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It's a a propellantless microwave thruster that defies Newton's laws of motion
Chinese scientists have taken on a heavily criticized space drive idea that could one day launch satellites, deep space probes and even flying cars.
The research team hails from Northwestern Polytechnic University in Xi'an, and was led by Yang Juan. What they developed was a propellantless microwave thruster called EmDrive, which is a controversial idea because it goes against Newton's laws of motion -- and many have claimed to create a "propellantless" thruster before and failed.
Newton's laws of motion are all based on the idea that firing propellant out of the back at a high speed will push a craft forward. While
solar cells offer infinite power
, thrust is limited by propellant. Many have tried to get around this, but several scams have made this particular field a joke in the scientific world.
While space drives tend to rely on Newton's laws of motion, the EmDrive is a closed, conical container that has a net thrust toward the wide end when filled with resonating microwaves. This goes against Newton, who said that no closed system could have a net thrust. However, EmDrive works because the microwaves have a group velocity (the speed of a collection of electromagnetic waves) that is greater in one direction than the other -- which is where Albert Einstein's theory of relativity comes in.
British engineer Robert Shaywer, who began looking at the concept of a propellantless thruster when he opened his own company called Satellite Propulsion Research in 2001, is the original creator of the EmDrive. He made demonstration thrusters to prove it could be done, and even made sure the test results were accurate (meaning, the results weren't affected by friction, ionization, air currents, electromagnetic effects or interference). The first, made in 2003, had a thrust of 16 mN. This was enough to show it could be done.
However, he received a ton of criticism for his idea and was ridiculed in his own country. But the Chinese team at Northwestern Polytechnic University believed in his research and took the project head on to author the latest study, "Net Thrust Measurement of Propellantless Microwave Thruster."
The Northwestern Polytechnic University team was able to create the EmDrive with 720 mN of thrust with a couple of kilowatts of power.
So what purpose does EmDrive have? It could halve launch costs of satellites because as much as half
the launch weight
of these objects are attributed to propellant.
Shawyer is even working on a superconducting thruster that could be ready as soon as 2016. It would boost the Q value of the cavity, which determines the amount of thrust produced. He said it could be boosted by a factor of several thousand, possibly equating to a tonne of thrust per kilowatt of power.
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text: Traditional meal on Fat Tuesday features pancakes By Julie Robinson February 5, 2013 Story Share McClatchy Newspapers A Californian's request for memorable pancakes eaten in New York City prompted Culinary SOS columnist to find the recipe for Neil's Pancakes from Clinton Street. CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- It's sneaking up on us again. Lent and its association of culinary parsimony begins Wednesday, the day before Valentine's Day, which is unfortunate timing for anyone who gives up chocolate for Lent.Mardi Gras decadence and celebration are commonly associated with the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday as a way to indulge before the quiet austerity of Lent, but pancakes also make a frequent appearance on Shrove Tuesday, the day before Lent's beginning.The humble pancake may not seem like a celebration food today, but the tradition started because they were a good way to use up rich foods such as eggs, milk and sugar before the 40 days of fasting that many people used to observe during this period.In some cultures and faiths, people refrain from foods that give pleasure, such as meat, dairy and eggs.Whatever your beliefs, Shrove Tuesday is a good excuse to eat pancakes. A rich recipe from the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council that follows definitely doesn't skimp on dairy and eggs. The batter for Lemon and Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes includes egg yolks, butter, cheese and whipped egg whites to produce fluffy, decadent pancakes.A Culinary SOS column reader recently requested a recipe for "the best pancakes of my life" from Clinton Street Baking Co. in New York City. In the column, which frequently runs in the Sunday Gazette-Mail, the author tracks down requested restaurant recipes for readers.The restaurant shared the recipe, which has rich flavor, but a light texture due to whipped egg whites. The pancakes are stuffed with fruit and nuts and served with either blueberries or bananas dusted with sugar.Delicate crepes offer a lighter pancake experience. Don't be intimidated by the French association with these light, tender cousins of pancakes. A recipe by Alton Brown, below, received nearly unanimous rave reviews with readers. Some readers said they shortened the time in the refrigerator, a crucial step for removing bubbles from the batter, and lightly tapped the batter container on the kitchen counter instead to release the bubbles.The versatile crepe makes a sweet dessert or savory meal, depending on the filling.Make a healthy crepe filled with spinach or baby mixed green salads that wilt when warmed in crepe with goat cheese, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, and purple onion drizzled with Mediterranean dressing. Other popular savory fillings are chopped ham and cheese, chicken and mushrooms in a creamy sauce, smoked salmon or crabmeat, eggs and omelet filling combinations. Basically, you can wrap a crepe around leftovers and call it dinner.Spread Nutella and slice some fruit over crepes for a simple sweet filling. Whipped cream, ice cream, hazelnuts, almonds, berries, pineapple, peaches, jams and bananas make wonderful fillings, topped with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce.Whether your preference is a hearty stack of pancakes or a delicate crepe, Shrove Tuesday is the perfect time to indulge.Reach Julie Robinson at firstname.lastname@example.com or 304-348-1230.Lemon and Ricotta Blueberry PancakesYield: 6 portions (24 pancakes) 11/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese or drained small-curd cottage cheese1/4 cup butter, melted4 egg yolks1/2 cup flour 1/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons grated lemon peel (yellow part only) 8 egg whites2 cups fresh blueberriesCOMBINE ricotta, butter and egg yolks in a medium-sized bowl, until blended. In a small bowl, stir together flour, sugar and lemon peel. Stir dry ingredients into ricotta mixture.BEAT egg whites in a medium-sized bowl, until they form soft peaks. Fold egg whites and then blueberries into batter. Over medium heat, form cakes by spooning 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto a hot lightly greased griddle or skillet. Cook cakes, turning once, until browned, about 4 minutes.Recipe courtesy of Little Blue Dynamos, http://www.littlebluedynamos.com.Neil's Pancakes from Clinton StreetServings: About 10 (3-inch) pancakes2 cups (8.5 ounces) flour2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon salt3 eggs, separated11/2 cups milk6 tablespoons butter, melted, plus butter for cooking on the griddle1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract11/4 cups fresh blueberries or sliced bananas1/2 cup chopped walnutsSIFT the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt into a large bowl.WHISK together the egg yolks, milk, melted butter and vanilla in a medium bowl until combined. Whisk the wet ingredients into the dry; the result should be a slightly lumpy batter.WHIP the egg whites to medium peaks in another bowl, being careful not to overwhip. Using a large spatula, gently fold half of the egg whites into the batter, then fold in the remaining egg whites. The batter will be slightly lumpy with bits of egg whites not fully incorporated (it will look like white caps on the ocean with foam on top).HEAT a griddle over medium-high heat until hot (350 to 375 degrees if using an electric griddle). Grease the hot griddle with a little butter, then drop a quarter-cup of batter onto the griddle top. Add 2 tablespoons blueberries or sliced bananas and a scant tablespoon chopped walnuts before flipping the pancake. Flip the pancake when bubbles have started to form on top and the bottom is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes, depending on the heat. Cook the other side until golden brown and the pancake is fully cooked, an additional 1 to 3 minutes.CONTINUE until all of the batter is cooked. This makes about 10 (3-inch) pancakes. Serve warm.Nutritional information per pancake (prepared with blueberries): 272 calories, 7 grams protein, 32 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram fiber, 14 grams fat, 6 grams saturated fat, 78 mg cholesterol, 11 grams sugar, 253 mg sodium.Note: Recipe is adapted from Clinton Street in New York City. The restaurant serves the pancakes dusted with powdered sugar (blueberry pancakes) and cinnamon sugar (banana pancakes) and with maple butter.Distributed by MCT Information ServicesCrepesYield: 17 to 22 crepes2 large eggs3/4 cup milk1/2 cup water1 cup flour3 tablespoons melted butterButter, for coating the panCOMBINE all of the ingredients in a blender and pulse for 10 seconds. Place the crepe batter in the refrigerator for 1 hour. This allows the bubbles to subside so the crepes will be less likely to tear during cooking. The batter will keep for up to 48 hours.HEAT a small non-stick pan. Add butter to coat. Pour 1 ounce of batter into the center of the pan and swirl to spread evenly. 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When using frozen crepes, thaw on a rack before gently peeling apart.Savory Variation: Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs, spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the egg mixture.Sweet Variation: Add 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of your favorite liqueur to the egg mixture.Source: www.foodnetwork.com Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Facebook founder visits Charleston restaurant 2 Innerviews: Dual-identity surgeon riding high in horse racing world 3 New company planning $73M synthetic fuel plant in Greenbrier County 4 Doug Smock: AAC not ready for Power 6 quite yet 5 Rod Run and Doo Wop brings classic cars, music to Boulevard for 12th year Food Notes: Feb. 6, 2013 Previous Story Dog Bless to the rescue Next Story

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Scientific Name: Oncorhynchus mykiss (Previous names include Salmo gairdneri and Salmo irideus. There are several subspecies.)
Description: Rainbow trout/steelhead are ray-finned fishes in the salmon family, and they are one of the top sport fish in North America. Rainbow trout and steelhead are the same species, but they have different lifestyles. Steelhead are anadromous, meaning they spend part of their lives in the sea, while rainbow trout spend their lives mostly or entirely in freshwater. Because of their different lifestyles rainbow trout and steelhead are different in appearance, most noticeably in size and color. Rainbow trout derive their name from their beautiful, multi-hued coloration. Their bodies are blue, green or yellowish, shading to silvery white on the underside, with a horizontal pink-red stripe running from the gills to the tail and black spots along their backs. Steelhead are generally more streamlined in shape and silvery or brassy in color as adults, earning them the name steelhead.
Size: Adult rainbow trout/steelhead range in size. They can reach 45 inches in length, but are usually much smaller. They can weigh over 50 pounds, but a more typical weight is 8 pounds. Because steelhead spend 2-3 years in fresh water followed by 2-3 years in the ocean, they are typically larger than rainbow trout, which live all of their lives in fresh or sometimes brackish water.
Diet: Rainbow trout/steelhead have a varied diet and will feed on just about anything, such as zooplankton when they're young, and as they mature, fish eggs, small fish, crustaceans, mollusks, insects and even mice. In habitats that are dense with aquatic vegetation, rainbow trout often have the opportunity to eat arthropods that fall into the stream.
Predation: Rainbow trout/steelhead are food for many different predators depending on the region and habitat. Their predators include lampreys, fish, birds, bears, river otters, raccoons, and humans. In the sea steelhead are eaten by many species including seals, sea lions and orcas.
Typical Lifespan: Four to six years in the wild. The largest rainbow trout ever caught was estimated to be 11 years old.
Habitat: All rainbow trout/steelhead occupy freshwater streams or lakes at some point in their lives. They use aquatic vegetation, boulders, and wood as protective cover. Steelhead spend the majority of the year in estuaries or open ocean and only return to freshwater to spawn.
Range: Rainbow trout/steelhead are native to North America west of the Rockies, but this popular fish has been introduced in almost every other state and on every continent except Antarctica.
Life History and Reproduction: Rainbow trout/steelhead are specially adapted to several different lifestyles. Some populations will stay in the same stream their whole lives. Others are anadromous, meaning that they spend their lives at sea and come back to the stream of their birth to spawn. When spawning, females dig out a depression called a redd in the gravelly bottom of stream riffle. She deposits her eggs in the depression and the male fertilizes them. They are covered up by the gravel and will remain there to hatch.
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MIAMI -- The Marlins optioned catcher J.T. Realmuto to Double-A Jacksonville on Monday, making room for the return of outfielder Jake Marisnick to Marlins Park.
Marisnick, whose most recent stint with the club was in early July (though he didn't play), was hitting .278 with 40 RBIs in 88 games with Triple-A New Orleans this year. Facing Triple-A pitching, he racked up 16 doubles, four triples and 10 homers. He also stole 24 bases.
The speedy outfielder played 13 games with the Marlins in mid-June and went 8-for-47. In his last 20 games with the Zephyrs, Marisnick was on a tear, batting .330 with five doubles, a triple, four homers and 13 RBIs. He'd also reached base safely in 18 straight.
However, unlike in June when Marisnick was up to cover for an injured Christian Yelich, Marlins manager Mike Redmond expects to use Marisnick more as an extra pair of legs.
"Jake brings us just another option if we need a pinch-runner or just a guy defensively. ... He can steal a base," Redmond said.
Realmuto was recalled from Double-A Jacksonville on Friday, but he did not make an appearance this past weekend in Houston. He's hitting .301 and has driven in 46 runs for Jacksonville this season.
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THE RACE is on to evacuate thousands of people from parts of Bundaberg, with the Queensland premier warning torrents of water could wash houses away.
Campbell Newman says aircraft are being scrambled to get people out of north Bundaberg and other low-lying parts of the city before nightfall.
The city has been hit by a record flood, with about 2000 properties already affected by flooding and waters still rising.
"We are going to endeavour to get every single person to safety by nightfall tonight," Mr Newman told reporters on Monday afternoon.
Once it's dark, it would be up to pilots to decide whether they attempt dangerous night-time rescues, he said.
The speed of water moving through some parts of the city is estimated at 40 knots, or almost 75km/h.
"The velocity of the water, and the rises in the water levels, means that literally houses, particularly in north Bundaberg, and maybe other locations, could be swept away," the premier said.
Earlier on Monday, mandatory evacuation orders were made for north Bundaberg, and low-lying parts of the city's south and east. Some people have already left but some have not.
Mr Newman says Bundaberg is at the centre of the emergency response, but with so many other communities also affected the tempo of the state's latest disaster is increasing.
The city of Ipswich is beginning to flood, with some businesses in the CBD already underwater after the Bremer River broke its banks. Up to 350 properties in Ipswich could be affected.
There's already localised flooding in some parts of Brisbane, with a flood peak in the Brisbane River due at noon on Tuesday.
About 5000 homes and businesses could face some level of flooding but the damage in Brisbane and Ipswich is not going to be anything like it was in 2011, the premier says.
The communities of Gympie and Maryborough are flooding, Gladstone had suffered severe flooding downstream from Awoonga dam, and Rockhampton was braced for a significant flood from this weekend.
Three people have already died in Queensland: a motorcyclist whose body was pulled from the Oxley Creek south of Brisbane, an 81-year-old man whose body was found near Bundaberg, and a 27-year-old man who tried to cross a flooded creek near Gympie.
The low-pressure system that was cyclone Oswald has now crossed the NSW border, bringing 1400 calls for help and more than a dozen swift-water rescues in the state's north.
About 2000 people are cut off in NSW's north and flood warnings are in place for seven NSW river systems.
The immediate threat is for flooding near the Tweed River, Wilsons and Richmond Rivers and the Clarence Valley.
Major population centres, including Sydney, are on alert for severe weather.
Prime Minister Julia Gillard said the disaster in Queensland was heartbreaking so soon after the deadly 2011 floods.
As she toured bushfire-ravaged communities in Victoria, she said nature was challenging the nation.
"Across Queensland the wild weather has broken a lot of hearts. It's a very tough period," she said, and repeated promises of federal help as the state recovers.
The Queensland premier again assured Ipswich and Brisbane residents the flood would be nothing like what was seen in 2011 but some damage was unavoidable.
But he said the two cities, like others affected by the disaster, would get all the help they need to recover.
"To those right now, in the grip of this disaster, I say to you: 'You are not alone'. This state and its people will rise to the challenge I am supremely confident of that.
"We'll do whatever we can to protect you, in some cases to rescue you, and to do everything to stand by you in the days, weeks and months ahead. Together we will get through this."
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|Randomized Control Trial of Using Acupuncture In Children With Autistic Spectrum Disorder
- Ritvo-Freeman Real Life Scale (RFRLS) was conducted on both groups before (Week 0) and after (Week 8) acupuncture.
- Functional Independence Measure for children (WeeFIM) consists of 18 questions concerning on the Functional Independence Measure for children, which was conducted on both groups before (Week 0) and after (Week 8) acupuncture.
- Parental Stress Index (PSI) consists of child domain, parent domain and a total domain, which was conducted on both groups before (Week 0) and after (Week 8) acupuncture.
- Clinical Global Impression Scale (CGIS) is a measure in a Likert scale of 0 – 7, which was conducted on both groups before (Week 0) and after (Week 8) acupuncture.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder with unknown etiology. ASD consisted of 3 core features: 1) disorder of language or communication; 2) disorder of social interaction; and 3) obsessive and stereotypic behavior.
Acupuncture had been practiced in China for over two millennia. In Traditional Chinese Acupuncture, nearly 400 acupoints on the body surface are interrelated to various functions. The approach in TCM, in sharp contrast to western medical concept, was a "holistic" approach with a philosophical background of balancing the "Yin-and-Yang". The main objective of TCM was to improve health of body and mind by deblocking the flow of "Qi" in the body. The pathophysiological basis of TCM aimed to improve "energy" or "body-flow" or "Qi" ["de-qui" in Chinese]. The effect of acupuncture was had been proven in animal and human studies to be due to direct neural stimulation, changes in neurotransmitters such as endorphin, immunological markers or endocrinological signals. Thus, acupuncture is especially effective in chronic disorders, especially neurological ones.
As there is no TCM concept of mental retardation or autism, we propose that ASD is part of the spectrum of the TCM concept of the "Four Delayed Syndrome" in children with "delay in motor skills, speech, hair and teeth eruption" according to TCM concept. Thus, we approach ASD according to TCM concept as part of the lower intelligence due to imbalance of "Heart meridian and Kidney meridian" (i.e. yin-yang imbalance) resulting in communication problem and "Liver meridian" (yin-yang imbalance) leading to behavioral problems.
Our objective is to use a different approach in looking at ASD and to assess the efficacy of TCM model in improving the functional status of these children. Specific acupoints corresponding to various organs and meridians were used for ASD. The organ and meridian concept in TCM model has been as a fundamental basis to improve the behavior, cognition and communicative ability in children with ASD.
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- The diagnosis of ASD or autism was made according to the criteria of the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R).
- The diagnosis of autism was made if it satisfied a score greater than 30 in the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS).
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- Children with associated neurological disorders such as Tuberous Sclerosis, Fragile X Syndrome and epilepsy.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00352352
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|July 13, 2006
Keywords provided by The University of Hong Kong:
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Alternative Medicine (AM)
Tongue Acupuncture (TAC)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Child Development Disorders, Pervasive
Pathologic Processes
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Teria Lee will spend up to the next several weeks of her life walking the halls of Pontiac High School looking for any trace of danger from fire.
Lee, a member of the Pontiac schools' Police Authority, got the assignment after a recent fire drill, when the alarms did not go off as required.
The same thing happened at Herrington Elementary. So Herrington also has an individual assigned to monitor the halls the entire day school is in session, said Superintendent Brian Dougherty.
Replacing the fire alarms will cost the district -- which just learned its deficit has grown to $38.5 million� -- another $425,000, Dougherty said. That includes $300,000 for the new system at the high school and $125,000 for the elementary.
It is an example of the maintenance costs that continue to come up regardless of whether the district has adequate money for operations.
Under state law, a school is required to have an alarm system. If it is not working, the state fire marshal requires "a fire watch" -- a person dedicated to monitoring the building for any sign of fire until the system is installed and working. When people are in the building, that is all he/she can do, the superintendent said.��
"It will take about four to six weeks to have a full alarm system installed," Dougherty said.
Cash flow at the district has improved somewhat because the state freed up about $6.3 million, equal to three months of state aid. The state had put a hold on the funds until a required, corrected audit was completed and turned in to the school board and the state.�
March state aid is still being held back, however, until the district turns in an amended deficit elimination plan. The plan that was submitted by the district and previously approved by the state must be amended by the Pontiac school board because the original deficit of $26 million is now up to $38.5 million, according to the new audit.
Dougherty said once a new plan is submitted and approved, the district can apply to the Michigan Department of Treasury to get a loan against anticipated tax revenue. In part, this money would be used to pay off the $7.8 million owed to cover health insurance premiums for teachers.
As of now, the court has ordered the district to levy taxes against the portions of eight communities in the Pontiac school district to pay off that amount this summer. Dougherty is hoping the district can pay off the debt before the tax bills go out.
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The following cases were heard in Ten Mile Court.
Monday, Nov. 19
Presiding: Visiting Judge, The Honorable David Nelson
Bailiff: Deputy Kent Rogers
- Christopher R. Brockway, in custody, was arraigned on the information from his prelim for criminal threats and abuse to the elderly. He pleaded not guilty and a JT was set for Ukiah in Dept. A for Jan. 14. He also has petty theft and driving without a license charges that will trail the JT.
- Timothy T. Curtis, in custody for three VOPs will have a hearing set on Dec. 3.
- Jeremiah J. Eckel was due to be sentenced today but he will be back in court on Dec. 10 to withdraw his plea and start the process over.
- John B. Holloway, in custody, had a vehicle theft case and two VOP cases dismissed. He was also charged with alleged being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia; all but the paraphernalia charges were dropped. He was placed on a 12-month probation, sentenced to 40 days in MCJ (21 days CTS). He was sentenced to 21 days (concurrent) for his third VOP and assessed $215 in fees.
- Richard A. Lambeth completed 103 hours of AA and NA and eight days in MCJ. Judge Brennan dismissed his cases in the interest of justice.
- Kelly J. LeFavour pleaded no contest to second-offense DUI. He was placed on a 60-month probation, fined $2,875.50, sentenced to 10 days in MCJ (SWAP), ordered to complete the multiple-offender Lucky Deuce program and ordered to install an IID on any vehicle he drives for 36 months.
- In a West Plea, Arturo Reyna-Torres pleaded guilty to maintaining a place for production of marijuana. He was placed on a 24-month probation, ordered to submit to search and seizure, complete 200 hours of MLAS, pay $215 in assessments, and to stay away from Hawthorne Properties.
- Dylan W. Swartout, in custody, pleaded no contest to resisting an executive officer. He was placed on a 24-month probation, sentenced to 48 days in MCJ (28 days CTS), and assessed $215 in fees. All other matters were Harvey Waived. His probation was revoked and reinstated without further penalty.
- David S. Whatley had his driver's license today; the matter was dismissed with a $25 cite fee. He was given an extra 60 days to get insurance after pleading no contest to not having it. He was then placed on a six-month DA Diversion with a promise to get a refund if he pays the fee in four months.
Tuesday, Nov. 20
Presiding: Visiting Judge, The Honorable Jeannine R. Nadel
Bailiff: Deputy Kent Rogers
- David E. Arnold's case was dismissed in the interest of justice. All outstanding BWs were recalled.
- Johnathan A. Becker FTA'd and a $5K BW was issued for his arrest.
- Jeremy P. Bouldin had his matter dismissed with the payment of $450 in restitution.
- Robert D. Brinson's driving without a license was reduced to an infraction; he was fined $481.50. BWs were recalled.
- James A. Burkhart was arraigned for misdemeanor vandalism the a settlement is awaiting the restitution amount. He returns to court on Dec. 18.
- Guy R. Casey and Alexander P. Williamson were arraigned on several alleged F&G charges and will enter a plea on Dec. 17.
- Samuel L. Cotton will return with a private attorney Nov. 27 to fight his alleged VOP.
- Kristy L. Cox FTA'd and an aggregate $5K BW was issued for her arrest.
- Jonathan P. Denver still has two accounts he needs to pay off. He was given until Jan. 15 to pay at which time the holds will be lifted on his license.
- Derek D. Doughty pleaded not guilty to DUI and a JT was set for Dec. 12 without a time waiver.
- Brandy Dutra has no money to pay for her DEJ classes. She was given an extra 90 days in hopes that move her to the top of the waiting list.
- Johnathan J. Frey was rereferred to MLAS for 151 more hours and should have proof by Jan. 22.
- Derrick L. Heater entered a not guilty plea to alleged DUI and denied all special allegations. His JT will be set in Ukiah after Jan. 1.
- Daniella Hogan FTA'd to present a driver's license. A $2.5K BW was issued and ordered held one week.
- Peter James Imperiale, alleged driving on a suspended license, had the matter reduced to an infraction level driving without a license and was fined $481.50.
- Donald L. Jordan will have a VOP hearing on Dec. 4.
- Richard E. Mack admitted VOP, was sentenced to three days in MCJ and rereferred to MLAS.
- Michael J. McGregor was ordered to surrender all firearms he possesses to the MCSO within 24 hours.
- Richard W. Olstad had his driver's license; the matter was closed with a $25 cite fee.
- Cybele E. Ornelas FTA'd and a $2.5K BW was issued and ordered held until Nov. 26.
- Robert T. Price was arraigned for felony DUI causing bodily injury (BAC .16). He is set to enter a plea on Dec. 18.
- Paola E. Ramos, alleged driving without a license, had her case dismissed because of her immigration status.
- Patricia Ramsay FTA'd and a $2.5K BW was issued for her arrest.
- Joshua L. Rand owes court fees/fines totaling $719.18. He was assigned to complete 71 hours of MLAS in order to obtain a driver's license.
- Timothy A. Salo paid his court debt down to $1,425. If he pays it off in four months, he will get a $180 refund.
- Joseph E. Sanchez still owes the court 115 hours of MLAS in order to get the hold lifted on his license. He also has a pending alleged possession of a controlled substance charge outstanding.
- Roman J. Soto FTA'd and an aggregate $20K BW was issued for his arrest.
- Rhonda R. Sanders was arraigned for ROD, trespass, and VOP. Her next court date is Dec. 18.
- Francisco J. Santiago was arraigned for DUI and failure to stop at the scene of an accident. His next court date is Dec. 17.
- Alexander P. Williamson (see Casey above).
- Russell J. Woodward had his $1,370 fine converted to 137 hours of MLAS.
Monday, Nov. 26
Presiding: The Honorable Judge Clayton L. Brennan
Bailiff: Deputy Kent Rogers
- David S. Balassi, in custody, was sentenced to 90 days in MCJ for VOP, being under the influence of a controlled substance, and violation of a domestic violence CPO.
- Paula A. Brest FTA'd and an aggregate $5K BW was issued for her arrest.
- Kevin L. Exum FTA'd and a $25K BW was issued for his arrest. A $10K BW was issued and ordered held until Dec. 5.
- Luong Ha had 15 days in MCJ (SWAP) added to his probation order for F&G violations. Somehow, it had failed to be recorded in his probation form.
- Joshua E. Miller pleaded guilty to tearing up a telephone line and VOP. He was placed on a 24-month probation and assessed fees of $215 for destroying the phone line. He was then sentenced to 30 days in MCJ (SWAP, one-day CTS).
- Israel A. Molina pleaded no contest to driving on a suspended license and VOP and was sentenced to 20 days in MCJ (one day CTS).
- Francisco J. Santiago was to be arraigned for alleged DUI but needs an interpreter. The matter was continued to Dec. 3.
- Anthony G. Parrish, in custody, was placed on a two-year probation, sentenced to 45 days in MCJ (17 days CTS), and assessed fees totaling $215 for being in possession of a dagger. His two VOPs were revoked and reinstated and he was sentenced to 15 days in each concurrent to the 45-day sentence. He was rereferred to PC1000 and ordered to report to AODP.
- Perry G. Schodt will be allowed to fish commercially after having to give up his game fishing license because of a F&G violation.
- Gordon H. Sutcliffe pleaded no contest to ROD and was placed on a 24-month probation, 45 days in MCJ (suspended, three days CTS). For VOP, he was ordered to complete 50 hours at MLAS.
Tuesday, Nov. 27
- Gary Allen FTA'd and a $2.5K BW was issued and ordered held until Dec. 3.
- Gregorio M. Alvarez was arraigned on a numerous charges including felony reckless driving while evading a police officer, DUI (BAC .27) with a prior, hit-and-run, driving on a suspended license, and leaving the scene of an accident. Arraignment will continue until tomorrow in Ukiah in Dept. H. Judge Brennan remanded Alvarez in court on an outstanding warrant.
- Cassidy D. Baker was arraigned for alleged VOP and on a felony charge. He was asked to sign a written PTA on Dec. 17.
- Derek H. Carbone FTA'd because he is in custody in Lake County. A $2.5K BW was issued for his arrest.
- Judge Brennan vacated a bail forfeiture he had previously imposed on Joseph D. Ballard.
- Samuel L. Cotton admitted he violated his DUI probation. He was given a choice of doing 25 AA meetings or 25 hours of MLAS. He chose the latter.
- Melissa D. Blackshear was arraigned for alleged VOP for FTC with MLAS. A BW released Sept. 4 was left in place to guarantee her presence in court on Dec. 24.
- Christopher R. Brockway's two matters were transferred to Ukiah's Dept. A for a Dec. 5 hearing.
- William A. Cady was arraigned for alleged felony explosion of a devise and will enter a plea on Dec. 3.
- Shon R. Foote was arraigned for felony ROD to an executive officer and will enter a plea on Dec. 17.
- Zachary V. Goldoor was granted a dismissal following a successful 2011 DA Diversion.
- Sarah E. Heitz was arraigned for alleged driving on a suspended license and VOP. She was given until Jan. 8 to clear up collection problems in other county courts.
- Jon E. Hodges was arraigned for alleged being under the influence of a controlled substance (meth). He is PC1000 eligible (rehab and educational drug components). A BW was recalled and he was to check with the court's financial office about the appointment of a public defender.
- Mark A. Jones was arraigned for alleged misdemeanor domestic violence and will enter a plea on Dec. 17. He is to have peaceful contact only.
- Cody M. Kleppensteen asked that his sentence be modified so that he could be rereferred to Lucky Deuce. His request was granted.
- Thomas D. Langenderfer requested and was granted a transcript of his previous hearings at Ten Mile Court so his matter might be heard before the appellate court. The case involves disputed ownership of tribal lands.
- Benjamin T. Mattevi FTA'd and a $2.5K BW was issued for his arrest.
- Sundance T. Myers pleaded guilty to driving without a license at the infraction level. With fees, he owes the court $481.50.
- Robert C. Nutt was arraigned for public intoxication. He was placed on a 12-month probation, given two days CTS, and assessed fees of $215.
- Janet R. Pardini was arraigned for alleged drinking, a violation of her DUI probation. She will enter a plea on Dec. 4.
- Jorge J. Sanchez-Acoltzi was arraigned for two alleged charges of petty theft (shoplifting) and will enter a plea on Dec. 11.
- Michael J. Sahl has paid the court about $4,000 but still owes a great deal more. He told the court he could have it all paid by Jan. 9, 2013, his next court date.
- Troy S. Smith FTA'd after having signed a written PTA. His bail was ordered forfeited.
- John C. Varney admitted VOP by being publicly intoxicated. He was given two days CTS.
- Brian S. Wieden was granted a dismissal on the successful completion of his 2011 DA Diversion.
- Steven A. Wood, alleged driving on an alcohol-related suspended license, phoned from Fortuna and said he could not make it to court today. A $2.5K BW was issued and ordered held until Dec. 11.
- Paul A. Yoakum was arraigned for alleged misdemeanor spousal battery and will enter a plea on Dec. 18. He was ordered to be personally present.


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DETROIT - The Michigan Senate passed a bill on Tuesday to allow Detroit the opportunity to create a public lighting authority.
In a statement Detroit Mayor Bing said "I am extremely pleased that we are one step closer to implementing my Administration's comprehensive public lighting strategy for the City of Detroit. Today's State Senate passage of a revised lighting bill package is a vote of approval for the creation of a Detroit Public Lighting Authority. Pending final approval in the State House and the Governor's signature, we will be able to move forward with solving a generations-old lighting problem that hinders public safety and quality of life for the citizens of Detroit. Additionally, one of the bills in the package would eliminate the rollback of Detroit income taxes — a move that will protect the City from a further decline in revenue."
Detroit Democratic state Rep. Maureen Stapleton — sponsored the House bill.
Read: Mich.House Bill 5688
About 40 Michigan cities that own their own poles and lights would qualify for lighting authorities under the legislation.
In a statement Stapleton said "On any given night in the city of Detroit, forty to sixty percent of our street lights are out, which means Detroiters are in the dark and in danger. This bill is a good first step to making a brighter Detroit a reality. I commend the leadership of Senate Majority Leader Richardville and Senate Democratic Leader Gretchen Whitmer for putting policy before politics today, as this legislation is an example of how bi-partisan cooperation in Lansing can work to benefit citizens and cities around this state, especially the city of Detroit. I look forward to swift approval by my House colleagues and eagerly anticipate getting the lights back on throughout Detroit to improve safety for all visitors and residents."
Read: Future of Detroit lighting depends on Lansing.
Currently only 35,000 of more than 88,000 streetlights actually work in Detroit.
Bing announced his plan for street lighting in August and said passage of three bills were needed to allow the city to invest up to $160 million to modernize the system.
State senators had failed to act previously on the bills the mayor called critical to the plan.
The other measures would allow part of a utility users tax to fund public lighting and the third would eliminate the rollback of Detroit income taxes.
The legislation now moves back to the House for consideration of the Senate amendments.
More headlines in Detroit:
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Stolen pig statue returned to Greektown restaurant.
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TWENTY recycling banks across the county will scrapped, following a rise in the number of people choosing to recycle at home.
Following the introduction of its kerbside glass collection service, and in light of its need to save £12.9 million in the next year, Pembrokeshire County Council has looked again at how many people use recycling sites.
The amount of glass collected at bottle banks at recycling points and civic amenity sites dropped by approximately 68 per cent in 2012/13.
A total of 2,346 tonnes was collected from kerbsides in that time, a figure which is expected to increase in the coming year.
The council has also estimated that the amount of recyclable material collected in orange bags is to rise this year.
As a result, the 20 units with the lowest usage will be removed.
The facilities are at the Butcher's Arms, Tegryn; Boncath Inn; Redberth Village Green; Hibernia Pub, Angle; Skrinkle Estate, Manorbier; Highgate Inn and Speculation Inn, Hundleton; Taberna Inn, Herbrandston; Marble Hall, Milford; Ryelands Lane, Kilgetty; Angle Point; Hook Sports Club; Begelly play area; Johnston Garage; Maesllawddog Housing Estate, Cilgerran; and the old school, Pentlepoir, and include glass, paper and can recycling banks.
A spokesman for the county council said the authority was still "committed to providing community recycling facilities where they are justified, by the use of banks".


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NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, the City of New Orleans issued parking instructions and reminders in advance of events scheduled for Saturday, December 7, 2013.
Freret 5K
On Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 8:00 a.m., the Freret 5K Half Mile Race will depart from 4645 Freret Street and proceed on Freret Street to Valmont Street where it will U-turn and return to 4645 Freret Street.
The Freret 5K Race will depart from 4645 Freret Street on Freret Street to Jefferson Avenue, turn right on Jefferson Avenue to Story Street, U-turn at Story Street onto Jefferson Avenue, continuing river bound to Freret Street, turn right on Freret Street to Broadway Street, U-turn onto Freret Street continuing to 4645 Freret Street where the race will disband.
Freedom Run
On Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 8:30 a.m., the Freedom Run will start at 829 Baronne Street and proceed against traffic on Baronne Street to Julia Street, turn right against traffic onto Julia Street and proceed to Camp Street, turn left onto Camp Street and proceed to Girod Street, turn right onto Girod Street and proceed to South Peters Street, turn left onto South Peters Street and proceed to Dumaine Street, turn left onto Dumaine Street and proceed to Dauphine Street, turn left onto Dauphine/Baronne Street and proceed to 829 Baronne where the race will disband.
Krewe of Jingle Parade
On Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., the Krewe of Jingle Parade will start at O'Keefe Avenue and Howard Avenue and proceed to Lee Circle, turn left at Lee Circle to St. Charles Avenue, proceed on St. Charles Avenue to Canal Street, turn right onto Canal Street and proceed to South Peters Street, U-turn onto Canal Street and proceed to Dauphine Street, turn left onto Dauphine/Baronne Street and proceed to Howard Avenue where parade will disband.
Parking enforcement personnel will be monitoring for illegal parking, including blocking hydrants, driveways and sidewalks, or parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk, intersection or stop signs. Motorists are also reminded to park in the direction of travel on one-way streets, and with the right wheel to the curb on two-way streets.
In addition, RTA services, including streetcar and bus service may be interrupted during these events. Details on route changes are available at www.norta.com.
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HISTORY and heritage group Darwen Days is looking for a keen photographer to help build up its archive.
As well as collecting and preserving old pictures and artefacts from the town's history, the group has been busy cataloguing pictures of the town and its people for future generations. And founder Dave Owen said an amateur photographer was needed to help in this side of the project. He said: "They don't really have to know anything about photography.
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Getting Ready to Drive for Teens
We know your kids are excited to learn to drive, and this can be a good thing for you, too. Use their interest in this topic to have conversations about safety and what the rules will be in your household when they begin to drive. Your driver will need to be a safe passenger, not just in your car, but in every car. But this is an area where safety must come first, and it's never too early to start. Here are few steps that will help.
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- The vehicle lap belt should fit across the upper thighs; and
- The shoulder belt should fit across the shoulder and chest. Children are usually between 8 and 12 years old when the seat belt fits them properly.


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ST. PETERSBURG -- Outfielders Oswaldo Arcia and Josh Willingham are continuing to make progress with their wrist injuries, as the Twins remain hopeful that each will be able to take batting practice on the field this weekend.
Arcia, on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 5 with a right wrist strain, is ahead of Willingham, as Arcia has already started to take batting practice in the cages. Willingham, who is on the 15-day DL with a small fracture in his left wrist dating back to April 7, has yet to take batting practice, as he still feels some tenderness in his wrist.
"Hammer is getting ready to start taking some swings, and Arcia already has started taking some swings," Twins assistant general manager Rob Antony said. "I think the target is that when we get back they'll be hitting on the field."
Arcia took Wednesday off from swinging the bat but was expected to resume swinging in the cages on Thursday. He could begin a rehab assignment early next week if he does not experience any setbacks this weekend.
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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Tony Campolo, the founder and president of the Evangelical Association for the Promotion of Education (EAPE), spoke in chapel on Monday, December 9. Campolo is a professor at Eastern University and has been a guest on the shows Nightline, Crossfire, Politically Incorrect and CNN News. He is the author of 28 books and is currently an associate pastor at Mount Carmel Baptist Church in West Philadelphia.
Campolo breathed a fresh wind over the campus Monday morning by declaring that the Kingdom of God is at hand. He went on to say that this kingdom begins in our heart and flows outward, through the Spirit, to others. The evidence of the Spirit's presence in us begins with our ability to sense Jesus waiting to be loved in those we meet.
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8 Potential Buyers at the Trade Deadline
1. Giants: A Starter
With so many potential buyers, any one position may be difficult to find in the market, but starting pitching should be available. San Francisco has been linked to Northern California native Bud Norris, and there will be others as July 31 approaches. The Giants are in fourth place, and none of the teams above them are by any means uncatchable, but their rotation needs at least one upgrade to do it. —Zachary Levine
2. Orioles: A Starter
While the O's may have started the season 20th in our organizational rankings, there's still plenty of talent (prospects such as Eduardo Rodriguez, Nick Delmonico, Mike Wright, Zachary Davies are sure to draw interest around the league) to make a move for a starting pitcher like Bud Norris (1.42 WHIP, .282 BAA, 3.64 ERA), Ricky Nolasco (1.15 WHIP, .244 BAA, 3.61 ERA), or Lucas Harrell (1.57 WHIP, .280 BAA, 4.48 ERA), all of whom almost certainly will be available at the deadline. And if the White Sox realize it's time to rebuild, a soon-to-be-healthy Jake Peavy (1.16 WHIP, .247 BAA, 4.30 ERA) could very well be dangled on the market. Norris, Nolasco, and Peavy would immediately improve the quality of Baltimore's starting rotation and are sure to be upgrades over the performances the Orioles have received this season from the likes of Jason Hammell (1.49 WHIP, .288 BAA, 13 HRA, 5.24 ERA) and Kevin Gausman (1.62 WHIP, .333 BAA, 7.66 ERA in six starts).
When you have a legitimate shot to overtake the Red Sox, Yankees, and Rays to win an American League East division title, you make the necessary moves. —Joe Hamrahi
3. Colorado Rockies Acquire a Four-Leaf Clover and a Rabbit's Foot
The Rockies need to hope that nothing goes wrong, like a major 4-6 week DL stint for Tulowitzki (oh…) that might sap their ability to turn grounders into gold. Therefore, I recommend that at the deadline, they buy a four-leaf clover and a rabbit's foot. And maybe a closer not named Rafael Betancourt. —Russell A. Carleton
4. Tigers: A(nother) Closer
5. San Diego Padres: Do Something
They may not necessarily be a power player, but they're square in the middle of a wacky NL West filled to the brim with other teams featuring various flaws and voids. There's a lot they need: hitting, pitching, a smaller ballpark, better uniforms, more national attention… but the mere fact that the Padres could make some transactions to compete with the Dodgers and Giants this year is another sign that we should all stop pretending to know about baseball in March. Heck, the only reason I picked the Padres to make the playoffs was because something goofy always happens. Dream big. Maybe San Diego is just one player away from being this year's NL team that sweeps Detroit in the World Series. —Matt Sussman
6. Baltimore Orioles: A Second Baseman
Enter the underperforming Philadelphia Phillies and impending free agent Chase Utley. The oft-injured second baseman just began his rehab assignment last night and will likely return from his oblique injury by the end of the week. When Utley was hurt, he left behind a .272/.339/.475 line with seven homers in just 44 games—which would look fantastic out of either the number three or five spot in the Orioles' lineup. Now, this is predicated on two things that have yet to transpire: 1) the Phillies struggle enough to be sellers at the deadline and 2) Utley needs to stay healthy until at least the All-Star break. But if those two things can happen, this marriage makes almost too much sense. —Bret Sayre
7. Diamondbacks: A Star
Then I decided they needed another home-run hitter to go with Paul Goldschmidt, who has hit more than a quarter of the Diamondbacks' long balls. A disproportion like that is never a good sign; Arizona is 25th in the majors in home runs. But I can imagine other D-Backs getting hot and going deep more often: Cody Ross, perhaps, or a healthy Aaron Hill or Jason Kubel (yes, I know, "a healthy Jason Kubel"?).
What I ultimately realized is that the Diamondbacks have most of the pieces they need to win their division. What they lack is presence, and what they need is a star. They just don't have that A-list celebrity who can sell a picture. Yet, as I write this, Goldschmidt, who was recently signed to a lavish extension, hits a walk-off homer to beat the Marlins in the ninth inning, prompting teammate Brad Ziegler to tweet: "There are no more adjectives. Goldy's late-inning heroics are far beyond anything I've ever witnessed before.
8. Reds: An Outfielder
In a perfect world, Billy Hamilton would be tearing up Triple-A and the Reds could call him up to play center, simultaneously filling an offensive hole and sliding Shin-Soo Choo to left. In this world, though, Hamilton is hitting .243/.302/.339 and hasn't heated up lately, so he's unlikely to help. Ludwick threw for the first time since his surgery last Friday and won't return until mid-August at the earliest. Even then, he might not be back to full strength. Heisey should begin a rehab assignment soon, but he's more of a supporting cast member than a first-division starter. (PECOTA projects a .254 TAv.) Cincinnati's in-house solutions either aren't prepared to hit big-league pitching, aren't close to coming back from injury, or aren't that great to begin with.
Enter an outfielder from another organization—Alex Rios, for instance. Rios' successful season has made him one of the only marketable trade chips on the White Sox, and he started in center as recently as 2011, so his glove would probably be better than Choo's. He's signed for next season at $12.5 million (plus a $1 million buyout of a $13.5 million option for 2015), a rate that looks more reasonable than it did a few years ago, and his presence would give Cincinnati some insurance in the event that Choo walks away this winter.
The Reds probably don't have a lot of payroll room to work with—there are a few cheaper options available if Rios won't work—but they could really benefit from an extra win or two down the stretch. Our Playoff Odds suggest that they're a near-lock to make the playoffs as it is, but St. Louis is still slightly favored to win the Central. An upgrade in the outfield could help tip the balance toward Cincy. —Ben Lindbergh
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Rios would also be a better CF than Choo, wouldn't he? Or maybe it's 6 of one, half a dozen of the other.
Jun 19, 2013 04:33 AM
What about the Pirates going after a starter? Imagine Cliff Lee in the Steel City!
Jun 19, 2013 05:14 AM
Jun 19, 2013 05:54 AM
I had read a Papelbon and a decent minor leaguer to Detroit for Nick Castellanos (to then play 3rd for PHI), suggested by Bret Sayre.
Jun 19, 2013 08:28 AM
John Carter
"If not, maybe they can pry Jose Bautista loose from the last-place Blue Jays" - That's not going to happen.
Jun 19, 2013 06:35 AM
I sometimes have a hard time respecting "professional" writers when they discharge stuff like that. Sure, the Jays will ditch the below-market Bautista contract. What inane nonsense.
Jun 19, 2013 09:03 AM
As with any prospective acquisition, you can't really call any idea 'inane' until hear both sides of the transaction.
Jun 19, 2013 09:27 AM
Watching the Reds every day, I'd actually vote for a reliever or two. The 8th inning has been a disaster all year long and is really what is separating them from the Cardinals (in the standings, not talent-wise.)
Jun 19, 2013 06:59 AM
dREaDS Fan
Jun 19, 2013 07:20 AM
How about Matt Thornton (or Jesse Crain) and Alex Rios to the Reds? I have to assume even the 3rd-6th best prospects in the Reds farm system are better than anyone the Sox have. Yes, I am a Sox fan. Yes, I am depressed.
Jun 19, 2013 07:23 AM
What about Jeff Keppinger to the Orioles?...He'd come very cheap since the White Sox have totally given up on him...
Jun 19, 2013 07:03 AM
I'll eat my Rangers cap if Texas isn't a buyer. I'd love to see the staff thoughts on their needs. Sort of a bummer that the Orioles were listed twice as potential buyers. How about add another obvious team (there are several) and just say the Orioles need a starter *and* a second baseman. :-)
Jun 19, 2013 08:48 AM
Where is Ethier going to end up?
Jun 19, 2013 09:12 AM
Andre Ethier: His contract might be tough to move: 5 years/$85M (2013-17), plus 2018 club option.
Jun 19, 2013 14:41 PM
I don't get why Drew Smyly can't be the closer, at least for the rest of the year. He seems legit every time I watch him pitch.
Jun 19, 2013 09:42 AM
I love this kid too, but folks are always skeptical of making lefties the closer. There are exceptions, but if not for Porcello's miraculous turnaround Smyly would be in Detroit's rotation already. I'm in a keeper league and I'm hoping Smyly is in next year's rotation...He's nasty...
Jun 19, 2013 10:00 AM
Seems like that's the plan with Smyly, keep his innings in check and move to rotation in 2014. Seems like they've abandoned moving him to starter this year based on how they're not keeping him stretched out incase someone gets hurt. Detroit does need a closer though.
Jun 19, 2013 14:43 PM
Because he's left-handed, and in Leylandland a lefty can't pitch high leverage innings as anything other than a LOOGY.
Jun 19, 2013 10:08 AM
It's not just lefty closer he objects to it's a rookie closer, that's two strikes against Smyly in Leylandland.
Jun 19, 2013 13:03 PM
Dave Scott
Perhaps the Indians could get back in the race by trading Chris Perez to the Tigers.
Jun 19, 2013 11:29 AM
Yankees will be open to almost any position, and will take anyone with an expiring contract
Jun 19, 2013 13:25 PM
Not too many of them on teams trading away: Jason Bay, Rafael Betancourt, Bruce Chen, Rajai Davis, Jeff Francoeur, Matt Garza, Ricky Nolasco, Michael Young...who'd I miss?
Jun 19, 2013 14:52 PM
Jeff Francoeur? Do the Yankees need outfield help in Columbus?
Jun 19, 2013 17:25 PM
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Now I changed the title due to not many views because I amsure people think this was a blog on the video games, you are wrong. So here isa blog on bringing back the idea of Brand Warfare. Do you all remember brandwarfare? I personally enjoyed it. I will give my reasons why for bringing thisfeud between brands should be brought back and what needs to happen to do it.
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Hey guys, hope all is well. I am bringing you another "Missed Opportunities" blog. Now with the debate of Ryback getting pushed to the main event too quickly, I thought I would look at other superstars who were pushed too quickly in their careers to a world championship.
Now some of you may disagree with me, but in all honesty, winning the most prestigious title
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Hello everybody, hope all is well. I am bringing you segement 2 of this blog series. Now I wanted to do something fresh and not just relate this one alot to my last one on tag teams. So I am going to do Missed Opportunities dealing with the United States Championship. Here we go:
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Less danger makes it tough at the top in India
For a top-order batsman in India, 30 or 40 is a worse score than zero. Hearts and careers have been broken over promising starts that turned to dust. On Australia's 2001 tour, Michael Slater and Justin Langer averaged 33.20 and 32.20 respectively.
Slater's scores were 10, 19 not out, 42, 43, 4 and 48. Langer's were 19, 58, 28, 35 and 21. Pretty good in a losing series. Both lost their spots after the tour, Langer immediately and Slater in months. By contrast, Ricky Ponting, who scored 17 runs at 3.40, held his place, as did Mark Waugh, who averaged less than Langer and Slater.
The reasoning is clear. Top-order batsmen have the best of it in India. The ball is new, the bounce is true, and the seamers are often functioning in a supernumerary role, to take the shine off the ball almost in a co-operative effort with the opening batsmen. The walls of relentless spin, forcing the batsmen to play ball after ball, with close fielders gasping and yelping, have yet to close in.
Batsmen who do not capitalise on a good start against the new ball are twice culpable, not only for getting out but for creating a crisis for their teammates. In 2001, the middle-order failures of Ponting, Waugh and Adam Gilchrist, who scored two runs in his last four innings of the series, were seen as victims of Slater's and Langer's profligacy.
For the current tour, the implications are obvious. Forget the first-day performances of David Warner and Phillip Hughes. Warner was in such rusty touch that any run was a bonus, while Hughes never got going. The major disappointments were Ed Cowan and Shane Watson.
Your heart bleeds for Cowan. He is always batting against the doubters as well as the bowlers, and this time he was in terrific form. It is not unusual to see one of Australia's openers struggling to get the ball off the square while the other makes Test cricket look easy, but normally it's the other way around. On Friday, while Warner's footwork was what you'd expect from someone who hasn't batted for a month, Cowan was quickly into position, head over the ball, crisp off front and back feet. To the spinners, he left his crease and turned hand grenades into half volleys. There was not a shadow of a question over Cowan's suitability for this level. It really looked like his day, particularly when he lofted Harbhajan Singh over the rope.
He perished trying to do it again, misjudging the more dangerous Ravi Ashwin. Cowan can't be blamed for an aggressive plan. But, as Gilchrist once said, the disorienting thing about being in a batting changing room in India is that you can be sailing along for hours without a care, and five minutes later everyone is rushing about looking for gloves and pads.
Cowan's dismissal threatened to set off such a crisis. This is why performances in India are subject to a different kind of assessment.
By all normal measures, Cowan batted well and was out doing the right thing, taking a risk and attacking, and getting Australia off to a bright start. But the impact of his dismissal was potentially disastrous and, as Slater and Langer learnt, the type of thing that leaves a black mark that must quickly be erased before it solidifies into an impression.
After Cowan and Hughes fell, with Warner looking as if he could be out any minute, Watson made a commanding entry. His front-foot technique, like Matthew Hayden's, is well adapted for Indian conditions. His bat looked a few sizes broader than regulations allow. Everything was coming out of the middle until his concentration was disturbed by a break, and he played back, fatally, to an Ashwin skidder.
So the drama of Cowan and Watson, individually and as a pair, continues. Each looked like 56 million rupees (a million bucks). Each squandered a chance. Each learnt a lesson about concentration. The forward challenge is to stop the momentary anguish from turning into a pattern of despair.
The other salient point about the opening exchange is that India's bowlers are there for the taking, and Australia's gamble in playing five specialist batsmen might pay off. With conditions to suit, only Ashwin was threatening, and only at the start. Ashwin has a record of becoming easier to play as batsmen get used to him. So it was on Friday. Harbhajan has been a fading force for several years, and did nothing to justify his strange selection ahead of left-armer Pragyan Ojha.
That Michael Clarke and Moises Henriques could come in at the most difficult time, with the pitch turning, the spinners on top and the field set close, and exert their dominance might have a lasting psychological impact on the contest. They played as if there was nothing to fear. When you watch Henriques, he often seems to have teammates laughing around him. When he joined Clarke, the under-pressure captain was cackling away between overs. In the process, the bogymen of the Indian spin attack vanished, the sloppiness of the hosts' cricket was exposed, and Australia took the initiative.
They called India's bluff. Now the top order will be called on for ruthlessness in driving the message home for four Tests.
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manasikara wrote:Btw I could never broach this subject to the Bhikkhus I know 'in the physical world'
manasikara wrote:Btw I could never broach this subject to the Bhikkhus I know 'in the physical world', but I really appreciate that members of the Bhikkhu Sangha are here in this Forum to offer advice even about such difficult subjects as this one!
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PS, someone said that if it's a problem, 'just don't do it!' Respectfully, that's like telling an alcoholic or a smoker 'well just stop' and expecting that it's just that simple. You have to have been addicted to something on a chemical level to know how tough the process of freeing yourself is. At the moment of orgasm, dopamine and other neurochemicals get released in the brain, and an orgasm junkie is actually hooked on those chemicals, more than the physical sensation of about ten seconds duration. It's chemical, that's why its as tough as alcohol or smokes to give up.
(http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11333448)Drugs, money, sex, pornography, alcohol ... these things are destructive and divisive.
Monkey Mind wrote:manasikara wrote:Btw I could never broach this subject to the Bhikkhus I know 'in the physical world'
Why not? That is not meant as a criticism, but only to convey that I did broach this topic with monks. The guidance I received was very inspirational.
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A coalition of 28 dairy processors has called on Senate conferees for the 2013 Farm Bill to accept the House-passed dairy title that does not include the Dairy Market Stabilization Program.
Twin Cities Business explains that this stabilization program "is tied to the so-called Dairy Producer Margin Protection Program, which is essentially an insurance program designed to aid producers if their margins—the difference between milk prices and feed costs—reach a certain threshold."
According to the coalition, the controversial new program would periodically limit milk supplies. It was included in the Farm Bill passed by the Senate in June but rejected by the House in July.
"The Senate bill would require dairy farmers enrolled in a margin insurance program to periodically limit the amount of milk their farms can sell," the letter reads. "And it would empower USDA to regulate our businesses, by requiring us to withhold a portion of our commercial market payments to dairy farmers who supply milk to our manufacturing plants and submit these funds to USDA instead."
"We believe this convoluted system is the wrong approach," the manufacturers said. "Dairy farmers who take advantage of the margin insurance should not be required to participate in a program that would have the government directly interfere in the milk supply. Limiting the milk supply will discourage further investment and growth in our industry and will impose additional and unnecessary regulations on our businesses."
The companies are members of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), which has led the opposition to government-mandated production limits.
"The House-passed bill allows dairy companies, particularly dairy exporters, to continue to grow and create jobs," said Jerry Slominski, IDFA senior vice president of legislative and economic affairs. "It provides an effective new safety net to help dairy farmers through difficult times without reducing the effectiveness of our government's nutritional safety net."
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