text: Caterer opens petite dining room on West Side By Julie Robinson January 29, 2013 Story Share Kenny Kemp Jen Pettigrew-Burns and Clifton Crow apply a generous amount of cream cheese frosting to red velvet cake. She recently expanded her catering business to lunch and dinner service. CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Jen Pettigrew-Burns' son's food allergies prompted an interest in from-scratch cooking that eventually led her to open Ms. Groovy's Cafe & Catering in a storefront on Charleston's West Side."My middle son has an allergy to corn. When you really start looking at labels, you see that corn filler and syrup is in so many foods," said Pettigrew-Burns, who is the single mom of four children. "I really got into cooking then and enjoyed it very much."Pettigrew-Burns catered intermittently since 1996 under the Ms. Groovy's moniker, a nickname she acquired from her former husband, whose friends called him "Groovy."She didn't make a full-time career of it until about a year ago when she left her position as a preschool teacher at Christ Church United Methodist to devote her time to catering. Last January, she moved into her current location at 709 Washington St. W., where she serves lunch and dinner.Previous jobs also included retail sales at the Diamond and airtime sales for a radio station. In fact, she was on a sales stop downtown at the former Café de Paris when she met her right-hand man Clifton Crow, who serves customers in the petite dining area and bakes his special cakes.Her catering clients kept her busy from the start. She eased into dinner service by offering Tuesday take-out specials last year. When Crow joined her in January, she opened up her dining service to lunch and dinner Tuesday though Saturday.The menu includes a variety of quesadillas served with freshly fried tortilla chips and house-made salsa. The meal-sized quesadillas feature fillings such as fajita chicken or beef, shrimp and brown rice or vegetarian-friendly beans, corn, carrots, onions, peppers and mushrooms or Portobello mushrooms and feta.She bakes pepperoni rolls and cinnamon rolls in house, and is experimenting with baking flatbread.Chef, Cobb, shrimp, and fajita salads and club, turkey, ham, chicken salad and BLT sandwiches as well as a vegetarian soup and chili are always available, along with a special that changes weekly. Lunch prices range from $6 to $10. Lasagna, vegetarian lasagna, chicken cordon bleu and pot roasts are examples of entrees that rotate as weekly specials and are often served with side salads and bread. Last week's special was red beans and rice, fried apples, cornbread and turnip greens. Dinner specials are always $10. Children under 9 years old eat free in the dining room."Families are struggling now. I understand that. I used to take my four kids out and they'd take two bites out of a meal and want dessert," she said.Family baking traditions figure high in the making of the popular desserts at Ms. Groovy's. Pettigrew-Burns' 90-year-old grandmother, Kathleen Hill, and mother, Carolyn Withrow, provide homemade pies, usually pumpkin, pecan, apple or rum pecan.Her grandmother urges her to take over the pie making, but she said it doesn't come as easily to her. "But then, I haven't been doing it for 75 years," she said. Crow's passion for baking originated with his mother. He was baking cakes from scratch when he was in fifth grade. Today, his specialties are red velvet, brown sugar cake with brown butter icing, chocolate cake with chocolate butter cream icing and carrot cake with raisins in the icing."You want a big glass of whole milk to go with a slice of cake. If you're going to indulge, do it right," he said. They keep plenty of homemade cheesecake, brownies and cookies on hand.Pettigrew-Burns said her sales positions prepared her to open her own business. "I learned what worked and didn't work in business. I could tell if a business would succeed or fail when I stopped on sales calls," she said.Both Crow and Pettigrew-Burns are passionate supporters of the West Side and nearby renovations and business initiatives. Ms. Groovy's Cafe & Catering sits alone in a narrow building just west of Edgewood Drive that most recently housed a bakery."It really feels like a neighborhood around here. The boys who live behind me come in most days after school. They race each other to get here first and take out the trash for me because I give them a treat," she said.Pettigrew-Burns lived on the West Side for 15 years, and Crow lives in his grandmother's West Side home. They both remember businesses that used to thrive along Washington Street West. He hopes other business sprout up along with longtime staples Charleston Department Store, Kelly's Men Shop, Young's Department Store, Pile Hardware and Fountain Hobby."I'm a true believer that people will travel for good food. I'm think this part of town is itching for good stuff," she said. "The West Side is a blank canvass at this point. Just a few people could make it interesting." Mrs. Groovy's Kitchen, 709 Washington St. W., is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call 304-400-4829 or visit www.msgroovyskitchen.com.Reach Julie Robinson at firstname.lastname@example.com or 304-348-1230. 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" Brand: ELC / Type: Outdoor Play Equipment "
In the summer me and my family enjoy going on picnics and tend to take along numerous outdoor toys for the kids (and the adults) to play with especially if it's an all day picnic which we go on a lot. I saw these in early learning centre and they cost me about £5.00 each I think, I know they didn't cost any more than that. Well they are ideal, the leather balls my kids have are very hard and I'm always concerned about them hitting people or windows because they are exceedingly hard and damage things very easily. So on seeing these I jumped at the chance to buy a couple.
My oldest son gets rather carried away when playing football and often forgets that his little brother is playing with him and that he is a great deal smaller, but I don't need to worry about my little one being hit as much with these balls because it is so soft . Although when my youngest first got hit with this he did cry but seemed more startled than hurt but now he laughs and kicks it back which is good. It's also perfect for playing out the front as all the mums had agreed no balls because of the possible damage to cars and windows but this has been approved and we can let the kids play without fear of damage to vehicles or of someone being hurt(there is a wide age range). Everybody is happy! Although the kids do say that because they are light that they don't travel as well when kicked and often the wind does catch them but they are still happy to play with these. Another problem is that I have found a few bite holes in my youngest son's ball where he has bitten out chucks of the foam (odd I know, but still!)
They are basically made of large solid blue foam with black markings imitating a regular football. This is a great way to encourage exercise and perfect to take on picnics to the park or beach. My youngest plays it in the house but has learned he isn't to throw it in the house just to roll it. Although it is lightweight is still possible to knock over ornaments. In the garden this is great but if you have dogs who like balls I would keep it away from them as they would be easily damaged by a dog. They do get mucky quickly especially in the autumn, and they don't clean easily, but it's not a huge problem, also if you need to name them for any reason black marker pen stays on very well, and I can imagine these will last well if kept away from both my dog and youngest sons teeth...loll!
Overall a very robust and durable item perfect for what its designed for, I would definitely purchase another once for next summer to replace our one that looks like Swiss cheese. I would highly recommend these balls.
I am a big fan of the early learning centre and their toys. When my children were younger I bought the majority of their toys from there. Although they are now probably a little old for most of the toys that ELC sell there are still a few that my son especially still plays with.
The foam football is kept in our garden throughout the year and it makes a decent ball for him to play with. It isn't a proper football by any means and is made with foam so is too light for a proper kick about but it is the ball I prefer he uses when he is playing in the back as I am less scared he is going to smash my windows which could happen with a harder football.
The foam ball cost me around about £5 which I think was good value for money. The majority of things that I have bought from ELC have been fantastic quality and even toys which I bought for my eldest daughter have lasted years and this ball is no exception. Even though it is made from foam it has only a few slight tears to it which isn't bad considering just how boisterous my son can be with his toys.
The ball makes a great lightweight ball for young kids and it also makes a good play ball for older kids. We have used it loads of places from the beach to the local park. It is so lightweight that it also makes a good ball for games such as dodgeball as there is no fear that someone is going to end up getting hurt by getting hit with this ball. It also helps save your ornaments if it gets thrown in the house.
All in all this is a great and inexpensive ball from ELC and one that I have no complaints with. If you buy it as an all-around ball for kids to throw and play with and not buy it expecting it to be as heavy and solid as a football then I think you will be pleased with it too.
I buy the majority of my youngest children's toys from the Early Learning Centre because I think they are generally really good quality and come at a very reasonable price. One such toy my kids have is the Early Learning Centre Blue Foam Football which cost me £5.00 direct from the ELC website. The ball came in a choice of blue or pink - and we opted for blue just because blue is my little boys favourite colour.
This ball looks like a normal football in as much as it is round with "patches" on it in true football style. It is made entirely out of foam and so it is very light weight and so it's easy for even the smallest child to have a go at kicking and catching. Because it is so light weight and made of foam it is particularly designed to be used indoors and so it's really good for the kids to play with in the winter months. Having said that, it is still capable of knocking things over and so some supervision and care is still needed. Because it's foam, it is quite squashy and my son is quite partial to seeing how small he can squash it - but then it will ping straight back out again and retain it's shape.
However, the negative thing about this ball is the fact that if it is taken outside it can become unusable very quickly. If it gets wet then the ball becomes incredibly heavy and then it can effectively become like a missile is kicked and could do a lot of damage. Of course it is possible to squeeze the water out, but it does take a long time to dry out again. In addition, it gets dirty very quickly in the garden and again, although it's possible to wash it, it takes a long time to dry out. Another thing that isn't so great is the fact that because it's made of foam it is possible to pick at it and I know I have seen my children to pick at it and so there are little chunks missing from it.
Overall, this is an okay ball, and while the fact that it is made of foam can be advantageous because it means it can be used indoors, it is also a hindrance because it can get wet and muddy very easily. I'm not sure I would recommend it or not.
In our house, we are all footy mad! Most of the time you will find a football in any part of the house! The other day I went shopping for a present for my baby niece! The early learning centre have lots of kids toys and are brilliant for toddlers! I think a lot of my childhood toys came from this shop, it's a well trusted brand and always produce quality items! I spotted this ball and really wanted it, so I decided to buy it for myself! I am in love with this ball, it's used all the time inside and outside.
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It's a sponge ball which is a similar size to a normal football. It's a firm type of sponge that is quite light ( if it hit you in the face it wouldn't hurt ) the ball I bought was blue like the picture, but they do other colours. The ball is brilliant for indoor play and also outdoor, because it's got a bit of weight to it it won't be effected by the wind. I tend not to use it inside anymore because I nearly knocked my television off the wall when attempting to do some kick ups. But overall it's a good quality ball to take to the beach or to the park! It absorbs water so it becomes heavy when it's rains. I wouldn't advise you leave this outside because it will deteriorate.
I paid £3 for the ball, I think this is a bit pricey. You can buy sponge balls from places such as tesco for half that price, the reason why I chose to get mine from the ELC is because the quality I though, would be better! Which to be honest I think it is. The ball has been around my house for a couple years now and looks the same as it did to begin with :)
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It's best for young kids wanting to practise football skills, my younger family members love using it when they come over and it's safe for them. A full size football can hurt kids when they kick it, this is soft and there is no chance of Any injury. Adults can also use it for a kick about! There great fun and won't break windows if your outside and kicking against the wall!
I am really pleased with this ball, it has lasted me nearly 2 years and is great fun. I will probably get another one if this one gets ruined, my dog has tried to bite it! So I wouldn't keep it near dogs. Thanks for reading, hope it helps :)
Overall this gets 5 stars from me
This is one of the best toys I have ever bought.
But also one of the WORST toys I have ever bought.
Well it's simple first here's the good points. This ball is super soft. With nearly every toy that is intended to be used for outdoor play they inevitably get played with indoors. This isn't the biggest of problems with small toys that stay on the ground such as outdoor weatherproof jigsaws buckets and spades and so forth but when it comes to footballs the destruction they can cause inside the house is no laughing matter. That is the reason I love this ball, plus it comes from the thrust worthy name of the Early Learning Centre.
When the little ones start kicking this around inside my sitting room it gives me enough time to stop them without the flat screen TV being smashed like it would with a standard hard as a rock football. This ball is the equivalent of kicking a mash mellow around the room. It is made of super soft foam and when it hits against anything most of the force is absorbed by the ball itself. Destruction of my belongings aside the softness of this ball also ensures safe play between the children themselves. When I leave them to have a kick around out in the back garden there is never tears after the ball has hit one or the other in the leg, foot, tummy or even the face. This ball NEVER hurts any child I have allowed to play with it. Think of a bathroom sponge and how that could never hurt you no matter how hard anyone hit you with it, it is exactly the same with this ball.
Now for the downside of using this ball over a standard ball or the Thomas the tank engine ball that I recently reviewed. The fact that it is so light means the wind can catch it very easily and blow it in to the neighbours yard in the blink of an eye and that WILL result in tears from the children especially if the ball can not be retrieved instantly. If this ball is kicked or thrown high enough for even a light breeze to catch it, it annoyingly ends up caught up in trees and bushes way to often for my liking.
Another down side to this soft sponge ball is the fact that it is just that, a sponge. It absorbs water and if it happens to end up in a puddle of dirty water the ball then becomes a breading ground for germs and bugs. It does feel like it has some kind of covering on it and I think that may be there to repel water but I find it doesn't do a good enough job.
But the main reason I no longer use this ball is that sooner rather than later the little ones will pick at it and we all know how sharp their little fingernails are. This not only results in a total mess where clumps and specks of foam are absolutely everywhere. That is the least of my worries I became paranoid and panicked that the children may have put this foam into their mouths like they do with everything else I checked all their mouths and to my horror one of them had a a small clump of foam in her mouth. I was terrified we went to A&E and thankfully everything was okay. In our panic we hadn't noticed that the piece of foam was the same size as the hole in the ball but luckily we had brough it with us to the hospital.
This ball is said to be suitable of ages 3 and up but I would NEVER leave this ball with a child that young. For that reason alone I have taken this ball away and replaced it with the Thomas the Tank Engine ball I mentioned earlier. The only time I would say for you to allow this ball to be used is when you are standing there watching them as they play. But some people I know allow their children to play with these in their room totally unsupervised. I have nightmares about what happened and more so about what could have happened. The doctor said we were very lucky that she hadn't had time to swallow it as the foam would have lodged in her throat and would have cut off her air supply. Even thinking about it makes me shiver.
This ball is super soft and fun to play with but I can't give it more than one star because of the risks involved.
Please observe you children while playing with this kind of ball.
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Prof.Scott Sundby discusses two cases involving life sentences without parole for juvenile offenders.
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Several of these compelling cases will be discussed at the annual Supreme Court Preview at Washington and Lee University School of Law. Sponsored by the American Constitution Society (ACS), the event will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 13 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Millhiser Moot Court Room, Sydney Lewis Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
During the panel discussion, law professors will analyze several key cases currently on the high court's docket, framing the important issues of the case and explaining the routes the cases took through the lower courts before being accepted by the U.S. Supreme Court. The cases and participating faculty are as follows:
Prof. David Millon - Jones v. Harris Associates
In this case, the Court will decide whether the federal Investment Company Act limits the ability of investment advisors to charge higher management fees for in-house mutual funds. The plaintiffs, a group of three investors, allege that mutual fund manager Harris Associates LP charged excessive advisory fees for a certain group of mutual funds and that these high rates violated the Investment Company Act, which was designed to protect investors and regulate conflicts of interest in investment companies and securities exchanges. Washington and Lee School of Law Professor Lyman Johnson has for the last three years served as an expert witness for the plaintiffs in the case as it moved through the lower courts.
Dean Rodney A. Smolla U.S. v. Stevens
In this case, the Court will review a circuit court decision striking down a federal animal cruelty law as a violation of the First Amendment. In 2004, a jury on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania convicted Robert Stevens of Virginia on three counts of knowingly selling depictions of animal cruelty, dog fighting in this case, with the intention of placing them in interstate commerce for commercial gain. In 18 U.S.C. 48, Congress made it a criminal offense to create, sell or possess certain depictions of animal cruelty in interstate commerce. While all 50 states and the District of Columbia outlaw animal cruelty, the federal law focuses on banning depictions of it. Opponents of the law argue that 18 U.S.C. 48, on depictions of animal cruelty, is facially invalid under the Free Speech Clause of the First Amendment.
Prof. Scott Sundby Sullivan v. Florida and Graham v. Florida
The Court will hear two cases this term dealing with juveniles sentenced to life in prison without parole for crimes other than murder. In Graham v. Florida, a judge sentenced then-17-year-old Terrance Graham to life without parole in 2004 after he took part in an armed home invasion while he was on probation for committing a separate violent crime. Meanwhile, in Sullivan v. Florida, then-13-year-old Joe Harris Sullivan was sentenced to life in prison without parole after being convicted for the rape of an elderly woman. Attorneys for both men contend that since their clients' crimes didn't involve murder, a life sentence without parole violates the Eighth Amendment's ban on cruel and unusual punishment.
Prof. Brian Murchison Free Enterprise Fund v. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
Free Enterprise Fund v. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board involves a constitutional challenge to Title 1 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, in which Congress created a board with expansive powers to regulate, investigate, and enforce the law against accounting firms. The issue is whether the statute violates the Appointments Clause of Article II and the separation of powers doctrine by establishing a governmental entity whose members are neither appointed nor removable by the President. Instead the Board's members are appointed and removable by the Securities and Exchange Commission, itself an agency "independent" of the President. Besides testing Sarbanes-Oxley, the case may have implications for agency structures designed to address the nation's current financial woes.


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Reluctant Wedge calls more replay 'inevitable'
SEATTLE -- The day after Mariners catcher Jesus Sucre's first Major League at-bat turned into a double play that really wasn't, manager Eric Wedge conceded expanded use of instant replay is probably "inevitable."
Wedge maintains he is a fan of "the human element" of umpiring being integral to the game,but he wasn't a fan of what happened Friday night.
The back end of Sucre's double-play grounder was Elvis Andrus' throw to Rangers first baseman Mitch Moreland. The problem was Moreland wasn't the player who caught the ball. That was pitcher Justin Grimm, who was well off the bag -- but his glove and Moreland's glove nearly touched when the pitcher cut the throw off, making it appear to most that Moreland made the catch.
Replays showed clearly what really happened, but only Grimm and Moreland appeared to be in the know in real time.
First-base umpire Jeff Nelson called Sucre out, completing a bizarre double play that was scored 3-6-3 and later changed to 3-6-1.
Wedge came out to argue -- that Moreland's foot was off the bag when he caught the ball. The manager had no idea until after the game that Grimm had caught the ball.
"You can't hide anything anymore," Wedge said.
Though he feels expanded instant replay for safe-out calls is coming, the question for Wedge is where do you draw the line?
Asked if he were Major League Baseball's Commissioner where exactly he would draw that line of when instant replay can be used, Wedge laughed and said, "I'm glad I'm not the Commissioner."
Gregg Bell is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Anybody can slap on a clever bumper sticker, but it takes a special kind of wordsmith to get their point across with a customized license plate. How else are the other drivers on the road gonna know that you love bacon or hate immigrants? Granted, some of these vanity plates are pretty awesome, but many of them just leave you questioning the logic of the person behind the wheel.
In search of pirate booty
I always keep some hot sauce in the car
It's best to let the criminals know they're gonna be disappointed ahead of time
Whoa there, buddy. Somebody has to pick the fruit
I'm a little scared, but more curious to see the soccer mom driving this van
Thy who smelt it, dealt it
This is the license plate you want on your car as you pull into Mardi Gras
Not again, mom!
This driver is just doing their part
South Park vanity plate style at its best
I'm betting this guy giggles to himself every time he approaches his car in the parking lot
The Dude would abide
This is not metal
The bitch is back… but really she never left
She's not a fan of the company carpool
She was really, really, really excited about Virgina's anniversary
None of the DMV employees alerted "Diva Gina" of the horrible mistake she was making
It's important to let other drivers know what a douche you are
I think he has a break light out
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Fired Broward cheerleading coach Melissa Prochilo was on the Dr. Drew show last night pleading her case -- and she wasn't alone.
In the studio was high-profile attorney Gloria Allred to help Prochilo make her case to get her job back after a handful of disgruntled cheer moms convinced the school board and Supt. Robert Runcie to fire her despite the fact that she was cleared of all wrongdoing.
"She's been the subject of two intense investigations and she's been absolutely vindicated, cleared, it was found unfounded," said Allred. "Therefore why wouldn't she have her job back? ... This is the coach, we need to support her."
The host of the show, Drew Pinsky, seemed baffled by the case.
"I feel like there's funny business somewhere," he said.
The show tried to contact Supt. Robert Runcie yesterday but didn't hear back from his office. Runcie changed his recommendation to keep Prochilo coaching at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High after School Board Katie Leach and other board members took the side of the disgruntled moms despite the support of hundreds of parents and cheerleaders at the school.
"I'm not surprised the school district really hasn't gotten back to you," Allred told Pinsky. "What are they going to say,'We don't have a reason for what we did.'"
Connie Dieb, a former cheer coach on the reality show Big Rich Texas,
"I would never coach today because the parents are absolutely crazy," said Dieb. "... These are bully cheer moms and they will stop at nothing. They are just out for her."
Prochilo is trying to get her job back and has said she is considering a lawsuit. It's not clear if Allred will be involved in that pursuit.
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Eating Disorders
How can I gain healthy weight?
hi, i`m trying to gain weight. I am recovering from an eating disorder i`m 18 yrs old 5`3" and aroung 105 lbs. i want to gain weight but not in my stomach area. what should i eat?
My response would be to see a dietitian specialized in eating disorders to address and prescribe a healthy amount and procedure for food intake.
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The chance of getting the 2012 Farm Bill approved before the current bill expires Sept. 30 depends on who you ask.
Senator Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, is optimistic on passage of the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 (the Farm Bill). "Many are working in good faith with each other to get us where we need to go," she said Sunday in remarks to reporters. "If we get this bill passed in the Senate there will be enough momentum to get it done."
Stabenow and Sen. Pat Roberts, R- Kan., the Committee's Ranking Member, co-authored the bipartisan bill that saves taxpayers $23 billion.
Sam Carney, past president of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and co-chair of the NPPC 2012 Farm Bill task force, is not as optimistic. "Even if the Senate and House of Representatives both completed their work on the 2012 Farm Bill, the chance of getting it signed by President Obama is highly unlikely."
Carney cited opposition to the Senate version of the bill led by southern Senators on the Agriculture Committee over concern for farmers in those states. Late last week, the full Senate voted 90-8 to consider the bill.
The Senate is expected to continue its deliberation of the bill this week. Carney said the best-case scenario for passage of the bill would be that Stabenow and Roberts could prevent controversial amendments from being attached to the farm bill and obtain Senate passage by the end of this week.
"A worst-case scenario would be that southern Senators object to bringing the bill to the Senate floor for a vote resulting in no action," Carney says.
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, R. Okla., said that he will not move the House version of the bill unless the Senate completes its version first.
Meanwhile, Carney is resigned to the fact that passage of the 2012 Farm Bill is subject to politics as usual. "It's truly a wait-and-see situation on how this will play out on the Senate floor."
To read more information, and a summary of the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012, click here.


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Angels focused on improving own ballclub
ANAHEIM -- Despite chasing the American League West-leading Athletics, Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto's reaction to Oakland's trade was likely no different than many fans.
"My initial reaction was, 'Wow,' like I'm sure every other person in baseball or fan watching," Dipoto said.
On Friday, the A's acquired right-handed starters Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel from the Cubs in exchange for Minor Leaguers Addison Russell, Dan Straily, Billy McKinney and a player to be named. Both Samardzija and Hammel sport sub-3.00 ERAs and will add to a pitching staff that already leads the AL in ERA.
"I'm sure they're very happy with it," Dipoto said.
The Angels, who entered Saturday 3 1/2 games behind Oakland, made a move of their own Saturday, acquiring left-hander Joe Thatcher and Tony Campana from the D-backs for two prospects. While some may view the Angels' trade as a response to Oakland, Dipoto said the deal was finalized Friday afternoon.
"We can only control what we can control and what we've identified that we want to focus is what we've been working and that was to change the look of the bullpen and so far, we've been able to accomplish that," he said.
Manager Mike Scioscia said he does not pay much attention to midseason trades, instead turning his attention toward his own club.
"We have enough on our plate to focus on than to worry about what other clubs are doing," Scioscia said. "Every club's going to be tough. Just like other clubs are going to improve, we need to improve. … We want to keep these pieces together and continue to play well as a team."
The Angels are 3-6 this season against Oakland and will face the new-look A's for the first time on Aug. 22.
Matthew DeFranks 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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A CRISIS-HIT school could take five years to turn around, its former head has warned.
Stephen Capper left Futures Community College last October after inspectors branded it "inadequate" and criticised it for not improving enough.
The former head has defended his record, claiming the school was already making progress under his leadership.
Mr Capper, who was in the post for just a year, said: "I came in to do a job over a year, and I was proud of what I achieved "It will take three to five years for the school to turn around."
Southend Council hired Mr Capper on a one-year contract and chose not to renew it after inspectors highlighted the school's "serious weaknesses" last October. In February this year, it replaced the school's governing body.
An Ofsted inspection in 2010 rated the Southchurch school "satisfactory".
Mr Capper said governors expected inspectors to put the school into special measures after a later visit in November 2012 led to an "inadequate" rating.
He claims the fact this didn't happen was a measure of his success in making improvements.
The former head said there were problems with the quality of teaching, leadership and management at the school, but argued he had no time to change things before last summer's disappointing GCSE results and the final inspection before his contract ended.
Mr Capper is now working to help bring a Kent school out of special measures. He said Futures had more teachers than the number of pupils warranted, and said he only employed two new staff – both to leadership roles.
His successor, Stuart Reynolds, has laid off several teachers and declined to renew the contracts of others. As a result 22 of its 43 staff are expected to have left by this July.
Mr Capper said: "The school had been in difficulties for some time, for two years or more. Those were not difficulties of my making and it takes time to shift that.
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A Weld County man who died in a crash in Evans last week sped away from a deputy who tried to contact him before blowing past a barricade and crashing into a wash out in the road, according to the sheriff's office.
Shawn Shostrom, 24, of rural Weld County near Ault, was driving an SUV that had been reported as a suspicious vehicle in the area of Industrial Parkway and Brantner Road, Bureau Chief Steve Reams said.
Reams said a deputy turned on his lights behind the vehicle, and Shostrom took off at a high rate of speed. Reams said Shostrom was not suspected of any crime at that time, and the deputy did not pursue his vehicle.
Reams said Shostrom crashed into part of the road that was washed out by floodwaters, and he died from his injuries.
Reams said the sheriff's office and Evans police are investigating the crash, and they're waiting on toxicology results from the Weld County Coroner's Office.
Shostrom is the 31st person to die on Weld County roads this year. Through Oct. 14 of last year, 38 people had died in crashes in the county.
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September 22, 2011—
The Husky Game Development Enterprise (HGD) is finally enjoying the fruits of its labor. Its video game Arcane Brawlers is now available on Microsoft's Xbox Live Indie Marketplace.
This is a first for the group and the culmination of nearly two years of intensive effort for the game's creators, including Ryan Wilson, who earned his BS in Computer Science from Michigan Technological University in spring 2011. Wilson, now a software engineer with GE Aviation in Houghton, codeveloped the game as the Enterprise's vice president of operations. Other team members involved in the project were Justin Emery, Kirk Roerig, Matthew Harrison, Eric Warsop, Matt Krieg and Jimmy Greydanus.
"It's a big accomplishment for the team and for HGD," said Wilson. "This demonstrates that we are serious and that we are growing."
The Xbox Live Indie Marketplace is a service primarily for games created by independent developers. To be included, Arcane Brawlers had to make it through a "brutal" peer-review process, Wilson said. But after three tries, the game was accepted.
So what, exactly, are arcane brawlers? Wilson explains: in geek speak, "arcane" means "magic," and "brawlers" are, well, brawlers. Thus, it's a fit title for a game in which the players assume the identity of magicians and inflict deadly mayhem upon each other. Unlike most games of its ilk, however, it has a friendly component. Up to four people can play it together in the same room and, after the carnage, shake hands and play again.
The group rolled out Arcane Brawlers at Michigan Tech's 2010 Undergraduate Expo, where it was an instant hit. Even then, people wanted to buy it, and now they can, for the price of 240 Xbox points, or about $3.
Wilson still keeps in touch with the Husky Game Development Enterprise and is excited about its potential for bringing more products to the marketplace. But for him the best benefit was not the game but the lessons learned creating it.
"I was hired at GE Aviation because of my work in HGD," he said. "Companies love Michigan Tech grads, but they especially love the skills we receive through Enterprises like HGD."
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PHILADELPHIA -- Ty Wigginton's 5-for-9 career numbers against Cole Hamels did not get him his second start of the season Thursday, but there is a good chance his 7-for-22 vs. Roy Halladay will get him in the lineup Friday night.
"Today was certainly a consideration but there's a couple guys on this staff he hits pretty well," said Cardinals manager Mike Matheny. "There is a good chance Ty will get a start here."
Wigginton came into the series 2-for-13, mostly in a pinch-hitting and late-inning replacement role. But on a team that leads the Majors with a .392 average with runners in scoring position, he is not the only Cardinal for whom Matheny is searching for at-bats. Matt Adams was 11-for-21 and didn't start Thursday night, either.
"It's an incredibly challenging problem to have," said Matheny. "But we have some very good players who came into this season as our everyday guys who are doing a good job.
"We just have extra depth. There is no reason to send Matt Adams to Triple-A. He has nothing to prove there, so it's just a matter of keeping him active and fresh and out there a couple times a week. It will give guys more rest.
"It does seem to work itself out over time. We would rather it not because that means somebody went down."
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›› Photos: East El Paso schools on lockdown
Heavily armed law enforcement officers searched an East-Central El Paso neighborhood while helicopters circled above during a massive response by local, state and federal officials to a report of a gunman at a school Friday.
Burges High, MacArthur Elementary-Intermediate and Scotsdale Elementary schools went into a security lockdown as a precaution in the Cielo Vista neighborhood.
The lockdown occurred the day after a shooting at a rural California high school and while the nation is still dealing with the aftermath of last month's massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut in which 20 children and six adults were killed.
No suspect was found Friday. El Paso Independent School District officials said that a review of campus security cameras found nothing wrong.
EPISD officials said the incident began just before 1 p.m. when a custodian reported seeing a suspicious man who might have had a gun outside a building on the campus of MacArthur Elementary-Intermediate School, 8101 Whitus.
The report of a possible gunman launched lockdowns at MacArthur and nearby Burges and more than a mile away at Scotsdale Elementary on McRae Boulevard.
During a lockdown, doors are locked, students are told to stay put and no one is allowed to enter or leave a campus. Schools created such security protocols after the Columbine High School massacre in 1999.
Burges senior Denise de la Rosa, 17, was at lunch with other students in the cafeteria when the school went into lockdown and the cafeteria doors were locked. Students stayed in the cafeteria for about three hours until the end of the day.
"The teachers were telling us to keep calm," de la Rosa said. "At first it was fine. Once we started hearing the helicopters flying, it got a little tense."
Two helicopters were part of large-scale mobilization including dozens of police, state troopers, U.S. Border Patrol agents and agents from an FBI terrorism task force.
"We did a methodized search of the buildings and no suspects were found," EPISD police Chief Victor Araiza said.
Araiza also said that district police used a dog to sniff the buildings to detect the presence of any strangers, but the dog didn't pick up on any odd scent.
The thwup-thwup-thwup sound of helicopters filled the air for hours while authorities searched the surrounding neighborhood.
At one point, El Paso police checked a person in an alley behind the Walmart store at Cielo Vista Mall, and a U.S. Customs and Border Protection helicopter hovered above.
Law enforcement officers with assault rifles searched at least two houses near Burges.
"You're stopping me 'cause I'm a black man with a beanie," an African-American man told police who stopped him near his home.
A police officer told the man that he was stopped because he matched the description of the suspect. The man then handed police his keys before FBI agents and state troopers in body armor and with rifles drawn entered a home on Morley Drive.
The man was temporarily handcuffed before being released.
Outside the schools, many parents arrived and waited nervously for their children.
"Fortunately, my children had access to cellphones and they were able to call me and tell me they were OK," said Yolanda Gonzalez while waiting for her son and daughter across the street from Burges.
"This is surreal after what happened (in Connecticut). I think that everybody that is here has that same thought going through your head," Gonzalez said.
"I have never had any problems with their safety at school. I'm glad we had such a quick response (by law enforcement). It's better to be proactive."
Gonzalez said she only learned about the lockdown from a friend who saw it on the news.
EPISD spokeswoman Renee De Santos said that parents were notified about the lockdown through a telephone messenger system but only after the lockdown was over to prevent trouble while the situation was active.
"At that point, we didn't have enough information to tell them," De Santos said. "We didn't want to cause a mass panic and have every parent come to the school."
School officials have previously advised parents that is it better for them to stay away from a school during a lockdown.
Despite all of the commotion, Burges sophomore Jose Quesada, 16, said he feels safe at school.
"I liked how they responded," he said. "We felt safe."
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A father and son who attacked an angry man when he confronted them at their home were yesterday sentenced at Bradford Crown Court.
Derrick Gill, 48, and Liam Ewbank, 20, pleaded guilty to unlawfully wounding Sam Mileham at their flat in Parkwood Rise, Parkwood, Keighley, on September 1 last year.
Prosecutor John Topham said Mr Mileham was hit twice on the head with the hammer, fracturing his eye socket.
The court was told that he had downed ten cans of lager before going to the defendants' flat in the afternoon.
Mr Mileham accused Gill of buying a boy's phone off him for £40 and Gill denied this.
Once Mr Mileham was inside the flat, Gill picked up a hammer and assaulted him, Mr Topham said.
His son was said to have thrown punches at him.
Mr Mileham hid under a kitchen unit before leaving the flat and running, bleeding, into Keighley town centre where a passer-by called 999.
The court heard that father and son denied that he had been to their flat but his blood was found in the kitchen.
Stephen Wood, Gill's barrister, said he had not been looking for any trouble. "He was sitting at home peacefully when confronted by an angry drunk," Mr Wood said.
Giles Bridge said Ewbank played a lesser role in the attack.
Gill was sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment, suspended for 12 months, with supervision and a high level activity requirement with the probation service.
His son was sentenced to a community order with 120 hours of unpaid work.
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Lead Ownership Experience Advocate About Tesla Palo Alto, California-based Tesla Motors designs and manufactures Electrical Vehicles and EV powertrain components. Tesla's goal is to produce a full range of electric cars from sports cars to mass-market vehicles and we are determined to decrease the cost of electric vehicles. We have designed, produced and delivered Tesla Roadsters to customers in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Model S, the world's first premium electric sedan is now being rolled out world-wide.
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The primary focus of the Ownership Experience team is to ensure that all our customers have the best Customer Experience possible. We need our Ownership Experience team to collaborate with the Sales, Marketing, Service and Technical Support teams to proactively improve the Ownership Experience for our customers. You will contribute to and improve upon new ideas and solutions which will enhance the Reservation, Delivery and Total Ownership Experience for a rapidly growing customer base.
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When building a modular synth system it's good to plan ahead. There are numerous "rack planners' out there. Up until the point of was using Andrew Parker's web based modular planner (link). A few weeks ago I noticed there were a few modules that were not in his planner; specifically the Rebel Technology Stoicheia and Logoi. With some research on the Muffwiggler forum I discovered he is no longer working on his planner and suggested people use RichyHo's Rack Planner. RichyHo's Rack Planner looks amazing. It will cost a little money but it's loaded with serious features. Everything you can imagine down to choosing if you want screws in the rack or not. There's also cables and knob setting overlays so you can save "presets". There's an export to web function too that has me happy. Unfortunately it's not available yet but it's good to know it's on the way.
"A description of some of the main features of my still-in-development modular synth planner and patch description system. It'll eventually be available for Mac and PC." – Richard Horsman
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Red Sox recall right-handed pitcher Steven Wright from Triple-A Pawtucket
The Boston Red Sox today recalled right-handed pitcher Steven Wright from Triple-A Pawtucket. To make room for him on the 25-man roster, outfielder Corey Brown was designated for assignment. Wright will be active for today's series finale against the Astros at Fenway Park beginning at 1:35 p.m.
Executive Vice President/General Manager Ben Cherington made the announcement.
For Wright, 29, this is his second stint with the Red Sox in 2014. He was also with the club for one day on August 3 but did not appear in the game. The right-handed knuckleballer has combined to go 6-3 with a 2.81 ERA (7 ER/89.2 IP), 64 strikeouts and only 71 hits and 20 walks allowed over 14 starts between Double-A Portland (1 start) and Triple-A Pawtucket (13 starts). He began the season on the disabled list recovering from right sports hernia surgery and was activated on June 4 after making one rehab start each with Portland and Pawtucket. Since his 2014 PawSox debut on May 31, the native of Torrance, CA leads the International League in WHIP (1.00) and also ranks among IL qualifiers in ERA (2nd, 2.76), opponent average (3rd, .214), and innings pitched (4th, 84.2). Wright made his big league debut with four outings for the Red Sox last year, including one start, and went 2-0 with a 5.40 ERA (8 ER/13.1 IP) and 10 strikeouts. He was acquired by the Red Sox at the 2012 trade deadline after converting to knuckleball to begin the 2011 season.
The 28-year-old Brown played in three games for the Red Sox this season, all since being recalled from Pawtucket on August 5. The left-handed batter went hitless in his only plate appearance, this past Wednesday in Cincinnati. He hit .226 (66-for-292) with 14 doubles, two triples, 16 home runs, 39 RBI, and 27 walks in 83 games with the PawSox, appearing defensively for Pawtucket in center field (51 games), right field (30 games), and left field (1 game). In 39 career major league games between the Washington Nationals (2011-13) and Red Sox (2014), he is 7-for-41 (.171) with three doubles, two home runs, and four RBI. Originally a supplemental first round selection of the Oakland Athletics in 2007, Brown was signed by Boston as a minor league free agent on January 31, 2014.


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LRI Novel Research investigators presented stunning findings across a wide range of research from the earliest triggers that turn the immune system against the body to later complications that cause organ damage and increase the risk of blood clots and pregnancy loss.
In addition to advancing our understanding of how the lupus immune system causes harm, LRI researchers are also discovering how immune cells can put on the brakes to protect against self-destruction. Dr. Theresa Lu, Hospital for Special Surgery, showed how UV light causes protective immune cells to exit the skin, helping to explain how sun exposure triggers lupus skin rashes and flares as well as suggesting new ways to prevent this harmful reaction. Dr. Carla Rothlin, Yale University, reported on a family of proteins called TAM receptors that prevent the immune system from over-reacting and could form the basis of new therapies to turn off unwanted immune responses in lupus.
Women with lupus who become pregnant have an increased risk of pre-eclampsia – a condition that threatens the health of mother and fetus. Dr. Robert Winchester, Columbia University, reported early evidence that lupus-associated defects in specialized immune cells called natural killer cells might explain part of this increased risk.
Dr. Alexander Tarakhovsky, Rockefeller University, presented promising results looking at a new class of drugs known as epigenetic regulators that affect gene activation.
Dr. Tarakhosky is exploring the potential of this new treatment approach in partnership with GSK.


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The SeaClone Protein Skimmer efficiently removes organics and wastes from your aquarium. Just hang it on your aquarium or place it in your sump, then let the efficient venturi action of SeaClone's Maxi-Jet 1200 Pump create a froth of powerful cleansing micro-bubbles.
The SeaClone system improves skimming efficiency and gas exchange with venturi action. Water and air swirl together in tornado-like motion in the Vortex chamber, rapidly drawing out dissolved wastes. Adjustable water flow and air injection rate means precise control and reliable performance. Convenient design for easier cleaning and maintenance.
The SeaClone Protein Skimmer is available in two sizes: SCPS 100 for marine aquariums up to 100 gallons (3-1/2" diameter x 18" high) and SCPS 150 for marine aquariums up to 150 gallons (3-1/2" diameter x 25" high).
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NASA's next martian orbiter has gotten one step closer to the red planet with the transition from cruise phase to approach phase!
"Cruise is a deceptive term - we certainly weren't playing shuffleboard," joked project manager Jim Graf. "It was a very busy time for the team. Many tests were conducted to ensure that the instruments onboard were functioning properly and our navigators performed trajectory correction maneuvers to keep us on a very precise path to Mars."
Speaking of that precision, the third of four possible course corrections was deemed unnecessary this week.
"The navigation solutions have shown a great consistency since the second trajectory correction maneuver was executed on November 18," said Han You, navigation team chief. "More importantly, the current data indicate that the spacecraft aim for insertion into Mars' orbit is well within the projected target. If the current trend continues, the spacecraft will require only a very small nudge to fine tune the final aim."
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Functional Electrical Stimulation for Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
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The purpose of this study is to evaluate how a functional electrical stimulation (FES) device worn on the lower leg effects how children (ages 6-17 years) with hemiplegic cerebral palsy walk and perform other functional activities.
The investigators expect to find that wearing the functional electrical stimulation device will improve walking and other functional activities of children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Participants will be trained in use of the device and will be required to wear it daily for 3 months. Each participant will be evaluated before beginning the intervention and after completing the intervention. This study will provide important information regarding the benefits of this treatment intervention in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
|Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
|Other: FES neuroprosthesis to dorsiflexors on affected leg
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|Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
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|Effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation Neuroprosthesis in Children With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
- peak ankle dorsiflexion range during swing phase in gait [ Time Frame: will be assessed at baseline and 3 months after continous use of neuroprosthesis ]
- gait efficiency [ Time Frame: after 3 months of neuroprosthesis use ]
- functional skills [ Time Frame: at baseline and 3 months after neuroprosthesis use ]will included timed up and downs stairs,six minute walk test, and an obstacle course
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|March 2013
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Experimental: FES neuroprosthesis to dorsiflexors on affected side
Participants will use FES neuroprosthesis to dorsiflexors on affected leg for 3 months at home.
Other: FES neuroprosthesis to dorsiflexors on affected leg
Other Name: Bioness L300
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- Diagnosis of hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) I or II
- Age 6-17 years inclusive
- Demonstrate foot drop during gait without wearing ankle foot orthosis
- Tolerance to neuroprosthesis stimulation
- Physician referral to participate in intervention
- Passive dorsiflexion to at least neutral with knee extended
- Available to travel to and from study visits
- Ability to follow instructions and cooperate with study protocol
Caregiver reads and understands English
- Exclusion criteria:
- Any metal implants containing electrical circuitry
- Continuous regular use of neuroprosthesis stimulation previous to study enrollment
- Previous orthopaedic procedure involving tibialis anterior muscle at any time
- Previous orthopaedic procedure to affected limb in the last year
- Botulinum toxin administered within the past 3 months, or plans for such treatment during the course of the study
- Any condition that PI feels would limit ambulatory progress (e.g. arthritis, uncontrolled seizures)
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01817179
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|March 20, 2013
|Last Updated:
|January 27, 2015
Keywords provided by Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati:
hemiplegia, cerebral palsy, neuroprosthesis, children
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Cerebral Palsy
Neurologic Manifestations
Nervous System Diseases
Signs and Symptoms
Brain Damage, Chronic
Brain Diseases
Central Nervous System Diseases
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Reds rest Hamilton vs. Rox for 'one extra day'
CINCINNATI -- Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton notched a pinch-hit double and scored a run in the eighth inning during Friday's 4-3 victory over the Rockies.
However, Hamilton was still out of the starting lineup vs. Colorado on Saturday as he continued to work his way back from two sprained knuckles on his left hand.
"We're still evaluating there just to make sure he's 100 percent, 100 percent," Reds manager Bryan Price said. "A funny thing Dusty [Baker] used to say was that when you feel like a guy is ready, you give him one more extra day. I think all things considered, one extra day in this case allows him to get more swings right-handed, which is the side that's given him more trouble.
"You can expect him to be in there [Sunday]. I think that's safe to say."
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CLEARLAKE -- The Clearlake City Council is set to consider a resolution approving the fee schedule for taxis and other vehicles for hire at its 6 p.m. meeting Thursday at City Hall.
Also on the agenda is a vote to award a bid for the Safe Routes to School Project on Austin and Arrowhead roads, and an amendment to city ordinance as it relates to councilmember services.
The council is also scheduled to discuss a proposal for the city and the Clearlake Chamber of Commerce to co-sponsor a "Trunk or Treat" event for Halloween.


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Ahhh cmon baby!!
What the hell were you thinking Hill?
We are fkd!!!
Terrible decision by George Hill anyway. Jesus.
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**** this it's over... Don't know why Hill shot that...
Philly is playing waaaaay over their heads tonight.
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Damn. Bad shot, Hill
So, Paul really can't dribble the ball past any kind of pressure, can he?
Yeesh! I hope we don't waste this splendid West masterpiece.
Wow. horrible shot by George Hill :/.
If Danny was having a normal game I would still feel pretty comfortable.... but my goodness he's disconnected.
Let david west take the three...
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The Pink Appliance-Filled Kitchen Retrophiles Will Flip For
Lathe walls enclose the sleeping area in a 400-square-foot Brooklyn apartment. "Inside, it's hung with white curtains," Lyndsay Caleo of The Brooklyn Home Company says. "It's incredibly cozy, like you're in a nest, a cocoon, but it's still light and airy." The Brimnes bed from Ikea has drawers underneath, for more storage. "We decided to define a sleeping area, because we felt people needed a private space," says design partner Fitzhugh Karol.
In designer Stephanie Stokes's 48-square-foot kitchen in New York City, everything is efficient and has its own place. "To fit everything in, I had to shave every element of the design," she says. "My marble countertops are only three-quarters of an inch thick, rather than the usual inch and a quarter, and that gave me half an inch more room to use above or below. There are knife slots built into the counter. I even used the spaces between the studs in the walls. I found two inches above the stove hood and used it for storage." The mirrored backsplash, electric cooktop that doubles as countertop, and simple cabinetry give the illusion of grandeur in the tiny space.
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Goldschmidt expected back in lineup Saturday
PHOENIX -- D-backs first baseman Paul Goldschmidt has not played in Cactus League games for the past two days due to stiffness in his legs.
"Just got run-down a little bit," D-backs manager Kirk Gibson said. "Just felt a little stiffness in one of his legs so we just immediately shut him down. He's been working out and he feels good and he'll be in the lineup [Saturday]."
The D-backs have pair of split-squad games Saturday and Goldschmidt is expected to play in Tempe against the Angels.
Goldschmidt is hitting .235 with three RBIs in 17 at-bats this spring.
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Our semi-final against Haryana ended in two days — preposterous for a match of that stature. The flip side was that we were left with a couple of choices to toy with —firstly, the option of taking the six-hour ride back to Jaipur for some practice before the final in Chennai, or fly straight well in advance to acclimatize. We did the latter — thanks to the accommodating Tamil Nadu Cricket Association.
Last year, Vadodara hadn't been as convivial — they'd told us to delay our arrival, since the practice pitches hadn't been readied. Our experience in the circuit told us that that was a rather lame excuse to disrupt our preparations, but we couldn't do much about it. We were happy that TNCA obliged.
Playing in Chennai requires skill modification – the pitch made of red soil has extra bounce and assistance for spinners – but the city also needs you to get used to the heat, especially if you've just finished a game in freezing Lahli. Our preparation, not sure if by design or by default, was close to perfect. We were told to practice in the morning the first day and in the afternoon the following day. While playing at 2 pm in Chennai can be physically draining, we didn't complain much because it allowed us to encounter the prevailing conditions before the real event.
Day 1 — Right Foot Forward
We were surprised to see that the curator had chosen a strip made of black soil instead of the traditional red. It didn't have much grass on top and absolutely no moisture below. We realized that toss was going to be the deciding factor. The team batting first would hold all the aces. Skipper Hrishikesh Kanitkar won the most important toss of the season and we went out with the resolve of batting Tamil Nadu out of the game.
We started positively, scoring 17 runs of the first over of the innings. If that over briefly allowed us to entertain the thoughts of dominating the attack on a flat surface, the next few overs ensured that 17 an over was going to be an aberration. It was indeed a slow, low surface which gave very little liberty to score freely. I got hit on the eye while attempting a hook but decided to carry on, for I knew the importance of not giving TN an inch. Vineet, on the other end, batted in the manner best suited to succeeding on that surface, that is playing with a straight bat in the 'V'. We didn't lose a single wicket on Day 1 and the pressure was on TN to make a match of it.
Day 2 — Slow and Steady
I missed my ton by 6 runs but only one more wicket fell in the entire day's play. Vineet Saxena went on to score his maiden double century and remained unbeaten at the end of second day. Kanitkar contributed with a fine fifty before departing and Robin Bist, the highest scorer this season, looked in good shape when umpires called the day. Even though we didn't lose too many wickets on the second day, we moved at a snail's pace and received a lot of flak for our tactics. It was imperative for us to remind everyone that we hadn't planned to bat slowly but it was the slowness of the track that forced us to behave in such a manner.
I firmly believe that the quality of cricket we produce is directly proportionate to the quality of pitches we prepare. Since it was a sluggish pitch, it produced sluggish cricket. Also, the rules required us to bat for as long as we could, scoring rate be damned. If first innings lead was good enough to win the game then so be it, there was no reason for us to rack our brains and jeopardize our chances of retaining the title.
Day 3 — One Hand on The Trophy
We barely managed to reach the ground on the morning of Day 3 — most roads leading to the stadium had been cordoned off, perhaps as a part of the security routine leading up to the Republic Day. It wasn't the best way to start the day but it didn't deter our resolve one bit. Vineet Saxena continued to bat with authority and Robin gave him good support from the other end. We needed to accelerate a bit, for we didn't want to leave anything to chance. There's a rule in domestic cricket that if the first innings' aren't completed, then the team with a better run-rate is declared the winner. Tactically, we wanted them to chase over 500 runs and also bat over 200 overs. We did what was needed and Tamil Nadu had to bat the tricky last session. Having spent eight sessions in the field, it was always going to be tough for the openers — both of them departed soon after their arrival. But it was only when we had reeled in Badrinath — the biggest fish in their team – we knew we had one hand on the trophy.
Day 4 — Inching Closer
The match math looked like this — Rajasthan needed seven wickets while Tamil Nadu had to bat 180 overs or score over 550 runs to win the match. Clearly, the dice was loaded in our favour, yet we didn't want take the foot off the pedal — typical of the little guy in the contest. The relentless pressure and severely deteriorated surface made both survival and run-scoring extremely difficult. Dinesh Karthik displayed a lot of resistance but it was never going to be enough, for the body language of their team had given away their resignation. We got a huge first innings lead and with that we had both our hands firmly on the silverware. They had prepared a surface keeping in mind the lack of depth in our spin department but they didn't take into account the fact that our batting was as good as any batting line-up in the country. They had expected to win the toss, but cricket matches rarely follow a premeditated script. Their plan had backfired.
Day 5 – The Final Frontier
We couldn't wait to get over with the formalities of playing on the final day and celebrate our victory — till not too long ago, the mere thought of qualifying for the knock-outs had been bizarre. Robin lit up the day for a brief period when he crossed the 1000-run mark in the Ranji Trophy season. It was a proud moment for him, the team and Rajasthan. He was only the first man from Rajasthan to have done it. I hope better things lie ahead for him. But this wasn't a day to celebrate personal landmarks and achievements; the day belonged to the entire team. We had achieved what most teams couldn't – successfully defending the Ranji Trophy. Our resilience, our resolve and most importantly, our belief proved what happened last season may have been 'Out Of The Blue' but it wasn't a flash in the pan. We, Rajasthan, are here to stay.
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Pro Bowl television ratings have trumped other professional league's all-star games with a viewership of around 12 million the past two years. Still, the quality of the game left much to be desired.
In 2012, arguably the best player in the league, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, expressed his disappointment in the fact his fellow Pro Bowlers didn't put in all-star worthy efforts. Even commissioner Roger Goddell said despite improvement in 2013, the game was on "life support."
The NFL and its players, agreeing to radical changes in the Pro Bowl format, are trying to breathe new life into the annual all-star game. Whether it's just a stopgap measure remains to be seen.
The league and the NFLPA announced Wednesday that the AFC-NFC format of the past three decades has been scrapped in favor of showcasing the best players, regardless of conference.
The two 43-man rosters for the game also will now be drafted—by a unique pair of "front offices". The two Pro Bowlers receiving the most votes from coaches, players and fans will serve as team captains. Each team captain will be assisted by an NFL.com fantasy champion and a Hall of Fame alumni captain, either Jerry Rice or Deion Sanders.
The new-look Pro Bowl will kick off in 2014 with the Jan. 26 game in Honolulu, a week before Super Bowl XLVIII in New York/New Jersey. The player draft, featuring Rice and Sanders, will occur just four days before, on Jan. 22. It doesn't change the fact players involved in the Super Bowl will not be able to participate in the Pro Bowl.
All of that is the vision of NFLPA president Domonique Foxworth, a former cornerback, based on input from current players who "wanted to keep the Pro Bowl to honor excellence in individual performance and connect with the fans in a different environment."
When presented with Foxworth's ideas, Goodell said the NFL was "very receptive" and the league worked with him in "developing the concept."
"The players made it clear that they wanted to continue the Pro Bowl and were committed to making it better than ever. We think these changes will enhance the game for both fans and players."
Given the alternative was getting rid of the game all together, it was worth the league's latest experiment to make it more interesting, if not more relevant. Once the teams are selected, the Pro Bowl also will have a different feel on the field.
The most intriguing tinkering involves the elimination of kickoffs. The ball will be placed at the 25-yard-line at the start of each quarter and after all scoring plays. As the NFL also works to make football safer in regard to head injuries, the Pro Bowl would provide some evidence as to how a kickoff-free game would affect the flow of the game. It's something that could be adapted to regular-season and playoff games in the near future.
Here's a breakdown of the other adjustments:
Game within the game: Instead of two-minute warnings occurring twice at the end of both halves, they will happen at the end of all four quarters, with a change of possession for the following quarter. The idea is to see the league's best quarterbacks at work in more exciting two-minute drills. When in those drills, the clock will stop on no-gain plays as well as incomplete passes and runs to the sideline.
No kickoff return specialist: No kickoffs and a setup for more passing will mean a defensive back gets this roster spot instead.
Cover 2 and press coverage are allowed: Now defenses can get more creative with their secondaries, a departure from the consistent man coverage.
The play clock: The game will speed up from the usual 40 and 25 seconds between plays to 35 and 25 seconds.
Sacks and clock stoppage: Only sacks that happen in the final two minutes will cause the game clock to stop.


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Former NFL quarterback Don McPherson visited Washington College on Monday, September 23, to address issues of gender identity and domestic violence. McPherson's presentation, "You Throw Like a Girl," focused on gender roles and healthy relationships. McPherson's visit was sponsored by the College's Office of Student Development, Student Affairs, Public Safety, Athletics, the Gibson-Wagner Psychology Department Fund - all in partnership with the Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence.