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Is This Cheating, or being Informed?
Baseball has endured all kinds of horrors and indiscretions over its duration. There has been the Spitball or doctoring the ball Era, the Dead Ball Era, Live Ball Era, and of course, the recent Steroid Era. But for some reason, I am beginning to think Major League Baseball might be entering into another new and systematically devastating era that has just starting to peak its way over the horizon…. I am beginning to think we are just on the threshold of the Electronic Era.
With the advancements in electronics, video equipment and also audio response devices, the whole scenario has endless possibilities. There are now people assigned to the job of breaking down a opposing pitcher's mechanics to show indications of what pitch might be coming out of their hand at any particular moment. Teams have endless research and statistics at their fingertips from web sources and in-house agencies like Bloomberg Sports. And then there are the players who seek every advantage to get the upper hand on their competition, not just to gain a "W", but to get added motivation and confidence. This Era could be the most devastating to the sport.
You might wonder why I am beginning to bring such matters up, why I am focusing on this one item that could explode and show that technology has made it was onto the field, and that one recent discovery, maybe by accident, could show that violations could already be effecting the game I love. It is not like Major League Baseball players will take an edge or any advantage they can get and throw it out the window if it is in a gray area. But when they step into that black and white area where few dare to tread for repercussions and penalties, that is when I am concerned.
Tuesday night during the Tampa Bay Rays game against the San Diego Padres, I first heard a few mumbles from a few faithful Rays fans of a certain player maybe having a "cheat sheet" in his back pocket on the field. Now I know players are allowed to have a small laminated sheet to illustrate maybe fielding positional changes, and maybe even give a heads up to hitting tendencies to a certain spot, or gap. But as I watched this player kind of without immediate attention that night something began to stir.
There I was again remembering how I used to use tactics of my own to get an edge in sports. I was not a dirty player, but if you let me have an advantage, I did take it and run every time. And the fielding "cheat sheets" by Padres Tony Gwynn Junior and Will Venable did not bother me until I personally saw something else pop out of Venable's pocket on Wednesday night. From that moment on, for the rest of the night, I saw him take out both a laminated card and read it before certain Rays hitters, and then something else seemed to have come out of his pocket, and it shocked me.
In this blog I decided to include both the partially blown up photos to show the item in Venable's hand, plus the original photo so you can download and blow it up in any shape or form for yourself to show that this item was bigger and more pronounced than the smaller white edged laminated sheet. It seemed that Venable might have been using a P D A or I-phone, or some other form of electronic items while he was camped in Rightfield at Tropicana Field. It shocked me at first, but then I realized that maybe it might be permissible during this type of series since the Rays and Padres would play only this small 3-game series, then maybe not see each other for another 6-8 years, unless it is in the World Series.
Fran Fusco, who has a long history of baseball in their family blood (she is the sister of ex-Red Sox catcher Rich Gedman) first alerted me to the situation on Wednesday night before the game. A few other Rays fans in the stands also gave their vocal interpretations to the events of the previous night, so I decided to try and find out for myself, see if this is really happening, or was just a mirage caused by the reflective lights of the Trop. hitting the paper at a weird angle. Wish I could say it was all a figment of our collective imaginations, but it was as real as Carlos Pena hitting an opposite field Home Run, or Matt Garza's goatee.
So after the game I showed the pictures to a member of the Rays Radio Network, and he asked me to forward the photos to him for further examination. He also asked me not to bring attention the knowledge of these photos for a day, which I was more than happy to oblige since I had not been able to blow them up properly while sitting in the seating bowl. But when I did blow up two of the photos later that night at home, there was a distinctive difference in the shapes and sizes of the two items in question…The plot thickened immediately.
I especially paid close attention to Venable's left back pants pocket that was showed a huge change in the shape of his right pocket, which had a pair of batting gloves sticking out of them. The rectangular shape could have been a tri-folded laminated card, but there was also a dim light source that could not be formed by the lighting pattern within Tropicana Field, so the mystery got thicker and thicker for me. I kind of half paid attention, but still got some good shots of the pocket, and Venable taking either item out to glance at it between innings, or during pitching changes that night.
Venable was definitely using the chart or device to gain an advantage or educate himself on the Rays tendencies during that contest. I first noticed him looking at the chart/device during Rays D H Hank Blalock's plate appearance, then during pitching changes of two Padres relievers, Rick Webb and Mike Adams. Venable was so nonchalant about the items in his left rear pocket that it really did not alarm me that night. But after the game the Rays front office member I sent the photos to, plus the urgency of that transfer told me I might have stumbled on something here.
I got a rumor floated to me that Venable had told a few members of the Rays that it " was a laminated card", which in a few of the photos it definitely looked like just that, but a few of the other photos, there was a darker item that was thicker and more like a portable device than a simple one-ply piece of paper with lamination on it. I had heard through the Rays grapevine before Thursday afternoon's game that three other Rays fans had reported the event, plus one writing a letter to the National League President Frank Robinson about the episode. So with so many people now showing extreme attention to this set of events, I carefully studied and watched Venable with extreme precision on Thursday.
Sixteen times in Thursdays match-up Venable went to his back pocket in plain sight of everyone in the stands, to check his card. This time he made it clear and evident to everyone that it was indeed a card and not anything else. He even did it at multiple angles to give any camera now trained on him an exclusive look and possible angle to show he was in compliance during that game. It was also during Thursdays contest that I also saw Gywnn bring out his card during a break in the action. The Padres had definitely heard someone was watching them, and they played the game to the fullest.
And it is alarming to me that this kind of event could be going on at other games and venues right now. I can understand using these kind of devices in the clubhouse, or even the dugout to inform and help players adjust accordingly for games. But if this technology creeps into the fabric of the game during play in the field, that is where I personally draw a line in the clay. There are Coaches on either bench who can adjust or even sway a defensive alignment with a hand gesture, and there are charts that can be reviewed between innings to help guide a impromptu adjustment. But electronic devices need to stay outside the lines.
There are already too many calls for reviews, electronic strike zones to complicate the game instead of simplify it. If there is an Electronic Era evolving around the game as I predict, hopefully we can keep it off the field and in the dark where it belongs. Not darkness to not acknowledge its existence, but darkness to keep prying eyes way from vital information that each team collects and administers at the right moment. One of the reason kids take up the game of baseball is not for the team building skills but for the simplicity of the game. Throw the ball, hit the ball, run to the base.
If this violation is found to warrant further review it will not change the outcome of the Rays two losses during this series, but it could be an indication that some people are seeing loopholes in the system. Rays Pitching Coach Jim Hickey came over before Thursdays contest and asked me what I had seen the night before. I immediately let him know I transferred photos to a Rays team official, and that the photos were now also in the Rays hands to do what they will with them.
I am not out to get someone in trouble, suspended or even fined for something that happened during that Rays versus Padres series. But I want fairness to be achieved. I want the Rays to know that nothing is going on that gives another team an advantage. I learned as a young kid that "cheaters never prosper." Hopefully that old quote also applies to the MLB too.
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Hmm. Interesting. You're now officially the Woodward and/or Bernstein of the Rays! I don't know what to make of this. If they're holding "cheat sheets," with stats or tips or scouting reports, is that legal or illegal? No idea. If they're holding cell phones, is that legal or illegal? (Can a guy read a text from his girlfriend in the middle of a game? LOL.) I don't know what the rules are, but in tennis, players are allowed to write notes on their hands and read them during matches. Can't wait to hear the outcome of this intriguing investigation! Good gumshoe work!
Actually was chatting with a Rays staffer last night, and my photos have been sent to the MLB Office, but I really do not see anything coming out of it all.
No one will bash me all over ESPN or other sites because I am a nobody.
But, as for your questions:
It is legal to have a crib or cheat sheet in your pocket on the field.
It is illegal to use any electronic devices while on the field, so that is a clarified "no-no" by Will Venable.
I have an idea that things like this will increase before they decrease. I can see a player or team clubhouse guy having a device if his or a team's players wife is expecting, or of there was a family emergency.
But beyond that….I would like to see the game stay as simple and uncomplicated as we can…Makes for easier fan understanding and fun.
Rays Renegade
I agree about the devices! Keep them off the field, especially now that I know they're illegal.
I agree totally with you there.
Have fun at Chavez Ravine today.
I know we will have a few She-Cammoments tomorrow for you to show all of us.
Rays Renegade
Not only remarkable…I found this to be one of the best reads of the year! I'm more amused by the fact you and others busted them/him red handed. As far as the cheating aspect…Everyday is different for me Cliff. Today I'm just not feeling the anger with-in. I'm more entertained by the audaciousness right now. If that device was in his back pocket for purely entertainment purposes…as a manager I am going to blow my stack.
Thank you for that comment.
But since I am not Buster Onley or Ken Rosenthal, this post will be stuck in the basement of cyberspace until something happenes, then I dust it off and show that someone knew that this was going on…with photos.
I am thinking that if anything, Will Vernable and maybe a memeber of the Padre's Coaching staff might get hit with a fine, but the public will never know about the incident.
Such is life as a small time blogger with a big story….
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The Bank of Japan on Wednesday decided to keep monetary policy on hold, but one board member tried unsuccessfully to loosen the central bank's commitment to achieving its 2 percent inflation target within two years.
In a unanimous vote, the BOJ maintained its pledge to increase base money, or cash and deposits at the central bank, at an annual pace of 60 trillion to 70 trillion yen ($585-$682 billion).
BOJ board member Takahide Kiuchi proposed that the central bank make its 2 percent inflation target a medium- to long-term goal, and commit to intensive easing in the next two years. This would differ from the BOJ's current commitment to hit its inflation target within two years.
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Kiuchi's proposal was rejected in an 8-1 vote.
On April 4, the BOJ eased policy by pledging to double the supply of money in two years by boosting purchases of government bonds and risky assets.
In doing so, it switched its policy target from the overnight call rate target to base money, a broad measurement of the amount of money the central bank pumps into the economy.
The BOJ also upgraded its assessment of the economy on Wednesday to say it has started picking up.
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The BOJ's statement did not mention recent increases in government bond yields.
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This past weekend, we watched, we ate, and we conquered the best indulgences around the country in the "unique desserts" episode of 1st Look. Now, it's time to jump back on the wagon and work off that Pumpple Cake (and ice cream cookie sandwiches… and boozy ice cream… oy). We bring you Allison Vernon, health coach and integrative nutritionist, offering her clients a well-rounded approach to getting fit. Allison integrates all aspects of health to her clients' programs, including nutrition, stress, consistency, and other lifestyle issues. She combs several dietary principles in order to find the method that best meets the needs of each individual client.
As we've stuffed our faces for the last few weeks to research--yes, it's research--this past episode and as the holidays rapidly approach, we turned to Allison for some advice when it comes to overindulging. Here are her top tips for the season of eating:
Each Holiday is Only One Day
Keep in mind that the entire season beginning with Halloween and ending after New Year's does not have to be overindulgent. Thanksgiving is only one day. Christmas is only one day. We can all recover from being occasionally over indulgent. Be consistent with your healthy eating and exercise routines throughout the holiday season.
Make Sure You're Really Hungry
I recommend intermittent fasting after a heavy meal. I use this tool occasionally during the holidays. After a heavy meal, I advise waiting 14-16 hours before your next meal, and then eating a regular portioned meal. This helps balance out the overall calorie intake and insures that the client is actually hungry at the next meal (rather than simply eating as part of their routine).
Put Office Snacking Guidelines in Place
Many of my clients struggle while at work because people are constantly sending food gifts or coworkers are bringing in goodies. Talk with your coworkers and decide on some guidelines. Chances are they would be willing to participate in some sort of holiday challenge, such as only bringing sweets on Fridays or keeping food gifts in the break room rather than close to everyone's desk. The easiest way to resist these treats is not having them continuously under your nose. Make your break special by making a cup of tea and savoring a gingerbread cookie. This will be more satisfying than shoving a chocolate in your mouth as you dash past the sweets table on your way to a meeting.
Don't Let Food Happen to You
It sounds cliche, but always being aware of when and what you're eating is really important. Planning ahead and taking a moment to truly experiencing your food will prevent you from overindulging. I joke with my clients that sometimes a cookie "just happened to me." There was a time in my life when one minute I'd be in line for a cup of coffee at Starbucks and the next thing I know I devoured an entire cookie and I barely remembered ordering it. I really focus on conscience eating now and it is far more satisfying. Try conscience eating during the holiday season. Next time you are at a cocktail party savor every bite of hors d'oeuvres.
Get a Handle on Holiday Parties
Holiday parties are designed for overindulgence. I advise avoiding specialty cocktails as these are usually loaded with sugar. Choose red wine or a vodka and soda instead.
Choose Comfort Foods Wisely
As the weather turns cold we often want warmer foods to comfort ourselves. Choosing soup and stews can be very satisfying and be less problematic than say, gourmet mac and cheese. So, switching your daily salad to hot veggies or soups can satisfy the need for comfort food.
Now that's some sound advice, but now we want to know what are some of this health coach's guilty pleasures.
What would people be most surprised to know about you?
I love Rice Krispies Treats. I know… so unsophisticated!
What are your favorite late-night bites?
On the weekends I love to splurge with a full-course dinner and glass of wine. If it is a "stay at home" night, I love a bowl of air-popped popcorn with truffle oil.
What is your favorite thing between two buns?
I love a really nice burger on a gluten-free bun!
What is your favorite dessert?
All things chocolate. I have a particular fascination with dark chocolate and sea salt combos.


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Bay Theatre Company's Becky's New Car
The writing in Becky's New Car is very funny, the Bay Theatre actors very talented. Still, it's all in service of making adultery funny and survivable with no damage done.
Becky — wife, mother and car dealership office manager — juggles work, family, a college son still at home. She's content except for wondering if there's more to life. One late night at the dealership Walter enters her life. He buys nine cars on the spot, assumes Becky is a widow — an impression left uncorrected — and becomes infatuated.
Here's where the script gets tricky. Becky has a strong and loving relationship with her husband Joe. Yet she follows Walter's lead and discovers the seductive lifestyle of the affluent. Soon an affair begins. What follows as Becky and Walter's families intersect in myriad and overlapping ways leads to mistaken identities — until Becky is forced to choose the direction of her life.
The dialogue is laugh-out-loud funny as written; as interpreted by the actors, it gets even better. The entire cast can turn a line into a guffaw-getter with just an arched eyebrow, a sly glance to the audience or an unexpected inflection.
Director James Gallagher has paced the show well and makes the most of its style, which is to acknowledge the audience throughout, to speak directly to you — heck, even offer you beverages from the stage. By writing the script in this manner, author Steven Dietz makes the audience complicit in the action. But it is Gallagher who makes it work.
Bay Theatre Artistic Director Janet Luby leads the strong cast. Her Becky is charming, befuddled and simultaneously horrified by her actions, as she seems unable to return to the comfortable, albeit boring, life she once had. Luby's interactions with the audience are masterful.
As Walter, Jim Chance is a daffy, affluent, sweet character. He knows when to mug, when to fill the stage with a toothy grin and when to get the laughs by standing perfectly still.
Jim Reiter, husband Joe, has a less showy role and a harder one as the compassionate, hurt but unbelievably understanding husband. Reiter interestingly depicts his character as average and makes that a goal, not a settling point.
As son Chris, Davis Chandler Hasty has to transition from arrogant college student to infatuated lover, from grief to joy to confusion in rapid succession. He succeeds.
Nigel Reed plays Steve, a grieving widower and a car salesman. His Steve is a bit over the top, but so is the situation and character that Dietz has written for him. Thus actor and role mesh perfectly.
Elena Crall plays Kenni, Walter's pampered but lonely daughter, with poignancy.
Alicia Sweeney plays Ginger, Walter's formerly affluent friend now down on her luck. Sweeney is a master at taking a routine line, twisting it on its head and turning it into a laugh line.
Becky's New Car has been offered throughout the holidays, in director Gallagher's words, to inspire us to "learn to appreciate what we each have." Here we have a new playwright and an ensemble having great fun — both providing us cheer.
Director: James Gallagher. Producer: Wendy Saulters. Stage manager: Katherine Kaufmann. Set designer: Ken Sheats. Lighting designer: Eric Lund. Costumer: Christina McAlpine. Props by Jo Ann Gidos.
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Report of H. J. Strickler, Commissioner to Audit Claims of Citizens of the Territory of Kansas
R. D. McCamish submitted this claim (No. 46) for damages and losses to a hotel, storehouse, and other property on September 4, 1856. James Lane commanded the troops that did the damage to Mr. McCamish's property. Mr. McCamish lived in Johnson County. Each claimant had to submit an itemized list and have two witnesses attest to the losses claimed. Even though many of these claims were approved for payment, no funds were ever appropriated or distributed.
Keywords: Damage claims; Johnson County, Kansas Territory; Lane, James Henry, 1814-1866; McCamish, R. D.; Militia; Strickler, Hiram Jackson
Authors: Strickler, Hiram Jackson
Letter, Wilm. Donaldson to Mr. Thos. Stinson
April 4, 1856
William Donaldson, writing from the Shawnee Indian Reserve in Johnson County, Kansas Territory, informed Thomas N. Stinson that an Indian agent, William Gay, was taking a census of the Shawnee Indians in Kansas. He indicated that the census would be used to determine government payments made to Shawnees. Donaldson reported that a number of adopted Shawnee tribe members who had been receiving government payments had been struck from the payrolls. Stinson, whose wife was Shawnee, had been adopted by the tribe and apparently was receiving government payments. Donaldson reported that Stinson's name had not yet been removed from the payroll.
Keywords: American Indians (see also Native Americans); Census; Donaldson, William; Johnson County, Kansas Territory; Native Americans; Shawnee Indian Reserve; Shawnee Indians
Authors: Donaldson, William
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June 11, 1855
Marcus J. Parrott wrote from the Shawnee Methodist Mission in Kansas Territory to his brother, Edwin A. Parrott, in Dayton, Ohio. Marcus reported to Edwin that he was in need of money, and told him of his plan to borrow some from their father to invest. He expressed his support for the free state cause, but disagreed with recent violent acts that had occurred on the part of a free state man. Marcus also referred to the Territorial Legislature, which would convene at Pawnee, and anticipated "a grand row and smash up as a result".
Keywords: Free state perspective; Johnson County, Kansas Territory; Kansas Territory. Legislature - Pawnee/Shawnee Mission; Parrott, Edwin A.; Parrott, Marcus J., 1828-1879; Pawnee, Kansas Territory; Shawnee Indians; Weston, Missouri; Westport, Missouri
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Letter, Marc [Parrott] to Dear Father [Thomas Parrott]
July 28, 1855
Marcus Parrott, a lawyer and free state man, wrote to his father, Thomas Parrott, from the Shawnee Methodist Mission in Kansas Territory. Marcus told his father of his desire to purchase land and build a home in Leavenworth City, for which he asked his father to send money for lumber. He also mentioned business and referred to his role in the defense of Cole McCrea, a free state man who had killed Malcolm Clark in Leavenworth the past April. Marcus also mentioned his prospect of being nominated as Reporter to the Supreme Court, which he saw as good advertising only.
Keywords: Business enterprises; Freight and freightage; Johnson County, Kansas Territory; Kansas Territory. Judicial system; Lawyers; Leavenworth, Kansas Territory; McCrea, Cole; Parrott, Marcus J., 1828-1879; Parrott, Thomas; Shawnee Mission; Timber
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June 11 1857
Charles Mayo, writing from Olathe, Kansas Territory, described to George Collamore the budding township and his experiences there. Mayo had invested shares in the town and hoped it would become the county seat. He encouraged Collamore to influence free state men to go to Olathe and settle there, in order to out populate the proslavery majority already established.
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To follow up my last post? About the final game in this series against the Phils? My buddy (if he remembers me from spring training) Matt Yallof could not have captured it more perfectly. And we know he's only half-joking:
"I can't take it anymore! Can Mets fans please get one day–one night–where they don't have to sit at the end of the couch with their shrink's phone number in one hand and their favorite beverage in the other? What is going on?!"
Matty, you got what we were all thinking, so I won't bother adding much more except–thank goodness. The win. The win.


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Definitely a crowd pleaser, the Season's Bounty is a classic fruit basket prepared by experienced local florists for a one-of-a-kind gift.
With each basket its own unique creation, fruit selections may include apples, grapes, pears, bananas, or other fruits.
Photo shown online is a representation of each unique, one-of-a-kind basket. Specific fruit pieces, ribbon, style and size of basket, and gourmet items shown will change based on florist preference or local availability.
Gift Includes:
- Assorted Fresh Fruit.
- A free gift card with personal message.
- Arrives in a stylish wicker basket, ready to be displayed.
- Hand delivered to the recipient's home or office by experienced florists.
- A plush teddy bear, balloons, wine, champagne, or chocolates may be added to your order based on availability. Please contact customer service for more information.
During checkout, please be sure to indicate your preferred occasion when you choose a gift card.
Same day delivery is available if you place your order by 12pm in your recipient's time zone Monday - Friday, and by 9am on Saturday. To see if Sunday delivery is available in your area please contact customer service.Gift #822
Season's Bounty is a hand delivered gift. These gifts are delivered by one of our local design centers located throughout the United States and Canada.
Typically, standard deliveries are made between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with business deliveries before 5:00 PM. Hours may be extended during holidays. Please note in some locations we may need an additional 24 hours for the delivery of exotic flowers, wine and fruit baskets.
Same day delivery is available for most gifts when ordered before the cutoff time. Saturday delivery is possible if ordered before 12 PM Friday. The cutoff time for Season's Bounty is in the recipient's time zone.
Season's Bounty has been purchased most frequently by our customers for the following occasions:
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Grateful Gift GiverDelightful PurchaseNovember 2, 2019
I have used you for many years now. It is my "go-to" to celebrate everything - from "just because" to sympathy and everything in between! I have had so many compliments from the recipients saying that the presentation was gorgeous, the fruit was perfect and they didn't want to eat any because it was too pretty to take apart! There were a few times I had to call customer service (mostly because I couldn't get the order to go through on the computer.) The customer service representatives were courteous, helpful, very professional and (important to me) very personable! You really can't go wrong!
SueyBeautiful Fruit BasketAugust 6, 2019
Very professional service and delivery. Lovely presentation.
marilynExcitingNovember 21, 2018
This was a birthday gift for a very dear friend....He was very excited and so was his family. He lives in Manhattan, Kansas....all of his life. Thank you so very much for your help in getting this beautiful fruit basket to him. His wife, daughter and grandkids are all enjoying the fruit.
AmarAwesome arrangementMay 1, 2014
The recipient of the gift loved it and was very happy that the fruits were fresh.
South Carolina GirlSeason's Bounty Was a Huge HitJanuary 30, 2014
Sent "Season's Bounty" to our brother and his wife in California. They LOVED it! Turned out the arrangement came from his favorite store for fresh fruit! They were truly impressed. Biggest and best tasting grapes they've ever had! They were pleased -- and we were pleased, too! Will definitely order again!
BaselinebumGreat gift ideaJanuary 30, 2014
The person this was sent to said it was very nice gift. Liked all the different items of fruit in the basket.
LyndaLu17The recipient was very pleasedJanuary 28, 2014
The recipient of my gift sent me several photos and it looked lovely, although for the price, I think it certainly should be! I know that she was very pleased and thought the fruit was tasty. I have sent a similar selection for five years now, to honor an anniversary, and each year the response from the recipient has been positive.
PanarelbSweet Pineaple, Great FruitJanuary 24, 2014
Dependable. The fruit is always great and the service is wonderful.
the one who ordersA beautiful basketJanuary 13, 2014
The recipient said it was a beautiful basket, very full and everything of good quality. This is good to know for future gifts. Thank you!
Bethmore than expected!January 2, 2014
This was way more than expected, beautiful basket. And everyone in the family was able to take something from it. I would purchase this again! Let me add, the customer service not only called me, because I forgot to sign the card, they also contacted the recipient to make sure they would be there for delivery. Also delivered ON TIME! Thank you, excellent service.
RocknrozeGreat Christmas GiftDecember 27, 2013
I sent my best friends the Seasons' Bounty they loved it
The best they ever got! Thank you!
GiftGiverAppreciatedDecember 18, 2013
I sent this basket to the desk staff at my daughter's doctors' office. The basket was full of beautiful fruit, and the young ladies were all so appreciative of the gift.
NancyExcellent fruit basketDecember 5, 2013
According to the recipient of this gift, the basket was full of a wide variety of fruits that were perfectly ripe and thoroughly enjoyable.
FriendNice GiftNovember 22, 2013
My friends were very happy to get this gift; they said it was beautifully arranged and the fruit was fresh and tasty.
Basket LoverAwesome!!!October 17, 2013
Ordered this as an appreciation gift. After receiving the basket, the recipients called and said, "All I can say is WOW!" They said the basket was big and beautifully presented and the fruit was delicious! GiftTree won't let you down!!!
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GiftTree you are wonderful! Thank you so much for being pro-active with delivering to my dad who was unexpectedly rushed to the hospital in Florida while on a brief vacation. When GiftTree found out that my dad was in a room that did not accept deliveries (ICU), they attempted every to make the delivery until he was in a room that accepted deliveries. GiftTree called me and gave me an update daily. He received the delivery and was very pleased! Thank you very much GiftTree!!! I just can't thank you enough!
kwMother's Day sensationMay 17, 2013
I ordered this basket for Mother's Day. My mom's first comment was "it's huge." She loved the variety of fruit and the presentation was beautiful.
FruityA Smile TakerApril 4, 2013
I ordered this gift for my family and they loved it! They talked about how beautiful the basket is and how fresh the fruit is. They are happy, so I am happy! Thanks
KathyRecipient LOVED it!!March 11, 2013
I spoke with the recipient of this basket several days after we had sent it. He said he had gotten several baskets but ours was by far the best one he received! We will be making GiftTree.Com our place to come for all of our Corporate gift basket needs.
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AfiaRoseWonderful and affordable.February 22, 2013
I did not see the basket personally, but my giftee sent me a picture and a beautiful smile that said how pleased she was with the basket. The picture she sent was every bit as beautiful as the picture here on this page.
I consider GiftTree.com to be a great find!!!
cjBeautiful PresentationJanuary 2, 2013
It was just what I wanted couldn't have asked for any better. The price was right & shipping date was great. Thank you
Spaceace*** Excellent product, FIRST RATE SERVICE !!! ***December 30, 2012
Don't waste your time and money elsewhere, just use GiftTree !
MarciaPerfect last minute giftDecember 14, 2012
My husband and I were in different countries on our anniversary, due to my job. So I ordered this basket as a last minute reminder of how important the date is, and how much I love him! The basket was perfect, even better than the picture shows and arrived just a few hours after I ordered it! My husband said that all the fruits were chosen very carefully, and were delicious! Most important of all is that he was truly happy, and it helped us to deal with the 4 thousand miles distance!
lesalesaFantastic! Beautiful PresentationJune 23, 2012
Sent as a gift. Received very positive comments from the receiver. Said the basket was beautiful, full of fruit and each piece was delicious and very sweet. He described it in one word: Fantastic!
FruitHeadVery well receivedApril 8, 2012
I was worried that the receiver would not take so well to this gift, giving that it is just fruit, but it certainly delivered. It was very well presented, the fruit was fresh, as described and above all, delivered the next day. It's also nice that those from overseas can purchase these gifts to send to those in the U.S.
I would definitely use GiftTree again.
VeteranGorgeousJanuary 25, 2012
The receipient truly enjoyed the fruit basket and thought it was absolutely beautiful. It really made her day and also made her feel a little better. Thanks Gift Tree for putting a smile on her face. Keep up the good good work.


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A crimp closed end connector is a type of solderless electrical connection used to terminate and seal stranded wire.
In general, crimping is a method in which metal is bent around a joint and squeezed together, which then forms a connection. Because crimping is a cold-working technique needing only a simple handheld crimp tool, strong bonds are made between the metallic parts (typically wire) and other non-metallic components without the usual need for solder.
What are crimp closed end connectors used for?
Crimp closed end connectors are used to terminate wires as well as seal them from oxygen and moisture, which would otherwise cause corrosion. Terminators in electronic transmission lines prevent reflections that would occur at unterminated transmission lines, which can lead to distortions like video ghosting in analogue signal systems.
Types of crimp closed end connectors
Crimp closed end connectors come in a wide range of fixed sizes for wires of different diameters. There also are adjustable ones that provide more flexibility.


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This is a self portrait of Cindy Sherman in the Untitled Film Stills in 1978.
In this picture she is on the foreground , she seems pensive and lost. Her posture is clear , her look is distant and she is anxious about the modern society. This picture calls into question the role of the woman at this period.
On the background , there are a fuzzy building and the relationship between the town , the architecture and Cindy is interesting. Everything is straight, the building and her posture are vertical whereas her look is more horizontal.
This black and white picture could be a political and advertising picture.


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The Eurostars Toscana is located on the access routes to the historical centre of Lucca. Access to the hotel is very easy from the Florence motorway; we are very close to the Lucca railway station (less than a 10-minute walk) and Pisa airport (25 minutes by car).
The hotel is in an excellent setting for discovering the fascinating city of Lucca (a true museum city with impressive Roman, Mediaeval and Renaissance monuments, like the city walls, the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, the Duomo di San Martino or the Torre delle Ore), like the attractive nearby towns of Pisa, Pietrasanta, Massa, Pistoia, Viarreggio, Livorno and, 45 minutes from the hotel, all the enchantment of Florence. But, over and beyond the cities, you should also make the most of your stay in Tuscany to enjoy the only landscape in the world that has shaped nature and mankind. Here, as in no other part of the planet, Man has managed to tame nature in order to give visitors such an excellent environment for their eyes, their ears and their palate.
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Google Street View is a great way to see how places around the world look from ground level, but until now it has only shown what you can see from a car driving on a road. Now Google is expanding their views, starting with a train journey through one of the most beautiful parts of Switzerland.
Google took a trike mounted version of their camera, and strapped it to flat rail car which was pushed through the mountains on the Albula Bernina railway.
Unfortunately Google hasn't uploaded the images yet, but it will be fun to take a trip through the Alps when they do. I just wonder whether they will rename the new routes as Google Train View.
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How to make a monoprint
Because monotype printing allows considerable freedom in the approach to imagery, this is considered to be a very versatile method. The artist can decide to work positively or negatively, to use waterbased or oil based inks, to incorporate other materials or not.
Working positively means that the artist will put down imagery with brushes or rollers. Working negatively means that ink is removed with hands, rags, cotton swabs or anything pointed.
The directness of painting directly on the plate requires skills of drawing and painting as well as a sure hand and a considerable degree of spontaneity.
Materials and methods To make a monoprint or a monotype all you need is a plate and some ink. Plates can be of any type, as long as they are non porous. Plexiglass or thin sheets of metal such as copper or zinc, seem to work best, but you can also use the following materials
|1- The artist is rolling out a flat area of ink with a roller on a previously etched plate (you can see the lines of the image below).
|2 - Using a cloth, the artist is removing the ink from the plate to form fresh, spontaneous images. If the artist feels that too much ink was removed, this can be reapplied with brushes.
|3 - texturizing the ink with fabric
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Once you have a plate, just paint directly on it with etching or lithography inks using any kind of brush. After the image is painted, put the plate on a press bed, carefully place previously dampened paper and run your plate and paper through a press using light or moderate pressure.
Depending on the effects you want, you can use a variety of tools for painting the image; not only brushes, but also fingers, toothbrushes, foam brushes, sticks, sponges, feathers and anything that can scratch a plate such as needles, scissors or etching equipment.
Special effects can be achieved dabbing solvents such as mineral spirits or turpentine to your inked plate, allowing the solvent to dissolve the ink so as to create beautiful reticulate marks.
Another method of producing images allows to work negatively from dark to light by wiping off ink from the plate rather than adding it. First use a brayer to roll out a flat area of ink on the plate and then wipe away areas with a rag or cotton swabs and solvent to create lights and tones.
For textural effects, ink can be also removed with brushes, sponges or sticks just like Degas and Matisse used to do.
Another simple but effective method of producing monotypes seems to have been invented by Gauguin. This method, called direct trace drawing, produces a linear monotype that has a unique soft edged quality similar to the tone and line in soft ground etching. All you need to do is evenly ink a plate, place a piece of paper over the inked image area and then draw the image directly on the back of the paper, the lines drawn will be transferred and a reverse image produced. Massing lines together will produce darker areas while hand rubbing will create softer tones; by varying the pencil pressure and using different kinds of widths and hardnesses, different effects are obtained.
Using waterbased inks
Monoprionts can be created also by using water-soluble materials such as watercolors, crayons, watercolor pencils, watercolor felt tip pens or commercially produced monoprint inks (Akua-Kolor, Createx or Green Drop Inks).
Prior to drawing, the plate to be used (usually plexiglass) needs to be finely sanded and the edges bevelled. This will allow color to fix better on the plate and make drawing much easier. Using a sponge or small brayer apply a thin even coat of hand soap to the entire printing surface and allow it to dry. The soap will perform as a releasing agent and allow the colors to lift during printing.
Draw directly onto the surface of the plate with the water-soluble materials, letting the color dry for a few hours prior to printing. The paper to print on should be damp, but not excessively wet unless you want the colors to "run". When printing, the moisture in the paper will reactivate the drawing materials, allowing for the transfer of the color to the paper. Run the plate through the press with moderate to heavy pressure. This will give you the best impression. Prior to removing the printed image. Check the impression quality by lifting the corner of the print and checking the image. If the impression is not satisfactory, lightly spray/sponge the back of the paper with water and run it through the press again. Repeat this until the image is of acceptable quality.
Collage monoprints
The term collage is not used in its traditional meaning; materials are not glued on the surface but are used on the paper either inked or not inked (only used to produce embossments on paper). Materials often used are cut or torn shapes from textured papers, lace, cloth, thin vinyl sheets, leaves, and even metal grating.
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This method requires the use of two kinds of paper: one durable which serves as a base of the print and one which is really lightweight such as Japanese papers. The image is printed onto the Japanese paper which is glued on the more durable paper.
Magazine or newspaper images can be easily transferred to a print by the simple but effective frottage method. Any image, whether color or black and white can be used; better results can be obtained with recently printed materials.
To transfer an image onto paper, some thinner* is applied on the back of the image to print. This can be done with a blotter or with a few brushstrokes. This is then placed, image sude up, on top of a previously inked and wiped intaglio plate. The damp printing paper is laid on top and run through an etching press. Transferring an image from a magazine page can be obtained also by hand rubbing.
* The thinner is used to soften the printing ink on the newspaper
and that same ink will be transferred to the damp paper
Combination of techniques
The monotype is a technique used by many artists only as a transition for other work, such as Degas used to do. He first printed a monotype, then developed the image by drawing and painting over it with pastels, pencils, oil paint, watercolors or printing ink. When an image printed too heavily, Degas made a second impression of that same print by placing a new sheet of dampened paper over the just printed monotype. This would take away some of the color and a second lighter impression was the result which was also used to work on with inks, pastels or oils.
The history of monoprints: click here to learn more about its origin


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TEACHER MANAGEMENT STYLE: ITS IMPACT ON TEACHER-STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT by Linda Hui Chang ____________________________________ A Dissertation Presented to the FACULTY OF THE USC ROSSIER SCHOOL OF EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree DOCTOR OF EDUCATION August 2012 Copyright 2012 Linda Hui Chang
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|Classroom management is an integral component to effectively promote knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in this globally competitive market. The manner in which teachers go about structuring their classrooms may provide insight on how to teach social skills needed to lead our future nation. Since the enactment of No Child Left Behind, trends in education have mainly catered to raising standardized test scores and meeting accountability measures. The increased pressure to achieve higher standardized test scores may result in the neglect to link social and emotional health to academic achievement. ❧ This qualitative study explored the effect teacher management styles may have on specific leadership outcomes (consciousness of self, communication skills, and conflict resolution skills) and pro-social behavior by examining the teacher-student relationships that develop from two management styles: autonomy-supportive and highly controlling. Autonomy-supportive teachers facilitate congruence between the students' inner desires and their day-to-day classroom activity, whereas controlling teachers interfere with students' self-determination by requiring them to adhere to a constructed, instructional agenda. ❧ Through classroom observations and interviews with the teachers, this study examined teacher modeling of leadership skills, teaching of the skills directly, teacher perceptions, and the opportunities provided to practice those skills embedded in daily tasks that support student leadership development. However, this study did not focus on student outcomes. To distinguish the different teacher-student interactions produced through autonomy-supportive styles and highly controlling styles, this study used a comparative case study approach, analyzing the data with cross-case analysis. ❧ This study found that regardless of management styles, the students persevered through challenges and maintained consistent engagement with the classroom activities. From this study, two conclusions were made about teacher-student relationships: 1) caring teachers fostered positive student-teacher relationhips regardless of management style and 2) management styles promoted different skill development within the leadership values chosen such as self-discipline, self-efficacy, self-analysis, communication, and conflict resolution. Cultivating consciousness of self differed in that autonomy-supportive classrooms empowered student leadership while controlling teachers encouraged an authority-based leadership style. Both styles encouraged open communication, however, autonomy-supported classrooms had fewer student conflicts observed. Moreover, when teachers maintained high expectations and took time to meet the needs of individual students, students interpreted these actions as a sign of caring. Signs of caring as evidenced were 1) teachers providing individual feedback to students to uphold high expectations, 2) teachers considering students' motivational resources, and 3) teachers holding consistent parent-teacher communication. ❧ Recommendations for practice include recognizing and reflecting upon faculty biases that affect student learning, cultivating positive relationships through effective and consistent communication amongst students and parents, incorporating students' motivational resources into curriculum, upholding high expectations for student work and behavior, and establishing a clear structure in the classroom.
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The iPhone is an excellent traveling companion, whether you are still sporting the iPhone 2G or loving you some GPS-equipped iPhone 3G. Google Maps, music, movies, and apps are several of the features that make traveling more sublime, but all this functionality requires a lot of juice, and if you haven't noticed by now, you can't swap your iPhone battery when you've run it dry. What to do? Read on for this week's Tip!
Following are some suggestions for the road warriors and frequent flyers who must conserve power and/or be opportunistic about charging their iPhones!
- Carry a spare battery. Ha, just kidding. Unlike most other smartphones, the iPhone does not have a user-replaceable battery. Instead, you have to be prepared to charge at anytime, anywhere. Carry your iPhone's power adapter with you (the new ones are quite small, but apparently pose a risk of breaking and electrocuting -- be careful, and trade it in for replacement as soon as you can!). Airports have power outlets scattered throughout and if you have a little spare time before or after your flight, plug in to juice up your iPhone.
- If you are in a meeting or conference, try to arrive early enough that you can sit near a power outlet, if possible. You can also charge your iPhone via USB connected to your laptop. When you need power, it doesn't hurt to get creative!
- If you have an iPhone 3G, try disabling 3G under "Settings" to conserve power. The 3G network is faster, but just like a car using more gas the faster you drive, so goes the battery life of your iPhone when on the 3G network. Unless you really, REALLY need speed while surfing the net, drop down to EDGE for a while to save your battery.
- Dim your screen. The brighter your screen is, the more power you are using. If you can handle a dimmer screen for a while, then save your battery life by adjusting the brightness to a lower setting.
- For convenience, take along something like the Belkin Mini Surge Protector with USB Charger. Hotel rooms are sorely lacking in available power outlets, so if you have a Belkin Mini Surge Protector with you, you just added THREE power outlets and two USB charging ports to hopefully meet all of your power needs. You can get it here in the iMore Store.
Disclaimer: Tip o' the Week makes no guarantee, express or implied, that any tip found herein will be new or particularly useful to the reader (and in defense of OJ - "If you're travelin' on the loose, make sure you got The Juice." - ahem. Or at least a charger.)
Judge dismisses lawsuit against Apple TV+ show 'Servant'
A lawsuit filed against Apple and M. Night Shyamalan over Apple TV+ show 'Servant' has been dismissed.
Apple allegedly abusing competition over tracking accessories, says Tile
Accessory maker Tile has written a letter to the EU claiming Apple is unfairly favoring its own products.
This Navy Blue iPhone 12 Pro concept shows Midnight Green is so last year
Rumors of a Navy Blue iPhone 12 Pro have circulated a few times and we're right here for it. After watching this concept, you will be as well.
If you're in need of a CD drive for your new Mac mini, these are the best!
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Scott McCrea wrote:NZcaver wrote:Scott McCrea wrote:A properly configured and used rack will stop or slow down when you let go.
Or, more likely, cause you to plummet just like most other non-autostop descenders. Have you tried letting go completely while descending on a rack? (Why would you?) And (like Hank was saying) a nice clean flexible 10mm rope is likely to perform differently, as a micro or other U rack might versus a J rack.
Yep, I tried it. It works on any variable friction device. Racks are configurable on the fly so it can be adapted to preform differently.
Scott, some day I'd like you to show me how to configure one of my micro racks to stop me when I let go of the rope completely (with both hands, feet, and other appendages) while rappelling with no additional rappel safety. It seems to me the amount of friction to make this possible would mean I would need to painstakingly "feed the micro rack" just to rappel somewhat normally. And we know that's a no-no.
To keep this on-topic, basically I'm a little skeptical when I hear racks being promoted as self-locking descenders (the title of this topic). There are many reasons to prefer a rack design over other descender choices, but without an external hitch or shunt I don't see a "let-go-safely" feature as being one of them. Of course I could be wrong.


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Yo! AT&T Cribs!
I finally gave in to the relentless barrage of AT&T commercials during the games imploring me to visit seehowtheylive.com and get a tour of Albert Pujols' crib. The house tour only covered the backyard, kitchen, and game room of Albert's Kansas City abode. The tour script involved a lot of plugs for AT&T products – Deion points out the Dish TV with DVR, Albert uses the phone to call for a pizza, and Albert talks about using his treo to stay in touch with his family when he's on the road. It's an interactive video where you can click on hotspots and learn additional fun facts about the annoying Deion (please don't let him get a talk show) and Albert and his family. I was impressed that Albert's class shows through even in this extended commercial. The crib was very nice but not ostentatious, and there was no parade of bling. Albert mostly wanted to talk about his family, faith and his foundation. it's worth a look, if only for the concluding footage of Albert smashing line drives into a cardboard Deion (for each direct hit, Deion donated $100 to Albert's foundation).


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SCOTTSDALE, AZ, United States, via eTeligis Inc., 06/30/2014 – – Lithium Exploration Group (OTCQB: LEXG) releases report by Senior Analyst Larry Oakley. http://wallstreetcorner.com/situations/web-LEXG.pdf
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Lithium Exploration Group is a US-based exploration and development company focused on the acquisition and development potential of lithium brines and other precious metals that demonstrate high probability for near-term production. Currently the company is focused on its Western Canada lithium assets, testing its Ultrasonic Generator Technology and the acquisition of oil and gas related assets in Western Canada. Lithium Exploration Group is a fully reporting company traded on the OTCQB under the symbol LEXG. Website: www.lithiumexplorationgroup.com.
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Swansboro has won its first three football games, and the Pirates put their undefeated mark on the line when they visit Southwest in a nonconference game Friday night.
Swansboro has won its first three football games, and the Pirates put their undefeated mark on the line when they visit Southwest in a nonconference game Friday night.
The Pirates are looking to move to 4-0 for the first time since 2005.
The Stallions (2-1), meanwhile, look to win their third consecutive game following a 13-12 loss to Jacksonville on opening night.
Swansboro (3-0) is coming off a 45-22 win over Bertie.
Quarterback Chris Phipps ran for three touchdowns while Shane Hill and De�Andre Thompkins each returned interceptions for touchdowns for the Pirates.
Swansboro faces a Southwest team that rallied from a 20-0 second-quarter deficit to defeat Richlands 21-20 last week. Jay Pouncey�s 11-yard touchdown catch with 4:09 left along with place-kicker Tristan Hartley�s extra point proved to be the winner.
The last time Swansboro and Southwest played was in 2008 when both teams were in the East Central 2-A Conference. The Stallions won that game 55-0.
The Pirates have not beaten the Stallions since a 16-14 overtime win on Nov. 4, 1988.
James Kenan (3-0) at East Duplin (1-2)
East Duplin tries to snap a two-game losing streak, but it won�t come easy as the Panthers play host to nonconference rival James Kenan, the No. 1 ranked 1-A team in The Associated Press poll.
The Panthers lost 17-0 at Wallace-Rose Hill last week after mustering just 56 yards of total offense.
The Tigers beat Union 44-6 last week.
James Kenan nipped East Duplin 22-21 last year.
New Bern (1-2) at Jacksonville (3-0)
Jacksonville faces its toughest task so far as the Cardinals play host to defending state 4-A champion New Bern for a nonconference game.
Last week, the Cardinals escaped with a 12-11 win at Northside. Quarterback Exelman Adams scored the game-winning touchdown with 10:58 left on a 10-yard run for Jacksonville.
New Bern beat West Craven 36-12 last week for its first victory.
This is the first time since 2002 that Jacksonville has played New Bern. Oddly enough, that game � a 41-0 win for the Bears � was played on Sept. 13, the same date as this game.
Mattamuskeet (0-3) at Northside (1-2)
Northside welcomes Mattamuskeet for a nonconference game.
The Monarchs are hoping to rebound from a 12-11 home loss to Jacksonville. Josh Cabrera scored Northside�s only touchdown � a 30-yard scoring reception from Jake Erickson.
Mattamuskeet lost 44-0 to Creswell last week.
This is the first meeting between Northside and Mattamuskeet.
North Duplin (2-1) at Dixon (3-0)
Dixon looks to move to 4-0 for the first time since 2003 as the Bulldogs play host to North Duplin in a nonconference game.
Quarterback Robbi Wyble rushed for 203 yards and two touchdowns while Malik Simmons added 198 yards rushing and two touchdowns.
North Duplin lost 15-7 to South Lenoir last week.
Rosewood (1-2) at Lejeune (2-1)
Lejeune tries to win its third consecutive game as the Devilpups play host to Rosewood in a nonconference game.
The Devilpups upset Lakewood 22-19 last week. Lakewood was ranked No. 8 in the AP 1-A poll and is now No. 10. Running back Jamaz Richardson threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Cameron Mallard with eight seconds left for the game-winning score.
Richardson also rushed for 207 yards and two touchdowns.
Rosewood lost 51-14 to Midway last week.
Lejeune beat Rosewood 41-15 in the regular season last year but lost 34-20 to the Eagles in the first round of the state 1-A playoffs.
Topsail (2-1) at Croatan (0-3)
Croatan tries again for its first victory as the Cougars play host to Topsail in a nonconference game.
The Cougars lost 28-10 to West Carteret last week. The Pirates lost 19-6 to White Oak last week.
Topsail beat Croatan 32-14 last year when the Pirates were in the East Central 2-A Conference. Topsail is now 3-A after statewide realignment.
Richlands (1-2) at South Lenoir (1-2)
Richlands will try to rebound following last week�s tough loss as the Wildcats visit South Lenoir in a nonconference game.
Last week, the Wildcats led 20-0 at home against Southwest, but fell 21-20.
South Lenoir earned its first victory with a 15-7 win at North Duplin.
The Wildcats beat the Blue Devils 41-16 last year when both teams were in the ECC.
White Oak (2-1) at Ashley (1-2)
White Oak looks to win its second consecutive game as the Vikings visit Ashley for a nonconference game.
The Vikings beat Topsail 19-6 last week. Quarterback Elijah Harris rushed for 158 yards, including a 50-yard touchdown run, for WOHS.
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BRENTWOOD — Prosecutors say murder victim Amanda "Amy" Warf's ex-husband used a gun to force her into the abandoned concrete plant in Exeter where she met her demise.
The state attorney general's office on Friday laid out new details about the alleged plot to kill Warf, which was said to be in the works as early as January.
Warf's former husband of seven years, Aaron Desjardins, of Epping, is facing first-degree murder charges in the case. Prosecutors say Desjardins conspired with his new wife, Sarah Desjardins, and a sister living in Maine to kill Warf.
Aaron Desjardins is accused of killing Warf in March by slitting her throat and severing an artery. Firefighters found her body inside an abandoned concrete plant on Hampton Road in Exeter on Thursday morning, March 7, after the building caught fire.
Investigators say before the murder, Sarah Desjardins sent a text message to her husband's sister asking her to bring a "roasting pan" to New Hampshire. The words were allegedly a code meaning that the sister, 43-year-old Michelle Corson, should bring a gun to the state. Aaron Desjardins, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, allegedly used the weapon to force Warf to enter the concrete plant where her body was found.
In arguments before a trial court judge Friday, Sarah Desjardins' attorney did not dispute that her client sent the message, but instead, made the case that Sarah Desjardins was unaware that "roasting pan" was a reference to a firearm.
Sarah Desjardins is charged with conspiracy to commit murder and conspiracy to commit hindering apprehension or prosecution. She appeared in circuit court in Brentwood Friday morning for a bail reduction hearing and probable cause hearing.
Aaron Desjardins told investigators the plot to kill his ex-wife was hatched in collaboration with Sarah Desjardins, according to prosecutor Jay McCormack, a staffer at the attorney general's office, who told the judge that the pair discussed the plan at least 10 times.
"This was a conspiracy that took place over the course of months," he said.
Sarah Desjardins, of 67 Railroad Ave., Epping, is accused of sending a text requesting the gun, and also providing a false alibi to police about her husband's whereabouts on the morning of March 7.
Sarah Desjardins was ordered held on $50,000 cash or corporate surety bail Friday. She waived her right to a probable cause hearing, sending her case to a grand jury.
Senior Assistant Attorney General Susan Morrell has declined to comment on the manner in which police believe Desjardins killed his former spouse, who is also the mother of his one-year-old son. Morrell said Warf's wounds were horizontal and "deep into the tissue."
In the days that followed Warf's murder, Aaron Desjardins repeatedly told reporters he was innocent of the crime. Meanwhile, homicide investigators were scouring his property. He was then arrested on Tuesday, March 12.
Corson, Aaron Desjardins' sister, has also been charged in the case. She was arrested in Skowhegan, Maine, last week on a fugitive from justice charge. New Hampshire authorities have charged Corson with conspiracy to commit murder and being an accomplice to first-degree murder. Corson has waived her right to challenge extradition to New Hampshire, McCormack said in court Friday.
Family court records in Brentwood indicate Warf and Aaron Desjardins were married for about seven years before separating in 2011. They shared the home on Railroad Avenue that Aaron Desjardins now owns. His divorce from Warf was finalized early last year, and Desjardins married Sarah Desjardins around the same time, according to court records.
A lawyer who was previously representing Aaron Desjardins in negotiations in family court said Warf and Desjardins were finalizing a parenting agreement for their child at the time of Warf's death.
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Tropical Cake with Exotic Fruits and A Giveaway!
When I was back from Hawaii (yes, it was a while ago but I still can't get over it :D), it was a bit sad to find that San Jose was all cold and rain, really missed the warm sun and beach there. I was trying to find some way to reminisce the warm tropical weather we just had and it also happened that my friend, Tony's birthday was coming up!
The cake consists of:
- Almond dacquoise
- Creme aux Ananas (pineapple cream)
- Sauteed Pineapple (with rum)
- Grand Marnier bavarian cream
- Joconde
- Exotic fruit mousse (pineapple, passion fruit, mango, and lime)
- Exotic fruit glaze
I hope you haven't got lost in that layering yet but I love playing with flavor combination and texture, trying to achieve that perfect bite. Being a tropical-flavor fanatic, I spent so much time trying to build the perfect cake and I got too excited in incorporating too many layering and I had to trim it down to the ones above.
this disaster would happen again, where the cake was waayy too tart (luckily the birthday girl loves tart). It was my first time dealing with passion fruit puree and I was surprised to find out how tart it is.
The kitchen smelled so good when I was making the exotic mousse, you can almost imagine being in an tropical island, just listen to Jason Mraz song or "Hey Soul Sister" song and you're good to go.
I can safely say that I think this cake worth all the effort and time making it. Although it took me four days to make, everything was paid off by the satisfaction of the people eating it. Glad that the birthday boy LOVED it, even though he only got a small piece of the cake (people are butchering the poor cake).
Ispahan cake (lychee, rose, and raspberry), but I really don't have time making it, especially when I am in the middle of committed birthday cakes and wedding cake preparation. I can't just let her birthday go by without a cake, at least not without me trying to make it happen, so I decided to make this cake again since I have a few components ready. It is slightly different though, instead of covered with the mousse, it is covered with bavarian cream, with the mousse inside (I had the leftover mousse that I kept in the freezer). There is no alcohol in this cake either as Kiki is expecting a baby boy, except the rum in the sauteed pineapple, in which case the alcohol got burned off completely.
But anyways, I have had done giveaway from CSN store twice before and the last one was not too long ago. They have been so generous and offered me the third one, a $45 giftcard! If you haven't noticed, CSN store is probably the largest online shopping company I've known, it has everything, and I mean E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G! In this holiday season, I thought their suitcase is perfect for those of you who are traveling, the kitchen stuff definitely makes a great holiday gift, accessories, anything you can think of, heck they have 200++ online stores!
As usual, the rule is so simple, just leave a comment on this post between now until Nov 28, 2010. Only US and Canada residents are valid for the giveaway (but of course anyone can leave a comment), no anonymous or no name comment (I won't have a way to view your profile to see where you are or if you're not some automatic machine typing), only one entry per person. Multiple comments under the same name will be counted as one entry. . The winner will be picked through random.org as usual. Good luck and have a GREAT Thanksgiving week!
22 comments:
- J O A N A said...
This looks yummy..I love the decoration also, feels like summer. Too bad I can't taste the cake =(
- November 22, 2010 at 11:15 AM
- vtang said...
i really wish i oould taste that cake ber ... i really like passion fruit =(
- November 22, 2010 at 11:15 AM
- J O A N A said...
I love the components of the cake and the decoration...feels like Summer. And yes, I miss Hawaii during this cold weather. Too bad I can't taste the cake =(
- November 22, 2010 at 11:16 AM
- Unknown said...
Hey this is your beloved bro.
That passion fruit looks wrinkly, is that normal? :) you should always make a little extra for any cake you make (for us: Veri/Bobo/Me/Wife), we are an excellent critics.
- November 22, 2010 at 11:18 AM
No picture of the inside of the tropical cake? I'm curious how it looks like with all that layering. That cake must've tasted awesome!!
- November 22, 2010 at 12:11 PM
- Tina said...
Awesome cakes!!!!! Maybe that's how i can change gloomy weather here in Chicago)))
- November 22, 2010 at 1:17 PM
- Suburban prep said...
The cake looks beyond wonderful.
Love CSN and all they have to offer.
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- November 22, 2010 at 1:34 PM
- Zoe said...
Wow...the cake is very professional made. Love your creation!
- November 22, 2010 at 3:23 PM
- d-La said...
Looks yummy, Cie. You should me give a slice of every cake you make :P
- November 22, 2010 at 10:28 PM
- Unknown said...
Ber, would have loved to try this cake.. such a unique and delicious creation!
- November 23, 2010 at 12:21 AM
- Kiki said...
Yay... I'm one of the blessed ppl who got to taste the yummy cake. TQ, Tha!!! Still hoping for the Ispahan though
- November 23, 2010 at 2:02 AM
This is my first time seeing carambola or star fruit being used as a garnish.
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- November 23, 2010 at 6:46 AM
- grace said...
your cake is so very complex and so very lovely. i'll bet it's so very delicious too. :)
- November 23, 2010 at 11:07 AM
- Amber said...
Now this is something I must try.
- November 23, 2010 at 1:24 PM
- Domestic Diva said...
Lovely! Thanks for the chance.
- November 23, 2010 at 3:07 PM
- Swee San said...
I made something similar, with passionfruit, banana, lemongrass, mango, coconut and lime. haha it's chilling in the fridge now, i'll have to wait till it sets to check it out!
I never thought passionfruits are so expensive there. Here in M'sia its only RM1, which is probably around USD0.30
- November 24, 2010 at 6:55 AM
- mocha said...
The combination of fruits and the look of the cake looks soooooo yummy, Bertha ...
- November 24, 2010 at 8:28 AM
- bossacafez said...
- November 24, 2010 at 8:34 AM
- meeyeehere said...
What a lovely cake. Almost to pretty to eat,ALMOST!
I would love to be included in your giveaway! Thanks a bunch!
- November 24, 2010 at 3:03 PM
- KJonas said...
Beautiful shaped cake!
- November 24, 2010 at 9:09 PM
- Medifast Coupons said...
What a beautiful cake, love all the exotic fruits, a real treat.
- November 26, 2010 at 11:50 AM
- Liz said...
That cake is both beautiful and delicious-looking! Thanks for the giveaway!
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- November 26, 2010 at 10:43 PM


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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- For young women in high school, the risk of childbearing may depend on the prevalence of obesity in their schools, according to sociologists, who found that as the prevalence of obesity rises in a school, so do the odds of obese high school students bearing children.
"We did find that obese females are at lower risk of having a child while in high school," said Jennifer Buher Kane, recent Penn State Ph. D. recipient and current postdoctoral fellow at Carolina Population Center, University of North Carolina. "But that relative risk depends a lot on the type of school they attend."
Health officials tend to focus on the biological link between obesity and childbearing, but sociologists also recognize the stigma of obesity limits obese females choices in finding and establishing relationships and sexual partnerships, Frisco said. However, the researchers said that the stigma may be reduced in high schools with higher levels of obesity and the risk of childbearing increases for obese females in those schools because young women have more partnership opportunities.
"In general, we tend to partner with people who look like us," said Michelle Frisco, associate professor of sociology and demography, Penn State.
When the researchers examined the risk of childbearing for obese and non-obese young women, the obesity prevalence of schools did not change non-obese young women's risk of childbearing, but it did change the risk for obese young women having children. For these young women, the odds of childbearing consistently increased as the obesity prevalence in schools increased and eventually surpassed non-obese young women's risk of childbearing when roughly 17 percent of students in a high school were obese.
The researchers used information from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health to examine the behaviors of 4,242 female students attending 102 high schools in the U.S.
The researchers, who report their findings in the current issue of Social Science and Medicine, determined whether young women and students in their schools were obese by using the height and weight data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on determining obesity.
Kane said that one theory suggests that obese females may have limited opportunities to establish sexual relationships. However, when they do have opportunities, they may also feel less empowered in a relationship and research shows they are more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior, including unprotected sex. She added that they are also more likely to use drugs and alcohol before sex, which also increases the likelihood of unprotected sex.
Health officials, who may ignore intervention strategies for obese students because they believe the risk of pregnancy is minimal, should consider how obesity prevalence rates may affect the pregnancy risks in their schools, according to the researchers.
"We need to teach all young women to make better and smarter decisions," Frisco said. "A one-size-fits-all approach to understanding adolescent pregnancy and childbirth doesn't work."
The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development supported this work.


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