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Come and try out the latest Giant & Liv 2019 mountain bikes and e-bikes on your local trail network. We'll have the brand-new Trance 29er, Trance-E e-MTB, Liv Intrigue MTB and more for you to try. Bookings are strongly recommended to ensure you don't miss out.
You can book your bike(s) on this page. On the day, please ensure you have a valid driver's license, a New Zealand Standards approved helmet and your own pedals if not using flat pedals or Shimano mountain bike pedals. Also, a full water bottle and mobile phone with you on your demo ride. See you there!
Where: Arapuke Forest Mountain Bike Park, Kahuterawa Rd, Linton, New Zealand.
When: Wednesday 21/11/18.
Cost: There is no cost to book a demo bike.
Bookings: Bookings are highly recommended. Use the form below to book the bike(s) you want to ride.
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Giant Demo Day waiver
Giant Bicycle Co Pty Ltd - Bicycle ride and demo liability waiver form (New Zealand)
Disclosure of risk
In any physical activity including cycling there is a degree of risk involved. Participants should be aware that Giant Bicycle Co Pty Ltd (Giant) cannot guarantee their safety, and that such risks could include the possibility of injury, illness or even death, also loss and damage to myself and my possessions. I am aware of the risks and the potential consequences if things go wrong and I have been given reasonable opportunity to consider whether or not to participate in the Ride.
I hereby release and forever discharge Giant, its employees, agents, contractors and volunteers from any and all claims, suits, demands, expenses, costs, actions and proceedings of any nature whatsoever, which I, my executors or administrators or any other person has or might assert against any of them arising from, in relation to, incidental to or by virtue of any injury, loss or damage suffered or sustained by me in connection with my participation in the Ride and/or Demo.
I hereby indemnify and hold harmless, and shall keep indemnified and held harmless, Giant, its employees, agents, contractors and volunteers from and against all claims, suits, demands, expenses, costs, actions and proceedings of any nature whatsoever arising from, in relation to or by virtue of:
a) Any injury, loss or damage sustained by me.
b) Any injury, loss or damage suffered by any other person as a result of any act, omission, neglect or default on my part, in connection with my participation in the Ride.
Declaration of conformity
I understand that I must wear an approved cycle helmet at all times I am riding the bike and that New Zealand road rules apply at all times on classified roads, unclassified roads, forest roads and trails where appropriate.
I agree that Giant, its employees, agents, contractors and volunteers are not responsible for the conduct of other people or the conditions of any biking surface at any given time or venue.
I have checked over the bicycle and pointed out any problem with it to Giant Staff prior to commencement of ride/demo.
I understand that I am liable for any damage/theft which may occur to the bicycle while it is in my care.
I understand, I must wear an approved properly fitted bicycle helmet for the entirety of the bicycle ride.
I understand the importance of riding in control and within my ability levels.
We reserve the right to withdraw any person who in our opinion is likely to endanger themselves or others.
We reserve the right to cancel the proposed ride or demo if we become concerned for your safety or that of any other person, for any reason.
I do hereby agree to the exclusion of liability to Giant from all claims from injury and or damage however caused. I also release and forever discharge the above organisation from all actions, suits, proceedings, claims, damages, losses, demands, penalties and fines however they may arise (including negligence). EXCLUSIONS: To the extent permitted by law, all our liability for damage to your property, disruption to travel plans, or mental injury is excluded. This exclusion is subject to any rights or remedies you may have under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.
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I have been fall down drunk twice in my life. I have been over the legal limit drunk but I have never lost my ability to make wise decisions (that I am aware of). When it comes to going to the bar on a weekend with friends or coworkers I am normally the designated driver. Not because I don't enjoy drinking, but because I like falling asleep in a comfortable bed and not in a jail cell.
My dog decided to go for an adventure when I was 15. I was lucky and a policeman picked us up and drove us home with my dog in my arms. That was my first and only time I have been driven in the back of a cop car. I swore never again.
I share these stories with you because I feel like my readers should know what kind of drinker I am. When you read more than one review on alcohol on my website you will understand that I drink because I enjoy the taste. I am not drinking to just drink.
While I will be the first to admit I am not a connoisseur of any type of alcohol. I am a simple gentleman who likes to taste his drinks and not get completely wasted. I drink more at my house than I do at a bar because I like to know what I am drinking and I like to know that I am not going to pay $14 for a $1.50 worth of whiskey sour.
The Backstory
I was spending a day with my mother shopping (I don't have a Sam's Club membership so I use hers and it gives us a chance to spend some time together). On the way back to the house I wanted to stop at the liquor store to pick up a bottle of whiskey for dinner and she wanted to looks for a moonshine that a friend had turned her and my father on to.
I didn't normally don't spend time shopping for different brands of any kind of alcohol because I never really thought about it. I am simple I know that I like this brand and this price so I do the straight line for my bottle and the register and then I am out.
Since my mother was with me, we did a little browsing and came across Bird Dog Blackberry Whiskey. My mother saw blackberry and she was like YES! we need to try this. The whiskey was $15 for 750ml bottle which seems like a fair price for flavored whiskey in Texas.
The Taste
We brought it back to my parents' house and we opened the bottle and the aroma was wonderful! I stuck the bottle in the freezer for an hour to chill it down and then we tasted the Bird Dog Blackberry Whiskey. This whiskey is smooth. It has all the tastes of whiskey when you first taste it and it finishes with a sweet taste of blackberry.
*Side note: when tasting alcohol I was taught to breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. the reason for this is that if you breathe in through your mouth you vaporize the alcohol which makes it evaporate and cause the burning feeling in your mouth.
The Recipe
The Atticus James Whiskey Sour
2 ounces Bird Dog Blackberry Whiskey
3-4 ounces Jose Cuervo The Original Classic Lime Margarita Mix
Ice to fill glass
Combine the Bird Dog BlackBerry Whiskey and Jose Cuervo The Original Classic Lime Margarita Mix in a large old-fashioned glass with ice. Stir, and serve.
This makes a great refreshing summer drink.
Overall Thoughts
After buying Bird Dog Blackberry Whiskey I am excited to try their other flavors. They have made a whiskey that is not only tastes good just on the rocks but also makes for some mean whiskey cocktails.
Bird Dog Whiskeys are reasonably priced and doesn't leave you with a bad taste in your mouth


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Syllabus - Community Management
If technology has long amplified our participation in social and economic communities, digital technologies today largely condition our ability to interact, to communicate and to influence.
Communities are playing an ever-increasing role in both organizations and markets. How can managers use multi-channel strategies effectively, and more important, how does IT support community management in modern organizations?
Course Hours : 15 or 30 hours - Teaching Language : English or French
Learning Goals
In this module, we will use the NationBuilder platform to explore how community management can help us understand, analyze, and influence professional communities. Using case studies examples from a wide range of organizations and trades, we will study the current impact of community management in specific markets and industries. Using a storytelling format, we will discuss the implications for the development of our projects, networks and careers
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the participants shall be able to :
- Analyze the opportunities and challenges inherent in online communities;
- Examine the large social and economic impact of the Internet on community management;
- Explain to organizational stakeholders how community management integrates into corporate strategy;
- Identify and assimilate best practices and techniques used to design successful Web-supported communities;
- Assess and interact with select technologies used to create, manage, and maintain online communities; and
- Design/redesign an online community.
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"He will also say to those on the left hand, 'Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels: for I was hungry and you gave Me no food; I was thirsty and you gave me no drink; I was a stranger and you did not take Me in, naked and you did not clothe Me; sick and in prison and you did not visit Me.'" - Matt. 25:41-43
This verse is a sombre warning and a reminder that our actions are always under heaven's scrutiny. There is no action that goes unnoticed. In this scripture Jesus is dealing with those who have not only been cold-hearted, but have also rejected the gift of salvation.
What a sobering statement about the fate of those who turn their backs on Jesus and the poor. Their fate is everlasting hell.
Jesus makes it clear that there is no middle ground. You are either with Him or against Him. The Bible says there is a broad road and a narrow one. There is everlasting punishment and eternal life – hell and heaven. The choice is ours.
God never forces Himself on anyone, compelling them to go in a certain direction. No person is forced into heaven or hell. It's a choice made while we are living on this earth, but it's a choice that will last forever.
For Christians these words should challenge us to live a circumspect Christian life and not to neglect doing good and helping those who struggle to survive without even the bare necessities of life. When we stop and help those who are poor and needy we are, in fact, doing it for Jesus.
Dear Lord Jesus thank You for Your love which is shed abroad in my heart today. Help me to walk in Your righteousness and to be ready to help those in need today.


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We've had our share of rainfall within the past few weeks but more than a few of you have mentioned how the grass is looking a little dried out. No need to panic! Most types of grass need no less than an inch of water each week. Before you drag out the hose and sprinkler, consider some of these green-grass-tips!
Decide before hand.
Decide before the intense summer heat arrives, to either water lawns consistently as needed throughout the season, or let lawns go dormant as conditions turn hot and dry. Do not rotate back and forth. In other words, don't let the grass turn totally brown, then apply enough water to green it up, then let the grass go dormant again. Breaking the lawns dormancy actually drains large amounts of food reserves from the plant.
When is it time to water?
The first few warm days of summer does not automatically mean to water lawns. In fact, allowing lawns to start to go under mild drought stress actually increases rooting.
Grasses also tend to turn darker in color as they go under drought stress.
Water as INFREQUENTLY as possible.
Thoroughly water when you do water so moisture soaks down to the roots. Exceptions to this general rule would be for newly seeded or sodded lawns. Otherwise, avoid frequent waterings that promote shallower root systems and weeds (e.g., crabgrass). Another thing to think about: The more often you water your lawn, the faster it grows and the more it needs to be mowed.
Water early in the day if possible.
This is a big one! Every day on my way home I pass a business with the sprinklers on at 11pm. Watering at night increases the chance of diseases gaining a foothold on your lawn. Almost more important? The time of day you choose to water. Water only early in the day when lawns are normally wet from dew. After 11am, a majority of the water you put down evaporated because of the sun and heat. Reducing the amount of evaporation that takes place during the very hot day allows the water to reach the root zone where it does the most good.
Spread the water uniformly across the lawn.
Sprinklers vary in distribution patterns, and require spray overlap for uniform coverage. Placing coffee cans or similar straight-sided containers on the lawn can help measure water application rates.
Water conservation.
To help conserve water, mow your lawn at a higher height, avoid applying an excess of nitrogen as warm weather approaches, limit traffic over the lawn, improve turf rooting, control thatch and soil compaction, and avoid pesticide use on drought stressed lawns. Don't allow water to hit the driveway or into the street. This is just wasteful.
Monitor rainfall
Don't water the lawn if rains are expected soon. Keep track of rainfall for the week. Don't apply more water to the lawn than what is absolutely necessary. The guide of about 1″ of water per week is only a guide. If your lawn doesn't get that 1″ of water, it's not going to die.
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Of the more than 200 people outgoing Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour pardoned, two stand out who weren't.
The Scott sisters blasted Barbour, saying that they were shocked they weren't pardoned after numerous convicted killers were. The two are hoping for better luck with the state's next governor.
Jamie and Gladys Scott became national topics of conversation last year when Barbour paroled them from prison under the condition that Gladys donate a kidney to Jamie. Her dialysis costs were costing the state a whopping $200,000 a year.
The sisters claim they never committed the armed robbery they were imprisoned 16 years for. "I have to report to the Mississippi Department of Corrections for the rest of my life for a crime I didn't commit. I guess if I had been a murderer, he would have pardoned me," Gladys told the Associated Press.
Victims' families slammed Barbour for the pardon decisions. Barbour responded by saying that most of the pardons were of people who were already out of prison. "The pardons were intended to allow them to find gainful employment or acquire professional licenses as well as hunt and vote. My decision about clemency was based upon the recommendation of the Parole Board in more than 90 percent of the cases. The 26 people released from custody due to clemency is just slightly more than one-tenth of 1 percent of those incarcerated."
Barbour went ahead and pardoned some 200 individuals, many of whom have committed some of the most heinous crimes you'll ever hear of. These two sisters are having trouble finding a job with a felony on their records, and a pardon would do wonders for them. When you consider that the two sisters have done everything in their power to acquiesce to Barbour, it makes you wonder why he wouldn't give them a pardon. Hopefully, new Alabama Gov. Phil Bryant will grant them the pardon necessary for their lives not to be marked forever by their past.
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It's been a while since I visited my own blog. Let alone update it. Sometimes I wonder why I even bother? But bother I must…
Anyway, it will my boy's birthday, the middle one, who turns eight tomorrow. Yesterday he come home and put a wide smile on everybody's faces – he got 3rd in his term exams. How about that?
He knows his dad and his bigger 15 year-old brother are bicycle freaks so it was a collective decision with my older boy about getting him a "proper" bike. I didn't even know they make suspension forks and shifters with front and rear derailleurs for small framed kids bicycles . Until we visited Boon Foo's Bike Pro shop in Taman Mayang, Petaling Jaya, that is.
So I got him a Scott Scale JR 20.
In this picture the bike looks deceptively big. It's actually a serious mountain bike with proper front suspension and Shimano 6 speed cassette and two chain rings in front.
A full-fledged 12 speeder.
Don't you think it's a beauty?
OK, let's have some pics of the birthday boy and proud owner shall we?
He truly deserves it and I do hope one day he'll take the sport up in a big way.


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So one from each bundle then...
Nicole Willis and the Soul Investigators - A Perfect Kind of Love (Lack of Afro Re-Funk)
The Cazals: price - one earth pound, and as played on Radio Podrophenia last Tuesday
I've got that Bobby Hebb album on vinyl. Quite decent it is too. Picked me up the Dub Mason album this week too. I love me a decent haul of records. Although having said that I try and steer clear sometimes since I can buy much more than I should. Although at those prices I would have done the same as you. How many records would you say you owned Mondo? And how many more do you need? :D
How many do I own? I hit around 2000 in the late 80s and gave up counting after that. One MP3 player has got 9000 albums on and that's probably only a quarter of the collection (minimum) but that does include CDs, vinyl and downloads..
There's always room for more - I've picked up another 6 since posting this morning..
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A new audience monitoring system looks set to glean valuable market intelligence from conference centre delegates.
Group Dynamics, creators of a variety of audience response systems, says that its new contactless Smart Badge system will be able to monitor which presentations or workshops attendees visit. This information can later be used by analysts to track trends based on a given type of visitor.
Just like the traditional identification badges present at most conference centres, Smart Badges display delegate identity information such as logos and names, reports Conference-News.co.uk.
However, they also contain RFID circuits (radio frequency identification), which can store additional information such as demographic data, access and voting rights. All such data is digitally encrypted for security purposes.
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Alto's Adventure is a 2015 endless runner snowboarding video game by Snowman. The player-character automatically moves to the right of the screen through procedurally generated landscapes. The player taps the screen to jump and perform tricks, and works towards goals, competitive high scores, and upgrades. Snowman, a Toronto-based, three-personindie development team, previously worked on productivity apps before Alto's Adventure. The game was made to emulate the ethereal atmosphere of snowboarding, and was inspired by Journey (2012), Monument Valley (2014), Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 (2000), and Windosill (2009).
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13.30-14.45: Lunch (Reception room, C building, ground floor)...
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CRCA Announces 2008 All-Region Teams, Scholar Athletes
May 27, 2008
The CRCA announced Tuesday its all-region teams for the 2008 season as well as scholar athletes from each division. The All-Region award recognizes outstanding performances from rowers from the five Division I regions. Ninth-ranked Washington State University earned two spots on the All-Region West First Team with senior Karin Brevick and junior Irena Neffeova. Senior Tiana Rodriquez received second team honors.
WSU tied for second most rowers on the first team. Pacific-10 opponent California had four rowers make the team including coxswain Krista Ellis. Stanford also had two rowers on the team. Oregon State, USC, UCLA, Gonzaga, and Washington all had one rower a piece.
Also announced Tuesday were the 2008 scholar athletes from each division. Those named as CRCA National Scholar Athletes must have met all eligibility rules for her institution, be in her second, third or fourth year of eligibility, rowed in a minimum of 75 percent of the spring races, and maintained a cumulative 3.5 GPA or higher throughout her career. Sophomore Corina Chilibeck, sophomore Erika Jorgensen, sophomore Erica Lewis, sophomore Kyann Martin, senior Tiana Rodriquez, and sophomore Hannah Rothstrom are the six Cougars who have met the above mentioned criteria and earned National Scholar Athlete honors.
CRCA All-Region West First and Second Teams
1st Team
Mara Allen, University of California
Taryn O'Connell, University of California
Candice Rediger, University of California
Jessie Reel, Stanford University
Stephanie Morrison, Stanford University
Irena Neffeova, Washington State University
Karin Brevick,Washington State University
Liene Bertasjus, University of Southern California
Ashley Jones, University of Washington
Kaylie Towne, Oregon State University
Vanessa Teff, University of Los Angles
Hannah McLintock, Gonzaga University
Krista Ellis, University of California
2nd Team
Lou Kinder, University of California
Adrienne Frisch, Stanford University
Lauren Hofmayer, Stanford University
Tiana Rodriquez, Washington State University
Diana Ivanova, University of Southern California
Kara Farquharson, University of Washington
Jacquelyn Harris, University of San Diego
Aimee Chenard, Sacramento State University
Jenifer Brown, Stanford University


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By David S. Hilzenrath
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, July 14, 2008
Though the implosion of investor confidence in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac last week was sudden, the worries driving it have been the subject of countless warnings over many years.
From a Washington think tank to the halls of Congress, from the Treasury to the Federal Reserve, from the Clinton to the Bush administrations, critics of the government-sponsored mortgage giants have long argued that they were allowed to operate with financial cushions that were too thin to support their far-reaching financial risks.
The critics argued that regulators should be empowered to require deeper capital cushions at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, but their persistent efforts were thwarted in the face of the companies' formidable lobbying. Many members of Congress defended the companies, contending that efforts to rein them in were tantamount to an assault on housing.
The critics' warnings finally hit home for investors last week in a frenzy of panicked selling. The companies' stocks sank to dizzying lows as fear spread that the twin titans of the mortgage market had overextended themselves, potentially requiring a government rescue.
Whether Fannie Mae, of the District, and Freddie Mac, of McLean, could ride out the housing crisis on their own remained to be seen. They said their finances were sound, and their chief regulator was trying to allay the fears. But any sense that their shares were the safest of investments had clearly been shattered.
The government created the firms to keep money flowing to mortgage lenders. They do that by buying mortgages and pooling them into securities for sale to other investors, guaranteeing to pay the investors if the borrowers default.
Their unusual status was the key to their business. The fact that they are federally sponsored led the financial markets to believe the government would cover their debts if they were unable to do so themselves. The assumption that they were virtually as reliable as the U.S. Treasury enabled them to borrow at low rates and fund their investments with cheap money. It also helped them charge a premium for their mortgage guarantees.
As Alan Greenspan described in 2004, the result was rapid growth, high concentrations of risk and insulation from the discipline the market applied to ordinary companies.
"Unlike many well-capitalized savings and loans and commercial banks, Fannie and Freddie have chosen not to manage that risk by holding greater capital," Greenspan, then chairman of the Federal Reserve, told lawmakers in 2004. To keep them from undermining the financial system, "preventive actions are required sooner rather than later," he added.
As of March, when the government provided its most recent snapshot, the companies had $81 billion of capital to absorb potential losses -- a big number, but only a fraction of their $5.1 trillion of investments and loan guarantees.
Fannie Mae argued that housing was such a safe investment that it didn't need as much capital as banks, which make a wide variety of loans. But having all their eggs in one basket left Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac all the more vulnerable to a downturn in the housing sector. As home prices have plunged and defaults and foreclosures have soared, the companies have lost billions of dollars and face the prospect of losing billions more.
The political battle lines were drawn by 2000, when a senior Clinton administration official called on Congress to take steps that might have diminished the companies' special status. Treasury Undersecretary Gary Gensler also urged that regulators be given more power to set capital requirements for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
The companies fought back.
"We think that the statements evidence a contempt for the nation's housing and mortgage markets," Freddie Mac spokeswoman Sharon J. McHale said at the time.
Even after Freddie Mac was shown to have manipulated earnings, Congress remained deadlocked over legislation to create a stronger regulator. Opposing one such bill in 2004, Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) argued that a hostile regulator could use the proposed powers to choke the companies.
When a federal regulator accused Fannie Mae of cooking its books to increase bonuses, lawmakers lined up to denounce the regulator. Rep. William L. Clay Jr. (D-Mo.) said a House panel had no business holding a hearing on the matter -- "unless this is truly a witch hunt." Fannie Mae was later found to have overstated profits by $6.3 billion.
Former representative Richard H. Baker (R-La.), who chaired a subcommittee that oversaw the companies, struggled for years to rein them in and tried to show they were being managed for the enrichment of their executives. When Baker obtained data on Fannie Mae pay, a lawyer for the company threatened him with personal liability if he made it public, Baker recounted last week.
Critics of the two firms included former Reagan administration official Peter Wallison, who crusaded against them at the American Enterprise Institute, and a coalition of financial companies whose interests often conflicted with those of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The Bush administration pushed a similar agenda.
"The simple truth is that there is no need for our financial markets to be exposed to this risk," Emil W. Henry, Jr., an assistant Treasury secretary, said in 2006.
On the other side, a top lobbyist for Freddie Mac held more than 75 fundraisers for members of the House Financial Services Committee in an 18-month period several years ago, raising nearly $3 million, according to records brought to light in a federal investigation. The lobbyist's fundraising dinners typically featured the committee's Republican chairman at the time, Michael G. Oxley of Ohio.
Those and other activities led to a record $3.8 million fine against Freddie Mac in 2006 for allegedly violating federal election law.
In an internal memo in 2004, Fannie Mae executive Daniel H. Mudd affirmed what the company's critics had long contended: In the political arena, "we always won" and "we took no prisoners."
"We used to, by virtue of our peculiarity, be able to write, or have written, rules that worked for us," wrote Mudd, now the company's chief executive.
As the housing market boomed in recent years, Fannie and Freddie, like many lenders, took on riskier loans. Freddie Mac executives have said they loosened lending standards to avoid losing market share.
Since the boom turned to bust, the government in some ways has given the companies freedom to dig themselves into a bigger hole. As other sources of funding for mortgages have dried up, the government has become more dependent than ever on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to keep the market functioning, and it has reduced their capital requirements.
Citing accounting and other issues, some analysts said the government has allowed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to paper over the extent of their problems, contributing to the market's loss of faith in them last week.
Freddie Mac spokeswoman McHale denied that allegation, a Fannie Mae spokesman declined to address it, and a spokeswoman for the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, the companies' main regulator, did not respond to a request for comment.
"While Administration officials continue to claim the companies are adequately capitalized, the markets do not believe this," analyst Joshua Rosner of Graham Fisher & Co. wrote in a Friday report.
Ironically, the sell-off last week came as Congress was finally moving toward passing a bill containing the sort of preventive measures the critics sought -- among them, greater regulatory control over the companies' capital.
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The Sherwood Forest Trust has won a £42,100 lottery boost for a community heritage project at King John's Palace near Mansfield.
Nottinghamshire 'Hidden Treasure' won the cash in the regional finals of the Big Lottery People's Millions national programme.
The project 'Discover King John's Palace', will start in January 2015 and run until the end of the year.
Patrick Candler, Chief Executive of the Sherwood Forest Trust, said: "This project won't just help put King John's Palace on the map and bring it to life, it will transform the Palace into an exciting resource for local people and attract more and more visitors to Nottinghamshire, helping to boost the local economy and support communities.
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Cusack Plays: Stanley Phillips whose solider wife dies in Iraq.
Another film, another dead wife. He's really not having much luck.
So if anyone ever says that Cusack isn't a great actor or that he plays the same role in every film, this is the one you bring out to show it ain't so. Gone is the sarky, sexy, witty Cusack and here emerges a different guy, playing the rather dowdy father of two girls whose mother is killed in Iraq. He can't bring himself to tell them so instead they take a road trip, where he struggles to connect with them and break the news.
It's simple stuff, with a thin plot and relying on the strong acting performaces (Cusack and the two young actresses are excellent). In fact its the kind of performance you get nominated for an Oscar for, but no such luck here. I don't think the timing of its release was great, and came at a time when people really didn't want to see another Iraq film, and it didn't even get a UK release - I remember waiting in vain at the time. It did get two Golden Globe nominations though - for the score, by the one and only Mr Clint Eastwood.
Sad, sweet, and yes there were a few tears by the end.
Boy does he look different with those glasses on.
While he was promoting this one he managing to get interviewed by this silly cow who got him mixed up with Kevin Spacey. Doh.


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Stripes Cruise to 17-5 Victory in Phase 2 Opener
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CARY, N.C. - The Stripes came out victorious on the first day of Phase 2 of the 15U National Team Trials, downing the Stars 17-5 on Coleman Field at the National Training Complex.
The Stripes pounded out 15 hits, led by infielder Termarr Johnson's (Atlanta, Ga.) 3-for-4 day where he also scored twice and drove in a run. A quintet of teammates also turned in multi-hit days, as shortstop Cody Schrier (Ventura, Calif.), third baseman Brady House (Winder, Ga.), designated hitter Aaron Perez (Santa Ana, Calif.), infielder Ryan Spikes (Covington, Ga.), and catcher Joe Brown (Petaluma, Calif.) each registered two hits.
House drove in five and Perez three as they each scored three times, while infielder Justin Colon (Carolina, P.R.) also scored three times and Brown tallied four RBI.
The Stars were held to just three hits, as second baseman Davis Diaz (Pittsburg, Calif.) posted two RBI and catcher Karson Bowen (Anaheim Hills, Calif.) scored twice.
On the mound, Stripes starter Christian Little (University City, Mo.) fanned three and surrendered just one walk across three frames, but the victory went to reliever Riley Stanford (Gainesville, Ga.), who did not allow a hit across two innings of work.
The Stripes scored first, as Schrier came home after reaching on a single, stealing second, and scored on a Johnson single through the right side. The Stars then quickly stole the lead, plating two runs in the third, before the Stripes responded with two of their own.
The navy squad then regained control in the sixth, but the lead was once again short lived, as the Stripes scored four in the bottom of the frame to take a 7-4 lead.
Red then added cushion in the seventh after Perez scored courtesy of a Spikes single to right, and then plated five runs the following frame courtesy of a House triple, and singles from Perez and Brown, and then four (Perez and House each singled in two) in the ninth to solidify the 17-5 victory.
The series concludes Friday with another 10:30 a.m. matchup at Coleman Field, followed by the selection meeting to determine the final 20-man roster for the 15U National Team.
BPA Defeats GBG Marucci Navy, 8-6, to Win 15U West
PEORIA, Ariz. - BPA jumped out to an early 3-0 lead and never looked back, as they defeated GBG Marucci Navy, 8-6, to clinch a gold medal on Friday afternoon at the Peoria Sports Complex.
BPA opened the game with back-to-back singles, and jumped to a three run lead after they followed with a double and a triple.
Both teams were fairly quiet until the bottom of the third inning, when GBG threatened with two outs, the bases loaded and their heart of the order up. Max Rajcic pulled through, knocking a line drive to center field to plate two runs and chip away at the deficit.
However, BPA responded with three runs the following inning by capitalizing off three walks. Using two singles and a double, BPA sent three runners across the plate to pull to a 6-2 lead.
GBG Marucci Navy would go on to score four runs in the proceeding three frames, but BPA would tack on two to hold a comfortable two run lead. They would be retired in order in the final frame, including a dramatic full count strikeout to end the game.
Highlighting BPA's lineup was centerfielder Petey Halpin, who had a huge 3-for-4 night at the plate. Halpin also knocked in two runs and scored one, and was followed closely behind by Jared Jones who added two hits and a RBI of his own in the win.
USA Baseball Alumni Battle for Another Chance
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. - This summer, USA Baseball program alumni returned to the National Team Championships to compete against the best of the best in the country. The tournament provided not only the similar experiences that they had in previous events, but also provided an opportunity for them to once again be invited to participate in the 14U National Team Development Program or be selected to be part of the 15U National Team.
Players who had participated in USA Baseball programming prior to the event returned to the National Team Championships to compete including Sam Brady, Kendall Diggs, Robert Moore, Jordan Daphney, Jackson Miller and Ethan Wood were all members of the 2016 USA Baseball 14U National Team Development Program (NTDP), meanwhile Alex Boychuck, Izaac Pacheco, Miller and Moore were members of the silver-medal winning 2014 USA Baseball 12U National Team.
Boychuck is ready for another chance to compete as he was unable to last year due to an injury. He explained how playing for Team USA felt humbling because he knew the coaches and his teammates supported him.
"It felt awesome to know that the coaches had faith in me to represent Team USA". He continued, "It wasn't every player for themselves, it was a team effort that allowed us to win the silver medal."
These athletes are once again competing for invitations to play for Team USA as they are fighting, alongside all other players in the tournament, for a spot in the 15U National Team Trials in Cary, North Carolina in August. Everyone except Moore, that is. Moore has already earned an invitation to the 15U Trials following his outstanding performance at the 14U NTDP last season.
"Moore is our team's leader on the field. He's a general," said Team Elite Head Coach, Brooke Richards. "He has the best glove I've seen at this age from any 15-year-old and he knows what's going on at all times."
Moore and other players may have the quick glove and past experience of playing in front of USA Baseball coaches, but scouts are looking for much more than skill level or previous USA Baseball alumni, they are looking at all players , searching for the complete package including qualities such as resilience, teamwork and a player's bounce-back capability.
"I am looking for high character kids," said Rob Shabansky, 2017 USA Baseball 15U National Team Manager. "I am looking to see how kids react to failure because if they can't handle failure here, they won't be able to handle it at a gold medal game in front of a raucous international crowd."
USA Baseball experience is worth much more than winning or losing and these identification events embody that as they are a great way for players to get noticed and to compete once again to be invited to participate on Team USA and NTDP programs.
"It's always great to see USA Baseball alumni return to an event. It shows that players understand and are dedicated to the process," said Ben Trachtman, Director of Baseball Operations at USA Baseball. "Playing for Team USA is one of the highest honors in our game and it all begins at these events. Players travel from across the country to compete at the East championships in hopes of one day wearing the red, white and blue."
One Single Constant: National Team Scouts
PEORIA, Ariz. - Amidst the chaos of families shuffling to-and-from stadiums, coordinators zooming by in their golf carts and umpires switching fields at the 2017 USA Baseball National Team Championships West, there lies a single constant. Glance toward the silver platform behind each home plate and one would see it.
A national team scout.
Donned in tan t-shirts with "STAFF" written in black between the shoulder blades, national team scouts have one mission: find the best of the best.
Now, sure. Most believe scouts define "the best" as a pitcher with an electric fastball and knee-buckling curve, or an infielder with a slick glove and cannon for an arm. However, this isn't always the case.
"Being a good teammate, hustling, being active on the bench and coachability are just as important as having skill," said Vesely. "Those are things that a person can control, and those are all things we look for that have nothing to do with how you play on the field."
The experienced scouts come from all over the country, including Tanner Vesely, a five-time national team coaching alum who played collegiate baseball at the University of Arizona. Joining Vesely are veterans like Tom Succow, a four-time USA Baseball coaching alum and current assistant coach at Yavapai College in Arizona.
According to the scouts, it's the small things that really matter when deciding if an athlete is national team worthy. Running out every ground and fly ball, keeping your head up when striking out or making an error and giving your best effort all game are tendencies scouts look for while at the National Team Championships West.
Of the thousands of athletes to participate in the tournament every year, only a miniscule fraction of that are chosen to move on to the USA Baseball National Team Development Program (NTDP) at the 14U and 17U levels and the USA Baseball 15U National Team Trials.
The NTDP is a one week long program that assists the national team coaching staff in further narrowing their choices for their final roster. Taking place in Chicago, the NTDP offers on-field skill development programs, various off-field educational components including guest speakers and intrasquad games.
"The NTDP is a big event in regard to choosing kids for the national team," Vesely continued. "We want the best kids who can succeed, but also know how to deal with failure."
Moving past those hurdles is no easy task, but the payoff of getting to don a Team USA jersey is worth the hard work and dedication.
"When you're in another country, you're representing the program, you're representing your country, your home," Vesely added. "Everywhere you go, you're watched. Having good sportsmanship and a good attitude is a key part to representing your country."
Taking place from July 22-28 in Chicago, the 17U NTDP will feature intrasquad scrimmages at Northwestern University and Wrigley Field.
The 14U NTDP will take place at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary, North Carolina, from July 24-29. For the first time in program history, 18 members of the 14U NTDP will be invited to this year's 15U National Team Trials, ensuring an immediate opportunity to play on a national team.
Split into two phases, the 15U National Team Trials span from July 30 - August 4 at the USA Baseball National Training Complex. The first phase will feature 72 players identified from the 2016 NTIS, 2016 14U NTDP, the 2017 National Team Championships and the 2017 NTDP. The roster will be trimmed to 34 for the second phase and then 20 upon its completion. The 2017 15U National Team will then travel to Cartagena, Colombia from August 11-20 to compete in the 2017 COPABE Pan Am "AA" Championships.
Top Tier Roos Americans wins USA Baseball 15U National Team Championships (East)
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PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. - Top Tier Roos Americans held on to an early lead on the back of a strong pitching performance by Adam Fischel to capture their first USA Baseball 15U National Team Championships (East) title with a 6-2 victory over the MVP Banditos. Fischel pitched 5.2 shutout innings, while giving up only 3 hits and striking out 3 batters.
Top Tier Roos Americans got on the board early in the first inning when Jackson Miller scored off a single by Jordan Daphney. The scoring continued as Top Tier Roos Americans added two more runs in the third inning to extend their lead over the MVP Banditos after an error by the second baseman and Blake Wright's single to left.
Top Tier Roos Americans added a couple of insurance runs in the sixth inning when PJ Stoyan slammed a two-RBI double to left field bringing Tony Watson and Matthew Sullivan home and increasing its lead to 6-0.
The MVP Banditos tried to rally in the bottom of the seventh inning, scoring two runs off two passed balls. They continued to put pressure on the Top Tier Roos American and managed to bring the tying run to the plate, but their comeback effort fell short as Steven Hotinski closed out the game for Top Tier Roos Americans, securing the gold medal.
Both teams ended the tournament with a 6-1 record. The MVP Banditos finished the tournament with 46 hits and 63 RBIs, both of which ranked second in the tournament.
Top Tier Roos Americans pitching was dominant throughout the 15U National Team Championship (East) including a no-hitter by Hinchliffe. Additionally, Fischel, Stoyan, Sullivan and Trey Hinchliffe cumulatively held a 0.00 ERA.
2017 West Championships Digital Fan Guide
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USA Baseball | National Team Championships
Event Overview
USA Baseball hosts the 14U, 15U and 17U National Team Championships in both Arizona and Florida at various locations. These events provide an opportunity for over 350 teams to showcase their abilities, providing opportunities for players to be considered for both the 15U National Team and14U and 17U National Team Development Programs.
Event Schedule:
Schedule Updates:
For schedule updates, changes due to inclement weather and general event information please follow the West Championships on Twitter @USABChamps_West. You can also follow along on our Social Media Wall found HERE -- COMING SOON!
14U West Championships
15U West Championships
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Bat Guidelines:
- 14U bat requirements will be any BBCOR -3 bat
- 15U bat requirements will be any BBCOR -3 bat
- 17U bat requirements will be any solid (one peice) wood bat and NFHS approved BBCOR wood barrel baseball bat
Approved bat list is reflected in the Washington State Approved bat list is reflected in the Washington State University: Sports Science Lab, NCAA and NFHS BBCOR Approved Baseball Bats
USA Baseball's 2017 Bat Guidelines
Pre event: to subscribe to text updates, please text FOLLOW @USABChamps_West, to 40404 (please note USABCHAMPS_WEST is one word). You will then receive a confirmation text immediately after confirming your subscription.
Post event: to unsubscribe from text updates, please text OFF @USABChamps_West, to 40404 (no quotes, and please note USABCHAMPS_WEST is one word). You will then receive a confirmation text immediately after confirming you have unsubscribed.
*Standard text messaging rates apply.
Media and Press:
If you are an accredited member of the press and wish to obtain a USA Baseball media credential, please fill out the Credential Request Form or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Social Media:
Keep up to date on USA Baseball via social media on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
West Championships specific social media can be found on Instagram, Twitter and on the USA Baseball Social Media Wall.
Live Scoring:
All games at the 2017 West Championships will be available through the GameChanger scoring app. Please click the below event link for the most up-to-date scores:
Cameras & Video Equipment:
USA Baseball has adopted the following policy regarding camera lenses (including telephoto and zoom lenses) for any of the organization's events at the West Championships. Spectators are not permitted to bring telephoto or zoom camera lenses into Camelback Ranch, Goodyear Ballpark or Peoria Sports Complex. Cameras may be brought in to the facility so long as they are not accompanied by these types of lenses. Only USA Baseball personnel and credentialed members of the media are permitted to have possession of telephoto and zoom lenses. This policy is in place to ensure that all of our players, coaches and fans have a positive experience at our events.
General Ticket Info: There are no advanced ticket sales for the National Team Championships - West. Ticket sales will be at the Team Store, located at the Peoria Sports Complex, starting June 16 for the 17U tournament, June 23 for the 15U tournament and July 1 for the 14U tournament. For the remainder of each tournament, tickets can be purchased on-site at all gates with cash or credit card. USA Baseball accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover Card.
Ticket Prices:
- Daily Pass: $10
- Tournament Pass: $50
- Kids under 12: Free
As official event participants, players and staff members listed on the team roster will be credentialed for the event upon their arrival to Arizona.
Re-Entry Policy:
Fans can re-enter either Cambelback Ranch, Goodyear Ballpark and the Peoria Sports Complex by showing their daily pass wristband or tournament pass.
Ticket Policy - Inclement Weather:
Weekly Pass: Patrons who have purchased a weekly pass at the start of the National Team Championships West will be readmitted into the original ballpark or new ballpark should a game be delayed/postponed and the patron decides to exit the ballpark. Should weather postpone an already started game, anyone with a weekly pass will be readmitted at no extra cost. If a game is cancelled due to weather and cannot be made up, there will be no daily refund of $10 given to those with a weekly pass. If the game is final (through the 5th, pending the home team has a chance, if needed, to bat in the bottom of the 4th) then there is no refund.
Daily Pass: Patrons who have purchased a daily pass/wristband for the day will need to comply with the following in the case of inclement weather affecting games:
- If the game is final then there is no refunded for a daily pass.
- If we postpone prior to the 5th inning (Top 1st to Bottom 4th, pending the home team is either tied or behind and needing their at-bats), we will have to pick the game back up where it left off, at the same or different location. At that point, those who bought a daily pass will need to cut their wristband, return it to the gate staff in exchange for $10.
- If the game has been postponed prior to the start of the game and will have to be made up on a different day, all patrons will need to return to the gate and exchange their daily wristband for their $10.
- If a game is canceled prior to the start of the game due to weather, patrons can receive a full refund of their $10.
Games are considered final if:
- Weather or darkness interferes with play so that the game is called (ended) by the umpire
- 5 full innings have been played, or if the home team has score an equal or greater number of runs in 4 or 4 and a fraction turns at bat than the visiting team has scored in 5 turns at bat
- Play has gone beyond 5 full innings
National Team Announcement Dates
The final player selections for 2017 National Teams will be announced on the below dates:
- 14U National Team Development Program: July 10, 2017
- 15U National Team: July 6, 2017
- 17U National Team Development Program: July 2, 2017
Players who are selected will be contacted by the National Team's Director within 2 days following the release.
Event Information
Batting Cage Policy
Batting cages at the facilities are to be used on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Peoria Sports Complex and Goodyear Ballpark. Batting cages are not available for player use at Camelback Ranch.
The cages will become available once gates open. We ask that teams move quickly through the cages to ensure as many teams as possible are able to get swings in before their game.
The cages will be self-monitored. USA Baseball staff reserves the right to rotate teams should teams be uncooperative or have spent more than 1 rotation in the cages with another team waiting.
USA Baseball's team store will be open during the entire event at the Peoria Sports Complex. All major credit cards are accepted: Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover Card. For additional Team USA merchandise please check out the official online shop.
Event Program:
The official West Championships program is produced by USA Baseball and will be available at the USA Baseball Team Store and the Peoria Sports Complex gates for $5.
Facility Information
Peoria Sports Complex
16101 North 83rd Avenue
Peoria, Arizona 85382
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Goodyear Ballpark
1933 South Ballpark Way
Goodyear, Arizona 85338
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Camelback Ranch
10710 West Camelback Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85037
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There is no cost for parking at Camelback Ranch, Goodyear Ballpark and the Peoria Sports Complex.
Prohibited Actions & Items at the facilities:
The following are prohibited at Camelback Ranch, Goodyear Ballpark and the Peoria Sports Complex:
- Outside food, beverage and coolers
- Smoking
- Animals except for service animals
- Alcoholic beverages
- Weapons
- Skateboards, rollerblades and scooters
- Umbrellas are limited to grass seating
Foul Balls:
Please be aware of foul balls at all times while at Camelback Ranch, Goodyear Ballpark and the Peoria Sports Complex. USA Baseball asks that all foul balls are returned to the fields' tower as quantities for the event are limited.
Wireless Internet Access:
There is no wireless internet access available on-site.
Bag Search:
All bags are subject to a bag search upon entering the facilities.
Concessions will be open for the duration of the event.
All prices are set by each respective facility.
Lost and Found:
Please check the USA Baseball Team Store at the Peoria Sports Complex, the White Sox and Dogers tower at Camelback Ranch or the Reds and Indians tower at Goodyear Ballpark.
A certified athletic trainer will be on site through the entire event. In case of emergency, the closest hospital is:
Peoria Sports Complex
Banner Boswell Medical Center
10401 West Thunderbird Boulevard
Sun City, Arizona 85351
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Camelback Ranch
Dignity Health Saint Joseph's Westgate
7300 North 99th Avenue
Glendale, Arizona 85305
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Goodyear Ballpark
Abrazo West Campus
13677 West McDowell Road
Goodyear, Arizona 85395
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Event Partners
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|FungoMan, the Automated Baseball Pitching & Fielding Machine, provides accurate, repetitive, and timely practice for all players. This powerful and efficient practice machine allows coaches to be most effective by being next to players in the field while FungoMan executes precise and easy to run practice plans. This is achieved by FungoMan's ability to automatically throw any kind of ground ball, line drive, popup, fastball, curveball, or knuckleball, from 2 to over 400 feet, at speeds from 5 to over 100 mph, to precise places on the field or in the strike zone. These balls can be thrown as quickly as every 3 seconds, using an easy to use manual or wireless controller. This simple to use automated rep machine maximizes training, accelerates development, and ultimately transfers into championship players and teams at every level. Visit FungoMan for more information at FungoMan.com.
|The Backspin Tee is an Edison Award Winning Invention that is Turning Baseball Upside Down. Line drives are hit over the infield, so you must hit the correct part of the ball to do so. Developed by a Professional Pitching Coach, The Backspin batting tee forces you to focus on the middle and bottom half of the baseball. The middle and bottom half of the baseball is the part professional pitchers don't want you to hit, because hitting that part of the baseball means backspin, which equals distance, and distance creates champions!
Pitch Smart:
League Baseball and USA Baseball have teamed up to help young players reduce arm injuries through Pitch Smart, a comprehensive resource for safe pitching practices. Pitch Smart offers a series of practical, age-appropriate guidelines to help players, parents and coaches avoid overuse injuries and foster long, healthy careers. The guidelines were developed throughout the 2014 regular season, as MLB and USA Baseball collaboratively sought to pool the recommendations of many leading medical authorities in the sport in conjunction with baseball officials.
PitchSmart.org serves as the program's online home and is accessible via MLB.com and USABaseball.com. The site offers pitch count and rest recommendations, statistics on Tommy John surgery, risk factors, awareness tips, published research and videos from experts like Dr. James Andrews and USA Baseball's medical safety committee chairman, Dr. Glenn Fleisig. USA Baseball, the national governing body for amateur baseball, will use PitchSmart.org as a major resource to educate the amateur baseball community on pitcher safety.
USA Baseball has adopted these guidelines for the 2017 NHSI and all coaches, players, and staff will be required to adhere to these rules.
USA Baseball Online Education Center:
Supported by Major League Baseball, the USA Baseball Online Education Center is a new learning platform that emphasizes a culture of development, safety and fun within the sport through free online training courses and programs focused for players, parents, coaches, and umpires. USA Baseball Online Education aims to continue to enhance the game of baseball for all constituents through online educational courses.
Each of the educational courses are hosted by the most-esteemed professionals within the game. The current course offerings include The Confident Baseball Coach, hosted by Manager of the Chicago Cubs, Joe Maddon; Introduction to Pitch Smart, hosted by Hall of Fame pitcher, John Smoltz; Coaching the Fundamentals of Infield, hosted by Hall of Fame shortstop, Barry Larkin; Coaching the Pitching Delivery, hosted by Pitching Coach for the Cleveland Indians, Mickey Callaway; Baserunning Fundamentals, hosted by Manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Dave Roberts; and more.
The Online Education center is also home to USA Baseball's Sport Development Blog, The Amateur Resource Center, and the USA Baseball Mobile Coach Application, as well as many more features.
The online training center can be found at USABaseball.Education.
High School Coaches Education Courses:
As the national governing body for baseball in the United States, USA Baseball in partnership with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), has developed "Coaching Baseball," an online 1 Illness Prevention", "Creating a Safe and Respectful Environment", "Positive Sports Parenting" and "Sportsmanship" are courses that can assist in creating a positive environment for your team at USA Baseball events and beyond. All of these courses are completely free of charge and can also be found at www.nfhslearn.com.
In 2010, the USOC convened the Working Group for Safe Training Environments and charged it with the task of developing a set of recommendations concerning misconduct in sport. The diverse group included individuals from the Olympic family as well as outside experts. The SafeSport program is the culmination of the sustained work on the part of these passionate individuals, addressing misconduct in sport by providing information, training, and resources, while focusing on four primary objectives:
- Addressing sexual and physical misconduct in sport.
- Reviewing the guidelines across sports and other related organizations for responding to these issues.
- Assessing the needs of athletes, coaches, staff, National Governing Bodies (NGBs), clubs and other sport organizations.
- Developing a set of recommendations to promote athlete well-being.
The resources of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) have been made available to our sport, and as such USA Baseball is committed to providing a safe environment for its members, participants, coaches, officials and volunteers. Sexual, physical or emotional abuse and harassment in any form by a USA Baseball member, participant, coach, official, or volunteer is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. When any member, participant, coach, official, staff or volunteer is subjected to sexual, physical or emotional abuse or harassment in any form, it undermines the mission and values of USA Baseball. USA Baseball advocates building strong self-images among the athlete participants, strives to promote good sportsmanship throughout the organization and encourages qualities of mutual respect, courtesy and tolerance.
For more information, log on to www.safesport.org
2013 Nat'l Team Championships dates announced
USA Baseball is excited to announce the 2013 dates and locations for the organization's 14U, 15U and 17U National Team Championships. Formerly the Junior Olympic Baseball Championships, USA Baseball has hosted these premier amateur baseball tournaments since 1996, and the events serve as identification events for the USA Baseball 15U National Team and the primary identification events for the 14U and 17U National Team Development Programs (NTDP). The USA Baseball National Team Development Program was instituted in 2012 and serves as a National Team-level training program.


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One of my MANY New Years resolutions is to get this blog going again!
Side-note: can I even say 'again' when I only had half a dozen posts to start with?
Anyway, to kick off here are some snaps of looks I've done over the Christmas holidays for various social events (or y'know just baking in my pyjamas).
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CCTV footage of three burglars stealing an antique diamond tiara from a country estate has been released by police.
The trio are shown using "specialist diamond cutter-type tools" to steal the Portland Tiara from the Welbeck Estate, Nottinghamshire, on 20 November.
The helmet-wearing raiders are showered with sparks as they cut open an armoured glass case.
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Burglars broke into The Portland Collection Gallery on the estate between 21:45 and 22:00 GMT.
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