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TAMPA, Fla. -- Yankees right-hander Phil Hughes threw 26 pitches in a batting-practice session on Thursday and said that he believes it is still possible to be ready for the beginning of the regular season.
Hughes was sidelined last month with a bulging disk in his upper back, suffered while covering first base during fielding drills. He said that he felt no physical issues during Thursday's session at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
"I was a hair off with my command, but I sort of anticipated that with not having been in a somewhat adrenaline-filled pitching scenario," Hughes said. "Other that that, I felt great. I felt like the ball was coming out pretty good, so that's a first step."
Hughes said that he felt "excited" to be back on the mound for the session, which was watched by manager Joe Girardi and pitching coach Larry Rothschild. Hughes pitched to Minor League hitters Addison Maruszak and Walter Ibarra.
"I hadn't been out there in so long," Hughes said. "It's good to actually face a hitter for the first time since last [year's] playoffs. It was a good feeling."
Hughes' next outing is expected to come on Monday in a simulated game, and Girardi said that he needs to see Hughes prepared to make 90 to 100 pitches to consider giving him a regular-season start.
With that in mind, it is possible that Hughes could miss the first turn through the rotation during the regular season, allowing either Ivan Nova or David Phelps to make a spot start in his place while Hughes builds up in a Minor League outing.
"I'd rather it be one start than a bunch than pile up if I'm not right when I get back," Hughes said.
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ORLANDO -- South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier said that he is hopeful starting quarterback Connor Shaw, a Flowery Branch High grad, will be back on the field in two weeks after being knocked out of the Gamecocks' 28-25 win over UCF Saturday with a sprained right shoulder.
Shaw left the game during the Gamecocks' opening series after he landed awkwardly on his shoulder during a run with 6:34 left in the first quarter. Shaw was dragged to the ground by UCF linebacker Terrance Plummer and fumbled. The Knights recovered the ball and Shaw came up holding his shoulder.
He was taken to the locker room and replaced by backup Dylan Thompson on the next series. Shaw returned to the sideline wearing a sling and ice pack. The Gamecocks trailed 10-0 at halftime without Shaw, but rallied to beat UCF 28-25.
"Hopefully, he'll be back in two weeks ready to go," Spurrier said. "He didn't see that guy. He was cutting back and just never saw the guy."
Shaw entered the game on one of his best starts to a season as the Gamecocks' starter, having thrown six touchdowns without an interception.
Thompson, completed some early throws, but had several potential big-play passes dropped by receivers. He finished the game 15 of 32 for 261 yards and an interception.
Both Thompson and the Gamecocks' offense settled down in the third quarter, relying on their rushing attack to take control of the game.
South Carolina hosts Kentucky next week before playing three straight Southeastern Conference games on the road.


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In today's world, we're using software every day for a range of reasons whether it be for business, pleasure or our day-to-day life. If you're looking to hire a talented IT specialist who is experienced and trained in software development, website development, software design or software engineering you'll be spoilt for choice, particularly in the freelance world.
The term software covers the multitude of programs that you use every day on your laptop, PC, iPad or any form of electronic device. A software designer is the creative inspiration behind your online banking program and is instrumental in helping your local supermarket release the most recent version of their shopping app. Everywhere we look software and those who create and maintain it is, in some form or another, all around us.
While using software is an everyday occurrence for most, the skills required to develop, design and engineer software are so specific that software experts are highly sought after. To succeed in the software development industry individuals need to be committed and prepared to study hard.
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Adventures of the Game Warden Cadet Class of 2004
AUSTIN, Texas — This year's game warden cadet class has fanned out across Texas since June and is encountering the tragic, the triumphant and the twisted.
Newly assigned game warden Ellis Powell was patrolling the north end of Newton County for night hunters and got behind some in their SUV on a dirt road. They had thrown their spotlight and gun and the chase was on.
"All I can say is our training really did kick in, I remained calm and did what I knew I had to do," he said. Powell lost them in the dark on the narrow road and got out and looked at their tire and skid marks and knew which way they turned. He also knew that had they turned that way, they would have to go through a certain intersection he knew a short cut to. "I high tailed to that intersection where I knew they would be. They thought they had gotten away," Powell said. He filed night hunting and felony evading charges against the men after the 12-mile pursuit, as well as a charge of making alcohol available to minor.
Or there's the story of newly assigned Callahan County Game Warden James Brown who, in July, after just days on the job, arrested two subjects and recovered three stolen pickup trucks, a Wave Runner Jet Ski and trailer, a utility trailer, TV, DVD player and numerous other stolen items. The value of the stolen items was in excess of $80,000.
"You do your job. That's all you can do. You don't really expect anything for it," Brown said.
And on July 29, Chris Stautzenberger, Zavala County, also a member of the 50th cadet class, was dispatched to a county road by the Nueces River, where a 12-foot-long gator had been ran over by an 18-wheeler. However, the gator was not dead, but was badly injured. Stautzenberger had to dispatch the gator.
"I felt bad. I still feel bad. I wish I didn't have to do that. Something that big, that lived that long — though it had to be done. There were reports that he jumped up one time and bit the bumper of a truck."
It took a front-end loader to transport the carcass. The gator's head alone weighed 100 pounds.
Stautzenberber said he applied nine times in 13 years to be a warden before he was selected. "It is everything I thought and more."
July 10-11, new Montague County Warden Trent Herchman took six kids on an overnight trip to a private ranch near Forestburg. They were taught firearm safety and had the opportunity to shoot at clay pigeons. While out on the ranch, they came across a copperhead snake and were counseled on what action to take when encountering poisonous snakes. A good time was had by all, kids and the junior-high-age boys, who were from Wichita Falls.
On his second day on duty, Comal County Game Warden Billy Lucio assisted veteran Warden Kathleen Stuman. They rescued a 13-year-old girl who was holding on for her life to a tree in the raging waters of the Guadalupe River below Canyon Lake.
The six-month academy brought the cadets from throughout the state to Austin where they lived until graduation on June 17. The academy included 1,200 hours of instruction — including the 576-hour basic peace officer course. Game warden cadet training also includes hunting, fishing, and boating safety regulations, fish and wildlife identification, search and rescue and public speaking. The academy included field trips to ranches for training using mock scenarios and to lakes for instructions in boat operations.
The wardens also took 16 hours of Spanish as required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education, which is the licensing agency for peace officers in the state.
Lt. Col. Pete Flores of the TPWD law enforcement division, who is bilingual, said, "The ability to speak a second language is a great tool in a profession that requires the warden to communicate with people of all cultures as they hunt and fish in our state. Spanish is our predominant second language in Texas and an officer that understands the language and the culture is more effective and safe due to the increased ability to communicate. The knowledge of the culture allows the warden to avoid confrontation by recognizing cultural issues that, left ignored, might lead to a potential misunderstanding."
For more information about becoming a game warden cadet, call (877) 229-2733 or visit the Web (http://tpwd.texas.gov/involved/jobvac/gwcadet/).
Powell, the first new warden described here, patrols a county that is 100 miles long and has two sheriff's deputies. He assists a lot — and in many ways.
"There's this 65-year-old woman who calls me when she's cooking dinner and I eat dinner with her. She lives alone. There are a lot of good people out here and it's not a tribute to me, it's a tribute to them. Yeah, there's always going to be a handful of knuckle heads, but so be it," he said.
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text: The 2009 model year takes the Challenger from a low-volume quasi-halo muscle car to a full lineup of three separate trim levels, each with their own engine flavor. The base model SE starts at $21,995, getting a 3.5-liter High Ouput V6 producing 250 HP and an equal number of lb-ft of torque. The top model's still the SRT8, at a starting price of $39,995 and powered by the reliable and huge 6.1-liter Hemi V8 with 425 HP and 420 lb-ft of torque. The middle-of-the-pack R/T hits the showroom floor at a starting price of $29,995 and comes with the 5.7-liter Hemi engine under the hood, producing either 370 HP and 398 lb-ft of torque (when running on premium fuel) or 375 HP and 404 lb-ft of torque, depending on which transmission it's mated to. Wait, what? Multiple transmissions? Yes muscle car fans, it's what two of these models' engines are mated to that'll give Jalopnik readers cause for celebration. Both the R/T and the SRT8 get an optional Tremec T6060 six-speed manual transmission ported from the Dodge Viper. The option's only available on the Hemi-fied R/T and SRT8 versions, so if you want the V6-powered SE, you'll only end up getting a four-speed automatic. Pity. The R/T gets another couple of nice features as part of the $995 "Track Pack" manual package — a Hill-start Assist (which was a very nice feature on some of the hills around our drive through New Jersey), a limited-slip differential (the SRT8 gets the LSD standard) and a tuned exhaust system (SRT8 manual gets this as well) that sounds great in the lower gears. On the road, both the manual Challenger R/T and the Challenger SRT8 felt much more satisfying to drive. Thanks to the auto-only multi-displacement technology, the R/T in both auto-stick and manual transmission models get 16 MPG in the city and 25 MPG on the highway. The 2009 SRT8 gets the same piss-poor 13 MPG city, 19 MPG highway as the 2008 model, but the manual transmission at least gives you an extra mile in the city and an extra three on the highway thanks to that very helpful sixth gear. Setting aside the benefits of the manual on the road, it's the track where it really becomes useful. Although the 2008 SRT8's automatic transmission had a +/- gate auto-stick mode, I really felt it to be too gimmicky for anything other than making a businessman feel like he was the big man at a stoplight. It's certainly not a transmission you'll feel comfortable using anywhere other than a drag strip — at least not if you want to keep your dignity and control safely intact. Which is why we were excited to hit the Englishtown track. Thanks to coning designed to keep drivers like me from becoming a smear on a wall, I didn't even get the car out of second or third gear on the track. Unfortunate for me, yes, but quite fortunately for the Challenger's clutch plates. Still, despite the aggressive coning, the smooth clutch gave me greater confidence, and the pistol-grip shifter available with the "Track Pack" felt more comfortable in my hand than the original 70's it's kinda-sorta modeled after. But, a manual shifter alone doesn't make a track car. The Challenger's still a fatty, as we found when we scrubbed the front tires on the first too-tight turn at speed around the Englishtown course in the R/T and later on in the course with an SRT8. Thanks to the RWD platform, with the nanny system turned all the way off, you're still able to steer with your right foot, just like the 2008 Challenger SRT8 and every other LX-platformed SRT8 and R/T. So which of the three, if any, is the right choice for you? Sorry Spinelli, but it's certainly not the SE. The automatic transmission and low horsepower mated to a heavy RWD car ensure this will compete not for our attention, but with Midwestern hairdressers as the car of choice to replace their V6 Mustang. If you're a muscle car madman needing a 0-to-60 time of five seconds, you'll probably want the SRT8, as Dodge estimates the R/T's time to be somewhere just under six seconds. Sure, you could beat the pants off the SRT8 in a straight-line with a Shelby GT500, but it'll cost you significantly more and I'm not sure it'll take to the track any better. Still, despite the SRT8's bigger engine, we're not sure the 30% higher sticker price justifies the 10% higher horsepower. In our mind, if you want a modern muscle car, the R/T may be right in the sweet spot. In terms of looks, you'll get the same (maybe more with the double-black hood stripes and functional hood scoop of the "Classic" package) double-takes as its stronger brother, the same horrifyingly plastic interior, and you'll do it for a much cheaper sticker price and an almost 20% higher fuel economy rating. Either way, whether you choose an R/T or an SRT8, you'll still get a Challenger with a manual transmission. Like we said, 2009's better than 2008 by at least one-third.


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I had my Very First Craft Fair recently, at Troon Concert Hall. I'd been planning it for months, wondering if all the effort I was putting in was worth it, and despite the length of time I had to be prepared I was still packing things up at 2am that morning. When I arrived (with my trusty friend Linda as help for the day) I was just so happy that I'd made it, that actually having customers seemed irelevant, and by the time we had set up, my brain had officially gone on holiday. It didn't take long before people started drifting in, and the real fun began, I love chatting to people and being surprised by their choice of bead – I sold two that I was wearing myself, and even though one of them was a little tricky to let go of, I knew as it went away with it's new owner, it was going to a good home where it was genuinely appreciated.
I particularly enjoyed interacting with the children who passed by, and had a selection of small beads to give away (I confess that wasn't my initial plan but it evolved like that) so with strict instructions not to put beads in mouths, ears or noses, off they went with a little bead given with pleasure. A friend and my husband tutted at me for that, but they're my beads and I can do what I like with them, not everything is about money. Two girls, who looked about 12 years old, stopped for a look and were especially fun, they were so on the ball that I would have happily left my table in their charge for the rest of the day. They gave me some good ideas and pointers for things they would like, so I've put plans in action so that I've got stock for my next craft fair. After the success of the day (which I pray wasn't just beginner's luck) I booked five more craft fairs. It's a good feeling to go to my shed because I have to, not only because I want to. I can't just sit on my laurels (or that other thing) there's 'work' to be done.
My (our) son James came to visit recently. We were a bit slow to get to the shed for the first bead making lesson, which meant that his second session was in a hurry on his last morning, but I was glad that he knew enough to get in there and make beads. He was quite excited about a bead he made, which I had to post to him as it was still in the kiln when he left. If he's bitten by the bug even in a small way, then I am happy. Does that make me a lampwork pusher? I don't know. I just think it's nice to be part of someone finding something they are fascinated by and enjoy doing.


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The Diamond MP1000 Media Wonder is a very comparable player with others in its class with its passively cooled Realtek 1073 chipset making for silent operation. Read on for more information about Diamond MP1000 Media Wonder and to see how it compares to its competition!
Today we're reviewing the new network media player (NMT) from Diamond Multimedia, the MP1000 Media Wonder HD for just under $130. We seem to be seeing more and more media players on the market in about the same price range that allow you to play the media that you've collected on your home network. Like the Patriot Box Office, ASUS O!Play, Western Digital TV Live, and Seagate FreeAgent Theater, the Diamond Media Wonder HD connects to your local network via 10/100 Ethernet or wireless (with additional adapter, not supplied) and plays media on Windows Shares, via uPnP media servers, or from attached USB devices.
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Northern Udar is Eternity Warrior's motherland. Demons have been trying to dominate it for over a century. They're trying it once again buidling Demon Towers to ensure their power. Your mission is to keep them away from Udar by destroying that Demon Towers. You'll have to wander through creepy dungeon while diminishing demons' power.
Eternity Warriors looks is one of those games that reminds Diablo saga. Point of view and gameplay is similar: clear all the demons on each level, grab magic items and upgrade your character after levelling up. Actually, you need to upgrade your skills to unleash your true power. Obviously, that upgrades have a price: silver or gold coins that you earn while playing. If you run out of money you can buy credits (in-app purchase).
There are two game modes: single player mode and online co-op multiplayer. You can create a room or join fellow warrior: there are more Eternity Warriors around the World.
3D graphics are stunning and, surprisingly it doesn't affect performance: we haven't noticed any lag playing it on a medium-end device. Controls are intuitive: screenpad with a joystick on the left and attack buttons on the right side.
In summary, stunning graphics, good performance highly playable, upgrade system and online co-op multiplayer game. What else did you expect? Must-have.
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A MAN needed 56 stitches after he was slashed across the face by a woman armed with a knife.
The victim was left with such 'horrendous' injuries that it is unclear if he will have long-term damage.
The late-night assault in Blackburn also saw the attacker steal £200 from her victim.
The man, who is in his 40s, was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital where he needed emergency treatment for internal and external facial wounds.
Det Insp Marie Haworth from Blackburn CID said: "The victim sustained very nasty injuries in this horrendous attack."
She said that because the injuries were so serious, police had not yet managed to get a full account from the victim to determine what happened in the minutes leading up to the slashing, although it is thought he did know his attacker.
Det Insp Haworth said police had stepped up patrols in the area following the incident which happened at around 1.20am on Sunday (MAY 18) in Fawcett Close, in the Galligreaves area.
Coun Damian Talbot, who represents the Mill Hill area, which includes Fawcett Street, said: "This is a disturbing incident.
"It is a nasty thing and to hear he had 56 stitches is very shocking.
"We do not like to see this kind of thing happening and I hope that the appropriate action is taken and that the injured person gets a lot better pretty quickly."
The attacker was around 5ft 4ins and in her mid-30s. She had straight, black, shoulder-length hair.
Det Insp Haworth appealed for anybody who might be able to help with the investigation to get in touch.
She said: "It is unclear at this stage, but we do not suspect this was a stranger attack.
"We would want to reassure individuals in the area that we have increased patrols.
"The victim suffered nasty external and internal injuries across his face. He has had 56 stitches, but it is unclear about any long-term injuries.
"We are appealing to any witnesses who were in the area at the time who may have seen the incident or who may know who is responsible to come forward.
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Rasmus working on basics this spring
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- For Colby Rasmus, thinking about the game too much has done more harm than good in the past.
Entering his third season with the Blue Jays, the 26-year-old believes his over-thinking ways could be over, and a lot of that has to do with manager John Gibbons.
"My relationship [with Gibbons], it's been really good for me so far," the center fielder said. "I've always been one of those guys who do worse when people stay on me. In this game, they're throwing balls at 100 mph at you, and if you're so amped up that you can't even see the ball, how are you going to hit it?"
Rasmus began last season on a high note, hitting .259 with a .328 on-base percentage. However, after the All-Star break, those numbers plummeted to .176 and .238, respectively.
Although Rasmus is not blaming anything on former skipper John Farrell and his coaching style, Rasmus knows there's a distinct difference between his old manager and his new one.
Rasmus believes that will only work out in his favor.
"When somebody has confidence in you to play the game your way and follow your own instincts, it can make you have more confidence," Rasmus said. "When you're worried about not doing the right thing, or worried you're in the wrong spot because they're moving you around and telling you that what you're doing is not right, that can take down your confidence."
Now that he fully understands that, Rasmus said he's been working on the basics this spring.
"For me, it's just about staying relaxed and doing what I've done since I was three or four years old -- having fun, seeing the ball, hitting it, and catching it," Rasmus said.
Melissa Couto 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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Bundled up in snowy Brooklyn, Paul LaRocco watched California's Rose Parade, glittering with sunshine and palm trees, year after year. Finally, the allure grew too strong and the NYC mailman transferred to the West Coast. He's never looked back...that is, except at the pizza.
LaRocco's Pizzera serves a New York-style pizza. Thin and crisp, it's reminiscent of Paul's childhood in Little Italy. Many of the toppings are styled after New York's corner slice joints, although the California influence does sneak in from time to time. The Spinaci e Pomodoro, for instance—in a tribute to fresh produce, the baby spinach leaves and halved cherry tomatoes are lightly touched with heat, drawing out flavor while retaining their vibrant color. This pizza takes full advantage of residual heat, gentling wilting the leaves and transforming the fruit into warm cherry tomato bombs.
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- NYC style dough
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- Shredded mozzarella
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This one will take you right to Athens! It is a refreshing change from the typical hamburger.
The "HAMBUR-GYRO" was inspired by combining 2 of my favorite foods, the hamburger and Greek gyro.
I have just recently had the pleasure of going to a Greek Restraunt and just loved the combination of flavors and the Tzatziki sauces just blew me away.
Slice eggplant into 1/4 inch circles. Drizzle with olive oil. Add salt & pepper. Grill until soft (about 5 minutes on each side. Set aside.


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Louisville - 7:05 - RHP Ramon Ramirez
Carolina - 7:15 - RHP Misael DeJesus
Sarasota - 7:00 - RHP Jerry Gil
Dayton - 7:05 - RHP Curtis Partch
Louisville - 7:05 - RHP Ramon Ramirez
Carolina - 7:15 - RHP Misael DeJesus
Sarasota - 7:00 - RHP Jerry Gil
Dayton - 7:05 - RHP Curtis Partch
Where is Ramon Ramirez and who is that guy out there pitching for the Bats?
Bats down 2-0 in the 3rd.
Ramirez 2.0 IP - 4 H - 2 R - 1 ER - 1 BB - 2 K
Devin Mesoraco hit a solo home run in his first atbat. Soto walked.
Dorn with a HR on a line to right.
2-1 Barons
Ramirez gets out of a bases loaded jam.
His control is not good.
Sweet has seen enough of Ramirez tonight. a hit, an error on Bolivar anda walk to load the bases and Kennard comes in to pitch.
3-1 Barons.
Kennard gets a popup, allows a run on a sac fly and ends the inning with a pop fly.
4-1 Red Wings. (Not Barons, what was I thinking?)
Just throwing this out there, but the WBC did Ramierz NO favors. He shouldn't have gone. He's was barely worked there. And he is way behind where he should be.
Stubbs walks, steals 2nd and scores on a Richar single,
4-2 Rochester (I can't mess it up that way) through 6 innings.
Not much happening in Louisville. Still 4-2 in the 9th. Bats have 4 errors.
Carolina is getting crushed by Chattanooga. 12-2 in the 8th.
Sarasota lost to Ft. Myers 8-6. Mesoraco, Buchholz and Alonso went 2 for 4 and Mesoraco got his 2nd HR. Kainer went 2 for 5.
Dayton is playing Ft. Wayne.
Hopper makes a nice diving grab to save at least two runs. Viola gets out of a shaky inning with no damage done. Manuel pitched pretty well earlier.
Bats need 2 in the 9th.
Reds are now in the 10th, 2-2 with the Fish.
Bats lose 4-2.
Carolina loses 12-4
Heisey: 2-4 1 Walk
Frazier: 0-5
Francisco: 0-5
Mike Griffin: 3-3
Misael Dejesus: 4 IP 8 Hits 5 Runs 5 Earned Runs 4 Walks 2 Strikeouts 1 Homerun Allowed 10.18 ERA as of tonight
Dayton loses 8-7
Sappelt: 1-4
Puckett, Wiley and Day with doubles
Stovall: 0-4 3 Ks AVG down to .125
I think Stovall gets sent down tomorrow in favor of Keltavious Jones for the start of the homestand
Anybody thinking it's time to see Norris Hopper in Cinti?
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Twitter Places vs. Google Places
Google asserts that 1 in 5 searches are location based.
This gave impetus for Google Places (formerly Local Business Center). Google Places expands on Place Pages, which allows a business to "claim" their own MerchantCircle-like listing that feeds Google Search and Google Map (e.g. California Pizza). In addition to such banal things as hours of operation and coupons, Google Places supports customized QR Codes (via Favorite Places) and — for just $25 per month — businesses in select cities can make their listings stand out with Google Tags.
Aside: For the uninitiated, Google automatically generates these pages regardless of whether or not you have a physical business address so it would be wise to claim your listing if for no other reason then to ensure the information is accurate. It is free for one location (city).
Yesterday, Twitter announced you can tag Tweets with specific places and create new Twitter Places. You can also click a Twitter Place within a Tweet to see recent Tweets from a particular location. A really cool feature here is you can publish check-ins from Foursquare and Gowalla directly to Twitter. This means that if you click on a Twitter Place you'll see standard Tweets and check-ins from these location-based services. Twitter will be rolling out Twitter Places in 65 countries over the next few weeks so expect to see a "Add Your Location" link below a Tweet box near you.
As far as Twitter challenging Google? Not really. Incorporating hyperlocal features has been a big trend in social media and online marketing at large. Both Twitter Places and Google Places are powerful weapons for any marketer to have in their arsenal.


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WALNUT CREEK -- As many in the Bay Area celebrated the Boy Scouts of America's vote Thursday to allow openly gay boys to continue participating in Scouting, Walnut Creek scoutmaster Bruce A. McIntosh lamented the change.
"Today is a sad day for America's youth," said McIntosh, the Scoutmaster of Troop 818 in Walnut Creek, who has been involved in Scouting for more than 40 years as a Scout and adult volunteer. "The Scout Law calls for a Scout to be brave, but courage was not on display among the majority of the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America."
Steve Hoagland, community chair of Boy Scout Troop No. 48 in Pittsburg, didn't see it that way.
"I think it's about time," Hoagland said after learning the ban was lifted. "I'm excited that we're going to stop hating and start loving and help kids be kids."
Scouting's National Council on Thursday approved lifting the long-standing ban on accepting gay Scouts with more than 60 percent of voting members supporting the proposal at their annual meeting in Texas.
"Historically to be a Boy Scout you had to have two parameters -- you had to believe in a supreme being and had to be hetereosexual," said Mike Lorenzen, a retired Saratoga scoutmaster. "So they did something. How they implement it will be interesting. ... I don't know what the solutions are."
Alex Bergtraun, assistant Scout master with Troop 6 in Berkeley and an Eagle Scout himself, said his troop was publicly against the ban even before any voting took place when began working on change at the local level.
"Scouting has nothing to do with sexual orientation," Bergtraun said. "It is about learning to be a good citizen learning to live in the real world.
"The sooner we (put this issue to rest,) the sooner we can get back to everyday work of teaching the boys how to be good people."
But McIntosh said the majority of the 1,400 voting members bowed to external pressure and the national scout executives' willingness to trade timeless values for today's corporate approval.
Ryan Andresen, a Moraga teen who was expelled from Scouting and denied his Eagle Scout award last fall after he told his scoutmaster that he objected to the organization's "Duty to God" requirement and that he is gay, was not available for comment Thursday, but his father, Eric Andresen, released a statement.
"We are relieved to hear that other Scouts will not have to suffer the rejection and expulsion that Ryan experienced, and we're glad to see that the BSA is finally starting to see how harmful its discriminatory policies have been," said Andresen, who along with his wife, Karen, launched a petition on Change.org that garnered 1.8 million backers. "Had this policy been in place just 8 months ago, Ryan would already be an Eagle Scout, and he could've avoided so much pain."
Under the proposal drafted by the Scouts' governing board, gay adults will remain barred from serving as Scout leaders, which frustrates Deborah McCaskey, the mother of an Eagle Scout and wife of a Scout leader in Pinole.
"I think they have done the right thing," McCaskey said. "I am glad it got voted that way, but I also think they have not gone far enough. They should allow gay leaders as well."
McCaskey said she was appalled that a stellar Scout wouldn't be eligible to lead the next generation of Scouts.
"I very strongly believe that, with adult leaders, there are no morality questions there at all," she said. "The failings of past leaders, which were well-documented, were not necessarily people that were openly gay. They were dealing with a problem that had nothing to do with sexual orientation."
Scouts for Equality, GLAAD and the Inclusive Scouting Network all applauded the passage of the resolution.
"Scouts for Equality is honored to be a part of the movement that has achieved a tremendous victory towards the fight for equality in America and we are proud to call ourselves Scouts," said Zach Wahls, an Eagle Scout and Founder of Scouts for Equality. "We look forward to the day where we can celebrate inclusion of all members and are committed to continuing our work until that occurs."
East Bay resident Steve Tennent, the committee chairman of Troop 57 in Orinda, agreed.
"It could have gone other way. The BSA could have said 'We don't care' and voters could have said "We don't care' and they didn't do that," he said. "They listened, took the right steps. It is a good day for scouts."
Representatives from the Boy Scouts of America said the policy change will be effective Jan. 1, 2014 for the 116,000 Scouting units.
But Thursday's outcome is unlikely to end a bitter debate over the Scouts' membership policy.
Some conservative churches that sponsor Scout units wanted to continue excluding gay youths, in some cases threatening to defect if the ban were lifted. More liberal Scout leaders -- while supporting the proposal to accept gay youth -- have made clear they want the ban on gay adults lifted as well.
Bruce Lee, a Santa Clara Scoutmaster, said he fears there will be backlash and some scouts might see support pulled and troops disbanded.
"Without a doubt that will happen. We don't want to deal with boys having to drop scouting, and trying to make sure that boys will get a new home."
He added that expressed fears sound like old-fashioned paranoia and that he'd like to see scouts become a co-ed organization.
"We're one of the only country that seperates them," he said "Everywhere else, it's just 'scouting.'"
Staff writers Eric Kurhi, Natalie Neysa Alund and Robert Salonga and wire services contributed to this report.


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First Attempt: Clinton State Park or Bust!
Posted by Greg Downing | Tags: Inexpensive , Routes & Rides , U.S. - Kansas
"What was I thinking? I must be insane! Why did I think I could do this? You don't do these kind of things! Other people do this, you freaking idiot!"
These were just a few of the choice thoughts running through my head on June 29, 2013, as I left familiar cycling territory while embarking on my first attempted overnight bike trip. The plan was to ride from my home in Overland Park, Kansas, to Clinton State Park, which is just west of Lawrence, Kansas. I had estimated that the trip, which would take me through the communities of DeSoto and Eudora, would require approximately 50 miles, each way, of output from my untried (over this distance, anyway) human power plant. How, at the age of 46, had I arrived at this point in my life?
It all started innocently enough. I had gotten back into bike riding during the summer of 2012 as a way of increasing my fitness. I hadn't been on my bike in about thirteen years, and even then it was just for short excursions around the neighborhood. I pulled my old 10-speed (which was a birthday gift on my 12th birthday!) out of the garage and got her ready for the road.
I started slowly and over the next few weeks my endurance, fitness level, and mileage increased while my body mass decreased. My wife and I went to Kauai, Hawaii, during fall 2012 and I rented a bike for the duration of the trip.
I rode all over Princeville, on the island's north shore, and took several rides up and down the phenomenal Ke Ala Hele Makalae: The Path that Goes by the Coast. It was my first ever "active lifestyle" vacation.
Upon returning home, I bought a new, modern bike, a Giant Escape 2. With my new steed, my gains became even greater. I fitted the new bike with a rack and trunk/pannier bag and began using it for errands close to home. I was becoming a new person, both physically and mentally.
By spring 2013 the idea of doing a long-distance ride started to form in my mind. I made lists of my expected equipment needs. I researched potential routes and destinations. I read books, articles, and online postings authored by others who had taken bicycle trips. I watched YouTube videos of other people's cycling journeys. I rode longer distances. I visualized the trip over and over again. Finally, it looked as if the weather during the last weekend of June would be nearly perfect. I had acquired the most basic set of gear I thought I could get away with, and managed to get everything loaded onto my bike and perform short test rides with the load.
I made the final decision just the night before the trip: I would leave in the morning for an adventure and test of endurance the likes of which I'd never experienced.
I set off on my journey at around 11 a.m., after an anxious and restless night (the kind that always seems to transpire when an exciting event is to take place the following day). At first, I was confident and happy, relishing the feelings of excitement and freedom. The first few miles were over familiar terrain.
But once I left familiarity behind and headed farther west, past Shawnee Mission Park and into the unknown, doubt began to set in.
I managed to make it to Highway 7 -- my first new waypoint, if you will. I should have felt a sense of accomplishment, but the doubt and the nagging voices in my head persisted. The roughly 25 pounds of gear I was hauling began to become more noticeable which each new hill I climbed. My odometer seemed to be malfunctioning, as the mileage increased very slowly.
I did have an abort plan in the event that I determined I just couldn't make the trip. I could dial up my wife and have her come extricate me. The thought crossed my mind a couple of times, but I squashed it. I wasn't ready to pull that ripcord just yet, not until I had given it my all.
I kept churning away, slow and steady. As I progressed into a more rural area, I became aware that the environment around me was quieting, had become more peaceful. Likewise, the voices in my head started to grow quiet and my thoughts became less doubtful. I still wasn't sure I could make my destination, but I knew I had a chance. Then, suddenly, I was looking at a sign that read "Welcome to DeSoto." The voices were back, but the tone was different now.
"You know what? You can do this! You can make it!"
From that point on I knew I could do it, and do it I would, come hell or high water. I stopped for a short rest at Miller Park and then rode through DeSoto on Lexington Avenue. Southwest of Desoto I passed the old Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant and then stopped at Sunflower Nature Park for another rest and lunch. After this I made it to Eudora and sat for awhile in a small park to rest again. By this time the wind had picked up and was blowing from the west at a nearly constant 25 mph. The remainder of my journey would see me fighting this new nemesis, especially on the stretch from Eudora to Lawrence. Along the Old K-10 highway there are few structures or trees to serve as windbreaks. It was a struggle to keep the bike up to even 5 or 6 mph.
Finally, I made it to Lawrence. I rode through town and reached my most important waypoint of the day, Yellow Sub! I refilled my water bottles and then slumped down in a chair to rest while waiting for my culinary masterpiece to be prepared. It's the first time I wasn't in a hurry for the oven-toasted sandwich to be ready. But I would not partake of this treasure until I reached the campground at my final destination, another 8 miles to the west. A nice bike path parallels the road leading west of Lawrence that would take me right to the state park. It took another hour and a half or so of riding against the wind and terrain to reach my final destination, but the thought of the sandwich jammed into my left pannier kept me going.
I entered the campground at around 6 p.m. and chose the first quiet spot I found. I dismounted, leaned my bike against the picnic table, and flopped down on the bench. I had made it. I had done something that just a few months before seemed impossible. The trip odometer read 51.76 miles. My best prior to that point had been 33.61 miles. I sat for a moment and let the realization of my achievement sink in. Then I devoured that glorious sandwich in record time.
Afterward, I set up my tent, checked in with the campground host, and cleaned up (a campground shower had never felt like such a luxury). It turned into a perfect summer evening, so I sat out and read the paperback I'd brought with me until darkness arrived. With the vanishing light, I climbed into my tent and stretched out to watch the movie Blue Hawaii on the small tablet I had brought for just that purpose.
As the night wore on, I drifted in and out of sleep. I had anticipated sleeping the sleep of the dead, but I guess the excitement of the day was still coursing through my veins and overpowered the exhaustion that I simultaneously felt. The call of distant coyotes may have contributed, as well.
In the morning I rose, still feeling tired but also strangely refreshed. I packed everything back on the bike and set out for the return trip home at around 8 a.m. I had breakfast in Lawrence at McDonalds (uninspired, I know, but convenient and cheap), and then continued on toward home. Somehow my legs and energy held out. I rode through Eudora without even stopping. I paused just long enough for lunch in Desoto and then continued on my way. As I crossed Highway 7 and approached the western edge of what I consider home turf, it hit me again just what I had accomplished. I finally wheeled into my driveway at around 2:30 in the afternoon. Once settled, sleep came easily.
I've made the trip two more times since then and have started doing research on different and longer journeys for the new year. I'm a different person now, the kind of person who rides free into the world and experiences his surroundings more intimately. And it is really quite wonderful.
Tip for this adventure: Since I was not quite sure of my capabilities before I set out, I chose my destination and planned the route for this first trip carefully. I was never more than a few miles from basic services or a place that could serve as an extended rest area, while waiting for rescue in the event that I needed it. I now feel confident enough in my abilities that in the future I'll be willing to stray farther from civilization.
Favorite local bike shop: Turner's Cycling and Fitness is my local resource for bikes, parts, and accessories. They may be smaller than the competition, but the staff is always friendly, helpful, and willing to spend quality time with the customer before, during, and after the sale.
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Mandy - Jan 27, 2014 at 9:46 AMGreg, congratulations! This was a wonderful post about your accomplishment. My favorite line is " I'm a different person now, the kind of person who rides free into the world and experiences his surroundings more intimately." I think this could describe all of us who challenge ourselves like you have. Tailwinds to you!
Stephen - Jan 27, 2014 at 1:16 PMHUGE congradulations,my friend! Inspiring tale of your first overnighter/tour,makes me want to get out there in the cold right now and just go,hahaha! :)
Paul - Jan 27, 2014 at 1:32 PMNice going Greg. Sounds like a great ride.
A few tips for others who may not want to challenge themselves to the extent Greg did.
- Do more long rides unloaded before you try one loaded. For example if you're planning on a 50 mile ride loaded, try some 70-80 miles without the gear. You can also use these rides to scout your route.
- Get an early start! Like Greg, I'm usually too excited to sleep well the night before starting out on a tour. So rather than toss around in bed I try an get going as soon as it's light enough. You always want to give yourself plenty to daylight to get to your destination. You've got to assume you may get a flat, get lost, or have to detour around some road construction. Or you might just want to take a nap during the heat of the day.
Above all, have fun riding.
Greg - Jan 27, 2014 at 1:53 PMWow, thanks for the nice comments everyone. I had almost as much fun reliving and writing about the trip as actually taking it. I've added a front rack and panniers in anticipation of some longer quests this year. There's no telling where I might end up. Here's hoping for good weather and the chance to see you all out on the road soon!
Jim Guenther - Jan 27, 2014 at 2:24 PMThis is great. Welcome to the wonderful world of bike travel.
Peter - Jan 27, 2014 at 6:16 PMCongrats. Multiday next time!
PS Fenders. Its not always sunny
Bill - Jan 27, 2014 at 10:32 PMWhat a nice read! Thanks for sharing, Greg. I found it interesting that you didn't start off until 11am. I left on my first trip at 9am and felt I was getting a late start!
Like you, I'm relatively new to touring with a goal of traversing Ohio, northeast to southwest, this Fall. I've done two overnight trips thus far and will be doing a four day trip down the Great Allegheny Trail in a few months.
Thanks again for sharing. Happy Trails!
Ginnis - Jan 28, 2014 at 4:26 AMNice story. Lots more to come I'm sure. The Katy is really wonderful ... I live in Michigan and I rode the Katy two years ago.. during the super duper heat wave.. and I'm almost 60. :)
Greg - Jan 28, 2014 at 9:14 AMBill, I had intended on leaving earlier, but some last minute double-checking, gear rearranging and saying my goodbyes (my wife was convinced I was riding to my doom!) delayed me. But since it was late June I had plenty of daylight time.
Ginnis, the Katy is definitely on my list of future rides. I've read so many wonderful trip reports about the Katy, I feel like I already know the trail.
Steve - Jan 28, 2014 at 5:45 PMGreg, I really enjoyed reading about your adventure; thanks for sharing! I did my first bike overnight last fall; but much closer to home as there are a number of great places to camp within 20 miles of where I live near Stockton Lake. I've toured the Katy in three stages. It really is a great way to tour Missouri. There are many wonderful bed and breakfasts along the way as well as camping and motels. I recommend you check out the Katy Trail interactive website which is a wealth of information about the trail, lodging, and other resources. Looking forward to hearing of your future biking endeavors!
Susan - Jan 29, 2014 at 8:37 AMWhat a great story. Thanks for sharing your adventure.
Ron - Jan 29, 2014 at 11:14 AMWow, Greg. Awesome story of your great bike adventure. It's even inspired me to get more active.
Reggie D - Feb 1, 2014 at 7:43 AMGreat story! several years ago, while on one of my summer weekend rides I met a man who was riding the southern route. San Diego to St Augustine! I've been hooked on the idea ever since. Your story is a great first start! Keep it up!! Ride Happy
Dallas - Feb 5, 2014 at 12:03 PMGreg - I was so pleased to read your story about your ride to Clinton SP. I live in Lenexa and have been toying with a three night loop to Hillsdale, Pomona, Clinton, and back home. I've done a bit of touring but am far from a veteran. Feel free to contact me via e-mail if this might be of interest to you. Also, my wife and I have done the KATY end-to-end several times. It's great and you can leave the tent, sleeping bag, pad, etc. at home. Dallas
Cybil - Feb 5, 2014 at 12:08 PMThanks for the fun recount of your adventures! My husband and I moved to Manhattan, KS, 4 years ago and have been exploring various places in KS to bike. We've actually vacationed in KC a few times just to avail ourselves of all the off-road bike trails there!! Now that we know about it, we'll try the one out of Lawrence next!
Andy - Feb 5, 2014 at 1:45 PMGreg! Great success story, the kind all can learn and be inspired by. Ours is a cycling family, and we love meeting those along the way in our camping/cycling adventures. Bravo, and be sure to pass it on to others when you can...
Ed Gross - Feb 5, 2014 at 2:11 PMGreg, A wonderful story of your first tour. I can tell you are hooked! My first day ever was 30 miles from El Paso,Tex to Heuco Tanks State Park. Even though I'd forgot my stove fuel, had way to much gear, and the wind was blowing 25 mph I was on top of the world at age 62. Thousands of miles have followed. Happy trails.
Don Lawrence - Feb 5, 2014 at 7:20 PMGreg! Congrats! All of us who tour identify with your "first" trip! Now that you are 'hooked', ride safe and take a friend along. You will have life-long memories of fun and adventure! Ride safe!!
Joe B - Feb 5, 2014 at 7:28 PMWay to go buddy! Come out to Iowa this summer and ride RAGBRAI with us.
Bob M - Feb 5, 2014 at 10:19 PMGreg, thanks for a great story. It was fun to read and inspiring.
Curt Moore - Feb 6, 2014 at 6:22 AMYour thoughts and planning was the same for me when I decided that I could tackle a long ride. Only difference I talked myself into riding across Missouri on the Katy trail with the additional 50 miles so it was Kansas to Illinois. Kept riding it does wonders for you pysche
Dan Stockwell - Feb 6, 2014 at 6:50 AMGreat story, great accomplishment for you. Keep it up! When you are ready, join us in Michigan for a ride called DALMAC. I rediscovered the joy of riding on the DALMAC and have done the ride for the past 9 years. It seems a daunting ride, but you can do it!
Richard Bosworth - Feb 6, 2014 at 7:10 AMWelcome to the club Greg of inspired adventure cyclist. Your story brought memories flooding back of the doubts and fears as I cycled across the UK from Coast to Coast and the exhausted exhilaration of arriving in the north east port of Tynemouth.
Twelve months later I set off from Vancouver down the Pacific Coast arriving in Tijuana forty nine days later.
So, by my reckoning you'll be ready to join me on the 2016 Transam Tour
Robbie Sweetser - Feb 6, 2014 at 5:54 PMWay to go Greg! The excitement of the "first" frequently leads to many more adventures. And leaving real early as Paul suggests can be good as a way to see the unexpected...such as the bobcat darting across the road 20 feet in front of me on an early dawn.
After years of day rides, then multi-day rides, I had my first cross country ride in summer 2013. You might enjoy reading some of the weekly blog posted on robbie41.blogspot.com.
Greg - Feb 6, 2014 at 9:35 PMWOW! I am stunned at the level of interest generated by my story. Who would have guessed that pulling my old 10-speed out of the garage a few months ago would lead me to this new life? And who knew anyone would actually be interested enough to read about it?
I guess I struck some universal chord, at least as it relates to those who have embraced the joy of bicycle touring. Whatever the reasons, thank you everyone for all of the wonderfully positive, kind and insightful responses. They are all very much appreciated.
D'Arcy - Feb 9, 2014 at 11:52 AMGreat job Greg, like anything in life you have to start somewhere and getting the courage up to plan is the first step. You will be surprised that when you get out there, life takes on a whole new meaning, my first overnight trip in 2005 have now exploded into a yearly 4 week self supported bike vacations, with a comfortable recumbent and bob trailer to haul my stuff. Be prepaired, stay alert and always have a back up plan because anything can happen beyond your control. You can always checkout warmshowers.org, another family of fantastic cycling supporters always ready to help and host you on your journey. Welcome to a healthier lifestyle and enjoy it while you can.
David Vitro - Feb 9, 2014 at 1:21 PMThanks for sharing your story Greg. It was like someone was writing my story. Last year, at forty six years old I shared the same experience as you with my first overnight. The excitement, doubts, and sense of accomplishment all mirrored what I went through. I, like you, love my new found lifestyle. I am filled with child like awe and wonder every time set out on my bicycle on a new adventure.
Lynn Babcock - Feb 14, 2014 at 4:34 PMWonderful story - I hope to try this over the summer. I have always wanted to do a trip on my bike. I am scheduled to take the self-contained road touring class from Adventure cycling this may. Can't wait! and after reading your stoey I am even more excited. Great job!
Dennis "K1" Blanchard - Feb 27, 2014 at 8:04 PMLong distance biking and hiking is not a spectator sport. Watching it on television would be extremely boring, unless masterfully done as a documentary, Tom Vernon's, Fat Man On A Bicycle, was one such case.
What is so wonderful about your adventure, is the discovery. You've discovered things about yourself, the area you live, and the thrill that comes from setting a personal goal, and reaching it. You'll find, over time, the goals will only become more challenging, I can speak from experience there.
More power to you Greg! Hopefully, one day, our paths will cross.
william - Dec 8, 2014 at 1:17 PMDallas that is the whole reason for the trip is the adventure leaving the sleeping bag and tent and staying in a motel or b&b is not a adventure hell you might as well stay home then you are going for a change of pace But awesome trip Greg keep it up I got a few planned this coming spring of 2015 .
Mac - Dec 8, 2014 at 1:34 PMWilliam, "management" couldn't agree less with your statement. Getting out on the road or trail is the adventure; sleeping on the ground doesn't have to be part of it. Some like it, some don't.
william - Dec 8, 2014 at 3:42 PMI like the getting out part to mac but there is nothing like pitching your tent setting down to a warm campfire on a cool night listening to the sound of the fire crackling and roasting marsh mellows . And a couple of hot dogs while sipping on a cup of hot chocolate and as it gets late retiring to a nice warm tent with a good down sleeping bag and a soft comfy pillow. Maybe here a ole hoot owl in the tree once in a while or a coyote hollering in the distance .But that's just me .I don't have no need for credit card touring that is just me though also.
Mac - Dec 8, 2014 at 4:15 PMI'm with you, William; I love camping. I just don't want to discourage non-campers from trying bike touring. Thanks for your continued comments.
william - Dec 8, 2014 at 5:05 PMoh that's fine I just a Traditionalist I guess what ever gets people out on theyre bikes is what it takes
Mark - Dec 15, 2014 at 6:43 PMGreg, I am planning my first overnighter at the young age of 54. Your story has answered some of my questions like what if I cant make it or what if I have a breakdown but I know I can do it..Thanks again!
william - Dec 15, 2014 at 9:03 PMYou sure can mark It does not half to be far it is just the idea of getting out there


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Werth's shoulder 'tender' after full workout
WASHINGTON -- Jayson Werth went through a full workout on Saturday -- including running, throwing and batting practice in the cage -- as part of his continued effort to return from a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder.
But after Saturday night's walk-off victory over the Pirates, manager Matt Williams said Werth felt some discomfort as a result of the extensive baseball activity.
"It was a little tender," Williams said. "He'll get through tonight and see how he feels when he wakes up."
The right fielder didn't play for the fifth straight game on Saturday due to the injury. Williams originally eyed Sunday as a likely return for Werth, largely because the 5:05 p.m. ET start gives the right-handed slugger some extra time to rest his shoulder. However, Saturday's setback could force Werth to take another day off to ensure he's healthy enough to return.
"He's going to do [the workout] again tomorrow early and see how he feels," Williams said. "If we have to take another day after today, we may have to do that."
Once Werth does return, Williams said the AC joint sprain shouldn't be a long-term concern, barring any freak accidents in the outfield.
"Unless he bangs it again, unless he does something to irritate it again, I don't anticipate it would be something that would cost him games," Williams said. "But you never know. If he dives, or if he goes into a wall or something, it could jar that joint a little bit. But I think it's calmed down pretty well.
Daniel Popper 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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Los Angeles, CA
David Ruy, Ruy Klein, New York
Returning to (Strange) Objects
SCI-Arc Spring 2013 Lecture Series
Wed, January 30, 7pm
W.M. Keck Lecture Hall
Intro by Hernan Diaz Alonso
Since the mid-nineties, architecture has accelerated its move away from the discourse of the architectural object towards the discourse of the architectural field. The vicissitudes of the architectural object has lost its uncanny appeal, and recent work is more often than not circumscribed by the mental image of an underlying network of relations that is deep, dynamic, and more real than the architectural object itself. Like Janus, the transition from object to field has had many faces but has shared a single body moving towards the virtual. This lecture offers reasons for pause in this move towards relationism in order to reconsider the architectural object itself and why it may be irreducible to relations alone. The work of Ruy Klein is presented in the context of this concern and seeks to describe that which is withdrawn and strange about the architectural object.
David Ruy is an architect and theorist. He received his Master of Architecture from Columbia University and his Bachelor of Arts from St. John's College where he studied philosophy and mathematics. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Architecture and Urban Design at the Pratt Institute, where he is also the director of The Network for Emerging Architectural Research (NEAR).
David Ruy and Karel Klein are the principles of Ruy Klein in New York City. Ruy Klein examines contemporary design problems at the intersection of architecture, nature, and technology. Encompassing a wide array of experimentation, projects study the mutual imbrications of artificial and natural regimes that are shaping an ever more synthetic world. The work of Ruy Klein has been widely published, exhibited, and has been the recipient of numerous awards. Ruy Klein received the Emerging Voices Award in 2011 from The Architectural League of New York, recognizing the firm as one of the leading experimental practices in architecture today. www.ruyklein.com
Visit the lecture page at http://www.sciarc.edu/lectures.php?id=2175.


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Mechanized harvesting, once considered a risky way to collect summer-season onions, appears to be gaining favor among some growers in New Mexico.
"It is," said Chris Cramer, onion researcher with the department of agronomy and horticulture at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. "Labor has higher cost, and availability (of workers) sometimes is tight. Plus, there's not a lot being harvested at the same time."
Mechanized harvesting spells efficiency, in some cases, Cramer said.
"Our acres are going down a little, so there's been a movement more and more toward mechanical harvesting," he said. "In the past, it had just been for onions going for processing. Now, more it's being used for onions bound for the fresh market."
The knock on machine-based harvesting has been the risk of crop damage, and Cramer acknowledged that drawback.
"You have to be careful about it, but also there's curing," he said. "Our market had adapted to curing in burlap sacks in the fields and that came with its own problems because oftentimes we'd get July rains and onions in the field in the sacks got wet and you couldn't get into the fields to get the sacks out, so what some of the larger sheds have done is gone to is actually harvesting and putting them into plastic bins and taking them to their sheds. They have forced-air drying in their sheds. That has really helped things considerably, because you cure the onions in the shed."
Deference to machines isn't universal, but technology is making its way across some areas of New Mexico's onion industry.
"We're starting to get into the mechanical packing," said Jay Hill, salesman with Hatch, N.M.-based Shiloh Produce Inc. "One of our facilities has gone to robotics."
Mechanized harvesting is a different matter, though, he said.
"The thing is, you do most of your heavy loads in the Northwest," he said. "It's real hard to bruise the hardy onion. But the softer onion, it's tougher. We don't have a machine that doesn't cause a lot of mechanical damage. I don't expect it to overtake the industry at this time. We've already seen it some."
Hatch-based Skyline Produce is now in its 11th season with mechanized harvesting, said Marty Franzoy, manager/owner of the grower-shipper.
"It costs less," he said. "You can save a lot. In the old system, we were taking them out of the fields and putting them in the dryer. Everything was in sacks and to cut your risk out when it rained and they rotted in the fields."
Crop damage is not a big problem, Franzoy said.
"When everything works perfect, there's no more damage," he said. "You do it in boxes now, and it's very gentle way to do it. When we watch everything, there's very little damage."
But, he said, mechanized harvesting works best with hardier onions, Franzoy agreed.
"That's another reason we don't do a sweet onion, because they're softer," he said.
There are skeptics, where machine harvesting is concerned.
"Based on what I've seen over the last few years, it's highly unlikely to be successful," said Jamie Hooper, general manager of Las Cruces, N.M.-based Charles Johnson Co.