario Mayfield, who is averaging 9.2. Both were suspended early in the season and have come off the bench since being reinstated—and that might not change anytime soon. At 8-0, why would it?
Instead, Major starts three freshmen—forwards Clark and Willie Clayton and guard Denzel Ingram—and a pair of sophomores, Henry and guard Terrence Williams.
"There are 347 Division I schools, and of the other 346, you'd probably have those two guys (Braswell and Mayfield) in the coach's office every day wondering what's the deal? What about me, what about me?" Major said. "These guys have not said a peep. They've practiced hard every day, they've brought great effort, they've brought tremendous attitude. There's no secret why we're in the position we're in. When your upperclassmen have become givers, and become unselfish like that, it gets infectious."
Winning helps with that, too.


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Twins manage just five hits against impressive Rangers rookie
MINNEAPOLIS -- It was a familiar script for the Twins.
A day after being shut down by a rookie pitcher and rallying late before ultimately losing by just one run in a 2-1 defeat to the Rangers on Thursday, the Twins fell into the same predicament Friday night.
This time the Twins were held in check by rookie right-hander Justin Grimm, who out-dueled Scott Diamond before Oswaldo Arcia launched a three-run homer in the ninth that proved to be too little, too late in a 4-3 loss to the Rangers at Target Field.
"We got behind early and it was an uphill battle all night," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "Their young man pitched well against us and threw all of his pitches. Scotty gave up a lot of hits, but never really broke too awful much and was able to stay in there."
The Twins made it interesting in the ninth, as Josh Willingham doubled and Justin Morneau singled to put runners at the corners with nobody out against reliever Joe Ortiz. Chris Parmelee then struck out swinging, but argued with home-plate umpire Ted Barrett to no avail that he had fouled off the pitch.
Former Twins closer Joe Nathan came in and promptly struck out Trevor Plouffe, but then served up Arcia's second career homer on a first-pitch fastball to set the stage for pinch-hitter Ryan Doumit. But Doumit, who also made the last out on Thursday on a deep fly ball to left field, hit a hard line drive to center that was snared by Craig Gentry for the final out.
"We stayed after it and Arcia put one in the seats," Gardenhire said. "Doumit hit a rocket, but it was caught in center again. We ended up losing by a run, but we kept playing."
It came after the Twins couldn't do much against Grimm, who tossed seven scoreless innings against Minnesota in just his fifth career start.
The Twins only had five hits against Grimm and didn't have many scoring opportunities other than in the first inning, when they had runners at second and third with two outs, but Parmelee flied out to right to end the inning.
"I thought his performance was outstanding," Rangers manager Ron Washington said. "He had good pop on his fastball, had a real good breaking ball, kept the balls down in the zone, stayed off the fat part of their bats, moved it around. He did a good job of working his way through that lineup."
The Rangers got out to an early lead, as they tallied two runs in the opening frame, when Lance Berkman and Nelson Cruz both had RBI doubles off Diamond.
Diamond was able to settle down after a rocky first inning, as he didn't allow a run again until the sixth, when Adrian Beltre homered to deep center field.
Diamond ended up throwing a quality start -- allowing three runs over 6 1/3 innings -- but gave up a career-high 12 hits.
"I feel like I battled," Diamond said. "It's kinda frustrating the first inning mounted on me just a little bit, but I was able to battle from there. The defense made some nice plays behind me and I was able to make pitches and get groundballs when I needed to."
He was helped by Rangers baserunners, as Geovany Soto was thrown out at the plate in the third trying to advance on a double from Mitch Moreland and Elvis Andrus was nabbed at home on a throw from Plouffe in the third.
With the loss, the Twins dropped their third straight to fall below .500 at 9-10 this season. The Rangers, meanwhile, picked up their seventh win over their last eight games despite their baserunning gaffes.
"We're playing good baseball," Washington said. "Even when we're making some mistakes we're still playing good baseball."
Rhett Bollinger is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Bollinger Beat, and follow him on Twitter @RhettBollinger. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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By John Oehser - Colts.com
Colts Veteran Punter to Handle Expanded Role
INDIANAPOLIS Colts punter Hunter Smith this season has been one of the NFLs most effective players at his position.
Now, the Colts hope he can be doubly productive.
Smith, the AFCs second-leading punter, will take over kickoff duties beginning in Monday nights game against Minnesota, Colts Head Coach Dungy said Thursday. Colts kicker Mike Vanderjagt previously handled kickoffs.
Vanderjagt, the NFLs all-time field-goal accuracy leader, will still kick for extra points and field goals.
It something were going to try, Dungy said as the Colts (4-3) prepared to play the NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings (5-2) Monday at 9 p.m. in the RCA Dome. Were looking for different things. Weve done different things all year and well continue to try different things.
Its just one of the things were looking at to see if it will help us play a little bit better.
The Colts currently rank 31st in the NFL with an average opponents drive start on kickoffs of the 31.3-yard line.
Smith is second in the AFC in punting with a 46.5-yard average, and he is third in net average at 39.2.
Also this week, Colts offensive players said they have heeded the words of Dungy, who has stressed the importance of not changing the overall approach in the wake of several difficult games for the defense.
The Colts have scored 59 points the last two weeks, but lost as the defense has allowed 72 points. Dungy said its important offensive players remember they dont have to score on every possession to win.
We just have to keep trying to execute well, convert third downs and keep doing a pretty good job in the red zone, Colts quarterback Peyton Manning said. Were just focused on the Minnesota defense, but we know their offense is capable of scoring some points.
Wed like to covert third downs, stay on the field and keep the ball if you can.
Colts wide receiver Brandon Stokley said the offense has high standards regardless of game-to-game circumstances.
Our goal is to score every time we get the ball, Stokley said. Whatever the defense does, it doesnt matter to us. We feel like we should. With our offense, we understand with the weapons we have, we should be up and down the field.
If we dont make mistakes, we should be able to score every time.
Said Manning, Its a team thats lost two in a row, not one particular side of the ball. Offensively, being the captain of the offense, all we can do is try to do job a little better. I know our defense, obviously it wasnt their best day Sunday, but on Monday, weve got the home crowd behind us, and Im looking for us to come out and have a big day.
The Colts injury report reads as follows:
Wide receiver Troy Walters (upper arm fracture, out), linebacker Keyon Whiteside (knee, out), safety Cory Bird (calf/knee, doubtful), safety Mike Doss (groin, doubtful), safety Idrees Bashir (low back, questionable), cornerback Nick Harper (shoulder, questionable), cornerback Joseph Jefferson (knee, questionable), cornerback Jason David (hip, probable), offensive guard Tupe Peko (low back, probable), wide receiver Brad Pyatt (ankle, probable) and running back Dominic Rhodes (knee, probable).
Jefferson, Bashir and Harper practiced Friday and Dungy said he expects each to start Sunday. With Doss and Bird each expected to miss, Dungy said rookie safety Bob Sanders will make his first start at safety.
Peko, who missed last weeks loss to Kansas City, likely will start, Dungy said.
Whiteside sustained a torn patella tendon and is expected to miss the rest of the season, Dungy said Monday.
Dungy said a roster move involving Whiteside before Monday is possible, but added there isnt any real rush.
Hopefully Hunter can kick it past the 20 yard line.


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No HD, on DTV or Comcast, NFL Channel blacked out.
"Just look at the flowers ........ BANG"
Glad the Colts don't have that colored collar on the new jerseys, those things look stupid
nice chase down on the screen by Nevis, then Bradford makes a crappy throw on 4th. see if Luck's first pass is a TD like Petyon's
AND IT DOES! great blocking the whole way and Brown just runs to the endzone
"Nobody wants to play against Tyler Hansbrough NO BODY!" ~ Frank Vogel
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So does this mean that in 2020 the Colts will win the SB?
(Took 9 years for Peyton after all)
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Freeney and Mathis already done?
Freakin' love it.
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There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.
teams are gonna pass all over us, secondary's terrible
Angerer in the lockerroom with a foot injury
I think OlBlu just peed in his pants a little.
OL is...a work in progress
Only two offensive sets and one cannot get too high or too low in preseason games. That second set, the offensive line looked really bad. Still early in the game.... ...
Nah, it is only preseason. I wouldn't count much on what the team is either good or bad in these games...... ...
How about the fact that it took 36 years just to get to the SB? ...
Jerry Hughes puts the RT straight on his *** for the sack. Not sure if it's still StL's 1st team line or not
Welcome to the NFL Rams rookie guy
stuff like that's how you get cut, that was awful
So excited for this season, I just hope to see some growth, not expecting more than 4-12. Definitely less stressful than those years where nothing less than an SB was acceptable.
"It's never too late...they can still be bad" ~Olblu
The line is awful.
Why can't I find a Colts roster sorted (or sortable) by uniform number? Is that asking too much?
at least this crappy line's letting us see some of Luck's athleticism
sweet grab on the sideline by Hilton a really well placed ball by Luck for the first. most impressive play so far other than the TD


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Torrey Smith's brother dies in crash
Updated: September 23, 2012, 11:24 AM ET
By Sal Paolantonio | ESPN
Ravens Torrey Smith's Brother Dies After Motorcycle Crash
Sal Paolantonio reports on the news that Torrey Smith's brother Tevin died in a motorcycle crash last night.
Tags: Tevin Smith, Torrey Smith's Brother, Sal Paolantonio
Baltimore Ravens receiver Torrey Smith's younger brother Tevin, 19, was killed in a motorcycle crash.
Hensley: Tragedy for Ravens' Smith
Torrey Smith is a father figure for his six younger siblings, making the death of 19-year-old Tevin that much tougher, ESPN.com's Jamison Hensley writes. Blog
Torrey Smith left the Ravens' hotel on Sunday at 2 a.m. ET, accompanied by a member of the Ravens' security staff, to be with his family.
Smith told Ravens coach John Harbaugh that he wanted to play in Sunday night's game against the New England Patriots, according to a source. Harbaugh told him that it was Smith's call to make.
"This is devastatingly sad, sad news. Torrey and his family are a close, special family, and our hearts and thoughts reach out to all of them. Our hearts ache today," Harbaugh said in a statement. "We pray for Tevin, his mother, Torrey and the rest of the family. God bless Tevin."
It was unclear whether Smith would play Sunday night for the Ravens against the New England Patriots.
"Torrey's priority is his family. We understand that completely," Harbaugh said.
If Smith does not suit up, he will be replaced by Jacoby Jones.
On Sunday, Smith put the following message on his Twitter account:
"I can't believe my little brother is gone...be thankful for your loved ones and tell them you love them...this is the hardest thing ever."


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County's Solid Waste Management Division and Department of Vehicle Services Designated Environmental Enterprises
On July 8, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality designated the county's Solid Waste Management Division and the Department of Vehicle Services as an Environmental Enterprise, or E2, in accordance with Virginia's Environmental Excellence Program. An E2 is a facility which is interested in beginning or is in the early stages of implementing an environmental management system emphasizing pollution prevention.
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality will present the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors a certificate designating Fairfax County as an Environmental Enterprise at the Monday, Aug. 4, meeting of the Board of Supervisors. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Board Auditorium of the Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax.
The Solid Waste Management Division designation includes the I-95 Solid Waste Disposal and Resource Recovery Facility, Lorton; the I-66 Transfer Station, Fairfax; and Refuse Collection, Lorton. The Vehicle Services designation includes the Newington Maintenance Facility, Lorton; the West Ox Maintenance Facility, Fairfax; the Alban Maintenance Facility, Springfield; and the Jermantown Maintenance Facility, Fairfax.
The designation is the result of an initiative begun by the county's Environmental Coordinating Committee on June 29, 2001, when 29 persons from various Fairfax County agencies participated in a one day environmental management system workshop. The ECC is a collaborative, interagency management committee chaired by Deputy County Executive Robert A. Stalzer. Among other responsibilities, this committee was established to ensure an appropriate level of coordination and review of the county's environmental policies and initiatives. The ECC has representation from the following agencies: Department of Public Works and Environmental Services; Department of Planning and Zoning; Department of Vehicle Services; Department of Transportation; Health Department; Fire and Rescue Department; Park Authority; Police Department; Office of Public Affairs; County Attorney's Office; Department of Management and Budget; Department of Housing and Community Development; County Executive's Office; Fairfax County Water Authority; and the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District.
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Get an overview of this hotelIsland resort offers golf course, tennis, private marina
Popular property highlights
On the water
Located on a barrier island reef 7 miles from downtown Stuart, this 200-acre resort is flanked by the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Tennis courts
Guests enjoy the resort's 77-slip marina, 18-hole golf course, 13 tennis courts, a fitness center, nearby public beach, and spa services.
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All 274 guestrooms have furnished step-out balconies, wireless Internet access, premium bedding, and complimentary premium channels.
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- Good location
- Beach
- Pool
- Overall value of stay
- Helpful staff
- Bathrooms could've been nicer
Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort & Marina
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Hotel Amenities
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Located on Hutchinson Island, this resort and marina is situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, 7 miles (11.3 kilometers) from downtown Stuart. A complimentary shuttle service is provided every 15-20 minutes, from early morning to late night, to assist guests with travel around the resort.
The Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort & Marina has a 77-slip marina and fishing excursions can be arranged (surcharge). Guests are close enough to walk to the public beach, and water-sports equipment is available for rent. The resort is home to an 18-hole golf course with a driving range and pro shop (surcharges apply), a fitness center overlooking a lake, 3 outdoor pools, and 13 lighted tennis courts (surcharge).
The 25,000 square feet (2,323 square meters) of meeting and event space includes a ballroom that can accommodate 510 guests and 4 meeting rooms. Wireless Internet access is available in the lobby. The business center has a printer, fax machine, copier, and a computer.
- Concierge services
- Fitness facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Conference space
- Express check-in
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-out
- Elevator/lift
- Golf course on site
- Tennis on site
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Number of outdoor pools - 3
- Free WiFi
- Total number of rooms - 274
- Laundry facilities
- Marina on site
- Meeting rooms 4
- Multilingual staff
- Number of floors - 4
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Snack bar/deli
- Conference space size (meters) - 3
- Free self parking
- Beach cabanas (surcharge)
- Beach towels
- Spa tub
- Wedding services
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Designated smoking areas
- Pool umbrellas
- Picnic area
- Number of restaurants - 3
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 29,000
- Number of meeting rooms - 16
- Number of buildings/towers - 5
- Free use of nearby fitness center
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Shower/tub combination
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Premium bedding
- Phone
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Room service (limited hours)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Egyptian-cotton sheets
Where to Eat
Baha Restaurant - Tropical colors and ceiling fans create an island theme in this casual restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast is buffet or à la carte.
Tiki Bars - There are two poolside tiki bars at the resort: one at the main hotel pool and one at the beachfront pool. Both offer specialty drinks and light menu items, including hamburgers, hot dogs, and chicken wings. Open midmorning to early evening.
Nearby Things to Do
The resort offers an 18-hole golf course with driving range and pro shop, and 13 tennis courts. The fitness center has free weights, stair steppers, stationary bikes, and treadmills.
The main hotel building is a short walk from the ocean, with complimentary shuttles provided. Beachfront water-sports equipment is available for rent, including personal watercraft, snorkels, kayaks, and boogie boards. Boating and fishing excursions (surcharge) are available from the 77-slip marina.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Sailing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
- Windsurfing nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Skydiving nearby
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Fishing on site
- Golf driving range on site
- Golf lessons on site
- Golfing on site
- Kayaking on site
- Motor boating on site
- Parasailing on site
- Playground on site
- Rowing or canoeing on site
- Snorkeling on site
- Surfing/boogie boarding on site
- Volleyball on site
- Ecotours nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Up to 10 children 1 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- Resort fee: USD 15 per accommodation, per night
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- Hutchinson Island Beach Resort
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- Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort Stuart
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Up to 10 children 1 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.