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but he's been dinged up too much to get a lot of work until the last couple of weeks. Rod said this just this week.
UM vs. MSU pink slips
Steve Brown, FS. For God's sake, Steve Brown. For God's sake. For. God's. Sake. I had high hopes for Steve Brown. I really did. I watch him run and he's fast. I see him body slam people to the ground on special teams and I cringe. The kid has some sort of mental block or confidence loss when he's at free safety. I don't know what it is, and I don't know how to fix it. I feel bad for him, because I always hear good things about him and I honestly think he tries hard and feels bad when he screws up. But the screw-ups are mounting too quickly for the coaching staff to ignore anymore. I was watching the game at the bar yesterday, so I was distracted a little more than I wanted to be. But he missed an easy tackle on former walk-on Blair White that led to a 61-yard TD pass. He was also the one targeted on the long pass down the left sideline (to Mark Dell, if I remember correctly) where he was in position but just failed to find the ball and make a play. Brown isn't completely useless, since he did make a sack and force a fumble. However, his shortcomings are too significant. I don't care who they put in there. Normally, I'd say Michael Williams, but Williams got a concussion in yesterday's game. Charles Stewart. Move Morgan Trent to free safety and plug in Cissoko at corner (Trent was benched for stretches, anyway). Artis Chambers. Insert Mouton at SS and move Harrison to FS. Hell, burn JT Floyd's redshirt and plug him in there. Something. Anything. But if Brown isn't going to improve (and at this point in his career, I have a hard time picturing significant improvement), the coaches need to start grooming someone to take over the position. The offense will improve in 2009 with every significant player returning. But the defense will have a maximum of two seniors in 2009, and both of those guys are defensive ends (Brandon Graham, if he doesn't declare for the NFL, and Adam Patterson). On such an inexperienced defense, we can't afford to have such horrible safety play. Get a youngster some experience now.
Ummm...I believe I acknowledged this.
While I agree that Minor should keep his job, the reasons stated for his lack of PT early are still extremely valid. On injuries - do you really think that Minor at 80% is more effective than a healthy McGuffie? On lack of practice time - do you really think that w/ an offense as green as this one that it is a good idea to throw someone out there on Saturdays who has not gotten the reps in practice? It is not like he was a world beater last year. There was nothing suggesting that he would be head and shoulders the best RB in this offense this year. And don't even get me started on the fumbles. Hopefully the fumbles were related to the injuries/lack of practice reps and now that he is healthy they will no longer be an issue.
Brown, while extremely flawed, is the best option back there. I do not blame him for the completion to Dell - that is on the coaches. A good WR will always be a mismatch when covered by a safety. He should have never been in that situation. Stewart is worse in coverage and tackling than Brown. Williams may be an option if he is healthy. Everyone else either has no experience at that position or is being redshirted. I hate to do this, but, YOU DO NOT EVER BURN A REDSHIRT WHEN YOUR TEAM IS 2-6. I know everyone is frustrated, but use some common sense.
I was being somewhat facetious when I said we should burn Floyd's redshirt. My point is, a true freshman probably won't be able to step right in and help, so we need to find someone on this team who can play free safety. Because Brown is most likely not the correct answer.
In regards to Minor, there was plenty of evidence that he could be the featured back this year. Not only has he had some excellent plays in past years (long runs, running over ND's safety/linebacker/whatever), but he looked excellent in spring practice.
I do think that an 80% Minor is better than a 100% McGuffie at this point in McGuffie's career (I do think McGuffie will be a star, but not yet). And if mathematical proof* is necessary 80% of 5.1 yards per carry equals about 4.1 yards per carry (McGuffie's average), and 80% of 5 touchdowns gives us 4 touchdowns (still one more than McGuffie has produced).
*This is kind of a joke, but it's still interesting to consider.
What games are you watching that lead you to believe Savoy who has been a bench warmer for years has improved so much to play over Stonum.
Stonum has been fine as a freshman considering our QB looks for Odoms on every single play.
Did you read my reasoning or are you just argumentative for the hell of it?
No, is just that your reasoning is not sensible. Take the player who has the ability to stretch the field and draw coverages, and replace him with the player who has a hard time catching and has no stretching ability just because he can block better. Savoy has no upside, while Stonum has TUP (Tremendous Upside Potential). If there is no Stonum, we will see defenses able to key upon Matthews and Odoms, and almost ignore Stonum. I think if you are going to hate on one player on Offense, don't make it our best deep threat who is a True Freshman, make it an O-Lineman
As I've said before, I'm not going to suggest taking a guy's job away if there's no viable backup. On the offensive line, there are no viable backups. They're all injured or true freshmen or a converted DT.
My reasoning does make sense. Stonum isn't a deep threat because we can't complete deep passes. So on run plays, Savoy would be a better blocker; and on pass plays, Savoy could sprint 40 yards downfield and not get the ball just as well as Stonum can.
"Some of you will point to his injuries and fumbles as reasons why he hasn't received more playing time. Regarding injuries, if he's healthy enough to play, he's got to play. It's true that reduced practice reps might be detrimental, but it's probably not any more hurtful than playing a less able player."
Minor hasn't missed any games. Therefore, he must have been healthy enough to play each game. He may not have been 100%, but lots of players play with nagging injuries. And it's not like he was an "emergency" guy who would only play if the other guys got hurt. He was in the game, blocking, faking, etc., but not getting the ball. If he's healthy enough to block (and he blocks hard), he's healthy enough to carry the ball.
His injury clearly impeded him. It made him less able to hold onto the ball and it caused a number of fumbles. If you were basing your judgement on performance alone, he should have been in the games, until he started to fumble. And Sam had an outstanding game against ND, leading him to be the starting man. Once Minor was fully healthy, he played more minutes.
That's just the point - you shouldn't make decisions based on a fumble or two. If that were the case, Mike Hart would have been benched against Florida in the Capital One Bowl. You don't bench a QB after one interception. You don't bench your cleanup hitter after one strikeout. Etc. Etc. Minor didn't play much against Utah or Miami, and he only had one fumble in those two games. But he was still healthy enough to block, which is even tougher than running the ball because he's actually looking for contact, not avoiding it.
McGuffie did have an excellent game against Notre Dame, but that wasn't until the third game of the season. Minor didn't get significant touches until Week 7.
Anyone but Steve Brown!! I don't care who. Moving Trent to FS is an interesting idea. I was cursing SB's name all day.
Anyone but SB is my new motto. I was cursing that man's name all afternoon.
this has all been covered like 1000 times now. RR is not a moron, there is probably no one better at FS than stevie brown. also, believe it or not, you are not the only one who wanted brandon minor to play more. good for you that you were 'clamoring' for him but since the first kickoff of the season people have been wanting minor to play more. lastly, brandon graham is insane. he stepped up yesterday
I never insinuated that Rodriguez is a moron. However, it's pretty clear that Brown isn't the answer. Therefore, adjustments need to be made, especially if we want to get someone ready to challenge Brown for the starting job in 2009.
Also, when I suggested that Minor should get more carries earlier in the year, I took A LOT of shit for it. I know I'm not the only one who wanted Minor to play, but this isn't about those people - this is about the doubters who think they know everything.
Fine, I'll play. I gave you shit for clamoring for Minor. I didn't think he was very good last year. The fact that he persistently fumbled this year made me wary of him.
But this isn't a game of "I was right you were wrong, HAHAHA," because your comment smacks of the same those "who think they know everything" you're complaining about.
I'm happy Minor had a good game against PSU. I never wished him ill, and I never rooted against him. I didn't want him carrying the ball as long as he kept dropping it. Am I convinced that he's "the answer" at RB? Not yet - he had one good game, and one that was roughly as good as anything McGuffie did (I don't put THAT much stock in TD's, as it's largely a context driven stat (ie he's getting the touches close to the endzone)). I hope he is the answer - it would be good to have one somewhere on this team.
I also think it's reductive to look just at Stevie Brown, or the safeties in general. The safeties are looking bad a result of a defensive wide malaise. The linebackers are poor tackler, are not instinctive getting to the ball, and slow making reads. As a result, the Safeties get pulled up closer and closer to the line. Add in that the safeties aren't very good, they have a hard time maintaining their own responsibilites while trying to make up for the deficiencies of the LB's.
I don't claim to know everything. The thing is, I'm open to other people's opinions. When I brought up all the good points about Minor, there were several people (not just you) who called me stupid and suggested I know nothing about football. I'm fine with having football discussions, but attacks on my football knowledge are unnecessary.
I agree that TD's don't tell the whole story, but when you look at Minor's touchdowns, several of them have been long runs (see Miami and Wisconsin) or long passes (see Toledo and MSU). Yes, he's had a couple short TD runs, but he's not a near-retirement Jerome Bettis.
Brown's suckitude in pass coverage has nothing to do with the linebackers. The poor linebacker play didn't make him whiff on Blair Myles. The poor linebacker play didn't make him screw up the pass to Dell. I agree that the whole defense has been disappointing, but Steve Brown is a big play (for the opposition) waiting to happen.
I thought he actually had pretty decent coverage on Dell.
Agreed, the linebackers didn't make him miss the tackle on White. I'm not attempting to say he's blameless, but he's also, by no means, the only defender missing tackles.
Mediocre safeties are, by definition, big-plays waiting to happen. If a lineman or a LB misses a tackle, it generally doesn't turn into a touchdown. If a safety does - it's 6 points.
What does being close to a receiver matter if you can't make a play on the ball? You know who always provided "good coverage" by that standard? Markus Curry. Dude was always right on top of the receiver who usually caught the ball, shrugged off a weak tackle, and took it to the house.
If we are supposed to operate on the assumption that the coaches are never wrong in personnel selection, I suppose it's obvious that Stevie Brown is the best we have. This could very well be true, but Stevie is the kind of freakish athlete that coaches tend to hope will turn the corner and unleash all that talent. It's never going to happen. He misses tackles the same way, every time, no matter the speed, size, or quickness of the wide receiver. He has yet to show any acumen in pass coverage. Either make him the Calvin Bell of designated blitzing - Stevie can run fast, and can better get away with his two-handed touch style of tacking behind the line of scrimmage - or keep him on special teams. Unless he's blitzing, he doesn't make plays - period. I'm not sure why anyone thinks he ever will.
And yes, the LBs all try to tackle without actually holding on to things. Stevie Brown is not the reason the defense is bad, but that doesn't mean that he is adequate out there.
Stevie Brown had no business covering dell in the first place. I don't care who it is, you should never be covering the opposing team's leading receiver with a safety. That one should be blamed on the scheme.
If it's Randy Moss, I agree. If it's Mark Dell, I disagree. You can't cover a receiver with a corner on every single play, especially if it's zone. I don't remember if it was a two-deep zone or what, but the fact is that Brown was right there and failed to make a play on the ball. It wasn't that he got juked or outrun by the receiver. It's that he had the ball right in front of him and downright failed to make a play on it.
I think the last paragraph here of what you said Chitownblue really sums the defense up. Or what you just summed up is the progression of what leads to the failures of Michigan's defense. It starts with a lack of mental involvement. And then the overload upon the safeties leads to yardage or a quick 6.
Michigans defense is in real trouble for the next years. They will more than likely loose B. Graham now. I don't think he needs to stick around for another 4-7 season. Speculatively speaking of course. But he's a pro talent today. I would imagine a few(if not many agents are in his ear as we speak here on mgoblog). He is playing really inspired and I think that is by and large to the pro attention he is getting. T. Taylor is another top 50 pick. Then you factor in Johnson and Jamison. And you're left with M. Martin, Verbergen, Warren, Ezeh, Smith(has not played) and Mouton. A few more as well. All in all, I hope this develops a resolve in Michigan's future players not to,"stand on the shoulders of giants," and go make your own legacy.
Sure, it would have been nice if Stonum caught that TD pass, but it was not a routine catch. It was well covered and I'm pretty sure the MSU guy tipped it.
If the pass was tipped, that's obviously not Stonum's fault. I know it was close, but I don't think the MSU guy touched it. And while it was not a "routine catch" (which I guess means a catch that a guy should make in his sleep), it wasn't a particularly difficult one, either. He had to slow up for it a little bit, but it didn't take any crazy body contortions or leaping ability to get his hands on the ball, either.
I was right in front of the pass, and the ball he got on the ball, the msu defender didn't touch it after that, and he dropped it.
Either way, one drop does not mean the player deserves to be benched. If that was the case Terrel Owens would never play. At some point, the focus is on the future and by playing him early and often, we are helping him in upcoming years.
Your argument for Stonum (one drop doesn't deserve a benching) is the exact opposite of your argument against Minor (he should have played until he fumbled). Is one mistake worth a benching or not?
I love him to death, but he had the worst case of dropsies for a Michigan receiver I have ever seen. Of course, he would have caught the touchdown Stonum dropped. Braylon would have just dropped two easy ones on the sideline for first downs.
He should have caught it, but the game was basically lost at that point anyway. Also, I think it might be tough when you haven't had a ball thrown your way all game.
I don't remember exactly when that play occurred, other than that it was toward the end of the game. But with the comebacks we've had against MSU in the last decade, the game is never over until the final whistle.
a one score game. There is always a chance with a one score game.
Was thinking the same thing about moving Trent over to FS. Couldn't help but wonder though, how effective would it be? Trent has 0 experience at that position. When we switched Marlin Jackson, IIRC, he had an entire training camp to learn the position.
I don't know that it would be that effective, but it honestly - and I'm not being sarcastic here - couldn't be much worse. Trent is a fifth-year senior with excellent speed and is a decent tackler when he's unblocked. He has a hard time getting off blocks at corner, but safeties often go unblocked. In my opinion, it would be worth a try. The difference between free safety and cornerback is not as vast as one might think; many aging cornerbacks move to FS in the NFL. When Jackson moved to safety, he moved to strong safety (if I remember correctly), which is much different than CB (you play in coverage, often against a TE, and sometimes you play like a LB and have gap responsibilities).
It's worth noting that since Minor has taken the job from McGuffie, McGuffie has fumbled twice after only fumbling once the first 6 games. Minor fumbled 5 (I think, don't hold me to that) times as a backup, but has yet to fumble as a starter. I think the fumbles from both players are a result of trying to make a big play because they know they might not get another carry for a while.
On a different note, how come the starting RB gets 80+% of the carries? I think McGuffie should get the ball more now, just like I thought Minor should get the ball more in the first 6 games.
To be fair, I think McGuffie's fumble yesterday was on a play in which he was knocked out or got a stinger or something.
Also, I disagree about the reason for the fumbles. I think it's mostly a lack of concentration. But fumbles are strange things, and it's probably pointless to guess at the reasons because we'll never really know. Sometimes you see a guy fumble because he stretches out with the ball or doesn't put the ball in the correct hand, but most fumbles come out for seemingly no reason at all, other than mere chance.
MGo poster who should lose his ability to reproduce: Magnus.
You sir, are clearly in need of some psychological assistance. If not that, please get a vasectomy. Calling out college kids to get a pink slip, including a true freshman is sick.
Step back from the keyboard and take a deep breath or two and consider your thoughts before posting them for the public.
Listen, if and when Magnus asks for scholarships to be revoked or prays that players will get injured, feel free to go at him with all you got. I'm not sure why saying that particular college football players should be benched warrants removal from the gene pool. You must think that coaches are the most diabolical fiends on earth, considering all the true freshman they sit on the bench from time to time.
You get the unintentional comedy award for the day by admonishing someone else to take a breath.
Dude, step back from the ledge. I didn't say we should kill them. I didn't say they should be kicked off the team. Do you know what a pink slip is? It's when you lose your job. I think Stonum and Brown should be benched - not stripped of their scholarships - and replaced by other players. Millions of other football fans have said/thought the same thing, including all the Michigan fans who were begging for Sheridan to be benched in favor of Threet.
If you want EVERY college athlete to keep his starting position, then you, my friend, are much crazier than I am.


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The question of parking on the street came before Emmetsburg City Council Monday night. The street in question bans parking on the street 24 hours a day.
Judy Cole, 2605 6th Street, submitted a letter to the City Council requesting an exemption to park in the street in front of her house. "No parking" is from Nov. 1 through April 1.
In her letter, Cole stated that the gravel driveway is soft during the winter and spring months, due to thawing. She also stated that they have three vehicles at their house and when they have visitors there is not adequate space for parking in the driveway.
"Can we grant an exemption?" asked Councilman Steve Finer. "I didn't believe we could."
City Administrator John Bird replied, "I don't think the ordinance, as it is written, gives you that luxury. I think you might have to tweak the ordinance."
"Is it the streets around the school?" asked Councilman Brian Malm.
Emmetsburg Police Chief Eric Hanson answered, "It's just the 2600 block of 6th Street, the north side of West Elementary."
Hanson gave background for the decision to ban parking on the street in that block. "Through the Street Department's work, we were having trouble in that area. That's where all the teachers wanted to park and it was extremely difficult during the winter with snow removal."
Hanson said he worked with school administrators and, ultimately, the decision was made to ban parking on the 2600 block from Nov. 1 through April 1.
"We make exceptions as best we can," said Hanson. "We try to have some flexibility. With overnight parking, we stop writing tickets through the holidays when we see an influx of visitors. In the case of Coles, because of the area where they're at, I'd work with them if they have a problem with their driveway. Because they are in a 24-hour area with no parking from Nov. 1 through April 1, I would work with them."
Hanson suggested blocking off the driveway to allow it to dry out and allowing the Coles to park vehicles on the street during that time.
"We would want to put something up (cones or barricade) that shows that they can't go up on the driveway, because the faculty at the school would be wondering why their cars are out there. We would want to make that apparent We would work with that and, obviously, they would be reminded to be very mindful of snow removal."
"I think you could talk to her and tell her you would be willing to work with her," said Bird.
"I would have liked to have had that opportunity before it got to this level," answered Hanson.
Public Works Director Bill Dickey added, "We try to keep it clear of snow and ice. That was part of the idea of keeping it clear of vehicles. We want to be able to make it safe for the children."
Mayor Heddinger asked Hanson to visit with the Coles. "I think that's as much as we can do at this point."

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Posted 17 April 2009 - 09:05 AM
I took a drive by that cemetery this morning to double check the name for you. It is indeed St. Paul's (Zeigler's) Cemetery. It's outside York New Salem, Pennsylvania. It's about 30 minutes north of the Mason Dixon line.
Posted 17 April 2009 - 10:26 AM
Mooboo, you're right, that's the Quaker Meeting House--still used as a meeting house, btw. I used to work on a historic trust board that worked with them before they started renovating the building. The graveyard is closed to the public, but I got a peek once--it's small but really neat. The stones date from the early 1700s.
Posted 17 April 2009 - 01:17 PM
These come from another local cemetery near my house. I believe the name is St. Peter's Lischey's Lutheran Cemetery as it is beside the Lischey's Church (now St. Peter's Lichey's United Church of Christ) outside of Spring Grove/Menges Mills, Pennsylvania.
The original church (I think the church that now stands is the fourth church) was built in 1750 and some of the stones almost go back that far. There are definitely graves from the late 1700s present.
This stone features a carved dove.
Another early German stone. This one features a beautiful carved Weeping Willow. This is the only local cemetery where I've seen the Weeping Willow motif. As beautiful as it is, when used on tombstones the Weeping Willow is said to signify perpetual mourning. Which if you think about it, is quite appropriate, given its name.
Classic hand-in-hand carving. Although hard to see, this stone bears the stonemason's signature.
This is a fairly early stone done in the German style, but in English. Also features a beautiful large Weeping Willow image.
These two obelisklike monuments are both for children. Take notice of the lamb on the left. A nice memorial.
This stone features an open Bible. I'm always amazing at how young so many of these women died. A shame.
Another open Bible. This is one of my favorite shots from this cemetery.
Posted 19 April 2009 - 02:00 AM
and yes good pictures.
Posted 19 April 2009 - 03:44 AM
Thanks Squatch! Next time I'm in PA I may have to pay them a visit--looks like a really nice place.
Mooboo, you're right, that's the Quaker Meeting House--still used as a meeting house, btw. I used to work on a historic trust board that worked with them before they started renovating the building. The graveyard is closed to the public, but I got a peek once--it's small but really neat. The stones date from the early 1700s.
no kidding ?!
I am going to climb that wall one night when its closed.Granted the police pct is next door to it now,but i am nothing
if not a bit inquisitive.
Posted 19 April 2009 - 12:06 PM
Posted 19 April 2009 - 12:47 PM
Back in the 40s and 50s my mom's family used to bring along picnics when they went to visit the family graves at the cemetery. She said it was fun, like a giant park.
Posted 19 April 2009 - 02:39 PM
I also love cemeteries and have a small collection of photos. We have an old Victorian cemetery here in nearby Rochester NY that was made to be used as a park. In Victorian times, people picnicked with their departed loved ones.
Those are amazing .
Posted 20 April 2009 - 09:58 AM
Here's a detail shot of the angel statue. I really like this statue, it's just so serene. Sadly, I couldn't get a shot of it without also capturing the power lines in the background. Such is modern life...
Posted 20 April 2009 - 06:59 PM
Posted 21 April 2009 - 03:18 PM
I've never attempted any type of spirit photography when I vist these cemeteries. Granted I am there during the day for the most part, but according to your experiences, maybe I should try?
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i can see it now!!! half of the game on the disk is locked and will be until you pay capcom more money!!!
I hope not RE6. In this article though they state "ONM'S February teaser for "a stunning new game"". RE 6 is NOT a "stunning new game" so yeah RE 6 may come to the Wii U, but I hope that is not the stunning new game. It would not fit into this screen shot. If you have not seen this and like scary games check this out. http://www.relyonhorror.com...
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Fasten your seatbelts, because we're going back in time to an era when fashion was silly and gaming was simpler. Whether you're an 8-bit gaming fanatic or just fond of the last generation of consoles, there is a little something here for every history buff
Forthose of you who have played this game I would like to know your most memorable moments from this game that was made for the N64.
personally my favorite moment was the monster you threw toilet paper at....it made me feel the joy of showering a lesser fortunate being made of waste with something so simple. Simply amazing!!!
Mine had to be the matrix one and the alien those were fun.
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Person of Actual Accomplishment and Power vs. Conservative Media PersonalityComments
Even granting that the latter was also a half-governor and worst full-campaign VP candidate in history, I think this is a good question. Of course, if Time is measuring influence among the media, it's probably accurate. In conclusion, I can't really answer the question until I see the latest unreliable third-hand gossip about who the former's husband might be sleeping with.


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State of the Unions: Construction, public administration are bright spots for Pa. unions
Pennsylvania's manufacturers lost 133,800 jobs, or 19.4 percent, between April 2004 and April 2014, according to the state Department of Labor and Industry. But sectors such as professional and business services and education and health services grew by 20.4 and 17.7 percent, respectively.
Construction jobs dipped by 12,800, or 5.2 percent, while government lost 39,300, or 5.2 percent. But the former picked up 6,200 jobs from April 2009.
When it comes to unions by industry in Pennsylvania over the last decade, percentages have declined in manufacturing, transportation and utilities, and educational and health services. There are also few unionized workers in professional and business services, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Current Population Survey, or CPS.
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Though Adele maintains that the follow-up to her mega-smash album 21 will not be released for at least two years, she has confirmed that at least one new song will come out in 2012.
During a recent radio interview in France, the soul star said the release will all depend on how long it takes to write the new album.
"There will be a new song, probably coming out at the end of the year. But then it depends how quickly I write some other new songs," she revealed in the interview.
When asked directly how long fans can expect to wait for a new album, Adele responded: "It won't be for a good two years."
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I do think it is rude if people talk amongst themselves in a language that isn't shared by people
I have no problem with people who talk in small groups in their own language.
If they're with others who don't speak their language, they should converse in a way that everyone is included.But your language example is a red herring. The above would be true regardless of what the difference is. When you're in a group, you don't deliberately leave someone else out and make them feel like they don't belong.
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Papercutter #14
by Nate Beaty, Dave Roche, Jim Rugg and Various
The fourteenth installment of this incredible comics anthology is extra special to us because it includes a piece by two of our authors! Nate Beaty (BFF) illustrates a story by Dave Roche (On Subbing) about taking his dad on a train ride to the Grand Canyon. Awkwardness and hilarity ensue as Dave encounters drunkards and possible alien abduction. The next story, Eagle, Run by Jim Rugg and Brian Maruca, is a one-page tale of a very competitive soapbox derby. The final story, Live With Our Clerics by Farel Dalrymple, is a short story about three young girls with the ability to turn into animals and the desire to start a rock band. All three comics are beautifully and uniquely illustrated. A real treat.
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Wish list
During the Christmas season wish lists become most popular. Our wish list changes with age but we will more than likely always have a list. We may not write it down and mail it to Santa as we did as a child but the list is there -- in our minds.
Growing up the lists changed from dolls for little girls and toy trucks for little boys to radios and cowboy boots for the teens. When I grew up, it was unheard of for a household to have more than one television, no one had ever heard of a VCR, and cell phones were in the future.
Then came the Princess phones for girls who lived in houses with two lines. Remember, these phones were not private, they were extensions of the family phones and they were wired into the wall. Kids started getting televisions for their bedrooms.
The presents I remember as a child include cap pistols with fancy holsters for little boys and beebe guns for the older boys, baby dolls for the little girls and Barbie dolls for the older ones. The first Barbie was on the market in 1959 and was an instant hit. She has been around a long time.
We always received four or five gifts, but our lists were endless. We would wear out the Sears Christmas catalog wanting every toy on every page.
At the age of 12 or 13, I remember getting a transistor radio in a little brown leather case that fit in my hand. It was equipped with ear plugs so I could listen to music at night in my bed until I ran the batteries down. I thought it was the best gift I had ever received. Another great gift I remember from this era was a pair of white go-go boots. I thought I was in style.
As I said our list changes with age. As we get older we start getting gloves, bathrobes, house shoes, and useful items.
When we start having children our wish lists change again. We don't care if we get anything, as long as we can give them a few special things on their list.
I remember the wagons, peddle cars, the battery operated cars, doll houses, kitchen sets, board games and more. It was so much fun watching them open their gifts on Christmas Eve and seeing their faces on Christmas mornings.
Technology in the home started when my children were young teenagers and we purchased an Atari one Christmas. We all played Pac Man until we had blisters on our fingers. We had family tournaments. I was not very good at the game, so my turn would not last long.
I have to admit I have not kept up with the newest trends. I am at a loss with today's gadgets.
Some things on the list never change. I was excited to see rain boots on one of my granddaughter's list. I know about rain boots. She had the size listed and just like that I went out, found them, had a pair purchased and marked off my list without any help from anyone.
Again, as baby boomers become grandparents and great-grandparents, our list changes more now than ever. Our want list now includes living long enough to watch our grandchildren grow into adults and meeting our great-grandchildren and watching them learn to walk, start to school and getting to spoil them. We hope we live long enough for them to have fond memories of us after we are gone.
I feel very privileged to have had my grandparents until I was a mother and grandmother myself. My children got to know their grandparents and great-grandparents well.
Our today's list would include hoping our grandchildren can have as good a life as we have had and the economy will not take away their hopes and dreams for the future. We wish for jobs for them as they grow into adulthood. We want them to be able to make a living doing something they enjoy.
Hopefully our lists will become less selfish each year. Most of us have everything we need and anything we receive would be listed under the "want" category. We need to be careful and not get our needs mixed up with our wants. There is a difference.
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It's been more than a year since the United States Supreme Court issued its ruling in Fisher v. University of Texas. If you've been following the story, you already know that ruling was a cliffhanger, more like the middle of a story than the end. Instead of announcing a final, unassailable decision, the Court made an unusual choice. The justices sent the case back to a lower court, ordering the 5th Circuit to take another look at the arguments and the facts.
On Tuesday afternoon, the 5th Circuit announced its decision, a 2-1 ruling that upholds the current system of admissionsat The University of Texas. That tells us how this chapter of the Fisher story ends. But we also know that the story continues – perhaps with a new appeal to the Supreme Court, and almost certainly with future lawsuits by other plaintiffs against other schools.
If you haven't been following the case closely, here's what you need to know. In 2008, a young woman named Abigail Fisher brought a lawsuit challenging the use of race in undergraduate admissions at The University of Texas. At the time,Fisher v. University of Texas was the latest in a long line of cases examining the use of race in university admissions – in California, in Michigan, and nationwide. It was also the third major case looking at the role of race and admissions at UT. Fisher's case moved quickly through the district court, then reached the 5th Circuit; both upheld the university's admissions policies. Fisher appealed to the US Supreme Court, which took the case and heard oral arguments in the fall of 2012.
In May of last year, KLRU aired a documentary called Admissions on Trial: Seven Decades of Race and Higher Education, an award-winning project that was co-produced by Villita Media and directed by Lynn Boswell. Our goal was to provide clear and unbiased context for the Fisher case by exploring the history of race and admissions at The University of Texas, and by examining the debate about race in admissions nationwide. Less than a month after our initial broadcast, the Supreme Court announced its decision in Fisher. Remanding the case to a lower court sent a clear signal that Fisher was not yet over, and a strong message that this story is one that will remain important for a long time to come.
In the year since Admissions on Trial first ran, this story has continued to develop rapidly. The Supreme Court upheld Michigan's ban on affirmative action at state universities, which had been passed by voters as a constitutional amendment. Edward Blum and the Project on Fair Representation – backers of Abigail Fisher's suit – have begun seeking plaintiffs to challenge admissions at three more universities. And people across the nation have continued to talk about many of the hottest hot-button questions surrounding higher education, including defining equality of access, ensuring that students who enroll in college graduate, and figuring out how students who are accepted to college can afford to attend.
These questions impact a wide variety of people: applicants and admissions officers; students and their parents; activists and university administrators; employers and society as a whole. People with a wide range of opinions have told us they believe questions about the role of race in admissions matter so much simply because education matters so much – as a door to opportunity and a foundation for life-long success. Fairness, we have been told, is crucial. The difference comes because the definition of that fairness can vary so widely.
KLRU plans to examine this latest development in the Fisher case with an updated documentary – a look at recent events and an exploration of what's likely to come next as the debate about race-conscious admissions evolves. The project will include a website and lesson plans to expand the project's impact and reach. We hope you'll join us as we continue our work on this important topic.


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Monday, March 19, 2012 - 11:10am
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Monona Golf Course and The First Tee of South Central Wisconsin offer youth golf programs for ALL children ages six and older. The TARGET program provides initial exposure to those curious about the game. The Two-, Five- or Nine-hole leagues provide lesson and playing opportunities for the just past beginner to intermediate and above players.
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On December 25, 2011 around 1:24 am, officers were called to Wild Ice Lounge (120 Summer St) on the report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers learned that Antonio Gantt, age 17, sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to Allen Hospital by private car. Gantt's injuries are non-life threatening.
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What is Next-Gen? 75
Rosethorn writes "IGN's Sci-Fi Brain has a weekly column covering relevant topics in video games as they relate to science fiction. This week TK-422 defines what it takes to create a 'next-generation' gaming experience. He examines some innovative games from the past, and looks at where innovation will come from in the future." From the article: "Contrary to popular belief, the ability to create more realistic and lifelike graphical environments doesn't always count as innovation. Next-generation graphics should not just rely on a console's or PC's ability to render better visuals. Next-generation graphics should permit players to become completely immersed in the universe that the developers have created for them."


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Name: Jasmine Stukes
Date of Report: January 21, 2011
HRM topic covered by item: Healthcare
Source of item: Conlin, Michelle, Healthcare: Human Resource Target Your Family, BusinessWeek, January 21, 2011
Summary of item: This article is about corporate companies becoming interested is healthcare beyond coverage. Now companies are offering information about healthcare in the home and ways families can take care of themselves. They are offering incentives on families who take an initiative in eating healthier and exercising. Some companies are offering cash other companies are offering other incentives. For example companies like Aetna are offering families $1,200 monthly for cooperating in the program. Companies like JP Morgan Chase, IBM, and Dell are also offering the program. These companies believe that families who eat healthier and exercise save them money on health care coverage. It is estimated that the medical cost fall approximately $3.27.
Why this item caught your interest? This item caught my eye because I realize how hard it is to find a career that has good healthcare coverage these days. Maybe with these programs and the savings healthcare coverage will be better.
What did you learn from it? I learned about the program and so far it is successful. One family in the article was a single mom and her daughter; the mom actually lost weight just by changing her diet and eating habits. They even went as far to cut watching television during the week. They earned $250 each by participating in the program. The other family was a two parent home with children and the children started having competition on who can eat the most fruit. They earned $1200 as a whole. This program really seems to be successful and is bringing families closer together.
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Your Name: Joseph Schiavone
Date of Report: 12/10/2012
HRM Topic covered by the item: Flexible workplaces and micromanaging
Source of the item (give full reference): Schappel, Chris,"Flexible workplace found to offer 7 health benefits", HR Morning.com. http://www.hrmorning.com/flexible-workplace-found-to-offer-7-health-benefits/.
A summary of the item (approximately 100 words):
This article presented results from a study in which 608 individuals were allowed to make their own schedule, spend as many hours in the office as they felt necessary and work from home as they pleased. This study was motivated by other recent research that suggests strict time commitments and rigid schedules actually harm not only the individual's health but their productivity as well. The study first found that the individuals slept on average 52 more minutes per night, which also increased their energy and productivity during the workday. The study also found that the increased sense of control helped to diminish conflicts between personal life and work. For example, an employee would not have to take a full day off simply because they had a doctor's appointment in the morning. Lastly, the participants reported better overall health, which the researchers suggest translates into higher productivity.
Why this item caught your interest
This caught my interest because I consider myself to be a person that works on my own schedule. In fact, I get most of my own work done late at night (2-4 a.m.). I would be interested to see if similar studies arise confirming or refuting the results of this study. Furthermore, if research continues to sing the praises of a flexible work day, I would be interested to see how quickly white-collar corporations would adopt such a policy.
What did you learn from it (approximately 50 words)?
In other reading I became aware of increasing workplace flexibility (for example, Google has nap rooms in some of their offices). However, this is the first quantitative report I have seen that isolated a number of individual and conducted a study en-vivo. The fact that researchers are beginning to conduct empirical work in the area of flexible workplace suggests that the idea of allowing responsible employees to make their own schedule and have minimal requirements outside of completing their required tasks is gaining support.
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Date of Report: 2.25.12
Enlisting a Global Work Force of Freelancers
Source of the item:
PATTISON, KERMIT. "Enlisting a Global Work Force of Freelancers." The New York Times. The New York Times, 25 June 2009. Web. 25 Feb. 2012. <http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/25/business/smallbusiness/25freelance.html?ref=humanresources>.
A summary of the item:
The article I chose for this week's current event highlighted the rise in freelance workers across the world and how companies (both small and large) have taken notice. The influx of qualified workers has a lot to do with the technology booms in the early 2000's which is being compounded by the current state of the economy. Large companies and agencies that once staffed hundreds were forced to downsize their staff (with layoffs and outsourcing) in an effort to stay in business. Because of this, there is a significant rise in freelance talent that is presenting greater opportunities for businesses to use them as an experienced resource.
Why this item caught your interest:
This article caught my interest because this is an area of the job force that I believe will always be out there. With the advancements in technologies, employees have the ability to set up shop in their homes (or anywhere) and still be able to crank out the workloads required by their contractors. When looking at this segment of the job market it is easy to understand that a company could more safely take a chance on a freelance employer who is looking to use their previous skills for a job. In a way it almost seems like this segment has a bit more appeal than an inexperienced candidate.
What did you learn from it:
At the company where I work at we actually contract a lot of specialized freelance employees to help fulfill and overflow of work that we do not feel we can accomplish within a reasonable time period. Although there is some initial training and catch up that needs to be done on the part of our company, there is also a feeling of comfort knowing that we have an experienced worker handling this project. Because of this I feel that all people should consider looking at freelance employees should your company need help completing tasks. They may be considered the modern day nomads, but there experience makes them a valid option.
Ali Hill
February 25, 2012
Hiring the Right People
Edmunds, Gladys. "Entrepreneurs, stick to a system when hiring." August 9, 2011. Retrieved from http://www.usatoday.com/money/smallbusiness/columnist/edmunds/2011-08-09-establish-a-system-for-hiring_n.htm
This article is about how important it is to choose employees carefully in order to save time and money by not having to repeat the process numerous times trying to find a good fit. It explains that although good personal judgment is useful, it needs to be paired with other selection techniques in order to be effective. The author gives many examples of how using only good judgment has led to making very bad decisions not only in the hiring process but in the medical and legal fields as well. The author goes on to explain that employers should utilize selection tests, explain advantages and liabilities of the position, and specify the requirements of the position to ensure a smooth and beneficial hiring process.
I thought this article was interesting because it coincides with what our lesson was about this week. Certain measures (i.e. selection tests, etc.) need to be taken during the selection process to make sure that you choose a quality employee that is going to fit in your organization.
This article put a lot in prospective for it. It had a really good example (the author's personal example) of how good judgment can go bad. I learned that, like the weeks lesson explained, that selection tests and other screening processes are a necessity when choosing a candidate for employment.
Ashley Young
February 26, 2012
Topic- Employment testing finds the right fit for the job
Source- The Vancouver Sun- http://www.vancouversun.com/jobs/Employment+testing+finds+right/6209522/story.html
A summary of the item (approximately 100 words)
This article summarizes the outcome of using employment testing to find the best employee that will meet all of the job requirements. Most employees aren't completely comfortable when they are asked to complete employment testing, but it has found that utilizing these tests is very helpful to employers. Employment testing not improves the employee hiring selection, but it can also be used to retain and promote worthy employees. The tests that are administered should be standardized and test the applicants personality, cognitive abilities, technical skills, and job-related skills. Standardized tests are used in employment testing because they have been proven to accurately predict performance, achievement, and personality.
Why this item caught your interest
This article caught my interest because I have never experienced employment testing. I didn't think that a lot of employers were using employment testing and I wanted to know why these tests are a good method to use when hiring or promoting an employee.
What did you learn from it (approximately 50 words)?
After reading this article I learned that many employers are under the impression that employment testing is expensive, however, they fail to realize that hiring failures can be even more costly than the tests. I also learned that if I'm ever in a position to take part in employment testing, I can prepare by asking what tests will be used and requesting feedback.
Rene Fuentes
February 25, 2012
Reasons Why Your HR Program May Not Be Working
Moff, David. "Top 11 Reasons Your HR Program May Not Be Working". Bizjournals. 24 February 2012. Web.< http://www.bizjournals.com/triad/print-edition/2012/02/24/top-11-reasons-your-hr-program-may-not.html>
This article summarizes many of the reasons why small to medium sized businesses may have an ineffective HR department. Many if the activities surrounding an HR department may not contribute positively to a company's bottom line and can sometimes become a liability. The argument is made that a successful HR program needs to receive the same attention and priorities as sales, marketing, finance, operations, and logistics. One of the biggest challenges for a company is deciding how to administer their HR department, whether it is in-house or outsourced. Whichever path they take, it must prove to be a positive contributor to the bottom line. A company can do this by ensuring that they have structured compensation and review programs that help their employees and management.
This article caught my interest because I have in the past worked for some companies that have had problems with their HR departments. Specifically, It seemed that there were no standard order of procedures put in place for some occasions and that some rules were made up as they went along. These are some of the things that would need to be avoided if HR is to work properly for everyone.
After reading this article, it is becoming clearer that the role of HR Is becoming more prominent in business and quite often is given the same priority as other departments. Companies can no longer afford to pay little or no attention to HR and cannot delegate such an important responsibility to someone with little to know knowledge.
Dave Herrbach
February 23, 2012
21 Workplace Benefits That are Rapidly Disappearing
Brandon, Emily. "21 Workplace Benefits That are Rapidly Disappearing". iHaveNet.com. 26 February 2012. Web. <http://www.ihavenet.com/Career-Workplace-Benefits-That-Are-Rapidly-Disappearing-EB.html>
This article discusses how rapid workplace benefits employees have become accustom to having are being cut. Everything from traditional pension plans to paid family leave and even the company picnic are being cut and according to a recent survey by the Society for Human Resource Management, 77% of the 600 human resource professionals surveyed indicated that company benefits were being impacted by the slow pace of the economic recovery. According to Mark Schmidt, the research director for the Society for Human Resource Management in Alexandria, Va., "the two biggest areas where cuts have come have been in health care and retirement because that's where costs have increased the most." Retiree health care coverage, long-term care insurance, paid family leave, adoption assistance, professional development opportunities, inventive bonus plans, legal assistance, sports team sponsorships, and even inventive bonus plans are being cut.
The article caught my interest in that it discusses how the landscape is changing and with it, how we are going to change, and how human resource professionals are going to change in both overseeing current employees and how they go about recruiting. Workplace benefits are often selling perks that could be used to recruit or hire someone and with these diminishing, others will have to be used until hopefully some that have been lost return.
The article reminds me about have adaptive human resource departments and professionals are going to have to be with where our economy is presently as the cut of workplace benefits will certainly impact how they go about doing certain HR related functions.
Name: Jasmine Stukes
Date of Report: January 21, 2011
HRM topic covered by item: Healthcare
Source of item: Conlin, Michelle, Healthcare: Human Resource Target Your Family, BusinessWeek, January 21, 2011
Summary of item: This article is about corporate companies becoming interested is healthcare beyond coverage. Now companies are offering information about healthcare in the home and ways families can take care of themselves. They are offering incentives on families who take an initiative in eating healthier and exercising. Some companies are offering cash other companies are offering other incentives. For example companies like Aetna are offering families $1,200 monthly for cooperating in the program. Companies like JP Morgan Chase, IBM, and Dell are also offering the program. These companies believe that families who eat healthier and exercise save them money on health care coverage. It is estimated that the medical cost fall approximately $3.27.
Why this item caught your interest? This item caught my eye because I realize how hard it is to find a career that has good healthcare coverage these days. Maybe with these programs and the savings healthcare coverage will be better.
What did you learn from it? I learned about the program and so far it is successful. One family in the article was a single mom and her daughter; the mom actually lost weight just by changing her diet and eating habits. They even went as far to cut watching television during the week. They earned $250 each by participating in the program. The other family was a two parent home with children and the children started having competition on who can eat the most fruit. They earned $1200 as a whole. This program really seems to be successful and is bringing families closer together.
Jessica Suarez
Feb. 26, 2012
HRM topic covered by item: Ethical issues at the workplace
Source of item :BusinessWeek, Raising Ethical Issues at Work
This article is about how to deal with ethical issues within the work environment. It explains what people should do if they believe they are being discriminated based on an ethical issue. Then, the article explains each step that an employee should take to address the ethical issue at hand in the work environment. For example, the first step is realizing the dilemma at work. The next step is to address the dilemma artwork like any other business decision. The third step would be to address the dilemma. Lastly, try to play the psychiatrists and listen to what the other party has to say.
This article caught my interest because I just started a new internship and didn't know what is to be expected in the workplace.I am very nervous of what is accepted when joking around with the other employees and what I should be aware of.
I learned from this article is how to handle certain situations in the work place, especially ethical issues. As I mentioned earlier, I am starting a new job, which leaves me with many questions on how I should behave in the workplace. This article teaches me how I can behave and what is acceptable for certain behaviors. Also, it explains four steps that I can use if I am placed in a situation that an ethical issue is brought up. I can use these four steps and make the workplace a better place.
Dimitri Samaras
Lesson 4 Activity: HR Topic: Would Your Business Be Better Without Employees?
Source: http://boss.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/07/would-your-business-be-better-without-employees/?ref=humanresources
Summary: This article talks about if your business would be better without employees. It first starts out talking about how employees. First they say that employees can be a liability by causing problems with customers, stealing, breaking things, suing you or doing something that gets you in trouble with a regulatory agency, employees can be trouble. In the end though it goes on about how employees are a very valuable part of your company.
Why this article caught my interest/ What did you learn from it:
I find this article to be very interesting because I worked for my brother for several years now and seeing the employees he has had come and go is very interesting. You do have the bad ones that steal but I feel if you interview and find the right employees that they are very valuable. One things get done and they get done faster. That isn't the only thing though they provide a new mind that helps your expand and grow your company.
I found your article (4/18). My comments would have been: Please edit your work before submission. Full reference includes name of authors, etc. You need to select articles with more substance or need to include more material in your summary.


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Molly Douglas wins PMSA endorsement in mayoral race
While Mayor Lois Frankel recently said many city staffers will quit if Molly Douglas is elected mayor, Douglas apparently has some city staff backing, winning the endorsement of the Professional Managers and Supervisors Association.
PMSA is a organization that consists of supervisors and first and second level managers of the City of West Palm Beach.
In a statement, PMSA officials said:
"Ms. Douglas is an approachable, proven leader who offers a …


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Meetings wrap with Hot Stove still warming up
Top free agents Greinke, Hamilton, Bourn remain unsigned after annual gathering
By John Schlegel /12/06/12 4:37 PM ET
That's a wrap on the 2012 Winter Meetings, and if this session told us anything, it's that the work is far from wrapped up for the winter.
With Thursday's fourth and final day of the meetings in Nashville, Tenn., barely halfway over, the only moving and shaking going on seemed to be cabs moving to the airport and goodbye handshakes in the lobby at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel & Convention Center.
The annual Rule 5 draft was held in the morning, and that was about all that kept baseball's decision-makers in town. Some didn't even stay that long; after making one of several free-agent agreements this week in starter Dan Haren, the Nationals contingent left town Wednesday.
Before heading out the door, the Twins and Phillies did get together Thursday morning on an interesting deal that sends center fielder Ben Revere to Philadelphia for pitchers Vance Worley and Minor Leaguer Trevor May. And the Phillies might not be done trading, with the Rangers' Michael Young reported to be mulling whether he'll accept a deal to move to Philly to play third base.
But as the meetings came to a close, Josh Hamilton and Zack Greinke remain free agents and Justin Upton remains a member of the D-backs, with the first two certain to change their status in the coming days or weeks and the third a pretty good possibility to move elsewhere.
This year's gathering of decision-makers and media in the suites and lobbies and bars certainly ended with less hoopla than last year, when the Angels swooped up Albert Pujols and C.J. Wilson, and then days later held a press conference/pep rally in front of Angel Stadium to announce the deals before thousands of fans.
No offense to Joe Blanton and Sean Burnett, but that's not happening this year.
"Sometimes, the smartest moves you can do is just make practical decisions," said Angels GM Jerry DiPoto, not exactly making it sound like the Angels will be heard from in the Greinke sweepstakes.
The Revere-Worley deal, meanwhile, was the Twins' second swap of a position player for pitching and fills the Phils' need for a center fielder. With Revere just 24 and making $492,000 in 2012, GM Ruben Amaro believes the Phillies met their needs at a serious discount over top-tier free agent Michael Bourn.
"I think he's a similar type of player," Amaro said of Revere.
Also on Thursday:
With the Yankees searching for help at third base with Alex Rodriguez undergoing hip surgery, MLB.com first reported that New York has offered free agent Kevin Youkilis a one-year deal for $12 million. The Indians also are interested in Youkilis.
The Astros selected pitcher Josh Fields, a former No. 1 pick of the Mariners, who was with the Red Sox organization in 2012, with the first pick in the Rule 5 draft. There were 15 selections in the Major League phase of the draft, two of those players coming out of the Nationals organization, and each of those 15 players will have a chance to make the Opening Day roster of their new team. If they don't, they'll be offered back to their old team or sent to the Minors.
The Red Sox, who started off the week by agreeing with free agents Mike Napoli and Shane Victorino on twin $39 million contracts, came to terms with right-handed reliever Koji Uehara, formerly with the Rangers, on a one-year deal.
Reed Johnson, the outfielder acquired from the Cubs last summer who played well down the stretch, re-signed with the Braves for one year and an option year.
The Rays made it official with James Loney, announcing a one-year deal with the first baseman worth $2 million with the possibility of another $1 million in incentives.


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Gentry and Baker lead Rangers over Indians
- Article by: GARY SCHATZ
- Associated Press
- March 10, 2013 - 7:22 PM
GOODYEAR, Ariz. - Craig Gentry knows he is not a power hitter. Still, he's shown he can handle good pitches to hit.
Gentry hit a two-run homer off Brett Myers to pace the Texas Rangers to a 7-6 win over the Cleveland Indians.
Gentry added a single and scored another run. Jeff Baker, a non-roster invitee for Texas, hit an RBI double and single in his first two at-bats, making it eight straight plate appearances in which he'd reached base.
"Gentry is getting through the baseball," manager Ron Washington said. "When he gets a pitch he can drive he's doing it."
Myers, who pitched 70 times in relief last season, threw three scoreless innings before the Rangers got to him in the fourth for five runs. Myers will be the Indians' No. 3 starter this season. He threw 70 pitches.
"My arm got a little fatigued," Myers said. "I haven't thrown 70 pitches in a while. My stuff wasn't as crisp in that last inning. I tried to make an adjustment to hit my spots better but they got their bats on the ball."
Cleveland manager Terry Francona was pleased with Myers' outing for the first three innings.
"He got two outs in the fourth and then got his breaking ball up," Francona said. "He got a little tired. Before that I thought before that his tempo was good. He was throwing his breaking ball for strikes I thought it was really a positive."
Robbie Ross, one of seven pitchers competing for a place in the Texas rotation, allowed two runs in 2 2-3 innings. He was not pleased with his command of the strike zone, walking three batters.
"Ross walked too many people," Washington said. "He wasn't happy. He wasn't able to back door his cutter like he usually does."
Carlos Carrasco pitched four innings for Cleveland, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks. Carrasco is in competition with Scott Kazmir and Daisuke Matsuzaka for the fifth spot in the Indians rotation.
Drew Stubbs, who came to the Indians in a trade for Shin-Soo Choo, had two hits, including an RBI triple.
Michael Brantley, who had stitches removed from his forearm on Saturday, was 0 for 2 for Cleveland. He had missed 12 games with a cut sustained in a slide against the Angels.
NOTES: Rangers LHP Matt Harrison threw a bullpen session and reported much improvement with a troublesome toe on his left foot. He will not be making a trip back to Texas for an exam, which had been a possibility. The date of his next start is still to be determined. ... Texas 1B Mitch Moreland missed his second straight day with a tight right quadriceps. ... RHP Joakim Soria (Tommy John) and RHP Colby Lewis (surgery for torn flexor tendon) were scheduled to throw bullpens for Texas on Sunday... Indians INF Mark Reynolds is out with a strained oblique. "It is just spring training soreness," he said. ... Cleveland RHP Chris Perez, who was out with a right shoulder strain, began a throwing program Sunday. "I felt OK. There's not much you can do from 60 feet."
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Coping with the holidays
TROY — A.J. Desmond and Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road, is hosting a "Coping with the Holidays" event for those who have lost a loved one at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The event will be hosted by William Miles, MD, associate professor of psychiatry at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and Mary E. Jamerino, LMSW, ACSW, director of bereavement services for A.J. Desmond and Sons Funeral Directors.
Reservations accepted, but not required, by Monday, by calling 248-362-2500 or sending an email to email@example.com.
Telling 'Our Indian Story'
ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Public Library, along with the staff of the Mahany/Meininger Senior Center, will explore Keith Famie's Detroit documentary DVD series entitled "Our Story Of ...", which shows the different ethnic groups that make the Metro Detroit area a great place to live.
At 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, watch a showing of "Our Indian Story" at the Mahany/Meininger Senior Center, 3500 Marais. A taste of Indian heritage will be shared after the showing.
To register for this free program, call 248-246-3900.
Workshop for aspiring authors
SOUTHFIELD — A workshop for aspiring authors, "Become a Published Writer," will take place from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday at Oakland Community College's Southfield campus, 22322 Rutland Drive, in the campus' Student Center, Room A-129.
The workshop is conducted by Irene Brown, author of "How to Write A Book," will show participants how to overcome obstacles, develop disciplined habits and become published authors. Free gifts and door prizes will be featured, along with a book signing following the presentation.
Admission is free and the public is invited. For more information, call 313-220-8894 or send an email to email@example.com.


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Pope told of alleged 'inappropriate acts'
Pope Benedict XVI has been informed about allegations of inappropriate behaviour by Britain's most senior Roman Catholic cleric, who is due to vote on the pontiff's successor, the Vatican says.
Cardinal Keith O'Brien, leader of the Catholic Church in Scotland, denies allegations by three priests and a former priest which were sent to Rome a week before the Pope's resignation on February 11, the Observer newspaper reported.
"The Pope is informed about the problem and the matter is now in his hands," Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi told journalists when asked about the report in the British newspaper.
A spokesman for Cardinal O'Brien said the claims were contested.
The four claimants, from the diocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh in Scotland, reported to nuncio Antonio Mennini, the Vatican's ambassador to Britain, that O'Brien had committed "inappropriate acts" going back 33 years, the Observer said.
One priest claims he received unwanted attention from the cardinal after a late-night drinking session. Another alleges that Cardinal O'Brien used night prayers as cover for inappropriate contact, according to the paper.
Cardinal O'Brien has a vote in the forthcoming papal conclave, which is due to take place next month.
The claimants, who are demanding the cleric's resignation, are worried their report will not be properly addressed if he is allowed to travel to Rome.
But Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, the former archbishop of Westminster and ex-head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales, said Cardinal O'Brien should still be allowed to help choose the next pope if he chooses.
"The cardinal has denied the allegations, so I think we will just have to see how that pans out," Cardinal Murphy-O'Connor told BBC television.
Cardinal O'Brien, who is due to retire next month, has angered the gay community with his conservative stance on homosexuality. He was named "bigot of the year" last year by the rights charity Stonewall.
He recently said that same-sex marriages would be "harmful to the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of those involved" and has long voiced opposition to gay adoption.
But in comments this week he also called for the Catholic Church to end its celibacy rule for the priesthood.
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FITCHBURG -- Representatives from both the Massachusetts State Council and the local Fitchburg Council of the Knights of Columbus presented Kathleen McDermott, executive director of the Montachusett Opportunity Council, with 35 new coats to give to local families that the agency serves in their various programs.
According to Peter Healy, state deputy, Massachusetts State Council of the Knights of Columbus, the group has been conducting the coat drive for three years. Statewide, funds were raised to purchase more than 2,000 coats, with additional coats expected to be donated. The local council held a barbecue fundraiser to assist in raising those funds. This is the first year Fitchburg received a donation.
McDermott said, "These coats will go a long way to keep many children warm this coming winter."
The Montachusett Opportunity Council is the designated community action agency for the North Central region of Massachusetts. MOC's mission is to alleviate poverty and create healthy communities by providing services, coordinating community resources that promote self-sufficiency and advocating for social change. Last year, MOC provided services in 30 communities.
The Fitchburg Knights of Columbus, Council 99, has more than 400 members and has been in existence since 1894, making is the oldest council in the region.


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Bilingual Journal Launched at 'Iolani PalaceUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
Kamehameha Schools Press, in association with the University of Hawai'i Press and Alu Like, has published a new bilingual Hawaiian and English journal titled Ka Ho'oilina: Puke Pai 'Olelo Hawai'i (The Legacy: Journal of Hawaiian Language Sources). The twice-yearly publication was launched Wednesday, June 5, 2002 with a ceremony at 'Iolani Palace in Honolulu.
Dr. Kalena Silva, professor of Hawaiian and Hawaiian studies and director of Ka Haka ʻUla O Ke'elikolani College of Hawaiian Language at the University of Hawai'i at Hilo, is editor-in-chief of the new publication.
"The aim of this bilingual journal is to make accessible to the public archival Hawaiian language materials from the 19th and early 20th centuries not otherwise generally available," Silva said. "Our best estimate is that there are over a quarter million pages of such materials in the form of newspapers, journals, books, government documents, etc., thought by many scholars to be the largest collection of written materials of any indigenous people in the world. The journal seeks to publish all of these in the format that we can talk about and that will make these materials easily accessible to both Hawaiian and English speakers."
Lulani Arquette, CEO of Alu Like, told those at the publication launching celebration that Ka Ho'oilina represents "a major step forward for our Hawaiian language and culture."
The journal is printed in four columns: the original Hawaiian language version of the anthologized piece; a modern Hawaiian version; an English translation and bilingual footnotes.
Kamehameha Schools CEO Dr. Hamilton McCubbin said that the journal will "enable modern day students and researchers to access and understand the panorama of our history from an earlier viewpoint. Ka Ho'oilina will open the minds, hearts and cultural sensitivities of the researchers of today, the scholars of tomorrow and the truth tellers of generations to come."
"Never before has an endeavor of this scope been attempted," Silva said. "This journal would not be possible but for the lives, knowledge and sacrifice of the Hawaiian language authors who have passed on and whose works are published here."


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ASHVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A relative says the woman involved in a deadly home invasion that killed her, her mother and her brother in central Pennsylvania had a long-running dispute with the family.
Virginia Cruse says her niece had "a hatred toward the family" that culminated in a Friday night's shootout in Ashville, about 40 miles southwest of State College.
Investigators said the father found his wife and son fatally shot, then in turn shot the two intruders. The father, identified by Cruse as John Frew, was not injured.
Cruse identified the victims as her 64-year-old sister Roberta Frew and the couple's 47-year-old son. She identified the assailants as Frew's daughter, Josephine, and her husband, Jeff Ruckinger.


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Taking Smart Stride to win at 2-1 or greater and key-boxing in exactas with the well conditioned favorite, Sure Route (2-1). Trifecta players can add Villanesca (7-2) to their exotics mix.
Number of Selections since May, 2007: 1344
Number of Win-Place-Show Finishers: 410-254-207
Amount Wagered: $2,688 [to win only]
Total Dollar Return on Investment: $2,813.40
Profit to Date: $125.40