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A method for closing and/or sealing an open top container without subjecting the container to objectionable axial compressive forces. A closure having a skirt which forms a downwardly opening annular recess or groove and having a bead at the end of the skirt, is constrained against movement while the mouth of the container is moved upwardly into the groove. An inwardly acting compressive force then crimps the closure against the neck of the container, either by embedding the bead in the wall of the container or by gripping the wall of the container above the closure bead or by both. One form of apparatus for carrying out the method is illustrated in the drawings.
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Pohlenz [4 1 Dec. 24, 1974 [75] Inventor: Elmer E. Pohlenz, Richmond, Ind.
[73] Assignee: Aluminum Company of America, Pittsburgh, Pa.
[22] Filed: Nov. 20, 1972 [21] Appl. No; 307,963
[52] US. Cl 53/342, 53/310, 53/359 [51] Int. Cl B65b 7/28 [58] Field of Search 53/42, 329, 287, 309, 310,
Cheeley et al. 53/342 Weber 53/42 X Primary ExaminerTravis S. McGehee Assistant Examiner-Horace M. Culver Attorney, Agent, or Firm-Teare, Teare & Sammon [57] ABSTRACT A method for closing and/or sealing an open top container without subjecting the container to objectionable axial compressive forces. A closure having a skirt which forms a downwardly opening annular recess or groove and having a bead at the end of the skirt, is constrained against movement while the mouth of the container is moved upwardly into the groove. An inwardly acting compressive force then crimps the closure against the neck of the container, either by embedding the bead in the wall of the container or by gripping the wall of the container above the closure bead or by both. One form of apparatus for carrying out the method is illustrated in the drawings.
5 Claims, 8 Drawing Figures PATENTED DEC24|974 SHEET 2 OF 2 METHOD Il1 APPARATUS FOR CLOSING AND/OR SEALING RECEPTACLES BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to a method for closing and/or sealing receptacles, and more particularly relates to an improved method for closing and/or sealing open top receptacles of the types having the relatively deformable sidewall constructions, such as those made from composite, fibrous or other such materials, which are easily crushed.
I-Ieretofore, various types of closure and receptacle arrangements have been provided to form a pull-type seal for storing various types of fluid materials, such as fruit juices, beer, lubricants, milk and other such liquid materials. Thus, for instance, such receptacles are made from relatively deformable or yieldable materials, such as fibrous or composite materials, plastic or the like, which are adapted to be closed at the bottom and top with a closure made, for instance, from a metallic material. Such covers are oftentimes provided with a beaded border or edge which is generally rolled by means of a beading tool into sealing engagement with the sidewall material of the receptacle. Oftentimes, the top closure or cap is provided with a pulltype tab to provide access into the interior of the receptacle. One such pull-type tab arrangement is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 3,353,739. In the installation of such closures, measures must be employed that will insure the most reliable operation of the equipment for large scale production in relation to providing a tight fluid seal to prevent leakage from and/or the entry of foreign matter from and/or into the receptacle. Since the bodies of such receptacles are generally made from readily deformable or yieldable materials, it is vital to apply the closure without distortion, damage or injury to the receptacle resulting from forces applied during the closing and/or sealing operations.
In the past, many types of closure or capping devices have been employed which have generally comprised a presser die or tool adapted to hold the closure or cap so as to press the same against the receptacle or container mouth. In such case, the die is made in one or more parts and is designed so as to force the closure or cap edge against the receptacle walls to provide the seal. However, such prior devices normally apply severe axial compressive forces to the receptacle body during the sealing operation resulting in distortion and- /or damage thereof. Moreover, such types of devices are generally limited for use with receptacles or containers having relatively rigid side wall constructions sufiicient to withstand such forces during the sealing operations.
Further, in tear-off type closures which have scores in their skirts, the scores are sometimes accidentally ruptured when the closures are secured on containers by rolling their skirts against the container as has frequently been required for affixation of closures on flexible containers. The prior art is lacking in a method and apparatus of securing tear-off closures on collapsible or fragile containers which does not either collapse or break the containers or accidentally rupture the scores in the closures during affixation.
Typical prior art patents illustrating various types of closure and/or sealing apparatus are disclosed in the following patents: U.S. Pat. Nos. 1,436,457; 2,859,575; 2,916,861 3,073,478 and British Pat. No. 711,005.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The method of the present invention is carried out without subjecting the body of the container to axial forces which would rupture or crush the container. Such result is accomplished by supplying only sufficient axial force to the container to move it into a downwardly opening recess or groove which is pre-formed in the closure by bending the peripheral portion upwardly and then downwardly. The outer periphery of the closure terminates in a bead. The container thereby holds the closure against a stationary member, in position where the closure can be acted upon by a die, which exerts a force upwardly and inwardly against the outer portion of the closure, until the upper portion of the can is crimped between the walls of the closure groove and the bead is firmly embedded within the outer wall of the container. Normally, the force required to effect a satisfactory seal by a crimping operation would, if exerted axially upon the container, crush the walls and render it useless. The present method solves the problem without necessitating the application of axial forces of such magnitude as to rupture or crush the container. The method may be carried out by various forms of apparatus but one form is illustrated in the drawings and is hereinafter described in detail.
This invention also solves the problem of accidental rupture of scores in tear-off closures when the closures are affixed to flexible containers.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a fragmentary, front elevation view, with parts in section, illustrating the apparatus of the invention;
FIG. 2 is a fragmentary, side elevation view, but on a reduced scale illustrating the apparatus of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a fragmentary, generally perspective view on an enlarged scale illustrating in greater detail portions of the support and die assemblies of the invention and looking generally in the direction of line 3--3 of FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is a fragmentary vertical section view on an enlarged scale illustrating one step in the closing and sealing operation of the invention;
FIG. 5 is a fragmentary, vertical section view, on an enlarged scale, illustrating another step in closing and sealing operation of the invention;
FIG. 6 is a fragmentary, vertical section view, on an enlarged scale, illustrating the closure and bead construction thereof prior to sealing engagement with a receptacle;
FIG. 7 is a fragmentary, vertical section view, on an enlarged scale, illustrating the closed and sealed condition of the closure around the receptacle of FIG. 6; and
FIG. 8 is a fragmentary, vertical section view on an enlarged scale illustrating the closed and sealed condition of a closure by crimping the closure against the neck of the container above the bead on the closure.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One form of apparatus for carrying out the foregoing method is illustrated in the drawings and particularly in FIGS. 1 to 3 thereof, wherein the apparatus which is designated generally at 2 is shown in connection with a closure or lid C for a container or receptacle R. In the form shown, the apparatus 2 generally comprises a head assembly 6 which is mounted upon a vertical support or post 8 which, in turn, is mounted upon a base or frame 10, and a support assembly 12, which may also be mounted on the frame 10. Although one such apparatus has been illustrated, it is understood that any number of similarly arranged units could be mounted on a single frame for multiple sequencing operations, as desired.
In the embodiment of the apparatus illustrated, the support assembly 12 includes a cam member 14 concentrically mounted on a shaft 16 for rotation about a horizontal axis. The shaft 16, in turn, may be driven by a suitable electric motor (not shown) which may be mounted interiorly of the frame 10. A hearing member 18 is mounted on the frame which carries, in its bore, a bushing 20. A piston member 22 is disposed for reciprocal sliding movement within the bushing 20. One end of the piston member 22 carries a depending cam follower member 24 of stepped construction disposed for reciprocal movement within a complementary shaped stepped bore 25 provided in the frame 10. A cam roller 26 is rotatably mounted adjacent the terminal end of the follower member 24 for camming coacting engagement with the outer peripheral surface 27 of the cam member 14. The opposite end of the piston member 22 is connected via fasteners 28 to a table-like carrier member 30. The carrier member 30, in turn, mounts a cross or carrier plate 32 which is disposed in concentric relation with respect thereto. The carrier plate 32 mounts a plurality, such as three, push rods 34 which are symmetrically disposed adjacent the outer peripheral surface of the plate, as best seen in FIG. 3. In the form shown, the push rods 34 are spaced apart from one another a distance greater than the maximum transverse dimension of the receptacle R so as to facilitate insertion and removal of respective receptacles onto and from the carrier plate 32 during normal operation of the apparatus. Preferably, the push rods 34 have a lengthwise dimension less than the overall lengthwise dimension of such receptacle to enable closure and sealing of the closure member C with respect thereto, as will hereinafter be more fully described.
As best seen in FIGS. 1, 4 and 5, a pressure plate or pad 36 is disposed concentrically within a stepped bore provided in the carrier plate 32. The carrier 32 and pressure plates 36 are provided with complementary stepped shoulders, as at 35, to enable movement of the plate 36 in one direction relative to the plate 32, but to limit movement of the plate 36 in the opposite direction so that the plates 32 and 36 move, as a unit, in one direction, namely, in an upward direction. A cylindrical sleeve 38 depends from the plate 36 and is disposed for reciprocal movement within a bore 40 provided in the carrier member 30. A resilient coil spring 43 is disposed within the sleeve 38 so as to bear at one end against the plate 36 and at its other end against the piston member 22. By this arrangement, the plate 36 mounting the receptacle R is resiliently mounted with respect to the carrier plate 32 via spring 43 upon reciprocal movement of the support assembly 12 relative to the head assembly 6 during the closure and sealing operation. Preferably, the upper surface of the pressure plate 36 is provided with a recessed groove 41 (FIG. 3) for receiving the lower bead 42 of the receptacle R so as to hold the same in concentric relation with respect to the longitudinal central axis of the device during the closure and sealing operations.
In the embodiment illustrated, the head assembly 6 includes a cross-head member 44 from which depends a pressure block 46 which has a chamfered (FIG. 4) terminal end, as at 47. The cross-head member 44 and pressure block 46 are mounted in stationary relation on the post 8 (FIG. 2) during normal operations for closing and sealing a selective size of receptacle, but the same may be adjusted vertically on such post dependent upon the selected receptacle size. Depending from the cross-head member 44 is a die assembly 48 for deforming the peripheral portion and bead 49 of the lid C into sealing engagement with the side wall of the receptacle R. As shown, the die assembly 48 includes a cross plate 50 which is resiliently attached to the crosshead member 44 via a plurality (i.e., three) of guide rods 52 (FIG. 4). The guide rods 52 are symmetrically arranged with respect to the pressure block 46 and are resiliently attached at one end to the cross-head member 44 and are slidably received at their outer ends in counterbores 53 provided in the cross plate 50. Coil springs 54 are disposed around each of the guide rods 52 so as to bear at one end against the head 44 and at the opposite end against the plate 50 to enable resilient vertical movement of such plate relative to the stationary pressure block 46. The guide rods 52 are headed, as at 55, to limit axial movement of the plate 50 in a direction away from the pressure block 46. A draw ring, or die 56, is concentrically disposed within a shouldered opening provided within the plate 50. The plate 50 and die 56 are provided with complementary shaped countersunk shoulders, as at 58, to provide interlocking interchangeability between such parts. In the form shown, the die 56 has an inclined peripheral surface 59 which has a maximum transverse dimension the same as or slightly greater than the maximum transverse dimension of the bead 49 on the closure C, and which has a minimum transverse dimension which is less than such maximum transverse dimension of such closure. The surface 59 merges into a generally vertically oriented inner peripheral surface 60 which has a substantially uniform maximum transverse dimension which is less than the corresponding maximum dimension of such bead. By this arrangement, the surfaces 59 and 60 coact to progressively embed such bead into the wall of the receptacle and/or to compress the wall portion of the skirt above the bead against such receptacle wall, as will hereinafter be more fully described.
In the form shown, a retainer plate or ring 62 is mounted on the plate 50 via suitable fasteners, as at 63. The plate 62 has a cavity 64 (FIG. 4) dimensioned to accommodate the closure C therein. The plate 62 may be provided with a door-like slot 65 (FIG. 3) which communicates with the cavity 64 and which is adapted to slidably receive one of the closures C therethrough and into the loaded position within the cavity 64 for use in closing and sealing a receptacle.
In the invention, the receptacle R illustrated includes a tubular sidewall 66 which, in this example is of substantially right circular cylindrical configuration. As shown, the receptacle has a bottom wall 67 (FIG. 3) with the aforesaid bead 42 which may be of a metallic (i.e., aluminum) construction. The receptacle in the invention is adapted to be closed and sealed with the aforesaid closure or lid C which may be of a metallic construction (i.e., aluminum) including a top wall 68 (FIG. 7), and inclined inner peripheral surface 70, and inner vertical peripheral surface 72 and an interconnecting arcuate shaped bight portion 74, and outer generally vertically oriented flange-like skirt portion 76 which terminates in the aforesaid curled bead 49. Such lid formation results in a downwardly facing recess or groove 75 which receives the upper end of the receptacle as the cam 14 moves it upwardly.
The sidewall 66 of the receptacle R is preferably made from a lightweight composite or fibrous ma terial, such as paper, cardboard or the like. For example, the wall may be comprised of overlapping layers of paper in conjunction with a fluid impervious material, such as metallic foil, plastic or the like. The invention has specially beneficial application when employed with lightweight sidewall materials having reduced mechanical strength in relation to the axial loads incurred during the crimping or swedging operations to apply the closure.
In a typical operation for closing and sealing a receptacle R, a closure or lid C is simply inserted into the draw ring or die 56 via slot 65 in the plate 62. The receptacle may then be placed on the pressure plate 36 and centrally registered via recessed groove 41. Thus installed, the drive motor, not shown, may be actuated via foot pedal 78 (FIG. 2) to commence the cycle of operation. Actuation of the motor rotates cam 14 (FIG. 1) about a horizontal axis from its starting position (solid line) toward its maximum throw position (dotted line) for camming coacting engagement with the roller 26 of the cam follower 24. Upon rotation of the cam, the cam follower 24 is moved vertically upwardly to commence vertical movement of the carrier member 30, carrier plate 32, resiliently mounted pressure plate 36 and. the pusher rods 34 in a direction toward the head assembly 6. For example, in the embodiment shown, such components may initially raise a total of 2% inches. During this initial vertical movement, the receptacle R moves axially upwardly through the draw ring or die 56 and into the groove 75 so as to pick up the closure C disposed therein. Such upward movement of the receptacle continues until the upper end of the receptacle carrying the closure seats against the underside of the pressure block 46. Thus positioned (FIG. 4), the receptacle and closure are oriented so that they may be crimped or swedged together into sealed relation. In the invention, the travel of the cam 14 is sufficient to assemble such component parts, whereupon, the coil spring 43 may be compressed axially to enable vertical telescoping movement of the pressure plate 36 carrying the receptacle via the guiding and sliding movement of the sleeve 38 within the bore 40. By this arrangement, the receptacle mounting the closure is held in a resilient forwarding condition relative to the pressure block 46 which is retained in a stationary horizontal plane. As the carrier plate 32 continues its upward vertical movement, the push rods 34 are brought into engagement with the underside of the cross plate 50 which is resiliently mounted for vertical yielding movement via guide rods 52 and springs 54. After a slight dwell, the component parts continue their upward movement so as to deform the closure C into interlocking engagement with the confronting mounting edge of the receptacle via the inter action between the pressure block 46 and the die 56. During this deforming movement, the receptacle is held in a resilient floating condition via the resilient telescopic mounting of the pressure plate 36 so that the receptacle can move downwardly with reference to the carrier 30, thereby to relieve the receptacle body relative to vertical compressive forces required to perform the interlocking engagement between the parts. Inter action between the pressure block 46 and the die 56 causes the closure C to be deformed, for example, from the condition illustrated in FIG. 6 to the condition illustrated in FIG. 7, when the sealing is accomplished mainly by embedding the bead 49 in the wall 66 of the container. By this arrangement, the closure C is positively secured in interlocking relation with the upper marginal edge of the receptacle R so as to provide an effective fluid seal between the parts without distortion to the body of the receptacle, particularly when the latter is made from relatively weak materials. At the maximum throw of the cam 14, the die 56 has been pushed vertically upwardly via push rods 34 to a position above the closure C now interlocked with the receptacle R, whereupon, the closed and sealed receptacle is then, in effect, ejected from the die assembly 48. Continued actuation of the cam 14 commences its return stroke into its'bottom position (solid line, FIG. 1) so that the receptacle can be manually removed from the supporting pressure plate 36 thereby to enable insertion of another receptacle end closure for a repeated operation, as aforesaid.
It is to be understood that the words upward, or-upwardly, as used herein, refer to movement in a direction away from the bottom of the container and/or closure towards the top, irrespective of the alignment of the container and closure relative to the earth.
FIG. 8 illustrates a sealing method wherein the neck of the container is crimped between the walls of the groove above the bead 49 on the closure C. During such action, constriction of the bead forms an inwardly projecting rib in the skirt 76 above the bead, which compresses the container wall against the inner vertical wall 72 of the closure. At such time, the wall 72 acts as an inner support for the neck of the container. Such form of sealing is advantageous in that the closure will conform more readily to irregularities in the container finish, and will accommodate greater variations in tolerances of the container finish than will a rigid bead. This could be particularly important in sealing more rigid containers.
It is an advantage of this invention that it substantially eliminates accidental rupture of any substantially vertical score in the skirt of a tear-off closure during affixation of the closure to a container. The conventional roll-on method of affixation of closures to flexible containers rolls the closure skirt inwardly progressively around the skirt and therefore places any vertical scores in the closure skirt in tension which can rupture the scores. This invention effects simultaneous inward swaging of all portions of a bead around the closure skirt so that vertical scores in the skirt and bead are pressed together or compressed rather than stretched, and therefore does not rupture the scores.
It is to be understood that this invention is not restricted to the details of the apparatus illustrated and described herein since such apparatus may be modified in a variety of ways. For example, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that apparatus could be employed in which a closure is positioned on a container and a die thereafter moved upwardly with respect to the container to swage an outward projection on the closure skirt inwardly against the. container mouth to secure the closure on the container. It will also be apparent that a closure to be applied by this invention can have a variety of forms as long as it has an outward projection such as a rib or bead of its skirt which can be swaged inwardly by means of a die which is moved upwardly against the projection. Such projection may be continuous or discontinued around the closure skirt, and if a bead is employed, it may be either inwardly or outwardly curled.
I claim: 1. An apparatus for closing and/or sealing receptacles comprising:
a support assembly adapted for mounting a receptacle having a sidewall and an open top, a head assembly adapted to receive a closure having a depending skirt with an outwardly projecting annular bead thereon, said support assembly and said head assembly being adapted to be positioned relative to each other so that said closure is disposed on the top of said receptacle with said skirt disposed adjacent an out wardly facing surface near the top of the sidewall of said receptacle, said head assembly including first and second dies, means to position the top of said closure against said first die, said second die including a draw ring having means to permit said closure to be disposed circumferentially inside said die with said projection being disposed above said draw ring, said draw ring being adapted to be moved upwardly with respect to the closure and container to engage the bead on the closure as restrained by said first die to constrict the bead radially inwardly towards the side wall of the receptacle as the draw ring is moved upwardly past the bead on the closure, and
drive means for providing the relative motion between said draw ring and said closure and container. 2. An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said support means is resiliently mounted on the support assembly.
3. An apparatus for closing and sealing receptacles comprising:
a movable support assembly adapted for mounting a receptacle,
said support assembly including pressure member means for yieldably mounting of said receptacle relative to said assembly,
means for moving the support assembly and receptacle upwardly,
a head assembly including a relatively stationary die and a relatively movable die,
the relatively movable die having a slot adapted for receiving a closure, having an outwardly projecting bead thereon, and for positioning it for engagement with the top of the receptacle as the receptacle is moved upwardly,
the relatively movable die comprising a draw ring adapted to engage the bead on the closure and to constrict it toward the outer wall of the receptacle as the relatively movable die is moved upwardly and while the top of the closure is in engagement with the relatively stationary die, and
drive means for actuating the support assembly.
4. An apparatus according to claim 3 wherein,
the draw ring is resiliently mounted on the head assembly and coacts telescopically with the relatively stationary die to constrict the closure bead around the receptacle.
5. An apparatus according to claim 3 wherein,
said drive means operates to move the relatively movable die upwardly with relation to the relatively stationary die sufficiently far to provide a clearance above the sealed receptacle.
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Assistant Chief Carmen Best appointed deputy police chief
Seattle's new police chief, Kathleen O'Toole, on Thursday promoted Assistant Chief Carmen Best to serve as deputy chief and second in command.
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In a key move, new Seattle Police Chief Kathleen O'Toole promoted Assistant Chief Carmen Best to serve as deputy chief and second in command Thursday, saying Best has demonstrated she has the "right compass" to oversee department issues.
Best, 49, has moved rapidly through the ranks since 2012, jumping from lieutenant to captain and then assistant chief as the department underwent a series of shake-ups in the top command amid a federal mandate to curtail excessive force and biased policing.
"Since I was appointed, Carmen has shown me she cares deeply for this department and the community," O'Toole said in a written statement.
O'Toole, who was sworn in June 23, called Best a respected leader within the department who has shown in her most recent assignment as head of criminal investigations that she has "the energy, integrity, work ethic, commitment and skills to move the Seattle Police Department forward."
The move comes weeks after O'Toole tapped a civilian instead of a sworn officer to oversee a broad range of administrative functions, including information technology identified as needing vast improvement before the department can emerge from a 2012 settlement agreement with the Department of Justice to carry out the reforms.
In choosing Mike Wagers, who most recently worked in an executive position for the International Association of Chiefs of Police, to serve as chief operating officer — the equivalent of a deputy chief — O'Toole fulfilled a pledge to bring more efficient business practices to the department.
O'Toole said in an interview Thursday that her selections of Best and Wagers, along with other organizational changes she unveiled, represent the "first wave," to be followed by performance evaluations to decide whether other moves are needed.
She said she took a similar "sink or swim" approach when she served as Boston's police commissioner from 2004 to 2006, which resulted in a second set of changes.
Best immediately impressed her, O'Toole said.
"She has the whole package," O'Toole said. "She is a genuinely decent person."
Since joining the department in 1992, Best's assignments have included patrol, school safety, patrol supervisor, media-relations supervisor, watch commander, operations lieutenant, narcotics commander, robbery, gangs and fugitive commander, community-outreach commander and South Precinct commander.
Addressing Best's unusual and quick ascent, O'Toole said, "Sometimes I have to be bold" and noted that she herself had advanced rapidly at a young age in her law-enforcement career.
Assistant Chief Mike Washburn, who has served as chief of staff, will no longer fill that role but will retain his rank with new duties to be determined, O'Toole said.
O'Toole also announced that Assistant Chief Paul McDonagh, who had been handling the duties now assigned to Wagers, will head the Special Operations Bureau, which will be combined with the Homeland Security Bureau.
As a result, Assistant Chief Joe Kessler, who had overseen Homeland Security, will return to his previous rank of captain, handling special projects for Wagers.
Assistant Chief Robin Clark will replace Best in the Criminal Investigations Bureau.
Assistant Chief Nick Metz will remain as head of patrol operations, and Assistant Chief Tag Gleason will continue to oversee the Compliance and Professional Standards Bureau.
Overall, the moves represent a restructuring of the command staff assembled by Interim Police Chief Harry Bailey, who is retiring this week. Bailey previously retired as an assistant chief but returned in January at the request of newly elected Mayor Ed Murray.
Murray required O'Toole to bring in at least one outside aide, in part to bolster the reform effort.
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In a meeting Monday night, MacGunnigle was recognized for his ten years in the Town Clerk's office and his over 30 years of volunteer and employee service in East Greenwich. The long list of jobs and accomplishments MacGunnigle has been involved with has made him an important part of East Greenwich.
EAST GREENWICH- As the holidays and the season of giving approach, one East Greenwich 6th grader is raising money to give the ultimate gift to one small community in South Sudan, the gift of fresh, drinkable water.
12-year-old Alex Gray seems wise beyond his years as he attempts to raise $5,000 towards building a new well in a community located in South Sudan, Africa. This well would allow for not only easy access to water, but it would give the community a place to thrive and build upon.
RICHMOND– Two Chariho High School teachers were arrested Tuesday on sexual assault charges stemming from a month-long investigation by the Richmond Police.
Paul R. LaFrance, 53, of 30 Linden Lane, West Greenwich and John Wedlock, 52, of 168 South Jerry Cove, Wakefield, were both arraigned on felony charges of indecent solicitation of a child. LaFrance was also charged with two counts of third-degree sexual assault.
Richmond Police confirmed this afternoon that both of the suspects and the victim were together when the sexual assault incident occurred.
WOOD RIVER JUNCTION — The school committee approved a two-year extension of the National Education Association (NEA) Chariho's contract on Tuesday night. The 2015-2017 contract will save the district money by redefining the salary "step" schedule, and by first lowering and then eliminating employee compensation for refusal of the school's health plans.
Superintendent of Schools Barry Ricci said he was pleased with the contract.
"I think it's a very good extension agreement," he said. "It saves the district a lot of money."
RICHMOND — A real voting machine counted students' yays and nays in a school-wide mock election at Richmond Elementary on Monday. Town Administrator Rob Rock and Town Clerk Tracy Nelson oversaw the voting and helped pre-K through fourth grade students figure out how the ballots fit into the machine's slot.
The ballot "question" was whether Chariho should switch to a year-round school schedule or stick to summers off.
Before the event, Richmond Elementary School Principal Sharon Martin said that forming an opinion based on evidence was an important part of the school's curriculum.
HOPKINTON — About 20 residents braved high winds and lashing rain to attend a "meet and greet" for the town's school committee candidates at Langworthy Library on October 22, 2014.
In attendance were incumbent Democratic candidates Georgia Ure and Gregory Kenney and independent challengers Jennifer Pelletier, Lisa Macaruso, and Sylvia Stanley. Absent was candidate Dorothy Gardiner.
PROVIDENCE- The Narragansett Mariners have had their mid-season struggles in the last couple of games. The team was looking to get back on winning track this past Saturday afternoon at Hope High School.
The Mariners cruised to an easy victory on Saturday afternoon, defeating Hope, 42-16.
The Narragansett victory, led by a 28 point second quarter scoring outburst, snaps a three-game losing streak by the team, and gives them a 4-3 record on the season.
Narragansett head coach Michael Salamone is thrilled that the hard work in practice transferred to success on the field on Saturday.


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Christmas Calendar
Sam Poe
The Christmas season is almost here, and local towns are getting prepared. Here's a list of all local Christmas parades and other community Christmas events. Events are listed according to alphabetical order of the city. If you have a community event to add to the list, please email information to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Addison: Christmas Parade- December 13 at 5:00; Lineup at Addison First Baptist Church at 4:00; For more information, call Addison Town Hall at (256)-747-2971.
Arley: No Christmas events are scheduled at this time.
Bear Creek: Christmas Parade-December 5 at 6:00; Lineup at Phillips High School at 5:30; For more information, contact Ava at the Bear Creek Town Hall. (205)486-4707
Brilliant: Christmas Parade-December 4 at 5:30; Lineup at Brilliant High School at 5:00
Double Springs: Christmas Parade-December 1 at 6:00; Lineup at Double Springs Elementary School at 5:15
Guin: Christmas Parade-December 8 at 6:00; Lineup at the armory at 5:00
Hackleburg: Christmas Parade-December 8 at 6:00; Lineup at the old Piggly Wiggly at 5:15
Haleyville: Christmas Parade-December 5 at 6:00; Lineup at Haleyville Fire Station 1 at 5:00; If HHS Football is still in the playoffs, the parade will be December 4 at 6:00 p.m.; For more information, contact Natalie Boykin at the Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce at (205)486-4611.
Hamilton: Christmas Parade-December 15 at 6:00; For more information, contact the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce at (205)921-7786.
Lynn: Christmas Parade-December 13 at 5:00; Lineup at 4:30 behind Lynn High School; Tree Lighting to follow at 6:00; For more information, contact Leah McGraw at (205)300-2928 or Spring McGraw at (205)269-2010.
Phil Campbell: Christmas Parade-December 11 at 6:00; Lineup at 5:30 at Phil Campbell High School
Winfield: Christmas Parade-December 1 at 6:00; Lineup at 4:30 at Winfield Middle School
Breakfast of Champions
Sam Poe
Haleyville Elementary School hosted the "Breakfast of Champions" Friday morning for the Haleyville High School football team, cheerleaders, and band. HES students enjoyed spending time with the players and wanted to congratulate them on a great season and show support for Friday night's playoff game.
Special thanks to the HES staff for providing photos of the event!
Sprinkler System Saves Business
Sam Poe
There was a structure fire at Simply Bunkbeds Thursday around 11 p.m. The fire started in the paint room of the business, but luckily the sprinkler system quickly extinguished the fire. The Haleyville Fire and Police Departments responded to the scene to ensure the fire was no longer endangering the business. There was some damage to the area where the fire occurred, but the structure of the business was not compromised.
Round 3
Sam Poe
The Haleyville Lions have had plenty of obstacles to tackle this season, but they have battled to remain the best they could be, on the field and off. Because of the resiliency of the Lions, they have had a history-making season, and they aren't finished yet!
This year is only the second time in school history the Haleyville Lions have advanced to the third round of the AHSAA Playoffs. The first time was in 1986, and the Lions were defeated in that third round playoff game. In the modern-day playoff system, no Lions team has ever advanced to the fourth round of the playoffs. Haleyville receiver Dillon Posey also broke a school record for the most receiving yards in a season. His current total is 1,454 yards, breaking Kiah Brown's 1,268 record set in 2004. Posey's record also sets him up as the fifth all-time among receivers in the rankings from the Alabama High School Athletic Association. Posey needs 22, 120, 129, or 281 receiving yards before the close of this season to climb the rankings as fourth, third, second, or first place respectively in AHSAA rankings.
The Lions are ready to do their part on the field Friday evening, but they are requesting for fans to do their part by filling the stands and showing their support. Temperatures will be milder than the last few games, and you won't have to travel. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. at Haleyville High School. Join us at "the Bubba" as the Haleyville Lions set out to break more records on an already astounding season!
Hospitals Have New Owners
Russellville, Haleyville and Winfield, Ala. (November 20, 2014) – Curae Health today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire three northwest Alabama hospitals from LifePoint Hospitals. The hospitals, Russellville Hospital in Russellville, Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville, and Northwest Medical Center in Winfield, will be the first to join Curae Health, a not-for-profit health system specializing in positioning rural community hospitals for long-term success.
As part of Curae Health, the hospitals will have a strategic affiliation with Huntsville Hospital Health System, which includes Alabama's largest community-owned and -governed, not-for-profit hospital serving patients throughout north Alabama and southern Tennessee.
"Curae Health was founded to strengthen rural hospitals and improve the healthcare available in rural communities," said Curae Health CEO Steve Clapp. "I am excited to build our system with these three great Alabama hospitals. Together with Huntsville Hospital Health System, we have great opportunities to improve care across northwest Alabama."
Through this partnership, Russellville Hospital, Lakeland Community Hospital and Northwest Medical Center will have access to enhanced physician recruiting, continuing education programs and other clinical and operational support through Huntsville Hospital Health System.
"Being the first hospitals to join Curae Health is exciting," said Cindy A. Nichols, MSN, RN, CEO of Lakeland Community Hospital. "As part of Curae Health, we have a unique opportunity to partner together and with other providers in this region to strengthen healthcare delivery, enhance the care we provide and more effectively address the needs of our patients and communities."
Under the terms of the definitive agreement, Curae Health will maintain all services currently provided at Russellville Hospital, Lakeland Community Hospital and Northwest Medical Center, and all employees of the hospitals will be retained.
"Russellville Hospital, Northwest Medical Center and Lakeland Community Hospital have been closely affiliated for many years," said Christine Stewart, CEO of Russellville Hospital and Northwest Medical Center. "By joining Curae Health, we are honored to continue our work of providing excellent health care services for our communities with a superior team of strong employees, physicians and communities.
The final closing of the acquisitions is expected by December 31, 2014.
The acquisitions of Russellville Hospital, Lakeland Community Hospital and Northwest Medical Center by Curae Health will be seamless for patients. All providers and contact information for the hospitals will remain the same.
About Curae Health
Curae Health is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit health system formed to help address the needs of rural healthcare. Dedicated to working with small- to medium-sized sole community providers, its primary goals are to own and operate community hospitals, provide high quality care to the communities it serves, and seek strategic affiliations to ensure its hospitals' successes. Visit www.curaehealth.org to learn more.
About Lakeland Community Hospital
Lakeland Community Hospital, a Joint Commission-accredited 59-bed facility, serves as the sole acute healthcare provider for Winston County. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of medical services and its medical office building houses multiple physician specialty offices with direct access to hospital services including Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, 24-hour Emergency services, Home Health, Laboratory, Outpatient Surgery, Geriatric Psychiatry and Inpatient Therapy. Its state-of-the-art Diagnostic Center offers Open MRI, Mammography, Bone Density and ultrasonography technology.
About Northwest Medical Center
Northwest Medical Center is a 71-bed acute care facility serving northwest Alabama. The hospital is fully accredited by The Joint Commission. Among its many services, the hospital provides a 24-hour Emergency Room, Intensive Care Unit, Respiratory Therapy, Inpatient and Outpatient Diagnostic and Treatment Services, Rehabilitation Services, Wellness Center, Wound Care Center, Senior Health Services, Surgery and Laboratory.
About Russellville Hospital
Russellville Hospital is a 100-bed acute care facility serving northwest Alabama. The hospital is fully accredited by The Joint Commission. Among its many services, the hospital provides a 24-hour Emergency Room, Intensive Care Unit/ Cardiac Care Unit, Respiratory Therapy, Inpatient and Outpatient Diagnostic and Treatment Services, Rehabilitation Services, Cardiac Catheterization, Ambulatory Surgery, Laboratory and Home Health.
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Board of Education
Sam Poe
The Haleyville City Board of Education met Tuesday for the monthly meeting. All board members were present, and the following items were approved.
- Minutes from the 10/28/14 regular meeting
- Expenditures for October 2014 in the amount of $1,400,913.27
- HHS Activity Supplements for 2014-15 school year
- Renea Allen as voluntary cheer sponsor for 2014-15 school year
- Wellness Policy on Nutrition/Physical Activity and Amendments to the CNP Policy to be sent to components for input
- Substitute Teacher List
- CSFO Evaluation Instrument
- The following consent items:
- HMS Library to hold Scholastic Book Fair Jan. 30-Feb. 6, 2015
- HHS to hold Seniors vs. Faculty volleyball game Nov. 25, 2014
- HHS Library to hold Scholastic Book Fair Dec. 1-9, 2014
- HHS Softball to sell advertising signs Nov. 19, 2014-Feb. 19, 2015
- HHS Softball to have 20/20 program Nov. 19, 2014-Feb. 19, 2015
- Use of HMS Gym to Wild Animal Adventure for presentation Jan. 20, 2015
- Field trip request for 4th grade and teachers to travel to Hamilton for a presentation of The Nutcracker Dec. 11, 2014
- Resignation of Tiffany Donnan as 6th grade English Teacher at HMS
- Hire of the following teachers as tutors for the Extended Day Program: Vicki Bishop, Julie Brooks, Bettie Creel, Heather Evans, Elaine Tank, and Robin Wilson
- Hire of Beverly Donaldson as the Director of Extended Day Program
- Hire of Brandy Vickery as 6th Grade Teacher at HMS
- Resignation of Sherri Lauderdale as Lunchroom Worker
- Resignation of Alyssa Elliott as Special Education Teacher at HHS
Haleyville City Council
Sam Poe
The Haleyville City Council met Monday evening for the regularly scheduled council meeting. All members were present, and the following items were approved.
- Council minutes from 11/03/2014
- October general operational bills in the amount of $1,855,464.48- $549,025.11 is for the regular October bills. $1,306,439.37 was deposited into the general fund due to the sell of Haleyville City Hall.
- Rescindment of motion to advertise for bookkeeper/magistrate- The council is opting to not hire this position at this time.
- Bids for construction on the new Haleyville City Hall-Please see full story below for full details of the bids.
- Purchase of message board sign for use by the City of Haleyville in emergency situations and to advertise upcoming city events- The sign will be mounted on a trailer, is solar powered and battery operated, and has a charger on the trailer to keep the sign charged while it is not in use. The sign will have three lines of up to eight characters per line, and the cost is $12,200. It will be purchased out of the alcohol funds.
- Acceptance of low bid for two new police cars- Two bids were received on 2015 Ford Interceptor Sedans. Lynn Layton placed a bid for $23,947 per car (total for two cars being $47,894.00). John Carpenter Ford placed a bid of $23,563 per car (total for two cars being $47,126.92). There will be additional charges to add necessary equipment to the cars.
- Hire of Anthony Nix as HPD officer effective 11/18/2014- The starting salary will be $11.55 per hour increasing to $12.60 per hour after 9 months of probation and a positive review, $13.23 per hour after 1 year, $13.60 per hour after 2 years, $13.97 per hour after 3 years, and $14.34 per hour after 4 years.
- 2015 court dates
- Mayor Sunseri announced the City of Haleyville will be applying for a $10,000 grant from ADECA for two cameras for police cars. If approved, there will not be any matching funds required for the city.
- The Haleyville Christmas parade will be Friday, December 5, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Lineup will be at the Haleyville Fire Station at 5:00 p.m. If the Haleyville Lions are still in the AHSAA Football Playoffs, the parade will be moved to Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Anyone who has questions about the parade can contact Natalie Boykin at (205)486-4611. Also, anyone who plans to throw candy from a float must have walkers beside that float to ensure the safety of parade attendees.
- Haleyville Chamber of Commerce Representative Fran Bishop spoke to the council about the 2015 9-1-1 Festival plans. She stated most of the entertainment is already in place, but it has not been announced yet. Because of the construction of the new Haleyville City Hall, all festival activities will be located from Main Street south. There will not be a BBQ Competition this year due to a lack of location. They hope to have that event back next year.
Bids Received for Haleyville City Hall
Sam Poe
Bids were opened Thursday, November 13, 2014 for the construction of the new Haleyville City Hall. It will be built as an addition to the Downtown Safe Center. Two bids were received on this project, and both companies submitted a last minute deduction that was written in on the outside of the envelope before the bids were opened. Both construction companies are located in Tuscaloosa.
Harrison Construction Company
Base Bid- $2,000,000.00
Deduction- $121,000.00
Total Bid- $1,879,000.00
K&A Builders
Base Bid- $1,800,000.00
Deduction- $126,000.00
Total Bid- $1,674,000.00
At Monday's Haleyville City Council meeting, the Haleyville City Council voted to accept the low bid from K&A Builders for this project in the amount of $1,674,000.00.
Hunters Rescued
Sam Poe
As evening fell Sunday, two hunters were reported missing near the Gum Pond area of the Bankhead Forest in Lawrence County. Gregory Sherrill and Buddy Brown, both of the Phil Campbell area, had been hog hunting since Sunday morning. Near dusk, the men called their family members and reported they were lost and unable to find their way out. The family members then contacted the Lawrence County Sheriff's Department to begin the search.
Members from the Lawrence County Sheriff's Department, the Forestry Service, and various other agencies from the area worked through the night to locate Sherrill and Brown. Search crews were able to identify a general area where they were because the hunters shot their guns into the air in response of hearing sirens in the area. However, they were not able to get to them due to the weather and the rough terrain of the area until after daylight Monday. Law enforcement requested the State Trooper helicopter to assist with the search Monday, but it was unable to fly because of the weather. Search crews spread throughout the area on foot and by horseback until the men were rescued just before noon Monday.
Both Sherrill and Brown were ambulatory and were transported to the hospital for medical evaluation.
Power Interruption
Sam Poe
There will be an interruption in power in the area of State Highway 13 North and Dime Road Tuesday, November 18, 2014. This interruption will be in order to complete a line modification that is necessary for the construction project by the Alabama Department of Transportation. If weather does not allow the project Tuesday, it will be completed Thursday, November 20, 2014. Power is expected to go down around 8:00 a.m. and to return around 3:00 p.m.
City Council to Meet Monday
Sam Poe
The Haleyville City Council will meet Monday evening at 5:30 p.m. in the courtroom of Haleyville City Hall. The council is expected to discuss items associated with the recent sale of Haleyville City Hall and the progress in moving all departments to the temporary locations and the plans for the new buildings as well. As always, the Haleyville City Council meeting is open to the public, and you are welcome to attend!
HES Thanksgiving Lunch
Sam Poe
Haleyville Elementary School will be celebrating Thanksgiving this week, and the annual Thanksgiving lunch for students' family members will be held Tuesday and Thursday. The schedule for each grade is listed below. The menu for the special lunches will include turkey, dressing, green beans, sweet potato rounds, and rolls. Visitor lunches with tea will be $3.50, tea only is 75 cents, and ice cream is 50 cents. All students will be allowed to purchase ice cream during their Thanksgiving lunch.
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Kindergarten: 10:00 a.m. -10:45 a.m.
Second Grade: 10:55 a.m. -11:40 a.m.
Fourth Grade: 11:50 a.m. -12:40 p.m.
Friday, November 21, 2014
First Grade: 10:25 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.
Preschool: 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Third Grade: 11:20 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.
Fifth Grade: 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Round 2 Results
Sam Poe
Haleyville Coach Bo Culver receiving an ice bath by two Lions after Friday's win
Round 2 of the Alabama High School Athletic Association Football Playoffs were played last week. Unfortunately, two of the four local teams were defeated in this round. Phillips and Hackleburg were defeated, and Marion County will travel to Cedar Bluff for Round 3.
The Haleyville Lions have advanced to Round 3 as well! This is the first time the Lions have made it to the third round of playoffs since 1986. The Lions have faced and overcome multiple challenges this year from a new head coach with a new system of play, region losses, and injuries, but they have grown as a team as the season has progressed and are stronger than ever. The Lions will HOST this week, and they are requesting your presence! The Haleyville Lions would like to see Herman "Bubba" Scott Field filled to capacity as they have a rematch against Cordova. The Lions came out on top in a nailbiter in the first matchup against the Blue Devils, but they need you there to support them this week. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m., and admission will be $8 at the gate. See you Friday at "The Bubba!"
Haleyville 41 Oneonta 14
Phillips 34 Hubbertville 40 (OT)
Hackleburg 48 Cedar Bluff 56
Marion County 29 Donoho 18
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Lost Dylan Thomas notebookA previously unknown Dylan Thomas notebook containing drafts and revisions of some of his most challenging poems has emerged more than 70 years after the poet's mother-in-law asked for it to be burned in the kitchen boiler ... more Add a comment
Finally, an App for Transcribing Medieval ManuscriptsA new app allows medievalists, aspiring medievalists, or medievally minded scriveners to try their hand at transcribing 26 manuscripts on their smartphones. "I've been looking for an awesome medieval app like this for ages!," says one Google Android reviewer, and we can't help but agree ... more Add a comment
12.11.14.Henry VIII divorce letter up for auctionA letter from Henry VIII's first wife Catherine of Aragon begging the Pope to block their divorce is expected to fetch up to £35,000 at auction ... more Add a comment
Former climber sells his 1000-volume book collectionHe hoped his children would take up his passion on but to no avail. With no-one to cherish 50-years of his work in collecting the books, he's decided to let them go under the hammer ... more Add a comment
11.11.14.What's the Antiquarian Book Fair like in Toronto?This past weekend the Toronto International Antiquarian Book Fair opened its second year at the Art Gallery of Ontario, a step up from former digs at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. While the fair's organizers now have to shell out more book hoarding - er, I mean collecting - money on the more prestigious space, the move has been a welcome upgrade for book dealers, who came from across Canada, and as far as the UK, to show their (remarkably un-dusty) tomes ... more Add a comment
The spies in a suburban bungalowThe house was a bungalow. But it would have seemed big enough for the middle-aged Canadian couple with no children. Initially, Peter Kroger ran an antiquarian bookshop on the Strand in the centre of London. Eventually, however, he worked from home, dispatching parcels around the world ... more Add a comment
It's Noddy and big earnersSixty-five years after Enid Blyton created Noddy, a collection of memorabilia featuring the cheerful children's book character is expected to fetch £50,000 at auction ... more Add a comment
Winnie the Pooh illustration could fetch £100,000One of the most famous images of Winnie the Pooh - as the bear plays "Poohsticks" with Piglet and Christopher Robin - is expected to fetch more than £100,000 at auction ... more Add a comment
Imperial War Museum library petition gathers strengthThe number of signatures to a petition to stop the closure of the Imperial War Museum library doubled over Remembrance weekend ... more Add a comment
Museum sues Sendak estate over rare booksThe Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia has sued the estate of Maurice Sendak, who died in 2012, claiming that the estate is withholding a collection of rare books that Sendak promised to the library in his will ... more Add a comment
7.11.14.Imperial War Museum staff fight library closurefunding cut has left the museum facing the closure of its unique library and the loss of 80 jobs, just months after the fanfare of IWM London's reopening following a £40m refurbishment ... more Add a comment
Exeter Cathedral treasure found in Oxfam bookshopAn unusual email to library staff at Exeter Cathedral has led to the unearthing of a 16th-century copy of the New Testament in a Surrey charity shop ... more Add a comment
Chawton House launches urgent book preservation appealA women's rare literature library in Hampshire with works by Jane Austen and Mary Shelley has launched a book conservation appeal ... more Add a comment
5.11.14.The finest letter ever written from the frontline?One of the joys of researching a new book based on my collection of gallantry decorations is poring over the memorabilia that often accompanies them: letters, diaries, London Gazette medal citations and even unpublished books ... more Add a comment
Rare Oor Wullie annual sells for £5400The first edition Oor Wullie annual, which was found in the loft of an Edinburgh home eight years ago, sold for £ 5,400 at McTear's Auctioneers in Glasgow ... more Add a comment
4.11.14.A history of the 20th century in 100 mapsFrom the opium trade routes of the 1900s to CND's operations in the 1980s, maps reveal the political leylines of history - except when it comes to the holiday islands of San Serriffe, as a new British Library book reveals ... more Add a comment
Original Apple computer expected to fetch $500,000A fully operational Apple computer that co-founder Steve Jobs sold from his parents' garage in 1976 for $600 will hit the auction block next month, where it is expected to fetch more than half a million dollars, Christie's has said ... more Add a comment
First edition Oor Wullie to be auctionedA rare first edition Oor Wullie annual found in a loft could fetch up to £5,000 at auction. The 74-year-old book was discovered in a pile of books when the current owners were clearing out the attic at the Edinburgh home of a late relative ... more Add a comment
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1.11.14.Student book-collecting prizesAnthony Davis, the sponsor of prizes at Oxford and the University of London, explains why this form of bibliophilia must be encouraged ... more Add a comment
Gorgeous parades of late-medieval GermanyThese images of late-medieval and early-modern parade entrants come from the city of Nuremberg, in Bavaria (present-day Germany). The manuscript, created in the late sixteenth or early seventeenth century and available online through the Metropolitan Museum of Art's digital collections, contains illustrations of parade participants, jousting contestants, and pageant sleighs. It's a historical work, recording memories of events held in Nuremberg from the fifteenth through the seventeenth centuries ... more Add a comment


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But it is simply not true that he struggles to make contact. Quite the opposite. He has fanned 123 times in well over 500 at bats. That means he strikes out fewer than 1 time per 4 at bats. For a power hitter, that's a very acceptable ratio.
And is he a power hitter. This year, Francisco has a .496 slugging percentage. He has 34 doubles, 5 triples, 23 homers and 92 RBIs. For you batting average fans, he's hit .277. And he gets praise in the publications for his defensive ability. His range factor this year (calculated by games played) is 2.41, much better than the NL average of 2.27. (He's made 17 errors, still too many.) He has a cannon for an arm and great defensive potential.
Even if you are an OBP fan, there would seem potentially to be room in a major league lineup for a promising defensive third sacker with 34 doubles, 23 homers, and 92 RBIs -- all accomplished at a fairly high level after he recently turned 21.
And, of course, on top of all this, Francisco accomplished these numbers in the pitching dominated FSL.
Third baseman of the future? Not sure but he's leading the competition if you ask me. If he's traded, the Reds will be playing against him as a major league starter some day.


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anyone need some advice for week 8??
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ok i really need some advice on a trade. This dude wants to give me jones drew, and boldin, for S. Rice, A. Gates, and T. Jones. My team is Warner, Rivers, Fitz, Sims-walker, M. Austin, D. Bowe, S. Rice,A. Gonzalas, Turner, Slaton, T. Jones, K. Moreno, M. lynch, D. Clark, A. Gates,
I really like the trade and I just picked up s. rice off of free agency so its really not like I'm losing anything big. My problem is I don't know if I should have boldin, fitz and Warner all in my starting lineup. Also I really don't like losing my back up TE. But there is alot of upside with jones-drew alone. This is a 8 person league. And it sounds like my team is doninant but my record is only 3-4. Thanks for your help. The starting positions for my league are QB, WR, WR, RB, RB, TE, WR/TE, WR/RB, K, DEF.
Who to start
1. Houshmanzadeh or steve smith for carolina at wr
2. Steve smith for carolina or willis mcgahee at flex wr/rb
3. Minnesota def at green bay or chicago def at cleveland
hokanstoner hokanstoner Nov 1, 2009 4:24 AM Flag
I have to start 2
Matt Forte Vs CLE
Steve Slaton Vs Buf
Ronnie Brown VS Jets
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forte and ronnie b for sure.
Which 2 WRs?
S. Rice vs GB
D. Driver vs Min
T.J Housh vs Dal
S. Smith (NYG) vs Phi
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Rice for sure, but then i think it's a toss up b/w housh and driver.
driver and rice
Pick One RB
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hightower..but if wells is in FA you should pick him up he's a big sleeper this week
at flex, buckhalter or shonn greene?
well, since you asked...i'm struggling with trying to decide between Garrard and schaub this week. normally not a question, but garradrd vs tenn looks good. any thoughts?
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matt schaub is still the better choice over garrard...garrard struggles on the road and the titans are getting a lot of their starters in the 2ndary back this week..plus schaub is more consistent and reliable
which def do i start? indy or saints...also which QB do i start..can only do 1..cutler/romo/rodgers....and which RB do i start..only 2...bradshaw/LT/grant/r.williams
i have 2 defenses tomorrow and i dont know who to start. Philly D vs the gmen, or Saints D vs the falcons
cotchery v. MIA or Avery @ DET?
Gore @ IND or Ray Rice v. DEN?
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Brooklyn rapper Foxy Brown has fired back at weekend reports claiming she was escorted from a New York Fashion Week show in Manhattan after arriving late and intoxicated.
According to Foxy, she was never intoxicated and did not lock herself in a bathroom.
"The story is a complete fabrication," Foxy promised. ""When I got to the club I was not intoxicated at all. That's a lie. There was no intoxication, there was no drama, and I was never physically escorted out by security…And people were coming in and out of the bathroom." (Radar Online)
Details of what allegedly went down hit the Internet Sunday (February 20).
Foxy Brown was escorted out of a fashion show party in NYC Wednesday night … TMZ has learned — after the female rapper allegedly showed up intoxicated … long after she was scheduled to perform. Sources at Red Bull Space in Soho — which hosted the after party for Indashio's fashion show — tell TMZ, Foxy showed up at 1:20AM … ten minutes before the entire party was supposed to shut down. We're told everyone was already on their way out when Foxy came in — and decided to lock herself in abathroom … and refuse to come out. According to sources, security was called … and Foxy was physically removed from the building. Foxy's rep had no comment. (TMZ)
Outside of rumors, she recently turned heads after a Lil Kim-targeted diss called "Christmas Massacre" leaked online last month.
"First a b*tch wanna hate on Foxy/ Ten years later now she hating Minajie," Foxy raps over Jay-Z's "So Ghetto" beat. "And all that subliminal rap sh*t, I'll put you in a Chinchilla casket … Bear witness to the rise and the fall of Miss Kimberly Jones." ("Christmas Massacre")
Last week, Kim came forward to address her rap rival's sleek disses.
"[Laughs] I don't think she heard it," Kim jokingly said referring to Foxy's past publicized hearing disorder. "I don't even–I couldn't even–you know what, next question. [Laughs] That was the biggest joke of the industry ever. Hilarious, hilarious. I don't understand it." (Rap-Up)
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By Alan R. Elliott, INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY
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You don't have to predict the future to be a successful investor.
Yet as this 10-part series has attempted to communicate, you do have to learn to understand what the market and specific stocks are telling you right here and now. You need to learn to speak the language in which a stock says, "Buy me" or "Sell me."
It's a not-so-easy-to-grasp concept. But there is a big difference between investing in a future you've imagined or guessed at and buying a stock that is right now demonstrating fundamental strength, institutional accumulation and breakout characteristics — or the exact opposite.
The same is true with the overall market. When it corrects, you don't hold and hope. You step back, take profits, rotate into cash and wait for the market to signal it is launching a new uptrend.
"Your objective is to agree 100% with what is actually happening in the market, rather than try to tell it what you think it ought to be doing," IBD founder William O'Neil wrote in "The Successful Investor."
This can be difficult near market tops. A bull run's momentum can have a mesmerizing effect. An investor's desire for higher ground often affects the ability to recognize signals the market or individual stocks are sending.
You break that spell by carefully studying the major indexes. Being aware of distribution days — days when a major index declines more than 0.2% in higher volume than the previous session — is crucial. They indicate large-scale liquidation of shares by institutional investors. When an index gathers four or five distribution days in a four- to five-week span or less, it nearly always signals a pending downturn.
Watch IBD's Market Pulse every day. It tracks distribution days on the S&P 500 and the NYSE and Nasdaq composites. It also flags uptrends under pressure, a caution flag which sometimes prefaces a turn to "Market in Correction."
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The psychological noise distracting investors is different at market bottoms. Here, the feeling might be that you are impatient to get back into the game. Maybe the stocks on your watch list are near buy points, maybe even starting to break out. Or maybe you are of the mind that the market is headed lower. Intellectually, you are predicting a negative future, and part of you wants to be right.
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Remember that new issue you bought awhile back this year when it was breaking out of a first-stage IPO base? Up 7% in heavy volume with solid fundamentals? A thing of beauty. But instead of rising even more, the stock reversed in higher volume. Then it fell again. And again. Before you knew it, you ...
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At a recent public meeting, a local citizen actually stated she thought the Fayette County Board of Education (FCBOE) had done a wonderful job with the school system's finances. Her remarks were part of a scheme to cozen the public into accepting the concept of promoting a current administration insider to the post of school superintendent. I was truly amazed that anyone could make such a pronouncement with a straight face. Read More»
During those gray, cloud-filled days, figuratively and literally, I wasn't exactly imprisoned but two years of consented captivity in the unfamiliar North was one of the greatest burdens my Southern soul has ever carried.
In those troubled days, there was little relief, it seemed. From early November until late March, the sun seldom smiled, the wind always chilled and the snow often fell. Read More»
When I first moved to Georgia nearly 27 years ago, a shopkeeper said, "Epps ... hmmm. Unusual name. Where are you from?"
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Spending the better part of my adult life trying to understand the opposite sex, I've realized one thing.
It's a daunting task — a task that I'm incredibly ill-equipped for. Okay, so that's two things, but they don't change the fact that when it comes to women, I'm in over my head.
And whether you realize it or not, the rest of you Neanderthals out there are in the same boat. You would be aware of it, if you'd only listen. Read More»
I admit: When I heard Peachtree City Fire Chief Ed Eiswerth use the phrase,"Don't balance the budget on the backs of the employees," yet again in the closing minutes of the City Council's Saturday retreat session, I was steamed enough to yell at the streaming video:
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I have not met nearly all the people employed by Peachtree City, but those I do know care deeply about their job and wear a bit of pride on their sleeve for their role in a city they believe is special. I believe that, too, and I also believe we are making a double-dip mistake in the public discourse about staff cuts to solve our budget crisis. Read More»
This past week the legislature reconvened for legislative days 21-24 after being in recess for two weeks of budget hearings. It was a busy week both on the floor of the House and in committee rooms all around the Capitol. Read More»
New Jersey's new Republican governor, Chris Christie, is creating a commission that will recommend what state government functions could be done better — and cheaper — by the private sector. Read More»
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U.S. Senate to vote on bill to allow states to require sales tax for online purchases
Published On: Apr 25 2013 03:41:28 PM CDT
Updated On: Apr 25 2013 03:44:49 PM CDT
Updated On: Apr 25 2013 03:44:49 PM CDT
The U.S. Senate could vote as early as Thursday on a bill to empower states to require online retailers to collect state and local sales taxes for purchases made over the Internet.
Under the bill, the sales taxes would be sent to the states where a shopper lives.
The bill passed a test vote in the Senate on Wednesday, 74-23, with 27 Republicans voting in favor.
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