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Bourn heading to DL; Kazmir slated to start Saturday
CLEVELAND -- Michael Bourn sat in front of his locker in the Indians' clubhouse on Tuesday afternoon, a splint on his injured right index finger, unsure of how many games he would miss. The center fielder is going to be sidelined longer than initially expected.
Tribe manager Terry Francona said Tuesday that Bourn will be placed on the 15-day disabled list within the next few days. Francona explained that left-hander starter Scott Kazmir was also expected to be activated from the DL in time for a road start against the Astros on Saturday.
"To be completely honest, he'll end up going on the disabled list," Francona said of Bourn. "He's not there yet. The reason being Kazmir pitched [Monday for Triple-A Columbus]. We fully expect him to pitch Saturday for us. Saying that, if we don't DL Bourn yet, if he's just a little sore, it gives us a chance to do something different."
Bourn, who signed a four-year, $48 million contract with the Indians over the offseason, suffered a laceration on his right hand while sliding into first base in the eighth inning of Sunday's 3-1 loss to the White Sox. On the play, Chicago pitcher Matt Thornton stepped on Bourn's hand while covering first base. Bourn exited the game and received five stitches.
Through 10 games with Cleveland, Bourn has hit .333 (15-for-45) with two home runs, four doubles, one triple, two RBIs and seven runs scored.
Bourn felt his only chance of being safe in that situation was to slide headfirst.
"I just tried to be safe, man," Bourn said. "We were down by one and I tried to get on the base. I just tried to get there, but in the process, I got hurt. It's something I have to deal with. That's all I can do."
Kazmir, who won the fifth-starter's job with a solid showing in Spring Training, suffered a right rib cage strain while playing catch on April 1 in Toronto. On Monday, the lefty made his first Minor League rehab appearance, holding Triple-A Louisville to one unearned run on five hits with five strikeouts and no walks in five innings of work.
"[The reports were] very good," Francona said. "Because he's building up, he was limited to [around 60] pitches. That's something to think about, but he threw the ball very well. [Pitching coach Mickey Callaway] went down there to watch. All the reports were very positive. I think Scotty felt really good about himself."
Jordan Bastian is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Major League Bastian, and follow him on Twitter @MLBastian. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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Updated 4:16 pm, Friday, December 14, 2012
Las Vegas: Sin City takes its usual understated approach to the holidays this year ... just kidding. Highlights include lavish floral displays at the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and "Winter in Venice" light shows, an ice rink and Italian-style festivities at the Venetian and Palazzo. www.lasvegas.com.
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Botswana: November through March is called the "green season" here, with increased activity by elephants, leopards, hippos and lions in the Okavango Delta and Linyanti Reserve, but fewer tourists, because of about an hour of rain a day. Extraordinary Journeys Africa offers six-night safaris starting at $3,400. www.ejafrica.com.
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Falklands: Dec. 26 may be known as Boxing Day in most of the British Commonwealth, but here it's the start of a two-day public holiday called the Stanley Races, in honor of horse racing and other competitions in Stanley, the islands' capital. www.falklandislands.com.
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Kiev: A narrow, 11-story 19th century building in the heart of the Ukrainian capital's historic center has been transformed into a hip boutique hotel called 11 Mirrors. The 49 guest rooms offer luxurious minimalist decor and panoramic city views, from $346 a night. www.11mirrors-hotel.com.


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Beckett appears to have stranglehold on rotation spot
LOS ANGELES -- Given their spate of early season off-days, the Dodgers will not need a fifth starter until April 19. And when that day comes, a familiar face appears ready to step back into the rotation: Josh Beckett.
In fact, Beckett is doing so well that if Clayton Kershaw isn't ready to pitch by next weekend, the veteran right-hander could be called upon.
"He threw five innings the other night," manager Don Mattingly said. "We feel like he's ready to pitch. We'd prefer him to be built up a little further, but he could help us."
Beckett, who was in slowdown mode earlier this spring because of his physical issues (rib surgery, thumb), essentially was in competition with veteran Paul Maholm for the fifth-starter role. Though, as long as Beckett was OK physically, he had the clear advantage.
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Onthank Awards Recognize County Employees
Fairfax County Office of Public Affairs
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 551
Fairfax, VA 22035-0065
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June 18, 2007
Onthank Awards Recognize Fairfax County Employees
Eight employees have been selected to receive the Onthank Award, the highest honor Fairfax County bestows on its employees. Seven recipients are from county government and one is from the school system. The awards were presented at today's regularly scheduled meeting of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
Fairfax County Government Employee Awardees:
Mari de Leon, management analyst II, Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board.
C. Frank Dillow, business analyst III, Department of Purchasing and Supply Management.
Mona Enquist-Johnston, naturalist III, Park Authority.
Judy Fincham, environmental technologist I, Department of Public Works and Environmental
Dai P. Nguyen, program manager, Department of Family Services.
Denis P. Paddeu, transportation planner III, Department of Transportation.
Thomas Ryan, major, Police Department.
Fairfax County Public Schools Employee Awardee:
Martha B. Langrehr, social worker, S. John Davis Center
The Onthank Award was established by the Board of Supervisors in 1966 to honor the memory of Col. A. Heath Onthank (USA Ret.), the first chairman of the Fairfax County Civil Service Commission (1957-1962) and guiding force of the county's career merit system.
The Onthank Award recognizes accomplishments of outstanding worth in advancing and improving public service in Fairfax County government and school system by an individual county employee. No more than 10 awards may be given each year.
Eligibility for the Onthank Award is open to merit system employees of county government, and contracted unified salary scale and food service employees of Fairfax County Public Schools. School teachers and instructional assistants are not eligible for this award.
Since its inception in 1966, 295 employees have received the Onthank Award. Recipients have included managers, public safety employees, administrative assistants, human services personnel, custodians, librarians, school bus drivers, building inspectors and others from agencies throughout county government and the school system. Nominations have come from residents, fellow employees, civic groups, and business and professional organizations.
For more information on the Onthank Awards, contact Betty Marshall in the Department of Human Resources at 703-324-3308; TTY 711.
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Muskingum installs chapter of Phi Kappa Phi, national academic honor society, first students inducted at April 26 ceremony
The Board of Directors for The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi has granted Muskingum's application for a chapter of the nation's oldest, largest and most selective all-discipline honor society. That chapter was installed at a ceremony held April 26 on the campus, and its first members were inducted.
Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine, Phi Kappa Phi initiates approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni each year and has chapters at more than 300 campuses in the United States, Puerto Rico and the Philippines.
"This is an important milestone for the college and a very visible symbol of the educational excellence that has characterized this college for more than 170 years," said Muskingum University President Anne C. Steele.
"Adding this chapter of Phi Kappa Phi to Muskingum validates the exceptional quality of its students," said Dr. Paul Reichardt, Muskingum College's vice president for academic affairs.
Members of the chartering team were Professor of Music Dr. Joyce Alesandrini, Professor of History Dr. Robert Burk, Associate Professor of Business Margaret Burk, Head Women's Soccer Coach Mary Beth Caudill, Associate Professor of Mathematics Dr. David Craft, Associate Professor of Business Gary Golden, Associate Professor of Economics Dr. Rick Hydell, Associate Professor of French Dr. Jean Morris, Professor of Religion Dr. Rick Nutt; Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Dr. Scott Pray; Associate Professor of English Dr. Jane Varley, Registrar Dan Wilson, Gregory Wilson and Clyta Young.
Dr. Rick Shale, vice president of the North Central Region of Phi Kappa Phi and professor of English at Youngtown State University, was present to install the new chapter.
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"There's been a lot of beeping horns and drivers swearing and shouting because of the roadworks."
This is Lechlade antique dealer Dom Smith's view of the disruption that has come to the village following Oxfordshire Council's decision to close the Shrivenham bypass on the A420 for seven weeks.
The major roadworks, which started earlier this week, have caused chaos in Shrivenham but residents and business owners in Lechlade are equally frustrated with the work, which has resulted in increased traffic passing through the village and temporary traffic lights being put up.
Dom, who lives in High Street, and also has a business there, said: "We have never had traffic like this before. The volume is absolutely huge.
"This has led to lots of noise and terrible smells running through the village.
"This is going to have a significant effect on businesses here as people are getting frustrated passing through and the traffic is putting tourists off stopping and visiting the shops."
Some residents received paperwork through the post showing how the planned work would affect Lechlade, but many did not.
Judy Hurt, who runs The Christmas Shop, in High Street, said: "We knew of the A420 work for some time but I, like many of the businesses and residents, haven't received a letter informing us of the traffic lights being put up. They said there is something on their website but not everybody will check that.
"It is early days but the work has had an impact on trade and if it continues like this we're in for a difficult seven weeks.
"I think the lights should be taken down and we can see how it is then and we also need to have someone checking the lorries coming through the village, as many are crossing the bridge - despite exceeding its restrictions."
Judy is sending flyers to her neighbouring businesses urging them to complain to Oxfordshire Council and their MP, Geoffrey Cliffton-Brown, about Lechlade's traffic problems.
Resident Margaret Hing said: "I personally didn't receive any confirmation about what was going to happen in Lechlade and there were no notices up.
"We always seem to be treated like the poor relations because we are on the fringes."
Anne Wilden, who runs Lechlade Post Office, also in High Street, said she could understand the frustration of her neighbours but appreciates that the A420 work needs doing.
She said: "When the lights first went up there was an effect on trade but we seem to be back to normal today. I'm sure the people doing the work and overseeing the lights are doing the best they can."


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Last week we told you that violent crime was down 29 percent in the first six months of this year in the roughly 1-square-mile sector that includes the Cedar Springs gay entertainment district and much of Oak Lawn. At the time, we didn't have a list of violent crime numbers for all 27 of the Dallas Police Department's Targeted Area Action Grids (TAAGs), which are essentially the city's worst crime hotspots. But DPD Administrative Sgt. Moises Ochoa followed up by forwarding those statistics on Friday, and they contain more good news: The Wycliff-Maple TAAG (shown above), previously known as the Cedar Springs-Wycliff TAAG, ranked 11th for violent crime among the TAAGs from Jan. 1 through July 11. DPD officials have cautioned against ranking the TAAGs, because they vary somewhat in geographic size and population density. But when we first started reporting on the TAAG statistics two years ago, the Cedar Springs-Wycliff was No. 3 on the list. Below are the top 10 worst hotspots for violent crime in the city of Dallas during the first six months of 2011, according to the statistics provided by DPD. To view the raw data, go here. And for a map showing all the TAAGs, go here.
TAAG: Number of violent offenses
1. Five Points: 100
2. Ross-Bennett: 94
3. WebbChapel-Timberline: 75
4. JuliusSchepps-Central: 73
5. Forest-Audelia: 72
6. Loop 12-Jim Miller: 66
7. Greenville-LBJ: 62
8. Lake June-Buckner: 59
9. JohnWest-Buckner: 57
10. Overton-Illinois: 54
11. Maple-Wycliff: 51
(Based on number of violent offenses recorded Jan. 1 through July 11, 2011. Violent offenses are murder, sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault.)


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What's that Stuff in the Stream?
Streams in Fairfax County support many different types of life. Fish, insects and salamanders live in many streams. Sometimes we may see things in streams that we do not recognize.
The Water Is a Weird Color!
Occasionally we find a stream that is an unnatural crystal blue color. Typically, this is from a dye that may be applied by upstream lake or pond owners to intensify the blue color of the water and to enhance the appearance of their lake or pond. The dye is not toxic to humans or wildlife. This dye may also be incorporated into commercial algaecides. The algaecide is not toxic to wildlife or humans when applied at manufacturer-recommended rates.
Water in pools, or other slow moving areas, may appear dark brown or black. This is caused by decomposition of organic material. Similar to steeping a tea bag in your mug, leaves and other natural organic material release tannins which can cause a stream to turn a darker color. This is a natural occurrence and is not toxic.
What Is that Orange Slime?
The fuzzy, bright orange substance seen in the picture to the left is often a type of bacteria. This bacteria takes iron dissolved in groundwater and oxidizes it (a chemical reaction similar to forming rust), drawing energy from the process of turning it into fuzzy orange gunk. Oxidation prevents iron from dissolving in the water and produces either an orange colored slime or an oily sheen, like the picture in the "Bacteria or Petroleum: How to Tell the Difference?" section of this website. This indicates that the stream is partially fed by groundwater.
Bacteria or Petroleum: How to Tell the Difference?
To distinguish between iron oxidizing bacteria and petroleum, break up the oily sheen on the water with a stick. If the sheen stays broken up in pieces, then it is most likely iron oxidizing bacteria; the same as the orange slime above – just in a different form. Iron oxidizing bacteria is not harmful and may accumulate for several months until it is dislodged by high water flows.
If the sheen goes back together, then it may be a petroleum spill. If you believe it is a petroleum spill, please call the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department Hazardous Materials Investigative Service at 703-246-4386, TTY 711.
Sudsy Water: Natural or Man-Made?
Foam, suds or bubbles in a stream may be the result of a natural process or human pollution. Foam develops in streams when certain substances interact with the water, reducing the surface tension. This makes air bubbles on the water. When air is mixed with moving water, foam, suds or bubbles are created. Nature contributes to the creation of foam, suds or bubbles when plants and animals decompose and release a substance that can break down the surface tension of the water. A drier than usual winter and early spring can contribute to a buildup of natural factors that cause foam, suds or bubbles in the water.
Over fertilizing your lawn can cause excess plant and algae growth to occur in local streams. The decomposition of this excess growth will lead to an increase in foam, suds and bubbles.
Car washing on hard surfaces, washing machine discharge, sanitary sewer or septic field failure and certain types of industrial discharge from paint and pesticide production can be a source of man-made foam, suds or bubbles in streams.
How to Tell the Difference Between Natural and Man-Made Foam
Natural sources from decomposition of leaves, twigs or other organic substances:
- Natural foam appears as light tan or brown, but may be white and has an "earthy," "fishy" or "fresh cut grass" odor.
- Natural foam occurs at many locations along a stream, accumulating on or near the bank, or on other material in the stream.
- Natural foam can be seen in eddies or floating downstream.
- Natural foam increases after rain storms as rainfall transports the decomposed plants to the stream.
- Natural foam can cover large areas and can accumulate in large amounts.
Man-made sources include yard fertilizing, car washing, washing machine discharge, sanitary sewer or septic field failures:
- Foam from man-made sources is usually white and fragrant or perfumed.
- Foam from man-made sources will accumulate near the source of the discharge.
- Foam from most detergents is biodegradable and will disappear quickly.
- Foam from leaking sanitary sewer lines or septic fields will have a foul odor.
- Foam from man-made sources is likely not related to rain storms.
If you see foam, suds or bubbles in a Fairfax County stream that you suspect is a result of a sanitary sewer line break, or if you detect the odor of sewer gas, call the Fairfax County Wastewater Collection Division at 703-323-1211 or 703-239-8444, TTY 711.
For additional information please email the Stormwater Planning Division or call 703-324-5500, TTY 711.


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Rangers play in quirky Alamodome dimensions
SAN ANTONIO -- Major League baseball came to the Alamodome for the first time on Friday, and the Rangers had much to absorb as they took a look at the temporary baseball design for their two-game series with the Padres.
The Alamodome was built to attract NFL football, not Major League ball. That left the right-field wall just 285 feet down the line from home plate with a 16-foot wall running straight out to center field. From there a four-foot wall turned and ran straight to the left-field foul pole, which is 354 feet from home plate.
The right-field wall seems inviting for a left-handed power hitter.
"It would be a great place to start bad habits," said first baseman Mitch Moreland, who spent Spring Training working on hitting the ball all over the field rather than just trying to pull it. "No, really it should be a lot of fun here. We're looking forward to a couple of games here. I'll just stick to my approach and stay with it and keep competing."
There were some concerns about the lighting inside but manager Ron Washington dismissed that saying, "Every single one of these guys played in worse lights in Minor League parks."
Derek Holland has to make his final start here when he pitches against the Padres on Saturday.
"With the short porch, you've got to keep the ball down," Holland said. "They can hit the ball to left all they want. It's definitely different dimensions. Even on the mound I felt I was right on top of the plate.
"Even though this is my last game of Spring Training, I still want to finish strong. I don't know how long I want to go but I'm still working on things -- mechanics, pitches, location, my off-speed stuff, everything."
T.R. Sullivan is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Postcards from Elysian Fields, and follow him on Twitter @Sullivan_Ranger. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Carly Waito is a Toronto-based artist who creates detail-rich oil paintings of crystals and precious mineral specimens. Her work captures the wonder and curiosity of the natural world, exploring themes such as geology and geometry, cleverly playing with ideas of scale and surface value. She has participated in a number of exhibitions, including Microgeographica (2014), Specimens (2011), The Dazzle (2010), and Little Crowns (2009) at NARWHAL.
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If you're an animal lover, find out how you can start your own pet sitting business to translate your passion into a profitable career!
In this course, you'll master the essentials of running a cat and dog sitting business. You'll begin with pet care, including nutrition, exercise, first aid, and identification of common diseases. You'll learn the basics of first aid and find out how to administer pills, liquid medications, and injections to an uncooperative cat or dog.
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To complete the picture, you'll identify many opportunities for expanding your pet sitting services. Is a dog-walking service right for you? Can you train puppies? Do you want to look after other animals, including horses?
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Rendon bumped to leadoff in place of scratched Span
ST. LOUIS -- Third baseman Anthony Rendon has found a home in the two-hole of the Nationals' batting order.
The second-year player has taken at-bats everywhere from leadoff to the eighth spot this season, but he has settled in right behind leadoff hitter Denard Span. However, with Span a late scratch in Sunday's finale vs. the Cardinals due to a stiff back, Rendon was bumped up to leadoff for at least a day. Nate McLouth batted second and played center field.
Entering Sunday, Rendon had hit second in 45 of Washington's 67 games this season, and the Nationals have a 26-19 mark in those games.
"I've been fortunate enough to be here and actually get to stay for good a little while so far," Rendon said Sunday morning. "Just comfort is a big thing and knowing that you're going to be in the lineup and batting in the two-hole."
Rendon has responded with a .267 average, nine home runs, 34 RBIs and 42 runs entering Sunday's action.
Rendon scored Washington's lone run in a 4-1 loss to the Cardinals on Saturday. After singling with one out in the first inning, Rendon scored all the way from first on a Jayson Werth double.
Rendon's versatility makes him an ideal two-hitter.
"I think he's pretty good where he's at," Washington manager Matt Williams said. "He sees a lot of pitches, which contributes to his on-base percentage. He's got the ability to hit the other way, he handles the bat well, he's pretty suited for No. 2. He could lead off if we needed him to lead off. He could probably hit five or six and drive runs in as well, we've seen him do that as well. But I think right now he's a pretty good two-hole hitter.
"He's still pretty young -- last year was his first year, it's not like he's been around 10, but he's handled it fine. He stays on pitches, he hits the breaking ball well, he hits the ball to right field and will move a runner when we need to move a runner, he handles the bat. So it's a pretty good spot for him."
Joe Harris 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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He built a hut on a slope in the woods, where he spent his days reading books and meditating.
There he lived, re-entering civilization only to steal supplies from camps under the cover of darkness. During those nearly three decades, he spoke just once to another person – until he was arrested during a burglary last week.
In between, Knight told police, he committed more than 1,000 burglaries, always taking only what he needed to survive. He became so familiar for his thievery and elusiveness that he spawned the local legend of the North Pond Hermit, who for years confounded both locals and police investigating the break-ins.
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Fri., March 9 - GRIFFINS at Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights - 8 p.m. - WOOD/B2
Sat., March 10 - GRIFFINS at Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights - 8 p.m. - WOOD/B2
Last Week's Results
Sat., March 3 - GRIFFINS 3 at Syracuse Crunch 5 - 29-23-5-2, 65 pts. (4th)
Sun., March 4 - GRIFFINS 3 at Rochester Americans 1 - 30-23-5-2, 67 pts. (4th)
Down the Stretch They Come: With exactly one-quarter of their regular season schedule remaining, the Griffins begin the week with a one-point lead over Iowa in the race for the Western Conference's final playoff spot. Grand Rapids, 10-3-1-0 in its last 14 games, will battle the AHL's two hottest teams this week. On Tuesday, Peoria brings its 5-0-0-2 point streak into Van Andel Arena, while on Friday and Saturday the Griffins visit Omaha, winners of six straight and owners of the best winning percentage in the conference (0.650).
Snow Day: Tuesday's game against Peoria is the rescheduled date for the Feb. 3 contest that was postponed due to a blizzard. All tickets originally purchased for Feb. 3 are valid for this game. It's the second installment of the "Give and Go" food drive, as each fan who brings a canned or boxed food item can purchase a game ticket for just $2. All collected items, as well as all proceeds from the $2 tickets, will be donated to four local ministries: Degage Ministries, God's Kitchen, Guiding Light Mission, and Mel Trotter Ministries. The first food drive on Feb. 16 raised $1,016 and 508 food items for the missions. Fans can also visit griffinshockey.com for a coupon redeemable for up to four lower bowl tickets for just $5 each. Finally, although it's not indicated as a redemption date on the bookmarks, any children who've completed the required three hours of reading as part of the "Griff's Reading Goals" program can redeem their voucher at The Zone or at the Van Andel Arena box office for two free tickets to this game.
Road Trippin': Grand Rapids has played 32 home games – tied for the second-most in the AHL – meaning that 12 of its final 20 contests will be played on the road. That gauntlet is particularly challenging in light of the incredible strength of schedule, as nine of those 12 games will be hosted by teams that currently stand first, second or third in their divisions.
It's a Snap: The Griffins broke two long streaks this weekend, one positively and one negatively. Sunday's 3-1 win at Rochester was their first in their last five trips to Blue Cross Arena, while Saturday's 5-3 loss at Syracuse snapped their record 10-game stranglehold over the Crunch that dated to Jan. 10, 2003. It also was their first defeat ever at the Onondaga County War Memorial (5-1-0-0).
Streaky Play: This season, the Griffins have experienced four winning streaks of at least three games (3, 3, 6 and 6) and five losing streaks of at least three games (3, 3, 4, 4 and 7). Only four of their 26 decisions since Dec. 30 have not been part of streaks (Jan. 12 and 13, Feb. 18, and March 4), as they've alternated from six straight wins (Dec. 30-Jan.10) to four straight losses (Jan. 19-26) to six straight wins (Jan. 27-Feb. 17) to three straight wins (Feb. 21-24) to three straight losses (Feb. 25-March 3).
Record Within Reach: If the Griffins win 10 of their final 20 games, they'll record their eighth-consecutive 40-win season overall and their sixth straight as members of the AHL, tying the league record set by the Cleveland Barons from 1947-53.
NHL Alumni News: With today's recall of Darryl Bootland to Detroit, six members of the 2006-07 Griffins are currently with the Red Wings, including goalie Jimmy Howard and forwards Matt Ellis, Valtteri Filppula, Matt Hussey and Josh Langfeld. Moreover, the Griffins' top netminder and second-through-fifth-leading scorers now find themselves in the Motor City…Defenseman Danny Syvret became the 86th Griffins alumnus to play in the NHL in Edmonton's 3-0 loss to Phoenix last Tuesday, and he averaged well over 16 minutes of ice time in his three games with the Oilers last week…Joey MacDonald, the Griffins' all-time leader in most goaltending categories, was claimed by Boston on waivers from the Red Wings on Feb. 24. He made his Bruins debut last night at New Jersey, making 26 saves to backstop a 4-1 win over the legendary Martin Brodeur…Of the eight total goals scored in Detroit's 6-2 win over Chicago on Friday, four were scored by former Griffins, including two by the Blackhawks' Jason Williams and one each by the Red Wings' Filppula and Jiri Hudler. Grand Rapids alumni Niklas Kronwall and Brett Lebda also had assists.
Home Cooking: Grand Rapids, which owned a 7-9-2-2 record on home ice in late December, has since won seven of eight and 10 of the last 12 games within friendly confines. Fans have noticed, as four of the last eight home games have been witnessed by crowds in excess of 10,000, including three sellouts. The capacity crowd of 10,834 on Feb. 24 was the fourth of the season and the 113th all time at Van Andel Arena.
Reversal of Fortune: Darryl Bootland helped the Griffins earn a point last Wednesday by scoring the game-tying goal with 14 seconds left in regulation, but the Amerks scored in the extra session to take a 3-2 win and drop Grand Rapids' overtime record this season to 0-5. In 2005-06, the Griffins could do almost no wrong in O.T., winning their last five regular season decisions to finish 6-1, before going 3-0 in overtime during the playoffs.
Player Plaudits: Derek Meech has points in 10 of his last 11 games (4-9—13) after recording points in just nine of his first 45 contests (2-10—12). He now leads all Griffins defensemen in scoring with 25 points (6-19—25)…Stefan Liv has led the Griffins to points in seven of his last eight games (6-1-1-0)…Jamie Tardif has points in three straight appearances (4-1—5) and in five of his last six outings (4-3—7)…Ben Simon (1-2—3) and Jonas Johansson (1-1—2) both had points in two of their first three games with the Griffins last week.
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Tue., March 6 vs. Peoria Rivermen (31-20-2-4) – Van Andel Arena – 7 p.m.
Fri., March 9 at Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights (37-19-3-1) – Omaha Civic Auditorium – 8 p.m.
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What a difference a year can make.
Noize From The Basement was crowned this year's Tri-C Rock Off champions after the Final Exam Feb. 9.
The band includes Emily Gambone, 16, of Brimfield, Holly Camp, 17, of Brimfield, and Logan McNeal, 16, from Tallmadge, on drums. Gambone and Camp are students at Field High School, and McNeal is a student at Tallmadge High School. They came out ahead of more than 60 bands representing 69 schools which competed in the semi-final rounds, which started in January. Eighteen bands were selected after the semi-finals to advance to the Final Exam.
Noize From The Basement had been selected to play in the semi-finals last year but had to withdraw after McNeal was diagnosed with cancer.
"It was a long day with many great bands and Noize was just so happy to be playing and when they were announced the winners, there were a lot of cheers, shouts and happy tears from the band and their parents," said Jeff Gambone, Emily's father.
Evolution, whose members are from Mayfield, took second place, and Triple B-Funk, whose members are from Aurora, took third place.
Noize From The Basement will receive $1,000 cash, and Field High School and Tallmadge High School will each receive $100 for the schools' music programs. It will receive the opportunity to open up for a Live Nation or House of Blues Concert and an appearance on Tri-C's cable television program Crooked River Groove and perform a 45-minute concert in front of a studio audience while being professionally videotaped and recorded. In addition, the band will be featured on the three-time Emmy Award-winning program Words & Music, with an interview and unplugged performance.
Second place will receive $250 cash and $100 for their respective high school music program and Third place will receive $150 cash.
The prizes were welcome, "but the greatest thing was coming away with many new friends from the other bands that participated," said Gambone.
"The band Evolution from Mayfield finished second and [there were] hugs and back slapping between them and Noize," he said. "We are in talks right now about doing a show together. This is one of the big things with these types of shows, the kids are creating a local music scene that they will probably last a lifetime."
Gambone said that the band's next project will be recording its latest EP at the Lavaroom Recording Studio later this month.
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Value Picks
First, Third, and DH
Third base is a tough position to fill in most years, and injuries to Ryan Zimmerman, Pedro Alvarez, Pablo Sandoval, and David Wright have made matters even tougher for fantasy owners in 2011. Although I try to cover all three positions on my beat, this week features an unusual number of valuable third-base options for your fantasy squad.
Steven Pearce (Yahoo! 0%, ESPN <1%, CBS 0%)
His .385 BABIP this season (91 plate appearances) and 17.6 percent HR/FB (12.7 percent career) also show that Lady Luck has been hanging out with Casey plenty in 2011. This, and his frequent DL stints, make him more marginal than name recognition might indicate, but he'll be valuable at a tough position in NL-only and deeper mixed leagues.
Ty Wigginton (Yahoo! 15%, ESPN 17%, CBS 33%)
Danny Valencia (Yahoo! 10%, ESPN 6%, CBS 32%)
Matt LaPorta (Yahoo! 17%, ESPN 8%, CBS 43%)
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Clearly Descalso is not going to keep hitting the way he has over the past 14 days, but his timing was perfect. This hot streak bought Descalso the starting gig for at least the near future, and playing time is crucial in fantasy. His major-league rate stats—14.9 percent strikeout rate and 7.1 percent walk rate—are consistent with his respective minor-league rates of 11 percent and 8.6 percent. This points to a decent batting average, while his .130 minor-league ISO shows he has a smidgen of pop in his bat too.
Whether he can cement his hold on the job remains to be seen, and his utter futility against lefties (.042/.207/.042 in 30 plate appearances in 2011) dilutes his value. Recent callup Matt Carpenter, despite being a lefty, has better stats against southpaws (.291/.425/.364 in the minors this season) and will likely eat into some of Descalso's playing time. David Freese is healing faster than expected, but he still isn't due back until July 1, giving Descalso the chance to supplant him, or at least deliver decent value to NL-only owners for the time being.
Playing Pepper
Since I dropped Daric Barton (Yahoo! 2%, ESPN <1%, CBS 15%) from the Value Picks list, the A's benched him for a couple of days, and he responded two two-hit games in a row. He could be primed for a turnaround.
The callup of Brett Lawrie (Yahoo! 17%, ESPN 10%, CBS 51%) was delayed by a bruised hand, but his arrival is imminent. When promoted, he'll slide into Toronto's starting third-base job, making him well worth a speculative pick at a thin position.
Speaking of weak hot corners, the Brewers' Casey McGehee is hitting .239/.298/.347 this season, including a .211/.255/.300 line over the last month. In the minors, Mat Gamel (Yahoo! 0%, ESPN 0%, CBS 4%) is hitting .311/.385/.524. Too bad Milwaukee chose to move Gamel across the diamond in anticipation of Prince Fielder's departure (and in recognition of Gamel's famed Hands of Stone).
In Cleveland, their third basemen have hit .237/.327/.344 this season, thanks to Jack Hannahan returning to Earth with a .185/.274/.246 slash line over the past month. Lonnie Chisenhall (Yahoo! 1%, ESPN 0%, CBS 14%) is hitting .273/.367/.434 in Triple-A Columbus. I'm not sayin', I'm just sayin'.
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When they start counting TAv in fantasy leagues, let me know and I'll give LaPorta a fresh look. Right now, he's a top-20 1B in exactly one category (HRs, T-15th).
Jun 06, 2011 06:38 AM
TAv is a good measure of overall offensive contributions, and (here) is a good measure of how LaPorta's being undervalued by fantasy owners. He's also (as I note above) tied for 13th in RBI, plus he's currently 19th in BA, making him in the top 20 of three roto categories. And if you want to get noodly, he's actually tied for 12th (not 15th) in HRs. Maybe you oughta give him a second look now :)
Jun 06, 2011 09:02 AM
Blake Dewitt, solid CT but not much pop, still just 25 yrs old. He is eligible in CBS leagues at every pos. except C,1B,& SS.
Jun 06, 2011 08:35 AM
True enough about his increasing playing time and contact skills--it's the "not much pop" that bothers me. He'd have to get above his 60th PECOTA percentile to crack a .400 SLG and would barely reach double-digit dingers in his 90th.
Jun 06, 2011 09:11 AM
oh yeah forgot about the whole "value" relating to the remainder of the season.
Jun 06, 2011 09:37 AM
That, and the whole .259/.331/.378 in 1039 MLB PAs thing--which is pretty close to where he's hitting right now (.265/.275/.382).
Jun 06, 2011 10:31 AM
So what till next year and bet on him pulling a Melky?
Jun 06, 2011 10:48 AM
If by "pulling a Melky," you mean getting a contract way out of proportion to his actual skills, he might. To paraphrase H.L. Mencken, no ballplayer ever got poor underestimating the intelligence of GMs.
Jun 06, 2011 13:47 PM
Seeing they both had/have similar skill sets, Dewitt being a yr younger. Besides surface stats both have had some success in the past when given decent amount of PT, & given their young age. So naturally looking for Dewitt to suddenly emerge out of mediocrity. Also assuming the cubs say bye to Alfonso and Dewitt gets a shot at winning a full time gig.
Jun 06, 2011 14:14 PM
What does Michael Morse have to do to get on the radar screen at 1st? Perhaps surgery for LaRoche will get it done.
Jun 06, 2011 09:39 AM
Morse is a good play, but he's owned in far too many leagues for him to be a Value Pick. We look for guys under 20% in most leagues, and he's in the 50-90% ownership range, depending on the league. Also, I think he's overperforming right now, hitting close to his 90th PECOTA percentile. Still, ride him while you've got him, as he certainly seems to be busting out at a later age than most.
Jun 06, 2011 10:22 AM
Michael, you feelin' Matt Carpenter? How about Josh Harrison?
Jun 06, 2011 10:03 AM
Good to hear from you again, Pobo.
Jun 06, 2011 10:29 AM
I LaPortaled three weeks ago and I am happy I did. Certainly more potential than any of the other slop out there that has proven futile many times over. I just wish he would get more consistent PT and moved up in the order a bit, but that will come if he hits more consistently.
Jun 07, 2011 07:46 AM
Thanks for the vote of confidence, shaun :) I've got LaPorta on several of my teams and agree that more consistency would help his case. He's proof positive of the fantasy maxim that you've got to play your starters lineup all the time, instead of trying to guess on hot-cold streaks, since he can be so up-and-down.
Jun 07, 2011 09:44 AM
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AUSTIN, Texas Whole Foods Market announced that it has launched the first in-store color-coded sustainability-rating program for wild-caught seafood and commits to phasing out all red-rated species by Earth Day 2013.
The company worked with Blue Ocean and Monterey Bay Aquarium to develop an easy-to-follow system to help customers choose sustainable seafood. Species given green ratings are considered relatively abundant and caught in environmentally-friendly ways; those with yellow ratings are considered good alternatives, though some concerns exist with the species' status or catch methods; red or "avoid" means that for now, the species is suffering from overfishing, or that current fishing methods harm other marine life or habitats.
"At the end of the day, it's a team effort. Our customers, buyers, fishermen, and fishery managers can all make smart decisions that move us in the direction of greater sustainability. The new color-coded rating system is a transparent way to provide sustainability status information. This new program, along with our promise to phase out red-rated species, deepens our commitment to having fully sustainable seafood departments," said Carrie Brownstein, Whole Foods Market seafood quality standards coordinator.


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Game Warden Field Notes
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
- Shots fired, but at dove, not people: Dove season in Far West Texas started with an unusual twist. An excited hunter raced up to a game warden checking hunters on the Rio Grande, a little downriver from El Paso. The hunter explained that uniformed Mexican police had crossed the river with weapons drawn and were heading their way. The game warden and several U.S. Border Patrol officers intercepted the Mexican officers and learned they were responding to a shots fired call. Case closed.
- Nope, not normal agricultural practices: While on patrol near Alpine on Sept. 1, Brewster County game wardens discovered what appeared to be a baited dove hunting field. To get a clear definition of what would be considered normal agricultural planting practices in Brewster County, the wardens asked the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to assist with the investigation. A USFWS agent concluded that the agricultural planting practices used on this field were not normal for Brewster County and that the field was baited. The state game wardens, working with USFWS, began watching the field for possible dove hunting activity. On the evening of Sept. 2, the wardens noticed several vehicles parked near the field, and the wardens could also hear shots in the area. Entering the field, the wardens made contact with six hunters who had harvested 71 dove. The wardens seized the birds and issued citations for hunting dove over bait. Each case was referred to the USFWS for prosecution.
- Warden recovers drowning victim: Sept. 2, Newton County Game Warden Ellis Powell responded to a call on Toledo Bend about a body floating in a cove. Powell was able to get the body ashore and identify it as a 74-year-old man who had lived nearby. It appeared that he had fallen in the water and had been unable to get out due to the muddy shoreline.
- You need more than just numbers on your boat: On Sept. 3 Matagorda County Game Warden Aaron Koenig and Wharton County Game Warden Chris Bird were patrolling the Colorado River near Matagorda. During a water safety inspection, the two wardens recognized someone they had cited for fishing violations. The man also had been warned at the beginning of summer about his boat not being currently registered. The boat now displayed a current 2012 registration decal, but when Warden Koenig checked the assigned registration through communications it came back still as an out-of-date registration and in another owner's name. Warden Bird then checked the decal serial number and found it belonged to a different vessel owned by the current operator. The operator was cited for unregistered vessel, failure to transfer ownership, and display of fictitious decal.
- It's dove season, not deer season: On Sept. 3, Hardin County Game Warden Mike Boone received information that a Silsbee resident had killed a deer on the previous day. Warden Boone located the subject and after a short interview he confessed and gave the warden the deer.
- Warden hooks two for fishing with a net: On Sept. 4, Galveston County Game Warden Adam Clark filed on two individuals for using a gill net to take fish. The violators were in possession of numerous fish, including several speckled trout and red fish.
- Sir, yes sir! Big-time oops: While working a large group of dove hunters in Waller County on opening day, Harris County Game Warden Cullen Stakes noticed one individual leave the spot he was hunting and move into a thick, brushy area nearby. After a short search, Warden Stakes located the individual and determined that the hunter was using an unplugged shotgun. A criminal history check revealed that the violator, an Army National Guardsman, was wanted on an outstanding warrant for Military Desertion. Game Warden Stakes, aka Captain Cullen Stakes of the Army National Guard, arrested the individual and transported him to the Waller County Jail.
- Talk about an order to go: On Sept. 4, Harris County Game Wardens Jennifer Inkster and Tim Holland were patrolling the Kemah Channel when they were waved down by the owner of a local restaurant on the water. The owner said that a 76-foot catamaran boat had just yanked the entire dock away from his floating establishment, and some of his property had fallen in the water. The wardens located the vessel and performed a water safety check and field sobriety test on the operator. The operator was unable to explain why he pulled the dock from the restaurant and didn't stop to talk with the owner. After failing a field sobriety test, the operator was arrested for boating while intoxicated and transported to the Harris County Jail.
- Magistrate has busy weekend in Starr County: Wardens Baker and Norris had a very productive opening weekend for special whitewing season in Starr County. Through the weekend, the wardens located hunters hunting over bait, in closed area, with unplugged shotguns, no hunter safety, killing protected species, and one field with about 15 hunters and not a license among them.
- Season's closed year-round for marijuana: While patrolling for dove hunters, Starr County Game Warden Dennis Gazaway, Jr. observed a vehicle heading toward the Rio Grande from State Highway 83. As Dennis approached the vehicle, he observed two subjects exiting the brush with large bundles. Upon seeing Dennis, the subjects dropped the bundles and ran back into the brush. Dennis approached the vehicle and found three more bundles of what appeared to be marijuana. The marijuana, 466.6 pounds, and the vehicle were turned over to Starr County Sheriff's Department. Starr County deputies and DPS assisted with the seizure.
- Only 114 birds over the limit: On Sept. 3, King/Knox County Game Warden Jim Daniels and Dickens/Kent County Game Warden Danny Kessel entered a camp in King County. The four out-of-state hunters were 114 dove over their possession limit.
- Just trying to give the kids a good hunt: On Sept. 3, Burnet County Game Wardens Ronnie Langford and Brent Whitus were checking dove hunters and checked a group of five young hunters. It was discovered that they were hunting over bait, one did not have a hunting license, they had an unplugged shotgun, no hunter education, and they had killed an Inca dove. The owner of the property admitted to putting out bait so the boys would have something to shoot at. Case pending.
- Bird dog turns stool pigeon: Llano County wardens Rick Snitkin and Kevin Webb filed on five dove hunters for hunting around a deer feeder baited with milo. The hunters' retriever didn't help their case when it parked itself directly under the tripod feeder each time it came back with a bird. One subject was arrested for Class B warrants.
- Killing six deer on the road nets indictments: Llano Game Warden Rick Snitkin presented three felony cases to a Llano County grand jury on two subjects who poached an eight-point buck and subsequently killed five other deer in one night on a county road. One other subject who allegedly stated he was going to do harm to Warden Snitkin and his family was true billed on a charge of retaliation.
- Spotlight case turns to felony: Red River County Wardens Benny Richards and Daniel Roraback were patrolling the east side of the Chapman Ranch in Bowie County on Sept. 3 when they began following a truck spotlighting. The wardens witnessed a subject in the vehicle shoot two times. The subject was determined to be a felon, so while Warden Richards was dealing with the arrested subject, Roraback found deer hair, blood, and feces in the back of the subject's truck. After a short investigation, it was determined the subjects had shot a 5-point buck the previous night. The subject was transported to the Bowie County Jail. After leaving the jail, Wardens Hervey and Doug Williams teamed up with Roraback and Richards to locate the other occupant from incident who was the shooter of the deer. Upon arriving at the subject's residence, it was determined he was also a felon and had outstanding felony warrants. Subjects were filed on for felon in possession of a firearm, hunting deer in closed season, taking an illegal buck, and no hunting license. Cases and civil restitution pending.
- Wrong way to mentor a new hunter: On Sept. 3 Game Wardens Deshanna Creager and Scott Kirkpatrick came across several dove hunters from the Metroplex. During the process of checking licenses and bag limits, they found bait in and around the area they were hunting. After a brief investigation, the father-in-law of one the hunters admitted to placing the bait to increase the likelihood his son-in-law would have a good hunt so he'd be more likely to take up the sport. Cases pending.
- Test ride ends tragically: On Sept. 3 McLennan County Game Warden Kurt Slaughter responded to a fatal boat accident on the Brazos River in Waco. The operator had been participating in a sanctioned racing event and was taking the boat for a test drive. Witnesses said the boat went airborne, and the operator was ejected at a speed of 120 mph-plus. The operator was transported to a local hospital but did not survive.
- Dove OK, but not the dope: On Sept. 1 Erath County Game Warden Zach Havens located a vehicle in a pasture. No one was around but a gun case and a box of shotgun shells lay on the tailgate. The warden returned after dark to find several hunters gathered around the truck cleaning dove. A check showed everyone to be in compliance with TPWD regulations. Then the warden asked about the empty gun case he had seen earlier and was told it belonged to someone who had not come in yet. The warden waited a few minutes and observed headlights coming across the pasture to his location. He checked these two additional dove hunters and found no hunting violations. The only problem is that one of the hunters had dope stashed in his game bag along with his birds. Case pending.
- Wardens seize three miles of gill net in Gulf: On Sept. 7, Game Warden Sgt. James Dunks along with TPWD mechanic Chris Heyse and two Coast Guard officials patrolled the Gulf of Mexico near the Mexico border aboard the patrol vessel Captain Williams. About 3 miles of gill net was removed just past the third sandbar near the mouth of the Rio Grande. The nets were running north to south, catching anything that attempted to get into shallow water. Hundreds of king mackerel and various species of sharks were tangled up in the nets.
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Winter 2012 (12 episodes) (title literal translation – The Familiar of Zero) (more info)
And so begins the final season of Zero no Tsukaima, the anime that contains the entire core voice cast of Shakugan no Shana and is unsurprisingly produced by the same company, J.C. Staff. It's a safe bet that if you've been following this series since it started back in 2006 then you're going to want to watch the end of the story. But if you've never heard of Zero Louise or her human familiar Saito, then you're going to be completely lost. Unlike Shakugan no Shana III, there is no introductory backstory to allow new viewers to transition into the adventure already in progress. I prefer that style of sequel personally—especially since this is the fourth entry of Zero and I can't imagine any amount of recap short of rewatching the whole series providing adequate information.


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Studies in Computer Science give thorough grounding in the principles of computer software design and development. A student who follows the Computer Science course of study is prepared for graduate studies as well as for positions in software development, systems analysis, and computer systems management. The Information Systems option is less theoretical than the Computer Science major. Many Information Systems majors choose to study also in a business field to strengthen their skills and to meet personal goals.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - While Old Man Winter's icy grip wallops the great lakes states with some of the coldest air in two years, we in Jacksonville basked in early spring-like weather -- until Tuesday.
High temperatures Monday once again approached or exceeded 70 degrees across the River City. Even though it wasn't as toasty as last week with temperatures in the low 80s, we're still running way, way above normal. According to the NWS, we're 8.1 degrees below normal for the month thus far. Now that's amazing.
A cold front passing Tuesday will knock our highs down into the upper 50s and lower 60s for both Tuesday and Wednesday. A light freeze is anticipated Tuesday night. The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for Tuesday night/Wednesday morning in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau and most north central Florida counties, saying sub-freezing temperatures are possible for up to two hours
We'll see a brief warm up to above normal temperatures Thursday and Friday before our next cold snap next weekend.
We're going to continue to see a progressive weather pattern over the next few weeks across much of the country as we get into a cyclical pattern of warming up and then cooling down behind a cold front. Then we warm up again before another cold front moves in. The sub-tropical jetstream, responsible for most of our weather, is very quiet currently and therefore we're looking at dry conditions across the region for the next seven days. For that reason, the National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for most of our area for Tuesday afternoon.
Regardless of how cold you think it is here, just remember that the high temperature on Monday in Minneapolis was four degrees below zero. That's -4 for a high! Monday's low in International Falls, Minn., is expected to get down to a chilly 32 degrees below zero. See, our weather isn't so bad after all is it?
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JUPITER, Fla. -- Cardinals outfielder Shane Robinson entered Spring Training anticipating more playing time, with Carlos Beltran competing for Team Puerto Rico at the World Baseball Classic.
Robinson has made the most of his opportunities while splitting looks with Adron Chambers as well as non-roster invitees Oscar Taveras and Justin Christian.
In 14 games before Sunday, the 28-year-old was 16-for-35 (.457) with five doubles, three home runs, 11 RBIs and 11 runs. He has struck out and walked four times each. His batting average ranks first among St. Louis players.
"It's good to get out there and get some consistent playing time," said Robinson, who hit second in Sunday afternoon's lineup. "It definitely helps continuing to keep my approach and getting comfortable hitting and just being out there in game situations."
With 11 games remaining, Robinson is nine at-bats shy of his career high during Grapefruit League action. Last year in his third big league season, Robinson's numbers jumped from nine to 102 games played, filling in for guys on the disabled list. He finished with a .253 average, three homers and 16 RBIs.
"I'm making things a lot simpler and sticking with a consistent game plan every time," Robinson said. "I've just felt really good this spring. Everything's been coming together benefiting from the majority of playing time I've been getting."
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Hooray! It's toy sale time again when all the major department stores and toy shops slash their toy prices! This is the best time of year to grab a bargain for your kids, or to stock up on all those party and Christmas gifts for the year. To help you pick the best and most popular toys we've asked toy expert and Toys "R" Us General Managing Director of Marketing, Darren John Aquilina what his predictions are for the hottest toys at the July sales.
Here are his top 10 picks of the 2012 winter toy sales (note, all prices are for Toys "R" Us. The discounts may differ at other stores during the sales):
Star wars-themed Lego is the coolest thing right now, with television series and movies introducing a whole new generation to the action-packed world of lightsabres and jedi knights. "Film-inspired fun is a huge trend at the moment," says Aquilina, who adds that Star Wars is still as popular as ever. With a treetop hideout, stone launcher, log trap, secret compartment and retractable ladder, this LEGO pack equals hours of imaginative play in a box.
Age: 7-12
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At 50 percent off, it's no wonder this trampoline is predicted to be one of Toys "R" Us' best sellers during sale time. "This trampoline is a fantastic bargain for active families," says Aquilina. The Jumptek features a strong, weather-resistant frame and a high enclosure to keep your kids safe. While a trampoline may not be the kind of toy you can discreetly hide away until Christmas, at half price you may just give in to an early birthday present for the kids.
Age: 6-12
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Grab a bargain at the sales on the latest in education technology with the Leapfrog Leap Pad Explorer. Talk about high-tech, this award-winning gadget gives the iPad a run for its money with more than 100 games, ebooks, downloadable apps and even a handy pen for kids to practice their handwriting. "The Leap Pad remains to be one of the most in-demand products within stores and we expect that at this price it will continue to fly off of shelves," says Aquilina. Available in pink or green.
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The incredible Robofish Shark mimics the movement of a real shark when placed in water and is packed with the latest technology, making it a must-have toy among tech-savvy kids. "The super cool techno-toy Robofish is the hottest toy under $10," confirms Aquilina. Psst, these small intelligent sharks also make a fun Christmas stocking filler with a difference and are also great to have stashed away for those times when you need to pull a present out of your hat.
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Too ghoul for school, these sassy fashionistas are the latest must-have craze for girls aged 6-12 years. Though they might freak out some parents, girls just love playing with the Monster High characters and their creepy-but-cute pets. "These collectable dolls are amongst the top toys for girls for under $20 this July. Demand for this range has always been high and we don't see it slipping anytime soon, especially at this price," says Aquilina.
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"With The Amazing Spider-Man hitting cinemas these holidays, the Mega Blaster Webshooter set is expected to be a top seller," says Aquilina. The clever glove lets kids fire web fluid, or water, just like their favourite superhero does by simply bending their fingers. With Spider Man back on the scene every boy who dreams of being bitten by a radioactive spider will want one of these!
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Has your child discovered the latest doll craze sweeping the nation? Lalaloopsy rag dolls have gorgeous outfits, happy faces and their very own cute pet for kids to snuggle. Kids of all ages love to collect them and during the sales it's a good time to pick up a few and put them aside for birthdays or Christmas."The magical ragamuffin dolls are still a top seller at Toys'R'Us," says Aquilina who adds that during the toy sale the large dolls will be almost 60 percent off.
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Fijits are Mattel's biggest launch this year and are set to take the toy market by storm. Voted as International Girl Toy of the Year, these quirky dancing robots are sure to be on the top of your child's wish-list."One of the hottest new toys this winter, Fijit is every girl's best friend! These adorable robotic toys talk, dance and laugh," says Aquilina.
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The hottest soft toy for younger children at the moment is this feisty interactive feline and TV star, Raa Raa. According to Aquilina, "The roaring Raa Raa is 'roarsome' fun for fans of the ABC's popular show." To make him roar, kids simply press his head down and Raa Raa himself will let out a realistic roaring sound. The snugly lion also makes a cuddly night toy.
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Those clever people at Nintendo have created a whole new way of game-playing with their amazing Skylander series. They have combined a traditional video game with figurines that the kids can use to interact with what's on the screen. "One of the big toy trends for 2012 is interactive tech games, so we expect the Skylanders Adventure pack at this special reduced price will be a big hit with young gamers this July toy sale," says Aquilina.
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Heartbroken family of a woman who died after plunging from a Keighley multi-storey car park have described her as "a very special person".
A member of Lorna Clymo's family this week told how the professional carer was devoted to both her family and her elderly clients.
She said Lorna, 42, of North Street, Haworth, had a "loving, caring nature that was reflected in both her home and work life". The woman, who asked not be named, added: "Lorna was a very special person, with a radiant smile.
"She was popular and well liked by everyone who knew her. She will be sadly missed."
Tributes from friends and family poured into Lorna's Facebook page this week after she died in the tragic incident at the weekend.
Lorna's partner, Mark Feather, writing on his own Facebook page, described her as his "gorgeous little soulmate".
Police and paramedics were called on Saturday after Lorna was discovered in Hanover Street, beneath the Airedale Shopping Centre car park, at about 7.20am. She suffered serious head injuries in the incident, and died soon after being taken to Leeds General Infirmary.
Hanover Street was cordoned off at both ends by police until about 10am.
Lorna, a former Greenhead Grammar School student, worked at Elmar HomeCare and had a son, Josh. She also leaves behind a brother, Tony, and sister, Sharon.
Lord Mayor of Bradford Coun Khadim Hussain, whose Keighley Central ward includes the scene of the incident, said his thoughts are with Lorna's family.
He added: "Any loss of life is a sad loss, and when it happens in this way, it's more traumatic.
"I would like to offer my sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the family, and I hope they can cope with this tragedy."
Town centre traders also expressed their sadness at what had happened.
Airedale Shopping Centre manager, Steve Seymour, said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time."
He confirmed there had been an incident on the top level of the centre's car park on Saturday.
Mr Seymour added: "The emergency services were contacted immediately and attended Hanover Street to manage the incident.
"The centre is working with the police on the investigation."
Staff at shops in Hanover Street, including Pound Converters, said they were unable to reach work until 10am when police reopened the road.
A member of staff at games shop Play FX said: "We didn't know what had happened until later. It's sad news and really unfortunate."
Inspector Carlton Young, from West Yorkshire Police, said an ambulance had taken Lorna to Leeds General Infirmary, where she had died a short time later.
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Houston drills two homers, but 'pen loses lead before loss in extras
HOUSTON -- The Astros brought up two pitchers on Thursday from Triple-A Oklahoma City. They wasted little time in making contributions.
However, the combined 9 1/3 innings the two pitched still wasn't enough because Detroit broke through for four runs in the 14th inning to end a 4-hour, 50-minute marathon (fourth-longest in Minute Maid Park history) and take a 7-3 win Thursday over the Astros, spoiling the first of a 10-game homestand that includes three more with the Tigers.
Right-hander Jordan Lyles was one of those called up on Thursday and the Astros' starter worked five strong innings, scattering six hits while striking out six and yielding just one walk and two runs.
"He came here, did a great job, and I wanted to get him out of the game in the positive," said Porter of his move to lift Lyles. "I wasn't going to put him in a position to get a no-decision or a loss. So what's the use of putting him out there for another inning.
"He pitched well enough to win the game. He attacked with his fastball and that's a credit to him."
Lyles said he could have gone longer.
"I had no idea I was coming out after the fifth," Lyles said. "Bo met me at the steps and said I was done. I felt good enough to go another inning or two or three."
Lyles said he felt he met his goal of establishing his fastball.
"I thought I did a pretty good job of staying with that and keep attacking," he said. "I left some balls up, but it was a pretty decent outing overall. Hopefully I'll get some more innings next time."
He could have been the winning pitcher. He left with a 3-2 lead thanks to a first-inning, two-run homer from Jason Castro and a fourth-inning solo blast by Carlos Pena.
But an eighth-inning error allowed the Tigers to tie the game at 3, and it stayed that way until the 14th inning.
Wesley Wright plunked Prince Fielder with two outs in the eighth. The Tigers' first baseman made it all the way around the bases when right fielder Rick Ankiel, a defensive replacement in the sixth inning, booted Victor Martinez's single.
Ankiel atoned for his blunder, nailing Matt Tuiasosopo at the plate on Brayan Pena's pinch-hit single to end the Tigers' 11th inning.
"You've got to send [the runner]," Tigers manager Jim Leyland said. "Ankiel's got a great arm and made a great throw. It's a no-brainer [to send him]."
Dallas Keuchel was the other pitcher Houston called up on Thursday. The lefty entered the game in the 10th inning and pitched scoreless relief through the 13th before the Tigers finally broke through in the 14th inning.
"I felt good," Keuchel said. "You go so far and come up short, it's pretty disheartening and pretty disappointing. Hats off to their lineup for just keep getting after me.
"I want to be the guy that finishes the game in that situation. I told [pitching coach Doug Brocail] that I'm going however many innings he needed me to go. I was willing to go 10 innings."
He went 4 1/3 innings and was tagged with the loss, giving up seven hits and four runs. He walked four, two intentionally, and struck out four.
Detroit pitching set an AL record on Wednesday with its sixth consecutive game of at least 10 strikeouts. Houston hitters came into Thursday's series opener averaging just-under 10 strikeouts per game, 276 total, the most in the Major Leagues.
The WhiffFest took place as advertised, but not exactly as scripted.
While Detroit did extend that streak, with 18 strikeouts, it was eight Astros pitchers that combined to equal that number with 18 strikeouts of their own, the most for Houston since a July 8, 2008, 16-inning game in Atlanta.
The Tigers extended their record streak to seven games when Jose Altuve struck out in the ninth inning. They'll look to tie the Major League record on Friday of eight consecutive games, set last season by the Milwaukee Brewers.
Glenn Sattell is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.