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My name is Nicole. I am the girl holding hands with football player Mike Esposito in the logo. I remember when I was 15 years old, walking on the field with Mike during half time, holding hands to reenact the photo that was taken of us when I was two years old.I always used to attend the football game when it was in California, but I have not been in years since it is played out of state now. My son is 13 and is a patient at Shriners Hospitals for Children®. I would love to bring him to a game so we can share some of those memories. I remember my mom taking all of my brothers and sisters to the game. It was a special day that my family looked forward to and we still reminisce about the times we spent there. It is a great cause and a fun filled day.Growing up with a disability has its physical challenges as well as social and physiological challenges. Luckily my family have made me feel "like a normal child" even though the kids at school were mean and teased me a lot. Being a patient at Shriners Hospitals for Children made me feel "normal". I owe everything to the doctors, nurses and all of the staff at Shriners Hospitals for Children.
I had only a vague understanding of the work of the Shriners Hospitals for Children and their philanthropy as it related to helping those in need. To experience it first hand and to hear the heartwarming stories of the three young people involved on Friday evening gave me a whole new understanding of the role that they play in people's lives. They are truly an organization meeting the needs of people that otherwise would have no place to turn. They are to be congratulated and commended for their efforts.
As I walk through the halls of Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati everyone knows my name, almost as if I'm a celebrity. I was severly burned when I was just nine months old. Shriners Hospitals for Children — Cincinnati not only saved my life but they also gave me the ability to lead a normal life even though I have had seven surgeries and will have at least two more at Shriners.One thing they gave me that I cannot measure is a passion for life. I became a patient ambassador for the health care system two years ago. Since that time I have had the opportunity to speak across the country about the hospitals and share my story.In 2009 I was chosen to be the East-West Shrine Game® Hero, a day I'll never forget! I was honored to share my story with the nation's top football players and let them know how their futures can impact Shriners Hospitals for Children. As I walked out on the field to flip the coin, I knew I'd never be defined by being burned, but by what I had made of it.
My son Tobey is a patient at the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Houston. He started going to the hospital at three months of age and is now 11 and a half He was born with myelomeningocele (Spina Bifida), hydrocephalus, Arnold chiari malformation of the brain and a tethered spinal cord. He has endured 18 surgeries and hundreds of doctor's visits, clinics, tests and procedures.Our family attended the Houston Hospital's East-West Shrine Game player visit day after they moved the game to Texas.In my experiences in life I come across very few people who are willing to really give of themselves. It is sad, but it is true. Too many people get caught up in their own wants and needs and never even consider thinking about others. Don't get me wrong, I have come across people that I will never forget and their kindness and generosity towards me or my children will stay in my memory forever. However, I have also come across so many people who have false assumptions and ideas in regards to my special needs children and who they are. My heart breaks every time someone assumes that my son is retarded just because he is in a wheelchair or that my daughter is not worthy of speaking because she has been labeled autistic. It is often too much to take.Today I saw something more. I witnessed the selfless behavior of many young men who are in the prime of their lives. These guys, from colleges all over the country, were there for one purpose — to get to know the children that come to Shriners Hospitals for Children — and get to know them they did! During their visit they played catch, danced, sang karaoke, competed in wheelchair basketball, created arts and crafts, took pictures, ate pizza and just "hung out". For the first time in a long time my heart smiled. It was the greatest thing that I have ever seen and renewed my faith in mankind. These men did more for the children by just being there than they will ever know.We left after three hours with full bellies, free t-shirts, free caps, numerous goodies, tickets for the game and the excitement of knowing that we will be able to cheer on these "cool guys", as Tobey stated so nicely.I am happy to hear that this game means just as much to the players involved as it does the kids and their families. We had a terrific time at the game and hope to be able to return. This game is a blast and has now become a tradition in our family and an inspiring way to kick off the New Year!
I had the opportunity to visit the Shriners Hospitals for Children — Houston in January of 1991 as a member of the East Team. My experience visiting the children was eye opening and life changing. I gathered all kind of goodies from my school, Montclair State University, and brought them with me. As I dug into my bag and handed the children hats, shirts, and anything else I brought along, their smiles became bigger and bigger. It was as if I were a magician pulling stuff from an endless bag. This was the true meaning for me, making people less fortunate than I feel they were the most important thing in the world. Because of this visit to Shriners Hospitals for Children, my life was changed forever. I have the burning desire today to do as much as I can to give to local food banks and various charity's and do my best to make the world a better place!! I hope to be involved in some capacity to benefit these special little people. But this I promise, all who cherish the real purpose of this event will hold magic in their hearts forever!! THANK YOU FOR THE INVITATION.


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Lots of you are looking for South Beach Diet Phase One Recipes right now, just like people do every January, which is why I focus on Phase One recipes during the month of January every year. Of course South Beach Diet Phase One Breakfasts are also great for other low-carb or gluten-free eating plans as well.
I thought I'd spotlight some of my favorite Phase One Recipes this month. First up, I'm sharing five of my favorite Phase One breakfasts. My breakfast habits have changed a bit since I've been working at home, but pictured above are the Egg Muffins that were my favorite "grab and go" breakfast to eat in the car on the way to work when I was still teaching school. There are endless varieties of this recipe, and they're all good!
Egg casseroles are baked egg dishes, and you can make a large size of this and you'll have enough to microwave in the morning before work for a whole week. I have quite a few favorite recipes for breakfast casseroles, and one of them is this Roasted Green Bell Pepper and Roasted Tomato Breakfast Casserole with Feta and Oregano.
Tuscan Baked Eggs with Tomatoes, Red Onion, Garlic, Parmesan, and Herbs is a special breakfast I'd make on the weekend or when I had guests staying at my house. I promise no one will think of this as "diet food."
Finally, one more variation of breakfast casserole that I just adore is this Breakfast Casserole with Spinach, Leeks, Cottage Cheese, and Goat Cheese. Having an amazing breakfast like this to start the morning really gets a phase one day off to a good start.

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SAMMAMISH, Wash. -- When Matt and Charlie DeVore got married, there was no question they would be parents.
"When we first met, he wanted, what was it, five or six?" Charlie Devore said.
"Five kids," Matt DeVore agreed. But getting that first baby seemed impossible. Charlie struggled to get pregnant. She went through infertility treatments and later the couple moved forward on an adoption that looked final but then fell through.
Ten years and $35,000 later, Charlie was trying to accept the idea that she wasn't meant to be a mom. "I think I went through a lot of emotions. And I was just broken. I felt like a broken person," she said.
The struggle and the hurt feel long ago. Matt and Charlie are the doting parents of one year old CJ, a baby girl with a family tree full of twists and turns as well as gifts and scientific miracles.
Just as the couple thought they'd run out of options, they heard about Snowflakes, an agency that takes frozen embryos created by couples for their own in vitro fertilization and matches them with a new couple.
For the DeVores, it began with a mom who donated her eggs and the next family who fertilized those eggs, creating embryos. That couple had their their first child, a girl. When the couple had a son without outside help, they decided to adopt out their remaining embryos, and through Snowflakes, chose the DeVores. Matt and Charlie used a surrogate mother - Matt's sister, Julie - who gave birth to CJ.
As with adopting a child, Snowflakes does home visits and background checks. The agency works with married couples, single parents and LGBT. While embryo donation has been around for decades, it is often anonymous. Snowflakes encourages open communication between families.
"Just tell her everything," Matt said of their plans. "You know, she may not understand it all, but so she grows up with it. It's never a shock or something that's a secret."
CJ will know the other little girl - her biological sister - born from the same batch of embryos. And the DeVores will make her a book of her life story, so she knows all the people it took to make them a family and to erase their heartache.
"There's nothing left of that," Charlie said. "It's just complete joy having her. Our dreams. Our dreams are right here."
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Norwalk, Conn. -- WhenToManage announced that its suite of retail operations solutions, including point-of-sale intelligence, labor scheduling and inventory management tools, is now being deployed by Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, an international franchiser, confectionery manufacturer and retail operator.
Previously limited by the POS software provided by the systems of its franchisees, Rocky Mountain's enterprise IT team chose to switch to WhenToManage's system-neutral software for significantly improved functionality, reliability, and data management capabilities.
In addition, franchisees now have the option to utilize WhenToManage's user-friendly solutions on their system-of-choice for improved in-store operations.
"During our most recent evaluation of in-store IT we recognized that, with the introduction of variations in the RMCF brand, a one size fits all POS solution was no longer an optimal solution for our organization," said Key Jobson, CIO, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. "That's when we took a step back and realized we no longer need to be restricted to a single POS solution and that vendor's retail analysis and reporting tool set. After reviewing options in the marketplace, we selected WhenToManage for its ability to work with many certified POS systems, while meeting our consolidated data and analytical operations needs on a corporate and store-by-store basis."
WhenToManage retail management tools are being made available to Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's 235 franchisees and 15 corporate stores in the U.S. Early adopting franchisees are in the process of implementing the WhenToManage suite-of-solutions, which includes web-based labor scheduling, POS reporting, inventory management and more, all bundled into one reporting platform.
"WhenToManage is in our sweet spot because it's well-targeted to specialty retail, franchisee owners, and the needs of a large, global franchisor," said Jobson. "We are very satisfied with WhenToManage's responsiveness in quickly applying their technology to our specific needs. Also, while we anticipate that most of our franchisees will adopt WhenToManage, the solution allows us corporately to collect, store and analyze data from all of our operators regardless of their participation."


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Flat-lined: PeaceHealth, CHI shelve partnership talks
PeaceHealth, the parent organization of Peace Island Medical Center, has suspended joint venture negotiations with health care giant Catholic Health Initiatives of Colorado.
The joint press release issued April 3 stated that the two operators of health clinics and hospitals "were unable to develop an integrated model that would provide the desired benefits and serve the best interests of both organizations."
In August 2012, CHI and PeaceHealth entered into a non-binding agreement "to create an innovative partnership that would allow both organizations to strengthen and extend their healing ministries," the two non-profit health care providers said at the time. In late 2012, PeaceHealth representatives told the San Juan County Hospital Commission that a definitive agreement with CHI could be reached early in 2013.
"CHI and PeaceHealth will remain actively engaged in exploring other opportunities to work together to strengthen their respective ministries in the Pacific Northwest," the news release noted.
The potential agreement stirred fears among many islanders that CHI's adherence to health care directives issued by American Catholic bishops might result in restrictions on women's health care services and end-of-life care at the newly constructed Peace Island Medical Center, which opened in Friday Harbor in late 2012. Earlier this year, the American Civil Liberties Union entered into the fray, suggesting that public money should not be used for religion-based hospitals under the Washington Constitution and state statutes.
Peace Health spokeswoman Jennie Ulum told the Vancouver Columbian that PeaceHealth "is still moving forward with our growth strategies, and we're still open to partnership discussions" with others, including Catholic Health Initiatives. Ulum also told the Columbian the decision to suspend negotiations "had nothing to do at all" with the faith-based ethical policies of Catholic Health Initiative or PeaceHealth.
CHI operates more than 120 various health care facilities in 17 states, according to its website, www.catholichealthinit.org, including seven Franciscan Health System hospitals in Washington and Oregon. Peace Health, headquartered in Vancouver, Wash., operates nine hospitals in Washington, Oregon and Alaska that would have entered into an unspecified joint operating agreement with the seven CHI-run hospitals in Oregon and Washington.
CHI is the second-largest faith-based health system in the U.S., with more than 80,000 employees and $10.7 billion in annual revenues. Peace Health has about $2.3 billion in annual revenues.
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Man who killed grandmother ruled insane
KENNEWICK, Wash. - Adam Williams made his final appearance before a judge and his family.
He is no longer considered an immediate threat. He was allowed to sit with his lawyer.
That was not the case back in January when he was considered so dangerous, he was confined to the jury box in the courtroom.
His attorney, Sal Mendoza asked Williams, "Do you feel that you are competent to stand trial? Williams replied, "Yes, sir."
Still, he won't. The 29-year old confessed to police how God had sent him a guiding light with angels, directing him to kill Viola Williams, his 87-year old grandmother.
In court documents Williams offered a graphic account of her final moments. He said he punched the elderly woman, suffocated her and eventually stabbed her. At the time, Williams called himself "Lucifer Grand Am Dynasty."
After months of psychiatric treatment doctors determined Williams did not know right from wrong at the time of the crime. Through therapy he's made some progress.
Williams told the court, "Um they help me understand how a well, how a, how a courtroom works and the judge's job and the jury."
He sat, mostly silent, as the judge announced he was not guilty by reason of insanity.
KEPR spoke to the Williams family moments after they left the courtroom. While they declined an on-camera interview they did tell us that they were glad this was all over. It's been a very tough year for the family and they're just hoping to move on."
Williams will spend the rest of his life in a state mental facility. The only chance he has to be released is if he asks the court to overturn its decision. He will then have to go through the trial process on first degree murder charges.
Williams first got in trouble with the law when he was just 14. He also had a prior offense in which he was found not guilty by reason of insanity and spent five years at Eastern State Hospital.


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The Drums Release "The New World" For Japan Disaster Relief Efforts
Submitted by mike on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 20:49
The Drums will release brand new track "The New World" as a download starting April 18th, with all band's proceeds going to Japan disaster relief efforts. The end date for purchase-with-donation is September 30, 2011 as this is when the Japanese Red Cross will close the account for donations.
"The New World" is a one-off release that won't be featured on the band's forthcoming full length album. The track is available from iTunes and www.thedrums.com.
The band is currently writing new material for their second album… stay tuned for more news!
The Drums are:
Jonny Pierce, Vocals
Jacob Graham, Electric Guitar
Connor Hanwick, Drums
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'SISTER MARY IGNATIUS' and 'UNCONVENTIONAL CHRISTMAS CAROL' Set for Equinox, Now thru 12/22
The Equinox presents Sister Mary Ignatius Explains it All for You on the main stage this month, running December 7-22. The theatre is taking on Christmas and the Catholic school system in our twisted, comedic way with a Christopher Durang classic.
Sister Mary Ignatius is giving a lecture on Catholicism. She tells us what sins send you to hell (murder, sex outside marriage, highjacking a plane, masturbation); and she is assisted by her sweet and obedient student, Thomas, age seven. On cue Thomas recites answers to catechism questions and is rewarded with cookies. Her lecture is interrupted midway by four ex-students of hers, who have come to put on a beloved Christmas pageant, written by Sister's favorite student who joined a cloistered nunnery. The pageant is clearly the work of an innocent child's brain, but sounds slightly off with adults presenting it. And afterward, as Sister chats with her unexpected visitors, her attitude darkens and darkens as she realizes all of these students have fallen away from the church's teachings. The play darkens as the true motive of one of the ex-students becomes clear.
Shows run on Fridays and Saturdays from Dec. 7th-22nd at 8pm. Tickets are $12 for General Admission and $10 for Students/Seniors.
Plus, on the children's stage this month is Bert & Charlie's Unconventional Christmas Carol, playing now through December 22. This puppet show for kids (and adults) tells the tale of two Christmas elves who must teach an old curmudgeon the meaning of Christmas (with the help of his overworked niece) before Christmas Eve!
Shows run on Saturdays at 2pm from Nov. 24th - Dec. 22nd and cost a mere $5 for all.
Both shows are more live, alternative theater brought to you by the freaks at the Equinox (soon to be Verge Theater)! Reservations and info online at equinoxtheatre.com or by phone at 587-0737, ext.1. The Equinox Theatre is located at 2304 N. 7th Ave, in the strip mall across from Murdoch's.


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Pecan Pie Cookies
As I mentioned the other day, I sent some cookies to a friend of mine from high school who is currently stationed over in Afghanistan as part of Operation Baking Gals (be sure to check back in Dec, I plan to lead another team). One thing that Jon mentioned that he loves is pecan pie. I obviously couldn't ship a pie to him, so I hit up Google in an effort to find a pecan pie cookie.
Sure enough, I found a recipe quite easily and it looked pretty tasted. I whipped these up and Hubby and I both agreed they taste just like you would expect from a cookie form of pecan pie. They came together easily and once the dough is chilled, you just make them like thumbprint cookies and add a dollop of the filling. These would be great at any holiday gatherings coming up this year. And they freeze well too!!
Pecan Pie Cookies
Ever wanted to make pecan pie in a more portable form? These cookies taste just like pie, but you can send them in the mail!
Yield: 3 dozen cookies
For the Cookies
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
For the Filling
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 tsp vanilla
Heat oven to 350°F. Combine all cookie ingredients except flour and baking powder in large bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add flour and baking powder. Beat until well mixed. Chill the dough in the fridge for an hour.
Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Make indentation in each cookie with thumb; rotate thumb to hollow out slightly.
Combine all filling ingredients in small bowl; fill each cookie with 1 rounded teaspoon filling. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets.
Recipe from Land O Lakes
19 Responses to "Pecan Pie Cookies"
Wow those look awesome, I am going to have to add these to my cookie idea list which seems to be never ending
These look delicious! I will have to try them. I have a recipe for pecan pie cake. It's quick, easy and tastes just like pecan pie.
There is nothing better than a perfect pecan pie. These look great and really easy.
perfect for a pecan pie addict!
These are such a great idea! One of my favorite pies is pecan, but I can never finish a whole slice because it gets too disgustingly sweet. These are perfect bite-size versions, I love it!
So thoughtful! My dad loves pecan pie, I'll have to make these for his birthday this winter.
What a great way to have pecan pie in moderation :). Sometimes I find pecan pie too sweet so the cookie base is a nice change.
These look and sound really great! I think these would be a perfect dessert addition to my families Thanksgiving!
These looks great!
I make these too, aren't they simply delicious! loved your pic!:)
btw, they'd be perfect for my sweet celebration contest I'd be glad if you could send them in for my blog event!
I'off to check out your giveaway:)
Yum! My hubby loves pecans so I might have to give these a try one day 🙂
These are perfect to add to my cookie bags for holiday gifts! Thank you for sharing!
I love pecan pie so I can't wait to try these little gems. 🙂
I totally saw the write up about Baking Gals in Taste of Home! I was so excited! 😉
I made these this week for the Clean Plate Club Cookie Carnival. They've become a family favorite! Oh my are they good!!
Jen, you left a comment on my blog asking if I chilled my dough when I made these cookies (responded on my blog, but I'll do it here, too!). I didn't chill the dough, altough I think I will last time. Some of my cookies spread too much just making it following the recipe. Thanks for sharing and submitting it for the cookie carnival!
You saved me this weekend – after being unable to find an ingredient for another recipe, I was in a jam, as all the desserts for my holiday party this weekend had chocolate in them. I remembered I had flagged these cookies to try out – I'll be making these tomorrow night. Thanks!
Does anyone know if these freeze well?


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I have been given a large supply of fabric scraps - many are very small pieces. I would like to use these in a scrappy quilt but but I'm not sure whether they have been pre-washed. I hate to think of the ravelly mess I would end up with if I had to wash all the pieces first. I would think the quilting process would keep the pieces stabilized enough to prevent much shrinkage but I'm hesitant to proceed without some advice.
I would not wash scraps as they fray to much. Susan
I agree, I would not wash them. I've had scraps like that and went ahead and used them and everything was fine. No problems at all. I did wash the quilt after it was done. Good Luck and have fun
Diana (Bink) in East Tn.
Thank you! I really appreciate such a quick reply! I have used scraps like this in crazy quilting projects without a thought because those were not meant to be washed anyway. I feel more at ease about using them in a more 'usable' item, now. Have a Great Day & thanks, again!
I agree with the others. Sometimes the pieces are just not worth the trouble of even wetting them and ironing them dry. I have done that with fat quarters. I just wanted to take the time to welcome you to the site.
My sister irons them with steam just in case they have the tendency to really shrink. Now I have started doing that. Anyone else?
Thank you, Ramona, for your nice welcome. I'm beginning to take up traditional quilting after several years of doing the 'crazy' kind. :o) I look forward to learning the 'ins & outs' from this group of very talented stitchers!
RE:glutenfreequilter: That's a really good idea & a pretty simple solution - especially for those scraps that might be most questionable. I will definately use this trick! Thank you!
Dear Glutenfreequilter,
just noticed your ID, I'm also gluten free, was wondering how long you have been gluten free?
Michelle.....about 6 years. Life changing to say the least!
Michelle - how long have you been gluten free? How are you doing with it?
Machine washing would produce nothing but a ravelled mess. Small pieces should be washed by hand only.
As for shrinkage problem - most fabrics today don't shrink enough to be a problem. However, when being given scraps some may have been pre-washed and some may not have. In that case my preference would be to wash all before using. Washing produces a softer texture and when dealing with unknown scraps I prefer to be sure that I am working with a uniform feel.
The idea of steam pressing is a good alternative to washing. Even misting as you press is a good idea.
My mother always pre-washed her fabric. As few years ago I was making a scrap quilt and raiding her stash for increased variety in the pieces. After sewing small sections together I pressed them. There was one fabric that shrank when I did the pressing. I had to take that section apart and re-cut that piece. My mother had pre-washed the fabric but it reacted to the heat and steam from the pressing. No amount of fudging would make it fit. If I had waited to do the pressing until the quilt top was completed, it would have been a real problem. That piece would have caused a pucker that looked like Mount Everest. I am not exagerating.
Thank you, L Kohl. I really appreciate your input. There is nothing like experience - even if it isn't your own! That's why these forums are so valuable! I have decided to either steam iron or mist & iron, as you suggested. :o)


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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
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Directed by: Chris Columbus
Starring: Alan Rickman, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Jason Isaacs, Kenneth Branagh, Maggie Smith, Richard Griffiths, Richard Harris, Robbie Coltrane, Rupert Grint, Tom Felton
Continuity mistake: When Ron and Harry are escaping from the spiders in the flying car the passenger's side window that broke earlier hitting the Whomping Willow is not broken, you can see Ron's reflection. A minute later you see that the window is broken again.
Visible crew/equipment: In the dueling scene, when Snape pulls Malfoy back onto his feet, a cameraman is visible kneeling down on the far left of the screen.
Continuity mistake: When Myrtle is flooding the girls' bathroom, the tap that later doesn't work (the entrance to the Chamber) is happily churning out water - it's on the side nearest the door, so we see it clearly both times.
Continuity mistake: In the Quidditch scene, Harry breaks his right arm and cradles it on his chest, but when he is lying on the ground after he falls off his broom, he then leans directly on it when he sits up to get away from the Bludger. In the shot immediately afterward, he has his hand cradled in front of him again.
Visible crew/equipment: When in the Whomping Willow, Ron asks, "What's happening?" and Harry replies, "I don't know." After a few other shots, in the next two front close-ups of the boys as they scream, Harry, Ron and Hedwig are not alone in the car. A crew member's HAND is quite visible holding the bottom of Hedwig's cage and in the 2nd close-up is actually laying the cage on its side!! (Visible on DVD fullscreen.)
Visible crew/equipment: In Flourish and Blotts, when Lockhart says "Which, incidentally, is currently celebrating its 27th week atop the Daily Prophet bestseller list," the overhead camera pans up. As the camera passes his feet, Tom Felton's (Draco Malfoy) mark, two long strips of white tape are perfectly visible on the balcony floor where he stands.
Revealing mistake: When Harry is fighting the Basilisk on top of the skull in the Chamber of Secrets, you can see that there is a safety tip on the end of the sword.
Visible crew/equipment: Rushing to make Hogwarts Express at the train station, the shot opens as the camera pans Ginny's trunk and TWO marks come into view. While Ginny and Mr. Weasley push her trolley, Mr. Weasley (Mark Williams) is cued and begins to say, "10:58, come on, come on!" just as the actor hits his tape MARK on the ground below, while Percy's (Chris Rankin) trolley hits its tape mark, so Harry is visible behind him, and cues Mr. Weasley to continue speaking. In the shot when Mrs. Weasley says, "Okay" for Ginny to go and in the shot as Harry says, "Let's go," their marks are obviously gone. (Visible on DVD fullscreen.)
Visible crew/equipment: While Harry is chased by the Bludger, Hermione says, "No! Even with a proper wand you could hit Harry..." Three shots later, as Harry passes the blue Ravenclaw tower, the back of his robe flies up and the metal base of the SEAT he sits on is perfectly visible. Some shots are filmed vertically, as he sits on the attached seat with the upright broomstick in front of him, but then edited with the background plate to look as if he is lying on the horizontal broomstick. Hence the need for a seat perpendicular to the broomstick.
Revealing mistake: During the car flight (on the way to Hogwarts) Harry and Ron have gone out of control outside Hogwarts. During the scene when the car is approaching the whomping willow the car is massively out of proportion compared to when the car is in the tree.
Continuity mistake: There is a scene where Harry is talking to Ginny in the Chamber, and he is holding his arm right below the wound. In this shot Harry has blood on his hand. When Ginny notices the wound, Harry moves his hand up to cover the wound. Now his hand is spotless. In the very next shot, however, Harry has blood on his hand again.
Continuity mistake: In the scene where Harry, Ron, and Hermione are drinking the Polyjuice Potion, Harry leans toward the mirror and starts to gag or something. You can clearly see his shirt is half-unbuttoned. Then they cut away to another shot farther back. Then they cut back to him, and his shirt is buttoned up, nice and neat.
Revealing mistake: Harry and Ron's trunks are being thrown out of the car and in the shot just before Harry's close-up, Ron's trunk (the other trunk says HP) slams down on the grass. The top of this trunk has a large perfectly symmetrical hole in the center with four round marks around it, which was probably involved in the throwing somehow. In the wide shot as Hedwig is being tossed out, the trunks are clearly visible and there is no hole in either, nor is there a hole in Ron's trunk at any other time.
Visible crew/equipment: After the car spits them out and the car drives away and they are chasing after it, if you watch closely you can see the shadow of someone driving the car.
Revealing mistake: At the beginning of the scene near the end of the movie with Lucius Malfoy fuming at Dumbledore in his office, Malfoy's hair is fanned back behind his shoulders. The lighting in the room illuminates the back of his neck, where you can see his real, short brown hair.
Visible crew/equipment: After Harry climbs up the side of Salazar Slytherine's stone head in the Chamber of Secrets, the first time the Basilisk slams his face into the stone in the wide shot, the bottom of a crew member's denim pant leg and shoe are bizarrely visible lying on a work surface, beneath the stone head's beard! The digital editors overlooked this one. (Visible on fullscreen DVD.)
Visible crew/equipment: Just arriving at Diagon Alley Hagrid says, "I was looking for Flesh-Eating Slug Repellent. They're ruining all the school cabbages." In the next shot Hermione exits the shop and runs towards Harry. On the ground is Dan Radcliffe's (Harry) red mark, which he promptly steps on just before Emma Watson (Hermoine) glances down and steps on her own black tape mark. (Visible on fullscreen DVD.)
Revealing mistake: When Ron is on all fours beginning to cough up slugs, Harry says "Let's take him to Hagrid's". Hermione mouths the lines with him.
Continuity mistake: When Errol drops the howler it lands in a bowl of potato chips/crisps. The seal to the envelope is open, but when Ron grabs it the seal is closed.
Revealing mistake: When Harry and Ron run at the wall to get to Platform 9 3/4 if you watch Hedwig's cage when they tumble over you can see a toy bird that is glued onto the perch.


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With the overhaul of Nebraskas foster care system, most of the attention has focused on how children enter the system. But a legislative hearing Thursday refocused on how wards of the state leave foster care.
The Legislatures Health and Human Services Committee discussed an interim study on the issue later in the day.
Former wards
Currently, the Former Ward program offers support for these kids after they turn 19 and until they turn 21. However, according to a survey by Nebraska Appleseed, roughly 300 young adults leaving the foster care system each year and 35 percent receive services from this voluntary program.
But only 27 of the former state wards received assistance for the full two years.
This transition into adulthood also includes health care and continuing education past high school. About 57 percent of those 300 youths lose their Medicaid coverage after aging out of the system, according to Appleseeds survey.
Amy West, a representative from Appleseed, said in order to qualify for the Former Ward program, a young adult has to sign up before exiting the system, attend college directly after graduating from high school, work 80 hours a month or have job training unless he or she has a medical condition that would prevent employment.
During the press conference, John Thompson, a former foster care child who aged out four weeks ago, described his experiences. He said he didnt know about the Former Ward program until after he turned 19, which makes him ineligible for assistance.
College is often a dream for people who dont have the funding, Thompson said. Thompson added that he has joined the military.
The press conference and the hearing examined proposed changes to the back-door part of the foster care system. Changes in federal law in recent years, including federal matching funds, give states more flexibility on how they can help youths leaving foster care, West said.
Sarah Helvey, director of the child welfare program at Appleseed, said these new services would extend Medicaid for the former wards and provide a monthly stipend for housing. Additionally, inclusion in the program would be less restrictive, meaning someone leaving the foster care system wouldnt have to start college right away or they could wait to receive services. That would be especially helpful for those who are discharged at the ages of 16, 17 and 18 and are not ready to start college.
Helvey added that those who are a part of the proposed new system also would receive young adult services to continue introducing them into the adult world, including things like lessons on how to manage their own money.
According to McGill, the cost of the new service would be $2 million to $3 million a year.
Amy Peters, a former foster child and current representative for Project Everlast, added that young adults leaving the foster system are at a higher risk of going back into welfare or of entering the criminal justice system.
Most parents dont stop investing in their kids past 18, Peters said, The state shouldnt either.
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Thanks for the information. I feel my husbands CC is service related & am going to claim this with the VA. Hopefully this information will be helpful.
For those men who served in the Vietname War, I think that liver flukes could be an issue, don't you?
And the Korean War......
Darla, Lisa, Lainy...... This is a subject that has come up about a year ago. I provided a bunch of information and some sites. AS a Diabled American Veteran myself, I would encourage anyone to start with the Disabled American Veterans Association. They have Offices at all Veteran Adminstration Hospitals and other VA facilities. They will represent you and provide a cover letter in conjunction with your application and cite the service -connected disability and conduct automatic follow-ups on status of your claims. They also will know how to obtained a list of all currently approved service- connected diabilities by Congress and be able to cite the law that refers to your claim if there is one. The DAV is not VA. They are there to help their fellow service member get what ever compensation they are entitled to by law. I've been there and done this. For a different type of diability not CC. Just Google "DAV". They have the applications and know the system, which is critically slow I might add but going through the DAV ,I thinks helps a little time wise. They can probally save you a bunch of head aches as there is a lot of information required to support a claim for compensation, even more so if it is one never reviewed and approved by a VA medical board and approved by Congress. "DAV" Again it's free and they don't work for the VA but for the Veteran. You will always need the veterans DD-214 Discharge certificate. DAV does not do the obtaining of evidence or request for medical records. They lead you in the right direction and monitor, so things don't get lossed in the system. However if there is an approved compensation approval on file, it's a big help for you.
Wish you the best. I want to add the DAV is the largest veteran support organization in the U.S.
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- Sacramento Bee: The Frame (http://blogs.sacbee.com/photos/)
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My husband and I own a small business and also have a four month old baby whom we take to work every day. I have noticed that he has become very fidgety and is crying quite a lot, which makes it very hard for my husband and I at work. We thought we were doing an okay job balancing a baby and running a busy business, but lately I have been questioning this as it is becoming a struggle to have our son at work with us every day.
He cries a lot and will keep crying until we carry him. He is very fidgety and seems to get frustrated very easily. We have a rocker, a cot, his pram and plenty of toys to try to keep him occupied, but that lasts all of five minutes then he starts to cry again. When he cries, we check his nappy, feed him, play with him, talk to him - but he still cries. We have tried to let him cry but that doesn't work either. My family says it's because we've spoilt him by carrying him so much. Is this possible and if so, how do I break him out of it? What are we doing wrong?
This is such a challenging situation for you to be in, and you will receive an enormous amount of conflicting advice (as it seems you already are) about how best to deal with the situation. There are obviously some challenging logistical issues for you to deal with, but I'm going to make my suggestions based on what is optimal for you and your child.
First, 'breaking' a four month old is not what is needed here.
Babies cry because they are hungry, tired, or need changing. Aside from that, they cry because they need us. I suspect that your baby is aware, at some deep level, that you are struggling to be available to him. He may sense the conflict you are experiencing in relation to being with him versus doing your work. This causes him to feel distressed.
Additionally, babies sleep less as they get older, so your son is developing normally, but that means he requires more from you.
In my experience, a mother knows what her infant needs better than anyone. I get the sense, based on what you have written, that you just want your baby to feel content. You'd be relieved if you could solve the crying. It's just that there's so much advice in your head and so many jobs that will not get done if you focus solely on the baby. In your heart, you already know what your baby needs. He needs you... engaged and involved, undivided and committed.
Children have various temperaments. Some settle easily. Others do not. The great irony is that research tells us that your child will feel happier and more content when you spend time soothing and working with him, but of course the more he cries, the less inclined you may feel to be with him. And there's the advice you're getting from well-meaning friends and relatives to complicate things.
This is important: The more you leave him alone to cry it out, the more dependent he'll become. Ultimately the attachment he feels with you will become damaged and this can lead to poor outcomes later in life.
When your son cries, rather than picking him up to get him settled so you can get on with things, take your time with him. Be responsive. Be engaged. I suspect that a month or two of this kind of responding, where you let go of all agendas besides helping him feel your love, and he'll begin to feel more comfortable, secure, and safe.
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And are you going?
I'm expecting about 70/30 pacers/bulls
I'm not going. I want to, but spent way too much on Halloween parties this weekend.
Go Pacers!
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And are you going?
I'm expecting about 70/30 pacers/bulls
I'm not going. I want to, but spent way too much on Halloween parties this weekend.
Go Pacers!
I'll be there.
For sure they're is gonna be the same contingent of Bulls fans that are there all every time. 30% sounds about right.
I just hope we don't have to play them in the first round of the playoffs. Shouldn't have too, but Indy just does not go bonkers for the Pacers until Round 2.
Most people have no idea they are 4-0 and the last unbeaten team in the league.
You can't get champagne from a garden hose.
still about a thousand tickets left
With the Hoosiers down I would imagine the city/state will start going crazy as soon as the Colts are done. Not really fair to George or Luck they both sorta came about at the same time. But thems the breaks
This is so pathetic.
It's also wrong, in my experience. Tons of friends an acquaintances that otherwise don't give a crap about the NBA are texting and calling me and making Facebook posts about how awesome Paul George is. Hell, this morning there was one from a girl that probably doesn't even know what a basketball is asking "so is this Paul George guy single?"
Come on dude! Suck it up and buy a $10 nosebleed ticket! Take one for the team! We need one more Pacer fan to rain abuse from on high unto the Red Sea!
We'll be there, in the usual spot. I just hope the Pacers can keep DRose from taking off at the beginning of the game. Let the Pacers crowd get into it before the Bulls Jockers can get going and the noise will be fine.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Or throw in a first-round pick and flip it for a max-level point guard...
Look at Mr. Popular.
The cheapest ticket (non stub hub route) through ticket master for this game is $35.
You know how hippos are made out to be sweet and silly, like big cows, but are actually extremely dangerous and can kill you with stunning brutality? The Pacers are the NBA's hippos....Matt Moore CBS Sports....
Far as I know. I wouldn't be comfortable bringing my lady around him lol.
I just hope we win when you got thibodeu running his mouth in the media pretty much begging for more foul calls I just want to punish the bulls tonight
http://espn.go.com/chicago/nba/story...espnapi_public"Rose penalized for being too nice"
DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau is upset that Derrick Rose isn't getting more calls early in the season. Rose, who has shot just 28.8 percent (15 of 52) from the field through the first three games, has been to the free throw line just 10 times.
After initially declining to answer a question as to why Rose hasn't gone to the line more, Thibodeau paused before giving his opinion.
"I'll say this," Thibodeau said. "I don't know anyone who drives as hard as he does, nor as fast as he does. I think sometimes he's penalized for being a nice guy. I'll leave it at that."
For his part, Rose has tried to take his recent struggles in stride.
"I can't complain about it," he said. "It's just the way the game is going. All I can do is continue to drive and I guess try to get fouled."
This isn't the first time that the Bulls have been upset that Rose hasn't been getting whistles. Rose was fined $25,000 in March 2012 after opening up about his frustration regarding a perceived lack of foul calls.
"I've gotta be the only superstar in the league that's going through what I'm going through right now," Rose said at the time. "But I can't say too much about it."
After a practice that lasted over three hours Monday, Rose didn't want to get into a war of words with officials.
"Like I said, I can't complain about it," Rose said. "All I can do is continue to drive. I guess I'm not getting fouled or I guess they've just got to get used to me. I understand I'm creating some contact, but I'm just trying to play through it."
Rose acknowledged that he continues to keep an open dialogue with officials during games. He sounds confident that his game, and the whistles, will turn in his favor soon.
"Really that I think I'm getting hit and that's all I can say to them," he said of his conversations with officials during games. "But that can't stop me from driving or taking the shots that I'm taking."
Rose and the Bulls face the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.
For those who say people aren't noticing the Pacers are off to a great start, I agree with Heisenberg that this isn't true. I live two hours north of Indy and I'm hearing a lot of people talk about them. I think this will pick up as the season progresses as we'll too.
As as far as the original topic, I am really hoping for a sellout and predicting a fair amount of red, but not a ton. I think it'll be like the Pacers/Bulls game on March 3 last year.
Sheesh. How about "continue to drive and try to MAKE THE SHOT"?
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Or throw in a first-round pick and flip it for a max-level point guard...
Um okay, TV ratings are still low, attendance is still considered low for have the best team in the league. If Central Indiana sports fans can't get excited about a team that has been up and down and all across the media predicted to be one of the top teams in the league, even the eventual champions.....cause the Colts or Hoosiers are playing.... yeah great fanbase.
Sure they might know they are 4-0, but that doesn't mean they care enough to watch them on TV or attend the game on a Wednesday Night.
I'll be pleasantly surprised if the Fieldhouse has greater than 70% pacer fans tonight.
You can't get champagne from a garden hose.
Tix and ratings are both at double digit growth so far. I don't know why you're looking for a reason to denigrate the fanbase. Full of frontrunners or not, it's back. ****, enjoy it. I can wear Pacers gear now and it strikes up a positive conversation with strangers instead of idiots asking about Artest 3 years after shipping him to the west coast. Being a Pacers fan is fun again, stop looking for reasons to be upset!
We've had a total of two home games that averaged out to 17,203 per game. + a thousand on Heisenberg's post!!
You know how hippos are made out to be sweet and silly, like big cows, but are actually extremely dangerous and can kill you with stunning brutality? The Pacers are the NBA's hippos....Matt Moore CBS Sports....
Just because you're offended, doesn't mean you're right. ― Ricky Gervais.
Even around 70% would be fine with me, considering most northern Indiana Bulls fans jump on Pacers/Bulls tickets as soon as single seats go on sale (and sometimes even when packages go on sale) which was before the buzz became reality for casual Pacers fans.
It's like anything else - except for the foundation of idiots like my wife and I who go to every single game, people have 41 games to choose from where specific fans of other teams who live or travel here have only one or two. There will always be a concentration of fans from the other team at a game, smaller for teams far away and unloved, larger for teams closer and hyped. This is especially the case for close teams where tickets in the Fieldhouse are a fraction of the cost for tickets at home. The only solution is to raise ticket prices to match United Center, which is a bit counterproductive considering the complaining about ticket prices.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Or throw in a first-round pick and flip it for a max-level point guard...
I had a customer in my bar last night explain that last years playoffs really got him watching the Pacers again. I never thought this meant I had a great chance to criticize him because he hadn't met the loyalty criteria necessary to root for a winning team. I simply thought, "sweet" everyones watching the Pacers again. woohoo.
This is fun. Let's enjoy it while it lasts.
You know how hippos are made out to be sweet and silly, like big cows, but are actually extremely dangerous and can kill you with stunning brutality? The Pacers are the NBA's hippos....Matt Moore CBS Sports....
Anyone who lives anywhere near Indy should be able to tell that Pacer pride has exploded the last couple of seasons. It's just obvious. The New York series last year will be seen as the turning point. Beating a hyped team form a mega market was huge, plus we were able to play on all of the 90's Hicks-Knicks memories. Pacer pride isn't going anywhere and the fans will be here all season.
That being said, I'm sure that some people on here will freak out if we have 15,500 in attendance for a January Tuesday night game against Milwaukee.
Heres my two cents, you have a fanbase that does have to commute to the games. Well then they need to do something about the outrageous fees buying online. People can't be expected to drive into the city twice. Once to buy tix and another time to attend the game. $11.40 for processing fees? BS. Or do they now charge the same fee at the box office. I have only ever bought online?
Nearly 23 dollars in extra fees just to ensure that I can drive up to Indy and know that I have somewhat bad seats. On top of the 70 bucks for the tix. 10 or so in gas, as well as say 5 for parking. Gonna have to eat since I live so far away.
So thats 120 dollars or so for 2 people to see a regular season game, with sorta bad seats.
Not saying removing the BS fees would make it significantly better, but it would get it under that 3 digit threshold at least.


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The first thing you notice when biting in is the delicate brown sugar sablé crust that brings a pleasant crunch. The eggy choux underneath is crisp and perfectly uniform. Inside you'll find a hollow cavity filled with a coffee-jolted pastry cream, neither too thick nor too thin, and not too sweet either.
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After more than 3,000 miles, 12 US states and seven days of punishing cycling, four Corsham cyclists are back home after raising almost £50,000 in memory of a Corsham schoolgirl.
The London Pride Spinhalers were the only British team in this year's Race Across America, travelling non-stop from Oceanside, California on June 14 to Annapolis, Maryland.
The team, including former England rugby player Jon Hall, completed the race in seven days and nine hours, facing fatigue and mechanical failures along the way.
He said: "The team have been amazing. Fitness and logistics were planned meticulously but nothing prepared us for the sleep deprivation and absolute fatigue.
"We heard of other riders falling asleep on their bikes. We have been lucky to get an hour or so of sleep here and there, but usually it's a case of 40 winks in the back of the support vehicle before we are off again.
"Now we're very much looking forward to a good night's sleep and a pint, but I'm not sure in which order."
Fellow cyclists Martyn Grant, Sir James Fuller and David Shepard are all members of the ARC (Antonia's Riders Club), which formed in memory of 10-year-old Antonia Thomas, who died in 2009 after an asthma attack.
A gala evening at Hartham Park before they left raised £37,000 for Asthma UK, with the total now creeping towards the £50,000 mark.
Antonia's father Jeff was one of the drivers for the Spinhalers' support team. He said: "I am overwhelmed by what the team have achieved.
"This race is part of a legacy for Antonia. The awareness and funds raised for Asthma UK will help towards our goal to create a world where asthma is no longer a daily battle for sufferers, and where no one dies from this condition.
"Too often you hear it's 'just asthma', but asthma claimed our beautiful young daughter, and over half of asthma deaths could be avoided if people were better prepared and given the correct education and medicines."


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Dissecting the Draft
Draft Wrap
The MLB First-Year Player Draft concluded on Saturday afternoon, and with it concluded the sixth installment of the "shadow draft/shadow system" project I have been running dating back to 2008. This Dissecting the Draft series has explored the process of formulating a strategy for draft day, from exploring candidates for first-round selection to examining the strengths and weaknesses of the draft class and the effects thereof on our establishment of loose goals, or "wants," within our overarching strategy.
The below table constitutes my "work sheet" for the three days of the draft. It contains each of the slots where a pick was to be made, the amount allocated to each slot by Major League Baseball, an estimate as to what bonus a particular selection would command, and a running tally as to how much of my total pool allotment I expect to have available after each signing (assuming signings in each of the first 10 rounds—remember, these are the rounds that comprise the total pool allotment, and you only have access to the money if you sign the player you draft in that slot).
For this "shadow draft" we stepped foot inside the Red Sox' war room and picked at each of their slots for the first 20 rounds. Total pool allotment for Boston was $6,830,200. You are permitted to spend up to 5 percent over your total allotment without incurring any loss of picks in future drafts (though you are taxed for the overage). Including that additional 5 percent, our total allotment for the 2013 draft came out to $7,171,710.
One last note on reading the table: In order to calculate how the total budget would be affected by a non-signing in the first 10 rounds, take the total available amount, subtract the amount in the "slot" column (which is the money MLB awards for use on that signing), then add back the amount in the "Estimate" column (which is the amount we estimate spending).
*Note: Eighth-round pick Garver signed for $40,000 while this piece was being written, so the estimated amounts for picks eight, nine, and 10 were slightly (but not significantly) adjusted to keep consistent the overarching strategy.
Finally, as a reminder, based on the strengths of the draft class, the placement of our picks, and with an eye toward the current state of our "Shadow Farm System," we identified five "wants," which represent loose and realistic guidelines for an ideal draft (outside of simply taking players we consider to be draft-worthy):
As we step through each of our picks, the primary consideration is drafting a high talent for the slot, and the secondary consideration is our "wants." Each decision must be made with our budget in mind. That's the roadmap; here is how the journey actually shook out.
Day 1: First- and Second-Round Picks
After the first selection was made, our attention turned to the board and what we expected it to offer over the next few rounds (which is where much of the potential impact talent was likely to be popped). Jon Denney was tempting, as he was rated as a first-round talent and was, throughout this series, in consideration for selection with the seventh overall pick. Ultimately, we settled on Riley Unroe due to the fact that (1) there were greater opportunities to find a high-ceiling catcher later in the draft, (2) Unroe fit a need in our system and allowed us to check off another of our "wants"—one that would be more difficult to check off as the draft proceeded, (3) because Denney had dropped out of the first round, but still likely carried a first-round price tag, it could be that he would be a difficult sign (and drafting him would put us in danger of losing the pick and the $1.2 million and change that comes along with it), and (4) other teams were likely to have the same concerns about popping Denney in the second round, so there was a good chance we would have a third shot at him at the beginning of Day 2.
Exiting Day 1, we had just three of our wants remaining: (1) one more middle infielder, (2) one college pitcher, and (3) one catcher. This put us in an excellent position to get creative as needed on the second and third day of the draft, as the board looked strong as far as offering us an opportunity to tick off the remaining wants within the first three or four rounds on Day 2.
Day 2: The Decision on Denney
Denney would almost certainly require at least $1.3 million to sign, and his demands could drive upward of $2 million. His decision to attend the draft in person (along with several other candidates for first-round selection) was a pretty good indicator that he wanted to be selected, he wants to sign, and he wants to get started with his pro career. I set an estimated signing amount at $1.5 million, which would eat through about half of my remaining budget.
In order for this pick to play—there isn't much, if any, extra in the way of bonus pool allotment when you draft seventh overall—we would need to save money in the second half of the top 10 picks, drafting cheap signs and banking the excess allotments in order to add to the $671,000 and change we were already allocated for our third pick. That's about $830,000 we had to account for. As noted above, I was reasonably confident Smith would come at a slight discount, so that estimated $300,000 in savings could be applied to Denney. However, we would still need $530,000 more. Estimating between $25,000 and $50,000 per "cheap senior signs" in the later rounds on Day 2, we could scrape together around $550,000. That would cut things awfully close.
If we were to make an aggressive play on Denney, we would have to suck it up and spend our fourth-round pick on him, too, in order to get what we need to sign Denney to $1.5 million (which remember, is still just an estimate—we need some cushion, too). By "using our fourth pick" I mean utilizing a "cheap senior sign" in the fourth round. This would free up a little over $400,000 in extra funds, but the opportunity cost would be inability to make a high-caliber selection, comparatively, at 113 overall.
Looking at our round-by-round opportunity table (which gave us a breakdown of our desired targets in each round across different positions/draft profiles), it looked like we could make a fifth-round selection of a college arm or a middle-infielder that would be comparable to a college arm or middle-infielder we would expect to be available to us in the fourth round.
Taking all of the above into account, Denney was too good an opportunity to pass up. He would give us a third player arguably ranking as a first-round talent, and with a little creativity, we would be able to make it work with our budget. Denney was popped with our third pick.
Rounds 4 and 5: Paying for Denney Without Punting Upside; Getting Our College Arm
That single move freed up almost enough money on its own to make us comfortable we could sign Denney (when added to the expected $300,000 or so in savings on Smith). That meant we could potentially get a little aggressive with one or two more picks (mid-six-figure guys) should the opportunity arise. First, however, I wanted the college arm we had tabbed for the fifth round. Dan Slania, a right-handed closer for Notre Dame, had an impressive summer on the Cape, a solid spring, and carries the arsenal and body to be run out as a starter to begin his pro career. He was also considered to be eager to start his pro career, and expected to be a fourth- to sixth-round talent (which I viewed slightly higher than that). He was the pick in the fifth round, with a slight discount bonus marked in pencil, though a slot signing would be easy enough to work around.
Rounds 6 and 7: Middle Infield Opportunities
Rivera has a solid offensive profile in spite of an inconsistent spring, but most intriguing is the potential for versatility in his defensive profile. A shortstop by trade, he could be a well above-average defender at the keystone, and he even has backers for a shift behind the plate, where he has worked out in the past. I decided Rivera was the more interesting option in round six, giving the organization the opportunity to develop him at multiple positions up the middle.
I expected Collymore could drop to the seventh, and he did (he actually dropped to the 10th), making him an easy selection for the round. I estimated it would take fourth- or fifth-round money to sign Rivera and fifth- or sixth-round money to sign Collymore, marking a $400,000 and $300,000 estimate, respectively, for purposes of our draft budget. After adding Slania's estimated $300,000, that left us with approximately $500,000 for the remainder of the top 10 rounds (plus anything we would like to spend over $100,000 per pick after round 10).
Rounds 8 through 10: Providing a Cushion, Understanding Money, and Creating Negotiating Leverage
Before moving on to rounds 11 through 20, item 3 in the proceeding paragraph is worth a little extra discussion. My preference would obviously be to sign the player we draft so that we add that talent to the system. I want that cushion in place so that the organization is in the best position possible to add the talent we have selected. However, with regards to Rivera and Collymore, we are in an interesting position where, should their demands exceed our expectations by too much, electing not to sign them might prove to be the most prudent option.
You might quickly question that statement, noting that under the draft rules under the new CBA, if you do not sign a particular pick in the top 10 rounds, you lose the ability to allocate the funds assigned to the slot elsewhere. This highlights the utility of approaching the draft, and potential signings, from the perspective of a broader draft budget, rather than looking at specific over-allotment/under-allotment signings. Looking at our worksheet/table above, it turns out we'd actually have more money to give to Denney if we forfeited those two picks.
Our budget has already built in over-allotment signings for each of Rivera and Collymore. Keeping that in mind, let's look at what happens if Rivera were to refuse to sign. We would lose the $254,900 provided for his sixth-round draft slot, however, we would add back to our budget the $400,000 we had allocated for purposes of an estimated signing bonus. That means the net effect on our budget is an increase of $145,100. The same holds true for Collymore, who would add $108,900 to the budget were we to walk away from the table.
As you can see, by locking in our savings in the fourth round (with Farrell as a senior sign), we have given ourselves a great deal of financial flexibility without sacrificing our opportunities to leverage our selections—Slania, Rivera, and Collymore all fitting in as fourth- to sixth-round talents on my board. While the preference is not to be in this particular position, we can also use this as leverage should negotiations turn cold. The organization is incentivized not to sign the players if we are looking to free up money, and the players can be made aware of this. In order to put teeth into that particular negotiating weapon, however, we will need to tab some "backup selections" after round 10, so we have some place to spread any money that might remain should Denney sign for slot, Smith sign for under slot, and the cushion cash remain unallocated.
Rounds 11 through 20: The Back-up Plans
My first choice for Denney's back-up was Jake Brentz, a prep lefty power arm from Missouri with an estimated seven-figure signing bonus demand, but more of a third-round profile. Unfortunately, Brentz was nabbed by the Jays at the end of Round 11—I wanted one more prep infielder before switching to my back-up plans, and nabbed Edwin Diaz with my 11th-round pick.
There was little else on the board that I considered a suitable back-up for Denney, taking into account likelihood to sign, so I put his back-up on the back burner until the 19th round when I grabbed Ryan Boldt—a prep outfielder from Minnesota with a significant seven-figure bonus demand. While Boldt would be an incredibly difficult get, I figure failing to sign Denney would give me just under $900,000 to add to the $100,000 MLB allocated to the slot where Boldt was selected. There was $400,000 remaining in the budget after Round 10, so some or all of that could potentially be thrown at Boldt as well. I think Brentz would have been the better backup as a more likely signable option, but I should at least be able to make a run at Boldt if Denney falls through. Ultimately, for reasons noted above, I think Denney will sign.
The back-up options for Rivera and Collymore are Zach Alvord—and infielder from D-II Tampa that had early-round grades coming out of high school but inconsistent showings through his collegiate career—and Christian Jones—a lefty from the University of Oregon who threw exclusively in relief this year as part of his recovery from Tommy John surgery, but with top-three-round upside. Both are tough signs, but would be respectable gets with leftover money should they be willing. Additionally, these two options could still be on the board even if Rivera and Collymore sign, as we have that $400,000 cushion that could afford us enough flexibility to navigate negotiations with one or both of Alvord and Jones if the rest of our top-10-round estimates are on target
Rounds 11 through 20: The Remaining Picks
A number of the remaining picks may also opt to return to school. Oregon State has held on to rising seniors in recent years, making Dan Child a potential senior sign next year. Likewise, Ty Ross and Tyler Kuresa could return to LSU and UC Santa Barbara, respectively, to try and raise their draft stock in 2014. My hope is that enough of our $400,000 cushion saved in the first 10 rounds will remain to give these players, along with Edwin Diaz, what is needed to convince them to start pro ball. I wouldn't consider any of them to have significant bonus demands, but the $100,000 assigned to their respective slots isn't life-changing money, and ultimately the decision will come down to whether these men want to start their pro careers.
For now, a few days removed from the draft, I have to say I am thrilled with the ultimate result. I believe we identified the strengths of the class and played to them without sacrificing quality picks and targeting specific needs in our "Shadow Farm System." The system under the new CBA requires an organization to consider a multitude of factors when making selections, and hopefully this series has touched on at least a few of those considerations, though undoubtedly the professionals are dealing with more nuance, and of course with a wider set of resources at their disposal.
Thanks for coming along for the ride. If there is interest, we will do this again for the 2014 draft—perhaps starting a bit earlier in the draft cycle and stepping into the shoes of an organization picking in the second half of the first round, in order to explore a different set of considerations. We'll close the loop after signing day; hopefully, our executed plan holds up.
Nick J. Faleris is an author of Baseball Prospectus. Follow @NickJFaleris
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Good stuff. I really enjoyed this series.
Jun 12, 2013 09:21 AM
Loved the series Nick. Great work!
Jun 12, 2013 09:45 AM
Awesome series Nick I hope to be able to read a new and even better edition next year! The starting earlier approach in my opinion would work out great. Overall though this series was very interesting and eye opening and inspired me to do my own 10 round draft dissection.
Jun 12, 2013 10:37 AM
Fantastic -- everything I was hoping to get out of the series! Glad you (1) enjoyed the pieces, and (2) were inspired to go through some of these issues and mental exercises on your own. I think it will put you in a much better position to try and figure out exactly what your favorite team is trying to accomplish in this space.
Jun 12, 2013 11:42 AM
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text: Hugs for 'The Turk' By Dave Hickman March 8, 2013 Story Share AP Photo Through good times and bad, WVU coach Bob Huggins has been a father figure for Mountaineer senior Deniz Kilicli, who'll play his final home game today. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - It's hard sometimes to watch a West Virginia basketball game and see the interaction between Bob Huggins and Deniz Kilicli and imagine how the two ever managed to survive four years together.Huggins, West Virginia's hulking and fiery head coach, will remove Kilicli from a game and it takes little imagination to decipher the angry words that spew forth.And Kilicli, the equally hulking and fiery senior forward, will sometimes take it passively and sometimes not. Few players in Huggins' 31-year coaching career seem to have been willing to debate him during a game the way Kilicli sometimes does as he walks off the floor.Well, all of that is about to end. When West Virginia (13-17, 6-11 Big 12) plays its final regular-season game at 1:30 p.m. today at the Coliseum against Iowa State (20-10, 10-7), Kilicli will play for the last time at the Coliseum.That he will do so in front of his parents - who are in Morgantown this week from their native Turkey to see him play in college for the first time - is perhaps instructional. It is at least illuminating where the relationship between Huggins and Kilicli is concerned."When I was young, I was used to my dad kicking my ass after every game,'' Kilicli said Friday. "I was 15 then. I'd fight him in the car on the way home. He'd drive the car and I'd sit behind him so he couldn't reach me and talk smack to him the whole way home. He'd do the same thing to me."But if he didn't do that, I wouldn't be able to play here. Because that's exactly what Huggs does. He's just not driving the car.''nnTo say that Kilicli's college career at West Virginia has had its peaks and valley would be an understatement.He began as a raw freshman who was actually listed on the roster then as being five pounds bigger than the 6-foot-9, 260 pounds at which he stands now. To think that he's trimmed down, though, is just not true. Then he looked like a basketball project. Today he's bigger, thicker and stronger than an NFL tight end."I didn't have a motor back in the day, either,'' Kilicli said. "I would just quit after an hour of practice. Now I can go three hours and then go another three hours.''He began his career, though, not going anywhere. The NCAA suspended him for the first 20 games of his freshman year because he played on a team in Turkey before he arrived here that paid some of its players. Kilicli was never one who was paid, but the NCAA still made him sit out.When he was finally eligible, his first game was at the Coliseum against Pitt. Unless you were anyone from Pitt - including then-Panther assistant coach (and current Marshall coach) Tom Herrion, who was infamously hit with a thrown coin that night - things couldn't have gone much better. The No. 6 Mountaineers won 70-51 over No. 22 Pitt in front of the third-largest crowd in Coliseum history and Kilicli, although he scored just nine points, was the biggest star of the night.He played only briefly, but the first time he was on the floor he took a pass in the post and made a hook shot. The crowd went wild. The next time down the court, same thing. The third time, he tipped in a missed Devin Ebanks shot. He was on his way to stardom. He never really made it, though. That team would go on to play in the Final Four, but Kilicli would score only 43 more points in the remaining 14 games that season.He went on to average 6.6 points as a sophomore and then 10.7 points as a junior, both on NCAA tournament teams. He was supposed to be the anchor on this year's team, but until lately he was mostly just another disappointment on a disappointing team.The worst part is that after so much success during his first three seasons, this one has been torturous. Kilicli's mood has seemed to rise and fall as much as his play. After the first five games he was averaging 11.3 points. The fifth of those games was a 21-point performance against Marshall. But then in the next 11 games he had one double-figure scoring night and twice went scoreless. He picked it up again by averaging 12.4 points in a nine-game stretch that included a career-high 25 in a win over Texas Tech. But then he had three straight games of seven points on 7-of-22 shooting before scoring 20 Wednesday night in a loss at Oklahoma.It's not what he envisioned."I said it my sophomore year after the NCAA tournament. You feel like it's going to happen all the time. You get spoiled,'' Kilicli said. "But you know, I think I had a pretty good run. I went to the NCAA tournament three times, to the Final Four once. And this year's still going. You never know what's going to happen.''nn One thing Kilicli is certain of is that regardless of the highs and the lows, he hates that his time at West Virginia is about to end."It's sad. I don't want to leave this place,'' Kilicli said. "The people are pretty cool. It's hard for me to leave here. It's been my house. It's home to me. But I've got to do what I've got to do.''Huggins knows how hard it will be for Kilicli to leave WVU. It will be just as hard for him to see him leave."Denis has probably been one of my favorite guys,'' Huggins said. "I just like the way Deniz has embraced West Virginia and the culture. He loves the people and the state.''He loves playing for Huggins, too."He means so much to me. He's like a dad, you know?'' Kilicli said. "I love him to death. He did so much for me. Nobody did that for me in my basketball career. None of my coaches worked on me as much as he did. He's been there for me in every high point of my life and every low point. When I needed people the most when I was 17, 18, he was there for me."We have a different kind of relationship than just player and coach. It's so hard for me to go somewhere else, but I have to do it.''Huggins jokes that he's surprised Kilicli still is so fond of him."He always tells me that when he didn't understand English he liked me,'' Huggins said. "But then when he understood English he still liked me.''Go figure.nnJust before today's 1:30 p.m. tipoff with Iowa State (the game will be televised by the Big 12 Network, locally on WQCW), Kilicli and fellow seniors Dominique Rutledge and Matt Humphrey will be honored prior to their last game. Kilicli will walk onto the court with his parents, Ahmet and Dilek.It will be the only time they have ever watched their son at the place he's called home the last four years."I just want them to see it because as much as I tell them about it, you've got to experience this kind of stuff,'' Kilicli said. "All these students, the people, how much our fans show the passion for our team ... It's an amazing place here.''But it won't be easy for him."It's going to be really emotional,'' Kilicli said. "I'm an emotional player anyway. When I'm playing, my emotions really affect my game."But I think it's going to be good. You can never get too hyped for a game. If you're too hyped, it's easy to come down. If you're low, that's a problem. If you're low, it's so hard to get your spirits up. But it's my last game here. Hopefully it's going to be like my first game, but better.''After that is next week's Big 12 tournament in Kansas City, Mo., and then, more likely than not, college basketball is over. The Mountaineers, four games under .500 now, aren't likely to play beyond Kansas City unless they get on the kind of hot streak that has been missing all season.And beyond that, who knows? Kilicli will continue to play basketball, either in the United States or somewhere in Europe. He would love for it to be here."But you never know what's going to happen,'' Kilicli said. "I didn't have the best season this year, so I've got to go out there and prove myself, which I don't have a problem with. But if [playing in the U.S. doesn't] happen, I can always go to Europe and play. There are a lot of teams there that would [sign him] just because of how I play and just because I played for Huggs.''Reach Dave Hickman at 304-348-1734 or firstname.lastname@example.com or follow him at Twitter.com/dphickman1. 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Camera on RC helicopter: 'The proof is in watching the video'
EUGENE, Ore. - Russ Maine isn't new to radio-controlled aircraft.
"I've flown since 1974," he said. "I got started with radio-controlled gliders."
His hobby led Maine to make a camera fly.
Maine combined a GoPro camcorder with an RC helicopter.
"I mounted the camera and the transmitter on the bottom," he explained.
The combination of gadgets streams video back from the aerial platform, delivering shots from angles no photojournalist could get without a helicopter or balloon.
"The proof is in watching the video," Main said. "What comes off of it is what's pretty amazing."
And with $1,500 in materials, it's a lot cheaper than flying a real helicopter - although by federal regulation, he can't fly it very high.
"Right now it's kind of restricted," Maine said. "FAA doesn't want commercial use of these items but the potential I think is just endless."


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You use a satellite-linked location finder called a GPS receiver to track down boxes filled with "treasures" of all kinds.
It's a way to explore new places while getting outside and enjoying a fun challenge.
This is a great way to get someone familiar with using a GPS device. Setting up your own geocaches can be a fun birthday party activity for children old enough to read a GPS (approximately age 6).
Make a small "geocache" by putting some prizes in a waterproof container. We used a screw-top couscous container for example. Put a note on the container explaining it is part of a treasure hunt in case someone finds it. Hopefully they will leave it alone.
Walk around your neighborhood and find a place to hide your geocache.
It can be difficult to find a geocache in places where there are a lot of trees, because the trees obscure the GPS signal from satellites. So for a beginner using a GPS device, put your geocaches in places with open sky, such as in a meadow.
Once you find a hiding place, write down the coordinates from the GPS device. This is the clue you will give your geocachers. Coordinates always have a latitude and longitude.
Then they can go find your temporary geocache and get some prizes.
You could create a series of geocaches as well, by putting the coordinate for the next one inside the first one.
Be sure to clean up your geocaches after the fun is over unless you register it as a permanent geocache at geocaching.com.