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The most amazing thing about today's camcorders is just how tiny they've become. You can comfortably shoot all day long with a lightweight model, and some are small enough that they fit inside a coat or pants pocket. You'll be amazed how much more you'll use a camcorder that you can take anywhere, instead of one that you take out of the closet only for special occasions. And, because they're digital, you can easily transfer everything you bag on video to your computer and edit your work into a mini-movie.
Whether you're a first-time buyer or in the market for a newer model, here's what to look for while you're shopping. First off, forget about the analog camcorders. Sure, they're temptingly cheap, with prices starting around $200. But they're big and bulky, and your home movies will have the slightly fuzzy, smeary look of a rental video.
Video from a digital camcorder is twice as good: The images will be almost as sharp as those in a DVD movie. And editing analog VHS-C and Hi8 tapes is so tedious that most people don't take the trouble. You have to do it on a VCR or buy a special converter box or video card to get your movies into your computer. Either way, you sacrifice even more picture and sound quality in the process.
Digital camcorders start at around $450 and can run up to $2,000 or more for some consumer models. It's a good idea to do some homework before you head off to the mall. Figure out what features are important to you, and how much you're willing to pay in order to get them. That makes it easier to zero in on your best options among the overwhelming number of models you'll find in the store.
All digital camcorders now come equipped with an LCD screen that ranges in size from 2 inches to 3.5 inches, measured diagonally. It makes setting up shots and viewing your results easier. Expect to pay about $50 for each additional half-inch in screen size. With the smallest camcorders, you won't have a choice: A bigger screen just won't fit the chassis. Canon's $900 Elura 40MC, for instance, only comes in a 2-in. version. No matter what the display's size, make sure you look at the screen in bright sunlight to check that the picture doesn't fade.
Ultracompact camcorders cost about $100 more than the same maker's conventional ones with the same or similar features. They're lighter, so your arm won't give out in the middle of a shoot. At just over 1 lb., Panasonic's PV-DC252, a $700 midrange choice, is a quarter-pound lighter and 2.5 in. shorter than its $600 PV-DC202, for example.
The standard-issue camcorder battery will give you only a couple of hours before it needs a charge. Go ahead and spend an extra $50 to $125 for a long-life spare that will go up to 8 or 10 hours. You'll be glad you did.
Step-up models, for about $100 more, have a removable memory card and, sometimes, a built-in flash for taking still pictures. Look for a USB port to transfer the snapshots to your computer. Don't expect high-quality photos. Even the so-called megapixel camcorders don't produce images as sharp as a digital still camera. If you don't intend to use the camcorder for snapshots, don't pay extra for a 1- or 2-million pixel sensor: It won't noticeably improve the quality of images recorded in the video mode.
A microphone on the front of the camcorder generally produces better sound than one that is situated on the top. For the best audio quality, shell out an extra $50 to $100 for an external microphone--and make sure that the camera you buy has a place to plug it in.
Ignore all the hype about the incredible zoom capability of some camcorders--claims ranging as high as 700X zoom. Most of the magnification is the result of a digital technique that blows up the center of the picture with increasingly grainy results. Optical zoom is what counts when you want a close-up, and camcorder lenses are generally 10X zoom or 18X on Canon models.
Most digital camcorders that you'll find use a tape format called MiniDV. It's the smaller tape size that makes the digital models smaller than their analog counterparts. There are two other choices, Digital8 and MicroMV, but only Sony makes them.
Sony's Digital8 camcorders, from $500 to $900, let you record digital signals on the bigger, older, and cheaper 8mm and Hi8 analog tapes. The only reason to buy a Digital8 camcorder, however, is if you already have a library of analog 8mm or Hi8 tapes. It will play them and even convert them to digital should you want to store or edit them on your computer. (If your Hi8 camcorder still works, you can hook it up with cables to any digital camcorder with the same result.) The risk, many experts say, is that Digital8 will become an orphan format that will leave you with an even bigger library of obsolete tapes the next time you're in the market for a new camcorder.
Sony's MicroMV camcorders, starting at $1,200, are the smallest on the market. The tapes are the size of a matchbox, about a third the size of MiniDV tapes. The tape cassette also has a tiny memory chip that stores a thumbnail photo of each new video segment that you record. That makes it easier to go back and search for specific scenes when you're showing the tape to your friends. The problem with the MicroMV camcorders, though, is that they're so small that they can be hard to use, especially if you have large hands. The latest model, the $1,500 DCR-IP55, even has a foldaway pistol grip reminiscent of 8mm film cameras to make it easier to hold.
Once you get your camera back home and start shooting, don't just stack all of the tapes on a dusty shelf, waiting for a captive audience over the next important holiday. These days, editing digital videos in your computer isn't the hassle that it used to be. Compile the highlights of your birthday party or vacation into an easy-to-watch music video that you can burn onto a CD or DVD or zip off to the grandparents in an e-mail. That way, no one has to sit through your 10-hour day at Disneyland. But they'll love seeing those few precious moments.
By Larry Armstrong


text: Hi guys, I've played a tennis over 3 years so far. I've taken a quite amount of lessons at the last year before I got the elbow issue. Anyway my elbow is fine now so I want to improve my serve now. I remembered the basic serve motion. Toss a ball --> Trophy position --> Rotate arm and shoulder... go on. There are many videos for "how to serve in tennis" and watched them all. However I can't find the connecting motion between the trophy position and rotate arm and shoulder. I can't feel my weight to transfer into a ball when the racket hit the ball. Can you guys guide me and give a tip for practicing the serve? Thanks, Ryan.

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Larry and Danni Stallbaumer
Larry and Danni Stallbaumer of Hoyt will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a reception from 1 to 3 p.m. today at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge, 2649 S.E. 45th in Topeka.
Reta and Richard Riggin
Richard and Reta Riggin of Harveyville will be guests of honor at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. May 4 in Harris Park in Harveyville in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary.
Rosemary and Bob Boston
Robert L. "Bob" and Rosemary Boston of Topeka will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with their family at their home and with a card shower.
Shan and Robert Roe
Robert E. and Shan J. Roe of Topeka celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary as guests of honor at a reception Friday hosted by their children.
Meta and Bill Hill
Billy E. "Bill" and Meta Hill will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. May 4 at the Lake Shawnee Yacht Club.
Mary and Charles 'Bill' Hockenbarger
Charles W. "Bill" and Mary Hockenbarger of Topeka were honored with two receptions in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary.
Willis and Helen Simmons
Congratulations to Willis and Helen Simmons of Topeka, who celebrated their 47th wedding
Bleekers: Biographies can inspire children
Mary Cassatt, Cesar Chavez, Rachel Carson and Peter J. Ganci -- each of these people is the subject of new biographies written for very young children.
Coming this summer to a theater near you -- mutants, uploaded humans, cyborgs
LOS ANGELES -- If America is looking for heroes in these times, Hollywood aims to deliver.
Review: More than math, 'Proof' proves it's worthy of Washburn's stage
Maybe you have heard that "Proof," the play currently onstage at Washburn University Theatre, is about mathematics. Maybe you are undecided about seeing it because you were never very good at math.
Temptations abound Tuesday at TPAC
The rise and fall of most performers can be summed up in an hourlong episode of VH1's "Behind the Music," but it took a television mini-series just to tell part of the times and troubles of the Temptations.
Review: Filmmaker's KU return a triumph
LAWRENCE -- On Friday night, filmmaker Neil LaBute was given a rousing welcome by area film fans who had flocked to Liberty Hall in downtown Lawrence for the Midwest premiere of The University of Kansas alum's latest feature, "The Shape of Things to Come," which opens nationally on May 9.
Marlin not having much luck
FONTANA, Calif. -- Sterling Marlin keeps running up against obstacles as he tries to put himself into contention for the Winston Cup championship.
Patch wins 3 at Thunderhill
Holton's Travis Patch continued his opening-night magic at Mayetta's Thunderhill Speedway, winning three races Saturday night and winning on opening night for the third straight season.
Peterson: Thunderhill owner just fine with opening rainout
One might think Mike Henry, owner of Thunderhill Speedway in Mayetta, would have been one angry man after last Saturday's opening night was rained out.
Johnson likes his chances at Fontana and beyond
ATLANTA -- Jimmie Johnson has been ranked among the top 10 in the Winston Cup series point standings for all but three races in his young career. He returns to the California Speedway as the defending champion. He talked about his rookie success and what's expected of him at Hendrick Motorsports in 2003 now that he's a 27-year-old veteran in his second full-time season on the senior circuit.
Racing facts & figures
NASCAR Winston Cup
Laird: Moving is only option with arthritis
Some days, I'd just like to lie still and not move.
Rheumatoid arthritis: Age isn't the cause
My great-grandmother Mary Rebecca had rheumatoid arthritis throughout much of her adult life. Although she became very crippled from the assault of the disease on her joints, she maintained a strong desire to stay engaged and, when able, enjoyed outings.
Quest for that miracle cure
What is this malady arthritis, this inflammation, swelling and pain in our joints which it seems is destined to affect all of us, to some degree, sooner or later in life?
Share your search
Are you researching your family tree? Have you been collecting facts about your family, your ancestors and where they came from?
Exercise is the best medicine for osteoarthritis
If you are reading this, you may be one of the more than 20 million Americans with osteoarthritis.
Patients put through their paces
At the East Topeka Senior Citizens Center, 1112 E. 10th, several women recently fought back against arthritis, using an imaginary pizza as a weapon.
Life goes on in spite of arthritis
Running down the hospital corridor one night to get supplies for a critical patient, I asked myself, "What happened to my big smile and good sense of humor?"
Supplements can ease the pain of arthritis
MANHATTAN -- One in three Kansans suffers from arthritis, but there are numerous over-the-counter dietary supplements that can help alleviate the pain, said Kansas State University Research and Extension nutrition specialist Barbara Lohse Knous. Some of the options include:
Ageless activities
Events and workshops 2003 Governor's Conference on Aging Services: "Celebrating Healthy Choices for a Lifetime" -- May 7-8 at Maner Conference Center and Capitol Plaza Hotel. Attending will be Kansas elders, professionals, students and other interested in aging issues. Sponsored by Kansas Department on Aging. Registration $95 with those over age 60 at $55. For more information, call 296-1492.
Humbug to the myths of aging
Getting old is really the pits -- especially if your genetic pool isn't that great. Sick, can't think so well, dependent on every one else. Who'd want to grow old?
Woody Smith
Woodrow "Woody" Smith, Berryton, will celebrate his 90th birthday on May 5.
George Gudenkauf
George Gudenkauf, Seneca, will celebrate his 80th birthday as guest of honor at an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the Windmill Inn Restaurant in Seneca.
Alma Juergensen
Alma Juergensen, Topeka, will celebrate her 90th birthday as guest of honor at a card shower and open house from 2 to 4 p.m. today at ManorCare, 2515 S.W. Wanamaker Road.
Bernice Hittle Throm
Bernice Hittle Throm, Blue Rapids, will celebrate her 100th birthday as guest of honor at an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. today at Blue Valley Nursing Home in Blue Rapids.
Bernadine Geer
Bernadine Griffith Geer will celebrate her 90th birthday as guest of honor at an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. today at 1243 S.W. Warren in Topeka.
Avery Michelle Stith
Chad and Angela Stith of Lee's Summit, Mo., announce the birth of their daughter, Avery Michelle, on Dec. 28, 2002, at St. Mary's Hospital in Blue Springs, Mo.
Olivia Rose Bruno
Tom and Shawna Bruno of Topeka announce the birth of their daughter, Olivia Rose, at 1:48 p.m. March 14, 2003, at Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center in Topeka.
Shawnee Heights board examines budget cuts
Cost saving measures totaling about $468,500 for the 2003-2004 budget were approved by the Shawnee Heights Unified School District 450 board this morning.
County approves contract to share network
Shawnee County Commissioners today approved a contract for sharing the use of the city of Topeka's high-tech fiber optic network.
Three rob man of vehicle at gunpoint
Police are looking for three men today who robbed a man of his vehicle at gunpoint in west Topeka, authorities said.
Senate approves key part of GOP budget-balancing plan
A Senate committee has endorsed a delay in some aid payments to school districts as a budget-balancing step, after tying the plan to renewal of the state's property tax levy for schools.
County seeks to reduce $10 million settlement
An attorney defending Shawnee County and four corrections department employees sued in a wrongful death settlement formally asked a federal judge today to reduce a $10 million settlement to no more than $250,000.
1,700 soldiers to deploy from Fort Riley
About 1,700 more soldiers are deploying from Fort Riley in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lawmaker urges probe into Guard promotions
House Speaker Doug Mays, R-Topeka, wants the governor to take a hard look at the Kansas National Guard and allegations of impropriety by one of its top officials.
Business briefs
Channel 27 to add news show KSNT-TV Channel 27 is debuting a new broadcast this weekend. Beginning Sunday, KSNT-TV will add a Sunday 5 p.m. newscast to its list of news shows.
It's your business -- Real estate
Anthem executives could earn $73 million
Five executives at an Indiana company trying to buy Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas stand to make $73.2 million in bonuses through a three-year incentive package, a company report shows.
Independent grocers fill neighborhood niche
Jeff Tilton has grown up in the grocery business and most likely will retire from it, but he can't say the same for his children.
A long time coming: Summit Woods celebrates grand opening
The largest apartment complex to be built in Topeka in recent years will celebrate its grand opening this weekend. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Summit Woods Apartments will be at 4 p.m. today at the clubhouse at 1310 S.W. Overlook Drive, just north of Lowe's. About 120 of the 318 planned units are completed and about 60 units are rented, said Paul Fechner of Omaha, Neb., part owner of Summit Woods. The other owner is John Chudy of Omaha. Fechner is vice president of Metro Engineering of Omaha, the general contractor.
Family grocers evolve
If Lou Falley were alive today, he would see a transformation in the Food 4 Less stores he created.
American Airlines chief resigns
FORT WORTH, Texas -- American Airlines chairman and chief executive Donald Carty resigned Thursday as labor leaders and negotiators for the carrier reached a tentative deal to help the company avert bankruptcy.
Biz notes
Pastense Antiques moving to Westboro Susan Henry, owner of Pastense Antiques, said the widening of S.W. 6th Street near the new Topeka Public Schools sports complex has forced her to find a new home for her shop.
Beck: U.S. assets no longer the darling of foreign investors
This seems to be a battle the United States hasn't yet won: getting the world to invest here again.
It's your business -- Retirements
Jack A. Quinlan
Jack A. Quinlan will retire as chairman of the advisory board and personal representative to the SGIG of the Topeka Scottish Rite on May 1, 2003.
KC grabs RB Johnson in Round 1
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- It was in the spring of 2000. Priest Holmes was recovering from a knee injury that limited him to nine games and only 89 carries in 1999, one year after his first 1,000-yard rushing season with the Baltimore Ravens.
Chiefs find backup plan
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Larry Johnson wants to make something known right from the beginning. The winner of the Doak Walker Award, bestowed on the nation's best collegiate running back, insists that he is coming to Kansas City to praise Priest Holmes, not bury him.
Chiefs build stockpile of young linemen
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Willie Roaf may be one of the best left tackles ever to play in the NFL, but he also celebrated his 33rd birthday just 10 days ago.
NFL teams get defensive in draft
NEW YORK -- NFL teams did their best Saturday to stem the league's increase in offense.
Military news
Marine Corps Pvt. Eric Shopen, son of Frank and Peggy Shopen, of Lawrence, recently completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego.
The engagement of Noreen Meis to Jorge A. Lozano is announced by Miss Meis's father.
Allen and Pat Thome of Clearwater announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin, to Paul Shaw, son of Frederic and Carol Shaw of Topeka.
Ron and Judi Scheid of Topeka announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Alane of Overland Park, to Brayden Lee Miller, also of Overland Park, son of Nathan and Pam Miller of Ellinwood.
Max and Carolyn Estes of Dodge City announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Elizabeth, to Jeffrey Scott Stillie, son of Steve and Susan Stillie, Topeka.
Jim and Jan Frain of Sacramento, Calif., announce the engagement of their daughter, Stacie of Lawrence, to Jesse Borjon of Topeka.
A May 3, 2003, wedding is planned by Nicole Elkins of Shawnee and Cory Huey of Topeka.
The engagement of Erin A. Rimel to Arthur H. Lee is announced by Miss Rimel's parents, Marla L. Rimel of Topeka and John C. Rimel of Nevada City, Calif.
Howard G. and Marian J. Laurent of Murfreesboro, Ark., announce the engagement of their granddaughter, Sina Jane Clark, to Aaron Matthew Brent, son of Don D. and Joyce A. Brent of Topeka.
The engagement of Shannon Marie Smith to Joseph Brent Pickett is announced by the couple and their parents.
Terry and Belynda Tillotson of Topeka announce the engagement of their daughter, Brandy Lee, to Douglas Alan Campbell, son of L. Maxine Campbell of Topeka and the late Larry Campbell.
Rebecca Lynn Lansford and Jeffrey Paul Wylie, both of Olathe, plan to wed on May 17, 2003, at Countryside United Methodist Church in Topeka.
Connie J. Lowrey and Larry D. Tregellas, both of Topeka, announce their engagement.
Coming this summer to a theater near you -- mutants, uploaded humans, cyborgs
LOS ANGELES -- If America is looking for heroes in these times, Hollywood aims to deliver. The summer season always is loaded with movies about gallant warriors beating the tar out of bad guys. And the Sept. 11 attacks and the war against terrorism that led to conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq may have audiences more primed than ever for big-screen heroes.
Temptations abound Tuesday at TPAC
The rise and fall of most performers can be summed up in an hourlong episode of VH1's "Behind the Music," but it took a television mini-series just to tell part of the times and troubles of the Temptations. Otis Williams, the man who wrote the book on which NBC based its 1998 mini-series, brings the current collection of Tempts to Topeka for a concert Tuesday night at the Topeka Performing Arts Center.
Golf briefs
The city boys golf tournament is scheduled for today at Topeka Country Club. Play will begin at 1 p.m. Washburn Rural is the defending city team champion. Top threats for this year's individual title include Hayden's John Newcomer, the 2001 Class 4A state champion, and Shawnee Heights' Cole Harper, second in 5A last spring.
Topeka company reaches across the country
New treatments for osteoporosis were impetus for tremendous growth of a Topeka business that now extends across the country.
Rebuilding hope
Patients suffering from osteoporosis -- a disease that affects bones by making them more porous and causing them to break more easily -- have a new treatment option that may help regrow their bones. Osteoporosis and low bone mass (which is an early indication that an individual may develop osteoporosis) affect an estimated 44 million Americans age 50 and older, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation.
'Safe Return' program offered
Family members of people with Alzheimer's disease in Shawnee County may enroll their loved ones in the Safe Return program, a nationwide identification program for people with dementia, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at 12 designated fire stations. Enrollment during those hours will be free.
Platkin: Eating nuts sparingly can be good
My favorite snack as a kid was red pistachio nuts -- I'm sure my mother just loved how my hands, face and clothing would be dyed red following my afternoon snack.
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Heat brings new way to exercise
Swimming in sweat in a 100-plus-degree room while straining through a workout is apropos for wrestlers, not so much, however, for your average exerciser.
Nuns glad to have sheltered refugees
CONCORDIA -- Twenty years ago a group of Roman Catholic nuns risked jail, community outrage and the wrath of their own government by declaring their home a sanctuary for those fleeing Guatemala's civil war.
Audits find misuse of MU credit cards
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Auditors found abuse of credit cards by employees in the University of Missouri system, a newspaper that successfully sued to get access to those audits reported Sunday.
Robinson faces charges in 3 Missouri killings
HARRISONVILLE, Mo. -- John E. Robinson Sr., already convicted of capital murder in Kansas, was indicted on more murder charges by a Missouri grand jury on Friday.
Overland Station renovation chugs along
Miniature train engines are puffing throughout Topeka, raising funds for the Great Overland Station project. The small Fiberglas trains -- nicknamed Puffy -- are being decorated by local artists and are part of a fund-raising effort to turn the old Union Pacific depot into a railroad museum, riverfront park and veterans memorial.
Thirsty soil soaks up recent rain
Wayne Dick has paid to be a farmer the last two years. When he and his sons, Scott and Kevin, planted corn earlier this month in "plum dry" fields, Dick worried that the trend could stretch to a third year if rain didn't come. "This rain is what we've been hoping for," he said Thursday. "It's just been so dry the last two years."
Anchor: Coverage was biased
MANHATTAN -- War's sobering realities never reached American TV screens during the recent U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, according to NBC News correspondent Ashleigh Banfield. "We didn't see what happen when Marines fired M-16s," Banfield said during a Landon lecture appearance Thursday at Kansas State University. "We didn't see what happened after mortars landed, only the puff of smoke. There were horrors that were completely left out of this war. So was this journalism? Or was this coverage?"
Senator Roberts addresses sanctions, war
The opposition by Russia and France to lifting the economic sanctions against Iraq is one of the most cynical acts U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts can recall. Roberts also thinks there is a role for the United Nations in the reconstruction of Iraq, but he thinks it would be wrong for the United Nations to lead the process. Roberts, one of Kansas' two Republican senators, addressed the Downtown Topeka Rotary Club at noon on Thursday.
Decades-old weapons found in barn
COFFEYVILLE -- While soldiers half a world away searched for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, a Kansas National Guard team hauled away a stash of munitions that likely had lain untouched for decades.
Veterinarian employs fern therapy
MANHATTAN -- A lot of pups pass through the doors every day at Konza Veterinary Clinic. But not all of Konza's pups are of the furry canine variety.
Leading the way
Kansas has a long, proud history with the railroads. Thousands of Kansans have railroad ties, but among them, at least six have gone on to executive-level positions in the industry.
Accident kills one in Douglas County
A Hill City woman died Sunday afternoon following a two-vehicle accident on K-10 highway on the west edge of Lawrence.
Horton railroad shops subject of book by California professor
Horton, a community with deep roots in Rock Island railroad history, has captured the imagination of a California author.
Club returns war trainer to skies
WICHITA -- The "Bamboo Bomber" flies again. Officially known as the Cessna UC-78 Bobcat, the aircraft was one of 4,600 advanced trainers built to teach thousands of bomber and cargo plane pilots during World War II.
Adjutant general defends his office, human resources chief
Kansas Adjutant General Greg Gardner on Friday downplayed the results of a military investigation into alleged wrongdoing by the head of human resources for the Kansas National Guard.
Campus building gets long-awaited renovation
STERLING -- When Sterling College opened its doors on Nov. 15, 1887, the school's assets were difficult to spot: There were fewer than 13 students, only a handful of study tables and no books.
Kansan portrays oppression of Indians
SALINA -- American Indians have been kept in chains for more than a century and continue to be oppressed today, according to a new art and photo exhibition by Salina native Janine Martinez.
Kansas among states that most often exercises power of eminent domain
LAWRENCE -- Kansas ranks second in the nation when it comes to the number of times residential property has been condemned in the past five years so it can be used for industrial and economic development projects, an attorney for a Washington-based public interest firm says.
Briefly in Kansas
Woman settles suit against utility KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City Power & Light Co., its parent company and a parts supplier paid $12 million to settle a lawsuit by a woman who was nearly killed by a downed power line.
Prosecutor: Killing was an act of self-defense
WICHITA -- A woman who fatally stabbed her boyfriend's ex-girlfriend acted in self-defense and won't face charges, Sedgwick County District Attorney Nola Foulston said.
A Guarded inquiry
A high-ranking Kansas National Guard official improperly helped the careers and wallets of himself and his colleagues in his role as head of the Guard's human resources department, an investigative report released by the Pentagon says.
Koyotes run wild against Chillers
The Nebraska Chillers lived up to their name Saturday night, much to the Kansas Koyotes' liking. The Chillers were frigid on offense and constantly slipping on defense while the sure-footed Koyotes (3-0) ran away with an 84-12 victory at Landon Arena.
Caywood: Deadpan Butler plays dead solid
MANHATTAN -- Matt Butler showed all the joy of a guy who had just scratched off a $2 lottery ticket, his expression alight as though he'd just been shocked by a 9-volt battery.
Longhorns pummel Wildcats
AUSTIN, Texas -- Ninth-ranked Texas proved to the Kansas State baseball team that it's worthy of its high ranking. The Longhorns completed a weekend sweep of the Wildcats with a 12-1 win on Sunday.
Kansas State notebook
Assistant coach arrested Following Kansas State's spring game on Saturday, coach Bill Snyder voluntarily commented about the recent arrest of assistant Bret Bielema, who was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence early Friday morning by Riley County police.
Williams, Wallace join K-State list
The New Orleans Saints were working off a blueprint Sunday when they selected Kansas State defensive end Melvin Williams in the fifth round of the NFL draft.
Howdy, partner: Kansas State's Newman says Dallas 'fits me perfect'
Just a few days before the NFL draft, Terence Newman seemed certain the Dallas Cowboys would not select him with their first-round pick. They canceled a scheduled visit during the final weeks leading up to the draft. "I said, 'What? Are you serious?' " Newman recalled. "I was looking forward to going down there, because I thought I'd hit it off with some of their coaches at the combine. From what I was told, they thought I'd be gone by the time they picked."
Newman's high pick speaks well for entire K-State program
MANHATTAN -- Football players recruited to play cornerback at Kansas State don't need to read a stopwatch to realize they're in fast company.
K-State's Pierce turns pro to help out mother, sister
Time will tell if the decision by middle linebacker Terry Pierce to forego his senior season at Kansas State was worthwhile. But the All-Big 12 standout had his reasons. After he was taken in the second round of the NFL draft by the Denver Broncos as the 51st pick overall, Pierce mentioned some issues involving his family in Fort Worth, Texas.
Cats merely 'OK' in exhibition
MANHATTAN -- Kansas State fans received credit from the veteran coach of the football team they watched in the annual public exhibition the Wildcats provided Saturday.
Longhorns beat K-State
AUSTIN, Texas -- J.P. Howell struck out 10 and walked none, scattering seven hits to lead Texas to a Big 12 victory Saturday over Kansas State.
Dallas picks Cat at No. 5
Moments after his professional future was decided, after he was taken by the Dallas Cowboys with the fifth pick of Saturday's NFL draft, Kansas State cornerback Terence Newman had a message for those who thought a shoulder injury would affect his selection status.
Caywood: Paint dries on another spring tilt
MANHATTAN -- Ell Roberson and Darren Sproles marched stolidly toward the Heisman Trophy, and Kansas State launched its bid for the 2003 national championship. Yeah, that's what we'll say about K-State spring game. Oh, the heck we will.
Softball team falls to Baylor
Kara Pierce shut down Baylor on only three hits in Kansas' 4-1 win over Baylor on Saturday at Jayhawk Field. Freshman Nettie Fierros lined a solo home run to give the Jayhawks a 2-0 lead in the fourth inning.
Baylor tops Jayhawks
Baylor scored four runs in the fourth inning -- all with two outs -- in a 4-0 win over the Kansas softball team on Sunday at Jayhawk Field. Senior Kirsten Milhoan (10-9) went the distance on an eight-hitter for KU (26-21, 4-14).
Baylor bombs defenseless KU
LAWRENCE -- One day after prompting its coach to call its effort the best of the season, the Kansas baseball team botched, bobbled and overthrew its way to arguably its worst game of the year on Saturday.
Pierce powers Celtics past Pacers
BOSTON -- The 24-second clock was winding down as Paul Pierce dribbled calmly in place, talking trash to defender Al Harrington.
Gooden helps Magic take 3-1 lead over Detroit
ORLANDO, Fla. -- One more win, Tracy McGrady reminded the sellout crowd with a raised finger as he walked off the court Sunday.
Talented Baylor bashes KU
LAWRENCE -- Steve Abney got quite a workout Sunday at Hoglund Ballpark.
LULAC celebra su aniversario
A Cora Gonzales no le gustan los días sábados y los domingos. "Esos son los días más solitarios de mi vida" dijo. Aquellos son también los días en que Topeka LULAC Senior Center no está abierto. Gonzales dijo que ha estado visitando el centro por los pasados 13 años y los disfruta de Lunes a Viernes. "Vengo aquí a chismorrotear, comer un almuerzo y a jugar Bingo" dijo. Ella y otras personas, celebrarán el trigésimo aniversario del centro desde las 5 de la tarde hasta la media noche del sábado en el Holiday Inn West Holidome, 605 S.W. Fairlawn. La celebración incluye un banquete, un remate secreto, bailarines del Ballet Folklorico de Topeka y un baile con la banda Mañana.
Breve: Limpieza del Vecindario
Topeka Oriental el Vecindario del Norte Limpieza del Vecindario será a las 8 a.m. sábado.
Campeonato de baloncesto
El equipo de baloncesto Topeka Rebels está promocionando un campeonato en nuesta ciudad este fin de semana.
Oficina de Correos rinde honor a César Chávez
Una estampilla en honor a César E. Chávez - quién falleció en el mes de abril hace 10 años fue descubierta en Topeka el pasado viernes.
Eakins: Mexicanos aprecian trabajo
Dos payasos, uno de ellos un hombre con poca barba y el otro su hijo, quizás de 10 años de edad, abordaron el ómnibus una noche totalmente disfrazados. Con su ropa a colores, las caras pintadas y con sombreros redondos, empezaron su presentación.
Analysis: Quick fix no cure for ailing budget
The patient needs major surgery, but her doctors say they will use Band-Aids to keep her alive. She is the state of Kansas, and the disease that is slowing choking her budget is into its third year. Documents :: Links
Q&A: Taxes are less in the county
Question: How do taxes on a $215,000 house compare in the city and the county? -- T.P., Topeka. Answer: A spokeswoman in the Shawnee County appraiser's office made some comparisons for you.
USD 501 board reviews possible cuts
Topeka school board members on Saturday discussed $1.7 million in potential cuts for the coming fiscal year because of uncertainty over state aid and rising health insurance costs.
Christmas in April helps those in need
More than 400 volunteers repaired 20 houses Saturday to ensure that their elderly residents could continue to live independently in safe, warm and dry homes. The Christmas in April project organizes volunteers from Topeka businesses and organizations to make improvements to homes of elderly residents who can't afford to make the repairs themselves. The improvements range from yard work to replacing entire front porches.
LULAC celebrates 30 years amid state convention
Cora Gonzales doesn't like Saturdays and Sundays. "Those are the loneliest days of my life," she said. They also are the days the Topeka LULAC Senior Center isn't open. Gonzales said she has been going to the center for the past 13 years and enjoys spending time there Monday through Friday.
Smaller grocers ending up on the shelf
The independent grocery store ranks in Topeka thinned this past week with Tuesday's closing of hometown grocer JM Bauersfeld's.
Briefly in Topeka
Rules adjusted for addressing council New rules for residents to speak at Topeka City Council meetings were adopted by the council last Tuesday.
All aboard for special trip
At their peak, these grand cars ran the rails as part of such trains as the Super Chief, the Empire Builder or the Zephyrs, storied passenger trains of days gone by.
Volunteer to make a difference
Kindness forever: She stepped up to help in health crisis
A kind and caring woman more concerned about others than herself takes the spotlight today. The letter below is from a woman who is thankful for such heroism.
Railroads brought much
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway has garnered most of the attention in Topeka history and certainly was the largest railroad that affected the community, because it was headquartered here.
School celebrates 75th year
Corrine Fleming Childs, of Overland Park, was swept back in time Sunday afternoon as she entered Randolph School to join other alumni who returned to celebrate the school's 75th anniversary.
Model builder works to capture spirit of locomotive 3463
For seven years, David Nicholson has labored over the construction of a model that is a replica a Santa Fe steam locomotive in Topeka. Nicholson, A former resident of Carbondale now residing in Enid, Okla., is nearly finished building a model of Santa Fe locomotive 3463. The real locomotive ran more than 1.8 million miles before it was retired and moved to the fairgrounds in Topeka in 1956.
Property tax puts city in top 10
Topeka's total property tax levy this year ranked the city 10th highest among the state's 25 first-class cities.
Kindness forever: She stepped up to help in health crisis
A kind and caring woman more concerned about others than herself takes the spotlight today. The letter below is from a woman who is thankful for such heroism.
190th returns home
Fifty-five members of the 190th Air Refueling Wing of the Air National Guard who were deployed in the war against Iraq returned to Topeka on Sunday to the joyous cheers of family and friends.
Cooper, Sanders in lead
Craig Cooper and Jim Sanders took advantage of the par 5s at Topeka Public Golf Course Saturday to take a two-shot lead in the Topeka Golf Association City Senior 2-Man Best Ball.
Students are Kansas' best
Michael G. Arruda Active in debate, forensics, drama, track, soccer, National Honor Society, Student Council, Boy Scouts and B.A.S.I.C. (Catholic youth organization), Michael G. Arruda ranks first in his class at St. Mary's-Colgan High School with a grade point average of 4.0. Arruda, son of Joe and Suzanne Arruda, of Pittsburg, scored 33 on the ACT.
What the students think
Q: Are you concerned about the cost of higher education? What needs to be done about it?
Role model
Many have seen Bridget McGuire in one role or another. Maybe it was on stage, where she played the leading roles in "Annie" and "The Madwoman of Chaillot." Maybe it was at a forensics contest, where her skills qualified her for the National Forensics Competition in Arlington, Va.
Students thrive in academics, activities
The following students made The Topeka Capital-Journal's All-State Academic Team. They are listed by their school names, parents, hometowns, college destinations and intended majors:
Gladys Simmons
HUTCHINSON -- Gladys M. Simmons, 97, Hutchinson, died Friday, April 25, 2003, at a Hutchinson care center.
Charles Curtiss
BURLINGTON -- Charles Marshall Curtiss, 86, Burlington, died Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at a Burlington hospital.
LaVerne Griffie
AURORA, Colo. -- LaVerne M. Griffie, 96, Aurora, died Friday, April 18, 2003, at an Aurora care center.
Lee Zerbel
WICHITA -- Lee Zerbel, 69, formerly of Topeka, died Sunday, April 20, 2003, at a Wichita hospital.
Marjorie Noller
ESBON -- Marjorie J. Noller, 77, Esbon, died Tuesday, April 22, 2003, at a Smith Center care center.
Laurence McCall
OCEANSIDE, Calif. -- Laurence L. McCall, 85, Oceanside, died April 17, 2003, at an Oceanside hospital.
Vira Wagoner
BURLINGTON -- Vira Althea Wagoner, 102, formerly of Yates Center, died Wednesday, April 23, 2003, in Ozark, Ark.
Donald Bower
LEBO -- Donald Paul Bower, 78, Lebo, died Sunday, April 27, 2003, at a Topeka hospital.
Wilma Spratlen
CONCORDIA -- Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. today at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Concordia for Wilma M. Spratlen, 91, Concordia, who died Saturday, April 26, 2003, at a Concordia care center.
Fern Alice Greer
COUNCIL GROVE -- Fern Alice Greer, 96, Council Grove, died Saturday, April 26, 2003, at a Council Grove care center.
Evelyn Haverkamp
SENECA -- Evelyn M. Haverkamp, 91, Seneca, died Saturday, April 26, 2003, at a Seneca care home.
Mary Coffey
WHEATON -- Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Kufahl Funeral Home in Wheaton for Mary J. Coffey, 84, formerly of Wheaton, who died Jan. 10, 2003, at a Sandy, Utah, hospice.
Merle Holladay
EUDORA -- Merle B. Holladay, 97, Eudora, died Thursday, April 24, 2003, at a Eudora nursing center.
Pat Davies
VALLEY FALLS -- Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Valley Falls for A.P. "Pat" Davies, 99, Valley Falls, who died April 26, 2003, at a Nortonville care center.
Gloria Hopkins
EMPORIA -- Gloria J. Hopkins, 37, Emporia, died Tuesday, April 22, 2003, at her home.
Bud Houston
OTTAWA -- Alvin F. "Bud" Houston, 85, Ottawa, died Saturday, April 26, 2003, at a Wellsville care center.
Roger Hurley
ROSSVILLE -- Roger Allen Hurley, 57, Rossville, formerly of Wichita, died Friday, April 25, 2003, at a Rossville nursing home of cancer caused by exposure to the chemical Agent Orange.
A.P. Davies
VALLEY FALLS -- A.P. "Pat" Davies, 99, Valley Falls, died Saturday, April 26, 2003, at a Nortonville care facility.
Kelly Mildfeldt
AMES -- Kelly L. Mildfeldt, 38, Ames, died Saturday, April 26, 2003, at her mother's home in Concordia.
Homer Hamman
LEBO -- Homer Hamman, 95, Lebo, died Saturday, April 26, 2003, at an Osage City nursing home.
Albert Nolting
NORTONVILLE -- Albert Christian Nolting, 96, Nortonville, died Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at a Topeka hospital.
Kenneth Bureman
ONAGA -- Kenneth Bureman, 82, Onaga, died Saturday, April 26, 2003, at an Onaga nursing home.
Jean Roberts
ST. MARYS -- Jean A. Roberts, 62, St. Marys, died Thursday, April 24, 2003, at a Topeka hospice house.
Charles Green
GARNETT -- Charles Henry Green, 82, Garnett, died Friday, April 25, 2003, at a Kansas City, Mo., hospital.
David Royer
ATCHISON -- David L. Royer, 45, Atchison, was killed Wednesday, April 23, 2003, in a fire at his home.
Homer Hamman
1LEBO -- Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Lebo Baptist Church for Homer Fay Hamman, 95, Lebo, who died Saturday, April 26, 2003, at an Osage City care center.
James Snyder
CONCORDIA -- James B. Snyder, 83, Concordia, died Friday, April 25, 2003, at a Concordia hospital.
Lisa Ann Smart
BALDWIN CITY -- Lisa Ann Smart, 37, Baldwin City, died Saturday, April 26, 2003, at home. She had cancer.
Ralph Hadway
JUNCTION CITY -- Ralph L. Hadway, 82, Junction City, died Friday, April 25, 2003, at a Manhattan hospital.
Carol Fitzsimmons
MAYETTA -- Ida "Carol" Fitzsimmons, 78, Mayetta, died Thursday, April 24, 2003, at a Holton hospital.
Gary Franson
CLAY CENTER -- Gary B. Franson, 65, Clay Center, died Friday, April 25, 2003, at his home.
Reba Davidson
SABETHA -- Reba F. Davidson, 84, Sabetha, died Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at a Sabetha care home.
Leonard Anderson
WATERVILLE -- Leonard W. Anderson, 80, Waterville, died Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at a Marysville hospital.
Ronald Brown
OZAWKIE -- Ronald Ray "Ron" Brown, 50, Lakeside Village Community in rural Ozawkie, died Friday, April 25, 2003, at a Topeka health care center.
Hobert Berggren
LEONARDVILLE -- Hobert Berggren, 87, Leonardville, died Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at his farm in rural Leonardville.
Michael Broadfoot
LAWRENCE -- Michael J. Broadfoot, 52, Lawrence, died Friday, April 25, 2003, at a Kansas City, Kan., hospital.
Wilma Spratlen
CONCORDIA -- Wilma M. Spratlen, 91, Concordia, died Saturday, April 26, 2003, at a Concordia health center.
Paul Aberle
SABETHA -- Paul Andrew Aberle, 79, Sabetha, died Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at a Topeka hospital.
Betty Squires
LAWRENCE -- Betty J. Squires, 81, Lawrence, died Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at a Lawrence hospital.
Irene Baker
COUNCIL GROVE -- Irene Baker, 90, formerly of Council Grove, died Thursday, April 24, 2003, in Dallas.
Vernon Turner
CARBONDALE -- Vernon J. Turner, 82, Carbondale, died Thursday, April 24, 2003, at a Topeka hospital.
Herbie Bontrager
SENECA -- Herbie L. Bontrager, 71, formerly of Seneca, died Wednesday, at a Topeka hospital.
Elizabeth Weaver
OVERLAND PARK -- Elizabeth Inez Weaver, 93, Overland Park, died Thursday, April 10, 2003, at an Overland Park care facility.
Wava Allen
CENTRALIA -- Wava Jane Allen, 85, Centralia, died Saturday, April 26, 2003, at home.
Roger Will
DENISON -- Roger Leroy Will, 73, Denison, died Sunday, April 27, 2003, at a Topeka hospice house.
Ruth Davis
Ruth Anna Marie Davis, 88, Topeka, died Friday, April 25, 2003, at a Topeka care center.
Terry Gleason
Terry Lee Gleason, 51, Topeka, died Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at his home.
Maxine Anton
Maxine J. Anton, Topeka, died Friday, April 25, 2003, at a Topeka care facility.
Rob Richardson
A memorial services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Atria Hearthstone East for Robert C. Richardson, 53, Kansas City. He died April 16, 2003, at his home.
Elmer Ewing
Graveside services for Elmer Dale Ewing, 79, Warrensburg, Mo., formerly of Topeka, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Mount Hope Cemetery. He died Friday, April 25, 2003, in Warrensburg, Mo.
Pat Threlkeld
Eva "Pat" M. Threlkeld, 80, Topeka, died Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at a Topeka hospital.
Virginia Connell
Virginia Mabel Connell, 86, Topeka, died Thursday, April 24, 2003, at a Topeka care facility.
Donald Wabskie Sr.
Donald Wabskie Sr., 75, Topeka, died Friday, April 25, 2003, at a Topeka hospital emergency room.
Kevin Nelson
Kevin Eugene Nelson, 44, Topeka, died Friday, April 25, 2003, at a Topeka hospice.
Edith Hamilton
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Florence for Edith Hamilton, 53, Joplin, Mo., formerly of Topeka, who died Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at a Joplin, Mo., hospital.
Dr. Robert Glazier
Dr. Robert H. Glazier, 76, Topeka, died Tuesday, April 22, 2003, at a Topeka care center.
Sylvia Patton
Sylvia DeEtta Patton, 77, Topeka, died Sunday, April 27, 2003, at a Topeka hospice house.
Jerry Dilley
Walter "Jerry" Dilley, 59, Topeka, died Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at his home.
Loren Whipps
Services will be at 10 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church in Garden City for Loren E. Whipps, 92, Garden City, formerly of Topeka, who died Thursday, April 24, 2003, at a Garden City hospital.
Jessie Cushinberry
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John AME Church for Jessie W. Cushinberry, 82, formerly of Topeka. She died Monday, April 21, 2003, at her daughter's home in Oak Park, Ill.
Robert Ziegler
Robert "Bob" Ziegler, 56, formerly of Topeka, died Saturday, April 26, 2003, at his home in Overland Park.
Ozzie Calderwood
O.H. "Ozzie" Calderwood, 86, Topeka, died Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at a Topeka hospital.
Clinton Reaser
Clinton W. Reaser, 82, Topeka, died Sunday, April 13, 2003, at a Topeka care center.
Julia Say-Halseth
Julia A. Say-Halseth, 96, Topeka, died Saturday, April 26, 2003, at a Topeka nursing home.
Alberta Parkinson
Alberta "Maxine" Parkinson, 79, Topeka, died Thursday, April 24, 2003, at a Topeka care center.
Denise Specht
Denise J. Specht, 46, Topeka, died Friday, April 25, 2003, at her home.
Health care crisis -- Seeking a cure
Health care costs keep rising, health insurance rates are increasing and the number of uninsured goes up with each increase, reimbursement from Medicare and Medicaid don't come close to covering the cost of health care at a time when the demand for care is growing and a shortage of nurses and other health care workers is driving up employee costs. Another problem is the high cost of prescription drugs not now covered by Medicare or most insurance plans.
Broder: Public sees leadership as president's strong suit
At a midweek news briefing, Sen. Ted Kennedy was doing what he does so well -- laying out the Democratic case on domestic policy, preparing the ground for the debates that will resume now that Congress is back from its Easter recess.
Goering: The news you may not know
Believe it or not, the war in Iraq and Kansas basketball weren't the only news stories the past month or so.
Alan Greenspan -- Reassuring move
There's plenty of volatility in the world today, but not at the Federal Reserve Board.
Goodman: Spread of SARS shows how world is shrinking
Is this the costume for natives of the global village now, a face mask? In Hong Kong, a waitress and her customers are photographed wearing the same accessory, looped behind their ears. On sidewalks in that city people are buying masks in basic white or, if they prefer, in a Gucci print or a Burberry plaid. Meanwhile in airports, reluctant travelers on their way to Beijing or Toronto are packing N-95 respirator masks along with their passports.
FSGC -- Showing the way
A recent General Accounting Office report has shined the spotlight on a long-time Topeka agency.
Respected reverend: Topekan wrote book in 1896 that Christians still take to heart
It would be difficult to argue with historians who say the Rev. Charles Monroe Sheldon was the most popular minister in the United States a century ago when he was a pastor in Topeka.
Church basement to be converted into museum to honor Sheldon
Unassuming and humble, the Rev. Charles Sheldon of "In His Steps" fame might put up a little resistance if he knew the church he founded in 1888 wanted to create a museum in his honor.
Kehde: It's hard to outguess the wily crappie
Today marks the beginning of the crappie spawn at the big reservoirs in northeast Kansas.
Grahem-Ferrell family reunion
The Grahem-Ferrell family reunion will be May 4 at the Delaware Township Hall at the corner of Broadway and Walnut Streets in Valley Falls.
Jazayerli: How long can KC train keep rolling?
And through it all, they keep winning. Despite a litany of obstacles -- both natural and man-made -- placed in its path, the Royal train continues chugging merrily along.
Harvey's three-run homer powers Royals past Blue Jays
TORONTO -- Ken Harvey more than atoned for messing up a bunt attempt. Harvey hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the ninth inning as the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 9-6 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.
Choate: Just who is responsible for the 2003 Royals?
With the Royals' sensational start, the area talk shows have done some serious backtracking regarding Royals general manager Allard Baird.
Bullpen beatable
TORONTO -- Mike MacDougal and the Kansas City Royals aren't invincible. The Toronto Blue Jays overcame a seven-run deficit, scoring six runs in the ninth inning to beat the Royals 10-9 Sunday as MacDougal blew a save chance for the first time this season.
Central Missouri sweeps Ichabods
WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- Central Missouri's sweep of Washburn in an MIAA doubleheader on Sunday had a Topeka West flavor to it.
Washburn loses to red-hot Mules
Central Missouri's high-powered offense collected 20 hits as the Mules won their 23rd MIAA game in 24 outings.
Ichabods in line for MIAA golf title
LAWRENCE -- Balance throughout the lineup has carried Washburn's golf team to the top of the MIAA standings, and the Ichabods are counting on their depth to deliver a conference championship.
Wedding Lady: Breakups put pair together
Sometimes flirting a little bit pays big dividends.
Cheryl Ann Deghand and Patrick Arthur Deuser exchanged marriage vows at 3 p.m. Feb. 1, 2003, at Northland Christian Church in Topeka with the Rev. Tony Martin officiating.
Jaime White and André Woolfolk exchanged marriage vows aboard the yacht Spirit of Newport at Newport Beach, Calif., on March 21, 2003.
First United Methodist Church in Topeka formed the setting for the wedding of Jacey Evonne Gore and Brandon Paul Schmidt on Sept. 21, 2002.
Laurie Ann Humpert and Luke Thomas Henry were united in marriage July 27, 2002, at Walnut View Christian Church in Topeka.
Amy Dianne Miller became the bride of Steven Cordell Wilkinson in a 3 p.m. ceremony Dec. 4, 2002, at the Blue Waters Resort on Antigua in the West Indies.
Kimberly E. Johansen and Michael Navarro exchanged marriage vows on the beach at Playa del Carmen, Mexico, at 4 p.m. Dec. 27, 2002.
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It all started a day after I returned to Finland in January – I decided to call Lufthansa Senator Service about First Class availability in March. To my surprise, there was availability on SQ 325 to Singapore on pretty much any day in March, so I picked Friday 4 March, as that would be my last day in university in Finland. The F award routing was HEL-FRA-SIN-MNL-BKK-FRA-HEL, and I bought separate tickets for MNL-CEB, BKK-HKT-SIN-BKK and BKK-HKT-BKK.
Also, this was my last big holiday to Asia for quite a while. When CX 709 touches down at Don Muang just before midnight on May 12th, I'll be spending at least the next two years in the Thai capital.
Part 1 - Helsinki-Frankfurt-Singapore
Pictures can be found at http://lari.pp.fi/helsin/index.html
04 March 2005
Helsinki Vantaa (HEL/EFHK) – Frankfurt Main (FRA/EDDF)
Lufthansa LH 3101
Airbus Industrie A320-211
D-AIPK "Wiesbaden"
1425-1555 – On Time
Business Class, Seat 1A
Photo © Aidan Daly
Photo © Oliver Brunke
I got a ride to Helsinki Vantaa, and got there about an hour before departure. Dumped my jacket in the car – I wouldn't be needing it in the warmer climates of Southeast Asia anyway. There was a bit of a wait for the SAS Business Class counters as usual – and check in was a hassle. I had a 23 hour connection at Singapore, thus wanted to get my bag there as well. However, the system wanted to check me in all the way to Manila. At the end, the agent manually tagged the bag to Singapore and only gave me a boarding pass for the HEL-FRA sector.
Next stop was the security check which was a breeze as usual, and I was soon in the SAS Business Class Lounge. Snack selection had improved a bit – they had various breads and cold cuts available instead of just one type of each. Still, it's a pretty basic lounge with no alcoholic drinks apart from wine and beer for example.
D-AIPK soon landed from Frankfurt and it looked like LH3101 would be on time. Boarding started at gate 28 around 20 minutes before departure, and was the usual cattle call that I hate with passion. I had seat 1A assigned, and it has pretty decent legroom and as usual, the middle seat in business stayed empty. Newspapers and magazines were handed out before pushback but no drinks which I find lousy in business class. Yet, this is how it works on most European flights.
Pushback was on time, and we taxied to 22R for immediate takeoff. Service started shortly after the seatbelt sign went off – cashews and drinks were offered first. Another thing that I don't understand is the sparkling wine – proper champagne should be offered. The usual packaged towels were handed out before the meal service began. Meal choices were reindeer or chicken – I took the chicken as reindeer pronounced by the flight attendant sounded like beef… oh well. It was a nice meal – a large salad appetizer, chicken with pasta, a nicely presented dessert dish and Godiva chocolates.
I spent the rest of the flight drinking Baileys – thankfully they give a bit more in business class compared to the absolutely tiny shots in economy. We landed at Frankfurt Main a few minutes early and taxied to the A-concourse as usual. I then headed to the check-in area as SK was unable to print me a boarding pass with baggage only tagged to Singapore.
04 March 2005
Frankfurt Main (FRA/EDDF) – Singapore Changi (SIN/WSSS)
Singapore Airlines SQ 325
Boeing 747-412
2225-1725+1 – On Time
First Class, Seat 2A
Photo © Andrew Hunt - AirTeamImages
Photo © Kevin Minter - Mint Photography
Singapore Airlines counters were properly arranged – two for First, two for Business and two for Economy. I was immediately checked in by a Lufthansa agent who confirmed my pre booked seat 2A and told me to go to the Senator Lounge. Against Star Alliance rules, Lufthansa has decided not to let other airlines' First customers to the new First Class Lounges. The terminal use for LH only I understand, but not letting pax use the lounges is ridiculous and against the guidelines that Star carriers should follow.
I headed to the United Airlines International First Lounge first – another joke basically nowadays. The lounge itself was as good as last time, but in true American cost cutting fashion; it closes at 6pm now. So I spent 1h20minutes there before getting thrown out. Off to the Lufthansa Senator Lounge B… I waited 40 minutes for a seat, and meanwhile one of the rude wardens was going around the lounge telling people not to use their phones, where they can not stand and where they can't put their feet. Unbelievable and totally ridiculous to call this place a First Class Lounge. It is used by at least SQ/TG/NH First passengers. Well, I finally found a seat – an uncomfortable one in the section with tables.
I headed to the gate quite early – 9V-SPB was waiting. Boarding order was fortunately strictly enforced, and only First Class was allowed to board in the first group. I was escorted to my suite 2A, and the leading stewardess opened the overhead bin for me. Waited for a while for a drink order to be taken – a glass of Dom for me please. Service is the same as last time – the bottle comes on a silver tray and they pour a glass for you right next to the suite. Newspapers, amenity kits, pyjamas and menus were offered shortly as well.
Meanwhile the other passengers started arriving – and it was just unbelievable how rude some of them were. One Asian guy dumped his bag in the aisle, jacket in the suite and meanwhile complained why his pyjama wasn't there yet. The SkySuite is great – very private and comfortable. Storage space is good, the PTV is huge, the table is an actual table etc etc. The best seat I have sat in without a doubt. My Dom glass was refilled after I asked – some room for improvement there. My Book the Cook lobster meal was also confirmed and drink, appetizer, soup and salad dressing orders were taken.
The pyjama is presented in a very nice Givenchy bag, and is quite nice. The Bvlgari amenity kits contain a bottle of BLV cologne amongst other things. Socks are provided in a separate bag, and the lavatories have a wide range of toiletries and other products such as toothbrushes and razors.
We were pushed back on time with a full load in the premium cabins, but economy wasn't completely full. Takeoff was from runway 18 as usual for these late-night departures. Service started shortly after takeoff, and was efficient, friendly but a bit cold for my taste. The Singapore flight attendants definitely do everything according to the book, but they could have been a bit more relaxed in my opinion. The inflight supervisor was probably the friendliest throughout the flight. I was addressed by name all the time as appropriate.
My glass of chilled Dom arrived soon with a bowl of warm nuts. The tables were soon set up and the full dinner service began. Only one other passenger decided to eat in addition to myself. I hate to imagine how much food was left after the service. Here's the menu:
Frankfurt to Singapore
Iranian ossetra caviar
With melba toast and condiments
Gooseliver with mesclun salad and
Fruits in season
Walnut oil and xeres vinegar dressing
Puree of vegetables soup garnished
With flageolet beans and chives
Oriental clear broth with
Mushrooms, tofu and carrot
Garden salad
Balsamico dressing
Thousand Island dressing
Main Courses
Corn-fed chicken with polenta cake,
Shimeji mushrooms and nouilly
Prat jus
Wok fried red snapper in sweet and
Sour sauce with vegetables and
Fried rice
Oriental style braised brisket of
Beef in dark soya with beancurd
Sticks and steamed rice
Stewed New Zealand lamb shank in
Red wine with green pea mash
Selection of cheese with garnishes
Fresh Fruit
A selection of fresh fruit
Almond tuile with rum-raisin ice
Cream and fruit salad
From the Bakery
Oven fresh rolls
With a choice of extra virgin olive oil or
Garlic Bread
Hot Beverages
Freshly brewed coffee
Espresso or cappuccino
Selection of tea
To end on a sweet note
I started with the caviar, vegetable soup and salad with Thousand Island dressing. At this point they ran out of Dom Perignon – only two bottles had been loaded which is inexcusable for a full house on a 13-hour flight. So I went on with Krug which is excellent as well so I didn't mind – but Dom appears on all SQ ads so they most definitely shouldn't run out. It's United and the likes that I expect to run out of stuff in international First Class.
My main course was the pre-ordered Lobster Thermidor – it was absolutely mouth watering, and I guess beats the Springbok I had in LH F as the best airline meal for me. I was pretty much stuffed, but dinner was far from over at this point. Next, I had a full plate of cheese and other stuff, followed by a bowl of strawberries and a lovely ice cream dessert. This was pretty much the perfect airline meal and the presentation was extremely nice.
I then asked the LSS to turn down my bed while I made a trip to the loo. As the inflight supervisor saw me coming, he thoughtfully opened the lavatory door for me. When I returned, a bed was waiting with a bottle of Vittel water placed on my armrest. The bed is long, wide and very comfortable, so I slept well until about an hour before breakfast was served. As soon as I woke up, I was offered a drink. Breakfast service started soon thereafter, here's the menu:
Before touch-down
A choice of apple, tomato and
Freshly squeezed orange
A selection of fresh fruit
Light Starters
Fresh Bircher muesli or
With low fat or full cream milk
Reduced fat yoghurt
Plain or fruit flavoured
Wholesome Beginnings
Chicken noodle soup
Egg noodles in chicken broth garnished
With chicken, leafy greens and
German breakfast
Cold cuts, cheese and fresh eggs
Prepared on board
Free range eggs prepared on board
With bacon or sausage, vine-ripened
Tomato, mushrooms
Baked, boiled or scrambled
From the Bakery
Assorted breakfast rolls
Butter, jam, marmalade or honey
Hot Beverages
Freshly brewed coffee
Espresso or cappuccino
Selection of tea
I was not particularly hungry after the huge dinner, but since I don't fly in First everyday, obviously I had to try this stuff as well. I had apple juice, fruit, yoghurt and scrambled eggs – excellent job by the catering and our crew again. All too soon, my first SkySuite experience was coming to an end as 9V-SPB started its descent into Singapore Changi. We landed roughly on time and taxied to gate F59 for disembarkation.
There was a little wait for my bag as nobody at Frankfurt had attached a proper SQ First priority tag to it – unimpressive. Even AY added a C class tag when my bag transferred at BKK, being checked in by Thai at Phuket. I took the MRT to Orchard, perhaps one of the very few SQ F pax to do so.
Grand Hyatt Singapore
This was a Hyatt Gold Passport Faster Free Nights award. Regular rates are quite high so I wouldn't have stayed here otherwise. I was assigned a king room on the older tower – something I knew to expect. Although with Hyatt platinum status on an award stay one could expect one of the better rooms.
The room was fine, very large as was the bathroom. There was a king bed, a sofa, a sitting area by the windows, separate shower and bathtub etc. Location is convenient to Orchard Road, no complaints from me regarding this property. However, regular rates hover around those of the Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons, and clearly the Hyatt is not in the same league as the Ritz for example.


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Borbon claimed by the Cubs.
Unrelated – What does Randy Levine *do* around here, anyway?
He's the reason the new stadium was built. He worked for the city for a long time, he's got all of the connections.
I commented instead of entering that as a question. Brutal.
lol gregorious doesnt have a cano-like swing…maybe roger bernadina lol
Not to be funny, but the difference between Cano and Gregorius in the minors is less than 5 hits per season. Mike just refuses to acknowledge facts objectively. And I sort of agree, the swing he displayed last night is super conducive to contact.
You must think batting average is all that matters. His obp was better, and a much better slugging percentage. Two huge differences.
His OBP would have reached the same levels as well, there wasn't much of a gap there either. They are both debuting at the same age.
From Mark Newman of Fangraphs:
"Gregorius is not expected to be a 'no hit' option. His bat is still in the development phase. Don't mistake that for a guy who will never hit just because he's a better defender."
The swing is there. Once he fills out a little more, you can likely project more power as well. The point remains that there was not such an egregious disconnect as Mike made it out to be.
"His OBP would have reached the same levels as well"
You know this how?
Probably math? 5 more hits equals a higher average and subsequently higher OBP.
Math and fortune telling, you mean.
Just math, actually.
Cano outperformed Gregorious in every way in the minors. And he made unexpected progress as an MLB player. He is far better than he ever projected to be. The idea that Gregorius is only slightly behind Cano's MiLB numbers and so he is likely to develop into a similar player is ridiculous. Cano developed into a great hitter late so showing his total MiLB numbers doesn't really reflect the talent he's become.
At age 21 Cano produced .283/.339/.457 line splitting the season between AA and AAA. Which at that point represented a big step forward for him. The following year he broke out hitting .333/.368/.574 at AAA and then in the majors he hit .297/.320/.458. At age 21 Gregorius produced a .289/324/.427 between A+ and AA. Now not only is that an inferior batting line, it comes at a lower level. At 22 he split time between AA/AAA he hit .265/.324/.393 and hit a very empty .300 in his cup of coffee in the majors. There is nothing in that season to indicate that he is going to break out the way Cano did. And in that I mean the Cano that was in 2004, because even after he'd became an established big leaguer Cano has obviously improved even more in unexpected and somewhat unprecedented ways and you shouldn't expect any young player to improve in that way. Gregorius may be able to hit enough to be an adequate starting big league SS, but not a whole lot more. And 7 games where he raked at AAA doesn't change to start the 2013 season doesn't change that.
No one even remotely implied he would be Cano. The original question contained a comment that said Didis swing remind the questioner of Cano. Mike said they weren't comparable in the minors when it seems they were, to an objective extent. Also, while great analysis, didn't Cano basically skip over AAA?
The difference is not just five hits per season, the difference is about two doubles and three homers per season.
You get on me about refusing to look at things objectively and base your argument on "the swing he displayed last night is super conducive to contact." Get real.
An opinion on a swing is more objective than refusing to openly interpret statistics refuting your argument.
Why is Mike still talking about Russell Martin like he was a gold glove defensive player and some kind of great offensive catcher? He had 21 HR's last year, outside of that number and that number alone he was a below average player offensively and defensively. Cervelli is playing well right now and won't have to do too much to surpass Martin's overall numbers.
Because when it comes to judging talent Mike is basically a hack who sticks to his guns and his favorite players and will never admit when he's wrong about something…decent site, lousy administrator.
So you like the site, but you don't like any of the writing? So what, you think the html coding is really good or something?
Then feel free to vacate the site. Thats like walking into a bar and bitching that everyone is drinking. If you dont like it, leave and shut up. Problem solved.
OMG he hasn't changed his mind about two players after 14 games, what a stubborn ass!
It's absolutely true that given how he's playing now Cervelli might end up being better than Martin this year and going forward. But he has at times in the past had serious defensive lapses (two catcher interference calls in one game last night was a little disturbing) and he did produce a pretty awful .246/.341/.316 in AAA last season. So there were plenty of reasons to doubt him (and frankly still are). Martin is a proven big league player who plays plus defense, walks at an elite level and hits for power. That's not a bad option and the fact that he's had a slow start doesn't mean he won't end up having a good season (he had a slow start last year).
I have no doubt Martin will have a higher WAR then Brains. However, Martin makes $8.5m and Brains makes $0.5m. So in terms of bang for the buck, Brains might end up being the better deal…. especially since the Yanks are already at their highest payroll ever.
Also, in order for the Yanks to hit $189m, they MUST play a bunch of kids. So part of letting Martin go was to have a look-see at Brains to see if he can hold the fort until one our our Catchers on the Farm is MLB ready.
These decisions Cashman makes are not in a vacuum. This year and next are obviously difficult years, given the money wrapped up in Jeter, Teix, ARod and CC.
Mike, I wonder what amazing and talented IFers you would have convinced to be 6th and 7th on the Yankees depth chart? When they can get better jobs on other teams. This is where the blogger has no clue what a GM faces,
And you hatred of Ichiro is annoying. I'll think of you when he goes on a tear.
He doesn't hate Ichiro, he hates the way Ichiro is (not) hitting.


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Time to say buh-bye to Black Friday
For weeks, my Facebook news feed has been filled with calls to boycott Thanksgiving Day shopping, on the grounds that retail employees deserve the day off to spend with family and friends.
(And kudos, here, to my friend Susan, who took those Facebook friends on to point out that lots of people — from nurses, EMTs and police officers to journalists, broadcast technicians and retail call center workers — have always worked on all the holidays, and nobody cries out for them. In fact, we'd be pretty peeved if the emergency room were closed or we couldn't watch TV for a day.)
Earlier and earlier store openings finally backing up into Thanksgiving Day itself are a phenomenon of Black Friday, once considered the start of the holiday shopping season and the day retailers supposedly tip into the black on the ledger books.
I say "once considered," because anyone who actually pays attention to consumer trends will tell you Black Friday is heading toward the rubbish heap of history, where it will soon languish with the fading memories of laws that banned shopping on Sundays and with — yes — Cyber Monday.
Cyber Monday? Not so long ago, shoppers barely recovered from the rush of Black Friday staggered into work the following Monday, booted up their office computers and finished off their shopping lists online. That stretched into Cyber Week, and now online shopping is so routine that any sense of a special online shopping time is blurring into business as usual.
My inbox has filled every day this month with "pre-holiday" online shopping offers.
What's going on here? Well, some analysts (as far back as 2012) say the recession is partly to blame. Consumers became more careful about budgeting, and they spread their spending out over a wider period of time to lessen the impact on their wallets, never mind their credit cards.
Credit card debt, after all, has declined. This analysis from nerdwallet.com shows that not only did total credit card indebtedness fall since 2010, that debt is spread across fewer Americans.
Then, too, most people didn't really enjoy shopping before sunrise, dealing with the traffic or standing in line for a crack at a limited-time, limited-quantity "bargain" they might not get.
And we all know people who have their holiday shopping done by Oct. 1 so they can concentrate on the first major holiday of the year — Halloween.
But ultimately, the retailers themselves are killing the golden goose. Forever needing to get a jump on the competition, 6 a.m. openings became 2 a.m., which became — oh, look! Wal-Mart had a "Pre-Black Friday Event" last Friday, an entire week ahead of the main event.
Black Friday? Time to put a fork in it.
The week ahead
The Central Penn Business Journal office will be closed Thursday and Friday this week, but our print issue will be out right on time as usual.
Thinking about buying a business or selling yours? Find out the top five turnoffs that can squelch your deal.
Also Friday, reporter Brent Burkey delves into the Endangered Species Coordination Act that just emerged from state House committee. There's a lot not to like for both sides on the issue — developers and environmentalists alike.
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OK, admit it. You want to find bargains and the odds are good you'll find yourself out for at least an hour or two Friday to snag one or two.
Central Penn Parent's Thrifty Mom — coupon maven and bargain-detector extraordinaire — is here to help. She does the research so you don't have to. Last week, she ran down offerings from CVS, including $65 in items you can get for free. And Monday, her regular blog post day, she will detail some of the best deals at stores like Target, Wal-Mart and Toys R Us, as well as provide resources to see if those deals are really as good as retailers want you to think.
Also, as you take to the shopping road, think about visiting local retailers. First inspired by American Express, many community downtowns and independent business owners in the midstate have "shop local" promotions Saturday.


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Top MA Senate Health Adviser Moves To Patrick's Office
David Seltz, the soft spoken, bow tie wearing, indefatigable health care mastermind for Senate President Therese Murray is moving to the Patrick administration.
Starting next week, Seltz will be Patrick's Special Adviser on Health Care Cost Containment. He'll lay the groundwork for implementation of the state's new health care costs law: setting up boards and commissions, vetting appointments and coordinating changes in various state departments. This is a temporary position that ends when the law takes effect in early November. It's not clear if Seltz would be offered or consider a permanent position with the administration.
Getting ready to roll-out the law is a full time job that must be done right, says Jay Gonzalez, Governor Patrick's Secretary for Administration and Finance. "This law provides a road map for doing something that we and everyone around the country has had a hard time getting a handle on, rising health care costs," continues Gonzalez. "There's a lot to do, that's why David's being brought on board, to help us make sure we to put it (the law) on the right path and in the right direction."
In a statement, Murray says, "I have had the privilege of working with David Seltz for almost nine years and he is the best, and most qualified, person to help Massachusetts take this next step forward." Seltz, who crafted much of the Senate's version of the health costs law, "will help ensure that we continue to be successful in meeting our cost reduction goals," says Murray.
Critics of the law groan when thinking about all the government beuarcracy the state will create to oversee cost containment efforts and study more than a dozen related issues. Administration officials acknowledge that showing progress to control health care spending sooner rather than later will be one of their top challenges.


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The HALE90 V2 power supply series from NZXT has 850 W, 1,000 W, and 1,200 W models, all with the 80 Plus Gold certification and a fully modular cabling system. Let's take an in-depth look at the 850 W version.
The HALE90 V2 power supplies are manufactured by FSP, while the previous version of this series was manufactured by Super Flower.
Figure 1: NZXT HALE90 V2 850 W power supply
Figure 2: NZXT HALE90 V2 850 W power supply
The NZXT HALE90 V2 850 W is 7.5" (190 mm) deep. It uses a 135 mm ball-bearing fan on its bottom (Protechnic MGA13512XB-O25).
The modular cabling system from this power supply is fully modular and has 14 connectors: two for the main motherboard cable, two for EPS12V/ATX12V connectors, four for video card power connectors, and six for peripheral and SATA power connectors. This power supply comes with the following cables:
- Main motherboard cable with a 20/24-pin connector, 25.6" (65 cm) long
- Two cables, each with two ATX12V connectors that together form an EPS12V connector, 25.6" (65 cm) long
- Four cables, each with one six/eight-pin connector for video cards, 25.6" (65 cm) long
- Three cables, each with four SATA power connectors, 19.7" (50 cm) to the first connector, 3.9" (10 cm) between connectors
- Two cables, each with four peripheral power connectors, 19.7" (50 cm) to the first connector, 3.9" (10 cm) between connectors
- Two cables, each with three peripheral power connectors and one floppy disk drive power connector, 19.7" (50 cm) to the first connector, 3.9" (10 cm) between connectors
All wires are 18 AWG, which is the minimum recommended gauge.
This is a somewhat standard configuration for 850 W units. However some competing products bring two additional video card power cables, allowing you to install up to three high-end video cards out-of-the-box. (The reviewed power supply only supports up to two high-end video cards out-of-the-box.)
Let's now take an in-depth look inside this power supply.
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- 1. Introduction
- 2. A Look Inside the NZXT HALE90 V2 850 W
- 3. Transient Filtering Stage
- 4. Primary Analysis
- 5. Secondary Analysis
- 6. The +5VSB Power Supply
- 7. Power Distribution
- 8. Load Tests
- 9. Voltage Regulation Tests
- 10. Ripple and Noise Tests
- 11. Overload Tests
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ARLINGTON - Dr. M. Frances Leach will offer participants all the tools they need to become effective business coaches or mentors at a workshop Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the UT Arlington Fort Worth Center.
A coaching and mentoring brown bag session will be held from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at The University of Texas at Arlington's Fort Worth Center, 1401 Jones St. Cost is $25.
Dr. Leach has extensive experience in coaching and mentoring. As a manager for the federal government, she developed a cost-effective and successful mentoring and coaching program for a diverse population. Her professional experiences include working in continuing education as a manager, a college professor, an internal organization development and training manager.
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BevNET TV: An Interview with Serge Freund of RealBeanz
Due to Starbucks' long and absolute dominance in the space, the ready-to-drink iced coffee category has been one of the most difficult segments for beverage companies to find success. The industry is littered with failed coffee brands ranging from Planet Java and Cinnabon Lattes to Godiva Belgian Blends and the notorious Wolfgang Puck Self Heating Lattes. Nevertheless, RealBeanz, a Brooklyn-based coffee company, is betting that its unique blend of all-natural ingredients and functional benefits will give it an edge that has eluded so many other companies in an effort to become a legitimate contender to Starbucks.
Founded by partners Avi Blau and Serge Freund, RealBeanz Iced Coffee is brewed with premium coffee beans and artificial growth hormone-free reduced-fat milk. The coffee is all-natural and kosher, and comes in five flavor varieties, each infused with (and named for) a specific set of functional ingredients. For example: Energize is a cappuccino blended with with ginseng and vitamin B12; Focus is a caramel-flavored coffee made with with ginkgo biloba and eluthero root extract; and Trim & Fit is a diet cappuccino flavor made with erythritol and a stevia-based sweetener.
In a recent interview with BevNET CEO John Craven at RealBeanz headquarters, Freund explained his belief that in an increasingly health-conscious society, the infusion of functional ingredients into iced coffee gives his brand a significant advantage against its competitors, and a key point of differentiation from the ubiquitous Frappuccino.
"[In today's society], people do want to have vitamins and do want to have some other elements inside the drink to make them feel better," Freund said. "You don't want to be just a generic drink, especially since you're competing with Starbucks. You have to pull out every single weapon out of your arsenal to stand alongside them, and to succeed."
RealBeanz found initial success through distribution within the kosher-food channel and extended its reach in the Tri-State area through Preferred Distributing, a New York-based DSD house. RealBeanz is working with Cascadia Managing Brands for a full-scale rollout, and Freund said that company is in the midst of negotiations with a number of new DSD partners, including some Coca-Cola distributors.
"We're looking for solid DSD distributors across the country," Freund said. "We want distributors who appreciate our brand and to make our brand their number one drink."
In this video interview, Freund discusses RealBeanz functionality in further detail and offers his take on other coffee/energy blends like Java Monster, as well as the RTD coffee category as a whole. Freund also explains why RealBeanz' packaging is key to its marketing strategy, and how the company plans to develop a nationwide DSD network.


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Nelson Cruz's free-agent market is still up in the air. The Texas Rangers slugger, who missed the final 50 games of the 2013 regular season for a PED suspension, is still being considered by the Rangers, but as days go by it seems more likely he'll go elsewhere.
That idea was hammered home even more on Sunday when the St. Louis Cardinals signed former Detroit Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta, who was also suspended for his involvement in the Biogenesis scandal last season, to a four-year, $52 million deal.
It seems unlikely the Rangers would be willing to give Cruz any more than a three-year deal, and that might even be unlikely given his past with questionable hamstrings and his age (he'll be 34 in July). But Peralta's deal sets the precedent for the Biogenesis offenders.
Peralta is a few years younger than Cruz, and even if Cruz doesn't get a four-year deal, he's surely set to get more money than Peralta — a decent hitting shortstop with nothing resembling Cruz's power. Cruz might be the top power bat on the market and could easily get three years and $60 million from some willing club.
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Fishing season opener arrives
The 2006 fishing season opening day will weed out the fair-weather anglers from the die-hards.
"It's going to be in the mid-30s, looks like," said Jensen Anderson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Grand Forks. "There's going to be some showers and even a snowflake or two. We're hoping to get the temperature up into the 40s."
Slicker weather, but at least the wind won't be too rough. Anderson predicted a 10-15-mph breeze for this morning.
"Typical opening day fishing season," said John Jensen, a buildings and grounds worker at Big Bog State Recreation Area north of Waskish. He said he is familiar with snowy opening mornings.
Jensen said the forecast hasn't deterred people wanting to fish on the first opening day for walleye at Upper Red Lake in nine years. The reserved camping sites in the park are taken, he said, as well as the first-come-first-served sites and the cabins. He said everybody is excited about the prospect of fishing Red Lake, and if the wind is from the north, boats can shelter in the protected north shore of the lake. He said the Tamarac River would also be open for fishing today.
"I think we would rather have fair weather," said Ted Sledge, assistant regional fisheries manager with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. "The fish will be there, but the conditions won't necessarily be the best."
He said DNR officials would be available at the hatchery north of the Tamarac River near Red Lake if anyone has questions on opening day.
Sledge said he would be out fishing, too, but he declined to disclose where he planned to drop his hook. However, he offered suggestions for others looking for a good spot.
"Big Wolf Lake would be a good opener lake," he said. "It's part of the Cass Lake chain. We had good reproduction in 2001-2002. Big Lake would be another good opener lake. Big Lake has a pretty good 2001 class of fish ranging 12-18 inches."
Big Wolf Lake is between Bemidji and Cass Lake off U.S. Highway 2 and Big Lake is about six miles farther north.
Sledge said statewide the walleye limit is six fish per day, although some lakes, such as Upper Red Lake with a two-fish limit and protected slots, have special regulations that apply. He urged anglers to consult the regulation book, noting that Big Lake has special regulations for northern pike with a 24-36 inch protected slot. That means fish smaller than 24 inches and one fish over 36 inches are legal.


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What better way to promote a furniture company then to make a fully furnished 54 square-meter home for six people to live in, in the middle of a Parisian metro? IKEA tried this idea out, and I think it's working out really well:
'The apartment' was made by agency Ubi Bene, and six people will actually live in it From 9 to 14 January 2012, in Auber metro, Paris. It's supposed to show how small spaces can be optimized and comfortable, which it certainly does. In the middle of a metro. With hundreds of people passing by.
What more to say, really? Brilliant idea which reflects the brands qualities (IKEA's space-saving solutions) – a great marketing move and an interesting and fun attraction, settled in a prime location, which will bee seen and noted by hundreds of people.
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WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The owner of Isaac's Auto and Towing spent his labor day sweeping up glass, and picking through the charred remains of vandalized cars at his shop off Market Street.
Owner, Isaac Rodriguez says he just opened his shop a few months ago, but after several cars were vandalized over the weekend, he says he is struggling to pick up the pieces.
"I went through Hell to get the little bit of money to get my business going, and now I'm basically shut down," Rodriguez said. "My life has come to a stop basically."
Rodriguez says he hasn't been able to sleep since he got the call around 9 P.M. on Sunday.
"The call stated that something had occurred here at the shop, that the cars were on fire, and I thought it was a joke," he explained.
That is until he saw the damages. He says anywhere from 9 to 12 cars were damaged, and of those, four were lit on fire, including his company tow truck.
David Hines of the Wilmington fire department says there is about $40,000 worth of damage to the cars.
One customer says he brought his truck in on Saturday.
"I sent to here to the shop to fix a little problem in the transmission," Jose Eguia said.
But when he arrived today, his truck was burnt to a crisp.
"I come in today, and look at it. So, it's done," Eguia said. "There's no more truck."
Rodriguez says he doesn't know what to do because he does not have insurance to cover the damages.
"I lost everything that I got going for me in a matter of minutes, you know," Rodriguez said. "I'm devastated."
He asks those responsible to come forward, and do the right thing.
"Please turn yourself in," he said. "Be a man about what you've done, and face your consequences."
Rodriguez asks anyone who knows who may have done this to contact the Wilmington Police Department.
He says it will be a struggle to keep the shop open without the help of the community.
Rodriguez asks those willing to help to contact him at (910) 297-9012, or send donations to: P.O. Box 15577, Wilmington, NC 28408.