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Tapeworm Infection in Cats
What are tapeworms?
Tapeworms are intestinal parasites of the cat and dog. They are classified as cestodes. They belong to a different family than hookworms and roundworms, which are the other common intestinal parasites of dogs and cats. Several types of tapeworms are known to infect cats. Dipylidium caninum is by far the most common species observed in cats.
The tapeworm uses its hook-like mouthparts for anchoring to the wall of the small intestine. Eventually, adult tapeworms may reach several inches in length. As the adult matures, individual segments called proglottids break off from the main body of the tapeworm and pass into the cat's feces.
Are certain cats more likely to get Dipylidium caninum tapeworms?
"Fleas are the intermediate host for Dipylidium caninum."
Fleas are the intermediate host for Dipylidium caninum. In other words, the tapeworm is unable to complete its life cycle without the presence of fleas in the environment. Regardless of whether the owner may have seen fleas, the cat must have ingested a flea in order to have tapeworms. Consequently, tapeworms are more common in environments that are heavily infested with fleas. Lice are also reported as intermediate hosts for this tapeworm but they are relatively uncommon parasites of cats.
How do cats get Dipylidium caninum tapeworms?
First, tapeworm eggs must be ingested by flea larvae, an immature stage of the flea. Contact between flea larvae and tapeworm eggs are facilitated by contaminated bedding or carpet. Adult fleas do not participate in this part of the tapeworm lifecycle. The infected flea larvae will mature into adult fleas.
Next, the cat chews or licks its skin in response to a fleabite, and inadvertently swallows the flea. As the flea is digested within the cat's intestine, the tapeworm is released and it hatches and anchors itself to the intestinal lining.
What are the clinical signs of tapeworm infection?
Tapeworms are not particularly harmful to the cat and few clinical signs are attributed to their presence.
"...owner's aversion to the presence of the crawling proglottids or tapeworm segments."
Usually, the cat is brought to the veterinarian because of the owner's aversion to the presence of the crawling proglottids or tapeworm segments. Rarely, tapeworms may cause debilitation or weight loss if they are present in large numbers. A cat will occasionally scoot or drag its anus across the ground or carpet due to the anal irritation caused by the proglottids. However, this behavior is much more common in dogs than cats.
Occasionally, a tapeworm will release its attachment in the intestines and migrate to the stomach. When this happens, the cat may vomit an adult tapeworm several inches in length.
How are tapeworms diagnosed?
Most commonly, owners recognize that the cat has tapeworms and bring this to the attention of the veterinarian. When terminal segments of the tapeworm break off and pass into the cat's stool, they can be seen crawling on the surface of the feces. These proglottid segments look like grains of cooked white rice or cucumber seeds. Less commonly, segments are seen moving around the cat's anus. Each of these proglottid capsules contains up to twenty tapeworm eggs.
When these proglottids are released into the environment, they dehydrate and harden, becoming smaller and taking on a golden hue. Eventually, they break open and release their contents. You should note that tapeworms are not readily diagnosed with routine fecal examinations. Because of this, you should notify your veterinarian when tapeworm segments are found in your cat's stool.
What is the treatment for tapeworms?
A variety of products are available to treat tapeworms in cats but they are not all equally effective. For the best advice on the type of de-worming preparation most suitable for your cat, you should seek the help of your veterinarian. The most effective worming products are only available by prescription from a licensed veterinarian.
The deworming medication called an anthelmintic may be given as a tablet or an injection. After treatment, the tapeworm dies and is usually digested within the intestine, so worm segments don't usually pass into the stool. Side effects, such as vomiting and diarrhea, are rarely reported with the newer tapeworm medications.
"Flea control is the cornerstone of preventing Dipylidium caninum infection."
Flea control is the cornerstone of preventing Dipylidium caninum infection. Flea control products are becoming more effective and convenient to use. Depending on the type of product you use and the presence of other pets in your home, you may also need to treat your house and yard for fleas. With some of the newer products, environmental control of fleas may not be needed. Circumstances vary, however, so be sure to talk to your veterinarian.
If the cat lives in a flea-infested environment, tapeworm infection can become re-established within a few weeks. This is very rarely due to treatment failure; in most cases, reappearance of tapeworm segments represents re-infection of the cat. Additional recommendations include:
1. Promptly have your cat treated when tapeworms are detected.
2. Remove and dispose of all pet feces properly, especially in public parks, yards, or playgrounds.
3. Teach and practicestrict hygiene practices for children after playing outdoors.
What is the prognosis?
New tapeworm medications and flea preventives are safe and effective. The prognosis for successful treatment is excellent. In most cases, prevention is successfully accomplished by using a monthly flea preventive.
Are Dipylidium caninum tapeworms from my cat dangerous to my family or me?
Humans can become infected with tapeworms, although infection is rare because it is requires ingestion of a flea. Most reported cases have involved children living in less-than-ideal conditions. The risk for human infection with Dipylidium caninum is quite remote but does exist.
What are the other tapeworms that can infect my cat?
The other common tapeworms that can infect a cat are members of a group called Taenia. The intermediate hosts of these tapeworms are mice, birds, or rabbits.
"...cats acquire Taenia infestations by eating infected mice, birds, or rabbits."
In a similar manner to Dipylidium transmission, cats acquire Taenia infestations by eating infected mice, birds, or rabbits. Tapeworm medications are highly effective at eliminating these parasites. However, if your cat continues to eats prey, re-infection can occur with passage of tapeworm segments in 6-8 weeks.
Another less common group of tapeworms called Echinococcus is of increasing concern as a threat to human health. These tapeworms cause serious, potentially fatal, disease when humans become infected. Infection with this parasite is harder to diagnose than Dipylidium because the segments are small and not readily seen. Trappers and hunters in the north central United States and south central Canada may be at increased risk for infection with this worm when strict hygiene is not practiced. Foxes, coyotes, and the wild rodents upon which they prey are important in the life cycle of this parasite. Dogs and cats may also become infected if they eat rodents carrying the parasite. When eggs of Echinococcus are passed in the feces of the dog and cat, humans are at risk for infection. Free-roaming cats and dogs may need to be periodically treated with tapeworm medication. Rodent control and good hygiene are important in preventing the spread of this disease to humans. As with the more common tapeworm, human infection with Echinococcus is rare yet possible.
My child has pinworms. Did they come from my cat?
Tapeworms and pinworms look very similar. However, contrary to popular belief, pinworms do not infect cats or dogs. Any worm segments seen associated with cats are due to tapeworms. Children who contract pinworms do not get them from cats or dogs.
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In his painting, Sheets depicted his own impression of the Bunker Hill area by adding additional characters in the background, playing with the perspective of the hilly turf, even removing the funicular and replacing it with a meandering staircase that emphasized the steep trek of those who typically could not afford the fare.
My geocaching experience was similar to the viewers of Sheets's painting. As I looked out that afternoon, I saw lovers in the park, men on benches warmed by the sun, and people walking their dogs—everyone was enjoying the lovely weather of the day. Essentially, like those who view Angel's Flight, I got a charming peek into Bunker Hill as I hunted for the cache, no doubt the intent of the geocacher who cleverly hid it.
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The Island – movie review.
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It opens with hordes of people in white uniforms living in some sort of 'facility' which is surgically clean. They are very well looked after but one wonders who they are and why they have to endure such a mechanical and boring life. They are not even allowed to mate or form close friendships. In fact they seem to have no feelings of curiosity, no sex drive or aggressive feelings. They simply obey instructions and look forward to just one thing – going to a beautiful island. They are told stories of the 'contamination' of the earth and the only place which is uncontaminated is this beautiful island. They all want to go there and and will get a chance to, if they live and win a 'lottery'. This lottery draw happens regularly and someone or the other is taken from the group.
We know something is wrong with this right away. Lucky for us there is a hero Lincoln Six Echo (Ewan McGregor) who feels the same way. He starts asking questions about the island. No one wants him to find out the truth…but Lincoln manages to escape and meet up with one of the workers who helps run the facility. And he finds out the truth…that it's all a lie…the story of the contamination of the earth, the story about the island. The people in white have been brainwashed to believe these stories. Lincoln stumbles on to a greater mystery and impending disaster.
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Generational Shift
Summer 2003: I should have enjoyed the waves of golden knobs, the cold thin air of the Sierra, and the 500 feet of granite swimming below me, but I couldn't.
Summer 2003: I should have enjoyed the waves of golden knobs, the cold thin air of the Sierra, and the 500 feet of granite swimming below me,
but I couldn't. I was terrified by a 5.9 pitch, identified on the topo as the Sea of Knobs, on Sorcerer's Apprentice (5.11a R), Fairview
Dome. Seeking protection, I had veered rightward from the belay toward a quarter-inch bolt, away from the correct line of good, albeit massively runout,
knobs above. My soft shoes balanced on a cracked protrusion. Even from 20 feet away, I could see the rust on the bolt below.
No signs of protection above, to my sides, or anywhere. The cracked knob beneath my feet crumbled. It broke slowly; but I fell quickly. A blur of gray
swept across my vision.
I mostly remember being scared before, then still terrified after I whipped 40 feet onto the old bolt. It held, but for how long?
I rushed back to the belay, physically unscathed but mentally destroyed. I had no desire to climb the unprotected 30 feet above the belay, following the
real line, and neither did my partner. We rappeled, leaving carabiners, slings and a bit of our pride.
For the next seven years, the routes on the rounded granite domes of Tuolumne Meadows, in the high Sierras of California, intimidated me. The prospects
of breaking a knob, of losing the plot on a heinous runout, of peeling forever down a long, knobby slab all kept me clinging to the few well-protected
climbs. I wondered if dying and Tuolumne climbing were synonymous.
Yet today's Tuolumne is a juxtaposition of the bold and the safe, new and old. For three decades at West Farthing Dome, the large slab by Lower Cathedral
Lake, archaic quarter-inch bolts hid sparsely among the many knobs. The bold-school nature of the initial routes turned them, in time, into artifacts,
revered but not (or rarely) touched. In 2009 Linda Jarit and Bryan Law ventured into the unexplored black streaks on the southern expanse of the dome.
Taking turns, they drilled six new bolts and an anchor on a new 5.8 knob climb, Angry Dwarf. At the belay, they scanned rightwards to see
that the first bolt of the next route, Zephyr, a 5.7 put up by Alan Bartlett in 1984, sat even with their belay 120 feet off the ground.
Law and Jarit are participants in a new movement in Tuolumne Meadows. In reality, despite the area's rich history, over the years bold climbers in Tuolumne
have become fewer and farther between, and a growing number of climbers are establishing and doing accessible routes. In the past, first ascentionists
like John Bachar climbed 5.12 regularly and established 5.8 routes that required the ability to run it out on easy ground. To climb 5.9 routes, a leader
needed to be confident on 5.11 because of all the unprotected climbing. Today, an area that was once largely known as a mental proving ground has broadened.
"It used to be that if you wanted to climb 5.8 in the Meadows you had to be scared shitless," says Law, who has since 2006 put up over 50 new routes here.
Now there are moderate well-protected routes. There's still the Tuolumne flavor but no 100-footers, no broken bones, and if you don't want to climb
[these routes], there's always the Bachar-Yerian. Or Sorcerer's Apprentice, Zephyr and a hundred other routes that now stand
as testaments to an era.
"In the early development of Tuolumne," as the longtime denizon Ron Kauk says, "People were trying to define themselves, and their vehicle was the extreme
distance between the bolts." His contemporary Bachar not only defined himself, but the prevailing ethic of Tuolumne with a vision of climbing that
included mental and physical mastery. By stance drilling and hanging off knobs, Bachar established climbs with 50- to 90-foot runouts. These routes
are justly famous but see few repeats. Dubbed the most famous psychological testpiece in the U.S. by Supertopo Climbing Guides, the Bachar-Yerian sees approximately half a dozen ascents a year, mostly by top climbers from around the world seeking to test their mental stamina.
"People don't go climbing to die. They go climbing to have fun," said Mike Waugh, a 26-year veteran Tuolumne climber, one of the few people to have climbed
both the Bachar-Yerian and another Bachar route, You Asked For It (5.10c) more than once. In the 1990s, though, Waugh fell a hundred
feet after botching a move at the end of You Asked For It. He received 15 staples in his head, and has since scaled back on such climbs, though
when asked at a recent late-night campfire whether he'd go back, he said, "You never know … I wish I could say no."
In 1998, Greg Barnes, a Meadows climber and leading member of the American Safe Climbing Association, started replacing old bolts on many of the horror
shows. Barnes began a movement for safer and more moderate climbing in the Meadows, initially by replacing existing bolts and then by establishing
his own routes.
"At first it was just because I didn't want to get killed when an anchor blew," he says. "Then I really got into it because no one else was doing it and
loads of bolts were super sketchy!"
In 2001 he bolted Shagadelic, a four-pitch 5.8 route up a gray streak on the middle of Medlicott Dome with a view of the Valley's Half Dome. Barnes,
a solid rock climber and guidebook author with a family that keeps him busy, is more interested in having his routes be repeated than testify to his
ability to run it out. When his partner deemed Shagadelic too scary, he retrobolted his own route, which is now a modern miniclassic.
Barnes and other new-school first ascentionists began regularly retrobolting their climbs. Their first-ascent method has developed into one in which they
head into unknown terrain, quickly placing quarter-inch bolts, establish an anchor, then rebolt the line with beefy 3/8-inch bolts, adding others at
runouts. Since 2004, four other regular route developers — Bryan Law, Linda Jarit, George Ridgely and John Shewchuck — have joined Barnes, spending
their nights camped outside of the national park, their mornings in the Tuolumne store parking lot, and their days at the crags. Working with dedication,
they have established over a hundred new routes at the mid 5.10 and lower grades.
I met this crew in a small parking lot next to a campsite at Warren Creek. Law, a 38-year-old amateur geologist, had placed his laptop on the tailgate
of the Death Star, his monstrous black truck. Pictures of different rocks glowed brightly on the computer screen.
Ridgely, a 63-year-old retired accountant, glanced at the screen, tipped his Sierra Nevada back, then gazed at the bottle. "Looks like cereal. Looks like
oatmeal," he said.
"With raisins," Shewchuck, 50, a finish carpenter, said with a smile. He and Ridgely had just returned to the campsite after celebrating John's milestone
birthday at the nearby Mobil, a gas station that sells pale ale, bug spray and lobster taquitos topped with tomatillo-pineapple salsa.
Bryan Law pointed to the root-beer-colored minerals displayed on the computer screen.
"That's calcium titanium silicate," he said of the image.
"That was right on the tip of my tongue," Linda Jarit, 48, a DUI counselor from the South Bay, said amicably. "I just couldn't get it out there."
Nicknamed Minerals, Law spends his winters in the nearby Reno desert studying rocks. His obsession with Tuolumne stems in part from its variety of rocks:
the Half Dome and Cathedral Peak granodiorite and more specifically the potassium feldspar megacrysts.
The conversation shifted towards climbing, and, soon, to accounts of smearing on stances and of broken drill bits. Calling the laborious task of placing
3/8-inch expansion bolts (the current standard) difficult is a huge understatement — power drills are illegal in the wilderness of Tuolumne. The sequence
of a hand drill goes: hit the drill, turn the bit and repeat, making tiny indentations in the rock until you have a bolt hole. Law, with a couple of
hundred bolts drilled under his belt, can drill a bolt in less than four minutes (his friends have timed him), but others don't have his experience
or his 6′ 3 frame. In August of 2007, John Shewchuck spent 20 minutes hand-drilling one into the hard granite of Dozier Dome. He managed to finish
the first anchor bolt on a classic arete but when he tried to place the second, he broke the drill bit and started swearing. The cursing gave the
arete its name: Tourette's.
The next morning, over biscuit sandwiches from the Tuolumne Meadows store, my climbing partner, Lucho Rivera, 30, a San Francisco native, and I weighed
our options of where to go climbing for the day. Two opportunities for second ascents presented themselves: Bob Jensen's Captain Fairview, a new 5.11 on Fairview Dome, or Lucho's difficult traversing crack route Simba's Line, in the backcountry. Considering Jensen's route, I shuddered,
channeling a memory of my huge whip on Fairview. A veteran Tuolumne Search and Rescue member, Jensen has an old-school ethic; he once established a
5.11b route on the roadside Lembert Dome and named it Sandbag, giving a 5.10b rating. Jensen has done more routes on Fairview than anyone,
even establishing Separation Anxiety, a girdle traverse. He was Captain Fairview. I was more of a Captain Crater, though, so within
half an hour I was following Lucho between domes in the backcountry.
My ankle, from an old injury, swells when I hike too far, a card I play at mere mentions of long approaches. Around my 25th complaint, we rounded
the back side of Geo Dome and came upon Lucho's route, a 5.12 traversing crack. Excitement lubricated my stiff ankle. Simba's Line split a
perfect diagonal across the back side of the dome. I crimped along the bottom of the crack, traversing toward a two-foot-wide dike. An X marked a perfect
rest where the crack and the dike crossed. Small but good gear fit into the crack at the crux. I relaxed; the gear was solid. While resting, I stared
at the dike, which ran from over a quarter-mile away and into Geo Dome. The quartz band exited the top of the dome and into the expanse of the Sierra.
Simba's Line, with good natural gear and bolts only at the anchor, is just another route to confound the stereotype that Tuolumne only contains
scary face routes. There are solid crack climbs out in the Sierra — their discovery just involved some hiking. Still, most Tuolumne routes continue
to follow intricate series of knobs on vertical terrain, and rely on bolts.
"There's been a specialization," said Ron Kauk, who established the vertical testpiece Peace (5.13c) on Medlicott in the early 1990s, during Tuolumne's
heyday of technical pebble pinching. The style and angle of climbing in Tuolumne does not lend itself to many more difficult grades established since.
Mikey Schaefer, a longtime Yosemite climber and guide whose FAs include Fairview's hardest route, 2004's Night Shift (IV 5.12), said of Meadows
climbing, "It's not bouldery or powerful. It's a latent form of climbing, almost passive."
And that brings us to the other juxtaposition, a normal one in history, that of rising standards. Pushing standards in the Meadows has meant expanding
to other, nearby crags.
One of the chief developers of new crags is also one of the few people to have repeated Peace, and that is Ron Kauk's 27-year-old son, Lonnie.
A professional snowboarder, Lonnie splits his time between hucking off enormous snowy peaks and sport climbing on the East Side of the Sierras. In
the past five years, he, Lucho Rivera and Matt Ciancio of June Lake have resurrected a granite crag called Private Property, or Tioga Cliff, located
at 9,000 feet, three and a half miles outside of Tuolumne's eastern entrance.
Private Property sits below the road and features vertical granite with big roofs. Powerful moves separate large flat holds. Lonnie has established a slew
of 5.12s, a half dozen 5.13s, and the cliff's only 5.14, Thunder Heart. While the upper section of the wall boasts the hardest routes, the
lower section, called the Gold Wall, saw an increase in activity in the past two years since first ascentionist Dan McDevitt began retrobolting a number
of his routes, making his scary 5.10 and harder routes safe. Though Dozier Dome, West Farthing and the Razor Back area have also seen significant development
in the moderate arena, Private Property has the best concentration of new difficult sport climbs in the Tuolumne area.
At 8,000 feet, Tuolumne Meadows is close to heaven. Perhaps that is why Bachar and others felt able to push their psychological limits. The Meadows will
always offer its bold sense of adventure, and the younger generation, as any does, will continue to push the limits of difficulty. In the middle, and
equally important, climbers like Barnes and Law have made the Meadows a pleasant place to climb. Tuolumne has finally reached a stage where the bold
and the fun can exist side by side.
James Lucas lives in Berkeley, California. He says he is 110 percent spray and 5 percent climbing.


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Philip Seymour Hoffman's Will Revealed, Did Not Want Son Raised in Los Angeles
Among Philip Seymour Hoffman's final wishes, one stands out: the actor did not want his son, Cooper, to grow up in Hollywood.
In his will, signed in October 2004 and submitted into Manhattan's Surrogate Court on Wednesday, the late Oscar winner asked that Cooper (his only child at the time the document was written) be "raised and reside in" Manhattan, Chicago, or San Francisco.
"If my guardian cannot reside in any of such cities, then it is my strong desire, and not direction, that my son, Cooper Hoffman, visit these cities at least twice per year throughout such guardianship," Hoffman wrote in the 13-page document. "The purpose of this request is so that my son will be exposed to the culture, arts and architecture that such cities offer."
[Related: Philip Seymour Hoffman's Life as a New Yorker]
Noticeably absent from the list is Los Angeles, where Hoffman spent much of his working life.
When the will was signed in 2004, Cooper — now 10 — was only 1 at the time and was Hoffman's only child. The actor went on to have two daughters, Tallulah, 7, and Willa, 5.
Hoffman left most of his fortune to the mother of his three children, Marianne "Mimi" O'Donnell. He also set up a trust for Cooper to be used for "education, support, health and maintenance."
[Related: Who Is Mimi O'Donnell]
According to the document, Cooper will get half of the trust when he's 25, and the rest when he's 30.
The "Catching Fire" actor was found dead of an apparent heroin overdose in his New York City apartment on Feb. 2. He was 46.


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Prospect Watch: Top 10 shortstops
Rangers' Profar, Tribe's Lindor head list of offensively and defensively gifted players
MLB.com's 2013 Top 100 list will be unveiled on Tuesday on MLB.com and during a one-hour show on MLB Network airing at 9 p.m. ET. Leading up to that, MLB.com takes a look at baseball's top 10 prospects at each position.
The No. 1 shortstop on the 2012 Top 10 shortstops list, Manny Machado of the Orioles, graduated to the big leagues, albeit to play third base. Two others made the move to the highest level at their natural position. Another has moved to center field. This year's Top 10 shortstops list has six repeat performers. Of the four newcomers, two, including the No. 1 overall pick, hail from the first round of the 2012 Draft.
1. Jurickson Profar, Rangers: When you homer in your first big league at-bat, you might think there's no place to go but down. But Profar is just beginning to scratch the surface of his enormous potential. The Curacao native signed with the Rangers in 2009 and has been collecting accolades, including a league MVP, two All-Star selections and two trips to the Futures Game. He'll be just 20 years old for all of the 2013 season and the sky might just be the limit.
2. Francisco Lindor, Indians: The eighth overall selection in the 2011 Draft was a Midwest League All-Star and a Futures Game participant in his first full season. A tremendous defensive shortstop, this Florida high school product has a good approach at the plate from both sides, runs well and should grow into some more power as he develops. He has off-the-charts makeup and he'll still be a teenager for the entire season, so he's far ahead of the curve.
3. Javier Baez, Cubs: Taken No. 9 overall in the 2011 Draft, just one spot after Lindor, Baez might be the more dynamic pure hitter of the two, even if Lindor is the better defender. Baez's plus bat speed will allow him to hit for average and power, both of which have already been on display, and he will improve as he refines his approach. He's not without defensive skills, with a strong arm and good hands, and more folks are thinking he can stay at shortstop than did when he was coming out of the Florida high school ranks. Even if Baez has to slide to third base, his bat will profile just fine there.
4. Xander Bogaerts, Red Sox: Boston's Minor League Player of the Year in 2012, Bogaerts signed with the organization out of Aruba in 2009 and has been hitting ever since. He will hit for average and power, and if he can continue to improve his pitch selection -- something he did well for much of 2012, but not after a promotion to Double-A -- he could put up monster numbers at the big league level. At one point, most believed Bogaerts would outgrow shortstop. He has the bat to profile at third base or right field, but he's been proving that he might have the tools to stick at shortstop for the long term.
5. Carlos Correa, Astros: Taking Correa No. 1 overall certainly allowed the Astros to be creative later in the 2012 Draft, but that doesn't mean the native of Puerto Rico was simply a bargain pick. The shortstop has outstanding tools that would have had him off the board in the early stages of the first round anyway. Correa's range, arm and defensive actions are all above average. The Puerto Rico Baseball Academy product and the highest selection from the island also has the chance to be an impact hitter, as he has tremendous raw power and excellent bat speed. That and his strong work ethic have the Astros excited about his development.
6. Nick Franklin, Mariners: A 20-20 season in 2010 set the bar high for this 2009 first-round pick, and while he dealt with injuries that set him back in 2011, he bounced back with a much more solid season in 2012. A two-time Arizona Fall League Rising Stars Game participant, Franklin is a very good athlete who has the chance to hit for some power and steal some bases, even if he doesn't approach the numbers of that first full season again. He's played both shortstop and second base and some see his long-term future on the right side of the diamond, though the Mariners are committed to him playing shortstop for now.
Top 10 shortstop prospects
|Manny Machado, BAL
|Manny Machado, BAL
|Jurickson Profar, TEX
|Nick Franklin, SEA
|Francisco Lindor, CLE
|Jose Iglesias, BOS
|Billy Hamilton, CIN
|Dee Gordon, LAD
|Hak Ju-Lee, TB
|Jurickson Profar, TEX
|Nick Franklin, SEA
|Wilmer Flores, NYM
|Jean Segura, LAA
|Adeiny Hechavarria, TOR
|Javier Baez, CHC
|Grant Green, OAK
|Andrelton Simmons, ATL
|Christian Colon, KC
|Xander Bogaerts, BOS
|Chris Owings, ARI
7. Addison Russell, A's: There may not have been another 2012 draftee who had a better pro debut. The No. 11 overall pick earned two promotions and finished the summer in full-season ball, perhaps putting him on a fast track for a high school product. Russell has the ability to hit for average and power and his speed, along with his aggressiveness, should allow him to steal bases as well. There once was a question about his defensive home, but better conditioning has ended those concerns, and all who saw him during his debut believe he'll stay at shortstop for the long term.
8. Alen Hanson, Pirates: Since making his United States debut in 2011, Hanson has done nothing but impress with his athleticism. The Dominican infielder, who signed in July 2009, is proving to be much more than just speed and raw tools. He was a South Atlantic League All-Star as he made his full-season debut in 2012 as a teenager, topping the league in a host of offensive categories. Hanson's speed will allow him to continue to steal bases and gives him good range defensively, but the power has come faster than expected. Despite some struggles defensively, many believe he'll develop into a decent defensive shortstop, with a worst-case scenario being that he moves to second, a position he's played in the past.
9. Hak-Ju Lee, Rays: Originally signed out of South Korea by the Cubs in 2008 for $725,000, Lee was sent to the Rays in the Matt Garza deal in January 2011. The two-time Futures Game participant and 2012 Arizona Fall League Rising Stars Game player has been a midseason or postseason All-Star in every league he's played in throughout his Minor League career. Lee is a plus defensive shortstop across the board, one who should compete for Gold Glove honors annually. His speed should allow him to continue to steal bases, and if he can gain more strength, he can be more than a slap singles hitter.
10. Didi Gregorius, D-backs: The Reds made quite a find when they signed Gregorius out of Curacao in 2007. He reached the big leagues in 2012 after beginning the year as a Southern League All-Star. Gregorius' tools and athleticism are a big reason why the D-backs were so excited to obtain him in December in a three-team deal that sent Trevor Bauer to Cleveland and Shin-Soo Choo to Cincinnati. Gregorius can cover a ton of ground and has the arm to match his range. While he can be too aggressive at the plate at times, he does have a pretty good idea of what he's doing from the left side.


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For Plymouth parents and kids
Southeastern Mass Area of Narcotics Anonymous
Southeastern Mass Area of Narcotics Anonymous wants to help with drug problems. Like them on Facebook or visit http://nerna.org for information. Hotline help is available at 1-866-624-3578.
South Shore OCD support group
The South Shore OCD Support Group holds regular meetings for adults, teens and children suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder. Parents of children, family and friends of adults are all welcome. Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month, at South Shore Mental Health, 64 Industrial Park Road, Plymouth. There is no cost and the building is wheelchair accessible. Call Barbara Lashley at 508-830-1630 for more information.
Parent and family education classes
The Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth, located at 275 Sandwich St. in Plymouth, offers numerous classes for parents, parents-to-be, children and grandparents. Visit www.bidplymouth.org/calendar for complete list of classes and to register, or call 508-746-2000.
The Edge
The Edge is funded by a grant from the Department of Public Health and works to inspire young adults to find their passion and avoid underage drinking and substance abuse. Andrue Coombes is a community organizer, social analyst and the founder of The Edge - Plymouth. For more info on getting involved, you can reach Coombes at email@example.com.
WIC hours at Cordage Park and Camelot Drive
Harbor Community Health Center-Plymouth is pleased to welcome Health Imperatives, which directs the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, better known as the WIC Program, to regular office hours at the health center's Cordage Park location, at 10 Cordage Park Circle in Plymouth. WIC staff will be available at the health center the second and fourth Thursday mornings of the month. According to Health Imperatives Program Director Marlene Clark, the new hours will help WIC reach income eligible families who reside in the North Plymouth and Kingston areas, 15 percent of which are not yet enrolled for WIC programs. The twice-monthly office hours will provide a convenient alternative for those who might encounter challenges in visiting WIC's main offices at 123-1 Camelot Drive in South Plymouth.
Currently, 160 families in the area are enrolled, and Clark thinks that number will rise to 300 within the next several years. Harbor Community Health Center-Plymouth opened its medical and dental clinics at Cordage Park in March 2014. The center is a public health agency committed to providing comprehensive health care to residents of Plymouth County and offers easy access to comprehensive family medicine and dental services, and accepts Free Care, MassHealth, and all major commercial insurances. Individuals having no insurance and looking for primary care and dental services are welcomed and a financial counselor is on staff to assist individuals with enrollments.
WIC is a nutrition program which safeguard the health of low to moderate income pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care. WIC also provides free and confidential counseling and advocacy to individuals impacted by sexual violence and/or relationship violence including a 24-hour hotline at 508-588-8255. Sexual assault counseling services and family planning for men, women and adolescents including reproductive health exams, STD/HIV/Hep C testing, birth control are offered at the Camelot Drive site. WIC recently updated its paper WIC check system to a more user-friendly debit card system and is now also offering a SMART phone app which will provide card balances and will indicate approved WIC food items and venders. Yogurt and white potatoes were added to the list of approved foods. For more information about Harbor Health Services Inc., visit www.hhsi.us. For more information about WIC, visit www.healthimperatives.org/wic.
Plymouth WIC program
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding and/or have a child under the age of 5 years, you may qualify for the Plymouth WIC program. WIC (Women, Infants and Children) is a free nutrition program that provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals to healthcare and other services to Massachusetts families that qualify. There is always something new and exciting happening at the Plymouth WIC office (at 123-1 Camelot Drive), including dental team, farmers' market, breastfeeding celebrations, Food Day tastings and more. WIC's goal is to keep pregnant and breastfeeding women and kids under age 5 healthy. There are also WIC offices in Wareham, Marshfield, Middleborough and Rockland. To find out if you are eligible, call the Plymouth WIC office at 508-747-4933.
South Shore CAC family support
South Shore Community Action Council's Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant provides playgroups, story times, parent workshops and support to families with children from birth through the age of 8 years. All services and activities are free of charge through a Comm. of Mass., Dept. of Early Education and Care Grant. SSCAC collaborates with local libraries and early childhood programs to provide these events. For more information, call 508-747-7585, ext. 6247.
Plymouth Family Network
PFN is a local program serving all Plymouth families with young children. Through direct services and referrals, PFN provides a variety of family education and support services designed to make parenting less stressful, to build on family strengths and enhance school readiness. There are no income requirements for participation and all services are free of charge. PFN provides comprehensive resources and referrals; parent education programs; parent leadership opportunities; parent-child educational playgroups; early childhood development information, screening and referrals, including the Ages and Stages questionnaire; family literacy and school readiness programs, including the Raising a Reader program; family and community events; help finding quality licensed child care; information on child care financial assistance; home visiting for newborns; and family support.
The family center is specially equipped with toys and other materials for children under the age of 6. Children can play, learn, explore, and make new friends in a friendly, family-centered environment. Playgroups for infants and young children are offered at both the PFN Center and other locations. Playgroups provide a relaxed, fun environment for families to make friends with other parents, share parenting tips and gain and give support, plus qualified staff to answer your questions about early childhood development and behavior management strategies. Parent education programs run by both staff and early childhood specialists who help parents learn about and cope with some of the common challenges of parenting a young child. PFN also offers a collection of toys, books, CDs and other educational resources for both parents and children. PFN also offers the Parent-Child Home Program (PCHP), a two-year early education and school readiness home visiting program that strengthens families and prepares children for success in school. This program helps you realize your role as your child's first and most important teacher, promotes school readiness and provides free educational toys and children's books.
PFN's Parent Power, an 8-week group designed for pre-school aged children 2.9 and older, includes time for parents and children to play together, have circle time and complete a craft. Parents then separate from the children and have a brief discussion group while the children play under the supervision of experienced preschool staff. If you have any questions regarding resources for your family or have concerns regarding the health and development of your child, do not hesitate to call. PFN can connect you with the resources you need. No question is too big or small and all information is kept confidential. PFN is located inside Plymouth Community Intermediate School (PCIS) at 117 Long Pond Road in Plymouth. For more information on the program, visit www.plymouth.k12.ma.us under "family support resources." To sign up to receive the quarterly newsletter or calendar of events, call 508-830-4444 or send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
La Leche League
La Leche League is a nonprofit international organization offering information, education and support for breastfeeding and parenting. LLL services also include a lending library and 24-hour telephone help. Services are free. For more information, go to www.lllmarivt.org/south-shore or call Kate at 781-749-2404 or Heather at 781-544-9230.
Nautical and military training
Gosnold Division and Training Ship Patriot State of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps are welcoming new applicants to the training program at Mass. Maritime Academy. Young men and women between the ages of 11 and 13 who may be interested in nautical or military opportunities are encouraged to join. Training is conducted between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on alternating Saturdays in the Harrington Building at Mass. Maritime Academy in Buzzards Bay. Interested applicants should call Lt. Cdr. James McLoughlin at 508-759-8606.
Curry College in Plymouth
Curry College's Plymouth Campus of Continuing Education is at 20 North Park Ave. and offers undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs. To learn more call Curry College at 508-747-2424 or visit www.curry.edu.
Plymouth campus of Quincy College
The Plymouth campus of Quincy College is at 36 Cordage Park Circle, Plymouth, near the MBTA train station and on the GATRA bus line. Pick up a course catalog. Many courses offer a reduced tuition rate for high school students and those over age 65. Visit www.quincycollege.edu or call 508-747-0400 for information.
Bay Farm Montessori
Bay Farm Montessori Academy is an independent, coeducational day school located in Duxbury offering programs for students from 12 months through 14 years (eighth grade). The school enrolls approximately 200 children from towns all over the South Shore. Bay Farm's curriculum incorporates captivating materials and promotes hands-on learning. Students enjoy study in a broad array of areas including an outstanding visual and performing arts program, Science Fair, French, Spanish, and a vigorous academic program. To accommodate the needs of working parents, Bay Farm also provides early drop off at 7:30 a.m. and late pickup at 5:30 p.m. Financial aid and extended payment plans are available. Bay Farm is accredited by the Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE). For more information, contact Sandy Kozlowsky, Director of Admissions, at 781-934-7101, ext. 38, or email email@example.com to learn more about Bay Farm.
Head Start
South Shore Head Start and Child Care offers preschool and full-day childcare programs for children aged 2 years and nine months, to age 5. Head Start serves the South Shore from Hingham to the Cape. The Plymouth location is 196 South Meadow Road. Before and after kindergarten care is available for Plymouth children (only). You are eligible for Head Start if you live in one of the following towns: Plymouth, Marshfield, Kingston, Carver, Duxbury, Pembroke, Halifax, Hanover, Plympton, Scituate, Cohasset, Hingham or Norwell; if your family meets the income guidelines; your family exceeds the guidelines but your child has special needs; or if you have a foster child. Call Megan at 508-746-0333 for information.
Monday Moms on the Move
Monday Moms on the Move, a free fun-filled activity group, is held at 9:30 a.m. every Monday in downtown Plymouth. New moms, stay-at-home moms and work-from-home moms spend time with their children and meet other moms in a supportive environment (all ages are welcome). Activities offered are "mom and me" yoga classes, visits to local zoos, beach days with activities, stroller pacing walks, rainy day exercise classes and more. For meet-up times and additional information, call Noreen at 508-272-2183 to register.
BID-Plymouth family and parenting classes
The Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth, located at 275 Sandwich St. in Plymouth, offers many family and parenting classes. Call 888-424-3759to register (unless otherwise specified) or for information about any of the following classes.
Active Parenting: a program that helps parents face the special challenges of caring for toddlers 1 to 4. Classes are scheduled on an as-needed basis. Call Sue West at 508-830-2929.
Active Parenting of Teens: Classes are scheduled on an as-needed basis. Call Sue West at 508-830-2929.
Boot Camp for New Dads: for first-time fathers, led by "boot camp" veterans and their babies, under the direction of a trained coach. Classes are scheduled on an as-needed basis. Call Sue West at 508-830-2929.
Breastfeeding class: first Wednesday of the month, from 7 to 9 p.m.; preregister; $15 per family. Breastfeeding support program: Mondays (except holidays) from noon to 2 p.m., and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon; take your baby; registration is not required and there is no fee.
Your Baby Care class: second Wednesday of the month, from 7 to 9 p.m.; preregister, $15 per couple. Refresher childbirth class: for parents who previously attended prepared childbirth classes. One class session, reviews breathing, relaxation techniques and exercise; call 508-830-2236 to arrange a date for this class.
Prepared childbirth class: Four-week series, should be started about eight weeks prior to your due date; pre-register, $150; also offered at the medical building at 441 Route 130 in Sandwich. Call 888-424-3759.
Intensive childbirth preparation: "Labor Express," held a Saturday or Sunday each month; sign up and prepay, $150. Sibling class: prepares brothers and sisters for the birth of a new baby, held Sunday from 4 to 5:30 p.m.; $25 per family; call to register.
Infant massage: four-week series in which you will learn step-by-step techniques, progressive routines and special methods to soothe and nurture your baby; meets Tuesday every other month from 12:30 to 2 p.m.; $35 for the series; call for dates and times and to register.
Parenting Birth to Birthday: a series of four classes; $5 per class; meets Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; register by calling 508-830-2929.
Parenting Your Toddler: a series of four classes; Mondays, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; $ $5 per class; register by calling 508-830-2929.
Babysitter safety training: For new and seasoned babysitters ages 11 and up, this course is offered from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays and teaches about child development, child-care skills, basic first aid, how to handle emergencies and the responsibilities of a successful sitter. Call Bette Antonellis at 508-830-2174 for upcoming dates and to register.
Depression after delivery: Meets the second Thursday of each month, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the meditation room on the third floor; all new mothers and their families are welcome; call Gerri Piatelli at 781-837-4242.
Grandparents program: a review of updated changes in childbirth and infant care for grandparents and grandparents-to-be, first Sunday of every other month from 1 to 3 p.m., $40 per family; call to register.
Local schools address all disabilities
It is the responsibility of the Plymouth School Department to identify any child who is a resident of Plymouth who may have a disability, regardless of the severity of that disability.
It is also the responsibility of the Plymouth public schools to evaluate those students to determine which are eligible for special education or related services under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) or 603 CMR 28 (Massachusetts Special Education Regulations). Plymouth's public schools are committed to locating those children before their third birthday in order to provide early intervention services for children 3 and 4 years old.
If you have questions or concerns regarding your child's development and would like to have your preschool child screened, call Mary Mello, the director of the Mount Pleasant Developmental Preschool, at 508-830-4347 for an appointment. If your child is already enrolled in kindergarten through grade 12 and you or your pediatrician think your child should be evaluated to determine eligibility for special education services, you should make that request in writing to the principal of your child's school. Include your child's name, address and date of birth, as well as the parent's telephone number and a brief description of your concerns.
The following is a list of information to assist you in contacting the local schools. Cold Spring Elementary, 22 Alden St., 508-830-4335 Federal Furnace Elementary, 360 Federal Furnace Road, 508-830-4360 Hedge Elementary, 258 Standish Ave., 508-830-4340 Indian Brook Elementary, 1181 State Road, 508-830-4370 Manomet Elementary, 70 Point Road, 508-830-4380 Mount Pleasant Preschool, 22 Whiting St., 508-830-4347 Nathaniel Morton Elementary, 6 Lincoln St., 508-830-4320 Plymouth Community Intermediate, 117 Long Pond Road, 508-830-4450 Plymouth North High, 41 Obery St., 508-830-4400 Plymouth South High, 490 Long Pond Road, 508-224-7512 Plymouth South Middle, 488 Long Pond Road, 508-224-2725 South Elementary, 176 Bourne Road, 508-830-4390 West Elementary, 170 Plympton Road, 508-830-4350


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Mike Rice fired after video release
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Rutgers fired basketball coach Mike Rice on Wednesday after a videotape aired showing him shoving, grabbing and throwing balls at players in practice and using gay slurs.
The videotape, broadcast Tuesday on ESPN, prompted sharp criticism from Gov. Chris Christie, and the head of the New Jersey Assembly called for Rice to be fired.
With mounting criticism on a state and national level, the school decided to take action, relieving Rice of his duties after three largely unsuccessful seasons at the Big East school. There will be a national search to replace him.
Rutgers athletic director Tim Pernetti was given a copy of the video in late November by a former employee. After hiring independent investigators to analyze the tape, he suspended Rice for three games, fined him $75,000 and ordered him to attend anger management classes. University president Robert Barchi signed off on the initial punishment.
But in a Wednesday email, Rutgers referred to new information and "a review of previously discovered issues" as the reasons for Rice's termination.
"I am responsible for the decision to attempt a rehabilitation of Coach Rice," Pernetti said. "Dismissal and corrective action were debated in December and I thought it was in the best interest of everyone to rehabilitate, but I was wrong. Moving forward, I will work to regain the trust of the Rutgers community."
Less than an hour after the dismissal, Barchi released a statement.
"Rutgers University has a long and proud history as one of the nation's most diverse and welcoming academic institutions. Coach Rice's abusive language and actions are deeply offensive and egregiously violate the university's core values," the statement said.
"When video excerpts of basketball practices were reviewed last fall by athletic director Tim Pernetti, he immediately notified me and sought the advice of internal and outside counsel. The university hired an independent investigator to look into this matter thoroughly. Based on the external investigator's findings and recommendations, Tim and I agreed that Coach Rice should be suspended, penalized $75,000 in fines and lost salary, ordered to undergo anger management counseling, and put on notice that his behavior would be closely monitored. Tim Pernetti also made it clear to Coach Rice that there would be zero tolerance for additional infractions. Tim kept me fully apprised and I supported his actions."
Rice has stayed in his home in Little Silver, N.J., for most of the week. His children did not leave for school Wednesday morning. Rice greeted reporters on Tuesday afternoon, with no comment, and on Wednesday, he walked out front to address them.
"As I stated three months ago after I watched the video how deeply regrettable those actions (were). I also stated I was going to try to work on changing. I think I've accomplished a lot of that," Rice said. "I can't say anything right now except I'm sorry and there will never be a time where I'm going to use any of that as an excuse or there will be any excuse.
"I've let so many people down: my players, my administration, Rutgers University, the fans. My family, who's sitting in their house just huddled around because of the fact their father was an embarrassment to them. It's troubling, but at some time maybe I'll try to explain it. But right now there's no explanation for what's on those films. There is no excuse for it. I was wrong. I want to tell everybody who's believed in me that I'm deeply sorry for the pain and hardship that I've caused."
Rice, who helped Robert Morris to two NCAA tournament appearances, was one of the hot coaching candidates in the spring of 2010. He interviewed with Fordham, where he played as a guard, only to not get the chance to return to his alma mater. Eventually, there was a difference in opinion in the school's search committee, and Rice's fiery, in-game behavior was a sticking point.
But Rutgers, and Pernetti, took a chance on him not long after that. The Scarlet Knights had an opening because of the unexpected dismissal of Fred Hill, Jr., and Rice, who has strong New Jersey recruiting roots, seemed like a fit.
But he wasn't able to push Rutgers into the upper echelon of the conference, and went just 44-51 at Rutgers. Rice posted just a 16-38 mark in the Big East, after going 73-31 in three seasons at Robert Morris. The Scarlet Knights went 15-16 this season and 5-13 in the league.
But his success — or lack thereof — on the court is all secondary now. The school is no longer dealing with an issue of wins and losses, but of right and wrong.
"Yesterday, I personally reviewed the video evidence, which shows a chronic and pervasive pattern of disturbing behavior. I have now reached the conclusion that Coach Rice cannot continue to serve effectively in a position that demands the highest levels of leadership, responsibility and public accountability," Barchi wrote. "He cannot continue to coach at Rutgers University."
For the second time in as many days, Christie released a statement on Wednesday, as well.
"This was a regrettable episode for the University, but I completely support the decision to remove Coach Rice," the statement said. "It was the right and necessary action to take in light of the conduct displayed on the videotape.
"Parents entrust their sons to the Rutgers athletic department and the men's basketball program at an incredibly formative period of their lives. The way these young men were treated by the head coach was completely unacceptable and violates the trust those parents put in Rutgers University. All of the student-athletes entrusted to our care deserve much better.
"As we move on from this incident, I am very optimistic that Rutgers will select a new head coach who not only puts a winning team on the court, but will make everyone proud of the example he sets every day for the young men in his charge."
In an interview with WFAN Radio in New York on Tuesday, Pernetti confirmed that Barchi agreed with the punishment. But ESPN's broadcast prompted an outcry, led by the governor himself.
The video shows numerous clips of Rice at practice firing basketballs at players, hitting them in the back, legs, feet and shoulders. Rice was also shown pushing players in the chest and grabbing them by their jerseys and yanking them around the court. Rice could be heard yelling obscenities at players and using gay slurs.
After landing the position in 2010, Rice moved his family from Pittsburgh to Little Silver. He quickly became part of the fabric of that community, often attending church functions and youth games that his children played in. But on the practice floor, some 30 miles away, obviously, a different person surfaced.
"You have to be always cautious about public reaction, because the reaction the public is having is the same I had when I saw it (the film)," Pernetti told the radio station. "I am factoring everything into what we do going forward."
Pernetti said he understands why many asked why Rice wasn't fired after the initial investigation.
"I spent more time with that option on whether we should fire Mike or not than any other option," he said. "There is a lot of hindsight, 20-20. I made that decision. I am accountable for it. I have to live with it."
Rice was Pernetti's first major hire after getting the AD's job. And after the regular season, in fact, despite the suspension and the losing record, Pernetti announced at the Big East tournament that Rice would return to the Rutgers bench.
"Of course he's coming back," Pernetti said at the time. "It's been an interesting year to say the least, and while I think in one case some of the progress — and there's been a lot of progress — doesn't show, and that's in the win-loss column. I would like it to show there. I think everyone in the program would. I know Mike and the players would.
"But you can definitely see us getting better."
Pernetti said his decision to only suspend Rice was made in part because the coach was remorseful. Rice had a reputation as being "a fiery guy with an edge" before coming to Rutgers and Pernetti said the two talked about it for five hours before he was hired.
"He convinced me he understood his reputation, but he also understood where the line was," Pernetti said. "I made clear to him if he crossed the line he would be held accountable."
That might not be enough in the wake of the video made by Eric Murdock, the former NBA player who was hired by Rice to be director of player development.
The two had a falling out over Murdock's appearances at a camp, and Pernetti said Murdock's contract was not renewed. Murdock, who said he was fired, then compiled the video, splicing together the practice lowlights of Rice's first three years as coach.
Pernetti said about 60 percent of the incidents happened in Rice's first season. He also was upset with Rice using a certain gay slur at a university where student Tyler Clementi committed suicide after a roommate used a webcam to see him kissing a man.
"I would tell you that that word was at the core of the suspension," Pernetti said. "It absolutely concerns me. It's not acceptable."
This is another in a long line of embarrassing incidents regarding this program. Rutgers had to fire Hill, Jr., just before hiring Rice because the former acted inappropriately at a Rutgers baseball game that his father, Fred, Sr., was coaching. And Hill replaced Gary Waters, who missed a home game because he was snowbound in Ohio after being honored the night before by Kent State.
Before all of that, Kevin Bannon was fired after questionable practice decisions regarding his players. Bannon ordered two Scarlet Knights and two student managers to run sprints naked during a foul-shooting contest. Both of them later transferred from the school.
The Scarlet Knights haven't qualified for the NCAA tournament since 1991.


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It is customary to eat symbolic foods on Rosh Hashana, these symbols represent the individual's requests for a better life for one self, for one's family, etc… How did the custom begin? The Talmud in Tractate Krisus states on page 6a: "Now that you say that an omen means something, each person should accustom himself to eat gourds, fenugreek, leeks, beets and dates…" As a result, we partake of these and other foods, all representing good things and the individual's hopes for more and better. The foods mentioned are of types that grow fast and/or are very sweet.
Why do we eat them on Rosh Hashana, specifically, as opposed to any other time of the year? When we ask the Almighty to grant us something, just as when we would ask a king to give us something, we must invoke some merit or reason why we feel we deserve it. Therefore, these foods serve as a reminder that we must do tshuvah – repentance. Rosh Hashana being the time when the Almighty looks at the past year's deeds and when we ask to be inscribed in the Book of Life, it is – of course – a time of self examination and repentance. Thus, these foods serve to remind us of our pressing need to repent, to resolve to be better and stronger Jews for the coming New Year.
These symbols blend in with the spirit of Rosh Hashana, as as Rabbi Yehuda Prero says on torah.org:
…If one looks over the prayers on Rosh HaShana, one will find that the basic theme is one of proclaiming the kingship and greatness of Hashem. Although Rosh HaShana is the day on which we are being judged, we do not make requests for sustenance, health, long life, etc.. We instead demonstrate how we have accepted Hashem as our king, and that we will listen to Him and follow His dictates.
By asking Hashem for our needs we obviously acknowledge Him as our King, upon whom we depend as the source of life, as the source of everything on this plane (and every other) plane of existence. The omens are a way of covertly asking the Boreh Olam – Creator of the Universe for our needs without being too blatant about it.
Immediately preceding each of these foods we say a "Yehi ratzon – may it be Your will…" Each food, whether through a pun on its name, or through its very nature, alludes to our request.
The Yehi ratzons are as follows:
"Yehi Ratzon Milfanecha, Ad-noi El-heinu Vei'l-hai Avosainu…"
"May it be Your will, Hashem our G-d and the G-d of our forefathers…"
For fenugreek (most Ashkenazim use carrots, in yiddish Mehren – which can also mean "to increase,"):
"…Sheiyirbu zechuyosainu."
"…that our merits increase."
For leek or cabbage:
"…Sheiyikarsu sonainu."
"…that our enemies be decimated."
For beets:
"…Sheiyistalku oyvainu."
"…that our adversaries disappear"
For dates:
"…Sheyitamu sonainu."
"…that our enemies be consumed."
For gourd:
"…Sheyikora gzar dinainu vyikaru lefanecha zechuyosainu."
"…that the decree of our sentance be torn up and may our merits be proclaimed before you."
For the apple in the honey:
"…shetichadesh aleinu shana tova umtuka."
"…that you renew us for a good and sweet year."
For pomegranate:
"…shenirbeh zechuyos kerimon"
"…that our merits increase like (the seeds of) a pomegranate."
For fish:
"…Shenifreh vnirbeh kedagim."
"…that we be fruitful and multiply like fish."
For the head of a fish or sheep:
"…Shenihiyeh lerosh velo lezanav."
"…that we be as the head and not as the tail."
There are also many personal symbols that some people add, for example among some of my relatives it's long been customary to have a lettuce leave, half a raisin and a piece of celery stalk… What is the pun and its meaning? "May it be Your will, Hashem our G-d and the G-d of our forefathers, to let us have a raise in salary."
Do you have any personal or family symbols you add on Rosh Hashana? Please share them with the rest of us, we'd like to see them!
May this be the year, when everyone of us is granted all of his/her needs, as we acknowledge Hashem's kingship!


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40 Fresh Tomato Recipes You'll Love
Here are some of our favorite ways to use fresh tomatoes in appetizers, side dishes, main dishes, salads, pastas and pizzas.
Tomato Galette
Tender Parmesan-pepper pastry cradles heirloom tomatoes, shallots, goat cheese and fresh herbs in a fold-over tart that's ideal for weekend brunch. Serve it warm or at room temperature, though the leftovers taste great cold—if you have any!
Tomato Salad with Edamame Succotash
Protein-rich edamame makes this salad a nutritious meal, especially when paired with whole-grain bread.
Related: Fresh Summer Salads
Greek to Me Tomato Salad
Tuck grilled Halloumi cheese among ripe heirloom tomatoes. Scatter with quick-pickled red onion, oregano, pepper and olive oil. Dive in like it's the Aegean.
Tomato Pasta with Arugula and Parmesan
Light, no-cook lemon-garlic sauce dresses a tangle of linguine and vegetables. Mix red and yellow cherry tomatoes for the prettiest dish.
Tropical Tomato Salsa
Try this sweet, colorful salsa—made with tomato, mango and melon—over chips, fish or chicken.
Greek Orzo Salad
Olives and feta give salty punch to this pasta salad from Surdyk's Liquor and Cheese Shop in Minneapolis.
Related: Pasta Salad Recipes to Try Tonight
Marinated Garlicky Tomatoes
Cara Mangini spoons these luscious tomatoes over crostini that she's smeared with goat cheese or ricotta, then tops each with extra basil. You can also fold them into pasta or cooked grains like farro, or serve them as a side dish with bread to mop up the juices. The recipe comes from The Vegetable Butcher cookbook.
Fresh Tomato Tart
This recipe has been a favorite with Midwest Living® readers since it was first published in August 2000. It's from Geri Boesen, former creative director of the magazine. Geri combines Midwest-grown tomatoes (her favorites are from her home state of Iowa, of course) with fresh basil in a cheesy tart.
Cheddar-Tomato Cobbler
Sweet cherry tomatoes and caramelized onions bubble under cheesy cornmeal biscuits. Serve with a crisp lettuce salad for a meat-free harvest supper.
Tomato Bread
This simple tapa is served as a bar snack throughout Spain. The quantities are deliberately vague—this is a recipe you can (and should) improvise. Make it with ripe local tomatoes and the nicest olive oil you can afford for the best flavor.
Roasted Cherry Tomato Chutney on Squash
Annie France of Mission, Kansas, invented this beautiful summer dish. Juicy cherry tomatoes are roasted and served over spaghetti squash with herbs and mozzarella balls. Annie says she serves it as a side dish, but we think it would make a fantastic meatless main.
Roasted Summer Vegetable Pizzettes
Roast fresh tomatoes, onion, sweet pepper and seasonings for a summer vegetable puree that tops whole wheat or white pita bread rounds. Smoked mozzarella adds another punch of flavor in this recipe from Sarah Slater of Casa Nueva restaurant in Athens, Ohio.
Corn and Tomato Pasta Salad
Shredded chicken makes this gorgeous salad hearty enough to serve on its own for dinner.
Oven-Roasted Tomatoes
The sweet tomatoes blend with tangy-mellow balsamic vinegar and basil. Serve with some crusty bread to soak up the liquid.
Basil-Tomato Salad
Homemade Lemon Vinaigrette coats a fresh mix of lettuce, basil, and grape or plum tomatoes. For a meal, serve with chicken or fish drizzled with the vinaigrette.
Mama Carolla's Bruschetta
All our favorite Italian flavors—garlic, tomato, basil and cheese±meet in this crunchy appetizer. The recipe is from Mama Carolla's Old Italian Restaurant in Indianapolis.
Heirloom Tomato and Onion Quiche
The recipe was developed for heirloom tomatoes such as Cherokee Purple or Brandywine, but if those aren't available, use whatever kind of tomatoes you like. Drain sliced tomatoes on a paper towel before adding them to the quiche.
Related: Quiche Recipes For Any Meal
Grilled Tomato Melts
Gooey Monterey Jack cheese bubbles inside fresh tomatoes, while chopped sweet peppers and toasted sliced almonds add crunch.
Suncrest Gardens Farm Garden Delight
Sun-ripened heirloom tomatoes, zucchini, carrots and summer squash top Garden Delight pizza from Suncrest Gardens Farm in Cochrane, Wisconsin.
Related: So-Good Homemade Pizza Recipes
Roasted Jalapeno Gazpacho
Going to the trouble to roast a single pepper might seem unnecessary, but it adds a unique depth of flavor to the chilled soup. The recipe comes from Urban Roots Farm in Springfield, Missouri.
Tomato and Red Onion Salad
A simple sweet-sour dressing coats fresh tomatoes and red onions. For the best color and flavor, vary the variety of tomatoes. Tiny ones can be left whole; larger ones can be sliced or cut in wedges.
Tomato and Cheese Tart
Assorted varieties of tomatoes add color and freshness to this puff pastry tart. The pastry can be made ahead, then topped and baked at the last minute.
Fresh Veggie Pizza
This pizza is packed full of vegetables: tomtatoes, zucchini or yellow summer squash, sweet peppers, fresh mushrooms, green onions and more. If you have kids, have them help make this with their favorite vegetables.
Suncrest Gardens Farm's Pesto Pizza
Heather Secrist uses kale in her pesto for this tomatoey creation, though you can substitute arugula, spinach or basil if you prefer. "Pesto can be frozen in ice cube trays for use throughout the year," says Heather, owner of Suncrest Gardens Farm in Cochrane, Wisconsin. "Once frozen, place the cubes in a freezer bag to pull out as you need them."
Tomato-Zucchini Strata
Swiss cheese, plump tomatoes, tender zucchini and herbs flavor this rich breakfast bake. Bonus: You can make it a day ahead and bake it in the morning.
Zucchini-Pepperoni Pizza Frittata
Melty mozzarella covers tomatoes, zucchini, pepperoni, and fresh herbs in this quick-fix brunch dish.
Panzanella (Bread Salad) with Summer Vegetables
A backyard garden's worth of colorful summer veggies fill this beautiful potluck salad. The toasted bread chunks absorb the dressing and juices from the tomatoes; you won't believe how delicious they taste!
Chunky Tomato Salsa
Tomato plants gone wild? This giant batch of salsa will help deplete the vines.
Basil, Chicken and Tomatoes
For a fresh twist on Caprese salad, stack roma tomatoes, avocado slices and deli-roasted chicken. A squeeze of lime and sprinkling of fresh basil add just the right finishing touches.
Grilled Green Tomatoes with Garden Herb Salad
This recipe is perfect just before the beginning of tomato season and just as it ends. Grilling the tomatoes gives them a smokiness that complements their natural tanginess.
Spicy Poached Eggs in Tomato Sauce
Crushed red pepper adds heat to homemade tomato sauce; protein-rich eggs cook right on top. Serve with flatbread or multigrain toast for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Fresh Green Tomato Relish
Don't let any hard, unripened tomatoes go to waste! Pile this gingery, sweet-tart relish on brats or hamburgers, or serve it over grilled fish. The relish keeps well in the fridge for 1 week, but if you like, it can be canned for longer storage or to be given as gifts.
Grilled Steak Sandwich with Herbed Tomato Sauce
Move over, burgers! There's a new sandwich in town. Rosemary and oregano season a rustic, open-face pileup that's ready in just 35 minutes.
Roasted Tomato Pasta with Mozzarella
Red and yellow cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, and plenty of herbs and spices add color and flavor to this bountiful pasta salad. Sprinkle fresh basil on top.
Planked Salmon with Grilled Tomato Salsa
Grilling brings out the sweetness in cherry tomatoes, which pair beautifully with the smoky flavor of planked salmon. Brown rice or quinoa round out a healthy dinner.
Tomato-Basil Jam
Any variety of ripe tomato can be used for this sweet and tangy spread. Try it on sandwiches, as a topping for fish or meats or as an accompaniment for a gourmet cheese board.
Chef's Garden Salad
A salad showcases garden goodies like few other dishes. You can prepare this variation of a classic layered salad in either a 3-quart clear bowl or eight 16-ounce glasses.
Linguine in Fresh Tomato Sauce With Garlic-Basil Toast
Kalamata olives add flavor to the homemade tomato sauce in this vegetarian pasta meal. And it's ready in 20 minutes!
Tomato Salad with Queso Fresco
Chicago chef Rick Bayless says that the most intuitive approach to Mexican tomato salad is to recast chopped salsa ingredients--tomatoes, chopped green chiles, onions, cilantro and lime. "It's so delicious, such a no-brainer, and I've probably done it a hundred times," he says.
The guajillo chiles in Rick's recipe are smooth, shiny and reddish brown. In the world of chiles, they taste moderately hot.
Fresh Corn, Tomato and Chipotle Chile Salsa
Homemade salsa bursts with freshness thanks to straight-from-the-garden corn, tomatoes and sweet peppers. Chipotle chiles add a hint of heat alongside the tangy lime juice. It's like a bite of summer when scooped up on corn chips. You can also serve it with grilled meat or poultry.