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Mujica steps in to lock down save; Cespedes exits with hand contusion
CINCINNATI -- Give the save, Edward Mujica's third of the season, to his right hamstring.
Thrust into action on a day in which Koji Uehara was getting some well-deserved rest, Mujica's leg happened to be in the perfect spot to knock down a grounder back toward the box by Kris Negron.
Mujica retrieved the baseball and threw to first to end a 5-4 victory over the Reds on Wednesday afternoon at Great American Ball Park.
It was a nice recovery for Mujica after giving up back-to-back singles to open the ninth.
Reds manager Bryan Price was so adamant to get a bunt down that he had Ramon Santiago try three times. Santiago fouled off all three of them, the last of which was strike three for the first out of the inning.
"What shows through is that [Mujica] didn't get too far ahead of himself, didn't try to do too much, and continued to throw strikes," said Red Sox manager John Farrell. "Fortunately, we get the three foul balls and it changes the whole complexion of the inning."
After recording 37 saves for the Cardinals last season, Mujica still knows how to pitch with a closer's mentality. But he certainly didn't mind the help that Santiago gave him.
"That out right there was a big out for me, because I think he's going to swing the bat so I'm trying to throw a fastball away and see if I can get a ground ball double play," said Mujica. "He bunted again, fouled it off."
Mike Napoli's two-run homer to right-center in the fifth snapped a 3-3 tie, ultimately paving the way for the victory.
"I was in a hitter's count and just trying to get a pitch I could drive. Got one I could handle, put the barrel on it," said Napoli.
After losing two out of three in St. Louis, the Sox bounced back by taking two out of three in Anaheim and winning both games in Cincinnati to finish the trip with a 5-3 mark.
"Yeah, it was nice, a winning road trip," said Napoli. "We're playing better baseball. I feel like there were a couple games we could've came away with, too. We're playing better baseball, the young guys are learning and we're playing the game the right way. That's what we need."
Making his second Major League start, Anthony Ranaudo earned his second win. The righty went six innings while scattering eight hits and four runs. He walked one and struck out one.
"It was great to get a win and finish off the series," said Ranaudo. "I don't think I threw my best, but I tried to command the zone and fill up the zone. They put some balls in play. Ultimately we got the win, and it was a good win to finish the road trip."
Yoenis Cespedes, fresh off clubbing a 433-foot, game-winning homer on Tuesday, left the game in the seventh inning with a right hand contusion. But Farrell said the move was just precautionary, and Cespedes tried to stay in the game.
The Red Sox supplied Ranaudo with a pair of runs before he even threw a pitch. Brock Holt opened the game with a walk, moved to second on a wild pitch and scored on an RBI single by Daniel Nava. A fielder's choice grounder by Napoli scored Nava.
Ranaudo kept it there until the third. Negron opened the rally with a walk. Todd Frazier, who played high school baseball against Ranaudo in New Jersey, drilled a one-out ground-rule double. Devin Mesorasco's sacrifice fly made it a 2-1 game.
The Reds did some louder damage in the fourth. Skip Schumaker hit his second homer of the season to tie it, and starting pitcher Mike Leake ripped a solo shot to left to make it a 3-2 game in favor of Cincinnati.
"Yeah, I know he went to Arizona State and he hit all three years there," Ranaudo said of Leake. "I knew he swung the bat really well. He took some pretty good swings off me his first at-bat, too. I tried to get ahead with a fastball, and he did a good job connecting with it, obviously."
But Boston bounced right back.
Again, it was Holt starting a rally, this time with a double to left. With one out, Cespedes drilled an RBI single to left. Up next was Napoli, who went deep for the 15th time this season.
"He hits a fastball down and away from Leake that with his power the opposite way, and in this ballpark, was a pretty good combination," said Farrell. "For the second time on this trip, he's hit a decisive home run, and overall puts a good finish on a successful trip."
Ian Browne is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brownie Points, and follow him on Twitter @IanMBrowne. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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As a former journalist, I love data. And trend data are even better.
So when I came across "Association Learning + Technology 2014," a recent report by Jeff Cobb and Celisa Steele, founders of consulting firm Tagoras, imagine my delight!
Young or old, technology has redefined the way we learn and work. As 8-to-5 days at the office have slowly turned into 24-hour social media networking from the car and virtual meetings during the kids' soccer practices, social media has filled in the gaps.
"The world of continuing education and professional development has changed dramatically in the past few years," Cobb and Steele said. "To meet member needs and stay out in front of the competition, you need to arm yourself with real data targeted to help you grow your programs."
The 52-page Tagoras report provides such data, which were collected based upon a survey of 200 trade and professional associations. "Association Learning + Technology 2014" is designed to help association leaders strategize for a new learning landscape, while meeting their members' needs for convenient and quick access to information.
There's a goldmine of information in the report, which you can get for free if you subscribe to Tagoras' free e-newsletter.
I'm sure the trends and data provided in the report will provide future blog fodder. But for starters, Cobb and Steele have abandoned the term e-learning and instead use the term technology-enabled or technology-enhanced learning.
Nearly all survey respondents – 88.7 percent – indicated they use some form of technology-enabled learning. The most popular form of such learning, according to the report: webinar.
As for social media, 33 percent of respondents reported using YouTube for learning programs, followed closely by Twitter (32 percent). Facebook was next, followed by LinkedIn. Nearly 37 percent of those surveyed indicated they have a mobile learning platform, and live streaming – rather than virtual conferences – seems to be an upcoming trend.
Another key takeaway: The majority of all respondents report technology has increased their revenue from educational offerings, but less than a quarter have a strategy in place to launch new learning platforms.
Cobb and Steel found organizations that consider themselves to be very successful:
- Report increased net revenue from their education offerings as a result of their use of technology for learning.
- Have a formal, documented strategy for their use of technology for learning.
- Have formal, documented product development and pricing processes that cover their technology-enabled and technology-enhanced learning.
- Offer facilitated online courses, gamified learning, virtual conferences and at least some mobile learning.
- Use a learning content management system (LCMS).
- Offer a formal credential (e.g., a certification or license), regardless of whether the credential is their own.
As the association industry transitions into technology-enabled learning, other trends will emerge, the report said. There will be:
- Growth in implementation of learning platforms and their integration with other key systems, like association management systems.
- A continued focus on professional instructional design to help ensure educational products are effective.
- The slowly growing use of social media for learning and increased dabbling in emerging products, like microcredentials and massive courses.
- An increase in competition that will, in turn, drive experimentation as associations look at how best to deliver more value.
- The professionalization of the education function overall, as the adoption and integration of sophisticated technologies increase the demand for savvy, experienced leaders in the continuing education and professional development business.
"We want to see more associations develop and use a strategy to guide their use of technology for learning," Cobb and Steele said. "Gut-level governance can work, but more consistent approaches empower staff all over the org chart."
While all this may seem overwhelming, "Associations Learning + Technology 2014" is an incredible measurement tool for associations, regardless of size and budget. As associations plan educational programs, sessions and conferences, it's becoming increasingly important that technology take center stage.
But it's O.K. to start small. Maybe the answer is a hybrid conference – in-person and live stream. Or maybe it's establishing a professional group on LinkedIn. Or perhaps smaller associations can establish a YouTube channel and provide "tips of the day." (By the way, this is a great project for interns, who love to create videos and are social-media savvy.)
The point is: Don't be afraid to taste technology. And don't leave your clients and members hungry or with a bitter aftertaste in a world full of ripe and delicious technological treats.
So, tell us, are you embracing technology-enabled learning? How do you incorporate technology into your matrix of educational opportunities?

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What's your toddler's personality type?
Knowing this could impact your parenting style more than you realise. more
Meningitis is a very serious illness in which the membranes and fluid that surround the brain and the spinal cord become infected.
Meningitis is caused by a virus, bacteria or a fungus. It's important to establish what caused the illness so that it can be treated properly. Meningitis is spread when someone with the illness coughs or sneezes.
Bacterial meningitis is generally more serious than viral meningitis, which is often caused by another illness such as enteroviruses, coxsackieviruses , mumps viruses or adenoviruses . Bacterial meningitis can cause permanent disabilities in up to 20% of children who get it. Bacterial meningitis can also cause death.
There are vaccines that can help prevent several types of meningitis, including vaccines for haemophilus (Hib) meningitis, meningococcal meningitis, and pneumococcal meningitis. Viral meningitis is best prevented by washing hands thoroughly and often.
Babies with meningitis may have the following symptoms:
Older children may experience:
Treatment for bacterial meningitis may involve hospitalisation, antibiotics, and other medications such as anticonvulsants, cortisone, and sedatives which may be used to treat complications.
Treatment for viral meningitis is similar to the treatment for any viral illness. Make sure that your child gets lots of rest and fluids. Keep her warm and use paracetamol for discomfort and fever. Viral meningitis cannot be treated with antibiotics.
Always call the doctor if you suspect that your child has meningitis. The earlier your child receives treatment for bacterial meningitis, the better the outcome.
Written by Rebecca Stigall for Kidspot, Australia's parenting resource for family health. Sources include Better Health Channel, NSW Health and Health Insite.
Last revised: Wednesday, 13 January 2010
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It wasn't very long ago that we sat around complaining about the Europeans, wondering why they couldn't get a deal done so we could move on. It makes me wonder if they're complaining about us in the U.S., wondering why we can't seem to get a deal done. My grandmother probably would have said that's the pot calling the kettle black.
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National Wildlife Federation wants to bring nature back to America's playgrounds.
We're creating guidelines and working to develop sample "nature play spaces" to help transform playgrounds, schoolyards, childcare centers, museums and zoos into spaces where kids can connect, play and learn in nature.
The idea behind a nature play space is that instead of the standard, cookie cutter metal and plastic structures that make up the bulk of today's playgrounds--people can incorporate the surrounding landscape and vegetation to bring nature to children's daily outdoor play and learning environments.
Children have a natural affinity towards nature. NWF and the Natural Learning Initiative at North Carolina State University, have created a guide for creating enticing outdoor play spaces as close as your backyard, patio or balcony.
Nature Play at Home : A Guide for Boosting Children's Healthy Development and Creativity shows parents and caregivers how they can turn an uninspired outdoor environment into an entertaining and exciting play area that will have kids racing to, "Go outside and play!"
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Research indicates that when children play and learn in nature, they do so with more vigor, engagement, imagination and cooperation than in wholly artificial environments and that symptoms of attention deficit and depression are reduced.
Experts agree that children need access to nature the same way they need good nutrition and adequate sleep. Our project will help restore children's relationship with nature by bringing it back to the play and learning places of everyday life.
In an effort funded by the U.S. Forest Service, NWF is working with the Natural Learning Initiative (NLI) to develop design guidelines that can be used by a wide range of institutions (parks, museums, nature centers, child care centers). The guidelines will show managers of schools, parks, childcare centers, and public lands how to make nature a part of children's outdoor play and learning areas. They will also identify the core elements of a nature play space and demonstrate how to address management, liability and accessibility issues.
New guidelines issued in September 9, 2014.
>> Read Nature Play & Learning Places: Creating and Managing Places Where Children Engage with Nature
NWF and the NLI are documenting existing Nature Play Spaces and are working to pilot the Guidelines at demonstration sites, in various types of contexts and institutions across the country in the following cities:
In June 2011, NWF and NLI partnered with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to pilot Learning in Nature Corps in a North Carolina National Wildlife Refuge. Young adult interns were trained in the play and learning methods of "playwork," developed by NLI with colleagues from the UK (where playwork is an established profession) and NC Zoo playworkers. For three weeks interns learned to prepare children's play and learning habitats and to design and lead programming narratives. At the end of each week, they led local children and families in creative, dramatic play themes linked to refuge wildlife and wildlife habitats. Pending additional funding, the pilot will be expanded to other refuges in 2013 as a strategy to create new types of Federal "green professionals" who can engage the public in educational uses of Federal Lands.
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The Rules of Life, Expanded Edition: A Personal Code for Living a Better, Happier, More Successful Life (Richard Templar's Rules) [Kindle Edition] 4 star - 74 reviews
Pub. 11/11/10
The first edition of The Rules of Life: A Personal Code for Living a Better, Happier, More Successful Life became a global phenomenon, topping bestseller charts around the world. This revised edition includes nine new rules to take you further, faster. Author Richard Templar brings together 106 practical rules that happy, successful people follow, even if they've never thought about it. These are realistic, commonsense things you can do differently, starting today... small things that make a powerful difference.
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Cavelady Cooking: 50 Fun Recipes for Paleo, Low-Carb and Gluten-Free Diets [Kindle Edition] 3.5 stars - 19 reviews
Whether you're new to a paleo or gluten-free lifestyle, or just looking for some new ideas, this book has you covered: breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. If you're seeking for new recipes that are free of grains and gluten - this is the perfect book for you.
If youre familiar with Hilah Cooking, you know I dont focus my show recipes on any particular diet I just like to keep things simple, good, and pretty much Texas by default but my cookbooks can be something else. I know this one wont automatically appeal to everyone who watches the show and uses my recipes, but I think it will appeal to anyone whos following the gluten-free, low-carb, or Paleo diets, as well as anyone who just wants some new ways to cook vegetables and meat!
Cavelady Cooking covers breakfast, lunch, dinner, sides, snacks and desserts.
Some breakfast highlights are: Crabcakes Benedict; Potato-free hash; Counterfeit Lara bars; plus several more recipes, not even including 6 funky smoothies!
For lunch, I got real. Real life. So were talking lots of make-ahead soups and salads and re-purposing leftovers into deliciousness! Plus some pretty brilliant ideas on making sushi rolls sans rice and tuna salad sans mayonnaise.
The chapter on dinner is ten brand-new recipes including easy homemade Italian sausage (so you can avoid added sugar and preservatives), Cuban chicken, Indian kofta, and pesto-olive roasted chicken. Each main dish recipe offers serving suggestions from the side dishes chapter, which is my personal favorite of all the chapters!
These side dishes are anything but pedestrian. Simple but unusual ways to prepare familiar vegetables like chard, cabbage, spinach, and okra will brighten up your plate and then your face! I even included a recipe for mushroom-stuffed acorn squash that could double as a vegetarian main-dish, should you ever need one.
I also offer a quick chapter on snacks and desserts. From no-cooking-snacks to baba ganoush, I got your snacking needs covered. For dessert, how about some plantain fritters or a peach crumble!
All of the recipes offer shortcuts and substitutions when possible to keep it as easy as possible on you, the cook!
Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds [Kindle Edition] 4 stars - 95 reviews
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The frequently quoted classic exposition of the madness and folly of "popular opinion". Extensive discussion about history's most infamous speculative investment bubbles - the Tulipmania, the South Sea Bubble, and more. Additional coverage and debunking of delusions including alchemy, witch-hunts, The Crusades and duels. Present day writers on economics, such as Andrew Tobias, laud the chapters on economic bubbles.
49 Slow Cooker Paleo Recipes for the Caveman Diet [Kindle Edition]
Pub 1/27/13
The author lost 100 pounds with the caveman paleolithic diet. What is the caveman diet? No, don't flinch, it's not another worthless weight loss plan. It's a diet plan for paleo food that isn't just about low calorie recipes. This paleo cookbook is chock full of recipes for healthy meals that actively promote healthy eating habits, but they're also slow-cooking recipes for convenience in a busy world.
The caveman crockpot revolution is about listening to the primal nutrition needs of our millions of years of evolution while taking advantage of modern conveniences. Crockpot meals too often mean unhealthy eating patterns. This collection of slow cooker recipes is largely gluten-free but still innovative and resourceful. If you're tired of the same dull beef and veggies (though we have some of the best crockpot recipes for those, too), you'll find a little bit of everything in this collection -- literally from soup to nuts. Paleo adherents will know that some say paleo people can eat wild rice -- and that wine isn't off the diet.
Paleo cookbook recipes aren't hard to find. What's hard to find are recipes that add variety to our lives. Nothing is more boring than a dull Neanderthal diet. These are not only great hunter-gatherer recipes, they're also some of the best crockpot recipes available.
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If you thought paleo recipes reduced you to crappy-tasting bread and a future with no rice, think again! Paleo is a very adaptable plan. Here are some of the recipes within:
* Chicken Vegetable and Nut Butter Soup
* Primal Vegetable Wild Rice Soup
* Easy Caveman Breakfast Torte
* Yowza Wayleo Paleo Nut Pot
* Crockpot Antelope Steak
* Chicken and Shrimp à la Neanderthal
* Paleo Slow Cooker Squash with Cinnamon, Cranberries and Apples
* Barbecuus Neanderthalus
and many more.
So join the caveman diet evolution revolution. Cavemen ate many more things than we think! Paleo recipes and the Paleolithic diet plans don't have to be hum-drum any longer. These recipes for the paleo slow cooker nutrition plan constitute one way to build healthy meals around a busy lifestyle. The paleolithic diet lends itself well to the crockpot since the appliance harkens back to the campfire of our most ancient ancestors. Paleo cookbooks that involve the slow cooker in them allow the future and the past to wrap around and meet each other.
No matter what we choose to call it the caveman diet, the paleo diet plan, the caveman paleolithic Stone Age diet or the hunter gatherer recipes, it doesn't have to be a hunger-gatherer diet! Satisfy your inner caveman with these fun and innovative recipes.
If you're new to paleolithic, the good news is that hearty meat-eaters will love this diet. Weight loss plans and healthy meals used to mean green veggies and fruits plus a little lean meat but very little else. We now know a lot more about human physiology, about the capacity for people to incorporate foods humans have eaten for centuries, such as fatty meats, in a healthy eating way, so long as the meats are carefully chosen and prepared. But vegetarians are welcome, too. The emphasis is always on raw and unprocessed foods.
This isn't just any other gluten free or low carbohydrate diet. It's a very special one that was designed to meet the evolved needs of our species. Recipes for healthy meals no longer need to filch food out of a rabbit's hutch. This paleo cookbook provides paleo breakfast recipes for the slow cooker, along with caveman approved complete meats, paleolithic ethnic recipes, and many more.
We've tried to create the best paleo slowcooker cookbook that we can.
The Addicted Brain: Why We Abuse Drugs, Alcohol, and Nicotine (FT Press Science) [Kindle Edition] 4.5 stars - 31 reviews
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Addiction destroys lives. In The Addicted Brain, leading neuroscientist Michael Kuhar, Ph.D., explains how and why this happensand presents advances in drug addiction treatment and prevention. Using breathtaking brain imagery and other research, Kuhar shows the powerful, long-term brain changes that drugs can cause, revealing why it can be so difficult for addicts to escape their grip.
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Dr. Tabors FIGHT NOW book provides information on lifestyle choices that might improve breast health and overall health. The purpose of Dr. Tabors medical research is to empower you to become proactive against breast cancer now with specific food and lifestyle choices. We can make specific food and lifestyle choices to lower the risk of getting breast cancer, risk of recurrence, and risk of dying from breast cancer. The only alternative is to be reactive after you get breast cancer or have a recurrence of breast cancer. The choice is clear
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- Lubee Bat Conservancy is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to saving fruit bats and their habitats through research, conservation and education. Located in Gainesville, Fla., Lubee houses the largest and most diverse collection of fruit bats in the world. Efforts are focused on working with global conservation partners to protect at-risk bat species. By protecting these bats, Lubee works to conserve more than 145 genera of plants that depend on bats for pollination and seed dispersal, the countless organisms that depend on those plants for food and shelter, and ultimately all people who depend on healthy ecosystems.
- The annual Florida Bat Festival at the Lubee Bat Conservancy offers an opportunity to view giant fruit bats and enjoy the great outdoors while learning about how bats benefit Florida's environment and ecosystems worldwide.
Organization for Bat Conservation
- The Organization for Bat Conservation is dedicated to protecting bats, other wildlife and the ecosystems they need to survive. The organization has the largest grass-roots bat conservation education program in the United States, presenting more than 1,500 live shows to over 250,000 people annually. Live animal exhibits are also provided for museums, science centers, wildlife festivals and more, including the permanent exhibit at Cranbrook Institute of Science in Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
Bat Conservation International
- Bat Conservation International's mission is to conserve the world's bats and their ecosystems in order to ensure a healthy planet. Based in Austin, Texas, BCI is devoted to conservation, education and research initiatives involving bats and the ecosystems they serve.
- The Year of the Bat was a two-year global speices awareness initiative undertaken by The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals and The Agreement on the Conservation of Populations of European Bats.


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Corn futures built modestly upon their Thursday gains in early Friday trading, with traders once again citing the ongoing delays to Corn Belt plantings and the problems that creates for the price strength. Several pointed out that late plantings could push the pollination period into mid-to-late summer, thereby increasing the possibility of pollination problems. July corn rose 2.5 cents to $6.645/bushel in early Friday morning action, while December gained 1.25 cents to $5.6025.
After substantial losses earlier in the week, soybean futures regained their footing overnight. The market may simply have been oversold in the wake of the mid-week slide, whereas domestic supply tightness has not eased despite talk that the U.S. might import South American beans and the possibility that major U.S. acreage will shift toward beans due to planting delays. Indeed, the late decline has probably stifled farmer selling. July soybean futures advanced 6.0 cents to $13.7825/bushel early Friday morning, while July soyoil climbed 0.34 cents to 48.83 cents/pound but July soybean meal edged $1.4 higher to $407.6/ton.
Wheat futures moved slightly higher in early Friday morning trading. Traders seem indecisive in the wake of the results of the Wheat Quality Council tour of the Kansas winter wheat crop, which they stated at 313.1 million bushels. That compares to a five-year average of tour results at 341.3 mib and the actual 2012 total at 382.2 mib. The wintry weather that dominated the region overnight probably did not improve prospects. July CBOT wheat futures added 6.25 cents to $7.3475/bushel in pre-dawn Friday trading, while July KCBT wheat inched up 2.75 cents to $7.935 and July MGE futures rose 3.75 cents to $8.29.
Cattle futures continued their ongoing rally in Friday morning electronic trading. Modest cash gains probably encouraged bulls, but surging wholesale values are very likely driving the rally. The USDA stated choice beef cutout 1.09 cents higher at 200.58 cents/pound Thursday afternoon; that is within easy striking distance of the all-time high of 201.18 set in mid-October 2003. That may be smashed next week as grocers and consumers make a belated start to the spring grilling season, with cattle prices following beef values upward. June cattle pushed up 0.15 cents to 123.80 cents/pound overnight, while December added 0.05 cents to 128.52. August feeder cattle futures climbed 0.27 cents to 149.92 cents/pound, while November slipped 0.02 cents to 154.25.
CME lean hog seemed to follow the cattle/beef complex higher Thursday night, particularly since the afternoon reports were not supportive. That is, both the cash and wholesale quotes posted in the wake Thursday activity indicated surprising weakness. Still, history points to vigorous hog and pork gains during the coming days and weeks. The market is trying to figure out if those will justify the premiums built into CME futures. June hog futures rose 0.15 cents to 92.97 cents/pound early Friday morning, while December futures rallied 0.10 at 78.75.


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Two Ladies and two Girls in NYC
Two ladies and two ten year old girls are going to the American Girl store in NYC. They are from CT so they can't carry in NY.
What non-firearm suggestions would you give them to prevent being a victim?
Also, apparently you can't carry pepper spray unless it's bought in New York. How is that a public safety benefit?
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Situational awareness is more useful than a submachinegun as far as not being a victim. Of course that isn't something you can give to someone.
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|February 18, 2012, 06:24 PM
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Situational Awareness, basic knowledge/training, and maybe an umbrella.
"Today is victory over yourself of yesterday; tomorrow is your victory over lesser men." - Miyamoto Musashi
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|February 18, 2012, 06:31 PM
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Number one, stay together.
But honestly, relax. Fifth ave at 49th st is as safe as it comes.
LEO visible on every corner; 3 others you will never see until you need them. Its not Ed Kotch's NYC anymore; they will be very very very safe.
Drive in, eat the $20 to park.
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|February 18, 2012, 06:35 PM
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|February 18, 2012, 06:47 PM
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|February 18, 2012, 07:12 PM
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I went to NY on vacation a while back. I carried one of those 2 AA cell Mini Mag Lights. From my understanding, you can't even carry a knife in NY. If the bad guys have a gun, then just hand it over. Even if they have a knife, it is best to hand it over. Its not worth risking your life or serious bodily injury, especially with kids in tow. Now if they try to abduct anyone or worse, then fight with everything and anything you've got.
While I personally hate NYC, it has it's "cultural value" and everyone should visit at least once. So assuming you are NOT going to avoid crime by avoiding NYC, here are a few things I would do to avoid crime in NYC.
- Avoid looking like a tourist. I know this will be impossible for most, especially if it is your first time. Try not to carry too many things (massive packs or camera bags). Keep your eyes open and exercise the situational awareness everyone else is talking about.
- Do not dress in flashy clothes or wear flashy jewelry (watches, handbags, etc...). (Its kind of hard to avoid if you're going to a show or some of the nicer places). If you are going out for a night on the town, take a cab instead of the subway.
- Restrict your excursions to places that are more crowded and only during times when it is more likey for lots of people to be around. Ask the hotel concierge or tourist information places rather then people off of the street.
- Carry all cash, IDs, and credit cards in a safe place. A lot of people use pouches worn around their necks and tuck them inside their shirts. If you do get mugged, just give up your wallet. Consider a secondary wallet if you have a really nice wallet. Only pull out your neck pouch in a private place such as a restroom stall. You never know who is looking.
- Credit cards are much safer than cash in general, but you will need to keep some cash. Do NOT FLASH your cash around. I'm from Miami and have seen this so many times. Some totally oblivious person thinks its cool to show off by whipping out a wad of cash. Its probably a bunch of ones with a few big bills around the outside, but it attracts the wrong kind of attention.
Thats most of the tips I have right now. I will post more if I think of anything. I hope this wasn't too obvious!
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|February 18, 2012, 09:01 PM
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Sometimes excellent situational awareness is all that gives you time to draw your weapon, with threat detection not possible well enough in advance to avoid the situation.
Wonder how the unarmed store clerk in NYC feels when he's situationally aware enough to know he's about to be the victim of an armed robbery and isn't allowed, by law, to do a damned thing about it--without a year in prison for violating the Sullivan law.
|February 18, 2012, 09:08 PM
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When I cannot carry my Clock 19 I carry a real blackthorn Irish Shillelagh. I'm old and use a cane anyway so the big nob on the end of that sucker car really discourage a person from bothering you!
|February 18, 2012, 09:50 PM
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When I cant carry, or choose not to carry (usually when drinking) I carry sabre pepper spray.
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|February 18, 2012, 09:52 PM
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|February 19, 2012, 12:34 AM
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lol, I go to NYC all the time, I live 30 minutes away from it, you will be fine, i've been on subways by myself at 3am, no one has bothered me, i've practically lived in manhattan for most of my life in terms of being around and hanging out, its really nowhere near as bad as it use to be like 20-30 years ago, its actually pretty damn safe, and people are always around, you are never really alone in Manhattan.
|February 19, 2012, 12:07 PM
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I think Stephen426 has some great advice! I really HATE that I have a NY pistol permit yet I CANT carry in NYC. Its a bunch of crap.
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|February 19, 2012, 01:41 PM
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+1 for situational awareness
whatever you do be most careful driving there - because that'll be the most dangerous thing you do that day Enjoy
|February 19, 2012, 07:52 PM
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I drive a limo in NYC. In most areas I cant pull over long enough to relieve myself at a McDonald's without getting ticketed. LE in that prevalent.
Bloomberg has the placed so locked down you get fined for smoking cigarettes on the wrong street.
I travel quite a bit in the Northeast, and honestly; there are few places I would consider safer than NYC these days. Help is constantly and immediately available.
Just trying to offer some piece of mind; odds are they will have a wonderful time.
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|February 20, 2012, 09:26 AM
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I grew up in Manhattan
Right in the area where they filmed West Side Story, at the time they filmed West Side Story. It has changed a lot - more because of Giuliani than anything Bloomberg ever accomplished. When I was growing up, we were cautioned to carry tribute in case we were mugged - the police were not allowed to use hollow point bullets because they might violate the criminal's right to rehabilitation if they were killed - muggings were treated as misdemeanors for all intents and purposes - to get things treated as a felony, the criminal had to actually draw blood.
That started to change around the time of the movie Death Wish and the Bernard Goetz subway shooting. Then, under Giuliani who succeeded the absolutely ineffective Dinkins, they actually started enforcing all the laws - citations for buildings with broken windows, store owners and building owners not sweeping the sidewalks, aggressive panhandlers actually going to jail, muggers treated as violent criminals instead of street entertainment. NYC became much safer.
I come back to NYC frequently. It's so different from when I was growing up, and it's a good different. I take the subway without fear, I walk around aware of my surroundings but not with the hunched "I'm waiting to be a victim look." That doesn't mean that there is no crime, but the common sense things I've seen written in this thread should go a long way toward keeping people from becoming victims.
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|February 20, 2012, 07:09 PM
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I've been going to manhattan since I was a child 40+ years ago.
In the last 20 years it has cleaned up substantially.
In the years since 9/11 it has probably become the safest place in America.
I Was there this past fall with a few friends and we walked from 14th street and 5th avenue to 46th street and broadway at 3:00am and I was no more concerned than if I were walking in Montreal.
Parking in midtown can cost upwards of $50.00 a day so taking cabs and buses is recommended.
|February 20, 2012, 08:38 PM
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NYC is a fairly safe place today.
It is legal to carry a folding knife w. less than 4" blade. If it can be operated by gravity or centrifugal force (broadly interpreted by NYPD) and the blade locks it might be considered illegal. Non-locking blade seems to be OK no matter how NYPD interprest the law, so something like a Swiss Army knife is legal.
I don't believe NYC law prohibits non-resident to buy pepper spray; it is true that it is not legal to bring into city, but most drugstores sell it. Of course a cane or umbrella is legal. Chances are very slim you will need spray, cane, or umbrella for SD.
|February 20, 2012, 08:43 PM
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Situational awareness... but do NOT look at anyone coming down the sidewalk, in the intersection etc. Just walk quickly along the sidewalk looking at the heels of the person ahead of you.
That is the way the TV shows see people walking.
|February 22, 2012, 04:26 PM
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The answer is yes. Non-Residents can carry pepper spray into the city, but only under certain conditions. Residents can only buy pepper spray from certain shops which are properly licensed.
- You must not have a felony or been convicted of assault.
- Must be 18 years or over
- Spray must be "pocket sized"
I think no matter where you go you should always carry pepper spray no matter how safe you believe the area might be. I have seen fights happen in the most peaceful places and for the oddest of reasons. I do not let any of my family members out the door without a can of spray in their pocket. You simply never know these days.
Will the NYPD arrest you if you use the pepper spray in an unlawful manner? Yes, they most certainly will. There are times when people believe they are using pepper spray in a lawful manner when they are really using it unlawfully. Pepper spray is not to be used because someone is yelling or annoying you. It is not be used for disagreements. It is only to be used for the "protection of person or property" as the law states below.
These matters can be subjective at times. The story of the other person is usually vastly different and contrary. My advice is not to use it unless you absolutely need to use it. If someone is charging at you with hostile intentions or touching in a manner which is clearly hostile, then you should probably use it. However, if they are standing their ground and just being really annoying/loud then you should take the opportunity to walk away.
Always attempt to walk away. Usually, both parties will stand their ground during an argument and this is where problems occur. Sometimes both parties in a fight will be arrested and charged. Disorderly conduct is always the base charge, but usually assault is pressed on the fighters. If you whip out your pepper spray and use it during a questionable fight, one in which you could have walked away from, then you will be charged with criminal possession of a weapon among other things.
Keep one hand on the pepper spray in your pocket, but only use it when you are in danger. If you use it during the course of a clearly preventable fight which you could have walked away from then you will be going to jail no matter which side started it.
Dont forget, once pepper spray is deployed then run away from the attacker. Do not stick around. The pepper spray will only disorient the attacker for several seconds to several minutes depending upon the individual. If you choose to remain by the attacker then they will probably eventually come at you, but this time they are full of adrenaline and have more strength. They might even have a pistol on them or a knife. Use that crucial time to run. Sometimes folks will decide to stick around and wait for police. They believe that by spraying the attacker again will have some additional effect. Do not think that way. Give them a good spray and run in the opposite direction. Do not delay.
New York: Section 265.25 (14) and (15) The possession of "selfdefense sprays" by persons who are not felons or who have been convicted of an assault, 18 or over for the protection of person or property and its otherwise lawful use is legal. "Selfdefense spray" is defined as "a pocket sized spray device which contains and releases a chemical or organic substance which is intended to produce temporary physical discomfort or disability through being vaporized or otherwise dispensed in the air or any like device containing tear gas, pepper spray or similar disabling agent". There are certain labeling requirements. Sales require both a seller's license and the completion by a purchaser of a registration form. New York residents may only purchase defense sprays from licensed Firearms Dealers or licensed Pharmacists in that state. No more than two sprays may be sold at any one time to a single purchaser.
|February 22, 2012, 04:31 PM
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Personally, I would buy online from them. I avoid NYC. I know there are cultural things there, but I wont spend my time or money in that freedom hating city. Period.
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|February 22, 2012, 04:36 PM
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Tell them to stay off the cell phones and be alert.Stay together and don't flash large sums of money.
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Get real. IU's struggle in its 58-52 win over ninth-seed Temple — which generated a lot of Cream and Crimson fan grumbling — reflected the fierceness of the competition in a season of national parity. The margin for victory is small. The price to achieve it is high.
So what does that mean for Thursday's East Region Sweet 16 game with fourth-seed Syracuse in Washington, D.C.?
"I was hoping it got easier the further along you got in the tournament," IU associate head coach Tim Buckley said with a laugh. "I don't think that's the case."
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"Preparation is a key to what we do, how we execute and what our focus is," Buckley said. "We have to continue to do that."
The Hoosiers' focus was fierce in the final few minutes against Temple, when they ended the game on a 10-0 run. Their near flawless execution was similar to their performance in the final minute of the regular season ending Michigan victory.
"To finish it out the way we did shows all that hard work you put into an entire season — and for some of these guys the four years they've been here to get to this point," Buckley said.
"We would prefer to play that way for 40 minutes, but we're thankful we've been able to do it in clutch situations. It starts with our defense.When our defense is focused, we feel like we'll execute offensively.
"Coach (Tom Crean) is going to call the right plays, to call the right guy's number to either get the shot or get everybody else in position to make the shot."Syracuse comes in having won five of its last six games, with the only loss coming to overall No. 1 seed Louisville in the Big East championship game, when the Cardinals rallied from a 16-point second-half deficit.
The Orangemen are led by 6-8 forward C.J. Fair, who averages 14.5 points and 6.9 rebounds. Brandon Triche, a 6-4 guard, averages 13.8 points, 3.5 assists and 3.4 rebounds. Guard Michael Carter-Williams, who is 6-6, averages 11.8 points, 7.6 assists and 4.8 rebounds. He also has a team-leading 100 steals. James Southerland, a 6-8 forward, averages 13.7 points and 5.3 rebounds.
Syracuse has four players with at least 25 blocks, led by 6-9 forward Rakeem Christmas' 70. Six players also average at least 3.8 rebounds.
For comparison, Cody Zeller leads Indiana with 44 blocks. Victor Oladipo leads with 75 steals.
The Orangemen are perhaps the biggest team IU has played this season. They have 10 players on the roster at least 6-6.
In Thursday's other Sweet 16 game, second-seed Miami (29-6) faces third-seed Marquette (25-8). The winners will meet on Saturday.IU guards Maurice Creek and Oladipo, along with assistant coach Kenny Johnson, are going home. All are from the Washington, D.C., area.
There's one drawback — a big demand for tickets.
"I know a lot of my family are going to use all of my tickets," Creek said, "but I just want to get prepared for the game and play my best basketball."
The regional games are set for the Verizon Center. Oladipo played there twice during his high school days at DeMatha.
"It was a great experience to play there," he said. "I can't wait to go home and play in front of my family and friends. But the main thing is to play with these guys and show the world what we're capable of."The Hoosiers' heart-in-the-throat comeback victory over Temple was great, forward Derek Elston said, but does not mean they are a team of destiny.
"You're looking at a team that is not going to give up." he said. "We'll fight as far as we get to go. We'll always be in the fight, always be in the battle. That's all anybody can ask.
"We're happy we get to move on. We're happy to dive into the film (of Syracuse). We're happy to survive."
Survival wasn't assured until the closing seconds against Temple. How nerve wracking was it to watch from the bench?
"It was absolutely nerve wracking," Elston said, "but we have confidence in this team. We know Coach Crean had the right guys on the court, guys who will bear down and fight through. That's what they did."The Hoosiers insist last year's Sweet 16 experience will produce Thursday benefits. The 102-90 loss to eventual national champ Kentucky reinforced the necessity of improved defense.
"We made it last year and we know what to expect," guard Remy Abell said. "We'll carry it over from last year.
"We know what our ultimate goal is. We're going to enjoy this, but we know we still have business to take care of."
More and more often Abell is a key part of that business. He's never started a game in his two college seasons, but he's become a major off-the-bench contributor. His defense on previously unstoppable Temple guard Khalif Wyatt was crucial in Sunday's victory.
"I told Coach I wanted to guard him," Abell said. "Let me guard him. I want that challenge. He's a great player. I know I can be at that level."
Oladipo, the Big Ten defensive player of the year, gets that challenge. But when he couldn't stop Wyatt in the first half, Crean tried Will Sheehey, Christian Watford and, as part of a trap, Zeller. Abell did as good a job as anyone, which is why Abell got the second-half start over the banged up Jordan Hulls rather than Sheehey, the Big Ten's top sixth man.
"I thought the guy that stemmed the tide in first half, which is why he got the start in the second half," Crean said, "was Remy Abell. That was the key."
In the end, Oladipo did the best job defending Wyatt.
"Vic did a great job on Wyatt," Abell said. "He's the defensive player of the year. But I wanted that opportunity. I wanted to make him take tough shots."
It worked — sort of. Wyatt had 20 points at halftime and finished with 31.
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In each of his first three full major-league seasons, Latos needed a month to find his footing before morphing into one of the most effective starters in the senior circuit. The trend followed the 25-year-old from pitcher-friendly San Diego to hitter-friendly Cincinnati—after the Padres shipped him to the Reds for a monster package that included Yonder Alonso and Yasmani Grandal—but he now appears determined to buck it. And PECOTA, which projected Latos to take a step forward this season, to 4.1 WARP from 2.6 last year and a career high of 3.2 set in 2010, is now looking rather shrewd.
Wednesday's tidy effort against the Cubs, in which Latos scattered four hits and a walk while striking out four, brought his K:BB for the season to 33-to-5, a considerable improvement from his 185-to-64 finish in 2012. Through five starts, Latos has hiked his strikeout rate to 25.4 percent from 21.6 percent and halved his walk rate, to 3.8 percent from 7.6 percent, with the former being supported by a one-percentage-point increase (to 11 percent) in swinging strikes.
Latos has now permitted one walk or fewer in 10 consecutive starts (including two post-season starts) dating back to last September 22, the longest active streak in the majors after Cliff Lee's 20-gamer ended on April 15. It's unlikely that Latos has suddenly become a right-handed Lee, who was the only qualifying starter to sustain a base-on-balls percentage below 3.8 last year. But even a modest improvement in his walk rate coupled with a corresponding uptick in strikeouts should enable Latos to realize his four-win projection. And if both trends persist through the end of the season, he'll have a strong bid to become the first Cy Young Award winner in Reds franchise history.
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Tonight, the Yankees will get another shot at Buehrle, who has seemingly righted his ship after two rough outings at the outset of his Blue Jays career. Vernon Wells, who went 3-for-5 with a home run in that contest and is off to a surprising, .296/.367/.563 start, could prove pivotal to their success.
Wells' ownage of Buehrle dates back to his own days in Toronto, when the veteran left-hander was a member of the White Sox. No active player with at least 50 career plate appearances against Buehrle can boast an OPS better than Wells' 1.264; in fact, the next-best mark belongs to David Ortiz, and he is way down the chain at 1.022. Wells carries a 23-for-47 line with four doubles, a triple, two home runs, four walks, and only three strikeouts into tonight's showdown, in which he will do his best to support Hiroki Kuroda.
The aforementioned home run, which came in the second inning of the game on April 20, was the result of a thigh-high sinker that stayed near the heart of the zone, one of the few hotspots remaining in Wells' swing. The 34-year-old Wells, who appears to have been resurrected by the move to Yankee Stadium after two miserable seasons in Anaheim, has had far more trouble handling Buehrle's cutter and changeup. But even backdoor offerings like this one, which ended up a triple on April 17, 2011, haven't been immune to Wells' bat, sending the 35-year-old back to the drawing board time after time.
Wells went 7-for-15 with two big flies during the three-game set at the Rogers Centre. After whiffing in four of his eight at-bats at Tropicana Field, he couldn't ask for a better matchup to help him get back on track in game one of four in the Bronx (7:05 p.m. ET).
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The 25-year-old is striking out more batters and walking fewer of them than he ever has in his major-league career, and much of the uptick can be attributed to his sinker (7.87 percent swinging-strike rate, 5.41 percent last year) and changeup (20.00 percent, 17.79 percent). He'll try to sustain those trends in the series opener against the Rockies, who will send Jorge De La Rosa to the mound in game one of four at Chase Field (9:40 p.m. ET).
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The improvement in walk rate has been a facet of the entire Reds staff, which makes me wonder if it's evidence of good coaching from Bryan Price. Homer Bailey has also seen his K/bb improve dramatically that last two seasons. And Bronson Arroyo appears to be on the Brad Radke career path at this point, he doesn't walk anybody anymore.
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That's an interesting point, Lou—and something that might be worth exploring. Price mentioned in a recent interview with John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer that he preaches pitching aggressively and getting ahead in the count—http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20130420/SPT04/304200078/Price-mind-behind-Reds-arms—which may be related to the decrease in walks on their pitching staff.
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What is this medicine?PENICILLIN G BENZATHINE; PENICILLIN G PROCAINE (pen i SILL in G BEN za thine; pen i SILL in G proh KEYN) is a penicillin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?This medicine is for injection into a muscle. It is usually given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
What if I miss a dose?This does not apply.
What may interact with this medicine?
What should I watch for while using this medicine?Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
Do not treat diarrhea with over the counter products. Contact your doctor if you have diarrhea that lasts more than 2 days or if it is severe and watery.
This medicine can interfere with some urine glucose tests. If you use such tests, talk with your health care professional.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where should I keep my medicine?This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.


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One of the most glibly sensationalized years in the modern calendar, 2012, is nearly upon us. With it come the predictions of apocalyptic doom and the unceremonious end of the Mayan calendar.
From a skeptic's point of view, "total demise" is something of an overstatement. Change, on the other hand, is inescapable.
Take the new movement that has swept our country. Occupy Wall Street has inspired both fervent adherents and vehement detractors, but it has also prompted a universal hard look at the virtues and drawbacks of the status quo. In the economic sector, too, the obliteration of the status quo is a foregone conclusion. In order to preserve the euro, those countries with slightly more vibrant economies will be stuck bailing out European "sick men" such as Greece—which in turn, economists say, must endure ever-intensifying instability. The United States faces not only continued economic upheaval, but also a possible credit downgrade that will further erode our once-hubristic hegemony.
Lest we forget, 2012 also brings us local and national elections. Whether more money will be spent cementing the authority of incumbents or throwing them all out of office is anyone's guess. The former option will further piss off the occupiers, who are pushing for change anyway; the latter may actually usher in that change.
In sum, whether the world ends or just spins crazily into a new reality in 2012, just a few short weeks of sleepy 2011 remain. Herewith, SFR offers an abbreviated "bucket list"—a few of the très Santa Fe activities you should accomplish before a new year takes us all by surprise.
—Alexa Schirtzinger


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Centralia homeowner overrun by dozens of rats
CENTRALIA, Wash. -- A Centralia homeowner is being overrun by rats, and she doesn't know why.
Joan Lankow said a couple dozen rats come out every night.
"It's awful," she said. "I hate them. They're so dirty."
She said her house is clean and rat free and her yard is well maintained, but last May the rats began showing up in her garage. Now they come every night to eat her grape vines and the food inside her dove cage.
She said she now catches a rat every morning.
"Every morning," she said. "And that's a small one compared to what we've caught in the past."
The final straw came when a rat bit her dog, Reba, 18 times. That's when Lankow became desperate and turned to the KOMO Problem Solvers for help.
Lankow is unemployed and can't afford to get rid of the rats on her own, but local exterminator Rick Reitman agreed to take a look at her garage.
He poked around the yard and said even with the grapes and bird food, he couldn't figure out why the property was so overrun.
"I don't know why there are so many rats around here," he said.
In the end, Reitman rigged a poison trap and told Lankow he'd help her out at no cost. It will take a while before she knows if the poison does the trick, but she's happy for the help.
Neighbors think several nearby construction projects might be driving the rats into the neighborhood.


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My wife and I won't be running this year because we failed to figure in how a 1 year old would detour us from training like we have in the past. SO, I have 2 bibs for sale, the transfer period is over (but that saves $$) and we are asking $80 for the pair OBO. I know it is short notice so make me an offer and I can deliver the bibs if you're in the Indy area!
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text: Bad day for Luck, good day for WVU By Mitch Vingle November 5, 2013 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- There's a very good chance Tuesday wasn't a particularly happy day for West Virginia University athletic director Oliver Luck.Despite his refusal to comment, all signs said he was more than interested in taking the same position at filthy rich University of Texas. Reports said he interviewed for the job.According to various stories from the Lone Star State, Luck was first a top candidate. Then he was a finalist. Then he was the front runner. Finally, over the weekend, he was "the last man" standing.Except that he was not. On Tuesday, Arizona State athletic director Steve Patterson was named as the new Texas AD.Apparently, Patterson blew away the search committee with his interview. Also, his resume is very similar to that of Luck. Patterson got the ball rolling on many large projects in Tempe, as Luck has in Morgantown. While Luck graduated from the Texas law school, Patterson did as well - in addition to receiving his undergraduate degree there.What might have been most telling, however, was this comment from Texas president Bill Powers. After pointing to Patterson's work at Arizona State and in the NBA, he said that "far more important, he's run a winning program at Arizona State that places students first and is committed to their lifelong success."Note the word "winning." Arizona State's football team is a Top 25 team with a 6-2 record that leads the Pac-12 South division. Patterson hired Todd Graham. West Virginia is 4-5, in seventh place within the Big 12 and has lost 11 of its last 17 football games. Luck hired Dana Holgorsen. In addition, the Mountaineer basketball team was 13-19 last season.The feeling from here is Patterson was perceived as an easier sell to the entire Texas fan base, despite Luck's visibility and popularity in that area. What can you criticize about Patterson? But here's the deal: While it might have been a bad day for Luck, it was a very good day for WVU.The school will not only keep a sharp mind, but one of the nation's most respected athletic directors. When Luck makes a call, college athletic administrators take it.Bash Luck's hire of Holgorsen if you wish, but no one has done more for WVU in the athletic arena in such a short time.I'll go a step beyond that. Few, if any, could have moved WVU from the sinking Big East into the wealthy lifeboat that is the Big 12. It was Luck's ties into Texas, his legal background and CEO handling of the affair that saved WVU's keister from the American Athletic Conference and the abject poverty within.To point solely at the Holgorsen hire is myopic. In addition to the Save of the Century, Luck has made nice coaching hires. He's overseeing the progress of major capital projects, like the basketball practice facility and women's soccer complex. He somehow got a new baseball park in the works. WVU is fortunate to have Oliver Luck. If you think differently, consider all the candidates in the world Texas could have considered. Luck was one of two at the end.The man has contacts the world over. He was a Rhodes Scholar finalist who graduated Phi Beta Kappa. He has that Texas law degree, which feathers in nicely with college athletics these days. Also, he has the ultimate college background as, first, a WVU quarterback and, second, an NFL quarterback. So, let's see. In regard to those credentials, there's USC's Pat Haden and WVU's Luck. Am I missing anyone? (We'll skip Luck's 1996 side job as President and CEO of NFL Europe.)You get my point. There have been other fine athletic directors in Morgantown. (Luck, by the way, isn't even the most visible. That was Fred Schaus, who coached Jerry West at WVU then in Los Angeles with the Lakers. Guided the Lakers to four NBA Finals.)No athletic director, however, has ever hit Morgantown with the credentials, contacts, name recognition, work ethic and love for WVU as Luck.It might have been a bad day for the Mountaineer AD. But it was a very good day for his school's fans.Reach Mitch Vingle at 304-348-4827, email@example.com or follow him at twitter.com/MitchVingle. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 City of Milton tries to revive Morris Memorial property 2 Mitch Vingle: WVU's Lyons watching bombshell merger news 3 Morgantown coal operator Laurita indicted in alleged campaign finance scheme 4 Books and Brews expanding to Charleston's West Side 5 Former Boone school board members indicted Putting it on the lines Previous Story SSAC football playoff ratings Next Story


text: 100 Shows Spanning 107 Years January 3, 2008 12:00 AM "If I've told you once, I've told you a hundred times!" How many times did we hear that when we were growing up? Maybe a hundred? Most likely more, but 2008 brings to Chicago a distinction: We're the first auto show anywhere that can say "We've told you this is awesome" for a hundred times-over 107 years. Since the first official Chicago Auto Show was staged in 1901, a reasonable person would count back from 2008 and deduce, "Wow, 107 Chicago Auto Shows!" which is quite an accomplishment. But the vagaries of geopolitical strife-tempered with a healthy dose of history-get in the way of simple math and tell us that during the WWII years and beyond there simply were no auto shows being staged in the United States as our country was far too busy producing tanks and trucks to worry about family transportation. So the American auto show clock was put into suspended animation until 1950 when the Windy City put the genre back on track for the world to witness. It hasn't stopped since in timing, content and importance to the industry and public. "We understand that there might be a bit of confusion," said 2008 Chicago Auto Show Chairman Bob Loquercio. "But simply put: there's no other auto show on earth that has produced 100 editions. We're darn proud of that, not only for its longevity and staying power with a car-hungry public, but also for the industry that has for decades used this show as a barometer of how well their products resonate in real-world application." In celebration of the storied past of the Chicago Auto Show, a special display featuring many vehicles from the exposition's earliest years will be a hit with everyone. "We've done a great deal of research on our early years," said Mark Scarpelli, co-chairman of the '08 show. "That, teamed up with some very cooperative manufacturers and private collections, should provide a wonderful look back at some of our industry's milestone vehicles. Our www.ChicagoAutoShow.com Web site's historic section always gets huge play, but this year we expect it to be off-the-chart busy." The nation's biggest auto show will stage its customary two-day media preview Feb. 6-7, with most visiting media arriving Tuesday, Feb. 5 in order to make sure they've got their Rockport Walkers on the ground and ready to roam at dawn's early light for the MAMA/Chicago Auto Show Wednesday morning breakfast. Following that will be a whirlwind 36 hours of news conferences featuring world and North American previews, executive availabilities, general industry action (and some fun and games for good measure) all woven into the fabric of one of the world's great destination cities. Chicago's legendary restaurants, hotels and museums-all complimenting the best convention center anywhere on earth-contribute to the incredible experience enjoyed by media and manufacturers alike. If you haven't seen the Chicago show, you don't know how good it can be. Visiting media and industry folks can again avail themselves of special arrangements at The Fairmont, Swissôtel and Four Seasons Hotel Chicago. Back to News


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Last year my brother Dave and his four sons went to Alaska and fished for salmon and halibut. I've been the grateful recipient of some of the frozen wild salmon and halibut they had shipped back to Utah, so lately I've been looking for some new ideas for cooking both these types of fish.
If you enter "salmon recipes" into the search bar on the blog, you'll see quite a few recipes for salmon, including Salmon Patties made with canned salmon, but this type of salmon patties are a completely new way to cook salmon for me.
These Asian Flavored Wild Salmon Patties with Ginger, Scallions, and Sesame-Lime Mayonnaise are made with chopped raw salmon, flash frozen so they keep their shape, and then pan-fried in a small amount of olive oil. The salmon patties are seasoned with Sriracha and plenty of ginger and scallions and served with a delightful sesame-lime mayonnaise that goes perfectly with the salmon.
Asian Flavored Wild Salmon Patties with Ginger, Scallions, and Sesame-Lime Mayonnaise
(Makes 4 servings, recipe adapted slightly from Everyday Food: Fresh Flavor Fast.)
1 1/2 lbs. wild salmon, skin removed and finely chopped
1 T finely minced green onion
2 T grated fresh ginger root
1 egg, beaten
1/2 tsp. Sriracha sauce
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
2-3 tsp. olive oil (for frying the salmon patties)
lime wedges for serving (optional, but good)
Sesame-Mayo Sauce Ingredients:
1/3 cup mayo or light mayo (use light mayo for South Beach Diet)
2 green onions, very thinly sliced
2 T fresh lime juice
1 tsp. Asian sesame seed oil
South Beach Diet / Low-Carb Diet Suggestions:
More Delicious Ways to Cook Salmon:
(Recipes from other blogs may not always be South Beach Diet friendly; check ingredients.)
Foil-Baked Salmon with Basil Pesto and Tomatoes from Kalyn's Kitchen
Slow Roasted Salmon from [No Recipes]
Roasted Salmon with Balsamic Sauce from Kalyn's Kitchen
(Want even more recipes? I find these recipes from other blogs using Food Blog Search.)


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WILTSHIRE Police is appealing for witnesses following an assault in Swindon.
The incident took place at approximately 3.15pm on March 17 outside the Co-op store on Beechcroft Road.
A 73-year-old man was verbally and physically assaulted by an unknown male.
The suspect is described as a white male, in his 40s or 50s, approximately 5ft 8ins tall, of stocky build with short cropped hair.
A CCTV still of a man police would like to speak to in connection to this incident has been released.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Wiltshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be left anonymously.


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NEW YORK, March 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Intended for U.S. Media Only -- Fight Colorectal Cancer, the United States' leading colorectal cancer advocacy organization, today launched One Million Strong, a national awareness campaign designed to unify survivors and those touched by colorectal cancer (CRC), the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the country. Bayer supports Fight Colorectal Cancer and the group's efforts with One Million Strong, which kicks off at one of the most instantly recognizable locations in the world: the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square, New York City.
What is the Campaign About?
Inspired by the over one million colorectal cancer survivors in the United States, Fight Colorectal Cancer has launched One Million Strong to raise awareness about CRC and create action that will lead to better prevention, diagnosis, patient treatment and care. One Million Strong captures and shares inspirational stories of strength and passion from those affected by CRC. As part of the campaign, Fight Colorectal Cancer is asking people to pledge to raise awareness, be an advocate and encourage others to join the fight against colorectal cancer.
"We want to unify survivors and those touched by this preventable cancer," said Carlea Bauman, President of Fight Colorectal Cancer. "We believe that together, as community, we can amplify our collective voice and motivate others to stand up and support the fight for a cure."
"Nearly 150,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2013, and the patient experience can vary widely from recently diagnosed, early-stage disease, to those in later stages all of whom need support," said Joseph Germino, Vice President of Medical Affairs, Oncology, Bayer HealthCare.1 "Bayer is proud to support colorectal cancer education, and the efforts of Fight Colorectal Cancer to raise awareness of CRC and the needs of all people living with CRC."
Fight Colorectal Cancer believes that strength comes from sharing your story, speaking up and taking action. Anyone with access to a camera phone, Twitter or Facebook can be an advocate for prevention, treatment and research. For more information and to take the pledge, please visit www.CRCMillionStrong.org.
On the Ground in Times Square
Join One Million Strong on March 1st, 2013 at the NASDAQ MarketSite Tower, located on 43rd Street & Broadway, New York City, NY from 9am to 5pm. Media are encouraged to attend at 3:30pm for interviews with Fight Colorectal Cancer.
Activities for the public include:
About Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most prevalent cancers in the world, with over one million cases occurring every year. Globally, more than 600,000 patients die from CRC each year.2
CRC patient prognosis is dependent on the stage of the cancer at the time of diagnosis, but since most people with CRC have no symptoms in early stages, it can grow 'silently' for years.3 When clinical symptoms do occur, the tumor is often in an advanced stage, with approximately 25% of CRC patients presenting with metastatic disease at the time of diagnosis; many face the possibility that the cancer may return despite treatment.4,5
As with many cancers, early detection helps fight the disease.3 Everyone currently living with CRC, including those with late-stage disease, should be working closely with their healthcare team on various aspects of their care.
About Fight Colorectal Cancer
Fight Colorectal Cancer is the leading national colorectal cancer advocacy organization, empowering advocates, pushing for better policies and supporting cutting edge and innovative research for colorectal cancer screening and treatment. For more information, visit www.FightColorectalCancer.org.
About Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. is the U.S.-based pharmaceuticals business of Bayer HealthCare LLC, a subsidiary of Bayer AG. Bayer HealthCare is one of the world's leading, innovative companies in the healthcare and medical products industry, and combines the activities of the Animal Health, Consumer Care, Medical Care and Pharmaceuticals divisions. As a specialty pharmaceutical company, Bayer HealthCare provides products for General Medicine, Hematology, Neurology, Oncology and Women's Healthcare. The company's aim is to discover and manufacture products that will improve human health worldwide by diagnosing, preventing and treating diseases.
Bayer® and the Bayer Cross® are registered trademarks of Bayer.
SOURCE Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Fight Colorectal Cancer


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I'm watching the Emmy Awards right now. I just want to see if the Office and 24 win, that is my hope.
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All in all, I found this season disappointing. I guess nothing could have lived up to last season's finale, though. I never warmed to the Isabelle story. I didn't care much for the Birkoff story, either. It didn't fit Diana's character for her to help with his experiments. I did like it when Summer Glau came back, and Collier, of course. I'm glad they killed off Boyd, shape shifters are too convienent of a plot device, and it was cool he killed all of Ryland's super troops in one fell swoop (thanks Anth., I mean, Graham).
The one thing I really liked was Richard's arc. He's always been my favorite character. I've never been happier for a tv character than when he made that cup move last year. Yes what he did at the end was terribly predictable, from the second Tom dropped the syringe, but cool nontheless. Only thing that would have made it better is just once I wish someone would say to Isabelle, "Your mother would be ashamed of you."
Not much of a cliffhanger. I expect both Kyle and April to live, and Diana, et al, will be back. A little worried about Shawn, though, and whose got Alana, the "good" future people or the "bad" future people?
Come to the Dark Side -- There's cookies!
you got your wish...
as much as i love the office, i really hoped they'd give it to arrested development... actually i'm shocked that AD didn't win anything.
"Just look at the flowers ........ BANG"
The season finale of Kyle XY.
Overall, the plot was pretty transparent (come on, already, he's obviously a clone, probably with further genetic manipulation to enhance his abilities) and there were some pretty excruciatingly sappy family moments, but there was just something interesting about this show. Perhaps it was the way they tried to blend sci-fi with family melodrama. I can't think of any show that's attempted to do that (although a few have had family elements, like Smallville or Alien Nation, I don't know of any that made it a primary focus). The lead was pretty attractive, too.
I'll probably tune in next season, but it'll probably never be one of my favorite shows.
Dean Winchester: It takes two to... you know, have hardcore sex.
Saved By The Bell
Cosby Show
Room Raiders
We have 4 episodes of season 2 of The Wire left before we have to sprint through season 3 before the 10th. That is when it leaves ON Demand. Season 2 is much better. More depth to the characters.
I'm on the 4th disk of season 3 of the wire.
IMO, it doesn't hold a candle to seasons 1 or 2. In fact I thought the first 4 episodes were pretty bland. It's now starting to get interesting but then again I'm almost done with the third season.
I did watch some of the extra features on the last disc and it seems they changed some of the writing team, they brought in a few more "guest writers" to write a few of the episodes. So maybe that had a negative impact. One thing I loved and was amazed about during the first two seasons is how consistant the episodes were. All of them were great.
I'll let you know what I think.
Usually the first couple of episodes were a little slow as they set up the situation for the season, although it seems like season three should just take off because we are back to more of season one plotlines - with a more political emphasis.
Everybody Loves Raymond
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Have never had HBO, so this is the first time I've watched it. It's pretty good - Seinfeld without network censors.
Print a copy of your bill
One of my favorites shows last season. This season's opener was pretty mediocre.
The first few season 2 episodes have been pretty funny.
"Just look at the flowers ........ BANG"
"Lost". I just watched all 24 episodes from season I last friday until last sunday evening, HIGHLY ADDICTIVE series! .
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Well I just finished season 3 & I'll give it mixed reviews. The first half was really just boring & pointless. I know they need some episodes for setup but I just don't feel like they were going anywhere.
Disjointed is a word I would use to describe the entire season, even the ending two disc's, which were much much better, still had plot lines drop.
To be honest with you it felt like season 3 was really a big set up for season 4. I have no idea what characters or storyline they are going for this year but if at least 2-3 of these guys that were introduced this season are not in the show then I have no idea what purpose they served at all in the last season.
I won't give away any spoilers but I will say that there will definatley be some character changes this year.
I think one of the big problems that I had with the show this season was that they seemed to spread themselves out across the Baltimore P.D. & tried to follow to many characters & since they were no longer on the major crimes unit they had to introduce new characters for them. In other words I think the cast became a little bloated this season.
So in summery the beginning was not good, the second half was good. Equaling a mediocre season for them. However a mediocre season of the wire is still better than most shows on tv. They did not take a nose dive like the Sopranos did.
Northern Exposure, seasons 1-3 DVD. Classic.
Just finished Superman, the Animated Series, Season 3...
Saved by the Bell: Hawaiian Style
The Weekenders
But the holy grail for me is the 90's X-Men cartoon. That's what made me a fan of Marvel comics, and I worshiped that show.
big brother all stars


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Well now what's this? The sequencer from a Roland TR machine in Eurorack format that's what! It's pretty isn't it? This is the new Acidlab Robokop. With all the Tiptop and other modular drum modules you can now build the world's greatest drum machine. If you don't want to program beats be sure to check out the wild new Tiptop Trigger Riot (I have one coming to me this week via Control!).
"ROBOKOP is the MIAMI-Sequencer as a module with 12×16 patterns and 12 Trigger-Outputs." – Acidlab
For more info: acidlab.de/ProductAssets/Modular/Module_Overview.pdf


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AvePoint is a global technology company and proven software leader. Since 2001, AvePoint has become the world's largest provider of enterprise-class governance, compliance, and management solutions for social enterprise collaboration platforms, helping more than 10,000 customers. AvePoint, Inc. is headquartered in Jersey City, NJ, with wholly owned operational centers in the USA, Canada, Australia, South Africa, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Japan, Singapore, and China. AvePoint is a Depth Managed Microsoft Gold Certified Application Development Partner and Gold Certified Collaboration and Content Partner, as well as a US Government GSA provider via strategic partnerships.
The Job:
AvePoint is seeking an energetic and self-driven Corporate Recruiter to join our Human Resources Team. You will assist and develop new recruitment strategies, create and execute innovative applicant generation methods, and provide candidates with a highly positive recruitment and selection process. This position requires a highly perceptive person, who is capable of relating to individuals at all levels. If you have a passion for recruiting, this is the job for you!
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Good Shepherd Christian Church, located at 9571 Shepard Road in Macedonia, is putting action to their prayers this Christmas.
Rev. Melanie Harrell Delaney, pastor, challenged the congregation to fold 1,000 paper cranes as a symbol of 1,000 prayers for peace in our families, neighborhoods and around the world. The challenge was first made on Sunday, December 2nd. Since then, the small congregation has folded over 700 cranes.
"We've been praying for peace for a long time now. It was time we prayed with our hands and feet, too," says Pastor Melanie.
Since hearing about the Sandy Hook tragedy in Newtown CT, the members of Good Shepherd Christian Church have been folding peace cranes for victims, their families, and students and teacher everywhere.
The congregation intends to mail all 1,000 completed cranes to Sandy Hook Elementary or a sister church near Newtown. "We want the people to know our prayers are with them," says Pastor Melanie, "1,000 colorful cranes for peace will be waiting for them when they are ready to return."
Good Shepherd Christian Church would like to invite the community to join them in their effort. If you have some paper cranes to donate, bring them to the church at 9571 Shepard Road before Monday, December 24th at 7:30pm.
The cranes will be on display that evening for their annual Christmas Eve service at 7:30pm.
Call 330-467-5644 or email email@example.com for more information