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Whey has a high branch chain amino acid (BCAA) content, about 50% of the essential amino acids. If you ever go into calorie deficit, your body can burn BCAA's for energy thus sparing hard-earned muscle tissue. Since many people have milk allergies, its popularity has soared even more.
Casein, which is 80% of the protein found in milk, is a type with which I have had great results in gaining muscle before whey became popular. It has a higher glutamine content than whey which can help spare muscle during intense training. It's also slower to digest since it curdles or forms a gel in the gut. This slows transit time prolonging the exposure of protein to the intestinal tract that can help increase protein absorption.
Milk isolates are a combination of whey and casein, concentrated to 90% protein with all of the lactose removed. They have the functional properties of both whey and casein.
Egg protein is used in some formulas in the form of egg albumin (egg white). Egg was the gold standard in protein for many years but its dominance has been knocked off by other proteins that contain additional functional benefits.
Soy protein is not generally used for building muscle since it has low levels of the essential amino acid methionine. Vegetable proteins in general are incomplete proteins and are not as good for building muscle as animal proteins. However, I think you should still consume soy for its other functional benefits for your heart and overall long term health. Most people are now adding in a scoop of pure soy into their protein shakes.Answer: Lindberg Store Manager
The bottom line is one protein is not a clear cut winner. A combination is what I recommend. Mixing a whey protein powder in milk gives you a good combination. I lean toward meal replacement powders for gaining muscle since they provide carbs in addition to protein and most have a combination of the milk and whey proteins.Most meal replacement manufacturers use a proprietary blend of proteins since they're afraid of people copying their formula. But that means you never know exactly how much of each protein is in the formula. However, Fitness Labs has set a new standard in the industry by actually printing the amounts of each protein source on the label of their NutraFit meal replacement to help you make more educated purchasing decisions. It's the one I take now and it tastes really good. Each serving has 40 grams of protein (40% is from whey, 40% is from casein, and 20% is from milk isolates which is a combination of whey and casein). This is roughly the 50:50 ratio mentioned above.
If you use a whey protein for gaining muscle, mix it in lowfat or nonfat milk, add carbs like a banana or eat other foods with carbs at the same time so that you never go into calorie deficit. Burn the carbs in your diet for energy, not valuable protein which can hamper your muscle growth.


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Get an overview of this hotelNew Orleans hotel, in Arts and Warehouse District
Popular property highlights
Close to Riverwalk
This New Orleans hotel is in a renovated 1910 warehouse, surrounded by galleries. The hotel is within 5 blocks of Riverwalk Marketplace and the Ernest N Morial Convention Center.
Filled with art
The arts-focused Renaissance New Orleans Arts Warehouse District Hotel has 2 indoor sculpture gardens and an art gallery. This New Orleans hotel has an outdoor terrace, fitness room, and rooftop outdoor pool.
Glass sculpture
Guestrooms at Renaissance New Orleans Arts Warehouse District Hotel have signature bedding, views of the city or indoor sculpture gardens, a glass sculpture by a local artist, desks, and Herman Miller ergonomic chairs.
Guest Highlights
- Good location
- Walkability and proximity to shopping
- Pool
- Helpful staff
- Clean guestrooms
- Parking wasn't ideal
Renaissance New Orleans Arts Warehouse District Hotel
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
The smoke-free Renaissance New Orleans Arts Warehouse District Hotel is in a renovated 1910 warehouse in the Arts and Warehouse District. The hotel is within four blocks of the Ernest N Morial Convention Center and Riverwalk Marketplace. Contemporary art includes two indoor sculpture gardens, the Arthur Roger Gallery, and permanent works by notable artists.
An outdoor pool and spa tub are located on the hotel's top floor. The fitness center includes cardio equipment equipped with TVs and audio theaters.
This New Orleans hotel has 5,000 square feet of meeting space, a self-serve business center, and wireless Internet access in the lobby.
Valet parking is provided. This property is accessible to disabled guests. For a surcharge, this hotel can arrange a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request).
- 24-hour front desk
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Number of floors - 5
- ATM/banking
- Bar/lounge
- Business center
- Coffee shop or café
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Express check-in
- Conference space
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-out
- Fitness facilities
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Laundry facilities
- Arcade/game room
- Concierge services
- Meeting rooms 6
- Total number of rooms - 217
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Conference space size (meters) - 465
- Number of meeting rooms - 12
- Year Built 2003
- Conference space size (feet) - 5000
- Snack bar/deli
- Smoke-free property
- Spa tub
- Outdoor pool
- Wedding services
- Valet parking (surcharge)
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Snack bar/deli
- Laundry facilities
- Arcade/game room
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Microwave (on request)
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
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Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Premium TV channels
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Bathrobes
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Television
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Down comforter
- Pillowtop mattress
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Designer toiletries
- Desk
- Hair dryer
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
- Iron/ironing board
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Microwave (on request)
- Pay movies
- Premium bedding
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Shower/tub combination
- Room service (limited hours)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Wired Internet access (surcharge)
Where to Eat
Legacy Kitchen - This American restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.
New Orleans Coffee and Beignet Company® - Guests can enjoy fresh coffee and pastries at this coffee shop.
Breakfast is available for a surcharge
Nearby Things to Do
Guests at Renaissance New Orleans Arts Warehouse District Hotel can use a rooftop outdoor pool and spa tub and a fitness center with elliptical trainers, stationary bikes, treadmills, free weights, and a unisex sauna. Cardio equipment has TVs with audio theaters and disposable headphones.
Riverwalk, five blocks from the hotel, is a popular area for jogging. Audubon Park, five miles away, offers cycling paths and an 18-hole golf course.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Optional extras
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 10.95 per day (rates may vary)
- Fee for in-room wired Internet: USD 10.95 per day (rates may vary)
- Valet parking fee: USD 45.14 per day
Hotel Name
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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.

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FAQ - Understanding Suicide
What is the best language to use when talking about suicide?
The words we choose can sometimes sound harsh or judgmental, even when we don't mean them to. It is best to follow the lead of those who have been affected by suicide when talking about this sensitive subject. Although we may hear that someone has "committed suicide," most people find "died by suicide" to be more objective and less judgmental. The term "suicide" is best used to describe the act, but not the person who died in that way. Nobody wants to hear their loved one's life summed up by the circumstances of their death. It is generally accepted to refer to "someone who died by suicide" with those words, or as a "suicide decedent." The term "successful suicide" can be hurtful and jarring; a suicide is never a success.
How many people die each year by suicide?
In 2011 (the most recent year for which data are available) 39,518 suicide deaths were reported in the United States, making suicide the tenth leading cause of death for Americans.
Is it true that suicides are more frequent around the December holidays?
No, suicides are not more frequent around December holidays. In fact, suicide rates tend to be highest in the spring months, peaking in April, and are below average during the winter months, with the lowest rate in December.
Is the risk for suicide inherited?
Suicide, as well as suicide risk factors such as depression and bipolar illness, tends to run in families. However, having a family member who is depressed or who died by suicide does not mean that you will become depressed or die by suicide. Because they are at greater risk, however, people who have a family history of suicide or mental illness should be particularly alert to psychiatric symptoms in themselves and get an evaluation as early as possible.
Are gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people more likely to die by suicide?
Studies to date have not given us good answers about the relationship between sexual orientation and suicide. In large part, that's because a person's sexual orientation is not recorded on the death certificate, the primary source of data on national mortality. Gender identify also is not recorded on the death certificate, so we don't know how suicide rates for transgender people compare with the general population. A considerable number of reliable studies, however, have reported that those who identify as LGBT report higher rates of suicide attempts. Research suggests that stigma and discrimination play a strong role in these elevated rates, along with higher rates of mental illness, including depression and alcohol and drug use.
Wouldn't most people feel suicidal in really stressful situations, like being left by someone you love, or finding out you have a life-threatening illness?
Suicidal thoughts and behaviors are not the natural consequence of serious life stressors or life-threatening illnesses. People who have such difficult and painful experiences may feel intense sadness or loss, anxiety, anger or a sense of abandonment, and may occasionally have the thought that they would be better off dead. In most people, however, these experiences do not trigger persistent ruminations of death or a genuine desire or plan to die. If such feelings are present it suggests that the person is suffering from depression or some other mental disorder and should seek help.
What causes depression?
Depression is a complex illness and we don't know exactly what causes it. It occurs in people of all ages, from young children to the elderly. Research shows that visible changes take place in the brain when someone becomes depressed. Genetic factors may play a role. Some people become depressed unexpectedly, out of the blue. Other times, depression develops following a major life change—either a positive or negative one—after a serious physical illness, or following a significant life event. Alcohol, drugs, and certain medications can also contribute to depression.
Are depression and anxiety related?
They can be. Some people experience depression or anxiety independently, but many people who are depressed are also troubled by anxiety. Heightened or excessive worry about things like deadlines or school assignments is sometimes the first sign of depression. Feeling nervous, anxious, or stressed can bring on other symptoms of depression, like having trouble sleeping or concentrating, decreased or increased appetite, or feeling down. An anxious person may feel so much pain and discomfort that they might begin thinking they would be better off dead. This makes it especially important for those who feel anxious as well as depressed to get help.
What is the difference between depression and bipolar disorder?
Depression and bipolar disorder (or manic-depressive disorder) are both mood disorders. People who are depressed tend to feel consistently "down," while those with bipolar disorder alternate between feeling depressed and manic, or "up." Someone who is in a manic phase of their bipolar disorder will typically feel high, like everything is going great, but in a frantic sort of way. They may also feel irritable, agitated, distracted, grandiose ("full of themselves"). They sleep less and don't feel tired. They may be extra talkative, work in a frenzied manner, or show excessive or impulsive behavior, like going on shopping sprees. These manic mood swings are generally severe enough to markedly interfere with work, school, or relationships, although for some they are less severe. Untreated bipolar disorder is a risk factor for suicide and should be treated by a trained mental health professional, usually a psychiatrist.
I know someone who died by suicide, and he didn't seem depressed.
Sometimes, even close friends or family members don't know that their loved one is depressed. People who are depressed don't always act the way we expect they would. They may not seem sad, tearful, or withdrawn. Men who are depressed may seem angry or irritable rather than sad. Not all people who end their lives are depressed. Some experience anxiety, are abusing drugs or alcohol, or have an eating disorder. For teens, becoming physically aggressive or destructive, or persistently breaking rules, is a risk factor for suicide.
Some suicides appear to be impulsive or spur-of-the-moment, or may follow a very upsetting event. But while we all go through painful experiences, suicide is not a normal response, and only a small percentage of people react by taking their lives. Suicide almost always results from the pain and desperation of a mental illness. When researchers carefully examine suicide deaths through a "psychological autopsy," they often find that the person had been suffering from an unrecognized, untreated mental disorder, like depression or bipolar disorder.
Doesn't alcohol help you feel less stressed out and depressed?
If you feel depressed, drinking may seem to put you in a better mood and help you to forget your troubles. But that effect is short-lived. Alcohol is actually classified as a depressant, meaning that it always makes depression worse in the long run. It can impair your judgment and reduce inhibition, causing you to do things you wish you hadn't. Drinking can make you feel irritable and angry, making it harder to get along with family and friends. It can also interfere with sleep and make it hard to concentrate, or to cope with work or other activities. Depressed teens trying to avoid being caught for under-age drinking may lie and withdraw from their parents and other adults, just when they need them most. Adults who drink excessively commonly feel guilty or have poor self-esteem. For all of these reasons, alcohol is estimated to be a factor in at least 25 to 30 percent of all suicides.
Will asking someone if they are considering suicide plant the idea in their mind?
Studies show that people do not start thinking about suicide just because someone asks them about it. If you suspect a friend or loved one is suicidal, tell them that you are worried and want to help them. Don't be afraid to ask whether they are considering suicide, and if they have a specific plan in mind. Having a plan may indicate that they are farther along and need help right away. Sometimes people who are thinking about suicide won't tell you so because they don't want you to stop them. Your direct, non-judgmental questions can encourage them to share their thoughts and feelings. Regardless of their response, if you suspect that the person may be suicidal, get help immediately.
Adapted from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Frequently Asked Questions for Understanding Suicide
Local and National Resources
Campus Resources
Counseling and Psychological Services Center
(828) 262-3180
University Police Department
(828) 262-2150
Emergencies: (828) 262-8000
Dean of Students
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Counseling for Faculty
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Community Resources
Daymark Recovery Services
(828) 264-4357
After Hours/Crises Line: (828) 264-4357
Finding Hope: Survivors of Suicide Support Group
(828) 262-1628
National Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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BURNLEY are believed to be among a clutch of clubs chasing out-of-contract Hull City striker Matty Fryatt.
The 28-year-old has been offered new terms by Tigers boss Steve Bruce, after he helped to fire them to the FA Cup final.
But the options are open for the former Leicester man, with the Clarets understood to be one of a number of teams chasing his signature.
Hull remain in negotiations with Fryatt, and are not anticipating a decision to be made on his future for at least another week.
Sheffield Wednesday, where he spent two months on loan last season, are also in the hunt.
Fryatt – a £1.2million signing from Leicester in 2011 – scored six goals for Hull following the end of his loan spell in December.


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The sunset is reflected inside the two monolithic stainless steel walls of the September 11th Memorial titled Empty Sky: New Jersey, at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, N.J., April 10, 2012. (Charles Rex Arbogast/AP Photo)
Acehnese attend to patients evacuated out of hospital buildings in the capital, Banda Aceh after a powerful earthquake hit the western coast of Sumatra in Aceh province, Indonesia, April 11, 2012. A massive earthquake struck off Indonesia's Sumatra island, prompting an Indian Ocean-wide tsunami alert. (AFP/Getty Images)
North Korean youths enjoy a water slide at the pool facility of the Kim Il Sung University in Pyongyang, North Korea, April 11, 2012. (Ng Han Guan/AP Photo)
Peruvian President Ollanta Humala (C) waves alongside the nine miners (wearing sun glasses) rescued out of the Cabeza de Negro copper mine, April 11, 2012, in the Andes east of Ica, south of Lima. The miners were rescued after seven days trapped 250 meters underground in a horizontal tunnel. (Cris Bouroncle/Getty Images)
An elderly Afghan refugee man, looks on while walking in a slum area on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan, April 11, 2012. (Muhammed Muheisen/AP Photo)
A Chinese policeman blocks photos being taken outside Zhongnanhai which serves as the central headquarters for the Communist Party of China after the sacking of politician Bo Xilai from the countries powerful Politburo, Beijing, April 11, 2012. China's Bo Xilai has suffered a dramatic fall from grace that now he has been linked to a suspected murderer. (Mark Ralston/AFP/AP Photo)
Prime Minister David Cameron inspects a guard of honor at The Presidential Palace on April 11, 2012 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Mr Cameron is on a five day visit to the Far East. (Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)
Reshma Bano wails as she holds the body of her three-month-old daughter Neha Afreen, not seen, outside a hospital morgue in Bangalore, India, April 11, 2012. Afreen was admitted in the hospital on April 8 after allegedly being battered by her father for being born a girl and died Wednesday. (Aijaz Rahi/AP Photo)
North Korean technicians man computer terminals at North Korea's space agency's General Launch Command Center on the outskirts of Pyongyang, April 11, 2012. Engineers are pumping fuel into a rocket that is set to carry a satellite into space, officials at the North Korean space agency's central command center said, showing reporters a live feed of the west coast launch pad. (David Guttenfelder/AP Photo)
Laura Enever of Australia was the day's stand out surfer during day one of the TSB Bank New Zealand Surf Festival posting 4 of the top five wave scores in her impressive heat win, April 11, 2012 in Taranaki, New Zealand. (Steve Robertson/Getty Images)


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Dominguez showing he can be a force in lineup
HOUSTON -- As the temperature outside Minute Maid Park starts to hit 90 degrees or more for the rest of the summer, Astros third baseman Matt Dominguez's bat is heating up inside the ballpark.
Dominguez has launched seven home runs and compiled 12 RBIs in his last 13 games, showing pop at the plate to go along with his consistently terrific defensive play.
"He's got great pull power and great carry to the pull and his bat stays in the zone long enough where he can also drive the ball out of the park the other way," said Astros manager Bo Porter. "Overall, his development has been outstanding. Coming into the season, we knew what we had defensively and we're now we're starting to see the power display itself. I always go back to the fact he's established himself as a complete hitter, and he understands he has to use the whole field."
The 23-year-old hit five homers in 31 games in 2012, but hadn't hit a homer through his first 122 at-bats this season. Then, a two-homer day against Yu Darvish and the Rangers on May 11 sparked his bat. He hit two home runs again on Saturday night against the A's, both solo shots.
Dominguez said he's been taking batting practice "with a purpose" and heeding Porter's advice to work counts.
"If you're patient and working the pitcher, you get those pitches you want," he said. "I try to pull the ball only when I've set the pitcher up to give me a ball inside."
He's done all of this while dealing with a sore left quadriceps, which he hurt in the batting cage several weeks ago and caused him to miss the Royals game on May 22. Dominguez said he's constantly receiving treatment on the injury, but the two days of rest (the Astros were off on May 23) "helped loosen it up."
Brian McTaggart is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, . Chris Abshire 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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Former county Water Resources Agency board member Steve Collins billed Ocean Mist Farms for attending an agency finance committee meeting even after he resigned from the water board, according to a complaint filed against him by the District Attorney's Office this week.
Collins announced his resignation in an April 11 letter to the Board of Supervisors amid questions about his dual role in the now-stalled Regional Desalination Project. He allegedly requested payment from the Castroville-based artichoke grower three days later for attending the water agency committee meeting.
It was one of six water agency-related meetings Collins is alleged to have illegally billed Ocean Mist for attending from fall 2010 through spring 2011. State law bans public officials from receiving payment for an official duty.
In addition to facing misdemeanor charges related to those billings, Collins is charged with 31 felony counts of grand theft under false pretenses in connection with a series of monthly $950 consulting payments from Ocean Mist for work he is alleged not to have done, including meetings he didn't attend or that never occurred. The payments began in November 2008 and continued through May 2011.
Despite the public focus on Collins' financial relationship with RMC Water and Environment, which paid him $160,000 for his work on behalf of the desal project while he was still a county water board member, the Ocean Mist charges represent the bulk of the district attorney's case against him.
Just two of the 33 felony charges in the 39-count complaint filed Tuesday stem from Collins' role in making three key water project agreements. Collins' arraignment on the charges was postponed until Nov. 30.
According to invoices from Marina Coast Water District, Collins spent nearly all of 2010 being paid by RMC for planning, promotion and finance on behalf of the project, including his attendance at a series of meetings. The sessions involved, among others, the water agency, the Board of Supervisors and the state Public Utilities Commission, where he was identified as a water board member and argued on behalf of the project.
His contract with RMC ended Dec. 2, the date the PUC approved the project.
State law bars public officials from making or helping to make any contract in which they have a financial interest.
Chief Deputy District Attorney Terry Spitz said none of Collins' RMC billings qualified for prosecution on individual counts because the one-year statute of limitations had expired. Though RMC won a $28million contract to manage the desal project, Spitz said the district attorney's investigation found no evidence that Collins received payments contingent on approval of the project management contract. The office found no evidence that payments continued after the PUC approved the desal project.
Collins recused himself from voting on the RMC project management contract while he was on the water board, sparking questions about his relationship with RMC.
Spitz said there was no consideration of charging either RMC or Ocean Mist. None of the public officials who knew about Collins' dual role are being charged. State law bars public officials from being charged as co-conspirators in conflict of interest violations.
However, Spitz said the state Fair Political Practices Commission has more flexibility in pursuing charges against Collins and other public officials under the state's Political Reform Act.
"Their statute is much broader than what we enforce," he said.
It isn't clear what Collins was hired to do for Ocean Mist, whose president, Joe Pezzini, declined comment because of the investigation. It is unclear why he would bill for attending water agency-related business. Prosecutors have declined to offer details.
Collins, 58, who served for 16 years as the Grower-Shipper Association's nominee on the water agency board, has a long association with the local agricultural industry, including a 14-year agribusiness career highlighted by a stint as chief financial officer and vice president at Ocean Mist.
According to Collins' financial disclosure documents on file with the county, he has been paid by Ocean Mist for work as a consultant since at least 2003, when he reported earnings of more than $100,000. He has collected hefty fees as a consultant for Don Chapin Co., Growers Express and Ausonio Inc. during the past several years.
The desal project, which is in mediation prompted largely by questions about the validity of the agreements, involves a partnership between the county, Marina Coast and California American Water to provide a replacement source of water for Peninsula customers facing a state-ordered cutback in pumping from the Carmel River.
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The photo above shows a high-ranking BSO chief exhorting people in line at an early voting site to vote for Broward Sheriff Al Lamberti.
This is par for the course, a sign of just how politicized the sheriff's office, which is simple reality when you have a top cop that is elected.
The sheriff's campaign has a telephone robocall out now where the sheriff claims he's taken the "politics out" of BSO. The truth meter on that one is the old pants on fire.
There's nothing wrong with BSO brass out at the polls, using their off-time to do some politicking. It happens all the time. I've also got a photo of Col. James Wimberly at the African American Research Library voting site campaigning for Lamberti. Engaging in the democratic process.
Here's the problem: Politics and policing don't go together in any kind of good way. It's just the system we have now with an elected sheriff in Broward County (unlike Miami-Dade, where a director is appointed).
You can't blame it on Lamberti, but for him to claim that he's run politics out of his department is like Bill Clinton saying he ran flirting out of the White House. It's just not so. You can find examples of BSO politics all over the county. Seen those billboards that popped up everywhere telling people the agency needs to hire more detention deputies? Sheriff Al Lamberti's name is prominently displayed on them. And some other BSO personnel were photographed recently passing out employment flyers featuring Lamberti at polling places.
What about those "Shred-A-Thon" semi-trailer trucks with giant photos of Lamberti on them that you see around the county.
So is the sheriff a raging egomaniac? Nope, just a politician. This is about a flawed system and at least a partial solution is to follow Miami-Dade's lead and appoint rather than elect. That's one thing that would really help to get the politics out of the sheriff's office.


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GROVE Primary School pupils learnt sign language as they took part in a world record attempt on Wednesday.
The 385 children and 22 staff at the Hazel Grove school joined another 17 schools in Wiltshire taking part in the Sign2Sing event, raising awareness of Sign Health which supports deaf children and adults.
At 2.45pm, the schools were part of a world record attempt of around 135,000 people singing the same song simultaneously.
They aimed to beat last year's record of 114,277 youngsters taking part, set by Sign2Sing.
Judy Bishop, teaching assistant at Grove Primary School's hearing impairment unit, said: "The children have worked very hard over the past three weeks to practise the song and the sign language to go with it."
The children signed and sang the Sign2Sing theme song and also donated £1 each to wear a scarf like the campaign's mascot, Olli the monkey.
The unit at Grove Primary School is used to aid five children at the school who are hearing impaired.
Gail Bunn, from Sign2Sing, said: "It has been fantastic to see the children rehearsing in the build-up to the big event.
"We just hope the children in Wiltshire and the rest of the country have had some fun.
"We'd like to say a really big thank you for helping us raise funds, as well as contributing to the world record attempt."
Sign2Sing hopes to find out in the next few weeks whether its world record attempt has been successful.
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Indiana did turn two turnovers into 10 points, including a 46-yarder from Mitch Ewald to get within 28-22 in the third quarter.
Zwinak rumbled in from 1 yard out on the ensuing drive to put Penn State back ahead comfortably by two touchdowns.
Cameron Coffman threw for 454 yards for Indiana. With just a trip to Purdue left on the schedule, the Hoosiers lost a chance to become bowl eligible with six wins.
Penn State star linebacker Michael Mauti was carted off in the first quarter after hurting his left knee.
The emotional heart of the Penn State defense, Mauti was having a standout season before getting hurt while being blocked after appearing to get hit low by another Hoosier, running back D'Angelo Roberts.
A silent crowd rose to its feet and then applauded Mauti in unison as he was taken to the locker room, his hands on the front of his helmet. Injuries — one to each knee — already cut short two seasons for Mauti earlier in his career.
The offense gave Penn State fans something to smile about on a record-setting day for both McGloin and Robinson, who took advantage of an overwhelmed and poor-tackling Indiana secondary.
McGloin finished with a career-high 395 yards on 22-of-32 passing with an interception, and eclipsed Daryll Clark's single-season passing record of 3,003 yards.
Robinson, a smooth sophomore, set the school single-season reception mark with 73 after burning the Hoosiers on the afternoon for 10 catches for 197 yards, also a career high.
He's become a master of making mid-air adjustments for spectacular catches.
One score from 26 yards out came after jumping high and reaching across his body over cornerback Brian Williams in the end zone; the third touchdown catch was on a one-handed grab in the air from 10 yards with another defensive back draped over him.
Those scores sandwiched a 53-yard catch-and-run for a TD after Robinson twisted out of a tackle and pulled away from the gassed secondary.
The success of McGloin and Robinson is testament to job first-year coach Bill O'Brien has done in reviving a Penn State offense that had struggled in the previous two seasons under the late coach Joe Paterno.
In this new era of Penn State football, the high-octane offense has just as much fun as the defense.
With Mauti out, the other half of O'Brien's outstanding outside linebacker duo took charge with Gerald Hodges registering 12 tackles and an athletic interception.
Several plays after leaving briefly for a cramp, Hodges leaped to block Coffman's pass at the line of scrimmage then stumbled forward and caught the ball before it hit the ground.
McGloin connected with Zwinak for a 16-yard touchdown pass on the ensuing drive.
Indiana did cut a 15-point halftime lead to six with 8:34 left in the third quarter after Stephon Houston turned a screen pass into a 79-yard touchdown reception — Ewald missed the extra-point attempt — and Ewald's 46-yard field goal. Penn State fans wondered if season-long woes in the third quarter would haunt their team on the way to a big upset.
It wasn't to be.
Zwinak and Michael Zordich answered with rushing touchdowns in the third quarter, and cornerback Adrian Amos intercepted Coffman on fourth-and-2 at the Penn State 17 early in the fourth to ensure the Hoosiers finished the season with a losing record.
Penn State is guaranteed to finish the season with a winning record — something few prognosticators thought could happen after about 10 players left the program following offseason NCAA sanctions for the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.
Mauti and Zordich helped keep most of the team together, though, after making impassioned statements they were sticking with O'Brien two days after the sanctions were announced in July.
Coffman was 33-of-59 passing for two picks to go with his two touchdown passes. Shane Wynn had 12 catches for 108 yards.


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MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Every downtown hotel in Mobile was booked solid Thursday night, as crew members, passengers and their family members streamed into the city after the beleaguered Carnival cruise ship Triumph finally arrived, city officials said.
Four large hotels in the downtown area were all sold out, and only some smaller hotels outside the city center had vacancies, city spokeswoman Barbara Drummond said.
"We realized early on in assessing the situation that most of these people wanted a hot meal, a warm bed and a shower," Drummond said.
The city ran shuttles for passengers, taking them to hotels, restaurants or a Walmart for supplies. Drummond said there was an outpouring of support from local businesses. Krispy Kreme sent "tons and tons" of doughnuts for passengers, and Saucy Q Bar B Q prepared meals for them, Drummond said.
The ship carrying about 4,200 people and under tow by tugboats docked in Mobile late Thursday, about five days after an engine-room fire left it powerless and adrift. By Friday afternoon, many of the passengers had left Mobile and were well on their way home by car, bus or plane.
Drummond said she heard passengers and their relatives say they planned to visit Mobile again after getting a taste of the city's hospitality.
"Mobile has other amenities and family members were there long enough that they got an opportunity to see the hospitality that Mobile has," she said.


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Like most baseball fans who initially were skeptical, I've come around to interleague play.
Sure, it's a gimmick that has gone on so long we've forgotten it's a gimmick—make no mistake, though, it's still a gimmick—and it has changed the way we look at the All-Star Game, if not necessarily for the worse. (It's fun to watch Stephen Strasburg pitch to Derek Jeter, whether they've faced each other before or not.)
But I still enjoy it. It's something different, after all, and even if it gets a little bit less different every year, it's still different.
You can mock those Toronto Blue Jays-Colorado Rockies games all you want, but that game is more interesting to me on a random July evening than a Blue Jays-Kansas City Royals game might be. Even if interleague play has become part of the usual backdrop, these teams playing each other hasn't; it's still novel for the New York Yankees to play the St. Louis Cardinals, or the Los Angeles Dodgers to play the Detroit Tigers, and I suspect it always will be.
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But this year brings a new wrinkle that already has me shaken and confused. Now that the Houston Astros have been moved to the AL West from the NL Central—this must mean, of course, that the city of Houston itself has been somehow physical transported slightly left—there are now 15 teams in the American League and 15 teams in the National League.
That means—since you can't exactly ask two teams to take half a week off in the name of balance and mathematics, though I'd love to see you try to run it by Buck Showalter—that in 2013, there is going to be an interleague game every day of the season. Every day!
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No longer will there be weeks of the season when interleague just shows up, out of nowhere, earlier this year than last year, it seems. Now, it's upon us from the very first day of the season. The Cincinnati Reds, long the historic host of the season's first game (a title now deposed), will host the Los Angeles Angels. On April 1!
This means, of course, that there will also be interleague play at the end of the season. Let's take a look at the AL Central. It's Sept. 29, the final day of the regular season. The Cleveland Indians play the Minnesota Twins. The Royals play the Chicago White Sox. Huge intradivisional games! And division favorite Detroit plays … at Miami. I know that we've mostly normalized interleague play, but that's downright strange.
This doesn't bother me, I guess, so much as it upsets that notion that interleague play is, in fact, different anymore. This is, after all, just the first step. Once we accept that there is nothing unusual about interleague play, that it's just another game on the schedule, it both normalizes it and makes it not matter anymore. Interleague play in the past has been a fun little fortnight of weird games. Now it's just a regular part of the sked. It means nothing.
And maybe that's the ultimate point.
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I've always been wary of baseball becoming like the NFL, NBA and NHL, in that they have both conferences (or in this case, leagues, of course) crisscrossing and playing each other all the time. It's part of the regular schedule, no big deal. This defeats the point of interleague play.
And it makes it more powerful than ever.
Oh, that Bud Selig: He's a cagey, wily fellow. He got me again.


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But if the group was right to suggest a link between crime and poverty – and it obviously was – the solution poses the classic chicken-and-egg conundrum:
Will good jobs attract a well-trained work force? Or is it the other way around?
When Community Research Institute Director Ellen Cutter presented her quarterly economic report to the Allen County Commissioners last week, she didn't mention the fact that the county has endured 41 homicides so far this year, just three short of the record. Even so, her statistics made it clear that while lack of jobs may contribute to crime, the lack of education and skills contributes to the lack of jobs.
According to Census data, she said, 20 percent of Allen County's black residents lack a high school diploma or GED. That's double the rate among whites, but smaller than among Asians (21 percent) and Hispanics (42 percent). Conversely, 46.3 of the county's Asians have earned bachelor's degrees compared to 26.3 among whites, 12 percent among blacks and 10 percent among Hispanics.
Why does this matter? Because, nationwide, blacks without a high school diploma have the highest unemployment rate – about 22 percent. And locally, Cutter said, the household media among blacks is the lowest of the major ethnic groups — $28,132 compared to $51,751 for whites.
Intuitively, the connection seems obvious: The more you know how to do, and the better you can do it, the more you will earn. So instead of simply talking about "jobs'' – as if more minimum-wage positions will lure young men away from gangs and drugs – wouldn't a more-productive goal be to create a labor force willing and able to compete at a much higher level?
Fort Wayne Urban League President Jonathan Ray, who presented the committee's list to council, did point out that it's no coincidence that more than 40 percent of southeast-side residents lack a high school diploma. But a K-12 education is free. Why do so many people reject the gift? And although even the best teachers cannot force students to learn, why are so many schools failing to reach so many people?
To his credit, Ray has been outspoken and consistent in his determination to close the so-called "achievement gap" between white students and those in some minority groups. As he told me last year, about half of blacks students in the Fort Wayne Community Schools passed both the English and math portions of the state ISTEP tests compared to about 74 percent among whites.
And Ray put his money where his mouth was, leading the Urban League to open the Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy – a state-supported charter schools — on Weisser Park Avenue. "The expectation (among minorities) shouldn't be just to get by," he said. "It should be to get A's."
For too long, of course, many minority leaders have supported public schools even as minority students' academic performance suffered. But as Ray said last year, racism doesn't explain the gap – which is why busing and other political "fixes" won't work. Neither will fudging disciplinary records, grades or test scores, once those students enter the labor force.
Whether the Thurgood Marshall Academy ultimately meets Ray's goal of 80 percent ISTEP proficiency within three years, his emphasis on improving minority achievement is sound. The problem, of course, is that better-educated children take years to turn into better-educated, more-responsible adults. But that's hardly a reason not to start now – and to expect all schools, public and private, to expect as much from their students as Ray does.
The stakes are high: The country spends $80 billion per year on food stamps, up fourfold since 2000. More than 8.8 million Americans are receiving $260 billion per year in federal disability payments, double the 1995 rate. And in Allen County, the number of people participating in the labor force, while trending up recently, is still about 10,000 less than in 2008 – meaning a lot of people aren't even looking for work. And the county's average wage of $39,798 is nearly $10,000 lower than the national figure.
"So what does this mean for economic development?" Cutter asked. "It's a dual challenge: cultivating our work force and aggressively promoting Fort Wayne and Allen County as a place for high-skill, high-wage jobs.
"One cannot occur without the other."
So why aren't more people talking about that?


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Hello Pali friends,
Epithet of four «divine abidings» (brahma vihara) "appamaa.na" is usually translated as "immeasurable", "boundless", taking the meaning of "pama.na" as "size".
However the authoritative commentaries explain that in this case 'pama.na' means "criterion".
Appama~n~naati pamaa.na.m agahetvaa anavasesaphara.navasena appama~n~naava.
(Pathikavagga-Atthakatha 3.1008)
Appamaa.nanti ida.m tassa tassa phara.na-appamaa.navasena vutta.m. Ta~nhi cetasaa pharanto sakalameva pharati, na " ayamassa aadi, ida.m majjhan " ti pamaa.na.m ga.nhaatiiti.
(Pathikavagga-Atthakatha 3.1048)
One does not take (na … ga.nhaati, agahetvaa) criterion (pamaa.na) on which someone one goes first (aadi), and someone in the middle (majjha.m). He distributes (pharati) [friendliness, the compassion, empathizing pleasure and serene observation] to all (sakala.m) without remainder (anavasesa), unconditionally.
As Karaniya Metta sutta says:
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IRVING, Texas—Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray practiced Wednesday and Thursday and anticipating returning to the lineup Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles after missing the past six games with a sprained foot.
Murray can't come back to too soon.
The Cowboys not only have the league's worst rushing offense but also one that is on a pace to be the worst in team history for 16 games. It's not like the Cowboys were running great when Murray was playing—mainly because of an injury-riddled and shoddy offense line. But they have gone from 20th in the league to dead last over the past six weeks.
Felix Jones replaced Murray in the starting lineup and has been largely ineffective because of injuries to both knees and his neck, plus he came to camp out of shape, failing the conditioning test at the start. Jones is averaging a career-low 3.6 yards per carry and has gained 335 yards—just five more than Murray's 330, despite his missing the last six games, when Cowboys have gained 368 total yards.
How bad are the Cowboys on the ground? They're last in the league rushing yards per game (78. 7) and yards per carry (3.5) and 31st in rushing first downs (48), attempts per game (22.2) and runs longer than 20 yards (3). The Cowboys' team total of 866 rushing yards is less than nine individual backs in the league. They are on a pace for 355 carries for 1,260 yards—which would tie and set team records, respectively, for futility in both categories for a 16-game season. The Cowboys rushed 355 times for 1,409 in 1989 when they went 1-15.


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How to Use: Wash your hands, then remove the tampon wrapper. Gently tug on the cord to make sure it's firmly attached. Push the inner tube carefully to make sure the tampon is at the top of the applicator. Get into a position that's comfortable for you to insert your tampon. You can try sitting on the toilet with your knees apart or standing with one foot up. Hold the grip section of the applicator with your thumb and middle finger. Use your index finger to hold the end of the applicator. Put the rounded tip of the applicator into your vagina and guide it toward your lower back. Slide the applicator in until it's inserted as far as the grip section of the applicator. Then, use your index finger to push the bottom piece of the applicator all the way into the top piece. When your tampon is inserted properly, you shouldn't feel it at all. Gently remove both pieces of the applicator, being careful to leave the cord in place. Throw the applicator and the tampon wrapper in the trash - do not flush! When you're read to remove your tampon, simply relax your muscles and gently pull on the cord. You should change your tampon every 4 to hours to reduce the risk of TSS. Don't forget to remove the last tampon at the end of your period. If your tampon is hard to remove or if you have questions about tampon use, please check with your doctor.
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is a rare but serious disease that may cause death. There are specific studies that have concluded that tampons contribute to the cause of TSS. Warning signs of TSS can include sudden fever (usually 102 degrees F or more), vomiting, diarrhea, fainting or near fainting when standing up, dizziness, or rash that looks like sunburn. Other signs include aching of muscles and joints, redness of the eyes, sore throat, and weakness. If these signs occur, discontinue use, and see your doctor immediately. Seek medical attention before using tampons if you have experienced signs of TSS in the past. The reported risks are higher among women under 30 years of age and teenage girls. The incidence of TSS is estimated to be between 1 and 17 cases of TSS per 100,000 menstruating women and girls per year. You may avoid the risk of TSS by not using tampons. Reduce the Risk of TSS by: Using the tampons with minimum absorbency needed for your flow, changing your tampon every 4-8 hours, alternating between the use of tampons and pads during your period. Important: Do not flush this product.


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In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Equipped with mechanical "auto-mail" limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist, seeking the one thing that can restore his brother and himself... the legendary Philosopher's Stone.


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No one likes getting a cold but few interventions have been proven to prevent them, so researchers are always interested in new options.
In this review, researchers looked at 14 randomized controlled trials including 3,451 participants to see if there was a link between probiotic use and the onset of acute upper respiratory infections such as sinusitis, sore throat (pharyngitis), and the common cold.
Results showed that people who took probiotics for at least seven days were less likely to get sick and less likely to need antibiotics compared with people who took placebo.
According to the study authors, overall the research reviewed was weak due to small numbers of study participants, limited age groups (no older people were included in the studies), and poor research quality, but they still found a significant trend toward benefit with probiotics: "The limited results showed that probiotic therapy may provide more benefit than placebo in terms of infections, the episode rate of acute [upper respiratory tract infections], and antibiotics used."
(Cochrane Database of Syst Rev 2011, Issue 9. Art. No.: CD006895.)
Jane Hart, MD, board-certified in internal medicine, serves in a variety of professional roles including consultant, journalist, and educator. Dr. Hart, a Clinical Instructor at Case Medical School in Cleveland, Ohio, writes extensively about health and wellness and a variety of other topics for nationally recognized organizations, websites, and print publications. Sought out for her expertise in the areas of integrative and preventive medicine, she is frequently quoted by national and local media. Dr. Hart is a professional lecturer for healthcare professionals, consumers, and youth and is a regular corporate speaker.
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Police are appealing for help from the public to trace a 15-year-old boy who has gone missing.
Vladislavs Meleskins went missing from his Chelmsford home in the early hours of Wednesday January 15 and officers are growing increasingly concerned about his welfare due to his age.
It is believed he could be in London area.
Vladislavs is urged to make contact with police or his family to let them know that he is okay.
Anyone who spots him, or who has information, is urged to contact police at Chelmsford on 101.


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Appel working back toward full strength
KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- Astros pitcher Mark Appel, the club's No. 2 prospect in MLB.com's rankings, wants to be ready for the start of the season after an appendectomy delayed his spring preparations.
The right-hander took a step in that direction by throwing a side session on Wednesday, and he plans to complete another on Saturday before progressing to live batting practice, followed by game action.
"I really don't know what the trainers and decision-makers are going to do, but my goal is to be ready to pitch at least five innings by the time the season starts," said Appel, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 First-Year Player Draft out of Stanford. "I think I can get there. If they think that's too aggressive and they want me to hold back, then there's not much I can do about that."
Appel added that he trusts the Astros' training staff and knows the goal is to keep him from further injury. That being said, he aims to help the Major League club "as soon as possible."
"I believe I can, if I'm feeling healthy and pitching well," he said. "I'm feeling healthy now, and so now it's getting to where I can pitch well and pitch five, six, seven, eight innings -- whatever the team needs me to do.
"So that buildup process can sometimes take a couple weeks, a month or so, but it's not any concern of mine, because it is a long season and I'm sure wherever I start out, I'll be able to be back in the regular rotation, if not right at the start of the season, then within a week or two."
Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow agreed that Appel likely will be good to go at the start of the season, but he might not be able to take on a full innings load immediately.
"Is he realistically going to be pitching four to five innings?" Luhnow said. "Possibly. Realistically, he'll be able to pitch in games, but how deep remains to be seen."
Appel is a non-roster invitee to big league camp this spring after making his pro debut last year, with 10 effective starts at two of Houston's Class A affiliates. But after throwing only one side session, he underwent the emergency appendectomy at the end of January.
The 22-year-old took about three weeks off after the procedure and found that when he started to play catch again, the scar tissue made using his abdominal muscles a painful task. Once he got through that, he began building up his arm, using all of his offerings during Wednesday's 30-pitch bullpen session, which caused him no pain.
Appel plans to throw live batting practice early next week, then make his Grapefruit League debut sometime during the Astros' three-day homestand that begins next Thursday against the Phillies at Osceola County Stadium.
"It's just continuing to work on those pitches, get them back to where I was towards the middle of the season last season at Stanford," he said. "I know I'll be there sooner than later. It's just a matter of time of getting the work in and getting to face some hitters. Our coaches are always like, 'It's riding a bike. Once you get back out there, you'll be fine.' So I'm not worried at all, but just real excited to start pitching again."
Andrew Simon is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @AndrewSimonMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The Inkscape Community Announces 0.48.4 Release
Sabato 22 Dicembre 2012 18:52
Happy Holidays! We have a gift for everyone!
After quite a while since our last announced release (sorry about that, there was a lot of confusion surrounding it, and I fully accept responsibility for that), the Inkscape Community is proud to announce that Inkscape 0.48.4 is out. This is our fourth bug fix release for 0.48 and since we won't count the last one, it contains ~120 bug fixes to improve security, stability, and functionality on all platforms since 0.48.2. Check out the 0.48.3 release notes & 0.48.4 release notes for brief summaries of some of the fixes and improvements, or the 0.48.3 milestone page & 0.48.4 milestone page for the full lists of closed bug reports, or just jump right to downloading your package for Windows or Linux.
At this time we also need to apologize that we are not officially packaging builds for OSX. This was the primary reason that 0.48.3 never saw an official announcement. Please know that we are still actively working on making the experience on the OSX platform better and are working towards native builds (no promises of if/when any will be available.) As a side note, MacPorts does already have 0.48.4 available, so a portion of our Mac users are not left out in the cold.
At this point it is very possible that we will have one more point release for 0.48 as we have a handful of bugs blocking us from releasing 0.49 (it will be well worth the wait!). Stay tuned for more news!


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Music Cupcakes
Cupcakes I made for "DYVF" fundraising event. "DYVF" is a non-profit Organization that teaches inner city kids how to sing.The cupcakes here are photographed with a paper tower but was presented in a glass clear tower. The host's venue was amazing. I wish I didn't forget my camera, the cupcakes looked so gorgeous on that dessert table.
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ETSU's Moore named SoCon Player of Yearfrom staff reports
JOHNSON CITY -- East Tennessee State junior catcher Caleb Moore (Knoxville, Tenn.) was named SoCon Player of the Year while he and senior shortstop Andy Howdeshell (Maryville, Tenn.) earned first-team all-conference honors from the league's coaches Wednesday afternoon from Charleston, S.C.
Moore is ETSU's first SoCon Player of the Year since third baseman Gary Robinette won the award in 1980.
Moore had a phenomenal regular-season for the Bucs, leading all NCAA Division I players with a .466 batting average and 30 doubles (.60 per game). He also leads the team with 58 runs scored, a .772 slugging percentage and a .521 on-base percentage.
Caleb is second on the team with nine home runs while ranking third on the Bucs with 44 RBIs. He currently has a team-best 19-game hitting streak and had a streak earlier in the season where he had multiple-hits in an incredible 11-straight games.
Also serving as the Buccaneer closer, Moore has posted a 2-0 record with six saves and a 3.60 ERA. In his last 11 appearances, Moore has been dominant, yielding just a 1.35 ERA.
Moore has already set the ETSU and SoCon records for doubles and will shatter the Buccaneer single-season batting average record, held by outfielder Steve Meredith who batted .419 in 1988.
Howdeshell becomes the first Buccaneer to receive first-team All-SoCon honors in two consecutive seasons since outfielder Will Edwards was named to the team in 1987 and 1988.
Andy has been on a torrid streak at the plate over the last two months, hitting in 26 of his last 29 games to raise his batting average to .357, third on the team. Howdeshell leads the team with 11 home runs and 18 stolen bases while ranking second on the Bucs with 55 runs scored, 18 doubles and 48 RBIs.
He has been an ironman for Buccaneer head coach Tony Skole in his two seasons at ETSU, playing in and starting all 107 games.
Howdeshell was earned SoCon Player of the Week honors on Monday after batting .571 with three homers and five RBIs last weekend against SoCon rival Furman.
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The 20th annual Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championship took place this past Saturday in Carrbridge, Scotland. While our Spar for the Spurtle Champion, Paula Todora did not win, our team did have a lot of fun. And that, folks, is what it's all about. Here are some of the wonderful photos we received at the home office. Enjoy!
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Rockets learn to share
Addition of Jackson assists transformation
By JONATHAN FEIGEN
Copyright 2004 Houston Chronicle
at Indiana
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Team W L PCT GB
Minnesota 28 12 .700 ---
San Antonio 28 15 .651 1.5
Dallas 26 16 .619 3
Denver 26 18 .591 4
Houston 24 17 .585 4.5
Memphis 23 18 .561 5.5
Utah 21 20 .512 7.5
As of Jan 22 2004 11:30 p.m. CT Schedule:
Rockets schedule
ROCKETS: Complete coverage
INDIANAPOLIS -- Mark Jackson believes.
He believes in the simple beauty of a well-timed and accurate bounce pass and the artistry of a no-look laser. But he also believes in divine intervention.
He said this is why he remains a basketball player rather than a basketball coach. And when the Rockets, led by his former coach in New York, needed a point guard, he was ready to answer the call.
"It's not in man's hands," Jackson said. "That's why I thank God for putting me here."
Where others see coincidence, he sees proof.
But if looking only at the simple truths of basketball, there are little miracles. Rockets coach Jeff Van Gundy did not poetically time Jackson's return to the court. He waited until Jackson was ready.
And Jackson was ready in time to play against the Knicks, his first NBA team. After having an impressive debut with the Rockets, Jackson is ready for tonight's game in Indianapolis, where he enjoyed his best assist seasons.
"Years ago, it would have been even more special," Jackson said of the timing of his return. "The great thing that I do is I take it day-to-day, game-to-game and realize because it was something that was taken away from me, that it's just a thrill to be back."
Even more miraculous perhaps is that the second-most prolific passer in NBA history arrives at a time that the Rockets -- yes, those Rockets -- have come to faithfully embrace of all things, passing.
Jackson did not rack up huge assist numbers Wednesday. He had three in 15 minutes. But he passed masterfully. And more important, when the Rockets ran into trouble, they relied on ball movement far greater than in the first two months of the season, or in the first meeting with the Pacers when they scored just 71 points.
"We have been starting to pass the ball a lot better," Van Gundy said. "I think Mark will keep adding to it and enhance it, but I really do believe, our guys -- we got shot-happy at one point in the third quarter when we were trading baskets -- are for the most part really trying to share. Mark is one of the ultimate sharers obviously in NBA history."
Jackson also arrives at a time when Yao Ming is growing. He was a point guard under top big men Rik Smits in Indiana and Patrick Ewing in New York.
In five games since Yao was held to 2-of-5 shooting for six points and benched through the fourth quarter on Jan. 11 against Boston, he has averaged 21 points and 13 rebounds and connected on 41 of 65 shots.
Yao has moved quickly to find a better position on the court. The Rockets have set him up for outside shots that have seemed to invigorate his confidence and assertiveness. But most of all, he has played on a better passing team.
"I think it's a lot to do with his teammates," Van Gundy said. "They're going to him and for good reason. We should go to him."
The Rockets have been so determined to work the ball to Yao, he finally was willing to make a few shots, and then repeatedly ask for more. But since he is a Rockets player, and in keeping with the customs of his teammates, they would like him to look for his shots whether they have been falling or not.
"Even when he's not hitting, I want him to keep shooting," guard Steve Francis said. "He'll learn that, as we continue to feed him the ball, if they play him one-on-one, he has to dominate."
When Yao dominated on Wednesday, everything else fell into place. Unlike most of the Rockets' good shooting games when they click from the 3-point line, the Rockets made 48.7 percent of their shots despite making just two of 14 3-pointers. They just got too many good shots to shoot poorly.
"He (Yao) makes us a totally different team when he's effective," Jim Jackson said. "He opens up the driving lane, the passing lanes, the cross-court passes, everything. He's just learning the game. He's just playing the game, playing on instinct. Putting the plays together will come when he realizes who he is and what he can do in this league."
But most miraculous of all, the Rockets' relatively new taste for ball movement inspired Van Gundy to laugh over a pass he considered horrible.
Mark Jackson tried the pass, a sort of spin, bounce pass through traffic. Seeing this, Francis hit Van Gundy with a punch line from one of his film sessions when Van Gundy had described a Yao defensive effort as so good that it "brought tears to my eyes."
After Jackson tried the pass, Francis had Van Gundy laughing out loud during the game.
"Steve reiterated that to me," Van Gundy said. "He said that he brought tears to my eyes."
But in case there was any doubt, Van Gundy turned back into a pained comic during a brief stand-up act.
"That was one of the worst passes I ever saw thrown," Van Gundy said. "No. Hold on. Don't give him credit for that pass. I said, here we have the second all-time assists guy. He comes out on our team, and he throws that type of pass. He made me think he's looking at our game film too much."
As laughter filled the room over something the Rockets had done poorly, anything seemed possible, even that the Rockets could transform themselves into deft passers.
As impossible as that might seem, Jackson tonight will follow a game against the Knicks with one in Conseco Fieldhouse, throwing passes to a 7-6, soft-handed center on a Rockets team that suddenly believes in passing.
If those are not miracles, Jackson can believe again that faith can be rewarded.
Rockets summary
Go with the flow
Rockets coach Jeff Van Gundy's loose plan for Mark Jackson is to use him as the primary backup to Steve Francis and then go from there depending on matchups.
"He's going to be a short-minute guy," Van Gundy said. "He's going to play from five to 15 minutes, depending on the game, how it's going."
Jackson's defense was never a strength and likely has been slowed since he's 38 and had been out of the league for almost half a season. Defensive matchups likely would be among Van Gundy's considerations, though he said it would not handicap Jackson too greatly.
"Even his defense, which is much-maligned obviously, he's a good instinctive team defender," Van Gundy said. "He's going to struggle at times with guys. But everybody's got strengths you want to play to and weaknesses you want to cover up."
Friday, January 23rd (All times eastern)
Houston Rockets (24-17) at Indiana Pacers (33-11), 8 p.m.
(Sports Network) - The Indiana Pacers hope to extend their winning streak to six games tonight when they welcome Yao Ming and the Houston Rockets to Conseco Fieldhouse.
Earlier this season, the Pacers defeated the Rockets, 79-71, on December 23, 2003 at the Toyota Center.
On Tuesday, Jermaine O'Neal finished with 28 points and 15 rebounds as the Pacers cooled off the red-hot Detroit Pistons, 81-69, in a battle of the two best teams in the Eastern Conference at Conseco Fieldhouse.
Reggie Miller added 22 points as he went 3-of-6 from three-point range and 7- of-7 from the foul line for the Pacers, who have won five straight and 12 of their last 13 overall.
O'Neal has scored 20 or more points and has pulled down at least 10 rebounds in six straight games.
Indiana is 10-2 in Friday games this season.
The Pacers, who have won six in a row at home, are 17-4 as the host this season.
Houston starts a three-game road trip tonight. On Wednesday, Yao scored a season-high 29 points on 12-of-15 shooting and pulled down 10 rebounds to lead the Rockets to an 86-71 victory over the New York Knicks at the Toyota Center.
Maurice Taylor contributed 21 points for the Rockets, who have won four of their last five games.
Yao, who finished one point shy of his career-high in Wednesday's win, has scored in double digits in five straight games. In those five contests, Yao is averaging 21.2 points and 11.4 rebounds.
The Rockets, who have won three of their last four on the road, are 10-12 as the visitor this season.
The Pacers have won four of their last five meetings with the Rockets, who have lost two straight and three of its last four at Indiana.


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They played well against a good team. They earned their 24 hour glory. If this had happened a bit sooner i would be more pleased, but we lost to charlotte, and that makes me think this was a tad flukey, on the other hand all the proper tactics we used seemed to work.
We need to start stringing wins together. Nearly 10 games in and we havent won back to back.


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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- If losing weight and exercising are among your New Year's resolutions, chances are the gym will play a major role. And the health club industry is taking notice, as gyms across the country roll out special deals for the month of January to cash in on your health goals. As a consumer, this makes January the best time of the year to join a gym. Here are 10 strategies to secure the best price and negotiate a stellar deal on a membership: 1. Trials Even if you've heard rave reviews of a certain gym or the sales representative claims it has the best equipment in town, always ask for a free trial -- at least for a day, and sometimes you can negotiate for up to a week. Only you can decide if the gym is right for you, and with a trial you want to be able to determine if you can picture yourself spending hours each week in this gym -- -- because there's no sense paying for a service you don't use! 2. Know the contract Many gyms require you to enter into a 12-month contract, which is a major commitment. You may feel empowered to jump on the treadmill and bench press now, but in six months, will you be heading to the gym with the same fervor? If a year contract is too long, find a gym that allows you to pay month-to-month. 3. Don't pay upfront If a gym asks you to prepay membership fees -- whether for a year or even for a few months -- don't do it! If the gym closes down or goes out of business, it will be a stressful process to get your money back. Paying each month, typically with the gym charging your credit card, is the best way to proceed. 4. Special discounts Did you know your employer or health insurance plan may offer special gym discounts? "See if they offer some type of incentive or discount if you join a health club or take a yoga class -- they want to keep you healthy, so talk to your HR department," says Jeanette Pavini, a Coupons.com savings expert. Also, check to see if your credit card issuer is offering a special rewards bonus for gym memberships, such as 5% cash back.
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Rob Blake, who excelled as a Kings defenseman during his playing days, was named the club's new assistant general manager Thursday morning. He replaces Ron Hextall, who left earlier in the week to become the assistant GM with the Philadelphia Flyers, his old club.
Blake spent the last three seasons in the NHL's player safety department.
"First off, it's very difficult to lose a person like `Hexy,' who was an integral part of this whole process," Kings general manager Dean Lombardi said of losing Hextall to the Flyers. Lombardi made his comments during a video interview with radio analyst Daryl Evans. "You can't say enough about how much he helped this franchise.
"That said, I think we're very fortunate to have a person like Rob Blake available to us. I'm so impressed (with) the way he dived into his job with the league, not only in the perspective in staying current with the game but the amount of work and diligence he was willing to put into this endeavor, which was very impressive.
"That's the bottom line in the job he's stepping into with us. There's an incredible amount to learn. Certainly, being a player of his stature is a huge asset. But it's still going to come down to how much work you put into it. What he did with the league, I'm really looking forward to seeing that kind of energy."
Blake, 43, played 14 of his 20 NHL seasons with the Kings and recorded 777 points (240 goals, 537 assists) in 1,270 career games. He also played with the Colorado Avalanche and the San Jose Sharks.
He was the Kings' team captain for six seasons. He helped the Kings reach the Stanley Cup Final in 1993 and was a member of the Avalanche's Cup championship team in 2001. He retired after the 2009-10 season.