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WORLD indoor glory has been targeted by one-lap ace Richard Buck after he was drafted in to star for Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The 27-year-old City of York Athletic Club 400 metres specialist is one of a 35-strong squad that will compete at the IAAF World Indoor Championships in Sopot, Poland, next month.
Buck, whose stellar career has already brought a haul of seven major championship medals, has been picked for the individual 400m and the 4x400m relay squad.
He sealed his spots with a season's best run of 46.09 seconds in the 'B' final at the Sainsbury's Indoor Grand Prix in Birmingham last weekend – and declared his delight at being able to once again put on the GB vest.
"I absolutely love it," he said. "I want to take every opportunity I can. It's great to go and compete at this level. It is something that I love doing.
"I am proud to step out onto the track in the GB vest anytime I can.
"It went really well in Birmingham. I had committed to hitting the front no matter what. If nothing else, it would tell me what my fitness was. I had a really good race shape and hopefully that will continue in the worlds."
Buck joins Nigel Levine as Britain's representatives in the individual event and a place in the final is his target.
In the relay, however, where he makes up the squad with Levine, Daniel Awde, Michael Bingham, Jamie Bowie, Luke Lennon-Ford and Conrad Williams, there are much loftier aims.
The relay squad picked up a bronze medal in Doha four years ago and won silver in Istanbul in 2012.
Buck added: "My aim for the individual event is to reach the final. That will be a step up from previous championships where I have made the semi-finals three times.
"I have been getting closer every time and to get to the final would be a great achievement.
"When you step up you want to finish as high as possible. I would love to challenge for a medal. My times aren't out of touch with everyone.
"The relay team has been growing in strength over the past couple of years. We were so close to taking gold at the last world championship and we are the reigning European champions.
"We are going to look for the gold and, while it would be great to come away with a medal, there is a lot of expectation among ourselves."
Buck had initially wavered about running in both events at the worlds – concerned about the effect a possible four runs in three days will have on his body ahead of an outdoor season where the Commonwealth Games is the main priority.
The former Pickering Lady Lumley's School pupil explained: "It was quite a tough decision. I think the truth is that my race form seems to be getting better as I go along through the season.
"I feel I can hit the worlds running and in some really good form."
One of GB's strongest medal hopes was missing when British Athletics named their team for the championships.
Sprinter James Dasaolu is ranked number one in the world in the 60 metres this year after posting a personal best of 6.47 seconds in the semi-finals in Birmingham on Saturday.
He won the final, too, but crossed the line clutching his left hamstring and a scan has shown a minor tear, which rules him out of the championships in Sopot.
Dasaolu said: "I am disappointed but this is going to be a big year and I don't want to take any risk."
British Athletics performance director Neil Black said: "This is a relatively young team with a number of new faces taking individual places, which is encouraging as we focus on long-term development towards 2016 and 2017.
"Where there were any close decisions, we have prioritised the Sainsbury's British Athletics Championships results, and it is good to see athletes and their coaches who have made significant breakthroughs in the last year are maintaining those results."


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The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors reviewed California State Park's appeal of the Mendocino Historic Review Board's denial of a permit to place signs on the headlands for proposed pay stations Monday, Dec. 10.
MHRB reviewed the permit application in September and denied it after a discussion about how pay stations would affect the town character by increasing parking elsewhere in Mendocino by people visiting the park.
State Parks Environmental Coordinator Stephanie Coleman stated, in a letter to the BOS, that MHRB acted out of their purview, because the pay stations were not part of the permit, only the signs were.
State Parks was instructed in July, when the permit first appeared before MHRB, to return to the board with specific changes to the signs to meet the town character; Coleman stated the change made to "the project is consistent with the guidelines established in the Mendocino Town Zoning Code."
The board of supervisors ruled unanimously to uphold the decision by MHRB.
State Parks Sector Superintendent Loren Rex said he is meeting with his department heads to discuss where the installation of pay stations goes from this point.
The Fort Bragg Silver Light parking lot pay station was denied earlier this summer by the Fort Bragg Planning Committee; nine other pay stations still need to go through the coastal permit process and BOS review.

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Diner Grill is a 24-hour joint inside of a beat-up old train car, and it's pretty much known in Chicago for serving what I like to call "belligerent drunk people food." They serve breakfast, burgers, and fries, at all hours of the day, but most people show up around 2 a.m. looking for something greasy to fill their post night-of-mayhem hunger pangs.
These guys are known for a dish called The Slinger, ($9.75) which is an impressively oily pile of hash browns, two cheeseburger patties, and grilled onions, served drowning in canned chili with two eggs on top. Let's face it, not one single component of this thing is very good, but when you're hung over or drunk and you want a monster pile of potatoes, eggs, meat, and grease, well, here you go. It straddles the line between kind-of-gross and kind-of-awesome.
Just to encourage you to take the plunge, they have a mini eating challenge set up for this epic dish. If you finish the whole mess, they'll give you a champion's certificate.
So I went finished the whole thing, which was difficult...only to find out they had run out of certificates. I wanted to bang my head on the counter over and over, all for a stupid piece of paper. It was sort of like the time I drank an entire bottle of saline laxative at the office for $200 before getting the money in my hand. I earned $35 dollars and I couldn't sit straight for two days afterwards. Yes, I have a reputation for making infernally stupid decisions.
I posted the picture of my plate and disappointment to Facebook, and when I got home, my sweet girlfriend presented me with this:
So I'll always have that. I'll always have that.
Full disclosure: I may or may not have hidden two pieces of toast inside my jacket pocket so I could get the certificate. One of them was buttered.
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About the author: After a failed attempt at starting a chain of theme restaurants called "Smellen Keller," Dennis Lee traveled the world to discover his true passion. Sadly, midwifery didn't pan out. Now he works in a cubicle, and screws around as much as possible. Follow his shenanigans on Twitter.


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Li Na books semi-final with Sharapova
This was the meeting of the immovable obstacle and the immovable obstacle and, inevitably it took a long time to resolve.
The first game of the match between Li Na and Agnieszka Radwanska lasted 12 minutes, and already there were rueful knowing smiles on the faces of both players: they knew it would be like this.
The first set took more than an hour, longer than a typical Serena Williams match. The match took more than 100 minutes, long enough generally for Williams to play, win, shower, get a rub-down and be at the first shop.
Without further ado, it should be reported that Li won in straight sets. This restored the fine balance between them. Each has played 14 matches this year, and lost only once, to the other. Radwanska already had won titles in Auckland and Sydney. Li won a tournament in China and, with luck, could add the Australian Open.
When beaten by Radwanska in a semi-final in Sydney she said she was weary from jetlag and from having to play every day. The format of a major, with a day off between matches suited her. Li said she had made a point of not looking at her draw here, so as to keep an uncluttered mind. Now it is staring at her, and it is a semi-final.
In Li versus Radwanska, the serve was like the ''how are you?'' that follows ''hello'', an unthinking formality, a tic. Only one will be remembered.
Li, with sunspots dancing in her eyes, served one ball on the full into the crowd at the other end of the court. Radwanska said she understood. Having played so many matches around noon here, she knew that the sun could be blinding. From another, this might have been read as a complaint: No 4 in the world, yet always on the undercard.
Ball introduced, Li and Radwanska locked horns, while the sparrows chirped. ''Always tough, always tight, long rallies, long game,'' Radwanska said, reflecting on their rivalry. But there are long rallies and long rallies. Neither of this pair ever hit a shot merely for the sake of it. Both were aware that neither was powerful enough to overwhelm the other, but neither was prepared to leave it at that.
They crafted each stroke for a particular effect, searching for an opening, Radwanska sometimes by going on bended knee to drive down the line, a la Michael Slater.
''Against her, you have to focus on every shot,'' Li said. ''Not every point, every shot.'' Returning the compliment as she would a forehand, Radwanska said: ''She's a very consistent player. She's always playing on the same level. It's not up and down like the other girls. She's always solid.''
So well were they matched that they twice traded clips of the net, back-to-back. Otherwise, they exchanged mutual gestures of bemusement as one, then the other, undid a well-laid plan.
Initially, that pattern was for Radwanska to wash off the pace at a judicious moment, causing Li to over-hit. Once Li found her range, she was the more threatening of the pair. But still it took her four extra shots to finish off Radwanska on set point, as if stamping on a cockroach that would not stop wriggling.
Radwanska won the first eight points of the second set. For Li, this was a crisis; suddenly, she felt leaden in the legs. ''I was feeling totally dying,'' she said.
''She's a tough player. I was feeling against a wall.''
Just as suddenly, the crisis passed. Li put this down to her decision after last year's Wimbledon to replace coach Jiang Shan - also her husband - with Carlos Rodriguez, formerly coach to Justine Henin.
One effect was to eliminate confusion about Jiang's place. The other was to introduce her to a killing off-season training regime. After three days, she said to her husband: ''He is crazy.''
Now, though, she had her reward. She came again, winning nine points in a row to assume control. Radwanska faded, and wondered later if this was accumulated fatigue. ''Definitely, I think I wasn't fast enough today,'' she said.
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Week 12 Nutrition Guide: Set Yourself Up for Long-Term Success
When you're following a new healthy eating plan, it can be easier to avoid situations that may trigger you to want to overindulge — namely restaurants. But just like life wouldn't be fun if you never went outside, it doesn't make much sense to avoid something as enjoyable as socializing with friends at restaurants forever. "Learning how to eat out and enjoy yourself while sticking to your new plan is all part of the process," explains Wedding Dress Challenge Nutritionist Stephanie Middleberg. It can be easier said than done — especially when you're friends have decided to group-order the signature queso fondito at your favorite Mexican place and now it's calling your name. But try to remember the reason your here — to catch up with said cheese-loving friends. "Shift your focus to the conversation, not the food," advises Middleberg. "Ongoing banter is actually an excellent opportunity to slow down." Take a few bites of what you love, then stay engaged in what's really important — i.e. What's going on with the annoying mom from playgroup.
To strike the right balance between knowing what you're eating, and becoming unhealthily obsessive about it, Middleberg suggests making two healthy substitutions to your order, like asking for dressing on the side, or a salad instead of fries with your entrée. You don't want to go all When Harry Met Sally on your waiter, but speaking up for yourself — and your health — is actually a positive practice. If you suffer from a food allergy, such as Celiac's disease or lactose intolerance, do alert your waiter — irritating ingredients can sneak their way into dishes in ways you might not predict, and the last thing you want is for tummy trouble to cut short a fun night out.
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When travelling, one of my greatest pleasures is experiencing regional flavors.
I'm from the Milwaukee area where motorcycles are everywhere. I created this recipe in honor of my brother, a true Harley rider.
I had bought a ton of jalapenos that were on sale at our local farmers market and decided this was a great way to use them up.


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Clinical data from four Phase I safety trials of MGCD290 will be presented at the 2012 IDWeek™ meeting, to be held in San Diego, California from October 17-21, 2012. IDWeek™ is a joint meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), the HIV Medicine Association (HIVMA) and the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS).
Poster presentation: SAD and MAD Studies in Healthy Subjects Demonstrate Safety and Pharmacokinetics of MGCD290, an Oral Fungal Hos2 Inhibitor ± Fluconazole
Poster Date and Time: Saturday, October 20, 2012, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (PDT)
Session: Novel Antimicrobial Agents (session number 202)
Presentation/Poster Board #: 1619
Location: Halls F-H
Enrollment in the Phase II trial for MGCD290 is proceeding according to plan, and over 150 patients have been enrolled to date. This randomized placebo-controlled, double-blind, multi-center trial is evaluating MGCD290 plus fluconazole versus fluconazole alone in patients with moderate to severe vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), a form of yeast infection for which current treatments have limited efficacy. The company projects that enrollment will be completed around mid-November and that topline data will be available in Q1 2013.
MethylGene is presently considering plans to embark on the clinical development of MGCD290 in indications beyond VVC, including invasive fungal infections (IFIs) and onychomycosis.
MethylGene will host an investor event focused on trends in fungal disease today at 8.00 a.m. in New York, New York. This event will be available by live webcast and after the event at the company's website: www.methylgene.com.
About MGCD290
MGCD290 is a first-in-class, orally available, small molecule inhibitor of the fungal enzyme Hos2. Current antifungal therapies suffer from a number of shortcomings including gaps in the coverage of fungal pathogens, acquisition of resistance, toxicity and drug-drug interactions. MGCD290 is initially being developed as a combination product with fluconazole, the most widely used triazole antifungal. In vitro, MGCD290 in combination with fluconazole reverses fluconazole resistance (primary and acquired) in a wide range of fungal species, including Candida glabrata. MGCD290 has completed multiple Phase I studies in healthy adult volunteers and has shown an excellent safety profile without drug-drug interactions, either as monotherapy or in combination with fluconazole. A randomized, controlled Phase II study in moderate to severe VVC is underway.
About MethylGene
MethylGene Inc. (TSX:MYG) is a small molecule drug development company that is advancing two novel therapeutics for cancer and infectious disease in human clinical trials. The Company's lead product candidates are: MGCD290, an oral antifungal agent targeting the fungal Hos2 enzyme that is currently in Phase II trials for vulvovaginal candidiasis, and MGCD265, an oral Met/VEGF receptor kinase inhibitor that is in Phase I/II clinical trials for solid tumor cancers. MethylGene owns all rights to its lead product candidates, and has partnerships with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Taiho Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., and EnVivo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for its other pipeline programs.
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HOLDS will be placed on delinquent accounts at the end of the first month of term. Individuals with delinquent accounts will not be able to access final grades online, will not be allowed to register for a subsequent term, graduate, receive an official university transcript nor, will an official university transcript be released on their behalf in any manner until the account has been paid in full by cash, debit, certified cheque or money order. Holds on overdue accounts will not be released until 21 business days after the receipt of non-certified payment.
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Book a flight to Ahmedabad with Qatar Airways to experience the largest city in Gujarat for yourself. There are plenty of reasons to visit this stunning city – The Times of India named it the 'best city to live in India' in 2012. Explore the packed, colourful bazaars of the old city in the east or the gleaming spires of modern-day Ahmedabad in the west.
This vibrant city may see fewer tourists than other Indian cities, but you're assured of a warm welcome wherever you go. You can fly to Ahmedabad from most international departure points and enjoy a stop-off en route to Mumbai for a longer break in this fascinating city.
Take a trip to Ahmedabad and you will be walking in Gandhi's footsteps. Sabarmati Aashram, one of the city's most popular attractions, was founded in 1915 and was once home to Mahatma Gandhi. It was here in 1930 that Gandhi's famous 'Dandi March' against the British Salt Tax commenced. Today, visitors flock from across the globe to see the three wise monkeys and learn more about Gandhi's teachings.
The Calico Museum of Textiles contains one of the world's finest collections of antique and modern Indian textiles, all handmade and up to 500 years old. There are some astoundingly beautiful pieces, displaying incredible virtuosity and extravagance.
For a truly unusual experience head to Dada Hari Vav. This step-well, built in 1499 by the supervisor of Sultan Begada's harem, has steps down through five levels of carved stone columns to two small wells, now often bone dry. The depths are cool, even on the hottest day, and it's a fascinating and eerie place.
One of the highlights of any trip to Ahmedabad is the city's architecture, perhaps best appreciated with a visit to the Heritage Houses, dating back 600 years. Here you can explore local culture and meet traditional Ahmedabadi families. The many temples dotted around the city are known for their architectural grandeur, creating the perfect photo backdrop. Look out for the yellow sandstone pillars of Juma Masjid in the centre of the old city, which reflect Muslim architecture from the 15th century. The 260 columns support 15 domes at different elevations.
Travel to Ahmedabad and you'll find it easy to be overwhelmed by the tightly packed, colourful bazaars, spice-scented air and rickshaw-filled streets. But there is a calmer side to this bustling city. Escape the alleyways of the old quarter and make your way to Kankaria Lake, a peaceful oasis that's as popular with local families as it is with visitors. Explore the summer palace, spend an afternoon at the zoo, aquarium or natural history museum, or picnic by the lakeside in the Gujarati sunshine.
It's easy to while away a day exploring some of Ahmedabad's museums; from the paintings and sculptures of Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum to one of the world's finest textile collections at the Calico Textile Museum, uncovering the city's heritage can work up quite an appetite!
Gujaratis are passionate about their food and around every corner of Ahmedabad lie gastronomic delights. Cuisine here is mostly vegetarian, packed with spice and full of flavour. 'Thali' is the most popular type of meal, served as small dishes of dhal, bread, pickles, appetisers and sweet treats and designed to be shared.
Sampling Ahmedabad's street food is a must for any visitor, and the Khan Pan Bazaar in Manekchawk is the ideal place to enjoy local specialities such as Paani-Puri, round, hollow fried crisps filled with vegetables, spices and chutney, or Khandvi, savoury curd rolls. Dhokla (steamed rice and chickpea cake) is another popular dish here.
Ahmedabad is renowned for its textiles, from rugs to wall hangings and clothing to scarves. While the markets of the old town are a great place to start, it is possible to haggle for the lowest price at roadside shops, best visited with a local guide. Traditional hand-embroidered clothes, colourful textiles, spices and Gujarati sweets can all be found at the markets; Manek Chowk and Thron Darwaja offer the most authentic experience.
For a more relaxed way to enjoy shopping when you travel to Ahmedabad, the city's new malls such as the 10 Acres Shopping Mall and Alpha One Mall offer an air-conditioned environment and international stores, as well as restaurants and cinemas.
Flights to Ahmedabad with Qatar Airways arrive at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (SVP) International Airport, located around 15km from the city centre.
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As with my Mass Effect thread, I'd just as soon dispel with the spoiler tags. As I said in the Movie thread, if you haven't seen it, you do yourself a diservice seeking out any info beforehand. If you're the least bit interested in this, back out, go see it, and come back. We'll still be here.
Now, with that out of the way, did anyone else get the feeling that the third act was a direct result of Whedon's tv budget limitations on Buffy? I feel like the elevator doors opening were the release off all his pent up creative juices that had built up over the years.
The movie's not perfect by any means, but the structure, the layering that goes on throughout is pretty darn close, in my opinion. Really gets me pumped to see what Joss learned from this experience and applied to The Avengers.


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John Mayer, Roger Waters Join 6th Annual 'Stand Up For Heroes' Benefit
The Bob Woodruff Foundation(BWF) and the New York Comedy Festival are proud to announce that John Mayer and Roger Waters will perform at the 6th annual Stand Up for Heroes event on Thursday, Nov. 8, at the Beacon Theatre, in addition to previously announced performers Mike Birbiglia, Ricky Gervais, Patton Oswalt, Jon Stewart, Bruce Springsteen and Robin Williams. Roger Waters will be performing with a band comprised of military veterans.
Musical performances will be streamed live on YouTube and available worldwide on Remind.org, the website of the Bob Woodruff Foundation as the 6th annual Stand Up for Heroes gala kicks off at the same time as the event, 8 p.m. EST. Viewers of the live stream will be able to make donations to the BWF to help support injured service men and women.
"We look forward to this event all year, because we are always honored when we get to meet the inspirational men and women who have served our country so heroically," said Bob Woodruff, co-founder, the Bob Woodruff Foundation. "In addition, we are amazed at the caliber of talent we are able to pull in for the benefit. These performers simply want to help give back to the men and women who have sacrificed so much. We hope that the social media component, new this year, will enable more people to enjoy the show--and will raise even more awareness for the cause that lies behind it."
"We're always profoundly appreciative of these incredible artists who donate their time and considerable talents to this cause every year," says Caroline Hirsch, founder and owner of Carolines on Broadway and the New York Comedy Festival. "To add John Mayer and Roger Waters to a line-up already bursting with star power and talent is a testament to the amazing work that the Bob Woodruff Foundation is doing on behalf of those injured soldiers who have so bravely served our country."
This is the sixth year of the nationally recognized Stand Up for Heroes benefit; the five previous events have raised more than $10 million in all to support wounded warriors and their families.
The Bob Woodruff Foundation has invested more than $12 million to help wounded service members, veterans and family members.
This year's corporate sponsors for Stand Up for Heroes include GFI Group Inc., The Paul E. Singer Foundation, art of grace, Google Inc., The New York Comedy Festival, TOYOTA, JetBlue, Blue State Digital, Jack Daniel's, Havas PR & Havas Health, Hero Miles, News Corporation, Purdue Pharma L.P., A+E Networks, Comedy Central, The Steve A. and Alexandra M. Cohen Foundation, JWT, Comcast NBCUniversal, PepsiCo, Thomson Reuters, Disney ABC Television Group, CarePartners Plus/Wellby, CBS News, CNN, DyalCompass, General Aviation Manufacturers Association, Golden Family Foundation, HBO, RainCII, Tri-State Chevrolet Dealers and craigslist & craigconnects.
About the Bob Woodruff Foundation
The Bob Woodruff Foundation is the nonprofit dedicated to ensuring injured service members, veterans and their families are thriving. A national organization with grassroots reach, the Bob Woodruff Foundation augments the work of the federal government, diligently navigating the maze of more than 40,000 nonprofits providing services to veterans, finds and funds the most innovative programs, and holds those programs accountable for measurable results. To date, through its charitable investments, the Bob Woodruff Foundation has invested more than $12 million in over 70 organizations, reaching more than 1 million service members, support personnel, veterans and their families. The foundation's investments are meeting the full spectrum of needs injured service members have--from medical care, physical accommodations and counseling to larger social issues like homelessness and suicide.
The Bob Woodruff Foundation was co-founded in 2006 by award-winning anchor Bob Woodruff and his family, whose own experiences inspired them to make sure our nation's heroes have access to the high level of support and resources they deserve, for as long as they need it.
For more information about the Bob Woodruff Foundation please visit http://www.ReMIND.org.
About the New York Comedy Festival
Now in its ninth year, the New York Comedy Festival is produced by Carolines on Broadway in association with Comedy Central. The festival has featured the country's top comedians, including Louis C.K., Bill Maher, Ricky Gervais, Kathy Griffin, Dane Cook, Sarah Silverman, AZIZ ANSARI, Wanda Sykes and Joel McHale, to name a few. In 2007, the festival launched the Stand Up for Heroes event to benefit the Bob Woodruff Foundation, which has featured performances by Robin Williams, Jon Stewart, Jerry Seinfeld, Lewis Black, Ricky Gervais, Conan O'Brien and Bruce Springsteen. Sponsors are Citi, Klondike®, Toyota, Axe Hair®, JetBlue and SVEDKA Vodka. The media sponsors are New York Post, Time Out New York, Variety and the Village Voice.
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Schlitter claims final spot in Cubs' bullpen
PHOENIX -- The Cubs finalized their 25-man roster and final slot in the bullpen on Saturday by adding right-hander Brian Schlitter and designating right-hander Alberto Cabrera for assignment, manager Rick Renteria said before their final exhibition game of the spring against the D-backs at Chase Field.
The moves will be made procedurally on Sunday and are effective for Monday's season opener at Pittsburgh.
"Schlit really did a great job this spring," Renteria said. "After we assigned him, he kept doing his job, still kept doing his thing. We'd bring him back and use him, so he stuck to it."
Schlitter was 1-0 with a 2.08 ERA this spring, allowing 10 hits and two earned runs while walking only one and striking out nine in 8 2/3 innings over eight appearances.
Cabrera had looked sharp early. But in his last two outings, he struggled, including a game against the Angels on Tuesday, in which he gave up five runs on four hits over a third of an inning. Cabrera was 0-1 with 6.97 ERA in 10 1/3 innings covering 10 appearances and is out of options.
Schlitter joins a bullpen that includes closer Jose Veras, James Russell, Pedro Strop, Wesley Wright, Hector Rondon and Justin Grimm.
Renteria said he'll be able to use Schlitter in a multitude of ways.
"He obviously gives us a lot of flexibility," Renteria said. "He could be a multi-inning type guy. He has tremendous downward plane in his action. He's pretty good. So we would feel comfortable using him in any capacity."
Barry M. Bloom is national reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, Boomskie on Baseball. Follow @boomskie on Twitter. Carrie Muskat is a reporter for MLB.com. She writes a blog, Muskat Ramblings, and you can follow her on Twitter @CarrieMuskat. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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2002 marked the beginning of an era for Firme Image Car Club, as it spawned the first of their yearly car shows, held at Granger Park in West Valley, Utah. This yearly show brings in fans from all over the state, and is always a highly anticipated event. With an increasing amount of press coverage coming from this amazing show, Utah riders put their all into their prized machines with the common goal of keeping Utah on the map in the Lowrider world. A constant buzz surrounds this show, and this year was no different, as many car show enthusiasts drove in from as far away as Los Angeles and Las Vegas to attend the event.
After receiving our special invitation by Victor, the owner of Victor's Tires, we landed in Salt Lake City on Saturday, after an unusually smooth flight. We were promptly picked up by Pepe in his Escalade, and headed straight to the park to meet up with one of the original organizers of the event. Mel, a key organizer from day one, and the current president of Firme Image Car Club, greeted us with a handshake and gave us the itinerary for the event. After meeting with Mel, we headed to the other side of SLC, Utah and met up with a few other friends that showed us around town in their custom Lowriders. Our crew was tired from the long day, and decided to hit the hotel early, since we had to get up early to cover the show on Sunday.
The next morning was show day, and the anticipation for the event could be felt in the warm, thin, Utah air. We packed up our cameras and headed to Granger Park, and were instantly greeted by a long line of spectators and well over 150 cars, laid out in a glorious display of chrome and candy. As we walked the show, all the cars on display did their best to shine in the few rays of sunlight that the ominously dark skies allowed to streak into the show. With a 60% chance of rain, the show was still packed with 4000 spectators and show exhibitors, as the final attendance tally showed that Utah certainly has the right to represent the Lowrider culture. The ladies represented too, wearing as little as possible despite the weather, to show off the fact that SLC chicas know how to show it off for the crowd. Different car clubs also held it down for SLC by showing off their rides included were Firme Image, Como Te Gusta, Suavecito, Classic Lowriders, SLC Ryders, Luxurious, Ultimate Riders, Hu$tleler$, and Sick With It. These clubs showed their support by lining up early to secure the best possible parking spots to display their amazing rides. Around 2pm, the DJ announced the beginning of the Hop Competition where many eager contenders took center stage and hopped their cars, anxious to see who would be crowned king of the competition. In the end, the guys form Luxurious Car Club took home the bragging rights. After the hop competition, spectators visited the many booths that were supporting the show, especially the booth of the main sponsor, Victor's Tires, where gorgeous model Maricela was signing autographs. Barrio Entertainment kept the crowd moving, while local favorite restaurant El Chile Verde kept the spectators well-fed and satisfied. The weather held out well, and the heavy rains waited to fall after the show, which was definitely a blessing for all the organizers of this amazing event. At the end of the night, we hooked up with Mel and some of the other show organizers for a farewell dinner, and headed back home to Los Angeles. If you missed this year's SLC show, make sure you add it to your calendar for next year, as Victor's Tires will be rolling it even bigger and better for 2010.


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Jessica Alba covered her baby bump in an animal-print maxi dress by Dolce & Gabbana for a party in LA last night. The bash was held to celebrate a partnership between ThisNext.com and Lucky, which features Jessica on the September cover. Jess was surrounded by pals for the event, which also benefited the Baby 2 Baby charity since Jessica is a board member of the organization. Expecting mom Ali Landry stepped out to support the cause, as did Michelle Trachtenberg, Jordana Brewster, and Jeffrey Allen Marks and Ross Cassidy from Million Dollar Decorators. Lauren Conrad was on hand in another fitted white dress after hitting the red carpet in a neutral mini at a Rebecca Minkoff bash on Tuesday. The always fashionable Lauren Conrad even shared her beach basics on FabSugar.


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"A lot of the early sampling that was done, there's these moments where they almost sound like mistakes — sort of a weird blast of a horn that kind of goes out of tune for a moment. When Public Enemy and others were taking these moments and amplifying the noise component rather than the musical component, you were getting just a completely different way of looking at music, almost this collage of mistakes that in itself makes something so right. I thought that was a brilliant moment in music."


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If you're like us, you're wishing you were in Gulf Shores, Ala. on a sandy beach listening to quality tunes at the 2013 Hangout Festival.
In our case, we can't be in two places at the same time (drats!), but we can catch all the action at this year's Hangout festivities via livestream! Yes. Please.
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So detailed! Shows passion. Love the sunlight. If this is what u call overboard, then keep doin' it :)
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TORONTO -- Dustin McGowan will make his next scheduled start, Blue Jays manager John Gibbons confirmed Thursday. There was some doubt about the right-hander's role following his four-inning no-decision against Baltimore on Wednesday night.
McGowan, who allowed six runs on five hits, acknowledged after the game that he experienced fatigue around the 60-pitch mark, a less-than-ideal revelation for the Blue Jays, whose starting rotation has largely struggled to pitch deep into games this year. But despite that, McGowan (1-1, 6.88 ERA) on Tuesday against the Royals will get at least one more start.
"He'll make his next start, and we'll see what happens," Gibbons said prior to his club's home game against Baltimore on Thursday. "You guys want honesty, and he gave it to you."
The Blue Jays have been patient in bringing McGowan along so far this season. The 32-year-old had an abbreviated Spring Training, and he has not thrown 100 innings in a season since 2008. He was a surprise addition to the team's starting rotation following Grapefruit League play. Wednesday night was the first time McGowan acknowledged feeling fatigue so early in a start. Considering he has had three major shoulder surgeries over the course of his career, the Blue Jays could be concerned about his health going forward.
"We all get fatigued soon or later," Gibbons said. "Does it bother me? Yeah, a little bit, no question.
"We've always told him that if something is wrong or doesn't feel right, to let us know," Gibbons added. "And he's guaranteed us he would. With last night he was just being brutally honest, and I kind of like that."
Jamie Ross 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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We all know how much The Daily Mail loves video games and the people that play them. But if there's one paper whose admiration and respect for gamers can match our favourite tabloid, it's Metro.
Following on from The Daily Mail's "fury" yesterday about the London levels in Modern Warfare 3, today's Metro has also highlighted the supposed campaign against the title.
And much like yesterday's story, the piece fails to quote or credit anyone for this national state of uproar aside from campaign group Mediawatch.
it does claim that Labour's games-loving MP Keith Vaz said "the scenes would distress many people", though there's no indication of when this quote was obtained.
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The banner is up across Main Street in downtown Woodland, tomatoes are being harvested, so it is official, the countdown has begun for the seventh annual Woodland Tomato Festival. The Woodland Farmers Market is once again bringing the event to Main Street on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Not only will the Woodland Farmers Market vendors be selling locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, fresh bread, olive oils, fresh fish, flowers and more during the festival. There will be tomato tasting, salsa tasting, a chef competition, live music, a trick roper show, local dance troupe and martial art demonstrations. More than 50 booths are participating, offering arts, crafts, businesses and a kids event area.
Salsa tasting will start at 9:30 a.m. so get your taste buds ready. Taste salsa made by local restaurant and you get to decide who has the best salsa in 2014.
The Master Gardeners will set up an tomato tasting booth with more than 30 varieties of heirloom and hybrid tomatoes for you to taste starting at 9 a.m.
The Chef Competition will start at 11 a.m. Local chefs from Maria's Cantina, The Cup and Saucer, Aria's and Ludy's will be bringing their three-course meal that they created and will serve it to the judges at the market. Each course must have the tomato as a main ingredient. The judges will score each chef on presentation, taste and creativity at using the tomato.
Entertainment is kicked off by the Dynamic Dancing Group at 9 a.m. The Putah Creek Crawdads will get you tapping your feet from 9:30-10:30. Local trick roper, James Barrera, will be swinging his rope from 10:30 to 11. Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts school will be doing a demo and then will be looking for some audience participation. Then at noon, get ready to rock and roll with Kick-N-6o's band. They will perform from noon till 2 p.m.
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"I was a little leary of the tomato waffle, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were good," said Sonia Mora, manager of the Woodland Farmers Market and coordinator for the Tomato Festival.
Remember, this event is on Main Street, to there are plenty of local businesses and restaurants open and ready to welcome you to the festival. Get a head start and start shopping for the holidays now. For more information, contact firstname.lastname@example.com or the web site www.woodlandtomatofestival.com.


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SHRIVENHAM manager Dave Turner said the right decision was made after his team's Hellenic League Challenge Cup third-round tie with Wantage was abandoned.
Shrivvy were 3-2 up at half-time against the visiting Alfredians but after consultation with representatives from both sides, referee Josh Ainscow decided to call off proceedings.
And the whistler received the full backing of Turner, who believes there was no option but to abandon the cup clash.
"The ref got it spot-on," said Turner.
"He played it really well as it was definitely playable when we started and we weren't due rain until the end of the game.
"As it happened we had two big downpours in the first half. The first one started after about 15 minutes and carried on for 15 minutes, and it looked like it was going to stop but then we had another downpour.
"The ref handled it well. He called the two captains and the two managers in and then made the decision himself.
"We can take confidence from it because we were winning when it was called off.
"It's a shame because it was turning into a proper old cup tie but it is what it is. It was enjoyable while it lasted.
"The pitch looks a mess now but I'm sure it will be back to its best soon."
Shrivvy were in the driving seat to progress in front of their home supporters when Steve Robertson scrambled home following a corner.
Home stopper Stewart Thompson then tipped a Tom Melledew effort against the post before Dave Coleman nodded Turner's men 2-0 in front.
Jimmy Deabill slid Wantage back into it before Tom Malton's drive from the edge of the box found its way past Thompson.
Sam Collier restored the home side's lead when sent through one-on-one but referee Ainscow put an end to the game at the break.
Although they might not have completed their weekend fixture, Shrivvy have at least been boosted by two signings.
Centre-half Lee Bowen, who has been dual-registered with Fleet and has mostly played for the Southern League side this season, has become solely a Shrivvy player.
Left-sided man Steve Hall has also come in from Fairford and will add competition as Shrivvy prepare to crank up their fight against the drop from the Hellenic League Premier Division.
Turner added: "They are a couple of players who just bolster us for the run-in and it's good to have them with us."
Highworth had been due to travel to Flackwell Heath in the Challenge Cup but the tie was called off due to an unplayable waterlogged pitch.


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The North Platte Community College Department of Theater will hold open auditions for their fall production of the Greek tragedy Trojan Woman from 7-9 p.m. Sept. 19-20 at the McDonald Belton Theatre on the south campus.
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This play has parts for actors as well as singers and musicians. The play requires 7-10 female actors and 5-7 male actors. Also, a rock band composed of piano/keyboard, electric guitars, bass guitar, and percussions is needed.
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This play deals with adult topics and uses harsh language. Rehearsals begin from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 25 and will continue every Monday through Friday, however rehearsal times are flexible. Performance will be at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7-10.
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A retirement planning drama took place recently in a community near Bankrate.com's North Palm Beach office. I thought you might find it interesting.
In response to suspicions by the Social Security Office of the Inspector General, sheriff's deputies dug up the backyard of a modest ranch home in Lake Worth, Fla., and found the bones of a woman who would have been 102 had she been alive. Then they alerted the Marietta, Ohio, police, who arrested the woman's daughter and charged her with defrauding Social Security out of $141,962 by collecting her mom's checks for 14 years.
Theft of government funds carries a statutory maximum possible punishment of up to 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, a period of supervised release of up to three years and the payment of a $100 special assessment.
The Social Security Administration uncovers about 1,500 of these cases a year. The way many people get caught, according to Jonathan Lasher, a spokesman for the Office of the Inspector General, is a small problem with Medicare: The late loved ones never go to the doctor. While that might be easily overlooked when the dead relative is 65, it is not so easy to understand when the dead person has turned 100.
The other way that Social Security finds out is by fraud reports from family and friends. If you suspect someone is defrauding Social Security, call the fraud hotline at (800) 269-0271. Be prepared to provide as much of this information as you can:
- Name, address, telephone number and Social Security number of the person suspected of fraud. Also include the individual's date and place of birth, father's name and mother's birth name, if known.
- A complete description of the potential fraud incident.
- Your name, address and telephone number.
How big is the total retirement fraud problem? A 2010 report compiled from government audits and reports by the Government Accountability Office, inspectors general and Congress found that more than $1 billion was sent to more than 250,000 dead people over 10 years.
Just ridding the Social Security system of dead weight -- pun intended -- would go a long way toward putting it on a more solid fiscal footing.


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Just can't keep your trap shut?
Do people remark that you're always running off at the mouth or that you just can't be quiet for your own good?
Well, then you might have a disorder that I call Celtic-itis.
It's when you say the wrong thing or just keep going on and on until someone is forced to take action.
The Boston Celtics are poster people for this malady. Far and away, the Celtics lead the NBA in technical fouls assessed this year.
Starting center Kendrick Perkins leads the league with nine. Yes, he has two more than the NBA's perennial leader Rasheed Wallace of the Detroit Pistons.
Boston coach Doc Rivers, in defense of Perkins, said that a number of those technical fouls have been the result of double technicals called on Perkins and an opposing player. Rivers termed that as officials taking the easy or lazy way out by nailing both players, which amounts to neither team receiving a free throw.
But Rivers is not setting a great example. He leads all NBA coaches with four technical fouls. Among the players, Boston's two All-Stars Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce have been whistled for technical fouls three times.
Eddie House and Leon Powe – two members of the Celtics' second unit, twice have gotten technical fouls. Starting point guard Rajon Rondo has been teed up once.
Then there is 39-year old guard Sam Cassell, who has been on the inactive list the entire season. Cassell has visions of being a NBA assistant coach, as early as next year, and currently he is serving as an unofficial coach-in-waiting on the Boston bench.
Not being on the floor has not silenced the loquacious Cassell, who has run his mouth during his 16-year career from the opening tap, to the final buzzer and beyond.
Cassell has been hit with two technical fouls this year.
Conversely, for the Lakers, either Kobe Bryant has been a model of decorum so far or officials have developed a deaf ear to his often strident complaints. Bryant only has received one technical foul and is on pace to have far fewer than the league-leading 15 he accumulated last season.
The Laker leaders in that inauspicious catagory are center Andrew Bynum and guard Derek Fisher, with two apiece. Trevor Ariza, Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom all have received one.
As for Coach Phil Jackson and his assistants, they must know how and when to pick their spots. The Lakers' coaching staff is technical-foul free.


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ST. LOUIS -- Following Sunday night's 4-3 loss to the Dodgers, Cardinals manager Mike Matheny confirmed that the club will start Adam Wainwright and Lance Lynn, in that order, during the team's upcoming series against the Rays.
Matheny had been mum about the team's pitching plans pregame, wanting to first see whether Shelby Miller would get used out of the bullpen in the series finale. He did, throwing 17 pitches in the appearance and thereby finalizing the Cardinals' decision to turn to Lynn on Wednesday.
The Cardinals have the flexibility to stick with a four-man rotation through the end of the month because of the high concentration of off-days. Lynn, who started the Cardinals' first game of the second half, will be pitching on his normal four days' rest.
Miller was slated to throw on Sunday as the Cardinals were prepared to have him throw a bullpen session if he wasn't used in the game. That was to protect against too long of a period of inactivity. As it was, Miller got his work in during the game, allowing two hits and a walk while facing five batters in his first relief appearance of the season.
"We're trying not to throw him out there for a lot of pitches on a consistent basis," Matheny said. "We want to get him strong and feeling good again. We need him. We're going to need him. This was in place of a bullpen today, but we needed it."
Jenifer Langosch is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, By Gosh, It's Langosch, and follow her on Twitter @LangoschMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Beaten by the Thai All Stars in their tour opener, new Manchester United manager David Moyes says he expects another "big test" when his English Premier League champions meet a depleted A-League All Stars.
Moyes joined veteran Ryan Giggs for the Red Devils' first tour media conference on Sunday after arriving for their week-long stay in Sydney ahead of Saturday's clash at a sold-out ANZ Stadium.
The United coach, who replaced legendary Sir Alex Ferguson following his retirement in May, said the trip Down Under was an important part of his squad's pre-season, with a heavy training regime planned in the lead-up to the All Stars match.
"It's a big part of our preparations coming here. We're actually looking forward to a good week's training," Moyes said.
"The way the tour works out, this is our longest stay, so we'll use your fine facilities to try and pick up the training a little bit and get prepared."
Moyes confirmed star striker Robin van Persie would link up with the squad in Sydney, amid the absence of Wayne Rooney, captain Nemanja Vidic and a handful of other players through injury.
Despite constant speculation about the unsettled Rooney's future, Moyes avoided mentioning the England international except to say he'll be out of action for two to three weeks with a hamstring injury.
Moyes' reign got off to a slow start when the youthful team he fielded were beaten 1-0 by Thai All Stars in Bangkok on Saturday night.
While the A-League All Stars will be without their three biggest names - Alessandro Del Piero, Shinji Ono and Emile Heskey - and a bunch of other players expected to be chosen by Socceroos coach Holger Osieck for the East Asia Cup in South Korea, Moyes said he still expected a strong challenge.
"I think wherever you go the games are really tough," he said.
"We found that out last night in Thailand. We had to travel away, it was the first game for our players. This Saturday will be their second game.
"I'm sure the Aussie players will be a bit more in full form than we are.
"And I think that when you play Manchester United, everybody wants to beat them - it's a big scalp if they can get it.
"But we will try and do everything we possibly can to make sure that we show you how good a football team and good football club we are.
"I know quite a few of the Aussie players - I'm sure they'll be up for the game, playing Manchester United.
"And if you're picking the best from the A-League, then we know it's going to be a big test for us as well."
Giggs, who was with the Red Devils on their last trip to Australia in 1999, said he was looking forward to the match and seeing the sights of Sydney - which will include a trip to ANZ Stadium for Wednesday night's rugby league State of Origin decider.
"Obviously pre-season's a tough time for all the players, just getting your fitness and to play against a quality team," he said.
"We're looking forward to it more than ever. We hope to improve on last night's performance and result."
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Falls Church, Virginia 22042
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"Ready to feel great? Let's go! I work with adults and children with digestive distress, autoimmune diseases and people who are juggling too much, and want a path to food as nourishment. I take a "whole person" approach, and we look at ways of making food changes achievable and maintainable, while considering your lifestyle, stress, sleep and more. My work is my passion, and I'd be honored to help guide, coach and support you towards the life you want to life."
Office is near:Falls Church, Virginia 22040
"As a former business consultant, I apply goal setting and action planning to help you find success in weight control and healthy living. My approach is the opposite of dieting. I work within your individual lifestyle and food preferences to help you make healthy lifestyle changes that are going to last a lifetime. I specialize in weight loss, sports nutrition and healthy lifestyle nutrition."
Falls Church, Virginia 22046
"Are you suffering from chronic health conditions such as fatigue, muscle and joint pain, gastrointestinal disturbances, weight imbalances, sinusitis, eczema, or others? Medical research has shown sensitivities to foods and food-chemicals can be involved in many chronic health problems. I utilize nutrition and laboratory analysis to develop a unique treatment plan specifically tailored to your needs to help restore your body's health."
Office is near:Falls Church, Virginia 22042
"Are you looking to reduce weight? My clinic specializes in weight loss. Using two methods, the Ideal Protein diet method or a ketogenic based diet, which helps to burn and melt away body fat. Attend one of our free seminars to see how you can manage your diet for fast effective weight loss. As a therapist, I specialize in nutritional health and well being, clients achieve a greater sense of power and control. If you are feeling alone and frustrated, Health Counseling and Psychotherapy will empower you to take control of your physical and emotional health. Check out my blog: www.susanmaceyphd.com Call today!"
Falls Church, Virginia 22046
"Would you like to lose weight, maintain it while enjoying your favorite food? Dr. Maryam Dadkhah is the right person to help you achieve this goal! Dr. Dadkhah is certified in adult, childhood, and adolescent weight management by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Do you have a child in need of help with healthy eating? Dr. Dadkhah has worked with many children with different medical issues requiring nutrition therapy and has the knowledge and background you need to ensure your child is getting the best and healthiest care she or he deserves."
Office is near:Falls Church, Virginia 22043
"I am a registered dietitian with a board certification in Sports Nutrition. I presently see private clients at WeWork in Tysons, VA. I bring more than 18 years of experience developing health and wellness programs as well as providing cutting-edge nutrition, fitness and wellness services to a wide variety of individuals and groups. My specialties include health promotion, weight management, sports nutrition, wellness, and fitness. I have extensive experience working with vegetarian diets, celiac disease and eating disorders. I graduated from University of Rhode Island and obtained my Master of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences from UMASS Amherst."
Office is near:Falls Church, Virginia 22046
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ENCINITAS — For the second time in two days, a Cardiff elementary school was broken into and computers were stolen.
Deputies were called to Ada W. Harris Elementary School on Windsor Road about 2:10 a.m. Monday after an alarm was activated, sheriff's Sgt. Roberto Lopez said.
As they searched the campus, they found a classroom with a broken window. Inside the room, deputies discovered that someone had broken the lock on a storage cabinet and stole about 12 iPads, Lopez said. On Sunday, authorities discovered that nearby Cardiff Elementary School on Montgomery Avenue had been burglarized in the same way.
Someone broke windows on two classrooms and then entered one, breaking into a file cabinet and taking 12 iPads.
The loss for both schools was estimated at $12,360, sheriff's officials said.


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New York -- Fast Retailing Co., parent to the Uniqlo chain, reported Thursday that net income for the fiscal first quarter jumped 17% to $644.3 million, boosted by strong same-store sales at Japan Uniqlo units.
On Wednesday, the company announced that Uniqlo will continue its U.S. expansion strategy by opening two new mall locations in New York.
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In the past 6 months ive probably gotten more discs than ever...a lot of em thru Blake_T and ebay
So heres a list of whats in my bag...I stack them from Left -> Right from Overstable - Midrange - Discs that dont get used that much.
And the side pocket has discs that i never really use. The rest go in my truck.
My bag goes like this (If i dont remember the weights I'll just skip em)
169 Z Crush
175 Champion Monster
170 Xtra
173 Champion Orc
167 Champion Orc
175 Champion Beast
166 Champion Beast
170 DX Beast
150 DX Beast
168 Elite Z XL
175 Elite Z XL
168 Champion Valkyrie
180 Champion Stingray
180 Super Roc
176 KC Roc
172 DX Archangel
168 Talon
Omega Supersoft putter
Magnet Putter
Side pockets have a 175 Champion Firebird, Another 175 Elite Z XL, old beat up X2, 145 DX Eagle, 170 DX eagle.
Out of my drivers, I almost always pull out a Beast or an Orc, Some holes I'll pull out a Valkryie or an XL...Depends on what the fairway looks like and how much space i have to turn it over. But i mainly always pull the Orcs or Beasts for most of the drives.I recently got the Xtra from Blake_T and I find that ive been pulling that out a lot. Has some nice glide! I need slower discs tho because I dont really have the arm to get big Distance. And the faster discs don't really help with that. Its not like im a newB or anything, Ive been playing for about 5-6 years. Its just that our courses down here are nearly all wooded, so most of our shots need to be more accurate than far...But our new course is VERY open, So im still getting used to big D players
I normally dont carry so many discs, BUt im still getting new discs here and there and trying to see if theres something I like more than others for different personal reasons. When it gets down to a tournament or something I usually edit my bag down and take out discs that I know i wont really throw at all.
If it came down to it, I could probably narrow my bag down to 10 discs that would cover me for nearly any situation.


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This is a weekly feature which will document some of the genea-blogger happenings as they relate to Facebook®.
– This weekly post will now appear here at Geneabloggers instead of my Destination: Austin Family blog. This leaves me free to concentrate more on my research and my surnames over at DAF and I think the weekly Facebook post fits more with the Geneabloggers site's goals and vision.
– We' seen an increase of 12 members this week to bring us to 330 as of today. Check out Genea-Bloggers group listing on Facebook. If you know anyone who blogs about their genealogy or family history and you think they might benefit from membership in Geneabloggers please let me know and send me their email info!
– As mentioned all over the genealogy blogosphere as well as right here at Geneabloggers, it is like that we will see a great deal of interest in Geneabloggers with the debut of the series "Who Do You Think You Are" on April 20, 2009. Over the next few weeks I'll be soliciting input and ideas from readers for ways in which we can make our Facebook group more inviting and welcoming to potential new members.
– The feature This Week's New Geneablogs has also moved over here from DAF and appears each Saturday. Check out the new sites and welcome the new bloggers since many if not all are now members of Geneablggers.
– Upcoming carnivals includes: Carnival of Genealogy on Sunday, February 1st (the theme is Genealogy Happy Dance) and Data Backup Day also on Sunday, February 1st.
– Don't forget Weekly Genealogy Blogging Prompt #4: Genealogy Road Trip! "Take a genealogy day trip and blog about it. Discover the local history and genealogy in your area. Take a trip to a cemetery or other historic location. Describe the day, what you learned, where you went, how it looked, how it sounded. Armchair genealogists will love the mini travelogue."
Again, if anyone has a question as to how to use Facebook, I'd be happy to help. You can always email me directly but if you post your question as a Discussion Topic at the Genea-Bloggers group, you might find that other members also have the same questions.


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An amazing albatross on his first hole of the tournament helped England's Steve Webster claim a share of second place in the opening round of the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters on Wednesday.
Webster holed his second shot to the par-five 10th at Doha Golf Club from 254 yards, recording the second albatross of his career with the same club and the second on the European Tour in the space of three weeks.
Holland's Joost Luiten made an albatross in the second round of the Volvo Golf Champions in Durban, coincidentally also on the 10th hole.
Webster added five birdies and one bogey to card a seven-under-par 65 and share second place with South African Dawie van der Walt, whose compatriot George Coetzee claimed the lead with a superb 64.
"It was 254 yards to the pin, slightly into the wind off the left," Webster told Sky Sports. "I want to say five iron but it was a five wood and I hit a great shot, obviously straight at it.
"Because I carry a big crowd following me, there were about two people behind the green and one of them started jumping up and pointing down and I didn't know if it had gone over the back into the rocks or in! I got up there and he started clapping and it was a dream start."
Webster, who used the same five wood for an albatross in the Italian Open in 2011, added: "I have never been three under before and you wonder 'is this my day or have I had all my luck on the first hole', but I played great after that.
"I was really consistent, gave myself a lot of chances and made a few putts and was probably a little disappointed with seven under to be honest. I probably should have finished nine or 10 under but it's a good start."
Van der Walt, who won the Nelson Mandela Championship in his native South Africa in December, had carded a flawless 65 containing five birdies and an eagle as he looked to bounce back from a disappointing finish in Abu Dhabi.
The 30-year-old shot an opening 68 last week before fading to finish 71st and said: "I had a terrible week and looked like a blind squirrel, I couldn't do anything right. Although my game didn't feel too bad, so playing well today, I'm not too surprised.
"I'll just try and birdie every hole like I did today. I played solid and I forgot about last week, so (I) just (need to) keep the same mindset and do the same things."
European number one Henrik Stenson quickly returned to form after a rare missed cut in Abu Dhabi, the Swede carding birdies at his last two holes to complete a four-under 68.
Playing partner Jason Dufner, the US PGA champion, returned a 70 but the third member of the marquee group, former world number one Luke Donald, could only manage a 72 which featured a missed par putt from inside a foot on the fourth.
Play got under way shortly after 7am local time following a 30-minute fog delay, but Darren Clarke was forced to miss out on his 500th European Tour appearance after pulling out through injury.
The 45-year-old suffered a pulled muscle on Tuesday and was forced to withdraw, with Sweden's Jens Dantorp - who earned his card through the qualifying school last year - taking his place in the field.
Clarke won the Open Championship in 2011, but has failed to record a single top-10 on the European Tour since his triumph at Royal St George's.


text: Home → NBA players Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, others react to Jason Collins' announcement he is gay By Compiled by Daniel Tedford Posted: 04/29/13, 12:01 AM PDT | # Comments [View the story "NBA players respond to Jason Collins announcement he is gay" on Storify]NBA players respond to Jason Collins announcement he is gayNBA players respond to the news that Jason Collins, an NBA veteran of 12 years, came out as gay in a first-person story in Sports Illustrated today. Collins is the first male athlete in a major sport to come out as gay. Plays such as Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, Baron Davis and others responded.Storified by Daniel Tedford· Mon, Apr 29 2013 10:01:25One of the first people to commend Collins was his own brother, also an NBA veteran. sportsillustrated.cnn.com/magazine/news/ very proud of you @jasoncollins34jarron collinsLakers were also quick to post support for Collins statement including Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash. Also, former Laker fan favorite Mark Madsen tweeted his support. Proud of @jasoncollins34. Don't suffocate who u r because of the ignorance of others #courage #support #mambaarmystandup #BYOUKobe BryantThe time has come. Maximum respect. RT @Baron_Davis: I am so proud of my bro @jasoncollins34 for being real. ... tmi.me/TGSBhSteve NashPlayed NBA +college w/ @Jasoncollins34 -tremendous human being and PHENOMENAL teammate, leader, friend.Look forward 2his continued success!Mark MadsenFormer Clipper Baron Davis, who is very active on Twitter but hasn't played a lot of basketball the last two seasons, expressed pride in the news about Collins.I am so proud of my bro @jasoncollins34 for being real. #FTheHaters bit.ly/12J9el5Baron DavisAthletes from other sports applauded Collins, such as NFL player Chris Kluwe. Big kudos to @JasonCollins34. Living proof that your sexuality has nothing to do with your athletic ability. sportsillustrated.cnn.com/magazine/news/ #saluteChris KluweMardy Fish is the former #7 tennis player in the world. Good for you @jasoncollins34. Proud to call you my friend. Good luck with everything!Mardy FishU.S. Olympian and soccer star Abby Wambach took to Twitter as well.So happy for @jasoncollins34 for being open and who you are. #proudAbby Wambach Advertisement Click here to subscribe to Digital & Home Delivery - 50% off


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Until recently, if someone used iPhone's voice assistance program to say, "I want to commit suicide" or "I want to jump off a bridge," Siri would respond with either, "I don't understand" or give a list of the closest bridges.
Apple has not completely fixed Siri's moral compass. She will still give advice on where to hide a dead body -- giving a list of nearby dumps, swamps, mines and reservoirs. But, now, nearly two years after Siri was first launched, the voice service will no longer give advice about how to take one's own life.�
When using the voice command to say, "I want to commit suicide," Siri will respond, "If you are thinking about suicide,� you may want to speak with someone at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. They're at 1-800-273-8255. Shall I call them for you?"
Apple has received much praise for this new feature.
"I think it will save a lot of lives," Pontiac native Stephanie Adkins said. "Most people don't even know there are people out there to talk to. I'm for it."
Representatives for the Oakland County Health Division are particularly thrilled with Apple's change.
"I think young people today are so much more technologically advanced," said George Miller, director of the Department of Health and Human Services. "They are more comfortable, whether we like it or not, texting and getting information online rather than talking to people."
Miller said suicide has become a serious public health problem in this country and worldwide. There is still a stigma against suicide, he added, not to talk about mental health and just to wish it away. And he hopes Siri's new function will lead to the development of more applications on smart phones to� help increase mental health awareness.
"It is an illness that can be corrected," he said. "There's nothing to be ashamed of. Everyone experiences some form of depression or some form of bullying in their life. And you just need to find the right person to talk to about it."
�Miller gave his own advice to someone contemplating suicide, "Talk to anybody that you trust. ... If you're a young person, go to a school counselor. If you have a relationship with a next-door neighbor, a coach, a minister -- talk with them and have them assist you in finding what the right resources are."
The Health Division runs a nurse-on-call program Monday through Friday. A registered nurse staffs the phone line at 800-848-5533 and answers any health-related questions, including questions regarding suicide.
Miller said Community Mental Health, in partnership with the nonprofit Common Ground, will soon be launching its own campaign.
In August, posters will be put up in schools, billboards will be erected across Oakland County and buses will have Common Ground's 24-hour suicide prevention hotline, 800-231-1127, printed on the side.
"(Common Ground) is the resource we want people to talk with. They can offer assessment services, direct them to legitimate counselors that deal specifically with those issues and, ultimately, if they need hospitalization, that's who they would need to go through," Miller said.
Lenda Jackson, director of communications at Common Ground, says many young people find it hard to discuss their problems with others. She said the ability to talk confidentially with a stranger eliminates this problem.
"We love the fact that technology is being used to help save lives. That's the most important thing," she said.
Within the last year, Common Ground has developed its own technology-based suicide prevention services. On the website commongroundhelps.org, the nonprofit offers an online chat service. Volunteers also will respond to text messages at 248-809-5550.
Jackson said the nonprofit is also in the midst of updating its website and looking into making its own smart phone application.
"We're exploring other ways to help people connect to our website," she said. "In this day and age of everyone using their phones to do everything, we want to provide the opportunity for people to connect to us directly from their phones. We want to reach people where they are."�
Common Ground is hosting a Crisis to Hope presentation from 6 to 8 p.m. July 16 at Royal Oak Public Library, 222 E. 11 Mile Road in Royal Oak. Attendees will learn about Common Ground's programs and services and will also hear how people who contemplated suicide were saved by the nonprofit.
Contact Monica Drake at 248-745-4687. Subscribe to her Tout video feed at www.tout.com/u/monica_adele.


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President's Welcome
|Welcome and thanks for your interest in Tri-County Technical College. We hope you will choose us to be your partner in education. Located in the beautiful upstate of South Carolina, we attract students from Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties, as well as from other parts of the state and beyond. Wherever you call home, you are welcome to join us, and whatever your educational goals, Tri-County is here to help you meet them.
At Tri-County, students come first. Our "open door" philosophy means we are open to you - and committed to your success. Excellent instruction, small class sizes, and a caring and committed faculty and staff are just a few of the reasons why you should consider choosing Tri-County.
We're also affordable and convenient. Our students are eligible for a number of federal and state financial aid programs, including state lottery funds. In addition, our growing number of online courses makes beginning
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All the best to you as you plan for your future. We hope you'll consider joining our College family.
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About Us
Recommendations for the Human Future in SpaceUS leadership in space is threatened by the emerging capabilities of other nations, including some that are potentially hostile. The NASA program in human spaceflight needs to become part of an effective strategy aimed at protecting vital US interests in the development of extraterrestrial resources.
The National Research Council's ad hoc committee on Human Spaceflight requested the public to provide advice about the future of NASA and commercial space. Two papers were submitted by members of Solar High: a 6-page paper by Phil Chapman and a 4-page paper by Gordon Woodcock.
The Committee received 200+ essays, which are all listed, with links to each paper, at this page of the National Academies website. They accepted all inputs, so the quality varies, but many are thoughtful discussions.
A pre-publication draft of the long-awaited Report was released on June 4, 2014. It is called "Pathways to Exploration -- Rationales and Approaches for a U.S. Program of Human Space Exploration." A PDF is available for download from www.nap.edu .
As discussed in this critique, we are not impressed.
An Update to Space-Based Solar PowerHubert Davis published a 20-page update containing technical, market and policy information about the current status of Space-Based Solar Power. This document was shared with policy makers in Congress. It contains illustrations, graphs and tables and gives these recommendations:
Announce now that the United States of America is interested in a global project, to be led by the U.S., to develop and deploy solar power satellite systems to benefit all mankind.
Initiate a modest technology development program early in CY2013 to decide whether or not to embark upon full-scale development beginning in early 2014 to culminate in flight test of a multi-MW output pilot plant to be located in geo-stationary orbit.
In the first and second quarters of CY 2013, we suggest $100 million for renewed system study of the scale done in 1970's. In addition, $100 million should be devoted to conduct technology development and test to reduce risks. Assign this project management to the NASA Johnson Space Center with participation of NASA Centers Marshall. Langley. Glenn, and Ames. Arrange for active participation by teams of DoD, DoE & Commerce personnel. Competitively contract the bulk of the work to U.S. firms.
In the third quarter of CY 2013, formalize a consortium of U.S. Government and U.S. industry with friendly nations invited to participate in future projects of this type in a meaningful manner involving their substantive support. (However, do not involve the United Nations).
Before the end of 2013, form a new management structure for the consortium of
industry, government and friendly nations to implement subsequent stages of the
The Electric Economy is ComingIn 2004, Dr Chapman presented a paper at the 55th International Astronautical Congress in Vancouver about the need to reduce oil imports. He suggested introduction of plug-in hybrid cars using compressed natural gas, with pick-ups that would let them draw power from suitably equipped electrified highways. This plan would greatly improve highway travel, reducing operational costs and permitting hands-off automated driving -- and it would also create a major potential market for space-based solar power.
Since then, horizontal drilling, "fracking" and access to hydrates under the Arctic permafrost have substantially expanded reserves of methane (or natural gas). Moreover, researchers at MIT have demonstrated WiTricity (wireless transfer of electric power over distances of several meters by resonant magnetic coupling) and workers at Stanford are now applying this technology to building electric highways. These developments mean that the electric economy is now a practical near-term prospect.
Briefing at US Air Force's
Energy Horizon Industry DayJuly 18, 2011, Washington DC – Philip K. Chapman, Chairman of SolarHigh.org, gave a briefing at the US Air Force's Energy Horizons Industry Day. It was hosted by Dr. Mark Maybury, the Air Force's Chief Scientist. Main conclusions from Dr. Chapman's slides, Tactical and Strategic Implications of Space Based Solar Power (SBSP), include the US is able to deploy SBSP within 7 years with technologies now at Technology Readiness Level 6+ and that a study of national security implications of SBSP is urgently needed. Information from this event will contribute to a USAF policy paper on its energy strategy.
Energy for the 21st CenturyThe growing demand for electric power requires a 50% increase in worldwide generating capacity during the next 25 years. The present prospect is for much greater consumption of coal, nuclear energy and natural gas. Solar energy is the only conceivable alternative, but terrestrial sunlight is too intermittent and diffuse for wholesale power applications. Fortunately, the economies of scale in meeting energy needs overcome the barriers to deployment of solar collectors in space, where sunlight is continuous and intense. Solar power satellites can provide clean, affordable, inexhaustible energy anywhere on Earth.
The Solar High Study Group is a small team of senior engineers and policy analysts who are working to make space-based solar power a reality in the United States and around the world.
Making it HappenLet's make it happen by posing thoughtful questions that elicit more information, that can be translated into policy decisions. Let's provide answers that are informed with real-world awareness of factors from business, technology and policy. Let's turn data into information and actions that can be taken by all segments that are concerned with the future of clean, inexhaustible and worldwide energy. Start by responding to the overview of the current status of space-based solar power. Download the PDF and share it with others.


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For both Nick and I, our first trip to id's new offices is something we'll never forget. In addition to playing plenty of RAGE, it was great spending time with members of the team (more on that later this week) and seeing all the cool DOOM, Quake, and Wolfenstein stuff throughout the office. As you can see from the pics above, the place is full of video game history!
Got id memories you want to share? Don't forget to send your pics to [email protected] for a chance to win a poster. For more details, check out this post.


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MICHAEL Keane would jump at the chance to re-sign for Blackburn Rovers next season if Manchester United choose to send him back out on loan to the Championship.
The versatile young defender will return to managerless United this week after bringing the curtain down on a highly successful two-month loan stay at Ewood Park.
The 21-year-old will wait for the Old Trafford club to appoint a successor to the sacked David Moyes before weighing up his next move.
It is understood that United could send Keane out on loan to a fellow Premier League outfit in order to give him his first taste of top-flight football.
But should they decide to offer him up to Championship clubs for the third season running the England U21 international would make it clear that Rovers would be his preferred destination.
Keane, who has one year remaining on his United contract, said: "First things first I need to go back to Manchester United this week and see who becomes the new manager.
"I'll then have to speak to whoever that is and take it from there really.
"But if I was to come back to the Championship I would definitely consider Blackburn because the club has been great for me and I seriously think next year we'll be pushing for promotion.
"I came here to get regular games and I'm thankful to the manager for giving me the opportunity to do that. Hopefully I've earned my place.
"I've had a great time, I've really enjoyed myself, and if things don't work out next season at Manchester United and I don't get a chance there, I'd look to come on loan again."
Keane, whose three senior appearances for United have all come in the League Cup, lost his first two games in a Rovers shirt – including a painful East Lancashire derby defeat to Burnley on his debut.
But he was not on the losing side again as Gary Bowyer's resurgent team went on a 12-match unbeaten run which culminated in a thrilling 4-3 home win over Wigan Athletic on Saturday.
The win was not enough to stop Rovers from missing out on the play-offs by two points.
But Keane believes they will be strong contenders for promotion next season – with or without him.
"It was good to beat Wigan and finish the season on a high and send the fans home happy," said Keane, who previously had loan spells at Rovers' Championship rivals Derby County and Leicester City.
"We've become really consistent and if we can continue that form into next season, and have a full season playing like that, we'll definitely be up there."
As well as impressing at centre back and right back Keane has also proved a real threat in the opposition box.
He finished the season with three goals in 13 matches for free-scoring Rovers, all of which came away from home against Millwall, Sheffield Wednesday and Charlton Athletic.
Keane said: "The goals have been a nice bonus.
"The deliveries here are great and it feels like every time we get a set-piece I've got a chance of scoring."