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SOUND OFF: GLEE's Divine Divas
Unmissable BroadwayWorld reference included, last night's GLEE was a spectacular addition to the theme show collective of FOX's hit musical comedy series thus far in its rich history, nearly eighty episodes in now that it is in Season Four, with an exceptionally explosive episode directed by Paris Barclay and written by Brad Falchuk, "Diva." The leading ladies of legend acted as the foundation of the fodder for the fabulous episode - dramatically, musically, thematically and otherwise - with a music-heavy show featuring a plethora of memorable musical numbers and a generally fancy-free storyline ending in a shocking cliffhanger ending - Santana (Naya Rivera) moves to NYC to live with Rachel (Lea Michele) and Kurt (Chris Colfer), unbeknownst to them; suitcase in tow! Uh oh!
Girls On Fire
Beyonce. Madonna. Barbra Streisand. Tina Turner. All are the sheer definition of the word "diva" - which may be described quite like Beyonce sings in her hip-hop anthem, "Diva"; "A diva is a female form of a hustler," and, being married to rap mogul Jay-Z, she should know. Yet, there are some male divas - devo (singular and plural) - such as those paid tribute to last night on GLEE, as well, don't forget - Freddie Mercury and Hugh Jackman, to name but two, in addition to others such as Elton John, Little Richard and Peter Allen. For every Girl On Fire there is a Mr. Fahrenheit. That little extra something beyond even the "It" factor - the stuff that makes up many, if not most, divas and explains some of their rise to prominence - was amply evident in the surprisingly strong diva-themed episode. An original gleek, Tina (Jenna Ushkowitz), was showcased in one of her most prominent storylines on the show to date and scored with the drama, comedy, and, of course, the music, of her conflicted girl falling for the gay guy plot - in this case, Tina has fallen for Blaine (Darren Criss). Indeed, Tina stopped the show with her iteration of Madonna's dance smash "Hung Up" on the musical side of the spectrum, acting as the episode's climax - featuring that unforgettable riff from ABBA's "Gimme Gimme Gimme"; MAMMA MIA among the many musical references made in last night's jam-packed musical-reference-strong show; such as HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH, FUNNY GIRL's BroadwayWorld mention and the aforementioned special LES MISERABLES duet. But, that romantic relationship between Tina and Blaine, such that it tentatively is, seems sadly doomed, does it not? Ushkowitz made the most of her material, in any event, with her mournful and melancholy bed-set soul-baring to Blaine among her best moments on the show to date. Brava. The rest of that storyline? Not so much.
Beyonce's propulsive and ingratiatingly inspiring "Diva" acted as the ideal way to kick off the female empowerment-centric episode from a musical point of view, powerfully led by gender-bending grand dame Unique (Alex Newell) alongside the ladies and honorary male divas of New Directions. Surely, Marley (Melissa Benoist) as well as Kitty (Becca Tobin) and Brittany (Heather Morris) managed to provide some titillating visuals to offset the beefcake-heavy activities of last week's Men Of McKinley calender focused "Naked" episode. "They say that true divas aren't really mortal...," or, at least, so sayeth Finn (Cory Monteith) mere moments before Santana takes on a titanic Tina Turner R&B classic, "Nutbush City Limits", with verifiable proof. Combustible! Topping it all off with consummation of her status as a lipstick lesbian with a lady-loving lip-lock, no less, Rivera has made Santana a standout of Season Four and her assumedly more pronounced role in the proceedings coming up given her inclusion in the NYC-GLEE gives us much to look forward to, too. "Make No Mistake, She's Mine," indeed - let's hope we can call her ours - to crib the title phrase from the Barbra Streisand/Kim Carnes EMOTION 1980s pop curiosity that acted as the vocal duel between the two paramours competing for Brittany's affections; that is, Santana and Sam (Chord Overstreet). Barbra to Beyonce, "Diva" gave us a lot to sing about - and remember - even the return of Miss Pillsbury (Jayma Mays) and another unexpected kiss, this one shared with Finn. What exactly will that spell for next week's wedding? We will have to wait and see, but Mr. Schue (Matt Morrison) better be wary!
As big and bad and formidable as the tremendous talents of Beyonce, Tina, Barbra and Kim Carnes may be, Blaine made a seriously strong case for Queen's Freddie Mercury as an essential element of the diva firmament with his stunning "Don't Stop Me Now" - which would have been just as effective with or without the CRUISING-era leather bar get-up, by the way. Yet, the NYC-set portion of GLEE's Season Four bisected overall story managed to give us an even grander diva moment than any of these in the form of Rachel and Kurt's LES MISERABLES sing-off of "Bring Him Home". Whether Hugh Jackman, Colm Wilkinson, Alfie Boe or someone else is your favorite interpreter of one of the most beloved ballads contained in the iconic LES MISERABLES score, this twofer GLEE take well-done and welcome, coming off as much more than a cash-in on the hit status of the currently-playing movie musical. After all, GLEE is all about celebrating musical theatre - now, then and always - and the performing arts and the more we see of not only the new cast of characters a McKinley High, but, also, the attendees of the New York City arts academy NYADA and how they interact with each other gives us even more reason to tune in each week to the most Broadway baby-friendly show on network TV. I mean, what other show gives BroadwayWorld a shout-out?
All things considered, Santana certainly was the ultimate diva of "Diva" between her final song, a stirring version of the Alicia Keys hit "Girl On Fire", and the final unexpected reveal of her arriving at Rachel and Kurt's abode all the way in NYC - particularly coming after Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch)'s generous offer to her to become an assistant cheerleading coach; a job which, assumedly, she would take. Week in and week out, GLEE continues to surprise us, though, and last night Jenna Ushkowitz gave us another reason besides even Santana's ferocity to remember why we fell in love with her in the first place as a part of the original core of characters that made up the heart of GLEE from the very start.
There is always something new to love on GLEE - and a reason to fall in love all over again. And again.


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John Isaacs was born in Lancaster, UK in 1968 and studied at L'Ecole des Beaux Arts, Dijon in 1990; completed a BA in fine art at Cheltenham Art College in 1991, and an MA in sculpture at London Slade School of Art in 1993.
He has exhibited extensively on an international level. Exhibitions include Wonderful Life, Lisson Gallery, London, 1993; Young British Artists 6, Saatchi Gallery, London, 1996; Spectacular Bodies, Hayward Gallery, London, 2000; Century City, Tate Modern, 2001; Minimal Maximal, Kyoto National Museum of Art, Japan, 2001; Voices from the ID, Beaconsfield, London, 2002; Mike Kelley - The Uncanny, Tate Liverpool, 2004; Les Grandes Spectacles, Museum der Moderne, Salzburg, 2005; Murdeme Collection, Serpentine Gallery, London, 2006-2007. Isaacs was guest lecturer at The Getty Foundation Los Angeles in 2005 and had his third solo show with Museum 52 in October 2007.

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The Presidential Palace of Bashar al-Assad in Damascus has been targeted on Wednesday by mortars, which although missed their target, reflect the growing capabilities of the rebels to strike at the heart of the Syrian capital.
According to locals, several shells hit at Mezze, a residential area close to the presidential palace and inhabited by many Alawites.
The official media, which speaks of "terrorist" acts, reported three dead and seven injured.
"This operation was carried out in retaliation for the killings in our beloved city," said the "Lions of Islam" in a statement. The rebel movement said to have also attacked an air base and a local intelligence service building in the capital.
It is unclear whether President Assad, which has several residences in Damascus was in his palace at the time of firing.
Syrian state television also announced the death of a judge, Nadoua Abad, who killed by a bomb placed under his car.
Elsewhere, 10 members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command (PFLP-GC), a movement in favor of Bashar al-Assad, died a clash with rebels near the Yarmouk refugee camp in Damascus.In a statement, the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Damascus "will not tolerate attempts to drag the Palestinians into the current events in Syria."
Meanwhile, the conflict in Syria has taken more than 37,000 lives since its launch in mid-March 2011, said Wednesday the Syrian Observatory of Human Rights (SOHR). According to the SOHR, since 15 March 2011, at least 26,596 civilians were killed in violence that continues to engulf Syria.
Among the victims, the NGO has counted 9,445 regular soldiers and 1,331 military deserters who joined the rebels who took up arms against the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.
In its report the London-based organization said: "We must add 498 victims whose identity could not be established," stated the President of the SOHR, Rami Abdel Rahman.
August was the month with the heaviest death toll with 5,440 killed versus 4727 in September and 4985 during October, i.e. a total of 15,152 dead in three months and an average of 165 deaths per day.
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For two hundred lucky fans at N.Y.C.'s Macy's flagship yesterday, Christina Aguilera had a much-welcomed message: "Come on over!" To promote her new fragrance, "Inspire", Christina signed perfume bottles and chatted with fans — some of whom had camped out since Sunday — in Macy's jam-packed Beauty Arcade, as a soundtrack of her hits like "Lady Marmalade" and "Dirrrty" played in the background. Wearing a chic, skin-tight Roberto Cavalli dress and black patent YSL pumps, the singer — who arrived sans husband Jordan Bratman or eight-month-old son Max — signed more than two hundred bottles of the scent. And even if you missed your chance to get an autographed bottle of Christina's new scent, you can still get Inspire-d at Macys.com. Tell us: Will you try out the singer's fragrance?


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Sporting News examines the biggest college basketball games this weekend (all times ET):
No. 9 Kansas at No. 7 Ohio State, Saturday, 4 p.m. (CBS)
The Jayhawks got the best of the Buckeyes twice last season—in early December against a Jared Sullinger-less Ohio State team in Lawrence and again in the Final Four—but the primary faces from that Kansas team are different.
And yet, the Jayhawks are very much the same type of team. Thomas Robinson and Tyshawn Taylor are in the NBA now, but Bill Self's club still builds around a lock-down defense—last year, the Jayhawks were fourth in the country in defensive efficiency (86.0), and this year they're sixth (84.6), according to kenpom.com. Last year, they held opponents to 39.8 percent shooting from 2-point range (second in the country), and this year they're even better at 37.8 percent (fourth in the country).
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You get the point. Jeff Withey has been the best defensive post presence in the nation, and redshirt freshman Ben McLemore is developing into a force on both ends of the court. After a three-point loss to Michigan State in their second game, the Jayhawks—who have four freshmen making significant contributions—have been crushing good teams of late. Colorado, Belmont and Richmond are all top-70 teams in the kenpom.com ratings, and Kansas has beaten all three in the past few weeks by an average margin of victory of 34.3 points.
The Buckeyes, on the other hand, struggled in a 10-point home win against Winthrop on Tuesday and admitted after the game they might have been peeking ahead to Kansas and the opportunity to avenge last season's losses. They've only played one top-100 team so far this season—a no-shame close loss at Duke—and this game will be a good assessment of the team as the Buckeyes get ready for Big Ten action.
No. 12 Missouri vs. No. 10 Illinois, Saturday, 6 p.m. (ESPN2)
This is always an intense, enjoyable game on neutral ground in St. Louis. And when both Illinois and Missouri are ranked among the top dozen teams in the country, all the better.
Illinois has been one of the more surprising teams in the country; the Illini have run out to a 12-0 record under first-year coach John Groce, with largely the same squad that finished 17-15 last year and missed out on postseason play.
Missouri finally got Jabari Brown, a transfer from Oregon, in the lineup for Monday's game against South Carolina State—the Tigers doubled up the Bulldogs, 102-51—but this will be his first game against a quality team. In theory, Brown will add a much-needed missing element to the Tigers' offensive game plan—consistent 3-point shooting—though it might take a bit for him to find his rhythm.
No. 8 Florida vs. Kansas State, Saturday, 8 p.m. (ESPN2)
The Wildcats haven't played well to start the second half in either of their games against top-level competition—double-digit losses to Michigan and Gonzaga. They'll get a chance to reverse that disconcerting trend in Kansas City against a good Florida team that played horribly in the final minute of its loss at No. 4 Arizona last weekend.
Diamond Head Classic
Speaking of Arizona, Sean Miller's Wildcats headline a solid field at the Diamond Head Classic in Hawaii. The tournament begins Saturday, and the potential Sunday semifinals are Arizona against Miami and San Diego State against Ole Miss. Quality stuff. The championship game is set for Christmas night at 9:30 p.m.
Murray State at Dayton, Saturday, noon (CBS Sports Network). The game within the game—senior point guards Isaiah Caanan (Murray State) and Kevin Dillard (Dayton)—should be every bit as good as the game itself.
Evansville at No. 19 Butler, Saturday, 2 p.m. The Purple Aces have knocked off Butler in overtime each of the last two years, so you can bet the Bulldogs won't have any post-Indiana upset lack of focus.
South Dakota State at No. 16 New Mexico, Saturday, 2:30 p.m. (Root). After this tester, the Lobos hit the road for games against No. 11 Cincinnati and Saint Louis to close out the 2012 calendar and the non-conference portion of the schedule.
Texas at No. 20 Michigan State, Saturday, 2 p.m. (ESPN2). At least Texas now knows that point guard Myck Kabongo is done. And that 18-point victory against North Carolina on Wednesday is a good jumping off point for the rest of the season.
Florida State vs. Charlotte, Saturday, 2 p.m. (CBS Sports Network). After a 9-0 start—which included a win at Davidson—Charlotte was spanked by 31 at Miami. If another Florida school does the same thing Saturday, the 49ers' NCAA hopes already will be on the life-support ledge.
St. Mary's at Northern Iowa, Saturday, 3 p.m. Two mid-majors teams that could really use a resume-building victory.


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Ok, I bought 2 discs when I knew nothing about them at the time and realize it was a mistake now but its too late. I currently own a Champ Beast and a Champ Valkyrie.
I just within the last week started throwing with proper technique. I have been using the valkyrie on most throws, but I am thinking i probably need to get a tier 2 disc. Since I have become somewhat accustomed to the valkyrie already which of the tier 2 discs do you think would fit me best? Should i get a more overstable tier 2 disc?
There are occasions i can throw 300 ft, but i would say i usually fall in the 200-250 range.


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Greg Lux died April 3. He was 53.
Mr. Lux was born March 29, 1959, in Portland. He was raised on the family farm just outside of Beaverton and attended Jesuit High School and graduated in 1978. He married Eva Shepard in1981. Following their marriage they made their home in Beaverton. They separated in 2007. He worked in the family business, Columbia Empire Meat.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by three children and their partners; Melissa Lux (Daniel Oman), Aloha; James Lux, Beaverton; Megan Lux and Christopher Aldridge, Tigard; seven siblings and their spouses; Frank and Trish Lux, Beaverton; Diane Smith, Beaverton; Michael and Laurie Lux, Hillsboro; Jerry Lux, Cornelius; Bob and Brenda Lux, Forest Grove; Beth and Steve Haugen, Beaverton; Dave and Jean Lux, Cornelius; two grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 10, at St. Matthew Church in Hillsboro, followed by a reception. A rosary will be held at 7 p.m., on Monday, April 9, also at St. Matthew.


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ALLEN PARK -- Entering the 2012 season Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew envisioned the top five players in his secondary as Chris Houston, rookie Bill Bentley, Jacob Lacey, Amari Spievey and Louis Delmas.
Maybe it was a good plan, but it didn't work due to numerous injuries.
In fact, the five played together in just one game -- in the win at Philadelphia on Oct. 14.
"Those are the guys I came into the offseason believing were going to be our top guys and they only played one game together,'' Mayhew said on Wednesday. "So I think that certainly impacts what you're trying to do.''
The general manager said he could have done a better job at safety depth, but he wasn't counting on losing both safety starters -- Delmas and Spievey.
"We lose both starting safeties and what happens is our two good special teams safeties Erik Coleman and John Wendling start on our defense.'' Mayhew said. "It not only hurts our defense, but it hurts our special teams. We end up giving up four touchdowns in two games. Those guys aren't playing on special teams, we have offensive guys and younger guys playing.
"So those are all factors. The injury factor, the talent level, all of those things go together. That definitely had an impact on our season,'' Mayhew added.
Changes will be made for the 2013 season. He isn't concerned about how he beefs up the roster -- free agency or the draft.
Coming off a 4-12 season, he is looking for impact players especially in the defensive backfield.
"We need guys who can impact the game. We've got a lot of guys who are good guys, they line up right, they know what their job is, but they don't impact the game,'' Mayhew said. "We need interceptors, we need guys who sack the quarterback, we need guys who cause fumbles, guys who make plays on third down -- those are the kind of guys who can change the game for us. The turnover ratio is really out of whack and a lot of it is we didn't get any.''
The Lions' offense fumbled 24 times and lost 16 of them while the opponents fumbled 19 times and lost just a half-dozen.
Sacks were down from 41 in 2011 to 34 in 2012. Interceptions were down from 21 to 11.
"A guy like Cliff (Avril), we didn't play with a lot of leads, we played with some leads last year so we had some opportunities to tee off and get our pass rush going, everybody could cut loose, you just go,'' Mayhew said. "We didn't have as many of those. That may have been a reason for some of the decline in sacks.''
He has many decisions to be made in the offseason with so many defensive guys who are unrestricted free agents including Delmas, Spievey, Avril, defensive tackle Sammie Hill, linebacker Justin Durant, linebacker DeAndre Levy, Houston, cornerback Jonte Green, defensive end Willie Young and defensive end Lawrence Jackson. Mayhew didn't want to discuss individual contracts.
Mayhew said it's possible he overestimated his talent.
"I think that's quite possible. I certainly thought we were going to get some better performances,'' Mayhew said. "If you look at our defense, who on our defense played better than they played last year? Probably Ndamukong (Suh).
"Of the 10 starters we brought back probably Ndamukong is the one guy who played noticeably better,'' Mayhew said. "Some guys flatlined and some guys either were injured or didn't play, or didn't play as well.''
Hence the 4-12 record.
In 2012, coming off the playoffs, the Lions brought back 21 of 22 starters. That will not be the case for the 2013 season.
(Paula Pasche covers the Lions. Follow her on Twitter @PaulaPasche. Read her Lions Lowdown blog at oplions.blogspot.com.)


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Efficacy of Dronabinol for the Treatment of Cervical Dystonia
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|Drug: Dronabinol
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Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: Triple (Participant, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
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|Phase II, Double Blind, Randomized, Placebo Controlled Trial of Dronabinol for the Treatment of Cervical Dystonia
- Change in the Toronto Western Spasmodic Torticollis Rating Scale (TWSTRS)with 3 weeks of active treatment compared to placebo [ Time Frame: beginning and end of each treatment ]
- To determine the rate and severity of adverse events within and between participants [ Time Frame: Beginning and end of each treatment ]
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Drug: Dronabinol
The study is a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover, phase II study of dronabinol versus placebo. Thirty patients with idiopathic cervical dystonia will be enrolled in the study. Patients will be randomized to either dronabinol or placebo by a computer-generated random numbers table that will be kept in the central pharmacy until the end of the trial. Only the central pharmacy will be aware of treatment allocation; all others will be blinded for the duration of the trial.
Regardless of treatment allocation, study participants will begin taking their assigned study medications on Day 1, increasing the "dose" (actual increase in dose for dronabinol-assigned arm, fictional increase in dose for placebo-assigned arm) every 3 days. At the end of the third week, on Day 21, the study participant will complete the first phase of study medication and remain off study medication for a period of two weeks, and will have a planned study visit. On Day 36, the study participant will have a planned study visit, the new medication will be dispensed, and the participant will begin taking the other arm of the study medication for a period of 3 weeks, in the same manner as the first arm. At the end of the 3 weeks (8 weeks in total), the study participant will discontinue the assigned study medication and will attend a planned study visit for study termination. At each visit, patients will be assessed with a medical and neurological history and examination and a video recording made for post hoc analysis of TWSTRS by a rater blinded to the treatment arm.
The main issue with compliance to study medication will relate to side-effects. Side-effects are mainly dose related and can be minimized with a dose escalation protocol, which is planned in this study. Compliance and adverse effects will be monitored by weekly phone calls for side effects and pill counts at the end of each treatment arm.
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- Secondary causes of dystonia; history of substance abuse, psychosis, ischemic heart disease, symptomatic postural hypotension, liver disease (LFTs > 2 times normal), renal disease
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- Use of botulinum toxin as a treatment for cervical dystonia in the preceding 4 months
- Use of other GABA mediated drugs including: gabapentin, phenobarbital, benzodiazepines, or baclofen
- Use of other cannabinoids in the preceding month
- Refusal to refrain from use of other cannabinoid compounds during the course of the trial
- Refusal to refrain from operating heavy machinery or driving during the course of the trial
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Dystonic Disorders
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The Lineup Card
Six Contract Incentives that Should Happen
1. Rod Barajas Gets a Bonus for Every Caught Stealing
Then again, part of a catcher's job is to occasionally throw out a baserunner attempting to steal. Rod Barajas was abysmal at that aspect of his game last season for the Pirates, catching just six of 99. Six of 99! It wasn't all Barajas' fault, because Pirates pitchers were so bad at holding runners that they couldn't even keep a rotund runner like Delmon Young from stealing a base. It got so bad that the Pirates thought about changing their regular promotion after Sunday afternoon home games at PNC Park. Instead of letting all fans 12 and under run the bases, the Pirates were going to let the children run the bases against Barajas.
OK, so that was never actually discussed because the Pirates don't have that much marketing savvy. It would have been a fun idea and interesting to see if Barajas could throw out at least six percent of the youngsters. Not surprisingly, the 37-year-old Barajas remains a free agent with pitchers and catchers due to report to spring training in two weeks. Thus, a 13-year career could be over for a thoroughly decent guy. If some team does decide to sign Barajas, though, it is too bad Major League Baseball rules prohibit performance bonuses based on runners caught stealing. Barajas would be the perfect candidate—and I'm talking about throwing out major leaguers, not little kids. —John Perrotto
2. Standing Up to Cancer with Shelley Duncan
In that spirit, I suggest that the Rays donate cash to MLB partner Stand Up To Cancer for each plate appearance made by Shelley Duncan, who signed a minor-league deal with Tampa Bay earlier this month. Duncan's mother, Jeanine, was treated for a brain tumor in August 2011, prompting her husband Dave to take a leave of absence from his duties as Cardinals pitching coach. And Shelley's younger brother, Chris Duncan—a former major leaguer himself—had a brain tumor removed in October 2012. —Jeff Euston
3. Ben Revere: A Bonus When He Catches a Ball in Foul Territory From Center Field
4. The Four Incentives
1. The Bocce Jeter Incentive: The hitter with the ground ball that got closest to Derek Jeter without touching him by the end of the season is awarded $1 million.
2. The Alexi Ramirez Disincentive: Any pitcher who throws a strike to Alexi Ramirez, owner of a 2.6 percent walk rate last season, shall be fined. The money will be donated to help teach toddlers to walk.
3. The Beat Bryce Harper Incentive: The team that puts the youngest player in a major-league game wins five games in the standings. In the event of a tie, the player left in the longest will win. Hopefully this results in the Astros playing an infant in right field. (Note: This might be unfair as, depending on the state, life begins at conception.)
4. The Obvious Groundskeeping Incentive: The team that attempts the most painfully obvious groundskeeping feat in an attempt to gain an advantage by the end of the season wins. Examples include, but are not limited to, building moats along the basepaths to slow opposing runners (alligators are encouraged), employing dropped ceilings in indoor parks to keep opposing power hitters at bay, and lowering home plate (raising the mound is illegal, but...) to give your lousy hitting team a chance against better-hitting teams. —Matthew Kory
5. Bryce Harper: $10,000 for Reaching First Base on Outfield Hits in Under 4.5 seconds (up to $1 million)
"Drop the bat and run hard to first! It could be worth a win—and $1 million!" Who wouldn't want to go for that?! —Larry Granillo
6. A Bonus for Every Aaron Cook Strikeout
The righty signed with the Phillies earlier this offseason, but maybe it's not too late for Philadelphia to offer $25,000 for every strikeout Cook records. C'mon. The guy whiffed just 20 guys last season; that's only an extra $500,000 to tack onto his contract. And considering Philadelphia's defense, the Phillies would do well to pray that Cook's pitches find the catcher's mitt rather than an iron glove. —Stephani Bee
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the stanton's payback incentive: for every home run that causes damage to a part of the marlins stadium, the MLB will donate $500,000 back to the city of Miami. If the damage is caused to the home run sculpture, payment is $1 million
Jan 30, 2013 06:05 AM
"Carlos Gomez, Dee Gordon, Prince Fielder, ..."
Jan 30, 2013 12:13 PM
"It got so bad that the Pirates thought about changing their regular promotion after Sunday afternoon home games at PNC Park. Instead of letting all fans 12 and under run the bases, the Pirates were going to let the children run the bases against Barajas."
Jan 30, 2013 12:46 PM
I love the Ben Revere one, it will happen at some point, though more likely is a bet of who makes more catches in RF, Darin Ruf or Jimmy Rollins, you could replace it with Howard and Young in right(almost said Utley but that just isn't fair to Young).
Jan 30, 2013 14:18 PM
Richard Bergstrom
Along the vein of the Shelley Duncan Stand Up to Cancer, there should be a donation to stop sexual assault/trafficking for each inning R.A. Dickey pitches.
Jan 30, 2013 15:04 PM
Every stolen base Delmon Young takes Coke will donate a truckfull of soda to inner city kids, to help fight obesity.
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I've never set up a Facebook Fanpage for my own music (The Horrorist). When I originally joined Facebook it was reluctantly because MySpace was still a living community and it seemed redundant. To top it off the music features in Facebook were seriously lacking. Two external services, one which ties into Soundcloud have changed my mind.
RootMusic helps you design a proper "Bandpage". It pulls your music from SoundCloud and allows you to make something actually album cover like. In other words your not stuck in tiny font slash baby blue Facebook land. RootMusic also easily pulls in Vimeo, Youtube videos, photos from your Fanpage, and your Twitter and RSS feeds.
Lastly, it has integration with ArtistData. ArtistData takes your show dates and puts them all over your social media sites (Facebook, MySpace, Eventfull…) so you don't have to do the repetitive task yourself.
For a much more detailed review of RootMusic check out this write up on TechCrunch titled, "Musicians – This Is How You Create A Great Looking Facebook Page": click here
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I experimented with a marinade that I thought might bring out some of the lemon and cumin flavors in the Charmoula, and the result was this recipe that several people gobbled up when I tested it. Yes, the sauce is really green, but I promise that this is delicious!
Grilled Lemon-Cumin Chicken with Charmoula Sauce
(Makes enough sauce and marinade for 2-4 chicken breasts; recipe created by Kalyn with inspiration from Food and Wine's Quick from Scratch Herbs & Spices Cookbook.)
Ingredients for Chicken:
2 - 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast
3 T fresh-squeezed lemon juice
3 T olive oil
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning (or use any herb blend that's good on chicken)
Ingredients for Charmoula Sauce:
2 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley (flat or curly parsley will work)
1 T + 2 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. sweet paprika
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
4 -5 T olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
South Beach Diet / Low-Carb Diet Suggestions:
Grilled chicken like this is a perfect main dish for any phase of the South Beach Diet and other low-carb diet plans, including Whole 30 and Paleo.
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Portland's notoriety as a hipster enclave has defined the city over the last several years, but the largest city in Oregon has a lot more to offer transplants than handlebar mustaches and gluten-free dining. Quality of life is a high priority for the more than 600,000 residents of this mid-sized city. The proximity to both the Pacific Ocean and the peaks of the Cascade Range has long enticed nature-lovers, and the coffee and food cultures live up to their reputations, as do the art and music scenes. It's an ideal home for those who like their food and entertainment locally sourced.
The population of Portland is mostly young and middle-class. Low housing costs have created a haven for artists, as well as Californians and Washingtonians looking for cheaper rents. Though Seattle and Silicon Valley have become synonymous with the technology boom, Portland has also shared in the rise of tech jobs. The area's low cost of business, job growth and educational rates earned it the number three spot on Forbes' 2015 list of Best Places for Business and Careers.
The bridges that cross the Willamette River—which flows through the middle of the city—are highlights of the skyline and have given it the moniker, "Bridgetown." The river also helps outline the five quadrants of the city: North Portland, Northwest, Northeast, Southwest and Southeast. The west side of the river boasts many of the upscale art galleries, boutiques and housing areas, though the eastside has many of the "old Portland" style homes and bungalows, and has experienced a growth in development. The regions are further segmented into nearly 100 neighborhoods, all with their own distinctions and selling points. Portland has consistently been ranked as one of the most walkable metropolitan areas in the country due to ambitious public transportation planning before the Great Recession. The numerous bike lanes, combined with 63 bus lines, eight light rail lines and two streetcar routes make it easy to navigate.
The calendar of events is permanently full in Portland, from food and beverage festivals like the Great American Distillers Festival to the Portland Marathon in the fall, Portland Beer Week and the three-week long Portland Rose Festival that spans the end of May into June. There is always something for everyone. Day trips to Oregon City (the fabled end of the Oregon Trail), the quiet bays of St. Helens and the bike trails of Mt. Hood National Forest make exploring the neighboring areas of Portland as much fun as the city itself.


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In 49 states it's just basketball, but this is Indiana!
Why in the world would Jim Schwartz lose his job?
Yeah that's pretty baffling especially when you have Jack Del Rio out there
that team is rebuilding and it's not his fault and he just got there
i didn't think that out
but i wouldn't put jack del rio in his place. i think hes a good head coach and the jaguars have beaten some pretty good teams and stand at 3-3
i would put tom cable up there i forgot about him
In 49 states it's just basketball, but this is Indiana!
After today you might rethink putting Del Rio on the list. Cable not so much.
1. John Fox
2. Wade Phillips
3. Mike Singletary
4. Tom Cable
5. Jack Del Rio
probably none during the season.
I would nominate the whole Bears staff and front office before Gailey.
Many the Panthers should think about firing their GM before firing John Fox because their players suck.
1. Tom Cable - Whoever is coaching the Raiders will be on this list.
2. Wade Phillips - Such a talented team. The guy should stick to being a DC and stay away from being a head coach.
3. Norv Turner - In the same situation as Dallas but San Diego has suffered a lot of injuries.
4. Mike Singlatery - I don't really know why this team is only 1-4.
5. Chan Gailey - I didn't think he was a good hire in the first place. Since this is his first year there i'm sure he will last more than 1 season though.
It's hard to say a guy like John Fox should be fired. I mean that team has little to work with. When given some talent he has shown he can win. I'd put Eric Mangini on there but i'd think he would have been replaced when Mike H was hired in the off season.
i also think that fox is a really good head coach but since they are winless there first move would be to fire the head coach
i hope if he does lose his job that he finds work with another team
In 49 states it's just basketball, but this is Indiana!
add Lovie Smith after today
Josh McDaniels can probably get on that list now too. If not he's close. Losing by 45 to the hated Raiders AT Mile High? That's a tough pill for Denver to swallow as an organization.
okay now lets update this list
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5. mike shanahan -
In 49 states it's just basketball, but this is Indiana!
Norv Turner should be there. I have to believe that him and his entire staff is gone. There's no way in hell that team should lose that division, let alone get eliminated from playoff contention by the Bungles.
with the giants probably missing the playoffs i blame tom couglin and ive seen that the giants are the only team bill cowher wants to coach so it'll be interesting to see what happens
In 49 states it's just basketball, but this is Indiana!
Contrary to whatthe idjits in the media want you to beleive, Mike Shannahan is in ZERO danger of getting fired.
His son of the other hand.............................
However, after the back and forth between his agent and the Redskins, McNabb came out looking like a fool who was talking out of both sides of his mouth, and I bet that saves Kyles job, at least for a year.
Shannahan will be back, though he may have a diffrent DC and ST coach.
I heard today that Norv signed a 3 year extension this spring that hasn't started yet. As Grace has said, they really need to get rid of their GM.
Come to the Dark Side -- There's cookies!
norv isnt terrible but certainly not great
that team still needs help theres no question so norv gets off the hook there
In 49 states it's just basketball, but this is Indiana!


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ATLANTA ( TheStreet) -- Wealthy, strategic Delta ( DAL) said it will invest $360 million to acquire 49% of faltering Virgin Atlantic Airways, creating a trans-Atlantic joint venture that will operate up to 31 daily round-trip flights. The flights will include nine daily round trips to London Heathrow from Newark and New York Kennedy airports, mounting a challenge to a route American Airlines ( AAMRQ.PK) and partner British Airways have long dominated, with near-hourly service. Joint venture flights will also serve Atlanta and other key Delta cities. "The partnership allows both carriers to offer a greatly expanded network at Heathrow and to overcome slot constraints, which have limited the growth and competitive capability of both airlines," said Delta and Virgin, in a joint statement. Their 31 daily round-trip flights will include 23 at London Heathrow. "Our new partnership with Virgin Atlantic will strengthen both airlines and provide a more effective competitor between North America and the U.K., particularly on the New York-London route, which is the largest airline route between the U.S. and Europe," said Delta CEO Richard Anderson, in a prepared statement. The joint venture will operate on a "metal neutral" basis with both airlines sharing the costs and revenue from all fights. Passengers will receive reciprocal frequent flyer benefits and shared access to clubs. The airlines will file an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation for antitrust immunity, which would allow a closer relationship and coordination on schedules and operations. The transaction would be reviewed by the U.S. Department of Justice and the European Union's competition regulator and other relevant authorities. Implementation is expected by the end of 2013. Branson was a longtime opponent of a similar arrangement between American and British Airways, and his opposition has been credited with delaying their implementation for years. It is likely that Virgin Atlantic's quirky, Branson-obsessed image may become a casualty of operating in a partnership with the leading U.S. airline. "We have always been known for our innovation and service and have punched above our weight for 28 years," Branson said, in a prepared statement. "That is why our customers love us so much. We will retain that independent spirit but move forward in a strengthened partnership with Delta."
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TheDhamma wrote:Ven. Shravasti Dhammika has written a book review of From Buddha to Jesus an Insiders view of Christianity and Buddhism.
Reviews, From Buddha to Jesus
Apparently the author of that book takes a very critical and ignorant view of Buddhism to writing. Fortunately, Ven. Dhammika wrote that great review to counter it.
Bhikkhu Pesala wrote:I disagree. Ven Dhammika's review is very poor — it is far too long for a start. To be frank, it is hardly any better than a rant. Not that the book doesn't deserve to be criticised, but if it is so bad I wonder why Ven Dhammika even bothered?
mikenz66 wrote:Thanks TheDhamma for pointing that out. The attitude that missionary Christians have in Asia is scary...
Wu-Wei wrote:
The simple fact is: no matter how much Pali and Sanskrit Dammika learns, no matter how many hours he chants and meditates, he will never know Buddhism the way it's lived by the average Asian who grew up with it. That is why I wrote my book From Buddha to Jesus: An Insider's View of Buddhism & Christianity (not an academic's, professional's or Western view).
There is effectively little difference, in normal parlance, between the Buddhist word "karma" and the Christian word "sin". Karma is always followed by revenge, curses, and suffering. Sin is always followed by suffering and death.
True Buddhism is following Buddha, an Indian prince who was willing to give up his wealth, his tradition, and even his original religion (Hinduism), to search for the way to be free from karma.
Today Buddhism is a mix of Hindu idol worship, animism and local superstition.
TheDhamma wrote:Cioccolanti goes on a real rant against Ven. Dhammika! I have not read all of Cioccolanti's rant yet, but see some serious flaws already in his arguments:
1. Evolution does not say that there is spontaneous generation! That was a theory around the time of Darwin that was quickly dismissed. Pasteur showed that you need life to make life. Evolution focuses on natural selection and changes in the gene pool. Evolution rejects spontaneous generation.
2. I don't know much about this Law of information Cioccolanti refers to, but the major driving force is natural selection, not the additions to genomes.
3. What are these "other equally compelling factors" Cioccolanti refers to? The example he uses supports that changes are random and not directed, therefore, no "divine" influence.
And then he has the audacity to claim that he knows more about science than Ven. Dhammika. Cioccolanti is a creationist for Christ-Buddha's sake!?
Let's proceed to Dhammika's interpretation of Christianity.
On page 4 of his book Good Question Good Answer, he writes: "In Christianity, the fish is used to symbolise Christ's presence…" (P. 4). Used by whom? This is found nowhere in the Bible, except in one reference to Jesus calling Simon and Andrew to become "fishers of men" (Mark 1:17), which means fish is a symbol of men, not Christ.
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'American Idol' Goes Live
America, it's in your hands now.
'American Idol' went live tonight and started the three-night effort to whittle the remaining twenty contestants down to just ten. The girls were up first, singing their hearts out to stay.
Born to perform and work a crowd, the zany Zoanette Johnson hit it hard with Tina Turner's 'What's Love Got to Do With It' adding her own Zoanette zing, but it wasn't her best showing and she had trouble hitting the mark. "That wasn't it," said Nicki. Keith questioned her song choice, but said if we were giving an award for the most "joyous, unbridled, free-spirited girl, you'd be it." Randy said, "That was a mess, baby…your pitch was all over the place." Mariah conceded it wasn't her favorite of Zoanette's performances.


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Springer, Astros mum on report he declined extension
VIERA, Fla. -- The Astros weren't commenting Wednesday on a FOX Sports report that said the team last year offered prospect George Springer a seven-year, $23 million contract extension, which he turned down.
Springer, 24, hit a combined .303 with 37 homers, 45 stolen bases and 108 RBIs last year between Double-A Corpus Christi and Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Houston general manager Jeff Luhnow said earlier this year Springer would join the Astros at some point in 2014, but he's struggled at the plate this spring and appears destined to start the year at Triple-A. Luhnow didn't comment on the report.
Springer -- Houston's No. 3 prospect, according to MLB.com -- was asked following Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Nationals about the report.
"I'm not going to talk about that," he said. "I'm here to play baseball."
The article suggests the team aimed to sign Springer to buy out his arbitration years, which could become costly if he's as good as advertised. A signing would also enable the Astros to call up Springer at any time without having to worry about the start of his arbitration clock.
Last year, the Astros signed second baseman Jose Altuve to a four-year, $12.5 million extension, buying out his arbitration years (the deal also came with two club options). Moves like that give the player some early financial stability, while the team gets a budget-friendly contract and a low-risk financial gamble.
Brian McTaggart is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, Tag's Lines. Follow @brianmctaggart on Twitter. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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With the Gamescom 2011 over, our UK office is already preparing for Eurogamer Expo 2011 — taking place at Earl's Court in London September 22 – 25th. You'll definitely want to check out this year's event, as both RAGE and Skyrim will be playable!
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Canberra coach Ricky Stuart shouldered much of the blame for his side's 54-18 capitulation to Manly on Sunday, admitting the Raiders didn't have their minds on the job midweek.
The woeful Raiders were swept off a sodden Brookvale Oval by a brilliant Sea Eagles, who led 42-0 after 34 minutes with halfback Daly Cherry-Evans playing a leading hand in six of Manly's seven first-half tries.
Peta Hiku scored four tries to lift Manly to second on the ladder, sharing a record of six wins with Canterbury (1st) and Gold Coast (3rd) ahead of an NRL weekend off due to the Test match between Australia and New Zealand on Friday night.
The heavy loss casts question marks over the inconsistent Raiders, who sit third-last with just three wins from eight games.
Their performance was a big letdown after a morale-boosting last-minute win over Melbourne last Sunday and Stuart conceded he had an inkling it was coming.
"I'm dirty on myself in regards to not coming down harder on the boys," Stuart said.
"I'm a stickler for training hard and we had out worst training session of the year on Wednesday and I'm disappointed I didn't come down harder.
"But I wanted to keep a happy team - I didn't want to come down hard on them because people like you (the media) say I'm cranky.
"We have been up every game as a team, that was our down week.
"We are a better footy team than what we displayed in that first 40 minutes.
"That was very unfamiliar to what we are about."
Hiku opened the scoring in just the fourth minute for the home side before 8,817 fans off a looping Cherry-Evans pass and from then it was a procession.
Jamie Lyon, Brenton Lawrence and Anthony Watmough all crossed before the 15-minute mark.
Hiku added his second try in the 24th minute and his third in the 33rd minute in between Brett Stewart racing away for his first four-pointer of the year.
Reece Robinson notched up the visitor's first points in the 36th minute before Jarrod Croker scored after the break.
Hiku made it four in the 58th minute before Jack Wighton and Josh McCrone scored late consolation tries for the Raiders.
Manly's triumph was an emphatic response to the midweek news that club stalwart Glenn Stewart will join South Sydney next year.
The home crowd clapped throughout the 13th minute in a tribute to the two-time premiership winner who has worn the No.13 for years.
The veteran backrower had five minutes earlier limped off with an ankle injury but he returned midway through the second half.
Jamie Lyon left the field with a knee injury and didn't return but coach Geoff Toovey said neither injury was considered serious before giving praise to the work ethic of his players.
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The GOLD Group, an international for-profit Italian holding company, has long fostered an entrepreneurial tradition of entering into new markets with innovative business models. GOLD launched Goldlake, a mining industry investment company, through its subsidiary Eurocantera in Honduras. Goldlake considered its organizational goals to be commercial viability and the environmental and social impacts of its business decisions on reputational and financial value. This case focuses on how Goldlake developed values based on principles of human and environmental sensitivity, and how it turned the social innovation of community inclusiveness into a competitive advantage. The case demonstrates how social responsibility applies to organizational practices by placing environment and people at the center of a business model and how sustained competitive advantage depends on stakeholder involvement in the supply chain. The case reveals the organizational complexity and rewards of social innovations and suggests a strategic perspective for social and commercial value generation.
The case has discipline-specific learning objectives as well as integration objectives. 1. Identify sustainability efforts in new venture development. Understand the interaction of management strategy and sustainability, stakeholder involvement and the interrelated impact of social and environmental sustainability on profitability. 2. Provide a strategic perspective of social and commercial value generation in gold mining, a highly controversial industry. 3. Examine how business model innovation can make social aspects of the business integral to the business model and turn it into a competitive advantage 4. Offer students the opportunity to consider strategic decision-making with respect to commercial and social value generation and social responsibility. 5. Understand complexities associated with cultivating a sustainability initiative and practical considerations for managing sustainable operations. 6. Predict the short and long-run impact of operational decisions/policies on the business model, including their impact on the environment and on society.
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Milk didn't stop flowing from the 35,000-head herd at Fair Oaks Farms in Indiana during the snowy, subzero weather earlier this week. But with treacherous conditions stranding Fair Oaks' fleet of dairy trucks across Indiana, Kentucky and Michigan, the company was forced to take drastic measures, according to the Lafayette (Ind.) Journal & Courier.
"We don't stop milking," Mike McCloskey, chairman of the board. "Unfortunately, we have to let the milk go down the drain because capacity for storage on the dairy farm is full. Because the trucks can't come back to pick up the milk, we don't have a choice but to continue to milk the cows — because they need to be milked."
For each day the milk didn't make it to the marketplace, McCloskey estimates the company lost between $400,000 and $500,000.
"We're dealing with a quarter of a million gallons a day that will be lost," McCloskey said. "Maybe a little more if things don't get a little better."
Though the arctic chill is finally retreating back to the north and snow begins to melt, catching up will still be a slow process.
"We'll probably continue to have to allow some of the milk to go down the drain," McCloskey said. "As trucks start filtering through, we'll start delivering milk. ... We don't want to put our drivers at risk, so although the freeway may be open, we do understand how dangerous it is."
The loss remains at an economic level, however. McCloskey points that the cows have not suffered and didn't milk the cold.
Read, "No cash cows at Fair Oaks Farms during winter storm."
Fair Oaks, a popular tourist destination located between Chicago and Indianapolis, also closed its public exhibits Monday and Tuesday to the wintery weather. The company remained active on its Facebook page, hosting the "Fair Oaks Farms Great Snowed-In Game," offering a selection of prices to fans who answered trivia questions.


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Rondon optioned to open roster spot for Lyons
WASHINGTON -- Neither Jorge Rondon nor Eric Fornataro, both of whom were called to the Majors on Thursday, had an opportunity to pitch in the four-game series the Cardinals concluded Sunday. Fornataro, however, gets the opportunity for the longer stay.
Needing to clear space for Tyler Lyons to be added to the 25-man roster Monday, the Cardinals optioned Rondon back to Triple-A Memphis following Sunday's 3-2 loss. Manager Mike Matheny said that the club internally considered Fornataro the first of the two called up last week, which put him in place to be the one to stay.
"I think they're both very similar in how they've pitched and how they'd be used," Matheny said. "Jorge has been throwing good and he's been [pitching] on the backside [of the bullpen], too. We're going to send him back and tell him to be ready in case we need him. We know what he can do, even though he didn't get a chance to show it this time."
Jenifer Langosch is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, By Gosh, It's Langosch, and follow her on Twitter @LangoschMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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KINGSTON, N.Y. -- Kingston's Russell Dautrich has swam more miles in the YMCA of Ulster County pool than many people are willing to drive for a vacation.
Dautrich is just one of about 33 people who started the year by participating the YMCA's 100-mile Swim Challenge, an event that has helped Dautrich improve his health and overall well-being.
In fact, the 52-year-old hopes to complete 300 miles by the time the challenge officially ends on July 1.
"I had already been swimming at the Y when I decided to try the challenge," Dautrich said. "I've had some health problems in the past and swimming has helped me to improve. I'm at the point that I can't go a day without swimming."
The challenge was the brainchild of YMCA Aquatic Director Stephanie Kresser.
"I was researching programs at other YMCAs and the staff here has done so much to improve the water quality of the pool that I thought this was a good way to bring people back," Kresser said. "It's been such a cool thing to do because lap swimmers, and basically swimmers of all abilities, are involved. I really think that besides the health benefits, they enjoy the camaraderie."
The program is something that Kresser plans to continue, and the Wellness Center at the YMCA followed suit by offering a 100-mile Run Challenge (track, elliptical, treadmill) and a 100-hour Cycling Challenge.
"We have some people that are enrolled in all three," Kresser said. "And after they are finished, they can go out and try a triathlon."
Kresser said about seven of the original registrants have surpassed 100 miles.
Dautrich was the third to do so, reaching the milestone on Feb. 19.
"There were two guys that finished ahead of me by about a week," Dautrich said. "I was actually on vacation for a week in January, otherwise I might have finished right alongside of them."
Dautrich, in the four months that he has been in the challenge, has whittled his body weight from 450 pounds to 325.
He admitted that changing his diet has a great deal to do with his weight loss, along with swimming.
"I've been on Nutri-System and it's been harder the last month or so to drop more weight," he said.
"My doctor and my family are both happy with what's been happening for me, but I've kind of hit a plateau."
Dautrich said his confidence got a boost after a recent visit to a cardiologist for a lower than normal heart rate.
"I thought something was wrong, but he said we don't treat people in shape with heart rates that low (around 42) and no other complications," Dautrich said.
"He told me you usually only see those kinds of numbers in professional athletes."
Dautrich also said the swimming has been sort of a physical therapy, erasing a lifelong shoulder problem, and was crucial in eliminating two medications he took to lower his blood pressure, as well as decreasing the dosage of his cholesterol-lowering medication.
By the numbers, Dautrich logged almost 235 miles by May 14.
He said he swims at least two miles per day, and recently has been closer to three miles daily.
"I started out doing half of my workout freestyle and half breaststroke," he said.
"Now, it's pretty much all freestyle and the laps just go by. I bought a swim MP3 player and I listen to audio books to pass the time."
An employee of IBM, Dautrich also designed a grid program for his computer that logs every lap in the pool.
Kresser said the challenge is run completely on the honor system and she relies on individuals to update her on their progress.
"Basically, through May 14, I have completed 15,940 lengths of the pool," Dautrich said. "I've burned more than 280,000 calories."
His other goal is to collect not only 300 swimming miles, but also 300 land miles.
"A swim mile is about 33 laps and a land mile would be equal to 36 laps," he said. "Right now, my land miles are at 215, so I've got my work cut out for me."
Dautrich said what he has accomplished is not a big deal in his eyes. In fact, he believes most people could do it.
"You have to start slow and build up," he said. \
"Consistency is really important and you can't make excuses. It's when you start to think about it that it trips you up."
Kresser said that Dautrich has become a role model for other swimmers at the YMCA.
"He is such an inspiration to everyone in the pool and in the Wellness Center," she said. "He creates such a positive presence and people are in awe of his determination and dedication."


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This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas is provided, as well as free self parking, a free airport shuttle, and a free shopping center shuttle. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a spa tub, and a 24-hour business center are onsite.
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All 147 rooms provide free WiFi and free wired Internet, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves. Room service, coffee makers, and free newspapers are among the other amenities available to guests.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
Holiday Inn Norfolk Airport
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
In addition to an indoor pool, Holiday Inn Norfolk Airport provides a spa tub and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This 3.5-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 5000 square feet (450 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are complimentary for guests. Onsite self parking is complimentary. A total renovation of this property was completed in July 2012.
Holiday Inn Norfolk Airport is a smoke-free property.
- Computer station
- Free RV, bus, truck parking
- Free shopping center shuttle
- Free area shuttle
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 5000
- Meeting rooms
- Smoke-free property
- Wedding services
- Express check-out
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Conference space size (meters) - 450
- Number of meeting rooms - 7
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Spa tub
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Total number of rooms - 147
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Number of floors - 5
- ATM/banking
- Free airport transportation
- Indoor pool
- Fitness facilities
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Laundry facilities
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Conference space
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Multilingual staff
- Free self parking
- Free long-term parking
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Indoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Area shuttle (complimentary)
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Free long-term parking, Free self parking, Free RV, bus, truck parking
Room Amenities
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Air conditioning
- Free newspaper
- Phone
- Free local calls
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Microwave
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Cable TV service
- Room service (limited hours)
- Flat-panel TV
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
Breakfast is available for a surcharge and served each morning between 6 AM and 10 AM.
Fountainside Cafe - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Activities
An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
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
Minimum check-in age is 21
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: USD 10.95 per person (approximately)
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night
Hotel Name
- Holiday Inn Hotel Norfolk Airport
- Holiday Inn Norfolk Airport
- Norfolk Airport Holiday Inn
- Holiday Inn Norfolk Airport Hotel
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- Norfolk Holiday Inn
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The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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Cardinals top Bucs to stretch Wild Card lead
Lackey fires seven strong frames, while Holliday delivers go-ahead hit
PITTSBURGH -- Having lost a series in Philadelphia, the Cardinals relocated to the western part of the state on Monday night and subsequently regained some traction in a tight National League Central race by outlasting a nemesis.
Befuddled by starter Francisco Liriano for six innings, the Cardinals jumped on his replacement to stall the Pirates' climb up the division standings and propel their own with a 3-2 win in front of 24,352 at PNC Park. The win stretched the Cardinals' lead to three games atop the Wild Card standings, while remaining 1 1/2 games back of the first-place Brewers in the NL Central race.
"It's huge," said first baseman Matt Adams, who escaped a face-first fall onto a railing along the right-field line with only a cut after chasing a foul ball. "We're getting into the last month of the season, these guys are contenders, and we're chasing the Brewers. It was a big-time win.
The Pirates, who had taken four of six from the Cardinals at home early in the season, controlled the game until Jared Hughes relieved Liriano in the seventh. Hughes erased the baserunner he inherited with a pickoff, but he allowed a single to Tony Cruz before walking Matt Carpenter with two out to extend the inning.
As he saw the lineup poised to turn over, Jon Jay began to prepare in the Cardinals' dugout. He anticipated the move that manager Mike Matheny would eventually make when he swapped out Peter Bourjos for the left-handed hitter. Jay delivered a game-tying single.
"We tried to take a shot there, and Jon put together a great at-bat," Matheny said. "He was so ready. Even before I called for him, he was standing behind me with a bat in his hand and had his helmet ready to go. He sensed. He's smart. He knows the game. He sees the big opportunity."
"I was trying to mentally prepare," Jay added, "and get ready for the situation."
Andrew McCutchen's bobble in center allowed Carpenter and Jay to advance an additional base, positioning both to score when Matt Holliday followed with a go-ahead two-run single. It marked Holliday's 18th game-winning RBI of the season, most in the Majors.
"He likes to pitch middle-in to righties and try to get you to hit grounders," Holliday said. "I was just trying to hit it hard."
"Definitely did not get it where I wanted it to be, left it little up middle," Hughes said of the first-pitch fastball.
That second run, an unearned one, proved key when McCutchen later blasted a solo homer off closer Trevor Rosenthal in the ninth.
Though the Cardinals were unable to extend their stretch of scoring four-plus runs to an 11th straight game, those three runs were enough to back another strong start from John Lackey. After serving up a second-inning solo homer to Pedro Alvarez, Lackey shut down the Pirates' offense while waiting for his own to awaken.
Lackey wiggled out of first-inning trouble with a dazzling double play turn by Kolten Wong, and he got another twin killing in the fourth. Josh Harrison's flyout in the third stranded two in scoring position. Of the seven hits Lackey allowed, five came in his first turn through Pittsburgh's order.
It was a trial run of sorts for Lackey, who hadn't faced the Pirates in 10 years.
"Tony and I made some good adjustments after the first time through the lineup that helped me," Lackey said. "I have to see how they're going to approach me and make an adjustment."
After the second inning, the Pirates would not push another runner into scoring position. Lackey ended his seven-inning outing (his third start of that length since joining the organization) by retiring eight in a row. The final three outs came on eight pitches just after the Cardinals had taken the lead.
"It sets the tone for our club," Matheny said. "I think when you have a pitcher like Lackey on the mound, you know he's going to keep us in the game. We just have to fight through it and figure out how to get something going."
Liriano dueled Lackey well in a start reminiscent of those he made against the Cardinals last season, when he limited them to four earned runs over 30 innings. The Cardinals had knocked him around for seven earned runs in 13 innings this season, but they mustered only four hits on Monday. The first didn't come until the fourth.
The club's best chance to get to him was foiled by the inning-ending double play Oscar Taveras hit into with the bases full in the sixth. Taveras had his six-game hitting streak snapped with an 0-for-4 night.
"That one stung a little bit," Matheny said.
With his two late-inning relievers rested, Matheny opted against sending Lackey (91 pitches) out for the eighth. Pat Neshek covered that inning before Rosenthal worked past a leadoff homer to join Milwaukee's Francisco Rodriguez as NL leaders with 39 saves. He stranded the potential tying run at second.
"Big win today," Jay said. "We've said it all along that every game is so important here. It's going to go down to the wire. We just have to keep playing hard."
Jenifer Langosch is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, By Gosh, It's Langosch, and follow her on Twitter @LangoschMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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French grades vs SA grades
General climbing discussions. Climbing, Bouldering, Mountaineering. Anything!!
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French grades vs SA grades
Ok so heres one to throw the cat among the pigeons and totally confuse those just getting a handle on things. SA numerical grades refer to the technical difficulty of the hardest move on a route regardless of what other moves exist. French grades on the other hand are accumulative, ie if you have a route that has loads of 6c moves and no rests it would most likely get a 7a grade. This is especially true at the top end of the sport where most 9a's dont actually have a 9a move on them they are more likely sustained 8b-8c. What has happened in SA is that we have adopted the french grading system and have then figured a numerical equivalent. This has lead to a huge jump in the number grades being artificially acheived. In actual fact pure numerical grades where never consolidated much beyond 30. The last route I can remember being graded purely on the numerical scale was L'Abraxus which Jono gave 30 as it was a clear step harder than anything else he had done before. And as his previous hardest was 29 this was now 30. To the best of my knowledge this route has yet to be repeated. If it hasnt been repeated then how do others know that what they have done is harder?? How can we be up to 34 already if so few other routes of lower numbers have been repeated? Obviously the shift to a new grading system has affected the way we use the numerical grading system as well. That being so why should we bother with the stupid thing anymore? The french system of accumulative grading is obviously better. (If you have a grade 23 with one move at that grade and another 23 with every move at that grade, are these routes the same difficulty? I think not!) So what say we just ditch the number grades once and for all and wholesale adopt what is fast becoming the world standard grading system?
Dear grigri (who are you?) The SA and French grades are basically the same things. Your idea of how SA grades work is COMPLETELY wrong. We do not grade the hardest move. If we did, L'Abraxas would be 26, Point Break would be 25 and Baracade would be 23. A grade is meant to be an overall assessment of the difficulty for an \"average\" height climber to ONSIGHT the route in good conditions. The assessment of the difficulty to onsight a route is clearly very difficult for someone who's spent days/weeks/months working the moves. I was one of the people who initially introduced French grades. I did this because SA and French grades are the same.
Unlikely you were told that. The SA Grading system is basically very similar to the Australian numeric system and was originally adopted at MONTESEEL by an Aussie (whose name escapes me)when it was realised that South Africa's old grading system; E1,2,3 F1,2,3 etc was too \"coarse\". The Yosemite YDS, French grades, Aus/South African/New Zealand are all for overall difficulty of a pitch. If you have a bit of intelligence and experience it isnt that hard to convert between them. Saying the world should adopt one system is like saying we should all drive on the same side of the road. The british system is a freak thats hard to convert to elsewhere.
This thing working again now?? Aah can reply at last. Howzit Guy- first off hope you will take my comments in the tongue-in-cheeky way they were meant, just tryimg to provoke a response in an effort to get some discussion going. Wow so thats really interesting that you both say SA grades are not technical grades. I had always thought they were determined by the hardest move on the route. So its more of an overall impression? And French grades are for onsight? Had always thought they were for redpoint. How on earth do you determine a grade for onsight after working a route for a long time? Spose thats where consensus comes in. Jeez, ok. I learn something everyday.
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text: STORM UPDATE: Nearly 265,000 in W.Va. without power By Staff, wire reports October 30, 2012 Story Share Chris Dorst A snowplow clears Bridge Road in Charleston on Tuesday morning. The city had seen 6 inches of snow by Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service. Chris Dorst Jason Brown sweeps snow off his SUV at his house on Bridge Road in Charleston on Tuesday morning. Lawrence Pierce Snow-laden branches hang low over Summit Drive on Charleston's West Side on Tuesday morning. Lawrence Pierce A tree in this yard on Summit Drive in Charleston brought down a power line across the road Tuesday morning. Lawrence Pierce Broken, snow-covered trees and branches blocked part of Amity Drive in Charleston on Tuesday morning. CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Thousands of people in West Virginia were without power as the remnants of Hurricane Sandy dumped heavy, wet snow across the region late Monday and early today. Emergency officials were warning that it could be days before power is restored.Appalachian Power had more than 150,000 customers without power after 3 p.m. Tuesday, including more than 45,000 customers in Kanawha County, nearly 13,000 in Fayette County and more than 10,000 in Boone County. In Roane County, 96 percent of Appalachian Power customers were without power, and in Wyoming County, nearly 90 percent didn't have power.First Energy reported more than 120,000 customers without power at 3 p.m., including more than 90 percent of customers in Preston, Pendleton, Randolph, Webster and Barbour counties.As of late Tuesday morning, the highest reported snowfall in the state was 24 inches in the Randolph County town of Bowden, said Liz Somerville, a National Weather Service meteorologist based in Charleston, Nearby, Elkins had nearly a foot of snow, she said.Earlier Tuesday, the weather service reported 17 inches of snow in Webster Springs and 15 inches on the ground in Fayetteville.Webster Springs received 17 inches of snow, while 15 inches was on the ground in Fayetteville Tuesday morning, the National Weather Service said. Charleston had recorded about 8 inches just before noon, Somerville said. Beckley, Bluefield and Lewisburg all got around 16 inches of snow.Somerville said that the unexpectedly heavy snowfalls in the area came because Hurricane Sandy's path was slightly farther north than expected."If it would have tracked slightly south, we wouldn't have seen anything," she said. "Since it tracked a little bit north of [where we expected] we wound up with a decent snowstorm."At Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's request, President Barack Obama declared a federal state of emergency in the state early Tuesday. Tomblin told all non-essential state employees not to come to work on Tuesday.Secretary of State Natalie Tennant said early voting was suspended in six counties: Braxton, Jefferson, Morgan, Nicholas, Preston and Randolph."Our whole county is pretty much cut off. There's no power, no electricity pretty much everywhere in the county,'' said Jim Wise at Randolph County emergency management.Wise said the situation was similar in neighboring Tucker County, where the 911 system was down. Tucker County's 911 calls were being handled by Randolph County."People are pretty resilient in this area. They're used to inclement weather such as this -- usually later in the year. But it's not something they're unaccustomed to. They understand there's only so much they can do. They're going to stay in and stay as warm as they can,'' he said.Kanawha County officials said early voting would continue as usual in Kanawha County until 5 p.m., but sent all non-essential county workers home at about 2 p.m."Employee safety is the number one order of the day," said Kanawha County Commission President Kent Carper. "This continues to be a major weather event in the Kanawha Vally and may be for an extended period of time." Numerous roads across the state were closed Tuesday morning, including Interstate 68 from near Morgantown to the Maryland state line, W.Va. 39 in Nicholas County, W.Va. 3 in Lincoln County, U.S. 35 in Mercer County and U.S. 250 in Randolph County. "I-68 is really nasty, especially in Preston County,'' said Terrance Lively with the state Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.Police rescued several motorists stranded on I-68, but traffic was moving again on the interstate this afternoon. The interstate was shut down overnight from Morgantown to the Maryland line after five tractor-trailers jack-knifed. Monongalia County interim emergency management director Michael G. Wolfe says that section has reopened.Seven emergency shelters were set up, mainly in mountainous counties, and the West Virginia National Guard had teams in eight counties to help local authorities deal with weather-related problems, she said.A spokesman for Fayette County's emergency services office said Tuesday morning that about 80 percent of the county was without electricity, and trees and power lines downed by 15 inches of wet, heavy snow are blocking roads at numerous locations. No major accidents are reported, "but there are way too many minor ones," he said. Shelters were set up in several counties, including Berkeley, Jefferson, Monongalia, Morgan, Nicholas, Preston and Wyoming. In Kanawha County, officials planned to open shelters at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Sissonville, the Salvation Army on Charleston's West Side, the Kanawha City Recreation Center and the Hansford Center in St. Albans.Those who are heading to a shelter should bring with them prescription and emergency medication, extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies, flashlights with extra batteries, books for entertainment, basic snacks, baby food and formula, diapers, chairs as well as identification or insurance papers and comfort items. At noon, a blizzard warning remained in effect for Fayette, Grant, Greenbrier, McDowell, Nicholas, Pendleton, Pocahontas, Preston, Raleigh, Randolph, Tucker, Webster and Wyoming counties. The warning was expected to continue until 8 a.m. Wednesday.Several other counties, including Kanawha and Putnam, were under a winter weather warning until 5 p.m. Tuesday. Eastern Panhandle counties faced flood warnings and watches. More than 400 contractors from as far away as Oklahoma and Texas were brought in to help Appalachian Power assess damage to power equipment and restore electricity, said Appalachian Power spokesman Phil Moye."It is a bit of a surprise to see the snow go into the lower elevations,'' Moye said. "We were expecting it in higher elevations. To go into those lower elevations is causing additional problems."It's clear we're going to need more help.''Echoing emergency officials around West Virginia, state spokeswoman Leslie Fitzwater urged people to stay off the roads."It's hazardous out there. It's definitely not over. Stay in if you can, don't venture out. We need the roads open for first responders to get out there and do the work they need to do," Fitzwater said.Fitzwater said residents who have not yet prepared an emergency kit still have time."The most important things are flashlights, batteries, candles, non-perishable food and water," she said, "and blankets, because unlike the derecho, this time it's cold."Traffic on Interstate 79 north of Charleston was reduced to a maximum speed of about 40 mph in several areas, as vast stretches of interstate remained covered with snow or a layer of clinging slush early Tuesday morning.Travel on Interstate 77 North was treacherous as well, with several accidents occurring both northbound and southbound between the Edens Fork and Tuppers Creek exits early Tuesday. A tractor-trailer jackknifed near the Tuppers Creek exit about 8 a.m. and slid off the roadway.Kanawha County Manager Jennifer Sayre said the Metro 911 Center received 1,661 calls since it began to snow at about 1 a.m. Calls included 31 accidents with injuries, 60 accidents without injuries, 58 reports of power lines down and 45 trees down.Kanawha officials said the Emergency Operations Center is open and able to take non-emergency calls, including providing information about power outages and shelters. Call 304-756-8748 or 304-746-8743. Officials urged residents to call 911 only in the event of an actual emergency.County officials again reminded drivers that a non-working traffic light is to be treated as a four-way stop sign.Several people were stuck on side roads in Kanawha County, Sayre said Tuesday morning.West Virginia State University canceled classes, and Marshall University closed its campuses in South Charleston, Teays Valley and Beckley, although the main Huntington campus was still open.The University of Charleston will be closed until 2 p.m. Wednesday. The Kanawha County Public Library closed all of its branches on Tuesday. The Ashton Place Kroger off Corridor G is also closed.In Putnam County, W.Va. 34 between Winfield and Teays Valley was closed for several hours before reopening Tuesday afternoon.Hundreds of calls have come into the 911 center this morning about power lines down and numerous car wrecks have been reported, according to dispatchers.In Nicholas County, emergency services officials had received reports of at least three residential roof collapses attributed to the wet snow, which reached accumulations of more than two feet in the Richwood and Nettie areas."Right now, 84 percent of Nicholas County is without power and the roads are very slick and hazardous," said Carla Hennessey, director of emergency services. "A lot of roads are closed due to fallen trees blocking the roadways. You can't get very far in Nicholas County."According to the state Department of Transportation, U.S. 250 is closed in sections of Barbour, Randolph and Pocahontas counties due to fallen trees. Storm-toppled trees have also closed W.Va. 38 and W.Va. 72 in Tucker County, and are blocking U.S. 219 from just south of Parsons to the Randolph County line. In Preston County, Interstate 68 is closed from Exit 15 at Coopers Rock State Forest to the Maryland state line.At White Grass Touring Center in Tucker County's Canaan Valley, 28 inches of snow had piled up by 7 a.m. on Tuesday. The cross-country ski resort had scheduled a pre-season trail-clearing weekend for friends of the resort starting on Saturday, but this year's session will involve "clearing trees on skis," operator Chip Chase posted on White Grass's website.In Looneyville, Left Hand and Amma in Roane County, residents woke up to an inch or two of dense wet snow, despite National Weather Service predictions of little or no accumulation of snow overnight. 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Commerce City, Colo. - Midfielder Jeff Larentowicz was shown his fifth yellow card of the season in the Rapids' loss at Toronto on Wednesday, which means he will have to serve an automatic one-game suspension and miss Saturday's match against Real Salt Lake at Rio Tinto Stadium (7 pm MT, Altitude).
The midfielder had accumulated four cautions through his first 10 games. However, per Major League Soccer's 'Good Behavior Incentive,' he had one caution removed after playing three consecutive games without being disciplined. Larentowicz then received a yellow card versus Portland on June 30 and his fifth against Toronto. Players may only benefit from the Good Behavior Incentive one time per season.
The Rapids head to Salt Lake down a game in the Subaru Rocky Mountain Cup series against their Western rivals, with RSL claiming a 2-0 win in Utah on April 7. The teams close out the season series in Colorado on August 4 (7 pm MT, TICKETS) at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
Larentowicz missed his first match as a member of the Colorado Rapids on March 25 when he served a one-game suspension in a 4-1 loss at New York after receiving a red card again Philadelphia the previous week. He has two goals and played 90 minutes in 18 of the 19 matches he has appeared in this season.
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