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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Another reason second-hand smoke is bad: theres a chance it can damage the tissues in a womans cervix, putting her at higher risk for cervical cancer, a new study suggests. Women smokers have a higher-than-average risk of cervical cancer. The new research did not show that women who inhale other peoples smoke are also more likely to end up with that cancer - but it did show they have a higher risk of having damaged cells in their cervix. This kind of damage is what doctors look for with Pap tests when theyre screening for cervical cancer. The findings do not prove that second-hand smoke itself is responsible for the cervical abnormalities. But the results, which came from a study of 4,400 women undergoing Pap tests, do show that women who report exposure to second-hand smoke are more likely to have an abnormal Pap test than women who do not report exposure to second-hand smoke, said lead researcher Dr. Kristy K. Ward, of the University of California San Diego. An abnormal Pap test doesnt mean a woman has cervical cancer. In fact, most women with abnormal Pap results do not go on to develop the cancer. But they do need further testing, and sometimes surgery. The main cause of cervical cancer is persistent infection with certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), which causes genital warts. Its possible that second-hand smoke makes a woman more vulnerable to developing abnormalities in cervical tissue, according to Ward. Active smoking has already been linked to an increased risk of cervical cancer, and studies have shown that toxins from both first-hand and second-hand cigarette smoke can be found in cervical tissue. In general, Ward told Reuters Health in an email, carcinogens - the cancer-causing material in tobacco smoke - cause the genetic material in the cell to change, so it doesnt function normally. This can lead to abnormalities in the cell that show up on a Pap test and have the potential for progressing to cancer. Past studies have found a link between second-hand smoke and abnormal Pap results - but other studies have failed to confirm the connection. This latest study is different in that most of the women involved were Hispanic American. Hispanic women in the US develop cervical cancer at a rate of 11.5 per 100,000 women - versus 8 per 100,000 among US women in general. Of the 4,400 women in this study, about one in every 14 had an abnormal Pap test result. Overall, the researchers found, women who said they were exposed to some second-hand smoke were 70 percent more likely to have an abnormal Pap result than women with no such exposure - even after other factors, like a womans own smoking and sexual history, were taken into account. The results do not specify what the risk of an abnormal Pap smear would be with and without exposure to second-hand smoke. But Ward said any actual increase in risk would be small. Still, the findings offer yet another potential reason to steer clear of second-hand smoke - which is already linked to increased risks of asthma and respiratory infections in children, and heart disease and lung cancer in adults. Our study once again shows that second-hand smoke exposure is dangerous to a persons health, Ward said. She also noted that even though most cervical abnormalities on Pap tests will not lead to cancer, at a minimum they lead to extra stress and expenses. Personally, Ward said, a woman with an abnormal Pap test experiences anxiety about the potential of a pre-cancerous or cancerous disease, and it requires extra time, effort and money to continue to return to the health care providers office for follow-up and treatment.
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Following are excerpts from a letter the Wright brothers received in August 1900 from William (Bill) Tate, a resident of the Outer Banks:
In answering I would say that you would find here nearly any type of ground you could wish; you could, for instance, get a stretch of sandy land 1 mile by five with a bare hill in center 80 feet high, not a tree or bush anywhere to break the eveness of the wind current. This in my opinion would be a fine place; our winds are always steady, generally from 10 to 20 miles velocity per hour.
The "hill" Tate referred to was part of a group of sand dunes known as the Kill Devil Hills. The largest of these was approximately 100 feet tall and served as the Wrights' primary launching site for their gliders.
1. According to Bill Tate, what features of the Kitty Hawk area made it a suitable location for flight experiments? What warnings did he provide?
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3. Locate Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and the Wright brothers' camp on Map 2. Why do you think the Wrights established their camp where they did?
¹ William Tate to Wilbur Wright, August 18, 1900. In Fred C. Kelly, ed., Miracle at Kitty Hawk: The Letters of Wilbur and Orville Wright (New York: Farrar, Straus & Young, 1951), 25.
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Our new kilns have been certified! It was not that long ago that the kilns outside the Barnsdall Art Center (Residence A) supported both budding and highly accomplished ceramicists from around the City. Unfortunately along with the closure of the Park for the Master Plan capital work, Barnsdall's famous kilns were also shuttered.
But bringing back the kilns has required purchase of new kilns and the construction of a new shed in the Park to house those kilns. That required money that the City did not have, so the Barnsdall Art Park Foundation raised $42,500 in donations to enable the project to proceed.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Marc Jacobs show is the traditional end to New York Fashion Week, and the superstar designer always makes the most of it, putting on a production that will stick in a fashionista's mind at the end of eight long days of runway shows.
On Thursday evening, he held true to his tradition, filling the enormous Lexington Avenue Armory with puffy clouds — actually cloud-shaped pillows hanging from the ceiling — and serenading the crowd with the message that "Happy Days Are Here Again."
Oh, and he had a Kardashian on the runway, or almost: Kendall Jenner, the model daughter of Kris and Bruce Jenner, and half-sister of Kim. She turned heads by walking in a completely sheer V-neck top.
But back to that soundtrack: Was it a happy message, or an eerie one? The soundtrack featured actress Jessica Lange, according to the program, not singing the song but speaking it repeatedly in somewhat ominous tones — in the opinion of some, at least. The line "cloudy gray times you are now a thing of the past" could easily have been a reference to the miserable weather the city has experienced during the week.
The clothes did not seem to offer much of a clue to the message. They started with dresses in neutral colors — cream, gray, brown — and moved on to tops and pants, and then to knit separates, and some of those sheer long tops.
Then came a series of sequined tops and dresses, including a particularly lovely long-sleeved, multicolored sequin dress, and some big boxy jackets. The show ended with a series of clothes adorned with tiered ruffles. There were ruffled pantsuits, and, better, a few delicate ruffled dresses, either with ruffles only on the skirt, or up and down the whole thing.
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Assistance not 'just another hand out, but a hand up,' counselor says
A new program at the Salvation Army in Macomb can help parents map out a path for a better future with their children.
Focusing on achieving goals, Pathway of Hope is a program that adapts to individual parents' needs to help them acquire amenities that they need to better their family's lives, according to regional caseworker Meghan Kennedy, who visited the Macomb corps on Tuesday.
"The idea is that this isn't just another hand out, but a hand up," Kennedy said. "We're really trying to change the mindset from, 'What kind of assistance can I get today that will help me today, but not tomorrow?,' to getting people to think about, 'What can we do to plan for the future.'"
Kennedy stresses that this doesn't mean that the Salvation Army will not offer families assistance on a short-term basis, but rather this is to help with goals — for instance, a parent wants to acquire a new job, or they'd like to finish school, or they want to acquire a driver's license.
Those at 18 years of age with at least one child are eligible to participate. Kennedy said that by setting up an appointment by calling or walking in that parents can begin developing a plan.
Each Tuesday Kennedy will meet with the parents to help map out short-term goals that can be achieved toward longer-term goals. Progress is monitored and at three, six, nine, and 12 month markers the goals will be reviewed and discussed.
The program will help parents network with the entities they need to help them achieve their goals and strengthen their future with their families. Kennedy said that this is not charity, parents will have to do the work to meet their goals, but merely an assistance program to provide opportunities people might not otherwise have.
This will be the first time that the program will come to Macomb and Kennedy asks that parents who think they will benefit come forward to begin achieving their goals.
"Ideally each family will have four goals," Kennedy said. "Some may have three. At the end of the year we hope that they've met at least two of those goals. After that year, if they want to keep going we can keep going."
Meeting are individually tailored and confidential, and parents have the ability to leave the program at any time.
For more information, contact the Salvation Army office at 309-837-4824.
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The Inside Scoop on "Pitch Perfect 2"
"Pitch Perfect" came out of nowhere to earn rave reviews and win a place in audience's hearts. In 2012, its combination of quirky charm, understated romance and music was, well, pitch perfect. It is no surprise that "Pitch Perfect 2" is on its way to theaters, scheduled to hit the big screen on May 15, 2015. But what can audiences expect from the sequel to this smash hit?
Anna and Rebel Are Coming Back
It is difficult to imagine a "Pitch Perfect" movie without the "aca-mazing" and über-cool Anna Kendrick as Beca or Rebel Wilson in a reprise of her breakout performance as Fat Amy. Fortunately, audiences have nothing to worry about; Kendrick and Wilson are both on board for the sequel, as are Brittany Snow and many others from the original ensemble cast. In fact, Kendrick was so positive about the project, she signed a contract for the sequel before a script even existed. Director Elizabeth Banks promises to let Kendrick and Wilson carry the humor in the sequel.
From Effie Trinket to the Director's Chair
Elizabeth Banks, director of "Pitch Perfect 2," is probably best known to audiences as the effervescent Effie Trinket from "The Hunger Games" and "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire." It may seem a long way from the always upbeat, always overdressed Effie to the director's chair, but Banks has more than earned her way into the position. Not only has she directed several award-winning short films, but she was instrumental in getting the first "Pitch Perfect" made. As one of its producers, she originated the idea based on Mickey Rapkin's book, brought it to Universal Studios and was part of the production every step of the way. Banks will also return to her role of Gail, which she played in the first film.
Will Drake Make an Appearance?
Rumors are flying that rapper Drake will not only play a role in "Pitch Perfect 2," but that he will be Fat Amy's love interest. Drake is no stranger to films, having played a cameo in "Anchorman 2," as well as voicing the character of Ethan in "Ice Age: Continental Drift," but this would be his first significant film role. While there is no confirmation of his involvement in "Pitch Perfect 2," Rebel Wilson has dropped more than a few hints.
From Freshmen to Seniors
Rather than moving sequentially through their college careers, "Pitch Perfect 2" lets the Barden Bellas and the Treblemakers leap straight from their shaky beginnings as freshmen all the way to their senior year. This means the stars have other things on their minds besides their a cappella performances, since graduation is looming for them all.
Keeping the Music Under Wraps
While news has slipped out that the opening number for "Pitch Perfect 2" will be amazing, the production is keeping the actual names of the songs under tight wraps. The actors are getting several weeks to rehearse both singing and dancing before the actual shoot begins. While fans might be a bit nervous about all the secrecy, the fact that screenwriter Kay Cannon, who wrote the first movie, has been brought back for the sequel is more than reassuring.
Anna Kendrick Can't Stop Singing
Even if she does not yet know what songs she'll have to perform in "Pitch Perfect 2," star Anna Kendrick is keeping her singing voice in good form. She comes back to the Barden Bellas all warmed up from two other musicals to be released in 2014. First, she stars as Cathy Hyatt in "The Last Five Years," the film adaptation of Jason Robert Brown's eclectic off-Broadway musical about the problematic relationship between an actress and a musical. Then, on Christmas Day 2014, she opens in the huge filmed version of Stephen Sondheim's hit musical "Into the Woods," playing Cinderella in a cast that includes Johnny Depp, Meryl Streep, Chris Pine and Emily Blunt.
Back to Baton Rouge
"Pitch Perfect" was filmed at Louisiana State University, and the sequel is returning to Baton Rouge as well. When films come to town, it is always a big boost to the local economy, but "Pitch Perfect 2" may do a little more for the locals. Casting calls have gone out for college-age dancers in Baton Rouge, with an enormous response expected. In addition, casting calls have gone out for young female ventriloquists and look-alikes for Barack and Michelle Obama, providing a few hints as to what might be in store in terms of the sequel's story.
By the time "Pitch Perfect 2" comes out, its many fans are likely to be ready to line up for midnight shows. Just a few hints about what to expect in this sequel are enough to whet the audience's appetite. Fans are already marking May 15, 2015 on their calendars and saving the date for a reunion with their favorite a cappella singers.


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FRESNO - California's second-longest river once teemed with salmon that swam from San Francisco Bay to spawn near Fresno. But that was before the Friant Dam diverted the San Joaquin River to serve agriculture needs 62 years ago.
FRESNO - California's second-longest river once teemed with salmon that swam from San Francisco Bay to spawn near Fresno. But that was before the Friant Dam diverted the San Joaquin River to serve agriculture needs 62 years ago.
On Wednesday, biologists released two chinook salmon 30 miles below the dam, a milestone in one of the most complex river restoration projects in North America.
The hope is the two fish continue their journey and spawn in the same gravel beds where swarms of their ancestors were so thick that locals said it seemed they could walk across the shallow river on their backs.
If all goes according to plan, in spring the newly hatched salmon will travel 320 miles back to sea along the Central California river.
"We hope that they imprint on the habitat and that area of the river, and as adults they'll be attracted to the same area," said Gerald Hatler of the California Department of Fish and Game. "That's our goal, but what we're doing now is largely experimental."
The $800 million San Joaquin River Restoration Project stems from a 2006 settlement of a lawsuit filed by environmental groups to restore the river flows and salmon runs. The suit contended the government violated state law when water diversions into the Friant-Kern and Madera irrigation canals dried up the river and ended spring and fall salmon runs.
"When you have an iconic species coming back, it's a signal the river is being restored," said Monty Schmitt, a scientist with the Natural Resources Defense Council, which filed the lawsuit.
The settlement involving farmers, fishing groups, environmentalists and the federal government guarantees that at least 350 cubic feet per second of water will be released daily from the dam, which they calculate is enough to refill the 60 or so miles of river that had run dry.
"You can't put things back to the way they were originally," said Margaret Gidding of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, which built the dam. "Trying to create a connective river again is giving us quite a challenge."
One problem is irrigation pumping in the nation's most productive farming region has caused portions of the riverbed to sink, which poses a challenge to maintaining flow that federal engineers have not yet solved.
In other areas, farmers have encroached on land they never dreamed would be in the river's path again.
Engineers are also trying to figure out how to bypass smaller dams and diversions constructed decades ago to capture what little water made it downstream in wet years.
"There have been other salmon restorations in the U.S., but the complexity of this one seems to be at the forefront," Gidding said.
Even if the salmon have a clear path to travel back to their original spawning grounds, there are questions about whether they will find the habitat suitable and whether they will return to complete the life cycle in three years.
"The historic spawning gravel is still present," said Hatler, environmental program manager of the project. "Is there enough? Do we need to add more gravel? Will they spawn there?"
During the past two weeks, biologists have trapped and released 92 salmon drawn by instinct to the river that hardly exists. They set up nets at the confluence of the Merced River then transport the fish 132 miles past the danger zones.
The salmon weigh up to 16 pounds and will be tagged with transmitters so biologists can follow their progress to spawning areas, but two caught Wednesday went to a hatchery at the base of the dam.
Some juveniles also will be tagged before they head back to sea to track how well they navigate man's changes to the river.
"We have a lot to learn," Hatler said.


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Hi Seer,
I do readings and get messages from the dead too. I do not believe in COINCIDENCE!! The message sounds like it had a double meaning or purpose to me. One purpose was to show you these people and if you get a chance to help them see the light in any way you can, you should or take over their shop!! I'd bind them too. Two, tell your story here, the right person might come along. You will find them either way but it might take a while. As you know, the future is fluid and changes with an action or even a thought.
You've done your best and I think with everyone on here thinking the same thing towards those women, things will work out. You know how powerful the connective mind is and prayers always help!!
Did you look up the meaning of the names you were given? There might be a secondary message in them.
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I infused them and their place with light. I had to, no choice. It was too dark. One small flicker of light cancels out the darkness.
I am more than my physical body.
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ITHACA, NY — The Park Center for Independent Media at Ithaca College will host a talk on "Military Propaganda and Other PR Ploys" by John Stauber and Lisa Graves, two well-known observers of the spin industry. Their presentation on Tuesday, March 8, will be held at 7 p.m. in Emerson Suites, Phillips Hall. It is free and open to the public.
Stauber is the founding executive director of the Center for Media and Democracy, while Graves is its current executive director. Established in 1993, the center is a nonprofit, nonpartisan media, policy and consumer watchdog group. Its projects include "PR Watch," an online publication featuring original investigative reporting and analysis of the public relations industry and spin, and "SourceWatch," a specialized, collaborative encyclopedia of people, groups and issues shaping the public agenda.
Stauber is an investigative writer, public speaker, organizer and consultant to nonprofit and public interest organizations, including the Food Rights Network. He has coauthored six books, including "Toxic Sludge Is Good for You," "Weapons of Mass Deception: The Uses of Propaganda in Bush's War on Iraq" and, most recently, "The Best War Ever: Lies, Damned Lies and the Mess in Iraq."
Graves is a lawyer and civil liberties advocate who has served as a senior advisor in all three branches of the federal government — as Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Justice Department, Chief Counsel for Nominations on the Senate Judiciary Committee and Deputy Chief for the U.S. Courts. Before joining the Center for Media and Democracy in 2009, she worked on a range of high-tech and privacy issues at the Center for National Security Studies and at the American Civil Liberties Union.
The presentation is taking place during "Militarization Week," a series of screenings and discussions sponsored by "Buzzsaw," an independent magazine produced by Ithaca College students. For more information on the week, e-mail email@example.com.
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PORTSMOUTH — Hoping to carry forward the momentum of his appearance last night at the Democratic National Convention, President Barack Obama brought a message of middle class prosperity to voters in Portsmouth Friday.
PORTSMOUTH — Hoping to carry forward the momentum of his appearance last night at the Democratic National Convention, President Barack Obama brought a message of middle class prosperity to voters in Portsmouth Friday.
During a speech at Strawbery Banke Museum, Obama appealed to voters to return him to office for another four years, and to renew the optimism that helped carry him to the White House during the last election.
"You were the change," Obama said, repeating a refrain from his convention speech on Thursday night.
Obama said voters are facing the starkest choice between candidates in a generation, and said Democrats are fighting to restore the "basic bargain" that allowed the country's middle class and economy to thrive.
"I don't believe that if you can't afford health insurance, you're on your own," Obama said. "If companies release toxic pollution in the air that your children breathe, that somehow that's a requirement for economic growth. I don't believe that if you can't afford to go college, that the best we can tell you is 'Borrow money from your parents.' That's not who we are," Obama said. "That's not what this country's about." Spectators arrived by the bus load to Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth, where Obama addressed an estimated crowd of 6,000.
Obama touched down at Pease Air Force Base shortly after noon and traveled by motorcade to the museum grounds.
Obama was joined in Portsmouth by Vice President Joe Biden, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden. The vice president was introduced shortly after 12:30 p.m. by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H. He He recounted Obama's DNC speech, and told audience members the president has the courage to make tough calls on areas ranging from education to health care and ending the war in Iraq.
"I know this guy," Biden said. "He has courage in his soul. He has compassion in his heart, and he has a spine of steel." Thousands had amassed at the museum by 10:30 a.m. ahead of the presidential visit. Portsmouth public schools were closed Friday in anticipation of the event, and a network of roads around the museum were shutdown between Thursday and Friday morning. Pierce island was also closed to vehicle traffic. Spectators were being asked to park at Pease International Tradeport and take shuttle buses to the grounds.
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A row of metal bleachers capable of accommodating hundreds was assembled on one side of the rectangular field. Stage lights were directed toward a stage in front of the Lowd House, a yellow Federal Period building dating to the early 1800s, which served as the backdrop for the president's speech.
"It's amazing," museum spokeswoman Stephanie Seacord said Friday morning. "The team has set all this up in a week. It's like Santa Claus — overnight, transforming the site." Friday's event marks Obama's fourth trip to New Hampshire of the year, and his third campaign appearance in this pocket of the state since June. Obama has also held campaign events at Oyster River Middle School in Durham in June and in Rochester and Windham on Aug. 18.
Although New Hampshire will only deliver four electoral votes during November's general election, both campaigns have placed value in campaigning in New Hampshire, which is viewed as one of a handful of places where both candidates are still in competition.
Hoping to provide a parallel to Obama's remarks in New Hampshire, Romney is also scheduled to speak in the state Friday. He will speak at an event in Nashua Friday evening, according to the Romney campaign.
By 9:30 a.m., a line blocks away from Strawbery Banke snaked around the city. Hundreds anxiously waited outside the museum grounds for a chance to view the president.
Locals Andrea Donaldson, of Newmarket, and Nicole Pollack, who has lived in Portsmouth for nine years, patiently waited in line, saying there were thrilled to see the president, and even more excited the line was moving so swiftly.
"We only got here 30 minutes ago," Pollack said, noting her parents waited three hours in line earlier in the week to grab free tickets to the event.
Further up the road, at the intersection of Pleasant and Court streets, a flock of Gov. Romney supporters gathered around the crowded sidewalks. Norm Olsen, a Portsmouth resident for 10 years, held a sign in the style of Shephard Fairey's iconic "HOPE" image with President Obama in blue and red, only Olsen's poster had the word "FAILED" slapped across it.
"We heard so many promises," Olsen said. "... I couldn't make it to Nashua today so I'm doing my work here." Over on Daniel Street, John's Barber Shop, with owner John Russo's ultra-conservative posters hanging on the wall, was buzzing. Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R) had reportedly just visited the small business. Her office is working to confirming her schedule for the remainder of the day.
Portsmouth resident James Reilley, 78, who has visited John's for a haircut religiously for the last 12 years, said he brought holy water with him, to splash his wife before she headed off to the president's speech. Reilley said he headed to John's to catch Ayotte and joked about his wife's liberal tendencies. Barber Jay Foley recorded some of Ayotte's speech on his iPhone.
A clip showed Ayotte ripping Obama's acceptance speech for the presidential nomination during last night's closing Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. Ayotte said Obama never addressed the question directly in his speech: "Are you better off today?"


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The Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to study the feasibility of modifying the operation of existing navigation and flood control projects to allow for an increase in the share of the Mississippi River flows and sediment sent down the Atchafalaya River for purposes of land building and wetlands nourishment.
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Portland, Ore. – The San Jose Earthquakes wrapped up their appearance at the Rose City Invitational with a 1-0 win against Portmore United at Providence Park on Saturday.
Cordell Cato's goal in the 39th minute was the difference as San Jose finished the tournament 2-1-0 with a pair of 1-0 wins. The Earthquakes dominated the run of play, out-shooting the Jamaican squad 20-10.
Clarence Goodson nearly opened the scoring in the 25th minute. Shea Salinas whipped a corner kick into the mix where Goodson leapt for a powerful header that Portmore United goalkeeper Kemar Foster dove to save.
Jean-Baptiste Pierazzi was the next player to force a save from Foster. Cordell Cato created the chance with a nifty move near the edge of the area, crossing to the near post where Pierazzi pounded a diving header that would have found the net if not for another diving effort from Foster.
Minutes later, Victor Bernardez continued San Jose's assault on Portmore United's goal. This time, Bernardez rose to win a header off a Salinas free kick, directing his shot on target, but right at Foster.
Cato broke the stalemate in the 39th minute with a tap-in from close range. Bernardez played a corner short to Salinas, who then beat his man with a touch to his right and sent a cross to the far post. Adam Jahn went up for the header for San Jose, but his attempt at goal deflected off a Portmore United defender and to the feat of Cato.
The Earthquakes had their first golden chance of the second half in the 72nd minute as Sam Cronin found Chris Wondolowski free on the right side of the box. Wondolowski took a touch and then unleashed from 15 yards out, but the shot was straight at Foster.
The Earthquakes close their preseason against Sacramento Republic FC on Wednesday, March 5 at CSU Stanislaus' Warrior Stadium. Kickoff is 7 p.m. PT with tickets available at the gate on matchday.


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A small caliber pistol that can fit in a person's front pocket
by Huey p long March 02, 2015
Shes a little pocket rocket (meaning pint-sized hot chick).
Petite enough to fit in your pocket, able to make you go off like a rocket.
Petite enough to fit in your pocket, able to make you go off like a rocket.
by slowlyslowlycatchymonkey June 02, 2011
"That chick is packin a pocket rocket
by RelaxedCrazyMan November 22, 2003
A pair of aces in your hand, in a game of Texas Hold 'Em poker.
In "Rounders", Teddy KGB was dealt pocket rockets, with which he took down Matt Damon (A9) with an aces-over-nines boat to his nines-over-aces.
by Nick D November 24, 2003
Small devices which were invented around WWII era. They were built to look like pens, but are actually small missles that propel themselves through the air, hopefully landing in the eye of an opposing human.
by Strick August 21, 2006
doing or having a pocket rocket is masterbating or "wanking/jacking off" inside ones own pocket, simply accomplished by reaching into the pocket of ones trousers, also known as a stealth wank. can be performend in public if user has masterd the techniqe.
this is an easy was to pleasure ones self while staying annonymus.
this is an easy was to pleasure ones self while staying annonymus.
guy 1: dude why are you pulling a face
guy 2:we have lift off
guy 1:awww no way...POCKET ROCKET
guy 2:we have lift off
guy 1:awww no way...POCKET ROCKET
by nicknackpaddywackgiveadogabone May 28, 2009
Henri Richard, a former former professional ice hockey player who played centre with the Montreal Canadiens from 1955 to 1975. Although 15 years his junior, he was the brother of hockey legend Maurice 'The Rocket' Richard and consequently because he was smaller (5'7" and 160 lbs.), he was given the nickname 'The Pocket Rocket'.
Commentator #1: Look at the pocket rocket go!
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|2006-10-04, 00:23
|Link #21
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Join Date: May 2004
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Utawarerumono Final Thoughts
Utawarerumono attracted me because of its title not knowing what to expect to find for the characters and the plot. I must confess that it apalled me positively with how the camera handled the long and close shots in a cinematography-esque manner.
The animation employed for the forest and villa settings brought memories of Miyazaki's films, particularly with the musical arrangement that evoked the sense of spirit and purity within nature.
But, I digress with the sci-fi element twists used to properly explain Hakuoro's God-like origins. At the beginning, I naively thought the story took place in an alternate Earth full of exotic and mystic creatures, but nonetheless plagued in eternal warfare for control over the territories and political disputes.
I can think of that the first half, ending with the Shikerepechim arc, was better accomplished in terms of pacing, logic in the plot, and of personal interest. The second half did not possess the strangeness and fantasy that was ethereally dominating the atmosphere and mood in the previous half.
I just have a distaste for epic, fantasy stories and feudal settings that suddenly throw into their mix sci-fi elements to get a grip of surprise as response from the viewers.
Utawarerumono was better off without them. What I can positively commend was the growth of Eruru discovering her feelings for Hakuoro, as she encouraged herself to remain by his side in the darkest hours and during the most beautiful of days.
Utawarerumono is among the batch of spring anime titles that I have finished off recently to pave way for the next season shows with time.
|2006-10-05, 19:29
|Link #22
Great, great review. 10/10 for both the review and the series. I finished watching this series ago and thought the ending was perfect for the anime. I got started into watching Utawarerumono because of the unique name, and quickly got addicted to it. What I like about it most though, is the art of the characters. I mean, its not everyday that you see a character in a dress like Eruruu or Hakuoro.. its just something about it that reminds me of the traditional japanese dress (kimono?) that really impresses me. I have to agree with the part that they left off some important facts, but the series is only 26 episodes long.. so I guess they couldnt put everything on there. Another thing to mention: the opening music was great and fits the series perfectly. Well, at least in my opinion. I wasnt a big fan of the ending music though.
|2006-10-06, 20:28
|Link #23
Honor and Love
I would have given the series a 10 (I gave it a 8) but for one general aspect of the entire series. This was the fact that there seemed to lack a smooth flow of plot from episode to episode (the middle of the series basically seemed to be a collection of random, unrelated adventures until we find out all the attacks are being coordinated by Dii).
|2006-10-06, 23:45
|Link #24
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Earth
A 9 outta 10 is what I give.
I would've gave it a 10 if the animation was more detailed (meaning no stills, stock footages, blackout with swords clashing into each other, etc.), have several more eps to cover up the important events from the game, and.... MORE FIGHT SCENES!! XD
I love this series and its my 4th fav overall. I'm so gonna buy this on dvd when it comes out in thinpack. I cant believe ADV renamed it to Shadow Warrior Chronicles, a fucking gay title.
I got into this anime by just dling random new animes airing that time of the season. After watching the first ep, I wasnt really into this whole hybrid characters thing but the OP song is freakin catchy as hell. I didnt care much for the ED. I was amazed at the fight scenes and the world being blown up in the OP scenes. I cut out the OP scenes to make a separate file so I dont have to go through the eps all the time for the OP. When I reached ep 5, i was like OMFG!!!! That fight scene was fucking awesome!! That's when my obbsession began for Utawarerumono.
Story: 9
Characters: 9
Animation: 8
Music: 10
Enjoyement: 10
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|2006-10-07, 00:32
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: toronto
Age: 35
despite zaris' review, i still give this a 6.
is the story original? yes something exactly this hasn't been done before but it's mostly just a mixture of a bunch of things that i too often find in animes... a fantasy world turning out to be a post apocalyptic future of our earth, dr jekyll and mr hyde hero and villain, opposing forces who represent ultimate values. i mean i'm not even against those things per say but i'm just a little annoyed when they happen to be the punchline/twist in a story. i mean i don't mind a good twist but if the twist is going to be another planet of the apes spin then i just get annoyed. i mean if it had presented itself as a sci fi type joint from the beginning i wouldn't feel so insulted.
next there's not enough explanation in this anime. either there are plot ends that just aren't fulfilled or there is too much filling in the audience has to do with regards to important subjects. the most glaring one is what is the relationship between aruruu and mikoto? are they the same person? is she her descendent? what gives? i mean i had to read a lot on the internet to ascertain what was going on overall with the plot. what was hakuro doing in all the time between the incident at the laboratory and the incident where he made the pact with aruruu? what was up with winged eruruu or was that kamyu in that scene in the end of the movie? too much stuff that i feel needs to be answered isn't answered.
then you had too many characters in this piece too. i mean it did a decent job with most of them but i felt that certain characters were pointless. touka and kaura were not really necessary for anything. i guess if it was a longer series they could've built them up. i mean i liked them in the anime because they're cute but i felt that there was a character overload in this.
as for art i didn't really dig the coloring. i have strange taste though. the action scenes were kind of blocky too... and the cgi lol. i'm not really one to give a show a lot of bad points for animation however.
a positive point of this anime was that aruruu and hakuro had a really developed and believable relationship. i liked that a lot. i thought the whole contract thing was just an unnecessary variable though.
also the whole aspect of hakuro's controling the kingdom was cool. i found this actually to be the most original thing. it's like an anime version of playing a strategy game like warcraft. usually commander types aren't heros as much as hero types like say oburo.
|2006-10-08, 12:01
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Champion of Obscurity
I gave it a 10, but I considered giving it a 9 because of how confusing the plot is. I didn't understand most of was happening in episodes 22-25, then 26 explained some of it.
One thing I still don't understand is... how come they had more advanced technology in the past? I mean, what the hell is up with that?
Also, I do not know if I should love or hate the ending. I mean, it was a pretty decent ending, but I found it pretty sad. Most people don't seem to agree with me, but I think it's really sad.
|2006-10-08, 15:44
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|2006-10-08, 21:07
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oh another thing that annoyed me was the fact that hakuro is gonna bring eraruu and araruu to battles and while storming castles and stuff. bringing people like that just endangers everyone else because they'd have to protect those guys. that ain't no good leadership. nobody would do that... araruu isn't even armed. it's really stupid.
|2006-10-09, 08:04
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Champion of Obscurity
|2006-10-09, 10:22
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a 8/10 overall for this very entertaining season for me, the culture of the anime ressembles a bit of Suikoden
guys, don't you think that Utawarerumono plot of story is very potential to be further developed? to be clear, a 2nd season to be made
my thoughts:
it will be a story similar to ffx-2 (an ending where Yuna's finaly able to meet with Tidus again, in this case Hakuoro and Eruruu, somehow) with now Oboro taking over the leader role + the war has not over yet (Hakuoro said that also didn't he?)
not only that, some aspects in the story still need explanations ex: when Hakuoro said something like "I didn't realize it til now" and called Mikoto's name
a 2nd season for Utawarerumono would be great
ah, one more thing why must Yuzuha die (T_T)
|2006-10-10, 17:04
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I don't normally give a 10, but this one managed to do so...not for the anime, but for the extremely hilarious net-radio show (Utawarerumono Radio) on onsen!!!
Yuzuki Ryoka (Eruru) hitting on Koyama Rikiya (Hakuoro) just made me laugh. And her jealousy rages against Tanaka Atsuko and Saaya is just so hilarious!!
|2006-10-23, 02:19
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I ended up giving it a 9, although in retrospect, perhaps an 8 would have been more appropriate. My rating remains a tad colored due to my immediate Wikipedia hajj to fill myself in on the plotholes. I apologize for the lengthy post, but if anywhere, it would be here, and I found Zaris's Encylopedia Utawarerumonica extremely insightful, so I figured I'd add a few chapters to it myself.
1. A unique story?
Perhaps. Perhaps not. Indeed, the modern era of media is so obsessed with the concept of hidden post-apocalyptic/ future dream-worlds, it's hardly a surprise anymore to encounter something of the sort. Though a neat plot twist, the moment the novelty of the said plot wears off, things become less enjoyable.
Spoiler for examples:
2. Missing Pieces
I understand that my analysis is biased since I've been filled in by the game, but the anime itself seems truly rushed towards the end, not explaining the consistencies between the various flashbacks (the murder of the archeologist and the subsequent experiments were unclear to me when I watched them, and the anime never mentioned the fossil ever making a pact with the archaeologist). What the Avu Kamu are is also never mentioned, and the mysterious floating space-station which fires the laser down to Earth is an enigma. Why the world is in the state that it is and why the air is unbreathable (despite the pristine, natural wilderness with plants and animals [rather unlike much of the urban sprawl that covers our world today] is neglected. This aspect, though perhaps inconsequential in the greater theme of the story, could have been hinted or alluded to, leaving the watcher with fewer feelings of unfulfillment.
3. Standing Out
That said, the one thing I give Utawareru a great rating on is universe-building. Perhaps the most compelling factor in any fantasy media is the extent of creativity and intrigue placed in creating a new system of existence and explaining the way things work within the rules. Prime examples of good universe building in anime include Scrapped Princess, Evangelion, and Fate/Stay Night (all of the Type:Moon universes (singular, perhaps?) are gorgeously well-developed). To that end, the world of Eruru and Aruru is fascinating: so many varieties of humanoid beings, each with clearly distinguishing factors, but only subtle differences in abilities between the majority (the onkamyu and karura being clear exceptions). The tribal, pseudo-feudal society is also believeable and well represented, with actual Ainu dress and terms being infused (I've been told that 'Hakuoro' means 'White King' in their language). Even the animals, once we find out that they have survived and adapted to a bizarre, harsh biosphere, take on a greater significance than simply fantasty-inspired fuzzies.
In addition, the plot builds upon itself, as too much is not revealed too early. We begin our adventure on a small forest level conflict (Miyazaki, anyone?) but quickly realize the battle is regional, then national. The system hopping grows larger yet with the Rak Shine Arc (I admit, I was impressed), but quelled with the revelation that not all was as it seemed, as Dii is finally introduced as a major character. The arrival of the Avu Kamu leave no doubt that we're dealing with some serious futureshock, and the flashbacks seal the deal. Though detail-level clues are neglected often, the bigger picture completely makes up for this oversight.
4. Personal Complaint of Style
One matter that really dissappointed me about Utawareru arose when I discovered that it aired at 2.40AM in Japan-- clearly a time slot allocated to more mature audiences. If this were the case, why did the director hold back on some of the more extreme or graphic content? Some of the key character deaths were portrayed as rather gruesome, but failed as a whole to come off as such. We were supposed to be disgusted when we realize that the white flowers in the kingdom of Na-Tunk were grown off the corpses of innocents, but that doesn't quite happen. The people of Kunnekamun are supposed to be the targets of ethnic cleansing and genocide in the Utawarerumono world, yet all we see is a small kingdom unhappy with its place in the world. Witsuarunemitea's dismembering of Avu Kamus may have sprayed their blood all over the walls, but came off as trite and unappalling. The dissection of Mikoto is shocking, but not from actual film content-- it is only from dialogue and prior memories of the peaceful maternal figure that we are to feel outraged. The elements of story were there. I fail to see why so much was held back or hinted at.
5. Music... Or Lack Thereof
The soundtrack wasn't particularly bad-- I was impressed immediately in episode 1 with the grand orchestral theme when Hakuoro sees his reflection. In addition, I loved the ending theme-- it's catchy but fits the atmosphere. Unfortunately, the five songs that are introduced in the first few episodes are rehashed, over and over again throughout the rest of the show, regardless of their implications. Sadly, this sat in stark opposition to the plot, which was constantly growing in scales of magnitude. The ED sits in my playlists regularly, but I dare not listen to the rest of the OST, in fear any more repetition may cause my speakers to freeze up and play them forever.
5. Conclusions, and Since It's Fun... Incest
Overall, Utawareru shines in its style and meta-storytelling. It's weak points, as such, lie in attention to detail and plot holes that can only be pieced together from testimony of the game. I feel that the good outweighs the shortcomings, though, which prompt me to give it an 8, although incorporating outside knowledge raises it to a 9 for creativity in story. Perhaps I've been too harsh on it in my dissection, but the general effect of the anime was something definitely worth the watch.
Now, on to everybody's favorite topic of discussion ;D.
To begin, as a molecular biologist, I was highly amused by the farfetched scifi elements of the story, but also intrigued by how much the series flirted with the concept of incest. Even before we know that Eruru was of Hakuoro's lineage, it was clear that there were some awfully confusing psycholgical factors in play. Freud would have had a field day with this relatonship! ;P
It's initially clear that Hakuoro assumes the father figure in the Tuskuru family, taking the two orphans Eruru and Aruru under wing. Shortly after the death of the grandmother, however, Eruru soon takes on the nurturing mother role. I hate to admit it, but it seems clear that she takes some sense of comfort in reconciling the security she feels from the paternal position of Hakuoro with her budding interest in him as a spousal figure. I'm not one to speculate, but Hakuoro's continued insistance that they are "family" without specifing in which sense, and his popularity with the other lovely ladies of the court, aggravate Eruru's feelings towards him. One thing is certain: Hakuoro's social status is of Tuskuru's adopted son. He is Eruru's stepfather.
On Hakuoro's end: was he simply tring to be diplomatic, or did he (in Zaris's hilarious words) have the sex drive of a dead fish? Well, one possible answer lies in his realization of his past in the final episode. Without a doubt, he has made the connection between Eruru and his first true love, Mikoto. In that case, his position is clear: he is a father-figure to not only Eruru, but to all the sentient beings of the world. At the same time, was Mikoto herself not technically Hakuro's child? Mutsumi certainly believes the children of the tests are the children of Hakuoro. Eruru's genome may have spent many more generations undergoing genetic drift from Hakuoro's, but I won't give Mikoto that benefit of a doubt.
Due to possible outcry over this contention, I won't formally reveal my stance, but I think it's pretty clear where I stand, ne? ^^
|2006-10-25, 05:02
|Link #34
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As for the incest question, it boils down to whose terminology you are using. If 2nd marriage and adoption is allowed to be used in defining an incest, then Aruru called Hakuoro father and Hakuoro had to concede that, if he is an Emperor, Aruru is a princess of this nation. Since Aruru is Eruru's sister and Hakuoro is legal guardian of them both, in some tradition, Hakuoro is Eruru's father by social contract. If genes were the only standard, it is likely Hakuoro shares less gene with Eruru than Eruru sharing with anyone in her village, thus there isn's much reason against them mating.
In end, if we want to talk incest, we should talk about Koi Kaze, Miyuki, Da Capo, Jinbe, and Boku wa Imouto... ( Hmmm, 2 of the series I mention is by Adachi Mitsuru ).
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|2007-03-14, 03:05
|Link #37
Join Date: Feb 2007
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Age: 25
Reading those analysis it seems to me that the anime missed quite a lot of stuffs from the game. Only if the game is licensed, dammit
Anyway, despite some plot holes, which I didn't really mind, it was totally enjoyable. Some people seemed to complain about the sci-fi stuffs but, except for being quite confused about all the flashbacks, it didn't seem bad at all to me. @_@
I gave it a 10. It may have been biased but who cares, I just judged it base on how much I enjoyed it, that's all .
One thing I hate about this anime is all the long names. I couldn't manage to remember all the names, if any or many at all. And at the beginning of the series, I thought the fighting scenes were weird, it got better in the middle though.
The parting scene was definitely nice and very touching (Hence Eruruu the greatest dog-girl ) ... The ending was good generally but I hate how they end it like that ;~;
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|2007-03-15, 01:51
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Join Date: Mar 2007
cute chars good story :O but i wanted a better ending xD i would give this a 10 if it had a better ending @_@ happily ever after w/ eruruu? @____@ xD xD xD i wanan see a movie of this, like hakuoro comes back xD does sumthing then end up w/ eruruu xD i gave this a 9 but it was really close to 10 :O
btw i love the music =x im addicted to kimi ga tame T____T xD
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From Order to CAD Chaos, Part 214 Sep, 2011 By: Robert Green
Has your company's disregard for standards become pervasive? Try these tips to get back to an orderly, productive workplace.
In the previous installment of the CAD Manager's Newsletter, I began exploring what happens when a company allows its CAD management protocols to lapse and descends from order into chaos.
In this edition I'll conclude my examination by pointing out more warning signs, corrective actions, and management communication tips you can use, in hopes that you can prevent these problems from happening to your company — or at least reverse them once they do occur. Here goes.
Root Causes
Last time, I explained that the symptoms of chaos usually included the following:
- "Just get it done" trumps "do it right"
- Basic file management problems proliferate
- Standards are disregarded
- Software configurations devolve
- Pre-project coordination is lacking
- It's more difficult to generate output plots, PDFs, etc.
- Processes that used to "just work" no longer do.
The first three issues — which I discussed previously — usually surface first; they are typically the root causes of chaos I see in the companies I work with. The remaining four issues usually take a little longer to appear, since they arise as a result of the first three. So to examine the latter four, we'll assume that chaos has set in, and now you're trying to stop the chaos and reverse the damage.
A Potpourri of Software Configurations
When users are permitted to "just get it done," they will often rearrange their CAD software's desktop look and feel and craft their own time-saving shortcuts by creating their own libraries (of details, parts, components, families, etc.). I have also observed that many users create plotting standards that bear little to no resemblance to how other users work. In short, users set things up in a way that makes sense to them, with no thought as to how these ad hoc changes will impact other users.
If you've ever received a vendor DWG file with nonstandard layers, a subcontractor's mechanical assembly with a nonstandard coordinate system setup, or an architect's BIM project that uses nonstandard families, you know it takes countless hours to rectify those files before you can work with them. Now, think about what happens when this level of chaos permeates your organization to the extent that your departments can't even communicate with each other. The mental picture that emerges isn't pretty.
From a technical support point of view, it becomes almost impossible for the CAD manager to assist with software configuration, because each machine is constantly devolving to an unknown state of disrepair. Simply put, it is very hard to work on workstations when you have no clue about how their CAD applications are set up.
To quantify these types of impacts, ask yourself these questions:
- What does it cost the company to deal with nonstandard software use between users? Between departments? Between clients and suppliers?
- What type of project delays and errors might we anticipate as nonstandard software configurations breed problems that slip through the cracks during the life cycle of a project?
- What does it cost the company in CAD support to keep all these dissimilar workstations debugged and working properly, given the lack of standard configurations?
Have you seen these types of problems at your company? If so, you have deeply rooted chaos that needs to be challenged and uprooted as soon as possible. Try this tip:
Tip: Every time you have to address a problem of this nature, note how much time it takes, then record it on your time sheet using an NS (needless support) code. I used to use codes NS-P (plotting), NS-C (configuration), NS-S (standards), etc. When I would submit my time sheet my boss would always ask me about the codes and I'd reply, "The NS-S hours are because I had to rework 20 sheets that the CAD designer simply didn't follow procedures on. It isn't overhead time or me just noodling around with CAD stuff — I only had to spend the time because the user refused to follow the rules."
Key: The key thing you must communicate is that chaos costs time, and time is money. Once management learns how much time is wasted on these types of issues, they will start to see things your way.
Uncoordinated Project Launches
Once the "just get it done" philosophy is cemented in place, there will no longer be any time allocated for project kickoff coordination. After all, why worry about coordinating anything when you're so focused on just getting it done? CAD managers know that starting a project correctly means fewer errors as the project progresses, and they rightfully hate the lack of pre-project coordination.
How can you fight this trend? Try this tip:
Tip: Organize those users who do understand the value of CAD standards into an alliance; they can communicate with each other as the new project begins. While this level of communication is less formal than a proper project startup, it is still much better than no communication. Publish your proposed project standards to everyone in the company and make the case that everyone will be better served by using them. Talk up the idea of project standards with project managers, and ask them to help you get project standards in place because it is in their best interest to do so. And as the members of your alliance get great results, be sure to compliment how well they are moving the project along!
Key: The key is to win project managers over by showing them that "just getting it done" often leads to redoing a lot of work. You can use metaphors like "keeping everyone on the same page" or "singing from the same sheet of music" so the idea of CAD management remains conceptual and clear. Do not descend into CAD babble; be managerial!
Difficulty Generating Output
Of course, every CAD project must eventually be constructed, fabricated, or installed, so plotting or output creation inevitably comes into play. And, of course, the reward for ignoring standards and jettisoning consistency will be problematic plotting. Of course, by the time you notice that plotting isn't working, it is already too late to enforce standards. Your only option is to fix your problems so you can get the plots done and complete your project.
If you've experienced this problem and are now fighting through the frustration of fixing problems you know could have been prevented, try this tip:
Tip: Say "I told you so" — in a nice way! — to project managers, users, and anyone else who complains about how laborious the plotting process has become. Assuming that you've alerted your management team (in writing) to all the warning signs we've already listed and have still arrived at this point, I see no reason why you should not point out how right you've been and how wrongheaded the "just get it done" approach is.
Key: The key in saying "I told you so" is not to make it personal, but rather to express a sense of regret that the process wasn't handled better and that CAD management could have made things so much more productive.
Smooth Processes Get Rough
As CAD management standards and procedures go out the window, a chaotic work process quickly emerges, and you'll find that formerly automated processes will stop functioning. A few examples I've seen:
- Plotting scripts stop working as layer/color compliance is lost.
- Customers start to reject drawings/models as they receive more and more files that no longer conform to prior data standards.
- Standard libraries of details/parts/families are no longer standard, as users file away their own rogue copies.
- Project documentation gets out of sync as users copy files to their own C drives for editing. The list could go on and on, but you get the point.
Standardization and management are the glue that makes all your automated CAD routines work, so the lack of that glue foretells a collapse into chaos.
Summing Up
I hope this series about CAD chaos has helped you analyze your own CAD management environment to see if the danger signs exist. If they don't, then congratulations on a job well done! But if they do, use the tips discussed here to take control of the situation before the chaos completely consumes your company's productivity. I'd love to hear some of your chaos stories! Until next time.
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|by: Misteracad
on: September 15, 2011 - 11:23am
|Robert, great article as always! Just wanted to say how much I love your tip on tracking "Needless Support!" If that doesn't get the boss' attention, nothing will lol! Also, regarding "A Potpourri of Software Configurations." When I was supporting 200+ users, I used to let them know that if they customized the software and something went wrong, I wouldn't waste my time trying to troubleshoot and fix it for them...not enough time in the day for that! Instead I would just "reset" it back to the OOTB configuration and get them going again as quickly as possible. To help aleviate this situation, my suggestion to them was to never customize the OOTB settings, but to always create a copy (of the Profile, Workspace, etc.) and modify it instead. That way if they experience a problem w/ the custom settings, they could always get the OOTB settings back...w/o bothering me lol ;)
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Hello fellow pet collectors! Sorry for the wall-of-text-of-fury, but it's for a good cause!
I have a plan that might help all of us frustrated by the mess that is CRZ. By now, I'm sure a lot of you have spent enough time hovering in Felwood to realize that Minfernals are on either a very long or some sort of unusual spawn timer. I believe it has been confirmed that the Minfernal is not tied either to the other battle pets in the zone or to the Infernal Sentries in the spawn area. I have an idea, but first some context.
After hunting for one since day one of MoP, then reading threads and posts all over the place about the Scourged Whelpling, I found someone who hit upon a possible revelation. They noted that the SW popped on a server restart and got one, but then they went back the very next day at the same time the server had come back up. Lo, and behold! Scourged Whelplings aplenty again. They hypothesized that SWs have a 24hr respawn time based on when the server last booted. I myself checked it out by going to the spawn area on my own server/CRZ around the same time I knew the servers had come up the previous day. I patiently waited until the precise time the servers had come up and, bang, suddenly there were SWs spawned everywhere! Success! I believe this confirms a 24hr spawn timer for the SW, based on last boot.
My idea is to work out a possible spawn timer for the Minfernal using data gathered from the community. How I believe we can do this is by folks posting spawn and capture information along with details about their server times. Once enough people have shared information and the data has been analyzed, I believe we can work out a pretty accurate timer for the Minfernal (or perhaps discover that's it's truly random). Some might argue that CRZ will prevent this method from succeeding, but I argue that accurate and complete enough data will allow us to account for it.
How this will be most helpful is by giving as many details as possible and using a consistent format to post your success. Note that only actual confirmed spawns and battles are useful here, not things such as "I started camping and time X, stopped at time Y and didn't see a spawn." It's also especially helpful if the pet spawned right in front of you, as opposed to logging in to find one; however, in the beginning any data is good data.
TDS: Time and Date of Spawn/battle (use Realm time, because it's the CRZ host server's time that matters, not your local time)
HS: Home Server's name (I know that if you're on a CRZ that doesn't happen to be your home server it will introduce inaccuracy into the plotting, but after enough data points, this should normalize)
TSLB: Time and date of Server's Last Boot (be as accurate as possible here based on the latest rolling restart or server maintenance you witnessed and give the time the CRZ host server came back up, which can be different from when your home server came online. eg.) your home server showed as online and you could log into your capital city just fine, but when you tried to log into a toon in Felwood you kept getting the "World server is down" message for a bit. This tells you your home server is up but the CRZ host was down))
CRZ: First-hand confirmed realms you have seen in the zone with you (for plotting out CRZ members and possibly what realms or time zones tend to host the Felwood area)
TDS: 12-06-12 at 10:47AM
HS: Trollbane
TSLB: 12-06-12 at 10:45AM
CRZ: Elune, Garona, Stormrage, Bloodhoof, Llane
In this (sadly hypothetical) example, I'm saying that I snagged a Minfernal right after the sever came up, I'm from Trollbane, and I saw a few other realms in Felwood at the time.
I think after enough people post in here about their spawns, it shouldn't be too hard to plot out what the spawn timer is, thereby giving all of us a sense of when we can reasonably expect to see a Minfernal pop. Some might argue that this will just cause more people to heavily camp the area around hypothesized times, but really, now that upgrade stones are available, as people succeed in getting the pet, the number of folks after them is going to decrease. Plus, not every single person hunting a Minfernal is going to be checking these forums, so people here should have a competitive advantage. Even if we discover the spawn timer is on the order of days or is an odd increment of hours, that's going to be helpful. I, for one, am probably never setting foot in Felwood again once I get the silly thing, but I want to be sure to help my fellow collectors along the way.
Please make any recommendations for changes and improvements to this idea in the thread. I'll check them out and revise this original post as needed so we can have the best shot of working this out. If statistical analysis of aggregated data could predict the last presidential election so accurately, surely it can work out a spawn timer in a video game!


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Crews are gaining the upper hand on the Lightner Creek Fire, which broke out Wednesday three miles west of Durango. The blaze was not expected to spread beyond the current estimate of 80 acres, fire officials said Thursday morning.
Containment is pegged at 40 percent, and barring adverse weather conditions, officials are hoping for full containment by Friday evening, said Dan Bender, spokesman for the La Plata County Sheriffs Office.
At this time, were confident, he said. But were still at the mercy of Mother Nature.
No homes have burned, but 60 structures are being carefully watched.
Residents north and west of the junction of Lightner Creek Road (County Road 207) and Dry Fork Road (County Road 208) were put on pre-evacuation notice Wednesday. It will stay in effect until 8 p.m. tonight, extended only if fire behavior changes for the worse.
There has been an incredible collaborated response on all the fires over the past several days, said Bender. And thats directly why we havent lost any houses.
Trace amounts of rain fell on the fire around 3 p.m. Wednesday, which helped mostly by increasing humidity levels.
Fire personnel from the Durango Fire & Rescue Authority and the Upper Pine River and Fort Lewis Mesa fire protection districts worked through the night, digging containment lines to keep flames from cresting a ridge leading south toward Lightner Creek Canyon.
The Durango Interagency Type III Team was also on the scene.
Fifty responders were fighting the flames this morning, with 20 to 40 reinforcements scheduled to arrive in the afternoon in anticipation of higher winds.
One large helicopter nicknamed an air-crane was dropping loads of water on the flames today. Rather than a suspended bucket, the chopper uses a snorkel to suction and release water.
It can suck up 2,000 gallons in 45 seconds into two storage chambers in the belly of the helicopter. It can dump one or both chambers at the same time, said Bender. The buckets (on smaller helicopters) contain 100 or 300 gallons.
The Lightner Creek blaze is one of 23 lightning-sparked wildfires to ignite as a result of thunderstorms that passed through the region Tuesday night, including one near Lake Nighthorse and one northwest of Mesa Verde National Park. The Durango Interagency Fire Dispatch Center registered more than 4,000 lightning strikes in southwest Colorado over a 24-hour period.
For all the flash, the storms produced only light and sporadic rain. According to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, less than half an inch fell on the Durango area in the 48 hours up until 9 a.m. today.
Lightner Creek Canyon residents were watching the flames apprehensively Wednesday afternoon.
Ken Root and his wife, Kay Kunert, sat under a gazebo sipping Budweiser beers about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, after the fire had slowed.
Its scary, Root said. Were keeping an eye on it.
The couple packed two cars with valuables and personal belongings in case they needed to leave.
Lightner Creek is a narrow canyon with thick foliage on both sides of the canyon walls. Most residents had turned on sprinklers to moisten the ground around their homes.
I hope for everybody who lives up and down the canyon that nobody loses a house, Root said. Well keep our fingers crossed.
Fire officials urged people to be alert in the aftermath of Tuesday nights thunderstorms. A red flag warning, signifying ideal wildfire ignition and spreading conditions, is in effect until midnight tonight.
Lightning strikes often smolder for several days and then flare up with warm temperatures and/or high winds, information officer Pam Wilson said in a news release. If you spot smoke and believe it is on private land, call 911. If the smoke is on public lands, call Durango Interagency Dispatch at 970-385-1324.


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Reds' Homer Bailey can follow no-hitter with playoff clincher vs Giants
CINCINNATI – Homer Bailey's breakthrough season culminated in the 15th no-hitter in Cincinnati Reds history. He can follow that big moment with another in the National League playoffs.
Bailey can finish a division-series sweep of the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday at Great American Ball Park. It'll be the Texan's first game in his home ballpark since he no-hit the Pirates in Pittsburgh on Sept. 28.
When he takes it mound, he'll make history. San Francisco's Matt Cain threw a perfect game during the regular season. It'll be the first time that pitchers with no-hitters during the same season faced each other's teams during a playoff series, according to STATS LLC.
There's a lot at stake in Cincinnati. The Reds haven't won a home playoff game in 17 years.


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BAGHDAD (AP) - The Iraqi journalist who hurled his shoes at President George W. Bush was expected to appear before a judge Wednesday in a first step of a complex legal process that could end in a criminal trial, a government official and the reporter's brother said.
Muntadhar al-Zeidi has been in custody since Sunday, when he gained folk hero status across the Arab world by throwing both shoes at Bush during a news conference. Bush ducked twice during the bizarre assault and was not injured.
Despite widespread sympathy for his act across the region, Iraqi authorities sent the case to the Central Criminal Court of Iraq, which handles security and terrorism cases.
An investigative judge will review the evidence and decide whether al-Zeidi should stand trial-a process that could take months. Iraq officials have recommended charging him with insulting a foreign leader, a charge which carries a maximum sentence of two years imprisonment or a small fine.
But investigative judges have sweeping powers under Iraqi law to amend and add charges-or even dismiss the case. If the judge finds enough evidence to warrant prosecution, a judicial panel will appoint three judges to hear the case and set a trial date.
Shiite lawmaker Bahaa al-Araji said he expected al-Zeidi, who's in his late 20s, to be released on bail in the next few days while the investigative judge considers the case.
Al-Baghdadia television, his employer, said al-Zeidi would be represented by Dhiaa Saadi, head of the Iraqi lawyers' association.
The head of Jordan's Bar Association, Saleh Armouti, said scores of lawyers have volunteered to help defend al-Zeidi. The association is dominated by hard-line Muslims and leftists critical of the 2003 U.S.-led invasion.
The government of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, who was standing beside Bush when the shoe attack occurred, issued no statement about how it planned to pursue the case.
Al-Zeidi's brother, Maitham, said he spoke with the reporter by telephone Tuesday and was told that he expected to be in court Wednesday morning.
Maitham al-Zeidi also said his brother sounded fit, despite claims by another brother that he had suffered a severe beating after being grabbed by Iraqi security at the Sunday press conference.
"Muntadhar has a broken leg, cracked ribs, some injuries under his eye, and his leg is also hurting him," al-Zeidi's brother Dhargham told The Associated Press. "He was taken to the hospital today around noon."
Dhargham said his information came from a friend who works as a security guard in the Green Zone where the shoe-throwing incident took place.
Interior Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Abdul-Karim Khalaf also denied reports that al-Zeidi had been badly injured.
"The rumors about al-Zeidi being injured or being hurt are baseless," Khalaf told the AP. "You can check that when you see him in the criminal court tomorrow morning."
In Washington, White House spokeswoman Dana Perino said it was up to Iraqi leaders to decide whether punishment is appropriate for al-Zeidi.
"The president believes that Iraq is a sovereign country, a democratic country, and they will have a process that they follow on this," said Perino, who suffered an eye injury in the fracas that followed the assault. "The president harbors no hard feelings about the incident."
The U.S. set up the Central Criminal Court after the 2003 invasion as the flagship tribunal, granting it nationwide jurisdiction specializing in terrorism cases. However, the court has been widely criticized for failing to meet international standards.
In a report released Monday, Human Rights Watch said defendants have been held for up to two years without a hearing and that defense attorneys often have little or no access to their clients or their case files before hearings.
"Iraqis who come before this court cannot expect justice," said Joe Stork of Human Rights Watch. He said security problems, lack of resources and heavy caseloads undermine "any notion that the central court is meeting basic fair trial standards."
Many Iraqis believe al-Zeidi was a hero for insulting an American president widely blamed for the chaos that has engulfed their country since the U.S.-led invasion of 2003.
In Mosul, Iraq's third-largest city, located north of Baghdad, an estimated 1,000 protesters carried banners and chanted slogans on Tuesday demanding al-Zeidi's release.
A few hundred more also protested in Nasiriyah, a Shiite city about 200 miles southeast of Baghdad, and in Fallujah, a Sunni area west of the capital.
In Baghdad, Noureddin al-Hiyali, a lawmaker of the main Sunni bloc in parliament, defended al-Zeidi's actions and said he believed the reporter was likely motivated by the invasion of Iraq, the "dismantling of the Iraqi government, destroying the infrastructure"-all events he blamed on the Bush administration.
"International law approves peoples' right to resist occupation using all means, and Mr. Muntadhar al-Zeidi endeavored to resist occupation in his own manner," al-Hiyali said.
He urged the government to take that into consideration when deciding what to do with al-Zeidi.
The head of the Iraqi Union of Journalists described al-Zeidi's action as "strange and unprofessional" but urged al-Maliki to give him clemency.
"Even if he has committed a mistake, the government and the judiciary are broad-minded and we hope they consider his release because he has a family and he is still young," Mouyyad al-Lami told AP Television News. "We hope this case ends before going to court."


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Twenty-eight miles long and one mile wide, St George Island sits off the Florida Panhandle in the northern Gulf of Mexico. Known as "The Forgotten Coast," St. George is one of the few Florida districts that allow dogs on the public beaches, in the state parks and on restaurant decks – provided that they are leashed and well behaved. Many vacation rentals are pet-friendly, too – and your furry friend will love the house rentals available here. From quaint beachfront cottages and seaside condos to luxurious island estates.
St. George Island is known to be quiet and relaxing due to its small size: no high-rises or chain stores here. But there is plenty to do. The state park is a must-see, fishing charters are highly encouraged and the food scene is to die for.
Browse the vacation rentals on St. George Island and see for yourself why it's consistently rated as one of the top beach regions in the U.S.
The state park occupies the eastern nine miles of the island, providing the perfect setting for sunbathing, swimming, canoeing, boating, hiking, camping and fishing. House rentals along the ocean's edge are secluded and tranquil. The strip of beach is an angler's dream, with dozens of species roaming the waters like sheepshead, speckled trout, flounder, tripletail, snapper, amberjack, sea bass, mackerel, mahi-mahi, cobia and shark.
Bike through paved pathways, kayak to uninhabited islands, or take a dolphin-spotting cruise as the sun sets over the emerald ocean. Boating excursions and guided tours are offered for families of all ages.
You'll also want your camera ready for the Cape St. George Light, a 72-foot brick lighthouse that sits along the water. Many vacation rentals have a direct view of the magnificent structure right from your window.
Restaurants on St. George Island are known for their Apalachicola Bay fish and seafood. Local eateries serve up mouth-watering dishes of all sorts. You have to try Eddie Teach's Raw Bar, where oysters come steamed, grilled, in chowder and bisque, or simply on the half shell. Hit the Blue Parrot Oceanfront Café for "the best scallops in the world" and tasty tropical drinks.
House rentals downtown put you in the social mecca of the island, where live music permeates on a nightly basis and talent shows have you keeled over with laughter and delight.
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Take your next trip to St. George Island and you won't be disappointed. House rentals here strike the perfect balance between relaxation and fun. Wind down in a quiet cottage or kick up the sand in a beachfront home. Experience the beauty and culture that make St. George Island one of Florida's most desired destinations. TripAdvisor Vacation Rentals is your one-stop-shop for all available rental properties.


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The Insider's Kevin Frasier and Entertainment Tonight's Christina McLarty will host CBS's THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE starting at 9:00am on Thanksgiving Day.
The CBS tradition, now in its 51st year, will feature portions of the 85th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade live from New York City, as well as performances by Grammy® Award-winning rock legend John Fogerty.
Additional performances during the Parade will include the Broadway casts of the Tony Award-winning productions of "Anything Goes" and "Memphis."
Frazier and McLarty will anchor from a site along the parade route in Times Square. The beloved parade is famous for its gigantic balloons of cartoon character favorites, fantastic floats and lively marching bands from across the country.


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WILLIAMSPORT, PA – The York College wrestling team finished day one of the 23rd Annual Budd Whitehill Duals hosted by Lycoming College in Wilkes-Barre, PA with two wins in three matches. The Spartans, who are the top seeded team in the tournament, defeated Heidelberg 20-15 in the opening round and then outlasted Trine University 25-22 in the round two. Williams ended the Spartans run in the championship bracket with a 28-10 victory over the Green and White.
The Spartans are now 13-4-1 overall with the day's result. The Spartans are also ranked 12th in the nation according to the most recent NWCA poll.
In the Heidelberg match, the Spartans got off to a good start as senior Jerrid Hartman earned a 5-0 win over Devin Mazik at 125 pounds, giving the Spartans a 3-0 lead. Heidelberg tied the match with a win at 133 pounds. Spartan sophomore standout Chris Albright notched a 2-0 win at 141 pounds as York took a 6-3 lead. Sophomore Chris Gugliotti pushed the Spartan advantage to 10-3 with an 18-5 major decision over Andrew Johnson at 149 pounds.
The Berg registered wins in the next three weight classes to seize a temporary 12-10 lead. Junior Alex Martocello stopped the Heidelberg run with a 12-4 major decision win over Pat Rigsby at 184 pounds as the Spartans recaptured the lead. Heidelberg's Andy Lovins put his squad back on top with a 4-3 win at 197 pounds as the match hung in the balance for the last bout. York's James Laughlin sealed the win with a 6-2 win over Jerry Knap in the heavyweight bout as the Spartans snapped their two-match losing skid.
Against Trine, the Thunder forfeited the first two weight classes giving the Spartans a 12-0 lead. Albright posted a 12-3 major decision over Forrest Romer in the 141 pound bout. Gugliotti increased the Spartan lead to 22-0 with a pinfall win at 149 pounds. The Thunder then won three straight matches including a major decision at 157 and a pinfall win at 174, cutting the York lead to 22-13. Martocello again stopped the opponent's momentum as he recorded a 10-5 win over Jason Albert at 184 pounds. Trine tightened the match late with a pair of wins at 197 and heavyweight to close out the match.
Against Williams, the Spartans fell behind early as the Ephs won the first two weight classes to take a 6-0 lead. Albright completed a perfect day with a 7-2 win at 141 pounds as he defeated Ces Antista to get the Spartans on the board. Williams took control of the match with wins in the next three weight classes, pushing their lead to 16-3. Junior Matt Heisey recorded a major decision win at 174 pounds and Martocello earned his third win of the day with a 1-0 win at 184 pounds. Those two wins drew the Spartans to within 16-10 but Williams won the final two weight classes, one by fall and one by forfeit.
The Spartans now fall to the consolation bracket where they will face the winner of the Thiel/John Carroll match up on Saturday morning at 9:00 am in Williamsport.
Jerrid Hartman photo courtesy of Zach Clabaugh (www.sharpedgefoto.com)


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GAME 2: KINGS at CHICAGO
Details/TV: 5 p.,m., Wednesday, NBCSN:
If you want to go back to last year's Western Conference finals for some reference — and why shouldn't you? — the Blackhawks took the opener 2-1 and then chased Jonathan Quick from the nets midway through the second period of Game 2 with a relatively easy-looking 4-2 victory at United Center. The Blackhawks got goals off clean shots from Andrew Shaw and Brent Seabrook in the first period. Bryan Bickell then scored on a power play and Michal Handzus scored 2:09 later in the second period to make it 4-0, leading Kings coach Darryl Sutter to yank Quick, but not quick enough. Will fatigue finally set in with these Kings, stretched to seven games in the previous two series? A year ago, their only victory against the Blackhawks in the series was in Game 3 at Staples Center. The NHL's last two Stanley Cup champs expect to make this one much more tighter.
The series continues:
Game 3: At Staples Center, 5 p.m., Saturday, Ch. 4
Also: Eastern Conference finals Game 2: N.Y. Rangers at Montreal (5 p.m., Monday, NBCSN):
The Rangers wrested away the home-ice advantage from the Canadiens with a 7-2 triumph in Game 1 and have won their last four playoff games — with the final three on the road. Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist also got his first win in Montreal after a four-year drought. But Canadiens goalie Carey Price, pulled in the second period after giving up four goals on 20 shots, may not answer the bell after he collided with the Rangers' Chris Kreider in Game 1. If Price is unable to play, backup Peter Budaj best be ready.
The series continues:.
Game 3: At New York, 5 p.m., Thursday, NBCSN
Game 4: At New York, 5 p.m., Sunday, NBCSN
GAME 1: OKLAHOMA CITY at SAN ANTONIO
Details/Time: 6 p.m., Monday, TNT:
GAME 2: MIAMI at INDIANA
Details/Time: 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, ESPN:
The Western Conference final is a rematch of 2012, when the Thunder won in six games. But at issue here is how Oklahoma City will work around the absence of Serge Ibaka, expected to miss the rest of the postseason after he suffered a left calf injury during the team's series-clinching win over the Clippers. Ibaka has missed only three games in his five-year career because of injury. Ibaka averaged 15.1 points and 8.8 rebounds and was second in the league in blocked shots.
The series continue:
Western Conference finals:
Game 2 at San Antonio, 6 p.m., Wednesday, TNT
Game 3 at Oklahoma City, 5:30 p.m., Sunday, TNT
Eastern Conference finals:
Game 3 at Miami, 5:30 p.m., Saturday, ESPN
Details/TV: 5 p.m., Tuesday, ESPN:
Here's the deal: The Lakers, who landed in sixth position in the lottery, have a 21.5 percent chance of moving up to a top-three pick and a 6.3 percent shot at No. 1 overall. Dream big, fellas. The odds are more realistic for a pick at No. 6 (43.9 percent) but, yes, they could drop to No. 9. "Obviously we want to get lucky," Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said. "So there's a lot of anticipation and we're hopeful that Tuesday's a good day." Milwaukee (25 percent), Philadelphia (19.9), Orlando (15.6), Utah (10.4) and Boston (10.3) are the teams ahead of the Lakers in double-digit delusion their ping-pong ball might bounce their way. This will be only the third lottery pick in the Lakers history (this system started in 1985), and it led to them taking Andrew Bynum at No. 10 overall in 2005 and Eddie Jones at No. 10 in 1994. The show leads into Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals and is preceded by a one-hour "NBA Countdown" show.
NO. 4: IRL: 98th INDIANAPOLIS 500:
Details/TV: At Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 9 a.m., Sunday, Ch. 7:
Ed Carpenter starts on the pole, but Tony Kanaan will attempt to become the fifth driver to repeat on Memorial Day weekend. Five other former winners are in the field, including three-time champ Helio Castroneves.
Details/TV: From Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway, 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Ch. 11:
Kurt Busch's plan is to finish the Indy 500 in time to hightail it to this Sprint Cup event and put in a day of 1,100 miles on two tracks. Tony Stewart, the only other driver ever to pull off this double, happens to be the co-owner of Busch's team and thinks he can pull it off. "It's going to be different because he's never raced one," Stewart said of Busch's rookie status in Indianapolis. "He's with a great team, though, and he's with great people. (Andretti Autosport owner) Michael Andretti is definitely a great choice to be with. Michael, being a driver and having run the 500, his experiences there are going to help Kurt."
Details/TV: Roland Garros Stadium in Paris, opening rounds, 9 a.m., Sunday, Ch. 4:
No one's quite sure what to expect from four-time winner Roger Federer in this one. He's coming off a 1-6, 6-3, 7-6 (6) loss last week to 47th-ranked Jeremy Chardy in the second round of the Italian Open, an event Federer has failed to win in 14 tries. Federer, who has a first-round bye in the French Open, said, "Practice has been really good the past few weeks, so now I've just got to see how I'll handle the preparation leading into Paris. Everything is under control, and I still feel good." The tournament runs until June 8.
NO. 7: MLB: DODGERS at N.Y. METS:
Details/TV: 4:10 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday, SportsNet L.A.:
The Mets appear to be their usually messy selves, last in all of baseball in team slugging percentage (.344) and next-to-last in team batting average (.229). And then a member of the team's staff accidentally sent out general manager Sandy Alderson's wife's credit card information — including the security code, expiration date — to the New York press corps while trying to order tickets to "The Lion King" on Broadway.
NO. 8: MLB: DODGERS at PHILADELPHIA:
Details/TV: Friday-Sunday, SportsNet L.A.:
In his last 8 innings, Clayton Kershaw has given up 10 runs and 13 hits. which tweaked his ERA from 0.66 to 4.43.. He starts the series opener here.
The series: 4:05 p.m. Friday, 12:05 p.m. Saturday, 10:35 a.m. Sunday.
NO. 9: ANGELS vs. HOUSTON:
Details/TV: Angel Stadium, Monday-Wednesday, FSW:
Tuesday is an Albert Pujols-looking garden gnome giveaway; Wednesday is a bobblehead tribute to his 500th career homer. You do what you can to attract people for the Astros.
The series: 7:05 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, FSW
NO. 10: ANGELS vs. KANSAS CITY:
Details/TV: Angel Stadium, Friday-Sunday, FSW, Ch. 11:
Royals 25-year-old emergency starter Danny Duffy retired the first 20 batters he faced in his last start against Baltimore before Adam Jones broke up his perfect game with two outs in the seventh. Duffy is slotted to start the first game of this series against the Angels.
The series: 7:05 p.m. Friday, FSW; 4:15 p.m. Saturday, Ch. 11; 12:35 p.m. Sunday, FSW,


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