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Mostly speculation and nothing earth-shattering. The headline makes a change sound more imminent, but the column seems to point to 2007 and a Piniella takeover. Interesting (to me anyway) that it comes from Narron's old stomping grounds in Dallas.
Ex-Rangers manager Narron might not survive Cincinnati housecleaning
07:52 PM CST on Saturday, January 28, 2006
Poor Jerry Narron. He's about to have the trap door opened underneath him again.
When Narron took over as Rangers manager during the 2001 season, he and general manager Doug Melvin had a clear plan for rebuilding the franchise. That ended when owner Tom Hicks, listening to outsiders, dumped Melvin on the final day of the season and brought in John Hart.
Narron made it through one miserable season with Hart, who left it to the manager to explain all the bad decisions. Narron, who championed infielder Michael Young when others wanted to dump him, was fired after the 2002 season in favor of a bigger name: Buck Showalter.
The scenario is repeating itself for Narron with Cincinnati.
He replaced Dave Miley during last season and turned a lifeless 27-41 team into a respectable group. The Reds were 46-46 with Narron.
The general manager who hired Narron, former Rangers executive Dan O'Brien, did not make it through the winter. Three days after buying the club, new Cincinnati owner Bob Castellini fired O'Brien last week.
Castellini said he made the move out of a desire to bring in his own man and should not be seen as an indictment of O'Brien, whose trading of first baseman Sean Casey and signing of free-agent left-hander Eric Milton were unpopular moves. O'Brien said he felt "deep disappointment" at not being allowed to continue.
"Winning right away was not a realistic goal," O'Brien said. "But the Reds have good minor league scouting in place and a Latin American presence that should lead to success. We did quality work that will stand the test of time."
Narron remains, but for how much longer?
Castellini is enamored with former Reds manager Lou Piniella, still a hugely popular figure in Cincinnati. If Florida executive Dan Jennings gets the job, Piniella could return to Cincinnati in 2007. Piniella's divorce from Tampa Bay included an agreement that he would not manage this season.
Jennings and Piniella developed a good relationship during their time with Tampa Bay. Piniella was unhappy when front-office friction caused Jennings to leave the Devil Rays.
Jennings is highly regarded. So are other candidates: Minnesota assistant general manager Wayne Krivsky, the former Rangers' executive who was passed over for O'Brien two years ago; and Chicago Cubs assistant general manager Gary Hughes.
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WAYNE, N.J. — Bayer HealthCare and Onyx Pharmaceuticals are seeking approval for a new drug to treat tumors of the gut, the companies said.
Bayer and Onyx announced the submission to the Food and Drug Administration of an application seeking approval for regorafenib in patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors, or GIST. Bayer developed the drug and formed a partnership with Onyx in 2011, whereby Onyx will receive a royalty on future global net sales of the drug in cancer-related indications. Both companies will promote the drug in the United States.
"The submission of regorafenib for the treatment of GIST marks an important milestone for Bayer, bringing us one step closer to potentially addressing a significant medical need for patients with this rare but aggressive disease," Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals VP and head of U.S. medical affairs Pamela Cyrus said. "With the development of regorafenib and other oncology compounds, we remain committed to discovering and advancing cancer therapies for patients who are in need of new treatment options."
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ARLINGTON, Texas – Florida Gulf Coast put on one last show at the NCAA tournament.
The high-flying kids from "Dunk City" — the No. 15 seed few people even knew of on Selection Sunday — were hitting 3-pointers, had a highlight alley-oop and seemed like they were just getting started against one of the big schools from Florida.
SEC regular-season champion Florida, the No. 3 seed, was getting an all-too-close look at what everybody has enjoyed watching this March. But Michael Frazier's only two baskets of the night got the Gators on their own run, and FGCU's improbable NCAA tourney run to the round of 16 came to an end just before midnight Friday.
Frazier's 3-pointers came from the left side, directly in front of the FGCU bench, to start a 16-0 run late in the first half. That put the Gators ahead to stay on the way to a 62-50 victory.
"Stepping into a situation like this where you have everybody against us, we've got to block everything out. Just treat this like a road game," said Mike Rosario, who led the Gators with 15 points. "I thought we did a great job of blocking everything out and focusing on the next play."
Florida is going to its third straight NCAA regional final, even after the Eagles jumped out to an early 11-point lead. The Gators (29-7) and their roster filled with NCAA tourney experience were just too strong and too good. FGCU matched its season low for points.
Once Frazier hit his shots, things just rolled downhill for the Eagles (26-11), whose program is so new they were only in their second season of eligibility for the tournament. The baskets started a 4 1/2Â -minute span when the Eagles couldn't even get off a shot. They missed their only field goal attempt while turning the ball over four times in that stretch.
The slump finally ended when Sherwood Brown, the Eagles dreadlocked senior showman, made a layup in the final minute to get Florida Gulf Coast back within 30-26 by halftime.
" When they started their run, we didn't have the energy we had in the other two games," coach Andy Enfield said "We weren't playing with the same fire we were before."
FGCU players walked down the steps off the raised court at Cowboys Stadium at the break with their heads down — much different from the team that looked so loose and ready for a good time after an early 11-0 run — similar to extended spurts they had in upsetting No. 2 seed Georgetown and No. 7 seed San Diego State.


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MILWAUKEE -- A.J. Ellis called Monday night a "superstar" win, Clayton Kershaw's three-hitter backed up by homers from Andre Ethier and Matt Kemp.
Manager Don Mattingly called those home runs "nice to see for sure."
Also, it was pretty rare for both sluggers in the same game. The previous time it happened was over a year ago -- April 14, 2012. It was Ethier's fourth homer, Kemp's second, both snapping long personal droughts.
"I look at it as, 'Hey maybe this is a start to get it rolling,'" said Mattingly. "It would sure be nice to have those guys more consistent."
But before assuming that all is well, Mattingly issued his own asterisk when he noted Miller Park's reputation as a hitter's haven.
"As a hitter, you have a different mentality when you come to a place like this," he said. "Our place, you've got to get it good. Here, you get it at all and it's going to go. It's a good feeling for a hitter. Here, Cincy, Philly, Houston. As hitters, you don't have to crush it."
That said, Mattingly agrees with general manager Ned Colletti that the players need to produce, and the big names need to produce more.
"That's why they get the contracts," Mattingly said. "That's what we're counting on. Call it extra pressure, that's just the way it is."
Ken Gurnick is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Come see what 2011 will be the year of
There have been rumors floating around the internet for weeks now, and they hit an all-time-high. Now Apple has come forward with an official invite for an event that promises to let us "Come see what 2011 will be the year of."
Apple Event pointing to iPad 2
The latest rumors are pointing towards an iPad 2, especially since the picture on the invite slightly reveals an iPad. The bigger question for me, though, is will this new unveiling make as big a splash without Steve Jobs at the helm? We know that he possesses the ability to make anything exciting, and since this could be a refresh of the iPad offering, without Steve at the podium, it might come across as just another product upgrade.
The event will apparently show a showcase off some sort of new iPad, probably with a retina display, two cameras, and faster processor. But will it also include the rumored new MacBook Pros, that should be unveiled tomorrow? It sounds like Apple would be better off holding the iPad 2 as the "one more thing" and mix it in with some laptop refreshes.
Regardless of what Apple decides to do, all eyes will be on the company as it does some sort of product unveiling without its veteran showman.
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I was wondering if you had any experience using this "Special Blend" plastic that Innova is beginning to use. I know Special Blend has been used before but I have not seen any. A few things I wanted to know is the durability, grip (tackyness), effects from weather, stability, etc.... Is it similar to the "nightshift" orcs that were produced a little while ago, or is it more similar to the "Limited Edition" plastic they used to produce the leopard and so forth? I am considering replacing my orc with one of these, as hopefully it will be more usefull year round.
I know this might be a question to ask Dave but thanks in advance as always. You are always most helpful with my questions.


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Should Autisic Children be given Vitamin D?
My grandson is 7 and has been diagnosed with autism. I read an article that said low levels of vitamin d have been associated with autism. If we gave our grandson some supplemental vitamin d, would it help?
We can't be sure vitamin D will help, but it is not likely to harm if supplemented in moderation. Each individual's nutritional status should be evaluated.
In recent research we have found that although on average children with autism consume an adequate diet as a group, most have deficiencies at the individual level because of their odd, restricted dietary preferences. For example, one child might be deficient in calcium while another consumes an excess of calcium but is deficient in folic acid (a B vitamin).
A peculiarity of vitamin D is that few foods have it unless they are deliberately enriched, such as vitamin D milk. Humans depend to some extent on sunlight to convert cholesterol on the skin into vitamin D. So in the winter, it is advisable to supplement children with vitamin D.
Another interesting thing about vitamin D is that although it was known for decades that it is necessary for bone growth, only recently have we learned that it is also necessary for brain function, heart health, and other aspects of health. If a child is eating an unbalanced diet, it is advisable to give a daily RDI multivitamin/mineral tablet.
As with other vitamins and minerals, it is possible to have toxicity from excessive amounts of vitamin D, but the amount in an RDI multivitamin/mineral added to what is in the diet is not likely to be a problem unless the child is consuming hugely excessive amounts of a certain food rich in that nutrient (e.g., drinking over a gallon a day of vitamin D enriched milk).
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HIGHWAY 162 TO CLOSE WEDNESDAY NIGHT -- According to Caltrans, Highway 162 will close for 24 hours beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, to allow for further repairs on a washed out section of the road, also known as Covelo Road. It will reopen at 7 p.m. Jan. 3.
POWER OUTAGE -- About 540 customers lost power in Ukiah Monday around 10:40 a.m. in an area bounded by Cochran Avenue to the north, Marwen Drive to the south, Helen Avenue to the west and South Dora Avenue to the east. Electric Utility Director Mel Grandi said "a transformer failed for an unknown reason," and that power would be restored by that evening.
The following were compiled from reports prepared by the Ukiah Police Department. To anonymously report crime information, call 463-6205.
DOMESTIC FIGHT -- Caller near Home Depot on North Orchard Avenue reported 3:54 p.m. Saturday that her boyfriend hit her in the head. An officer responded but the suspect and the caller were gone.
MAN TAKING PICTURES OF KIDS -- Caller in the 800 block of South Oak Street reported at 11:30 a.m. Saturday that a man was taking pictures of her children through a fence. An officer responded and determined the man was taking pictures of property damage.
MAN SLEEPING ON PORCH -- Caller in the 400 block of South Main Street reported at 12:06 p.m. that a man was sleeping on the porch. An officer responded and the man left upon request.
SHOPLIFTER -- An officer responded to Kohl's on North Orchard Avenue at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and arrested a 25-year-old Cloverdale woman on suspicion of shoplifting.
The following were compiled from reports prepared by the Ukiah Police Department regarding calls handled by the Fort Bragg Police Department.
DUI ARREST -- An officer stopped a vehicle at the intersection of Highways 1 and 20 at 1:13 a.m. Saturday and arrested Hugh Foster, 68, no hometown given, on suspicion of driving under the influence.
DUI ARREST -- An officer stopped a vehicle in the 100 block of Walnut Street at 10:54 p.m. Saturday and arrested Patsy Moore, no age or hometown given, on suspicion of driving under the influence.
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Since April 27, injections of working natural gas into underground storage have fallen short of both year-ago levels and the 5-year (2007-2011) average. A warmer than normal winter, particularly in March, positioned natural gas inventories 927 billion cubic feet (Bcf) above the 5-year average near the end of the natural gas storage withdrawal season (which traditionally ends on March 31). Since then, the slower pace of injections has narrowed the overhang. While still significantly high, the surplus level dropped to 666 Bcf above the 5-year average on June 1.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects this trend will continue through the end of the injection season. EIA's current Short-Term Energy Outlook projects that inventories will end the injection season at the end of October at 4,015 Bcf, which is 329 Bcf above the five-year average end-of-October levels.
At the NYMEX, the July 2012 contract fell from $2.421 per MMBtu last Wednesday to $2.185 per MMBtu yesterday, a decrease of 23.6 cents per MMBtu (9.7 percent) over the period. The July 2012 contract led the futures market decline with a 9.7 percent loss on expectations that hotter weather (and greater consumption) was still elusive. The 3-Month Strip (average of July-August-September contracts) followed suit with a 23.8 cent per MMBtu (9.6 percent) loss for the week.
Movement in the Henry Hub day-ahead price reflected a widespread decrease in market prices in this week's cash market by falling 9.5 percent, from $2.41 per MMBtu the previous Wednesday to $2.18 per MMBtu yesterday. As the Spot Prices tab on the left shows, the Henry Hub cash price fell beginning last Thursday. During the same period, numerous other spot market pricing points exhibited similar losses.
Nearly all downstream trading locations registered lower prices as consumption dropped modestly this week. Spot prices at Transcontinental Pipeline's Zone 6 trading point for delivery into New York City, which started the week at $2.54 per MMBtu, lost $0.21 per MMBtu over the week (Wednesday to Wednesday) to close at $2.33 per MMBtu (down 8.3 percent). Over the same period, the Chicago citygate spot price registered a 25-cent per MMBtu price loss (from $2.45 per MMBtu last Wednesday), ending the week at $2.20 per MMBtu (down 10.2 percent).
Despite increased natural gas use for power generation, total domestic consumption decreased slightly. According to estimates from BENTEK Energy LLC (Bentek), domestic natural gas consumption fell by 0.6 percent from last week. The residential/commercial sector led the decrease, posting a 14.0 percent decline, while the industrial sector registered a 0.9 percent decrease. The power sector, however, showed a partially offsetting 6.0 percent week-over-week gain attributed to increased power burn in key regions including the Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, and Midcontinent.
Total supply was up slightly for the week despite flat dry gas production. According to Bentek estimates, the week's average total natural gas supply posted a 0.6 percent increase from last week's level, led by a 7.5 percent increase in imports from Canada, which averaged 6.1 Bcf per day over the period. Imports from Canada stand 12.0 percent above year-ago volumes for the same week. There was a 1.3 percent decrease in supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) during the week, with sendout averaging 246 million cubic feet (MMcf) per day. Sendout volumes remain 70.4 percent below year-ago levels. Anchoring these net supply gains was another week of essentially flat domestic dry gas production which averaged 63.3 Bcf per day, unchanged from the previous week and 3.4 percent above this time last year.
Working natural gas in storage increased to 2,944 Bcf as of Friday, June 8, 2012, according to EIA's WNGSR. This represents an implied net injection of 67 Bcf from the previous week. This week's injection was 21 Bcf below the 5-year (2007-2011) average of 88 Bcf for the same week, and 5 Bcf below the injection of 72 Bcf during the same week last year. Working inventories are currently 666 Bcf greater (29.2%) than the 5-year average level and 708 Bcf higher (31.7%) than last year at this time.
Injections in each of the three storage regions were below the 5-year average injection. The East region injected 43 Bcf (compared with a 5-year average of 56); the West injected 11 Bcf (compared with a 5-year average of 18 Bcf); and the Producing region injected 13 Bcf (compared with an average of 14). In the Producing region, stocks increased 1 Bcf in salt caverns and 10 Bcf in non-salt facilities.
Temperatures during the storage report week were cooler than both the 30-year normal and last year's temperatures. The average temperature in the lower 48 States was 66.7 degrees, 1.1 degrees below the 30-year normal and 5 degrees below last year's temperature. The coolest areas relative to normal were New England, where temperatures averaged 57.6 degrees; and the East North Central, where temperatures averaged 60.7 degrees.


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Student: 'I think we should be allowed to be the Roseburg Indians'
ROSEBURG, Ore. -- At Roseburg High School, quite a few students have said they are proud to be the Roseburg Indians, but with Governor Kitzhaber's veto of senate bill 215, RHS may need to find a new nickname.
About 15 years ago, Roseburg gave up its Native American mascot and logo.
The governor's veto means they may have to give up their name as well.
Superintendent Larry Parsons doesn't agree with the decisions that have been made by the state government. "We've always felt like we were not a part of the fight," he said. "There is no research that I have been able to identify, nor has anyone been able to give me, that says having a nickname only is harmful to kids' self-esteem."
Susan Ferris, spokeswoman for the Cow Creek Tribe said their philosophy on this issue is for schools to do what they feel is right.
RHS freshman Cameron Gelo doesn't want his new school to change the name. "I think that we should be allowed to be the Roseburg Indians because we have been for a while, we're not like, being derogatory towards the Indians."
Schools across Oregon would have until 2017 to change their Native American logos and mascots or face the loss of state funding.
While Superintendent Parsons says he respects the governor's decision to veto the bill, he doesn't believe the fight is over to keep 80 years of tradition alive as the Roseburg Indians.


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Even so, it's a question that should be pondered by anyone offended by this week's announcement that more than 130 local priests and pastors or various denominations have joined to promote life, traditional marriage and religious liberty.
In fact, "Shepherds United" is not offensive at all, but defensive – a response to the erosion of values firmly rooted in both Scripture and the American cultural and political tradition. It's one thing to question the group's agenda or interpretation of Scripture or the Constitution; quite another to suggest, as some surely will, that it has no business injecting church into matters of state. This is a battle members did not start and, I am sure, would rather not have to fight.
Unlike some churches on either political fringe, most of the denominations represented at this week's news conference – mostly Catholics and Missouri-Synod Lutherans but others too – do not regularly mix worship and politics, at least not in a partisan sense. And when my pastor does mention abortion, same-sex marriage or other contemporary social issues in a sermon, it's usually in the context of that day's Scripture readings.
That's because Christ created the church primarily not to make this a better world but to proclaim the Gospel of forgiveness and eternal life – the very thing I suspect all of the clergy members gathered in the Courthouse rotunda this week would have preferred to be doing.
But the church also exists to call people to repentance and to urge Christians to put their faith into action for the benefit of others. Shepherds United is perfectly consistent with both those missions.
The group is equally consistent with centuries of American tradition, from the rights granted by the Creator acknowledged in Jefferson's Declaration of Independence to the role of the church in ending slavery, Jim Crow and the war on poverty.
In the past several decades, however, the state and even many Christian denominations have led or acquiesced in the move away from traditional – Shepherds United would argue biblical and constitutional – values. The Supreme Court legalized abortion 40 years ago, same-sex marriage is gaining advocates and, now, federal health-care laws give religious institutions the unacceptable and unconstitutional choice of violating their consciences, paying huge fines or simply shutting down.
Unlike the federal government, the church cannot compel anybody to do anything. That's why the First Amendment protected the church from the government while assuring individuals the right to worship – or not – as they please. Christ did indeed instruct us to give Caesar his due, but nothing in Scripture or the Constitution prohibits believers from exercising their full rights as citizens.
Although theological differences can be important and should not be papered over for the sake of harmony or politics, too many churches have for too long allowed doctrinal disputes to overshadow the beliefs that unite them. In part because of the ineffectiveness created by that fragmentation, those beliefs are too often in retreat.
In that context, a failure to respond would represent not only an abdication of citizenship, but would border on theological malpractice.
So the shepherds have united and issued a passionate, well-reasoned and very pastoral statement. That's nice. But the group's momentary news value will fade quickly if not followed up with a long-term strategy of communication and action with each other, their members and the public. And even then, there's no guarantee anybody will listen.
It is, after all, a free country. For now.
But members of Shepherds United also know they can't serve two masters, and this week they restated their commitment to serve the only one who has the authority and grace to reject Wright's hoped-for damnation and, despite its faults, continue to bless America.


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In my previous two columns, I discussed why I believe the market is overdue for a pullback and how I am positioning my portfolio for that event. I don't believe we are due for more than a 5% to 8% selloff, and the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average might even reach all-time highs before experiencing this decline. But I believe a slowdown in consumer spending will trigger some turmoil that the market will have to overcome over the next couple of months. Today I highlight a few stocks on my buy list if they pull back 5% or so. I would love to add to my current positions if we do hit a downdraft in equities. All of these picks have little dependency on consumer spending, sport reasonable valuations and pay decent dividends as well.
Cisco Systems (CSCO): I agree with Stephanie Link that there is value in this networking stock. It is cheap at less than 10x forward earnings and a dividend yield of 2.7%. The company is growing revenue at a decent 5% annually and has a huge amount of net cash on its balance sheet, which accounts for better than 25% of its current market capitalization. The stock currently trades at close to $21 a share. I plan to add to my current position if shares dip below $20.
General Electric (GE): The industrial giant recently sold its remaining stake in its media assets to Comcast (CMCSA). It also has done a solid job of reducing its dependence and exposure to its financing businesses over the last few years. The company is becoming a bigger pure play industrial concern that will be driven increasingly by demand from emerging markets such as locomotives, jet engines, and big-ticket medical technology. GE yields more than 3% and sells at less than 14x this year's expected earnings. The stock trades at just under $23.50 and would peak my buying interest if it drifted below $22 a share.
Occidental Petroleum (OXY): This large oil & gas producer sells at less than 11x 2014's earnings projections but less than 6x operating cash flow. The company has also doubled its operating cash flow over the past three years. It should increase revenues by around 6% in 2013 and has beaten earnings estimates each of the last three quarters. OXY also yields 2.6%. The stock currently sells at a bit over $83. I would add to my position anywhere in the $75 to $80 range, where it has found technical support over the last year.


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People don't expect much for nothing. But when it comes to warm-weather concerts, maybe they should.
The Bay Area is once again bursting with free summer music concert series, many of which are showcasing top-notch rock bands, talented jazz artists and other worthy musicians.
Here's a look at some of the major free music series happening during the warm weather months. So pack a picnic, bring family and friends and enjoy the music — without ever spending a dime on a concert ticket.
Stern Grove Festival
When: 2 p.m. Sundays, June 16-Aug. 18
Where: Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard, San Francisco
Info: 415-252-6252, www.sterngrove.org
The music: A great assortment of major acts, representing everything from rock to classical to ballet.
Highlights: Deltron 3030 (June 30), the all-star hip-hop crew features Dan the Automator, Del the Funky Homosapien and Kid Koala; San Francisco Symphony (July 7), the orchestra, led by Edwin Outwater, performs Gershwin's "An American in Paris," Ravel's "Bolero" and traditional French and American songs with soprano Measha Brueggergosman; Kronos Quartet (July 14), the innovative group celebrates its 40th anniversary with a program that includes a world premiere composition by producer-musician-composer Amon Tobin.
Jazz on the Plazz
When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, June 26-Aug. 28
Where: Los Gatos Town Plaza, West Main Street and Santa Cruz Avenue
Info: www.jazzontheplazz.com
The music: It's all jazz, with a heavy emphasis on vocalists.
Highlights: Kenny Washington (July 17), the Bay Area singer with a four-octave range is known for his long stint at San Francisco's celebrated Top of the Mark; Beegie Adair (July 31), the stunningly talented pianist has nearly 100 records in her catalog; Stacey Kent (Aug. 14), the Grammy-nominated singer is known for her appealing adaptations of Great American Songbook standards.
Friday Night Bands on the Beach
When: 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Fridays, June 14-Aug. 30
Where: Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz
Info: www.beachboardwalk.com
The music: Rock acts that once filled major clubs — and in some cases, arenas and stadiums — perform for free on the beach.
Highlights: ABC (June 14), the British New Romantic band is best known for its superb 1982 debut album "The Lexicon of Love" and its single "The Look of Love"; Cracker/Camper Van Beethoven (July 19), singer David Lowery performs with both of the popular indie-rock bands; Berlin (July 26), the fine Los Angeles synth-pop act is led by charismatic vocalist Terri Nunn.
Music and Market Series
When: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, through Sept. 12
Where: Todos Santos Plaza, between Mt. Diablo and Grant streets, Concord
Info: www.communityconcerts.com
The music: It's a family-friendly mix of rock, country, pop, world music and more.
Highlights: Foreverland (July 11), the 14-piece group pays tribute to Michael Jackson; Zepparella (Aug. 22), the all-female tribute band is a "Stairway to Heaven" for Led Zeppelin fans.
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
When: Various dates and times, through Oct. 27
Where: Yerba Buena Gardens, Fourth and Mission streets, San Francisco
Info: 415-543-1718, www.ybgfestival.org
The music: It's arguably the most eclectic, and certainly the most bountiful, of any summer series.
Highlights: Tom Rigney and Flambeau (June 8), the talented and spirited fiddler heads this Cajun band; Marcus Shelby Orchestra (Sept. 7), the orchestra will deliver "Blues and the Pursuit of Freedom," a work that chronicles freedom movements in America.
Point Richmond Summer Concert Season
When: 5:30 p.m. Fridays, June 14, July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. 14 and 27
Where: Park Place and Washington Avenue in downtown Point Richmond
Info: www.pointrichmondmusic.com
The music: Two concerts each night, 5:30-6:30 p.m., then 6:45-7:45 p.m., representing a wide variety of music.
Highlights: Twice as Good/Willie G (July 12), a double dose of the blues; the Rusty String Express/Jenny Kerr (Aug. 9), the former is an acclaimed string band, the latter plays a mean banjo (among other instruments).
Los Gatos Music in the Park
When: 5 p.m. Sundays, June 16-Aug. 25
Where: Los Gatos Civic Center (front lawn area), Main Street and Fiesta Way
Info: www.lgmip.com
The music: It's a diversely appealing lineup, offering up world music, rock and more.
Highlights: Rupa and the April Fishes (June 23), the world music act has appeared at South by Southwest, Outside Lands and other major music events; Long Train Running (June 30), the act pays tribute to the Bay Area's own Doobie Brothers.
Broadway Plaza Summer Jazz
When: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 11-Aug. 1
Where: Broadway Plaza, 1275 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Info: 925-939-7600, www.broadwayplaza.com
The music: It's a nice lineup, ranging from dance music to Beatles covers.
Highlights: Pride and Joy (July 11), the soul and pop troupe has been delighting fans in the Bay Area for more than 25 years; the Sun Kings (July 25), one of the top Beatles tribute acts on the scene.
SFJazz Summerfest
When: 6 p.m. Thursdays, June 20-Aug. 29 (no show on July 4)
Where: Stanford Shopping Center, 180 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
Info: 866-920-5299, www.sfjazz.org.
The music: Series showcases many intriguing local jazz artists. Summerfest also runs 6 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 8-22 at Union Square in San Francisco.
Highlights: Lavay Smith (July 11), the singer known as "The Queen of Classic Jazz and Blues" is backed by a superb band; Wayne Wallace (Aug. 1), the San Francisco-born musician is a terrific trombonist and an award-winning composer.
Tuesday Tunes
When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 4-Sept. 10
Where: Shea Homes Stage, outside of the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore
Info: 925-373-6800, www.mylvpac.com
The Music: Offerings range from Latin jazz and classic rock to blues and more.
Highlights: El Desayuno (June 4), the Bay Area group fuses Latin jazz with soul, salsa and world beat; Lunafish (Aug. 20), the band plays psychedelic rock from the '60s and '70s.
Tuesday Night Blues
When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, July 2-30
Where: Todos Santos Plaza, Concord
Info: www.communityconcerts.com
The music: It's a great place to get the blues
Highlights: Annie Sampson (July 23), the Concord blues and soul singer plays a homecoming date; Mitch Woods and His Rocket 88s (July 30), mixes boogie-woogie, jump blues and New Orleans R&B in a sound Woods calls "rock-a-boogie."
Music on the Square
When: 6 p.m. Fridays, June 7-Sept. 27
Where: Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City
Info: 650-780-7000, www.redwoodcity.org
The music: The lineup is heavy with tribute/cover bands, plus salsa, blues and more.
Highlights: Cash Tribute (July 5), James Garner celebrates the songbook of The Man in Black; the Mashtones (Aug. 2), the group "mashes" classic rock and modern tunes in sets that can draw from the songbooks of Stevie Wonder, Van Halen and Nicki Minaj, to name a few.
Concerts in the Park
When: 7 p.m., Fridays, June 7-Aug. 30
Where: Lions Wayside Park, corner of First and Neal streets, Pleasanton
Info: 925-484-2199, www.pleasantondowntown.net
The music: Reggae, Celtic, '50s rock and other family-friendly fare.
Highlights: Ruckatan Latin Tribe (June 21), the band is filled with veteran players from the Bay Area's vibrant Latin rock scene; Magic Moments (Aug. 23), the group performs classic hits from the '50s and '60s.
Music in the Park
When: 6 p.m. Wednesdays, June 19-Aug. 14
Where: Stafford Park, King Street and Hopkins Avenue, Redwood City
Info: 650-780-7000, www.redwoodcity.org
The music: The offerings range from Americana to salsa.
Highlights: Madison Blues Band (July 24), the group has shared the stage with such notables as Jimmy Thackery and Kenny Neal; Zydeco Flames (July 31), the show should appeal to fans of Clifton Chenier, Buckwheat Zydeco and Queen Ida.
Friday Nights Live
When: 6:30 p.m. Fridays, June 7-Sept. 13
Where: Shea Homes Stage, outside of the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore
Info: 925-373-6800, www.mylvpac.com
The music: It's a wide array of styles, including country, Cajun and classic rock.
Highlights: Gabe Duffin Band (June 21), the Livermore classic rockers mine the songbooks of such immortal acts as Pink Floyd and the Eagles; the Hummingbirdz (Aug. 9), the Livermore-Pleasanton band performs original tunes inspired by such legends as Muddy Waters and Willie Dixon.
Follow Jim Harrington at Twitter.com/jimthecritic, Facebook.com/jim.bayareanews and http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/category/concerts.


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PHOTO GALLERY: Ronde Barber through the years
Ronde Barber is retiring from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after 16 seasons. The defensive back told FOX Sports' Jay Glazer of his decision on Wednesday.
"I've had a better run than I ever could've dreamed of having," the long-time cornerback and safety told Glazer.
Barber turned 38 in April, and during his NFL career—all with the Bucs—was named to five Pro Bowls and three times was a first-team All-Pro. He also was a big part of a dominant defense that powered the team's victory in Super Bowl XXXVII over Oakland after the 2002 season.
The trademark of Barber's career was his versatility, where he delivered as both a pass rusher and strong tackler against the run in addition to being a fluid cover man at 5-10, 184 pounds. For his career, he had 28 sacks to go with 47 interceptions.
The Buccaneers have bolstered their secondary this offseason with the veteran additions of cornerback Darrelle Revis and safety Dashon Goldson. With second-year player Mark Barron starting next to Goldson and rookie corner Johnthan Banks also in the mix, Barber would have been limited to a part-time role.
Barber was a durable, reliable player over the years and lasted much longer in the league than his well-known twin brother, former Giants running back Tiki Barber. Tiki last played for New York at age 31 in 2006.
"Congrats & happy for my twin, Ronde, who's hanging up the cleats!" Tiki said on his Twitter account.
Ronde Barber holds the record for most consecutive starts by a defensive back (215) and scored 14 touchdowns in his career. He is the only cornerback to put up at least 40 interceptions and 20 sacks.
Given his exceptional play and durability—he played in every game the past 15 years—Ronde Barber is a strong candidate for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.


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serving Notre Dame of Maryland University and Loyola University Maryland
BALC and MIC
- "BALC" denotes the Baltimore Academic Library Consortium, which has reciprocal borrowing among its members (see the starred ( * ) libraries on the "Other MD Libraries" page for a list of libraries with reciprocal borrowing).
- "MIC" denotes the Maryland Interlibrary Consortium, which has daily book-shuttle service among its members for most of the year. All MIC holdings are included in SHARC, the library catalog, and can be ordered using the "make a request" tab at the upper right of a catalog item record page. MIC currently includes Hood, Loyola/Notre Dame, Washington Adventist and Stevenson.


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Ever find a disc and want to know which model it is ? I just did and im hopeing someone can help me out. I know its an Innova and i think its a Teebird fareway driver but im not sure. I have exhuasted all my effort researching online trying to find a Teebird with this Logo on it. Please post up if you know what this disc is and how old it is.
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We protect redwoods by purchasing redwood forests and the surrounding lands needed to nurture them. Another way we protect forests is by acquiring conservation easements or agreements, which grant the League the legal right to safeguard the forest from harmful land use practices forever.
Our science-based Master Plan for the Redwoods guides our efforts to protect and restore redwood forests. This plan identifies where we need to protect land to strengthen the forests we have conserved since our founding in 1918.
The Master Plan incorporates the theory and principles of conservation biology. These principles guide Save the Redwoods to protect large blocks of contiguous redwood land that embrace the diversity of the forest.
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Acquisition of land is only the first critical step in protecting redwood forests. Once land has been purchased, the League and our partners begin the never-ending work of ensuring that the redwood forest has the proper care to thrive. Visit our Restoration and Managing and Stewarding Land pages to learn how we protect redwood forests in perpetuity through holistic stewardship.
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ROAST: A roast to the creep who used a tabby cat for blowgun target practice in Arcata last week. You may have seen the disturbing X-ray of the projectile lodged in the animal's chest on our front page. While we salute the community member who brought the injured feline to the Humboldt County Animal Shelter, the perpetrator of this dastardly deed needs to find her- or himself a new hobby, preferably therapy.
As of Friday, the impaled kitty was receiving numerous offers of adoption while waiting for any owner to claim it during recovery. Sadly, the furry patient has tested positive for feline leukemia. The shelter is planning further bloodwork and will be seeking a hospice home of sorts where the tabby can be kept indoors and around few if any cats. Interested parties can contact the Humboldt County Animal Shelter at 840-9132.
TOAST: A toast to all parties involved in reuniting a Eureka family with its missing dog after 10 days. After disappearing on Christmas Eve, the worried Eurekans took to the streets, contacted the Eureka Police Department and the Humboldt County Animal Shelter, and posted fliers around the neighborhood.
The family also posted a plea on Facebook. Within two days, more than 30 people -- many of whom were strangers -- had joined the search online. The social network not only kept up the family's hopes, but also played a role in helping a family friend identify the missing canine, leading to a happy reunion. The story showcases the role that social networking -- and small acts of good will -- can have an effect in the neighborhood, even on such a small scale.


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An intriguing shopper marketing initiative involving Unilever and Tesco's Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market division was launched today in select markets.
The two companies launched an intriguing program designed to help shoppers save money, drive sales of Unilever brands at Fresh & Easy stores and help the Arbor Day Foundation plant trees.
Code named, "Buy any Three, Give a Tree," the initiative allows shoppers who purchase three select Unilever brand products at Fresh & Easy stores to receive a 33% discount instantly between September 26 and October 10. In turn, Unilever and Fresh & Easy will donate up to 25,000 trees to be planted by the Arbor Day Foundation in local communities throughout the Fresh & Easy trade area in California, Arizona and Nevada. Unilever brands involved in the promotion include Breyers, Ben & Jerry's, Best Foods, Wish-Bone, Ragu and Skippy.
"At Unilever, we're committed to sustainable living and making a difference in our local communities," said Paul Bello, vp of grocery for Unilever. "This partnership not only supports our larger Unilever Sustainable Living Plan, but it also allows us to provide consumers with great savings and support for a great cause such as the Arbor Day Foundation. By simply shopping for brands they love, our consumers in Arizona, California and Nevada are helping their local communities become more environmentally friendly."
At the conclusion of the promotion, Unilever, Fresh & Easy and the Arbor Day Foundation will host a tree-planting ceremony with trees donated from the "Buy any Three, Give a Tree" program.
"This initiative is a great opportunity for Fresh & Easy to come together with Unilever and the Arbor Day Foundation, and engage our customers and neighbors for a good environmental cause," said Tim Mason, CEO of Fresh & Easy. "Our commitment to the environment extends beyond just our stores and we're excited to see the impact planting trees can have on the neighborhoods we serve."
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Topic: Acne and chemo treatments
I know that acne is probably the least of our worries but it's really been annoying to me.
After trying lots of different products, I finally found something that works: Good old baking soda!
I'm using baking soda to gently exfoliate every morning and night. After a week of this, my skin has greatly improved. Most of the little bumps are gone, and my skin is nice and soft again.
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Monday, September 25, 2017
Ever hear of snap on smile?
Have you heard of snap on smile? Do you believe it is a good alternate to those who cannot afford braces? I was wondering if this snap on smile is something that people use as a long term solution to their crooked smile?
Do you know what the cost is?
I don't know.. If you are thinking of orthodontics, be sure to find a specialist in Orthodontics - one whose education requirements are determined by the American Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontists who supervise accreditation of Orthodontics specialty training. It is two to three years additional education after Dental School. The American Association of Orthodontist located on Lindberg Rd in St. Louis can supply you with the names of specialists in your area. Remember also that the straightening of teeth requires straightening the entire tooth to the correct position.
Go to the http://www.aao.org/ web site for further information.
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College of Dentistry
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Minneapolis -- Christopher & Banks said its net income totaled $3.6 million for the quarter ended Oct.27, compared with a loss $13.7 million in the year-age period.
Revenue rose 2%, to $117.3 million from $114.6 million. The chain has closed more than 100 stores during the last year, but strong sales at its existing locations boosted revenue. Same-store sales rose 13.7%.
Christopher & Banks noted that effective Nov.26, LuAnn Via joined the company as president and CEO.
Via stated: "I am both thrilled to join Christopher & Banks and excited about the opportunity to build upon the foundation that Joel and the team have established. The third quarter results are a testament to the effectiveness of the strategy that has been put in place and is confirmation that the company is on the right path. I look forward to further building on this progress."


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One of two men who turned themselves into Fairfield authorities this week in connection with a shooting on Saturday that injured one person appeared briefly Thursday in Solano County Superior Court.
Fairfield police turned to the public this week to apprehend Fairfield residents Fredrick Darnell Lewis Jr., 19, and Sir Charles Mason, 21, who they said were wanted in connection to a shooting in the area of Dover Avenue and Airbase Parkway. The investigation into the Saturday afternoon shooting turned up numerous shell casings in the roadway and a 28-year-old Fairfield resident who later arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the neck.
Police also recovered a 1992 Chevrolet Camaro that they said the two suspects were associated.
On Tuesday, Lewis and Mason turned themselves into authorities and were booked into Solano County Jail on suspicion of attempted murder, police said.
Solano County prosecutors, however, did not charge Lewis with attempted murder, instead filing a charge of carrying a loaded firearm. Appearing at his arraignment on Thursday, Lewis did not enter a plea as his defense counsel, Fairfield attorney and criminal law specialist Denis Honeychurch, requested additional time.
Lewis was ordered back to court at 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 1 to complete his arraignment.
In response to a request that bail be set in the matter, Deputy District Attorney Barry Taira argued that visiting Judge Dwight C. Ely set bail at $25,000, sparking a brief back and forth between the two attorneys.
"This is one of the most violent possession of a loaded firearm cases you'll probably ever hear of," Taira said.
"He's the victim in this," Honeychurch shot back.
Ely set bail in Lewis' case at $20,000.
Prosecutors indicated that in the case of Mason, they intended to file their intent not to prosecute pending further investigation, which would set in motion his release from custody.
Police have yet to release any additional information on the victim, but as of Monday, he was listed in "stable but critical condition."
The matter remains under investigation and police encourage anyone with information to call the Fairfield Police Department Major Crimes Unit at 428-7600, the 24-hour Tip Line at 428-7345 or Solano Crime Stoppers at 644-7867. Callers can remain anonymous.
Follow Staff Writer Ryan Chalk at Twitter.com/RyanChalk1883.


text: Herd basketball heads to Philly to take on Villanova today By Ryan Pritt November 10, 2012 Story Share HUNTINGTON, W.Va. -- Early last December, a young Marshall team strolled into the Carrier Dome in Syracuse for a big-stage battle against the then-No. 3 and undefeated Orange.While the Thundering Herd put forth a great effort in a 62-56 loss, it didn't pay dividends in terms of a win on that night.But the hopes in Huntington are that experiences like that one may lead to a big-time payoff in a game like today's.Indeed, the Herd (1-0) will get its first opportunity at a resume-building win when it travels north for a tilt with Villanova, another Big East perennial power. The game is part of the 2K Sports Classic, benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project. Tipoff is set for 1 p.m.Syracuse wasn't the only recent big road test for Marshall, which won at Cincinnati last season and played well at Louisville two years ago.Maybe the most encouraging thing for Herd fans and coach Tom Herrion is the attitude of Marshall players heading into today."It's going to be a big test for us, going up there to Philly, in their gym - they're a Big East team and it's going to be a physical game," guard DeAndre Kane said. "But we will be ready. We'll be ready to play. We've played teams like that. We played Cincinnati last year and Syracuse, so it's nothing new to us.""We played against a bunch of big guys last season, so it's nothing new," Nigel Spikes said. "We're just going to do our homework on them and at 1 o' clock it's time to play."A business-as-usual attitude may be the biggest indicator of just how much this team has bought into Herrion, his system, and his way of doing things. "A [Villanova coach] Jay Wright club a couple of years removed from the Final Four will be really ready to play," Herrion said. "They've got good players, a terrific coach. [Center Mouphtaou] Yarou inside is a horse and their guards can really shoot. They spread you out."We've got our hands full, we know that. Obviously we've got to get some work done [Saturday] before we travel up there. I know it's a game our kids will be excited to play."The 6-foot-10, 255-pound Yarou averaged 11.3 points and 8.2 rebounds per game last season as a junior, but if there's one thing the Herd should be equipped to handle, it's size.In Friday's 81-47 season-opening win over Longwood, the Herd rolled out a starting lineup that consisted of Spikes (6-10, 230), Robert Goff (6-9, 240) and Dennis Tinnon (6-8, 232) at the small-forward position. With reserves J.P. Kambola (6-9, 240), Jamir Hanner (6-8, 210), Elijah Pittman (6-9, 219) and Yous Mbao (7-2, 249), you begin to see why Herd players and coach are confident in their ability to match up with a Big East foe."In all honesty I'm not sure there are many teams in the country that have the size that we have when we start the lineup we started tonight," Herrion said. "So, we'll see how they match up against us."Kane led Marshall on Friday with 18 points, eight assists, four rebounds, and three blocks, while junior-college transfer D.D. Scarver also scored 18 points. Maurice Sutton came off the bench to score a team-high 12 points in Villanova's season-opening 78-58 win over the District of Columbia on Friday.The game will be shown on espn3.com.Reach Ryan Pritt at 304-348-7948, email@example.com, or follow him at twitter.com/RPritt. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Police seek car driven by woman found dead in Kanawha River 2 Teen pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Oakes Field shooting 3 Facebook founder visits Cabin Creek Health Systems 4 Man allegedly cuts father in Rand over argument about a sandwich 5 Toyota announces new $115 million project for WV plant Is the NFL in Roberts' future? Previous Story UAB-Marshall statistics Next Story


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Today, May 4, is the unofficial Star Wars day, which invites reason enough to assemble our favorite Star Wars memes. No matter what time of year, the movies endlessly inspire meme-makers, cartoonists, Tumblr parodies, you name it. After all, Darth Vader is always the perfect villain to mock, and the Jedi lightsabers are still some of the coolest weapons around. In honor of the Fourth of May, allow these hilarious Star Wars memes to send you off to have a force-filled weekend.
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(UPDATED COVERAGE, May 26) Blueberries and California strawberries play a starring role in Wendy's summer menu.
The Atlanta-based Wendy's/Arby's Inc. rolled out a new Berry Almond Chicken Salad featuring a cup of blueberries and strawberries in late May and plans to add fresh berries to its vanilla Frosty in July.
Consumers are more interested in salad ingredients than ever before, said Denny Lynch, senior vice president of communications.
"We are paying more attention than anyone in quick-service restaurants on the details in our salads," Lynch said. "For us to put 11 greens, chicken, shaved asiago cheese, almonds, strawberries and blueberries with a fresh raspberry vinaigrette, that's no longer a fast food salad. That's a casual dining salad with the convenience of fast food. We're pretty proud of it."
Strawberries are from California, Lynch said, and blueberries come from a mix of regions, including Michigan, California and the Carolinas, depending on availability. Lynch said Wendy's does not name its suppliers.
Strawberries are sliced fresh in each of the participating restaurants, he said.
"We've figured out how to get fresh strawberries and blueberries to our 6,300 restaurants in 2-3 days from the field," he said. "Berries are perishable and have a short shelf life. We're not sure anyone else could do this in the QSR industry."
The Berry Almond Chicken Salad also features a mix of 11 salad greens, California almonds and a preservative-free raspberry and acai berry vinaigrette.
The Berry Almond Chicken Salad retails for $6.49 as an entrée with chicken, $5.29 without and $4.49 as a half serving with chicken and $3.89 without. It is available at participating stores through the end of the summer.
It joins the other Garden Sensations Salads: Apple Pecan Chicken, Baja, BLT Cobb and Spicy Chicken Caesar. The company said its salad unit sales are up 60% over last year.
"We're highly confident this will be a win for us," Lynch said. "Our intent is to continue to have seasonal salads on the menu."


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The moon is rising in the sky,
Hurrah, hurrah!
The coyotes and the nighthawks cry,
Hurrah, hurrah!
The crickets start to chirp their tune,
As the bats go flying past the moon.
And the owls wake up to hunt
through the night,
Giving the mice such a fright.
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Visit kids.niehs.nih.gov. On this site, you can hear "The Ants Go Marching" and many other children's tunes.


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At 39 seconds in the sound that comes in on the above track SM reminds me so much of the sound in the Front Line Assembly song Antisocial. I love when I discover these "sound alike" things.
"Produced by J.L Nowé & Ro Maron on Subway records Belgium 1988." – yesterify
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text: Say this for mock drafters: they cover their bases. In the last month, mainstream mockers have paired no fewer than eight players with the Chargers and the 11th pick. With the draft only three weeks away, the number is still high: six players were linked to the Bolts in recent mocks. CBSSports.com's panel of six experts chose five different players: offensive linemen Lane Johnson, Jonathan Cooper and Chance Warmack; and edge rushers Jarvis Jones and Barkevious Mingo (given the draft class' 11th-highest grade by ESPN's Scouts Inc). Sports Illustrated's Don Banks, meantime, suggests Utah defensive tackle Star Lotulelei if Cooper isn't the choice. It was a big week for Lotulelei; the Chargers and the other 31 NFL teams received a doctor's letter clearing Lotulelei to participate in professional athletics without restrictions.


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I always make it a point to experience what I write about, certainly the breadth of the web gives us an unlimited source of information but you really have to touch, taste & feel! Hence the Bedell 1999 C Block South Merlot I am sampling as I write this post, what are you drinking? This is sort of an anniversary wine for me considering it was July 30, 1999 when I became the Chef Owner of the Mill House Inn! BTW the Merlot is excellent after 15 years of cellaring, "are you hungry"…
I was thinking black pepper pan seared local stripped bass with a burnt orange, thyme & red wine glace. Add some grilled cipollini onions, fingerling potatoes, tomatoes and corn! Veggies from Balsam Farms of course! There is a distinct satisfaction gained from traveling the twin forks, shopping at the wineries and farm stands then returning home to cook a wonderful dinner with the best ingredients!
Saturday August 24 the Wine Enthusiast is throwing a party at the McCall Vineyard & Ranch in Cutchogue NY. The event Harvest East End celebrates 40 years of wine making and more that 40 vineyards on the East End of Long Island. Forty seems to be the magic number, chin chin to this impressive list 40 Under 40: America's Tastemakers! Wine info is at LIWine & Twin Forks Limousine will take care of the driving and if your still hungry anything by Keith Luce will make you smile. I think the concept of Prep, Nosh, Meet & Main is inovative and delicious. Go there, eat the food and support this amazing endeavour!
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A Waterford Township travel agency is under investigation by local and federal law enforcement officials after it failed to provide services to paying clients, according to a media release from the Waterford Police Department.
Officials say several victims have called on Penny's Personal Travel after the business allegedly failed to book trips for clients who did business with the company.
Waterford police served a search warrant at the travel company, located at 5451 Victoria Blvd., on March 20, and seized records and other items. Detectives are reviewing the records and working with local, state and federal authorities to investigate the complaints.
A search with the Better Business Bureau shows that Penny's Personal Travel is not BBB accredited. It also shows Penny's has an "F" rating.
Factors that allegedly lowered the rating, according to the BBB website, were 14 complains filed since September 2012, and the administration's failure to respond to at least 10 of them.
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Rob Lucas of Akron Film+ Pixel said the new cinema "will feature first run, independent, foreign and local films that might be shown in Cleveland, but usually not in Akron." The theater will include a lounge, a cafe, locally made snacks, craft beer and cocktails. The project has received its funding from grants by the Knight Foundation, GAR Foundation, Akron Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau and through donations in Akron Film+ Pixel's Kickstarter campaign.
Kurtiss Hare, director of programming, said that The Nightlight will be single screen at first, although there are future plans to possibly open a second screen. The current theater, he said, will have "about 65 seats," including 50 installed seats plus room for additional chairs that could be removed.
The theater will include many pieces that have been found and restored, such as the bar setup and seating for the lobby, the latter being refurbished church pews.
"We plan to be a full-time theater, with two separate films screened per night," Hare said. "We hope to rotate it so that every Friday will feature a new release. We aim to run Tuesday through Sunday."
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It does not take all 10 fingers and toes for me to count the number of times I have been moved to reproduce a dish featured on one of those cooking shows where the host attempts to re-create a restaurant favorite. But this one grabbed my attention, because it seemed easy and different.
The sauce is no-cook. The gluten-free noodles are glass, made from sweet potato. I like the look and chew of them. They pick up the bright green of the sauce, and taste just as good at any temperature. The down side is that I could not find them at regular grocery stores, so you'll have to make a special trip to a large Asian supermarket. It'll be worth it; buy a few packages and you'll be set to make this recipe again and again — perhaps adding a few vegetables or other herbs as you like. Of course, you can use rice stick noodles or vermicelli instead.
A few hints: Start the noodles' cooking water with hot from the tap or just-boiled water from the kettle, to stay on schedule. It won't affect the texture of these noodles. The original recipe called for powdered vitamin C, which is expensive. Its function here is to preserve the beautiful color of the sauce, which will darken slightly when applied to the hot noodles or after a few hours' refrigeration. (The ice-bath step also helps to preserve the sauce's color.) Feel free to leave out the vitamin C, especially if you plan to eat these right away. Or you can squeeze in a few tablespoons of lime juice, which will retard the discoloration.
We found the powdered vitamin C (which is used to help preserve the green of the sauce) at health food stores and Sempio brand Korean glass noodles at a Super H Mart. Adapted from a recipe at www.CookingChannelTV.com.
Ingredients (4 servings)
About 8 ounces (half a package) Korean glass noodles (see headnote)
3/4 cup pine nuts, plus more for garnish
3 scallions
1 large jalapeno pepper
About 20 stems chives
1 or 2 ripe Hass avocados
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 ounce powdered vitamin C (see headnote; optional)
3/4 cup packed Thai basil leaves (may substitute Genovese or green basil leaves)
About 1/4 cup freshly shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for garnish
Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the Korean glass noodles and cook according to the package directions (6 to 8 minutes), stirring after a few minutes to detangle them a bit and make sure they are all submerged.
Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath (ice, cold water) in a large bowl; this will be used to chill the sauce for the noodles.
Puree the pine nuts in a food processor for a few minutes; they will morph from fine crumbs to a paste. Transfer to a large zip-top bag.
As you prep the following ingredients, transfer them to a food processor (no need to rinse it out from the pine nuts): Cut the white and light-green parts of the scallions into chunks. Stem and seed the jalapeno, then coarsely chop the remaining flesh. Snip enough chives to yield about 2 tablespoons. Scoop out the flesh of the avocado (to taste; using all of it will make the sauce thick and milder-tasting).
Add the salt, sugar, the powdered vitamin C, if using, to the mix in the food processor. Puree until smooth. Stop to add the basil, packing the leaves down so they will blend easily. Puree to form a smooth sauce. Transfer the mixture to the zip-top bag; seal, pressing out as much air as possible and working to incorporate the pureed pine nuts, then immediately place the bag in the ice-water bath where it should sit until you are ready to assemble the dish.
The noodles will be translucent and flexible when they're done. Drain, then transfer to a mixing bowl and cover to keep warm.
Empty the entire bag of sauce over the still-warm noodles; toss to coat evenly.
Divide among individual bowls; garnish with the cheese.
NUTRITION: Per serving: 450 calories, 5 g protein, 60 g carbohydrates, 24 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 970 mg sodium, 5 g dietary fiber, 2 g sugar


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Racing to the Moon
Cold War Rivalry
The Space Race was the pinnacle of Cold War rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union . Each side vied for technical superiority in rocketry and spaceflight, but America fell behind at the start. The contest changed in 1961, however, with President Kennedy's challenge to land a man on the Moon before the end of the decade.
Learning to Fly
Beginning with Project Mercury, American scientists incrementally developed procedures and technology to discover how man could survive outside our atmosphere. Known as The Mercury 7, America 's first astronauts and Space Age heroes - Shepard, Grissom, Glenn, Carpenter, Schirra, Cooper, and Slayton - flew solo flights from 1961 to 1963 in tiny cramped capsules. The ten two-manned Project Gemini spaceflights from 1965 to 1966 went beyond mere flight as astronauts learned how to rendezvous, dock, and live in space. Each mission offered crucial lessons in preparation for the Apollo Program and the Moon.
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After spending the past month in Florida, Arizona, and at the World Baseball Classic championship round in San Francisco, I've made plenty of observations:
The feud that has been quietly simmering within the Reds' brain trust for months is about to come to a head; a decision on whether left-hander Aroldis Chapman begins the season in the rotation or returns to the closer role that he filled so well last season should be coming soon. General manager Walt Jocketty's plan from the time he signed Chapman was to have the Cuban works as a starting pitcher. However, Chapman became the closer out of necessity last season when Ryan Madson blew out his elbow in spring training, and he pitched so well that manager Dusty Baker doesn't want to take him out of that role.
"It's a classic case of the general manager/manager divide," said one NL front-office type. "The GM has to balance the present with the future in order for the organization to have long-term success, but most managers are only worried how they can win today's game. I have a feeling this is going to get ugly if Walt decides to keep Chapman as a starter. Walt and Dusty have always struck me as kind of an odd coupling, and this could really strain their relationship."
The main focus on the Braves this spring has been the off-season addition of the Upton brothers—left fielder Justin, acquired from the Diamondbacks in a trade; and B.J., signed to a five-year, $75.25-million contract as a free agent. However, catcher Brian McCann is quietly rehabbing from October surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. One scout who regularly covers the Braves thinks if McCann returns healthy in mid-April as hoped, then the Braves could overtake the Nationals in the NL East.
"I think people sort of overlooked that he was basically playing with one arm last season, but he still hit 20 home runs," the scout said. "If he's healthy, that's another big bat in the lineup, and he makes them that much better. There is some concern because he has caught a lot of games in his career, but he's one of the most underrated players in the game. He's a really good offensive catcher."
John Perrotto is an author of Baseball Prospectus.
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Kind of funny that you followed up a comment about what an all-star team the Dodgers have assembled with a quote from Mark Ellis.
Mar 21, 2013 07:58 AM
I am so with you on the "lets have fun" aspect of the Dominican's style. I'm for end zone dances, too. Come on, this is supposed to be fun. It's not being mean to the other team, which would be bad sportsmanship. It's just celebrating your own accomplishments without saving it all for the end of the game - which might not even result in a victory.
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WBC all well and good. It promotes patriotism, forms friendships,etc. But in the cases of David Wright and Hanley Ramirez, where is the loyalty to MLB teams to which they have contracts.
Mar 21, 2013 13:40 PM
Really? Loyalty? Are you implying that they *chose* to get injured in the WBC? Or should all major leaguers be packed away in bubble wrap when they're not in MLB games? I don't think there's any evidence of any players, including these two, participating in the WBC in spite of orders to the contrary. The teams understand that while there is a chance of injury there, plenty of guys got hurt during the Cactus/Grapefruit games that were going on at the same time...
Mar 21, 2013 15:52 PM
I'm not sure Ramirez would have been diving for a ball in a meaningless game, but I know he wouldn't have been doing it as a third baseman, because the Dodgers were very upset that he would be playing 3B in the WBC.
Mar 21, 2013 16:26 PM
Firstly, I think he would have been diving for a ball in a spring training game - that's kind of the point of them - to help get people up to MLB speed, both at the plate and in the field. I don't think infielders tend just to wave the ball past in spring training.
Mar 23, 2013 06:05 AM
1. I wouldn't be so sure the Dodgers wouldn't have had Ramirez play some third base, anyway. He might be called upon to play there during the season, no?
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Student Success: Over a 6-year period, CU wants to increase student graduation rates from 67 percent to 80 percent, a very aggressive goal. This would enhance CU's reputation and help justify student investment by providing graduates with greater opportunity. Working towards this goal, CU has upgraded academic advising, created the Esteemed Scholars Program to recruit top Colorado students, promoted high-quality internships and increased access to top research facilities. Last fall's State of the Campus address mentions additional programs.
Financial Stability: CU wants to obtain new funding sources from the private sector and further develop its traditional sources of funding from research, alumni, endowment and royalties. The Chancellor noted that Colorado state funding is not a viable source for increased funding. He outlined the steps that CU has taken recently to build partnerships with companies, reorganize the CU foundation and set additional goals for achieving financial stability. He also explained the role of process improvement, which is helping campus staff do their jobs more efficiently by removing the headaches of unwanted bureaucracy. Each of these steps have a specific target goal that improves our financial stability when reached.
Enhanced Reputation: Chancellor DiStefano began discussion of this major area with the surprising revelation that CU-Boulder has a better reputation outside our state than within it. So how should CU build on its local reputation? All staff could take some time to learn about our campus's accomplishments (shared every week in CU-Boulder Today) and share this information with their families, friends and legislative representatives (on non-work time using non-work resources). CU Advocates is a great resource for current legislative information about CU, and events like the CU Day at the Capitol. Let people know that you work here and why!
In addition to the three major areas identified by the Chancellor, Boulder Staff Council has talked about a fourth area, employee engagement, that was expressed very well by Paul Chinowsky, Boulder Faculty Assembly Chair. Professor Chinowsky wrote about employee engagement from a faculty perspective; however, if CU is to achieve its goals for student success, financial stability and reputation, all employees need to work together to overcome obstacles. As Gallup and McKinsey studies of successful companies have demonstrated, employee engagement is crucial to an organization's performance. Coincidentally, their results indicated that employee engagement also increases personal job satisfaction. A nice win-win situation for both CU and its staff!
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San Bernardino County firefighters received a call about the crash at Alder Avenue at 4:53 a.m., dispatchers said. The driver lost control on the road, causing the semi truck to tip over. He suffered major injuries and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
The crash blocked all lanes at first, but officers eventually reopened the carpool lane, said California Highway Patrol Officer Marcelo Loerena. At 6:39 a.m., the Sierra Avenue on-ramp to the eastbound 210 was closed.
An exact time when the crash will be cleared hasn't been determined, but it will take at least several hours to upright the semi and clean up the freeway, Loerena said. About 9 a.m., the CHP said a Sig Alert would remain in effect several more hours.
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Are you looking forward to getting on the scale after your baby is born? You might hope that you've literally worked your butt off having the baby.
At first, you'll lose weight simply from the delivery of the baby and the placenta — as well as loss of amniotic fluid and blood. Within the next few weeks, you might also lose weight from all the fluid that used to be in your feet and ankles. Then weight loss is likely to slow down. Still, you're not stuck with pregnancy weight gain for life.
It might seem counterintuitive, but to take off those excess pounds it's important to eat regular meals after the baby is born. Even though you might be busier — and more tired — than you bargained for, be careful to eat healthy meals and snacks. It's also important to make conscious choices about what — and how much — you eat. Be aware of what you're eating and really think about it before you pop it in your mouth.
Another important part of pregnancy weight loss is physical activity. You might think I'm crazy to expect you to find time for exercise when you can't find time for sleep — but every bit helps. Make sure you have your health care provider's OK, then start out slowly. You might be surprised by how much better you feel after a 10-minute walk. Add a few minutes to your walk every day. Better yet, invite your partner or other new moms to join you.
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BRADENTON, Fla. -- Twins general manager Terry Ryan and manager Ron Gardenhire had nothing but positive things to say about former Minnesota left-hander Francisco Liriano, who signed with the Pirates as a free agent this offseason.
Ryan said the Twins had discussions with Liriano's agent this offseason to bring back the lefty after he was traded to the White Sox in July for left-hander Pedro Hernandez and infielder Eduardo Escobar.
Liriano said that the Twins discussed a two-year contract but Pittsburgh offered him a better deal. Liriano originally agreed to a two-year deal worth $12.75 million with the Pirates but it was later amended because he broke his right arm by accidentally slamming it in a door while playing around with his children on Christmas. Liriano, who has yet to pitch this spring, is guaranteed only $1 million this season with incentives in place to reach his original deal.
"I wanted to go to the National League," said Liriano, who hopes to return to action by mid-to-late April. "I wanted to start over, try to be more consistent, get my confidence back, go deep in games, pitch at least 200 innings. Just wanted something new."
Liriano had an up-and-down career in Minnesota with a 4.33 ERA with 788 strikeouts and 324 walks in 783 1/3 innings over parts of seven seasons.
He broke on the scene as a rookie in 2006 with a 2.16 ERA in 121 innings but missed the '07 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. He had a bounce-back year in '10 with a 3.62 ERA in 191 2/3 innings but posted a combined 5.18 ERA with the Twins over the last two seasons before being traded to Chicago.
"We saw him at the time when he probably was the best pitcher in baseball in '06," Gardenhire said. "You don't get more dominant than he was that year. You saw him go through his struggles, but through it all you saw him go to the park and work his tail off. He did everything we asked. He gave us everything. I hope it all goes well for him because he's the kind of guy you root for. Always will and always have."
Ryan also had kind words for Liriano, who was originally acquired by the Twins in the 2003 trade with the Giants that sent A.J. Pierzynski to San Francisco for Joe Nathan, Boof Bonser and Liriano.
"All of us that have been affiliated with Francisco over the years are appreciative of what he did for us," Ryan said. "He was very good on a few of those very good teams. I feel bad for what he's going through now, that's unfortunate. And obviously, he went through the Tommy John phase with us as well. He was a very popular teammate, he was a very diligent worker, he had a lot of talent."
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One Direction Admit Similar Clash Riff Used for 'Live While We're Young' Was 'On Purpose'
One Direction have been accused of ripping off a riff from the Clash in their 'Live While We're Young' song, and now the 'X Factor' alums are admitting it was "on purpose."
The guys recently released the lead single from their sophomore album, 'Take Me Home,' which sparked angry comments from Clash fans claiming it bit off the rockers' classic tune 'Should I Stay or Should I Go.' However, Harry Styles says the nod was completely intentional.
He tells the Associated Press, "It's a bit like the first single ('What Makes You Beautiful') where the opening riff sounds similar to a certain film ('Summer Nights' from 'Grease'). It's kind of on purpose though, it's a great riff."
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ROMULO Koasicha has warned St Joseph's star Lee Selby he'll end his winning streak when the pair meet in a WBC world featherweight title eliminator at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff on Saturday.
Mexican Koasicha juggles his studies for a degree in mechanical engineering with his blossoming career in the ring and is aiming to land the vacant WBC international belt and catapult his name into the world title mix in the process.
"I'm very happy and motivated as it's a very important fight," said Koasicha. "I'm excited to fight in Great Britain and out of Mexico for the first time. We're going there to win.
"We've seen a few videos of Selby. He's a good boxer with a lot of technique; he knows how to manage distance and punches hard for the featherweight division. But we have the strategy to fight and win.
"I only had a two week break between my last fight and starting preparation for this one. I have seen in his videos that he lets his guard down and all this forms part of the strategy. If he tries something different then we'll adapt. Depending on how he fights we'll adapt but above all we're going to control the rhythm of the fight."
Koasicha will not have seen a boxer with the style and awkwardness of Selby. Does he foresee problems adapting, in particular to the Barry boxer's ability to throw quick shots from difficult angles?
"I'm a versatile boxer," said Koasicha. "There are a lot of styles out there, when I fight, I see how my opponent is fighting and I adapt my style to that. If I need to attack then I do that, or if I need to be more technical I can do that."
Koasicha's clash with Selby is part of a huge night of action in Cardiff as Cefn Fforest ace Nathan Cleverly steps up to cruiserweight for the first time against Guyana's Shaun Corbin with the WBA intercontinental title on the line.
Newbridge's Gavin Rees bows out from the professional game with a rematch against St Joes tough guy Gary Buckland, Liverpool's super middleweight star Callum Smith defends his WBC international super-middleweight title against Swansea's Tobias Webb, Dale Evans faces Mark Douglas, plus there's action for Chris Jenkins, Mitch Buckland, Robbie Turley and Alex Hughes.
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