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Chris Douglas-Roberts deserved another shot in the NBA—and he's getting it.
The Dallas Mavericks, as expected, announced Sunday that they signed Douglas-Roberts, who had been playing for the team's D-league affiliate, the Texas Legends.
Douglas-Roberts, a 6-7 swingman, had averaged 22.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.9 steals in 11 games with the Legends. The 25-year-old hasn't played in the NBA since the 2010-11 season with the Milwaukee Bucks, when he averaged 7.3 rebounds, 2.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists. He played last season in Italy, largely because of the NBA lockout, and was waived by the Lakers before the season.
He's taking over Derek Fisher's roster spot with the Mavs. Saturday, Fisher said he decided to end his stint in Dallas to be closer to his family, rather than spend time away from them to rehab a knee injury. Over 11 games with the Mavericks, Fisher averaged 8.6 points and 3.6 assists in 25.4 minutes.
The 38-year-old point guard thanked the Mavs for the opportunity. "I won't close the possibility that I will play again, however for now my family and being close to them remains the priority," he said in a released statement.
Dallas is 12-15 and attempting to tread water until star forward Dirk Nowitzki returns from October arthroscopic knee surgery. Nowitzki has said he hopes to come back after Christmas. The Mavs on Sunday play the San Antonio Spurs.


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Youth and the United Nations: A Great Opportunity for UzbekistanJan 17, 2014
With the global economic crisis and one out of two young people being out of work in some parts of Europe, the challenges faced by youth have increasingly come to attention of the international community. To achieve social inclusion for young people – or to help them find a place in society where they can contribute in line with their chosen career paths and strongest talents – has become of the foremost global challenges of the 21st Century.
This is why the United Nations, together with national partners all over the world, is investing heavily into the future of the younger generation. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has in fact declared that offering more opportunities for young people should be of the key tasks of the United Nations. In a document stating the top five priorities of his second term, he sets out the necessity to
"Address the needs of the largest generation of young people the world has ever known
by deepening the youth focus of existing programmes on employent, entrepreneurship, political inclusion, citizenship and protection of rights, and education, including on reproductive health. To help advance this agenda, the UN system will develop and implement an action plan, create a youth volunteer programme under the umbrella of the UN Volunteers and appoint a new Special Adviser for Youth."
In Uzbekistan, where the UN is celebrating its 20th anniversary of working with the government this year, many of Ban Ki-moon's suggested areas of working with young people are already well developed. On the topic of reproductive health for example, the Y-Peer programme has mobilised hundreds of young volunteers who in turn have reached thousands of their friends. In terms of education and employability, students were given the chance to work with the UN in the digitalisation of geographic information on the ancient city of Bukhara, gaining valuable professional experiences in the process. The UN has also been supporting training for young journalists, helping them to carry the voice of youth more effectively in their media careers.
Young volunteers, both local and international, are already involved in different United Nations projects. Finally, the UN is also encouraging a more active participation of young people in their communities by working with Mahallas throughout the country. All these programmes, as different as they may be, share one common underlying motivation: to help young people find their place in society so they can become a positive force in the development of their country.
There is one area in particular in which Uzbekistan is playing a pioneering role, acting as a trendsetter for the entire region of Central Asia. This is the provision of opportunities for young people to get involved in social innovation. It is no secret that young people, full of energy and enthusiasm, harbour a great potential for creativity. The youthful eye may see solutions where the elder generation has already given up, by relying on new digital technologies for example.
When youth direct their passion and capacity for innovation into social projects, everybody gains: the communities in which new solutions to existing challenges are tried out, young people themselves by gaining new experiences and being acknowledged for their activism, and the United Nations by being able to rely on youthful insights and enthusiasm. Young people have many challenges to overcome on their way into adulthood, but also have a lot to give. The United Nations in Uzbekistan is helping to make sure that by involving the younger generation in its development work, their challenges will become smaller but their contribution to the country even bigger.


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Leaving full-time Sprint Cup racing without a ride after 2010, Elliott Sadler has come close to winning the past two Nationwide Series titles.
But each time, he came just short, finishing 45 points behind Ricky Stenhouse Jr. in 2011 and 23 points behind Stenhouse in 2012.
So in some ways, he enters 2013 in the same position he was in at the start of 2011. Except he's with a different team, as he left Richard Childress Racing for Joe Gibbs Racing.
But he's entering 2013 with the same goals—win a Nationwide championship and possibly parlay that into something bigger.
"I want to win a championship for myself more than anything, just to show myself I can do it and to get back," Sadler said last month during the Sprint Media Tour.
The meaning of "get back" is racing in Sprint Cup. Sadler might run a few Cup races this year but he's looking for that full-time ride.
"If I can win a championship and prove to myself that I can do it or show Coach (Joe) Gibbs that I can do it, that's why I need to win a championship," Sadler said.
"It's very hard to win a championship whether you're racing on Saturday or Sunday. If we can pull that off, it will be a great feat."
Sadler, 37, has 430 races of Cup experience with three wins in a career of full-time Cup racing that spanned from 1998-2010.
"My dream is still one day to go run some Cup races," Sadler said. "That's hopefully still ahead. I really feel like in the situation I'm in now, if I go do what I need to do, what I'm supposed to do as a racecar driver, some opportunities will come.
"Right now, I need to go win some races. I need to go sit on some poles. I need to try to win this championship. If I can do that, who knows what might happen in the future?"
Sadler should have just as good an opportunity to win races this year as he did last year. Joey Logano won nine races in JGR equipment last year. RCR had eight among Sadler (four), Austin Dillon (two) and Kevin Harvick (two).
He will have a good idea of where he and his Joe Gibbs Racing team will be at after four or five weeks.
He knows that this year could be tougher to win in Nationwide. Brian Vickers also joined JGR, and Kyle Busch will drive Nationwide cars for JGR instead of his own team this year.
Roush Fenway Racing has Trevor Bayne paired with the team that won back-to-back titles with Stenhouse, and JRM Motorsports should be improved with Regan Smith behind the wheel and a closer alliance with Hendrick Motorsports.
"This year is going to be tough," Sadler said. "Hendrick is getting way more involved with Regan Smith. We know Childress is going to be strong.
"Brian Vickers, my teammate, is going to be probably the biggest threat that I have to racing for the championship. There are a lot of strong cars out there right now."
Will he be one of them? Only time will tell. But Sadler believes he's in the best position possible.
"We haven't gotten into the heat of the battle yet racing-wise, but I really feel part of the family at Gibbs," Sadler said. "I really do. They just really welcomed me with open arms.
"They really want me there and want me to be part of the program for a long time. That's a really good feeling to have. I feel very comfortable there about the situation. I found a home I can be part of for a long time. It is a neat place to work."


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He is the conundrum of the NBA, an incredibly tough defender of up to four positions, a solid ball-handler and passer, with shooting range out to 3-point range. And he's also unpredictable every moment he steps onto the floor.
He is Ron Artest of the Indiana Pacers, the top small forward in the SportsLine.com Preseason Player Rankings.
"There are only about four or five guys in this league that are great two-way players, and Ron is one of them," Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said. "Not only is it hard to score on him when he's defending, but he wears you down with his strong body while you're trying to guard him. No question he's one of the top players in the league."
That's not to say he's alone, head and shoulders above the rest. Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics, presuming you consider him a small forward and not a shooting guard, is the toughest inside/outside scorer at this position.
And then there is Sacramento Kings forward Peja Stojakovic, who coincidentally has often been mentioned in a swap for Artest while begging for a trade because of the constant barrage of negative commentary from teammate Chris Webber. Although not the defender or ball-handler, most believe Stojakovic to be the pre-eminent shooter in the NBA today -- something that cannot be underrated in a league where shooters are at a premium.
"Peja has gotten better every year," said Kings president Geoff Petrie, who chuckled at the notion of Stojakovic trade rumors. "It's not just his shooting, everything has improved. You can use any kind of productivity system you want on him, and he's in the top three."
Last year's top small forward, Jamal Mashburn, fell back into the mire of injuries that has too often dominated his career, and it's tough to know where to put him with such a balky knee. Young All-Stars like Shawn Marion and Richard Jefferson are right on the heels of the top two.
Perhaps the best all-around player of them all might be Lamar Odom, who was forced to play power forward last season with the Miami Heat but could flourish at small forward should his new team -- the Los Angeles Lakers -- move him back to his natural position.
But when you really contemplate the future, even if it's a "point forward" who not only is a primary scorer but ball-handler in offensive sets, it's tough to get past the league's two young stars -- LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Denver Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony.
James is much more the spectacular playmaker, capable of playing point guard and running the fast break or coming down the wing for a tomahawk slam. The 2004 Rookie of the Year, like Anthony, he played sparingly on the controversial Olympic team but still showed flashes of why people have compared him to Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan in varying degrees.
"Based on all of his abilities, it's hard to actually place a position on LeBron," Cavs president Jim Paxson said. "The Olympic experience can only be a positive for him being around all those All-Star caliber players and a coach who stresses fundamentals like Larry Brown does. But if you look at LeBron's skill set and put him at three, he can score inside, outside, handle the ball, pass and rebound. And we know he'll get better defensively."
Anthony doesn't have the ball-handling or passing skills but is a much more refined scorer. He can explode to the basket or bury 3-pointers, and despite what appeared to be growing disenchantment with his Olympic experience, Nuggets president Kiki Vandeweghe believes it will only help him grow. One of the great scoring forwards of his era for 13 seasons beginning in 1980, Vandeweghe sees how Anthony has the potential to change the perception of the position.
"Definitely," Vandeweghe said. "He is working very, very hard to get better. He's committed to being a great player in this league and helping his team be successful. He's completely wrapped up in our success -- he calls me during the draft and during free agency just to be up to speed on what we're doing. You've got to love a player that cares so much."
Not to mention the fact that he can actually play the game.
Ranking the small forwards:
1. Ron Artest, Indiana Pacers: He is incredibly strong and versatile on both ends of the floor, with the only question being if he can keep his head.
2. Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics: His strength and ability to score inside or outside are unparalleled, and it will be interesting to see how he copes with the ever-changing roster of the Celtics.
3. Peja Stojakvoic, Sacramento Kings: The best pure shooter in the game and a much stronger rebounder/defender than people think, but he has struggled in the postseason.
4. Shawn Marion, Phoenix Suns: His unorthodox shooting style and relaxed demeanor often belie his impact on the game, although his name continues to float in trade rumors.
5. Lamar Odom, Los Angeles Lakers: He is a blossoming superstar, with more size and natural tools than any of these players, but how will he adjust to his third team in three years?
6. Richard Jefferson, New Jersey Nets: There are people who love him because he defends consistently, but his shooting and ball-handling are very erratic.
7. Antawn Jamison, Washington Wizards: He is a great scorer who has extended his shooting range and is a much better offensive rebounder than people recognize.
8. LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers: The pressure for him to rise above as the next superstar in the league is immense, but he has the demeanor and skill to meet the challenge.
9. Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets: He is a natural scorer inside and outside, with an improving floor game. He, too, has great expectations.
10. Jamal Mashburn, New Orleans Hornets: This is a long shot, because nobody is sure if and when he will play again. But if he does, he is the total package.
Also receiving consideration: Tim Thomas, New York Knicks; Wally Szczerbiak, Minnesota Timberwolves; Rashard Lewis, Seattle SuperSonics; James Posey, Memphis Grizzlies; Mike Dunleavy, Golden State Warriors; Tayshaun Prince, Detroit Pistons.


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Music is magic. There's nothing else like it. Unlike a book, movie or television show you want to listen to great songs over and over and over again. Music is a time machine. Nothing can bring you back in time like a song. Great musicians are the magicians moving layers of notes from verse to chorus in amazing ways making your brain fire a thousand thoughts.
This week was fully right brain for me. I performed Energy Audits, managed construction projects and did a pile of paperwork. Last night driving home I decided to switch from listening to my tech talk podcasts to music for the first time in seven days. Pandora app finger tapped. Start a station: Blondie. "Call Me" (iTunes link) started to play and all the numbers and yawns of my week disappeared. Street lights smeared and red and black lasers started to shoot our the side of my car. What a cool song that woman wrote. So very cool.
Music always wins for me.
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MONTREAL, Que. – First-half goals by midfielder Leonardo Di Lorenzo and forward Peter Byers guided the Montreal Impact to a 2-0 victory over the Portland Timbers on Monday night at Saputo Stadium.
Di Lorenzo and Byers each found their third goal of the season in the opening period and goalkeeper Matt Jordan logged his eighth shutout of the season for the Impact in their first win over the Timbers in Montreal since 2001. Montreal (11-10-5, 38pts) extends its unbeaten streak to five matches in league play.
Six different players took shots for the Timbers, who ended a two-game road trip with their second straight loss despite matching the Impact with six shots a piece. Monday's game in Montreal was Portland's third in a string of four games in eight days.
Even with the loss, the Timbers (7-11-10, 31pts) claimed the season series against the Impact and remain in ninth place in the USL First Division. Portland sits just two points behind the Minnesota Thunder in the final playoff spot. The top seven clubs advance to the postseason.
Montreal quickly gained possession in the early going and took advantage of a corner kick in the 13th minute to take the lead.. From the corner, forward Joey Gjertsen sent the ball into the box, but his effort was headed away by a Timbers defender out to Di Lorenzo at the top of the arc. On his first touch, he cracked a 25-yard shot inside the top corner of the goal to give the Impact their first lead in three matches against the Timbers.
As the game settled in, the Timbers gained the run of play late in the first half and narrowly missed chances around the goal. Minutes after going down by a goal, midfielder Miguel Guante served a cross that bounced through the box out to Bryan Little running down the left side of the field. Little unleashed a shot from 15 yards out that missed just high.
Forward Takayuki Suzuki provided an opportunity for forward Byron Alvarez in the final five minutes of the first half at an open look on the back side. But Alvarez, running at the back post, was a step shy of catching Suzuki's cross through the box and the ball rolled out of play.
But in the final minute of the first half, Montreal added an insurance goal as Byers capped off a 45 yard breakaway with his third goal in four games. He received the ball near midfield and fought through a pack of Portland players to earn the breakaway. With defenders on his heals, Byers pulled the trigger on a low shot from 12 yards out to give the Impact a 2-0 advantage in the 45th minute.
Portland continued to control the run of play for much of the second half and the backline held Montreal to only three shots on goal. Timbers head coach Gavin Wilkinson used four subs throughout the second half adding attacking players in forwards Jamil Walker and Chris Bagley and midfielder Lawrence Olum in hope of finding the back of the net. But at the final whistle, the Timbers could not connect on any of their four shots in the final period and Montreal held on for the victory.
The Timbers return home on Thursday for their regular-season home finale against the Charleston Battery at PGE Park at 7 p.m. Thursday's match is Portland's annual Fan Appreciation Night featuring the Jersey-Off-Our-Back silent auction presented by Fred Meyers. Tickets start at $11 and are available through the PGE Park box office, area Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at (503) 224-4400.
Notes: The Timbers were 2-1-0 against Montreal in 2008 … Monday marked the Timbers first defeat in Montreal in four matches dating back to 2001 … Portland had not lost back-to-back league matches since the end of May … The Timbers have been shut out 12 times this season … With the win, Montreal slides into fifth place in the standings ... With Monday's result, the Rochester Rhinos clinched a postseason spot.
POR: GK Harrison, D S. Thompson, D Higgins, D J. Thompson, D Knowles, M Poltl (Dombrowski, 63), M Brown, M Little (Bagley, 86), M Guante (Olum, 63), F Alvarez (Walker, 62), F Suzuki
MON: GK Jordan, D Braz, D Joqueviel (Aguilera, 90), D Pesoli, D Surprenant, M Gatti, M Di Lorenzo, M Donatelli (Brillant, 55), M Gregory (Ribiero, 61), F Gjertsen (Uwimana, 77), F Beyers
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MON: Di Lorenzo, 13
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This is good but not great! Ii would be great if there was reference material.
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Doug Mayo may like Dallas more than a native Texan.
The Australian-born travel writer, now living in Great Britain, has visited as part of the Tavern Guild's international journalists' tour on several occasions; the last time, in April, he ended up staying a week longer than anyone else.
And the entire time he was here, Mayo had a look on his face like a kid in a candy shop. And he knows it.
"I love Dallas," he gushes on a rare break from sightseeing. "Dallas is all about the people — I've met the nicest people in the world here. I could actually live here quite easily."
Even during the Texas summer? Well, for Mayo, it's less about the weather than what it has to offer.
"It's probably not as much of a culture shock as moving somewhere else," he says. "[People] don't equate Dallas with culture, but you appreciate wine, cabaret, the arts. The performing arts district is out of this world —the Wyly and the Winspear are amazing. And for me, it does seem to be a Democratic state, considering that there are some Republican presidents from here."
So what does an Aussie by way of England find so appealing about Dallas? Just give him a second to count the ways.
"The Round-Up is just surreal because it's such a Dallas thing — there's something about it that is distinctively 'Texas,'" Mayo says. "You don't realize it, but you won't find something like that in London."
The Book Depository is a draw as well, as is some of our architecture: "My last tour, we toured the construction of Cowboys Stadium. It's a phenomenal building." He even enjoyed going a bit west to Cowtown to see the cattle drive and inspect Bass Hall before trips to Billy Bob's and the Rainbow Lounge, all of which he loved.
And what about the food? Well, that might be the easiest sell of all.
"Central 214's my favorite," he says. "[Chef] Blythe Beck can work out a way of chicken-frying anything."
That's Texas all right.
This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition June 17, 2011.


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Hi I have some simple html that I would like to sort using JavaScript. I'm new to this so I apologise in advance for my inexperience.
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Copyright

Council - spending plans - consultation

Data protection

Digital Region

Freedom of information

Libraries - online information resources

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I would like it output so that the first 3 bullet points in the list output on the left of the page, second three in the middle and the final two on the right hand side using JavaScript.
It sounds like you're trying to lay out your page using JavaScript. Please research CSS, that's what it's for.
yes i need it working in JavaScript, got working in CSS already and it out puts it like.
1.bullet point 1 2. bullet point 2 3.bullet point 34.bullet point 4 5. bullet point 5 6.bullet point 67.bullet point 7 8. bullet point 8
however I want it to out put it
1.bullet point 1 4.bullet point 4 7.bullet point 72.bullet point 2 5.bullet point 5 8.bullet point 83.bullet point 3 6.bullet point 6
There are quite a few JavaScript solutions for columns, such as [this one and [URL="http://welcome.totheinter.net/columnizer-jquery-plugin/"]this one](http://www.systemantics.net/en/other/columnize). You'll find plenty more if you google columns with JavaScript.
any of you got any code? im a beginner and not too confident
Have a look at the code on the pages I posted. They give some instructions for usage, so try it out and then post back when you hit a snag.
hi, tried it out but can't seam to get it to work
OK, that's understandable. Now, the best way to make use of a forum is to post your attempts—preferably as a live link—and then people can suggest what to try next. That way people get to help out and you learn in the process. Otherwise you are asking for someone to do the whole lot for you, which people really should be paid for.
So, preferably post a link of what you have done so far, or at least the code you have tried (preferably as a full page with CSS in the head).
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Thank you for inviting me to join you in celebrating the leadership, talent, potential and promise of Kenyan women.
For decades, USAID has been leading global efforts to achieve gender equality – believing that long-term, sustainable development will only be possible when women and men enjoy equal opportunity to rise to their potential.
It is a pleasure to be with you today to celebrate the launch of Wezesha Project. Wezesha Project is a USAID partnership with Lifeskills Promoters, and its partners, St Johns' Community Center and Christian Partnership on AIDS in Kenya, to coordinate the sustainable care of 20,000 orphans and vulnerable children in Homa Bay, Kisii, and Migori Counties.
With support from the Lab, we will ensure that this story—of solutions rigorously tested and applied on a transformational scale—increasingly defines how America works around the world. As we do, our students will have greater opportunities to develop math and science skills—and lend those skills in service of mission bigger and greater than themselves.
Our entrepreneurs will form connections in the markets of the future. And all of us will be inspired by the contributions we can each bring to the task of ending extreme poverty.
The U.S. Agency for International Development, USAID, awarded a grant to KUSCCO as part of an open competition for innovative solutions to overcome distribution and financing bottlenecks in the Kenyan cook stove sector, two key constraints to growth noted in recent market assessments by Winrock and the Global Alliance for Clean Cook stoves.
With those opening comments, I just want to say thank you to all of you who have made it your life's work to help fight hunger and poverty around the world. I wish more people around the world—certainly in the United States Congress, but also all around the world—saw that your efforts are in fact succeeding, and that over time, if we all make the right decisions, if we all continue to work together, and if we are all blessed by the kind of leadership like we see here in Rome right now—that we can achieve the end of extreme poverty within the next two decades. Wouldn't that create a more stable more productive world for all of us to live and prosper in?
There is no one model for successful PPPs in general or in support of innovation in engineering education in particular. But many of Vietnam's challenges and the principles I've described at least begin to be addressed by the very effort to form alliances of government, business and educational institutions. We can make a contribution just by trying, and USAID is enthusiastic about trying.
It is my great pleasure to be here today on behalf of United States Agency for International Development, or USAID, to participate with you in the 9th National TB Research Annual Conference and commemorate World TB Day. I would like to thank the Federal Ministry of Health, the TB Research Advisory Committee, and this year's conference hosts, the SNNP Regional Health Bureau and Hawassa University for inviting USAID to underline and reinforce our support for the strong partnership gathered here today to combat this deadly disease.
Never before has a generation of young computer scientists had such a wealth of information at their fingertips—from Google Trends data to open climate information. With only a computer, Charles Xin Lui—a finalist that I met on Sunday—accessed an enormous bank of gene expression data and ran a high-end computational analysis to uncover a complex relationship between lupus and sclerosis. Today, a similar focus on opening big data sets has inspired President Obama's own executive order to ensure that the federal government make all of its data sets open to everyone around the world—free and accessible—so that we can do extraordinary things together.
From President Obama to Secretary Kerry to Republicans and Democrats in Congress, we are fortunate to have had an exceptional set of leaders on both sides of the aisle who understand the importance of development to our nation's security and prosperity. By partnering with other countries to end extreme poverty and promote resilient democratic societies, we help transform developing countries into stable and prosperous nations. We open new markets for American businesses, prevent conflict and extremism from reaching our shores, and help our young people build skills in science and technology, all for less than 1 percent of the overall federal budget.
This is—without a doubt—a unique and important moment for Nepal. Thanks to a history of progress and new advances in science and technology, Nepal stands within reach of ending extreme poverty and securing a foundation for long-term economic growth. But this future is not inevitable.
Today, almost 8 million Nepalis get by on less than $1.25 a day. For them, every decision is a trade-off with potentially catastrophic consequences. Do you buy medicines for a sick parent, provide an evening meal for your children, or put a few pennies away towards a new roof or next year's school fees? These questions are an everyday reality, especially for Nepal's subsistence farmers, for whom extreme poverty is not just a statistic—but a drain on their basic human dignity
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Indians join the Harlem Shake craze
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- A long line of Indians players made their way through the team's spring complex on Monday morning, receiving strange looks and creating some laughs because of their costumes.
There was a bear, a mummy, a parrot and a penguin. Iron Man and Spider-Man strolled by, too. Then came an Ohio State University football player. The Buckeye -- wearing a uniform sent to Arizona from the Big Ten school -- was Indians first baseman Nick Swisher.
"What?" Swisher said to reporters. "You've never heard of 'Costume Monday?'"
There was more to this wild day in Goodyear than simply a bring-your-own-costume team event. The players were piecing together their own version of the "Harlem Shake" craze that caught fire last month and recently hit highlight shows when the NBA's Miami Heat posted its own version of the YouTube sensation.
The Indians' video will likely hit the Internet within the next week.
Cleveland pitcher Brett Myers dressed as a wrestler -- complete with a title belt. Pitcher Josh Tomlin donned a "Naked Cowboy" costume similar to the famous Times Square performer in New York City. Lefty Rich Hill was dressed as the Easter Bunny, and 42-year-old veteran Jason Giambi wore a green skin-tight suit that covered his entire body.
"It was fun," Giambi said. "That's the stuff you need to build team unity."
Even Indians manager Terry Francona got into the act by putting on a baby costume, which included a bonnet.
"Hey, whatever helps the team win," Indians starter Justin Masterson said. "That's what he's all about."
Francona's outfit was hand-picked by bullpen coach Kevin Cash.
"He gave me a couple choices," said Francona, rolling his eyes. "He had a bunny rabbit, but I couldn't get into it. The guys had fun with it. It was Swish's idea, which I don't think is a shock to anybody. It was all in good fun, and everybody did it. You've got to laugh at yourself a little bit."
Swisher said that was partially the point of the day's antics.
"You've got to have fun in this game, man," Swisher said. "We're kind of in the grind of spring right now. So I figured a little costume Monday would really spice it up -- take away the monotony. Man, the boys came through full force. We had so much fun this morning."
Jordan Bastian is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Major League Bastian, and follow him on Twitter @MLBastian. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Trial record 19 of 362 for: women's health | National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Females, Aging, Metabolism, and Exercise (FAME)
This study is ongoing, but not recruiting participants.
University of Colorado, Denver
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
University of Colorado, Denver
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: October 19, 2012
Last updated: July 17, 2017
Last verified: July 2017
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- No Study Results Posted
- Disclaimer
- How to Read a Study Record
Detailed Description:
This study is designed to determine whether a reduction in hormones (such as occurs during menopause) causes a decrease in calories burned during physical activity. This study will also determine whether a reduction in hormones decreases calories burned while sleeping, resting, and eating and whether an exercise intervention can prevent this.
|Drug: GnRH agonist Behavioral: Supervised cardiovascular exercise Drug: Placebo
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Triple (Participant, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Basic Science
|Official Title:
|Bioenergetic and Metabolic Consequences of the Loss of Ovarian Function in Women
Resource links provided by NLM:
MedlinePlus related topics: Exercise and Physical Fitness
Drug Information available for: Deslorelin Leuprolide acetateU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by University of Colorado, Denver:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Change in Physical activity energy expenditure (PAEE) [ Time Frame: Change from baseline to 3 and 6 months ]PAEE will be calculated as: TEE - REE - TEF, where TEE is total energy expenditure (measured by doubly-labeled water), REE is resting energy expenditure (measured by indirect calorimetry), and TEF is the thermic effect of feeding (measured by indirect calorimetry).
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Total energy expenditure, sleeping EE, thermic effect of feeding, body composition, energy intake [ Time Frame: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months ]
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|October 2012
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|October 2017
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|October 2017 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Monthly placebo injections for 6 months
Drug: Placebo
Active Comparator: GnRH agonist
Monthly GnRH agonist injections for 6 months
Drug: GnRH agonist
Drug: leuprolide acetate
Other Names:
Lupron 3.75 mg for depot suspension delivered by monthly intramuscular injection for 6 months
Other Name: Leuprolide Acetate 3.75mg
Active Comparator: GnRH agonist + exercise
Monthly GnRH agonist injections for 6 months plus supervised cardiovascular exercise intervention
Drug: GnRH agonist
Drug: leuprolide acetate
Other Names:
Lupron 3.75 mg for depot suspension delivered by monthly intramuscular injection for 6 months
Other Name: Leuprolide Acetate 3.75mgBehavioral: Supervised cardiovascular exercise
Supervised exercise, 4 days per week for 45 to 60 minutes per session for 6 months
Detailed Description:
Participants will be women who are nearing menopause based on age (42-52 y) but have normal menstrual cycles. Participants will be randomized to receive monthly injections of placebo or a study drug that reduces sex hormones (GnRH agonist) for 24 weeks. Women who receive GnRH agonist will be further randomized to no exercise or a supervised exercise program. Thus, the 3 treatment groups are: placebo, GnRH agonist, GnRH agonist+exercise. The investigators will measure changes in calories burned during physical activity, sleep, rest, and after a meal after 3 and 6 months of hormone suppression using doubly-labeled water and room calorimetry. Other measures include food intake estimated from food records; body composition measured by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA); glucose and insulin responses to an oral glucose tolerance test; and markers of inflammation in the blood.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|40 Years to 60 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria: Volunteers will be healthy women aged 40 to 60 years who are still experiencing regular menstrual cycles. They must be willing to be randomized to placebo or GnRHAG therapy for 24 weeks and physically able to be randomized to participate in a programmed exercise training program. We will consent up to 132 subjects with the aim of enrolling 22 in each of the 3 groups (placebo, GnRHAG, or GnRHAG+Exercise).
Exclusion Criteria:
- irregular menstrual cycles defined as 2 or more missed cycles in the previous year
- serum FSH >25 mIU/mL measured during the first 5 days of the menstrual cycle
- on hormonal contraceptive or menopausal therapy
- positive pregnancy test
- intention to become pregnant or start hormonal contraceptive therapy during the period of study
- lactation
- known hypersensitivity to GnRH or leuprolide acetate
- score >16 on the CESD((Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale )
- severe osteopenia or osteoporosis (i.e., proximal femur or lumbar spine t scores < -2.0)
- abnormal vaginal bleeding
- thyroid dysfunction, defined as an ultrasensitive TSH <0.5 or >5.0 mU/L; volunteers with abnormal TSH values will be re-considered for participation in the study after follow-up evaluation by the PCP with initiation or adjustment of thyroid hormone replacement
- uncontrolled hypertension defined as resting systolic BP >150 mmHg or diastolic BP>90 mmHg; participants who do not meet these criteria at first screening will be re-evaluated, including after follow-up evaluation by the PCP with initiation or adjustment of anti-hypertensive medications
- cardiovascular disease; subjective or objective indicators of ischemic heart disease (e.g., angina, ST segment depression) or serious arrhythmias at rest or during the graded exercise test (GXT) without follow-up evaluation; follow-up evaluation must include diagnostic testing (e.g., thallium stress test) with interpretation by a cardiologist
- orthopedic or other problems that would interfere with participation in the exercise program
- exercising at least 30 minutes per day at a moderate to vigorous intensity most days of the week (defined as >4 d/wk) over the past 6 months
- BMI <40 kg/m2
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01712230
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01712230
|United States, Colorado
|University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus
|Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of Colorado, Denver
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
More Information
Keywords provided by University of Colorado, Denver:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|University of Colorado, Denver
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01712230 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
P50HD073063 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
|Study First Received:
|October 19, 2012
|Last Updated:
|July 17, 2017
Keywords provided by University of Colorado, Denver:
hormone therapy
disease /disorder proneness /risk
insulin sensitivity /resistance
metabolic syndrome
women's health
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Fertility Agents, Female
Contraceptive Agents, Female
Triptorelin Pamoate
Fertility Agents
Reproductive Control Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal
Antineoplastic Agents
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Luteolytic Agents
Contraceptive Agents
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017


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We are excited to share with you all the new experiences and offerings we have at Morey's Piers this season. So hold on tight and enjoy the ride as we head into another year of NEW and WILD fun!
A Sparkling New Ride
Soar to NEW heights like never before on the brand new Wave Swinger on Mariner's Landing Pier. Elevated from it's previous location you can fly high in the Wildwood sky, experiencing amazing views of the beach and boardwalk. This classic ride captures Wildwood's colorful history displaying 72 vignettes of our town's yesteryears and today; it's a true work of art in motion.
The Pier that Rocks
Adventure Pier ROCKS with excitement this year featuring live music, good shopping and great food. Visit artBOX to see how art, music and high thrill rides collide into one crazy and cool way. School of Rock pumps out thunderous tunes on a brand new stage while 98.7 The Coast and 106.3 WJSE broadcast live from their NEW boardwalk radio studio. But that's not all; we've added brand NEW food options inspired by the food truck trend to top off the list with The ALOHA Smoothie Co. and Tony Luke's. Don't forget to check out the new funky benches too.
How Wild R U?
Download our new WildTRAX app so you and all your friends can experience the piers on a whole new level. You can go WILD on all three piers and challenge your friends by racing to the top of the ride leader boards. But the fun doesn't end there; you can also earn badges, share photos and MORE with this new thrill-tracking app.
Taco Joint
Yep, we really named it the Taco Joint and the name says it all. It's on Mariners Landing Pier next to Jumbo's and it captures the flavor and style of both Mexico and SoCal brining you many tasty tacos to choose from including; shrimp, chicken, fish, pork and beef. You can also chow down on quesadillas along with a variety of fresh salsas and freshly prepared nachos. Still hungry? Then finish your meal off with some flavorful fried cheesecake accompanied by a mouthwatering margarita.
Jake's "Philly Style" Steaks
Real "Philly" Cheesesteaks make their debut this summer at Jake's Steaks on Morey's Surfside Pier, located between Curley's and Joe's Fish Co. Whether you like your cheesesteak "wit" or wit-out", we've got you covered. We use only the best ingredients with our thinly sliced rib eye served atop fresh "Philly" rolls that are trucked in daily. Don't forget to try Jake's tasty sausage, pepper and onion sandwiches. They are equally delicious.
Stubborn Brothers Beach Bar and Grille
Long story short, but before we named this beach bar Stubborn Brothers it was called the Oasis Café and then Soggy Dollar and since we couldn't agree on a name we decided it might be fun to have a place where all siblings could quarrel at. But no matter what the name, it still has the same stunning views and great food you've come to enjoy. We do agree that it's the best place to hang up your wet beach towel and grab a cold one with your sibling, friend or foe.


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Topic: Radiation the next three days
Asking for prayers that the radiation over the next three days kills the pesky new tumor in my liver. Thank you all for your love and support. I love this group !
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Asking for prayers that the radiation over the next three days kills the pesky new tumor in my liver. Thank you all for your love and support. I love this group !
Lisa...count on it. A tidal wave of love and good wishes are heading your way.
Lisa, you go girl! Prayers, love and good wishes bombarding you!
Thanks for letting us know! It's gonna work!! Prayers are doubling for you!
God bless you, Lisa!
Hi Lisa,
I hope it all goes well Lisa!! Fingers are crossed for you and tons of positive thoughts are heading your way from over here!!!
Prayers sent, Lisa!
Consider it done, Lisa. It's been successful before, so I expect it will be again!
Sending you lots of good vibes :-)
our prayers are with you
Sending good thoughts and best wishes your way. Watch out tumors, you are history!
You will certainly be in my thoughts and prayers. You've beaten down these "pesky tumors" before, and I know you're going to do it again. You're faith and strength is an inspiration to me!
Thinking of you with best wishes coming your way
Oh Lisa, I have been thinking abut you all day. Hoping that radiation is going strong against those little upstarts, praying for it to all disappear. Poof! <HUGS>
Tumor # 8
Lisa just finished her third round of Sterotactic radiation today. She had three intensive treatments, Tues, Wed, and Thurs. The radiologist felt that all three treatments went very well. I guess the only benefit of having the same treatment multiple times is that you get good at doing your part. We are now back to the waiting game, Lisa's body needs time to recover and we wait to see if the latest treatments were successful. Please pray for us that this is the last tumor, and after her body heals that she can get her hernia fixed. Thank you for all of your prayers ,we have learned that through God all things are possible.
David...glad to hear that it is over and Lisa has time to recover. This cancer is relentless, but so are we the patients and the caregivers; we don't give up either. So, here goes to the final zapping of Lisa's tumors and for all good things to come your way.
Amen Marion!
Yes, David, all things ARE possible! Lisa has proven that over and over and let's pray we have another sucess here. You both present such a loving and united front I can't see how CC could even think it can survive in your house. Hoping Lisa feels better very quickly and once again thank you for updating us!
Glad to hear the update. Speedy healing, Lisa!
Good luck Lisa. You are an inspiration--I know you can beat whatever comes your way.
Lisa, prayers and healing thoughts being sent your way!
How long do you have to wait to get an update? A ton of love and hugs flying your way. Kathy
Kathy....this is the link to Lisa's blog:
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Mark Sanchez became fodder for NFL trade rumors Wednesday as eyes turned to what the New York Jets plan to do at quarterback in the 2013 season.
Just days after losing his starting job, Sanchez is being viewed as a goner in media reports from New York.
Apparently, there is truth to the tale, which made its debut following a story by the New York Daily News that the Jets would look to trade Sanchez after the season.
According to NJ.com, a sister publication of Sporting News, the Jets are exploring any and all options on Sanchez, including a trade.
With two games left in a dud of a season, the Jets will bench Sanchez this week against the San Diego Chargers in favor of Greg McElroy. Given Sanchez's substandard performance this season, a move wasn't that surprising.
"I definitely think I want to see what Greg can do," coach Rex Ryan said. "He's a winner. He's been a winner his whole life."
McElroy led the Jets to a 7-6 win over the Arizona Cardinals when he replaced Sanchez late in a game three weeks ago. He took the first-team snaps at practice Wednesday. In between, he was the team's inactive third-string QB.
Sanchez took his demotion in stride.
"Really, we have two games left and that's where my focus is going to be. What's past that, will be determined later," Sanchez said.
He also said he hadn't had discussions with Ryan — whose future also might be in question — or Jets executives.
Sanchez likely would be Ryan's backup quarterback option come Sunday. Ryan said Wednesday that he had higher expectations for seldom-used Tim Tebow in the Jets' wildcat-style offense, but it appeared Tebow won't be getting additional time in the season's final two games. Reports say Tebow has asked the Jets to move him this offseason and expressed his disappointment at being pushed to third string.
"For some reason, it hasn't panned out to my expectations and maybe Tim's, either," Ryan said. "Defenses have attacked us a little differently. Maybe that's a contributing factor to it."
Ryan would not go into detail about why he chose McElroy over Tebow to replace Sanchez. He reiterated his comments from Tuesday that it was his decision — and his alone — saying it was a "gut" call.
However, Ryan refused to say that the Jets misjudged Sanchez's talent when trading up to draft him fifth overall in 2009.
Sanchez said the decision was disappointing.
"You just hate letting other guys down on the team and that's the worst part of it," Sanchez said. "You're going in there, trying to play well and improve and I just made some bad decisions. I just have to take care of the football better and own up to my mistakes and get better."
Sanchez led the Jets to four playoff victories as a starter, but his performance this season was erratic, including turnovers and an inability to generate a consistent offense. With talk the Jets could look outside the franchise for a veteran QB next season — and with Michael Vick mentioned as an option — it appears Sanchez is persona non grata.
One problem for peddling Sanchez: He is guaranteed $8.25 million next season.
"Look, I'm not going to get into hypotheticals of me being here, not being here, whatever," Sanchez said. "We're focused on this week, we're ready to play San Diego and that's where my mind's at. So, any question about what's going to happen next year, are you going to be a starter ever again, I'm not even going to go there."
— Contributing: Associated Press


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Don't miss out on a lower price on this hotel
Get an overview of this hotelFamily-friendly hotel next to Old Town near Walt Disney World Resort
Popular property highlights
Next to Old Town
Adjacent to the Old Town amusement park, this hotel is 5 miles from Disney's Hollywood Studios, 7 miles from Epcot, and SeaWorld, and 14 miles from Universal Orlando.
Shuttle service
Highlights at Seralago Hotel include 2 Olympic-style pools, a children's pool, a café, and scheduled transportation to Walt Disney World Resort, Sea World, Universal, and Lake Buena Vista Outlet Mall.
Microwaves, cable
Seralago guestrooms and suites offer compact refrigerators, microwaves, and 27-inch TVs. Décor is contemporary, with whitewashed furnishings.
Guest Highlights
- Good, quiet location
- Good for nightlife
- Family-friendly amenities
- Pool
- Overall value of stay
- Beds could've been more comfortable
Seralago Hotel & Suites Main Gate East
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
This Orlando-area hotel, adjacent to Old Town, is in the shopping, dining, and attractions area along Hwy 192. Shuttles are complimentary to Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Studios; service is also available to SeaWorld (surcharge).
The hotel presents complimentary family-friendly movies nightly. Seralago Hotel & Suites provides complimentary WiFi access throughout the hotel and concierge services. Guest parking is complimentary. Safety deposit boxes are available, courtesy of the hotel.
- Poolside bar
- Children's pool
- Spa tub
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee shop or café
- Conference space
- Total number of rooms - 614
- 24-hour front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Number of floors - 2
- ATM/banking
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Laundry facilities
- Television in common areas
- Arcade/game room
- Picnic area
- Tennis on site
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Concierge services
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Free shopping center shuttle
- Free theme park shuttle
- Number of outdoor pools - 2
- Computer station
- One meeting room
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant
- Pool sun loungers
- 24-hour business center
- Free self parking
- Conference space size (meters) - 111
- Outdoor tennis court
- Grocery/convenience store
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Porter/bellhop
- Number of meeting rooms - 2
- Conference space size (feet) - 1195
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pools
- Children's pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor tennis court
- Theme park shuttle (complimentary)
- Grocery/convenience store
- Laundry facilities
- Arcade/game room
- Playground on site
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Access via exterior corridors
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Iron/ironing board
- Television
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Partially open bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Where to Eat
The Vineyard Cafe - Casual restaurant offering breakfast buffets. Big-screen TV, and child-sized tables and chairs in children's dining area. Children 10 and younger (two per room with paying adult) eat complimentary breakfast at the Vineyard Café. Breakfast only.
People's Choice Lobby Food Court - Selections include Arrezzio's Pizza, Italian Subs, and assorted sandwiches, burgers, and fries. Open from early morning until late evening.
Sports Court Street Bar - Sports memorabilia and TVs showing sports events. Cocktails, beer, wine, and appetizers. Open from late afternoon until late evening.
Tropical Treasures - Poolside bar. Light fare, cocktails, and soft drinks. Open year round, weather permitting.
Nearby Things to Do
The Seralago Hotel offers 2 spa tubs, a gate-enclosed children's pool, and 2 heated outdoor Olympic-style pools, 1 measuring 25 x 40 feet (7.6 x 12 meters) and the other 32 x 75 feet (9.8 x 22.9 meters). Other on-site activities include shuffleboard, tennis (lighted for night play), and sand volleyball. A dungeon-themed game room includes air hockey, hoops, and a variety of arcade games.
Hawk's Landing Golf Club, 5 miles (8 kilometers) away, offers an 18-hole, par 72 course, a driving range, putting green, and golf academy. Golf carts are equipped with ProLink electronic caddies that track ball yardage and pin positioning (surcharge). The Orlando Water Sports Complex, 16 miles (25.8 kilometers) from the hotel, features wakeboarding, wakeskating, and waterskiing (surcharge).
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Basketball on site
- Playground on site
- Volleyball on site
- Ecotours nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per accommodation, per day
- Specific rooms only, restrictions apply
- Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- Resort fee: USD 7.00 per accommodation, per night
- Shuttle service
- Internet access
- Phone calls
- Parking
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: USD 7.99 per person (approximately)
- Pet fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per day
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night
Hotel Name
- Seralago
- Seralago Hotel Main Gate
- Seralago Hotel Main Gate East
- Seralago Main Gate
- Seralago Main Gate East
- Seralago Hotel Kissimmee
- Seralago Kissimmee
- Seralago Hotel Main Gate East Kissimmee
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They still have Home Field Advantage/Bye Week to play for so yes they need this win.
Even if everything were locked up I would imagine that Houston would play to their full strength just to take it to the Colts after we have always took it to them for the most part. Our defense played well Sunday but this is a short time for recovery and this Houston team can run the ball very well. I hope our defense can keep it close. On the Luck situation I have to believe like coach Dungy said that they should trade the pick to someone who is willing to offer a ton of assets in draft picks and players to take a chance by loading up one more time to help Peyton make a chase for another ring. I think we can move a few spots down and still get the QB of the future and get more assets to make our team much better. I think Peyton deserves that much for what he has done for the colt's organization and the Indy community.
The $170+ million he's been paid so far isn't good enough ??
It's not the Indianapolis Mannings. It's the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts will still be here long after Manning is gone. The organization & community deserve doing what's best for the long term.
if the colts blow the chance to get luck.... WoW
Caldwell might have to blow that chance just to keep his job. Wouldn't that be a double whammy.
Barkley will NOT enter the 2012 draft. One less thing to debate, but with one less qb prospect, that first pick is more valuable.
According to NFL.com via STATS, the Colts will clinch the #1 pick with a loss tonight.
NFL.com Blogs » Colts would claim No. 1 pick in draft with TNF loss to Texans «
So how do you feel about the #3 pick? I suppose there is some trade value there.........or a really STUD defensive player,
Ever notice how friendly folks are at a shootin' range??.
Obviously, last night's "win" was a crushing loss in the Race for Luck. Though the Colts are still currently #1 by virtue of tiebreakers, they have the weakest remaining opponent amongst the contenders. A drop all the way to #3 is a very real possibility. We need to pull for a Rams AND a Vikings victory at all costs.
#1 2-13, 122 wins (#3 SOS)
#2 2-12, 127 wins (#2 SOS)
#3 2-12, 130 wins (#1 SOS)
If the Colts lose, they will have the #1 pick regardless of what Minnesota and StL do. They own the SOS tie breaker against both of them.
Colts fans find themselves in a strange position going into the final week of the season. In order to secure the No. 1 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft they need a loss in the final game of the year against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Colts unexpected two game winning streak has now put them in a tie with the St. Louis Rams and Minnesota Vikings for the worst record in the NFL. The tiebreaker is strength of schedule. In the Colts' case, the lower the strength of schedule, the better.
The Colts still have the lowest strength of schedule among the three teams. Indianapolis' strength of schedule is .547, while Minnesota's is .566 and St. Louis' is .587. An Indianapolis loss tot he Jaguars would be enough to secure the No. 1 overall pick, and likely Andrew Luck. With Jim Irsay's reiteration that Peyton Manning would play in Indianapolis if healthy next year it is not known what the Colts would do with Luck if they get him.
Just lose, baby.
I don't know. I wouldn't call last night "winning" either. I doubt the Colts will have that many tries in the red zone next week.
Ok so we need the Vikings and Rams to lose today, right now the Vikings are 10-10 againts the Redskins and the Rams are 0-10 againts the Steelers.
Half time in both games
You mean we need them to win.
we also need Denver to lose................ I just don't like Tebow and want him to lose
I can see Minnesota winning one of their final two, very possibly today, but the Rams look atrocious.
Vikings 23-20 3rd quarter, Rams 0-13 4th quarter.
Minnesota lost Peterson, and Ponder.
Peterson looked nasty. Knees aren't meant to bend that way.
Two missed field goals for the Rams, including a chip-shot. This could be a one-possession game right now.
Yep, that looked nasty but he didn't look to worry on the golf car so who knows?
Regarding the game I hope they keep this lead so we don't have to worry about them next week.
The Rams clearly want Luck.
By the way, whoever decided to play Peterson in this meaningless games should get fired today, stupid decision.
Vikings are 30-23 with 10 minutes to go in the 4th quarter.


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- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
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- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg and sour cream; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
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PHOENIX -- Suspicions confirmed: Bruce Chen figures to be the fifth man in the Royals' pitching rotation.
Manager Ned Yost indicated that would be the case when the season begins. Earlier, he'd said that James Shields would start on Opening Day March 31, that Jason Vargas would go in the second game at Detroit and that Jeremy Guthrie would start the home opener on April 4 against the White Sox. That's the fourth game of the season.
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Nail meet coffin...
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Nail meet coffin...
some language involved..
Oh yeah. Very damning.
"But, first, let us now praise famous moments, because something happened Tuesday night in Indianapolis that you can watch a lifetimes worth of professional basketball and never see again. There was a brief, and very decisive, and altogether unprecedented, outburst of genuine officiating, and it was directed at the best player in the world, and that, my dear young person, simply is not done."
They wanted Frank Gore running sideways and his head sideways...lol
Larry Bird and Ryan Grigson- wasting the talents of Paul George and Andrew Luck
give him the electric chair for all i care.... this ******* is cruel
Wow, I have seen a lot of motivational speeches in my time as an athlete but I have never had a coach specifically say to identify another players area of concern or past injury and say go for that area. I am glad to say that I have never had a coach that has gone out of his way to try to get other players out of the game. I have had some pretty intense coaches but nver like this. It is disrespectful to the game, his team, the other team and his players.
Kinda makes you wonder what he, or anyone who plays or coaches like that, would do if facing a QB with a 4 time operated on spine....
Not a nice thought there...
Nuntius was right for a while. I was wrong for a while. But ultimately I was right and Frank Vogel has been let go.
"A player who makes a team great is more valuable than a great player. Losing yourself in the group, for the good of the group, thats teamwork."
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Ive heard of motivation, but this is not it. This is what is wrong with sports. There are always idiots trying to injure and making a mockery of the game. THIS is why I hate the Saints.
"What you do is so loud, I can't hear what you say" -Andrew LuckJunior at the University of Louisville
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So, I guess the question becomes one of insurance liability for those who did suffer injuries?
Also, what about the horrific beating that Favre took from them? I can't help but wonder if there might be some significant repercussions there.
This is basically the kind of stuff I expected when I heard the charges against them.
This is more damning on the guy recording this stuff, I hope he likes his 15 minutes of fame cause this snitch isn't going to be getting another job any time soon in the NFL.
"It's just unfortunate that we've been penalized so much this year and nothing has happened to the Pistons, the Palace or the city of Detroit," he said. "It's almost like it's always our fault. The league knows it. They should be ashamed of themselves to let the security be as lax as it is around here."
----------------- Reggie Miller
Nice attitude.
And if that happens, I hope he sues the crap out of the NFL for violating federal whistleblowers law.
I heard on the news this morning that player he was filming supposedly "owns" all the footage, and they both have a written agreement that nothing would be released without both signing off on it first.
Want to guess if the former Saints player signed off on this?
The guy that got the audio was there with permission filming for a piece they are doing on another player who has ALS, I believe.
Jeremy Shockey?
But my point is that this whole "snitches get stitches" is just stupid. It's not an act of cowardness, or whatever negative phrase someone wants to use. If you don't want something recorded, then don't do it. Especially in a room of 50+ guys. You don't have a right to privacy with that many people around.
So, um, yeah the video is very disturbing, but did anyone hear Darren Woodson on ESPN trying to justify Williams speech?
He compared Williams talking about hitting guys in the head to a golfer saying he was going to go up and smash a ball on the tee box. Paraphrasing he basically said, "A golfer says they're going to smash the ball, but they don't really mean they're going to smash the ball flat, and the same thing is true with wanting to hit someone in the head." I mean....how stupid are some of these guys? I always thought Darren was a pretty articulate person, but the ESPN interviewer looked like they had just been hit upside the head with a baseball bat the way they were looking at Darren. It was as if he wasn't even listening to himself speak.
If I were Roger Goodell, I would slap another year's suspension on Sean Payton and require the Saints fire him. And if he appealed that, I'd slap another on him. I don't care whether other teams are doing this or not, the Saints are the one's that got caught so that is a moot point. Now it is time to make sure it doesn't happen again.
When Williams starts talking about Gore's ACL or Davis's ankle, I really just wanted to vomit.
Agree with the second point, though breaking a contract is still breaking a contract
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Boss backfires
A common pitfall in any family workforce is the question of decision-making and the management of the farm business. Who has the final say in business decisions? Who is really the boss of the operation?
Working relationships between family members quickly fail when individual family members discover that their input does not count or their ideas are never listened to by others.
This can happen in a multi-generation family business where Dad always wears the "boss" hat. Adult children who work in the business realize that they are just hired help. With no chance to provide input and never being involved in this decision-making process, they soon lose motivation to work hard and lack the initiative to succeed.
The threat of change
Another factor adding to potential conflict is the concept of implementing new ideas for change in the dairy. Some individuals react to change as a threat to their security and/or authority. A common reaction is "you are trying to take over" or "you are trying to show me what to do." What is most frustrating to family members in this situation is that their new ideas would work. All this leads to an ineffective work force and bickering and distrust between individuals.
Lack of goals
Many farms simply fail to identify and implement business goals for their dairy business, as well as personal goals for the family. Without these goals, there are no priorities or direction for these family members (as well as employees). This only fosters potential disagreements, which lead to eventual conflicts between family members and employees.
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This approach requires that every family member feel important, as well as part of the family dairy. No matter how large or how small the actual contribution by each family member to the dairy itself, each person needs to feel important and included within the family dairy unit. Each family member must be given the opportunity for a degree of responsibility in the business and a chance to gain recognition for his or her efforts which contribute to the overall success of the operation.
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Agriculture funding is not getting a fair shake in the President's proposed 2013 budget, according to U.S. farm proponents. In the budget released Monday, President Obama proposed slashing agriculture subsidies by $32 billion over the next decade, just as Congress is getting set to create the new U.S. 2012 Farm Bill.
Obama's plan includes eliminating the $5 billion a year in direct payment to farmers, an idea that has support among U.S. lawmakers, according to Reuters. In negotiations last fall, U.S. Senate and House agriculture committees identified $23 billion in proposed savings over 10 years.
Obama's proposed 2013 budget is seen by some as unsupportive to agriculture- one of the top performing sectors in a struggling U.S. economy. "The President's budget demonstrates that neither rural America nor fiscal discipline is a priority for this administration," said Rep. Frank Lucas, R Okla., Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee. "Raising taxes on small businesses and ignoring the real drivers of trillion dollar deficits is a failure of leadership."
Others accuse Obama for ignoring the needs involved in keeping U.S. agriculture viable. "Once again, the Obama Administration has ignored feedback from producers, and a bipartisan majority of the Senate Agriculture Committee all of whom believe that crop insurance is the most effective safety net for agriculture," said Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan, in a statement. "Rather than listen to those in farm country, the Obama Administration has chosen to recycle old suggestions and raid agriculture to pay for excessive spending elsewhere."
Other groups say agriculture is bearing more deficit-reduction burden than non-agriculture sectors. "Agriculture has and continues to do more than its fair share toward reducing the federal deficit," said National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson after Monday's release of the proposed budget. "Efforts to cut even more by slashing support for family farmers should be directed elsewhere."
Earlier this year, the USDA announced the closing of 259 facilities across the country due to budget cuts.
"The 'cut-first, ask questions later' attitude in Congress is now showing its true costs," Johnson said. "These budget cuts highlight a reality that we must look for new solutions within the agriculture industry to ensure that farmers and ranchers are protected even as the available funds diminish."
Obama's budget cuts not only direct payments but targets other safety net programs. Crop insurance subsidies would be cut by $7.6 billion through 2022, according to Reuters. A disaster-relief fund, scheduled to expire this year, would remain.
Focusing on the crop insurance program is a priority for many farm groups. "We want to make sure that the crop insurance plan… is robust and keeps focused on those risk management tools as a critical part of farmers' risk management safety net," said Dale Moore, American Farm Bureau public policy specialist.
Meanwhile, the Senate and House agriculture committees are due to produce a 2012 Farm Bill this year. However, the job is facing increasing difficulty amid election year politics.
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CHINO – Raylene Arteaga was just another third grader until she was diagnosed with an inoperable brain stem tumor last year.
The Dickson Elementary School student was diagnosed with the brain cancer in November and since then has been taking oral chemotherapy daily and radiation five times a week.
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