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Donations have poured in for Vallejo's senior Babe Ruth all-star team, which announced this week it's seeking funds for a playoff trip to Utah.
Coach Tom Pangelinan said the high school-age team has received more than $4,000 since the Times-Herald reported Thursday it was seeking donations for a trip to the Pacific Southwest regional tournament in Riverton, Utah.
"We're elated," Pangelinan said. "We're so thankful we have people in the community who care so much about the youth of Vallejo."
As of Friday afternoon, the team had received donations from the Vallejo Police Department, local businessman Buck Kamphausen, A-1 Guaranteed Heating & Air Conditioning, local attorney Vince Maher and Vallejo Glass, coaches said.
On Sunday, the team hopes to raise more money for the trip in a fundraiser game against the Vallejo Admirals at 2 p.m. at Wilson Park, near Solano Avenue and Curtola Parkway. Tickets will cost $20, with all proceeds benefiting the youth team. Beer, wine and food also will be sold.
Earlier this week, Babe Ruth officials sought the community's help after scheduling conflicts with the Admirals -- which play in the Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs -- reduced league revenues this year from the Wilson Park concession stand.
The team plans to drive to Utah on Tuesday, arriving the next day. Its first scheduled game in the 10-team tournament is on Friday against the Northern Utah state champions.
The winners of the eight regional Babe Ruth tournaments advance to the "World Series" starting Aug. 15 in Covington County, Ala., which also includes slots for the home state champs and local host team.
Contact staff writer Tony Burchyns at email@example.com or (707) 553-6831. Follow him on Twitter @tonyburchyns.
If You Go:
What: Vallejo senior Babe Ruth all-star team exhibition game with the Admirals
Why: Fundraiser for the youth team's upcoming trip to the Pacific Southwest regional tournament in Riverton, Utah
When: 2 p.m. Sunday
Where: Wilson Park on Solano Avenue near Curtola Parkway in Vallejo
Cost: $20
Other ways to help:
To donate to Vallejo's senior Babe Ruth all-star team, send checks to Vallejo Babe Ruth, P.O. Box 793, Vallejo, CA, 94590. Or call Nancy Santiago at (707) 246-7881, or Larry Wright at (707) 236-5495


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Poetry in stone, the temple is a masterpiece in pink sandstone and white marble and has 234 ornate pillars, over 20,000 sculptures and statues of deities, eleven 72-foot-high huge domes and numerous decorative arches. The temple stands on 148 huge elephants and is encircled by a double storied colonnade which depicts tales from the epics. The complex has exhibition halls, an Imax theatre, musical fountain and sprawling garden.
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'"Sunday I tried a tape job and today I tried a different tape job. I'm seeing what works and what doesn't work and seeing how the ankle reacts," Miller said. "A lot of what I have to do right now is just make sure I'm keeping that scar tissue active, breaking it up, keeping all the muscles around it active."'
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - It's prom season, and many students are getting ready for the big day by choosing what they'll wear and figuring out who their date will be.
Alden Road Exceptional Student Center gets pumped up for prom with an annual fashion show.
The center is a special school for students with a range of disabilities. But those disabilities don't stop them from strutting their stuff.
"They love it and you can see by the expressions on their faces, and they get really excited because their hair and makeup is done, and they get to pick out the perfect dress, and they have a partner that walks with them," Principal Tammy Boyd said.
Every year before prom, the school holds a fashion show. The students model clothes from the school's student-run thrift shop.
Alden Road is a school for grades sixth through 12th, but the students stay until they're 22 years old. From ages 18 to 22, the school helps the students with job skills to find their place in the community.
"All of our students here have a special quality about them that we work with," Boyd said.
On Wednesday, the students had a special treat. Not only did they get to model evening wear, but they got their hair and makeup done for free by the Florida State College at Jacksonville cosmetology school.
"I'm passionate because I think people need to know that regardless whether or not a child is challenged or not, he or she deserves to be a part of society in every aspect of the world," cosmetology teacher Pat Stokes said.
Nearly 40 students walked the runway, all with smiles from ear to ear.
"We shined today. Our ladies came down that runway -- we call it the red carpet -- and our children shined," Stokes said.
The students will get their chance to shine again. Prom is on April 26.
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TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. (AP) - A middle school student is accused of shoving a Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputy on a school bus, causing him to fall and break his finger.
Authorities say the incident occurred Thursday afternoon. A sheriff's deputy noticed a school bus pulled over on the side of a road. The driver had stopped after a fight broke out between students. According to the sheriff's office, two Temple Terrace police officers also stopped and boarded the bus with Deputy Troy Fallin.
A 15-year-old Greco Middle School student told them he wanted to leave. Officials say when he was ordered stay, the teen shoved Fallin into the dashboard. The teen was charged with battery on a law enforcement officer and was held in a juvenile facility. Four other teens were arrested on battery charges.
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Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said earlier this week that his players don't care what other people think of them. Raise them high or shoot them low, it doesn't matter.
Yeah, right.
We're not convinced, not when every snap of the ball helps determine your fate. Not when the best story of resurgence this season lies in how you play. It meant a whole lot in a win on the road against Oklahoma last week. It meant even more in a 29-26 come-from-behind triple overtime victory against unranked Pittsburgh Saturday.
Down 14 at the end of the third quarter, fourth-ranked Notre Dame fought back to save the game, save the season and save the hopes of those longing to see the Irish back in what was once their rightful place on the national football landscape.
The Irish are 9-0. That, Kelly says, is what his team cares about. As it should.
Not only is a BCS bowl berth in the Irish's grasp, a spot in the national championship game is still in play. The Irish are at Boston College next week, home against Wake Forest and then on the road against rival USC.
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Before they could look at those prospects, they first had to deal with a Pittsburgh team entering the game with a 4-4 record. The Panthers' leading running back, Ray Graham, and leading receiver, Devin Street, were charged with simple assault this week. Yet, they were not suspended.
That meant Notre Dame would get the best Pitt had to offer—and it was plenty in three overtimes.
"I'm so proud of our team," Kelly said. "They kept fighting. We were down and things didn't look great. And they persevered and found a way to win; three overtimes. That's good stuff."
After safety Elijah Shumate drilled Pitt quarterback Tino Sunseri on third down, Pitt had to settle for a 41-yard field goal from Kevin Harper. Notre Dame responded with a 37-yard field goal by Kyle Brindza to tie it, 23-23.
Irish running back Cierre Wood was an inch away from crossing the plane on their next possession, but fumbled in the end zone. Harper's 33-yard game-winning field goal for Pitt narrowly missed, sending the game into overtime No. 3.
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Harper's 41-yard field goal in the third overtime made it 26-23, Pitt.
Notre Dame, with Everett Golson leading the way, drove the ball on the Panthers. Golson got the ball to within an inch then finished it on the next play, forcing his way behind the line into the end zone to seal the game.
Earlier in the game, Golson had been benched and replaced by Tommy Rees. Golson could've sulked, and maybe he did a bit. But it didn't last for long. It couldn't.
"He utilized all of the things that he has," Kelly said of Golson's running ability. "He was down, but we told him he's gonna have to go back in there and help us, and he did. He came back and played really good football."
The theatrics Notre Dame can undoubtedly do without. But with them—it also beat Stanford in overtime—you know the Irish are gaining confidence, strength and favor among pollsters. You know they are getting closer to a goal that was well out of reach just a year ago.
Even if getting there won't be easy, Notre Dame looks every week to be more up to the challenge. This game proved that.
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Tulo hopes surgery helps prevent leg injuries
DENVER -- Unless something happens to change his address, shortstop Troy Tulowitzki is in for a long and productive career with the Rockies -- as long as he avoids injury. In many ways, Todd Helton lived Tulowitzki's future.
Tulowitzki has something else in common with Helton now -- surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left hip. However, Tulowitkzi had it Friday at age 29, at a much earlier stage than Helton, who had it at the end of his next-to-last season, 2012, when he was going on 39.
Both Helton, whose jersey No. 17 is being retired Sunday, and Tulowitzki, tried to play through the labrum tear long before deciding on surgery.
"Todd and Tulo were similar and we both knew that they had the tear; I can say it now," said Rockies head athletic trainer Keith Dugger said. "A lot of times, guys have them, but when it's symptomatic and it gets to that point, then you do something about it.
"With Todd, you could see him out there, even on defense, when he was a little bit limited. He couldn't get over that pinching sensation. He also had a little bit of a groin strain in there. The [surgery] helped take away a little bit of his back pain."
So by getting it fixed with plenty of good years left, Tulowitzki and the Rockies hope this means not only increased health in 2014, but less of a risk for the leg injuries that have been nearly a constant throughout Tulowitzki's career.
Tulowitzki's latest injury, which occurred July 19 while running to first base after putting a ball in play during a game in Pittsburgh, was a left hip flexor strain. Tulowitzki knew all along the labrum was torn, but he was hoping the hip flexor would heal enough to allow him to play through the labrum issue. But when Tulowitzki felt hip pain whenever he ramped up his activity, it was a clear sign that he couldn't put off fixing the labrum.
Now Tulowitzki can spend the winter rehabbing the hip without dealing with an underlying injury. It doesn't mean concern about leg muscle injuries will go away, but it's best to have the area fixed as much as possible.
"You always have a little bit of instability, but there are plenty of professional athletes who take care of the tears and have very successful careers and have no issues," Dugger said.
Dugger also said that it won't be clear exactly what is going on in the left knee patella tendon of outfielder Carlos Gonzalez until doctors conduct their surgery Monday.
"We call it neurotic tissue -- it's the part of the tissue has either been torn, or split and it's just kind of chewed up and mangled," Dugger said.
Also, Dugger said the Rockies will be conservative with left-handed pitcher Brett Anderson, who had surgery Friday to repair a large-size ruptured disk in his lower back. For the next two weeks, he'll be limited to walking before beginning limited exercise.
Thomas Harding is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @harding_at_mlb.Cody Ulm is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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SAN FRANCISCO -- First baseman Brandon Belt returned to the starting lineup Wednesday after two stellar performances off the bench. He had a walk-off single Monday night against the D-backs and a game-tying, pinch-hit, two-run home run in the ninth innng against Arizona on Tuesday night. Belt said he hopes those big hits jump-start his offensive game.
"I think it's one of those things where I've got a good chance of doing that, but at the same time I've got to keep working," Belt said before Wednesday's game. "I think if I do that and stay focused, I'll have a good chance of getting going."
Giants manager Bruce Bochy has spent time this week working with Belt during batting practice.
"He has been working hard," Bochy said. "He's quieted things down. He seems to be much more relaxed at the plate and a little quieter. We cut out a lot of movement, and that's big for Brandon. He's taking away from his strength. He's got power. ... He was having trouble catching up to pitches because he was going forward so much.
"It's hard to get, in back-to-back days, big hits like he's gotten for us. That's not easy. I was kidding him, 'If you start doing that, it's hard to start you. That's a pretty nice weapon coming off the bench.' But he's going to be out there. As much as getting the work in, just sitting back and watching the game, that at times helps a lot."
Eric Gilmore is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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With the Thanksgiving holiday almost upon us, I hope you'll allow me to share a few quick thoughts.
For me it has always been one of the most important holidays of the year, because Thanksgiving is one of those few holidays that everyone in America truly shares.
Wherever you are from, whatever your heritage is, we are one.
In that regard I hope to take a brief respite from our usual debates.
I can come off highly critical and perhaps even a bit cynical here in these pages, but in reality I remain hopeful for the future.
We just came off a rather divisive election, but in a way, elections bring our country together, at least for a day. We all have a common interest and a common goal, and that is to vote.
It was partisan along many lines, but the reality is that all of us just want a stronger and better country, myself included.
We may disagree on how to get there, but the worst thing we can do is to stop working towards that common goal.
In a much different way Thanksgiving also brings our country together. Yes, it's kind of like an election that we share things in common, but we don't have the partisanship, we don't have the divisiveness; we have this idea that we all should be giving thanks for whatever is important in our lives.
And maybe we need a little bit more of that ideal in our everyday lives.
In my life my family, my business, my clients, my friends, my good health, the fact that I live in Florida; these are just some of the things I can be thankful for and that my family can be thankful for.
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Rebekah Tiler could be heading for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next year if she continues her formidable progression.
The 14-year-old Bingley Grammar School pupil broke an astonishing 47 British and regional records at the weekend on her international debut in Sweden.
The man who keeps the national weightlifting statistics better have a new nib on his pencil after the Denholme's teenager's efforts in the Tri-Nations Championship against the hosts and Norway in Landskona, Sweden.
Rebekah's mum Emma explanied how it was possible to break so many records in one competition, saying: "Rebekah only turned 14 in January and was competing against people who are under-18s, so she was setting new marks at under-15, under-16, under-17, under-18, and under-20 at Northern and British level, and under-23 at regional level."
And the scales didn't help Rebekah either. Her mum said: "On the day, Rebekah was 63.2kg so she had to go into the 69kg category instead of the 63kg.
"She wasn't going for any personal bests, and had 96kg in the clean and jerk and 73kg in the snatch for a 169kg total as England defeated both Norway and Sweden.
"The selectors have said that if she continues to progress at this rate, she has a chance of competing in the Commonwealth Games next year in Glasgow.
"But before that she has the European Youth Weightlifting Championships in Klaipeda, Lithuania in September, and the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Malaysia in November.
"There are also the English Weightlifting Championships at Lilleshall on Sunday, February 17 and the British Schools' Weightlifting Championship on March 2 at Oldbury in the West Midlands.
"Rebekah is now concentrating on weighlifting as her sport rather than athletics as her preparation for weightlifting tends to make her slower at running."


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I got some critique on my drive last year and it immediately had a huge impact on the accuracy and distance of my drive. In May this year I was consistently throwing line drives 120 meters around 400' and more and throwing big distance high turnover shots I was getting my Champ Bosses and Star destroyers out to 140 meters (not every throw!) I then thought to myself, oooh I want a bit more distance, started trying different things and have in the last couple of months shot my form to pieces!
I have tried going right back to basics and trying to rediscover what I did last year that was so succesful and I think I'm starting to get back on the right track again now. Below is some video from 2 weeks back right at the worst point my driving has been for a year, I was struggling to get over 90 meters at this stage (about 300') Please can you see if there is anything obvious in this that you are seeing that has thrown me out. I think a large problem has been getting my weight over the disc. With my longer turnover high drives I think I have been having a tendency to shift the weight backwards and I have taken this into the line drives which have gone to pieces (i've still been able to throw long drives on a high turnover line) . Getting the weight forward is certianly helping and last night I was throwing line drives out to 110 meters again, but not with the same accuracy and consistency as before.
I will take some more video shortly.
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Tony Stewart won't be back on the track for a while, but he was back in the spotlight this week as he met the media for the first time since breaking his leg in a sprint-car crash Aug. 5.
Having spent about a week in a hospital and now three long weeks recovering primarily at the house of his business manager, Eddie Jarvis, Stewart had a lot of time to think about life and racing.
He doesn't seem like a changed man, despite a serious injury that has sidelined for the remainder of the 2013 season and will require a long rehabilitation.
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Here are some things we learned about Stewart from his first public appearance since his crash.
1. He feels lucky
What? Yeah, he feels lucky.
Stewart had only suffered broken bones in one IndyCar accident during his long career and had never missed a race because of injury.
Considering he started racing at 7 years old, the 42-year-old figures he's been pretty lucky.
"I guess I just look at it as it's just a bump in the road," Stewart said. "I've raced 36 years and never had an injury that lasted. The worst injury I had was an IndyCar crash, and all I had was fractures, and there were no scars, there was no stitches, no anything that I had to look at. It was literally just waiting for it to heal enough that I was comfortable enough to even be in a car.
"But it's been surprising to me. To go 35 years and run all the thousands of races we've run, and to finally have an injury, it's like, this hasn't been a bad run."
Another reason Stewart feels lucky is that while the injury ended his 2013 season, it came early enough that he should be ready for 2014.
"I'm one of those believers that everything happens for a reason, and I feel lucky that … the timing of it happened in a scenario where I'm not going to miss next year, I'm not going to miss a race (in 2014)," Stewart said.
2. He's still going to race sprint cars
As if there were any doubt, Stewart will continue to race sprint cars, despite his injury and the death of good friend Jason Leffler in sprint races this year.
He made sure to point out that Bobby Labonte has missed two races because of broken ribs suffered in a cycling accident.
"If I got hit by a car on the street coming to the shop and this injury happened, I would still have missed the same thing," Stewart said.
"You can't guard against everything. … That's why they call it 'accidents' — nobody does it on purpose."
Like we didn't expect anything else from Stewart, a die-hard racer. But in case anyone thought he might change, he doesn't plan to.
"You never want something like this to happen, but a perfect example this week is Bobby Labonte was riding his bike and broke three ribs and missed a race," Stewart said.
"It's just life."
3. He's humbled by support
Stewart said he had 850 text messages within 26 hours of his accident.
He even heard from Mark Webber, who suffered a similar injury in a Formula One accident.
"That was really overwhelming … the outreach from people from IndyCar racing, sports-car racing, NASCAR racing, the sprint-car community and the visitors that we had," Stewart said.
"There was a day that we had nine straight hours of visitors, and I didn't have a five minute break between any of those.
"That's been a huge, huge asset, and keeping me motivated and my spirits up."
The best visitor might have been fellow driver Clint Bowyer.
"When I know he's coming to the house, I clean everything up around my bed, I clean everything up around because I know I'm going to be laughing so hard I know I'm going to knock stuff on the floor," Stewart said.
4. He is still a man on the prowl
Stewart didn't hesitate when asked what he misses most about the racetrack.
"The hot girls," he said.
Sure he said it with tongue in cheek, but Stewart, who has had many girlfriends through the years, wasn't totally joking.
"When you're laying in bed there's not much traffic going through my room," Stewart said. "I thought surely through three Cup championships, an IndyCar championship, winning the USAC triple crown, a national championship in '94, that I could surely out of this whole process get one hot nurse during this whole thing."
5. Not being a workout fiend will help
Unlike other top drivers, Stewart has never had a huge urge to work out, so he doesn't have that feeling that he has to get to the gym. Oh, he wants to start rehab as soon as possible so he can race, but it isn't like he's miserable just because he can't work out.
And that might keep him from overexerting himself during the rehab process.
He purposely isn't asking what his rehab will entail because he doesn't want to try anything yet or push things.
"I've tried to … protect myself from myself by not getting too far ahead and not trying to do something too early that I'm not supposed to do," Stewart said.
"I'm really trying to guard against that right now. A setback would really be bad."
6. He's still feisty
Stewart was angry at Kyle Petty recently over Petty's criticism of teammate Danica Patrick, so he doesn't watch some NASCAR TV shows because of comments by analysts like Petty, who has been a long-time friend of Stewart.
Stewart was particularly stung by assertions that Stewart and Stewart-Haas officials weren't honest with Ryan Newman, who won't return to the team next year even though it will field a fourth car for Kurt Busch.
"When I heard Kyle Petty say that we deceived Ryan Newman, I pretty much quit watching the talk shows and went to just watching the qualifying shows, the practices and the race," Stewart said.
"I'm kind of used to hearing some of that. I'm glad I'm at the racetrack and don't see those shows because I was a little disappointed with it."
He also deadpanned that he actually missed his weekly sparring with the media.
"I actually miss you guys," he told the media, "which tells you that I'm not healthy yet."


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TAXIS in Blackburn may strike again unless they see fares rise.
Drivers held an evening strike on Friday when City Cabs proposed dropping the fare rate from £2.80 to £2 for the first mile.
In spite of leaving many people in the area without taxis, drivers say they have received a high level of support from customers during the action.
Now drivers say they want to see fares raised after seven or eight years with fares frozen.
In that time, drivers say petrol costs and insurance have risen dramatically, to the point where they cannot afford to go on without a fare increase. Spokesman for the group, Munawar Hussain, said 65 drivers had joined in the strike and they were canvassing drivers from other firms for their support.
He said: "Once one firm puts their prices up they all do, and every driver is struggling to earn a living.
"The drivers have been patient for so long, waiting and waiting for an increase.
"They were extremely shocked to see these plans recently for a drop in fares.
"When we met with the firm they agreed to drop the plan and so we have gone back to work.
"However this does not solve the pressing issue that drivers are not making ends meet.
"Insurance has gone up something like from £500 to over £1,000 per year for us.
"And everyone knows how fuel prices have gone up.
"We haven't ruled out more strike action unless we are assured that there is going to be a change in the situation.
"One thing I must say is that the support of our customers has been most welcome.
"They see the logic and that the economics don't add up and we are very grateful for the messages of support they have given us."
A spokesperson for City Cabs said:"We're not yet aware of what the drivers will request so we will be speaking to them and looking into it.
"We can't comment further until we do."


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The International Partnership Assistance Portal (IP-ap) is accepting profiles from Massachusetts life sciences companies that are interested in exploring business-to-business partnerships in areas such as early- or later-stage R&D, clinical trials, manufacturing, distribution or commercialization. The MLSC is working with international agencies to market the portal among the international life sciences business communities and encourage companies interested in collaborating with Massachusetts industry partners to enter their profiles in the portal.
"Massachusetts leads the world in life sciences and the International Partnership Assistance Portal will build upon our well established global partnerships and enable further advances in this important sector," said Governor Deval Patrick. "Increased international partnerships will help both young and established Massachusetts companies thrive in the 21st century global economy."
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"The International Partnership Assistance Portal is an important next step in the development of the Center's international programming," said MLSC President & CEO Susan Windham-Bannister, Ph.D. "We recognize that collaboration is critical to innovation, and we want Massachusetts to be open for collaboration 24/7/365. The Center created the portal to enhance the ability of companies anywhere in the world to cross geographic boundaries and make high-quality connections with prospective partners here in Massachusetts. We are excited to see what new partnerships will emerge as a result."
"I congratulate the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center on the launch of this invaluable business development resource," said Ken Brown, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment. "The International Partnership Assistance Portal will serve to further enhance the Commonwealth's standing as the global center for collaboration and innovation in life sciences."
The MLSC expects that life sciences companies -- including those in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, bioinformatics and diagnostic sectors -- will leverage this portal as an additional method for seeking out partners.
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Lennerton looks to make most of first camp
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Jordan Lennerton had just a couple of weeks between his last game of winter ball and his first day of Spring Training. But he has had years to think about making it to a Major League camp.
Now that he's here at last, he's not going to let the logjam ahead of him get the best of him.
"I'm not just here to go through the motions," Lennerton said. "I'm here to try to compete."
For a first baseman in the Tigers system, that's not an easy task. For a player who has fought his way to get to this point against nearly everyone's expectations, making it to his first big league camp at age 28, that's a mode of survival.
For a Tiger who thrived in winter ball, it's also not impossible.
Like Brennan Boesch and Andy Dirks in past years, Lennerton comes to camp with a hot bat, having spent most of his offseason tearing up winter ball. Except for the past two weeks of rest, and a brief break for the holidays, Lennerton has seen live pitching since early November.
For the most part, he was pounding it. His .340 average, 13 doubles, five home runs and 21 RBIs earned him MVP honors in the Puerto Rican League. He then made the jump to the Dominican League and helped get Leones del Escogido to within a game of a championship.
Add in a full season last summer at Triple-A Toledo, including a spot in the All-Star Futures Game, and Lennerton played about 200 games in a full-year stretch. Asked if he had to fight off fatigue, he shook his head.
"I love to play," Lennerton said. "That's what I live to do. I don't find it fatiguing. When you enjoy playing this game, you find a way to get yourself going."
That attitude carries him not only through a long stretch of games, but a cluttered path through Spring Training. Lennerton goes from looking up at Prince Fielder to looking up at Miguel Cabrera at first base in Detroit. He has the advantage of being a left-handed hitter on a team that could use one in late-game situations, but also the downside of not playing another position, limiting his versatility in a bench role.
The one thing he can do to help his cause is hit. He did enough of that over the past year that the Tigers chose to put him on the 40-man roster rather than lose him in the Rule 5 Draft. He did enough in winter ball, fighting off a heavy dose of cutters from pitchers in Puerto Rico, that he shouldn't have much trouble finding his timing at the plate. When hitters step into the box against pitchers Tuesday morning, no Tiger in camp not named Cabrera should feel more comfortable.
Even if he can't make an Opening Day roster, he can make the kind of impression that earns him a look if the Tigers have an early-season injury. It's the way Boesch and Dirks found their way to the big leagues in 2010 and 2011.
"It wouldn't be the first time," said Lennerton. "That's what I'm striving for."
Jason Beck is a reporter for MLB.com. Read Beck's Blog and follow him on Twitter @beckjason. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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On August 19th I am planning on playing in a doubles tourny with my friend Robb at our local course. This will be the first semi-organized event I have played. I have a few questions. First, how are doubles tournaments normally played? Also, any advice or strategy? I am starting to get somewhat comfortable with my bag, but my form seems to change from day to day. I plan on getting out a lot more over the next couple of weeks to really dial everything in. Any input is greatly appreciated!
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Young launching library reading program
DENVER -- The Rockies' Eric Young Jr. has seen fewer books in the hands of children and adults, and wants to do something about it.
Young is teaming with Denver Public Libraries and Volunteers of America to present readings through his new "Stealing Some Smarts" literacy program. The first of his free events, taking place one Saturday a month over the next six months, will be Saturday at the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library at 2401 Welton Street in Denver, from noon to 1 p.m. Young will appear at a different library over the course of the program.
Young's first reading will be from three children's books. Other readings will feature books from adults, as well.
"I enjoy reading, and right now libraries are starting to become obsolete, possibly because of the Internet, and fewer people are reading these days," Young said. "I want to bring more attention to reading actual books, and getting back into libraries."
Young said he realizes that it's possible young people are reading just as much, if not more, electronically, but there's no way of knowing that. Plus, he finds the public library a valuable feature of any community.
"Why not draw more attention back to libraries, plus those provide jobs for people. If you can encourage reading and get them back into the library at the same time, I feel it's good. The main goal is to make sure we get people into reading. I enjoy it. I read all the time on the plane. I want to share my love of it."
Young's passion for reading is leading him to further his education. After turning down a football offer from Villanova out of high school, Young played at Chandler Gilbert (Ariz.) Community College for a season before signing with the Rockies. However, he didn't leave his college dreams behind.
"I took some online classes, but I've come to the realization that I'm a person that needs to be in the classroom," Young said. "This offseason I want to take some courses somewhere in Arizona, where I live in the offseason. Reading is a great way of learning new things, even old things that you want to enhance.
"It's a promise that I made to my parents when they agreed for me to go pro, that I would one day go back and get my degree. I'm going to stay true to that."
Young originally wanted to be a business management major, but he's not as strongly committed. He'll make a decision after taking more liberal arts courses.
Thomas Harding is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Hardball in the Rockies, and follow him on Twitter @harding_at_mlb. Owen Perkins is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Dr. Bruce Richardson Receives Lupus Insight Prize Recognizing Outstanding Contribution in Lupus Research
Bruce Richardson, M.D., Ph.D., of the University of Michigan, was honored Wednesday as the second recipient of the Lupus Insight Prize, the award for use in innovative research on lupus, an unpredictable and sometimes fatal autoimmune disease that affects an estimated 1.5 million Americans. Dr. Richardson received the Prize during a formal ceremony at FOCIS 2014, the 14th Annual Meeting of the Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies in Chicago.
The Prize is a collaborative initiative among the Alliance for Lupus Research, the Lupus Foundation of America, and the Lupus Research Institute to recognize and honor the achievements of an outstanding investigator in the field whose research efforts have made significant contributions and have a high likelihood of generating further insights in understanding the causes, biology, treatments, or cure of lupus.
"I would like to thank the Alliance for Lupus Research, the Lupus Foundation of America and the Lupus Research Institute for this honor. The award will allow us to identify epigenetically regulated gene products that may be targets for new lupus treatments, characterize how environmental stressors and diet affect lupus flare severity, and identify new ways to prevent lupus flares," said Dr. Richardson. "I would also like to thank all the people who worked in my laboratory and made these studies successful, and the others in the fields of epigenetics and autoimmunity that provided the foundations for this work."
Epigenetics looks at the mechanisms that turn genes on or off. These modifications may occur naturally or as a result of external factors including age, environment, lifestyle, and disease state. Dr. Richardson discovered that some lupus-causing drugs alter gene activity or expression in normal "helper" lymphocytes, converting them into autoreactive "killer" lymphocytes that attack other cells and cause lupus in mice. He also found the same changes in gene expression in lymphocytes from patients with active lupus, and that many of the environmental agents implicated in lupus, as well as diet, contribute to the changes by altering gene expression. With the award funds, Dr. Richardson will identify the genes affected by environmental agents, and determine how these environmental agents and diet cause changes in lymphocytes.
Lupus Research Institute President and CEO Margaret Dowd commented, "Dr. Richardson's pioneering work laid the foundation for the study of epigenetics in lupus and autoimmunity. He continues to study how environmental exposures, genetic factors and epigenetic changes interact to trigger lupus disease and flares."
"Dr. Richardson's research will help to identify potential new approaches to managing lupus and gives us new targets for developing drug therapies," said Sandra Raymond, President and CEO of the Lupus Foundation of America. "It also will provide clearer insight into which environmental factors are important in triggering lupus."
"All of the organizations involved in this effort want to quickly improve the well-being of the 1.5 million Americans living with lupus and countless others who are affected by it," said Kenneth Farber, President of the Alliance for Lupus Research. "Working together with the other organizations and with innovators in their field to focus on our common goal to accelerate progress is the way that we are going to make a strong impact."
Additional information about the Lupus Insight Prize and Dr. Richardson's work in lupus are available online at www.lupusinsightprize.org. Information on the application process for the 2015 Prize will be posted in the coming weeks.
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'Skins could turn to Harris; Rivers rising
By Scouts, Inc.
For ESPN Insider
Wednesday, March 24
Updated: March 24
Editor's Note: Each week Scouts, Inc., takes a fresh look at projecting the draft's first two rounds. This week's update reflects the rising status of QB Philip Rivers and a potential change-up by the Washington Redskins at No. 5.
* = underclassman
First Round
1. San Diego Chargers
Eli Manning | QB | Ole Miss
Manning likely will go No. 1 overall, but it may not be to the Chargers. The Chargers will first look to shop this pick to the highest bidder in an attempt to secure extra picks and better address their many needs. If they can't trade out of this pick, they will have a difficult decision between Manning, Pittsburgh WR Larry Fitzgerald and Iowa OT Robert Gallery. In our opinion, Miami-Ohio's Ben Roethlisberger is the better overall quarterback prospect, but after the Ryan Leaf disaster, the Chargers would likely take Manning, who is widely considered the safer of the two. Trading David Boston makes the decision even tougher.
2. Oakland Raiders
Larry Fitzgerald* | WR | Pittsburgh
After Fitzgerald ran a 4.47 at 221 pounds at his recent Pro Day, the Raiders now have to be crossing their fingers in hopes that he gets past the first overall pick and falls to them at pick No. 2. If Fitzgerald does happen to be taken first, the Raiders would have to chose between Manning, USC WR Mike Williams or possibly even trading down to a team interested in drafting Manning.
3. Arizona Cardinals
Mike Williams* | WR | USC
Coach Dennis Green thinks enough of quarterback Josh McCown's physical tools that the team won't hesitate to trade down if given the right offer. While Roethlisberger would be an upgrade over McCown and is worth drafting this high, Green feels the team would be much better off drafting a top receiver or defensive lineman with this pick. Green would love Fitzgerald, his former ball boy with the Vikings, but if Fitzgerald goes in the top two picks, Green's choice will come down to Williams and Oklahoma DT Tommie Harris. If Williams runs in the 4.5s in his upcoming individual workout (April 6), he should be a top-five selection. If not, the Cardinals will either go with Harris or trade down a few spots in order to stockpile picks and still get a top receiver like Reggie Williams or defensive lineman like Kenechi Udeze.
4. New York Giants
Robert Gallery | OT | Iowa
The Giants would have an extremely difficult decision to make between Roethlisberger and Gallery. While Roethlisberger would be a terrific replacement for Kerry Collins, who recently turned 31 and is only under contract for next season, the Giants have a more pressing need along their offensive line, and Gallery is the "cleanest" player in the draft. Because Gallery's workouts were so impressive, and also because there's a big drop-off between him and other tackle prospects, such as Arkansas' Shawn Andrews and USC's Jacob Rogers, don't be surprised if a team like the Browns or Falcons try to jump ahead of the Giants in order to secure him. If that's the case, Roethlisberger would then make the most sense here.
5. Washington Redskins
Tommie Harris* | DT | Oklahoma
The Redskins should have their choice between three excellent players -- Harris, DS Sean Taylor and TE Kellen Winslow Jr. -- at three positions of need. We get the strong impression they are struggling between Harris and Winslow. Even after they signed Cornelius Griffin via free agency, the Redskins are still short a starting defensive tackle, and Harris is the best this class has to offer. Harris' effort and production were hit-and-miss for much of his sophomore and junior seasons, but he has Warren Sapp-like quickness and playmaking potential.
6. Detroit Lions
Sean Taylor* | S | Miami (Fla.)
The Lions would be content with either Taylor or Kellen Winslow Jr., and in our opinion, they'd get a steal if Taylor fell to them at the sixth overall pick. Taylor has the size of an outside linebacker and the coverage skills of a cornerback. He is exactly what an NFL team is looking for in terms of versatility, and he could have the biggest impact of any rookie in the 2004 NFL season. With the additions of DCs Dre Bly and Fernando Bryant the last two offseasons, the Lions would have one of the best secondaries in the NFL if they were to draft Taylor with this pick.
7. Cleveland Browns
Kellen Winslow Jr.* | TE | Miami (Fla.)
The Browns' biggest need lies on the offensive line; so don't be surprised if they trade up to secure Gallery. Their other two big needs are safety and tight end, so if either Taylor or Winslow Jr. fell to them with the seventh pick, they would be elated. Winslow Jr. has some obvious character and maturity concerns, but Butch Davis has a history with him after recruiting him out of high school, and the Browns certainly would be willing to take a chance on him considering their need to add a playmaking receiver at the position. Winslow Jr. would immediately become a favorite target for Jeff Garcia and would help free things up for WRs Andre Davis and Quincy Morgan.
8. Atlanta Falcons
Roy Williams | WR | Texas
Everyone seems to assume the Falcons would pass on Williams in order to draft the best available defensive lineman, but that might not be a wise assumption. The Falcons were able to address their defensive tackle need by signing free agent Rod Coleman, and they can definitely live with Patrick Kerney and Brady Smith as their starting ends in the new 4-3 scheme. Because it's entirely too high to draft OT Shawn Andrews, the Falcons likely will have to chose between Williams, DC DeAngelo Hall and DE Kenechi Udeze with this pick. In our opinion, Williams is the best value and would make the biggest impact as a rookie. Williams is just a notch below Mike Williams and Fitzgerald in terms of overall potential, and he is clearly the fastest of the three prospects, which would make him a great complement to Peerless Price.
9. Jacksonville Jaguars
Kenechi Udeze | DE | USC
The Jaguars would like to draft a receiver with this pick, but if Fitzgerald, Mike Williams and Roy Williams are all taken, Udeze would make a lot of sense considering he's the top player at the Jaguars' second-highest position of need. Udeze, who has an excellent combination of size, quickness and burst, shows the potential to develop into an every-down starter in the NFL sooner than later. He would be a terrific complement to Hugh Douglas and would help improve the overall pass-rushing production of the Jaguars' front-four.
10. Houston Texans
Vince Wilfork* | DT | Miami (Fla.)
The Texans addressed their need at defensive end by re-signing Gary Walker and adding Robaire Smith via free agency. However, Seth Payne has undergone three surgeries to repair the torn ACL that caused him to miss most of '03. Wilfork is a player on the rise right now after he showing terrific dedication in taking off and keeping off unnecessary weight in the past year. He would fit well with the Texans as a massive, two-gap nose tackle who not only excels at taking up space against the run but also shows enough quickness and athleticism to collapse the pocket from time to time as a pass rusher.
11. Pittsburgh Steelers
Ben Roethlisberger* | QB | Miami-Ohio
Cornerback, offensive tackle and quarterback are the Steelers' three top positions of need, and they'll likely have a choice between quality players at each of the three. If Roethlisberger is gone by the time they pick, we'd be surprised if the Steelers did not draft Virginia Tech DC DeAngelo Hall. However, it's starting to look like Roethlisberger could be the odd man out in the top-10 picks, and we can't imagine the Steelers passing on him if that's the case. Roethlisberger has the most complete set of physical tools of any quarterback in this year's draft class, and he also is a proven winner and leader. He would be a perfect long-term replacement for the aging Tommy Maddox.
12. New York Jets
DeAngelo Hall* | CB | Virginia Tech
The Jets are in great position to draft a top player at their biggest positions of need, including Hall at cornerback, Jonathan Vilma at linebacker and Reggie Williams at wide receiver. Of those three players, Hall is the highest-rated prospect, and after Antoine Winfield turned them down in free agency, the Jets seem to be most inclined to draft a cornerback here. The Jets are looking to play more man-to-man coverage next season, and Hall is the perfect fit because of his speed, playmaking skills and confidence.
13. Buffalo Bills
Philip Rivers | QB | North Carolina State
The Bills could draft a receiver such as Reggie Williams, a defensive end such as Will Smith or a cornerback such as Chris Gamble with this pick, but Rivers' draft status is skyrocketing, and now might be the right time to think about Drew Bledsoe's eventual replacement. With a strong showing at the Senior Bowl and at his recent individual workout, which simply helped cap a brilliant four-year college career, Rivers has overcome concerns about his funky throwing motion and has won over the hearts of several general managers and head coaches in the NFL. The gap between him, Manning and Roethlisberger seemingly shrinks with every passing day.
14. Chicago Bears
Reggie Williams* | WR | Washington
After addressing needs at running back (Thomas Jones) and offensive tackle (John Tait) via free agency, the Bears would like to draft a defensive tackle with this pick. The problem is, Randy Starks might be too much of a risk with the 14th overall pick. There are rumors about Chicago's interest in moving up a few spots to secure Wilfork. However, if they get stuck with their original selection (No. 14), and if Harris and Wilfork are both gone, the Bears could very easily draft a young blue-chip receiving prospect in Williams, who would make Rex Grossman's life as a first-year starter that much easier. After Mike Williams, Fitzgerald and Roy Williams, Reggie is clearly the next best talent at the wide receiver position. He lacks elite speed, but he is big, strong and polished, and he shows the potential to quickly develop into a No. 1 starter in the NFL.
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Michael Clayton | WR | LSU
The Bucs would have a difficult decision between several defensive players, including DE Will Smith and LB Jonathan Vilma, but we get the feeling coach Jon Gruden is pushing hard to add a young offensive playmaker at the skill positions, and Clayton is his type of player. The Bucs addressed their need for speed with Joey Galloway, but Gruden needs more receivers with size, hands and toughness. Clayton is a big, polished receiver with adequate speed, good playmaking skills and terrific overall intangibles.
16. San Francisco 49ers
Chris Gamble | CB | Ohio State
After losing Terrell Owens, and with Tai Streets possibly ready to exit via free agency, the 49ers will be looking for a receiver with this pick. But if Fitzgerald, all three Williams' and Clayton are gone, the Niners will have to shift their focus to defense. DE Will Smith would be a strong possibility, but the Niners actually need a defensive tackle more than they do an end. After losing Jason Webster via free agency, the team is presently without a quality nickel cornerback, so if Gamble fell to them at pick No. 16, it would make a whole lot of sense to take a chance on him. Gamble will need a year as a sub-package cornerback to continue to improve his overall coverage ability, and he would get that in San Francisco behind Ahmed Plummer and Mike Rumph. Gamble's recognition skills and overall technique need the most improving, but he has terrific potential because of his rare overall athleticism.
17. Cincinnati Bengals
Dunta Robinson | CB | Sout Carolina
The Bengals will focus on defense, with a special emphasis on tackle, end and corner. After losing both of their starting corners from last season, it seems cornerback has moved to the top of their needs list. Robinson has good size, strength and tackling skills. He moved from safety to corner in '03 and continues to improve in coverage. Robinson is not only one of the most polished cornerbacks in this class, but outside of Hall, he could be the fastest.
18. New Orleans Saints
Will Poole | CB | USC
Fred Thomas, Dale Carter and Ashley Ambrose all are on the downsides of their careers, and the Saints are desperate for speed, youth and playmaking skills at the cornerback position. Poole, a transfer from Boston College, quickly emerged as a premier corner for the Trojans. He has good size, great speed and exceptional ball skills. He also is one of this class' most physical cornerbacks and won't back away from mixing it up vs. the run.
19. Minnesota Vikings
Will Smith | DE | Ohio State
The Vikings addressed their need at cornerback in free agency with Antoine Winfield, so they would be ecstatic if Smith fell to them here. With last year's top pick, Kevin Williams, moving inside to tackle, the Vikings still are in search of a fulltime starter at end, and Smith has the potential to become exactly that. He lacks explosive speed, but he is big, quick, tough, strong and technically sound.
20. Miami Dolphins
Shawn Andrews* | OT | Arkansas
By trading for A.J. Feeley and David Boston, the Dolphins can now address their most glaring need (offensive line) here. If Andrews slips to them at 20, which he could as a result of character and weight concerns, the Dolphins would almost have to take a chance on him.
21. New England Patriots (from Baltimore)
Steven Jackson* | RB | Oregon State
Jackson would be the perfect fit, but after his strong workout the Patriots may need to package a couple of their seven picks in the first four rounds in order to get him. Right now, Jackson grades out as an early- to mid-first-round prospect, so the Patriots likely would need to move up to the 10-15 range in order to secure him. They are looking for a versatile back who not only can carry the load late in the season but also can contribute as a receiver out of the backfield, and Jackson is all of that. He has emerged as the top running back in this year's class and, as a result, there probably will be a bidding war for him in the middle of the first round.
22. Dallas Cowboys
Kevin Jones* | RB | Virginia Tech
The Cowboys will be looking for the best available player at running back or along the defensive line, and Jones, despite running a couple of pedestrian 40 times at his recent Pro Day, is the highest rated player left on our board at those three positions. Jones needs to continue to improve his hands as a receiver, but he is the most explosive of the three possible first round back prospects -- Steven Jackson and Chris Perry -- and he would be a huge upgrade immediately for the Cowboys.
23. Seattle Seahawks
Randy Starks* | DT | Maryland
The Seahawks would feel like they won the lottery if Starks fell to them at pick No. 23. And because DT is such a glaring need, don't be surprised if they trade up a few spots in order to nab Starks between picks 18-22. Starks' play was inconsistent this past season, which is why his stock has slipped a bit, but he has very good athleticism for a 300-pound defensive tackle, and his value is sure to increase the closer we get to draft day. If Starks is gone by the time Seattle picks, however, the Seahawks likely will draft ILB Jonathan Vilma as their new starting middle linebacker.
24. Denver Broncos
Jonathan Vilma | ILB | Miami-Fla.
TE Ben Troupe and WR Lee Evans would be strong considerations for the Broncos with this pick, but Vilma is the highest rated of the three prospects. He also could make the biggest impact of the three as a first-year starter at "weakside" linebacker if the Broncos do, in fact, allow Ian Gold to get away in free agency. Vilma is the top-rated linebacker in this class with a terrific combination of athleticism, instincts and toughness.
25. Green Bay Packers
Antwan Odom* | DE | Alabama
Unless Rivers happens to fall all the way to this spot, the Packers will go in a different direction. They have needs all throughout their defense that must be addressed in order to seriously contend for a Super Bowl title in Brett Favre's final couple of seasons. The problem the Packers face with this pick is that they can reach for an end like Odom or a defensive back like UCLA's Matt Ware, but they might be better off drafting an outside linebacker such as D.J. Williams. Odom has a lot of upside, because of his pass rushing skills, quickness, athleticism and big frame, but he's a risky pick in the first round, because he hasn't filled out and needs to become stronger and tougher.
26. St. Louis Rams
Ben Troupe | TE | Florida
The Rams would have an extremely difficult decision between reaching for need and drafting for luxury. After letting Grant Wistrom go via free agency, addressing the defensive end position has become the top priority, but the Rams would have to reach for an end such as Marquise Hill or Jason Babin. The Rams will need to think long and hard about not drafting an end, especially considering they don't have a second-round pick, but if they go with Troupe he could add quite a dynamic dimension to their offense. Existing starter Brandon Manumaleuna is an excellent blocker and solid short-to-intermediate pass catcher, but Troupe would provide a deep element at the position that Mike Martz could really use to exploit defenses. Troupe emerged as the nation's top senior tight end after splitting time with Aaron Walker (49ers) the past two seasons. He still has room to bulk up and get stronger, but his athleticism, speed and pass-catching ability should allow him to make an immediate impact in the NFL.
27. Tennessee Titans
Darnell Dockett | DT | Florida State
With Robaire Smith and Jevon Kearse departing via free agency, the Titans are in desperate need of defensive line help and are likely to draft the best available with this pick. Dockett would be a little bit of a reach late in the first round, but he seems to have gotten past his character issues, and his dominating performance at the Senior Bowl could lead to the Titans taking a chance on him here.
28. Philadelphia Eagles
Jake Grove | OC | Virginia Tech
Initially we had the Eagles taking a wide receiver with this pick. Now that the league has come to a settlement that sends Terrell Owens to Philadelphia, the Eagles will shift their focus to the offensive line, where depth and potential starters are needed both at guard and center, or cornerback after losing both Bobby Taylor and Troy Vincent via free agency. Grove and Miami OG Vernon Carey carry similar late-first-round grades, but Grove has the potential to start at either center or guard in the NFL, and that type of versatility might make him the smarter pick for the Eagles.
29. Indianapolis Colts
D.J. Willliams | OLB | Miami (Fla.)
The Colts still have several needs on the defensive side of the ball, including cornerback and outside linebacker after letting Marcus Washington go in free agency. Williams is the top outside linebacker prospect in this class, and he would be a solid value if he fell to Indy at the 29th overall pick. His athleticism is a perfect fit for Tony Dungy's scheme, and he has loads of upside if he continues to improve.
30. Kansas City Chiefs
Matt Ware | DC | UCLA
The Chiefs must address defense here, preferably with a lineman or cornerback. They could package some picks to move up and get one of the top players at either of those positions. But with multiple needs, their best bet might be to draft the top-rated cornerback on their board, which could be Ware, Tusculum's Ricardo Colclough, Oklahoma's Derrick Strait or Arkansas' Ahmad Carroll. All of the aforementioned carry early second-round grades, but with the 30th pick overall, the Chiefs can afford to reach a little bit with their first pick. Ware is a 'tweener DC/DS prospect who is athletic enough and has enough speed to make it as a press man-to-man cover corner in the NFL. He would benefit from a year as a nickel cornerback with the Chiefs, but we think he eventually can develop into a fine starter in an aggressive scheme like the one the Chiefs want to use.
31. Carolina Panthers
Vernon Carey | OG | Miami-Fla.
The Panthers have needs at cornerback, outside linebacker, guard and wide receiver, and legitimate options at each position may be available here. WR Lee Evans would be tough to pass on with this pick, but if the Panthers are going to continue to dominate the line of scrimmage on the offensive side of the football with a power running attack, drafting a big, mauling guard like Carey might be the wiser decision.
32. New England Patriots
Karlos Dansby | OLB | Auburn
If they take Jackson (or any running back for that matter) with their first pick, the Patriots will turn their attention to linebacker, nose tackle and offensive line. The Patriots also could draft a receiver, but they're looking for one with size, which is why we think they could pass on Evans with this pick. Dansby played outside at Auburn, but he has the size to move inside in the Patriots 3-4 scheme. He still has room to improve in terms of his recognition skills and overall consistency, but his athleticism and speed make him an intriguing late-first round prospect. Dansby and Bruschi would give the Patriots terrific range, toughness and versatility at the position.
Second Round
33. Arizona Cardinals
Marcus Tubbs | DT | Texas
Don't rule Michigan RB Chris Perry out, especially considering Emmitt Smith is likely on his way out of Arizona. But improving the interior of their defensive line is a much higher priority, and Tubbs would be a solid value in the second round. His impressive combination of size, power and quickness make him a risk worth taking.
34. N.Y. Giants
J.P. Losman | QB | Tulane
The Giants have bigger needs along their defensive line, at safety and at linebacker, but if a possible first-round QB talent fell to them in the second round, they couldn't pass up the opportunity.
35. San Diego Chargers
Lee Evans | WR | Wisconsin
If things play out this way, the Chargers would have to feel pretty good about adding Manning and Evans with their first two picks. Evans likely will be taken in the first round, but if he does slip this far -- due to character and durability concerns -- the Chargers would be crazy not to select him. Evans has the type of explosive speed to stretch defenses and open things up for RB Ladainian Tomlinson.
36. Detroit Lions
Chris Perry | RB | Michigan
After solidifying their secondary with Taylor in the first round, the Lions will be in the market for a running back and tight end in the second round. Perry would be an excellent value with the 36th overall pick.
37. Cleveland Browns
Jacob Rogers | OT | USC
Offensive tackle is actually the Browns' No. 1 need, but it will take until the second round to find the right value. Rogers isn't an elite prospect, but he has the all-around tools to develop into a solid starting left tackle.
38. Atlanta Falcons
Ricardo Colclough | CB | Tusculum
After drafting a complement for Peerless Price and a weapon for Michael Vick in WR Roy Williams with their first pick, the Falcons will need to shift their focus to the defensive side of the ball, and Colclough would be a good fit. The D-II standout has a lot of upside and might have been a first-round pick if he didn't pull his hamstring while running the 40 at the combine.
39. Jacksonville Jaguars
Rashaun Woods | WR | Oklahoma State
After he ran in the high 4.4s at his individual workout, the Jaguars would be elated if Woods fell to them with the 39th overall selection.
40. Houston Texans
Daryl Smith | ILB | Georgia Tech
After bolstering their defensive line in the first round, the Texans will look to draft a linebacker or defensive back with this pick. Smith is an instinctive, athletic, versatile and tough linebacker prospect who could get drafted late in the first round after his solid showing at his recent Pro Day. The Texans likely would move Smith outside in their 3-4 scheme.
41. Denver Broncos (from Washington)
Ben Watson | TE | Georgia
If the Broncos go with Vilma in the first round, they could very easily use their second-round pick on a tight end. Watson, . the fastest of this year's crop, is the next best behind Winslow Jr. and Troupe.
42. Tennessee Titans (from NY Jets)
Jason Babin | DE | Western Michigan
Babin was terrifically productive throughout his career at the mid-major D-I level and his impressive workout numbers have also helped to improve his stock. After losing DE Jevon Kearse, the Titans certainly could use Babin's speed and pass rushing skills.
43. Buffalo Bills
Michael Jenkins | WR | Ohio State
The Bills need to add a receiver who can take attention away from Josh Reed and Eric Moulds in their three-receiver sets, and Jenkins, despite only decent speed, adds a vertical element because of his ability to make plays in jump-ball situations.
44. Pittsburgh Steelers
Derrick Strait | DC | Oklahoma
If the Steelers take a chance on Roethlisberger with their first-round pick, they need to draft a potential starting cornerback in the second round, and Strait, despite his lack of blazing speed, would be a great value with the 44th pick.
45. Oakland Raiders (from Tampa Bay)
Teddy Lehman, OLB, Oklahoma
Considering the team's move to a 3-4 defense, drafting a proven and productive outside linebacker like Lehman would be a smart choice. Lehman could also help bring back some of the toughness that was lost when Bill Romanowski went down last season.
46. San Francisco 49ers
Donnell Washington* | DT | Clemson
After drafting a CB in the first round, the Niners will be looking for defensive line help. Washington is one of the biggest "boom or bust" prospects in this year's draft, but his physical tools are rare, and if he builds on his last season at Clemson, he could be an impact player for a team that still needs to improve its overall quickness and athleticism up front on defense.
47. Chicago Bears
Dwan Edwards | DT | Oregon State
If the Bears go with a receiver in the first round, they will need to draft a potential starting defensive tackle in the second. They'll likely have their choice between Edwards and Oregon's Igor Olshansky. Olshansky has more upside, but Edwards is the safer pick and is ready to play now.
48. New Orleans Saints
Michael Boulware | OLB | Florida State
The Saints are looking to improve the speed and athleticism of their linebacking corps, and while Boulware still needs to get bigger and stronger, he certainly is the right fit to help accomplish that goal.
49. Cincinnati Bengals
Igor Olshansky* | DT | Oregon State
After drafting a cornerback in the first round and failing to sign Warren Sapp, the Bengals need to use this pick on the best available defensive tackle. Olshansky has had as good a postseason as anyone in this draft. He is still unpolished, but his combination of size, speed, strength and athleticism make him worth the risk.
50. Minnesota Vikings
Sean Jones* | FS | Georgia
The Vikings' high interception total at the safety position early last year was an aberration, because Brian Russell is not a solid starter. If they can improve their pass rush with an end like Smith, then draft a ball-hawking centerfielder type like Jones, the Vikings entire defense will be much improved in 2004.
51. Baltimore Ravens
Devery Henderson | WR | LSU
After losing out on Owens, the Ravens are back to the drawing board at the wide receiver position. They were, however, quietly one of the happiest teams in the NFL when Mike Williams decided to enter the draft, because it made their biggest position of need stronger. Henderson is still a work in progress, but he possesses the speed the Ravens are looking for at WR, as well as in their kick-return game.
52. Dallas Cowboys
Isaac Sopoaga | DT | Hawaii
The Cowboys need to draft a big, physical, space-eating defensive tackle in order to better complement La'Roi Glover. The 317-pound Sapoago fits the bill and grades out as a solid second-round prospect.
53. Seattle Seahawks
Dontarrious Thomas | ILB | Auburn
Thomas had somewhat of a disappointing senior season, but he still has a terrific combination of size and speed, which might make him worth the risk for a Seahawks' team that desperately needs to upgrade its middle linebacker position.
54. Denver Broncos
Greg Jones | RB | Florida State
The Broncos have an obvious need at the position, and while they don't want to spend their first-round pick on a running back, they certainly could stomach using their second of two second-round picks on Jones.
55. Green Bay Packers
Robert Sanders | S | Iowa
With Antuan Edwards coming off a season-ending injury and Marques Anderson failing to step up, the Packers may be looking for a safety on Day 1. Sanders may look undersized, but he doesn't play like it.
56. New England Patriots (from Miami)
Ahmad Carroll* | DC | Arkansas
If Ty Law is gone, which is looking more and more likely, the need to draft a cornerback -- or a free safety in order to move Eugene Wilson back to cornerback -- increases greatly. Carroll has great toughness and good speed. He would be a terrific value this late in the second round.
57. Tennessee Titans
Travelle Wharton | OT | South Carolina
Wharton is a shorter tackle prospect, but the Titans have never emphasized height. After addressing needs along the defensive line with their first two picks, the Titans will be looking for depth along their offensive line. Wharton might be a perfect fit, because he potentially could play either tackle or guard, and he has the versatility to back up both spots as a rookie.
58. Philadelphia Eagles
Jeremy LeSeuer | DC | Michigan
The Eagles lost both their starting cornerbacks -- Troy Vincent and Bobby Taylor -- in free agency. Even though they drafted two young cornerbacks two years ago -- Sheldon Brown and Lito Sheppard -- they still aren't convinced either is going to become a great full-time starter, and they also have a concern about depth at the position. LeSeuer is a big cornerback, much in the mold of Vincent and Taylor. He would be a great value and fit with the 58th pick overall.
59. Indianapolis Colts
Chad Lavalais | DT | LSU
After drafting an outside linebacker in the first round, the Colts will be looking for a cornerback or defensive lineman in the second. Lavalais is a fringe second-round pick who wouldn't fit in a lot of systems, because of his lack of size. But he is one of the quickest and most athletic defensive tackles in this year's class, and he would fit perfectly in Dungy's scheme.
60. New Orleans Saints (from St. Louis)
Stuart Schweigert | DS | Purdue
The Saints already drafted a cornerback and an outside linebacker in order to address their top two needs, so Schweigert makes a lot of sense with this pick. He may not start as a rookie, but he would play in sub-packages and on special teams. Schweigert eventually could develop into a starter for the Saints, and he also would give them a missing element of playmaking ability on passing downs.
61. Kansas City Chiefs
Marquise Hill* | DE | LSU
After addressing their most glaring need by drafting a cornerback in the first round, the Chiefs will look to add a defensive end in the second. Hill doesn't have the speed to provide the pass-rushing production the Chiefs are missing, but he has the size and strength to upgrade their run defense. He also could help keep Vonnie Holiday fresh, which in turn should lead to more pressure from the veteran end.
62. Carolina Panthers
Ernest Wilford | WR | Virginia Tech
After running poorly at his Pro Day, there's a good chance Wilford will slip to the third round. However, for a team looking for a big possession receiver to upgrade over Muhsin Muhammad in order to better complement the shorter but extremely quick and fast Steve Smith, Wilford is worth taking with this pick.
63. New England Patriots
Junior Siavii | DT | Oregon
There are some other defensive tackles who grade out higher than Siavii, but he is a fast-rising prospect that is the type of wide-bodied nose tackle the Patriots will be looking for as a replacement for departed Ted Washington (Raiders).


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Get an overview of this hotel3-star hotel with restaurant and indoor pool
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Popular property highlights
Situated in Hemel Hempstead, this hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Planet Ice and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from The Snow Centre. Verulamium Museum and Warner Bros. Studio Tour London are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Hotel Features
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has an indoor pool and a fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a spa tub, and a sauna are onsite.
Room Amenities
All 144 rooms provide conveniences like sofa beds and coffee makers, plus 24-hour room service and TVs with satellite channels. WiFi, pillow menus, and video-game consoles are among the other amenities available to guests.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
Holiday Inn Hemel Hempstead M1, Jct. 8
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
In addition to an indoor pool, Holiday Inn Hemel Hempstead M1, Jct. 8 provides a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 4390 square feet (408 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
Holiday Inn Hemel Hempstead M1, Jct. 8 is a smoke-free property.
- Total number of rooms - 144
- ATM/banking
- Number of floors - 4
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Conference space
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Fitness facilities
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Free WiFi
- Elevator/lift
- Laundry facilities
- Meeting rooms
- Multilingual staff
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Conference space size (meters) - 408
- Number of meeting rooms - 12
- Conference space size (feet) - 4390
- Free self parking
- Sauna
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Spa tub
- Steam room
- Indoor pool
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Indoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Sofa bed
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms:
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Pay movies
- Video-game console
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Television
- Desk
- Satellite TV service
- Sofa bed
- WiFi (surcharge)
- In-room massage available
- In-room safe
- Room service (24 hours)
- Pillow menu
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Traders - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
24-hour room service is available.
Nearby Things to Do
An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Optional extras
- Fee for English breakfast: GBP 16.95 per person (approximately)
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: GBP 16 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
- Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night
Hotel Name
- Hemel Hempstead M1 Jct. 8
- Holiday Inn Hemel Hempstead M1 Jct. 8
- Holiday Inn M1 Jct. 8
- Holiday Inn M1 Jct. 8 Hotel
- Holiday Inn M1 Jct. 8 Hotel Hemel Hempstead
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Kids Stay Free Promotion
Book a stay in any room or rate category for travel anytime and receive the following:
- Accommodations as selected
- Up to two children under 18 years old stay free when sharing a room with 2 adults (based on availability)
- Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner for children under 13 when an adult orders from the table d'hôte/à la carte menu
National Rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.


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Splash News Online
Just because they wear designer bathing suits doesn't mean celebrities like Paris Hilton are shielded from potential wardrobe malfunctions at the beach. Whether it's running in the sand or getting out of the water, we've all had slip-ups, slip-downs and other forms of indecent exposure. The moment that takes the cake for us happened in San Juan, Puerto Rico when a wave came seemingly out of nowhere and knocked the wind out of us – along with our bikini top. Now the editors at StyleWatch want to hear about your most turn-red memory. Tell us: What is your most embarrassing swimsuit malfunction?


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Sunday, September 24, 2017
Sleep Disorders
Throat Closing Up
I`m having problems with my throat closing up. I think in my case it`s because of anxiety because the more anxious I become about it the worse it becomes. The throat closing happens only at night and I think it happens mainly when I`m beginning to wake up and I`m still in a half sleep. What I`d like to know is why does my throat close up (anxiety induced) only in the night, especially when I`m beginning to wake up and am still in a half sleep. Why is it that it doesn`t happen at all when I`m awake.
This is an interesting question that raises the issues as to whether you are experiencing a possible parasomnia (an unpleasant physical event or experience that can occur while falling asleep, during sleep or when awakening) or an actual problem with breathing in your sleep. Based on the information you have provided and the fact that breathing problems in sleep are generally more common than parasomnias, I would be suspicious that you may have a sleep-related breathing problem. However, you will need a complete history and physical examination, coupled with possible objective testing, to determine the underlying cause of your problems. Once a diagnosis is made, then effective treatment should be available for you.
Breathing problems in sleep range from sleep apnea, where an individual's upper airway collapses during sleep, to problems related to asthma, post-nasal drip, heartburn (or reflux disease), heart failure, or spasm of the vocal cords. Based on the limited information in your question, it's possible you could have one of these conditions and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a definite possibility, though the other disorders should also be considered.
OSA is defined as repetitive episodes of airway narrowing or collapse during sleep. During sleep, the muscles supporting the upper airway in the back of the throat tend to relax. When individuals with a narrowed airway to start with fall asleep, this muscle relaxation may be enough to cause significant narrowing or collapse of the tissue in the back of the throat. A narrowed airway is most commonly the result of being overweight as fatty tissue tends to deposit in the tissues of the airway. Other causes of a narrowed airway may include large tonsils (a very common cause of sleep apnea in children), a large tongue, and abnormal jaw anatomy or nasal anatomy. If your nose is recurrently blocked or congested, this may place you at risk for OSA.
When the airway collapses in OSA, the brain and body protect themselves by making the individual briefly awaken (most people who do this are not aware of this happening) and opening their airway to allow for normal breathing. Unfortunately, as they fall back asleep, the process of airway closure tends to repeat over and over. These recurrent awakenings fragment or break up sleep, resulting in poor sleep, a lack of feeling refreshed after sleep and daytime sleepiness. Other symptoms of OSA may include a sense of choking or gagging at night, morning headaches and restless sleep. Loud snoring often accompanies the sleep disordered breathing. If you are experiencing these symptoms, it is best to have a full sleep evaluation. Not only does the poor sleep affect quality of life, but OSA has now been linked to numerous other problems if it goes unrecognized and untreated for a prolonged time period. Most concerning of these conditions are high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease (for example stroke and heart disease). OSA is treatable by a number of methods and the type of treatment best suited for each individual depends on a number of factors.
There are also some parasomnia conditions in which individuals experience a sense of not being able to breathe. Probably most common of these would be sleep paralysis, in which the individual describes an inability to perform voluntary movements either at sleep onset or upon awakening. Individuals often report an inability to speak or move the limbs, trunk or head. While breathing is actually not affected, the sensation of not being able to breath can accompany the paralysis and can be quite scary. Most individuals will recall the events. The episodes usually only last for seconds up to a few minutes and tend to resolve on their own. Occasionally, the episode will end if the person is touched or spoken to. While most of the time sleep paralysis is not associated with other medical conditions, it can be one of the signs of narcolepsy (individuals with this condition are also very sleepy).
Sleep paralysis usually first appears in young adults and tends to disappear with aging. Surprisingly, up to 15-40% of young adults experience this at least once in their lifetime and as many as 5-6% have this occur recurrently. Other than reassurance and avoiding situations that may bring on the episodes, no treatment is needed in most cases.
As you can see, there are a number of possible explanations for your symptoms. Thus, before assuming that all your problems are related to anxiety, it would probably be a good idea to discuss your symptoms with your primary doctor. Referral to a Sleep Specialist in your area may be useful. To learn more about sleep apnea or other sleep disorders, please visit the American Academy of Sleep Medicine website. In addition to information, the website contains a list of Sleep Centers across the country so that you may locate one near you.
Dennis Auckley, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
School of Medicine
Case Western Reserve University


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It's happily fitting that a sold-out concert today will mark the 20th anniversary of the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. The show features Neil Sedaka, who ranks with the score of legendary artists who have graced the venue's stage.
The Cerritos Center's doors opened in 1993 with Frank Sinatra and have welcomed Tony Bennett, Whitney Houston, Liza Minnelli, Kenny Rogers, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Twyla Tharp, Bill Cosby, George Burns, Johnny Cash -- and the list goes on. Its shows have ranged from concerts and dance performances to comedy, acrobatics, magic and children's offerings.
The venue has had nearly 250,000 visitors, some as iconic as its acts. For example, Prince Charles attended the Royal Shakespeare Company's performance of "Henry VI."
The city-owned theater has received national honors, such as being named "Theater of the Year" by Performance magazine in 1995 and selected as one of the "Top 10 Venues" (under 5,000 seats) by Amusement Business for eight consecutive years.
Coming up this season, the Cerritos Center will present Riders in the Sky, Sarakasi African Acrobats, "Fiddler on the Roof," the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain and more.
The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts is at 12700 Center Court Drive. For a complete schedule and ticket pricing, call 562-467-8818 or go to www.cerritoscenter.com.


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Effective: March 1995
This policy is also known as the "Computer Usage Policy."
Everyone within the University of Virginia community who uses University computing and communications facilities has the responsibility to use them in an ethical, professional and legal manner. This means that users agree to abide by the following conditions:
- The integrity of the systems must be respected. This means that users of systems will not divulge passwords, pins, private keys or similar elements to anyone else, and they will not exploit sessions left open or otherwise misappropriate or steal the "identity" of another user.
- Privacy of other users must not be intruded upon at any time.
- Users must recognize that certain data are confidential and must limit their access to such data to uses in direct performance of their duties.
- The rules and regulations governing the use of facilities and equipment must be respected. Persons responsible for computing devices connected to the network will ensure that those devices are maintained in a secure state in accord with related policy.
- No one shall obtain unauthorized access to other users' accounts and files.
- The intended use of all accounts, typically for university research, instruction and administrative purposes, must be respected.
- Commercial use is prohibited.
- Users shall become familiar with and abide by the guidelines for appropriate usage for the systems and networks that they access.
Access to University computing and communications equipment and facilities may be revoked for reasons including, but not limited to, attacking the security of the system, modifying or divulging private information such as file or mail contents of other users without their consent, modifying or destroying University data, or using the national networks in a manner contrary to the established guidelines. Revocation of access may be done at any time by University system administrators in order to safeguard University resources and protect University privileges.
If abuse of computer systems occurs, those responsible for such abuse will be held accountable and may be subject to disciplinary action.
For further information on responsible computer use, students should read the Responsible Computing Handbook for Students. Faculty and staff should read the Responsible Computing Handbook for Faculty and Staff.
Revisions: April 2009, May 2003, July 1996


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According to The Star-Ledger, power forward Troy Murphy will "probably" be traded this season. Murphy lost his starting spot to Kris Humphries three games ago.
Murphy was asked on Thursday if he wanted to be traded, but he didn't answer the question.
"I'm just trying to get better every day," he said. "Just trying to improve every single day. Trying to improve, get better and better, (and) be a better player. Every day."
Derrick Favors, the No. 3 pick in the June draft, will probably start at some point during the season, if he's not included in a trade for Carmelo Anthony. That is another reason why Murphy and his $11.9 million expiring contract could be dealt.
According to the newspaper, head coach Avery Johnson has spoken twice to Murphy about the power forwards role with the team.
"It's a game-by-game situation," Johnson said. "He worked hard in the weight room today, and we'll just keep it going day-to-day, game-by-game. We're going to communicate as much as we need to, and that's pretty much where we are right there."
Murphy's agent, Dan Fegan, who also represents Humphries, is confident there will be a positive ending for the situation with the Nets.
"Throughout his career, Troy has proven himself to be one of the very best 3-point shooting big men and one of the best rebounders. He still is," Fegan told the New York Post. "I have great respect for both Avery and Billy (GM King) and I am confident everything will work out."
-- Nick Borges
ESPN's John Hollinger
Favors makes Murphy expendable
"I thought [the Nets moving Murphy] would be the plan from Day 1. Humprhies is irrelevant to the discussion, but Favors' development should make it easy to move Murphy."


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I don't know for sure however I got hired by the government and passed a drug test while on provion. I know the standard drug test is checking for seven different drugs. Pct is not one of them to the best of my knowledge
screening? i know this is probably a question that gets beat to death. I know the gear itself doesnt show up but i was wondering about the ancillaries.
I'm talking about serms and AIs. Im currently taking adex and will pct on aromasin, nolva, and clomid or torem.
Thanks guys
I don't know for sure however I got hired by the government and passed a drug test while on provion. I know the standard drug test is checking for seven different drugs. Pct is not one of them to the best of my knowledge
The artist formally known as jwgibbons
All information discussed is for entertainment purposes only. I do not condone the use of illegal drugs and do not use them myself.
Thats what i was hoping. I was worried about getting a random, i figured they could detect it if they wanted to but a breast cancer drug would not be a major concern
It wouldn't show up on a standard drug test, but even if it did, their use isn't illegal. Your employer has no way of knowing whether you have an Rx or not and has no legal right to that information.
Nope, won't show brother. No worries at all!
Anything said by exerciseordie is for educational purposes only! PERIOD!!!! Don't do illegal shit.
I've passed plenty of State Probation tests while "on". Normally they are looking for narcotics. They would have to ask the lab to specifically screen for other substances. You're good bro!
Alright matey
I've administered drug tests whilst working as a volunteer support worker/fitness instructor at a local drugs rehTests come in different types but, and it's a massive but, employers use a 5 panel. 99.9% of employers anyway. I know of no one that uses above a 5 panel. The 5 panel consists of amphetamine - speed etc, opiate - heroin etc, Benzodiazipines- valium etc, Exstacy, and cocaine.
You can others that do M Catt, and Miaow Miaow etc, and then you can get some that do roids. The ones that do roids etc, have to sent to labs and consists of Olympic Sports like testing, about ?500+ per test - NOT HAPPENING!!!!!
IN other words, you are safe as houses
I used to work for drugs rehab as a support worker/fitness instructor
I've administered tests
They come in 5 panel cocaine, heroin, valium, ecstacy, speed