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APEM's KR series rocker switches feature a new actuator design and come in a wide variety of cosmetic colors. Electrical ratings are 10 to 15A at 12VDC and 8 to 10A at 24VDC.
They are available as illuminated or non-illuminated switches and can be customized by numerous rocker markings. Their modular construction allows for the ordering of the switch assembly and actuator separately.
An enhanced snap-in device and the absence of frame around the actuator facilitate panel mounting. Accessories like connector or mounting modules are available to simplify installations.
The KR rocker switches are mainly intended for applications in control panels of buses, boats, agricultural machines and building site vehicles, where they can be associated to other APEM products such as industrial joysticks.
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text: | Reprints July 22, 2013 by Dimitrios Batzakakis, MD; Petros D. Karkos, AFRCS, MPhil, PhD; Sotirios Papouliakos, MD; Samuel C. Leong, MRCS, DO-HNS; Ioannis Bardanis, MD Abstract Nasal actinomycosis is a rare disease. We present a case of nasal actinomycosis causing symptoms similar to those of a nasal foreign body. A 34-year-old woman presented with a long history of halitosis and unilateral offensive, purulent rhinorrhea. Rigid nasendoscopy showed a hard, dark gray mass between the middle and inferior turbinates. Computed tomography findings were typical of a nasal foreign body. Endoscopic removal of the mass was performed, and histopathology established a diagnosis of actinomycosis. We suggest that every clinician confronted with unilateral nasal symptoms and/or signs should have this clinical entity in mind, since it has justifiably been characterized as the head and neck "mimic."ENT Journal provides full text articles to our registered members. Please log in or sign up for a FREE membership to view the full content: REGISTER AS A MEMBER If you are already registered, SIGN IN You may also like to: Sign Up For The Free eNewsletter Printer-friendly version

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text: OverviewThe Big Deal is probably one of the best routes at POSM slab, the equivalent of Nutcracker in the Valley, especially when combined with The High Life (5.8) as an approach pitch. Even though there are plenty features, such as a couple of easy roofs, cracks, and lieback sections, The Big Deal feels very much like a slab climb. Getting ThereFrom the toe of PSOM slab (Unknown A) follow the climbers trail along the base of the slab up the hill until you are almost at (about 60' before) the end of the talus/scree field (and have to start scrambling). Look for a arching, right facing corner that leads over a couple of small lips (The High Life, 5.8). There are a number of bushes to its left. Alternately, you can go to the end of the talus/scree and start the climb at a slick seam/crack (P1 of PBR Street Gang). There are also a couple of bolted slab routes (difficulty unknown) between The High Life and PBR Street Gang. All of these approach pitches end on a huge ledge. The far left anchor on this ledge is the start of The Big Deal.Route Description[!see primary image topo!] P1 - Starting at the left ledge anchor follow a long lieback corner/thin crack (with a few short fat sections). When the crack diminishes traverse up and left to a seam. Initially, this looks improbable and hard to protect, but is relatively low key with small cams. Climb the seam to a good stance and bolted anchor.P2 - From the anchor climb up a shallow groove past a bolt, then traverse up and right across a small left facing corner/lip. Climb up the face to another bolt, pass the intermediate anchor (or use it, but why?), then head up past another bolt to some hollow flakes. Lieback the corner, pass the first roof at the dead bush, then go over the second roof into a thin hand crack. Climb to where the crack angles to the left and look for the anchor on the left side.P3 - Go up the low angle (easy) fist/OW crack/flake (rope eater) to the top, continue up along a shallow left facing corner, then go up the face past 4 bolts (5.9 friction) to another left facing corner and the anchor. Essential GearThe harder non-slab crux sections on this climb tend to take smaller cams. 1 set of nuts, double cams to 1", one ea. 2-3", 4" optional (if you want to protect one of the pods on P1). 2x60m ropes for rappel. Images


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MIAMI DADE (CBS4) – Less than 24 hours after a new poll showed Miami-Dade mayoral candidate Carlos Gimenez with a substantial lead over his opponent Julio Robaina in the eyes of likely voters, he picked up a major endorsement from a longtime South Florida politician.
"Carlos Gimenez is the man we need," former Congresswoman Carrie Meek told a gathered crowd at Gimenez's campaign headquarters. "It's not often we find an honest person running for elected office, but we have one right here. We need Carlos Gimenez."
"I am truly humbled to have the support of Congressman Meek," said Gimenez. "What she has done for our community is very admirable and I vow to continue moving her efforts forward to bring a brighter future for all of Miami-Dade."
Miami Gardens Councilman Andre Williams, former North Miami City Manager Clearance Patterson and former North Miami Councilman Jacques Despinosse also expressed their support for Gimenez's candidacy by attending the open house.
According to the latest poll sponsored by CBS4 news partner the Miami Herald, 50 percent of likely voters would pick one time underdog Gimenez. Only 39 percent said they would vote for Robaina, who has been the front-runner since the March 15th recall of Carlos Alvarez. However, 11 percent of the voters said they had yet to make up their minds.
Miami-Dade Mayoral Election Poll
'The poll, conducted by Bendixen and Amandi International, found that Gimenez, a former county commissioner, has garnered support from various groups of voters including Hispanics under the age of 65, African Americans and non-Hispanic whites.
Meek's endorsement on Saturday should go along way in helping him secure the African American vote.
Robaina, however, received the most support from only his core group – older Hispanics. His failure to widen his appeal could lead to his loss in the June 28th election.


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Antiques by Terry Kovel
A Minton majolica centerpiece was auctioned in May 2013 as an "ice stand." Minton & Polson was established in 1793 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England.
The company started making majolica in about 1850. Some of these early pieces, marked "Minton," inspired majolica made after 1873, when the company often used the mark "Mintons."
Ice stands were pictured in the company's 1851 catalog. They were tall pieces meant to be used as spectacular centerpieces on a dining table. Each was a tall pedestal with a vase or dish-shaped piece at the top, a large "stem" and a group of small bowls or plates surrounding the pedestal, sometimes at two levels. The stands held ice or ice shavings and sauces for dessert. But as one expert has said, they were "more ornamental than functional."
An 1865 Minton ice stand decorated with stag heads, wolves and pine cones sold for $8,610 at a May 2013 Neal Auction Co. in New Orleans.
Q: For years my family has owned an antique spool bed (the kind with spool-turned head and foot boards). Everyone always called it a "Jenny Lind bed." Please tell me why.
A: Jenny Lind (1820-1887) was a world-famous opera singer known as the "Swedish Nightingale." She became a huge celebrity in the United States when she toured here in 1850-52 at the invitation of P.T. Barnum, a master promoter. American advertisers used her to promote everything from hats and gloves to pianos and beds. Lind is said to have slept in a spool-turned bed while on the tour – so furniture makers started calling the popular style a "Jenny Lind bed." The style still is often advertised that way.
Q: I have inherited a picture of what looks like an oil painting. There are two buildings in it, one with a "Morton Salt" sign. The picture is signed "H. Hargrove" and has a round seal on the back with a number and the phrase, "Collectors Corner, Inc., Certificate of Authenticity." Is it worth much?
A: "H. Hargrove" is a name used by painter Nicolo Sturiano. He was born in Italy in 1941 and came to the United States in 1964. He worked as a winemaker at a New York State vineyard while he began painting as a hobby. When his nostalgic American landscapes became popular, he moved to Greenwich Village in New York City. Collectors Corner of Indianapolis sold Hargrove prints in the 1980s through a home party plan. Hargrove is still working and has a studio in Toms River, N.J. Your limited-edition print sells for $25 or less.
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A man with a knife in his head walked up to police officers in City Heights and reported that he had been stabbed early Saturday morning.
The 39-year-old victim approached San Diego police about 12:40 a.m. and said he'd been attacked on Marlborough Avenue north of El Cajon Boulevard. The knife remained lodged in the side of his head.
The victim described his assailant to police, who were able to find the suspect several blocks away. The man, Miguel Alva, 27, was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, police said.
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So, I stashed the butt ugly UFO and pulled it out the other day to work on. I'm not going to let this beat me..... so to calm it down, I've decided to do a large middle square of a 24" carpenter's wheel, using calming blues and greens. Then surround it with the scrappy squares I did for the first 3 rows. I think it will work. Future DIL sees it and says- I want it! I love it! Where is it going? I said- to you, because it's ugly and I don't want it. She LOVES it!
But, I designed it for a double bed, she needs queen. So, rather than add rows of more ugliness---- what would be a good border, keeping in mind this is made from my scraps and stash.


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Valerius isn't a popular Dark-Hunter - he's a Roman, which means that the largely Greek Hunters have a major grudge against him and his civilization for superceding them. To make things worse, he's very conscious of his aristocratic background and breeding. So it serves him right when he runs into Tabitha Devereaux. She's sassy, sexy, and completely unwilling to take him seriously. (Not to mention that she's the twin sister of the wife of former Dark-Hunter Kyrian-Val's mortal enemy.) What Tabitha does take seriously is hunting and killing vampires -and soon she and Val have to grapple with the deadliest of all Daimons - one who's managed to come back from the dead, and one who holds a serious grudge against both of them. To win against evil, Val will have to loosen up, learn to trust, and put everything on the line to protect a man he hates and a woman who drives him nuts.
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I loved this audio book and look forward to listening/reading anything by Sherrilyn Kenyon. Her characters are wonderful, her writing style is fast paced and witty.
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This series is really a continuing saga. Start with the 1st book to keep up with the characters and plot lines. Not just your normal vampire romance. Book is one of my favorites in the series along Zarek's and Sins. Hope they record all the rest soon.
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I've listened to most of the series on audible. This is by far my favorite of the series. I even like it more than Acheron. There have been a few misses in the series IMHO, but this one is a hit. Val is my favorite Dark Hunter now, surpassing Acheron and Vane. If you are a fan of the series you will love this book. If you are not familiar with the series I would suggest that you start with an earily book, as this book does not give as much of the backstory on the Dark Hunters as some of the other books do. When I started the series, I actually started with book 4, (Zarek's story) not realizing it was a series and skipped around from there, eventually going back and reading the first three books. It's a great series with plenty of offerings to keep you listening happily for a long time.
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Let me give you a small hint, a new dark hunter joins the club here.
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Malaysia Epapers >> English Epapers >> The Sun
The Sun Epaper
The Sun is Malaysia's first national free daily newspaper in tabloid form. Available from Mondays to Fridays except on public holiday, with a target audience of white-collar workers and urban youth. It is published by Sun Media Corporation Sdn Bhd, which is part of the Berjaya Media Berhad. theSun was launched on June 1, 1993, which was originally The Sun. It stopped publication on June 30, 1994 for a revamp, and resumed a month later.
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The idea is to make boots useless, since boots dont really help that much. Without boots, talon is slower but does more damage since you are concentrating on damage. Talon has a low health bar, which makes him more appealing to getting attacked the first 6 lvl's. After you got your ultimate attack, try to lower the opponents health a lil above the half. After this try to get in range for cutthroat, use Q(noxian diplomacy)and E(cutthroat)on the opponent. When hit on target use R(shadow assault) and W(rake) fast, which will lead to kill (if necessary use flame). With this playstyle you will get fed and can help other lanes aswell if needed.
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Bochy doesn't expect Beltran to play in Atlanta
Bochy doesn't expect Beltran to play in Atlanta
ATLANTA -- Right fielder Carlos Beltran's playing status is "doubtful" for the rest of the Giants' series in Atlanta, manager Bruce Bochy said Monday. Though Bochy didn't say so, Beltran, who missed his seventh game in a row with a strained right hand, appears even more likely to go on the 15-day disabled list. Though the Giants have resisted making that move, Bochy indicated that they could officially sideline Beltran as early as Tuesday. "If there's no improvement or very little improvement, we may have to make a call," Bochy said.
Bochy acknowledged that operating with what's essentially a 24-man roster hasn't hampered him yet. With Brandon Belt, Cody Ross, Aaron Rowand and Nate Schierholtz, the Giants have a full complement of outfielders. Utility player Mark DeRosa also has outfield experience. But the club won't hesitate to shelve Beltran and summon a replacement if or when the switch-hitter's unavailability limits Bochy's deployment of personnel. Though batting right-handed bothers Beltran less than hitting left-handed, he won't be used as a pinch-hitter from either side of the plate. Bochy said that he wouldn't ask Beltran to pinch-hit unless he was physically able to take pregame batting practice on the field. Beltran, acquired from the Mets on July 28 for right-handed pitching prospect Zack Wheeler, remained in the trainers' room until the Giants left the visitors' clubhouse for batting practice. He was seen at one point squeezing a rubber ball in his right hand for strength and flexibility.


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Mexico is a land of almost unimaginable plant diversity, including the highest concentration of native sages (Salvia spp.) in the world. It is home to nearly a third of the approximately 900 Salvia species worldwide.
The rich biodiversity of Mexico is due, in part, to its many types of climates from the deserts of Northern Mexico and Baja to the mountainous cloud forests at its southern boundary with Guatemala.
Salvia is a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae). Although Lamiaceae is only the eighth largest plant family in Mexico, Salvia is one of the country's largest genuses. It is a genus with species fit for many climates, which is exactly what Mexico has. Consequently, Mexican sages grow beautifully in many parts of America. Some are even cold hardy to USDA Zone 5.
One factor that causes Mexico's climate to vary so much despite its closeness to the equator is the country's up-and-down geography; it is a land of many mountains and numerous changes in elevation. Some peaks -- such as the volcano Pico de Orizaba near the port of Veracruz in southeastern Mexico -- are topped with snow and glaciers year round even when their lower slopes are hot in summer.
Mexican native species range from drought-tolerant sages that grow best if given little water and lots of sunlight to ones that can take heat, but prefer partial shade and plentiful moisture. They tend to be long-blooming plants with a rainbow of flower colors.
Many Mexican sages are fragrant. On warm summer days, they lend a heady perfume to the landscape when planted near home entryways or as borders along walkways. They include low-growing groundcovers as well as plants so tall, wide and floriferous that a group planting forms a dramatic privacy screen.
Some of these plants are the source of age-old folk remedies and the focus of current medical research; their potential health benefits are modern day treasure. And here is one more thing that is golden about Mexican native sages: these lovely additions to home gardens require little fuss.
(Blue Chiquita Sage) This unusual and now rare variety was first discovered by the Yucca Do Nursery during their 1997 expedition in Mexico. Growing into a small, tight mound with silvery-blue leaves, it explodes in the fall with pale blue flowers on tall spikes.
(Dancing Dolls Sage) Sages can be such tough plants. Many, such as Salvia 'Dancing Dolls', withstand heat and drought yet have delicate looking blossoms. Dancing Dolls features cream and rose bicolor flowers.
(Fancy Dancer Sage) Sages can be such tough plants withstanding heat and drought. Yet so many, including Salvia 'Fancy Dancer' have delicate looking blossoms. This one has bicolor flowers combining light and hot pink tones.
(Oaxaca Red Sage) This rare sage has small, furry, bright orange-red flowers in abundance. It grows nicely in containers or, in mild climates, can become a large shrub in the ground. Attractive, bright green foliage and winter-to-summer blooming make it a desirable choice.
(Bitter Mexican Sage) Hummingbirds love this heat-tolerant Salvia, which is one of our best choices for shady, moist areas. The large-lipped, baby-blue flowers with white striations bloom from late summer through fall.
(Dark Flowered Bolivian Sage) Here is a water-loving beauty with dusky blue flowers --a native of the moist Yungas piedmont forests of Northwestern Argentina and Bolivia. Salvia atrocyanea is well adapted to both full sun and partial shade.
(Double Saw Tooth Sage) Vivid deep violet flowers bloom from summer into fall and contrast prettily with the bright green, rumply foliage of this tall sage from southeastern Mexico. Belgian botanist and orchid lover Jean Jules Linden was the first to record its discovery in 1838, according to records on file at Britain's Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
(Eyelash Sage) All Salvia blepharophylla varieties are native to Mexico, but this one was hybridized in Germany by plant breeder Christiaan Unger. Hairs on the edge of the sage's dark green leaves give it the appearance of having eyelashes. It is a compact, slightly mounding Salvia that spreads gradually by underground stolons.
(Diablo Eyelash Sage) Small, eyelash-like hairs on the edge of its leaves give this Mexican native part of its name. It earns "Diablo," which means "devil" in Spanish, from the two yellow stamens that stand up out of each flower like horns.
(Eyelash Sage) Small, eyelash-like hairs on the edge of its leaves give this Mexican native part of its name. A compact, gently mounding Salvia, it spreads gradually by underground stolons.
(Painted Lady Eyelash Sage) Small, eyelash-like hairs on the edge of its leaves give this Mexican native part of its name. A compact, gently mounding Salvia, it spreads gradually by underground stolons.
(Buchanan's Sage) No longer found in the wild in its native Mexico, this spectacular Salvia is widely grown in courtyards and by entryways throughout the country. Also known as Fuschia Sage, it has long, pendulous, magenta flowers that are fuzzy and framed by purplish, glossy leaves.
(Temascaltepec Sage) In full bloom, which is all year in mild climates, this mid-sized Salvia has far more flowers than foliage. Each 1/2-inch-long, bright pink bloom has two dark pink/purple spots and a pair of white stripes. The small, slightly furry leaves add to its soft, pleasing look.
(Blue Sky Mexican Sage) The small flowers of this plant from Neuevo Leon and Tamaulipas, Mexico, are an attractive combination of amethyst-purple and white. The spectacular leaves, which are large and lightly textured, appear blue-green on top and purple-green underneath.
(Cedros Island Sage) From the Island of Cedars off the coast of Baja California Sur comes this delightful xeric sage with deep violet-blue flowers and silvery foliage. The square-shaped, 1-inch-long leaves are densely covered with downy, short, white hairs providing moisture retention.
(Silver Germander Sage) With its compact habit, brilliant silver-white leaves and large, sky blue flowers, this is an outstanding heat-tolerant choice for dry, sunny gardens. We consider this to be one of the finest short ground covers for these conditions.
(Marine Blue Sage) The name and origin of this fine cultivar has long been in dispute. It may be a clone or hybrid of the Mexican plant Salvia chamaedryoides var.isochroma. It is one of the prettiest, strongest sages we grow.
(Chiapas Sage) This partial-shade Salvia produces magenta flowers year round for us on the Mendocino Coast. It's compact, free flowering and not bothered by pests whether large or small. It is native to Mexico's coastal mountains at an elevation of 7,000 to 9,500 feet.
(Snowflake Sage) Wiry, trailing stems of small white leaves make this plant look like fresh snowfall. Numerous, small, sky blue flowers with prominent bee lines further add to the cooling look. This dry-garden plant is native to the mountains of the Chihuahuan desert of North Central Mexico.
(Cinnabar Sage) Think of this plant as Pineapple Sage on steroids. It grows 5 feet tall and can be twice as wide and bursts with large, intensely red, furry flowers all winter. Our overwintering hummingbirds adore it. This cinnabar-red sage is hard to forget once you see it in full bloom.
(Michoacan Blue Sage) This unusual and distinctive Mexican sage grows from tuberous roots. It is compact and decidedly vertical with strong, square, winged stems that rocket upward and are topped with clusters of rich blue flowers in large rosy bracts come autumn.
(Coahuila Sage) Such a pretty little shrub! Its beet-purple flowers will amaze you from June until autumn frost. Coahuilla Sage is an ideal ground cover or sunny border plant at 24 inches tall and wide. Small, shiny, deep green leaves clothe this densely branched, mounding sage.
(Blue Black Mexican Sage) This spectacular and hardy native of Central Mexico is exciting to watch as new growth shoots upward rapidly from its root stock in spring. Its large, vibrant, purple-blue flowers bloom for about 10 months and are profuse from late autumn through winter on flower spikes up to 20 inches long.
(Pink Tehuacan Sage) Large clusters of big, fuzzy, hot magenta-pink flowers top the elegant foliage of this Mexican sage. It is long blooming beginning in late spring and does well in full sun or partial shade. We want to help spread this rare sage that deserves to be widely planted.
(Vermilion Bluffs® Mexican Sage) The brilliant red flowers of Vermilion Bluffs bloom abundantly from August to October. This variety of the Mexican native Salvia darcyi is cold hardy to Zone 5b at altitudes up to 5,500 feet.
(Windwalker® Royal Red Salvia) Salvia darcyi x S. microphylla 'PWIN03S' is one of the top 2015 plants for USDA Cold Hardiness Zone 5 selected by Colorado's Plant Select®, a nonprofit organization that focuses on promoting plants for low-water gardens.
(Scarlet Rooster Sage) From the mountains of Mexico we have this stunning Sage, which seems never to be out of bloom. A superior hummingbird plant, the warm orange flowers that cover this shrubby perennial make it a standout in the garden.
Southern Mexican Sage) With its graceful, shrubby habit, purplish green leaves and intense tomato-red blooms, this herbaceous perennial makes a delightful display in your garden. It begins blooming in October and continues sporadically through the winter and into spring in frost-free areas.
(Fruit Scented Sage) This plant has it all -- big, light-green leaves that are fuzzy soft and large magenta-pink flowers that smell intoxicating and bloom from winter into spring. Fruit Scented Sage is one of the strongest and most deliciously scented plants we have encountered.
(Shaggy Chiapas Sage) This is a sweetheart! Glowing magenta flowers lure the eye as well as hummingbirds to this heat-tolerant sage. It begins blooming in late summer where weather is warm and in fall where it is cooler.
(Pineapple Sage) An indispensable fall-blooming addition to the garden, this tender perennial is, perhaps, the best of all hummingbird plants. When in bloom, it is covered in 3-inch-long red flowers.
(Elk Sonoran Red Pineapple Sage) A new Pineapple Sage variety that has the traditional fruity fragrance but blooms much earlier in the season than the traditionally grown clone. Short and compact, it resembles the varieties 'Honey Melon' and 'Tangerine' size wise, but has the unmistakable aroma of ripe pineapples.
(Golden Pineapple Sage) The bright crimson flowers of this extremely fragrant sage are attractive to both humans and pollinators. However, it is the glowing golden foliage that most distinguishes this cultivar from other varieties of Pineapple Sage.
(Honey Melon Pineapple Sage) This is a short Pineapple Sage that is long blooming. It is the earliest and longest flowering of all the many varieties of Salvia elegans. We recommend it for indoor herb gardening as well as for outdoor borders and groundcovers.
(Tangerine Pineapple Sage) This citrus-scented cultivar is our smallest variety of Pineapple Sage. Worth growing just for the exotic scent of its leaves, this culinary sage is also one of the longest blooming plants in its species.
(Silly Mexican Sage) Also known as Salvia roscida, this close relative of Blue Sky Mexican Sage (Salvia caudata 'El Cielo Blue') has thousands of deep violet-blue flowers with prominent white bee lines.


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A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor
Itinerary Guests Activities Reading List Notes from GK FAQ Your Stories Journal
Notes from your cruise host
May 24, 2012
The Great 2012 Prairie Home Cruise to España is four months away and in my house anticipation is building among the three ladies who are Coming With (as we say in Minnesota). To deal with my jet lag (which turns me into a zombie for days on end) we are heading for Europe early and taking an overnight train from Amsterdam to Copenhagen to visit old friends. I am, believe it or not, a good friend of the first husband of my second wife and I'll see him and a couple of American exiles and we'll take the ferry to Sweden to visit some lively young cousins, and come back to Amsterdam to make the rounds of great museums, and then, in a cheery mood, board the ms Ryndam on August 18 for ten days sailing south along the coast to the Mediterranean and beautiful Barcelona.
There are a few windows in life when you have freedom to travel, in your restless twenties and then after the kids are out of the house and after retirement. Or when you're about to be indicted for mail fraud. Or when you feel mortality tapping you on the shoulder. Or when you are feeling lucky. I have a 14-year-old daughter and no intention of retirement and mortality hasn't poked me lately, but I admit to being excited about this trip to Spain, which I've never seen. The urge to work hard and then work harder is ever strong, of course — that's how we were brought up in the potato fields of Minnesota — and I am hard at work on a screenplay, a collection of verse, a piece for National Geographic about the Twin Cities, a Lives of the Cowboys screenplay, an essay on cheerfulness, a piece for Men's Health about my most recent visit to Mayo, but as one approaches the Biblical Life Span, which I am a couple months away from, you start to relish the ordinary things more and how better to relish the ordinary than to see it in a foreign country. To sit in a coffee shop in Lisbon and see how the Portuguese go about their business and what they wear and how they converse and what they eat for lunch. Others may long to see castles and beaches, I like to look at the ordinary.
This is all by way of apologizing for going to Europe for most of August while other people stay home and do the work. For seeing the sights and sniffing the salt breeze and lying about on deck chairs and reading Don Quixote and For Whom the Bell Tolls and landing in Tangiers — first time on the African continent! Wow! I feel like Vasco de Gama.
Across the street, the maple now
Is leafing greenly on the bough.
The lawn is lush, the flowers bloom,
Their sweet aroma fills the room.
Now of my three-score years and ten,
Sixty-nine won't come again.
Subtract from seventy sixty-nine —
It means I'm soon to cross the line,
And so to ward away the blues,
I think I'll take a little cruise
To Spain and down to the Mediterranean
With friends of the Prairie Home Companean,
Eat Mediterranean food, my dears,
Set foot lightly in Tangiers,
Sing some songs, disperse the gloom,
Come back to St. Paul and resume
And may the neighbors, God forbid,
Ever learn the details, kid,
Of where we went and what we did.
Thanks for accompanying an old workaholic on his vacation and making him enjoy himself. I'll do the same for you someday.
November 21, 2012
The 2012 Prairie Home Companion cruise will be an eleven-day voyage in late August along the coast of Spain and Portugal, a part of Europe that so many friends have said simply must be seen, and so here we go.
The ms Ryndam will carry us all, sailing from Amsterdam, the Venice of the North, on August 18 and landing in Barcelona on August 29. From the canals and gabled houses and the Rembrandt milieu of Amsterdam to the fresh olives in the tapas bars of the fishing port of Vigo, the medieval cobblestone streets of Lisbon, the city that launched Magellan, and the ancient cities of Cádiz and Seville with their great cathedrals and palaces — then a side trip to Tangier to walk under palm-shaded boulevards to the vast markets — we'll go to Málaga to see the Moorish castles, the Picasso museum (it's his birthplace), and visit the Alhambra and its great botanical garden — Valencia, a city of beautiful beaches and majestic gardens — and finally disembark in Barcelona to promenade through the winding streets of the Gothic Quarter and enjoy lunch to a flamenco beat.
It's a world unlike Lake Wobegon, a world of open-air markets, vineyards, the ghost of Hemingway, and we'll explore it together with our cast of fine musicians, naturalists and historians, and the gentle traditions of PHC cruises — the daily glee club, the dance lessons, the book club, the knitting circle, the storytelling evenings, the amateur show, the Embarkation Sing-Along, and the Last-Night Dance.
If this touches your fancy, look at the itinerary on our cruise website.
Your faithful host,
|August 18
|Depart Amsterdam, Netherlands
|August 19
|At Sea
|North Sea
|August 20
|At Sea
|Bay of Biscay
|August 21
|8:00a 5:00p
|Vigo, Spain
|August 22
|8:00a 5:00p
|Lisbon, Portugal
|August 23
|arrive Noon
|Cádiz (Seville), Spain,
overnight stay
|August 24
|depart Midnight
|August 25
|8:00a 5:00p
|Tangier, Morocco
|August 26
|8:00a 5:00p
|Málaga (Granada), Spain
|August 27
|At Sea
|Mediterranean Sea
|August 28
|8:00a 5:00p
|Valencia, Spain
|August 29
|arrive 7:00a
|Barcelona, Spain
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Keith Richards, more than anyone else on Earth, has earnt the right to do what he likes, whether it's falling out of a tree, starring in hokey pirate films or smoking a fag on a stage in Scotland.
Little did Keith Richards know, however, that smoking a cigarette on a stage in Scotland – as he did during a Rolling Stones concert last week – is a precarious act that could have gained him a fine for doing so under Scottish anti-smoking legislation. But Scottish environmental officers have declared that Keith Richards will not be punished for his onstage smoking. Partly because Keith Richards is genuinely invincible and can therefore withstand any amount of punishment regardless of intensity, and partly because, um, the dimensions of the stadium put it outside the jurisdiction of the legislation. Hey, did we mention Keith Richards is invincible?
Nobody could have expected The Rolling Stones to return to the UK as part of their latest tour without a little controversy; after all, the rest of the Bigger Bang world tour has been filled with the stuff, from American ageism to Chinese censorship to Brazilian mega-audiences to Spanish laryngitis – so most people expected some major Rolling Stones upsets to occur during the band's jaunt around the UK. And was there? Yes there was. Kinda. Keith Richards smoked a cigarette.
You read that correctly; Keith Richards of brain-drilling and crazy driving fame had the cheek to smoke a cigarette – Tom And Jerry style – during the Rolling Stones concert in Hampden Park last Friday. Thank goodness that someone present at the concert managed to forget that they had paid stacks of money to see one of the biggest bands in the history of the world perform a string of legendary songs, instead choosing to complain to Glasgow City Council about a pinprick on a stage smoking a cigarette, remembering that anyone caught smoking in enclosed public places would be subject to a £50 fine.
However, Keith Richards has escaped any form of punishment for lighting up onstage, thanks to Scotland's leaky legislation. A spokesman for Glasgow City Council said:
"The stage for the concert was not of the dimensions to be covered by the smoking ban legislation in Scotland."
Wow, it's strange to think that Hampden Park stadium, basically a circle of chairs with a sodding great hole in the roof, doesn't count as 'enclosed' these days. Also, that £50 fine would have caused a lot of trouble for Keith Richards, being almost half the admission price of one of the 50,000 tickets on sale. With the winter coming up, these old people need to save all the pennies they can for the heating, don't they?
Read more:
Rolling Stone Escapes Smoking Fine – Guardian
[story by Stuart Heritage]


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As a professor at UVU, I receive multiple requests from students to look over their resumes. This responsibility isn't as glamorous as research or teaching, but it is often the most rewarding. Any faculty member will tell you the favorite part of their job is helping our students achieve success. For me personally, there is nothing better than running into a former students at industry conferences and seeing their careers eclipse my own accomplishments.
All of this success and achievement begins with a solid resume. Your resume is a 'billboard' for your personal brand or product. Like any company, if you don't effectively market yourself, you won't achieve awareness and sales will be low.
Good Resumes Start with Career Development
First and foremost, good marketing starts with creating a product of value. You can't write a good resume if you don't have skills or experience to advertise. I often see students who wait until they are seniors to ask for help finding a job. At this point, it is too late in the process to build a resume and the student will struggle to find employment. The degree itself is not a ticket to a guaranteed job; it is simply one qualification of many required. Your career starts when you enter college, not when you exit. This begins with involvement in leadership positions of professional clubs and organizations such as Alpha Eta Rho (AHP), National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Flight team, American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and Women in Aviation, International (WAI) available to you as UVU Aviation students. I've heard firsthand from multiple recruiters that these are some of the most important qualifications and best indicators of success for entry level candidates.
These recruiters understand that you must start somewhere; they typically look for extracurricular participation as a student. Students often complain entry level jobs require several years experience but there is no way to get this experience. In fact, building this experience starts first with extracurricular work that leads to entry-level aviation positions while you are still in school. Ask any successful professional in aviation and they will tell you their first job was working dispatch before they worked pumping gas on the line or became flight instructors. Very few jump into their careers right after graduation, with no prior industry experience. If your chosen career is in aviation then you need to start working in aviation.
Some hesitate to transition over to aviation because an entry level job may be a step down in pay and they have families to support. However, families grow and student loans come due; it becomes more challenging to make the transition as time goes on. We have chosen aviation as a career because of our passion for this industry. The good news is that most careers in aviation are a long-term investment that pays off. In fact, the return on investment in training for pilots is higher than that of a lawyer or a doctor (Brown Aviation). You should approach your career with the same sacrifice and mindset as that of a professional in the legal or medical field.
Pilots require minimum hour standards. Aviation management employers desire candidates with analytical skills and certifications like the AAAE Certified Member (CM) or Airport Certified Employee (ACE) programs. These skills and qualifications aren't necessarily taught in regular coursework because they are too specialized to require of all students. That doesn't make them any less valuable, it just means they must be pursued independently, in addition to your formal education.
As important as these skills and qualifications are, the most critical factor in getting hired is one that all must possess but which cannot be taught: professionalism. You may be the most qualified candidate, but if you come off as cocky, have a history of disciplinary actions, or are not a team player, you will not be hired. You may have no professional flaws, but if you don't come across as a passionate individual who desires more than anything else to work for the company in question, it may not be enough. Watch UVU's video from Ray DeFour, Chief Pilot for Delta Air Lines to hear what is expected of professionals at his airline.
Always Work to Improve Your Resume
*Don't wait until you are a senior or graduate to write your resume. I recommend everyone have a current resume and treat it as a working document. You should constantly be updating and revising your resume. Here are a few guidelines and tips to make your resume conform with best practices.
*Entry level resumes should always be restricted to one page. At this point in your career you don't really have enough relevant information to justify more than one page. What you have to do is use all of the available 'white space' on the page you have. The best way to do this is play with the margins and spacing on your resume. A resume is not like the papers you write for class. Don't be afraid to cut your margins down to ½" on all sides to make things fit.
*Make sure to use standard font and black font color. As much as you want your resume to stand out, you don't want to turn off employers by using colors and fancy fonts. Your work experience and education is what will set you apart, not how your resume looks.
*Avoid listing "Reference available upon request." References are assumed to be available upon request. You don't need to list the full address or supervisor contact information listed on your resume. You should not include high school information on a resume because it is not relevant. If you have college experience, it's assumed you graduated from high school. Attending an aviation specific high school, program or FBO may be relevant, but you can work this into another section of the resume or share it during the interview process. Most employers are going to care more about your ratings than where you learned to fly.
*The 'Interest' section is not relevant. You only get one page to market yourself and it should only include information that is directly relevant for the position and will help an employer choose to bring you in for an interview. The resume is to show that you are qualified for the job and to get you an interview. Employers do like to see extra-curricular involvement in organizations, even outside of aviation. However, more personal, differentiating characteristics should come out in the interview. An exception to this is your involvement, especially leadership roles, in aviation organizations such as AAAE, WAI, NBAA, etc. Being a member of AOPA doesn't make you any more qualified, but being student President of the American Association of Airport Executives indicates you have desirable leadership qualities. Another exception would be if you speak other languages or have unique skills that are specifically relevant. You can likely work this into your work experience and won't have to waste space on a separate section. Regardless, all of the information discussed above is typically provided on the employment application and will be communicated to the employer that way.
*For entry level resumes, your education is actually your most relevant qualification and should be emphasized at the top of your resume, before work experience. This is a personal judgment and if you feel your work experience is more relevant then lead off with that. You should also list when you started and when you expect to graduate. Clearly specify what degree(s) you are working towards (Associates/Bachelors) and any concentrations (Flight/Management). You can also include awards and relevant course work in this section if you have room, but limit it to unique coursework such as Crew Resource Management that isn't typically included in degree programs.
*Don't simply list your employers and job titles, but be sure to thoroughly and accurately describe the duties and responsibilities of each job. The work experience duties and responsibilities section is one of the most important parts of your resume: it tells potential employers about your qualifications. A flight operations position at a small corporate charter can include a lot more responsibility and different duties than the same position at a larger regional carrier.
*Most people sell themselves short by failing to effectively describe their roles or assuming that the position didn't have many duties and responsibilities. I recommend using bullet points under each position and use action verbs to describe the job. For both education and work experience include city and state, but also include month and year for dates of employment/attendance.
Below I've include a few sample resumes from my career and a template for you to start from if you don't currently have a resume or want to start over from scratch. The guidance provided is personal opinion gathered from years of experience, as well as insight gained from industry professionals in human resources and management positions. Treat this information for what it is–advice–and apply what you see fit. The sample resumes and cover letters are provided as references to create your own documents reflecting your personal requirements. Enjoy!
Sample Cover Letter 1 Ryan Leick
Sample Cover Letter 2
Sample Resume 1 Ryan Leick
Sample Resume 2
Sample Resume Template
Dr. Ryan Leick is an Assistant Professor specializing in air transport strategy and marketing at Utah Valley University in Provo, Utah, USA. He is a graduate of the Air Transport Management PhD program at Cranfield University in the United Kingdom and alumni of the School of Business at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach Campus. Dr. Leick draws upon industry experience in airline marketing, distribution and information technology acquired from working for entrepreneurial start-up and long-haul, low-cost carrier MAXjet Airways; legacy carrier United Airlines and privately held, niche carrier Aloha Airlines. Ryan lectures on the subjects of airline and airport management, marketing, economics and strategy.


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I thought i'd try this new(its still new to me) tools :) This is how i usually draw for fun using other drawing programs. sketchy- but finished work. Oh happy valentines to all X)
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Speed Read! Grammy Nominees Announced
- Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, and Beyonce were all nominated for Grammys last night. — BuzzSugar
- Comcast has reached a deal to buy NBC Universal from GE for $30 billion. — New York Times
- The New York state senate voted down gay marriage yesterday. — Gawker
- The celebrity mistress look. — The Daily Beast
- A groom changes his Facebook status at the altar. — Lemondrop
- Why isn't there more American outrage over murder suspect Amanda Knox? — Double X
- How do progressives feel about Obama's decision to increase troop levels in Afghanistan? — Huffington Post
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The visit ended with a presentation about the bank's educational program, which the visit is a part of. The program aims to increase public understanding of the Federal Reserve System's role in creating and implementing monetary policy and ensuring financial stability.
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Avenged Sevenfold "So Far Away" – Vidiot
Lots of big names showed up to the Revolver Golden Gods Awards last night. One band made off with more than one award. That band was Avenged Sevenfold. They won not only the award for "Best Live Band." But also got the award for "Most Dedicated Fans."
According to loudwire.com : "There is no doubt that Avenged Sevenfold are an incredible live band. That being said, frontman M. Shadows even seemed surprised when his band took the stage to accept the Samson/ Zoom award for 'Best Live Band' from ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons and guitar virtuoso Steve Vai. "This is an award I truly think we don't deserve," said Shadows during his brief acceptance speech. "But we do put everything we have into our live show. We want to thank you for coming out to the shows and we're gonna keep blowing s— up — as long as you let us."
We know first hand how awesome they can be live. After having them grace us with their presence in late 2011. For today's vidiot i give to you one of their latest videos for the song "So Far Away." Enjoy.
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ewwwwww....naked robert!!!!!!!!!!
Ugh. I think Gio was a hell of a lot more useful than Andrea, but okay.
big drama...closing down hell's kitchen. wasn't that the teaser at the end of last week's episode?
midnight snack cook-off?
Shutting down Hell's Kitchen?
Did I hear him right?
I guess not, the previews show 'em back at it, at least for awhile.
Chef Ramsey can give em 10 more chances
it wouldn't matter...they all suck so bad and crack under pressure
Well, they got MY attention for next week!
Someone else gets carted off in an ambulance? Sheesh.
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Tongan princesses spark controversy with plans to marry commoners
A pair of Tongan princesses have sparked controversy by rebelling against expectations and planning to marry commoners.
Tongan royals have traditionally married within the family or of a similar social status.
Princesses Salote Lupepau'u Tuita, sixth in line to the throne, will marry a former Tongan rugby national, Epeli Taione, while Princess Frederica Tuita, who is 10th in line, is marrying Johnny Filipe, the son of a businessman.
Princess Frederica recently wrote on her website that the idea marrying to raise one's status or replenish one's blue blood has reached its peak and end.
In an interview with online news site TheWhatItDo.com, she said she met her fiancé at her sister's 21st birthday, but getting to know him wasn't easy.
"It's been a difficult process, because I already have a number of expectations placed upon me, I have a lot of duties that I have to fulfil," she said.
"It was difficult to start dating Johnny, because I felt the need to please everyone - including Johnny - so it was like a balancing act really.
"I had to balance my relationship with Johnny as well as my duties to the family and to the country."
As well as marrying a non-Royal, Princess Frederica's wedding will be held in an Anglican church in New Zealand, rather than a Free Wesleyan church, which is headed by the King.
I have to take into consideration that I'm not marrying someone who everyone expected me to marryPrincess Frederica Tuita
"I have to take into consideration that I'm not marrying someone who everyone expected me to marry," she said.
"The truth is that Johnny and I wanted a Western 'Palagi' type wedding, we didn't want it to be too traditional."
Under Tonga's constitution, King Tupou VI has the power to annul both marriages if he chooses.
Tongan political scientist Dr Malakai Koloamatangi has told Radio Australia's Pacific Beat while that has happened in the past, these princesses are likely to be far enough down the succession order for their marriages to survive.
"The one that's tenth in line probably has less to worry about than the one who's number six," he said.
"Having said that, things have slightly changed...there's a history of these marriages being annulled, but there's also another history where more and more these family members are getting away with things.
"The pool from which they choose their spouses is becoming very, very small - so...either you consent to marrying someone who's very, very close to you in blood, or you chose to marry someone outside."
Last July, the marriage between Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala and his second cousin, Sinaitakala Fakafanua, sparked debate both in Tonga and overseas over the genetic implications of cousins marrying.
Social media response to the princesses' plans has been mixed, with many young Tongans supporting the idea, while some older citizens say they expected more from the Royal family.
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Sad sagas the story of 2012
Jerry Sandusky will spend the rest of his life in prison, Penn State football played under NCAA sanctions and Joe Paterno passed away.
Lance Armstrong abandoned his fight against doping allegations. Roger Clemens won his court battle, despite lingering skepticism over whether he used steroids. The impact of early-stage dementia forced Pat Summitt to step down from her coaching perch.
Again and again, it seemed, the sports world in 2012 saw the end of long tales with tragic or, at best, bittersweet endings.
And in so many cases, off-the-field news overshadowed what happened on it:
— In State College, Pa., where the Sandusky mess at Penn State destroyed lives and radically changed the face of a proud football program.
— In Washington, where Clemens emerged from court a winner, after a mistrial the first time around on charges he lied to Congress about performance-enhancing drug use.
— In Kansas City, Mo., where Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher shot and killed his girlfriend, then drove to the team's facility in the Arrowhead Stadium complex, thanked his coach and general manager, and turned the gun on himself.
— In Austin, Texas, where the news broke that Armstrong decided to give up his long fight against doping charges, saying "enough is enough" but acknowledging no wrongdoing. The move began the cyclist's swift fall from his spot as cancer-fighting sports hero in the public eye. And though he maintains he was victimized by a "witch hunt," Armstrong still was stripped of all seven of his Tour de France victories.
"We must create a culture in which people are not afraid to speak up, management is not compartmentalized, all are expected to demonstrate the highest ethical standards, and the operating policy is open, collegial and collaborative," Penn State President Rodney Erickson said the day the NCAA levied massive sanctions against the Nittany Lions including a four year postseason ban.
Erickson was speaking of his own school.
But in 2012, at least some of those lessons could have applied to any number of topics.
Sandusky was arrested in November 2011, but resolution didn't really begin until 2012 — part of why the case was voted the top sports story of the year by The Associated Press, based on balloting by U.S. editors and news directors.
The longtime Penn State defensive coordinator was convicted of 45 counts of abuse involving 10 boys, and later sentenced to 30 to 60 years in prison, which means Sandusky is likely to die behind bars.
Paterno succumbed to lung cancer in January, and a statue of his likeness outside Beaver Stadium was removed six months later, one day before the NCAA announced a $60 million fine and four years of scholarship reductions. Still to come: civil suits brought by Sandusky's victims and the trials of former school administrators accused of neglecting their duty to report allegations.
"We can expect more fallout," Erickson said.
Paterno is still considered by many as a sympathetic figure, and still revered as a role model by some.
Clemens' legacy doesn't seem to resonate the same way with sports fans. It's almost like his courtroom win was one that many did not expect to see happen, and it may be his last big victory for a while. Clemens — the only seven-time Cy Young Award winner — is on the Hall of Fame ballot for the first time this year, and a recent survey of voters by the AP shows that he is likely to fall well short of the number of votes necessary for induction in 2013.
Clemens was accused by former personal trainer Brian McNamee in the Mitchell Report on drugs in baseball of using steroids and HGH, allegations Clemens denied before Congress. Eventually, after a Justice Department investigation looked into whether Clemens lied under oath, a grand jury indicted him on two counts of perjury, three counts of making false statements and one count of obstructing Congress.
He was acquitted of all the charges on June 19 after a 10-week trial.
"I'm very thankful," Clemens said. "It's been a hard five years."
Armstrong's fight lasted even longer than that.
The testicular-cancer survivor won the Tour de France seven times, all while dogged by the stigma of he-must-be-cheating. Armstrong was never caught by a drug test, but rather was ultimately done in largely by the words of his former teammates. Armstrong continues to deny doping, but simply said his fight had gone on long enough.
Giving up has come with a price. Armstrong cut ties to his well-known charity, Livestrong, and longtime sponsor Nike — among other corporations — cut ties with him.
And as for Summitt, one of the greatest names in coaching, her last loss was against an invisible opponent.
Summitt stepped down as Tennessee's coach in April, a few months after revealing she has been diagnosed with early onset dementia. Summitt led Tennessee to eight national titles in her 38-year tenure, winning 1,098 Division I games along the way.
"It's never a good time," Summitt said. "But you have to find the time that you think is the right time and that is now."


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A few hints from professional chef Jim Coleman can help you save money while affording you more time to spend with your guests.
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• Start freezing stale bread a few weeks before Thanksgiving so you can use it to make stuffing.
• Plan the menu the weekend before Thanksgiving. Compile recipes into a recipe booklet for easy reference.
• Save gas and time by making lists of ingredients so you will only need one trip to the store.
• Cut up celery, carrots, etc. and store in ziplock bags for ease of use during the next few days of prep.
• Make stuffing the night before and make it a little dry so you can add gravy on Thanksgiving day to moisten.
• Cranberry sauce, pie, gravy, and side dishes can be made a few days ahead.
• Save money by asking guests to bring wine, desserts, a salad or a side dish.
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• Set your table in advance; everything from a centerpiece and glassware to plates and napkins.
• Enlist the help of family members in preparation and cleanup.
• Sharpen your knives beforehand to save time on food prep. That includes your carving knife.
"A sharp knife is one of the most important tools and essential for the holiday season with all the food prep and carving of the bird," said Coleman. "Preparation can save time and money, and a quality knife sharpener can renew the knives you already own and save you from the expense of having to buy new knives."
Fortunately, you don't have to be an expert to put a razor-sharp edge on your knife. A sharpener such as Chef'sChoice® EdgeSelect® Model 120 electric knife sharpener can make sharpening easy. It uses 100 percent diamond abrasives and precision angle guides for a supersharp and durable edge. Call (800) 342-3255 for more information or visit www.chefschoice.com. A good knife sharpener saves money by renewing the knives you already own.
Thanksgiving Day
• For a quicker cooking time, start at 400ºF with breast side down; after 45 minutes, turn over and lower heat to 325ºF. An 8-12-pound bird will cook in about 21/2 hours.
• Get your carving knife ready. After the turkey is cooked (meat thermometer should read 180° when inserted in the thickest part of the turkey), cool the bird for 20 minutes.
Cooling makes the meat firmer and easier to slice. Remove and set aside the turkey legs and the last joint of each wing. Make a long, deep (to the bone), horizontal "base cut" into the breast just above the wing.
Slice down vertically through the breast until you meet the original base cut. This will release nice, even slices.
• Refrigerate leftovers immediately. Add leftover cranberry sauce to mayonnaise to jump-start leftovers for sandwiches.
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Suruc, Turkey –Local media reported on Monday that Turkey is planning to participate in the ground campaign in northern Iraq, in order to regain the city from the hands of militants fighters of the Islamic State (IS/ISIS).
The Turkish newspaper Hürriyet reported that Asil Nujaifi, official Iraqi governor of Mosul, confirmed that Turkey will take part in the ground operations that will be conducted by the Iraqi army with U.S. support, in order to "liberate Mosul" from IS insurgents.
On the other hand, a Turkish senior official said that the Turkish forces are not ready yet to join the ground operation against IS in Mosul, adding that Turkey may limit its contribution to logistics, according to the newspaper.
Officials in Ankara did not comment on Nujaifi's remarks.
The anti-IS operation in Mosul, which is planned by the U.S.-led international coalition's forces and the Iraqi army, is expected to take place in few months.
Turkish political activist Mohammed Dawood told ARA News that everything is expected from Turkey, which aspires for a greater role in the region and the world, and to achieve this ambition, Turkey should show good intentions by engaging in the U.S.-led operations against IS group.
"However, such a participation may cost Turkey more terrorist attacks. Thus, Turkey will take more assertive decisions in the fight against extremist groups," Dawood added.
The Islamic State took control of Mosul in northern Iraq in the second half of 2014, spreading its control over large areas in Iraq and Syria.
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DUNEDIN, Fla. Brett Lawrie opened a lot of eyes this spring but as expected the decision was made to send him down to the minor leagues.
Lawrie, from Langley, B.C., will open the season at triple-A Las Vegas and hone his skills at third base, the position the Blue Jays are grooming him for when he makes his major-league debut.
And according to manager John Farrell, that date shouldnt be long into the future.
Acquired from Milwaukee for Shaun Marcum in the off-season, Lawrie, 21, was thought to be a year or two away from the big leagues. But that thinking changed quickly by what he showed this spring.
In parts of 17 games, Lawrie hit .282 (11-for-39) with two homers and six RBIs but was even more impressive in the field. Asked to move to third base from second, Lawrie was seamless in making the switch and would draw praise from Farrell on an almost daily basis.
The fact is that we have an exciting young player in our system and when hes ready to come to the big leagues and be in the lineup every day, Farrell said. We feel like were going to have a player for a long, long time thats going to be a productive one.
To sum up his spring training what he did was affect what our view of his timeline of readiness for the major league is. He was prepared to start the year at Las Vegas but what I think weve done is examine how long in the future that might be. We still dont know the exact date, but I think it might be shorter than what we first anticipated.
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between virtual games and physical goods in the girls gaming category." Seseri has joined the firm's board.
McIlroy, for her part, is a veteran of the gaming industry. Before co-founding FashionPlaytes in 2008, she had worked at Atari, Hasbro, and Midway Games in a number of business development and strategic roles, including acting as a liaison between retail and marketing. She says she saw a "big void in gaming for girls." At the same time, she says, her young daughter was getting into sketching out clothing designs, and McIlroy's mother is an "amazing seamstress." So, she says, there was "a much broader opportunity if we could figure out a platform where girls can be designers. We could have a real significant business."
FashionPlaytes currently has seven employees, and is looking to hire a few more on the development side. The company's quarterly revenues have grown 600 percent since January, McIlroy says. It is now looking to form more partnerships with big companies like Sanrio (Hello Kitty), which this summer. And, as with any fast-growing startup, finding the right people is the key challenge, she says. (Asked to sum up her startup culture in one word, she said, "Aspirational.")
As for the local support groups for CEOs and entrepreneurs—both male and female—McIlroy says the startup community has been more gracious in terms of sharing ideas, information, and contacts than the more entrenched gaming industry, at least in her experience. Her main advice to first-time CEOs: "Persistence is absolutely key."
That's all well and good. But with more venture capitalists getting involved with the startup, I wondered just how big FashionPlaytes could get, realistically. To give some indication, McIlroy sees it eventually competing with The Gap and other big clothing retailers, and fundamentally changing how people (or at least girls) buy clothes.
"I truly believe it's a billion dollar idea," she says. "I knew if I didn't do it, someone else would."
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Official minor league transactions, conveyed to us by Major League Baseball, for the period July 25-31.
Take a wide view of all the July trade activity—see which players landed where and which teams shed the most salary. BA subscribers can read Jim Callis' ranking of the top 10 prospects to be traded.
Arizona Diamondbacks
Signed: RHP Brody Greer (NDFA—South Carolina-Upstate), 3B Marty Herum (NDFA—Wisconsin-Whitewater)
Released: RHP Mat Sample, RHP Vince Spilker, 2B William Castillo
Traded: RHP Ian Kennedy to Padres for RHP Matt Stites, LHP Joe Thatcher and 2014 supplemental second-round pick
Recalled: RHP Chaz Roe
Optioned to Triple-A: LHP Tyler Skaggs
Removed from 40-man: RHP Nate Adcock (outrighted to Triple-A)
Placed on 7-day DL: SS Josh Parr, OF Zach Esquerra
Reinstated from DL: RHP Jonathan Pulley, RHP Vince Spilker, LHP Michael Blake
Atlanta Braves
Signed: OF Greg Golson (Lancaster (Atlantic))
Recalled: LHP Alex Wood
Added to 40-man roster: OF Todd Cunningham
Removed from 40-man: RHP Kameron Loe (outrighted to Triple-A)
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Ryan Weber, LHP Chuck Buchanan, LHP Nelson Leon, LHP Luis Merejo, OF Will Skinner
Baltimore Orioles
Signed: RHP Nik Nowottnick (NDFA—Towson)
Released: RHP Joel Pineiro, RHP Domingo Salas, SS Brandon Wood
Traded: LHP Josh Hader, OF L.J. Hoes and 2014 supplemental first-round pick to Astros for RHP Bud Norris and international bonus slot four
Recalled: OF L.J. Hoes
Optioned to Triple-A: 3B Danny Valencia
Removed from 40-man: RHP Jairo Asencio, OF Chris Dickerson (both players outrighted to Triple-A)
Placed on 7-day DL: 3B Torsten Boss, OF Roderick Bernadina
Reinstated from DL: RHP Joel Pineiro, C Zane Chavez, C Chase Weems, 2B Jonathan Schoop, SS Byron Capellan
Boston Red Sox
Released: LHP Zach Good
Traded: RHP Francelis Montas, RHP J.B. Wendelken and SS Cleuluis Rondon to White Sox as part of three-team deal in which White Sox sent RHP Jake Peavy to Red Sox; Tigers sent RHP Brayan Villarreal to Red Sox and OF Avisail Garcia to White Sox; and Red Sox sent SS Jose Iglesias to Tigers
Recalled: 2B Brock Holt
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brayan Villarreal, RHP Brandon Workman
Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Will Latimer, C Jordan Weems, OF Jackie Bradley, OF Manuel Margot
Reinstated from DL: LHP Christian Perdomo, LHP Ryan Rowland-Smith, OF Jesus Loya
Center fielder Jackie Bradley exited a game for Triple-A Pawtucket with right elbow inflammation. He's hitting .278/.378/.489 with eight homers and 20 doubles in 58 games, ranking 12th in the International League in OBP among those with least 250 plate appearances.
Chicago Cubs
Released: OF Xavier Batista
Traded: OF Alfonso Soriano and cash to Yankees for RHP Corey Black
Traded: RHP Guillermo Moscoso to Giants for cash considerations
Recalled: RHP Jake Arrieta
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Eduardo Sanchez
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jake Arrieta
Option transferred: OF Brett Jackson (Triple-A to Double-A)
Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Michael Heesch, LHP Matt Iannazzo, LHP Eric Jokisch, LHP Austin Kirk, 3B Josh Vitters, OF Shawon Dunston Jr., OF Tim Torres
Reinstated from DL: RHP Starling Peralta, LHP Kyler Burke, LHP Gerardo Concepcion, C Taylor Davis, C Rony Rodriguez, OF Brett Jackson
A right calf strain had sidelined Brett Jackson at Triple-A Iowa since June 22, and when he returned to action the Cubs demoted him to Double-A Tennessee. The '09 first-round pick ranked as Chicago's top prospect two years later.
Chicago White Sox
Traded: RHP Jake Peavy to Red Sox as part of three-team deal in which Red Sox sent RHP Francelis Montas, RHP J.B. Wendelken and SS Cleuluis Rondon to White Sox and SS Jose Iglesias to Tigers; and Tigers sent RHP Brayan Villarreal to Red Sox and OF Avisail Garcia to White Sox
Recalled: RHP Andre Rienzo, OF Jordan Danks
Optioned to Triple-A: OF Avisail Garcia, OF Blake Tekotte
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Zach Isler, LHP Spencer Arroyo
Reinstated from DL: RHP Erik Johnson
Righthander Andre Rienzo struck out nine batters per nine innings at Triple-A Charlotte, ranking second in the International League among qualified starters, and he became the first Brazil-born player to pitch in a major league game.
Cincinnati Reds
Signed: LHP Fabian Williamson (Laredo (American Association)), OF Brandon Short (released by White Sox, July 18)
Recalled: LHP Tony Cingrani
Removed from 40-man: RHP Greg Reynolds (outrighted to Triple-A)
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Mike Dennhardt, RHP Shaun Ellis, SS Brent Peterson
Placed on 60-day DL: OF Elliott Hargreaves, OF Jonathan Martijn
Reinstated from DL: LHP Nick Routt, SS Carlton Daal
Cleveland Indians
Traded: SS Juan Herrera to Cardinals for LHP Marc Rzepczynski
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Vinnie Pestano
Designated for assignment: RHP Joe Martinez
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Boof Bonser, RHP Jordan Cooper, LHP Francisco Jimenez, SS Yhoxian Medina
Placed on 60-day DL: RHP Adam Plutko
Reinstated from DL: 2B Jose Ramirez, OF LeVon Washington
Colorado Rockies
Recalled: RHP Collin McHugh, LHP Jeff Francis, 2B Charlie Culberson, OF Corey Dickerson
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Mitchell Boggs, RHP Collin McHugh, 1B Jordan Pacheco
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Geoff Parker, LHP Isaiah Froneberger, LHP Hisanori Takahashi, C Will Swanner
Reinstated from DL: RHP Raul Fernandez, C Will Swanner
Detroit Tigers
Traded: RHP Brayan Villarreal to Red Sox and OF Avisail Garcia to White Sox as part of three-team deal in which Red Sox sent RHP Francelis Montas, RHP J.B. Wendelken and SS Cleuluis Rondon to White Sox and SS Jose Iglesias to Tigers; and White Sox sent RHP Jake Peavy to Red Sox
Traded: OF Danry Vasquez and a player to be named to Astros for RHP Jose Veras
Released: RHP Cesar Carrillo
Recalled: RHP Luis Marte
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Luke Putkonen
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jess Todd, RHP Michael Torrealba, LHP Matt Hoffman
Reinstated from DL: RHP Shawn Hill, RHP Luis Marte, LHP Logan Ehlers, OF Chad Wright
The Tigers allowed Cesar Carrillo to serve his 100-game suspension on their minor league inactive list, and then promptly released him on July 25 when he became eligible to play. Carrillo's suspension for "violations of the minor league drug program" ended just about concurrently with former University of Miami teammate Ryan Braun's 65-game suspension and about a week before Major League Baseball plans to announce a slew of suspensions for players linked to the Biogenesis anti-aging clinic.
Houston Astros
Signed: RHP Justin Hess (NDFA—Georgia Southern)
Traded: RHP Bud Norris and international bonus slot four to Orioles for LHP Josh Hader, OF L.J. Hoes and 2014 supplemental first-round pick
Traded: RHP Jose Veras to Tigers for OF Danry Vasquez and a player to be named
Traded: OF Justin Maxwell to Royals for RHP Kyle Smith
Recalled: RHP Chia-Jen Lo, LHP Brett Oberholtzer, OF Robbie Grossman
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Josh Zeid
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Hector Ambriz, RHP Paul Clemens
Placed on 7-day DL: 1B Telvin Nash
Reinstated from DL: RHP Michael Dimock, OF Terrell Joyce
Kansas City Royals
Signed: RHP Mike Jeffreys (NDFA—Geneva (Pa.))
Released: OF Willy Taveras
Traded: RHP Kyle Smith to Astros for OF Justin Maxwell
Placed on 7-day DL: 2B Chase Lambin
Reinstated from DL: RHP Sam Runion, OF Tim Ferguson
Los Angeles Angels
Traded: international bonus slot two to Mets for RHP Andres Perez and OF Julio Concepcion
Recalled: LHP Nick Maronde, OF Kole Calhoun
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Daniel Stange, 3B Chris Nelson
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Cory Rasmus, 2B Grant Green
Removed from 40-man: RHP Billy Buckner (outrighted to Triple-A)
Placed on 7-day DL: OF Andrew Ray
Reinstated from DL: OF Scott Cousins
The Angels sacrificed $360,500 in international pool money in their trade with the Mets for righthander Andres Perez, a 22-year-old whom they assigned to the Rookie-level Arizona League, and outfielder Julio Concepcion, a 23-year-old at low Class A who will be eligible for minor league free agency this offseason.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Draft pick signed: 2B Tyger Pederson (33)
Recalled: OF Elian Herrera, OF Scott Van Slyke
Optioned to Triple-A: C Drew Butera, OF Elian Herrera
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP James Campbell, RHP Scott Griggs, 1B O'Koyea Dickson
Reinstated from DL: RHP Luis Meza, OF Devin Shines
Tyger Pederson graduated from Pacific before signing with the Dodgers as a 33rd-round pick. He's the older brother of the organization's top position-player prospect, Double-A outfielder Joc Pederson.
Miami Marlins
Released: RHP Helpi Reyes, 2B Matt Downs
Recalled: RHP Steve Ames
Removed from 40-man: 2B Chris Valaika (outrighted to Triple-A)
Reinstated from DL: LHP Brad Hand, C Sharif Othman, 1B Matt Smith
Milwaukee Brewers
Signed: OF Eugenio Velez (released by Blue Jays, July 22)
Released: OF Cole Garner
Recalled: 2B Scooter Gennett (twice)
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Rob Wooten
Optioned to Triple-A: 1B Sean Halton, 2B Scooter Gennett
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Leonard Lorenzo, RHP Damien Magnifico, LHP Jed Bradley, SS Ozzie Chavez, OF Michael Reed
Reinstated from DL: RHP Damien Magnifico
Minnesota Twins
Draft pick signed: OF Ivory Thomas (34)
Released: RHP Rich Harden
Optioned to Triple-A: C Drew Butera
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Nick Blackburn, RHP Carson Goldsmith, RHP Kohl Stewart, LHP Brett Lee
Reinstated from DL: RHP Luke Bard, RHP Rich Harden, RHP Dan Sattler, LHP Corey Williams, OF Jake Proctor
Twins first-rounder Kohl Stewart cut his foot while walking on the beach, forcing him to the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League disabled list. The 18-year-old made four appearances for the GCL Twins, striking out nine, walking one and allowing seven hits in 10 innings.
New York Mets
Traded: RHP Andres Perez and OF Julio Concepcion to Angels for international bonus slot two
Optioned to Triple-A: OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis
Placed on 7-day DL: C Nelfi Zapata, 1B Joe Bonfe, SS Brian Bixler, SS Chad Zurcher, OF Greg Pron, OF Stephan Sabol
Reinstated from DL: C Travis d'Arnaud, 3B Brian Harrison, SS Gavin Cecchini, SS Phillip Evans, OF Greg Pron
The Mets international bonus pool grew to $3.025 million following their trade with the Angels.
New York Yankees
Signed: 1B Brady Steiger (NDFA—Lewis-Clark State (Idaho)), 3B Brendan Harris (elected free agency from Angels, July 23), OF Hideki Matsui
Traded: RHP Corey Black to Cubs for OF Alfonso Soriano and cash
Optioned to Triple-A: 3B David Adams, OF Thomas Neal
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Luis Niebla, RHP Jose Ramirez, LHP Fred Lewis, C Ryan Baker, 3B Dante Bichette Jr., OF Shane Brown, OF Aaron Judge
Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP Phil Wetherell, SS Claudio Custodio
Reinstated from DL: RHP Jairo Heredia, RHP Mark Montgomery, RHP Zach Woods, LHP Aaron Dott
The Yankees signed Hideki Matsui, who starred for them from 2003 through '09, to a one-day minor league contract so that he could retire with organization.
Oakland Athletics
Signed: OF Yhoelnys Gonzalez
Recalled: C Stephen Vogt
Removed from 40-man: 3B Vinnie Catricala (outrighted to Double-A)
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Carlos Fisher
Reinstated from DL: RHP Joe Michaud, RHP Vince Voiro, LHP Trey Barham, C Ryan Lipkin, 2B Joe Bennie
Philadelphia Phillies
Released: RHP Danny Carela
Elected free agency: C Humberto Quintero
Added to 40-man roster: 3B Cody Asche, OF Steve Susdorf
Removed from 40-man: C Humberto Quintero (outrighted to Triple-A)
Placed on 7-day DL: 2B Miguel Abreu
Reinstated from DL: RHP Carlos Zambrano, C John Suomi, 2B Gustavo Gonzalez
Pittsburgh Pirates
Acquired: SS Robert Andino from Mariners for future considerations
Recalled: RHP Brandon Cumpton, C Tony Sanchez, OF Alex Presley
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Brandon Cumpton
Placed on 7-day DL: LHP Dan Cevette, C Miguel Perez, OF Brett Carroll
Reinstated from DL: RHP Matt Benedict, RHP Casey Sadler, RHP Tyler Waldron, LHP Orlando Castro, 1B Jeff Larish, SS Yhonathan Barrios, OF Brett Carroll
St. Louis Cardinals
Released: RHP Tyler Mills
Traded: LHP Marc Rzepczynski to Indians for SS Juan Herrera
Recalled: RHP Michael Blazek, RHP Keith Butler, LHP Tyler Lyons, LHP Marc Rzepczynski, 1B Brock Peterson, OF Adron Chambers
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Fernando Salas, LHP Tyler Lyons, LHP Marc Rzepczynski, 1B Brock Peterson
Placed on 7-day DL: 1B Jordan Walton, 3B Tyler Rahmatulla, OF Tommy Pham
Reinstated from DL: RHP Eric Fornataro, LHP Anthony Ferrara, OF Anthony Garcia, OF Stephen Piscotty
San Diego Padres
Signed: RHP Tim Sexton (released by Rockies, July 4)
Released: 2B Eric Charles
Traded: RHP Matt Stites, LHP Joe Thatcher and 2014 supplemental second-round pick to Diamondbacks for RHP Ian Kennedy
Recalled: RHP Miles Mikolas
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Miles Mikolas
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Jose Madrid, RHP Matt Stites, C Robert Kral, SS Jace Peterson
Transferred to 60-day DL: RHP Justin Livengood, LHP Brandon Fry
Reinstated from DL: RHP Ruben Mejia, RHP Bryan Verbitsky, OF Alberth Martinez, OF Luis Tejada
Double-A reliever Matt Stites had emergency appendectomy surgery about a week before being traded to the Diamondbacks and he'll probably miss the balance of the minor league season.
San Francisco Giants
Signed: RHP Chris Heston, RHP Hunter Strickland (both players re-signed after outright assignment)
Released: RHP Arturo Maltos-Garcia, LHP Enmanuel De Jesus, LHP Chris Fern
Acquired: RHP Guillermo Moscoso to Giants for cash considerations
Recalled: 1B Brett Pill, OF Roger Kieschnick
Added to 40-man roster: RHP Guillermo Moscoso
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Jake Dunning, 2B Kensuke Tanaka
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Daryl Maday, RHP Ethan Miller, LHP Tom Vessella, 1B Todd Linden, 2B Jean Delgado, SS Cristian Otero, OF Jesus Galindo
Reinstated from DL: RHP Edward Concepcion, RHP Arturo Maltos-Garcia, RHP Danny Sandbrink, RHP Mason Tobin, LHP Enmanuel De Jesus, LHP Chris Fern, OF Leonardo Fuentes
Seattle Mariners
Signed: RHP Tyler Sparger (NDFA—Minnesota State)
Released: RHP Jarrett Burgess
Traded: SS Robert Andino to Pirates for future considerations
Recalled: RHP Brandon Maurer
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Hector Noesi
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Brett Shankin, LHP Ryan Horstman, OF Denny Almonte
Reinstated from DL: RHP Jarrett Burgess, LHP Jordan Shipers, 2B Brock Hebert, OF Joe Dunigan
Tampa Bay Rays
Signed: RHP Tyler Gauthier (NDFA—Southern New Hampshire)
Released: RHP Ramon Ramirez
Recalled: 2B Ryan Roberts
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Eduar Quinonez, OF Brandon Guyer
Reinstated from DL: LHP Bruedlin Suero
Texas Rangers
Placed on 7-day DL: C Jose Felix, SS Greg Miclat, OF Lewis Brinson
Reinstated from DL: RHP Keone Kela, C Jorge Alfaro, C Eli Whiteside, OF Joe Benson, OF Jermyll Jarmon
Toolsy center fielder Lewis Brinson, a first-round pick in 2012, got hit in the head by a pitch on July 29 and went on the disabled list afterward. He hit .227/.313/.416 with 17 homers and 16 steals through 98 games at low Class A Hickory.
Toronto Blue Jays
Signed: 3B Bryan Lizardo
Released: RHP Marco Grifantini
Option transferred: RHP Kyle Drabek (high Class A to Double-A)
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Javier Avendano, RHP Tucker Donahue, RHP Chorye Spoone, LHP Matt Wright, C Pierce Rankin, 2B Jim Negrych, SS Peter Mooney, SS Amadeo Zazueta
Reinstated from DL: LHP Evan Crawford, C Chris Schaeffer, 1B Luis Jimenez, SS Jason Leblebijian, SS Lance Zawadzki, OF Kenny Wilson
Toronto signed third baseman Bryan Lizardo out of the Dominican Prospect League, where he showed raw power and quality defensive chops.
The Blue Jays signed 27-year-old Italian righty Marco Grifantini on the heels of his showing in the World Baseball Classic, but after 21 appearances at high Class A Dunedin his ERA stood at 5.21 and WHIP at 1.70 through 48 innings.
Washington Nationals
Released: C Kelly Shoppach
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Drew Storen
Placed on 7-day DL: C Jeff Howell, C Sam Palace, OF Steven Souza
Reinstated from DL: RHP Michael Sylvestri, C Sandy Leon, C Pedro Severino, C Kris Watts, 3B Sean Nicol


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Two dead in Jefferson County crash
Monday, October 15, 2007
The Jefferson County Sheriff�s Office said the accident happened in the town of Aztalan at 2:44 p.m.
Two of the three people in the car were pronounced dead at the scene and the other was hospitalized, as were both people in the pickup truck.
Sheriff�s officials said the truck hit the passenger side of the car, sending both vehicles into the ditch.
Names of the victims were not immediately released.
Last updated: 8:46 pm Thursday, December 13, 2012