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BOSTON -- Several Astros players got to Fenway Park early on Thursday to soak up as much as they could. Third-base coach Dave Trembley, who's familiar with Fenway from his time as manager of the Orioles, took a handful of players, including Hector Ambriz, Wesley Wright, Bud Norris and Jose Altuve, on a behind-the-scenes tour.
Trembley took the players to the seats atop the Green Monster and inside the scoreboard, where they could sign their name alongside the greats of the game. He also took them to see the Red Sox Hall of Fame.
"It's a pretty special place," said Wright, the team's longest-tenured player. "I've seen Wrigley and now to see Fenway, the baseball tour is kind of complete. There's a lot of good stadiums out there, and this place is right up there with the history and the tradition and the great players who have played here. Hopefully I can go out and have some good games while I'm here and really enjoy this place."
Rookie outfielder Brandon Barnes, who hit his first career home at Wrigley Field last year, knows what a privilege it is to play at Fenway, too.
"You just kind of look around, and when you get the Monster and see all the names that are there from different guys over the years, it's a true baseball field," he said. "When you're playing baseball in your backyard, you envision yourself at Yankee Stadium, Fenway Park and Wrigley. To be here and to play here is unreal."
Brian McTaggart is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, Tag's Lines. Follow @brianmctaggart on Twitter. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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I know it's been a long time since either my dad "Grover" or myself have been on the site but I wanted to let you all know what is going on.
If you didn't know my dad's cancer came back last year after his resection. So in December he started Chemo again. On March 15th he had chemo, on March 16th he fell (sat too hard) and fractured a vertebra. On March 17th he turned 66.
March 19th his hemoglobin was down to 6.9, he declined a transfusion. March 26th it was still in the 6's so he had a transfusion on March 27 which go it back up to 8 something. March 28th, my mom, dad, brother and my family (husband and 2 kids, 8 & 4) rented a cabin for a couple of days of spring break. March 30th my brother went home, followed by me mom and dad - mom wanted to attend church on Easter Sunday.
Thank the good Lord they were home, @ approx. 4am mom woke up to a mess in the bathroom. Dad had a horrible case of diarrhea. As she started to clean up he came back in, sat down and then threw up blood. She called 911 and they got him to the hospital. His hemoglobin's were down to 4.
Today, April 9th - Dad is still in the hospital and his liver is failing. There is nothing more they can do but to ease any pain (from his back). They are inserting a "drain tube" to drain the fluid that is building up on and around his stomach today. We are hoping to get him home sometime this week.
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MORGANTOWN — When West Virginia lines up against all of the talented players Alabama has to offer on offense Saturday at the Georgia Dome, the Mountaineers are going to need some special kinds of players on defense.
They're going to need rare defenders who can match up athletically, play both the run and pass and deliver the kind of hits that will make ball carriers and pass-catchers think twice about coming into that area again.
In other words, they're going to need Karl Joseph.
Arguably West Virginia's best defender — he was the only one named to the Big 12's official preseason all-star team — the junior safety seems tailor-made for what Alabama is likely to throw at the Mountaineers. Although that style remains a bit of a mystery given that the Tide will have a new quarterback and offensive coordinator, Alabama in general is usually a pretty straight-forward offense that uses talent to attack, rather than schemes.
If nothing else, Joseph has proven that he can match up talent-wise with pretty much anyone.
And heading into that season opener in Atlanta and into his third season as a starter, Joseph also might be as comfortable as he's ever been. That has as much to do with being familiar with rules as with anything else.
"I think I know what I can do and what I can't,'' Joseph said. "That was kind of a question last year.''
Indeed, it has been a year since Joseph had to make an adjustment in the way he plays the game. Last year's crackdown on hits to the head and to defenseless players — and the accompanying suspensions that went along with targeting fouls — was a huge topic for Joseph. As a freshman in 2012, he'd made his name with bone-jarring hits while starting at free safety and there was considerable concern that if any of WVU's defenders were apt to be penalized as such, it would be Joseph.
As it turned out, the concerns were overblown. Joseph adjusted. Oddly enough, the only Mountaineer who was ejected for targeting last season was offensive lineman Adam Pankey for a hit in the Baylor game.
But it wasn't always easy for Joseph.
"I don't think it really changed how I played,'' Joseph said. "But I do think I always had that doubt in the back of my mind, like if a receiver's going up I might not be able to hit him like I want to. I might have to slow down a little bit.
"It just kind of put a little bit of doubt in my mind.''
Joseph insists that the doubt he had didn't affect the way he played. That seems a bit contradictory, of course, because any defender who plays with doubts about what he can and cannot legally do tends to play on the side of caution.
Regardless, Joseph made it through last season and should be more comfortable with it all this season.
"No, not really,'' Joseph said when asked if those lingering questions of what was legal still exist. "Going into year two of the rule now I feel a little more comfortable knowing what's allowed and what is not. I think I have a better understanding of where to attack receivers when they have the ball.''
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A PENSIONER had his £8,000 life savings stolen by 'despicable' thieves who posed as workmen.
The conmen claimed the 79-year-old needed work doing to the roof and guttering of his Accrington home.
But when he went to get the £300 he had agreed for the work, one of the roofers distracted him as another emptied the man's safe which contained all his savings. The theft has been described as 'appalling and heart-less' by councillors and police, who have launched an investi-gation to find those responsible.
They have released CCTV images of a van they believe may be connected with the theft.
Coun Miles Parkinson, leader of Hyndburn Council, said: "It is a heartless act to do this and take a man's life savings.
"The perpetrators must have no conscience whatsoever."
The theft happened when three men called at the victim's house, in Hyndburn Street.
The pensioner reluctantly agreed to the thieves carrying out repairs and they started to clean the guttering.
Minutes later, they told the man the price would be more as further work needed to be carried out.
The victim went to his bedroom where he kept a safe, but was then called downstairs by one of the fake workers to be shown what further work they planned on carrying out.
While he was outside, one of the men went upstairs, found the safe still open and snatched the cash from inside.
The three thieves then left immediately claiming they would come back after lunch, but never returned.
PC Andy Ronga said: "This is an absolutely despicable crime carried out against an elderly and vulnerable man who has had his life savings stolen.
"He has been taken advantage of in an appalling way.
"It truly beggars belief the levels that some people will go to."
Coun Parkinson added: "It is a despicable act to do this to a senior resident and somebody who has put away for later life.
"The thieves must have no conscience, only self indulgence, and they will do it again and again until they are caught."
The borough's MP Graham Jones said: "It is absolutely despicable that someone in this day and age would think of stealing anything from an elderly person, let alone their life savings.
"When these perpetrators are caught, I would urge the judge to hand down a hefty sentence."
The theft comes as police launched an investigation into a similar burglary at a 'vulnerable' pensioners home in Moss Street Great Harwood.
Two men called at the house claiming to be workmen there to repair the guttering. When they were allowed inside the house, they stole a small amount of cash, police said.
Officers are looking into whether the two attacks on Tuesday April 29 and last Friday could be linked.
PC Ronga said: "I would appeal for anyone who knows who these offenders are or who has any information to get in touch with the police."
The first thief was described as a white man, aged 42 to 43, 5ft 8ins, and of medium build. He had a bald head with mousey coloured hair on the sides. He was also said to have had a couple of days' growth of hair on his face, a scouse accent and was wearing black trousers and a black jacket with white writing on the back saying 'roofing specialists'. He was carrying a filofax.
The second man was around 35-years-old, 6ft tall, of 'gangly', skinny build, with white hair that was swept and tassled dark ginger with thick sideburns.
He also had a few days' growth on his face spoke with a northern accent. He was wearing similar clothing to the first thief.
The third man was also white and aged about 35. He was 5ft 8ins, of slim build and was wearing a dark coloured top and baseball cap.
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Cause there's no way they'll both make it, and a good chance neither will.
I haven't been keeping up. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each player? Which would you take if you had to take one?
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It would help to know who "Mo" and "Snap" are.
I don't know much about Snap, but I like Mo. Mo was a good all around player. I didn't think he made to many mistakes and while he was only 2 for 5 from 3, he showed that he can knock them down if need be. He was a decent shooter and found ways to get to the line. I would have liked it better if he would have made more free throw shots, but atleast he could get to the line. He also did a good job of distributing the ball around. He got a fair about of assists for a 2 guard. He should have a camp invite, and there should show whether he can play at the full NBA level or not. I personally think it wouldn't hurt to have him on this team for insurance purposes.
Nuntius was right for a while. I was wrong for a while. But ultimately I was right and Frank Vogel has been let go.
"A player who makes a team great is more valuable than a great player. Losing yourself in the group, for the good of the group, thats teamwork."
-John Wooden
Not enough room on this team for either, I'm afraid.
My impressions of Jimmy 'Snap' Hunter are that he's like Stephen Jackson in the aspect that he's played everywhere. His bio says...
Jimmie Hunter: Following 19 games with the Gary Steelheads, he averaged 17.8 ppg after signing in February, 2005, with Sebastiani Rieti in Italy with Gary in the CBA, he averaged 20.8 ppg, 2.8 rpg and 3.8 apg a 2004 CBA All-Star, he averaged 20.3 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 4.2 apg and 2.0 spg in 48 games for the Rockford Lightning he spent part of the 2002-03 season with the Harlem Globetrotters team that played against U.S. college teams he turned professional following his sophomore season in which he led Life University in Atlanta to its second consecutive NAIA title in the championship game of the NAIA tournament, he hit the game-winning shot with 12 seconds left he earned first team all-NAIA honors and was the NAIA Player of the Year after leading the team in scoring (22.1 ppg), steals (99) and blocked shots (63) he finished second on the team with 112 assists he scored 30+ points eight times, including a season-best 39 vs. The Master's College he played his freshman season at Memphis where he averaged 16.2 ppg in 20 games he led the team with 17.1 ppg in Conference USA games.
Snap is a 6'4 combo guard. He's about 180, and I think he's capable of playing both guard positions, but seems to be more of a scorer than a passer.
His first outting was very under par. He played the most minutes off the bench with 23 against Houston, but netted no points, missed all 4 of his shots, including 1 three pointer, 1 assist, 1 rebound, 4 fouls, 3 steals, 2 turnovers.
His second game he was alot more productive in 18 minutes off the bench against the Raptors. He had 12 points, 4 of 9 shooting, 2 of 2 from ft, 2 of 4 from 3, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 turnover, 1 steal, no turn overs.
His third game, he played in 30 minutes off the bench again against New York. He had 13 points, on 5 of 8 shooting, going 2 for 2 from 3, 1 of 2 from the line, 2 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 fouls, no turn overs, and 1 blocked shot.
His fourt outting, Snap played in 25 minutes, off the bench. He had 17 points on 4 of 13 shooting, 9 of 10 from the line, 0 of 2 from 3, with 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 fouls, no turnovers.
His fifth and final game, Snap got the start, and played 26 minutes. He had 9 points on 4 of 6 shooting, going 1 for 1 from 3, with 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 5 fouls, no turnovers.
He averaged about 10 points a game, and about 3 assists. And the most important stat is the he only had 2 turnovers in 5 games with an average of over 20 minutes a game. That to me was very telling. He takes pretty good care of the ball.
I want Snap to make the team, I like his nickname.
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Nuntius was right for a while. I was wrong for a while. But ultimately I was right and Frank Vogel has been let go.
"A player who makes a team great is more valuable than a great player. Losing yourself in the group, for the good of the group, thats teamwork."
-John Wooden
How about Baby Face? No? Okay.
You, Never? Did the Kenosha Kid?
Can't hurt to invite them both to camp right? I kinda doubt either will make it, but Mo would probably benefit us most right now...
Does anyone know if Snap can consistently hit the 3?
He did alright. But the most impressive thing is that he only turned the ball over twice in 5 games. He played over 100 minutes with only 2 turnovers, and played very nice D.Originally Posted by ILovethePacers
Nice... that is actually really impressiveOriginally Posted by Fig Newton
However, I really think we need a good 3 point shooter though to make up for Reggie's loss...
He can shoot 3's alright. From what I see, he knows how to find a way to score. Plus, he has an awesome nickname.Originally Posted by ILovethePacers
I'm gunna go on record and say that we need Jimmy 'Snap' Hunter!
I don't know enough about him to say we need him, but I am really rooting for him to make the team.Originally Posted by Fig Newton
You, Never? Did the Kenosha Kid?
He led the team in 3 point attempts and makes. He hit 5 of 10. Snap was pretty good. He's stats for someone off the bench just make me go, 'oh Snap!'
Ok, I vote Snap then
If either can play worth a damn, they'll be in a team's camp where they actually have a shot of making the team.Originally Posted by ILovethePacers
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In the last 4 games, he averaged 12.8 ppg, 4 apg, 3 rpg, and the most impressive stat was that he had no turnovers, and he averaged about 25 minutes a game. I'm not saying he'll average this if he makes it to the NBA, but an assist to turnover ratio of 4/0 is really good. I think this guy should be given a chance to show if he's the terrific ball handler he appears to be or if it was just the players that were guarding him were terrible defenders.
We should all go to the first preseason game with "WE WANT SNAP" signs.
Yeah, we should. Apparently, that did Darko Milicic wonders.
Have we ever signed and kept a summer league player... even when it appeared we had a 'keeper' or had found a diamond in the rough?
I'm not talking about our own draft picks playing in the games. I'm talking about the guys looking to make the league.
Nuntius was right for a while. I was wrong for a while. But ultimately I was right and Frank Vogel has been let go.
"A player who makes a team great is more valuable than a great player. Losing yourself in the group, for the good of the group, thats teamwork."
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Norm Richardson would be along the same lines, as well.
Both sure helped our team, didn't they?
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TRAFFIC and parking disruption is set to hit Rawtenstall as a £7million sewer scheme gets under way.
New underground storm water chambers, and new sections of sewer, will be built on land off the A682, in Bank Street and St Mary's Way, in Bacup Road near the junction with Bury Road, in Ilex Mill car park, off Fall Barn Road, and under the car park opp-osite Highfield Road.
There will also be new manholes, a control kiosk, and an outfall into Limey Water installed, before next winter.
The aim is to help keep Limey Water and the River Irwell clean.
A United Utilities spokesman said: "We understand this type of work can be a pain and we are working closely with Lancashire Highways and local stakeholders to minimise the disruption.
"To complete our work safely, we will need to remove some trees and put some traffic management in place."
During the work, people will no longer be able to use the United Utilities compound to park in.
Lower Bank Street car park will be closed until August. Alternative council car parking has been made available at James Street, and at the top of Bank Street.
There will be no vehicle access into the bottom of Bank Street from St Mary's Way, and traffic manag-ement will be in place.
The spokesman added: "There will be a temporary road closure in place which we expect will be required for a few months.
"Diversions will be clearly signposted via Bocholt Way. Buses will be diverted around Kay Street and Bank Street.
"There will be a reduction in available car parking spaces during our work.
"We'll ensure that there is alternative car parking available nearby for residents.
"We will need to complete some work on Bacup Road which will require temporary traffic lights.
"We thank everyone for their patience while we're carrying out this important work and will provide regular letter updates to the local community."
Camden Blomerley, secretary of Rossendale Civic Pride, said: "The work will undoubtably cause huge problems. United Utilities is trying to do its best to minimise the disruption but, at the end of the day, it's trying to fit a quart into a pint pot.
"Businesses and commuters heading for the M60 and M66 are probably going to struggle. Civic Pride is going to makeover Bank Street after the work has finished and make it much better than it is now."


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Bespoked 2013
We had hoped to publish a brief report of Bespoked in Cycle, the CTC magazine, but no space for that in this month's issue, so here are even more pictures (and words) of lovely bikes and bits than we would ever have found room to print.
In August it'll be 100 years since Harry Brearley discovered stainless steel in Sheffield, whilst looking for a higher melting-point material for gun barrels. Coincidentally, the latest, strongest steels for frame tubes, Reynolds 953 and Columbus XCR, are also stainless.
Hence these shiny creations from Alex Moulton and Colourbolt at the entrance to the show.
An Italian classic by Faggin, all ready for the Eroica. www.fagginbikes.com
Swallows returned in 2013 with the best road bike in show. It's constructed in Reynolds 953 by the perennial Pete Bird, to a classic design by Robert Wade in remembrance of his father Harry.
New and old ideas in rim brakes popped up everywhere at Bespoked:
Newfangled racer brake by www.eecycleworks.com, centrepulls and cantis by www.paulcomp.com.
Middleburn Cycle Components were cranking it out for Britain with this red, white-metal and blue chainset.
Royce UK, best known for their top quality square-taper bottom-bracket units, exhibited a new 'tri-lobe' crank fitting – claimed to make a stronger axle.
This twentyniner designed (for someone with very small feet) and made by Oak Cycles was judged best touring bike. The rackless bags are by Wildcat Gear.
Enigma go touring with their new titanium Explorer frame, custom made for £2000 with interchangeable sliding dropouts for disk, Rohloff or derailleur.
The joints on this bamboo frame are secured by Kevlar protected by a top wrapping of dyed tree-bark cloth, all set in resin and sanded to reveal beautiful marbling. Souplesse Bamboo Bikes are designed and BS-tested in the UK by Richard Chapman and craftsman-made in Uganda.
Nature's carbon fibres also come in the form of Irish ash, genuinely carved in Ireland by Woodelo, and to such good effect that they were judged best new builder.
A loopy idea or great innovation? Time will tell. www.loopwheels.com
My eye was drawn to this bright stack of 'belted tyres' by Velo-re. You can even send them an old favourite and remember that epic tour every time you pull on your kecks! They also make dog-leads, wallets and tool-rolls from inner tubes, sails and other reclaimed materials.
Another colourful display brought brisk business to Brooks, who've diversified from saddles into leather bike-bags and backpacks and even clothing.
The go-to guy for lightweight tricycles nowadays is Geoff Booker. Trading as Trykit, he makes complete machines, solos and tandems, as well as this conversion axle. 2WD means it drives both wheels.
Look no forks! The front wheel on a prototype 'long-john' carrier bike by Dan Titchmarsh, has a pivoting hub centre on swing-arm suspension and was judged most innovative design. But I'd worry about how to seal such a wide circumference bearing.
The pipes on this artful Demon are copper-plated, plus lacquered to prevent tarnishing.
And here's my attempt at an arty shot of that shiny 953 and 931 tubing on Reynolds' stand.
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Can Sebastian Vettel start 2010 the way he ended 2009 – with a win?
He'll have to keep the fastest Ferraris of Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso behind him for 49 laps of the punishing Bahrain circuit. And the F10s are expected to have an advantage over Vettel's car on race pace.
The start
The pole sitter starts on the left hand side of the track. The first corner is a right-hander.
|Row 1
|Sebastian Vettel
|Felipe Massa
|Row 2
|Fernando Alonso
|Lewis Hamilton
|Row 3
|Nico Rosberg
|Mark Webber
|Row 4
|Michael Schumacher
|Jenson Button
|Row 5
|Robert Kubica
|Adrian Sutil
|Row 6
|Rubens Barrichello
|Vitantonio Liuzzi
|Row 7
|Nico H?�??lkenberg
|Pedro de la Rosa
|Row 8
|Sebastien Buemi
|Kamui Kobyashi
|Row 9
|Vitaly Petrov
|Jaime Alguersuari
|Row 10
|Timo Glock
|Jarno Trulli
|Row 11
|Heikki Kovalainen
|Lucas di Grassi
|Row 12
|Bruno Senna
|Karun Chandhok
Lap one
The drivers will all have to remember to brake a lot earlier for the first corner than they used to do on lap one at Bahrain as each will have a full load of fuel on board.
Those on the left-hand side should benefit from starting on the cleaner side of the track but last year Timo Glock went into the lead from second on the grid. Positioning the car around the opening set of tight bends is crucial. But once they get to the narrow new section expect it to become a case of follow-my-leader.
Both the Ferrari drivers will fancy their chances of beating Vettel on race pace as the RB6 has been hard on its tyres in practice. Can either of them get past on the first lap?
They will also have to keep an eye on Lewis Hamilton, who is fourth on the grid. He's known for his attacking starts and the MP4/25 was the fastest car through the speed traps in practice. If the lead trio get into a tangle and slow themselves down in the first three bends he could give them some trouble on the run to turn four.
The race
The top ten qualifiers have to start the race on the same tyres they used to set their quickest time. Here are the tyres they used:
Sebastian Vettel – Super soft
Felipe Massa – Super soft
Fernando Alonso – Super soft
Lewis Hamilton – Super soft
Nico Rosberg – Super soft
Mark Webber – Super soft
Michael Schumacher – Super soft
Jenson Button – Super soft
Robert Kubica – Super soft
Adrian Sutil – Medium
Almost all the top ten opted to use the super soft tyres, which are quicker over a single lap. But how long will they be able to make them last at the start of the race with a full fuel load onboard in the Bahrain heat? They will have to take extra care not to lock up and damage their tyres on the opening lap.
The Ferrari drivers are expected to have better race pace than Vettel's at Bahrain and this present an interesting challenge for Alonso and Massa's race crews if the pair find themselves stuck behind the RB6.
In this scenario whichever of the two Ferraris pits first stands the best chance of ending up ahead of both Vettel and the other Ferrari. No doubt both Ferrari driver would fancy that advantage, so how will the team make the call?
Red Bull aren't the only team with tyre wear concerns – McLaren were struggling with tyre wear yesterday too.
On the other side of the coin, what about the Saubers? Much has been made of how the C29s are kind to their tyres over long runs, so how late can they leave their tyre changes?
Everyone from Rubens Barrichello in 11th and back can start the race on whatever tyres they choose, which means they can use a fresh set, if they have any left. Expect them to start on mediums which should cope with the heavy fuel load better in the early laps.
It seems two things will dictate when drivers will make their first pit stops. For the top nine it will be question of how long the super softs hold up. Ideally they'll survive long enough so they can complete their remaining distance on medium tyres and do the race with a single tyre stop. At the very least they'll want to get out of the pits ahead of the drivers who started on mediums.
But reacting to other teams' strategy decisions will also be important. An early pit stop could help a driver who's stuck in traffic to gain a few places in the short-term – but that means spending longer on the next set of tyres and potentially wearing them out too soon.
New teams
Lotus and Virgin will probably be in a race of their own at the back. Much has been said about the difference in speed between them and the leaders but even at five seconds per lap off the pace they're only likely to get lapped two, maybe three times over the race distance.
The leaders are likely to come across the HRT F1 cars a bit more often – assuming they last the race distance.
How do you think the Bahrain Grand Prix will pan out? Who do you think will win? Have your say in the comments.
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TIme ago I was a child. And then, when emotions would make my mind a storm, when thoughts would jump around like monkeys, when dreams would take my mind to the strangest places like elephants in heat destroying fertile grounds - I was with them. I was the storm, I was the monkey, I was the elephant. But not any more. Now I am the ever calm centre of the storm with blue skies above, I am the large trees of the forest unshaken and amused by the monkey's play, I am the handler riding my tame elephant to battle.
And I do not understand it.
Does anyone understand it? Does anyone experience this, too?
Why do people blame the storm, the monkey and the elephant? Why do they want to still the storm, kill the monkey and bind the elephant forever? As if there was no other way, as if it was the fault of the elements and beings.
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Today has been the worst day yet. Dad woke at 12ish and wanted a drink, we gave him a sports bottle to drink out of as he keeps spilling his drinks due to extreme weakness,but he still spilt this which sent him into a rage. He is too weak to walk so me and Mom had to guide him to a chair so Mom could change the bed. All the time he was crying and saying sorry and how useless he is. I tried to calm him down and eventually he settled until it was time to change his pjs. He is very proud and does not want any help but he is so weak it is not physically possible for him to do any thing. He has a stoma bag which he takes care of himself, there is no way he is going to be able to do this but he is insisting he can. We are worried he is going to fall if he attempts it and then he could end up in hospital. I said Mom was worried about him falling and that the Nurse could help, he went mad, and i mean mad. He said he would have no dignity left then he started to cry. It has broke my heart. I am worried about Mom coping with him, I want to call in macmillan nurses now (they are due fri, dad wasn't seen as urgent on Monday, and to be fair he could manage it 2 days ago) but Dad has made me promise I won't call anyone in do to it for him. I'm scared if I phone he will never forgive me.
Dad is so stubborn but he as never been an angry person. I know this isn't my Dad and it's the cc and medication but I don't want to remember him like this, he was always the one with the cheeky smile and shining eyes.
Mom is worried if he needs the toilet to wee how he will get there, I offered to get him a special container to do it in and again he went mad, got aggitated and cried. I just don't know what to do. I wish God would take him now,enough is enough, this is too cruel, he deserves to be at peace. The only good thing is so far he is not in any pain.


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CA takes stick to suspect bowling actionChloe Saltau
Published: February 6 2013 - 3:00AM
CRICKET Australia is set to introduce a tougher regime for dealing with illegal bowling actions in domestic cricket.
The move comes amid growing angst from state coaches, who perceive a problem with suspect actions that extends beyond the public allegation levelled at West Indies import Marlon Samuels during the Big Bash League.
The review of CA's doubtful bowling actions procedure is a direct result of the BBL, because the short season makes ineffective the current system - a drawn-out process that allows three official ''mentions'' from three different umpires across one season before a bowler's action is analysed.
The review will be headed by CA's senior cricket operations man Sean Cary with input from coaches, umpires and staff at the Centre of Excellence.
Cary admitted the current system took too long to kick into action, but denied Australian cricket had a significant problem with throwing.
''It's to tighten the process up so that it can be effective in competitions that run over short periods of time. It's not a crackdown because I don't perceive we have a major problem,'' Cary said.
''We have to look at the current procedure because it doesn't allow for the full process to be completed within the full period of time that the BBL is actually played … If there is a doubtful action report or mention, then we need a procedure that deals with it there and then, so if there is an effect as a result of that, it doesn't impact the competition.''
It is believed there has been only one mention of a suspect action in Australian domestic cricket this summer - Samuels during the BBL.
After a bowler's action is mentioned three times in a season, it is tested in a laboratory to see if it exceeds the legal 15-degree limit, and footage of the suspect deliveries is scrutinised by an independent observer.
Umpires can short-circuit this process and report a bowler straight away if they are convinced he is throwing, but have been reluctant to do so because of the stigma attached to the issue.
CA's doubtful bowling actions procedure only applies to domestic cricket, and does not take account of reports made in international cricket or other domestic competitions such as the IPL.
The BBL has highlighted the need for change because of the short season and the influx of overseas players.
In December, Queensland and Brisbane Heat coach Darren Lehmann was reprimanded and given a suspended fine of $3000 for breaching CA's code of conduct after he questioned the legitimacy of Samuels' quicker ball.
Privately, state officials have expressed concern about at least three bowlers this domestic season while questioning the will of CA to confront the problem.
The decision to review the existing system should go some way towards alleviating the latter concern.
Australian officials also hold great hope for new technology that would measure bowling actions in match-conditions. A sleeve, with sensors attached to the bowler's elbows, was tested during last year's under-19 world cup, and should be ready for first-class cricket in about two years.
The biomechanist leading the project, Marc Portus, has said the innovation would help rid the game of illegal actions, and remove some of the emotion from the issue by fixing flawed actions before bowlers reached international level.
It would also guard against bowlers modifying their bowling to meet the legal standards in a laboratory, then bending the rules while straining for wickets in the heat of battle.
This story was found at: http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/ca-takes-stick-to-suspect-bowling-action-20130205-2dwlv.html


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Amid all the news coming out of the NGS annual conference in Salt Lake City last week, I fear that one important item may have been overlooked especially by genealogy bloggers.
This week OneGreatFamily.com announced the presence of a new site called GenealoGee.com which is a social bookmarking site similar to Digg or StumbleUpon. If you have a genealogy blog – or even if you don't but you read genealogy-related blogs or news – you should check out GenealoGee.com
What Is Social Bookmarking?
Social bookmarking is method in which Internet user can catalog, search and share bookmarks to other websites usually around an area of interest such as genealogy. Popular bookmarking sites include StumbleUpon, Digg and Diigo. In fact Diigo has a great Genealogy Research Resources group of bookmarks created by Denise Olson of Family Matters.
How Can Social Bookmarking Help My Blog?
Not only does social bookmarking provide an easy way to find resourceful sites focused on a specific area of interest like genealogy, but having your blog or blog posts "bookmarked" can boost your readership. When you upload your site to the list of bookmarks you are extended your "reach" and offering more options for others to discover your content.
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Won't Posting at GenealoGee.com Decrease My Visits or Traffic?
In an email conversation with Scott Dimmick, product manager for GenealoGee.com, he stated that your site or post won't be robbed of traffic just because it is posted at their site. Just like Digg or StumbleUpon, the "frame" or "toolbar" will only show up for registered members of GenealoGee.com not for guests. And this can easily be disabled by clicking the "x."
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On a personal note, I've joined GenealoGee.com and have bookmarked my own posts here at GeneaBloggers and at Destination: Austin Family. I've been using StumbleUpon for the past year and I've really seen an increase in the number of readers from social bookmarking. GenealoGee.com is easy to use and I can bookmark a new post in under a minute.
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Nexus hiringposted by Dark0ne Site NewsThe hiring process is now closed for the time being. The response to the position has been great and I look forward to working with the people that have been invited in to the role and hopefully, in the near future, showcasing their work to you all :)
The Nexus has begun to reach that stage now where one person alone can't do the sites justice. I have some great plans for the future of the network as well as hopes for some more games to add to the Nexus catalogue of sites in the future but in the mean time there is something I've always wanted help with but have never been in a position to ask.
News. We all like to be updated on what's happening across the community and there's no reason why the Nexus can't be abreast of the happenings going on in the Elder Scrolls, Fallout and Dragon Age modding and gaming communities. I have opened up a new Jobs at Nexus section on the sites where I will be listing positions for volunteer work over the coming months. At the moment I'm currently looking for some budding news writers/reporters to help bolster up the news content on the sites.
While unpaid this position would be great for someone looking for a future in video game journalism or for anyone who wants to practise and hone their article writing abilities.
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Emanuel re-deploying some cops, but not everyone is on board
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is re-deploying 500 officers to police beats around the city. But some officials say the plan doesn't satisfy Emanuel's campaign promise to put 1,000 officers on the streets.
Emanuel said at a Tuesday news conference that he's putting 500 existing Chicago police officers on beats. He said that would help build relations with communities and eventually drop crime. The officers are already on the street, but don't necessarily have specific beats. Emanuel called it a down payment on his campaign promise to add 1,000 officers to beats.
"I can wait to find the resources, or I can basically say, 'Are we most efficient in applying our officers to where crime is,'" he said.
But Alderman LaTasha Thomas said she was expecting 1,000 new officers, not the re-deployment of officers already on the force.
"They're taking a step, but this is not the thousand to me," she said.
The head of the police union, Michael Shields, said in a statement, "The department has taken hundreds of highly-skilled street officers and transformed them overnight into hundreds of highly-skilled beat officers. What's the difference?"
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I'd go with the Euro, myself. He's a leader and he's in his prime. He's looking for 10mil over 3 years... we could do close to that if Dale took the veteran's minimum. That would leave 2mil for JJ and about 3 for Sarunas Jasikevicius. Over 3 years that comes to about 10mil.
I'm totally comfortable with keeping AJ as the third string or second string if Jamaal goes down. It would be nice to limit Jamaal's minutes this year.
He's not a terribly big guard, although he's bigger than Freddy. Who's seen him? Could we ever play a 2-PG lineup to get both he and Tins on the floor?
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If you can get JJ to sign a 1 year contract with the intent to locking him up at the end of next season it would be perfect.
Do you mean Jax by SJ, whats he got to do with contract negotitations?
His ability to play NBA defense is the only thing that has kept Sarunas out of the NBA to date. If we had him and AJ as our 2nd/3rd PGs then their skill sets are almost exactly opposite. He's a fluid ball handler, can create offense and pull up for the 3pter. AJ would be the defender, able to take it into the post and hit the spot up 3.
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I gotta go with Jay Williams. If he's as healthy as they are saying he is, then you'd be getting a guy with alot of years left in him, along with a small affordable contract. J-Will would make our bench the envy of the NBA, and while SJ's agent is really high on him being in the NBA, I've heard that SJ is to slow for the NBA game, and while Carlisle likes a slow pace, I'd prefer to bring in Williams, just because a healthy Williams, is better than Sarunas, I'm pretty sure.
I voted other.
Why? Because I've been thinking Sarunas Jasikevicius for weeks now and suddenly Jay Williams is in the mix. If Jay's healthy then I flat out don't know who I would pick. Jay's speed would sure help against Wade!
I would say it would come down to who we could get cheapest.
We can sign JJ with the early Bird exception. That leaves Dale and one of the above point guards to either share the mid level exception, or one to take the veteran's minimum and the other to take the mid level.
Okay, I'm going to go dream mode here and say why not sign all four? JJ with the early bird. Jay to the veteran's minimum, and then Dale and Jake could share the mid level. That way we could add either Tins or AJ in a trade for a big time shooting guard.
Dream mode off!
How about Jamaal and Sarunas? Thats the option I would pick.
ok...call me greedy...but i dont think im too far out of line..well maybe...im on record as saying we need to trade aj-his stock will never be higher and we need an upgrade-sorry aj the heart u showed this year will always be greatly appreciated....
but this is biz...so...ive also said a number of times that i think larry would have a strong interest in sarunas....hes 30 years old and appears to be the type of player that bird would be attracted to-and u cant help but think he might be a great addition....he doesnt expect to start just play significant minutes on a good team...he has a very good outside shot- which is sorely needed on this team-and hes a freethrow shooter of reggies caliber....hes definitely a fiery competitor and i think he would be a fan favorite here....
jwill....well u cant help but get excited when u first hear about him...everyone remembers the player he was before that injury....but man...those pictures i still see in my head.....and its just pretty hard to imagine he could come back and be that same player...so the question really is-how closely will he resemble his former self??? and hes been away from the game a long time....hes gonna be rusty....no way around that....i just dont think u can have him as anything but a third point guard on a team....especially his first year back....see how he develops again....see how he practices against the guys and use the first year back to evaluate....if he excels and its obvious by the trade deadline that hes far more valuable than first thought, then u can reevaluate ur situation at that time....but u gotta be cautious...but he seems to be the perfect candidate for a 3rd pg-just not sure if hes comfortable with that-especially if we bring in sarunas as his opportunity might be perceived to have diminished...if we dont upgrade the backup pg slot however-then i think it would be the ultimate for both the pacers and jwill...should be interesting....
as far as money goes, as ive mentioned before the most intriquing part about money is dale...i gotta believe something was somewhat agreed to back when he came here....i would selfishly love to believe dd would play for vets min-but realistically i dont see that happening....so what he makes greatly affects anything we do as far as MLE goes....
i will repeat this....jj's situation is not related to the MLE....the pacers have early bird rights on him and can sign him for up to 5 million(the league average) ....and i cant believe jj will command anything more than 3 mill on the very high end and probably somewhere just over 2 is probably most accurate...the real issue is the added payroll....if we use the MLE and resign JJ then we are talking about adding close to 8-10 million in payroll...and i dont think that will fly....we would then probably have luxury cap issues...
can u get sarunas and dd for the MLE with a little left over for jwill(he really shouldnt require much)??....i dunno...me thinks probably not....will dd play for the vet min and allow us to use the MLE to acquire sarunas and jwill????me thinks prbably not....do we trade aj to sac in some sort of deal for bobby jack(who i would also like to see as an upgrade to the backup pg) then use the MLE to resign dale and jwill???? maybe, but who knows.....thats why this should be fun....
now the thing that concerns me....when papers start mentioning the pacers are a major player for sarunas
i suddenly lose hope....birds trips are well known...him scouting sarunas is well known...doesnt seem to be birds style....is there a secret player we dont know about over there? quite possibly knowing bird....seems indiana is being thrown out there to add validity to sarunas quest to come to the nba and intrique other teams to take a closer look and get him a bit more cash-in other words start a bit of a bidding war....
so who friggen knows....i know one thing...i cant wait to see how it pans out..
I'll pick one when you tell me what I'm supposed to do with him.
The Javiscuisaksadsjkdsa guy wants 3 years and 10 million, I dont think we have that money to give to him. So I would say Jay Williams.
Damn it I didnt see Tinsley and AJ, you are damn right I would rather stay with that. Stupid me. Stay with Tinsley and AJ is the best option up there. If you put that then why didnt you put Tinsley and Jay Williams?
I would like to see Tinsley, AJ and J Wil on the roster...having J Wil to play backup point would let Johnson focus more on what he used to do best: shoot and play lockdown on the ball D, rather than having to worry about running the offense
It's assumed that either one of those guys is going to play behind Tinsley, moving AJ to the third string.Originally Posted by Jermaniac
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We can if we want... it's layed out in the other thread.Originally Posted by Jermaniac
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Even if we have to use some of the MLE to sign JJ (up for debate), we can still sign SarJAs with the rest if Dale takes the veteran's minimum.Originally Posted by IndyPacers67
That's a lot of new salary, though, with none coming off the books. So it would be essential that we move Austin and Bender for ending contracts.
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I would have to go with Williams with the Euro being a close second.
AJ just proved he's starter material (in his mind anyway, he said it). He's NOT going to stay here if we sign somebody ahead of him. He'd demand a trade or release.
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Meltdown: Laying The Smackdown Review
Hi everyone, it's me again doing this weeks Smackdown Review for all you Smackdown fans! This week on Smackdown, the mainevent was to see who will be the new #1 contender for Sheamus World Heavy Weight Championship. Anyone who didn't watch what happen or would like to find out what mine and everyone's thoughts are, just read on.
Note: I just want to say, i'm not going to talk about everything what happen on Smackdown, but just the main points.
Christian vs The Miz-IC Championship
It was a shock for everyone, that The Miz defeated Christian on the 1000Th Raw but the only bright side to it was, they would have a rematch at SummerSlam.....well that's what I thought. Christian made his rematch clause against The Miz while Miz was giving his victory speech. I guess everyone knew once again The Miz would defeat Christian and yet again Christian would get screwed out of a Championship. Their first match against each other on Raw was OK but their match on Smackdown, actually was a great match, a lot of back and forth action occurred. It was a great opener to start of the show. In The match The Miz did give Christian a thumb to the eye with out the ref looking, so you never know Christian could get one more match at SummerSlam. If Christian does lose once again, I will be curious to know, what would he do next? Or is their anything else for him? When he first came back from injury, a lot of people wanted him to go back in the World Title picture but right now I think he lost a lot of momentum. I have been a peep fan, for a long time now, so I hate to say this but I think Christian should hang up his boots soon.
Jinder Mahal vs Ryback
I thought this would be your normal Ryback squash match, so I was quite surprised to actually see Mahal put up a fight against him. This made Ryback look human and in the match we didn't have any clear winner, because Jinder exited the ring. Technically Ryback won by count out but he didn't pin or submit Ryback and that's what really counts in WWE. On the 1000TH Raw, Jinder Mahal and his low class superstars decided to attack Taker and Kane. Everyone knows how, that ended up. Jinder Mahal looked furious with Ryback, so I think we could be seeing a start of a feud between these guys. Next Raw or Smackdown, he's probably going to call his so called stable to attack Ryback which they should do successfully. This could escalate to some sort of match on SummerSlam.
Sheamus vs Cody Rhodes
This was a normal Sheamus beat down, which ended in a unsurprising Brogue Kick. I'm not going to lie, Cody did shine a little in the match but not as much as he should of. Dolph Ziggler was at ringside and when Sheamus did win, he was teasing to cash in but was only toying with Sheamus. Jericho sneaked behind Dolph and pushed him in the ring, then allowing Sheamus to give Dolph a brogue kick. Jericho saw his opportunity to give Dolph some payback for betraying him in their tag match on Raw. He gave Dolph a Codebreaker to prove once again, he's not really losing his touch. This Jericho and Dolph feud is really picking up nicely, I just hope they don't just battle at one PPV, and should take it to multiple Pay Per Views.
Santino Marella vs Antonio Cesaro
I have to say, I never thought it was a good idea to make Santino US Champion. I like Santino, he's the funny in WWE but if you put something funny with something, that should be taken series. It will devalue the seriousness and in WWE's case, that is something they don't want to do. This match Antonia won and this could lead to him being the next competitor, at having a shot at the US. I would like Santino to drop the belt to someone, but someone that actually half the the casual WWE fans know. Antonia hasn't really had a good build up and I haven't even seen him on TV for a while, so his random win over the US Champion Santino Marella shows the WWE don't have good bookings.
Kane VS Rey Mysterio VS Daniel Bryan VS Alberto Del Rio-#1 Contender For World Heavy Weight Championship
Now it's time to review the fatal 4 way match, what was the mainevent of Friday Night Smackdown. In this match all the competitors where all former World Heavy Weight Champions. I was a bit surprised we had Daniel Bryan and Kane in the match but it was OK they weren't really irrelevant to the World Title picture. This was a great match, I have to say WWE are really making Bryan look aggressive, maybe Del Rio should be taking notes. The winner of the match was Alberto Del Rio! Daniel Bryan eliminated Kane by kicking him over the barrier, so it was down to three men and Rey managed to get them set up for a double 619. He, then went to the top rope and successfully hit Bryan but Del Rio's ring announcer pulled Rey of Bryan, so Del Rio was able to steal the pin. I wanted Rey or Kane to win the match, because it will be great to see a fresh feud, as we already seen DBryan and Del Rio have their shot. I guess WWE aren't giving up on Del Rio just yet and since he already lost to Sheamus, WWE will probably let him win against him at SummerSlam, if that makes sense.
This weeks Smackdown was better, than last weeks. The Official Meltdown Review out of 10 is 6.5/10
Random Smackdown Thoughts
On Smackdown, I hate when WWE show too much about what happen on Raw. Since the 1000TH Raw happened, it was obvious they would show more, than normally. Raw is the main show, so they should be showing, what was the latest on Smackdown...daa. I was wondering is Jericho a face or still a heel, he hasn't spoke yet so when he does we will know. I was also wondering, if Jinder Mahal and his stable was WWE's original Summer plan and if they where that's just sad. I don't think the WWE universe wants another a newly freshed Nexus fail.
The Meltdown topic of the week is 'Do you think Del Rio can defeat Sheamus to be the new World Heavy Weight Champion?' I wanna know what you're thoughts are so include it in you're comment.
Thanks for reading guys, let me know you're thoughts about anything you want to talk about, what went down on Smackdown. Anyway I will see you guys soon.....BRINGING THE MELTDOWN FROM SMACKDOWN!


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Shifting the nation's energy portfolio toward renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar power, and biofuels, is a national priority. Atmospheric science has a role in developing these resources: important meteorological and climatic factors influence the amount of energy available from these sources, and renewable energy developments themselves can have climate and environmental impacts.
There are a number of atmospheric research frontiers of particular relevance. Improved understanding of the atmospheric boundary layer and the interaction of flow regimes with variable topography is crucial for developing wind resources. There is now widespread recognition that poor characterization of the atmospheric conditions in which wind turbines operate is hindering the development of their energy-generation potential: wind farms are under-producing by 15-20%, and turbines that are designed for a 20-year lifetime are failing in less than five years. The efficiency of future power grids can be substantially improved by using accurate and detailed short-term weather predictions to control renewable power generation systems. New sensors and weather prediction systems are needed for future grids that may include energy storage components. Finally, in the area of biofuels, cultivating new crops for scaled up production could significantly change land-use patterns, which, in turn, could negatively impact soil erosion, water resources, and regional climate. NCAR has significant expertise in all of these areas. We plan to
- Work with collaborators to develop weather and climate research programs focused on infrastructure planning and management, such as boundary layer studies and characterization of land use interactions with regional climate
- Develop partnerships with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and utilities that are investing in wind power system to develop, evaluate, and improve sensor technology, observational systems, and short-term wind prediction models
- Investigate the potential value of improved short-term and seasonal weather prediction for determining energy demands, management of energy supply, pricing and markets, system operations and regulatory compliance, and minimization of economic risk


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Join Coach House Theatre this holiday season for the comedy "Social Security" by Andrew Bergman.
Chic Manhattan couple Barbara and David Kahn (Dede Klein and Richard Worswick) have their lives thrown into chaos when Barbara's elderly and eccentric mother (Maureen Johnson) is left on their doorstep. The mother's attitude improves greatly, however, when she meets a 98-year-old artist (Richard Figge) who sweeps her off her feet.
Nancy Cates is the director.
This play, Coach House's mainstage salute to its new Elder Theatre series, contains mildly suggestive language.
"Social Security" will be presented Nov. 15 through Dec. 16. Curtain times are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. Dinner or brunch is available to all theater patrons prior to every performance at the Akron Woman's City Club next door.
There will be a special $12 preview performance Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. The official opening night is Nov. 16. Group rates for holiday gatherings or office celebrations are available.
There are no performances on Thanksgiving weekend.
Tickets are $18. The box office opens one hour before the show.
Coach House Theatre is at 732 W. Exchange St., in Akron, next to the Akron Woman's City Club, and at the corner of W. Exchange and N. Portage Path. Reservations are recommended by calling our box office at 330-434-7741.


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There was something for everyone today with the DJIA red, the Nasdaq green and the S&P 500 flat. Apple (AAPL) helped the Nasdaq to lead while a good response to earnings form Goldman Sachs (GS) and JPMorgan (JPM) kept the S&P 500 flat and offset broader weakness. Breadth was negative on both major exchanges and small-caps succumbed to profit taking.
Within the big picture, the selling was minor and can be dismissed as routine consolidation. The action looks a bit tired and even some bulls would be happy to see pullbacks to provide better entry points. We just aren't seeing any real downside, even though the upside movement is limited.
Earnings reports from JPM and GS were definitely bullish. JPM, in particular, was mediocre but the buyers jumped in and pushed it higher. GS also traded very well and had strong buying interest. If these two reports are a sign of what is to come, then the bulls are in very good shape.
The biggest positive I see is that there isn't any real selling. The price action is very solid and there are few signs of real pressure. On the other hand, the biggest negative is that upside momentum is negative. We aren't see big point gains and breadth was definitely poorer today. It looks like many folks have their fingers on the eject button but aren't ready to hit it.
I've been raising cash lately, not because I'm bearish, but because I'm taking stops and not finding much new to buy. That often is a sign that we are near some sort of short-term top, but until the price action confirms it, I will continue hunting for new buys.
eBay (EBAY) earnings are out and the stock is little changed so far on a slight miss. We'll see if it can perform as well as GS and JPM.
Have a good evening. I'll see you tomorrow.


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Delaware Leadership Project - Aspiring Principals Program
Innovative Schools | Wilmington DE 19801 USA | Full Time - 12 Month | Revised: 12/05/2012
Job Descriptiontop
Innovative Schools is now accepting applications for its Delaware Leadership Project, a state-approved
alternate route to principal certification. This rigorous 15-month residency program is designed to prepare aspiring
principals to lead Delaware's highest-need schools.
The Delaware Leadership Project is a highly selective program for aspiring principals with a commitment to closing the achievement gap. This is a full-time position and is offered cost-free to those accepted into the program.
Delaware Leadership Project aspiring principals will be compensated with a stipend that is competitive with their current teaching salary. Program graduates must commit to working for three years after graduation as principal
or assistant principal of a high-needs Delaware school.
Applicant Criteria:
-A master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited college or university
-American teacher certification from any state
-A minimum of three years teaching experience at the level for which the graduate will serve as a principal or
assistant principal
-An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
-A graduate school GPA of 3.0 or higher (required)
-Evidence that the candidate has been able to make strides in closing the achievement gap
-A willingness to commit in writing to work in high-need schools in Delaware public school system for three years upon graduation from the program
-The capacity to discuss and analyze projects that were unsuccessful
-A willingness to expose oneself as a public learner
-The ability to work in groups successfully
-A commitment to improving a particular skill or set of skills
-The ability to recognize school challenges typically involving a set of interconnected, underlying issues
-The commitment to closing the achievement gap
-Professional resilience
-Strong communication skills, both writing and oral
-The willingness/ability to be self-reflective
-Instructional knowledge and expertise
-Professional integrity
About the Delaware Leadership Project:
Delaware public schools need exceptional and motivated instructional leaders focused on student learning and achievement. School leaders are the key to a school's overall performance and are central to
achieving the kind of fundamental change that many schools require.
The Delaware Leadership Project, an initiative of Innovative Schools, is a state-approved alternative route to principal certification. The Delaware Leadership Project is designed to attract, develop, graduate, and
support an elite cohort of outstanding school leaders each year. All graduates
from the program will have the rich skill set and the reflexes to meet the complex challenge of leading high-needs schools.
The 15 months of preparation that Delaware Leadership Project aspiring principals receive is specifically tailored to the complex challenge of leading the state's highest-need schools, a critical component of the Delaware Department of Education's Race to the Top initiative.
The Delaware Leadership Project has four phases: a 5-week summer intensive of coursework, followed by a 10-month school-based residency working side-by-side with a mentor principal, and a planning summer that
helps participants transition successfully into their school leadership roles. Graduates receive 2 years of
ongoing coaching support in their new positions.
To progress to graduation, participants must meet clear school leadership performance standards in each phase of the program. Those who do not meet the standards will be asked to leave the program.
To Apply:
To complete an online application, visit our website at www.innovativeschools.org/dlp. Only completed applications will be considered. The Delaware Leadership Project admissions process consists of the
following steps:
1-Online application
2-Application screening
3-Group interview
4-Individual interview
5-Reference checks and final decision notification
The program is currently accepting applications. The deadline to apply is January 24, 2013.
Only completed applications will be considered. Candidates will be notified by February 22, 2013 whether they are among those who have been selected to progress to the group interview phase.
Learn More:
Those interested in learning more can attend Information Sessions on November 19 or 28th, December 10th, or January 3rd. Webinars are also available on December 6th and December 19th. Register for Information Sessions and Webinars at www.innovativeschools.org/dlp.
About Innovative Schools:
Innovative Schools is a local, non-profit public school support organization. We empower
Delaware educators and communities to adopt school models proven to inspire passionate teaching and learning. Our services cover three key areas:
-We deliver Innovative School Models that embody modern ways of teaching and learning and have been
replicated successfully in existing public schools.
-We provide Innovative School Staffing to ensure that schools have a reliable source of leaders and
teachers trained to lead and inspire modern schooling.
-We offer Innovative School Solutions to streamline school administrative functions, allowing more
dollars to be directed toward the classroom.
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|Zahava Stadler
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A transient man was sentenced Monday to 15 years in prison for molesting a 12-year-old boy he befriended while staying at a Mentor hotel.
Andrew Brackman, 55, previously pleaded guilty in Lake County Common Pleas Court to two counts of rape.
Assistant County Public Defender Susan Grieshammer and prosecuting attorney Jamie Eck jointly recommended the 15-year sentence.
"He is 55 and not in good health," Grieshammer said. "Fifteen years very well could be a life sentence for him."
Judge Richard L. Collins Jr. said he decided to adopt the recommendation in part because Brackman saved the victim -- who suffers from autism, bipolar disorder, ADHD and delusions -- from testifying.
In addition, Brackman's only other criminal history were two misdemeanor drunk driving offenses from 2008 and 2009.
"The defendant has shown remorse for what has occurred in this case," Collins said.
Brackman had sexual relations with the boy while under the influence of alcohol on at least one occasion between Oct. 15 and Nov. 16, and another time on Nov. 17, while both were living at the Studio 6 on Reynolds Road.
The victim had been staying with his grandmother at the time and was "acting out" because of family issues, Eck said.
As a Tier 3 sexual offender, Brackman must register his address every 90 days for life after his release.
Brackman, who faced up to 22 years in prison, made a short statement of apology.
The boy is now in the custody of Job and Family Services so that he can receive needed services.


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OctaveSeries teasers are where you try to complete the sequence of a series of letters, numbers or objects.
The following eight words can be arranged in a certain order. The first and last words in the series have been placed. What is the order of the remaining six words?
goon, lace, mine, nor, quest, rage, sage, tan
nor, ____, ____, ____, ____, ____, ____, sage
Answernor, quest, rage, mine, lace, goon, tan, sage
The words, when prefixed by the corresponding notes in the music scale, form new words. The eight notes of the music scale span one octave.
do + nor = donor
re + quest = request
mi + rage = mirage
fa + mine = famine
so + lace = solace
la + goon = lagoon
ti + tan = titan
do + sage = dosage
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The Will to Continue at the Parker 425
We watched the 1784 Jeep Cherokee drive across the field in front of us, cutting the pit course of the Parker 425. We had assumed it was just a newbie who got lost or somebody desperate to get fuel. As I continued to watch, I realized more was going on. It turns out the driver shut off the truck to make sure he didn't kill the fuel pump, but it failed to restart. To make matters worse, this wasn't even his pit spot.
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Parents make lots of sacrifices for their kids: soccer games, dance recitals, braces and the family truckster. Fortunately, family vehicles have progressed a lot since Chevy Chase took his infamous Vacation in a blinged-out Ford station wagon.
Today, family vehicles take on many forms, and one of the most popular is the sport utility vehicle, or SUV. Most modern SUVs are 'cross-overs,' or SUV bodies placed on sedan chassis. Still providing seating for five and a cargo area in back, the SUV is the 21st century answer to yesteryear's station wagon. The good news is, since most manufacturers make them, you can get an SUV as fancy or plain as you like.
One of the more popular family SUVs is the Volvo XC60, a mid-sized vehicle with all the comfort, luxury, and especially safety, for which Volvos are known. Since safety usually is a primary concern when choosing a family vehicle, a Volvo makes a lot of sense (I wonder why they never made a minivan).
With an unmistakable Volvo front end and grill, and high-mounted rear taillights, the XC60 is not a bad-looking SUV. The Scandinavian interior is clean and functional, with firm, heated front seats. Room in the heated rear seats is adequate for most adults and those in the cheap seats get their own air vents. Behind the rear seats is a generous cargo area below a power hatch that expands to huge when the 40/20/40 split folding rear seats are folded. Dual automatic climate control and a huge sunroof ensure passenger comfort. The ubiquitous video screen is touch-screen, so it's fairly easy to use, and traditional knobs for radio volume and tuning are appreciated.
The XC60 T6 boasts a 3.0 liter, turbocharged 6-cylinder engine good for 300 horsepower that is fed to all four wheels via a 6-speed automatic transmission. Gas mileage is 17 city, 23 highway. Active safety features include rear park assist, collision warning and pedestrian detection that can automatically apply the brakes if the vehicle senses that it is going to crash into something. Pretty amazing. Acceleration with the turbo is pretty good, as are the brakes. The handling is good for an SUV; it doesn't feel too top-heavy, but the power steering is over-boosted. The ride is comfortable and the whole driving experience gives the impression of driving a true premium vehicle, which is nice, considering its mid-range price.
Stephen Lynch, sales manager at Suntrup West County Volvo, brags, "The XC60 has a good, solid-build quality, with up-to-date electronics, and of course, all the latest safety features."
The XC60 starts at about $35,000 or $41,000 for the turbocharged model. Fully loaded, prices can creep north of $50,000.
Another interesting family vehicle is the Subaru Outback, which is sort of a station wagon on steroids. It has a station wagon base with slightly raised ride height and plastic cladding to make it look tough.
The Outback is deceiving; from the outside, it looks no bigger than a mid-size sedan, but there's a ton of room inside. In upper-level trims, the interior is quite nice, with a leather-wrapped steering wheel with radio controls, heated leather seats, dual automatic climate control and a touch-screen for radio display, back-up camera and navigation functions. Most radio functions use knobs and buttons, which are easy to use. The only miss was the fake wood trim that looked and felt really fake.
An available safety system senses objects in front of the car and automatically applies the brakes if it thinks you're about to hit something. It's a good safety device, but I'm afraid it may make drivers complacent and inattentive. Come on people, put down the cell phones and coffee cups, and pay attention to your driving! Rear-seat room is huge and passengers get their own air vents. It has an unbelievable amount of leg room for a car this size. Cargo room also is very generous, and becomes cavernous with the rear seats folded.
The Outback offers two engines, a flat four-cylinder and a flat six-cylinder. The 2.5-liter, 173-horsepower four is mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that saps power, so power with the four is adequate for most people, but the trade-off is good gas mileage of 24 city, 30 highway. Thankfully, you also can get the four with a 6-speed manual transmission. The 256-horsepower, 3.6-liter, six-cylinder engine is mated to a 5-speed automatic (no manual unfortunately) and has lots of power, which makes the Outback even more fun to drive. Power is transmitted to all four wheels, of course. Gas mileage with the six is 18 city, 25 highway. Because the Outback is shorter than an SUV, and because its boxer engine sits low in the chassis, the center of gravity is fairly low, which means that handling and sportiness are high. Though no sports car, the Outback is a nice driving car with good handling; good, but slightly mushy brakes; and a comfortable ride.
According to Chris Johnson, sales manager at Lou Fusz Subaru in Creve Coeur, "The Outback is extremely versatile. It rides like a bigger car and offers a choice between the power of the 6-cylinder and economy of the 4-cylinder. Its best features are its engineering, safety features and all-wheel-drive."
Prices for the 4-cylinder Outback start at about $24,000; for the 6-cylinder, prices start at approximately $30,000.
Update: It has come to our attention that certain models of the Subaru Outback and Legacy have been recalled, according to safecar.gov. We apologize for any inconvenience.


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'"I guess it's a little better but there are still some issues there. It's closer definitely. I can do full practice now and I don't have to sit on the bench for some drills. I can go out there at least and feel like I'm part of this team. Shooting is right now the biggest issue. No slap shots at the moment, it's just little wristers and they're not very hard right now."'
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Raleigh, NC -- NC State head football coach Dave Doeren has made another addition to his coaching staff, announcing today that Richard McNutt has been named cornerbacks coach. McNutt spent the past two seasons with Doeren at Northern Illinois, where the Huskies won back-to-back MAC championships.
"Richard is one of the most aggressive and talented recruiters I've been with," said Doeren. "He is also a great technician at the corner position. He played it at Ohio State and worked with Mel Tucker, one of the best DB coaches in the NFL. He has great knowledge and is very detailed with how he applies that to his players. He holds them to the highest standard on the field.
"Richard has been at the highest level of collegiate football, playing on a national championship team at Ohio State and also working in the NFL, so he brings a lot of expertise to our players. He relates well to the guys."
The Northern Illinois secondary showed considerable improvement in its second season under the direction of McNutt. In 2011, Northern Illinois ranked 89th nationally in passing defense, but improved to 41st in 2012, giving up 217.7 yards per game. The Huskies also improved in interceptions, ranking 43rd in 2011, but improving to 23rd this season with 15 on the year.
Prior to his stint at NIU, McNutt spent two seasons as the defensive backs coach at Kent State, where the Golden Flashes boasted the No. 1 total defense in the MAC in 2010 and ranked second in the league in pass efficiency defense. McNutt was also involved with coaching the special teams units at Kent State.
The Park Forest, Ill., native spent the 2008 football season on the staff of the Cleveland Browns, where he coached the safeties, assisted with the defensive backs and served as assistant special teams coach. The Browns ranked second in the NFL in interceptions with 23 that season. In 2007, he served as the secondary coach at the University of Toledo (2007) and spent the previous year as defensive backs coach at Virginia Military Institute (VMI).
McNutt began his coaching career under his collegiate head coach, Jim Tressel, as a student assistant coach at Ohio State in 2003 after completing his playing career for the Buckeyes. During that time, he assisted with the cornerbacks and special teams and was a member of the staff that led OSU to an 11-2 record and a victory in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl.
"I would like to thank Coach Doeren and Debbie Yow for the opportunity to join the Wolfpack Family," said McNutt. "I am very excited to continue building on the foundation that has been set and I look forward to mentoring and developing our secondary here at NC State."
Immediately after earning his undergraduate degree from Ohio State in 2004, McNutt began his coaching career as varsity defensive backs coach and defensive coordinator for the junior varsity team at Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, Pa. He helped the Presidents to a 12-1 record and the third round of the NCAA Division III Playoffs in 2004, as Washington & Jefferson ranked second in the nation with 26 interceptions. W&J posted a 9-2 record and advanced to the playoffs in 2005.
As a player, McNutt was on the Buckeye squad that won the 2002 National Championship with a perfect 14-0 record. He was a three-year letterwinner for OSU and played in every game for Ohio State in both the 2000 and 2001 seasons. He started the first six games of 2002 at cornerback before he was sidelined by injury.
McNutt signed with Ohio State after a stellar prep career at Rich East High School in Park Forest, Ill. He was named one of the top five cornerback prospects in the country that year. He and his wife, LaToya, have three children.
"We are happy that Richard and LaToya are going to be a part of the Wolfpack family," Doeren continued. "We welcome them and their sons Devon and Trey and their daughter Nya to Raleigh."