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Crystalloids or colloids?
It is up to you to choose which intravenous fluid is best in each of your surgical candidates. Here is vital information to help you decide.
Feb 01, 2013
This article reviews salient aspects for the selection of fluids for intravenous perioperative fluid therapy. Intravenous fluid solutions are broadly classified as crystalloids (salts in water) or colloids (noncrystalline substances consisting of large molecules diluted in a crystalloid). The capillary endothelium is freely permeable to water and dissolved salts (e.g. sodium, chloride) but is relatively impermeable to larger molecules (> 30,000 Da).
CRYSTALLOIDSSodium chloride
Normal saline solution (0.9% sodium chloride), often referred to as physiological saline solution, has a tonicity (osmotic pressure) similar to that of plasma (308 mOsm/L) but is actually a nonphysiological, chloride-rich, unbalanced salt solution that, when given intravenously in large volumes (> 30 ml/kg), produces metabolic acidosis, has the potential to impair renal blood flow, and predisposes the animal to postoperative vomiting.1-3
The perioperative administration of 0.9% sodium chloride produces a higher risk of morbidity and mortality and is more likely to produce adverse events in surgical patients than balanced crystalloid solutions.4
Balanced solutions
Physiological and balanced salt solutions possess electrolyte concentrations that have a tonicity similar to that of plasma (290 to 310 mOsm/L: isotonic) and help maintain physiological pH, respectively. Conventional crystalloid replacement solutions are designed to mimic plasma and contain molecules (lactate, acetate, gluconate; ≥ 24 to 28 mEq/L) that can be converted to bicarbonate5,6 in order to minimize changes in plasma pH (approximately 7.4).6
Balanced crystalloid solutions help maintain normal hydration, electrolyte concentrations, and acid-base balance during surgery; however, their ability to improve hemodynamics (cardiac filling pressures, arterial blood pressure, cardiac output) and tissue perfusion (microcirculatory blood flow) is highly variable and generally transient.7,8 Keep in mind that all isotonic crystalloids produce increases in blood flow (cardiac output) and small decreases in arterial blood pressure because of a decrease in plasma viscosity.9,10
Hypotonic and hypertonic crystalloids add water to or extract water from the extravascular fluid compartment, respectively.
Hypotonic and isotonic crystalloid solutions are poor plasma (volume) expanders. Studies in anesthetized dogs administered an intravenous crystalloid at rates equal to or exceeding 1 ml/kg/min (> 60 ml/kg/hr) suggest that 40% to 75% of the infused volume is retained in the vascular compartment immediately after infusion but that this value decreases to less than 25% within 20 to 30 minutes.8,11
Hypertonic solutions. Hypertonic crystalloid solutions are considered to be plasma expanders because their tonicity causes water to move from interstitial and intracellular sites into the intravascular compartment, thereby increasing plasma volume.12 Hypertonic saline solution (5% to 7.5% sodium chloride) is a unique crystalloid demonstrated to rapidly expand plasma volume. It produces acute beneficial hemodynamic, immunologic, and microcirculatory effects when administered in comparatively low total volumes (3 to 4 ml/kg), thereby decreasing the potential for adverse effects (see "Sodium chloride" above) and volume overload.12,13
Hypertonic saline solution has also been advocated as therapy for traumatic brain injury.4 However, questions about the effects of hypertonic saline solutions on mortality in people remain unresolved and require further investigation.12,13


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Luminosity (Brains), Likeability (Personality), Looks (self-explanatory) and Length (self-explanatory).
First off, I spent way too much time trying to figure out a clever way of explaining Brains, Beauty, Personality and Girth.
I first thought of the 4 P's: Personality, Physicality, Penis but I couldn't find a P for Intelligence. Then I thought of four S's: Smarts, Shape, Soul and Shaft, but it didn't look right.
But, I digress.
For those who are single, when looking for a man, how important is each adding up to 100? How important is his personality, brains, looks and penis size?
Example (Note: Not my actual percentages):
-Luminosity: 5%
-Likeability: 5%
-Looks: 45%
-Length: 45%

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Published: 2013/04/25
Camp Bisco Additions: Destroid Live, Digital Tape Machine, Madeon and More
Camp Bisco has announced their first round of artist additions for this year's festival. Destroid Live (Excision, KJ Sawka and Downlink), Digital Tape Machine, Madeon, Danny Bwon, Seven Lions, Bondax, Moon Boots, Perseus, Strip Steve, Autobody, Alpha Data and Manhattan Project will now be performing at the event. Camp Bisco will also feature music tents curated by OWSLA vs. BOYSNOIZE Records, French Express and This Song Is Sick. In addition, the festival has also revealed that a special artist will be added to the lineup in the coming weeks.
As previously reported, The Disco Biscuits, STS9, Animal Collective, Bassnectar, Passion Pit, Umphrey's McGee, Lotus, Flux Pavilion, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are among the acts slated to appear at this year's Camp Bisco. The event will take place July 11-13 at the Indian Lookout Country Club just outside Albany, NY. Weekend passes to the event are currently on sale for $185.


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HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (November 12, 2013) - Mexican invader Norberto "Demonio" Gonzalez (20-2, 13 KOs) upset hometown favorite Michael "The Brazilian Rocky" Oliveira (21-2, 16 KOs) in the main event of tonight's "Knockout Night at Hard Rock Live" card, presented by MO Productions, at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
Gonzalez' quick hands overcame Oliviera's power for a unanimous 10-round decision (97-91, 97-91, 96-92) victory in a very entertaining fight. Oliveira dropped Gonzalez in the second round with a right cross, but Gonzalez closed the show in the 10th, sending Oliveira to the canvas. The tough 23-year-old Brazilian, rated No. 7 by the WBA and No. 11 by the WBC, beat the 10-count right before the final bell.
In the co-feature, former World Boxing Association (WBA) junior middleweight Yuri Foreman (32-2, 9 KOs) registered his first knockout since 2006, blasting out Mexican opponent Javier "Pelon" Gomez (14-12, 10 KOs) with a perfectly placed left hook at 1:56 of the opening round. Gomez went down hard and failed to move for a few anxious moments."
"It's been quite a few years," Foreman said about his impressive knockout. "I pray that he's okay. Now, I'm ready for a 10-round fight."
Fast-rising Cuban light heavyweight prospect Yunieski "The Diamond" Gonzalez (13-0, 9 KOs) overcame a flash knockdown to stop a game Jinner Guerrero (7-2, 6 KOs) in the eighth round. Gonzalez unloaded a devastating, straight right hand that ended the fight in the eighth round.
Cuban featherweight Hairon "El Maja" Socarras (8-0, 5 KOs) kept his perfect record intact, pitching a six-round shutout for a unanimous decision win against former world title challenger Jhon Alberto Molina (32-27-3, 20 KOs).
Another unbeaten Cuban, southpaw Vilier Gonzalez (6-0, 4 KOs), floored super middleweight Marcus "The Gatekeeper" Brooks (7-15-1, 3 KOs) at the end of the second round, after which Brooks failed to answer the bell for the third.
Heavyweight Robert Alfonso (3-0), a 2008 Cuban Olympian, remained undefeated, defeating Jamal "Knockout" Woods (3-9-1, 3 KOs) by way of a four-round decision.
Bahamian lightweight Valentino Knowles improved his record to 2-0 with a unanimous four-round decision over Ruben "El Chino" Ozuma (1-1).
Cruiserweight Steve Geffard (1-3, 1 KOs) notched his first professional win against Jamel Burnside (1-1, 1 KO) when the referee halted the action in the third round.
Complete results below:
Official Results
(winners in each fight listed first)
Robert Alfonso (3-0), Miami, FL by way of Cuba
Jamal Woods (3-9-1, 3 KOs), Forest City, AK
Steve Geffard (1-2, 1 KO), West Palm Beach, FL
Jamel Burnside (1-1, 1 KO), Orlando, FL
Light Heavyweights:
Yunieski Gonzalez (13-0, 9 KOs), Miami, FL by way of Cuba
Jinner Guerrero (7-2, 6 KOs), Sucumbio, Ecuador
Super Middleweights:
Vilier Quinoz (6-0, 4 KOs), Miami, FL by way of Cuba
Marcus Brooks (7-16-1, 3 KOs), Colombia, SC by way of Puerto Rico.
Junior Middleweights:
Norberto Gonzalez (20-2, 13 KOs), Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Michael Oliveira (21-2, 16 KOs), Miami, FL by way of Brazil
Yuri Foreman (32-2, 9 KOs, Brooklyn, NY by way of Belarus and Israel
Javier Gomez (14-12, 10 KOs), Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Valentino Knowles (2-0), Miami, FL by way of The Bahamas
Ruben Ozuma (1-0), Wachula, FL
Hairon Socarras (8-0, 5 KOs), Miami, FL by way of Cuba
Jhon Alberto Molina (32-27-3, 20 KOs), Miami, FL by way of Colombia


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EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) -- The spots are there for people with disabilities.
But more and more we're hearing those handicapped parking spaces are being stolen by the able-bodied.
Chances are you or someone you know relies on those spaces in order to be active and out and about.
A local man came to WEAU 13 News to find out why there are so many parking problems for the disabled.
"I have spinal bifida. So I've been using a wheel chair all my life," said Jason Endres.
Endres said he was able to get a new set of wheels 20 years ago.
With the help of a special van that has a wheel chair lift; Endres is able to drive around town on his own.
But lately he's running into a big problem, people taking disabled spots who shouldn't be there.
"It's gotten worse. They know I need that spot but they'll just look at you and smile," Endres said.
Another big problem is getting his chair lift out.
Having a side lift on his van, Endres relies on the striped space between parking spots to safely get in and out of his ride.
But sometimes he finds that important buffer zone blocked.
"It's happened to me numerous times. I come out and there's a motorcycle sitting right there," Endres said.
To use a disabled spot legally you either need a temporary hanging tag or a permanent plate.
You get those through the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles with proof from a doctor that you need it.
While some spaces are blatantly swiped, others get away with it because they're misusing a permit stemming from a child's or relative's disability.
"We did have a fella that was in his 20s that took his grandma's permit and used it for a couple months until we finally got him," said Bonnie Bertrang, a Senior CSO with the Eau Claire Police Department.
The police department has its own parking enforcement team.
Bertrang said they see the most disabled parking violations at the Oakwood Mall, Wal-Mart and area grocery stores.
"When it's extremely hot, very cold, they'll just take the handicap thinking they'll just be there for a little bit," Bertrang said.
WEAU went out with Bertrang to bust illegal parkers but didn't find any violators.
But that wasn't the case when we went out on our own one rainy Wednesday night.
Shooting from inside a news car, WEAU recorded four cars without a disabled hanger or plate displayed taking up handicapped spots at stores in Eau Claire.
One was even parked in the striped zone, possibly blocking access for side lifts.
"I go into the mall management to say, you know, this isn't right," Endres said.
The Oakwood Mall said its public safety officers patrol for parking fraud and it encourages shoppers to contact management if they find stolen spaces.
Although this is still a problem, Bertrang said police have been taking action.
"We've been hitting it a lot and people call in very well," Bertrang said.
Endres said he'd like to see stiffer penalties for violators.
He said those brazen parking thieves don't think about who they're hurting.
"They'll say, 'Oh, I'm just running in for a minute.' That's very frustrating and you want to lash out but you know that doesn't do any good," Endres said.
Bertrang said the fine for illegally parking in a disabled spot in Eau Claire is $50 and could be up to $75 in other communities.


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"Today is a significant milestone," said Jeff Morales, CEO of CHSRA. "We received proposals from five world-class teams and are moving forward to deliver a world-class program. It's time to get to work in the Central Valley and create thousands of jobs."
In the competitive bidding process, five teams submitted proposals for the first design-build contract. The proposals were evaluated and ranked based on 30 percent for technical merit and 70 percent for cost. Factors, such as an understanding of the project, schedule capability, project approach and safety were part of the technical scoring.
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Re: Looking for Mini-Splits
Reply #15 on:
October 28, 2012, 03:11:29 PM »
Quote from: Oonrahnjay on October 28, 2012, 09:09:21 AM
Quote from: jjrbus on October 28, 2012, 09:01:29 AM
(snip) How would a soft start capacitor be added? JIm
Yeah, if "soft start" is the big thing for a $1700 unit versus a $900 version, I'd like to know that, too.
BTW, super woodwork in your bus, JJ. And is there info on your webpage about your leveling system? Do you use the suspension airbags or separate air jacks? And what air conditioner do you have installed now?
Thanks, sold the bus, had roof air.
The air system is super easy to do, or very complicated! I used the original airbags, unhooked but left the original system in place. Would be better to start a different thread, lots of good idea's out there. JIm
Last Edit: October 28, 2012, 03:17:21 PM by jjrbus
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Re: Looking for Mini-Splits
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October 30, 2012, 06:12:45 AM »
Bob, or anyone else with a mini-split, I would really like to know how you set up your outside units. Two are too wide for a bay, did you stager them? How do you get enough air movement?
DD 6V92 Turbo, Alison
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Started in Cheboygan, Michigan (near the Mackinaw Bridge). Now home is anywhere we park
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Re: Looking for Mini-Splits
Reply #17 on:
October 30, 2012, 10:34:09 AM »
Dave; mci8 tin tent staggered 2 in one bay and added a cheap fan from wall mart to suck extra air in from under floor. secret is to get fan circle about 18inch diameter to blow outside bus. not hard for outside one but might need a little duct work for inside one. I also put my front one in spare tire compartment. Vented thru floor of that compartment and added vents for air intake. When you get one you will notice the exhaust side of fan is only about 18 inches in diameter.(condensor) If you go to prevostcommunity web site under HVAC prob page 3 or 4 there are some inside pictures of my install also google robertglines1 photobucket pictures. All is there is bus pictures. I think there might be some of the 98 mini-split pic there. Will try to do better with pictures. Bob
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Re: Looking for Mini-Splits
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October 31, 2012, 05:57:20 PM »
Not sure about others but I am in the market for mini-splits and can share what I have learned. After spending way to many hours to finally found the perfect unit it arrived damaged....more on that later.
First things first - Really make sure you measure and think through where the inside and outside units are going. Go to a local AC supplier and take a look at the inside and outside units. Every manufacturer makes a different size outdoor and indoor units. The number of zones make a difference in the size of the outside unit as well. Make sure you have room to run the lines. Think 3" of lines and electrical (same diameter as your black tank dump). Make sure you have a plan to run the drain from the evaporator (inside unit). For the outside unit make sure you have enough airflow in and out of the bay the outside unit will live in (see the CFM specs for the unit)
If you are looking at using more than one unit it may just make more sense to have a single outside unit and 2 zones for the inside. Keep in mind that 2 outside units take up quite a bit of space (think airflow) Also - Better to get 220 than 110 unless you are going to try to run off your inverter. I would warn you though that if you don't have a true sine wave inverter you will have problems. Also - Even if you do have a true sine wave inverter the demand from an AC unit may take a toll on the inverter unit. (I am not an expert but know enough to be dangerous - ask around if you plan on using your inverter)
Most of the manufacturers use the same compressors. Controller boards may be slightly different but they all have the same basic make up. I think for our purposes of using in a Motor Coach the cheaper the better. Only because you'll have to replace it again anyways and if you are not living 24/7 in the motor coach you'll most likely never notice a difference. Through conversations with AC techs, installers and sales people I have found that the Mitsubishi Mr. Slim is the Creme de la Creme and the cost and size of units is represented through this. Also the cheaper units don't have as many "FRU" parts (field replaceable) so when they die not all parts are replaceable as opposed to the more expensive units that you can order parts for.
Most installers have told me that the electronics for mini-split units are very sensitive to fluctuations in voltage. Make sure to install a line conditioner in line with the unit and your electronics will thank you and the unit may last as many as 2-3 years longer.
Get a variable speed "inverter" unit. The reason the non-inverter units are cheaper is that they are no longer being made (for the most part) and manufacturers are dumping them. An inverter (converts AC to DC power) allows the AC compressor to run at variable speeds so that when it's 80 degrees outside and your AC is set to 75 the compressor will run slower and save power and when it gets up to 95 the compressor ramps up and keeps up with the demand. A non-inverter unit will click the compressor on at full speed until the air gets down to 75 and then click off, then click on at full speed again when the air needs to come back on. It causes higher demand on the electrical system of the mini-split and the electrical system of the motor coach.
As far who to order from - I can only speak from my experience. I really searched long and hard for the smallest inside unit I could find (these units can be huge) I found a manufacturer (grunaire) that made inside units that were 30" wide. Perfect for where we needed to place them. After asking a ton of questions I ordered through acwholesalers.com. (hvacstores.com - all the same company) The units arrived within 5 days. I was quite surprised. When I opened them though the outside unit was completely damaged, like it had been dropped. The first thing I thought was that I was going to get completely hosed and it would be a long hard battle to get either a new unit or refund from this company (cheapest prices on the web that I could find). I called them immediately and sent an email as well as filling out a complaint form from their website. Come monday morning, I was called at 9am from the company and they were amazing through the whole process. They apologized and accepted the return without me having to pay a cent. The person I spoke with said that they would not be able to replace the unit as it was no longer being made and they had no more in stock. They offered a deal that was great but unfortunately it would have required 2 outside units and that wouldn't work with our setup. They did take care of all shipping costs to and from our house. I would say that it was the best experience I have ever had with an online store.
Good luck in your adventure and make sure to take lots of pictures and tell us all about the install. Remember - If we dont see pictures then it never happened ;0
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Re: Looking for Mini-Splits
Reply #19 on:
October 31, 2012, 06:16:45 PM »
I hope the mini splits workout for you guys I been told over and over by Hvac contractorshe they do not like generator power and I have seen it up close in a friends bus and at Taylors Coach in Phoenix sucking on a power pole I think they would be ok
I see different manufactures of the inverter compressors they don't all use the same compressor if you are impressed with the inverter compressor roof tops have those also
I saw a American Eagle with the inverter compressor with Aislu roof tops I thought they were Coleman I thought damn the Chinese can copy good
Last Edit: October 31, 2012, 06:26:58 PM by luvrbus
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Re: Looking for Mini-Splits
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October 31, 2012, 11:00:26 PM »
For what it's worth, we just placed our 14th Chinese heat pump into service. So far, the problems have been tolerable. A small unit developed a slow leak in the inside coil; we replaced it. One small compressor quit pumping and we replaced it with a waranteed unit. A large unit had a misconnected wire in the indoor unit. This was an easy fix, once we identified the problem. We have had two capacitor failures, quick and easy fixes.
The first one went into service 4 years ago; most have been the only source of heat down to about 5 degrees. We have a mix of brands and almost all of the parts are interchangeable. All were bought for well under $1,000, including shipping.
We have not installed any in a bus, so we can't predict what problems that might cause.
We are planning to install another ten or so.
Good luck.
Tom Caffrey
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Re: Looking for Mini-Splits
Reply #21 on:
November 01, 2012, 05:40:26 AM »
Dave I have a split unit and it works fine so far no problems at all (just over a year now) . In side unit 9000 btu 9 amps is over the front win 30 " wide 10" high 8" deep .I ran the 1/4 " and the 3/8" line inside 28' to the outside unit in 1st compartment . I installed all and when it was finished I payed a ac guy to test and add 410 ref. for the extra line run $99 bucks. total cost of all inc extra fan $1200.00 . 18" filtered intake from the side (old ac compartment behind driver side front wheel ) used custom made duct off standard outdoor unit to a 8" in line fan through floor witch turns on with org. unit fan and is controlled with a dimmer switch for speed.I use a 2000 watt inverter off batteries or run off my 3500 watt inverter gene. or off the pole. Lots of ac while we are parked but on the road need more after outside is over 95 deg. work in progress dave
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Re: Looking for Mini-Splits
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November 01, 2012, 05:51:54 AM »
Talking to my Hvac contractor all heat pumps now days with the 410 under the high pressure and new type compressors will heat down to colder temps in any unit,
The new Carrier 6 ton roof tops he is installing for us 16 seer units 3 phrase say 20 degrees but he says they will heat at lower than 20 degrees
Lol I told him I didn't care for the heat part just cool baby,cool baby for Az in August that is what I am looking for I could care less about heat
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Re: Looking for Mini-Splits
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November 01, 2012, 05:57:04 AM »
I'm convinced I'm doing this. I think I'm convinced that I'm going to purchase Soleus 9000btu heat pump inverter type. I can get them for $725 from MiniSplitShop.com
I'm still unclear how I'll install the outdoor units. There will be two outdoor units because I don't want to depend on 230V. I only have 115V. So, finding a way to install them with good air-flow will be my biggest challenge.
The inside units should be rather simple. One above the windshield pointing straight back. And one over the bed pointing straight forward.
So, Thanks for the input so far. Any additional information and pictures about installation of your outdoor units is helpful.
DD 6V92 Turbo, Alison
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Re: Looking for Mini-Splits
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November 01, 2012, 06:11:02 AM »
I have to ask as I have read the warranty on the mini splits of different brands if something happens to unit in a bus under warranty how is that covered do you just tell a story and tell them it not in a mobile environment or what ?
I hate roof tops so I hope the splits work for you guys but you sure give up space and do a lot of work to install a mini split
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Re: Looking for Mini-Splits
Reply #25 on:
November 01, 2012, 06:14:56 AM »
I don't know about warranty, but they are inexpensive enough.
My reasons are:
1. Quite running. I hate noise of the rooftop units
2. No roof warts (I have four Fantastic Vents)
3. Great directional air flow
4. Low Power Draw
5. Did I mention Quiet
6. Easy to replace (this is a guess)
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What is the big deal about low amps running on a generator they like running at 3/4 of a load and the mini are inexpensive but how about replacement in a bus after everything is built
I watched Taylor Tours in Phoenix removing 4 of the mini splits in a Prevost it didn't look like fun to me lol
I don't know much about the home mini splits but this I do know if they were better and cheaper you could take it to the bank the converters and the marine world would be all over the units like white on rice, me I am going to take a wait and see position myself
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I have been under the impression that the "Professional" converters stole their ideas from the conversion community and were the last ones out with anything?
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I don't think so lol looks the opposite to me
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My reasons are:
1. Quite running. I hate noise of the rooftop units
2. No roof warts (I have four Fantastic Vents)
3. Great directional air flow
4. Low Power Draw
5. Did I mention Quiet
6. Easy to replace (this is a guess)
Yeah, I'm pretty big on the Low Power Draw part but (besides the directional air flow), it seems to me that these things put out BIG amounts of cooling air.
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2002-03 Men's Basketball
bc hosts au
Bluffton to host Anderson Saturday aiming to end Raven winning streak over BeaversBy Tim Stried
February 6, 2003
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Setting the scene
Bluffton has won three of their last five HCAC games and had a mid-week bye this week. Anderson, which had a bye last Saturday, had dropped three straight HCAC games before taking a 70-65 win over Manchester Wed. night. These two teams met at Anderson on Jan. 11 with the Ravens pulling out an 89-87 win. Following Saturday's game, both these teams have three remaining HCAC contests before the league tournament begins on Feb. 25.
The series (AU leads 33-17)
Anderson leads the all-time series against Bluffton 33-17, which dates back to the 1967-68 season. Anderson has won the last four meetings in this series and has tallied a 16-8 record against the Beavers when playing in Founders Hall.
The coaches
Bluffton is led by 14th-year head coach Guy Neal, who ranks second on the BC all-time wins list with 144 victories. Neal is closing in on leader Glenn Snyder, who won 150 games between 1968-85. Neal's six winning seasons are second only to Hall of Famer A.C. Burcky's total of seven. Anderson is led by 10th-year head coach Denny Lehnus, who has the Ravens on pace for their fifth straight winning season. A 1963 AU grad, Lehnus compiled a 548-115 record in 19 seasons at Kankakee Community College in Ill. prior to returning to his alma mater and was inducted into the National Junior College Athletic Association Hall of Fame in 1992.
Season records
Bluffton has won three of their last five games to improve its record to 9-11 overall and 3-7 in the HCAC. The Beavers are 5-5 at home this season. Anderson, which is now 14-6 overall and 7-3 in the HCAC, won 10-of-11 games from the beginning of December through the third week in January, but the Ravens then dropped three straight games, all in the HCAC, before topping Manchester Wed. night 70-65.
Last game
Bluffton is coming off a 79-76 win at Mount St. Joseph last Saturday as the Beavers shot over 57% from 3-point range and overcame a 12-point first half deficit to win for the first time in five trips to the Harrington Center. Marcus Bixler scored 14 points in the second half and ended the game with a team-high 19 points as he was a perfect 3-for-3 from 3-point range to lead the Beavers, which made 12-of-21 shots from trey land and forced 19 Lion turnovers. Mike Leimeister added 16 points and a game-high nine rebounds, and Scott Bergman scored 14 points. Derek DeNero chipped in 11 points and freshman Darren Clark, who took a key charge with 24 seconds left in the game, finished with eight points.
Anderson snapped a three-game losing skid with a 70-65 home win over Manchester Wed. night. Manchester got off to a quick start, building a 28-18 lead at the 8:45 mark in the first half, before AU battled back to tie the score at 32-32 tie at the half. The Ravens then went on a 16-5 run early in the second half to go up 48-39 at the 12 minute mark and didn't trail the rest of the way. Anderson was 18-for-25 from the free throw line, while the visiting Spartans were just 1-for-4. Erik Chapman led the Ravens with 17 points.
Earlier this season
Bluffton out-rebounded Anderson University 39-33 and shot over 14 percentage points better from the field, but the Beavers fell 89-87 at AU on Jan. 11. Marcus Bixler led all scorers with a career-high 20 points, while Derek DeNero added 17 points as both players tied for game-high rebounding honors with seven. Brad Boyles scored 12 points in the second half to end the game with 16. Mike Leimeister, playing at less than 100% due to an ankle injury, was held 10 points under his season average as he finished with 14 points. Anderson attempted 32 3-pointers, the most of any BC opponent this season, but made just eight of them, however three of those treys came all in a row during a one-minute span midway through the second half to stay in the game at a juncture when Bluffton made 10-of-13 shots to take a five-point lead. Bluffton took their biggest lead of the game at 60-55 with 11:40 left to play but a 13-5 Anderson run at that point gave the lead back to the Ravens at 68-55 with 9:16 remaining. Anderson would hold that lead until Leimeister hit a 3-pointer with 49 seconds left to tie the score at 86-86. BC had just one field goal attempt the rest of the way, however, and AU connected on 3-of-4 foul shots to take the win. Bluffton's 20 turnovers in that game are the most against any HCAC foe this season, and the Beavers had just two steals to mark their current season low.
Last season
Anderson won both games against Bluffton last season as the Ravens won 84-77 here in Founders Hall and 100-78 on their home court. In the game in Bluffton, BC took a 45-32 rebounding edge and shot 88.9% from the free throw line, but the Ravens forced 24 BC turnovers. In the game at Anderson, a 19-0 scoring run by the Ravens early in the second half was too much for Bluffton to overcome as Gaga Ghebremichael scored 19 points. Bluffton's Derek DeNero scored 19 points in both games against the Ravens. Bluffton went on to finish 10-16 overall and 3-11 in the HCAC, while Anderson finished 15-11 overall and 7-7 in the HCAC.
Bluffton leaders
Mike Leimeister continues to lead the HCAC in scoring at 23.0 points per game, which ranks 10th in the country, and his 8.2 rebounds per game ranks 2nd in the league. Senior Derek DeNero (11.5 ppg, 4.0 rpg) is the one other BC player averaging in double figures, while senior Marcus Bixler (9.6 ppg, 3.8 rpg) ranks 2nd in the HCAC in assists (4.3 apg) and 4th in free throw percentage (.810), steals (1.7 spg), 3-point percentage (.443) and assist-to-turnover ration (1.43). Junior Brad Boyles (9.9 ppg) ranks 2nd in the HCAC in field goal percentage (.610).
Anderson leaders
The Ravens are one of the more veteran squads in the HCAC, as well as one of the more balanced. Their top three scorers are all within one point of each other and rank 13th, 14th, and 15th in the league in scoring. That trio consists of senior Gaga Ghebremichael (13.3 ppg, 3.0 apg), junior Paul Wright (12.7 ppg) and senior Erik Chapman (12.3 ppg).
3-point streak continues
Bluffton has made at least one 3-point field goal in 262 consecutive games. The last time BC didn't make a 3-pointer was Jan. 6, 1993 when BC was 0-1 from behind the arc against Adrian in Founders Hall but won anyway 64-57.
Record in Founders Hall
Bluffton is now 288-265 (.521) in Founders Hall since the facility opened in 1952. BC is 63-47 (.573) in Founders Hall since the start of the 1993-94 season.
Statistical comparisons
Two key statistics will have a big part in determining tonight's winner. The first is turnovers. Anderson leads the HCAC in steals (11.3 spg) and turnover margin (+6.3) and has used that specific edge to defeat Bluffton the last three times these two teams have met. The other key stat will be who shoots the 3-pointer better. The Ravens lead the HCAC in 3-point attempts (25.4 att/g) and are 2nd in makes (9.0 m/g), but their .352 percentage is 7th. Bluffton is more selective about their trey attempts, which has led to the Beavers owning a sparkling .390 percentage from beyond the arc, which leads the HCAC. In fact, Bluffton is shooting .513 (58-for-113) from beyond the arc in its last seven games. When it comes to defending against the 3-pointer, AU ranks 2nd in the HCAC (.331), while BC ranks 5th (.348).
Around the HCAC
Elsewhere around the HCAC Saturday, Transylvania hosts Defiance, Hanover hosts Manchester and Mount St. Joseph hosts non-conference opponent Thomas More.


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The rest of the country is acting like the visit of Texas safety Earl Thomas to the Dolphins this week is breaking news, but readers of this blog knew about it two weeks ago. I nonetheless am going to use the visit of the outstanding free safety to make a couple of points.
Point One: Regardless of the speculation about Miami's first round draft pick, I think the conclusion we should all agree upon is the Dolphins should probablypick the highest-rated player on their board when their turn comes.
Unlike last year when Miami went with a fine player that also fit an obvious need -- cornerback Vontae Davis -- this year the Dolphins seem to have so darn many needs, it's likely anywhere they turn will handle a need.
So might as well just pick the best player, I say.
If that player is an outside linebacker such as Derrick Morgan, great. Miami's got a need.
If that player is a nose tackle such as Dan Williams, great. Miami's got a need.
If that player is a free safety such as Thomas or Eric Berry, great. Miami's got a need.
If that player is a wide receiver such as Dez Bryant or Demaryius Thomas or Arrelious Benn, fine. Miami's got a need.
If that player is an elite left guard such as Michael Iupati, great. Miami has a need there.
If that player is a running back such as C.J. Spiller, great. Miami needs a home run hitter and next season Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams are out of contract. As an aside, a club source tells me Spiller has not visited the Dolphins and has no visit scheduled so that should temper all the unsubstantiated rumors out there. I put up his video anyway because he's electric.
Miami has a need or could use upgrading at practically every position. The areas I would say are absolutely not likely to be addressed or need addressing in the first round are cornerback, quarterback, kicker and punter.
Otherwise, you can make a solid case for adding an elite player at just about any other position on the roster. Think about that long and hard. The Dolphins could easily stand upgrading along the OL, at LB, FS, RB, TE, WR, and DL.
That brings me to my next point.
At season's end there was a debate on this blog (I know there was because I started it) about how close the Dolphins are to championship caliber. Ronnie Brown made the point on his radio show that the Dolphins are close. Many fans commenting here agreed.
I made the point the Dolphins were not yet in the same conversation with the Saints and Colts and other playoff teams.
Well, if you see just how much improvement the Dolphins can use, you should be able to agree the Dolphins aren't close. I mean, they don't have a starting FS on the roster right now. Thomas would be good, Berry would be great.
They don't have a dynamic receiver on the roster right now. My apologies to coach Tony Sparano who insists he's happy with this group because, well, what else is he going to say?
The NT situation is a question mark.
They don't have a proven starting OLB on the roster right now.
And even the team's greatest strength -- the running of Williams and Brown -- is something that will have to be addressed by next year at the latest.
Now, maybe the stars align right and good things begin to take shape immediately for Miami. It is, after all, Holy Week. But barring that, the Dolphins still have significant work to do. They have much building yet to do in this draft and next.
They are not close.
[BLOG NOTE: Come back later this afternoon because I will post all the relevant news (perhaps a Dez Bryant update from his Pro Day) plus a new blog entry on why the Raiders' chase of Donovan McNabb makes sense historically and what intriguing connection that has to the Dolphins.You will be interested.]


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Submission + - China Creates Air Defence Zone Over Japan-Controlled Islands - Issues War Threat (france24.com)
cold fjord writes: France24 reports, "Beijing on Saturday announced it was setting up an "air defence identification zone" over an area that includes islands controlled by Japan but claimed by China, in a move that could inflame the bitter territorial row. Along with the creation of the zone in the East China Sea, the defence ministry released a set of aircraft identification rules that must be followed by all planes entering the area, under penalty of intervention by the military. Aircraft are expected to provide their flight plan, clearly mark their nationality, and maintain two-way radio communication allowing them to "respond in a timely and accurate manner to the identification inquiries" from Chinese authorities. The outline of the new zone
... covers a wide area of the East China Sea between South Korea and Taiwan that includes the Tokyo-controlled islands known as the Senkakus to Japan and Diaoyous to China. "China's armed forces will adopt defensive emergency measures to respond to aircraft that do not cooperate in the identification or refuse to follow the instructions," according to the ministry. " — The Politico adds, "Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel said Saturday the United States is "deeply concerned" over China's move to establish an air defense zone over a string of disputed islands in the East China Sea. "We view this development as a destabilizing attempt to alter the status quo in the region," Hagel said in a statement. "This unilateral action increases the risk of misunderstanding and miscalculations."" — Spiegel Online has background on the conflict with Japan and on related regional issues. — This announcement follows the recent publication in Chinese state media of maps showing nuclear strike plans against the US.


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FREEHOLD (AP) — A Jersey Shore restaurant owner man accused of shooting a woman in the parking lot of his restaurant has made an initial court appearance.
Sixty-two-year-old Louis Cataldo appeared before a Monmouth County judge Wednesday on attempted murder and weapons charges. His bail was increased from $1.5 million to $3.5 million due to charges that he shot at police when they apprehended him.
Ocean County prosecutors say Louis Cataldo barricaded himself in his Point Pleasant home for several hours Tuesday before he fired one shot at four members of the county SWAT team. No officers were injured.
Cataldo is charged in Ocean County with criminal attempt, weapons charges and four counts of attempted murder.
Authorities say Cataldo shot a 35-year-old woman outside the Sand Bar restaurant in Brielle early Tuesday.


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Last weekend, I was in DC for a book-signing with my dear friend, and co-author, Brett. When I do these types of events, I find the easiest way to lure people to my table – to talk with them about farmers' markets (or promote the cookbook), is to offer a free sample. And since I had the opportunity to get produce from Brett's farm, it only seemed logical to use what he had.
But the options from the farm were limited. Even' Star is still reeling from the effects of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. They've long since left the newsfeed, but that doesn't mean that the tomatoes suddenly began producing again, or the melons became sweet again.
So we were limited to sweet potatoes, red peppers and eggplants. The weather is quickly turning to autumn, and even though there are still remnants of summer at many of the farmers' markets, we decided to stick with a more fall-like recipe: sweet potato burgers.
If you're a die-hard carnivore like me, it's hard to get excited about veggie burgers. And to be honest, it's not something i would make if left to my own devices. But these straightforward burgers are satisfying and delicious. The sweet potatoes have enough starch in them to maintain their shape. With the addition of black beans, they have plenty of protein. And fresh herbs brighten up the flavors.
We served these with our homemade ketchup and sour cream mixed with wild mushrooms.
Vegetarian Sweet Potato Burgers
From The Farmer's Kitchen: The Ultimate Guide to Enjoying your CSA & Farmers' Market Foods
2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
½ cup minced onions
3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
2 cups cooked black beans, slightly mashed
¼ cup fresh oregano and/or basil
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne
2 cups cooked sweet potatoes, mashed (preferably a mix of different varieties)
salt and pepper to taste
Garnish: sour cream, cilantro and/or cheese.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of the oil. Sauté the onions and garlic until just cooked. Immediately remove from heat.
- Add the beans and oregano to the onions and garlic.
- Sprinkle cayenne and salt on top of the mashed sweet potatoes. This helps to better disperse the seasoning.
- Mix all ingredients together and chill for at least 45 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Once chilled, form patties approximately 1 ½-inch thick and 4-inches in diameter.
- Heat a large skillet over high heat, add remaining oil. Fry patties until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Flip gently, as these burgers don't hold together as well as meat patties do.
- Serve with sour cream mixed with fresh cilantro, or any condiment that you would normally serve with a beef burger. Best to serve with toasted crusty bread such as baguette or Kaiser roll.


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Fingers emerged from sticky tape to form claws in a research project conducted at Purdue University (Indiana, US), which will be presented at a meeting of the Materials Research Society (MRS) in Boston from Sunday (Nov. 25) to Nov. 30, 2012. The Nov. 20, 2012 news release on EurekAlert describes the new 'smart' material,
Researchers used a laser to form slender half-centimeter-long fingers out of the tape. When exposed to water, the four wispy fingers morph into a tiny robotic claw that captures water droplets.
The innovation could be used to collect water samples for environmental testing, said Babak Ziaie, a Purdue University professor of electrical and computer engineering and biomedical engineering.
"It [the tape] can be micromachined into different shapes and works as an inexpensive smart material that interacts with its environment to perform specific functions," he said.
Doctoral student Manuel Ochoa came up with the idea. While using tape to collect pollen, he noticed that it curled when exposed to humidity. The cellulose-acetate absorbs water, but the adhesive film repels water.
"So, when one side absorbs water it expands, the other side stays the same, causing it to curl," Ziaie said.
A laser was used to machine the tape to a tenth of its original thickness, enhancing this curling action. The researchers coated the graspers with magnetic nanoparticles so that they could be collected with a magnet.
"Say you were sampling for certain bacteria in water," Ziaie said. "You could drop a bunch of these and then come the next day and collect them."
Sticky tape is one of my favourite pieces of science equipment along with inkjet printers and 'Shrinky Dinks' as I noted in my Nov. 16, 2012 posting about bio-ink. The Nov. 20, 2012 news release by Emil Venere can also be found on the Purdue University website along with photos and other materials such as this animated GIF of the gripper closing available at https://engineering.purdue.edu/ZBML/img/research/plain-gripper-closing.gif.


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The home of tasty food recipes invites you to try Kibbeh recipe. Enjoy my collection of delicious food recipes and learn how to make Kibbeh.
A Lebanese specialty, these mouth-watering deep-fried meatballs are stuffed with spiced lamb and pine nuts.
Preparation Time 30 minutes
Cooking Time 20 minutes
Ingredients (serves 4)
1 brown onion, coarsely chopped
200g diced lamb
170g (1 cup) burghul
Canola or vegetable oil, to deep-fry
1/2 red onion, cut into very thin wedges
3/4 cup fresh continental parsley leaves
1 tsp sumac
Greek-style natural yoghurt, to serve
1 tbs toasted pine nuts, to serve
1 tbs olive oil
1/2 brown onion, finely chopped
2 tbs pine nuts, finely chopped
1 tbs Middle Eastern spice mix
100g lamb mince
To make the filling, heat the oil in a medium frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the onion and pine nuts and cook, stirring, for 6 minutes or until onion is soft. Increase heat to high. Add the spice mix and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until aromatic. Add the mince and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up any lumps, for 3-4 minutes or until mince changes colour. Transfer to a heatproof bowl. Set aside to cool slightly.
Meanwhile, place the brown onion in the bowl of a food processor and process until finely chopped. Add the lamb and season with salt and pepper. Process until finely minced. Gradually add burghul, processing well between each addition until the mixture comes together. Divide into 12 equal portions.
Press out 1 portion of lamb mixture on a clean work surface to an 8cm-diameter disc. Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the centre of the disc. Bring the edges together to enclose the filling, and repeat with the remaining lamb mixture and filling to make 12 kibbeh balls.
Add enough oil to a medium saucepan to reach a depth of 5cm. Heat to 180°C over medium-high heat (when oil is ready a cube of bread will turn golden brown in 15 seconds). Add half the kibbeh and cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. Repeat with the remaining kibbeh, reheating the oil between batches.
Combine the red onion, parsley and sumac in a bowl. Divide among serving plates and top with the kibbeh.
Top with a dollop of yoghurt and sprinkle with pine nuts to serve.
Freezing tip: Prepare this recipe to the end of step 3 up to 3 months ahead. Layer the kibbeh between sheets of non-stick baking paper in an airtight container. Label, date and freeze. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Continue from step 4, 15 minutes before serving.
Good Taste - November 2007, Page 84
Recipe by Alison Roberts


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Strongly disagree. I can and do develop things in a text editor, yes, but limiting myself to this sole way of developing software would be just stupid.
As an example, for Windows GUI application development, I think Delphi is (or was ? Stopped using it at version 7) truly excellent. The whole process of creating forms, putting controls of them and adjusting their properties, managing events, writing code, debugging, changing the application's icon, and all those everyday tasks, is made incredibly smooth thanks to a nice set of well-chosen and well-implemented features. Even looking for help is great thanks to the integrated VCL and Win32 reference manuals. The sole issues I ever had with Delphi were not related to what it brings on the table, but rather to what it does not do and leaves to a Win32 API which is very poorly integrated in a Pascal environment.
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In a way I think you're correct. I rarely use the rapid part of drag n drop controls on a window or something like that. But a good integrated debugger, code sense/intellisense refactoring tools etc helps you speed up your development.
I used Pe for several years, with a makefile system, but back then BeOS lacked of a good debugger. The one that was released had potential but was way too unstable for real work.


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Last Updated: 6:48 pm | Monday, November 12, 2007
Nuxhall hospitalized
Joe Nuxhall was hospitalized again today after having difficulty breathing, says his son, Kim Nuxhall.
Nuxhall, 79, was admitted to Mercy Hospital Fairfield Monday afternoon after visiting his oncologist, his son said. Doctors didnt like Nuxhall's heart rate and blood count, Kim said.
We dont know anything else right now, said Kim, before heading to the hospital. He did not elaborate.
The retired Reds broadcaster has been receiving chemotherapy since early October for three tumors found in his chest in mid-September. One was tested, and determined to be malignant, his son said. Nuxhall was hospitalized for a day on Oct. 4 after having difficulty breathing.
The Hamilton native and long-time Fairfield resident has battled non-Hodgkins lymphoma for four years. In February, he was hospitalized for a week in Sarasota, Fla. for blood clots in his lungs related to his lymphoma. He came home early from spring training in March after doctors found four new tumors in his left leg, which were successfully treated by chemotherapy, Kim Nuxhall said.
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Maximo's "ghost" is more of a projection of their own feelings about Maximo and so he represents different things for them all, though it seems that the common denominator is guilt. In Leonardo's case, he feels guilty that he made Maximo a promise to investigate his murder and has, instead, fallen in love with Maximo's ex-wife. So he's tentatively trying to investigate the murder while simultaneously trying to not find anything out at all. He doesn't want to know if Alma had anything to do with Maximo's murder because then he'll be put in the position of having to do something about it.
As a result, Mercedes and Claudio – who has been acting like a jealous idiot the whole time Mercedes had the thing with Ricardo – get closer. And it's sort of inevitable that they'll eventually get together, but they're not quite there yet.
In terms of work, now that Mercedes has taken on one of the most powerful families in Mexico, and then taken on the Mexican government, her next stop is: HOMOPHOBIA. Indeed, Mercedes' latest Crusade for Justice is against hate crimes. And why? Well, because of Mariana. But I'm getting ahead of myself…
Mariana/Julia (and … Gaby)
What follows is many days (and episodes) without Mariana. Here, let me hold your hand through the anguish of it all.
In episode 31, Julia gets a speech from an angry Rafaela who tells her that she needs to grow up and figure out what she wants and stop hurting people unnecessarily. I don't think she's that upset that Julia hurt Armando by leaving Spain (although she doesn't like it in principle), but she's very upset that she's hurt Mariana. "Don't get me started on Mariana," is what she actually tells Julia, while pacing around the living room, ranting about how Julia needs to get her s–t together.
Mercedes and Alma are present for this whole thing, but they're more about protecting Julia than taking their mother's side, even though I strongly suspect that they agree with what Rafaela is saying. As do we all.
Julia's all defensive and talking about how she refuses to make choices based on what other people want her to do. But Rafaela's point is simply that Julia needs to figure out what she actually wants and stop the nonsense of flipping back and forth between people.
Julia just looks like a grumpy puppy.
And later like a kicked puppy.
I know, you're probably just looking at Mercedes. It's okay. I'll give you a moment to enjoy the view.
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Reviewed By Benjamin G (Stockton, CA) Reviewed for a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee —8/1/2014 9:02 AM
I think the system is great, however one air bag did pop. I'm uncertain as to the reason why this happened. I will know more when I get a chance to take it out and examine it. This system allowed us to run with any of the Mexican drivers on Baja's dirt roads.


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Celebrate the new season of On Story with KLRU and the Austin Film Festival, airing Saturdays at 7:30 pm starting April 20th.
Austin Film Festival's On Story is a half-hour series that gives a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of the country's most beloved movies and TV shows. The show is a mash-up of footage of screenwriter and film-makers discussing their craft and films. Each episode is thematically paired with one or two short films, with an introduction from the film's writer or director.
New episodes include:
4/20 – A Conversation With Chris Carter, Creator Of The X-Files
Legendary television writer Chris Carter reveals the secret behind the creation and success of The X-Files and how he stirred audiences using the power of mythology. Lost and Prometheus writer, Damon Lindelof, speaks with Carter on how his use of the paranormal and search for the truth have become staples of popular culture. Followed by Todd Somodevilla and Marysia Makowska's surreal short film, Sea Pavilion, about a picnic outing by an abandoned seaside dwelling, that ends up encompassing more than just sand dunes and forgotten memories.
4/27 – Explosive Action!
The writers behind Wanted, The Bourne Ultimatum, Con Air, and Snitch discuss how they use action scenes to further the plot, convey tension, and build toward a satisfying climax. Followed by Lucas Martell's animated short film, Pigeon: Impossible, about a trained CIA agent faced with an unexpected sudden threat to national security.
5/4 – Re-imagining the Classics
The writers of re-imagined classics and popular franchises such as Ghost, Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, Twins and Snow White And The Huntsman deliberate how to keep stories fresh while remaining faithful to the original version. Accompanied by Spencer and Lloyd Harvey's short film Jack & Jill, a fresh take on the classic nursery rhyme that follows a young Australian girl who finds an inventive way to contact her father, a soldier stationed in New Guinea during WWII.


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Do you ever get bored of hearing that your club is on the verge of signing the 'new Messi', or the 'Eastern European Hesky'?
Ok, maybe not the second one but labels are easily bandied around these days to categorise players, or more likely just to persuade you to click on a story.
Last week it was the real McCoy's who took centre stage with the announcement of the Ballon D'Or shortlist. All the familiar faces were there; Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Andres Iniesta and Radamel Falcao amongst others.
Messi is gunning for a record fourth straight 'player of the year crown' while Ronaldo will be hoping to dislodge him to claim his second Golden Ball.
The pair's battle to be crowned the best has defined the last five years of world football and looks set to continue for years to come, but who actually are the players waiting in the wings to take over as the 'best players in the world' – who are the next Ronaldo's and Messi's of this world?
The "new Lionel Messi"....
Alen Halilovic, Dinamo Zagreb
At just 16-years-old, it is hard to say whether Halilovic will fulfill his promise as the next Lionel Messi, but there is no doubting the Croatian's potential at such a tender age.
The talented youngster played his first game for Zagreb in September to become the club's youngest ever debutant, while he scored in his next match to make him the Croatian league's youngest ever scorer.
In October, he became the youngest player to feature in the Champions League. Not bad for someone who can't even have a drink to toast his own talent.
If reports are to be believed, Real Madrid have already had an approach for the precocious youngster turned down, while Manchester City and Manchester United have been reportedly monitoring developments. Certainly one to watch.
The "new Cristiano Ronaldo"....
James Rodriguez, Porto
Is James Rodriguez the second half of a famous duo that could contest the Ballon D'Or for years to come? Well maybe, there is no doubt that the Colombian is well on his way to establishing himself as one of Europe's finest young talents.
Snapped up from Argentine outfit Banfield in 2010, the 21-year-old has earned a reputation as a younger version of Ronaldo thanks to his powerful runs and fleet-footed style. Equally he appears to have the Portuguese forward's eye for goal having scored 20 times in 48 games for Porto.
Earning his first international cap for his country in 2011, Rodriguez is reportedly a target for Manchester United, who see him as the man to head to Old Trafford and take up where Ronaldo left off. Big shoes to fill.
The "new Kaka"....
Oscar, Chelsea
Neymar claimed today that not only is Oscar destined to be better than Cristiano Ronaldo in the Premier League, but will soon announce himself as the best player in the world. Not much hype to live up to then.
Chelsea fans have already been given a glimpse of the talent Oscar possesses with his stunning strike against Juventus on his Champions League debut, but according to Neymar there is plenty more to come.
The youngster has grabbed the number 10 jersey for himself at international level - fending off the outrageously talented Ganso in the process – and has established himself as the heir to Kaka's throne. There should be plenty more to come from the former Internacional trequartista.
The "new Radamel Falcao"....
Jackson Martinez, Porto
Porto have a canny knack of snapping up the best talent from South America before selling them on at an inflated price, don't they?
Radamel Falcao arrived before heading to Atletico Madrid for around £34 million, Anderson was flogged to Manchester United for an exorbitant fee, Hulk was recently sold to Zenit St. Petersburg and (the Brazilian-born) Deco moved to Barcelona from the Portugal club.
Sir Alex Ferguson even recently joked he couldn't afford James Rodriguez because Porto players cost too much.
The latest to excel with Porto is Jackson Martinez, who has already broken one of Falcao's goal scoring records. The Colombian has bagged 10 goals in his first eleven games to nudge his compatriot out of the record books.
Liverpool reportedly want him, Barcelona have sent scouts to watch him, and while their styles are somewhat different, he seemingly shares a talent with Falcao for finding the back of the net. You just need to forget the fact he is the same age as the man he is the 'new version' of...
The "new Paul Scholes"....
Nick Powell, Manchester United
This is a role that many have tried to fill but few have had any sort of success – to the extent that the great man himself rose from retirement last season to pull on the famous Manchester United shirt once more.
A summer purchase from Crewe who was attracting interest from all corners of the Premier League, Powell, 18, announced himself to the Old Trafford faithful with a particularly Scholes-esque strike from distance against Wigan in September.
The prompted Sir Alex Ferguson to declare: "He is a good physical specimen and has terrific vision. We hope Powell fills Paul Scholes' boots. For an 18-year-old boy it has been a terrific day."
Not enough has been seen of Powell so far to tell if Ferguson's claims will come true; he's featured in just two Capital One Cup games since his strike against Wigan.
But judging by this wonder strike during his time at Crewe and the glimpses we have seen so far, there's no doubting the boy's a bit special.
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Shane Victorino's RBI single in the bottom of the 10th lifted the Boston Red Sox over the Tampa Bay Rays, 2-1, on Saturday.
Brandon Gomes (0-1), who recorded the final out in the ninth, stayed on to pitch the 10th for Tampa Bay. Jacoby Ellsbury hit a one-out single to center, stole second and advanced to third on catcher Jose Lobaton's throwing error. Rays manager Joe Maddon opted to play a five-man infield. Victorino clunked one between first and second and Ellsbury scored to give Boston the victory.
"It was just an outstanding game overall," Red Sox manager John Farrell said. "It was well pitched on both sides."
The teams were scheduled to begin a three-game series on Friday night, but the start was delayed to Saturday when the game was postponed by inclement weather. It will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader on June 18.
David Ross hit a solo homer for the Red Sox, who snapped a two-game skid. Starter Jon Lester allowed one run on five hits over seven innings. Junichi Tazawa (2-0) tossed a scoreless 10th to pick up the win.
Sean Rodriguez knocked in the lone run for the Rays, who have dropped four of five. David Price got the start and gave up one run on four hits while striking out eight over six innings.
"I want to try and go deeper in games," Price said. "Six innings over here just isn't enough. It was your classic AL East game."
Tampa Bay's lone run of the game came in the third. Desmond Jennings led off with a single to left-center field and raced home on Rodriguez's double down the left-field line.
Ross' homer to left in the fifth made it a 1-1 game.
Lester retired 12 straight batters before giving up a leadoff single to Yunel Escobar in the seventh. Ryan Roberts grounded into a double play and Jose Molina grounded out to keep it a tie game.
Each team left men on first and second in the ninth, sending the contest into extras.
Molina led off the 10th with a double, but Tazawa retired the next three batters.
Game Notes
The Rays went 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position and stranded seven ... Victorino and Molina each had two hits.


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Lottie Stover
Programme for Teachers' Association in Belleville, KS
Method of teaching spelling; paper – G. M. Culver. Discussion led by Miss Lottie Stover
January 27, 1887
January 27, 1887
Republic - Miss Lottie Stover spent Sunday with her parents in this city.
March 7, 1890
March 7, 1890
Republic City - Miss Lottie Stover of the Hardy schools spent Sunday with her parents here.
April 11, 1890
Miss Lottie Stover is visiting with the family of her uncle, S. G. Stover
June 27, 1890
Miss Lottie Stover and Miss Barter, of Republic City, visited with Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Stover Tuesday
July 3, 1891
Miss Lottie Stover was over from Republic City Thursday last. Mamie Stover and Nettie Stout went home with her to spend a few days.
July 24, 1891
Republic - Miss Lottie Stover came home last Saturday.
May 7, 1897
Miss Lottie Stover has returned from St. Joseph.
September 17, 1897
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The news was received here Wednesday of the death of Miss Lottie Stover of Republic, which occurred Tuesday at the hospital in Hot Springs where she had gone for treatment. She was a most estimable young lady and the news of her death will be a great blow to her relatives and friends.
May 31, 1907
May 31, 1907


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City begins 2013-14 budget process
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The City of Mount Vernon began its annual budget review process during its monthly workshop session Tuesday, July 23. A plan to retire the city's series 2007 Certificates of Obligation with a payment of $354,156.25 was included.
City Administrator Tony Stonecypher is recommending the early pay off of the COs. They are costing a slightly higher interest rate, noted Mayor Margaret Sears. See the Aug. 1 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald for more information.


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PANAMA CITY - One of the two girls critically injured in a parasailing accident is back home in Indiana.
Alexis Fairchild was released for Bay Medical Center/Sacred Heart at 6:00 Thursday morning. Her parents drove her to a rehab facility in Indianapolis.
Doctors say she'll be there for at least 10 days.
Then she'll undergo several months of physical, neurological, and speech therapy.
She'll even have to relearn some of the things we take for granted.
"Occupational therapy working on things like her self care skills, dressing, bathing, taking care of herself, that day to day activities," Dr. Lisa Lombard, Alexis's doctor, said Friday, "It's not like watching a bone heal where you can watch a bone knit. Every brain injury is different."
Alexis was injured after she and close friend Sidney Good went parasailing July 1.
The tow rope broke, sending the girls into a condo building. The girls collided into power lines and cars on their way down.
Sidney is still at Bay Medical, and will need reconstructive surgery on her face.
Sidney was hoping to walk Friday for the first time since the accident. But doctors have determined it is too soon for her to get up and move around.
Alexis had a chance to speak with Sidney before she left.
"The last time Alexis and Sid talked, Alexis was pretty emotional, because you know it's been a long ride," Alexis's dad, Michael Fairchild said, "You know, she was up moving and Sid wasn't at the time so she was emotionally happy that she was actually able to do something."
Doctors say that Alexis remembers a great deal of the actual crash.
They say that's both good and bad - she's retaining memory, but she will likely remember her traumatic experience for quite some time.
Sidney will be transferred to a teaching hospital at some point for her facial surgery.


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Mammoth information sought
"If he had a toothache with a tooth that size, he probably just laid down and died."This was one of several comments about the prehistoric animal tusks uncovered in May 1967 on Vergil Redden's land north of the Nolan County Coliseum, as dirt contractors were digging out an area near the stock pond so the pond could be drained.Workers uncovered one tusk that crumbled easily when touched. Redden decided to wait for more expert help before doing more digging.At that time, Dr. Al Densmore, Sweetwater dentist and Fred Howell, Sweetwater High School science teacher, along with several students, began removing the tough clay from around the tusk.By late that afternoon, two tusks, vertebrae and shoulder bone had been uncovered. The group applied varnish to keep the bones and tusks from crumbling.High school personnel said that the uncovered tusk was probably from an animal from the Cenozoic Era, Quaternary or Neocene Period and the Pleistocene Epoch. The figured the prehistoric mastodon to be about one million years old.Howell said the bones were not fossils, but were the original bones and he estimated the shoulder blade to be about two and a half feet across.Mastodons were woolly mammoths that resembled the elephant. The uncovered tusk measured nine feet and seven inches and was nine inches in diameter.Dr. Densmore said the remains were fairly well preserved by the thick clay surrounding them. The dentist said he believed the animal to be a mammoth, which were slightly larger than the mastodon and had large tooth structure.Also found at the site were arrowheads. As digging continued, another tusk was found, one which was prepared with plaster of Paris casing it so that it could be moved out without crumbling. Also found were leg bones, parts of teeth and rib bones.In 1972, a portion of the tusk covered in plaster of Paris was displayed at Sweetwater's Pioneer Museum. The tusk currently on display was originally about 10 feet long, but a portion of it broke off while in storage.The Pioneer Museum seeks more information about the tusks or remains found on Vergil Redden's land or any more photos anyone might have that pertains to the remains found. Contact Betty Turner or Franzas Cupp at the museum by calling 235-8547 or go by the museum at 610 E. Third Street. The museum is open from 1-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.


text: Brown Mountain Morning Edition on Thursday, August 15: 'THE PLANTER' BY PAT JOBE Some stories catch your interest at a time in your life when you most need a distraction. 'The Planter', by Rutherford County native Pat Jobe, is one of those stories. It is a book that in so many way defies definition, and I think that's good. It could be a fantasy; it could be true; it could be inspirational; it could appeal to agnostics or even those who don't believe in anything. In this case, it's all of those things. Jobe calls it a short novel, and that it may be, but it will stay with me. Tune in to hear my conversation with Pat Jobe.


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The railroad will replace 66,700 crossties, install 42,700 tons of ballast, crews will renew the surfaces at 116 road crossings, replace nearly one mile of rail in various curves, install more than 11 miles of new rail and change 13 switches. The project is one of nearly 1,500 Union Pacific will complete across its 32,000-mile network this year to help improve train operating efficiency, reduce motorist wait times at crossings and enhance safety.
Additionally, UP has begun construction on a multi-million dollar project that will extend a second rail line through Sugar Land, Stafford and Missouri City, Texas, as part of an overall plan to improve train operating efficiency.
Six new track miles are being installed from Ulrich Street to Gessner Road in Missouri City. The first construction phase will involve preparation activities inside UP's existing right-of-way, requiring temporary railroad crossing closures. The second construction phase, slated to begin in 2015, will be the track installation. This phase also will require temporary crossing closures.
"This project is an indication of growth and economic development," said Brenda Mainwaring, UP vice president public affairs, Southern Region. "This capacity expansion project will allow us to serve our customers more effectively and should have a positive impact on the community by improving our operating efficiency."


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Notes, Neon & Nods for Suzy
Bunny by the Book: For your consideration—a woman's advice for becoming the perfect Playboy Bunny. [Radar]
Good Stock: The return of stationary with a masculine touch. [Valet]
Loud and Proud: Patagonia and Urban Outfitters partner to bring back the 80s fleece and, like it or not, some definitive colors from the decade. [Men.Style]
Twenty Strong: Legendary fashion writer Suzy Menkes celebrates her 20th Anniversary at the International Herald Tribune. Gaggles of design talent salute her to the beat of Fatboy Slim. [The Moment]


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Longmont police on Thursday evacuated the Boulder County courthouse at 1035 Kimbark St. and closed several nearby streets as they investigated a report of a suspicious package in a vehicle in the building's south parking lot, officials said.
By about 1:45 p.m., however, a Boulder County bomb squad investigation and that squad's use of robots to search the vehicle and the surrounding area had concluded that the package was not explosive and that there was no danger, according to police Cmdr. Joel Post.
"There's nothing to be concerned about," Post said as bomb squad members and other law enforcement officers began packing up to depart from the scene.
Post said officers were dispatched to the court building at 11 a.m. to assist Boulder County sheriff's deputies with the suspicious package. The bomb squad arrived on the scene and robots were deployed.
During the investigation, police closed Main Street from 10th to 11th, as well as a stretch of Kimbark and "other surrounding areas."
Police Cmdr. Jeff Satur said on Thursday evening: "There was a package. In the end, it was nothing significant. There were some items in the car that appeared suspicious," but police did not find any dangerous device.


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Crammed into a miniscule cell waiting to be put to death, Seth Penalver would sometimes dream that he was a free man again.
Now less than 100 days into that newfound freedom following almost two decades of incarceration, Penalver sometimes goes to sleep worrying that he'll wake up in prison again, his rightful release from death row an excruciating mirage.
Penalver and fellow death row exoneree Herman Lindsey were in St. Augustine on Monday to share their stories of surviving a sentence of death and to provide tangible examples of the flaws of capital punishment.
The two men from Broward County spoke to the public at the St. Augustine Unitarian Fellowship as part of an anti-death penalty event that featured guests from the ACLU and Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty.
"Should pressure be put on the police officers and the prosecution just to bring in an innocent person?" Penalver said. "I used to believe that can't happen. I used to be that person until my journey."
Both Penalver and Lindsey, 40, were convicted in Broward County of murders they didn't commit. Both were set to be executed before having their convictions overturned on appeal and eventually gaining acquittals.
"I am an example of how our justice system has flaws," Lindsey said. "I am one of the lucky ones that didn't get executed and then find out later that I'm innocent."
The main purpose of this week's gathering was to concentrate support for abolishing the death penalty in Florida - a daunting task in a place where capital punishment is politically popular.
The Fellowship had petitions to sign, and Natishia Stevens with the ACLU and Mark Elliott, executive director for Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, presented information about the death penalty.
But the message from Penalver and Lindsey wasn't aimed at changing the minds of legislators. They said it is the individual citizen of Florida who controls the implementation of the death penalty from the jury room.
"I think that each and every one of you should stand up for what you believe in," Penalver said. "Because you never know, you may be the one who makes the change."
Added Lindsey: "Legislators don't impose the death penalty. It's the jury that impose the death penalty."
Faulty evidence
The cases of Penalver and Lindsey are similar in that they were both convicted with the use of some faulty evidence.
However, they had different experiences in getting to where they are now.
Penalver was held in jail or prison for 18 years while either awaiting trial, execution or appeal. He was charged with murder in 1994.
It took two trials to convict him (the first was a mistrial). He was found guilty of three counts first-degree murder and sentenced to death in 1998.
Penalver was actually sent to death row at Florida State Prison in Starke in 2000 and stayed until 2006 when he won an appeal for a new trial.
Although the murder was captured by a surveillance camera, the person who was originally identified as Penalver was wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses. Co-defendant Pablo Ibar was also identified in the video and is currently on death row.
Because of this and other evidence, the Florida Supreme Court overturned the guilty verdict, saying in its opinion "there was no physical evidence presented that tied Penalver to the crime."
He was acquitted at his third trial after 11 days of deliberation. Penalver finally regained his freedom on Dec. 21.
"I actually thought that I was dreaming," Penalver said. "I had to rub my head to actually feel what was going on.
"I had many a times sitting in death row in that jail where I dreamt I was free. And then I'd roll over and hit my head, hit my arm on that wall and I'd wake up. Still today sometimes I don't believe it's real. I'm waiting to wake up still back in that jail."
Court orders acquittal
Lindsey's experience death row was different. He was already incarcerated for a drug offense when he was also implicated in a 1994 murder at Big Dollar Pawn Shop in South Florida.
He was placed at the scene of the crime days earlier because he sold his Sega game system for cash. But there was nothing to tie him directly to the crime.
Nonetheless, Lindsey was convicted in 2006 and eventually sent to death row at Union Correctional Institution at Raiford. Three years later, he was released when the Florida Supreme Court overturned his conviction.
Lindsey's case did not go back to trial as Penalver's case did because in the court's opinion, "We find the evidence presented at trial legally insufficient to support the convictions, we reverse and direct that a judgment of acquittal be entered."
Even with acquittals, the lives of Penalver and Lindsey have been damaged beyond repair. They have almost no employment prospects because of the original murder convictions.
And despite being falsely imprisoned, they are not entitled to any compensation from the state because they had prior felony convictions.
They have fought off the temptation to be bitter.
"What Florida did to me, I forgive them," Lindsey said.
Lindsey is recently re-married and working on an undergraduate degree in paralegal studies.
"I have to live my life and put all of that behind me," he said. "If you dwell on the past, you're going to stay in the past."
Life behind bars
Just three months removed from the penal system, Penalver is still trying to find his path. He has spent almost all of his adult life behind bars, has little work experience and has yet to obtain his high school diploma.
One of the few things he has decided is that he isn't going to waste his second chance at life.
"I had two ways to live my life," he said. "Should I be angry the rest of my life? Or should I enjoy the rest of the time I got left?"
Whatever else they do with the rest of their lives, Penalver and Lindsey are determined to help end capital punishment in Florida.
No one is arguing that every person sentenced to death is innocent. It's just that the potential for an irreversible mistake is too great.
According to information provided by the ACLU, Penalver is the 24th condemned person in Florida to be exonerated since the death penalty was re-instituted in 1979. Lindsey is No. 23.
On Monday, Lindsey urged people to think about the death penalty and talk to others about it. He asked them to use the power they have to stop executions because he and Penalver could have been killed for nothing. They don't want it to happen to someone else.
"People don't really know what's really going on," Lindsey said. "You have so much faith in the system … you believe that the system is giving out justice.
"Two people could have been injected and killed and then proven innocent later. Now, do we want that on our hands? Nobody want that on their hands."
They would like to see such punishment options be removed from the hands of Floridians.
"If we can prevent death from being carried out in the state of Florida … it's bigger than me," Penalver said. "It's not just about me and Herman; it's about ending the death penalty here in Florida.
"If there's one person out of the 400-some odd (on death row), it's broken. People make mistakes. Everybody makes mistakes."
Death row facts
Death row and death watch cells: A death row cell is 6 by 9 by 9.5 feet high. Florida State Prison also has death watch cells to incarcerate inmates awaiting execution after the governor signs a death warrant for them. A death watch cell is 12 by 7 by 8.5 feet high.
Daily life: Inmates may receive mail every day except holidays and weekends. They may have snacks, radios and 13-inch televisions in their cells. Beginning Oct. 1, 2011, inmates were prohibited from using any form of tobacco in prison, including on death row. They do not have cable television or air-conditioning and they are not allowed to be with each other in a common room. Inmates receive a shower every other day.
Execution stats: The average length of stay on death row prior to execution is 13.22 years. The average number of years between offense and execution is 14.12 years.
There were three executions in 2012 and 74 since the death penalty was re-instituted in 1976.
There are 405 inmates on death row.
There have been 24 people in Florida exonerated after being sentenced to death, according to the ACLU
Source: Florida Department of Corrections except where noted


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July 28 – Happy Birthday Vida Blue
According to Baseball-Reference.com, only 27 former big-league players were born on this date. Other than February 29, I've come across no other date during the year when fewer Major League players celebrate a birthday. The most famous player born on this date also once became a Yankee, unofficially for three days anyway. That would be the mega-talented left-handed pitcher, Vida Blue, who first burst on the big league scene in 1970 with Oakland, when he pitched two shutouts including a no-hitter in six late-season starts. Then in 1971, Blue became the best pitcher in baseball with a 24-8 record, a 1.82 ERA and 301 strikeouts for the A's, winning the AL MVP and Cy Young Awards and leading Oakland to the first of what would become five straight division titles. He also pitched 312 innings with his 21-year-old arm. I guess there was no such thing as a Joba rule back then, huh?
In any event, by the mid seventies, the A's whacky and egotistical owner, Charley Finley, had become disillusioned with free agency and modern day ballplayers so he tried to cash in by selling the most valuable members of his team's very loaded roster. Blue was one of those players. On June 15, 1976, Finley struck a deal with a guy who would succeed Charley O as baseball's most whacky and egotistical owner, the one and only George Steinbrenner, to sell Blue to the Yankees. Three days later, MLB Commissioner Bowie Kuhn voided the deal ruling that it was detrimental to the league's competitive balance. Blue went onto pitch seventeen seasons in the big leagues and win 209 games. He also developed a cocaine addiction and spent time in prison.
There was also an official Yankee born on July 28th who made a sensational final out catch to help the Yankees capture their first-ever Pennant.