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I'm not sure how historically accurate the legos are.
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I'm not sure how historically accurate the legos are.
15 Oct
Monkeys! Skeletons! Andy Jackson!
This song was a hit for Johnny Horton in the 1950s. Yes, really.
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14 Oct
Monroe Doctrine
December 2, 1823
The Monroe Doctrine was expressed during President Monroe's seventh annual message to Congress, December 2, 1823:
. . . At the proposal of the Russian Imperial Government, made through the minister of the Emperor residing here, a full power and instructions have been transmitted to the minister of the United States at St. Petersburg to arrange by amicable negotiation the respective rights and interests of the two nations on the northwest coast of this continent. A similar proposal has been made by His Imperial Majesty to the Government of Great Britain, which has likewise been acceded to. The Government of the United States has been desirous by this friendly proceeding of manifesting the great value which they have invariably attached to the friendship of the Emperor and their solicitude to cultivate the best understanding with his Government. In the discussions to which this interest has given rise and in the arrangements by which they may terminate the occasion has been judged proper for asserting, as a principle in which the rights and interests of the United States are involved, that the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers. . .
It was stated at the commencement of the last session that a great effort was then making in Spain and Portugal to improve the condition of the people of those countries, and that it appeared to be conducted with extraordinary moderation. It need scarcely be remarked that the results have been so far very different from what was then anticipated. Of events in that quarter of the globe, with which we have so much intercourse and from which we derive our origin, we have always been anxious and interested spectators. The citizens of the United States cherish sentiments the most friendly in favor of the liberty and happiness of their fellow-men on that side of the Atlantic. In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy to do so. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that we resent injuries or make preparation for our defense. With the movements in this hemisphere we are of necessity more immediately connected, and by causes which must be obvious to all enlightened and impartial observers. The political system of the allied powers is essentially different in this respect from that of America. This difference proceeds from that which exists in their respective Governments; and to the defense of our own, which has been achieved by the loss of so much blood and treasure, and matured by the wisdom of their most enlightened citizens, and under which we have enjoyed unexampled felicity, this whole nation is devoted. We owe it, therefore, to candor and to the amicable relations existing between the United States and those powers to declare that we should consider any attempt on their part to extend their system to any portion of this hemisphere as dangerous to our peace and safety. With the existing colonies or dependencies of any European power we have not interfered and shall not interfere. But with the Governments who have declared their independence and maintain it, and whose independence we have, on great consideration and on just principles, acknowledged, we could not view any interposition for the purpose of oppressing them, or controlling in any other manner their destiny, by any European power in any other light than as the manifestation of an unfriendly disposition toward the United States. In the war between those new Governments and Spain we declared our neutrality at the time of their recognition, and to this we have adhered, and shall continue to adhere, provided no change shall occur which, in the judgement of the competent authorities of this Government, shall make a corresponding change on the part of the United States indispensable to their security.
The late events in Spain and Portugal [show] that Europe is still unsettled. Of this important fact no stronger proof can be adduced than that the allied powers should have thought it proper, on any principle satisfactory to themselves, to have interposed by force in the internal concerns of Spain. To what extent such interposition may be carried, on the same principle, is a question in which all independent powers whose governments differ from theirs are interested, even those most remote, and surely none of them more so than the United States. Our policy in regard to Europe, which was adopted at an early stage of the wars which have so long agitated that quarter of the globe, nevertheless remains the same, which is, not to interfere in the internal concerns of any of its powers; to consider the government de facto as the legitimate government for us; to cultivate friendly relations with it, and to preserve those relations by a frank, firm, and manly policy, meeting in all instances the just claims of every power, submitting to injuries from none. But in regard to those continents circumstances are eminently and conspicuously different.
It is impossible that the allied powers should extend their political system to any portion of either continent without endangering our peace and happiness; nor can anyone believe that our southern brethren, if left to themselves, would adopt it of their own accord. It is equally impossible, therefore, that we should behold such interposition in any form with indifference. If we look to the comparative strength and resources of Spain and those new Governments, and their distance from each other, it must be obvious that she can never subdue them. It is still the true policy of the United States to leave the parties to themselves, in hope that other powers will pursue the same course. . . .
14 Oct
A project from a student at Clark College which includes maps and audiovisuals, although someone needed to tell someone to stop rattling cabinetry in the background…. I am sympathetic, though.
This video can also be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgELv4aNHj
A 2 minute overview from a history instructor.
10 Oct
It's all about Napoleon and the British again. Go here.
6 Oct
Be sure to answer fully and include details. This is the easiest way to help prepare for your tests.
1. What internal problems affected the way the US fought the War of 1812? What were the weaknesses of our military? Were there any strengths?
2. Why did Canada become an important battleground? Why was our strategy regarding Canada flawed? Why was the Battle of Plattsburgh so important, and what was the other name of this battle?
3. What were the four main parts of the British strategy? Why was the attack on Baltimore (and Ft. McHenry) significant? What provoked the British blockade of our coast?
4. What was the most significant defeat the British suffered during the war? What were the long-term impacts of this battle? How did the US victory in this battle affect the national attitude, not just toward the war but to pride in country?
5. What caused the British to lessen their demands during negotiations at Ghent? How did both sides seek later to demilitarize the Great Lakes area?
6. How did the War cause the death of the Federalist Party? Be sure to answer completely.
7. Why is this war sometimes called "The Second War for Independence?"
8. What momentous event occurred in Europe militarily at nearly the same time as the end of the War of 1812?
9. What specific changes occurred in the US in the wake of the War? How was our trade with England affected, and what did the US do in response (and how was it a first)?
10. Describe Henry Clay's American System. Explain the reasons why various groups either opposed or supported it.
11. Why was the post-war era known as "The Era of Good Feelings?" In what ways was this name a misnomer? Consider economics in your answer as well.
12. What were the causes of the Panic of 1819? What were the causes of the western land boom? What currency policies did westerners demand to be able to buy land?
13. Why did the proposed admission of Missouri to the Union in 1819 cause enough opposition to necessitate a compromise? How does this reflect a growing sectionalism? What was the point of the Tallmadge Amendment? What were the details of the resulting compromise, and how did it affect the remaining Louisiana Purchase Territory?
14. What were some specific reasons why John Marshall was such a pivotal figure in American legal history? What was his philosophy? Create a chart of the most important decisions of the Supreme Court under his leadership, explaining the principles that each case represented.
15. How did the southern part of the Old Northwest Territory get embroiled in the growing slavery controversy?
16. What were the specific reasons why the West grew so rapidly after 1815?
17. What important treaties were completed during this time period, and what did they accomplish? You may make a chart if you wish—might help with studying purposes.
18. What was the idea behind the Monroe Doctrine? Who created this doctrine, and in response to what event? How did Latin America and Britain react to this doctrine?


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Vegan on the Go: Fast, Easy, Affordable - Anytime, Anywhere
What's the book about? Vegan on the Go is focused on easy and affordable lunches for vegans and those who want to eat more plant-based meals. Each recipe tells you how long you need to prepare and cook each lunchbox recipe, so you'll never be caught out.
Recipes we love: Polenta Parcels, Sweet Potato Burgers and Tofu Sushi
Good book for: This is also a great cookbook for those who struggle to find vegan food on the road. The recipes in Vegan on the Go will arm you with delicious dishes to facilitate a vegan diet on the go.

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PS2 Elite Apparel
Some new PS2 T-Shirts are available and they are SUPER badass. The image to the left is just an example of the Liberator shirt (which we all here at TGWW love) but they have shirts for ALL vehicles and you should check them out.
SteelDragon is the designer, and did an AMAZING job. Show him your support by picking up one of these shirts. I bought 2!!


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RALEIGH, N.C. (FEBRUARY 7, 2018) – Clean, an award-winning integrated branding agency, today announced it has been selected by First Tennessee Bank/Capital Bank to provide public relations support for its Mid-Atlantic markets. Clean will partner with First Tennessee Bank/Capital Bank to help build brand awareness across the Triangle and Triad regions, both key growth areas for the 153-year-old financial institution. Clean will provide a wide range of communications services, including media relations, executive thought leadership, digital initiatives, sponsorships, and community outreach.
First Tennessee Bank, part of the Memphis, Tennessee-based First Horizon family of companies, recently merged with Charlotte-based Capital Bank to become the fourth largest regional bank in the Southeast, with more than $40 billion in assets and 350 branches. Operations in Mid-Atlantic markets will operate under the Capital Bank name.
"Central North Carolina remains a significant priority area for us across all consumer and business lines," said Rick Manley, President, Mid-Atlantic region at First Tennessee Bank/Capital Bank. "Clean, with their PR expertise, market know-how, and integrated brand approach, was the right local partner to help grow our more-than-a-decade-long presence here. We look forward to working with them to help us engage with current customers and reach new customers across the region."
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Who We Are
We are a Community Built on the Life and Teachings of Jesus.
We believe Jesus perfectly reveals the true heart of God. He's not a distant or indifferent dad, who scowls with arms crossed as he considers all you've wasted and everything you've broken. Instead, He's a God who loves you, whose arms are open wide to welcome people home.
Why would God want to hang with people like us? There's only one answer: love. Extravagant love. Love that is on a level beyond time and space. Divine love. And this is the kind of love that is towards us today.
The big idea behind our community, every woman, man, boy and girl – every age, every race – would find a home in God. A home where they belong. A community that functions as a family. We are a family and God has made us a family. This name change is this moment for us where we believe that we are going to be a church that functions like a home, that looks like a home, that loves like a home. And ultimately, what we experience on earth will look a lot like heaven.
Welcome home.
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Luke 15 has become such a hallmark passage for our community. The idea and concept of home is centric in scripture. It is the idea that every human is a sojourner and he/she is returning home. Home is not so much brick and mortar, an actual space or place or room. Home is a place and a posture our soul discovers in Jesus - where the created returns to a loving relationship with the Creator.Bringing people home is what God does. Whether prodigals or prodigies, artists or intellectuals, rebels or rejects—God's arms are open to all. God is making Churchome a community where everyone is welcome, not just to a physical building, but to an emotional place of refuge in Him. Home is God.
You Belong
The big idea behind our community, every woman, man, boy and girl – every age, every race – would find a home in God. A home where they belong. A community that functions as a family. We are a family and God has made us a family. This name change is this moment for us where we believe that we are going to be a church that functions like a home, that looks like a home, that loves like a home. And ultimately, what we experience on earth will look a lot like heaven.
We are a small church with a lot of people. The point is not about having a big church. The point is building a community of big-hearted people willing to love and help anybody.
"When he was still a long way off, his father saw him. His heart pounding, he ran out, embraced him and kissed him. Tonight, we feast! My son has come home safe and sound." From Luke 15, MSG
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Churchome is a thriving multi-site church noted for its cultural relevance, commitment to biblical integrity and faith, and love for Jesus. Prior to becoming Lead Pastors in 2009, Judah and Chelsea led Generation Church, the youth ministry of The City Church, for ten years. Judah is known for his fresh, anointed, humorous messages that demystify the Bible and make Christianity real. Chelsea is also a gifted leader and speaker, noted for her down-to-earth wisdom, authenticity, humor and strong faith. Judah and Chelsea have three children, Zion, Eliott, and Grace.
Our Call
Jesus is the maximum expression of God's love, which is why our gatherings are focused on connecting with him. We want to create an environment where people can experience God's love and grace no matter who they are, what they are going through, or what they believe.
But connecting with Jesus isn't the only way to experience God's love. We also experience it by connecting with one another through authentic relationships. We are "a small church with a lot of people." In other words, we want everyone to feel that they are a part of our community and to find the acceptance, friendship, and family they need.
Our goal is to make the connection between God and people really simple, so much of what we do is focused around what we call The 5 G's: Gatherings, Groups, Generations, Generosity, and Growth.
What We Believe
We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God. It is accurate, authoritative, and applicable to our everyday lives.
We believe that God is eternal and that He revealed Himself as one God existing in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We believe that sin has separated each of us from God and His purpose for our lives.
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man and is the only One who can reconcile us to God. He lived a sinless life, died on the cross in our place, rose again to life, and ascended to heaven.
We believe that we receive salvation, the forgiveness of our sins and reconciliation to God, by grace through faith in Jesus.
We believe that Jesus established and is building His Church. God's plan is that all believers regularly meet together for worship, fellowship, service, and instruction in the Word of God.
We believe in water baptism for every believer.
We believe that the baptism of the Holy Spirit is available to all believers. The Holy Spirit enables us to use spiritual gifts as enumerated in I Corinthians 12-14 and as manifested in the Early Church.
We believe that God has a plan and purpose for each of our lives and that He enables us by His grace to grow in love, maturity, and relationship with Him.
We believe that each person will exist eternally. Whether we spend eternity with God or separated from Him is determined by our response to the grace and salvation of Jesus.
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Sonos have dominated the wireless hi fi space for many years with a range of products that hit the sweet spot for millions of music lovers. Recently however, some have felt that their software was falling behind in a market now crowded with suppliers.
That has all changed.
Sonos have released an all-new Controller app that puts real power and control back into the hands of the listener.
We now have more music choices than ever before, with more devices in more rooms of our houses. The new Controller app does a brilliant job of making music easy again.
New features
Universal Search
You can now search for an artist, album or song across all your music services at once. No more hunting down that new artist across multiple services because they're not licensed everywhere.
Universal Playlists
You can create playlists using music from your library and any of your music services – you're no longer restricted to a single music service at a time.
New Interface
The sleek new design makes everything more intuitive, faster and easier. It's now much simpler to find music and play it across one or multiple locations, or select different music across different rooms.
See all the changes
Read the full Release Notes for the new Controller App here: www.sonos.com/software/release/5.0
Important note: if you're not running iOS 6+ or are using an iPad 1, don't update. Some users have had the old app deleted only to find the new app won't run on their device. If you're unsure, give us a call, visit the Sonos Support Page or head to the Sonos Facebook page to see what other users are saying.
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iOS SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Sonos update 5.0 is compatible with iOS devices running iOS 6 and higher (certain features require higher versions of iOS)
iPhone 3GS or later
iPod touch 4th generation or later
iPad 2 or later
Requires Android: 2.1 and higher. Certain features may require higher versions of Android.
How to update to the new Controller App
You may already have received a notification on your device about the update to version 5.0. If so, just follow the instructions to update.
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Discover la bonne vie with property in France.
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Our core offering of brand identity, creative direction and strategy extends to print and digital applications including annual reports, websites, campaigns, environments, brand guidelines and corporate collateral. We employ a considered approach that treats every project with equal measures of curiosity, sophistication and passion, and a commitment to delivering all projects, large or small, on time and on budget.
We believe in collaboration, design for social change, and meaningful solutions to real problems. A small agency experience, with big agency results.
Lisa Kellar
Company + Creative Director
Lisa is one of the founding partners of L+L Design, bringing with her more than 20 years of industry experience for a wide range of clients. With formal qualifications in business, marketing and design, Lisa oversees the day-to-day operations of the business with an experienced and critical eye. Her commitment to the success of every project that enters the studio is a testament not only to her dedication, but an overall understanding of what it takes for clients to succeed in today's competitive landscape.
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General Manager + Project Director
Sally is a highly experienced project director who started her career as a graphic designer over 20 years ago. Through her experience working with and managing global brands for a variety of creative agencies, she has gained in-depth knowledge across a wide range of areas. Sally's project management experience working with large teams of designers, combined with her keen creative eye, ensures that projects flow smoothly from concept development through to execution.
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Mike is an innovative and exceptionally creative designer with proven strategic and conceptual skills. Having created and managed brand identities for organisations of all sizes, he is responsible for guiding the creative output of the studio, and the development of many of our most successful client brands. Mike's holistic approach to design and creative direction is evidenced in all his work—regardless of discipline or medium—leading to a considered and thoughtful body of work for a varied list of clients.
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Having spent her entire working life within the creative industry, Linda is a thorough and dedicated project manager. Through her experience within publishing, design and marketing agencies Linda has accumulated a wealth of practical knowledge across a wide range of mediums and industry sectors, including working with high-profile authors and campaigns for blue chip clients. She brings with her a level of passion and enthusiasm that is matched only by her attention to detail, and respect for her clients.
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Information technology is usually not a big topic in the corporate boardroom. Whether you're a small company or a mid-sized business, the owner or CEO is often far more focused on strategically leading the company than on IT. Sales and marketing, operations efficiencies, new product development, legislation and regulation, all command far more attention.
However, IT underpins all of these areas and is integral to their success. Most owners and CEO's don't feel as comfortable with IT as they do with other areas of the business, so they either leave it all up to "the guy who does the IT" for smaller firms or the Director of IT or CIO for larger firms. But this is often not the best option. Just as the CEO doesn't have to know everything about sales to be able discuss sales in the boardroom with the VP of Sales, the CEO should still feel comfortable discussing strategic aspects of IT with the CIO or Director of IT.
Cohn Consulting IT News (our newsletter) focuses on some of the boardroom issues associated with IT. As anyone who has watched the news will attest, IT security is a major concern and every owner and CEO should understand the liabilities associated with a data breach or security hack. Being able to continue to operate the business and recover from a major IT outage is now a requirement of the modern world but few CEO's know if their business actually has the processes and technology in place to do that.
Want a copy of our newsletter? Send me an email to email@example.com.
Many small and mid-sized businesses struggle with the pro's and con's of having an in-house IT department vs outsourcing it. And many executives don't realize that technology doesn't have to be just an expense but can actually provide significant strategic advantage over the competition.
Our March newsletter articles address all of these topics and more and I hope you find them interesting and informative. If you are an existing client, you know that Cohn Consulting Corporation is there for you and already helping you with these issues. If you are not yet a client, I invite you to reach out to us and schedule a free sit down – CEO to CEO – to see how Cohn Consulting Corporation can give you greater familiarity over this important aspect of your business and help you address these boardroom issues.
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Important Announcement:
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Eric Gushee is a Chicago based artist, who was born and raised in New York City. His interest in art was first found at Marlboro College. During his stay at Marlboro, Eric devoted himself to the arts, graduating with highest honors. After two years of being a practicing artist he decided to further his academic career by attending The Art Institute of Chicago and graduated with a BFA in 2010. Much of Eric's work is a struggle between two and three-dimensional worlds. The shadows cast by his sculptures often can be seen in his drawings and sometimes the drawings themselves are made from the sculpture's materials. His work combines the unfamiliar world with the familiar—he does not try to disguise the materials he uses but embraces them for what they are and can be. Eric currently lives and works in Chicago, Illinois.


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Formed in 2003, Forgotten Cats's mission is to reduce the unwanted cat population without killing and to stop the suffering of the thousands of kittens born to abandoned, homeless cats via TNVR.
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Spring in the city is a wet season; on average, it rains once every three days. In practice, weather fronts tend to come in waves; it rains for three to six days in a row, then goes back to being sunny and nice until the next front rolls in. The rainfall itself is generally mild, a soft but nearly constant drizzle. Nighttime temperatures during the spring are cool, but generally stay above freezing; daytime highs are typically pleasant but not quite warm.
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Summer is the city's dry period; the skies are typically clear and the sun bright, with only a few storms throughout the season. Daytime temperatures are mild, comfortably warm and almost never too hot; nighttime lows are cool but not cold. Despite being bracketed by two rivers, the atmosphere does not get very humid, even on the hottest days of late summer.
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Summers are warm, sunny and rather dry, with July reaching an average high of 81 °F (27 °C) and a low of 58 °F (14 °C) late in the month. Heatwaves particularly occur during July and August. Winters can be mild to cold, and very moist, with January averaging a high of 46 °F (8 °C) and a low of 37 °F (3 °C). Rainfall averages 37.5 inches (950 mm) per year. Cold snaps are short-lived, and snowfall typically occurs no more than a few times per year, although the city has been known to see major snow and ice storms.
|Average high °F (°C)
|45.6 (7.56)
|50.3 (10.17)
|55.7 (13.17)
|60.5 (15.83)
|66.7 (19.28)
|72.7 (22.61)
|79.3 (26.28)
|79.7 (26.5)
|74.6 (23.67)
|63.3 (17.39)
|51.8 (11)
|45.4 (7.44)
|62.1 (16.72)
|Average low °F (°C)
|34.2 (1.22)
|35.9 (2.17)
|38.6 (3.67)
|41.9 (5.5)
|47.5 (8.61)
|52.6 (11.44)
|56.9 (13.83)
|57.3 (14.06)
|52.5 (11.39)
|45.2 (7.33)
|39.8 (4.33)
|35.0 (1.67)
|44.8 (7.11)
|Precipitation inches (mm)
|5.07 (128.8)
|4.18 (106.2)
|3.71 (94.2)
|2.64 (67.1)
|2.38 (60.5)
|1.59 (40.4)
|0.72 (18.3)
|0.93 (23.6)
|1.65 (41.9)
|2.88 (73.2)
|5.61 (142.5)
|5.71 (145)
|37.07 (941.6)
|Snowfall inches (cm)
|1.6 (4.1)
|1.6 (4.1)
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|0.6 (1.5)
|1.3 (3.3)
|5.2 (13.2)
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|Avg. snowy days
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The lowlands extend east and south from the city, boundaries defined by the two rivers and the mountains. They contain a variety of habitats, from woodlands dominated by any of oak, pine, or fir to open swathes of grassland. Cottonwood, maple, ash, alder, and willow can be found along streams and the banks of the rivers. A melange of other plants occur in the different lowland habitats, providing a variety of food sources and material for gatherers and quarry for hunters. The lowlands are relatively safe, as wildernesses go, but the operative word is relatively — particularly in the south, where the lowlands wrap around Ash Hallow. In past generations, some have attempted to carve farmland out of the wilderness near North River, beyond the borders of Collumbra, but no such venture remained viable beyond a few years.
Lowland regions are prone to summer wildfires, though never in living or recorded memory has a fire threatened the city itself; for some reason, wildfires never approach the city verge.
Mountains can be seen in all directions from the city, but only those to the east and south are routinely ventured into. The foothills on the far side of the lowlands quickly rise into tall, sharp peaks, many of which bear snow on their slopes from fall into the very beginning of summer. The tallest mountain, almost directly east of the city, is crowned with white all year long. The mountains are heavily forested, with conifers predominating — fir, hemlock, spruce, cedar, and the occasional pine. The very highest regions, rarely visited by people, are a patchwork of open grassland and dense evergreen thickets.
Most who travel all the way out to the mountains do so either to hunt or to harvest wood; some gather edible plants, herbs, materials for dyes, and other sorts of useful things. The wise do so in large groups. The mountains are notable for their native predators as well as occasional ferals, in addition to the purely innate hazards of travel such as rockfalls, avalanches, and storms.
A single ridge of peaks also extends along the far bank of the Western River. In the lee of that ridge, between mountains and river, is Shadowglen, one of the three named hazard zones. Those who travel into Shadowglen, or the mountains beyond, do so at their own peril. As only one bridge is known to span the West River, few have ventured into that wilderness.
City Verge
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The city verge refers to a poorly-defined borderland immediately surrounding the occupied city regions. In some areas, the verge has more urban qualities — it consists of ruined buildings reclaimed by nature, overgrown and decaying from generations of neglect. Some of these places were occupied as little as two or three generations ago, while others have been abandoned for longer than any records recall. Other parts of the verge consist of wilderness disrupted by few to no remnants of prior development; these are generally woodland habitats similar to the rest of the lowlands.
Generally speaking, the city verge is at least as dangerous to wander into as the wilderness beyond it. The incidence of ferals seems to be markedly higher within the verge, even in places not themselves bordering on hazard zones.
Urban verge: the margins of Gray Zone, Kilnsward, Meridian North, and True City
Wooded verge: the margins of Beckett, Collumbra, Decaying Rim, and Rose District
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Major Flora and Fauna
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The lists below are not necessarily exhaustive, but provide a sense of what species are and are not found in and around the city. See the information above to determine whether a species would fit here. Note that large domestic animals, such as horses and cows, are not present in any form, but other feral species (such as parakeets and peacocks) may be.
Farmed Species
|blackberry, blueberry, grape, huckleberry, raspberry, rose hip, redcurrant, strawberry
|Fruit and nuts
|apple, buckeye, cherry, peach, pear, plum, walnut
|Edible Plants
|carrot, broccoli, flax (uncommon), kale, mushroom, oat, pea, polebean, rye, spinach, squash, winter wheat
|Herbs and spices
|chives, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, thyme
|chicken, donkey, duck, goat, goose, rabbit, turkey
Wild and Feral Species
|blackberry, blueberry, elderberry (high altitude only), grape, huckleberry, raspberry, rose hip, redcurrant, salmonberry, serviceberry, strawberry
|Fruit and nuts
|acorn, apple, buckeye, cherry, crabapple, hazelnut, peach, pear, plum, strawberry, walnut
|Edible plants
|camas, cattail, chicory, miner's lettuce, mushrooms, peas, polebeans, winter wheat
|Herbs and spices
|mint (feral), wintergreen, yarrow
|alder, cedar, cottonwood, fir, hemlock, maple, oak, pine, walnut (verge only)
|Large predators
|bear (black and brown), cougar, wolf
|Small predators and scavengers
|badger, bobcat, ermine, cat (feral, urban only), coyote, dog (feral), fisher, fox (gray and red), lynx, marten, mink, opossum, raccoon, river otter, spotted skunk, striped skunk, weasel (long-tailed and least), wolverine (rare)
|Large game
|boar, deer (black-tailed), elk, goat (mountain), sheep (bighorn)
|Small game
|beaver, goat (feral and mountain), pika, rabbit (cottontail, feral, and jackrabbit), squirrel (fox, gray, and red)
|Game birds
|chicken (feral), chukar, dove (mourning and rock), duck (various), goose (various), grouse (blue and ruffed), quail, peacock, pheasant (ring-necked)
|Birds of prey
|bald eagle, hawk (cooper's, goshawk, red-tailed, rough-legged, sharp-shinned), osprey, owl (barn, great gray, great horned, saw-whet, screech, spotted), turkey vulture
|Other notable birds
|crow, jay (scrub and steller's), magpie, parakeet (feral), peacock (feral), raven
|bass, carp, pikeminnow, salmon, shad, steelhead, sturgeon, trout, walleye


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Universal has set the theatrical release date for its James Brown biopic, titled Get On Up, for Friday, October 17, 2014.
Chadwick Boseman is set to play Brown in the Tate Taylor directed film.
Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer were previously rumored to be in talks to reunite with their The Help director, to take supporting roles in the film.
It's been officially announced today that both actresses are indeed going to appear in the film, with Viola Davis playing Susie Brown, James Brown's mother; and Octavia Spencer will play his aunt, Anne Tunney.
True Blood star, Nelsan Ellis, was also rumored to be in director Taylor's sights for a supporting role, but no confirmation of that yet.
Shooting begins this fall, with Brian Grazer producing alongside Mick Jagger, for Universal Pictures.
Taylor plans to shoot the film in Mississippi, including filming at the Mississippi Coliseum on the state fairgrounds, where Brown performed a concert in February 1969.
This is a film that Spike Lee was previously long-attached to direct, but was replaced by Tate Taylor earlier this year.
Promising a warts and all telling of Brown's life story on film, the screenplay has been penned by Jez Butterworth & John-Henry Butterworth (they wrote the script for Fair Game, the Naomi Watts and Sean Penn film).


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OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Following is the prepared text of Gov. Christine Gregoire's (D) 2007 state of the state address:
Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Chief Justice, distinguished justices of the court, honored officials, members of the Washington State Legislature, Governor Rosellini, Governor Gardner, Governor Lowry, King County Executive Sims, Snohomish County Executive Reardon, the Honorable Brian Cladoosby, the Honorable Fawn Sharp, and the Honorable Lee Adolph, members of the Consular Association of Washington, my fellow citizens: Good evening. It is an honor once again to stand before you and talk about the state of this great state. Thank you, Rabbi Bridge, for starting us off this evening with the opening prayer. Joining me at the rostrum is my husband Mike – or First Mike as he has become known. He is a Vietnam combat veteran and has spent the last two years working on veterans issues, a subject which he is passionate about. He is a great dad to our two daughters, and a great husband, who, to borrow a line, knows me best and loves me anyway. Also joining me is my daughter, Michelle, who will graduate from college in May. She not only has gotten darn good grades, she has provided us with four great years of college soccer which we will dearly miss. Michelle, along with her older sister, Courtney, who can't be with us today, can always be counted on to keep me grounded. I would also like to introduce Mike's mother, Mary Gregoire, and his brother, Denny, and Denny's wife, Barb Tennis. Not joining us is our dog, Trooper. It has been a long time since Mike and I had a puppy – if you know what I mean. Like you, my family is the center of my life, and making life better for our families is the real measure of our work here in Olympia. It has been a hard year for many Washington families as wind, fires, and floods plagued the state in an unprecedented series of natural disasters. Sadly, some families suffered the ultimate loss in 2006 when family members in the armed services, law enforcement, and firefighting lost their lives. Still others perished from natural disasters in our state. Would you please join me in a moment of silence for these individuals and their families? Thank you. Despite the damage from storms and fires and the terrible toll of lives lost, Washington families have a bright future. They have a bright future because we have adopted a basic principle: the status quo in Washington is not good enough. We have fought for change – responsible change. We have demanded accountability. And the results are clear. Thousands of children will have a better shot at life thanks to our new emphasis on early learning. We have kept our promise to cut class sizes in our K-12 schools. We honored the wishes of voters and approved teacher pay raises. We opened the doors to colleges and universities to more students. We promised to provide health care to more children than ever before – and we delivered. More people are working – 155,000 new jobs were created in the last two years. Exports from our trade-dependent state are up 40 percent – headed to a record $45 billion year, and based on successes from my trade missions, I look forward to more growth in the future. Together, we have taken steps to help forest land owners and farmers. We cut taxes on diesel fuel, farm equipment, and the timber B&O tax. Last year we promised to set aside money for the future, and we delivered. Let's deliver again this session. It is the responsible thing to do. New 21st century industries – like a biodiesel plant in Grays Harbor – are forming. Reducing our dependence on foreign oil must be a priority. We did what some thought was impossible – we negotiated medical malpractice reform, and patient safety has been enhanced as a result. Together we have fought discrimination. We passed tough new crime-fighting bills. One has helped reduce the number of meth labs by 50 percent. We protected our children and communities by increasing sentences for sex offenders and prohibiting sex offenders from entering areas frequented by children, such as schools, parks and playgrounds. And when law enforcement said they needed help locating sex offenders who have been released from prison, we passed tough new sex offender registration laws. We broke a decades-long stalemate with an agreement that will provide farms, fish and communities water they desperately need from the Columbia River. We increased access to state parks and began preparing for the centennial celebration of our parks system in 2013. We promoted investments in renewable energy and green buildings, and we curbed auto emissions. We've taken on these challenges, solved real problems for real people, demanded accountability and made the kinds of changes the state needs to continue moving families forward. We have made real progress and we are changing the way we do business. In the past we saw a state without a clear vision for the future. Today we see hope, opportunity and steady progress toward a secure future. In the past, we've seen partisanship, bureaucratic inertia, political caution and business as usual in Olympia. Today, together, we are fighting for change that is responsible, demands accountability, and is providing the solutions Washington needs. This is the Washington we all want. But just in case anyone here thinks we can rest on our laurels, I have one message for you. You ain't seen nothin' yet! We have turned the corner, but we have work to do. In too many cases we are using 20th century tools to solve 21st century problems, and nothing short of change will allow us to produce a better future for Washington families. I have traveled the state and listened to our citizens from Spokane to Everett and Vancouver to Tacoma. We all want the same things for our families – quality education, reliable health insurance, and a good job. Our challenge is to stand in the shoes of our citizens, see the future through their eyes, and find common ground that provides the change needed for a future Washington families can count on. Today I want to talk about a vision for change and an agenda that provides:
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The Chancellor has announced steps that the University is taking in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. All on campus interview/admissions/recruiting visits by prospective students to the School of Dental Medicine have been postponed until further notice.
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Competency-Based Educational Program
The four-year predoctoral program prepares students to provide basic health promotion and disease prevention, diagnose and develop treatment plans, analyze complex medical and dental cases, and achieve competency in all areas defined for general practitioners. The competency-based curriculum also reflects the school's commitment to supporting the development of professionalism, life-long learning, and synthesis of clinical and biomedical science concepts.
An essential part of the training of students at Pitt Dental is to learn and practice clinical concepts that involve administering anesthesia, dental hygiene and cleaning as well as other facets of dental examination and care. In order to facilitate this training, part of the educational experience at Pitt Dental requires students to serve as patients for other students.
Beyond the Classroom
Student learning continues far beyond the classroom. Community service is encouraged through the Student Community Outreach Program and Education (SCOPE) and the Univeristy of Pittsburgh WISER Center offers dental students hands-on medical experience in a world-class multidisciplinary simulation-based training facility. The Simulation Clinic gives students life-like experience with simulated patients in a classroom, clinical learning environment and the Fassinger Learning Resource Center lets students continue learning past the traditional hours and space of the classroom meetings.
Students are encouraged to participate in any of a number of the school's active student organizations to connect with others sharing and investigating the same interests. Student organizations focus on advancing knowledge and extend the frontiers of a particular segment of oral health. Personal, academic and career counseling are available through the school's Office of Student Affairs for all students. An extensive library system, learning skills center, housing resource center, student health care and recreational and fitness facilities are available through the University.
Research opportunities abound for students in good academic standing to study many different aspects of dental research, including craniofacial genetics, tissue regeneration, informatics, public health and other fields. With an extended history of profound dental research, the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine also fosters interactions between dental students and researchers in other disciplines. Academic rewards and contributions to the dental profession are just two reasons many students conduct research at the school. Students have opportunities to share their projects and results at national meetings and conferences and provide excellent learning and networking opportunities with colleagues. Student researchers also may compete for awards, scholarships, and other opportunities at the University.
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Padres to host Mexican League game in August
Tijuana and Mexico City to clash following San Diego's Aug. 3 matinee vs. Atlanta
The San Diego Padres announced on Thursday that Petco Park will be hosting a special international doubleheader on Aug. 3. About 30 minutes after the conclusion of a 1:10 p.m. PT game between the Padres and the Atlanta Braves, the Tijuana Toros and Mexico City Diablos Rojos will take the field to play a regular-season Mexican League game. Admittance to the latter contest will be included with a ticket to that day's Padres game.
It'll be the second Mexican League regular-season game to take place in Petco Park, and the first since 2006.
"We are proud to bring Mexican League baseball back to Petco Park for all of the passionate baseball fans in the San Diego/Baja California region," said Tom Seidler of the Padres' ownership group. "We want to make that day a celebration."
"On behalf of the Toros of Tijuana, we would like to extend a special thanks to the San Diego Padres for opening the doors of Petco Park to us all," said Blanca Uribe of the Toros' ownership group. "We hope this game is seen as a symbol of union between our communities, San Diego and Tijuana."
In 1996, the Padres became the first Major League team to play a regular-season "home game" outside the United States or Canada when they hosted the New York Mets in Monterrey, Mexico, and remain the only MLB team to play a home game in Mexico.
Seidler said the Padres could possibly revive that international game, which would require cooperation with MLB and any proposed opponent.
"It's certainly something that should happen in the near future," Seidler said. "Those games are great for baseball, great for Mexican baseball fans, great for American fans. We need to find a way to make that happen again."
But for now, Seidler says the Padres are just hoping to establish a positive relationship with the Mexican League and the communities that host their teams.
"It's a focus that's going to stay with us and our ownership group as we're here for the next 30, 40 years," Seidler said. "It's not just about the game. It's about taking the game and branching off from that to get more involved in the community and do greater things."
The Diablos Rojos are owned by partial Padres owner Alfredo Harp Helú and boast 15 Mexican Baseball League championships, the most in league history.
"All of us at the Diablos Rojos are very happy to return to play at Petco Park, now in an official game of the Mexican Baseball League," said Diablos Rojos general manager Jorge Alum. "It will be a great event for all baseball fans, especially for the Mexican fans living on both sides of the border, and we are hopeful that this will be the beginning of many games that the Diablos will play at Petco Park."
The Toros, who are in their first year of play in the Mexican major leagues, are eager to play as the home team in a marquee game on an international stage. But when they take the field, it'll be all business.
"It's a big responsibility as a player, and we just want to come and show our experience that we have in the Mexican League and give our best effort in the game," said Toros outfielder Eduardo Arredondo, who had three hits and scored three runs in Mexico's 5-2 win over the United States in the 2013 World Baseball Classic. "We'll be excited, but we're going to take it seriously to come and play."


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If you've decided to sell your house, there is a whole variety of things to be taken care of before you bring any potential buyers inside. Having your house in top shape will impress them more and enable it to become more likely to be sold at a higher price. All you have to do is to implement a few alluring details and make it look well-maintained. If you're selling during season it is very important to make your house stand out among dozens of others many people are going to look at. So, here are a few tips on how to make your home look the part for any visitors looking for a dream house.
Check for any damage
You have to check your home in and out for any damage that could potentially be harmful to your house's value. Make sure everything is functional, from fixing loose knobs and handles to taking care of more serious damage, like leakage or mold. Pay special attention to wood rot around windows and door frames – especially outside. They can deteriorate over time when exposed to rain and moisture. Check for leaks around toilets or sinks, and if you have hardwood, check for any bulges to determine if you have a problem with flooding.
Make it squeaky clean
Nothing feels better than entering a clean home filled with pleasant smells. Take care of your windows, wash them thoroughly. Buyers will always notice a smudgy window. It's important to take care of it because the view through the window is also an important aspect of your house's aesthetic. Clean windows will also let more light into the rooms. If you have carpets, rugs or leather furniture, it could take you ages to get them in top shape for selling. Professionals advise that clean-looking carpets, rugs and leather furniture significantly boost the chances of impressing any potential buyers.
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Boost your curb appeal
Remember: first impressions count! Before any potential buyers enter your home, they will most definitely scrutinize your property from a distance. They don't only seek for a nice-looking exterior, but also signs that the property has been well maintained, and they don't want to waste more money on that. Make sure your garden looks at its best, and make your gate, fence and doors fresher by repainting them. You can do all sorts of other things, like replace your house number, get a new mailbox, or install flower boxes for that extra spice.
Cut the clutter
Your aim is to enable potential buyers to visualize themselves living in the property. Therefore, you can create an illusion of bigger space and enable them to really think about what they would do to the place if they lived there. Keep away from decorating your house too much, because it can be a distraction. Put away all family photos and art pieces you like because not all people share your taste. As for the abundance of space, you can make the ceiling look higher by adding extra-long curtains to the windows or buying striped carpets or rugs that give the illusion of bigger space.
Revamp your kitchen
People today are mostly looking to buy a house that already has a reasonably polished kitchen. You can solve that problem with simple updates, like installing new cabinet doors, worktops, handles and other minor adjustments. If you're feeling bold, you can replace tiles and floorings too. Just make sure to not stick to any DIY unless you're completely confident in your skills – there's no shame in hiring professionals to finish the job, and the expenses are sure to be worthwhile.
Being welcoming to your viewers is desirable, but your dog's enthusiastic greeting may not be to everyone's liking. Some people who visit might be allergic to dogs or cat's hair, so make sure that they're all comfortable with visiting your property. Ask a neighbor to look after your pets during viewings if possible, or if not, you can always take them to a pet day care.
Selling your property might seem like an awful and time consuming task, but if you invest in it the right way, you can go through that process stress-free. Prepare yourself for providing information about your house and the local area and keep an ear out to any feedback about your house you receive during the viewing or afterward from your estate agent – it may be helpful for future viewings.
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Jerrad Pierce wrote: > >"I'm sorry I couldn't use terms that EVERYONE would understand, but > >basically: inches / cm / pt won't really work for images, because they'd get > >translated to differing dpi, just like the fonts, and then we'd have > >pixellated-looking scaled images. eeewwwww." Well, that depends on how the image is resampled. Nothing *requires* the awful, nearest-neighbor algorithm that HTML browsers seem to use. > It was plenty to clear to me... > > Isn't this what SVG is for? > http://www.w3.org/Graphics/SVG/ The anbswer is yes, on two levels. Firstly if course, vector images rescale perfectly. But secondly, a raster image included with the svg 'image' element can be resampled correctly, using bicubic interpolation, and therefore looks a whole lot better. Or you can use px units for the width and height if you don't want the resampling (for example, indexed images with few colors - but then these should be done as vectors anyway most likely). -- ChrisReceived on Thursday, 3 August 2000 04:52:54 UTC
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NaPoWriMo 2018: day 3
moments go where they
please, all this hurrying gets
us one step closer
to the unending nothing
in the middle of silence
* this is my ninth year doing NaPoWriMo. days one and two are on instagram. they're all short thus far. winter is still wearing me down. spring is coming. spring is coming.


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Apple Pie with Oatmeal Cookie Crust
1 ½ cup rolled oats (or millet, rice or buckwheat flakes)
½ cup white flour (or buckwheat or rice flour)
¼ tsp salt
¾ tsp cinnamon
3 tbsp brown sugar
¼ cup finely minced nuts (optional)
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ cup (~125g) butter, melted
6 c. peeled, sliced tart apple (any variety ok)
3 tbs. lemon juice (preferably fresh)
1 ½ tsp. cinnamon
¼ tsp. allspice or ground cloves
¼ tsp. nutmeg
½ tsp. grated lemon rind
3 tbs. White flour (or gluten free flour)
¼ c. brown sugar or honey
½ c. sour cream (optional)
handful of chopped nuts (optional)
Preheat oven to 375F. Combine all crust ingredients and mix well.
Press firmly and evenly into bottom and sides of 9 or 10- inch pie pan, forming a thick crust. Reserve a handful of crust for topping.
Place sliced apples in large bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with spices; toss until well coated. Add the lemon rind, sprinkle in the flour, and mix again. Gradually add the sugar or honey (and optional sour cream) as you mix. Don't worry if the apple slices break a little while being mixed and tossed.
Distribute the filling into the unbaked crust. Sprinkle the handful of reserved crust mix over the top, with or without the optional extra nuts, and pat neatly into place.
Bake 40-45 minutes, or until the apples are soft and the crust is nicely browned on the edges. Serve hot, warm or at room temp.


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Django Django have been shortlisted for the 2013 Scottish Album of the Year Award
Django Django's self-titled debut album is one of 10 albums on the SAY longlist (despite only two members being Scottish) having made it onto the shortlist from an original longlist of 17 following a 24-hour public vote on May 27. The album with the most public votes, The Twilight Sad's 'No One Can Ever Know', secured an automatic place on The SAY Award Shortlist of 10, with the other nine titles being chosen by an independent panel of judges.
Big names who missed out on making the shortlist include Calvin Harris and Emeli Sandé.
Speaking about the award, chair of the independent panel of judges, Glasgow Academic, John Williamson, said: "Although there was a strong longlist including some hugely commercially successful albums, the ten chosen for the short list are those that best reflect the range of music made by Scottish artists in 2012. It includes debut albums and ones by people who have been making music for thirty years; solo albums and collaborative projects; genres from folk music to hip-hop. It is perhaps a measure of the collective quality that it is hard to see an obvious winner from the ten."
An overall winner of the SAY Award will be announced on June 20 at Barrowlands Ballroom in Glasgow.
The SAY Award Shortlist:
Admiral Fallow – 'Tree Bursts In Snow'
Django Django – 'Django Django'
Human Don't Be Angry – 'Human Don't Be Angry'
Karine Polwart – 'Traces'
Lau – 'Race The Loser'
Meursault – 'Something For The Weakened'
Paul Buchanan – 'Mid Air'
RM Hubbert – 'Thirteen Lost & Found'
Stanley Odd – 'Reject'
The Twilight Sad – 'No One Can Ever Know'


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While Japan must be commended for coming up with some of the crazier inventions, and having this resilient mindset that allows them to bounce back from hardship and disaster easily, they do, too, come up with their fair share of quirky (read: useless) gadgets from time to time. Today is one of those days, and while it does not seem to make much sense at all, there is the novelty factor that might just appeal to the curious. If you have accumulated more fat under your chin due to the recent pig-outs over the holiday season and want to find a way to lose the double chin, then you might want to check out the "Rhythm Slim Chin Muscle Exercise – Beauty anti-aging face neck jaw pain gadget". All you need to do is place it under your chin, press it down and hold it for 10 seconds. Take a break (without sneaking in a slice of pizza) and repeat the process for 3 minutes each day.
Doing so purportedly works out the frontal part of your neck muscles, and that leads to the claim that your aches and cramps will go away, ensuring your sagging skin recedes to make you look younger (and perhaps fitter). The $136 price point is definitely a turn off – I think I would let someone else with deeper pockets give it a go first.


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Bo Porter chews out Astros players for disrespecting Roger Clemens
To some, the job of an MLB manager is as simple as filling out a lineup card and managing a bullpen. However, the reality is they never have a moment to relax, because there's always a valuable lesson to be taught. That's especially true when you're tasked with overseeing the development of a young, inexperienced, and in some places immature roster for an organization that's in full rebuilding mode.
That's the assignment Bo Porter accepted when he agreed to become manager of the Houston Astros prior to the 2013 season. His young squad — and their league low $24 million payroll — finished with an MLB-worst 51-111 record in his first season, which was pretty much the expectation going in. The win total should rise in 2014, almost by default, but there's obviously still a lot of groundwork to lay for a franchise that's a long way behind the top four teams in the AL West.
It's with that much needed growth and development in mind that Porter has reached out to resources within the Astros organization to share their experiences and wisdom to hopefully spark something within his players. One such meeting — or "synergistic chemistry lab," as Porter calls them — was scheduled for 9 a.m. ET on Wednesday morning with special advisor Roger Clemens handling the lecture, but it didn't go as Porter had planned.
As Brian McTaggart of MLB.com explained, the overall immaturity of the club was on full display as several players weren't prompt or prepared for the start of the meeting. This led an angry Porter to confront his team and give them an earful about being disrespectful to the seven-time Cy Young award winner and the time he was investing in their cause.
A message that was clearly audible to anyone within earshot of the Astros facility. And a message that a much calmer Porter would reiterate while speaking about the incident later in the day.
"Obviously, as an organization we're fortunate to have some people like Roger Clemens and Craig Biggio and different people that will come in here over the course of the year and speak to our ballclub," Porter said. "Even that being said, we have the 9 o'clock meeting when it comes to the synergistic chemistry lab.
"Out of respect to your teammates, out of respect to the people that take time out of their day to come out there and try to do everything they can to help this organization, it's the right thing to do to make sure you're dressed and ready and attentive when that person shows up or when it's time for a team meeting."
As angry as Porter was initially, deep down he had to relish this opportunity to teach his players another valuable lesson. A learning experience was gift wrapped, and he didn't hesitate to drive his point home.
If his players received the message, it could prove to be one of the more valuable lessons Porter teaches this spring, because this wasn't just a respect issue. It's just as much about preparation. It's approaching every workout and every meeting as if it's their most important. It's making a commitment to the organization. It's taking nothing for granted. And it's paying attention to details, because baseball is a game often decided by the things that don't show up in boxscores.
If all goes well, it could also prove to be a reference point as the moment Porter's players finally got it and the Astros began their slow climb back to respectability.
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