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I started posting on this forum when I was 18.
Trying to control them is my whole point about the "don't want to give in." I've done many things in my life for the sole reason because someone told me I shouldn't. Not proud of it, but afterwards you look back at how stupid it was.
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The Green Bay Packers will have the opportunity to make a rare preseason statement Friday when the tough and talented Seattle Seahawks travel to Lambeau Field for the third and most important exhibition game of the 2013 schedule.
Starters for each club will likely play deep into the first half, and possibly for a series or two after half time.
Seattle should present a worthy test. An 11-5 football team last season, the Seahawks have started their preseason schedule by outscoring the San Diego Chargers and Denver Broncos by a combined score of 71-20.
The Packers beat the St. Louis Rams last Saturday by a final of 19-7 after being shutout by the Arizona Cardinals in the preseason opener.
During the rehearsal week last August, Green Bay led the Cincinnati Bengals 17-6 by the time the starters exited the contest. The Packers went on to win, 27-13.
Here's five things you could watch during Friday's nationally televised matchup with Seattle:
1. Defensive Measuring Stick
With Colin Kaepernick and the San Francisco 49ers waiting in Week 1 of the regular season, the Packers probably couldn't ask for a better litmus test on defense than the Seahawks starting offense for two-plus quarters Friday. Russell Wilson is a mobile, talented quarterback who can execute the read option, while Marshawn Lynch provides a physical test at running back. Seattle rather easily scored 20 points on five drives against the Denver Broncos last week. Even if the Seahawks don't throw the house at Dom Capers, the duo of Wilson and Lynch should give the Packers a gauge for how far along the defense is at stopping the evolving offenses in the NFL. Kaepernick, Frank Gore and the rest of the 49ers powerful offense will be eagerly awaiting Week 1 if the Packers struggle against a similar offense Friday night.
2. Bakhtiari and Barclay's Most Important Test
Through two games, Packers rookie left tackle David Bakhtiari has passed just about every test put in front of him. Save for one third-down sack allowed in St. Louis, when the fourth-round pick let Robert Quinn get inside and to Aaron Rodgers, Bakhtiari has been solid in protecting the blindside. However, the Seahawks present another front four who can get after the quarterback. One only needs to watch the first half of Seattle's win over Green Bay last season for evidence of that fact. Friday night, Bakhtiari should get two-plus quarters of fast, attacking defense to help ready himself for the regular season. The same goes for Don Barclay, who now appears to be the front runner at right tackle. Both young tackles could win over more confidence from the coaching staff with a strong performance.
3. Roller Coaster Ride at Kicker
Just when you think Mason Crosby has earned himself another life as the Packers kicker with a strong week of practice and 3-for-3 performance in St. Louis, the seventh-year veteran reverts to his mentally fragile alter ego Wednesday to keep the kicking competition wide open. How long can the Packers continue to ride the kicking roller coaster? It wouldn't be a surprise in the slightest if the team's kicker in 2013 isn't currently on the roster. However, Crosby can keep the ride going if he makes a few kicks against Seattle Friday. It would seem Giorgio Tavecchio will have to be nearly flawless from here on out to have a serious chance of being the Week 1 kicker.
4. Still Trying to Find No. 2
The focus will rightfully be on the starting offense and their half of work Friday night, but the Packers still need to make headway in finding their backup quarterback. Through two preseason games, none of the three options have separated themselves in competition. It will likely come down to the fourth and final exhibition game, when Graham Harrell, Vince Young and B.J. Coleman will take the majority of offensive reps. However, the Packers wouldn't mind if one of the quarterbacks finally made a strong impression in a live-game setting Friday, especially considering how suffocating Seattle's backup defense has been this preseason. Time is starting to run out on this competition, and the Packers are really no closer to finding a suitable backup to Aaron Rodgers. Separation from someone needs to begin Friday night.
5. Mixed bag of Player watching
A few players worth keeping an eye on Friday:
- Eddie Lacy: The rookie running back was impressive in his preseason debut. Friday will be another test, especially in terms of pass protection. The Packers know what they have in Lacy in terms of running talent, but he still needs the reps against a good defense.
- Micah Hyde: The instincts and physicality jump off the screen when watching the rookie cornerback. He figures to get another long look against Seattle, and it will be interesting to see how his physicality translates against a smash-mouth offense. Hyde could make another strong impression.
- Jermichael Finley: It now seems like an annual tradition for Finley to be having a good camp, but this year has a different feel to it. All his talking is being done on the field, where he's dominated at times. The Seahawks will certainly be physical with him Friday. Another big night from the tight end could really springboard the kind of season everyone has expected from Finley for the last few years.
- Johnathan Franklin: Given what he's showed so far, it wouldn't be terribly surprising if Franklin didn't have much of a role as a rookie. He's not a natural returning punts or kicks, and his work running the football has been shaky at best. He has value as a receiver in space, but so does DuJuan Harris. Franklin needs a better showing Friday.
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The speculation I read on Twitter was possibly a sign-and-trade with Kirk Hinrich.
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The article says that OKC has offered Harden and Ibaka for Dwight.
if this is true, you can't top that.
They should offer Perkins instead, I've been advocating for them to get Howard in a long time and never understood why no?, Westbrook, Durant and Howard? damn.
Some eyebrows were raised when Indiana included Dahntay Jones in the deal with Dallas this week, leaving the Pacers thin on the wing.
But one reason why the Pacers may have felt they could do so, according to Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress.com, is the strong play of second-rounder Orlando Johnson during Summer League play in Orlando.
The 6-foot-5 UC Santa Barbara product was selected No. 36 overall by Sacramento and acquired in a draft-day trade. Givony writes that he's "ready to play now."
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Seriously, where do people come off with this tripe? OJ isn't having a strong SL. What did they think the Pacers got Green for? Hmm, Dahntay replacement? Duh!
They get to keep their MMLE and get rid of Korver who was bad last year IMO. I dont get this by the Hawks unless they get picks and or cash. John Jenkins and Morrow is basically Korver I guess Kyle is a free agent after the year so not that bad I guess. They will have 3 great shooters I guess you can never have too many but if it was me I would of been fine with John Jenkins and Morrow. They basically have 3 SGs who do the same thing.
Danny Ferry just said no deal with Chicago has happen he is talking at SL in the booth.
Pacers needed a backup 3 anyways, I think the Green signing was coming, OJ more of a 2 in my eyes. He showed some good stuff but also a lot that he needs to work on.
But I also read this when it was posted and was like what, people just be saying stuff.
Why so SERIOUS
The last I heard he was stinking up the summer league.....
Some eyebrows were raised when Indiana included Dahntay Jones in the deal with Dallas this week, leaving the Pacers thin on the wing.
I feel the same way, we lost Barbosa and DJ and don't have anybody to replace him.
I'm glad Korver is no longer going to light us up in the division. Also, if OKC really offered them both, the Magic HAVE to accept that. And if OKC gets him they will OWN the NBA.
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So barbosa was a rental man this is horrible thought we were keeping him
"Look, it's up to me to put a team around ... Lance right now." Kevin Pritchard press conference
I'm fine with not keeping Barbosa. He was horrible in the playoffs. The drop off from PG to him was huge, and it killed the team several times. I'm really hoping Lance will get some minutes this year. I think he could be a solid backup if he doesn't try to do too much.
What makes you think Pacers aren't going to keep him? Has a team signed him?
Pacers still have his bird rights, which he can still be signed.
Garbage players get 1st round picks, (WTF)! All of the NBA must hate the Pacers! LOL
Maybe Ferry is laying the groundwork for setting up the Hawks like the Magic is.....wait it out for a season...then make a UFA MAX offer to Dwight in the 2013-2014 offseason while getting the best 3pt shooters in the league to surround him
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I'm positive on Orlando, but that DE guy is full of crap. I saw him make that comment on Twitter and rolled my eyes. Yes, I'm sure these guys just start trading players because of how a rookie looks in summer league.
Personally, I have no idea why we'd sign Players that will take away minutes from Lance. This is Lance's last season before he becomes a Free Agent. If the FO really wants to see if he's worth keeping or not...he has to get consistent minutes....even if it's a minimal but consistent # of minutes ( like 10 mpg ). Getting anyone beyond our current core of GH/PG/Granger/DJ/Green is only going to eat into those minutes.
We already are 7 deep at our Point Guard, SG and SF rotation.....how much deeper do we need to get at those spots?
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Ash from Army of Darkness: Good...Bad...I'm the guy with the gun.
Green and George are the backup wings now. Unless they plan on making Lance the regular backup 2, then Green would backup the 3 spot. At this point I'm assuming it will be a 9 man rotation:
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I guess I must have missed something. When did Atlanta get Morrow from the Nets? What did they have to give to get Morrow?
They got Morrow and a bunch of scrap parts like Jordan Farmer Petro in the Joe Johnson trade to make the numbers work. (they may buy him out I dont know really all they wanted was the 1st rd pick and cap space)


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This family-friendly Mumbai hotel is located near the airport, within 3 mi (5 km) of Hiranandani Business Park - Powai and Powai Lake. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and National Institute of Industrial Engineering are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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A restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/café, WiFi in public areas, and coffee/tea in a common area.
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Oritel Service Apartments features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge.
Business-related amenities at this 3.5-star property consist of a business center and a meeting room. Event facilities measure 1200 square feet (111 square meters). This family-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 52
- Number of floors - 8
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- Free newspapers in lobby
- Free breakfast
- Concierge services
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- Elevator/lift
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
- Computer station
- Designated smoking areas
- Tours/ticket assistance
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- Laundry facilities
- One meeting room
- Parking (limited spaces)
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- Conference space size (meters) - 111
- Year Built 2003
- Conference space size (feet) - 1200
- Free self parking
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
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- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Television in common areas
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- Outdoor pool
- Separate living room
- Kitchenette
- Laundry facilities
- Playground on site
- Separate dining area
- Sofa bed
- Washer/dryer
- Refrigerator
- Microwave (on request)
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Wireless internet access ( INR 55.00 per hour )
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- Stovetop
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- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Room service (24 hours)
- Individually furnished
- Individually decorated
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
- Sofa bed size
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Separate bedroom
- Tablet computer
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Day bed
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A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.
Oritel Service Apartments has a restaurant on site.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Playground on site
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time ends at noon
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Check-out time is noon
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Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for INR 750 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- No pets or service animals allowed
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
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- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: INR 55.00 per hour (rates may vary)
- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: INR 55.00 per hour (rates may vary)
- Airport shuttle fee: INR 800 per vehicle (roundtrip)
- Rollaway bed fee: INR 750 per night
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Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms. Guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property. This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. One child 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. 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. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property. Alcohol is not served at this property.


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A charming ground floor holiday apartment, an annexe to the owners&
8217; house, in a quiet residential area in the busy coastal resort of St. Austell.
With modern amenities and comfy furniture, this St. Austell self-catering apartment is ideal for a couple on a budget and wanting to be near to the town&
8217;s shops, restaurants and beaches.
The rooms are all on the ground floor, and this St. Austell self-catering apartment has its own entrance and private garden patio, which catches the sun.
There are many attractions in and around St. Austell in addition to the sandy beach at Carlyon Bay, including China Clay country park, St. Austell Brewery, the Lost Gardens of Heligan and The Eden Project, all providing a full day out which could be followed by a visit to the White River cinema.
Near to this St. Austell apartment is the pretty harbour at Charlestown which has plenty to occupy the visitor including coastal walks, shipwreck centre and boutique gift shops and cafes.
A convenient St. Austell self-catering apartment close to the town&
8217;s amenities and beaches.
All ground floor. One double bedroom. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Fitted kitchen with breakfast area. Sitting room.
- Gas central heating
- Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, TV with Freeview, DVD
- All fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off road parking for 1 car
- Patio garden
- One well-behaved dog welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop and pub 10 mins walk.
About the location
Charlestown 2 miles; Carlyon Bay 3 miles; Mevagissey 6 miles; Fowey 8 miles.
The old market town of St. Austell lies just a few miles from the south coast, and is famous for its China Clay mining history. Today, home to numerous beaches and sub tropical gardens, it is a popular place for tourists, and families, with plenty to see and do. Get back to nature with the wonderful Lost Gardens of Heligan and the ever-popular Eden Project, perfect for a family day out, or discover the delights of Caerhays Castle and Garden, flourishing in the maritime climate. Home to the St. Austell Brewery, this is the perfect place to relax and unwind, while sampling the delights of the local beer, after a tour of the Victorian brewery, and for those who love the surf and sand, St. Austell has plenty of both to choose from. Visit the beautiful sandy beach at Porthpean, or spend time at Carlyon Bay with its ever-popular shingle beach, a favourite for sun worshippers, but if you prefer a dip in the water, Polkerris is the place for you. Situated in a safe cove, it is renowned for variety of watersports. Whether it's sailing, windsurfing or swimming you're looking for, Polkerris Beach has it all. Charlestown is a pretty, historical port just two miles away, famous for its collection of tall ships riding at anchor in the harbour, and is well worthy of a visit whilst staying in St. Austell. A short drive will take you to fashionable Fowey or the fishing port of Mevagissey, and with lots to do, and something to keep the whole family entertained, St. Austell is a great year round location.
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The bureaucrats punted again.
For the seventh time in 16 years, the National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments (NCIMS) has turned down a request to upgrade the standard for somatic cell count.
The NCIMS, made up of state regulators who oversee milk-safety rules, last week turned down a request from the National Milk Producers Federation to lower the SCC legal limit from 750,000 cells/mL to 400,000, starting in 2015.
In previous years, similar proposals by the NMPF or the National Mastitis Council also were voted down. One possible explanation: The regulators who make up NCIMS are primarily responsible for milk safety and somatic cell count is not a milk-safety issue.
Because the NCIMS only meets every other year, it will be 2015 before the proposal can be debated again.
Many in the dairy industry have argued that lowering the limit from 750,000 to 400,000 would bring the United States in greater harmony with the rest of the world, which would boost the other countries' confidence in U.S. exports.
Here is a statement from the National Milk Producers Federation expressing disappointment over the NCIMS vote.
"…Dairy farmers in the world's major milk-producing regions have made great strides in reducing somatic cell count levels. Regulatory systems around the world have moved to incorporate these lower somatic cell count levels, and the U.S. needs to be on board with that process, not be left watching from the side of the road by the failure to update our standards," said Jerry Kozak, president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation. "We continue to be perplexed by the inconsistency of those state regulators who voted to make it easier to import Grade A dairy products into the United States by outsourcing mandatory inspections, while at the same time rejecting efforts to facilitate the export of American dairy products," he said.
"A similar somatic cell count proposal was defeated by the NCIMS in 2011. Since then, the European Union has moved ahead with a somatic cell count limit of 400,000 for dairy products being exported by the U.S. to EU member countries.
"While the NCIMS has performed admirably in protecting the safety of Grade A milk and dairy products for more than 60 years, we are now in a global dairy marketplace and the Conference needs to recognize this reality," Kozak said.
"Our farmers are doing their part by continuing to provide ever-higher quality milk, but they are not getting credit for it with overseas customers because we are at the mercy of a regulatory mechanism that seems unwilling to maintain the same pace of improvement. Unfortunately, NCIMS is currently the only national regulatory forum at which to resolve these important issues for the dairy industry," he said.
"NMPF also expressed disappointment at the NCIMS delegates' rejection this week of a resolution calling for the enhanced enforcement of federal labeling regulations affecting the marketing of imitation Grade A dairy products, such as soy, hemp and rice 'milks,' and soy and rice 'yogurt.' The recommendation was also opposed by representatives of the dairy processing community.
"Without the backing of state and federal regulators, and the dairy processing community itself, the nation's dairy farmers remain the sole advocates for enforcement of proper labeling on imitation dairy products. It is disappointing that the leadership of the dairy processing industry spoke out against the labeling enforcement resolution," Kozak added.


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A PRIMARY school which has been in placed in special measures looks set to become an academy.
St Aidan's CofE Primary School is expected to be turned into an academy by the Blackburn Church of England Diocese. Cidari Education is the diocese's academy arm and it is now looking to sponsor the Mill Hill school from September.
The governing body is said to be in 'advanced discussions'.
The diocese and experts in failing schools were also said to have stepped in recently, according to a recent Ofsted inspection.
Inspector Alan Torr said: "Four highly-qualified and experienced educational professionals have been appointed to the governing body.
"These include a headteacher and senior leader from a secondary school and the director of diocesan education.
"As a result of their input, the level of challenge to the school to improve standards has increased and they have helped to improve the skills and knowledge of other members of the governing body.
"The governors are taking appropriate action to secure the long-term future and stability of the school.
"The school's capacity to improve has begun to strengthen. Teaching staff now make presentations to the governing body and have become more accountable for their work.
"They have assigned subjects to lead and some have links with networks of teachers who lead subjects in other schools.
"Staff have been to visit other staff at a school that was judged as outstanding at its previous inspection."
Mr Torr said improvements had already taken place.
He said: "The acting headteacher has changed the timetable to ensure there is a set time in every class for reading activities to take place.
"They have changed how reading is taught to make sure the books each group of pupils is learning to read is matched to their reading abilities.
"It is too early to determine if these actions have raised standards but senior leaders have noted that pupils are more involved in and enthusiastic about reading, more confident and more fluent."
The school, rated as good last year, was found inadequate in January. In 2012 the school was praised for major improvements in coming out of special measures for the first time since October 2007.


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Melvin gives the lowdown on injured A's
CLEVELAND -- Without a doubt, the A's are thankful to have a healthy Yoenis Céspedes back in their lineup. They're still waiting for a few players to get better, though, and manager Bob Melvin provided updates on some of them on Monday.
Infielder Hiroyuki Nakajima, who's nursing a strained left hamstring, feels "much better," according to Melvin, and is on his way to Memphis, where the Triple-A River Cats begin a series on Tuesday. Left-hander Brett Anderson, who has a sprained right ankle and hasn't played since April 29, was supposed to run on Monday, and if that goes well, he'll come to Cleveland for a bullpen session.
"There's a good chance of that, but again, it has a lot to do with how he does today, running and putting some weight on the foot," Melvin said.
Outfielder Seth Smith hasn't missed significant time this season, but he has been dealing with tonsillitis recently. In his last 15 games, he has hit .180 and racked up 20 strikeouts.
Melvin, who joked about not wanting to shake Smith's hand, called Smith a "tough guy" and doesn't seem worried about his ailment.
"Certainly, any time you have some sort of an illness or something like that, it can take a little of the focus off what you're doing at the plate, but I know he's feeling quite a bit better today," he said. "But it's not like he wanted out of the lineup."
As for Coco Crisp, who has a strained left hamstring, Melvin is unsure whether he is able to run yet.
Outfielder Chris Young is out, too, with a strained left quad.
"When Yoenis was out, we were down a little bit. He has quite the impact on our lineup," Melvin said. "We're missing our leadoff guy, but we have other guys here to hold the fort down."
With Céspedes in the starting lineup, the A's are 13-4. Without him they're 5-10.
Mark Emery is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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UPLAND – The Inland Empire Harmony Carousel Chorus on Dec. 8 will hold two performances of "We Need a Little Christmas" at the First Presbyterian Church of Upland, 869 N. Euclid Ave.
The performances will be at 2 p.m., followed by a visit from Santa Claus, and 7 p.m., with an "Afterglow" in the Fellowship Hall.
Tickets are $10, with children 12 and under free.
Tickets or information is available from David Morketter at 909-981-2454 or www.welovetosing.com.


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A's to celebrate 25th anniversary of 1989 World Championship this weekend
OAKLAND, Calif. - The Oakland Athletics will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the club's 1989 World Series title-a four-game sweep over their Bay Area rivals, the San Francisco Giants-Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 19, against the Baltimore Orioles.
The two-day celebration will feature appearances by players from the 1989 team, including '89 World Series Most Valuable Player Dave Stewart, Hall of Famers Rickey Henderson, Dennis Eckersley and manager Tony La Russa, as well as Jose Canseco, Dave Henderson, Carney Lansford, Dave Parker, current A's coaches Mike Gallego and Curt Young, Lance Blankenship, Todd Burns, Mike Moore, Dave Parker, Ken Phelps, Tony Phillips, and 1989 coaches Merv Rettenmund and Tommie Reynolds.
On Friday, July 18, there will be special '89 autograph sessions in the Eastside Club lower lobby, with various members of the team (Blankenship, Burns, Canseco, Dave Henderson, Lansford, Moore, Parker, Phelps, Phillips, Stewart, Rettenmund, Reynolds). A limited number of tickets priced at $25 will go on sale at 4:35 p.m. on Bleacher Concourse behind Section 142, with the first of four autograph sessions beginning at 6:15 p.m. Fans will be limited to one autograph ticket per session, and players participating in each session will be released at the time of purchase.
Proceeds from all events during the weekend will benefit the Angelman Syndrome Foundation, the preferred charity of Dave Henderson.
On Saturday, July 19, there will be Hall of Fame autograph sessions with Rickey Henderson (6:45 - 7:15 p.m.), Dennis Eckersley (7:15 - 7:45 p.m.) and Tony La Russa (7:45 - 8:15 p.m.). Autograph tickets are $50 per session, with each session lasting 30 minutes and featuring one player. Fifty tickets for each session will go on sale on Bleacher Concourse behind Section 142 at 3:35 p.m. In addition, a limited number of fans who made a donation to the Angelman Syndrome Foundation will take part in a special sold-out meet-and-greet with members of '89 team before Saturday's game.
The celebration continues with a pre-game on-field ceremony honoring the members of the '89 squad beginning Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Fifteen thousand fans in attendance will receive a 1989 Throwback T-Shirt, presented by Sungevity, and Dave Stewart-MVP of the 1989 World Series-will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
The Oakland Athletics captured their fourth World Championship in 1989, sweeping the Giants after the infamous Loma Prieta earthquake interrupted play prior to Game 3. That season, the A's won their second of three-straight American League pennants, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays four games to one in the American League Championship Series.
The '89 club finished the regular season with a 99-63 record behind a 33-homer season by Mark McGwire, a pitching staff that featured four players with at least 17 wins-Stewart (21-9), Davis (19-7), Moore (19-11) and the late Bob Welch (17-8)-and a 33-save campaign by Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley. Stewart and Moore each won a pair of games in the World Series, as the A's outscored the Giants 32-14 in the four-game sweep.
Tickets for this weekend's games-along with all A's home games-can be purchased at all usual ticket outlets, including the O.co Coliseum Box Office, online at www.athletics.com/tickets, or over the phone by calling 877-493-BALL (2255). Season, group and suite tickets can be purchased by calling 510-638-GoA's (4627).
More information about the 1989 World Series Reunion can be found online at www.athletics.com/1989.


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Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Face and Jaw Surgery
Treatment of Torus Mandibularis
I have torus mandibularis and on one side the bone has broken through the skin. The area is quite painful, especially to touch and the boney area rubs on my tongue. and I have had to modify my diet accordingly.I attended an oral surgeon who filed down the boney area that had broken through and put two sutures in. (whilst in the chair). The sutures came out in 2 days and now, a week and a half later I still have boney area exposed like before. I have been told it will eventually cover and heal. Should I be asking a second opinion as this has now been an issue for me for 4 weeks and I feel like it is no better than before and remains painful.
If the area of the broken mucosa does not heal in the next few weeks, you may want to consider having the torus removed as opposed to filing it down. Nothing wrong in asking a second opinion.
Deepak Krishnan, DDS
Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery
College of Medicine
University of Cincinnati


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HIGHLAND PARK, Mich. - A protest blocked traffic after part of a financially struggling Michigan school district's collection of black history books, tapes, film strips and other materials was found discarded outside its high school library.
The protest took place Monday at Renaissance Academy in school in Highland Park.
The district's state-appointed emergency manager Donald Weatherspoon has said workers on the second floor of the library mistakenly threw them out last month. He's said the district in the mostly black Detroit enclave was able to recover the materials in time.
READ: Highland Park historical items tossed in dumpster
The materials were found by area residents who say some of the collection was destroyed.
To my horror, I saw books scattered among broken audio/visual materials, equipment that I myself had helped order in the 1990s. What is frightening many Highland Parkers is that the Highland Park archives were also kept in the high school and go back to the early 20th century. We don't know where that is right now," said historian Paul Lee.
Andre' Davis, vice president and secretary of the Highland Park school system's board, says he's resigning in protest of the dumping.
"You're discarding file cabinets, desks ...if we have a deficit, can't we sell some of this stuff? It has value. But there's no communication to the community and you're being dictated to. That's not the American way," Davis said.
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Roll Tide. One of the few teams whose defense I enjoy watching more than their offense.
Notre Dame is being completely manhandled.
"This isnt stats vs scouts - this is stats and scouts working together, building an organization that blends the best of both worlds. This is the blueprint for how a baseball organization should be run. And, whether the baseball men of the 20th century like it or not, this is where baseball is going."---Dave Cameron, U.S.S. Mariner
It's unfortunate Notre Dame is so disinterested.
Dear Irish,
The SEC isn't like the BIG 10 or a service academy.
ND got exposed big time, they look flat out inept. This game is a complete annihilation by Alabama.
Talk about shredding an opponent and spitting them out! Geez!
Did anyone honestly think ND was going to have a chance in this game? I didn't. They should have lost to Pitt, and barely escaped Purdue.
Not only did Alabama have experience on their side ... this was their 3rd NC game in the last 4 years... but I believed 'Bama's O-line and running game would utterly take any fight out of the Irish.
I laughed at one post-game commentator who said the only time McCarron got touched in the entire game was in the 4th quarter by HIS OWN PLAYER when McCarron barked at Jones after a delay penalty and Jones shoved him away. LOL
Just because someone goes undefeated, IMO, doesn't mean they deserve to be in the NC. The system is still flawed badly IMO.
All I know is I'll be collecting on a few bets at work today. I even gave a couple guys 14 pts. LOL
"In my day you had musicians who experimented with drugs. Now it's druggies experimenting with music" - Alfred G Clark (circa 1972)
I kinda think Brian Kelly overachived this year and that might come back to bite him in the butt if expecations are too high next year.
Saban could leave for Dallas today and I honestly wouldnt be upset. Wish we could buy out the Virginia Tech game next this year with the promise we will visit them in 2016 at their place and schedule either Oregon, Ohio State, or Boise State in Atlanta to open the season. Its time to give their fan base some reality.
My favorite line from the game was someone tweeted that A.J. McCarron's girlfriend, Katherine Webb, was seeking a restraining order against Brent Musberger. Man, did Musberger go on about her (she is attractive).
"Hey...Dad. Wanna Have A Catch?" Kevin Costner in "Field Of Dreams."
This game just further proved its the SEC and everyone else. Seven straight BCS titles for the league. Also Bama is as dominant now as they were in the Bear Bryant days. I thought it would be a close game with Bama winning. But they showed they were light years ahead of ND. I'm just glad Ohio State was on probation or we would have had either them or ND as national champions today. Certainly wouldn't have been a true representation of the best team in the nation.
Reds Fan Since 1971
The SEC has been good, but Alabama has been the dominant one. With the exception of Alabama, I think the other top tier teams in college can play with the likes of LSU, Florida, and Georgia.
I never thought ND had a chance in beating Alabama, and as the bowl season wore done it became apparent that the teams that ND beat showed that they weren't up to snuff in their bowl games. With the exception of Stanford (who ND got by because of an awful call) all the teams that ND beat were overrated. Its kinda ironic because the team that I thought could have played with Alabama is Stanford.
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Amazon About to Hit Brick-and-Mortar Wall
When it comes to Amazon.com (AMZN) investors believe the stock will keep rising as long as the company is able to grow revenue. It seems as if investors could care less if Amazon ever makes a profit. But I think that fantasy will come to an abrupt end this holiday season.
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Several years ago, Henry Carstens of Vertical Solutions and I did a study on stocks in the S&P 500. We found that those stocks in the index that traded below book value and had solid balance sheets outperformed the overall market by a wide margin. I have kept track of this approach, and the results have continued to be solid in practice as well as theory. This morning, I sat down and ran the screen to see what turned up as we head toward the end of the year.
The first and most obvious conclusion is that life insurance stocks remain very cheap. These companies have seen net interest margins pressured by the semi-permanent low long-term interest rates. To compound the problem, the weak economy has made it difficult to increase sales and profits. Like many banks, life insurers have had to work their way through troubled assets in the wake of the credit crisis. Although most credit issues are in the rearview mirror, they have weighed on profitability and on stock prices.
Looking at the list, my favorite life insurance stock remains MetLife (MET). The shares are cheap at 70% of tangible book value, and I am a huge Snoopy fan -- that is an unbeatable combination in my eyes. The company is moving forward with plans to sell its bank units and get out from under the thumb of the Fed's capital restrictions. Completing the transaction would allow the company to consider dividend increases and buybacks, which are restricted at the moment.
MetLife is seeing decent growth in its domestic retirement products divisions and from international markets. It is also bringing its insurance products to Asian markets such as Japan and China, and that should provide a source of earnings growth. This is probably not going to turn MetLife into a highflier anytime soon, but it is a leader in its field at a very cheap price. And as a bonus, you get Snoopy as the spokesperson for one of your stocks.
The picture is pretty much the same over on the Rock. Prudential Financial (PRU) shares currently sell at 60% of tangible book value. In addition to the problems that face all life insurers, the company has to take charges to strengthen reserves in the annuity business and to cover losses in a real estate fund. The company should see strong results from its purchase of American International Group's (AIG) Japanese operations as also expand into Asian markets. The company is expected to close soon on the purchase of the life insurance book of The Hartford (HIG), a deal that would add $135 million of insurance in force to the books. The life insurance business faces some stiff headwinds, but Prudential's stock is cheap enough and its prospects bright enough for long-term investors to consider the shares.
The cheapest non-financial stock on the list is WPX Energy (WPX), which trades at 60% of tangible book value. The company faces the same problems that every other domestic driller has this year. Natural gas in the U.S. is extremely cheap, as drilling technology advancements have produced a surplus of gas, pushing prices lower. WPX has been focusing on the more profitable natural gas liquids and oil, but more than 75% of the company's reserves are natural gas.
WPX was spun off from Williams at the end of last year, and the stock has not done much since that time. From a long-term perspective, it is only a matter of time before the reduction in coal usage by utilities and industrial companies and the increased export of gas put a floor under natural gas prices and even push them higher. At that point, this stock should rise to more fully reflect the value of the assets. I am bullish on fossil-fuel energy stocks because they are pretty cheap across the board, and this stock is a good fit to an energy portfolio.
As I look at the list of undervalued S&P 500 stocks, there is one other obvious conclusion. Most of these stocks have done the December Santa dance along with the index and have risen sharply in the last few weeks. I do not believe that buying into an uptrend works very well for value-conscious, long-term investors, so I would be a hesitant buyer of even the cheapest index components. The stock market is up almost 7% in December alone, so I would wait for some of the froth to come off the top before plunging in. Having said that, conservative long-term investors should have these stocks near the top of their buy list.


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Shoptalk: Keep Your Competition Close
By: Michael Ryan
Jan. 12, 2011 was the day that changed life at The Arizona Republic.
That was the day the local TV news affiliate, KPNX, moved into the same building as the Republic, bringing Gannett's newspaper and TV properties in Phoenix together under one roof.
Since then, in closely observing the television operation, there are some valuable lessons that newspaper executives can learn from their TV brethren. Imagine that. Here are six of them:
Don't just add, cut: In TV, if station managers want to add a hot new program, they have to get rid of a program. There's only a finite number of programming hours. They review the ratings and often drop the one that's underperforming. In newspapers, editors often are quick to add features but struggle with getting rid of anything. Even after doing market research, there's a reluctance to pull the plug on content. Instead, editors continue to stretch their diminishing resources instead of focusing on what they do best.
Grow a backbone: In TV, when a program gets dropped, people will often complain. Station managers realize that comes with their job and deal with the complaints. They rarely waver. In newspapers, often when editors get the courage to kill content and there's backlash, they cave. People at the newspaper will say, "We're getting a barrage of calls." After investigating, it's often a small number. Before caving, newspaper executives should consider their number of readers and then calculate what percentage called to complain. Often it's miniscule. TV managers know that people will complain for a couple of weeks and then adjust.
Question content: TV executives in major markets get overnight ratings. They see how programs are performing and what parts of programs are popular and which are not. They live in fear of viewers grabbing their remote to switch channels. Newspaper editors should get a little of that fear. How often have newspapers run long stories only to wonder if anyone actually read it to the end? Editors need to question continually whether they are telling stories in an engaging way and really capturing what readers are interested in learning. The days are over for "broccoli journalism" — stuffing stories down readers' throats, because it's what they should be reading. If editors think a certain story is important, they'd better figure out a way to tell it in a compelling manner.
Market personalities: TV networks and stations are great at promoting their on-air personalities. In Phoenix, KPNX constantly is running promos for its top news team of Lin Sue Cooney and Mark Curtis. The repetition drives their names into people's memory. Many newspapers don't promote their people. In this expanding, multimedia world, newspapers need a better hook to engage readers. Why not promote your top people, the people your potential audience might want to read for their thoughts on the big game or the big city hall controversy?
Spend more dollars promoting the product: Newspaper executives put advertising sales reps on the street to promote the value of advertising, telling businesses that roughly 6 percent of their revenue should go to advertising their product or service. Unfortunately, most newspapers don't practice what they preach. And, also unfortunately, newspapers often spend much of their promotion focused on price. For example, buy Sunday and get another day for free. Newspapers need to promote the quality journalism they bring to the community and how they are the top source for information that will help residents live a better, more informed life. Then, they need to make sure their newspapers are engaging every day to get readers to continually pick up the product. Because newspapers have in the past focused mostly on price, that's why it's a challenge to get people to pay for content online.
Dress for success: Most TV people look successful. They dress up and are great representatives for their organization in the community. Some newspaper journalists who interact with the public look like they just rolled out of bed or are getting ready to head to the beach. Is that really the way newspaper executives want someone calling on an advertiser or covering a city hall meeting? As former tennis star Andre Agassi said in his TV commercial, "Image is everything."
Some newspaper editors seem to hold TV in disdain, but they can learn a lot just by paying attention.
Michael Ryan is former vice president of community newspapers for The Arizona Republic and a former editor who is now president of Ryan Media Consultants.


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California Giant Berry Farms has increased its strawberry acreage by 12% over last year, mainly in Northern California, and is preparing marketing efforts for the coming production peaks there.
Albion remains the predominant strawberry in the north for the Watsonville, Calif.-based grower-shipper. The Monterey variety has been added to its mix of plantings in Santa Maria, according to a news release.
The company forecast rising availability of organic strawberries in all California growing regions. Production starts in February and runs to November.
California Giant also expects to bump up fresh blueberry acreage — from Chile in the winter and California and the Pacific Northwest in summer. It's expanded its blackberry program as well.
For marketing, the grower-shipper plans to build on existing consumer data from quick response codes and social media.
"We are making a new investment in time and tools to learn more about who our followers are and why they are interested in us so we can better engage," Cindy Jewell, director of marketing, said in the release.
California Giant's focus for the trade will continue to be on cold chain management for berries, a topic it's promoted on video at YouTube and in other formats.


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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.—Offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave will need to be even more creative in his use of versatile receiver Percy Harvin at Seattle on Sunday.
The Seahawks have one of the biggest cornerback duos the league has ever seen in 6-4, 221-pound Brandon Browner and 6-3, 195-pound Richard Sherman. And, naturally, at that size, they like to play press coverage and maul receivers at the line of scrimmage.
Pound-for-pound, Harvin is one of the strongest players in the league. But he's also only 5-11, 195 pounds. That's why his many strengths don't include lining up wide, blasting through press coverage, outrunning his man and then simply using his frame to go up and pluck the ball out of the air.
Harvin is excellent operating out of the slot, running bubble screens and coming out of the backfield on pass routes or with the ball in his hands. With him being the team's most dangerous receiving threat, look for either Sherman or Browner to shadow him and try and get their hands on him early.
One way to combat that is motioning Harvin or bunching him in sets that allow him to move in multiple directions at the snap. There was one particular play against Arizona two weeks ago that could come in handy Sunday.
It was a slide route against man coverage the Vikings used in the red zone for a touchdown pass to Harvin, who lined up tight to the left. At the snap of the ball, he slid behind the line of scrimmage while his man, cornerback Patrick Peterson struggled to get through traffic behind the defensive line.
Harvin was just outside the right tackle when he turned and caught the ball near the goal line. Peterson was trying to catch up when Harvin gave him one of those Harvin jukes. Peterson fell and Harvin dived into the end zone.
It was an excellent and creative use of the shifty receiver. Musgrave needs more of those against Seattle.


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Levy's group is managing the project and sent e-mail responses to questions from WHYY instead of agreeing to an interview. He says the project is 10 percent over budget, but the Center City District is raising private contributions to cover the shortfall.
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and Pfizer/EMD Serono's Rebif. In fact, of the two-thirds of neurologists who
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months, suggesting Aubagio prescriber base will grow to approximately 80 percent
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current prescribers, as well as continued messaging and physician and patient
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Thanks HICKS. Can you keep the sticky up on the front page for a few more days though? At least until we get all 36 registered. I will let you know!
Come on FlavaDave...
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what do you think?
Really hard to say... Overall, DC.
Then Hibbert.
It is to hard to say, but I'd go with dc because his the quarter back, so he gets the team rolling
I went for Roy because he has been by far the most consistent Pacer this year.Good numbers and very good on both ends.Keep it up Roy.
Roy - Roy - Roy.
Roy - Roy - Roy.
Roy - Roy - Rooooooooooy!!!
Roy - Roy - Roy.
Roy - Roy - Roy.
Roy - Roy - Rooooooooooy!!!
Hib - Hib - HaRoy!
Hib - Hib - HaRoy!!
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(FYI: I voted Roy Hibert)
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Roy's been excellent this season. And almost every game.
All three returning Pacers look improved. Darren, Paul and Roy all look better.
It's hard to say what I'm most excited about. It's probably DC's understanding of game tempo, which came completely out of nowhere. He's set the tone in the 3rd quarter in several games.
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DC for me.. Roy is hin 4th year? this was a make it or break it year..
When DC is on this team runs so smooth. He has that sweat jumper that i rarely saw in UCLA. This guy is a freaking leader, he kept Jru on the bench and had those magical runs to the final 4. DC has taken his game to a new level this year. He is so dam quick and if he keeps working on it he should run in the paint at will..
This DC >>>>>>>>>>>>> Last years DC. But this whole team as a whole has been amazing to watch. The depth we have is so amazing. We keep throwing fresh bodys in there all night long. There is really no drop off from PG to GH
West to Tyler
and scoring wise yes from Roy to Foster.
We are winning by playing teal ball and playing defense. Reminds me so much of those piston teams.
I would have never believed I'd click Collison as most impressive. I am still not convinced, but the reality is he's done a LOT to convince me that he's not only a good player but might be a good starter on the Pacers.
Yes, Roy had a good game and is having a good year. But Darren is very, very sharp. He is a very reliable shooter and I believe he moves well without the ball. Is he my kind of PG? NO WAY! But he is one heckuva good basketball player. He's going to start getting more respect because he's very hard to stop on offense if we use him the right way...as a SG.
Roy Hibbert
It's close, but I'm goin with Hibbert so far. We'll see if he keeps it up.
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Roy. In the words of El Pacero on the radio: "Mr Double Double"
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that show is weird more kids on that show than anything I think they have had 10 kids call in tonight lol.
Had to go with Roy. I think he sets the tone on both sides. When he is on, we are much better.
I was on the fence between DC and Hibbs, but picked DC, because he has really improved alot this year. (not taking anything away from Roy, because he has too)
Yes, I kind of rolled my eyes when people said he would improve...and there were a few of those people.
He was getting better toward the end of last year, actually. But this year he's really an effective shooter who, with his speed, can really get himself open. He has good hands to catch the ball in motion, a good fake, a stop on a dime and shoot, an ultra quick drive to the rack...and he knows when to do all of this. MAN, I was a hater and he's turning me around this year!
Hoo - Ha - You wish you were a Hibbert!
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I voted Roy. Although im really happy with DCs improvement. I think next year is PGs year
I voted PG, but that might just be because the other players are playing as I expected them to play, while George has improved a lot more on the offensive side than I thought he would over just one summer.
It's tough... Roy and Darren are neck and neck. What could the common dominator be?
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Roy by a mile. However, this was the most aggressive Roy has ever been offensively (tonight aqgainst the Bobcats). He was getting right underneath the hoop to score, don't know why he doesn't attempt that in more games. Too often he puts the shot up before he needs to.
DC has been very good though.


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When my friend Bonnie told me she had made this Low-Carb Balsamic and Onion Pot Roast and liked it, I immediately realized I wanted to make it again just so I could take better photos! Bonnie was kind enough to say that she didn't think the old photos were that bad, but trust me, these updated photos give you a much better idea of what a tasty recipe this is! This pot roast is just the thing to cook on low all day in the slow cooker while you're at work, and dinner will be ready when you get home.
--First, Brown the meat well before you put it in the Crockpot because browning creates flavor.
--Second, don't use too much liquid for any crockpot cooking, but especially for pot roast.
--Third, be sure there is plenty of flavor in the liquids you're using. All day cooking can make foods bland if there isn't a flavorful liquid.
I'm using all those tricks in this pot roast recipe. If there are others reading this who use a slow cooker to make pot roast, chime in with some comments about good tips for making pot roast in the Crockpot.
(Low-Carb Balsamic and Onion Pot Roast was featured for a Month of Daily Phase One recipes in January 2012.)
Pureed Cauliflower with Garlic, Parmesan, and Goat Cheese for a low-carb meal.
Balsamic and Onion Pot Roast in the Crockpot
(Makes about 6 servings, recipe created by Kalyn.)
I used a standard 3 1/2 quart Crockpot for this recipe.
3-4 pound boneless chuck roast
1-2 T steak rub (I used Szeged Steak Rub.)
black pepper to taste
1-2 T olive oil (depends on your pan)
1/4 cup water to deglaze pan
2-3 large onions, peeled and thickly sliced
1 cup beef stock, reduced to 1/2 cup (can use a can of beef broth, but be sure to reduce it)
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (I used Fini Balsamic Vinegar)
1/2 cup tomato sauce (You can substitute one can diced tomatoes, drained well. I might puree the tomatoes.)
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HOUSTON - Drivers are becoming intoxicated without taking a drink and are causing collisions that are destroying innocent lives.
The head on-crash was violent and horrific. It happened on a stretch of Highway 105 in East Montgomery County when Sherri Holloway's SUV crossed over the road's center line and smashed into a van. The impact killed 34-year-old Kenneth Buffington.
Investigators said it all happened because Holloway was intoxicated.
"She got her pills, and then she started popping them," said Warren Diepraam, an assistant district attorney in Montgomery County. "Then, she drove and she killed somebody."
Holloway wasn't drunk on alcohol or high on illegal drugs. Instead, investigators, said she was intoxicated by using prescription pills.
"Intoxication is intoxication, no matter what substance causes it," said Diepraam.
Diapraam said Holloway's wreck highlights an alarming wave hitting Houston-area highways -- drivers hooked on prescription pills get behind the wheel and someone ends up dead. Diapraam cited two recent hospital studies show that twice as many car accident victims said they were under the influence of prescription pills than alcohol. In just two years, there's been an almost 20 percent increase in DWI blood tests coming back positive for prescription drugs.
In Montgomery County, the numbers are even more shocking.
"Almost 50 percent of our fatal crashes involve these sorts of drug," said Diepraam.
Many users are getting their fix from small pill clinics peppered across Southeast Texas. Local 2 hidden cameras have shown how easy it is to walk into a Houston-area pill clinic and walk out with hundreds of pills.
The most popular prescription is a combination of Soma, Xanax and Hydrocodone. It's the same combination showing up in many of those DWI blood tests.
"At one point, I even remember forgetting I was driving," said Scott Lynch, a former prescription pill user who lives in Austin.
Lynch said he used to take 10 Xanax pills in a day then drive his car. He ended up crashing his car in Austin and going to prison.
"For the most part, it was pretty much a blackout," said Lynch, who now helps other users overcome their addiction to prescription drugs. "I remember bits and pieces of trying to drive home. I can't even remember the wreck to be honest."
"They're not just slightly impaired," said Diepraam. "They are falling down drunk as a general rule."
Unlike drunken driving crashes that mostly happen late at night, "drugged" drivers are on the road in the middle of the day or on your morning commute.
"Pretty much every crash we've seen has been during regular work time hours," Diepraam said. "These people do it when everybody is on the road."
That's exactly when Holloway's pill addiction turned into tragedy. Her accident happened around 2 p.m. on a weekday afternoon.
A jury convicted Holloway of intoxication manslaughter. She was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
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