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Adames thrilled by opportunity to back up Tulo
PHOENIX -- Although he'd love to eventually become another Troy Tulowitzki, being Cristhian Adames hasn't been so bad this spring.
Adames, 22, a Rockies middle infield prospect, entered his start at shortstop against the Athletics on Thursday night having played 36 innings at shortstop -- and with six innings Thursday he surpassed Paul Janish as the team leader at the position -- along with 15 at second base. If the day ended in "y," Adames has played.
The Rockies announced Thursday night that Adames was among the nine players optioned to the Minors.
Being a young player behind a star is part of the Spring Training life. The team doesn't want to overplay its key guy, so you'll play until the immediate roster candidates need the action. And with Tulowitzki out with a left calf bruise, there always is the possibility the Rockies will call Adames -- or prospect Rosell Herrera, also sent down -- for more action.
But the Rockies have wanted to see Adames, who hit .267 with a .331 on-base percentage, 19 doubles, two triples, three home runs and 36 RBIs at Double-A Tulsa last year. He followed that by hitting .293 with three doubles, two triples, a home run and 16 RBIs in 16 Arizona Fall League games.
"They told me that I was going to play and they were going to give me the opportunity, but I'm surprised because I've played every day," Adames said before Thursday's game and the announcement that he was being sent down. "And I'm not tired.
"My friends and my family, they are happy because I play all the time. I do what I do, and they're happy with me."
Adames entered Thursday with a .250 batting average in 12 games, with several opportunities against established Major Leaguers. The best description of Adames' game is as a bigger version of Jonathan Herrera, the utility infielder the Rockies traded in December to the Red Sox for lefty pitcher Franklin Morales and righty pitcher Chris Martin. Adames said he'd like to be able to play third in addition to short and second, and he loves to handle the bat. Adames had 17 sacrifice bunts last season.
"I have to keep doing the things I do well, situational hitting," Adames said. "Last year, I was everywhere in the batting order -- first, third, ninth. That's the kind of hitter I am, I get on base or bunt or move runners. That's what I need to do."
He also had a chance to learn from one of the best, who was generous with his time.
"I've learned a lot from Tulo," Adames said. "He talked to me about some situations. He is a great leader. I've liked playing with him."
Thomas Harding is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @harding_at_mlb. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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A magnitude 7.5 earthquake rocked the waters off of Southeast Alaska just before midnight Friday, triggering a tsunami warning that stretched from the coast of British Columbia all the way up the Southeastern Pandhandle to Cape Fairweather, about 80 miles southeast of Yakutat. All warnings were cancelled by the Alaska Tsunami Warning Center at about 2 a.m. Saturday.
Tsunami advisories were briefly in place from the Washington state and Canadian border to the Kennedy Entrance, 40 miles southwest of Homer, but those advisories were cancelled shortly before 1:30 a.m. Saturday. Also cancelled was the portion of the warning in effect north of Cape Fairweather stretching to Cape Suckling, 75 miles southeast of Cordova.
According to the Alaska Earthquake Information Center, which was under heavy traffic Saturday morning, the quake was initially measured at a magnitude of 7.2, at a depth of 14 miles and 67 miles west of the community of Craig. The U.S. Geological Survey put the quake 63 miles west of Craig and initially estimated it at magnitude 7.7, later downgraded to 7.5. The depth was also estimated at a shallower 6.2 miles.
Another magnitude 4.7 quake also occurred in the same area just before 12:30 a.m. Saturday, with a 4.2 aftershock following shortly after.
The following warning was issued to those in areas that could be affected by high waves resulting from the earthquake:
Recommended Actions: If you are in a warning area - move inland to higher ground. If you are in an advisory area - move off the beach and out of harbors and marinas. Widespread inundation of land is not expected for advisory areas. Be alert to instructions from your local emergency officials. Do not go to the coast to observe the tsunami. Do not return to the coast until local emergency officials indicate it is safe to do so. ... The tsunami message will remain in effect until further notice. Refer to the Internet site wcatwc.arh.noaa.gov for more information.
An employee contacted at the Sitka Police Department at 1:14 a.m. -- about a half-hour after the tsunami was estimated to arrive in that community -- said that they hadn't yet gotten any news of increased wave activity, but people were evacuating to higher ground and the tsunami warning sirens had gone off in the community.
The city of Craig, Alaska tweeted just before 1 a.m. that evacuation was voluntary, and the community's school and gym had been opened to the public. At 1:44 a.m., the city tweeted that "evacuation points are standing down. Please continue to be aware of aftershocks that may occur."
A small tsunami was observed in the community of Port Alexander shortly after 1 a.m., the Alaska Tsunami Warning Center reported. That wave height was only a half-foot above the norm. Sitka experienced an even smaller wave.
The center warned that some areas may continue to see small sea level changes for several hours.
"A tsunami was generated during this event but no longer poses a threat," the center reported.
Also briefly on the list for a potential bump in wave height was the area surrounding Kodiak Island, where the Shell drill rig Kulluk has been grounded in shallow water off the coast of the nearby Sitkalidak Island since New Year's Eve.
For more information, visit the Alaska Tsunami Warning Center, or if that's under heavy traffic and not responding, Google is providing the advisory as well.
Contact Ben Anderson at ben(at)alaskadispatch.com


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Natural gas prices generally registered overall increases for the report week (Wednesday to Wednesday) at many of the country's trading locations. The Henry Hub price, which dropped 12 cents per million British thermal units (MMBtu) on Thursday, rose sharply on Monday and again yesterday to close at $2.87 per MMBtu (up 27 cents for the week).
Tropical Storm Debby Shuts In Gulf of Mexico Production
Offshore oil and natural gas platform operators evacuated rigs and shut in production this week in response to Tropical Storm Debby (later downgraded to a tropical depression). According to the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), 17.1 percent of natural gas production from the Gulf of Mexico was shut in on Tuesday morning. This amounts to about 773 million cubic feet (MMcf) per day. About 250,000 barrels per day of oil were reported as shut in on Tuesday, about 18.1 percent of Gulf of Mexico crude oil production.
Most shut-ins occurred Sunday and Monday, and when most production had returned to normal on Wednesday, BSEE issued its final update on oil and gas activity. After moving across the Gulf, Debby made landfall in Florida on Tuesday afternoon.
The Henry Hub day-ahead price registered an overall increase for the week, dipping on Thursday before climbing modestly on Friday and then sharply increasing on Monday and Wednesday, closing the week at $2.87 per MMBtu, up 10.4 percent. Shut-in production in the Gulf of Mexico (due to tropical storm Debby) contributed to Monday's increase. In the northeast, the much hotter-than-normal temperatures (combined with pipeline maintenance and nuclear outages) that helped generate significant price increases early in the reporting week was followed by cooler weather that helped to moderate end-of-week prices.
At the NYMEX, the July 2012 contract, which expired yesterday, ended the week higher, rising from $2.517 per MMBtu last Wednesday to $2.774 per MMBtu yesterday, an increase of 10.2 percent. Prices rose every day to close 25.7 cents per MMBtu higher, reflecting, in part, an anticipated return to above-normal temperatures for several parts of the nation. The August contract, which moves into the near-month position today, rose from $2.555 per MMBtu last Wednesday to $2.798 per MMBtu yesterday. The 12-Month Strip (average of July 2012 to June 2013 contracts) rose every day of the reporting period before dipping yesterday, closing at $3.207 per MMBtu, up 14.8 cents per MMBtu (4.8 percent) for the week.
Prices at many downstream trading locations recorded overall increases, dropping on Thursday and Friday before rebounding toward the end of the week. In the northeast, however, certain locations saw prices ending lower due to high start-of-week prices. For example, at the Algonquin Citygate trading point (for delivery into Boston), where temperatures approached 100 degrees, spot prices started the week at $8.87 per MMBtu, fell to $2.98 per MMBtu on Friday and then rose for the remainder of the period (in part due to pipeline maintenance that had been postponed earlier in the week) to close yesterday at a relatively high $5.58 per MMBtu (down 37.1 percent for the week). Prices at the Transcontinental Pipeline's Zone 6 trading point (which serves New York City markets) declined from $4.11 per MMBtu last Wednesday (when temperatures peaked in the mid-90s) to $2.61 per MMBtu on Friday, then climbed to $3.17 per MMBtu by week's end (down 22.9 percent).
Total consumption for the report week registered an overall increase, with higher power sector demand offsetting decreases in other sectors. According to estimates from BENTEK Energy LLC (Bentek), domestic natural gas consumption rose by 1.7 percent from last week, driven by an increase of 4.7 percent in power sector consumption. Residential/commercial and industrial sector consumption ended the week down 2.8 percent and 1.0 percent, respectively. For the power sector, consumption exceeded levels for the same week last year by 28.5 percent.
Total supply for the week registered an overall decline of 0.7 percent, reflecting a similar percentage drop in dry gas production. According to Bentek estimates, domestic weekly dry gas production was also 0.7 percent lower than the previous week (although 3.2 percent above the same time last year). Imports from Canada rose modestly (0.9 percent), with increases in shipments to the west and northeast offsetting declines in the midwest. For the week, imports from Canada stand 17.2 percent above year-ago volumes. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) sendout dropped sharply, down 29.4 percent from last week; sendout volumes remain well below (62.2 percent) year-ago levels.
Working natural gas in storage increased to 3,063 Bcf as of Friday, June 22, according to EIA's WNGSR. This represents an implied net injection of 57 Bcf from the previous week. This week's injection was 28 Bcf below the 5-year (2007-2011) injection of 85 Bcf, and 27 Bcf below last year's injection of 84 Bcf. Since April 20, injections of working natural gas into underground storage have fallen short of both year-ago levels and the 5-year average, although stocks remain well above historical levels. Inventories are currently 653 Bcf greater than last year at this time and 613 Bcf greater than the 5-year average.
Injections in the East and West storage regions were below the five-year average. The East region injected 34 Bcf (compared to the 5-year average of 59); the West injected 9 Bcf (compared to the 5-year averaged of 12); and the Producing region injected 14 Bcf (compared to the 5-year average of 14). In the Producing region, stocks increased 2 Bcf in salt cavern facilities and 11 Bcf in non-salt cavern facilities.
Temperatures during the storage report week were 2.7 degrees warmer than the 30-year normal temperature and 0.6 degrees warmer than the same period last year. Temperatures in the lower 48 States averaged 74 degrees, compared to 73.4 last year and the 30-year normal of 71.3. The warmest area of the country was the West South Central Census division (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas), where temperatures averaged 80.9 degrees.


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Los Angeles -- Shopping center owner Caruso Affiliated said Monday that it has launched a new parking technology, FlashPark, at The Grove retail and lifestyle destination in Los Angeles.
The technology allows smartphone users two free hours of parking and eliminates paper tickets and cash.
FlashPark, developed by Caruso with efforts led by Matthew Stoehr, senior VP information technology, was created by using the latest Microsoft and mobile technologies. It is incorporated into the existing Grove app that launched in 2012, and offers the opportunity for guests to add funds to a FlashPark account (in specified stored value amounts) prior to their visit. Once guests arrive, they can scan a code on their phone as they enter and exit the parking structure, and the parking fee will be debited from their account.
Participants will have the ability to automatically reload their account as the balance reaches a predetermined level. Guests will see their account balance displayed when using FlashPark at any entrance or exit parking machine.
"The FlashPark platform will differentiate the onsite experience and offer the next phase of unparalleled services to our guests," said Paul J. Kurzawa, COO, Caruso. "We look forward to expanding FlashPark to other Caruso Affiliated properties down the road."


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Romney never fully conquered social media platform
When it comes to social networking, one cannot deny that reelected American President Barack Obama's campaign team thoroughly trumped
Republican challenger Mitt Romney's team
Even a late push by Romney in Facebook "likes" was unable to close the gap, with the final count being nearly
in Obama's favor. Mitt Romney can take pride in that analysts showed his smaller legion of fans to be more active in sharing content and liking his posts.
But as the President
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In the last 18 hours former Gov. Romney was losing nearly 1,000 supporters an hour, as each hour on average he was "unliked" by 982 former social media buddies.
Romney's former fans are "unliking" him at a steady rate.
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The former Massachusetts governor's Facebook effort was marred in the days leading up to the elections by allegations that some of his "likes" were
due to some kind of glitch
(or according to conspiracy theorists "hacking") on Facebook. A number of people complained that their accounts mysteriously "liked" Romney and could not be changed.
Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney and his VP candidate Paul Ryan lost the social media race, with Barack Obama receiving nearly 3 times as many likes. [Image Source: AP/HR]
Of course take the President's social media cachet with a grain of salt. Social media's most active members tend to skew to a younger demographic, and the younger demographic also tends to be remarkably consistent at being inconsistent in terms of voting and political fundraising.
In elections that are often decided by narrow margins in battleground states, one must wonder if a candidate who loses the social media battle by such a wide margin will be able to win in future elections, as social media's influence grows by the year.
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Making butternut squash soup is a good way to finish off most of the leftovers we have. It's very heartwarming and comforting, great for a wintery cold night. I made some cinnamon croutons to go with it, and I have to say that it is a MUST, the croutons went extremely well with the dish. I forgot where I got the idea of pairing cinnamon croutons with butternut squash soup, might be Alton Brown, since I am a fan of his Good Eats. Anyway, the sweet cinnamon croutons made a great accompaniment to this savoury squash soup and I strongly recommend that you make some to go with your butternut squash soup!
- 1 cup Shallots – diced
- 1 Large Onion – diced
- 1 Carrot – diced
- 1 Celery Stalk – diced
- 1 tbs Butter
- 750g Butternut Squash – cubed
- Squash seeds
- about 2 1/2 cups chicken stock (low sodium) or Water
- 2 tbs Creme Fraiche/ Heavy Cream
- Sauté shallots in butter until translucent and soft.
- Mix in squash seeds and stir fry for awhile.
- Add 1 cup stock/ water, simmer for about 30 mins.
- Drain, keep stock aside for later use.
- Steam the bowl of squash until soft (about 30 mins).
- In another pan, saute onion, carrot and celery until soft.
- Add steamed squash and stock (remaining cup of chicken stock/ water and drained stock from sauteed shallots and squash seeds), simmer for about 30 mins.
- Blend until smooth.
- Add salt to taste.
- Stir in creme fraiche.
Cinnamon Croutons
- 3 sliced Bread – cut into cubes
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon Powder
- 1/2 tbs Brown Sugar
- Oil Spray
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Toss together bread, cinnamon powder and brown sugar.
- Spread on baking sheet, oil croutons with oil spray and bake until browned. Toss croutons around every 5 mins.
I am sending this to Aparna at My Diverse Kitchen. She is hosting the "Food In Colors" event for February and this month's colour is orange.


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Twentieth-century America has witnessed the most widespread and sustained movement of African-Americans from the South to urban centers in the North. Who Set You Flowin'? examines the impact of this dislocation and urbanization, identifying the resulting Migration Narratives as a major genre in African-American cultural production. Griffin takes an interdisciplinary approach with readings of several literary texts, migrant correspondence, painting, photography, rap music, blues, and rhythm and blues. From these various sources Griffin isolates the tropes of Ancestor, Stranger, and Safe Space, which, though common to all Migration Narratives, vary in their portrayal. She argues that the emergence of a dominant portrayal of these tropes is th
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The Pacers certainly made Game Four interesting. They did win, however, so lets start
with the good: going back to the regular season, they won their 7th straight road game
and now head home with a 3-1 series lead on the Magic. It would take a collapse over
the next three games that even Indiana seems incapable of to not advance to the next
round. And if we look just at Game Four, the team showed an ability to step up on key
possessions. They made plays when they needed to make plays.
Now, the bad: everything else that happened in the fourth quarter.
With just 8:14 remaining in regulation, the Pacers led 82-63. Then Indiana, particularly
its interior defense, decided to take the rest of the quarter off, allowing the Magic to
end the game on a 26-7 run that extended the contest into overtime. This wasnt
exactly the Grizzlies letting the Clippers come back from down 21 points with 12
minutes to play it was, mathematically, worse. Moreover, the Magic dont employ
Chris Paul or Blake Griffin.
How in the world could this happen?
With a total defensive breakdown. And perhaps a questionable coaching decision.
The run began with two Jameer Nelson/Glen Davis pick-and-rolls that were defended
equally poorly. On the first, David West (weakly) moved over to stall Nelsons ball
penetration and make no real attempt to recover as Jameer made an easy bounce
pass to a rolling Davis. No other Pacer reacted either and Baby got the easy dunk.
On the second, Nelson found no resistance and drove all the way to the hoop for an
uncontested layup.
They switched it up after that, instead letting JJ Redick handle the ball in an end-line
out of bounds play. Davis set the screen, Leandro Barbosa and Roy Hiibbert acted
entirely indifferent to JJs drive and the former Dukie finished at the rim. Orlando
wisely went with this two-man game again soon and while Hibbert played the action
better, Leandro was again caught in no mans land and nearly stumbled as he
fruitlessly flailed at Big Baby as he walked his way to an easy dunk.
Indianas once-19-point lead was down to 11 with just over 6 minutes to play.
This was when coach Frank Vogel went small...CONTINUE READING AT 8p9s
Magic Basketball Review: Recap
With 8:14 left in the fourth quarter, the Orlando Magic were down by 19 points with the
score at 82-63 in favor of the Indiana Pacers.
The Pacers, just like in Games 2 and 3, used a strong third quarter surge (outscoring
the Magic by 10 points in the period) to increase their lead to double-digits heading into
the fourth quarter. And early on in the period, it seemed like Indiana was going to blow
Orlando out of the water and put them out of their misery.
Staring at a 19-point deficit and also a 3-1 series deficit, things were looking bleak for
the Magic. But instead of rolling over, head coach Stan Van Gundy ever the fighter
didnt give up. Coming out of an official timeout, Van Gundy made an adjustment that
sparked a 26-7 run to end the fourth quarter, culminating in Nelson getting a chance to
win the game on Orlandos final possession in regulation.
What adjustment was that?
With Ryan Anderson continuing to get bottled up by the Pacers in Game 4, just like in
the first three games of the series, Van Gundy went small and rolled the dice with a 5-
man unit of Nelson-Redick-J. Richardson-Turkoglu-Davis. Its a lineup that played a
total of one minute together in the regular season.
So you can forgive head coach Frank Vogel for not being prepared and expecting that
lineup to take the floor for the Magic.
That small-ball unit for Orlando rolled off 14 consecutive points, to cut their deficit to
five points with the score at 82-77, before Indiana responded a basket of their own. At
that point, the Magic echoing the fighting spirit of Van Gundy made it clear that
they werent going...CONTINUE READING AT MAGIC BASKETBALL
Hickory-High Review: DREW: Picking On Player Ratings
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listening to a consistent chorus of voices that I have particular respect for. The numbers
side of me loves John Hollinger, while my heart likes listening to Michael Wilbon and
Chris Broussard. Ive been lucky enough to meet a close friend, Drew Shaner, who has
the rare combination of appealing to both. Hes a friend that I would place my absolute
trust in if my basketball fan-hood was on the line. Id like to introduce you to a numbers-
based rating system, developed by Mr. Shaner, that helps rank the remaining playoff
Defensive Rating and Experience Wins, DREW for short, helps the common basketball
fan determine the most likely winner of each series, and finally, the NBA title. This
system may not appeal to everyone, but my experiences rooting alongside Drew give
me a lot of faith in his method.
The first step to crowning a champion is rating each player on each teamss starting five
on a scale from 1-10. Drew used a simple grading system: a perfect 10 for MVP
candidates, 8-9 for all stars, and onward down. This system rewards balanced teams
that have five viable threats, you know, the type of team that tends to succeed in the
summer months.
Drews ratings per player in the 2012 postseason, from best to worst.
Eastern Conference:
Boston Celtics (38)
Rajon Rondo (9), Paul Pierce (9), Kevin Garnett (8), Avery Bradley (6), Brandon Bass (6)
Miami Heat (38)
LeBron James (10), Dwyane Wade (9), Chris Bosh (8), Udonis Haslem (6), Mario Chalmers (5)
New York Knicks (37)
Carmelo Anthony (9), Amare Stoudemire (8), Tyson Chandler (8), Baron Davis (6), Landry Fields (6)
Indiana Pacers (35)
Danny Granger (8), Paul George (7), David West (7), Roy Hibbert (7), Darren Collison (6)
Chicago Bulls (34)
Luol Deng (8), Joakim Noah (8), Carlos Boozer (7), Richard Hamilton (6), C.J. Watson (5)
Atlanta Hawks (33)
Josh Smith (8), Joe Johnson (8), Jeff Teague (7), Kirk Hinrich (6), Jason Collins (4)
Orlando Magic (32)
Hedo Turkoglu (7), Ryan Anderson (7), Glen Davis (6), Jason Richardson (6), Jameer Nelson (6)
Philadelphia 76ers (32)
Andre Iguodala (8), Jrue Holiday (7), Elton Brand (6), Evan Turner (6), Lavoy Allen (5)
After calculating the team score for each roster, Drew factors in coaching and
defensive tenacity. With the worst player being ranked 4, he made +/- 3 points
maximum for intangibles, as its hard to quantify intangibles as being more
valuable than any specific player.
The Bulls (huge credit to Thibs and their lock down defense) were the only team
in the East to max out on intangible credit, boosting their total score to 37.
The Celtics and 76ers both gained 2 points, while the Hawks, Magic, Heat, and
Pacers all gained 1 point.
The Knicks lack of aggression on the defensive end (no bonus points for dominating
fire extinguishers) and a fill-in head coach left them as the only playoff team with
a negative intangible score.
Updated standings...CONTINUE READING AT HICKORY-HIGH
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President Obama has confirmed that US authorities are investigating whether hackers have posted online the personal financial information of his wife, Michelle, and dozens of politicians and Hollywood celebrities.
A Web site using the suffix of the former Soviet Union, .su, popped up on Monday, posting what it claims are "financial dossiers", including social security numbers, credit reports, and personal banking details, of dozens of high profile Americans.
The Secret Service, FBI and Los Angeles Police Department are all investigating the site, which claims Vice President Joe Biden, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Jay-Z, Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton among its victims.
Credit monitoring firm Equifax told Forbes that four celebrity reports were obtained "fraudulently" through the AnnualCreditReport.com site.
In an interview with ABC News, President Obama says: "We should not be surprised that if you've got hackers that want to dig in and devote a lot of resources, that they can access this information. Again, not sure how accurate but ... you've got web sites out there that tell people's credit card info. That's how sophisticated they are."
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2007 Lincoln Navigator L - Ghost Gator
Rollin' VIP
Throughout the history of the automobile, Lincoln has stood for luxury, opulence, and a level of comfort enjoyed by the fortunate. Because of this and the fact that the new Navigator has such unique styling, Giovanna chose Lincoln for its latest custom build-up. Going big is always Giovanna's style, but for this build, the crew would go anti-bling with an approach that epitomizes standing out in a crowd of SUVs that all look the same.
After negotiating the keys for an '07 Lincoln Navigator L, the Giovanna team delivered the SUV to VIP Customz in South Gate, California. While at VIP, the Navigator underwent minor surgery by way of eliminating the door handles and receiving ALSA black clearcoat with a flattening agent to give the flat sheen you see here. The hood center section and roof were sprayed ALSA Ghost Chrome with a flattening agent to resemble the brushed stainless steel hood found on the Giovanna Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. All of the chrome trim was removed and re-sprayed gloss black or ALSA Ghost Chrome. Also sprayed black were the headlights, taillights, and side markers. Finishing off the body modifications, a Giovanna Edition signature grille in gloss black by DJ Motorsports was installed, along with chrome "G" Giovanna badges on the front doors and hatch. The look is stunning and a double- or triple-take from on-lookers is common fare.
No Giovanna Edition vehicle would be complete without the most stylish wheels from the Giovanna line installed on each corner. As is the case for most of its vehicles, two different style of wheels are found on the Lincoln. Mounted to the driver side are 26x101/2-inch Giovanna Dalar-6 matte black and machined with 295/30R26 Pirelli Scorpion Zero tires protecting the hoops. Seen on the passenger side are Gianelle Dubai matte black and machined wheels with identical Pirelli tires. The matte black wheels actually inspired the paint scheme for the Navigator as luxury and class were the themes of the build. By using two different wheel styles, the personality of the Lincoln quickly changes by taking a 360-degree look at the SUV.
Inside the doors of the Navigator, luxury and lavishness abound. Before leaving the confines of VIP Customz, the team removed all of the matte finish brown wood trim located on the steering wheel, stereo surround, and door panels and re-stained and polished them to match the Rolls Royce piano-black wood trim. Montage Motoring, of Santa Ana, California, recovered all of the seats in black suede with "Giovanna Edition" stitching found in the front headrests. Montage also built the audio system featuring Sony Xplod products. A Sony XAV-W1 head unit sends signals to three Sony Xplod amps. Those amps then, in turn, power three pairs of 61/2-inch Sony components and four 12-inch Sony Xplod subs located in a fiberglass sub box in the cargo area. Of course a Sony iPod adapter was also installed, along with 7-inch Vizualogic headrests monitors with individual DVD players. In case watching a DVD isn't the fortunate passenger's cup of tea, a KVH TracVision was also installed for mobile DirecTv entertainment. Keeping the theme throughout, the roof rack and KVH satellite were painted ALSA Ghost Chrome to match.
Helping power the 5.4L to the closest valet is a Gibson exhaust system. The transformation of this Navigator was a quick process and without question, it's one of the coolest and most luxurious SUVs Giovanna has unleashed to the world. If you're interested, Montage Motoring builds several "Giovanna Edition" conversions every year. For more info, check out wtwcorp.com.


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The Lexus brand used to hold an affinity for older drivers, people who could remember when Dewey did not defeat Truman. In our youth-obsessed culture, however, that sort of brand identity does not sell cars, so Lexus set out to change its image in the only way possible: changing its products. Which is why the front of the 2013 Lexus GS 450h looks like the spiky hair of a Japanime character.
And with the GS 450h, looks are more than skin-deep. Despite being a hybrid, often code for slow and wallowy, the GS 450h takes off with the force of a charging rhino and hammers on corners like a swordsmith crafting a katana. It's not the first car I would choose for slewing along backcountry roads, but it can certainly deliver a thrilling ride.
Making all this possible is a 3.5-liter V-6 engine using Lexus' unique combination of port and direct injection, aided by an electric drive system. The engine produces 286 horsepower by itself, a number that seems a little low to me, considering the fuel system. Possibly Lexus could pull more power out of it, but that might adversely affect fuel economy. Torque is only 254 pound-feet.
The electric drive system is a bit more complex, using two motor-generators producing 180 horsepower and 200 horsepower. They pull juice from a 30-kilowatt nickel metal hydride battery pack. Rather than add up power numbers, Toyota cites an honest-sounding 338 horsepower for total system output, and does not give a total torque figure.
The company also cites a 0-to-60-mph figure of 5.6 seconds. When I put the pedal down, the car shimmied a little, the traction control light flashed repeatedly in the instrument cluster, and then the car got down to the business of plowing up the road with a force that felt unstoppable even as it sailed past 60 mph.
Part of that inexorable rush comes because of the continuously variable transmission, a standard part of Lexus' hybrid drive system. There are no power dips due to gear changes; the system just keeps adjusting ratios through a planetary gearset that I do not pretend to understand. Lexus gives this transmission a manual shift mode, but its dirty little secret is that there are no fixed gears. Drivers can tap the paddles to "downshift" or "upshift," but really they are just being faked out by programmed virtual shift points.
The transmission also has a Sport mode, delivering more-aggressive power ratios, and this is coupled with a dial on the console that puts the GS 450h in Sport and Sport Plus modes. I think it is a little goofy when automakers give a car multiple sport setting controls. Why not just make one big red button that says Sport? It is all electronic anyway, so just tie the different sport settings to one control.
As it stands, Sport in the GS 450h means a more aggressive throttle response, and Sport Plus adds a more rigid suspension setting. Yes, the GS 450h also comes with an adaptive suspension, a big part of why it can triple recommended speeds on turns without putting its beam at a 45-degree angle.
There is no explicitly labeled comfort mode. While not in Sport or Sport Plus, the ride still retains a somewhat rigid character, competently handling all the rough stuff but not insulating the driver from it. Lexus has come a long way from the soft suspensions of its prior models.
That same dial with the Sport and Sport Plus settings also has an Eco mode, which detunes the acceleration to help the car achieve maximum fuel economy. Personally, I found it very frustrating to use, and not all that helpful. When I wanted to save gas with the GS 450h, I just accelerated more gradually. After a week of driving in a wide variety of conditions, the car turned in 31.4 mpg average, right in its EPA range of 29 mpg city and 34 mpg highway.
Fuel economy in a car this size can only be achieved with a hybrid power train, and it comes in about 10 mpg better than its sibling, the GS 350. And the GS 450h has more power. It's a win-win situation, except for a little lost trunk space.
In the cabin, the GS 450h gets something its nonelectrified sibling does not: matte bamboo trim. I suppose the bamboo, as a sustainable wood, is intended to appeal to greenies, but I just like its texture. Dark wood with gloss so thick it feels like plastic is way overdone. The matte finish on this bamboo trim drives home the fact that this is real wood.


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Thanks for celebrating #BeABaylorBear Day!
Thanks to your participation, #BeABaylorBear Day was a success!
Frankly, we had a hard time keeping up with all the photos we saw on Twitter and Instagram, and I know there were even more Bears flinging their green and gold afar last Friday who didn't post a photo online. We shared our favorites on Twitter via @Baylor and on Instagram via @BaylorUniversity; if your photo was posted to one of those, be on the lookout for a message asking how we can get you your prize.
We posted many, many more photos to a Facebook gallery on Monday to give you an idea just how widespread Baylor Nation is, and in how many different ways people showed their Baylor pride. I'm curious; did wearing your green and gold lead to any conversations with others — Bears or non-Bears — about Baylor? If so, drop us a line through this form.
For those who know or talked to prospective students, make sure they know that the deadline to apply for next fall is February 1; after that, applicants are only admitted if space comes available. And don't forget to follow @Baylor (for news about the university) and @BeABaylorBear (for admission updates) on Twitter.
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The CEMEX Miami Cement Plant has continuously produced Portland and Masonry cements in Miami, FL since the first shipments began in 1958 under Lehigh Portland Cement Co. The plant was converted from a wet process to a modern, more efficient dry process design in 2000. The plant modernization increased the annual cement production from 800,000 tons to 1.2 million tons with a large reduction in energy consumption. The CEMEX Miami plant employs about 125 local men and women. The Plant Team is proud to have earned the ENERGY STAR for the first time in 2011.
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Shopping season
Harrington among top prizes of 2006 free agency
Posted: Friday June 30, 2006 1:45PM; Updated: Tuesday July 11, 2006 7:19PM
The NBA free-agency period officially began on Saturday. Teams can negotiate with players, but no contracts can be signed until Wednesday, July 12.
Only five teams have significant cap room (Bulls, Hornets, Hawks, Raptors, Bobcats) to make a run at a top-tier free agent. The league's 25 other teams can only offer a deal starting at the mid-level exception (around $5 million). However, as in past years, the league's collective bargaining agreement allows teams, in most cases, to go over the salary cap to re-sign their own free agents.
Here's a look at SI.com's top 10 free agents on the board, and the early rundown on where they stand:
2006 NBA Free Agency Tracker Marty Burns analyzes the best of the NBA's 2006 free-agent class. On the Market
Al Harrington, Atlanta Hawks Possible suitors: Pacers, Warriors, Knicks
Leader in clubhouse: Pacers
This versatile wingman is the biggest name left on the market now that Ben Wallace has agreed to sign with Chicago. The 6-foot-9 Harrington averaged a career-high 18.6 points to go with 6.9 rebounds a year ago, and his ability score in the post, shoot from outside and defend makes him an attractive commodity. At age 26, with his best years seemingly ahead of him, he should command a deal starting at around $10 million per year. The Hawks, with a crowd in the perimeter, almost certainly will look to fill their holes at point guard and/or center by using Harrington in a sign-and-trade. The Pacers, who have a hole at small forward with the departure of Peja Stojakovic, could be a willing partner.
Drew Gooden*, Cleveland Cavs Possible suitors: Nets, Suns, Hawks
Leader in clubhouse: Cavs
This former No. 4 overall pick is a good rebounder and scorer around the basket. At age 24 he could be entering his prime. Gooden is a restricted free agent, meaning Cleveland would have the right to match any offer. But if he gets a multiyear deal starting at, say, $8 million or $9 million per year, GM Danny Ferry might think twice. For now it appears the Cavs and Gooden both are waiting on LeBron James to see if he will accept their $80 million extension before moving forward.
Bonzi Wells, Sacramento Kings Possible suitors: Nuggets, Pistons, Pacers
Leader in clubhouse: Kings
This rugged swingman upped his stock considerably in the postseason by averaging 23.2 points (on 60.9 percent shooting) and grabbing 12.0 rebounds against the Spurs in the first round. While there are doubts about his character, he is a proven talent who can score all over floor and rebound. The Kings say they want to bring him back at the right price, but his agent says there are six teams interested in his services. Wells, who made $8 million last season, reportedly wants a five-year deal. The Kings are the only team with cap room that appear interested, but they could do a sign-and-trade with the Nuggets, Pacers or Pistons.
Chris Wilcox*, Seattle SuperSonics Possible suitors: Warriors, Bulls, Nets, Suns
Leader in clubhouse: Sonics
The 6-10 former Maryland star blossomed last year in Seattle after being acquired from the Clippers in a midseason trade for Vladimir Radmanovic. In 29 games with the Sonics he averaged 14.1 points and 8.2 rebounds, nearly double his career marks. The Sonics say they want to keep him, and have the right to match any offer, but his reported asking price of a deal for Nenê money ($60 million over six years) is too high given that only a few teams have the salary cap room to make such an offer. Seattle is hoping Wilcox will accept something in between his asking price and the more realistic midlevel exception ($31 million over five), but if he refuses they could work a sign-and-trade.
Best of the Rest Keith Van Horn, SF, Dallas; Devean George, SF, L.A. Lakers; Darius Songaila, PF, Chicago; Jared Jeffries*, SF, Washington; Ronald Murray, SG, Cleveland; Melvin Ely*, PF, Charlotte; Alonzo Mourning, C, Miami; Reggie Evans, PF, Denver; John Salmons*, SG, Philadelphia; Michael Olowokandi, C, Minnesota
Off the Market
Ben Wallace, Detroit Pistons The winner: Bulls The four-time Defensive Player of the Year has decided to leave the Pistons to sign a reported four-year, $60 million deal with the Chicago Bulls. Wallace had said last season that he was happy in Detroit, but apparently felt slighted by the Pistons' offer of four years and $49 million. He also indicated he was unhappy at times with his role in the team's offense. The Cavs and Knicks reportedly tried to get involved in a sign-and-trade for Wallace at the last minute, but no deal could be reached.
Peja Stojakovic, Indiana Pacers The winner: Hornets Stojakovic will sign a five-year deal worth about $64 million with the Hornets, according to his agent, David Bauman. The three-time All-Star was expected to stay in Indiana, but New Orleans stepped up with a better offer. Though Stojakovic struggled much of last year and early this season, he regained his stroke after being traded to Indiana for Ron Artest. He opted out of the final year of a contract that would have paid him $8.1 million, and now hopes to rejuvenate his career playing alongside Chris Paul.
Nenê*, Denver Nuggets The winner: Nuggets Nenê plans to sign a six-year, $60 million deal with the Nuggets. The Brazilian big man is a former high draft pick (No. 7) with a promising future. He missed all of last season with a torn ACL suffered on opening night, but he says he is now fully recovered.
Joel Przybilla, Portland Trail Blazers The winner: Trail Blazers The Oregonian reported that Przybilla is staying in Portland with a five-year, $32 million deal. NBA GMs are always willing to pay more for a decent center, and this shot-blocking pivot has come into his own over the past two seasons. Przybilla has battled tendinitis in his knees, and he still needs work on his passing and foul shooting. But he's probably the best center on the market along with Nazr Mohammed, who has agreed to a deal with Detroit.
Jason Terry, Dallas Mavericks The winner: Mavs Terry agreed to a six-year deal with the Mavs about 12 hours after becoming a free agent. Despite his John Starks-like shooting in Game 6 of the Finals, he was Dallas' second-leading scorer and a key catalyst for the Mavs all season. At 28, heading into his eighth season, he is arguably entering his prime.
Tim Thomas, Phoenix Suns The winner: Clippers The sweet-shooting big man has agreed to a four-year contract with the Clippers, according to the Los Angeles Times. After being traded by the Nets and exiled by the Bulls, Thomas enjoyed a rebirth with the Suns. In 26 games he averaged 11 points and five rebounds while shooting 42.9 percent from downtown. Phoenix wanted to keep him but apparently couldn't match the Clippers' offer. In L.A., Thomas will look to replace Vladimir Radmanovic, who has agreed to leave the Clippers for a free-agent deal of his own with the Lakers.
Sam Cassell, L.A. Clippers The winner: Clippers The brash and clever veteran QB, who helped transform the Clippers into winners this season, has reportedly agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal that will keep the 36-year-old with the team. The two-time NBA champ (1994, '95) and one-time All-Star (2004) had said all along that he wanted to stay with the Clippers but planned to test the market. The T'wolves, Nuggets and Mavs were among the teams that showed interest, but none could offer more than the mid-level exception. The Clippers offered slightly more, and it was enough to keep Cassell in the fold.
Mike James, Toronto Raptors The winner: T'wolves The veteran point guard has reached agreement on a four-year deal with the T'wolves, according to his agent. The deal will pay James the mid-level exception (around $5 million in 2006-07), and contains a player option after the third season as well as a trade kicker. James, who averaged career bests of 20.3 points and 5.8 assists last season after being traded by the Rockets during training camp, chose Minnesota over Dallas and Houston. The 31-year-old guard will likely be given a starter's role in Minnesota, where he can also serve as mentor for rookie point guard Randy Foye. Others off the market Vladimir Radmanovic, SF (Lakers); Nazr Mohammed, C (Pistons); Speedy Claxton, PG (Atlanta); Bobby Jackson, PG/SG (New Orleans/Oklahoma City); Matt Harpring, SG/SF (Utah).
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Just thought this was an interesting article,updated as of 7-11.
Harrington still the top Dog out there. Kind of gives you an Idea though if we don't get Al other Possible Sign and Trade Targets..


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Foothill College students with federal loans can breathe a bit easier after the U.S. Senate passed legislation to lower interest rates July 24.
The action affects borrowers who have taken out or will take out a new federal student loan after July 1, according to a Senate statement. The bill goes to the House of Representatives for a vote in August.
Students with Stafford loans, usually from lower- and middle-class families, had faced a doubling of interest rates from the previous 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent, effective July 1, when the U.S. House of Representatives failed to take action.
The Senate bill, the Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act, garnered support from Republicans and Democrats.
"This bipartisan compromise puts in place a sustainable, market-based solution that ensures access and affordability for students seeking to improve their lives through higher education," said Richard Burr (R-NC), who introduced the bill with senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Angus King (I-ME), Tom Coburn (R-OK), Tom Carper (D-DE), Tom Harkin (D-IA), Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Dick Durbin (D-IL).
"The act essentially ties interest rates to fluctuations in the market, allowing students to take advantage of historically low rates while ensuring that taxpayers will not have to foot the bill for arbitrary rates set by Congress," Coburn said.
The new legislation lowers interest rates for undergraduate students – accounting for two-thirds of all loans – to 3.86 percent. It includes a cap, with undergrads paying up to but no more than 8.25 percent, no matter how the market performs. The loans are set to the U.S. Treasury's 10-year borrowing rate.
Local reaction
"My initial read is that is it good for current community college students, who will likely be moving on prior to the readjustment in 2015," said Kevin Harral, director of financial aid at Foothill College. "The big deal about it is the speed of readjusting that could happen after 2015. As a student advocate, it is hard to say it's a good deal if it rapidly increases up to the cap within a year or two after 2015, unless the cap is appropriately set. However, these federal programs must be funded and, yes, it is partially off the interest collected from students."
Still, Harral agreed that the act is a better solution than the previous stop-gap measures – or no action at all.
"Loans are a necessary part of paying for education for many of Foothill College's upper-, middle- and low-income families," he said, "and I would much rather there be a reasonable increase (or annual fluctuation) in rates, in step with our overall economy … than the loan program be eliminated or dismantled."
Harral added that something needs to be done to stabilize the program and prevent eleventh-hour scrambling.
"Even if this deal sunsets in some future year, the topic seems to be rarely discussed until it is about to impact students and a larger solution needs to be compromised on," he said. "I would love to see a more thorough discussion on the rates, but this deal is something – and better than what happened on July 1."


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Hey all, i've recently finished reading choke (loved it), and recently read that panic at the disco's song 'build god, then we'll talk' has something to do with chuck.
Wikipedia says, 'The song's title originates from a quote in Chuck Palahniuk's novel, "Choke".', but i can't find that quote, or anything even close anywhere.
Is the quote at all grounded in choke? or is panic at the disco on crack.


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Holland to head back to Arizona
ARLINGTON -- Rangers pitcher Derek Holland, who has been sidelined since undergoing offseason surgery on his left knee, is expected to return to Arizona on Friday to continue his throwing program.
Holland is scheduled to be in Arizona for 10 days and throw at least three live batting practice sessions. After that he will be re-evaluated and possibly begin a medical rehabilitation assignment with Double-A Frisco. His first outing is tentatively scheduled for July 28 with Frisco.
The Rangers will take a conservative approach with Holland. Even though he has been throwing up to 80 pitches in his bullpen and live batting practice sessions, he will start out at two innings and 35 pitches. There is a possibility that Holland may not be ready for the Major Leagues until the end of August or the beginning of September.
"That is the way we planned it right now," pitching coach Mike Maddux said. "When you put stuff on paper, you're conservative. If he accelerates it, that's good. But we don't want to do too much too soon and have a setback. There is a difference between throwing on the side and throwing in game conditions. You can't simulate game conditions."
Outfielder Engel Beltre was removed from his rehab assignment to work on agility and making his first step quicker. There was no weakness or pain. Beltre fractured his right tibia after he was hit by a pitch in winter ball.
"The guy got a pipe in his leg, whatever they put in there," Rangers manager Ron Washington said. "Next few days we'll see if we can try to help him work some of the kinks out."
T.R. Sullivan is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Postcards from Elysian Fields, and follow him on Twitter @Sullivan_Ranger. Grace Raynor 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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Twins option Florimon and Herrmann to Triple-A Rochester
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN - The Minnesota Twins announced after today's game that they have optioned infielder Pedro Florimon and catcher/outfielder Chris Herrmann to Triple-A Rochester. In 25 games for the Twins, Florimon hit .108 (7-for-65) with two extra-base hits and one RBI. In 14 games, Herrmann hit .114 (4-for-35) with one run scored. Both players will be in uniform the Red Wings' game tomorrow in Toledo.
To replace those two on the 25-man roster, the Twins will make corresponding roster moves prior to tomorrow night's game in Detroit.


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Contra Costa Community College wide receiver Ronald Butler has flown under the radar for most of the recruiting season. That's beginning to change.
Last weekend, Butler took an official visit to Utah State and he picked up an offer. Iowa State has recently offered. On Tuesday, the Texas Longhorns expressed interest.
According to Butler, members of the UT coaching staff will be by Contra Costa on Thursday of this week. If that visit goes well, Butler is hoping he can set up an official visit for the weekend of February 1.
"It was a surprise. I went on a trip to Utah and got an offer. When I came back, about a day ago, my coach told me he had something big for me," Butler said. "Then (teammate) Desmond (Harrison) called and told me what it was. My eyes lit up like a light bulb. I haven't even spoken with the (Texas) coach yet. They're supposed to come Thursday to meet me."
Butler's teammate Harrison, an offensive tackle, committed to the Longhorns on Monday. On Tuesday, the Contra Costa coaches sent Butler's transcripts over to the Texas football offices.
"They called my coach back. I asked him about the transcripts and if they got accepted," Butler said. "He said yes and they might want to set up a visit."
Butler stands out on his 2012 highlight film, yet he's a player who has received very little recruiting attention until recently. He's been wondering if people would begin to notice his talents, and he's thankful that he's now getting more recognition.
"I don't even know (why he's under the radar). There are a lot of JUCOs that ran spread offense and we didn't, so I don't have huge numbers," Butler said. "But I was first-team all conference, first-team all region. If you look at my numbers - we don't run a spread, we run a pro style offense - I had close to 900 yards receiving, 55 catches with 13 TDs.
"I've got good speed. But I would say my best attribute is being able to go up and locate the ball in the air. I can be better with my route running. It's pretty good, but you always have room to get better."
Out of high school, Butler received some recruiting attention from the likes of Rutgers and Pittsburgh. His grades weren't quite up to par and a talk with Contra Costa head coach Alonzo Carter sold him on Contra Costa. He's been productive the past two years and his efforts are beginning to pay off.
"First and foremost, it's just an honor to be recommended by the head coach at Texas. That (Mack Brown) is who called my coach. That right there is an honor," Butler said. "Texas, just the name itself says a lot. Texas known as one of the number one states for football."
Texas' recruitment of Butler is still in the preliminary stages, but Butler is hopeful the talks will progress and he'll be able to make a visit to Austin. If that happens, and if Texas was to extend an offer, Butler said it might be tough to pass up.
"I would want to just jump right on it, but I'd talk it over with my mom first," Butler said. "But I've already talked to her a little and she's excited about it already."


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So, my friend Janea and I will be in the VIP lounge area both before and after the show. We would LOVE nothing more than a hug and photo op if you boys find yourselves the least bit bored. Huge fans since day one, we are proud of you, and appreciate everything you do for the fans. If not, e hugs anyway :) and can't wait to get blown away from another Jane's experience.
It was great to see you at the Mill City Nights venue in Minneapolis! It is such a smaller venue for you, but I liked how to intimitized the experience. Glad to be connected with this blog. Hopefully someday we'll meet and make some music together. I am a Studio owner in North Minneapolis. It's called HypNoXIOUs' Galaxy Studios. Check out my website, which is not quite the...
I have been following Jane's Addiction since 1989 and I was very fortunate to meet Perry then. I was working as a music journalist in London and I interviewed him. What can I say?He's one of the nicest and most interesting people I have ever met and Jane's Addiction are the most inspiring and original band for me. I saw them live many times since then. The last time in London two years ago. I...
Dear Jane's..., The new album remains a phenomenal achievement, some of your most powerful and most subtle work - we LOVE it here in merry old Blighty (England)! Please bring the '...Escapists' Tour to the UK (and Nottingham Arena in particular) as soon as possible -it has been 10 years since I last saw you here at Rock City (my favourite gig of all time). Please tour Europe! Matt
What ever you lads present to fans will be great ,the last album was slick and interesting as far as the sway from heavy to thoughtful to kind of reminds me of things i've experienced. Love it and good luck with the healing P. Ok lads - can't wait for more from the tight studio sounds and awsome mixing. - Shane
Sept 5th I have to wait 5 Mo. DAMN....Im so freaked out. the last time Janes Addiction came to Portland OR, I had a ticket???? I got drunk and could not attend. That wont happen again. GREAT line up on the Uproar festival. Cant wait....Its my daughters 22nd birthday, she will be attending and my son will be attending.
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More than 1,000 fans are expected to flock to Twickenham tomorrow for the greatest sporting day in Trowbridge Rugby Club's history.
Coach Steve Ojomoh's team take on Leek in the RFU Intermediate Cup Final at 4pm.
The club, which also clinched promotion last Sunday, will have no shortage of backing. At least 12 coachloads will make the journey to London, with many more going by car.
Club president Mike James said: "It's been a fairy tale. This is the furthest we have ever got and no other team from Trowbridge has ever got this far. It's something for the lads to be so proud of, and for me it's a dream come true
"I just want to say a big thank to everyone who's been with us. Have a good day tomorrow, support the team, and hopefully we look forward to seeing everyone next season in the new league."
Pubs across the area will empty for the day. Jay Parkinson, landlord of The Wiltshire Yeoman in Trowbridge, said: "A lot of us are planning to go down to the game. There's a lot of excitement building. A lot of the guys go to the rugby club."
Many fans will ride with Chandlers Coach Travel of Westbury. Margaret I'anson from the firm said: "We have been taking them for years. It has always been the team and the supporters on one coach, so you can tell they're doing well to need so many for this. We wish them all the best of luck. It's brilliant for the team."
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PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway's Vons division has partnered with Chevron for a joint fuel loyalty program. Customers who earn gas rewards by shopping with their VonsClub card at Vons stores and their ValuePlus card at Pavilions stores will now be able to use their rewards for up to 20 cents off per gallon when filling up at participating Chevron and Texaco branded locations in Southern and Central California.
"Safeway listens to our shoppers and we understand the importance of stretching their grocery dollars and saving at the pump," said Mir Aamir, president of customer loyalty and digital technologies at Safeway. "By teaming up with Chevron, we're able to thank our customers with an innovative rewards program that makes these two frequent and critical purchases even easier and more affordable."
Under the joint reward points program, for every 100 points earned by shopping at Vons and Pavilions stores, customers receive a 10 cent per gallon gas reward.


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Topic: After resection--Bowel movement question
Sorry for such a topic, but just wondering about the color of bm post resection. I am still having clay colored stools at times, and I have yet to regularly have the color of stools I had prior to cc and surgery. Is this normal? I am trying to work out what affects the color and if my period affects it at all, and I am not sure.
Is anyone else still having lighter colored stools? Given that this has been a problem since surgery and I have had 2 scans since then that have showed nothing, I am not sure if this is something I should worry about or not. I understand that the color will vary more as their is no gall bladder to regulate the bile, but should it get stay so light for so long?
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Artists arrived on base last week to remove an antique stained-glass window panel for restoration at Camp Pendleton's Ranch House Chapel, which dates back to the Mission era and is considered the oldest building on base.
The 3-foot by 4-foot stained glass, crafted 70 years ago, depicts the winged archangel St. Michael and adorns the back of the chapel, where sunlight illuminates its intricate artistry.
The piece will be restored by Brian Canfield and Nicole Purvis, owners of Bera Stained Glass Studios in San Marcos, over three months at a projected cost of $3,500.
Canfield plans to disassemble sections of the stained glass, estimated to contain more than 400 pieces, evaluate the damage where it is cracked and shattered and re-create it in its original style of Old World glass found in cathedrals in Europe.
A TV crew from Palomar College came on base Wednesday to film the removal of the stained glass, which Purvis likened to removing fragile archeological artifacts. People can watch how the stained glass is restored in a film, part an instructional series called "Stained Glass: Unraveling the Mystery," presented by Canfield, who teaches a course on stained glass at Palomar.
The depiction of St. Michael is one of eight stained-glass window panels in the chapel. Because of its extensive exposure to sunlight, the panel Canfield will work on has cracks from contraction and expansion.
Although the window was exposed to the floodwaters of the Santa Margarita River in 1993, which punched a hole through the chapel wall, it is believed to have remained in place, while others were washed away and found buried in mud; one was lost. Canfield helped re-create the missing window of St. George and the dragon in 2007 at a cost of $6,000.
As in the 2007 restoration, Canfield plans to use handblown antique glass from Europe and will kiln-fire the paint onto the glass with a technique similar to that used on the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, at the same time following the U.S. Secretary of the Interior standards for historic properties.
"We want to keep it authentic," Canfield said. "But in the preservation world, there is always a difference in personal technique, and the style of the artist will come through."
The project is among ongoing preservation efforts by the base's Museums Division and is being coordinated by the nonprofit Rancho Santa Margarita y Las Flores Docents. It is funded by the Donegan-Burns Foundation through a donation by longtime Ranch House docent Bettye Burns in honor of her late husband, Donald Snow Burns.
"We want to keep the story alive," said Linda Holmes, longtime docent and trustee of the Rancho Santa Margarita y Las Flores Docents.
The original stained-glass windows were donated by descendants of early families who lived in the nearby ranch house since the 1800s, such as the Forsters, Baumgartners and O'Neills.
The chapel is part of the Santa Margarita Ranch House National Historic Site, which is also a California State Historical Landmark. The building is believed to have been used as a winery in the early 1800s, serving Mission San Luis Rey. The chapel was part of the 125,000-acre Rancho Santa Margarita y Las Flores, where the last governor of Mexican California, Pio Pico, lived.
The stained glass was originally installed for $250 per window in the early 1940s, when Camp Pendleton was established. The building was converted from a blacksmith shop into a chapel for female Marines briefly before it was opened to all service members.
Today, the chapel is used for weddings, memorials and regular worship services and is open for tours.
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Daxia Gan Fengchi (1928) 大侠甘风池 (Hero Gan Fengchi)
Great Wall. B&W. Silent. Direction: Yang Xiaozhong. Screenplay: Chen Zhiqing. Cinematography: Cheng Peilin. Cast: Wang Guilin, Yang Aili, Liu Hanjun, Hong Jingling, Wang Zhengqing, Tan Jianqiu.
Although Chinese sources do not furnish plot details, it is known that this film consisted of two separate stories dealing with the exploits of Gan Fengchi, a legendary hero, set during the reign of the Qing emperor Kang Xi (1661-1722).
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FRESNO, Calif. — California grower-shippers are still tallying damage from an onslaught of quarter-sized hail April 11. With the exception of stone fruit, however, most crops suffered little.
The industrywide loss for early season varieties of nectarines and peaches is estimated at 20% by most grower-shippers, said Dovey Plain, marketing coordinator for Reedley-based Family Tree Farms.
The bulk of the heavy hail fell along a 20-mile swath stretching from southwest of Kingsburg east to south of Dinuba and Reedley.
"It's definitely in a very concentrated area, and within that swath some people got hit really hard while others were spared," Plain said. "There could be big supply problems on certain varieties or at certain times."
Since the demise of the California Tree Fruit Agreement two years ago, there is no single source compiling industry statistics and, therefore, no official crop estimates.
"Overall, it's hard to say how bad things are, because we don't know what varieties were hit," Plain said.
The nectarine, peach and some cherry orchards of Hanford-based Flavor Tree Fruit Co. LLC were in the heart of the hail belt.
"We have significant damage in the nectarine crop and significant, but not to the same extent, in the peach crop," said Maurice Cameron, president.
The hail was smaller in the Hanford area, Cameron said, and crews have been thinning off damaged fruit.
As for the company's later season varieties, "the verdict is still out," Cameron said.
Damage to cherries was less severe, with Cameron putting the loss at about 10%.
"We really didn't see any cherries on the ground," he said.
The trees will likely abort any fruit that took a direct hit, Cameron said. It will be akin to natural thinning, because Flavor Tree Fruit's cherry trees have a pretty full crop, he said.
The outlook is much brighter among other commodity groups.
It was mostly rain that hit the region's citrus belt, and that natural irrigation is resulting in larger fruit, said Bob Blakely, director of industry relations for Exeter-based California Citrus Mutual.
"We've already seen it come up, so we're now peaking in the more desirable sizes, 72s and larger," he said.
Nearly all of the vineyard acreage of Sundale Sales, Tulare, is south of the hail belt and suffered no damage, said Sean Stockton, president.
Karen Brux, vice president of marketing communications for the California Table Grape Commission, said the office had received no reports of hail damage from growers.
Atomic Torosian, managing partner of Crown Jewels Marketing LLC, said there was no hail damage to any of the table grape, cherry and blueberry fields the company markets.
"Most of our acreage was outside of the hail belt," he said.
The company's main melon grower, Firebaugh-based Perez Packing, endured heavy rain, but no hail, Torosian said.
It was the same scenario at Firebaugh-based Westside Produce, said Jim Malanca, vice president and sales manager.
"The only thing the storm could possibly do is keep us from having Westside cantaloupes in the month of June, but we usually start the season after July 4 anyway," he said.
The company's second planting was scheduled to begin April 19, Malanca said, and temperatures above 70 degrees were helping dry the soil.
The San Joaquin Valley's west side also is home to the bulk of the region's fresh tomato fields, which got plenty of rain, but also escaped the hail, said Jeff Dolan, director of farm operations for Dimare Newman. The company's first harvest is expected to begin in mid-May.
"We're looking very, very good on the front end of our deal," Dolan said.
The storm did focus on some of the state's kiwifruit acreage, but damage was minimal, said Nick Matteis, assistant director of the California Kiwifruit Commission.
"If there was any damage, it was spotty at best, and looks as if we'll have another good California crop of kiwifruit," he said.
Nut crops also emerged with limited damage from the hail. There are no pistachio orchards in the hardest hit area, said Rich Matoian, executive director of American Pistachio Growers.
"It looks as if this will be another record year," he said.
Some almond growers were hit by hail, but the industry is hoping the result will be nothing more than the June drop in April, said Paul Reynolds, sales manager for Meridian Nut Growers LLC, Clovis.
"As far as the aggregate crop, it (hail damage) should be a fairly small effect," he said.
A few almond growers reported moderate-to-severe hail damage, said Richard Waycott, president and chief executive officer of the Almond Board of California, Modesto. The almond industry enjoys the luxury of thousands of acres. As a result, "what the impact of the hail will be on a percentage basis will probably be in the point-zero-zero-something range," he said.
The industry's subjective estimate is due to be released May 3, Waycott said, and the comprehensive estimate will be released in late June.


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What is this medicine?MEMANTINE (MEM an teen) is used to treat dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?Take this medicine by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Use the oral dosing syringe provided to correctly measure the dose. Ask your pharmacist how to use the oral dosing syringe if you are not sure. You can take this medicine with or without food. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Continue to take your medicine even if you feel better. Do not stop taking except on the advice of your doctor or health care professional.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
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What should I watch for while using this medicine?Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Check with your doctor or health care professional if there is no improvement in your symptoms or if they get worse.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this drug affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol can make you more drowsy and dizzy. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where should I keep my medicine?Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 degrees and 30 degrees C (59 degrees and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.


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CSNews Webcast to Tackle Tobacco Industry Changes
JERSEY CITY, N.J. -- The retail environment for tobacco sales has been evolving for the past several years due to manufacturer consolidation, legislation and government regulation.
Some retailers, like drugstore chain CVS, are exiting the tobacco-selling business, while other players, like dollar stores, have jumped in. Innovative new products, including electronic cigarettes, vapors, tanks and mods, have burst onto the scene, while some traditional categories are under stress.
The announcement on July 15 of the merging of No. 2 tobacco company Reynolds American Inc. and No. 3 Lorillard Inc., in a transaction valued at $27.4 billion, means more change is coming. The impact of this merger will go well beyond cigarettes, as the growth of other tobacco products, e-cigarettes and vapor products all will be affected.
It's clear that adapting to these changes will be a complex process for industry players across the supply chain. The retailers that are able to respond most quickly will be in a much better position to take advantage of growth opportunities as the situation plays out.
On Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 2-3 p.m. eastern time, Convenience Store News will host a webcast entitled, "Tobacco: Survival of the Fittest." Sponsored by Swedish Match, this web event will focus on putting data trends and merchandising practices into perspective, while sharing insights related to growth opportunities in smokeless, cigars and electronic nicotine devices.
The discussion will be moderated by CSNews Editorial Director Don Longo and include tobacco industry experts David Bishop, managing partner of Balvor LLC, and Joe Teller, director of category management at Swedish Match.
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