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History comes alive for local students through historical characters
History Alive!, sponsored by the West Virginia Humanities Council, Ostenaco recently paid a visit to my school.Portrayed by Nitro resident Doug Wood, Ostenaco was a Cherokee warrior who played an important role in the French and Indian War. Having earned the rank "Mankiller" (the second-highest fighting rank among the Cherokees), Ostenaco recruited warriors, led war parties and conducted diplomatic missions. Despite his unremitting attempts, the Cherokee war campaign failed largely in part because of the slow-moving, hunger-ridden Virginian allies.The French and Indian War, a bloody battle that went on for seven years (much right here in our backyards) began May 18, 1756, when the British formally declared war on the French. When I read about it in my history textbooks, I really never gave it much thought.However, when you listen to an Indian in full period dress talk to you about the battles and how the colonists would not heed the advice of the Cherokees who led the war parties, you get a pretty good picture of the events that transpired in the wooded frontier west of the Appalachian Mountains.At the end of his talk, when Wood asked for questions, he often said that, as Ostenaco, he didn't know the answers. However, he was quick to point out that while his character wouldn't know the answers, he could go out of character to answer our questions.Wood had full bearskins that some of us put on; they were warmer than any down parka on the market today. Some of us carried the entire equipment pack the Cherokees toted on their backs.After the presentation, Wood joined our parents, teachers, visitors and us for lunch, and he continued to share stories about Ostenaco's life, family and adventures. His passion for the character he portrayed was contagious. My classmates were in unison in our enjoyment of the presentation. They expressed interest in different aspects of Wood's performance, though."I learned that the Native American women, some up to 90 years old, would carry heavy animal hides on their head. I also learned that they respected the animals that they hunted," said junior Joey Anania.The transportation of things also made an impact on Alex Pennington. "Carrying deerskins and equipment on their backs seemed weird, but it was fascinating," the seventh-grader said.Charlie Vogel, an eighth-grader, said, "Ostenaco's garments were neat, and I learned a lot about Native American culture. One my favorite stories was how they hunted a sleeping bear."The realistic attire also grabbed the attention of sophomore Nate Wright. "That bird feather through his nose was something else."It wasn't just students who learned something. Our teacher, Judie Smith, told Wood, "It's funny; you learn the colonists won the Revolutionary War because they knew how to fight and the Redcoats didn't adapt their military style to the rugged terrain of the colonies, but none of the history books I read explained that the colonists learned those fighting techniques from Native American warriors such as Ostenaco during the French and Indian War."Ostenaco is one of 15 characters in the History Alive! program developed by the Humanities Council, a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing history with West Virginians throughout the state. Presenters are available to nonprofit organizations, including libraries, schools, museums, historical societies and civic groups. The presenters make approximately 200 appearances every year.Mark Payne, the Humanities Council's program director, explained how the presenters are selected: "It's a two-step process. They will send us a written proposal, which will then be reviewed by three people in a committee. Those who are selected will come in and audition in character for another committee. The potential character must be a historian and have some theatrical experience."There is no doubt that at the Minerva Center in downtown Charleston, a period of American history did come alive for a few hours. Wouldn't it be great if all history lessons could be learned through the characterizations made possible by the Humanities Council's program?MaryKathryn Sheets is a sophomore at the Minerva Center for Academic Success, a private, non-traditional middle school and high school in Charleston.
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May 14, 2013
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Javier Lopez Learns BABIP
This might come as a shock to you, but there are some players who don't value advanced statistics.
I guess I always figured that major-league baseball players would try and take advantage of every possible strategic advantage, and a knowledge of statistics – his own, or a competitor's – can give a player an edge. So I was surprised to have my attempts to talk stats rebuffed by a couple of different Giants players before their game against the Braves last Friday night.
"I don't believe in any of that," Hunter Pence told me. "I find that it gets in my way. I'd rather just focus on the moment of competition, how my body's feeling, and my plan of attack against whoever's pitching that day."
Chad Gaudin's response was similar when I asked him about some vagaries of his PITCHf/x data. "If it has anything at all to do with stats, I'd rather not do it. I don't wanna know about it." Stats just get him all up in own his own head, he told me, and he feels like he can't afford to let anything distract him from the task at hand.
But Javier Lopez is different.
"I'm learning my sabermetrics," he told me, when I informed him that he's entered the day with an almost incredibly high BABIP of .458. "BABIP, what's that, walks and hits or something? No, that's WHIP. What's BABIP?"
I tried to break it down for him and explained that his ERA should by all rights be much lower than its then-current 3.24, especially given a K rate of over 25 percent (now down to just under 24 percent).
"I'll be sure to tell the manager that," he quipped.
Maybe it's the stage of his career that gives him a different perspective. Like Gaudin, Lopez is in his 11th season. But whereas Gaudin has bounced around seven teams in the past six years, Lopez has settled in and owns three World Series rings. "I'm on the back end of my career, and I'm just trying to enjoy this as much as I can," he told me. "Early on I really used to grind, often to my own detriment, and now I just try to take it as it comes."
He certainly seemed laid-back while we talked. Lopez was thoughtful and forthcoming when I asked him about his pitching approach.
"I try to change the pace as much as I can, and try and dictate the hitter's bat speed," Lopez said. Because his fastball sits in the mid-80s, pitch sequencing is critical. He depends heavily on his two-seam fastball, and throws a change up (primarily to righties) and two sliders: a small slider that typically comes in in the low 80s, and a slower, sweeping slider that's death on lefties. His goal, he says, is to keep hitters off balance and induce weak contact.
"If I'm locating my sinker down in the zone, I can afford to let guys hit it and let the defense make the plays behind me. We have a great middle infield, and when you've got some outfielders who can run some balls down, it makes it a little easier to pitch. Especially in a ballpark like this [AT& T Park], you're not scared to let 'em hit it as hard as they want."
I asked Lopez how his sweeping slider can be so effective even when hitters know it's coming. The change in arm angle gives the pitch away, and if he gets two strikes on a lefty, you can almost guarantee he'll throw it.
"I'm always trying to set that pitch up," Lopez said. "I don't really just try and stay away against a lefty. I want to show him something in and maybe get that shoulder to open up and maybe have him run out of bat on the pitch away."
A left-handed pitcher with that kind of arsenal would typically end up as a LOOGY, but Lopez has proven himself effective against righties as well. In fact, although Giants' skipper Bruce Bochy often goes to Lopez to face tough left-handed hitters, he's faced nearly as many righties as lefties over the course of his career.
"If they need someone to come in and get a punch-out against a righty, I'm probably not going to get the call. But if I'm facing a righty, I'll throw straighter stuff -- sinkers, changeups, my smaller slider -- pitches that I feel I can put where I want." The smaller slider is especially effective at keeping right-handed hitters off balance. "I have a more consistent release with that, and it's right out of my fastball slot. So I think hitters see that and at the last second, it darts away."
I asked him if he's ever tempted to throw the wipeout slider to right-handed hitters, back door, to try and steal a strike or get them to roll over on it.
"I won't do that too often, but I've done it. Especially if it's a highly leveraged situation, I would probably go with a stronger sequence that I'm more comfortable with. That sweeping slider has a lot of room for error, so I try not to throw it in high-leverage situations." Spoken like a true sabermetrician.
That night against the Braves, the Giants built a commanding 8-2 lead and Lopez was brought in to finish the game with one out in the ninth. He threw two pitches – both sinkers – and induced a ground ball from Freddie Freeman for a 4-6 fielder's choice and a fly ball to right to retire Dan Uggla. Just like that, his BABIP was down to .423 and dropping, whether he remembers to check it or not.
Ian Miller is an author of Baseball Prospectus.
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"try and take advantage"? For shame, Ian.
May 14, 2013 07:52 AM
Nice job Ian - I believe this was one of your first forays into the clubhouse. I can imagine it's not necessarily an easy assignment when the players don't have a history of talking to you, but the quotes provided make it sound like you were able to have a conversation that got past cliches. Looking forward to hearing more on the next Prodcast.
May 14, 2013 10:29 AM
I've always wondered about how players thought of and understood sabermetrics. Are there any player polls that talk about this? Even if the player doesn't pay any attention, it would be hard to believe the GM or manager catcher wouldn't use them. A GM's use is obvious, and a manager could put in pitchers and pinch hitters based on data versus the pitcher's pitches, and a catcher could pitches versus hitters based on pitch f/x data.
May 14, 2013 16:33 PM
How hard was it to not burst out in laughter when talking to Hunter Pence? Did he speak in his native alien tongue of Zylgrox?
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — reduced acreage and variable yields will translate to a smaller Idaho potato crop and stronger prices in 2010-11, Idaho industry sources say.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimated fall potato acreage at 294,000 acres for 2010, down 8% from 321,000 acres last year and off 3% from 305,000 acres two years ago.
The crop was two weeks late in some growing regions, said Gary Garnand, president of Garnand Marketing LLC, Twin Falls.
Potato sizes were variable early in September, with some of the early russet norkotahs smaller than average and some closer to normal.
"We had a cool, wet spring. Even though most growers got their crop in on time, (the crop) just didn't grow," he said.
Garnand said reports were mixed about the tuber set and sizing, depending on the area.
Bob Meek, chief executive officer of Wada Farms Marketing Group LLC, Idaho Falls, said the early cold weather may allow harvest to be largely complete by Oct. 10 rather than Oct. 17.
"That will mean less frost damage on potatoes going into storage," he said.
Looking up
A number of factors appear to be pointing toward a better marketing season, said Kevin Searle, general manager for Shelley-based GPOD of Idaho.
"All the numbers are showing less acreage. It appears yields will be down, and from everything we have seen quality of the crop will be very good," Searle said.
From Idaho Falls north, Searle said he expected the size profile of the crop to be smaller.
"Early indications are we should have gold market standards on large cartons and an abundance of medium-sized cartons and small bags.
The growing season was characterized by a cool wet spring, with earlier summer temperatures quite variable.
In early September, two mornings of cold weather may have cut off hopes that some tubers would continue to size up through mid-September.
Searle said Idaho should be in a good position to take the lead in setting the tone for a stronger potato market.
"Hopefully we set a precedent that everyone can follow as far as creating a market that gives good returns to the growers and a liveable market to the shippers and packers.
"Last year was brutal for marketing, and there are high hopes for a better marketing season for all states," he said.
Those hopes for better times began to take shape at the close of the 2009-10 season.
"We were able to get rid of the old crop in a better fashion than anyone anticipated," said Searle.
Meek said the industry was lucky to clean up the 2009 the way it did. "If you have asked us in January, some would have felt we would be running old crop into October," he said.
The only negative was that marketers took less-than-ideal prices for what was a good crop of potatoes, Searle said.
The market did eventually kick higher in June and July, but that benefitted a relatively small number of growers because it came so late in the season.
On Sept. 28, the f.o.b. for 60-count 50-pound cartons of russet norkotahs was $17.50-18, up from just $6-6.50 on the same date a year ago and up from $13-15 per carton the same week two years ago.
Meanwhile, 90-count 50-pound cartons were priced at $10-11, up from $6-6.50 last year but off from $13-13.50 two years ago.
The cutback in acreage and the size profile of the crop points to a fairly good price season, said Scott Phillips, vice president of sales and marketing for Nonpareil Corp., Blackfoot, Idaho, Foodservice operators were nervous about long term pricing in September, as growers-shippers were still determining the size availability.
Jim McBride, sales manager for Mart Produce, Rupert, said size 40-60 count cartons will receive premium prices this year.
Price increase
Smaller carton size and bag potatoes will have less strength, though McBride said lower yields may push those prices up as well.
While some retailers like to buy 60 counts for bulk display at supermarkets, McBride said the quantity of that size
will be off this year.
"They may have to downsize potato size for display, because (60s) may not be available," he said.
More 3-pound, 5-pound and 10-pound consumer bags will be shipped from Idaho this year, he said.
If growers sense there is a shortage developing, they will be a reluctant sellers, Garnand said.
Ralph Schwartz, director of value added marketing for Potandon Produce L.L.C., Idaho Falls., said the market prices should be higher this year.
However, he said that if retailers are keen to promote potatoes, it could cause the industry to concede on f.o.b. prices early in the season to move more volume.
If Idaho shippers "blow and go" with promotions now, it could create a shortfall of supply and sharply higher prices by next summer, he said.
Reduced acreage, smaller sizes stoke higher prices
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — reduced acreage and variable yields will translate to a smaller Idaho potato crop and stronger prices in 2010-11, Idaho industry sources say.


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A STUDENT risked her life when she jumped into freezing waters to rescue a New Year's Eve reveller who had fallen into a river.
Leah Curtis, 23, was celebrating the start of 2013 on the boat she uses as a holiday home with husband Alex when she saw boating neighbour Danny Smith plunge into the water at Boroughbridge Marina.
Mr Smith, 62, had been toasting in the New Year with the couple early yesterday at a party on their boat. He was attempting to row in a dinghy over the swollen river back to his own moored boat when the dinghy capsized and he fell headfirst into the water.
"I just heard a big splash," Leah said.
"It took a few moments in the dark to see. Then he bobbed up and I could see his head but he didn't seem to be moving."
Leah then jumped into the water and grabbed hold of Mr Smith, who was unconscious, and turned him on to his back.
"He wasn't breathing so I laid on my back and pulled him on top of me and got him to a jetty on the other side of the marina," she said.
Because of the swollen river, Leah had to cling to the edge of a pontoon while keeping Mr Smith afloat until Alex, together with two neighbours, used a dinghy to row across and help pull the pair out of the icy water to safety.
"At that point his legs started moving so I knew he was still conscious," Leah said.
"There was a moment in the water though where I was thinking the worst. But at the end he was conscious – but very confused."
Leah then wrapped Mr Smith in blankets as they waited for help from paramedics.
Because of the high river levels, the paramedics had to call for assistance from specialist fire crews and water rescue teams to help winch Mr Smith from the pontoon across the water back to dry land.
He was taken to Harrogate District Hospital where he was treated for cold and shock, but was otherwise unharmed. He remained in hospital last night under observation.
Despite her brave actions, Leah insists she is not a hero.
"It was a team effort really," she said. "I am just glad he was okay."
Leah, who is training to be a teacher in London but regularly holidays on the boat at Boroughbridge Marina, said it was a close-knit boating community.
"Danny is a close friend of ours and I just did what anyone else would do," she said.
Alex said: "She is just that kind of person.
"It comes naturally to her. She loves to help people."
"I think the lesson from this is to always wear a lifejacket."
Leah said. "If there had been no-one around, who knows what could have happened."
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Observation of the Gait Cycle in Patients With Hemiplegia in Order to Improve the Triggering of Functional Electrical Stimulation (MASEA)
This study has been completed.
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
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The main objective of this study is the estimation and comparison of the dephasing between the switch heel and the inertial placed on the paretic foot compared to the events of the gait cycle determined by a Gaitrite system (beginning and end of the swing phase) in conditions without stimulation.
|Other: Gait analysis
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|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
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|Observation of the Gait Cycle in Patients With Hemiplegia in Order to Improve the Triggering of Functional Electrical Stimulation
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Primary Outcome Measures:
- Timing of heel strike (s) [ Time Frame: 10 seconds ]The goal is to use the data generated by this observational study to predict the timing of the heel strike when a patient walks.
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|May 2011
|Study Completion Date:
|July 2013
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|July 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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Recent stroke group
These patients have hemiplegia following a stroke within the last 6 months
Other: Gait analysis
A Gaitrite system, a goniometer, and EMG are used to record data while the patient walks 10 meters.
Old stroke group
The patients have hemiplegia following a stroke that took place at least a year ago
Other: Gait analysis
A Gaitrite system, a goniometer, and EMG are used to record data while the patient walks 10 meters.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|20 Years to 75 Years (Adult, Senior)
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Study patients are recuted from the patient pool that is either hospitalized or consulting in the department of Neurological Reeducation and Readaptation at the Grau du Roi medical center at the Nîmes University Hospital (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nîmes). Patients are stroke victims with gait problems.
Inclusion Criteria:
- patient has had a first ischemic or hemorragic stroke (supratentorial) within the last 6 months for the "recent stroke" group, or more than a year ago for the "old stroke" group
- the patient can walk 10 m without human help, with or without a cane, and a deficit of the foot levator requiring the use of technical assistance to remedy this or involving walking problems
- electrostimulated contraction of the anterior tibialis is possible
- patient has been informed and has signed the consent form
Exclusion Criteria:
- cognitive disorder making participation in the study difficult
- fixed plantar flexion, knee extended below 0°
- patient refuses to sign consent
- patient is not covered by a social security system
- patient is under any kind of guardianship
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|Nîmes, Gard, France, 30029
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Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
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|Jérôme Froger, MD
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2010-A00534-35 ( Other Identifier: RCB number )
|Study First Received:
|December 9, 2010
|Last Updated:
|March 24, 2015
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Neurologic Manifestations
Nervous System Diseases
Signs and Symptoms
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Video: NuForce Dia
Jon Schroeder was Crutchfield's videographer for several years. He helped us refine our video production process and discover our new video "voice." He and his family had an opportunity to relocate to Baltimore, where he continues to lend his artful eye to making corporate videos.
Heads up!Welcome to this article from the Crutchfield archives. Have fun reading it, but be aware that the information may be outdated and links may be broken.
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Jon: I'm here with the NuForce Dia and this is a DAC and amp built into one. A DAC is a digital-to-analog converter and what this will do is take your digital music stream from your audio source and have it come directly into the NuForc. It puts the ones and zeroes straight into the NuForce,and then the NuForce will convert your digital audio into sound into analog music. And that'll bypass the smaller, probably less quality DAC that's in your Blu-ray player or whatnot.
And the NuForce Dia has its own amp built in so it'll power your speakers directly. There's no need to hook this up to a receiver. And it'll supply 24-watts per channel to your speakers.
So I took the NuForce Dia home and hooked it up to my Sony Blu-ray player. I hooked it up via one of the optical inputs in the back. And the Dia actually has two digital optical inputs and one digital coax input. For the speakers, I hooked up Klipsch Reference speakers to the speaker outputs. And my Sony Blu-ray player has the Google music app, which is great because it has all my music loaded up to it so it was a whole library of music that I'm familiar with. So my wife and I were listening to songs that we really knew well and when we put them through the Dia we could hear things that we didn't hear before that we weren't used to hearing because of how much clarity the Dia provides. So we were hearing new backing vocal tracks that were new to us and it just, simply the clarity was on another level after we ran the music through the Dia.
Another great thing about the NuForce Dia is that it's got a line out for a subwoofer and that's how I plan to upgrade my home stereo next is to buy a powered subwoofer, so I'll be all set with the NuForce Dia. If you have any questions about the Dia or any of our other DACs feel free to give us a call.


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"I know a lot about the law and various other lawyerings."
Hitters who avoid outs are the funnest.
I plan on flipping between the Reds game and this. I'm interested in seeing what they fill most of the time with, actually seeing LeBron give his thoughts on his decision and of course, hearing where he is going.
He enjoys the spotlight and being the center of attention. In Miami he would have to share that.
If he does go to Miami I see things going poorly between Wade and James over who is "The man" and make the Shaq/Kobe stuff look tame and minus the rings and quicker.
Wear gaudy colors, or avoid display. Lay a million eggs or give birth to one. The fittest shall survive, yet the unfit may live. Be like your ancestors or be different. We must repeat!
Haywood to the Mavs in a 55 million dollar deal.
The Heat had looked at Haywood hard to pair with Bosh as Bosh doesn't want to play center. The deal to the heat fell through in the last few days due to the Heat not having the cash to pay Haywood. I think this signing shows that Lebron is indeed headed to Miami. Yuck!
If you have a losing record at Reds games, please stop going.
A lot of Twitter-buzz that Miami may be a smokescreen and that LBJ is staying in Cleveland.
Knicks have a sign-and-trade to send David Lee to Golden State for Anthony Randolph, Kelenna Azubuike, Ronny Turiaf and a second-round pick if LBJ doesn't go to NY.
Knicks now setting themselves up to make a run at Chris Paul and Carmelo in 2011. And so it goes.
"The players make the manager, it's never the other way." - Sparky Anderson
Cleveland sure ain't scrambling to get anyone else to pair with James. They have been awful quiet so far this FA season.
If you have a losing record at Reds games, please stop going.
Looks like Cleveland is making one last pitch. I think they should have started a little earlier than a few hrs before the decision.
Minnesota denies this and Kahn the GM is known to be a straight shooter on these kind of rumors.The Cavaliers are in trade talks with the Minnesota Timberwolves involving former Syracuse star Jonny Flynn.
The Plain Dealer's Brian Windhorst reports that multiple league sources have confirmed the Cavs' interest in acquiring the point guard, who is represented by Leon Rose, the same agent as LeBron James, as well as James' marketing firm.
If you have a losing record at Reds games, please stop going.
Wear gaudy colors, or avoid display. Lay a million eggs or give birth to one. The fittest shall survive, yet the unfit may live. Be like your ancestors or be different. We must repeat!
LA Clippers.
You heard it here first.
Championships for MY teams in my lifetime:
Cincinnati Reds - 75, 76, 90
Chicago Blackhawks - 10, 13, 15
University of Kentucky - 78, 96, 98, 12
Chicago Bulls - 91, 92, 93, 96, 97, 98
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Bloggers' Design Tips for a Happier Home
Children's art projects are given the artist treatment with frames in this Park Avenue apartment's kitchen. "I thought the apartment should reflect the fact that it's for a young, modern family with three children and a broad, cosmopolitan view of the world," says designer Eric Cohler. "We wanted it to be open, bright, fresh — everything it wasn't." A David Weeks lighting fixture animates the corner.
Designers Barbara Westbrook and Kim Winkler opened the kitchen of an Atlanta house to the family room. "The space had to accommodate a family of five, as well as a lovable golden retriever, Westbrook says. "The openness makes it easy for everyone to mingle and not feel separated. But it was important that the two rooms look coordinated." Those chose a neutral and white palette, with a mix of rustic antiques and unfussy contemporary pieces. Stainless steel Sub-Zero.
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Petition wants students excused to attend fairs
Indiana fair organizers are seeking support for a measure that would grant excused absences to students who miss class to participate in agricultural events such as 4-H fairs.
The Indiana Association of Fairs is circulating a petition calling for legislation to ensure students aren't punished if they miss class to attend the Indiana State Fair or other events.
Association representative David Smith tells The Herald-Times that agriculture is an educational experience. He says students shouldn't be penalized for participating in events such as the state fair.
The effort is being driven by concern about changing school calendars that have shortened summer vacations.
Many Indiana schools will resume classes during the state fair's Aug. 2-to-Aug. 18 run.
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FIGHTING back tears, Caroline Dearson speaks with pride at setting up a support network for people suffering with dementia and their families.
The scheme is called Dementia Buddies, run by the Benfleet-based Mickey Payne Memorial Foundation and South Essex Partnership Trust.
Mum-of-two Caroline, 54, set up the foundation with her brother Mark Payne and sister Leslie Huntley in memory of their dad, Mickey, who died from vascular dementia in 2010.
She says: "It's really overwhelming, I can't believe it's happening. If it had been in place before it would have really helped dad.
"I can't understand how it's not been done before, I used to get so angry but our motto is turning negatives to positives and the buddies is a big positive, it will be such a special service."
The buddies scheme is entirely voluntary and involves people giving up their time to get to know dementia sufferers so they can be there when family and friends are not around.
Volunteers will be able to visit them a few times a week, which can be outside of visiting hours, to ensure patients are treated respect and their dignity is protected.
Caroline believes a scheme like Dementia Buddies could have been a real benefit to her father, who was 78 when he lost his 18-month battle with the disease.
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The words for that song I did at the PASS Summit 2011 are as follows. On the Friday, I stopped where the bridge starts. Various recordings of it are making it to YouTube, such as here, where the song starts around 2:20 in.
I should've looked the other way Verse 1: My query sucks - it takes too long So long I wrote this song The plan's not big - it ain't a giant And yet I have an angry client Performance now has made her weary So I've come in to fix her query I promise I won't ever fail her Say "Trust me, love, I'm from Australia!" Chorus: I need to find you But I don't want to search every row My predicate's residual My seek just runs too slow I thought I'd caught a glimpse of you Been searching for all day But all along, I'd done it wrong I should've looked the other way Verse 2: A trace is on, I know the reads That fetch the bytes the query needs There's spooling from a CTE They've got recursion needlessly I need to dig a little further I worry there might be a cursor The DBA has the plan_handle He says it's not corrupt, he knows Paul Randal! Repeat chorus Bridge: There is an index covering predicates with keys But my developer has used inequalities There is a range scan Hiding truth Hiding cost Hiding you... Repeat chorus x2
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That is a great song and your performance Friday was great... And performant.
You can hear him sing the entire song in the lightning talks recording!
The performance at SQL PASS was great. Thanks for sharing the lyrics
Ok that is just awesome!
Great job Rob! Buck did an awesome job backing you up, too!
I haven't been to PASS in more than 6 years.
No company I've worked for since then will pay for it.
PASS will eventually become the conference of consultants and media-supported folks.
I'm glad you're having a good time out there.
Thanks everyone. :)
@davepen : drop me a line and let's talk about what would persuade your boss to send you there. If he doesn't think it's worthwhile, then let's make some changes so that it is. You should see an address on the right of the blog site. I'm happy to discuss it with your boss as a board advisor. We can also try to see what else PASS could do to provide local support for you and your company. So seriously - drop me a line and tell your boss that you have the ear of someone on the board.
I attended your pre-coference class and enjoyed.
The song was great and thanks for sharing lyrics.
Is it OK with you if we play/sing this at our Quaterly IT meeting.
Wasn't there but saw you on the notlivestream - fun stuff!
Now that's a request I wasnt expecting.
Sure, no problem.
Awesome stuff Rob!!!!!!!
He says it's not corrupt, he knows Paul Randal!
hahahaha..superb lyrics... Wish Im in America and I could attend PASS.
I will do it one day and sing along with u :)
really enjoyed the performance at sqlpass.
Great geeky lyrics.
Smooth ;-)
So far, my three PASS Summit experiences have been notably different to each other. My first, I wasn't
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LOS ANGELES — Nintendo closes out this year's E3 Expo press conferences with a big question: What will the successor to the aging Wii be like?
[eventbug]The company's next-gen hardware, dubbed the Wii U and unveiled at E3 here Tuesday, couldn't come at a better time: Nintendo needs an HD console now that consumers are buying high-def TV sets. (Plus, Sony and Microsoft have pinched motion control for their PlayStation and Xbox 360 systems.)
So Nintendo, driver of innovation in the games business, needs something new that none of its competitors can claim. This new device is their big play. You can read Wired.com's hands-on with Wii U for a deeper dive.
Also at E3: A version of Super Smash Bros. for both Nintendo 3DS and Wii U that can play together was announced, alongside New Super Mario Bros. Mii, a Wii U game that will let you play with Mii characters, either on your TV or on the controller's screen.
Nintendo also said it would release five big games for its 3DS handheld this year: Super Mario 3D, Luigi's Mansion 2, Star Fox 64 3D, Kid Icarus: Uprising and Mario Kart.
Wired.com's live blog coverage of the event is below.
8:40 a.m. We're in. Well, I've been in for a while. Things won't kick off until 9 a.m., so we're just killing some time right now imagining what it might be like if the conference was going on. Nintendo is good about keeping people roughly entertained, as it puts Nintendo trivia questions up on the screen while we wait.
8:46 a.m. As with our previous liveblogs, today's will feature a veritable [poop]storm of live pictures from Jon Snyder, photographer par excellence. Please enjoy it. You will want some up-close glamor shots of Nintendo's new console, I'm sure.
8:52 a.m. Getting close now. I don't know about you, but I can't wait to see how third parties will use this new console to create all sorts of fresh, innovative shooters.
8:59 a.m. One minute remaining. If they start on time. Which, you know, they actually often do.
9:03 a.m. But not this year.
9:04 a.m. OK, what the heck is going on. A chorus is walking out. Wait, no, they are beginning with symphony orchestral performance of new Zelda music. WTF. This is awesome.
9:09 a.m. Music swells as the Zelda logo comes up. Biggest applause pop of the show. Bigger than Kobe Bryant! Miyamoto comes out onstage, introduced as the creator of Zelda. He has entrance music courtesy the orchestra.
9:05 a.m. It's all over a video showing a history of Zelda games. Oh, right, they're celebrating the 25th anniversary of Zelda this year. I'm liveblogging a concert.
9:06 a.m. A tiny bit of ticker tape just fell down from the ceiling. That means it's either left over from something last night, or they are going to drop a bunch of paper on us at some point.
9:10 a.m. Talking up the 25th anniversary of Zelda. The song we heard was the theme song to Skyward Sword, the next Zelda game for Wii.
9:12 a.m. They're having the orchestra play some of the classic Zelda musical phrases, like opening doors or treasure chests, or the melody from the fairy fountains in Ocarina of Time. This is cheap pageantry and I approve.
9:13 a.m. Somebody in the orchestra almost played the wrong thing! But they recovered.
9:14 a.m. First big announcement: Zelda: Link's Awakening will go live on 3DS Virtual Console around the world starting today.
9:15 a.m. Next weekend, Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D will launch. That, we already knew.
9:15 a.m. The four-player Zelda: Four Swords coming for DSiWare later this year — for free. Skyward Sword this holiday season. They'll have a special gold Wii Remote with a Triforce logo on it.
9:18 a.m. Legend of Zelda Symphony concerts will be held around the world, in "each region" this fall. That is going to be great. I think that's the first-ever U.S. Nintendo concert. Miyamoto isn't done. Two music CDs will be released: Club Nintendo registrants will get the Ocarina 3D soundtrack. The other CD will be based on the symphony concerts and released in conjunction with Skyward Sword.
9:19 a.m. Even more Zelda 25th anniversary announcements coming later this year. Miyamoto invites some of the Zelda team onto the stage. Takashi Tezuka, Yoshiaki Koizumi and Eiji Aonuma, three of Miyamoto's top men, take the stage and smile for the crowds.
9:21 a.m. Zelda anniversary portion ends with one final orchestral performance. The orchestra sinks down into the pit below, where they are promptly eaten alive by Moblins. Nintendo President Satoru Iwata takes the stage.
9:22 a.m. Iwata is talking about how Nintendo has begun to change the way people play, who they play with and how they play. "Some hardware is seen as appropriate for only the most passionate players. Others, like Wii, they say attract casual gamers." What Nintendo has not achieved, he says, is a platform that is equally satisfying for hard-core and casuals. This is the intent of its new machine, Iwata says.
9:24 a.m. Iwata says they won't show the system until later this morning. He just wanted to tease everyone, apparently. It will be out next year, he says. This year, there are new experiences for 3DS and "several franchises you know well" are moving into 3-D. Here we go, 3DS games … Mario Kart kicks it off.
9:25 a.m. Star Fox. "Do a barrel roll!" he yells. Ha. Super Mario. Screen goes pitch black. Kid Icarus. OK, lots of games that were already announced. Got it. What's new? Luigi's Mansion is new! Oh man, some people are gonna love that.
9:26 a.m. That's the whole sizzle reel. Does that mean those are our five games for this year? Reggie Fils-Aime comes out. "We hear you," he says. "You want what you've always wanted but you also want something new." Contradictions like that, he says, come with the territory. Is it even possible to deliver something for everyone? That's what they're aiming for with the new home console and with 3DS, he says.
9:28 a.m. These five games will be on the show floor. First is Mario Kart. It looks like Mario Kart. There are coins on the track, which is the kind of thing that some people will be really happy about. Apparently the karts can now open up a hangglider wing and glide through the course. They can also go underwater like submarines. This all happens automatically as you go through different territories. You can build your own karts and put things on them like giant wheels.
9:30 a.m. Mario Kart this holiday season. Now on to Star Fox 64 3D. You can use buttons or use motion control to fly. In multiplayer, you'll see live streaming video of your opponents' faces above their ships. Coming in September to the United States (and much earlier in japan, I would add).
9:32 a.m. First 3-D Mario game created from scratch for a portable system. Super Mario 3D includes Koopa Kid battles, the Tanooki Suit, airships — it's like the revival of Super Mario 3 in 3-D, to an extent. It has flagpoles at the end of levels. It's an interesting combo of 3-D graphics and somewhat 2-D gameplay. This will be out this year, too. (Or so they say!)
9:34 a.m. Kid Icarus: Uprising. Sakurai makes great trailers. Oh, the big announcement is it has four-player arena player-versus-player. That's unexpected. Out later this year.
9:37 a.m. Finally, there's Luigi's Mansion 2, sequel to the cult classic GameCube launch title. I know at least one person reading this liveblog who is freaking out right now.
9:38 a.m. Third-party reel. Resident Evil the Mercenaries. Mario & Sonic Olympics. Ace Combat 3D. Tetris. Cave Story 3D. Resident Evil Revelations. Driver Renegade. Pac-Man and Galaga Dimensions. Tekken 3D. Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater.
9;40 a.m. 3-D trailers for 10 games, including most of the ones we just talked about, will go up on 3DS this week.
9:42 a.m. Talking up old news, the free copy of Excitebike and Pokedex 3D. We know this! Let's get to some news!
9:43 a.m. Still talking up eShop, Nintendo's new online store, with no new updates. Of course, there is one more order of business, he says. He's talking about the name "Wii." This system is still for us, he says. But now it's for you, too. So it's called Wii U. Hm.
9:45 a.m. Nintendo is showing a video of how the controller might work. A million different things are going by all at once. It is impossible to describe them all. Basically, there's a touchscreen in the controller that can be used in a million different ways. You can use it as a second view on the action, or just to play a game without having to use your TV set. People seem really impressed. I'll have a lot more on this later.
9:52 a.m. Iwata back onstage to talk about the controller. It has a full range of buttons, so it can also play hard-core games. "Please understand that it is not designed to be a portable game machine," he says.
9:53 a.m. The demos we just watched are only a few of the possibilities. Creating a "strong bond" between games, TV and the internet is a key desire of Nintendo's, apparently. You can use the controller to do video chat while watching TV, he offers.
9:56 a.m. "We are facing an unusual situation. As a developer myself I also feel this. New ideas are popping up one after another, and we are not alone." A few months ago, Iwata says he explained Wii U to Sakurai, creator of Kid Icarus. Sakurai wanted to make a Smash Bros. game for both 3DS and Wii U, making it work together on both platforms. No details yet, but that's a big announcement.
10:01 a.m. Reggie is talking up some other uses of the controller. Announces New Super Mario Bros. Mii, a Mario game that will use Mii characters and let you play either on the TV or on the controller. He's talking about some more games that, I can finally tell you, I have already played. You can read all about them in our Wii U hands-on preview right now.
10:04 a.m. Reel of developers talking about how much they like Wii U. They always do this, and then they don't make any games for it. Hopefully we'll see more. Darksiders II, Tekken, Batman Arkham City, Assassin's Creed, Ghost Recon Online just announced in rapid fire. Ken Levine is up there. Come on, Ken, announce something.
10:05 a.m. Videos of Wii U games. Darksiders II. Dirt from Codemasters. Aliens Colonial Marines from Sega. Ghost Recon Online from Ubisoft. Tekken.
10:09 a.m. John Riccitiello, CEO of Electronic Arts, walks onstage. This is his first time doing an E3 appearance with Nintendo, he says. "What Nintendo's new console delivers speaks directly to the players of EA Sports and EA games." Imagine playing football, he says, using the little screen for calling plays and drawing routes. "Imagine a shooter like Battlefield with jaw-dropping graphics brought to you on a Nintendo system with that breakthrough controller." Now imagine those games with an "open online functionality." Content, gameplay and community that can be extended to social networks as well as the web. Do I have to imagine it, or is Nintendo actually improving their online that much? JR says it's the best platform they've ever been offered by Nintendo.
10:14 a.m. Reggie is back onstage, talking up all the things Nintendo will be posting online during the show, in case you're not here.
10:15 a.m. Conference over. Nintendo fills the screen with logos of games that will be on display. Apparently Kirby Wii is here, and so is Rhythm Heaven for Wii. And Mario Party 9. And Go Vacation, whatever that is. And Super Fossil Fighters. And Fortune Street, which must be Itadaki Street, that Square Enix board game. And The Rolling Western, whatever that is. But nowhere did I see a Xenoblade or The Last Story logo. I am sorry to have to be the one to break that to you. Anyway, thanks for tuning in, read that Wii U hands-on and stay tuned for more coverage from E3 later today.
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BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Tractor Supply Company, the largest retail farm and ranch store chain in the United States, has announced that its board increased the company's quarterly cash dividend 30% to $0.26 per share.
"We are pleased to announce the board's decision to increase our quarterly cash dividend for the third consecutive year. Our dividend program, initiated in 2010, is a key component of our balanced capital allocation strategy, combined with capital investments and share repurchases. These programs are designed to drive shareholder value. This 30% dividend increase reflects our board's continued confidence in the Tractor Supply business model and our team's ability to execute the company's long-term growth strategy," said president and CEO Greg Sandfort.
Tractor Supply Company operates 1,197 stores in 45 states. The company's stores are focused on supplying the lifestyle needs of recreational farmers and ranchers. The company also serves the maintenance needs of those who enjoy the rural lifestyle, as well as tradesmen and small businesses. Stores are located in towns outlying major metropolitan markets and in rural communities. The company carries equine, pet and small animal products, including items necessary for their health, care, growth and containment; hardware, truck, towing and tool products; seasonal products, including lawn and garden items, power equipment, gifts and toys; maintenance products for agricultural and rural use; and work/recreational clothing and footwear.


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Veras wearing look of winner as Cubs closer
PHOENIX -- Cubs closer Jose Veras can't wait for the season to start. He really likes how the Cubs look.
"I love it -- top to bottom, we're going to be fine," Veras said. "We have a good lineup, good defense, we have good guys here, hungry to be somebody and that's what we're here for. The season is going to start, and we're excited for the coming season."
He also made sure the younger players know what's important. The right-hander presented t-shirts that say, "You can't have a great team without great people" on the front in English, with the Spanish translation -- "No puedes tener un buen equipo si no tienes buenas personas" -- on the back.
Veras has been a mentor to the younger players, especially the young relievers. He knows they are anxious as the Cubs front office makes the final roster decisions.
"They're good," Veras said. "They're ready to go. I was prepared for that, too. We're good to go."
Carrie Muskat is a reporter for MLB.com. She writes a blog, Muskat Ramblings, and you can follow her on Twitter @CarrieMuskat. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Topic: scan results
Dear members,
It has been a while since I posted. My mom was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma spread throughout the liver and lymphe node in June 2012 and started in July with Gemcitabine/Cisplatinum. She just finished 8 rounds of chemo without major complications. She had an enourmous drop of CA19.9 from over 140.000 to 158. her scan in October showed shrinkage of all tumours. Her scan results from January just came in and showed shrinkage BUT 3 new spots appeared. 2 in the liver and 1 in her upper right lung. This was not at all what we had expected since the CA19.9 was decreasing and she was just feeling better and better. Since the tumour broke through the chemo it has become useless and there is not much that he can do for us right now, the doctor said. There is an scan appoinment in April to how the new spots grow. All documents have been sent to an other clinic to hear their view on this case. For now it feels just so frustrating that we cannot do anything to fight this cancer.
Is there anyone with some good advice or recommendations that we can follow?
thank you very much and stay strong.


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Maple Syrup Sunday, March 13Sunday March 13 Noon - 4 PM, Beaver Creek Reserve, Fall Creek, WI. Learn about which trees to tap, how to tap, and how the sap is boiled down to make that wonderful syrup. Following a short inside program tour the sugar bush and assist with tapping a tree, and then visit the sugar shack. Finish...
- Sunday, February 28th 2016
Pinehurst Open House Fundraiser Saturday March 12Pinehurst Open House/Fundraising Party Saturday March 12 6 - 9 PM at Lazy Monk Brewing, 97 West Madison Street, Eau Claire, WI. Sample great beers in Lazy Monk's brand new location. Pinehurst logo gear for sale and other surpirses. Learn more about the SnowPark/BikePark project.
- Saturday, February 27th 2016
Fish Bowl Friday March 11 4:30 - 7 PM32nd Annual New England Style Fish Boil 4:30 - 7 PM at Immaculate ConceptionSchool, 1722 Highland Avenue, Eau Claire, WI. $10 Adults. Fish boil includes fish, red potatoes, onions, carrots, coleslaw, macaroni & cheese, vienna bread, ice cream cup, and beverage. Fish tacos also available. Call...
- Thursday, December 24th 2015
Sick of Winter Party - Saturday March 5 3 - 8 PMSaturday March 5 from 3 - 8 PM at Lazy Monk Brewing Co., 97 West Madison Street, Eau Claire, WI. Wear your summer garb and come on into the Bier Hall for a summer grill out party. Mike's Star Market will be grilling brats with all the fixings.
- Friday, December 18th 2015
Dog Sledding February 13, 2016Feb 13, 1 0 4 PM. Come out to Henke Farm and experience dog sledding. Stay warm by the fire sipping on soup or hot chocolate - or strap on a pair of snowshoes and do some more winter exploration - as you wait for a turn with the dog team and guide. The sled can accommodate two adult...
- Friday, December 11th 2015
130th Annual Silver Mine Invitational Feb 12 & 13, 2016Come out and enjoy the snow with some friends and/or family at tthe Silver Mine Ski Jump, Eau Claire, WI. See ski jumpers do amazing jumps. There will be several bonfires for you to stay warm, live music to keep you entertained, heated tents, food & beverages, and even pond hockey. Pond hockey...
- Wednesday, December 9th 2015
Candlelight Ski Fri Jan 29January 29 6 - 9 PM, Activities start at the Red Cedar State Trail Depot off Highway 29. Three candlelit trails to cross country ski, snowshoe, or hike. Limited ski rentals available in advance from Stout Adventures 715-232-5625. Snowshoes provided by Menomonie School district. Event is held for...
- Tuesday, December 8th 2015
Northwest Wisconsin Winter Fest January 28 - 30, 2016Friday Jan 29 4:30pm-12:30am and all day Sat & Sun. Lake Wissota, Chippewa Falls, WI. A massive winter recreation celebration, featuring an ice fishing contest, auto ice racing, Fat Bike Race, broomball, softball tournament, cribbage tournament, ATV/motorcycle race, the Red Bull Wings Team,...
- Monday, December 7th 2015
Candlelight Snowshoe Hike January 22 and Feb 19Beaver Creek Reserve, Fall Creek, WI. Candles and moonlight will illuminate the way as you explore the trails on snowshoes. A warm campfire awaits you as you finish the trail. Snowshoes will be available to rent for one of the two shifts, either 6 until 7:30 p.m. or 7:30 until 9 p.m. If...
- Sunday, December 6th 2015
Come and Slide! Every Saturday & Sunday until Feb 29, 2016Every Saturday and Sunday from 1 - 4 PM at Pinehurst Park. Enjoy an afternoon of supervised sledding, accompanied with a roaring fire, music, and a cup of hot chocolate. For more information call Eau Claire Parks and Recreation, 715-839-5032.
- Wednesday, December 2nd 2015
Winter After Hours - Every Thursday in January & FebruaryEvery Thursday in January and February visit Boyd Park on Eau Claire's East Hill (just off Main street) for Ice Skating (bring your own skates or rent some on site), Snow Sculpture along with a giant firepit, music, hot drinks, restrooms, and a warming house. Learn more at VolumeOne.org/winter
- Tuesday, December 1st 2015
WHYS Radio (96.3 FM) Bluegrass Fest - Saturday August 22, 2015Noon - 7 PM at Lake Altoona County Beach. A great family friendly event. Performers include King Wilke's Dream, River City Ramblers, Blue Drifters, The DitchLilies, Hay River Ramblers, U.K.E. and Bellinger Bluegrass Band. Visit www.whysradio.org for more information.
- Sunday, August 9th 2015
Chalkfest 2015 - August 15, 2015At the UW-Eau Claire Campus Mall 11 am - 7 pm. This summer will see an entirely new approach (and new date) for the classic chalk art event. More than 100 artistis will create sidewalk art masterpieces. There will be food, music, chalk-related games and much more throughout the day and into the...
- Saturday, August 8th 2015
Eau Claire Big Rig Truck & Tractor Show, Aug 14 - 16, 2015At the CVTC parking lot 617 W Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire. Free to the public. Trucks, tractors, music, food, exhibitors, kids events, and more - including Alex the Original Ice Road Trucker from the History Channel series. Visit www.ECtruckshow.com for more information.
- Friday, August 7th 2015
US Open Chainsaw Sculpture Championship August 6 - 9, 2015715-835-6200 www.uschainsawchamps.com Watch the best chainsaw artists in the world compete with 20 hours to complete their projects. After professional judging and awards ceremony the pieces they create will be auctioned off. There will be a variety of family entertainment during the four...
- Thursday, July 30th 2015
First Fridays in Downtown Eau Claire, Friday August 7, 2015715-839-4914, www.downtowneauclaire.org The first Friday of every month several locations in downtown Eau Claire (S. Barstow, N. Barstow, and W. Grand Avenue) offer special deals, events, and extended hours. Check Venue for hours.
- Wednesday, July 29th 2015
US National Kubb Championship July 11 & 12, 2015Held at the Eau Claire Soccer Park, the US National Kubb Championship is the largest kubb tournament outside of Europe. It is one of three, two-day tournaments in the world, along with the World Chamionship in Sweden and the Swedish Cahmpionship. Visit www.usakubb.org for more informaiton.
- Saturday, June 27th 2015
Northern Wisconsin State Fair July 8 - 12, 2015Held at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds in Chippewa Falls. Annual fair with livestock, crafts, homemaking & educational exhibits, and 4H displays. More than a mile of midway thrills, great food stands and free grandstand entertainment. Visit www.northernwistatefair.com or call...
- Friday, June 26th 2015
2015 Chippewa Valley Air Show July 4 and 5, 2015From 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM at the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Eau Claire. Featuring the US Navy Blue Angels! Hosted by the Boy Scouts of America Chippewa Valley Council. Visit www.chippewavalleyairport.com or call 715-839-4900 for more information.
- Thursday, June 25th 2015
Eau Claire Fourth of July Celebration July 4, 2015All day long at Carson Park in Eau Claire with numerous events including sporting events, music & fireworks. The Paul Bunyan Logging Camp will be open from 10 AM - 4:30 PM and Chippewa Valley Museum will be open from 11 AM - 4 PM. There will be train rides, live music , food vendors, and...
- Thursday, June 25th 2015
Augusta Bean and Bacon Days, July 3 - 5, 2015A full weekend of events - including parade, fireworks, and car show in the small midwestern town of Augusta, WI. Check www.beanandbacondays.info or call 715-286-2555 for more information.
- Wednesday, June 24th 2015
First Fridays in Downtown Eau Claire, Friday July 3, 2015715-839-4914, www.downtowneauclaire.org The first Friday of every month several locations in downtown Eau Claire (S. Barstow, N. Barstow, and W. Grand Avenue) offer special deals, events, and extended hours. Check Venue for hours.
- Tuesday, June 23rd 2015
Country Fest 2015; June 25 - 28, 2015at the Country Fest Grounds in Cadott, WI. The ultimate country music experience. Call 800-326-3378 or visit countryfest.com for cost and a line up of the stars performing.
- Wednesday, June 10th 2015
Hobbs Observatory Astronomical Series, Saturday June 20, 20158 pm at Hobbs Observatory at Beaver Creek Reserve, Fall Creek, WI (free admission). June's program exlores an orientation to the stars and the stars seen in the summertime night sky. If skies are clear, the domes will be open and scopes available for public observing following the program. Visit...
- Tuesday, June 9th 2015
FATFAR-Frenchtown Annual Tube Float & Regatta Sunday June 21Possibly the world's largest tubing and float event starting at Noon. Join the fun and float down the Chippewa River. There will be all-day parties at Loopy's (10691 Cty Hwy X), and the Lake Hallie Sportsman Club (2910 109th Street). Call 715-723-5667 or visit 723loop.com for more information.
- Monday, June 1st 2015
Blue Ox Music Festival, June 11- 13, 2015A three-day outdoor music festival celebrating the best of bluegrass, roots, and Americana music with perrfomances by Pert Near Sandstone, Yonder Mountain String Band, Del McCoury Band and many more. Vist blueoxmuicfestival.com for rates and more information or call 715-839-7500
- Sunday, May 24th 2015
Cinder City Days - June 5, 6, & 7, 2015Held at Cinder City Park, Spooner Avenue, Altoona. A fun event with live music, big parade, softball tournament, dart tourney, bean bag tourney, charcoal chicken, car show, annual craft & vendor sale. Visit cindercitydays.com for more information.
- Saturday, May 23rd 2015
2nd Annual Otter Family Fun Run, Sunday May 31, 2015A 5K Walk/run with all the proceeds being donated towards the development of the Cenennial Park in Altoona. The event starts at the shores of Lake Altoona and folows the bike path to Otter Creek Christian Academy, Altoona, WI. $20 fee with those under six free. Call 715-523-2840/register on-line at...
- Friday, May 22nd 2015
Color Run - Sunday May 17, 2015The Color Run, also known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet, is a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness & individuality. Sunday May 17, 2015 at Pine Pavilion in Carson Park, Eau Claire, WI. Fee is $39.50 per team (4+ runners) and YMCA is the local charity Partner. Learn...
- Friday, May 1st 2015
Spring Wildflower Walk Saturday May 16, 2015Eau Claire professor Joe Rohrer and naturalist Pam Rasmussen will conduct a guided wildflower tour of the Schmidt Maple Forest. They will provide an up-close and personal understand of the life histories of the spectacular wildflower bloom at this Nature Conservancy site. Saturday May 16 9 AM...
- Thursday, April 30th 2015
It's Mother's Day! Sunday May 10, 2015If your mother lives in Eau Claire or a surrounding community come to Eau Claire, and stay at the Otter Creek Inn, during this Mother Day weekend. Visit your mother and wish her the best day ever - you know that would put a smile in her heart.
- Thursday, April 30th 2015
Cabaret - Saturday May 9, 2015ECCT will be presenting the classic play Cabaret - the story of a seedy nightclub in 1930s Berlin. Saturday May 9 (plus other dates) 7:30 PM at The Oxford, 1814 Oxford Avenue, Eau Claire. $20 for adults and $16 for senios. Call 715-839-8877 and/or visit www.ect.org.
- Wednesday, April 29th 2015
Art in the Barn Saturday May 9, 2015Several local artists will be displaying and selling their work, from fiber items to farm house swag, handmade jewelry to yard art. Sale is rain or shine so dress for the weather. Saturday May 9, 9 AM - 1 PM at Wool n Feather Farm, 3672 125th Avenue, Colfax, WI. (located just off Hwy 40 between...
- Tuesday, April 28th 2015
Native Plant Sale Saturday May 9, 2015Grow your garden or yard with native plants from Beaver Creek Reserve's greenhouse. A wide variety of native grasses, herbs and wildflowers will be foresale along with gardening experts on hand to answer all your questions. Saturday May 9 8:30 AM - 1 PM at Wise Nature Center at Beaver Creek...
- Sunday, April 26th 2015
First Fridays in Downtown Eau Claire, Friday April 3, 2015715-839-4914, www.downtowneauclaire.org The first Friday of every month several locations in downtown Eau Claire offer special deals, events, and extended hours. Check Venue for hours.
- Sunday, March 22nd 2015
Festival Eau Cinema Film Screening Tuesday March 31, 20156 PM at UWEC Woodland Theater of Davies Center, 715-836-4833, www.facebook.com/uac.uwec In February amateur filmmakers set out to make a video project on the theme of Romance and Revenge. Today all the films will be screened.
- Thursday, March 19th 2015
Chilly Chippewa 1M/5k Saturday March 7, 2015735 Terrill Street, Chippewa Falls, WI 10 AM. $20-25 fee for runners.. The 5k will start at 10 AM and the 1 mile at 11 AM. Comlimentary chili will be served inside the school following the race as well as water and snacks. sites.google.com
- Monday, March 2nd 2015
Music at Sammy's Pizza Saturday March 7, 2015Schuh Fly will play from 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM at Sammy's Pizza, 2812 London Road, Eau Claire, WI 715-831-1300. $2 coverage charge. Schuh Fly plays a variety of popular 50s, 60s, and 70s classic rock & country music and current hits.
- Monday, March 2nd 2015
US National Snowshoe Championship & Powder Keg 5K Snowshoe Run/WalkEau Calire Expo Center, 5530 Fairview Dr, Eau Claire, WI 715-894-7429 Free to Spectators. Races take place on the trails of Lowes Creek County Park. Visit snowshoenationals.com for more information.
- Monday, February 23rd 2015
Banbury Art Crawl, Saturday February 7, 20159 AM - 5 PM at Banbury Place, Building 13, 930 Galloway Street, Eau Claire, WI. Free Admission. Visit banburyartcrawl.org for more information. Enjoy the work of artists, artisans and entertainers. There will be good food, artists demonstrations, and more.
- Thursday, January 22nd 2015
Steel City Jug Slammers, Friday February 6, 2015@ Pizza Plus, 208 S Barstow, Eau Claire, WI 9 PM. This band features traditional stringed instruments including guitar, mandolin, and banjo as well as conventional jug-band instruments such as washtub bass and driving kazoo melodies, accompanying the ever-present toot of the jug itself!! Free...
- Wednesday, January 21st 2015
Candlelight Ski Night, Saturday January 31, 20155 - 8 PM at Lake Wissota State Park, Chippewa Falls, WI. Lighted cross country ski, snowshoe and walking trails. Weather permitting. Call to reserve skis and for more information: 715-382-4574715-382-4574 Call Send SMS Add to Skype You'll need Skype CreditFree via Skype
- Tuesday, January 20th 2015
John Mueller's Winter Dance Party, Friday January 30, 2015The only show endorsed by both the Holly and Valens estates: the official live and authentic tribute show recreates Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper's final tour. 7:30 PM at State Theatre, Eau Claire, WI,. Visit EauClaireArts.com for ticket information and more information.
- Monday, January 19th 2015
17th Annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre January 23 & 24, 20156:30 PM at The Oxford, 1814 Oxford Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 715-839-8877. Visit www.ecct.org for complete information. $28 includes dinner, dessert and entertainment. This year's show is "Murder at the Family Reunion".
- Saturday, January 10th 2015
Northern Wisconsin Winter Fest and Games - January 23 - 25, 2015A massive winter recreation celebration on Lake Altoona (just two miles from teh Otter Creek Inn) featuring an ice fishing contest, auto ice racing, Fat Bike Race, broomball, softball tournament, ATV/motorcycle race, the Red Bull wings team, plus live music all three days! Free admission however...
- Wednesday, December 31st 2014
Crescent Moon Candlelight Snowshoe Hike January 23, 2015January 31, 6 PM and 7:30 PM at the Wise Nature Center, Beaver Creek Reserve, Fall Creek, WI (just a 15 minute drive from the Otter Creek Inn). $5 fee. Enjoy the trails under the crescent moon on showshoes and with candlelight; plus refreshments and a warm fire after each hike. Rental of snowshoes...
- Wednesday, December 31st 2014
129th Annual Silver Mine Invitational January 16 & 17, 2015The Eau Claire Ski Club invites you to join them for the two K90 ski jumping tournaments, both USSA sanctioned. Visit ec-skiclub.com for more information. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the gate.
- Tuesday, December 30th 2014
3rd Annual Port Wine Release Weekend Celebration January 16 & 17, 2015Noon - 8 PM at Infinity Beverages Winery & distillery, 930 Galloway Street, Suite 4, Eau Claire, WI 402-374-6452. Visit www.infinity beverages.com for complete information. $10 wine and truffle pairing (truffles from Legacy Chocolates). Celebrate the 3rd annual release of Port Style...
- Tuesday, December 30th 2014
Leinenkugels Holiday Markets December 21, 2014Complimentary samples that may include beer breads, cinnamon roasted nuts, Wisconsin cheeses, mustards and Leinenkugel's family of beers, plus drawing for prizes. 11am-4pm At the Leinie Lodge, 124 E. Elm Street in Chippewa Falls.
- Tuesday, December 16th 2014
2014 Clearwater Winter Parade (& More) - Saturday December 20, 20145 - 6 PM. The parade route is West Grand Avenue to First Avenue, ending at the corner of First Avenue and Water Street, Eau Claire, WI. New parade route, plus the usual celebration at Hobbs Ice Center 6 - 8 PM with ice skating, concessions, games, raffles, music, a bonfire, and more!
- Sunday, December 14th 2014
Bluegrass Band at Acoustic Cafe - Friday December 19, 2014Free at Acoustic Cafe, 505 S Barstow Street, Eau Claire, WI (715-832-9090): 7 - 10 PM: "North of Dixie Bluegrass Band", a five piece band playing an eclectic mix of original songs, bluegrass, old time jazz/swing and anything else that "feels good".
- Saturday, December 13th 2014
Tunes at the Tasting Lounge - Every Friday nite!6 - 7:30 PM Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery, 930 Galloway St, Suite 4, Eau Claire, WI 402-374-6542. Every Friday you can enjoy locally produced wines and spirits while listening to an array of local musicians. Check infinitybeverages.com for updates and musician details.
- Friday, December 12th 2014
Your Favorite Old Country Tunes - right here in Eau Claire December 17, 2014The Electic Barn Boys appear at 5:30 PM at Fanny Hill, 3919 Crescent Avenue, Eau Claire playing your favorite old country tunes, in a classic acoustic setting. Call Fanny Hill at 715-836-8184 for more details.
- Monday, December 8th 2014
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides December 16, 20144:30 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM, and 7:30 PM. Pick up and drop off at Gordy's County Market/Chippewa Hardware parking lots in downtown Chippewa Falls. Call 715-723-6661 for pricing. Tour downtown Chippewa Falls and through the beautiful Christmas Village on a horsedrawn wagon. Chippewa Falls is ten miles...
- Wednesday, December 3rd 2014
Live Band Karaoke with Jenny and the Jets Dec 158 - 11 PM at Pizza Plus, 208 S Barstow St, Eau Claire!! Free. Jenny and the Jets is a karoake band with guitar, keyboard, bass, and drums! Join in the fun.
- Monday, December 1st 2014
Sculpture Tour Eau ClaireTake a stroll in downtown Eau Claire and view the "Sculpture Tour Eau Claire". A free event, the tour runs throughout most of the year. Vote for your favorite! This is an exhibit of several dozen sculptures in a wide array of subjects and materials. Brochures are available in posted...
- Saturday, November 1st 2014
17th Annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre January 23 & 24, 20156:30 PM at The Oxford, 1814 Oxford Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 715-839-8877. Visit www.ecct.org for complete information. $28 includes dinner, dessert and entertainment. This year's show is "Murder at the Family Reunion".
- Wednesday, December 31st 1969
Eau Claire Farm Show March 3 & 4, 20159 AM - 3 PM at the Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center, 3456 Craig Road, Eau Claire, WI 715-552-1200. The 2nd longest running farm show in Wisconsin is in its 52nd year. Visit northcountryenterprises.com for more information.
- Wednesday, December 31st 1969
First Fridays in Downtown Eau Claire, Friday July 3, 2015The first Friday of every month, several locations in downtown Eau Claire offer special deals, events, and extended hours. Check www.downtowneauclaire.org or call 715-839-4914for more information and hours. (Held on S. Barstow, N. Barstow and W. Grand Avenue in downtown Eau Claire.
- Wednesday, December 31st 1969


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Miller enters Saturday's game at Indiana (2-3) with a team-leading 763 rushing yards and eight touchdowns while averaging a team-leading 7.2 yards a carry. Meyer calls him "one of the top 5 runners in the country."
So that's a problem for Smith's playing time, but not the only one.
When Miller hands off, it's most often to junior Carlos Hyde, who is coming off a Big Ten offensive-player-of-the-week performance. Hyde rushed for 140 yards and four touchdowns on 28 carries in last Saturday's blowout win over Nebraska. He was the first Buckeye since Eddie George in 1995 to score four touchdowns in a game.
The 6-foot, 232-pound Hyde has rushed for 298 yards and six TDs this season, averaging 4.7 yards a carry despite missing a couple of games with a knee sprain.
Then there's Jordan Hall, a 5-9, 194-pound senior who has rushed for 218 yards while averaging 5.4 yards a carry.
Smith, meanwhile, is a 6-3, 228-pound sophomore force of nature with sprinter's speed, a body that looks like it was carved by Michelangelo and an overall lack of playing opportunity. He has 88 yards on 14 carries, averaging 6.3 yards a rush.
He did have a career-best 33-yard touchdown run against Nebraska. He had one other carry that day for five yards.
Barring injury, Smith's rushing totals aren't likely to increase dramatically any time soon. That means maximizing the opportunities, Smith told BuckeyeNation.
"When you get your carries," he said, "you have to make them count. Even in position drills, you have to always compete. We all push each other. You can't ever feel comfortable like you have a spot."
Smith was a dominant high school runner at Harding, totaling 6,625 yards and 66 touchdowns. His size, strength and speed generated comparisons to Eddie George, who won the Heisman Trophy while at Ohio State.
But that potential hasn't led to many opportunities in his first two seasons. He's had some fumbling issues and has spent time on special teams, excelling as a blocker during Ohio State punt returns.
Meyer told the Morning Journal out of Ohio that last January, a couple of months after taking over the program, he told Smith to transfer, saying, "It's obvious you're not good enough to be here."
Meyer even put transfer papers on his desk and offered to sign them right then. Smith said he wanted to stay and impressed Meyer with his work ethic.
"He's in the plans for several more years," Meyer told the Morning Journal. "He's a talented guy. I love Rod Smith. I love guys who turn it around."
Smith told BuckeyeNation, "It's been a learning experience. I'm gathering so much information."
Indiana coach Kevin Wilson has plenty of information on the No. 8 Buckeyes (6-0) and what their offense can do. He said they're more of a downhill, north-and-south running team with Miller and Hyde and, yes Smith.
"Mr. Smith is a good player," Wilson said.
"They come at you pretty good, but what's overlooked is that their offensive line is really good. I've been very impressed with their line."


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