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Misconceptions about cancer causes can lead to unnecessary worry about your health. Find out whether there's any truth to these common myths about the causes of cancer.
Scary claims circulate on the internet that everyday objects and products, such as plastic and deodorant, are secret cancer causes. Beyond being wrong, many of these myths may cause you to worry unnecessarily about your own health and the health of your family.
Before you panic, take a look at the facts.
Here, Timothy J. Moynihan, M.D., a cancer specialist at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, takes a closer look at some popular myths about cancer causes and explains why they just aren't true.
Fact: There's no conclusive evidence linking the use of underarm antiperspirants or deodorants with breast cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute and other research.
Some reports have suggested that these products contain harmful substances such as aluminum compounds and parabens that can be absorbed through the skin or enter the body through nicks caused by shaving. No clinical studies have yet given a definitive answer to the question of whether these products cause breast cancer. But the evidence to date suggests these products don't cause cancer.
If you're still concerned that your underarm antiperspirant or deodorant could increase your risk of cancer, choose products that don't contain chemicals that worry you.
Fact: Microwave-safe plastic containers and wraps are safe to use in the microwave.
But plastic containers not intended for use in the microwave could melt and potentially leak chemicals into your food. So avoid microwaving containers that were never intended for the microwave, such as margarine tubs, takeout containers or whipped topping bowls.
Check to see that any container you use in the microwave is labeled as microwave-safe.
Fact: Sugar doesn't make cancer grow faster. All cells, including cancer cells, depend on blood sugar (glucose) for energy. But giving more sugar to cancer cells doesn't speed their growth. Likewise, depriving cancer cells of sugar doesn't slow their growth.
This misconception may be based in part on a misunderstanding of positron emission tomography (PET) scans, which use a small amount of radioactive tracer — typically a form of glucose. All tissues in your body absorb some of this tracer, but tissues that are using more energy — including cancer cells — absorb greater amounts. For this reason, some people have concluded that cancer cells grow faster on sugar. But this isn't true.
However, there is some evidence that consuming large amounts of sugar is associated with an increased risk of certain cancers, including esophageal cancer. It can also lead to weight gain and increase the risk of obesity and diabetes, which may increase the risk of cancer.
Fact: In ancient times, illness was often viewed as punishment for bad actions or thoughts. In some cultures that view is still held.
If this were true, though, how would you explain the 6-month-old or the newborn who gets cancer? These little ones haven't been bad.
There's absolutely no evidence that you get cancer because you deserve it.
Fact: There's no need to avoid someone who has cancer. You can't catch it. It's OK to touch and spend time with someone who has cancer. In fact, your support may never be more valuable.
Though cancer itself isn't contagious, sometimes viruses, which are contagious, can lead to the development of cancer. Examples of viruses that can cause cancer include:
Talk to your doctor about ways to protect yourself from these viruses.
Original article: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cancer/in-depth/cancer-causes/ART-20044714
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My mother was an only child, her parents knew each other all their lives and married when they both were well in to their 20s: they were married ten years before my mother was born. When they became grandparents, it was apparent their granddaughters were going to be the center of their world.
Some of my fondest memories are of the times I spent on my grandparent's dairy farm. Learning how to call in the cows for milking, riding along with Grandpa on the tractor while he mowed, tapping maples in the spring and cooking down the sap to make syrup, picking hazelnuts and butternuts in the fall, catching night crawlers to fish. My grandmother shared her love of history and books - my grandfather his love of nature. Both gifts I still carry with me today.
Fast forward forty years: our family vacation home, a four-season log 'cabin' located on the original dairy farm where I spent my childhood years remains the place central to my life. Earlier this month my family gathered for the 9-day gun deer season at our cabin, a tradition I know my grandfather would have been pleased to know was being carried forward. Hunting was a major part of my grandfather's life; being out in woods with friends who also looked forward to time spent "at deer camp." He lived long enough to see his grandson-in-law establish shared hunting traditions at 'the farm' and his great-grandson's first hunting seasons. I wish he had lived to see his oldest granddaughter shoot her first buck.
Wisconsin Gun Deer Season, November 1945. Harley Space far left in black/white coat. Digital Image.
Original photograph privately held by Cindy Bergeron Scherwinski. 2010
Recently a friend lamented the coming of winter, in addition to the cold, chapped hands and lips, she said she "hated that there was no color in the world" until spring. While walking out of my deer stand, I was struck by the beauty of the woods: the many shades of brown in the leaves covering the ground, remnants of last night's sleet among the moss on an oak tree, ferns refusing to relinquish their grip even in the midst of snow. I can hear my grandfather's voice pointing out the beauty of 'the out of doors."
Thank you Grandpa.
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In a sea of trends at RAFW that were oh so pretty, zippers added edgy detail, leather and studs added toughness and tassels added a little boho-chic. It's about adding small details to an outfit that toughen it up a bit ( like Sara Phillips has done with the studded belt above) and about playing with texture and materials and turning somthing from ordinary into devastating high-fashion!
Camilla and Marc were spot on with their use of zips on body hugging little black dresses – a look you could tell right away will be copied by chain stores far and wide.
Bec and Bridge went all out – leather tassels adorned wrists, waists were cinched with studded cut-out statement leather belts, gold zippers broke up simple black garments that also dripped with gold chains.
Below: Leather wrist tassels and studded, cut-out belts at Bec and Bridge
Leather got pretty at Sara Phillips, showing up in pastel coloured, laser cut designs and also in laced leather minis – a great way to wear leather for girls who are not into the tough look!
Below: Pretty leather at Sara Phillips
Annah Stretton went for the tried and true ironic combo of pretty frilly dresses paired with tough motorcycle leathers. Yes it has been done before, but it is almost a classic these days and such an easy, cool look to pull off.
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Big test for immigration bill brings hope to backers
WASHINGTON — Senators who back a sweeping immigration law said Thursday they were heartened by the first big test of the proposal in which members of both parties were allowed to make changes to the bill.
The Democratic-led Senate Judiciary Committee adopted eight amendments offered by Republicans and 13 from Democrats. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., said some of the Republican amendments have helped strengthen the bill and should encourage more GOP members of Congress to consider voting for it.
"We all know this is going to be a long, hard road but we're off to a good start," Schumer said. "I think our arguments are holding firm."
But Republican critics said the bill still ignores important demands on border security that will make it difficult to pass the Senate and especially the Republican-controlled House of Representatives.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, saw the committee vote down one of his amendments that would have tripled the size of the Border Patrol and quadrupled the number of drones and sensors used to patrol the southwest border with Mexico.
"The American people want Congress to be serious about border security," Cruz said. "That is true among Republicans and Democrats. It is true in red states and blue states. And it is with regret that the committee has consistently rejected any attempts to put real teeth in this bill to secure the border."
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and the ranking member on the committee, echoed the concerns of many Republicans worried that the bill allows the nation's estimted 11 million unauthorized immigrants to get legal status before the nation's borders are secured.
"No one can dispute that this bill is legalization first and security second," Grassley said.
Cruz's measure was one of seven GOP amendments that was voted down, compared to Democrats who did not have any of their amendments struck down.
That prompted Dan Stein, president of the Federation of American Immigration Reform, a group that opposes the bill, to call the hearing "a complete sham of a process." Marielena Hincapié, executive director of the National Immigration Law Center, a group that supports the bill, said the senators fought off any "poison pills" that could doom the prospects of the bill.
The committee was focusing on the border security sections of the 867-bill during Thursday's hearing – the first of several hearings when senators are expected to vote on more than 300 amendments that have been filed.
One of the biggest changes to the bill was an amendment filed by Grassley that ensures that the Department of Homeland Security focus on securing the entire southwestern border. According to the bill, Homeland Security must monitor 100% of the border, and intercept 90% of people crossing, only in sectors deemed "high risk." That's defined as sectors where 30,000 people were apprehended in the previous year, and in 2012 would have included three of the nine border sectors.
Grassley's amendment requires the department to reach those goals in all border sectors.
The committee voted down a separate Grassley amendment that would have required that Homeland Security certify the entire border as secured before the nation's unauthorized immigrants can be granted temporary legal status.
The bill as written only requires that Homeland Security create and submit a plan to secure the entire border before those immigrants can apply to become "Registered Provisional Immigrants," which would allow them to legally reside and work in the country.
The committee is now finished with the border security portion of the bill. They must still vote on portions that deal with legalizing the nation's 11 million unauthorized immigrants, enforcing immigration at work-sites and revamping the legal immigration system. The next hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, and there are still several ways in which any momentum on the bill may be disrupted:
The committee is set to resume hearing amendments after the lunch break and will continue throughout the day, and there still exists several ways in which any momentum on the bill may be disrupted:
Same-Sex Immigration Rights
Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., filed amendments to extend immigration rights and benefits to the spouses and families of LGBT couples who are in a "long-term committed relationship." Immigration activists lobbied the Gang of Eight to include such provisions in their bill, but members held off. And while the idea has support from Democrats on the Judiciary committee, Republicans have warned that including the topic on an already-controversial bill could ruin any chances it has at clearing both chambers. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., has said simply that adding LGBT immigration rights would "kill the bill."
Border Security Enhancements
Many Republicans say the bill doesn't do enough to fully secure the country's border. The last time Congress passed a comprehensive immigration bill in 1986, up to 3 million unauthorized immigrants were allowed to apply to become U.S. citizens. But the promise of border security didn't happen, leading to another wave of illegal immigration and more than 11 million unauthorized immigrants living in the country today. Republican senators, including Rep. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, have filed several amendments to require the border be certified as secure before people can get green cards and U.S. citizenship. Democrats believe the 13-year path to citizenship is already long enough and worry about putting many more barriers in front of them.
Easier Path to Citizenship
Most of the nation's 11 million unauthorized immigrants who arrived in the U.S. before Dec. 31, 2011, would be able to apply for a green card within 10 years, and U.S. citizenship within 13 years, after they have passed criminal background checks, paid taxes, learned English and civics and paid at least $2,000 in fees. But immigration activist groups, and some Democrats, feel that's too difficult a process. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., filed an amendment to move that cutoff date back to April 17, 2013, so recent arrivals aren't left out, and another one to allow young unauthorized immigrants to get a faster path. Adoption of those amendments could rankle Republicans and undermine the bill.
Who Can Benefit
The current Senate bill allows most of the nation's 11 million unauthorized immigrants to apply for temporary legal status and, eventually, full U.S. citizenship. But some Republicans, including Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., are trying to amend the bill to place some limits. Sessions, for example, has filed an amendment to bar anybody who could qualify for Medicare, Obamacare and other welfare programs from qualifying to get their green card. If the amendments prevent too many people from getting legal status, the bill could quickly lose the support of activist groups, Democrats in Congress and the Obama administration.
Workers vs. Relatives
Many of the lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have filed amendments to change the focus of the nation's future legal immigration system. Some lawmakers, such as Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, want to make it easier for companies to hire foreign, high-skilled workers. The bill already increases the number of visas and green cards granted to people with advanced degrees, but Hatch and others believe it places too many barriers in front of U.S. businesses. Adding such provisions could upset some Republicans who are worried the bill already puts U.S. workers in jeopardy. The shift away from a family-based immigration system also worries some in Congress. Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, filed an amendment to allow U.S. citizens the ability to petition for their siblings – a part of U.S. immigration law that is repealed by the Gang of Eight bill.
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"Elusive Street Artist Banksy Revealed"… Well not exactly
When it comes to street artists none are as famous as the ever elusive Banksy. With his satirical, playful and obviously bold expressions of graffiti genius, it is no wonder this UK legend/ hero has made it big time. A documentary, or is it a psuedo-documentary, about him called "Exit through the Gift Shop" debuted at the Sundance Film Festival recently and while it doesn't promise to reveal his identity or anything else about him for that matter, it does promise intrigue. [ Continue Reading ]


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Pumpkin Soup is one of my kids' favorite Soups , The kids loved it from Kinder garden , as it was a regular visitor for lunch in Autumn months , they used to ask me to do it at home , but cutting a pumpkin at home was a disaster for me :) so I used to buy those pre-made Soup powders & do it for them & they always say it's good ( but not that good that I hear when I do any other type of home made soup from scratch at home).
I found those beautiful previously cut in cubes Hokkaido (Red Squash ) in Market , so I said to myself , now it's time to make my kids happy ! I made it & it was really good , the kids loved it & I heard that "This soup is really good" with their childish enthusiasm that I was waiting for :) It tastes fruity ,creamy , fresh & has a nice sweet taste , I can't really describe it that good ,but you have to try it as it's very very easy ,like most of the Soups !


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Politics & Government
Israel's new political star acclaimed as 'a man of the people'
Israelis have long valued television celebrity Yair Lapid as the country's everyman, and this week they made him one of the most powerful political figures in Israel's next government.
His carefully coiffed salt-and-pepper hair and easy charisma have earned Lapid a special status in Israel as a national heartthrob. But it was his respected political lineage and his career as an acclaimed journalist that drew voters and catapulted the untested politician into the leadership of the second-largest party in the Israeli Parliament.
"He gave voice to the concerns of the vast middle class in Israel," Mark Mellman, an American Democratic pollster and Lapid's senior campaign strategist, told McClatchy. "It isn't easy to make the transition from journalist to politician. But he became a voice of change and a breath of fresh air by standing strong on issues."
Lapid waged a campaign that borrowed from American-style politics – Mellman has been a pollster for former President Bill Clinton and Senate Democrats – but was also somewhat counterintuitive to what has guided Israeli politics for so long.
His emphasis was less on the issues concerned with security threats, like the struggle with the Palestinians – Lapid favors peace talks – or Iran's quest for nuclear power and more on social justice and the rising inequalities in Israeli society. His campaign also capitalized on the widespread use of social media to get out his message.
Lapid has demanded an end to the automatic military exemption for thousands of ultra-Orthodox youths, and an end to the rising taxes on Israel's middle class. His party included a broad range of public figures, all of them proving, for the first time, that an Israeli politician did not need to focus on security issues such as Iran to become "electable."
Political analysts said there was no doubt that Lapid will be kingmaker in the next Israeli government. He and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – who won re-election, but in an unexpected, underwhelming way – met for more than two hours Thursday. They likely will form a coalition to increase their clout in the Parliament.
Netanyahu reportedly already has offered the suddenly influential Lapid his choice of two of the most important Cabinet portfolios: foreign affairs or finance.
Lapid, however, has set a higher bar. There are rumors that Israel's next government could exclude – for the first time in many years – the ultra-Orthodox parties.
"We will fight for equality in national responsibilities with everyone serving (in the army) and everyone working," Lapid said in a campaign speech a few weeks ago.
He has worried that Netanyahu's longstanding political alliance with the ultra-Orthodox Shas Party has led to its dominance of several key ministries, including social welfare and education, and to preferential treatment being given to the ultra-Orthodox sector of Israeli society.
In earlier interviews, Lapid also had promised that he would join Netanyahu's government only if his centrist party was able to moderate the more hawkish factions within Likud, Netanyahu's political power base.
Lapid has said that a "real, significant" peace process must be launched immediately with Palestinians with the aim of achieving a "livable divorce rather than an unhappy marriage."
"He says things that make sense to the average Israeli," said Shoshanah Baruch, a 42-year-old Israeli teacher who said she voted for Lapid. "I'm not against the settlements because I'm political, but because they drain money away from people like me who live in Tel Aviv and just want to have normal lives. For so many years I would listen to political messages and just think they didn't understand me or my needs, and then he came along."
The sense that Lapid is a "man of the people" helped drive his campaign, said Mellman.
As a new party, Yesh Atid – which translates to "There is a Future" – received a fraction of the campaign funding and television time the established Israeli parties received. Instead, he ran his campaign on Facebook and Twitter, telling voters his views on issues ranging from health care to the cost of his morning cereal.
In a speech earlier this week, Lapid told his supporters that those who voted for Yesh Atid "voted for the sake of normalcy, for trust between people, for the right to education and housing. . . . Today the people chose to say 'no' to the politics of hatred and fear. They said 'no' to extremism."
In the crowds this week, some were chanting, "He's a man of the people" and "One of us."
A party adviser who asked to remain anonymous because he was not authorized to speak to the media recounted a story from years ago, when Lapid hosted his father, famed Israeli politician Yosef "Tommy" Lapid, as a guest on his talk show.
The older Lapid was a Holocaust survivor who went on to serve as an influential justice minister. The two were in the midst of discussing the elder Lapid's rise to power and the shifts in Israel's political history when Lapid turned to his father and asked, "But what is it to be Israeli?"
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"Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks/things you can think up if only you try!"
― Dr. Seuss
Alice was growing older and she hadn't been to Wonderland in years. Yet, she had not forgotten the lessons she learned there.
She was an imaginative girl, so much so her mother could not figure out where Alice came up with her fanciful ideas.
But Alice's mother adored her daughter so she let her creativity run free, including playing outside and having tea with her imaginary friends.
While having tea, Alice talked to the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit, the Door Mouse, and March Hair. Often, she talked to a smoking Catipillar, whom her mother naturally disapproved of. But Alice only laughed at her mother saying:
" Why the Caterpillar needs the medicine he smokes. He's in a great deal of pain becoming a butterfly."
Alice's mother had been making ice tea in a pitcher as it was summer. Alice didn't know what to do at first, her friends enjoyed hot tea. But she determined after a while, they would have to make do with ice tea. She poured the cold tea into her prized teapot.
She brought the tea to the marigolds and dandilions in the field by her house and poured the cold tea at the base of all her flower friends. She even brought them a few cookies, which she crumbled around their stems.
Sometimes Alice liked to sit out in the field and read. She brought out a fancy white cushioned chair from the parlour to a field of grass and flowers. She sat there considering life and paging through a novel. She was wearing a hat her grandma had given her to keep the sun from her face.
Alice fell asleep outside in the chair and dreamed she was in Wonderland. She dreamt she had eaten bread to make her big and tall.
She found herself next to a curious house with the appearance of a giant 🍐 pear ; it had a small red door with steps going down to the grass below.
There was a handsome Raven sitting on the house, opposite of where Alice stood. She placed her ear against the house, trying to hear if anyone was inside.
"You won't find anyone in there," the Raven told Alice.
"But why wouldn't they be at home?" Alice asked. "Its Wonderland, creatures here don't go to work even if they're adults. Besides, wouldn't a mother or wife be at home?"
"I wouldn't quite call them adults and it's presumptuous to think all women should stay at home."
"If they're not adults, how come they have a house?" Alice wondered. She looked back to the Raven, "I only thought the wife or mother might be home because she could be like my mother who stays home."
Alice sat down, reaching towards the small red doorway of the pear 🍐 house; it was locked up tight. "Why is the door locked? Who would break into their home here? My father never locks our door."
The Raven chuckled in the weird way birds do, "I think they are avoiding unwanted guests of giant proportions."
"Also, I think you're forgetting everyone needs something to do in the day, work or otherwise. We all have tasks, seasons of life to experience, even in Wonderland."
"Seasons of life?" Alice asked confused. "Well, what season am I in? I don't feel young, but I'm certainly not old. I'm only nine. But since coming to Wonderland years ago, I think of things adults don't even consider."
The Raven squawked, continuing to chuckle.
"Hmmm," Alice said, "It only occurred to me, no one ever told me why a Raven is like a writing desk?"
The Raven ignored Alice but began to whistle a discordant tune.
"That's awful," Alice said but he continued his song.
When he stopped he peered with little black eyes at Alice, "See everyone has a song to sing. Not everyone thinks their neighbour's song is pretty, but it's their song and so they must sing it."
"It is the same with the creatures in this pear 🍐 house. They are off singing their life song, doing what they feel they are meant to do in life, in this season."
"Each part of life has a song," the Raven said. "I hear you singing your song when you're out in the fields having tea with your Wonderland friends, using your imagination. You're in the spring of life and your song is lovely and new."
"But," continued the Raven, "I am in the Winter of my life. I've had many children and I am old, but I sing my song anyways. Even when we are old, we have a purpose and must sing our own song."
Alice thought a long while about the seasons, singing, and what the Raven told her. Then she smiled, " I understand what you mean now. But do you think you and the owners of this pear 🍐 house would mind joining my other Wonderland friends and myself for tea?"
The Raven cawed laughing at Alice. He nodded his little black head and flew away.
The next moment, Alice awoke and found herself sleeping in her mother's plush parlour chair out in the grassy field. Her mother looked down on her gently and smoothed Alice's hair:
"Alice there you are. Oh, my good chair. It's white and you've got dirt and grass all over it," mother said sternly.
Alice sleepily smiled and said," I was in Wonderland and talking to a Raven about the songs we each sing in life in different seasons. I'm sorry about the chair Mama."
Her mother shook her head sighing and ruffled Alice's hair, "Oh you and Wonderland. Will you ever grow out if it? Little girls will be attending school again in Fall."
Alice sighed and helped her mother bring the chair back into the house to be cleaned. She decided to visit the roses in the backyard later.
Aluce had told her mother many strange stories about red roses. So much so, Alice's mother gave her the job of watering and caring for the roses in the garden; she babied her roses. She didn't want anyone to think she'd been painting her roses and that they weren't truly red — that always led to problems.
She wondered about what season of life the roses and all the flowers in the field were in? What was their purpose except to be beautiful? Alice began to hum the particular song of the flowers, watering her roses and caring for them.
Suddenly, she remembered it was her birthday in a week. She would be ten-years-old; how could she forget? She must go inside the house and remind her mother she needed more bowls to match her tea set.
For a moment Alice sighed thinking about school beginning soon. Children at school didn't understand her much. Often, they knew less about things than many adults. Girls at school sang their own songs and Alice as usual, sang a unique tune.
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A group of heavy metal-playing middle schoolers from Brooklyn head-banged their way to a major record deal, signing a $1.7 million contract just a few years after playing their first gig on the street in Times Square, according to a published report.
The band Unlocking the Truth -- comprised of 13-year-old guitarist Malcolm Brickhouse, 13-year-old bassist Alec Atkins and 12-year-old drummer Jarad Dawkins – committed to a two-album deal with Sony Records, according to the New York Daily News. The Brooklyn boys are promised $60,000 for their first album and could get an advance as high as $350,000 for their second record.
"It's so exciting. We're jumping over the moon," Dawkins' mother, Tabatha Dawkins, told the News.
The group got its start playing in Times Square and Washington Square Park, Tabatha Dawkins told the News. Videos of their performances garnered hundreds of thousands of hits on YouTube, and Eric Clapton's drummer helped them get gigs across the region after seeing them play in 2012.
Since then, they've played at the Apollo Theater, Webster Hall, during a Brooklyn Nets playoff game and the Coachella music festival. They've met celebrities, played "Jingle Bells" in a commercial for a clothing store and have been featured on the late night show "Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell."
They're spending their summer break this year traveling the country as part of the Vans Warped Tour.
Even though the trio is finding musical success, Tabatha Dawkins, who is also the band's co-manager, said they still have to focus on school work. All three are entering eighth grade this fall at various schools in Brooklyn and are good students.
"School work comes first," she told the News. "If their school work is not done, they don't play."


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Gassed: No gators under Big Apple
Q. Are there really alligators living in the sewers of New York, flushed down as overgrown pets, or is this just a fanciful urban legend? E. S. Aller
A. "I suppose they could live there for a time," says University of Wisconsin zoologist Jeffrey R. Baylis. Sewer water is warmer than groundwater, and that would help. Gators hunt at night, so darkness would not be a problem as long as they got some light. Rats and other small animals could provide food.
However, reproduction would be a virtual impossibility as alligators nest in mounds of decaying vegetation exposed to the sun, and the female would need both to regulate nest temperatures. Basking in the sun to regulate body temperature and control parasites would also be impossible. [More reasons why UVA's creek daylighting project, subject of this week's cover story, will benefit our area!–editor]
Adding to a sewer's inhospitality are the sewer gas, hydrogen sulfide, and volatile chemicals from industrial effluents, says University of Florida Prof. F. Wayne King, curator of herpetology at the Florida Museum of Natural History: "Unlike on Hollywood movie sets, alligators and even rats would have difficulty surviving in sanitary sewers. It's hard to fit them with gas masks."
The germ of truth in these stories has to do with alligators in the southern part of the country in storm sewers, not sanitary sewers. Young gators, under threat of attack by dominant males, will often take refuge in storm sewers. Generally more sanitary, these are rather like artificial caves for the animals.
"Then, maybe after a heavy rain, they'll come crawling on out and start walking right down main street," King says.
Q. Why are there so many statistics hounds following the game of baseball, compared with football, soccer, etc.? G. Bagby
A. While most sports are freeform, baseball is discrete, analyzable into 25 well-defined states after each play, say Jim Albert and Jay Bennett in Curve Ball: Baseball, Statistics, and the Role of Chance in the Game. Consider the bases: There can be none on, runner on 1st, or 2nd, or 3rd, runners on 1st and 2nd, 1st and 3rd, 2nd and 3rd, or bases loaded. Each of these can be with 0, 1, or 2 outs, for 24 total situations (3 x 8), plus one more for 3 outs (inning ends). Batting averages and earned-run averages of pitchers can be calculated for each of the 24 situations, plus probabilities of the batting team scoring any runs.
Compare this to, say, football, where one team's possession is equivalent to an inning at bat. How many possible states are there at the end of each play? Simplifying, there are 100 different positions, one for each yard mark, plus 4 different downs, 10 different yard amounts to go (for a 1st). This yields 100 x 4 x 10 = 4000 states!
And this is understated, since scrimmage lines on the field are continuous, as are yards-to-go, which also can be more then 10, with fractional yards typical, making the number of possible states virtually infinite. And football is relatively discrete compared to basketball, soccer, and hockey, which have a continuous flow in both time and space.
So while a calculating fan might answer curiosities about baseball– e.g., Who are the best "clutch" hitters?– other sports can be so daunting that even the most avid numbers hound hardly knows where to sink a tooth in.
Q. You've been feeling peppier and happier lately, sleeping more soundly, stress under better control. At work, you're recalling names better, and organization seems less a chore. You'd swear you're more coordinated, even your eyes seem sharper. How to account for this? J. Fonda
A. Just might be that exercise program you began, after an OK from your doctor, says University of Louisville exercise scientist Kent Adams. Getting the blood flowing every day is a sweepingly salutary thing, even just for transporting more oxygen to the brain for keener vision.
How about your love life? Has your partner also been happier? "As a promoter of exercise, I would have to say of course it may help amour too," Adams says. Better moods will put you both in the mood more often. Plus love is a physical act, and blood flow from a healthy cardiovascular system is important in coping with any stress, and sex is a stressor.
So a hearty yes to exercise all around.
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Seven-time father Rod Stewart was virile long before he was rich, and the rocker-turned-crooner is now rekindling his relationship with the daughter he gave up for adoption when he was a teenager.
Mod Rod told Joy Behar he was "absolutely stone broke" when Sarah Streeter was born and had no other option. "She was put up for adoption when I was 17 or 18, I think," the rocker said Thursday.
Stewart has had sporadic contact over the years with his daughter, now 46, but the two have gotten closer following the deaths of her adoptive parents.
"Since her mom and dad have died, we've tried to come together and be close together, and it's working out pretty well," Stewart said. "I never felt like I was her dad, because I didn't take her to school, change her nappies, there was no paternal thing there, but I'm trying."
Stewart's wife Penny is pregnant with the couple's second child, and the "Maggie May" singer has seven other children, including Streeter.
Streeter told the Daily Mail she is slowly getting to know her father through phone calls and family get-togethers.
"There's no anger there," Streeter said. "I never was angry about what happened really, just sad. But now I'm older I see things differently and realize that it has been as difficult for him over the years as it has been for me. Now we're at the start of a new chapter, and that's wonderful."
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The Genius has been a longstanding staple in our range of mountain bikes for many years now. Having always been the result of a focus on innovation, technology and design, the Genius has evolved over the years in order to be able to tame anything that comes its way. With the latest iteration of our all mountain trail bike, one concept formed the backbone of the development process. What comes down, must go up. This has always been the premise of the genius, it truly is the perfect mtb for every trail it encounters. Steep rooty climbs? no problem. Fast, flowy single track? Yes please. 2000m long descents in the alps? Music to our ears. With the genius, no matter the trail, no matter the conditions, no matter the rider, it is always the right tool for the job.
With the new Genius, we wanted to make sure that versatility was still achieved. Unlike much of the competition, the new Genius can switch from 27.5" to 29" wheels with nothing more than the flip of a chip. No need to change the fork, all you need to do is flip a shock mount chip, change your wheels and off you go. The flip chip allows us to maintain a similar BB height when switching from one wheel size to the other which is key to keeping handling similar for both wheel sizes. With 27.5" wheels, you can run either 2.5", 2.6" or 2.8" tires. For the 29er, anywhere from 2.4"-2.6" is good to go. The Genius has always been a bike for everyone. Now, more so than ever this rings true. One frame, a multitude of options.
Imagine having the perfect bike waiting for you at the beginning of every section of trail. Our all new Genius was developed as a system with this concept in mind. A SCOTT-exclusive TwinLoc Suspension System allowed us to create a bike that climbs effortlessly and efficiently, yet slays on the way down.
With TwinLoc, a rider can effectively control the complete frame, fork, and shock as a system. Why does this matter? A bike with 150mm of suspension travel, correctly set up, has more sag than a bike with 130mm. It's that extra travel that makes it more fun to ride and more capable on the descents, but the greater sag has an oversized effect on the bike's geometry and climbing performance. That's where TwinLoc matters. TwinLoc helps manage the sag effect in several ways. Whereas most systems only increase low-speed compression in an effort to gain pedaling efficiency, TwinLoc allows us to not only change compression damping, but also to change the spring curve, dynamically altering the geometry of the bike.
In Descend mode, all the available air chambers in the shock are utilised to give the maximum 150mm of plush and active suspension travel for full descending capability.
In Traction Control Mode, one of the air chambers is closed off to reduce the air volume and subsequently stiffen the spring. The damping is automatically adjusted and the bikes turns into a 110mm travel efficiency machine, increasing responsiveness. The bike then dynamically rides higher which results in a more efficient geometry, perfect for steep technical climbs and pumping flatter, less technical terrain. Damping adjustment alone cannot achieve this.
The TwinLoc Suspension System also features a front and rear lockout for ultimate pedalling efficiency on smooth terrain, such as fire road climbs or road transitions to the trail head.
These unique settings optimize climbing geometry, even on longer travel bikes.We can eliminate the "long travel effect" that can rob your pedaling efficiency, but we're not robbing you of the full-fun, 150mm travel when you point it downhill. With TwinLoc, our 150mm-travel Genius trail bike climbs as well as a bike with less travel and descends as well as one with more. From a race setting, to a lunch ride, to an after work trail shred, being able to switch from mode to mode depending on a trails profile at the push of a lever is paramount to riding faster and having a damned good time.
Our suspension kinematic brings perfect balance and control to the Genius platform. Using our virtual four link design, we have honed our suspension feel, pedaling and braking response to work with maximum efficiency and in harmony with our TwinLoc Suspension System. Our kinematic suspension curve gives supple small bump sensitivity and therefore exceptional traction characteristics, perfect support in the mid-stroke and a controlled deep stroke for predictable and comfortable bottom outs. Specific pivot placements ensures efficient pedaling that drives the bike forwards like a startled greyhound and neutral braking that strikes a perfect balance between rider comfort and control, chassis stability and rear wheel traction. From the XC racer, to the downhill enthusiast, the new Genius kinematic brings improvements and advantages in all areas and gives a solid fundamental basis for a bike for all riders and all conditions.


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Tina's lay off from her retail position provided the impetus to follow her passion -- art therapy. Bruce aced his interview for a cyber security position. They both attained their desired goals. So can you!
Positive thinking is powerful. Whatever your mind can conceive and believe, and your heart desires, you can achieve. But you must have persistence and patience. The following strategies will help you achieve your goals:
- Know what you want. State your goal in specific terms. Dare to dream. Ensure your goal is consistent with your passion or purpose.
- Confirm your goal is sound and desirable. It should benefit both you and other people.
- Write your goal and all your reasons for wanting it. State your outcome in positive terms.
- Identify and minimize barriers. Specify any obstacles that may keep you from reaching your goal. If the worst thing happened what could you do? What information do you need to pursue this goal? Where could you go for this? From whom could you get support? What can you do to make this less risky? What kind of measures could you build in to make it less urgent? Less irreversible? Less overwhelming?
List all the groups, people, organizations, resources, character traits, education, personal strengths, and tools you have at your disposal for assisting you in overcoming obstacles. Use these to help you move forward.
- Set a schedule for completing your goal. Be flexible so that you can incorporate new ideas. Use a daily organizer to plan activities that will enable you to attain your goal.
Break the goal into small steps. Every day, do at least one activity related to achieving your goal.
- Ask a friend or relative for support. Meet often to review your progress. Call when you need a boost.
- Continually focus on your desired outcome. See yourself living your goal today: see, hear, smell, and touch aspects of the goal. Act as if you have already achieved your goal.
If you find this challenging, create a collage or drawing depicting it. Tina glued pictures from publications on a large sheet of poster paper. The collage illustrated her desired goals, how she wanted to look, the personal and professional image she desired to project, people she wanted to be with, and other things that represented her concept of "success." Every day, she reminded herself that she was this successful person. She also stated affirmations daily, and continued to have faith that she would attain her goal.
- Associate with positive people who support your goal.
- Remove all negative mental obstacles such as hate, worry, anger, jealousy. Avoid phrases such as, "I can't." Do not criticize or blame others.
Bruce was convinced he wasn't getting job offers because employers didn't want to hire men in their 50s. But when he changed his attitudes, documented his updated skills, and illustrated how his previous accomplishments and experience could contribute to the company, he had three job offers in one week.
- State and write intentions and affirmations daily. Affirmations, potent statements of truths which sink deep into your subconscious, help you to become the person you want to be. Use positive statements such as "I can be what I will to be," "My life is changing for the better," and "I am proud of myself."
- View failures or setbacks as learning experiences. They are detours as you move toward your goal.
- Keep mind, body and spirit in top working order. Eat healthy, exercise regularly, and nourish your soul.
- Review your goal periodically. Feel free to modify it as you learn more about yourself and your options.
Achieving your desired goals will give you feelings of accomplishment and confidence. You will gain a sense of purpose, inner harmony, and greater control over your personal and professional life.
Learn other goal attainment strategies Questers use in Questers Dare to Change Your Job and Life.
Dr. Carole Kanchier, career and personal growth expert, shows how Questers attain goals in her award-winning, groundbreaking book, "Questers Dare to Change Your Job and Life." A registered psychologist, coach, speaker and newspaper/digital columnist, Carole Kanchier consults world-wide: www. questersdaretochange.com.


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Rebels target Syrian police academy
Rebels backed by captured tanks have launched a fresh offensive on a government complex housing a police academy near the northern city of Aleppo, prompting the government to respond with airstrikes to try to protect the strategic installation.
If rebels capture the complex on the outskirts of Aleppo, it would mark another setback for President Bashar Assad's regime. In recent weeks, the regime has lost control of key infrastructure in the northeast including a hydroelectric dam, a major oil field and two army bases along the road linking Aleppo with the airport to its east.
Rebels have also been hitting the heart of Damascus with occasional mortars shells or bombings, posing a stiff challenge to Assad's regime in its seat of power.
On Saturday, opposition fighters in the eastern province of Deir el-Zour overran a site known as al-Kibar, which was home to what is believed to have been a partly built nuclear reactor that Israeli warplanes bombed in 2007.
A year after the strike, the UN nuclear watchdog determined that the destroyed building's size and structure fit specifications of a nuclear reactor. Syria never stated the purpose of the site.
After the bombing, the regime carted away all the debris from the destroyed building and equipment from the two standing structures, analysts said, adding that the rebels were unlikely to have found any weapons in the abandoned complex.
"It's more or less a shell because the Syrians decided to remove everything inside the buildings," said Mustafa Alani, an analyst with the Gulf Research Center in Geneva. "I don't think there's anything left really of any value for the rebels."
Rebels have been trying for months to storm the government complex west of Aleppo in the suburb of Khan al-Asal, according to Rami Abdul-Rahman, the director of the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The facility also includes several smaller army outposts charged with protecting the police academy inside the compound.
Aleppo has been the scene of some of the heaviest fighting of Syria's nearly two-year-old conflict.
In July, rebels launched an offensive on the city, Syria's largest and one-time commercial capital, and quickly seized several neighbourhoods. The battle has since devolved into a bloody stalemate, with heavy street fighting that has left whole districts in ruins and forced thousands to flee.
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Find out if you're eligible for the Saver's Credit.
The Saver's Tax Credit rewards low and moderate income taxpayers who are working hard and need more help saving for retirement. If you qualify, it gives you a federal income tax credit on your federal income tax return – just for investing for retirement through your IRA, 403(b), 457(b) and/or 401 plan.
The Saver's Tax Credit is a non-refundable income tax credit that could reduce your federal income tax liability to $0.
Your eligibility depends on two things: your filing status and your modified adjusted gross income.
These charts help you find out if you are qualify for the Saver's Tax Credit.
|Amount of Credit
|Married filing jointly
|Head of Household
|50% of first $2,000 deferred
|$0 to $38,000
|$0 to $28,875
|$0 to $19,250
|20% of first $2,000 deferred
|$38,501 to $41,500
|$28,876 to $31,125
|$19,251 to $20,750
|10% of first $2,000 deferred
|$41,501 to $64,000
|$31,126 to $48,000
|$20,751 to $32,000
|Amount of Credit
|Married filing jointly
|Head of Household
|50% of first $2,000 deferred
|$0 to $38,000
|$0 to $28,500
|$0 to $19,000
|20% of first $2,000 deferred
|$38,001 to $41,000
|$28,501 to $30,750
|$19,001 to $20,500
|10% of first $2,000 deferred
|$41,001 to $63,000
|$30,751 to $47,250
|$20,501 to $31,500
Source: IRS Announces 2019 Pension Plan Limitations
Talk to your Nationwide plan representative today to find out more and to discuss your individual goals for your deferred comp account.
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Lately, the public and the media have had a heightened awareness of distracted driving. More states are enacting strict bans on the use of cellphones and other devices while driving, and public campaigns against texting while driving have been mounted by more states. In New Jersey, a decision by our court of appeals has rocked Read MoreRead More
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- 2 Beds
- 2 Full
- 1,089 +/- Sqft
Property TypeResidential – Condo
SubdivisionBEAVER RUN CONDO
Listing Date02/04/19
Year Built1980
ParkingAbove Ground Structure
Property Description
Incredible 2 bedroom/2 bathroom townhouse style unit on the top floor of building 1 in Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center. Outstanding panoramic mountain views and down valley views. Enjoy all the amenities Beaver Run has to offer - this property has it all! Beaver Run has the largest convention complex in Breckenridge, driving consistent rental income to homeowners. Gross rental income for 2018 was $52,925.
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- Hot Tub - Common
- On Site Management
- Pool
- Sauna - Common
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- Tennis Courts On Site
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- Wired for Cable
- Top Floor Unit
- Cable Tv
- City Sewer
- City Water
- Electricity
- Phone
- Snow Removal
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About Breckenridge
Victorian, family-oriented, and breathtaking natural beauty describe the classic Colorado ski town of Breckenridge. Enjoy countless outdoor activities, in both winter and summer, because Breckenridge averages over 300 days of sun each year and over 300 inches of snow each winter! With over one-million skier visits last year, Breckenridge is one of the most popular winter resorts in the country. Highlights include Breckenridge's historic main street, thrilling terrain parks, boutique restaurants and shops, and the Riverwalk Center. Throughout the year, cultural events like the Breckenridge Film Festival, the Backstage Theatre, weekend farmers markets and art festivals will entertain you. Quaint streets feature fine dining and endless shopping opportunities. With an array of ski-in/ski-out housing opportunities, you can throw open your front door and go. The resort ski runs come right down into town, so you can even ski home for lunch! A perfect mountain town!
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Communities across the United States will gather today to celebrate National Night Out, an evening dedicated to strengthening communities and promoting safer streets. While your local barbecue or block party is a great time to reconnect with your neighbors and enjoy a potluck, it's also a great opportunity to review home and neighborhood safety tips with your children. Here are five quick tips to bring up with your kids during your neighborhood event this week.
1. Post important personal and contact information in a central place in your home.
- Include parents' names, street address, mobile, home and work phone numbers, 911, poison control, fire department, police department, and helpful neighbors.
- Use a neighborhood party to help children to familiarize themselves with their neighbors and identify whom they can go to for help.
2. Teach your child how and when to call 911.
- Discuss specifics of what an emergency is and when 911 should be used.
- Role play different scenarios and make sure kids know what information to give to the 911 operator.
- For younger kids, discuss the different roles of emergency workers and what they do.
3. Discuss "stranger danger."
- Talk with your kids about who is allowed to pick them up from school or activities.
- Talk to your kids about the importance of walking in pairs.
- Ensure they always take the same route home from school and do not take shortcuts.
4. Practice proper street safety.
- Have children practice looking both ways before stepping into the street, using the crosswalk and obeying the walk/don't walk signals.
- Teach kids what different road signs mean, such as a stop sign.
- Remind children about the importance of biking with a helmet and reflective light.
5. Talk to your children about fire safety.
- If fire trucks are present at the neighborhood party, use their presence as an opportunity to discuss what to do if there were a fire.
- Plan and practice escape routes in your home and designate a meeting spot in case you get separated.
Children's will join our neighbors in Minneapolis at the Phillips West neighborhood's National Night Out block party from 5-8 p.m., along 27th Street between Columbus and Portland avenues. All are welcome to attend the evening of food, entertainment and kids' activities, including the Children's Making Safe Simple booth, where we'll play games and give away prizes. We hope to see you there!


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Game 1 of The Disney World Series
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — In the land where dreams come true, I finally enjoyed my first smooth day of travel of the 2008 baseball season. No cancelled flights. Bumped up to first class. Some nice shut-eye on the journey. No missed connections. And fireworks lighting up the Orlando sky when I landed last night.
Some free advice: if you want to get through customs quickly without any issues, please refrain from cussing out the border officials. There was a family ahead of me that was taking a prolonged amount of time to get through and a guard asked them to step aside, at which point one girl in the group yelled a rather unpleasant and unproductive message at said guard. They were all promptly escorted out of the airport. Me? No problemo…
Here at the Wide World of Sports, it's sunny skies. No Alex Rios in the lineup today — just a day off, according to manager John Gibbons. Gibby also noted that Rays starter James Shields has handled Rios well in the past, so it made sense to start Lexi on the bench. So Matt Stairs moves into the No. 3 hole and Joe Inglett mans right for the second straight game.
Gibby also noted that Scott Rolen, who missed his scheduled Minor League rehab appearance yesterday due to the flu, is expected to be back with the Jays before the end of this road trip. That's been the assumption, but Gibby made that clear today. You'll all be happy to know that Adam Lind (out recently with a stiff neck) got back into a game yesterday and went 2-for-4 with an RBI.
Time to do some work and grab me some eats, so here are…
Today's lineups:
TORONTO (10-10) at TAMPA BAY (8-11)
at 7:10 p.m. ET at Disney's Wide World of Sports
David Eckstein, SS
Aaron Hill, 2B
Matt Stairs, DH
Vernon Wells, CF
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Shannon Stewart, LF
Gregg Zaun, C
Marco Scutaro, 3B
Joe Inglett, RF
PITCHING: RHP Jesse Litsch
Akinori Iwamura, 2B
Carl Crawford,
B.J. Upton, CF
Carlos Pena, DH
Evan Longoria, 3B
Eric Hinske, 1B
Dioner Navarro, C
Nathan Haynes, RF
Jason Bartlett, SS
PITCHING: RHP James Shields
51 Comments
This is a team Toronto has to beat a bunch this year. Tampa is better than in the past and not an easy win, but still average.
Hopefully the jays come out swinging today. I love well-pitched games, but I'm starting to miss the offensive part of the game from the Jays. Good news about Rolen, by the way. He's one of the most intimidating and intense guys I've seen on the field. Can't wait to see him in blue jays' uni.
Garry & Gsumner,
I post and all of a sudden Indigo appears, lol.
I think she was waiting for me to comeback here, lol.
I don't know why a team would schedule 3 games at a minor league stadium. The Rays need to have this game at Tropicana Field not in Orlando. The Rays are desperate for fans, why got over 1 hour to the east and play this series. How dumb!!! This ownership of Tampa Bay have ZERO clue.
Shields is a very good pitcher with a solid change-up. Jays old friend Hinske is doing o.k. with the Rays. Longoria at 3b is a stud, this kid is going to be around for a long time. A type of player, you build a franchise around. He is that good.
The Jays without Rios in the lineup, looks very average to me. At least Gibbons has a nice right handed hitter to come off the bench late in the game.
Our lineup is awful right now and is even more pathetic without Rios in the game!!!
Bosox Indigo is a lady and I'll bet a hot one forget it you don't have a chance lol.
as for Bonds I would like to see him in Toronto he will draw people and the crowd will help the team and remember every dinger is a record.
Indigo nice to hear from you again.
It looks like Eric is still playing for us.lol
If Indigo is hot, that would leave me out, lol.
You want Bonds on the Jays. What do most Toronto fans think of Bonds? I don't think he'll end up there but you can never rule it out. Never say never as they say.
This game has a spring training feel to it. Playing in a minor league park, not good. I wonder if we'll see pitchers running in the outfield when there night is done, lol.
The game isn't even sold out. What is the Rays ownership thinking. Are they thinking ? I guess they want to tap into the Orlando market. If you put a good team on the field, they will show up. From Orlando and points beyond.
rmatty, please don't tell me you as well want to sign some 43 year old has been with a drug problem. Man, we'd have to have Idnigo give the guy drug tests every day. lol
Bosox, don't get too carried away, both Garry and I asked her to come back here. I personally think she's sweet on Gary. I don't understand why they're playing games here. This tampa team scares me though, they have a lot fo talent and have given us fits for the last couple of years. I think you're right about Longoria, although he's off to a poor start.
Rios does seem to come off the bench late and do something damatic. Last time that happened he hit a HR. We sure could have used Lind in the lineup tonight.
How many times have the Jays and the Raptors played in the same city while on the road ? Technically the Jays are in Lake Buena Vista, just wondering I guess.
So are you one of those poor defranchised Florida voters?
You might have asked but when I appeared, she did as
well, lol. Facts are facts, lol.
Where is potter ? He was around last year.
Jays are off to a quick start.
It seems like the Rays have played the Jays tough.
Jays struggle against weaker teams. Jays are 4-1 vs Boston and N.Y. Go figure.
What do you mean by poor defranchised voters ? Explain please, I am not catching you there.
Harry was around her a day or so ago. The Jays are missing a killer instinct, which in my view is why they do poorly against poor teams. I'm hoping the additions of Roeln, Lind and Diaz in the lineup changes that dinamic. Of course Johnson would have helped as well.
Oh, the Florida democrats, I'm following the primary cycle this year.
Please no political talk. Baseball and more baseball.
Hey, we were just talking about Longoria, and the kid hts a HR, Damn I hate when that happens.
Garry, hey where are you, haven't you finished milking the cows? lol
No political talk, I can see you probably don't vote. lol
I do vote and that is all I am going to say. Baseball and more baseball.
The Rays have so many good young players. They also have David Price, the #1 pick in last years draft, he'll be up sometime during the season. A lefty that can pitch. He throws gas.
Yes, I've followed Price, he's going to be a real good one.
I think I've heard it all…. Adam Lind replacing the production of Barry Bonds…LOL LOL. Bonds hit almost 30 in one of the most difficult parks in Baseball in around 2 thirds of a season, with nothing much to play for. As Dh in our silly park WAKE UP. Toronto used to be the place all these guys wanted to come. Winfield, Henderson, Molitor, Cone etc. Do you really think we can compete with Adam Lind and Robinson Diaz against the likes of Ramirez and Ortiz or A Rod, Jeter, Abreu etc. I cannot understand how ONE person would not like to see Bonds in a Blue Jay uniform. Don't worry Ted has plenty of cash and cheating is the way of the world in sports…so stop with all this rightous nonsense. If we get rid of all liars and cheaters in sports there will sadly be little left to watch.
Why would that Idiot Zaun call for an inside pitch on Hinske that will cost us the game.
Dont worry guys Indigo is not sweet on me I'm to old and I have a great wife.
I think Bonds will be here if we keep playing like this JP wont have any choice if he wants to keep his job I think Bonds can play as a DH until he is 50.
You'd better slow down on that juice you're dringking laddy and recognize Bonds is a 43 year old has been druggie-he's done. There's a lot brighter minds in baseball, like Pat Gillick whom you seem to love so much that won't sign him. Do you think they're all dumb? Please!!!!!
And trust me Bonds is not longer competitive with Ortiz or Ramirez or A-Rod. Be real here.
You must be a Maple Leaf fan, always wanting to get these guys when they're done. What you want to do in this game is develop them, ( like Rios, Wells, etc) and have them play for us in their prime. Of course if the Leafs did that, they might win more than once every 40 years or so.
Watch this offence with Diaz, Lind and Rolen-back, they will surprise you. It's not about home runs, it's about hitting with runners in scoring position. Rolen is one of the very best clutch hitters in the game, actually even better than Ortiz ( by the numbers ) in some years.
I love this Carlson guy he goes right after every hitter he's not afraid of anyone go Jays.
1) Cancer in the Clubhouse
2) Another old-slow DH hitter, nolonger in his prime
3) Will need time to settle in
4) Will still require to be paid a pretty high price
5) We still pay Thomas his 8 mill and don't have the money
6) Will be playin the AL not NL,
7) Will be playing without the use of Steroids…
8) Would result in less fans going to watch the games
Its simple to follow, i laid it out pretty nicely…and most of these are facts…
I think this Bonds-talk can be put on hold until we get Lind and Rolen back and see how they do (hopefully in a week or so). If our offense still struggles, then Bonds becomes a possibility. Looking at last year's numbers, I see Bonds as still productive (that is, way more than Thomas). But Bonds should be our last (and desperate) resort. I would much rather see our guys hold the fort till midseason, and make a trade for an offensive piece if we are in it then. I think it's possible to keep pace for now with the pitching we got.
My god, Hinske's killing us tonight.
Although I agree signing Bonds should be avoided, I wouldn't say Bonds is slow.
Hinske is killing us I thought JP was going to cry when they showed a shot of him.lol.
Now Camp can show Tampa what they lost.
Hinske always kills us. Harry good to see yo back. Carlson has done a nice job for us.
Wow we lose a game and everybody hides It's not the end of the world.
I was just into the Philly/washington game and Raptors afterwards. Gary, it's not that they have lost a game, it's that it's already at 11. I have to say that when the jays are down a couple of runs or more i've already lost that feeling that they can come back. I hope Lind and Rolen can add some spark to this line-up because so far, it's looking like a lack of offense is what will keep this team from contending again. They are now 4 games back and the term "it's early" should no longer be used in my opinion. They need to start playing like they are capable of or someone should get fired.
My only hope for a reasonable night (in terms of teams I am rooting for) lies with Calgary, Go flames Go.
Why do I feel we should sign Bonds? For no other reason other than he is the best hitter the game has seen! Why wouldn't you want him on your team? The man is still a beast and is the smartest hitter you will ever see. If it's a strike it gets hit hard if its a ball, its a ball! Bonds is not slow by any means and is a smart base runner. Speed should not be a concern considering we just had Thomas, who is probably the slowest man in the league. Bonds doesn't need to be fast when all he needs to do is trot around the bases.
This is the easiest baseball decision I've seen! Who gives a rip about the off field stuff when it's the on field part that counts in baseball
Litsch is one start away from a demotion…
Purcey could be back before the end of the month.
matty39 I'm with you on Bonds we need a good DH to protect Rios and Wells if they had to pay him 10mil, he will return 5 times that much at the gate.
Last night was a joke but I see Abner is losing it just like old Buck M.did he needs to go we need a manager who can motivate this team, that mean we need someone new to the team with some guts.
Rolen Lind and Dias are not the answer we need a new manager JP has got to quit doing his friends favors and fire Abner.I dont think it will happen though because JP needs someone he can control,Remember he has a big ego not a brain.
rshobie you say you want to make peace if you do than quit slaming everone for their coments were not all experts like you have a nice day now.
I wonder who will get the day off today Hill another good bat where are the Cal Ripken's of yesterday if I was paid millions of dollars a year I think I would play every day with a smile on my face.
Very good comments both Matty39 and garryguy!! The biggest joke I've ever heard that some people are against signing Bonds. Matty you are BANG ON with Bonds…. No doubt the greatest hitter of all time and far from over the hill. The guy probably has 3 to 4 top notch years left believe it or not. We should all be picketing the Dome to sign him. No kidding garry guy I think Wells and Rios need some rest tonight….maybe another day off huh? What a complete joke last night with 2 out Zahn comes to the plate and Rios in the on deck circle. 2 runs down a god damn single from Rios followed by a dinger ties the game. No words can truely define the stupidity that this so called manager displays day in and day out. He needs to get a job in the tobacco fields or something like that. Truely sad that this guy actually made a couple million dollars over the last few years running a baseball team. Wouldn't give him the responsibility of keeping the uniforms clean.
Guys, a few years ago I also would be on the Bonds bandwagon.Now I believe this club needs a winning attitude not a circus with the head clown named Barry.He is too self centered to be a true champion.If he is so great, why hasn't anyone give him a job already? I can't argue with the man's ability but the upside dosen't justify the burden. Just ask the Giants.I say give Lind a chance to play everyday and get Rolen settled in at third.This will soon change the way the offence goes and the opposing pitchers can't scoot around Wells and Rios.With Stairs DH'ing, he can also spell people off on the field at different positions.As for the manager,he is doing a better job this year by being more aggressive in his approach. Remember,the players have to execute.Besides, Bonds would only be here about a week before Rolen kicked his @#@!
Shortly, we'll have two guys to protect Wells, Rolen and Stairs. Rolen is one of the best clutch hitters in baseball, and would be the best to hit behind Wells,.
When Lind arrives, which will happen-maybe today Stairs should be our dedicated DH. If we bring in another dedicated DH, we will probably have to dump Stairs.
We need Rolen, Diaz, Lind and a new manager. If Abner isn't changed it doesn't matter what other moves we make because we will lose.
Abner is JP's puppet JP pulls the strings and Abner dances and in reality he is not a good manager and if we want to go to the playoffs he has to go and we need someone who will stand up to JP and run this team like a winner.
We have the Doc going tonight but he can't win unless the bats get going I know he is great but it takes 9 players to play the game.
One interesting point.
The Jays promoted Travis Snider from Dunedin to AA New Hampshire a couple of days ago. He is in a bit of a slump at the moment, so he's off to a poor start; but they must be feeling better about his defense.
gsumner I know Rolen is good with the bat but I don't think he will do much for at least 6 weeks it takes a long time to heal from a hand injury,and if anybody goes it should be Stewart I can't see him having a good year.
I'm not sure a manager needs to stand up to JP; but he needs to manage the pitchers properly, make sure we have the right matchups and hopefully motivate the team somewhat. I don't think Abner does any of that well.
G. Your right about the way he manages pitchers and that is strange because he was a catcher he must have been a poor one.
Why was Whitt moved to first to coach was he to smart for Abner????,
Rolen has already played 2 games in Dunedin. I think it was a finger more than a hand, but I 'm not sure. I really hope you're wrong about 6 weeks to a full recovery.
I have no idea why Abner wanted to move Whitt to 1st and Butterfield to bench coach. I think we seriously miss Butter on 3rd base-the guy we got there has made a bundle of mistakes so far.
That being said, I also don't think either Whitt or Butter is the right replacement for Abner. I hope they go outside the organization and get a pro. All we can do is hope that happens soon.
The Reds' GM was fired today because of the team's slow start. They got a good one to replace him – Walt Jocketty.
If this means teams are starting to opt for change, J.P. and Gibbons should be worried.
While he may not be my ideal canadate for manager,I think you guys are throwing Gibby under the bus prematurely.If he's fired today who are you suggesting take over?Someone already cast off from elsewhere? If JP is pulling the strings,what difference does it make who you hire? I think an ideal canidate would be Dave Winfield. He knows how to inspire and is a proven winner.Maybe hire back Cito Gaston,everyone will still be able to complain but a least he will win.
Signing Barry? How can you guys even think about signing him…THERE IS A REASON WHY NOONE WANTS HIM…
why make the mistake noone else wants to make and is easy to avoid…I am sure if Rolen and Lind come back to produce we don't need his bat in the lineup…Bonds? Speed? he might be faster but he still isn't that good o nthe bases…
i see the jays as a team thats gonna steal more in the future with RIOS, WELLS, ROLEN, HILL, some with lind and snider….
Amen! Harrypotter!!
Harry Bonds still has 2 or 3 years left in him and has anyone proved that he used steroids I thought a person was innocent until proven guilty he has been indicted for lying to congress only,If he came to Toronto he would fill the stands everone will want to catch the last homer he hits it will be worth a fortune and a full house will help this team a lot.
If we lose tonight I'm sure gibby will be bitting his nails, When they show a shot of JP in the stands he does not look happy.
The only reason Bonds has not been signed so far is because no one out there has the BALLZ to go against Buddy boy. Selig is the reason Bonds isn't in the game, not because Barry still doesn't hit the snot out of the ball. I believe at this point Bonds would be so grateful to whichever team gave him a shot that he would be a good teamate and play his butt off!!!
Answer me this… Who would you rather pitch too, Bonds or Lind? If you picked Lind don't even bother responding cause you obviously haven't a clue.
Sorry but I don't buy this blame it on Gibby stuff. It's the players who play and who hit in key points of the game not the manager. It's his job to get match ups and put out a lineup card… Not much to it. This is not football where you have coaches screaming at you trying to piss you off so you go smash a guy, this is baseaball where consistency and maturity will win. This team if anything lacks maturity, they always seem to be goofing off, especially Wells. He doesn't seem to take much seriously.
You guys got to give it up on Bonds. It isn't going to happen and thank goodness it isn't.
I know it won't happen but its not because he wouldn't help us on the field. It wouldn't hurt to find out how much Bonds actually wants to get paid. Maybe it's not much at all and you could get him risk free????? All I'm saying is, it is worth looking into considering our position and the availability of one said slugger.


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Mayor Chris Beutler today presented the Mayor's Award of Excellence for March to Officer Robert Hurley, an investigator with the Criminal Investigations Division of the Lincoln Police Department. The monthly award recognizes City employees who consistently provide exemplary service and work that demonstrates personal commitment to the City. The award was presented at the beginning of today's City Council meeting.
Hurley has worked for the City since 1991. Sergeant Larry Barksdale nominated him in the categories of customer relations and productivity, citing several 2009 cases in which he served as lead investigator. One resulted in an arrest and the recovery of an estimated $50,000 in stolen property. In that case, Hurley spent hours communicating with other agencies, often traveling to do crime scene processing they were unable to do. After receiving massive files of information he could not analyze by hand, Hurley purchased a specialized computer program out of his own pocket to do the analysis. That provided him with information for an arrest warrant, which had previously been denied for probable cause.
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