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Joel Taveras writes, "Bigger, better, louder, more." That was the way God of War and Twisted Metal creator David Jaffe described the next gen when I questioned him about it earlier in the year. What I found interesting from that interview was that even an industry visionary like Jaffe couldn't shoot me a straight answer on what the next generation of consoles and games would even bring and, for the past 10 months since that interview, I've wondered the same exact thing.
the wiiu is the only true next generation console that is going to be out with true next generation gameplay and uniqueness with great graphics....sony and microsoft will settle for prettier picture while pc games still look better then them and haters and silly fanboys will be happy that the next xbox and ps4 can do pictures twice as pretty as ps3....nintendo went the right direction with major interaction upgrade and rounded better graphics then the current generation...then again im sure sony and microsoft are thinking of ways to copy the wiiu gamepad.
Graphics, AI, PHYSICS, destruction, more NPC's on screen.
True 1080p standard 60 fps for all games. True multi tasking like opening up the browser while gaming, an improved browser that doesn't crash my ps3 all the time. An overall better smoother experience than we already have. Ps4 I am ready. Long live play.


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General Comments: Futures were mixed, but generally higher in New York and Sao Paulo while London showed some weakness. News of less world exports in March from the ICO and the potential for less production in the coming year from Vietnam supported the market. Prices in general have been weak as traders anticipate another big crop out of Brazil starting the summer, and bears note that recently improved rains should help increase Vietnamese production potential this year. Ideas are that supplies available to the market are good. Rains continue in Vietnam and crop conditions have improved in the last week. Current crop development is still good this year in Brazil, but it has been dry for the past week and dry conditions are forecast to continue. Central America crops are mostly harvested and it is too dry for good new crop flowering. Colombia is reported to have good conditions.
Overnight News: Certified stocks are lower today and are about 2.735 million bags. ICE delivery notices are 0 contracts today and now total 137 contracts for the month. The ICO composite price is now 126.68 ct/lb. Brazil should get mostly dry conditions. Temperatures will average near to above normal. Colombia should get scattered showers, and Central America and Mexico should get mostly dry conditions. Temperatures should average near to above normal. ICO said that March exports were 9.61 million bags, down 4% from last year. Year to date exports are now 56.1 million bags, from 52.4 million in the previous marketing year. Vietnam said that it expects production in the coming year to be below the 2012-13 level between 1.2 and 1.3 million tons due to prolonged dry weather in the Central Highlands.
Chart Trends: Trends in New York are down with objectives of 126.00 and 116.00 July. Support is at 131.00, 128.00, and 125.00 July, and resistance is at 138.00, 140.00, and 142.00 July. Trends in London are mixed to down with objectives of 1950 July. Support is at 1970, 1955, and 1925 July, and resistance is at 2025, 2035, and 2050 July. Trends in Sao Paulo are mixed to down with objectives of 161 September. Support is at 163.00, 162.00, and 161.00 September, and resistance is at 166.00, 167.50, and 170.00 September.
General Comments: Futures were higher on the slow planting pace as shown by USDA on Monday night. Rains are moving through the Delta and Southeast this week to slow planting progress even more, but farmers were reported to be actively planting in the north Texas region as temperatures there turned warmer. Cold temperatures should return to the state this weekend. The strong price action in the grains and oilseeds so far this week created some buying in Cotton futures. Weather will be watched as more wet weather in the Delta and Southeast could create less interest in Corn and more in Cotton to avoid having Corn pollinate in the hottest time of the year. So far, planting of all crops is slow.
Overnight News: The Delta and Southeast will see rains on Friday and this weekend. Temperatures will average near to above normal today and tomorrow, then near to below normal. Texas will get mostly dry weather, but showers are expected on Thursday. Temperatures will trend to near to above normal through Thursday, then below normal. The USDA spot price is now 82.51 ct/lb. ICE said that certified Cotton stocks are now 0.516 million bales, from 0.515 million yesterday. ICE said that delivery notices were 12 contracts today and now total 526 contracts for the month.
Chart Trends: Trends in Cotton are mixed. Support is at 86.60, 86.30, and 86.10 July, with resistance of 88.00, 88.50, and 88.70 July.
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Shia LaBeouf set for Nymphomaniac role
Shia LaBeouf is set to star in 'Nymphomaniac'.
The 'Transformers' actor is in talks to appear in the Lars von Trier-directed erotic drama alongside Charlotte Gainsbourg, though it is not clear what role he would play in the film.
The movie follows the erotic adventures of a woman (Gainsbourg) from her youth to the age of 50, as recounted by her husband, who is played by Stellan Skarsgard.
Nicole Kidman recently revealed she also has a role in the film, and Willem Dafoe has been linked with a part in the movie.
The English-language project - which begins shooting in September - will be split into two parts, with the director planning to release two versions of the films, one more explicit than the other.
German funding body the NRW Filmstiftung is backing 'Nymphomaniac' and the film will be shot in North-Rhine Westphalia, an area of Germany.
'Nymphomaniac' is the latest in a string of independent projects for Shia.
He can next be seen in John Hillcoat's 'Lawless' and also appears in 'The Company You Keep' alongside Robert Redford, who has also directed the film.
Shia recently wrapped production on 'The Necessary Death of Charlie Countryman'.


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Warhead wrote:No it wouldn't because the ballerina can not listen, will not corroborate and does not share. I know the type. I have experienced it's like before and here we are again looking at another one in the guise of Assretardios. These people can not be worked with. Elmagnifico, Shadowsythe, and many many others... in fact just about everyone else so far can and has to some degree helped with the Immortal story.
I tried to help you with that but you got angry when I edited your wiki page. Remember?


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UK: Ex-Co-op Bank chair charged with drug offenses
LONDON (AP) — Police have charged the former chairman of Britain's troubled Co-operative Bank with drug offenses.
Paul Flowers, a Methodist minister, resigned from the bank last year amid claims of drug use and inappropriate expenses payments.
He was arrested in November after a tabloid newspaper published footage of him allegedly buying drugs.
West Yorkshire Police and prosecutors said Wednesday that Flowers was charged with possession of cocaine, methamphetamine and ketamime.
The Co-op is Britain's biggest mutual society, active in everything from food to funerals to financial services.
Last year, faced with a 1.5 billion-pound ($2.4 billion) black hole in its banking division, the Co-op agreed to a rescue plan giving hedge funds a huge share of its operations.


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Nathan Lands needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 264 designs submitted by 57 freelance designers.
See: http://facebook.com/gamify , http://twitter.com/gamify and http://www.gamify.com .
Company Profile on Crunchbase: http://www.crunchbase.com/company/gamify
We're based in San Francisco and are mostly made up of young people who work insanely hard but also like to have fun trying to change the world.
This is a totally new kind of company, we don't make games. We gamify things.
Website owners, corporations, bloggers. Also consumers... this is unique brand.
This is an entirely new market, gamification. We want to really add the word "Gamify" to peoples vocabulary as it's becoming a normally used word.
Read this for definition of Gamification:
We've included our logo, Gamify badge, home page wireframe and get gamified wireframe.
What we need is a homepage design, a get gamified design(which is basically a beta signup type page) and a blank inside content type page.
The layout is exactly how we want it though balance/size etc. is probably off. Your goal is to make a look and feel that fits our brand well and can be used on everything associated with Gamify.
It's a hard balance because it needs to do well in being a business 2 business website, but also should be fun looking and consumers shouldn't be turned off by it. It's a hard balance in design that we hope you can find.
Absolutely NO game characters, people, game anything... this is a b2b enterprise company. Simple is better.
Hopefully you can find cool way to tie the gamify G badge design in to some elements if it looks good.
Big point of this home page is to be simple, get them to click Get Gamified.
Everything in the content is meant to be as is, including the ? marks :)
This is for the design, CSS and if you can also the HTML.
Only small change, please add a Jobs tab before the Blog tab.
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The Sant Ocean Hall is an exhibit on the first floor of Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, in Washington, DC. It provides visitors with a unique and breathtaking introduction to the majesty of the ocean. The hall's combination of 674 marine specimens and models, high-definition video, and the newest technology allows visitors to explore the ocean's past, present, and future.


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A combination of retro aesthetics, enduring lyrics and alt-rock grit. The best music happens when artists refuse to remain stuck in their own comfort zones and creative boxes. Whenever this happens, they are free to give full range to their vision, and they can really come up with something that's groundbreaking and personable. This is certainly the case here with Tommy Red and his brand new EP release, "I Wanna Be Exploited."
Marva Von Theo is an Electropop / Synthwave duo formed in 2016 by the Athens-based singer-songwriter Marva Voulgari and the Vienna-based composer-producer Theo Foinidis. Their Debut Album "Dream within a Dream" was released early in 2018. The 12 songs on their Album, lean towards an electronic sound that incorporates a variety of influences ranging from the music of the 80's until today. Darkwave sounds, Jazz harmonies, Rock and Dance drum beats resonate together and mature into something darkly romantic.


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Beyonce 'had to' be in "Epic"
Beyonce ''just had to be a part of'' 'Epic'.
The singer-and-actress is set to voice Queen Tara in the upcoming animated fantasy adventure and has revealed that she was excited to join the cast when she learned about her majestic character.
In a featurette for the forthcoming film, she said: ''I've always wanted to be a queen. Once I learned about my character, Queen Tara, I just had to be a part of it.''
The animated flick - which also features the voices of Amanda Seyfried, Colin Farrell, Josh Hutcherson, Christoph Waltz and Steven Tyler - tells the story of a young girl, Mary Katherine (Seyfried), who finds herself caught up in a forest adventure after her father goes missing.
Beyonce added: ''The film is about how everything in our life connects.
''Everything in this movie is big - the characters, the action. This is one time where the film really lives up to its title.''
The 'Halo' hitmaker's previous film credits include 'Dreamgirls', 'Cadillac Records' and her own self-directed HBO documentary, 'Life is But a Dream'.
The animated flick is directed by Chris Wedge for Fox Animation, which is also behind the 'Ice Age' film series.
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This is the 23rd year Futures has profiled emerging commodity trading advisors (CTAs), and while every year is unique, we have seen a trend in recent years toward more short-term and option programs. This year we focus on three unique option programs. Perhaps this is the result of a difficult environment for trend-followers, but it also may be a realization that for emerging managers to be recognized, they must separate themselves from the pack and offer something unique.
It is always a tough road to launch a new trading business, and this year has been even more difficult because managers looking to get off the ground also had to cope with the failures of MF Global and Peregrine Financial Group.
When reviewing candidates, we look not only at recent performance, but also the manager's general approach to trading, risk management and consistency in style.
Previous "Hot New CTAs" have gone on to great success and some have slipped into obscurity. This is not an endorsement but a review of new talent. We would like to thank all the managers who sent us their documentation. We will do this again next year, so let us know how you are doing.
Continue reading for more on each of our three Hot New CTAs…


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With another Emmy Awards show in the history books it's time for folks like Jon Voight, Claire Danes and Mandy Patinkin to quit guessing who might win in favor of figuring out what to eat.
For them and numerous other Emmy show attendees, the first stop was the Governor's Ball dinner.
There, Kristen Wiig, Amy Poehler and Katherine Heigl shared a table while Kate Walsh chatted with a friend one table over.
Lizzy Caplan, a lead actress nominee for "Masters of Sex," posed for photos with fans in the ballroom while passers-by deftly avoided her floor-grazing full skirt.
Sarah Silverman, who won an Emmy earlier in the evening, arrived at the ball without her trophy. Once there, she quickly ditched her shoes, placing the towering gold stilettos in her lap.
At least one winner skipped the official after party: Julia Louis-Dreyfus planned to hit up an In-N-Out burger stand before heading to the HBO party.
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I just finished reading a message from a friend of mine that attended the Moto Guzzi National. The report was not good. Severe flash floods hit the rally sight which in turn washed away part of the camground.
Rally attendees that did stay lost everything they had with them including their motorcycles. Moto Guzzi lost all their demo bikes and semi-trailer.
The best news is that there was no loss of life. My heart goes out to our Moto Guzzi brethern.
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Hello all,
I took tennis for a little while in high school, but it has been a while since I have played.
At the time i was a 3.0 maybe a bit higher.
Looking for someone around my skill level or higher.
I go to UTD, and there are always courts open.
Who wants to join??
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are you still looking for a tennis partner?
I am a 3.0 player in the Preston / Beltline area down the street. UTD is close. My availability is the evenings and weekends. Feel free to call or text me: 817-319-3900
Hey everyone, thanks for the reply.
I will most likely be there either Saturday or Sunday. I will be going out of town the next week and will not be back for a while.
I will try and call tomorrow afternoon if I can make it.
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We also fawn over Adrian Gonzalez and his fantastic performance thus far.
Then we talk about the most significant news of the week in our eyes -- the Julio Urias debut. We spend far too much time gushing over a 16-year-old. Ahh, baseball.
Yasiel Puig seems to be "figuring it out," and probably should be called up soon.
We're just eight days away from the MLB Draft, and Jared and I are giddy for it (Jared, more than myself).
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Our children think it's funny when they keep secrets from us, such as where our car keys might be located or which sibling actually decided to finger paint the white walls in the kitchen. However, they don't know that we have secrets of our own. Even if you fess up to where you hid the TV remote, we're not telling you what we're hiding!
Here are ten secrets that moms keep from their kids:
1. We eat junk food when you're not looking
We shared our bodies with you and handed over any chances we had of getting a good night's sleep. We can't go to the bathroom without you banging on the door, and our houses have become one big playroom. You have also taken over the TV with really lame cartoons. We are tired of sharing, which is why we don't tell you about the chocolate cookies in our closet. No, you can't have any. Eat your veggies.
2. Daddy didn't fall asleep on the couch last night by accident
Sometimes, when people are very tired and have hardly any time alone, they fight about silly things, like where their shoes belong or why they used the last of the toilet paper. They usually feel better in the morning, but only when one of them spends an uncomfortable night on the couch. (That someone is your father.)
3. We throw away your preschool projects
Yes, that boat you drew is beautiful and so is the house with the sun. And so is the caterpillar, and the telescope, and the necklace made of clothes pins. But we are drowning in toys and junk mail, and it's just not possible to keep every single project you make. So when you ask me why your project is in the trash and I gasp and say it's a huge mistake? I'm lying.
4. Getting you from the womb to our arms is a painful experience
We hope you won't ask the question of how babies get out of our bodies. If you assume from any number of fairytales that a baby simply pops out of a person's belly button or a stork brings him, we probably won't tell you otherwise. If you want to know the truth, though, let's just say it really, really hurts mommy, and if you saw how it happened, you'd do everything she says for the rest of your life.
5. We love you more when you're sleeping
You are never so cute and irresistible as when you are sleeping quietly, tucked tightly in your bed, all questions and whining from the day behind us. So go to sleep. Now! It's good for you.
6. We don't really have eyes in the backs of our heads
How did we know you stole that toy from your sister? Because she's screaming. No, we didn't actually see you sneak into the kitchen to grab a cookie, but the crumbs on your lips are a dead giveaway. The reason we know what you did is because we're smart, and we probably tried to pull the same stunts when we were your age. We didn't get away with them either. But come closer … and let me tell you all about our secret laser beams …
7. You can eat grilled cheese every night and still grow
Despite what we've told you, you will probably grow even if you don't drink your milk and eat your vegetables, as long as you're eating something in the realm of nutrition. Still, vegetables are good for you. Put them in your mouth when you see them so that our dinnertime can be more peaceful, okay? Plus, other parents will judge us if you eat whatever you want all the time.
8. We spell things we don't want you to know
No, that's not another language we're speaking, nor are we just stringing random letters together. You seem to hear everything we say, so we have to talk in code about how soon we can put you to bed, or whether to plan a trip to the park, or if we should feed you chicken nuggets for the fourth night in a row. And when you learn to spell, we're in real trouble.
9. We don't know what's supposed to happen when we count to "three"
We're just as nervous as you are about what happens after "two." It takes a lot of mental energy to invent threatening scenarios, so just do what we say before we hit that magic number.
10. Things really do happen when you go to bed
We have a big ol' party downstairs. We drink, we watch tons of TV, we go outside, we eat all the food we hid in the cabinets. It's great.


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The March of Dimes, the leading advocacy group for premature babies and women at risk for pre-term labor, is petitioning the White House to go purple for the 75th anniversary of the nonprofit as a show of support for preemies and their families. MOD is hoping to get 25,000 signatures on its online petition before November 15th to grant their wish of lighting up the White House in its signature color. As the birthplace of the organization, the White House has special significance. President Franklin D. Roosevelt founded the March of Dimes in January of 1938 to help America conquer the polio disease and develop a cure. The March of Dimes funded the development of the Salk vaccine, licensed in 1955, as well as the Sabin vaccine in 1962. This vaccine is still given to babies today, saving lives and greatly reducing the number of people affected by polio. After polio was eradicated in the United States, it shifted its focus to prematurity.Plus: March of Dimes Says No Non-Medical Inductions Before 39 WeeksPreterm birth occurs when a baby is born before 37 weeks of pregnancy, and it can lead to a lifetime of health issues for little ones. According to the Institute of Medicine, this public health concern costs the United States at least $26 billion a year. Preterm birth is the leading cause of newborn death.Click here to sign the petition now!
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Thursday, February 13, 2014
Choux d'Enfer
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Very nice drawing and fabulous post. All these choux look delicious. Thanks for the historic remember too.ReplyDelete
Everyone should go and taste them. Much better than cupcakes!
Michalak is lovely and sweet. Lucky you and French girl! Can you imagine Clooney and him getting together serving us coffee and choux puffs at the Eiffel Tower? Hm. Heaven. That vanilla puff also looks ridiculously dreamy. You painting him too?ReplyDeleteReplies
They are both tall and handsome!Delete
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The George Clooney of pastry world just sounds scrumptious! So some of these cream puffs are covered with nuts? We are snowed in today and I know what I'm going to do. Make some cream puffs!ReplyDeleteReplies
I don't think there are nuts per say...Delete
Just crunchy bits
Oh those French!ReplyDelete
Design and delectability melded into taste par excellence.
What I'd do for a bag of those puffs!
He does look nice..ReplyDelete
You miss rien du tout and I am particularly fond of your choux paintings:)
Well, I must say you look very dashing in your black hat, my dear. And that pastry chef is quite the handsome man! And the pastries, c'est magnifique! Wish I was there. It's blizzarding in NJ right now, we're supposed to get a foot. I'm dreaming of Paris and living vicariously through your blog. xoReplyDeleteReplies
That is Coco..not me.Delete
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Pastry is architecture on a miniature scale no?Delete
Oh wow ! choux puff tasting with such a handsome guy you lucky girl.ReplyDelete
- Linda12:09 PM
I just love this Parisian version of a food cart! With champagne,too! Ooh la la!ReplyDelete
It makes our hundreds of food carts in Portland look tres tackee!
Thanks so much as I love chouquettes!
Is there an easier way to leave communication without bothering you with emails?
I hope you are enjoying your new digs!
Your painting is lovely. Brown food is difficult to photograph so I can only imagine how hard it must be to paint. I love that the sign is in French and English.ReplyDelete
Oh those French. Who would think Paris could get any better? But it just has. A beautifully designed food kiosk, where the delightful puffballs of deliciousness are baked on the spot and then filled before your eyes! Parfait. I learnt to love chouquettes last visit- I will need to try these on the next.ReplyDelete
Your paintings look almost good enough to eat.ReplyDelete
Oh oh oh! I want some. I want some. I want some! Years ago, when I was a little kid, my grandmother would take me to downtown Detroit to a shop called Sanders. Our treat would be a hot fudge cream puff. The puff was filled with French Vanilla Ice Cream, and the hot fudge was poured all over it. Incredibly good!ReplyDelete
- Chris11:49 PM
great post. You went back even further than the 17th c. Mon dieu! Anyway, not that anyone cares but I love pate a choux and my worst fear is not being able to eat another Paris Brest from Gerard Mulot.ReplyDeleteReplies
the choux is a highly integrated part of French culture IMHO even if it did come from Italy. I've thought about it more than I've eaten it fortunately ;))Delete


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Richard Ellis Hull, 75
Richard Ellis Hull, 75, of Pemberton Avenue, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008.
Born at home Nov. 28, 1932, he was a life-long Jamestowner, son of the late Merton Caswell Hull, Sr.and Charlotte (Ellis) Hull.
He was employed in the maintenance department at the Jamestown School, followed by many years working for Mrs. Sydney L. Wright and family at Fox Hill Farm. He served in the Army during the Korean War and was a past member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a Life Member of the Jamestown Fire Department, for which his father served as chief for more than 20 years.
He will be remembered by his friends and neighbors in Jamestown Village as Mr. Fix It. He loved to repair furniture and give it away, as well as fixing items for people. He was an avid fisherman, and had favorite rocks on the island from which to catch various kinds of fish.
He is survived by a daughter Sandra Marie (Hull) Walsh of Woonsocket; a son Robert Charles Hull of Idaho; a granddaughter Sara Jane Walsh of Woonsocket, and a greatgranddaughter Phoenix Aurora Teixeira Walsh of Woonsocket. He also leaves behind his sister Shirley May Hull of Jamestown and his exwife and friend Linda (Smith) Hull of South Kingstown. He leaves his niece, Nettie Jane (Caswell) Rank of Connecticut, and nephews, Kenneth Hull Caswell of Jamestown and Andrew Merton Caswell. He was the brother of the late Merton Caswell Hull, Jr. and Barbara J. (Hull) Caswell.
Fagan Funeral Home, North Kingstown, is handling arrangements for the military burial in the Veterans' Cemetery in Exeter, to take place on Monday, Nov. 17, 2008 at 11 a.m.


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Thursday, August 18, 2016
Dental Anesthesia
What is the reason for injecting a very small amount of epinephrine with the dental anesthetics?
Epinephrine is used to increase the duration and effectiveness of local anesthesia, particularly in the upper jaw. It also allows for better bleeding control if the epinephrine is injected around the surgical site when extractions or other surgeries are done in the mouth.
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Agressive behaviour after spaying
I had my cat spayed 2 months ago when she was 5 1/2 months old. Since her spay I've noticed signs of aggression in her. She has started to growl and hiss at times when petting her and she seems to get agitated and angry very easily now. What's shocked me the most is when I had a male friend over a few days ago she stalked him and swatted him with her paws where ever he sat in my apartment. She would not let him out of her sight it was the strangest thing. She acted like this a few weeks ago as well when I was away for the weekend and the same male friend came by to feed her while I was away. He told me she would not allow him to go past the front entrance of the apartment my cat kept swatting him with her paws, hissing at him, and kind of standing in the way of him getting by in order to get into the kitchen to feed her. He knew she did not want him in the apartment period!
The only time I've ever heard my cat hiss or growl was when she went to the vet to get her first set of shots and she was sitting in her carrying cage with dogs close by. Also, when the vet tried clipping her nails for the first time she also hissed and growled and he could not clip them.
My cat is a very sweet girl most of the time although she is sneaky and bad - she's a kitten that's what I expected. We have tons of fun playing tons and catch with her toys and hide-and-go-seek (yes I hide and she comes and finds me) but I'm worried about her attitude. Does anyone have any suggestions or know whether it's due to a change in her hormones after the spay? Thanks in advance.
Sounds more to me like she has entered the bratty teenage years. She is still a baby. She will grow out of it. Maybe she senses something untrustworthy about your friend. Cats are said to be very intuitive. As are dogs. I would not think it's about her being spayed. Some of mine have their cranky moments too. In fact most do. I just ignore them for a while. They soon come around again.
Assumptions do nothing but make an ass out of u and me.
We can stick our heads in the sand for only so long before it starts choking us. Face it folks. The pet population is bad ALL OVER THE WORLD!
Perhaps more interactive play with her, with a toy called "Da Bird". Most cats can't resist this one. Changing around her toys. Bring out some boxes, cut holes in the sides so she can go in and out or poke at foil balls or mousies. Rub catnip into her stuffed toys and scratching post. Grooming (combing) her every day if she enjoys it. Praise her for good behaviour; ignore her for bad behaviour. Unless something's really changed in your home, like boyfriend coming over more often than before, even change of furniture placement, it seems a little unusual. I have noticed that even the weather, especially amount of sunny days, makes a difference, and we've had a lot of cloudy weather in ON this past month. One of my cats is a real sun worshiper and he's been a little cranky with all the cloudy days.
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BiologySwordfish have evolved to be formidable predators. They possess acute eyesight, with which they can locate prey, and their flesh consists primarily of 'white' muscle which provides energy for sudden bursts of activity, such as when in pursuit of their quarry (3). The swordfish then uses its bill to stun or impale its victim, slashes it into pieces or swallows it whole (3) (5). Swordfish feed during the day (3), primarily on squid, but also fish and occasionally crustaceans (6) (7) (8). They undertake vertical migrations in the ocean, following the movement of many small shrimp, fish and squid that move with the changing light intensity in a (somewhat unsuccessful) attempt to avoid predators (3) (7). Unlike some fish, swordfish are unable to maintain a body temperature higher than the temperature of the surrounding water. Instead, they have a unique muscle and brown tissue that warms blood flowing to the brain and eyes, enabling it to tolerate the extreme cold of the ocean depths (3). Swordfish also undertake lengthy seasonal migrations, to temperate or cold waters in the summer where they feed, and back to warm waters in autumn for spawning (2). Unlike tuna, which have mostly 'red' muscle which is good for endurance activities, the mostly 'white' muscle of swordfish is not suited to swimming for long periods without fatigue (3). Therefore, swordfish undertake their long migrations by moving with prevailing currents (3). Spawning occurs year-round in warm equatorial waters, while in cooler regions it occurs in the spring and summer (2) (4). The best known spawning grounds of the swordfish are found in the Mediterranean Sea, south of the Italian peninsula and Sicily (2). Swordfish eggs have been found here from June to September, and large numbers of juveniles occur throughout the Mediterranean from November to March (2). Fertilization is external (3), whereby a female releases millions of buoyant eggs into the water, which are then fertilised by sperm secreted by the male. From the fertilised eggs hatch swordfish larvae. At only four millimetres long, with a short snout, and distinct, prickly scales (4), the larvae is vastly different to the great predator it will become. During the first year of life the larvae grow at a phenomenal rate, reaching a length of 90 centimetres (3). Female swordfish are thought to reach maturity at around 150 centimetres; whereas males are thought to mature at much smaller sizes, perhaps at around 100 centimetres (3).


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When Susy Mansfield needed a hip replacement in 2009, her orthopedic surgeon chose a relatively new and untested kind of artificial hip made entirely of metal.
"He said, 'You're young. Metal is good for younger people. It's going to last a lot longer,' " says Mansfield, who was 57 at the time.
Older-model artificial hips are usually made of a tough plastic and metal. But they can wear out after 10 or 15 years, especially in people who are physically active like Mansfield. She runs a recycling facility and likes to hike, kayak and even windsurf.
So manufacturers of the newer all-metal hips have touted them as the right choice for younger patients. But for Mansfield, and thousands of other artificial hip patients, they've been a bad choice.
Recently she found herself in an operating room at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston undergoing major hip surgery for a second time to remove the all-metal device she got more than three years ago. It was eating away at the surrounding bone and soft tissue.
Since her original implant, Mansfield has suffered from constant, worsening pain. "It's terrible," she said a few days before the so-called revision surgery over a cup of elderberry tea in her New Hampshire kitchen. "It's a hot pain ... that's there all the time. Every step is agony." She says she can't sleep without painkillers.
The first implant also became loose. "At one point, the doctor said, 'OK, I'll hold your hands ... now stand on that leg.' And I stood and it went kuh-CHINK, like that, and he said, 'What the hell was that?' "
Later Mansfield read a newspaper article about problems with all-metal hips and called the surgeon's office to ask if she had one. The secretary assured her she didn't. But she did some research and found out that she did.
In fact, she subsequently learned that the model she had, made by a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson called DePuy, had been recalled. She says she didn't see the recall notice until a year after the fact.
At the time Mansfield got her all-metal hip, about 1 in 3 artificial hip patients across the nation was getting this kind. Since there are about 250,000 hip implants a year, that means around 80,000 of them involved the all-metal implants when they were most popular. Far fewer are believed to be implanted now, though they're still being marketed.
More than a half-million Americans are thought to have all-metal artificial hips. More than 5,000 of them have filed lawsuits against manufacturers. (Mansfield is not among them.)
Fortunately, Dr. Joshua Jacobs says, most patients who got all-metal implants don't suffer the kind of problems Mansfield did. He's chairman of orthopedics at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and an officer of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
"Most patients who have metal-on-metal bearings are doing fine," Jacobs says. "They have good clinical results. Even the implant that's been recalled, the majority of patients still have well-functioning implants. However, it does have a failure rate that is unacceptably high."
A recent study from Britain found a five-year failure rate of 6.2 percent — 1 in 16 patients. But the rate could be higher. Nobody really knows because the U.S. has no system for keeping track of how many were implanted or what happened to the patients. Jacobs says the orthopedic surgeons' group is trying to get such a clearinghouse off the ground.
After talking to Mansfield, I was interested in seeing for myself what kind of damage was going on around her first hip implant, and what was involved in replacing it. Orthopedic surgeon Young-min Kwon at Mass General allowed me to watch the operation.
Dressed in a kind of moon suit, Kwon hovers over Mansfield as he slices through skin and muscle until he exposes the faulty hip joint.
"You can see here the yellowish discoloration of the tissue that is no longer functioning," he says. That yellow tissue used to be Mansfield's muscle. The all-metal hip implant has been killing it.
Next, assisting surgeon David Anderson takes up a big mallet and, after several sharp blows, knocks off the implant's steel ball at the top of her thigh bone.
The surgeons find more dead tissue than they expected, although Kwon says he has seen much more severe damage than Mansfield has. "You see that staining? Black staining of the tissue?" Kwon says. "We call that metallosis."
Metallosis is the buildup of metal debris — tiny pieces of cobalt and chromium that have flaked off the implant and worked their way into surrounding tissue. It often causes swelling, tissue death and the kind of burning pain that kept Mansfield awake at night.
Researchers have found high levels of cobalt and chromium in the blood and organs of many patients with all-metal hip implants. But they aren't sure what risk that poses.
Many surgeons monitor blood levels of these metals in patients with all-metal hips, but Kwon and Jacobs say high blood levels alone don't justify removing the old implant if the patient is not having pain or other symptoms.
Next Kwon takes the mallet, removes the implant's metal cup from Mansfield's hip bone and holds it up for me to see. "There's actually no bone that's grown into this," he says. "It should be covered with the bone."
Kwon decides to do a bone graft to beef up the hip bone under the implant. It has grown thin, another effect of the all-metal joint. He sprinkles white pieces of bone from a cadaver donor into the hollow where the old implant used to be. The pieces will grow together and fuse with her own bone.
After several hours, the operation is finished. Kwon predicts "a reasonably good prognosis."
The original hip implant Susy Mansfield got wasn't tested extensively in humans before it went on the market. It was cleared for sale by the Food and Drug Administration after it was deemed "substantially equivalent" to those already on the market.
Kwon says that shouldn't happen in the future. "I think there are lessons for all of us — that you need to have scientific data to support any introduction of any new technology," Kwon says. "One might argue that [this one] didn't have enough."
The FDA says patients with all-metal implants should be monitored for problems.
Four days after her surgery, Mansfield is almost ready to go home. Remarkably, she has already passed a crucial test — going up and down stairs, on crutches.
She is still woozy from pain meds, but she is full of hope. "I'm going to actually be able to — I think, and fairly soon — have no pain!"
It's MORNING EDITION from NPR News. Good morning. I'm Steve Inskeep.
And I'm David Greene.
Today in Your Health, we're going to look at a big problem with artificial hips. Millions of Americans have them and the vast majority work just fine. But thousands of people got a particular type of artificial hip that sometimes fails. For many, this means new rounds of surgery to fix the damage and replace the replacement hip.
NPR's Richard Knox reports.
RICHARD KNOX, BYLINE: Susan Mansfield - everybody calls her Susy - runs a recycling facility in her New Hampshire town. She used to climb mountains, kayak, even windsurf. But that was before her hip replacement back in 2009. It turns out the model she got was poorly designed, which is why she now finds herself in an operating room at Massachusetts General Hospital. Surgeon Young-Min Kwon stands above her. He's dressed in a moon suit, his face behind a plastic shield. Once Mansfield's under anesthesia, Kwon's scalpel soon exposes the problem caused by Mansfield's faulty hip implant.
DR. YOUNG-MIN KWON: There's a yellowish discoloration of the tissue that is no longer functioning.
KNOX: The yellow tissue used to be Mansfield's muscle. The all-metal artificial hip she got nearly three years ago has been killing it. Next, assisting surgeon David Anderson takes up a mallet and knocks off the implant's steel ball at the top of her thigh bone.
DR. DAVID ANDERSON: I just disengaged the head from the stem.
KWON: So that's all dead tissue.
KNOX: The doctors are finding more dead tissue than they expected. Over the next couple of hours, they're going to have to take out most of the old hip and replace it with a new artificial joint.
Good to see you.
SUSAN MANSFIELD: You too. Nice to meet you.
KNOX: A few days before the surgery, I visited Susy Mansfield at home.
MANSFIELD: Set yourself down here for the moment.
So, what sort of tea do you like?
KNOX: Over elderberry tea, she talks about how her hip problems began. It was on a wintry day nine years ago, when she was 52.
MANSFIELD: So, there's ice in the winter. I slipped on the ice and I fell and landed on this hip.
KNOX: She didn't break the hip. She got up and kept going.
MANSFIELD: You know, this is New England, where you buck up, don't fuss, keep going.
KNOX: As months and years passed, the pain didn't go away. In fact, it got much worse. A little over three years ago, an orthopedic surgeon told her she needed a hip replacement.
MANSFIELD: He said: You're young. I was 57. And he said: We're going to use a metal hip. Metal is good for younger people. It's going to last longer.
KNOX: The all-metal hip was a new idea. Older models were made of tough plastic and metal. But those can wear out over 10 or 15 years, especially in patients who are young and active. Surgeons got excited about the all-metal joint because they thought it was the answer to that problem.
By the time Mansfield got her implant, one in three artificial hip patients across the nation was getting this kind. That's tens of thousands every year. But months after the implant, Mansfield still had hip pain. And she had a strange feeling that her joint would suddenly slip.
MANSFIELD: In fact, at one point, the doctor said: OK, I'll hold your hands. He put his fingers out like this and I held his hands. Now stand on that leg. And I stood and it went kachink, like that. And he said, what the hell was that?
KNOX: The doctor told her to lose weight and be more faithful about her physical therapy. But the pain just got worse.
MANSFIELD: It's terrible. It's a hot pain. This is a pain that's here all the time. Every step is agony. Every step is painful.
KNOX: Then she read something about problems with all-metal hips. So she immediately called her surgeon.
MANSFIELD: And I said I read a piece in the paper and I want to know if this really is the hip that I have.
KNOX: The doctor's secretary told her she didn't have one of the problem hips. But she checked around and found out, in fact, she did. Not only that, but her model had actually been recalled by the manufacturer.
MANSFIELD: This is a lot for me to take in. But holy moley. You know, this is a big thing here.
KNOX: She did some research and found out that her new hip was actually doing her harm.
MANSFIELD: Once you learn about this hip, every step you take releases more metal debris. You have something that's actively making you worse.
KNOX: Eventually, she found her way to Dr. Kwon, the Boston surgeon whom we heard earlier in the operating room. He set up a special center for patients with faulty hip implants. He operates on patients like Susy Mansfield several times a week.
MANSFIELD: He sat down with me and he said, I can't promise you 100 percent. I think I can get you 85 percent better. I said, I'm already at a place where I'm trying to figure out how I'm going to live with this. If we can't fix it, then I'm at the end of the line. What am I going to do?
KNOX: So, Mansfield decided to go ahead with this surgery and get the old implant replaced. It's a big operation. Thousands of people are having this so-called revision surgery. Precise numbers aren't available. By this point in the operation, Kwon has removed part of the faulty implant. He points out a black stain on her tissues where the old implant was.
KWON: You see that staining? Black staining of the tissue from the metal?
KNOX: Is that metal debris?
KWON: Yes, so we call that metallosis.
KNOX: Metallosis means the buildup of metal debris. Tiny pieces of cobalt and chromium have flaked off the implant and worked their way into surrounding tissue. That's caused swelling and tissue death and the pain that kept Mansfield awake at night.
KNOX: Next, Kwon takes the mallet, removes the implant's metal cup from Mansfield's hip bone and holds it up for me to see.
KWON: There's actually no bone that's grown into this.
KNOX: What should it look like?
KWON: It should be covered with the bone.
KNOX: So the bone never did what it was supposed to.
KWON: No.
KNOX: Mansfield's own bone cells never grew into the implant like they should have. That's why she always had the sense it was loose and prone to slip - that ka-chink sensation.
KWON: We'll definitely use the bone graft. If you can open up the bone graft.
KNOX: They need to do a bone graft to beef up the hip bone under her implant. It's grown thin - another effect of the all-metal joint. Kwon sprinkles white pieces of bone taken from a cadaver donor into the hollow where the old implant used to be. The pieces will grow together and fuse with her own bone.
KWON: There's a lot of areas where the bone is actually missing. We're reconstituting some of the bone that she lost.
KNOX: Fortunately, Kwon doesn't have to take out the shaft of the old implant imbedded in her thigh bone. And after several hours the operation's finished.
What kind of result do you think Mrs. Mansfield can expect?
KWON: I think she has a reasonable prognosis.
KNOX: One big problem with the type of hip implant Susy Mansfield got was that it didn't have extensive testing in humans before it went on the market. It was approved through Food and Drug Administration rules that didn't require human studies. Kwon says that shouldn't happen in the future.
KWON: I think there are lessons for all of us, that you need to have scientific data to support any introduction of any new technology.
KNOX: And did this one have enough?
KWON: One might argue that it didn't have enough.
KNOX: Fortunately, most patients who got metal implants don't suffer the kind of damage Mansfield did. Dr. Joshua Jacobs is a Chicago surgeon who's an officer of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
DR. JOSHUA JACOBS: Most patients that have metal-on-metal bearings are doing fine. They have good clinical results. Even the implant that's been recalled, the majority of patients still have well-functioning implants. However, it does have a failure rate that is unacceptably high.
KNOX: Nobody really knows how high. A British study that's just been released found that one in 16 of these implants failed within five years. But the rate could be higher. In this country, there's no way to keep track of how many were implanted or what happened to the patients.
The FDA says patients with all-metal implants should be monitored for problems. Four days after her surgery, Susy Mansfield is almost ready to go home.
So, how are you feeling?
MANSFIELD: Just a little woozy at the moment because I'm still doing pain meds. But, you know, pretty good.
KNOX: Remarkably, she's already passed a crucial test - going up and down stairs on crutches. And she's full of hope.
MANSFIELD: I'm going to actually be able to, I think, and fairly soon, have no pain.
KNOX: She promises to follow doctors' orders, take precautions, eat sensibly, and do her physical therapy.
MANSFIELD: I did all of that the last time too. But this, I have reason to believe, is not a bad hip. And the other one was a bad hip.
KNOX: In a few months she hopes she'll be back to taking her dog for long walks again.
Richard Knox, NPR News, Boston.
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The Prime Minister told the Derbyshire Times he believes incapacity and disability welfare assessments are necessary to provide work opportunities for those "parked on welfare".
Chesterfield campaigners had been involved in nationwide protests in February highlighting the alleged failure of fit-for-work tests for sick and elderly benefit claimants by the Government appointed Atos Healthcare.
The protests, including one at Beetwell House, on Beetwell Street, Chesterfield, were held at locations used by Atos who carry out Work Capability Assessments for the Department for Work and Pensions.
Protestors complained about delayed and unfair assessments, as well as some claimants dying within weeks of being declared fit for work by Atos.
They also claimed that Atos had wrongly declared many people fit for work denying them disability benefits.
Last week, Mr Cameron, of the Conservative-Liberal Democrat Coalition Government, told the Derbyshire Times: "We're looking for a new provider to take over from Atos.
"It's important assessments are carried out well but we also have to look at the bigger picture.
"Hundreds of thousands of people are left on incapacity benefit when 64 per cent of claimants have been found able to look for work and have found work.
"And that is transforming lives, saving money and giving people a chance to work and develop their own lives.
"This is giving people a new chance for those parked on welfare and that's better for the economy."
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Cartesian Diver
Milstein Family Hall of Ocean Life Educator's Guide: Activity
Cartesian Diver
In this hands-on experiment, students create a neutrally buoyant "diver" and then observe the effects of increased water pressure.
What you need:
- wide-mouth plastic water bottle
- tub of water
- weights (such as small heavy nuts and bolts)
- small balloons
- twist tie
- rubber band
- medicine dropper
- a rubber sheet (a cut-up balloon will do)
- a tall, narrow jar such as an olive jar
What you do:
- Blow up a balloon just a bit so that it can fit through the mouth of the bottle later.
- Using the twist tie, attach weights to the balloon. (Congratulate the students ... they just constructed their divers!)
- Now, test the diver by floating the diver in the tub of water-adjust the air in the balloon or the weight to get it neutrally buoyant. It should be submerged in the middle of the water.
- Fill the water bottle with water, and add the diver.
- Put the cap on.
- Squeeze the bottle.
- Watch the diver sink!
What's the meaning of this?
Ask students if they can explain what makes the diver sink. Ask students: "Does the amount of air in the balloon change?"
This activity demonstrates the property of buoyancy. An object is buoyant in water due to the amount of water it displaces or "pushes aside."
When students squeeze the bottle, they increase the pressure inside the bottle. The air in the balloon is compressed and reduced in volume, the diverbecomes less buoyant and sinks. Stress that the amount of air stays the same, even though its volume has changed.
Fish keep themselves from either sinking or floating to the surface by using muscles to squeeze or relax a small sac (with a small air bubble inside) in their bodies. By squeezing the sac smaller, the fish will sink. By relaxing their muscles, the sac increases in size, displaces more water, and a fish will begin to rise to the surface. This same principle is used to control the buoyancy of a submarine. By pumping water in and out of tanks stored in the submarine, a submarine can be made to rise and sink.
Activity extension:
Instead of a balloon, the "Deep Sea Divers" experiment can be done with a medicine dropper.
What you do:
- Float the medicine dropper in the water, bulb up. Squeeze the bulb slightly and then let it go. The object is to take just enough water into the bulb so that it barely remains floating. You may have to try this several times to get it just right. Only the smallest tip of the bulb should be floating above the surface.
- After putting the dropper in the water-filled jar, stretch a piece of rubber or cut-up balloon over the bottle top and secure it with a rubber band so that there is a tight seal.
- Press down slightly on the rubber seal. Watch what happens to the medicine dropper. The dropper should sink down whenever students press down.
- When students release the pressure, the dropper should rise. Pressing down on the balloon should have the same effect as squeezing the bottle in the first experiment.
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This activity, created to accompany the museum's Milstein Hall of Ocean Life, gives students a hands-on look at the effects of increased water pressure and shows them how submarines work.
- Using a balloon and plastic water bottle, students create a neutrally buoyant "diver."
- Then they squeeze the bottle to see how increased pressure compresses the balloon, making it heavier and causing it to sink.
- The activity includes an extension that has students further explore how animals use their swim bladders to dive and rise.
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I came across this idea in another forum and thought it would be good idea to share it here.
I know there are many Mom's who stay at home, but also run part time business's from home, that non of us know about, but many of us can benefit from, and we can support each other in our endeavours. There are so many people doing independent sales, and so many awesome new companies everywhere that we don't know about.
So come on….share your company here, tell us what you do and for which company?
I am in the process of building a website, called The Special needs child.com.
Here you can get information, tips and techniques for raising, loving and parenting a child with special needs. Special families need to share stories, resources, and information to inspire and motivate each other on this long journey full of ups and downs, raising a child with special needs.
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Vacation Bible School New Grenada Church of God VBS will be held August 9 thru Aug. 13, from 6:00 till 8:00 p.m. each evening. Bible lessons, puppets, singing and lots of fun.
Bible School Cito United Methodist Church will hold Vacation Bible School from August 4-8, Wednesday to Saturday, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and 9:15 a.m. on Sunday. The theme is "Hero Headquarters." This will be a fun-filled week learning Bible lessons, games, crafts, singing and refreshments. There will be classes for preschool through adult. More information may be obtained by calling 717-485-9020 or email@example.com. The church is located at 3746 Cito Road, McConnellsburg.
Camp Meeting Crystal Spring camp meeting will be held August 13-22. Evening evangelist services will be conducted nightly at 7:30 p.m. with Duane Jensen from the Hancock United Methodist Church. In addition, Holy Communion and memorial service overseen by Rev. Norman Huff will be held Tuesday, August 17, starting at 11 a.m. Information can be obtained the week of the camp meeting by calling 814-735-4918.
Back-To-School Prayer Night A back-to-school prayer night on August 24, 2010; at the Forbes Road High School auditorium. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be open to the public. All are welcome to come and begin the new school year with a blanket of prayer.
Fun Night Community family fun night will be held at Fairview United Methodist Church on North Hess Road, Harrisonville, Saturday, August 14, beginning at 4:00 p.m. There will be games and activities for children of ages (2-92). There will also be hot dogs, beverages and snacks. There is no charge for anything, so grab lawn chairs and come for an evening of free fun and fellowship.
Special Music Third annual guitar giveaway and contemporary Christian music at Buck Valley Park on Saturday, August 7, beginning at 3 p.m. Free admission to five different groups. Kitchen open. Bring lawn chairs.
Family Outdoor Movie The final movie of the summer will be "Letters To God" on Saturday, August 21. The hot dog roast will start at 6:00 p.m., followed by the movie. The movie will be shown in the pavilion but can be moved into the Fellowship Hall if needed. Bring your lawn chair. Popcorn will be served. This is all free to the public. Will be held at the St. Thomas United Methodist Church of St. Thomas. Info call 369-3409.
Concert Jason Burton will be in concert at Pleasant Ridge Church of the Nazarene, Harrisonville, Pa., Sunday evening, August 15, at 6:30 p.m. Jason has been ministering in music for 10 years presenting the gospel in song first with his sister and now with his wife, Kristi. Jason has several top songs to his credit and has performed with many top artists. Their music is a mix of folk, pop, Celtic, and even a hint of country. Jason plays acoustic guitar and sings lead. Kristi, also an accomplished musician, played violin in the Rapid City, S.D., symphony and now backs Jason in concert. The community is invited to join Pleasant Ridge congregation for the concert and refreshments and a time of fellowship following the concert. For more information, contact Pastor Dan Porterfield at 717-573-4586 or 485-3973.
Cruise-In A car cruise-in will be held Saturday, August 21, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Burnt Cabins Grist Mill. Dash plaques for the first 25 registrants. Food available at campground kitchen. More information may be obtained by calling 717-987-3244.
Bus Trip A Bus trip to Boyds Bear Country in Gettysburg to attend the 2010 BasketFest with Longaberger will be August 28. This is the sixth year for the BasketFest and basket weavers will be on site. The bus leaves at 8:00 a.m. from Giant. Tour planner is Deb Toothman and cost is $30, which includes bus, drink, snacks and games. Call for more details and to sign-up at 717-485-3718. Signup deadline is August 20. Benefits Fulton County Library Reading Program.
3D Shoot A 3D shoot will be held August 8, 2010, registration from 8:00 a.m. till noon at Appleway Archers of the St. Thomas Sportsmen. Shoots every Thursday evening in August. Registration from 4:30 till 6:30.
Restoring Honor Rally Trip Celebrate America by honoring our heroes, heritage & our future at the Restoring Honor Rally on Aug 28. Join us at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC for this nonpolitical, nonpartisan rally recognizing our 1st Amendment rights & honoring servicemen & women who fight to protect our freedom. Featuring Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin, Navy Seals. Proceeds donated to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Bus seats-$25 per person; payment in advance. First-come, first-served. Call 573- 4579 or 485-3496 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Knobsville Singles will be meeting on Monday, August 9, at 11:00 a.m. at the James Buchanan Birthplace for a picnic. Bring a covered dish. Meat, paper plates, etc., will be provided.
Benefit Concert Chris Woodward and Shin Diggin benefit concert for Mason Dixon Chapter Hunters Helping Kids at the Longhorn Salon and Dance Hall Shippensburg August 21, 2010. Doors open at 6.00 p.m. All procedes goes to Hunters Helping Kids. Tickets are $5 a person. Games, raffles and drawing will be available and kids can sign up for hunts. For tickets call 717-485-5529 or 717-404-4833. No Alcohol allowed.
Senior Center Activities McConnellsburg Senior Center activities for the month of August are as follows: nickel bingo, 10:00 a.m.- August 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23 and 25; Belleville, Reedsville, Allensville, 7:00 a.m. - August 4; blood pressure screening, 11:00 a.m. - August 5; Granny's Kitchen for lunch, noon - August 5; Chambersburg shopping, 9:00 a.m. - August 12; nutrition/craft class, 1:00 p.m. - August 19; Milky Way for lunch, noon - August 25.
Summer Reading Program Library Summer Reading Program pool party at Great Cove Golf Course, Cito Road, McConnellsburg, on Saturday, August 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a picnic at 4:00 p.m. (Raindate is August 14). Please call 485-5327 or stop in at the library to register or for more information. An adult must accompany their children. Lifeguards will be on duty. This program is sponsored by Kathy Kendall, Hillary and Todd Alexander, Tower Bank, JLG Industries, MacDonald's Pharmacy, and McLaughlin's Drug Store.
SF Volleyball Schedule Southern Fulton volleyball schedule is as follows: conditioning (optional) for grades 7-12 at SFHS, Monday, August 9, through Friday, August 13. Practice for grades 9-12 will be held Monday, August 16, and Wednesday, August 18, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; and Tuesday, August 17, and Thursday, August 19, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Practices for grades 7-8 at SF Elementary will be held Monday, August 16, thru Friday, August 20, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., except Thursday, August 19, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. More information may be obtained by calling Mrs. Dickerhoff at 294-6866.
Golf Tournament The Chamber of Commerce will hold its 14th annual golf tournament on Friday, August 20, at Great Cove Golf Course. Price of $65 per golfer includes greens and cart fees, meal with beverages, snacks and gift bag. Scramble format, may make up own teams with only one player with 9 handicap or less. For entry form contact Fulton County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism, 201 Lincoln Way West, Suite 101, McConnellsburg. Phone 485-4064 to pick up entry at Great Cove Golf Course Pro Shop.
Trap Shoots Trap shoot practice will be held every Friday night at 7:00 p.m. at the Pistol and Rifle Club. The third Sunday of each month will be a 100-target shoot starting at noon.
Bus Trip A bus trip is planned for August 10 by the North End Garden Club to Shalom Rodef Biblical Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh. See and learn about plants used in the ancient Near East and Israel. All are welcome. Cost is a $25 deposit by June 20. More information may be obtained by calling Sheila at 573-2905. For more information about the gardens, visit www.biblicalgardenpittsburgh.org.
Bus Trip Modern Woodmen of America Camp 7948 is sponsoring a bus trip to Baltimore on August 10. The bus departs from the McConnellsburg Courthouse at 7:00 a.m. A stop will be made at Frederick, Md., at Bob Evans (on your own) at approximately 8:30 a.m. and arrive at the Inner Harbor in Baltimore around 10:30 a.m. The bus will depart the National Aquarium at 4:20 p.m. A stop will be made in Greencastle around 6:15 p.m. for dinner (on your own) at Ryan's Steak House and arrive back in McConnellsburg around 8:30 p.m. Cost is $24 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under.
Seashell Art Summer Reading Program with Jessica Truax for ages 8 and up Tuesday, August 10, from 6-7 p.m. in the community room at the Fulton County Library. Registration is appreciated. Please call 717-485-5327, ext, 207, for further information.
Fulton House Museum Display The Fulton County Historical Society has a display of old kitchen utensils and local needlework at the Fulton House on temporary loan. Summer hours are every Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with additional hours by request. The exhibit is free and includes the society's permanent museum collection plus books, shirts and other items available for purchase.
COPE Meeting COPE's Parent Support group will meet at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, August 5, at the Head Start building. The topic will be "Children in the Kitchen." For more information or for directions, please call Shay at 717-485-4417 or Kenny at 717-485-5038.
Scout Meeting Boy Scouts of America Troop 43 meets every Tuesday night at 6:00 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church in McConnellsburg. It is open to all boys 11-18 years of age. Monetary donations and help will be accepted. More information may be obtained by contacting the Scoutmaster Martin Seylar at 717-485-4093.
4-H Meeting The Licking Creek Little Critters and Rabbit 4H Clubs will hold a meeting on Thursday, August 5, at 7 p.m. at the Fulton County Fairgrounds. For more information, contact Alice Gordon @ 485-4031.
Conservation Board Meetings Fulton County Conservation District Board of Directors monthly meetings for 2010 will be held on the following dates and times: August 12, 7:30 p.m.; September 9, 7:30 p.m.; October 14, 7:30 p.m.; November 11, 10:30 a.m.; and December 9, 10:30 a.m. The budget and finance, personnel and programs and services committees meet one-half hour prior to the regular board meeting. All district meetings are held in the Conservation District board room located at 216 North Second Street, McConnellsburg, unless otherwise noted.
Ice Cream Social/Parade An ice cream social will be held August 14 at Needmore Firehall. Music will be by Night Drive. Food, games, fire trucks and lots of fun. Parade begins at 7:00 p.m. More information may be obtained by calling 717- 573-2821.
Pig Roast A pig roast will be held at Ebenezer United Methodist Church August 28. Everyone is welcome. Bring family and a covered dish. The roast pig, drinks and other amenities will be provided. Seating is available, however, feel free to bring lawn chairs. There is no charge, but a freewill offering will be taken for the musicians. Music by The Silver Creek Band will be at 4:00 p.m., roast pig supper at 5:00 p.m. and music at 6:00 p.m. The church is located at 226 Ebenezer Church Road, Needmore. More information may be obtained by calling 717-573-2616.
Festival Siloam United Methodist Church will hold a festival August 21, at 4:00 p.m. Served will be sandwiches, soup, pie, homemade ice cream. The Country Christians will provide the music. The church is located south of Harrisonville on Rt. 655. All are welcome.
Festival Whips Cove Church, Moss Road, Warfordsburg, will be having its annual festival Saturday, August 14, starting at 5:00 p.m. Hot dogs, steamers, fresh made soup, french fries, homemade pies, cake walks, variety of games and, of course, homemade ice cream. Music for the evening will be the New Connection.
Festival Laurel Ridge Church will hold a festival Saturday, August 14, starting at 5:00 p.m., at Big Cove Tannery. Homemade soups, ice cream, sandwiches, soda and baked goods will be available. Entertainment and activities for the children will be provided. Everyone is invited for a night of fellowship and good food. Held rain or shine.
Ice Cream Festival Fairview United Methodist Church will holdan ice cream festival September 11. The church is located four miles north of Hustontown on North Hess Road. Homemade ice cream, soups, sandwiches, french fries and desserts will be for sale. The festivals will begin at 4:00 p.m. All are welcome.
Free Meal A free meal will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, North Third Street, McConnellsburg, the second Tuesday of each month from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join in for fellowship and good food.
Angel Food Ministry Sign-up for Angel Food Ministry will be at the Fulton County Catholic Mission on Tuesday, August 10, from 1-5 p.m., Wednesday, August 11, from 1-6 p.m. and on Thursday, August 12, from 1-5 p.m. On Saturday, August 14, at the Warfordsburg Presbyterian Church, from 9:30-11 a.m. If you would like a menu or more information, call 485- 5917.
Grandma Ann's Peach Pie Sale The Saint Stephen Family Life Committee is sponsoring a Grandma Ann's peach pie sale on Saturday, August 14. Pies will be available after 9 a.m. The cost of the pies are plain crust $7.50, crumb toping $8.00. To place an order, call 485-5917.
Christian Social Services New Location Christian Social Services has moved from 220 North Third Street to 121 North Second Street, McConnellsburg, as of August 1.
Forbes Road Back-To-School Orientation Forbes Road School District will be holding a back-to-school orientation for students starting K-4, kindergarten, first grade, seventh grade and new enrollees at the high school. Orientation at both buildings is set for Monday, August 23, starting at 6:30 p.m. The elementary orientation will end at 8 p.m., and the high school's event will conclude at 7:30 p.m.
Forbes Road Open House Forbes Road School District is holding an open house for students and parents on Thursday, September 23, between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Students enrolled in K-4 through 12th grade are encouraged to attend.
Tonoloway Primitive Baptist Church Photos Wanted Friends of Tonoloway Primitive Baptist Church is seeking old photographs of Tonoloway Primitive Baptist Church and/or activities that took place in the churchyard to copy for display at the Friends' Oct. 2, 2010, worship service at the church. The 2 p.m. service will celebrate the brick church building's 175th anniversary. All photos will be returned and should be submitted to the Friends by Sept. 1, 2010. Contact Lindsay R. Mellott, Friends secretary, at 717-573-4221 for details.
SF Pre-Kindergarten Registration Southern Fulton School district has a few openings in the pre-kindergarten program for the 2010-11 school year. If you have children who will be 3 or 4 years old before September 1, 2010, please call the elementary at 717-294-3400 to schedule an appointment as soon as possible.
School Supplies Fulton Catholic Mission will be collecting school supplies for students who attend the schools in Fulton County. The public drop-off areas are Fulton County Catholic Mission, Save-a-Lot, Snyder's Insurance Agency, Dott Store in Warfordsburg, Keller's Country Store, Hustontown and Park Station in Fort Littleton. Further information may be obtained by calling Sister Margie at 485-5917. The mission will have available free school supplies on Monday, August 23, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, at the social hall of St. Stephen Catholic Church in McConnellsburg.
Fix Reunion The annual Fix reunion will be held Sunday, August 15, at the American Legion picnic grounds. Plans are to eat at 12:30 p.m. Bring items for a white elephant sale.
Green Hill Reunion Everyone affiliated with the Green Hill School and guests are invited to attend a reunion on Saturday, August 14. Social hour will be held at 5:30 p.m. and dinner served at 6:30 p.m. at Sideling Hill Christian Church fellowship hall, 10424 Sipes Mill Road, four miles south of Route 30. Make reservations by calling Betty Ramsey at 485-4930, Ralph Swope at 573-4145 or Curtis Nunn at 264-2410. Deadline for reservations with remittance of $12 each is August 7, 2010, to Sally Gress, 13465 Sipes Mill Road, Harrisonville, PA 17228.
MHS Class Reunion McConnellsburg Class of 1980 will be having their 30th class reunion on August 21, 2010, at Great Cove Golf Course. For more information contact Becky (Buterbaugh) Souders at 717-485-5791 or Susie (Souders) Mellott at 717-573-2237.
SF Class Reunion Southern Fulton High School Class of 1960 will hold their reunion at the Presbyterian Church Faith Center in Warfordsburg, August 28. Gathering will be at 6:00 p.m. and dinner at 7:00 p.m., followed by a short program. For dinner reservations, contact Dotti Layton Akers at 814-784-5551.
Knepper/Shaver Reunion The 51st Knepper/Shaver families reunion will be held Saturday, August 21. The reunion will start at 11:00 a.m. with a ride on the East Broad Top Railroad for those interested at Rock Hill, followed by a covered dish lunch at Center Church Community building at approximately 1:00 p.m. Bring a favorite covered-dish or two. All descendants are expected and welcome. Games and fellowship for all.
McKee Reunion The annual McKee reunion will be held August 7 at Warfordsburg Community Park. Plans are to eat approximately at 1:00 p.m. Items for a silent auction will be appreciated.
Back Run School Reunion Anyone affiliated with the Back Run School is invited to attend a reunion on Saturday, August 7, at the Senior Citizen Center just off Cito Rd. Doors will open at 10:00 a.m. Bring a hot or cold dish. Any questions, contact Marilyn (Mellott) Anderson at 717-485-3764. Hope to see you there. Come and enjoy a day of good food and fellowship.
Shoemaker Reunion The sixth annual family reunion of the descendants of the late Jacob Shoemaker and Goldie (Weller) Shoemaker will be held Sat., August 14, 2010, at Camp Harding in Pectonville, Md., at the pavilion on the left. Social hour is from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Dinner at 1 p.m. Those attending should bring a hot or cold dish and dessert. Chicken, table settings and drinks will be provided. Call 301-678- 6867 or 717-294-3880 for more information.


text: Review: Tata Vista D90 The car you see here is no ordinary Vista, its the sportiest hatchback in its segment which can play a role of your daily car as well. At least thats what Tata wants us to believe its new Vista D90 is.Although the Vista first hit our roads in 2008, it was never a benchmark in the premium hatchback segment. Cosmetic and mechanical updates too didnt help its case much. Now Tata says, with the Vista D90 it has pushed the envelope to the next level by offering more power and better performance than its rivals. No, the Vista doesnt get a V8 yet, instead makes do with the 89bhp 1.3 Quadrajet motor from its Manza sibling. Although both cars used the same basic engine, the sedan uses a variable geometry turbo while the hatchback so far had a fixed geometry turbo.For the Vista, which is 100kg lighter than the Manza, Tata has re-tuned the engine, tweaked the suspension set-up and improved NVH levels. But when it comes to exteriors, nothing much has changed and the D90 looks identical to the ordinary Vistas. The new model only gets Quadrajet 90 and Vista D90 badges, and a slightly altered Tata logo on the front grille. However, in comparison the cabin gets bigger a change, which is a Manza-inspired dashboard. It means the instrument cluster now proudly sits right behind the steering wheel, exactly where it was supposed to be in the first place. This is only a D90-specific modification and the rest of the Vista variants will continue to sport the centre aligned dash.Like the Manza, the centre console in the top-end ZX+ variant comes with a touch screen infotainment system with in-built sat-nav and Bluetooth connectivity. The D90 also gets a trip computer with a dedicated display, and fully automatic climate control. The lower-spec VX variant only gets a 2-din music system, manual AC, and misses out on sat-nav.So how does the "new" engine in the Vista feel? Obviously different. The 89bhp, 200Nm 1248cc turbo-diesel engine feels better than the FGT-equipped motor, but its not mind-blowingly quick. The initial pick-up isnt exhilarating, but once you get around 3000rpm in the second gear and beyond, the motor comes into its own. Tata has improved low-end driveability and the motor now offers a small spike in power at around 1800rpm and a greater boost in performance at 2500rpm, thats when the turbo kicks in. The motor pulls smoothly till 4500rpm before limping to its 5000rpm redline where the needle turns red to indicate stop being too optimistic. The D90 is coupled to a 5-speed gearbox, a unit that feels good to use, and comes with a light and progressive clutch that helps while driving in the city.Although the oversized steering feels on the lighter side, it offers enough feedback for you to throw the Vista around corners at speeds. But dont get too carried away. The carmaker has worked towards making the Vista feel sportier and a stiffer suspension setup echoes that. The Vista now handles better than before and the body roll is less. However, the sportier setup has compromised the ride comfort to some extent and you do feel the bumps on broken surfaces. The D90s brakes have enough bite in them and the VX+ also gets an additional aid in the form of ABS.Tata claims a combined fuel efficiency figure of 21.1kpl (ARAI tested), which is only 1.3kpl down on the 75HP motor. Impressive\\!From the onset, the Vista was a good product and offered great value for its money. Now the D90 offers more power and better dynamics, but it still isnt your 0-60kph car. What you will like it for is space, comfort, value-for-money and now improved dynamics. And if you wondered, it costs Rs 5.99 lakh for the VX variant, and Rs 6.83 lakh for the fully-loaded ZX+ version (all prices ex-showroom, Delhi).The numbers1248cc 4cyls turbo-diesel, 89bhp, 200Nm, 5M, 21.1kpl (claimed)The cost Rs 5.99 lakh (VX), Rs 6.83 Lakh (ZX+) (ex-showroom, Delhi)The verdictNot a 0-60 hatch this, but feels better than before. Buy if you are on a tight budget.Rating\: 5/10 Devesh Shobha 28 January 2013 Review: Tata Vista D90


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The arrest of seven corrupt politicians brought down by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara renewed the call for reform in New York state, and Governor Cuomo has come out swinging.
At a joint news conference with Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. and Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice, Governor Cuomo told officials, "I want to strike while the iron is hot."
Well, the iron is practically molten.
The governor went on to say, "I'd like to say that this is an unprecedented situation, that political corruption is a new problem, but it isn't, and in many ways that makes it worse. There have been too many incidents in too many years."
Cuomo is right. In fact, according to the New York Public Interest Research Group, in the past six years, 11 state senators have been arrested, more than the nine that have lost an election. It's one thing to have arrests and legislation, but the only legitimate way to end corruption is, as Mayor Koch said, throw the bums out. The people must not be pushed around. They must take a stand and vote for change.
Politicians have become so much more brazen and arrogant in their plots and schemes, and it must not be tolerated. New York City Councilman Dan Halloran, accused of plotting with fellow arrestee State Senator Malcolm Smith to buy him the Republican nomination for mayor of New York City, famously told an undercover agent that, in New York, "you can't do anything without the [expletive] money" and "money is what greases the wheels."
Campaign finance laws may make fundraising and donors more transparent, but who is tracking the candidates themselves?
Cuomo's new laws would make it easier for district attorneys around the state to investigate and prosecute the sleazy individuals who offer bribes to public officials, as well as the politicians who are taking the bribes. Under his proposal, plotting and conspiring to corrupt government officials would be a crime. Public officials would also be charged with a misdemeanor if they fail to report any public corruption schemes. Penalties would be stiffened for violations of existing laws.


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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentines holding vigil in their capital's central Plaza de Mayo before Tuesday's papal installation ceremony erupted in joy when Pope Francis called at 3:30 a.m. local time urging them to cast aside their conflicts and take care of each other.
"My dear children, I know you're in the plaza," he said during the call, which he made just an hour before his ceremony began in St. Peter's Square. His words were routed to loudspeakers and transmitted live by television and radio across Argentina.
"I know that you're praying and making prayers, I need them very much," he added.
Francis asked the people to care for each other and that there should be no hate, conflicts or jealousy.
And, finally: "Don't forget that this bishop who is far away loves you very much. Pray for me," he concluded.
"Thank you Bergoglio. Welcome to the Pope!" many shouted. "Viva Argentina, viva el Papa, viva la Iglesia!"
Watching on four huge screens set up outside the plaza's Metropolitan Cathedral, many spent the entire night holding vigil before Tuesday's Vatican ceremony began, hours before dawn Argentina time. Other churches around the country also stayed opened all night and set up television screens in plazas.
"We're so proud to have an Argentine pope, and I think this will help renovate the Church, something that it needs so much," Mariana Di Prospero said. Her son, Juan Martin Cazzos, 16, carried a sign saying "The youth with you returns to the church with strength and faith."
Maria Oviedo came with other Catholic nuns and teachers from their school, and also stayed all night. "We have the highest hopes" for this papacy, she said, recalling how when he was cardinal of Buenos Aires, Jorge Mario Bergoglio came to visit "La Ferrere," her neighborhood in Buenos Aires.
Federico Rizzo, 16, wrapped himself in an Argentine flag and spoke of his pride: "These are so many situations that don't happen every day. I'm so hopeful because he's a person who is so humble and simple that the only thing he wants is to help others."
Older people marveled at their ability to see one of their own at the Vatican on the huge screens.
"I'm 70 years old. Look at what technology can do," said Cesar Derganz, a philosopher from Argentina's remote northern Salta province, with tears in his eyes. "I'm watching this event in the Vatican. Before, only the rich could go. My ancestors could never even imagine this."
Associated Press Writer Jorge Sainz in Rome contributed to this report.


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According to the Astros official Twitter account, the team has officially signed 7th-round draft pick Preston Tucker, an outfielder out of the University of Florida. This means that Houston has officially signed all 11 of their picks from the top 10 rounds. Tucker will be joining the Short-Season Class A Tri-City ValleyCats, and making his debut at DH tonight.
While he took five days past the regular signing deadline to ink his deal, it's a bit unfair to dog Tucker for signing "late." Last year the deadline wasn't until August 15, so even now he'll get about a month more time on the field than last year's last-minute signings.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Preston Tucker (finally) signs
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Can't wait to hear and read what this guy does and any word on davidson he hasn't played in a long time is he hurt?
- July 18, 2012 at 1:10 PM
- Mike Wright said...
Nice of Preston to finally get off the couch & sign his contract. Guess he finally had enough vacation & hobnobbing at the Espys.
- July 18, 2012 at 1:57 PM
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The transformation of Alex Herrera began in Longmont gymnasiums.
The summer after averaging 3.0 points per game off the bench as a redshirt freshman, the Fort Lewis College sophomore took up teammate Cade Klosters offer of a room in his home and a summer full of basketball and working out.
We played in the Denver Pro-Am up there, and we worked with a trainer up there, and we were working out a lot, Herrera said.
The work the former Ignacio High School basketball standout put in turned out to be worth the effort. The 6-9 Herrera went from meager numbers in meager minutes behind former star post Matt Morris to averaging 13.2 points, 8.2 rebounds and a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference-best 2.4 blocks per game in 24.3 minutes per game.
Its becoming a breakout season.
His secret?
Herrera looks much more confident with his post moves, including an improved hook shot, and hes using his size to get to the basket with a newfound authority.
Ive just been more aggressive, I guess. ... Just taking it strong to the hoop, said Herrera, son of Chris and Kathy Herrera.
FLC head coach Bob Hofman said its been a matter of the mind for his starting center.
Confidence. His confidence hes always had terrific ability, and I think theres a lot of pressure on Alex being a hometown player and the expectations of others I think may have weighed on him a little bit, Hofman said. And now hes playing I guess the word is with a lot of joy. Hes really enjoying being good.
While his offense has picked up, the man they call Chief has upped his strong defensive game. The owner of the CHSAA single-season block record (197) now leads the RMAC in blocks per game with 2.4 a contest, and hes sent back 33 shots overall in just 14 games.
Fellow center Torrey Udall said sometimes Herreras shot-blocking ability even causes the Skyhawks (12-2, 9-2 RMAC) to fall into a bit of a defensive lull, knowing theyve got a good last line of defense.
Were almost relying on it a little too much, Udall said with a laugh. Our on-ball defense has to get better, and people have to help rebound off of Chiefs man because hes blocking everything.
Now, with a sure starting role and a bushel of confidence, Herrera has the opportunity to help the Skyhawks to a league title; perhaps hell pick up some individual hardware, too.
Now that I know Ive got a for-sure role, I know what I need to go out and do, and I can go out and be aggressive, Herrera said.


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Here's your look at highlights from the weekly AP photo report, a gallery featuring a mix of front-page photography, the odd image you might have missed and lasting moments our editors think you should see.
This week's collection includes a child being rescued from the debris of a collapsed building in Mumbai, India, protesters demonstrating on the anniversary of the Tlatelolco massacre in Mexico City and the northern lights illuminating the sky over Montana.
This gallery contains photos published Sept. 26-Oct. 3, 2013.
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Farmers market bustles on Havana's edge: http://apne.ws/15Kwd4s
Syrian children attend school amid war: http://apne.ws/1c8mEhH
A look at the career of NY's Mo Rivera: http://apne.ws/18Tj5Xv
'Breaking Bad' kept its audience hooked: http://apne.ws/1a2aNN7
Syrians seek safety in ancient ruins: http://apne.ws/1a2aQsv
Miami's Village West neighborhood: http://apne.ws/17wiTyT
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