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Prokeimenon. Mode Plagal 2.
Psalm 31.11,1
Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous.
Verse: Blessed are they whose transgressions have been forgiven.
BRETHREN, therefore I sent to you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in Christ, as I teach them everywhere in every church. Some are arrogant, as though I were not coming to you. But I will come to you soon, if the Lord wills, and I will find out not the talk of these arrogant people but their power. For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power. What do you wish? Shall I come to you with a rod, or with love in a spirit of gentleness? It is actually reported that there is immorality among you, and of a kind that is not found even among pagans; for a man is living with his father's wife. And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you. For though absent in body I am present in spirit, and as if present, I have already pronounced judgment in the name of the Lord Jesus on the man who has done such a thing. When you are assembled, and my spirit is present, with the power of our Lord Jesus, you are to deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.
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#1 Second deadly blast hits Russian city of Volgograd ahead of 2014 Sochi Olympics12-30-2013, 10:06 AM
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(CNN) -- Another deadly blast has struck the southern Russian city of Volgograd, killing at least 14 people and further highlighting Russia's security challenges as it readies to host the Winter Olympics in less than six weeks.
An explosion hit a trolleybus near a busy market during the morning rush hour Monday, a day after a blast at Volgograd's main train station killed 17 people and wounded at least 35 others.
Like Sunday's attack, the blast Monday was a terrorist act, Vladmir Markin, a spokesman for the country's federal investigation agency, told the state-run news agency RIA Novosti.
No one claimed responsibility for the explosions. But they come several months after the leader of a Chechen separatist group pledged violence to disrupt the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics
LINKMay the FORCE be with you!
Believe it or not Volgograd would be a place I'd like to visit. A lot of history was made there in 1942 when the city had a different name....Stalingrad.Solve a man's problem with violence and help him for a day. Teach a man how to solve his problems with violence, help him for a lifetime - Belkar Bitterleaf
Liberalism is what the stupid think is smart.
Vlad will soon be asking for Barry's help and hell will freeze over.A trojan horse hides its intent and Obama hasnt we hid our understanding.
of clamping down and grabbing more power. How hard would it be for his
Secruity Forces to set up and supply the terrorists???
You know, kinda what the DUmmies always said Bu$h and Cheney did
with Katrina...May the FORCE be with you!
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By COREY BLUEMELStaff writer
The Emery County Historical Society hosted its annual tribute to the veterans at the Museum of the San Rafael on Nov. 8. To begin the program the flag ceremony was performed by LeRay Huntington and Van Gardner. After the pledge of allegiance, the Huntington Glee Club began their performance of patriotic songs with the song Stout Hearted Men.
Blake Jones, of Huntington, recited the Ragged Ole Flag, after which Dixie Swasey introduced the speaker for the evening. "At the end of August, the American Legion National Convention was held in Salt Lake City. At the convention were members from all over the country and many from other countries. There were about 25,000 people in attendance at the convention," said Swasey.
"While I was in the exhibit hall, I saw a truck being driven in. It was very patriotically decorated and so I went over and talked with the man driving it. He said it was a tribute to his son who had been killed in Afghanistan a year ago. Sylvia and I met later with this man and his wife about this tribute and how we would like them to bring it here for our Veterans Day program. This is a great tribute to his son and he has taken it many places, and I want to thank him for sharing this tribute with us. He has come all the way from Clearfield," concluded Swasey.
Bob Lehmiller began his comments with the statement that he was very proud to be the Gold Star father of Sgt. Michael Robert Lehmiller, a member of the US Army Airborne. "I want to thank all the veterans. I also want to thank the Vietnam veterans and say welcome home. That has been too long coming and I want to say thank you," said Lehmiller.
Lehmiller went on to read a letter from his son that was sent when he was on his way to Iraq. The letter explained his son's feelings about the war on terror and his determination to fight for his country and the rights of everyone in America. The letter stated that the war on terror must be won, and must not be fought here, but on the terrorists turf.
"After 9-11, things changed for Mike. His plans to go to college were altered and he decided to go into the airborne infantry. He loved being a part of a division with such a historic past. He always said 'I love what I do, and I'm good at it.' He went to Iraq first and came home safely," added Lehmiller.
"He chose to reenlist and was deployed to Italy, and from there he was sent to Afghanistan. He was in the 173rd Airborne which was a tough unit. Mike was proud to serve with these men. He told me the war in Afghanistan was harder because the insurgents were hardened by years of war, unlike the insurgents in Iraq who were new to it.
"He had plans to become a ranger when he returned from Afghanistan. He lived life full speed ahead. He had visited many places in America and around the world. He had celebrated Mardi Gras in New Orleans and New Year's Eve in Times Square. I was privileged to share many of his experiences.
"In his communications with us during his deployment to Afghanistan, Mike expressed many times the soldiers' love for the flag and what it means to this country. It is the belief of our heroes that defending America is a great honor. As they lose their lives defending America, the responsibility is passed on to us to honor their sacrifice," said Lehmiller.
His comments were followed by a moving video of pictures taken in Afghanistan by his son Mike. Many were of the men Mike was serving with and many were of Mike. The video was set to the songs, American Soldier, Some Gave All, and Taps.
Lehmiller went on to talk about the vehicles he had brought for display. The yellow Mustang was ordered in March of 2005, but due to some delays, turned out to be a 2006. It was built five days before Mike was killed in Afghanistan. "Mike never saw his car," said Lehmiller. At first he was not going to go get it, but his wife thought he should.
The dealer led him to a specialty painter, and the idea was born to make this car a tribute to Mike. Inside the car are Mike's medals and his hat. In the rear window is a photo of Mike in Afghanistan, and other items painted on the car are the 173rd Airborne insignia and the Veterans of Foreign Wars sticker that belonged to Mike.
"I decided not to drive the car, so I painted one of my work trucks to tow the car around to the displays. I have taken the car to many events around the country. Last year, we went to a fund raising event in Atlanta, Ga. that was to raise funds for the 173rd to build a memorial. Ft. Benning has given them the property. Around $600,000 was raised. Next year, we will continue touring the US. This is a labor of love for me to take this car to events," concluded Lehmiller.
Joyce Staley noted, "We want to also thank the Emery County Sheriff's Office for the security of the cars while they are here. The sheriff's office assigned an officer, Deputy Mike Jorgensen, as the security officer for the evening."
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March 30 2009 12:16AM
The official sign golf season was underway used to be the opening of Golden West Golf Course, but with the modest old track now closed, the Edmonton Oilers have taken over as the official beacon that's it's time for fans to move along and tee it up.
If taking 40 minutes in the 76th game of the season to play with some passion and purpose in a 3-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild isn't a sure sign it's time to dust off the sticks and think temporary greens instead of hockey in April for a third straight season, nothing is.
Playoff teams, which is what the Oilers were supposed to be when coach Craig MacTavish deemed them contenders for a Northwest Division title in pre-season, don't lose to a team playing it's 14th road game in a 17-game stretch like Minnesota was.
When a team like the Wild straggles into town for the second of back-to-back games at the end of a hellacious stretch, you jump on them early and knock the try out of them. You go for the throat. Not yours, theirs.
Playoff teams don't drag their asses and shrug their shoulders for the better part of two periods like the Oilers did before trotting out their tiresome here-come-the-heroes act late to make it interesting. Playoff teams, at least ones with any chance of contending, don't have as many passengers as the Oilers did against the Wild. They don't sit back and say, "Let Dwayne Roloson do it" on the way to their fourth loss in the last five games.
On a night when the Oilers lost ground to Nashville and saw St. Louis and Anaheim vault over them in Western Conference standings, the Oilers didn't show the will, the smarts or the gamesmanship to seize the moment and put the weary Wild away for keeps. It was close to a total team effort in terms of a no-show for two periods.
"Too many guys are just too content to be a non-factor rather than be a factor and step up and make a play and be assertive in a game you desperately need," said MacTavish, the sound of defeat and frustration dripping off every word.
"With six games left, we're still looking for a team that will take charge of an opportunity." There were some pretty good examples of some guys who played with the intensity and the passion in the game, but not enough. At no point this year have we exhibited the ability to grab the game within the game. You have to take charge of the game. We just haven't had that ability."
One question: if not now, after 76 games, then when?
While Roloson didn't come up with the best effort of his 32 straight starts against the Wild, let's not forget this team would be in line for a lottery draft pick if it wasn't for him. It's been Roloson's jam and competitiveness that's masked a multitude of flaws in the stretch drive.
-- When you're 16-14-6 at home and you can't mount anything resembling a sustained effort until the third period of a game you have to win, you don't deserve to get into a playoff game unless you buy a ticket.
-- The Oilers power play is 3-for-34 in the last nine home games.
-- The Oilers have been outshot in seven of their last 10 games, including 54-20 by Anaheim, 44-26 by Detroit and 43-31 by Chicago.
-- Shawn Horcoff has two goals in the last 18 games. Andrew Cogliano has one goal in the last 10 games. Patrick O'Sullivan has one goal in 13 games since being acquired from Los Angeles. Dustin Penner has three goals in his last 20 games.
-- Ales Hemsky wants to be the go-to guy? Nice job by Dan Barnes of The Journal getting Hemsky to spill his guts last week, but go-to guys don't vent in the newspapers and score one goal in an 11-game stretch when the team needs them to produce. They shut up and get the job done.
So, do you really think the Oilers have the backbone to climb back into a playoff spot with six games to play? I have my doubts. And, even if they do, does it really make the season a success? Depends on your expectations, I suppose. Would eighth place mean more than two homes dates worth of playoff revenue?
Rhetorical question.
Maybe they can give up 50-plus shots against Anaheim again Tuesday and ride Roloson to another win. Maybe they can show the grit Nashville and St. Louis has and put together a late charge. They'd better, because they'll need four wins in these last six to have any chance. But, well, no.
Be disappointed and angry at yet another mediocre season if you must, especially those, like MacTavish, who honestly believed this edition of the Oilers had a legit chance of taking a run at a division title.
Not me. Playing bad golf beats watching bad hockey any day, and I'm ready to play some. To steal from noted orator Dennis Green, the Edmonton Oilers are who I thought they were.
Not good enough.
-- Listen to Robin Brownlee every Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. on Just A Game with Jason Gregor on TEAM 1260.
Scott wrote:
They are done this year, and even worse, I am not sure anyone in the room really cares. I think there is some sort of chemistry issue with the team, I don't know if it is MacT losing the room, or vets v. rookies, but the team is just a bunch of individuals. So, I have put my (and any other Oiler Fan who has had enough) support up for auction on Ebay. We need to send a message to the team, and this might get some play if enough people get onside. All money raised will go to the EOCF, at least they do some good in town. Let's get a few hundred fans in this, at least it will raise some money, and I will send the cheque on behalf of "Fans who support Oilers Hockey, not this year's team"
a link for said auction?
March 30 2009, 12:29PM
David Staples wrote:
Hey, Robin, I know you predicted the Oil wouldn't make the playoffs, but did you not catch Oilers fever this year in November-December? I could be wrong, but I recall some prediction from you that the team was about to go on a massive winning streak, and you challenged some poor soul to point out the games the Oilers were going to lose, saying you just couldn't see them losing the coming 15 game stretch . . . . . . Anyway, this is a small point. … You've been consistently realistic (pessimistic), so that's why that one moment of optimism from you is sticking with me . . .
David I'm not sure why you stuck that "pessimistic" jab in there for Robin. Robin is a realist. I picked the Oilers for 12th at the start of the year and barring a last minute surge from Dallas I will miss it by one spot. Just because RB doesn't see this club with the rose coloured glasses a lot of the fan(atic)s do does not make him pessimistic about anything. Kevin Lowe, and nobody else, has turned this organization into something bordering on dysfunctional. He is a pi$$ poor leader and grader of talent but he is a good speaker which has made him more of a salesman of the team than anything. Clean house Mr. Katz or you will be confirmed as the rich boy "jock sniffer" that many of us suspect you to be.
The "bears are who we thought they were" is a pretty good analogy for this season. Unfortunatly we (oilers fans) are Dennis Green and we are getting progresivly more pissed off and we might be a few more questions away from breaking down in tears/rage.
March 30 2009, 01:18PM
Harlie Chuddy wrote:
Robin - wasn't it only a week or two ago that you wrote that you were wrong and that they were going to make the playoffs? You flip flop more than an ex lib PM who was in office shorter than Bowl-A-Rice's career with the Oil! I ain't tryin to defecate on your corn flakes…just givin you a hard time.
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Hey, Robin, I know you predicted the Oil wouldn't make the playoffs, but did you not catch Oilers fever this year in November-December? I could be wrong, but I recall some prediction from you that the team was about to go on a massive winning streak, and you challenged some poor soul to point out the games the Oilers were going to lose, saying you just couldn't see them losing the coming 15 game stretch . . . . . . Anyway, this is a small point. … You've been consistently realistic (pessimistic), so that's why that one moment of optimism from you is sticking with me . . .
Don't try to take the edge off my gloom and doom prediction. David, I don't catch Oilers fever. I don't have that kind of emotional investment in their success or failure.
I conceded they might prove me wrong a couple of weeks ago because several other teams were struggling ridiculously, but I never changed my position -- you can't be proven wrong if you're flip-flopping and saying, "Changed my mind. They'll make it."
March 30 2009, 01:40PM
@ Robin Brownlee:
Robin, when you started as a young Sports reporter was it difficult to remove yourself emotionally from the teams you covered? If so, was it purely through sheer will power that you changed how you felt about sports teams or did the Oilers simply kill your ability to cheer for such a bad team like they've done to so many of us?
I fully expect Mac-T to resign, as soon as the season is over. Kevin Lowe you should join him.
Kevin Lowe must be fired. MacT and his staff must be fired. It is time to start fresh. This princess soft team, both physically soft and especially mentally soft, is no where near good enough. They are more than a "tweek" away here. A major overhall is needed.
Too many players that are the same, and in a bad way. Highly skilled supposedly, soft as marshmallows, SMALL, SMALL, SMALL. Who leaves town with any bruises after a game with the "mighty" Oil? And the fans get crapped on for having no life in the building. As a season ticket holder, WTF have we had to cheer about? A good dump in? Or another stupid turn over at the blue line? The reason it's quiet is because they suck a lot of the time.
The coach makes his players watch hockey (meaning watching, thinking, and then reacting.....oops, too late!) instead of playing hockey. His system is reactive instead of pro active. He really needs to simplify and get bad thoughts out of players heads instead of putting (more like FILLING) their heads with consequences and doubt. I can't watch it anymore. I mean since 2006 I would be willing to bet if somebody had the time to go through and look at how many games they've been outshot, it would be over 60% of the time, AT LEAST.
it seems that there are many converted oiler fans that want to fire everyone today...... lowe and mct must go....
just some food for thought..... if the dark knight is the caretaker founder of rexall ....like the late dave thomas from wendy's (founder) - then the real backers (mckesson) should really clean house..... if the dark knight really owned the team - it would be owned by DK and not rexall or rexall sports...... we have a conglomerate ownership group that says nothing, does nothing and only cares about maximizing the brand of rexall itself..... remember if DK actually owned the team, he would own it.....being the founder of a company is more like a puppet or figurehead - and someone else is really pulling the strings here.... and could care less about the win loss record as long as the brand is out there......long term this will come back and blow up on the rexall brand if the hogans heroes approach (see nothing - know nothing) keeps going
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Also, Nickelback? Seriously? If "the industry" thinks that they're worth 3 awards at the Junos, someone needs to get fired over there even more promptly than the Oilers office needs to get cleaned out.
haha that was a complete joke.
the junos are complete garbage. embarrassing actually.
March 30 2009, 05:43PM
Quinn wrote:
Robin, does the loss of Smid mean we have seen the last of him in Oiler silks? I am a huge fan of the kid and feel that he has been jerked around this organisation like so many other prospects have. Will he want to come back? Or does he find greener pastures elsewhere in the offseason? And if Smid goes, who takes up the tough guy defenceman role to back up Souray? Lots of questions, I know, but I really feel that we need a Smid to complement the Gilberts, Grebeshkovs and Visnovskys of the D-corps.
Jerked around? How? I can see why Smid would, and did, ask to be traded if he's being pegged as a third-pairing guy in the longterm, but he was being used more with Visnovsky out and played a bigger role.
He can't go anywhere unless the Oilers decide to trade him. I'd suggest Tambellini will have a good, long talk with Smid's agent and try to clarify what the team's view of him down the road will be.
Personally, I can see Smid developing into a second-pairing guy who can play a shutdown role. He won't ever provide enough offence to rise above that, but being pegged as a No. 3 or 4 would likely ease his worries about being buried behind Souray, Visnovsky, Grebeshkov and Gilbert.
My best guess is one of those guys (probably Gilbert) gets moved and Smid stays.
Good post Robin.
Horrible week to be an Oilers fan. The coyote game was souless, Ducks was all about Rollie (50+ shots are you kidding me !) and Wild ....well crap the bed.
Look up and down the line up and what jumps out his how many players are playing below their potential. Where is the pride ? Where is the the refuse to lose ? Where is anything resembling grit ?
I think I am done for the season. Can't stand to watch these guys put in the MINIMUM effort then watch them burp out the standard excuses. Moreau, Suray not one of the so called leaders is taking accountability, not one of them is saying "jump on my back boys". Only Rollie, our 39 year old goalie was cranking it up but honestly I think he is spent, mostly because he is likely feeling all alone out there. I doubt he comes back next year.
Does Lowe go?
March 30 2009, 08:50PM
@ Dennis: I think he should, but he'll blend into the Rexall Sports set-up with fewer identifiable ties directly to the Oilers.
March 30 2009, 09:00PM
@ Archaeologuy:
i'm not going to try and answer your question to Robin but your question reminds me of a similar situation that I was in. I have always paid attention to the goings on of movie stars and the entertainment crowd and lo and behold I ended up getting a job on multiple (say 25 or so) movie sets while I lived in Vancouver. The list of stars that i met and saw include Pacino, Gooding Jr., Hilary Swank, Jeff Goldblum, Meatloaf, Macgyver, etc etc. Once you are on their turf and you watch the inside's of these productions and the amount of people it takes to make things happen, all of a sudden you just detach and realize that all these big stars eat and shyt just like we do. At some point, you turn from an admirer to an observer. Probably much like what has happened to RB and other's in the media.
March 30 2009, 10:14PM
@ Harlie Chuddy: yeah, it seems like eventually that would happen, but I could only imagine the difficulty of the first little while.
I would have been fired in the 1st 3 months of the season for being blatantly biased.
RB: I don't think MacT's been blessed with a great crew but I think he should have done more with it and you could seriously fire him for the ST play alone.
He's a smart cat and a great quote but I'm ready to see him go.
All that being said, Lowe's the new Teflon Don and I'd feel better about all the deadwood being rooted out if I knew his hands were totally off the keys.
Though I imagine that even if he's fired from his current post, he'll still have some juice like Sinden did when O'Connell was in charge in Boston and like Clarke seemed to have up until say two years ago in Philly.
@ Robin Brownlee:
Thanks for the response and good analysis. I was thinking Smid has been more misused and under utilised compared with a Strudwick. I see this as jerking around with his development, sorta like JDD has seen this year. Probably just my frustration with the year coming out.
That sounds like good news about Lowe fading away too.
March 30 2009, 10:50PM
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I am curious. I want all the 220 people that voted that Hemsky was being misused to explain why you think that. I am one of the 41 people that voted "Hellz No". Because as Brownlee writes, "Ales Hemsky wants to be the go-to guy? Nice job by Dan Barnes of The Journal getting Hemsky to spill his guts last week, but go-to guys don't vent in the newspapers and score one goal in an 11-game stretch when the team needs them to produce. They shut up and get the job done." That was how I felt as well and always. "Leadership is action… Not position" BTW: Great post Robin.
242 people now. Anyone care to share?
I dont think that Smid has been misused this season or any previous seasons. Maybe I'm crazy but I dont see Smid as ever being more than a #5. If Smid is in your 3-4 D- pairing, your D is in a bad way. This season he has become solid and somewhat dependable (Im not trying to downplay this, Smid has emerged as an everyday player, which is a huge acomplishment), but Smid will never live up to the billing of having been traded for Pronger. I truly believe that the Oilers fans partial love-in for Laddie has to do w/ the Pronger trade. In my view, the guy doesnt bring enough grit and/or enough offense to become a top four guy.
March 31 2009, 12:40AM
I dont see Smid being a top 4 defensmen here anymore than I see Hemsky squeaking out more than 80 points in a given year. For as much hype as Oiler fans put on Hemsky, the guy doesnt produce like the superstar he claims he wants to be. The excuse is, well he needs a winger to play with, uhhh....what? A superstar can take his line on his back and still score 50 goals or 100 points no matter what. Hemsky cant do that.
If Hemsky wants to be the man, score some freaking goals!
RB, why hasn't the Edmonton media jumped all over MacT? He hasn't shown ANY accountability at all this year, he constantly blames the same players, but never the coaching staff. Is the media in Edmonton that scared of the organization to BASH the coach?? Or are they just gutless???
March 31 2009, 07:34AM
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RB, why hasn't the Edmonton media jumped all over MacT? He hasn't shown ANY accountability at all this year, he constantly blames the same players, but never the coaching staff. Is the media in Edmonton that scared of the organization to BASH the coach?? Or are they just gutless???
Scared or gutless? Not much of a choice, is it? It's not up to the media to bash -- that's a word I hate because it's used to describe anything from perfectly legit criticism to uncalled-for personal attacks -- the coach.
If you don't think MacTavish has been criticized, then you aren't paying attention. I'm guessing you fall into the camp of people who won't think MacTavish has been "criticized" enough until he's fired or resigns.
@ Robin Brownlee:
Well if you compair the way the Ottawa media, not to mention the national media jump all over their coach, and the way Edmontons media "critcizes" MacT, he hasn't been called/criticized at all. Everytime you turn it to Sprotsnet or TSN the so called experts continue to talk about what a great coach he is, and that it's the players that have failed him, not the coach that has failed the players.
March 31 2009, 08:35AM
@ Rob: The Ottawa media? Surely you jest. Like I said, if you were really paying attention as opposed to hearing what you want to hear, you wouldn't say MacTavish hasn't been criticized.
Legit media offers criticism when criticism is due. Jumping all over anybody, well, that's what fans do because they have an emotional investment in the team.
March 31 2009, 08:36AM
@ Robin Brownlee:
Gotta say, while I love Matheson, his piece this morning was entirely much a-do about nothing. How he has to kiss @ss to the Oilers is beyond me.
JoJo, I can see, she is still trying to play in the man's world, plus she's supposed to be the beat reporter, but Matty could have actually brought out some of the big guns. Unfortunately, he brought out a pea shooter.
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RB: I don't think MacT's been blessed with a great crew ...
I tend to lean towards the make up of the team more so than strictly the coaching BUT it's no great mystery that MacT does have input on the players being moved in and out (even if it's limited) and he did set the bar at competing for a division title this year based on his training camp roster.
He doesn't set the bar that high unless he is happy with the roster he has to work with so failing to get what he pictured he could out of this crew has to fall at his feet.
March 31 2009, 09:09AM
@ Rick: You're absolutely right. Because of their long hockey history as teammates and then GM-coach, MacTavish had more say with his GM about personnel decisions than a lot of coaches do.
@ Jack "FMNF" Bauer: I really thought this season was going to be Hemsky's superstar unvailing. But you are right, he will never be a 30 goal or 100 point guy. Like Sil in The Sopranos, Hemsky will always be a great #2 but his isnt able to be The Boss.
The media in Edmonton is simply a propaganda machine for the club much like the former USSR, sorry, it's a fact.
Put this team in Toronto or Montreal, the dinkus' in charge (Lowe and Mac) would get ripped to shreds. We're in year 4 of the "competative balance", spending to the cap, about to miss the playoffs for the 3rd time in 4 years. Beauty. Can't stand the homer media here from the Journal and Sun.
Thank the good lord for the Team 1260 and Oiler Nation. Listening to Tencer makes me gag. Bob Stauffer too, he's a turncoat too. Katz paid hard to shuddap Bob.
In any event, the propaganda minister works at the Oilers office, and has control over almost all media outlets in the city. It's the truth.
I imagine everyone should get to good old Vish Throttler - Kevin Lowe - before they take a look at MacT.
There's no question I've lost faith in MacT but that only happened recently. OTOH, I believe Lowe's been making questionable decisions since the day he moved Pronger yet you wouldn't know that from reading either of the dailies.
The Oilers are down right awful. There is a lot of fixin that needs to be done in the off-season which will begin very shortly as the Oilers won't be in the playoffs...again. Too small, not smart enough, not tough enough, not skilled as much as management thinks they are. If Roloson doesn't come back they don't have a #1 goalie either. What do they have? Hemsky is a #2 not a #1. Has skill but we only see it in small spurts every so often. Most of his points come on the PP and not 5 on 5. Trade Horcoff but make sure you get a centre who can win faceoffs. If you keep Horcoff,let him centre the 3rd line. Management must own up to their over estimation of their players.


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The upgrades included lights and a new visitor's clubhouse at McKechnie Field and new offices, dormitories, renovations to the minor league clubhouse and a fifth practice field at the Pirate City minor league complex.
About $9 million was covered by a state-funded program designed to keep teams that currently hold Spring Training in Florida from leaving for Arizona. Bradenton officials said the upgrades have allowed for events other than Spring Training games in March.
McKechnie Field, opened in 1923 and rebuilt in 1993, is one of the oldest ballparks used for Spring Training and had never had lights until the 2008 season.
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Stay in the very same rooms as Pittsburgh Pirates professional baseball players. Pirate City features 83 total dorm rooms on three floors, all completely remodeled and with new furnishings. 75 of those rooms are double-occupancy and feature all the amenities of a first-rate hotel, such as:
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On-site catering is provided by Sodexo Food Services. We're sure you'll find an option that suits your needs among their many catering packages. No outside food or beverage is permitted for meals.
All Pirate City facilities are non-smoking. McKechnie Field has designated smoking areas. Ask your event planner about discounts on rental fees available for Pirates season ticket holders and Pirates organizational sponsors, as well as non-profit organizations.
Call Pirate City at 941-747-3031 for more information or to book your next event!
From small meetings to seminars for 100+, Pirate City can accommodate your conference needs with the following meeting spaces. Copy and faxing services are available for all.
Located on the third floor of the dormitory, the World Series Conference Room is equipped with advanced multimedia capabilities including two 52" fl at screen TVs and a projection screen/projector for presentations, data ports and high-speed wireless internet access, two DVD players and a large wall-mounted dry-erase board. You'll be able to stay for the day with a private restroom and a small kitchen area just outside the room. Step outside onto the outdoor balcony where there is additional high-top table seating.
The capacity for the World Series Conference Room is 100 people.
Also on the third floor at Pirate City is the Board Room. Features include a private kitchen area within the space, a large wall mounted dry erase board and 52" fl at screen TV with DVD player. The Board Room can be laid out with furniture set-ups for 10 or 20 people.
Located in the dormitory building, the First Floor Meeting Room features two wall-mounted dry erase boards and fl at-screen TV with DVD player.
This space can accommodate 20 people.
Get closest to the baseball action with a meeting in the Clubhouse Classroom, which features two TVs and its own full kitchen. This space can be divided into smaller segments but at its largest capacity can accommodate 50 people.
If you're staying where big leaguers stay, you'll train where big leaguers train. Pirate City features four professionally-maintained playing fields, one half field, and one utility field featuring two infields on one playing surface. You'll walk on 100% Bermuda grass among four fields in a cloverleaf design. Spectators can watch from a common area in the middle of the four fields. Depending upon the nature of your event, entrance to the four main fields can be secured for ticket sales purposes. Your guests will appreciate the convenience of a concession stand (operated by the Pirates) and complimentary parking near the fields. Field water cooler service is provided for all overnight guests.
Available training facilities include twelve bullpen mounds and five batting cages. There is a small turf area adjacent the clubhouse for strength and conditioning exercises; Pirates training services are available upon request for an additional fee.
The Clubhouse is made up of four team locker rooms along with separate locker rooms for umpires and coaches. You'll also find an auxiliary training room and weight room. Pirate City can also provide daily laundry service of practice and game uniforms.
You will enjoy your meals in the same place where the pros eat breakfast, lunch and dinner during their training time at Pirate City. The Dining Hall is connected to the dormitory via a covered walkway and is available to rent for banquets and other private events, in addition to serving as the on-site dining area for overnight guests. The space is equipped with a projection screen, sound system, and microphone & podium. There are private restrooms in the Dining Hall.
The Dining Hall can accommodate 175 people seated and 300 for a standing reception.
Other common areas of the dorms include two activity rooms. The first floor features two pool tables, a ping-pong table and three video game systems. Watch a DVD on the 52" TV or use the gaming console of your choice on any of three additional televisions. You'll find two sofas, high-top seating, two microwaves and internet-only computers. The second floor lounge is often used as a mini-movie theater with numerous sofas, chairs & ottomans and a 52" TV.
Giving you all the comforts of home during your visit is our priority. Your stay also includes daily housekeeping, 24-hour security, coin-operated laundry, mail service, and complimentary parking. To avoid having to travel off-site, we also have a convenience store that offers necessities including beverages, snacks and toiletries.
Having received a complete face-lift in 2008, McKechnie Field still retains all the charm of its 75+ years of history. Eight new light towers outline the playing field and the visitors' clubhouse has been rebuilt, but the historical façade of the McKechnie Field grandstand still showcases the vintage ballpark look.
To incorporate your event brand into the ballpark, the large marquee in front of the stadium can be programmed with a group welcome, sponsor thank you or other event-specific message.
McKechnie Field is made up of one and a half professionally-maintained baseball fields with 100% Bermuda grass. The stadium seating accommodates 6,562 fans and often sells out for Pirates Spring Training games.
Among the baseball facilities are four bullpen mounds and two batting cages along with an umpires' locker room. Both the home and visitors clubhouses include a locker room, coaches' room and kitchen.
The press box at McKechnie Field accommodates up to 50 people and is equipped with a sound system, wireless microphone, wireless internet access, message board and five pre-built positions for radio and TV broadcasts. There is ample room to utilize camera platforms or scissor lifts inside McKechnie Field. Copy and faxing services for media are available in the ticket office.
There are two Suites available for use during baseball events or for private rentals. Both the General Manager's Suite and an additional large suite are located behind home plate and each accommodates twenty guests. On the first base/right field side of McKechnie Field itself is a parking lot for 100 cars. Use of adjacent parking lots for up to 500 vehicles is negotiable.
From Interstate 75: Exit I-75 at S.R. 64 West (exit 220). Proceed west towards Bradenton and make a left on 27th Street East. Pirate City is approximately one mile on the left.
From McKechnie Field: Head east on 17th Ave. West and make a right onto U.S. 41. At first stoplight, make a left onto 26th Ave. East. Follow until 27th St. East, make left. Pass Mixon Fruit Farms - Pirate City is on the right.
From South (Sarasota): Travel North on US 301. Cross S.R. 70 and make a right onto 38th Ave. East. Make first left onto 27th St. E. and Pirate City is approximately mile on the right.
From North (St. Petersburg): Travel south on I-275 over Skyway Bridge to Exit 5 (US-19 South) and continue on US-41. Cross Manatee River and follow signs for SR-64 East. Take SR-64 East and make a right onto 27th St. East. Pirate City is approximately 1 mile on the left.
From North (St. Petersburg): Go over the Skyway Bridge to Exit 5 (19 South). Continue on 41 South (Bradenton/Sarasota). Make a right turn onto 17th Avenue West and continue to McKechnie Field.
From South (Sarasota): Take Route 41 North to Cortez Road, go straight onto Business 41 and turn right onto 17th Ave West. Ballpark is located at intersection of 17th Avenue West and 9th Street West.
From Interstate 75: Exit I-75 at S.R. 64 West (exit 220). Go west on Route 64 to 9th Street West and turn left to the ballpark.
The City of Bradenton, Florida offers countless attractions for visitors to the area. Anna Maria Island, home of several great beaches, is just a 15-minute drive away. And Siesta Key Beach, consistently one of the highest-rated beaches in the nation, is only a 30-minute drive from Bradenton.
Prime Outlets in Ellenton offer great bargains, while the high-end shops at St. Armand's Circle in Sarasota and the vast Tampa International Plaza give visitors the opportunity to browse through more eclectic shops. Indeed, residents of Bradenton tout its small-town feel as one of its greatest assets. But if it's the vitality of a larger city you're looking for, Tampa is under an hour's drive away if you're in search of a big city.
Plus don't forget real ocean-side seafood dining and an array of golf courses, boat rentals, fishing, parasailing and more outdoor fun right here in Bradenton.
McKechnie Field's history is a rich one, dating back to 1923. Six different major league franchises, including the St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox, have played home games at McKechnie field since its opening, but only the Pirates have called the ballpark home since 1969. The field is named for Hall of Fame Manager and former Bradenton resident, Bill McKechnie, who led the Pittsburgh Pirates to a World Series Championship back in 1925. Banners honoring this and the team's four other championships adorn the many flagpoles beyond the outfield wall.
Countless Pirates greats - indeed, some of the most legendary names in all of baseball - have called Pirate City home during their time playing Spring Training ball in Florida's Grapefruit League. At both Pirate City and McKechnie field, you'll be treading the same ground as the likes of Willie Stargell, Bill Mazeroski, and Roberto Clemente.


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Memorial services for Cortez resident Darlene Mona (Beth) Clark will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 10 at the Lighthouse Baptist Church. Pastor Andrew Reed will officiate.
Darlene was born Feb. 17, 1933 in Hulbert, Okla. ,the daughter of Charley Homer and Della Ruth (Gable) Beth. She passed went home to be with our heavenly Father on Monday, March 3, 2014 at Southwest Memorial Hospital at the age of 81.
Darlene met Gene Clark in Muskogee, Okla., and they were wed on June 2, 1950. They were blessed with two sons and a daughter, Rick, Lyn and Ashley.
In 2005 the Clarks moved to Cortez. This loving couple enjoyed hobbies together, including camping in their motor home, landscaping, gardening and seeing the world via cruise ships. Darlene and Gene shared a love for oil painting; the two were talented artists.
Darlene and Gene enjoyed a marriage that is few and far between. They were so devoted to each other that it was obvious they were deeply in love. Darlene was a tremendous wife, mother and friend. During the 63 years they were married, she attended to her husband, children, and managed their business office.
Surviving Darlene are her husband, Gene, of Cortez; children Rick Clark and wife Sharon of Santa Rosa, Calif., Lyn Clark of Cortez and Ashley Anderson and husband David of Cortez; six grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; and by her brother, Jerry Beth and wife, Rita of Healdsburg, Calif. Darlene was preceded in death by her parents; and by her siblings, Everett Beth, Irene Clark, and Charlene Sells.
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It's becoming increasingly more obvious as the weeks go by.
Needing just one win in its last two games to make the postseason, there is a sense of urgency on the part of the Harrisburg High School football team to make something happen.
That first opportunity will come Friday night when Harrisburg travels to Herrin.
The Tigers are likely already in the postseason at 5-2, but Herrin has more on its plate as they put they're unbeaten conference record on the line against Harrisburg.
The Bulldogs have won at least a share of the conference football championship in four of the past seven seasons. With a Harrisburg win at Herrin and a Benton loss to Murphysboro, Harrisburg would clinch an automatic playoff bid as the conference representative. Harrisburg has made the playoffs is each of the last five seasons and is the only conference school to do that.
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Herrin comes into this game having won five in a row. The Tigers (5-2, 4-0 SIRR Ohio) rushed for nearly 430 yards in a Week 7 win against West Frankfort.
Herrin is averaging nearly 33 points per game offensively and giving up just 12.6 points a contest.
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Launched in 2008, Torn by Ronny Kobo has risen into the spotlight with wearable, yet inventive T-shirt designs for the "Metropolitan Girl". These T's caught our attention because of how flawlessly they match up with our favorite jeans—wide leg or skinny. Kobo launched her collection of designer T-shirts and is slowly expanding into ready-to-wear. "I'm fluent in T-shirts," says Kobo. But this clothing-language has no strict code. The collection is meant to be mixed and matched, evoking the customers individuality. "The interpretation is completely in how you wear it."
We had the opportunity to speak with the designer to discuss exactly how to pair the two all time favorites from your wardrobe together—the T's and the jeans. Read on!
DT: Lets start from the beginning. How did you know you wanted to be a designer?
RK: Designing is a part of me, not to sound too cliche. But in many ways I had been designing since I was a little girl. It wasn't until I reached graduate school and had a small business of handbags that I realized I could make this dream into reality. A year later I launched Torn.
DT: Do you have any pre-designing rituals?
RK: Yes, exposure! Sitting at home or in the office before designing a season is impossible. I need to walk around on the streets, travel in order to get inspiration. My greates source of inspiration which never fails me are markets of all kinds.
DT: Describe the woman who represents your ideal target customer—the customer you have in mind when you're planning a collection.
RK: The woman that wears my clothes is fun and really wants to make an effort to look sexy and playful. She is a confident woman, who is well travelled and sophisticated yet has a fabulous sense of humor and doesn't take herself too seriously. My clothes reflect that.
DT: Can you give us hint about what's next?
RK: We have just finished designing fall, and are moving into Holiday. For holiday my inspiration is what I call "a 1970's bohemian Christmas party".. This came to life while I was looking at some vintage posters and there was an old album cover that depicted this feeling. I am very excited to be incorporating the 1970's in my collection..
DT: Do you have any favorite/least favorite denim trends right now?
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DT: Any favorite denim brands? Or denim stores?
RK: I love PRPS, vintage levi's, acne, and am always a big fan of ksubi.
DT: How do you style your denim and tees? And where are you going in them?
RK: I have a couple of different category tops to style with denim. Work sophisticated look for the office to be paired with more denim trouser type pants, weekend casual look and tees, and my very favorite Saturday night T-shirts that are sexy and fun and can be dressed up or down.
A huge thanks to Ronny Kobo for taking the time to help us bring you this interview. Find out more about this exciting line by visiting the Torn by Ronny Kobo website and shop their selection at Shopbop and Intermix.
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Skip to comments.BBC reporter Jeremy Bowen shot in Egypt as demonstrations end in bloodshed
Posted on 07/05/2013 11:07:45 PM PDT by Mozilla
BBC journalist Jeremy Bowen was shot in the head and leg today as demonstrations in Egypt ended in bloodshed.
He was wounded as tens of thousands of people took to the streets over the ousting of president Mohammed Morsi by the military.
Islamist leaders had called for a day of rage across the country after a military coup deposed Egypts first democratically elected leader.
(Excerpt) Read more at mirror.co.uk ...
it's just a flesh wound /monty python
Dude, you're not a muzzie. Stay away.
He looks like a muzzie with that rag on his head. LOL
This whole idea that Egypt is Western friendly,is pushed by channels like the BBC.They probably send the poor guy over there,even though the whole area should be cordoned off as a no go zone.
Well by golly they better storm someone down there right now and arrest somebody.
Looks painful.
Those eyes are pretty constricted.
It's always about "rage" with Obama's people..
When the people that hate you are doing the heavy lifting of killing themselves for you, there's no reason to intervene on anyone's behalf. This is a national popcorn moment.
Roger that. When I was in the military, they said, lead, follow, or get the hell out of the way. This is one of those times to get the hell out of the way.
He's probably working his butt off trying to find somebody willing to say something nice about Obama!
When do we get a day of rage?!
In fact, I've never had a day of rage!
I'm as mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore!
Pinging the Rage Monkey to Post #13
Mother theresa?
True....I have no sympathy for these misery ghouls who think the badge of "Journalist" should protect them as if they were miles above the fray. He will be summarily lauded by his peers because now he has the scars of that oh so noble profession (I think I just yakked a little in my throat).
When the enemy camp turns into a powder keg, give him matches and gasoline.
Well, I once had a "I'm extremely peeved" day but it wasn't anywhere near a rage.
I had a "very disappointed day" just this past week.
which side was he with?
NBC stays with al Qaeda in every country.
"day of rage"
every day is a day of rage for these bearded savages.
Just reported on Fox. A Christian Priest was just killed.
Now, while I am not an artist, let me paint a little picture for you so that you can see what you have started. For you are the ones who started it and you are the only ones that can prevent it. There is not one militia leader, not one preacher, not one gun rights advocate alive than can stop the tide that is swelling, not one, not one group. You have started a massive tide of resentment, fright, and spine stiffening resolve.
Farmer by day, warrior by night. Cop by night, warrior by day.
The Constitution/Freedom haters' attacks on the Second Amendment is the catalysts for a rebellion. What will it look like? How will it be fought?
You do not have to be a historian to know how to win the rebellion that may have already started. You don't have to study how the founding fathers beat the British, for the Viet Cong used exactly the same techniques. They were common working folk during the day and warriors at night. They formed into small local groups that had larger group and regional ties, but for the most part acted independently, setting their own targets and schedules. But they were working to achieve the regional agenda, the goal of independence.
Now, I know they were communist, and I know that this time the g0vt are the communist, but they fought to the point where the United States of America surrendered. I am no way suggesting we become communist. That is the g0vt we are rebelling against. Do we go head to head in the streets? No., Look at Syria., Do you think the g0vt of barak hussien obama is going to play any less viciously? No, we will not go head to head., What we will do is learn from the two recent fights where large armies, the US and the Russians, had to surrender; Vietnam and Afghanistan.
The Cong drove the US to the surrender table by being workers by day and warriors by night. The Afgans beat the Russians out of their country by exactly the same methods. Where did their leaders learn these methods? They did study history and they followed the basic principals of our founding fathers; they were farmers and shop keepers by day and warriors by night. They, our founding fathers, took a little time off from planting and, hiding behind trees, ambushed the enemy, then took off like smart fellows to return to their chores, blend in with the people, and to fight another day.
You see, US freedom fighters, rebels if you will, are not going to put on uniforms., They are not going to fight the military of obama, the UN, and God only knows who else obama will bring in, head to head in the streets. No, they are going to be as invisible as possible: the gal who serves them coffee at the local caféé; the guy who fills their tanks with gas, checks their oil and laughs at their jokes; they are the ones that at night look thru the scope of a .308. Others will be using the .50 Cal. This is going to be a long fight. Freedom, God willing and with His help, will win., But we want the infrastructure to remain so that after it is almost over, focus can be on building a federation of states., This federation will have no central command and a Constitution that learns from the mistakes that have been made in this Republic... a federation that does not shield politician... a federation that makes it the death penalty for corrupt politicians.
You liberal linguine -spined leftists have started this. There is no reason the rebels should compromise. You have started it and more and more each day are committing to finishing it. You and only you can get your lackeys in g0vernment to reverse enough laws to prevent the oncoming rebellion. Where are you going to get your food? Where are you going to get your fuel for heat? Where are you going to work? Where are you going to run? How are you going to fight back?
Face it..., you pushed to hard..., you messed up. Now surrender. Admit defeat, and work to calm those 4,000,000 down. Just don't wait too long. Start today.
That sounds like a page in Sun Tsu's The Art of War....
Another excellent book is The Art of War by Mao Tse-tung
From Mao's book on protracted war:
35. Since the Sino-Japanese war is a protracted one and final victory will belong to China, it can reasonably be assumed that this protracted war will pass through three stages.
The first stage covers the period of the enemy's strategic offensive and our strategic defensive.
The second stage will be the period of the enemy's strategic consolidation and our preparation for the counter-offensive.
The third stage will be the period of our strategic counter-offensive and the enemy's strategic retreat.
It is impossible to predict the concrete situation in the three stages, but certain main trends in the war may be pointed out in the light of present conditions. The objective course of events will be exceedingly rich and varied, with many twists and turns, and nobody can cast a horoscope for the Sino-Japanese war; nevertheless it is necessary for the strategic direction of the war to make a rough sketch of its trends. Although our sketch may not be in full accord with the subsequent facts and will be amended by them, it is still necessary to make it in order to give firm and purposeful strategic direction to the protracted war.
It was just a presstitute that got winged..... Do they even bleed at all ?
Is that a ChiCom plagiarized write of Sun Tsu or Mao's original ?
Will go snag the read based on your opinion .... Stay safe !
Well said.
yeah, I'm a fan of the book.
The older boys will be studying that along with some Greek battles, this coming September.
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One of the advantages of being located in the village is that we have so many wonderful restaurants in walking distance from our Woodstock Inn: The Village Inn of Woodstock Bed and Breakfast. That is also one of the disadvantages. We sometimes don't get to great restaurants that are really not so far away. We were lucky enough last night to venture out to Keepers Cafe, located in Reading, VT: a favorite among nearby Woodstock VT restaurants!
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Crispy crab wands were delicious.
The rack of lamb, veggies and sauce were amazing, all prepared to perfection. Portions were perfect for us, think quality, fresh ingredients over quantity. Chef/Owner Chris and his wife Gosia couldn't be any nicer, and they clearly have quite a local following. We're sure that you'll enjoy Keepers as much as we did, and we hope that you'll join us at our Bed and Breakfast in Woodstock VT if you are looking for a romantic Vermont getaway.


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All Blacks lock Ali Williams will make his first appearance for Auckland since 2007 in Sunday's ITM Cup clash with North Harbour.
All Blacks lock Ali Williams will make his first appearance for Auckland since 2007 in Sunday's ITM Cup clash with North Harbour.
And the 75-Test veteran, who has been on the sidelines with a knee injury since June, can't wait to return to action.
"The knee feels good," Williams told the New Zealand Herald.
"I'm aiming to play at least 40 minutes, I'm not sure how the lungs are going to hold up but it'll be good to get out there.
"2007 is a long time ago but I've come back here, I've got a coach that initially picked me from club rugby 11 or 12 years ago and it's a refreshing environment to be in.
"These young guys are having so much fun yet when they're asked to flick the switch they flick it so I think that's a sign of a good system that's working."
Williams, who has suffered serious Achilles injuries in recent seasons, admitted the latest injury was the hardest to overcome, but now that he has recovered he is still passionate about reclaiming his All Blacks spot.
He replaces Andrew Van der Heijden in Auckland's starting line-up.
North Harbour: tbc
Auckland: 15 Charles Piutau, 14 Ben Lam, 13 Malakai Fekitoa, 12 Hadleigh Parkes, 11 Lolagi Visinia, 10 Gareth Anscombe, 9 Alby Mathewson; 8 Joe Edwards, 7 Daniel Braid (c), 6 Steven Luatua, 5 Ali Williams, 4 Liaki Moli, 3 Angus Ta'avao, 2 Tom McCartney, 1 Pauliasi Manu.
Replacements: 16 Nathan Vella, 17 Siosiua Halonukonuka, 18 Nathan Hughes, 19 Nepia Fox-Matamua, 20 Scott Patterson, 21 Simon Hickey, 22 Dave Francis.


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There's yet another possibility I was thinking, what if it's just the story of Jiraiya's book animated with the Naruto-like character in it? just like how the kakashi gaiden was animated, this could be used as a reference for future revelations.
Spoiler!I'm waiting to see chibi errr cerberus animated and chewing on some frog legs.


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I actually remember him. I liked his voice. So so sad. His poor family and friends.ReplyCancel
I remember him, too. That was when Idol was huge, Violet. Nice comment. I have a feeling there will be a fat lawsuit with this one. He was extremely handsome with a great voice. Sad, indeed.ReplyCancel
This passing is made worse by the fact that it was absolutely avoidable. Terrible oversight by the Dr.. he was cute and seemed sweet. RIPReplyCancel
So sad. Prayers to his family and friends. I never watched Australian Idol, but he looks familiar. Was he in anything else I might have seen?ReplyCancel
Oh I understand now where I recognized him from. He was Australian and was on American Idol, not on Australian Idol. I was up too late and now up too early, so my brain is foggy.ReplyCancel
What a terrible tragedy. Wishing Peace to Michael and his family.ReplyCancel
RIP. I know I am being cyncial but are we so desperate for 24/7 news that it is national news when a guy that finished in eight place from season seven of a show so past its prime it should be cancelled dies?ReplyCancel
This is really sad. He was like Chris Daughtry (sp?) – voted off way too soon.
He worked with David Foster (saw him in one of Foster's PBS specials – he was outstanding). He also worked with Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe to feed the hungry and other charities.
From all accounts a really good person and evidently died a very preventable death.
As for bottom of the barrel, he was definitely not there. That spot is reserved for Lohan (all of them), Whoredashians (all of them), all of the Real Housewives of whatever, etc.ReplyCancel
Eh, from a standpoint of what I do for a living not all things are detectable in an early stage. Especially if he'd never complained or had it looked at. Plenty of us may very well have blood clots as we speak with no pain or warning until it's too late. I'm not defending anyone but while it's avoidable, it's not always easily detectable. I know of patients who went in for just a routine checkup with tests and found out about blood clots. Some are accompanied by pain, some are not. It's hard for diabetics to really distinguish pain therefore a lot suffer "silent heart attacks." Sorry to be so wordy. And I don't mean to step on toes.ReplyCancel
Those are good points Courtney. I read that he had previously hurt his ankle and then had recently gone in complaining about abnormal swelling and pain and they just sent him home. It's just sad all around.ReplyCancel
Thanks Reno. I don't wanna defend or lambast anyone especially since I don't know the full story. I just know from what I do that not everything's always crystal clear and clean cut. Plus, sadly, a lot of people don't know the appropriate questions to ask or they do but aren't comfortable asking. If you feel as if something's truly wrong and you ask your dr and they brush you off, keep pushing. Don't stop until you get some answers and peace of mind.ReplyCancel
I wasn't a fan of his but I remember him from that season of Idol. Definitely not the bottom of the barrel.ReplyCancel
Apparently, he had complained about his foot/leg hurting, and a family friend took him to the ER. What happened beyond that, I haven't read. But Michael did seek medical attention at some point, it appears.
Idol was still at its peak when Michael was on, and he was pretty popular during his time. His elimination was considered the shock of the season, and it's believed it served as the catalyst of creating the judges' save that's been part of the show ever since.
Michael wasn't a big star, but he toured consistently and hadn't succumbed to any of the usual celebrity trappings. By all accounts, he was a really nice guy.
RIP to him, and condolences to his family/friends.ReplyCancel
Season 7 was the best season though and Michael Johns was a big part of it. He left a huge impression on a lot of us. I still listen to his cover of Its All Wrong, But It's Alright. A genuinely talented, sexy and humble man.ReplyCancel


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Unicoi Co. sheriff: Young children found unattended; adults passed out on drugs
UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. - Three people are facing charges after Unicoi County authorities said they found four children unattended near a home with drugs inside.
We learned the investigation began Sunday afternoon after a concerned citizen saw the children and called dispatch. News 5 found two sides of the story.
Four children between the ages of four and ten were taken from a home on Viss Honeycutt Road Sunday after police reports stated two children were running outside unattended. "They were near a county road. They were unclothed," said Unicoi County Sheriff Mike Hensley.
Sheriff Hensley told us he believes their care was sacrificed for a drug fix.
Hensley said grandparents of the children, Gordon Lyon, Tammy Lyon, and Jill Wheeler, were passed out inside the home. When officers arrived on the scene, they found drugs. "There was morphine in the residence, [and] trazadone, [and] Xanax," said Unicoi County investigator Matthew McNally.
McNally said over 10 grams of marijuana were also found, along with needles, pipes, and straws. Investigators said all three suspects were under the influence.
We talked to Gordon Lyon shortly after he was released from jail and asked him to give us his side of the story. Lyon said one of the children had an accident and they didn't have any diapers. "My daughter left to go get clothes for him. In the meantime, he snuck back out again on me," Lyon told News 5.
We asked about the drug allegations. "I can't afford to have drugs in my system, and no, I don't know what they found," Lyon said.
He said the charges placed against him are an insult, and his home is safe for kids; though Sheriff Hensley disagrees. "These kids do not need to be in an environment like that. They don't deserve that, and we're got going to tolerate it," said Hensley.
More facts on this case: Tammy Lyon is charged with child neglect and drug charges.
Gordon Lyon and Jill Wheeler are charged with child neglect, aggravated child endangerment and drug charges.
We're told the children are now in the custody of the Department of Children's Services.
The sheriff told us Gordon Lyon and Tammy Lyon both had previous bookings in the Unicoi County Jail for drug charges.


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We know that the key to our economic strength is education. And as a former preschool teacher, I've seen first-hand what a difference quality home learning and preschool programs make in the life of a child, Senator Murray said in a press release earlier this year that announced bills on school readiness, the Ready to Learn Act and the Education Begins at Home Act.
U.S. Senator Patty Murray has a special place in her heart for parent education programs, in particular Shoreline Community College's Cooperative Preschool Program.
"I have a strong tie to this program. I was a parent in the Shoreline Cooperative Preschool Program back in the 1980s when our state legislature cut funding for the program," said Murray, who led a successful grassroots campaign to save the program.
Recently at a celebration of the 70th anniversary of parenting education in Washington state hosted by the college's Parent Education Program, community members listened to Sen. Murray thank the college for helping thousands of young people and their families get a good, healthy start in education in life via a taped message.
"Children who go to preschool are more likely to learn to read quickly, do better in school and go on to earn more as adults," the senator said. "In my book, it's one of the most valuable, cost-effective investments we can make. So I'm absolutely thrilled to see parent education and the Cooperative Preschool Program at Shoreline continue to grow and thrive. I'm proud to say congratulations, happy birthday and thank you for everything you do."
The celebration, sponsored by the Shoreline Community College Parent Education Program was held at the North City Education Center where three of the seven Shoreline cooperative preschools are located — North City, Shorenorth and Shoreline Co-op Preschools. Teachers from the other college cooperative preschools, Woodinville, Lake Forest Park, Inglemoor and Crystal Springs, also planned and participated at the event. Children and parents enjoyed various activities such as an "Under the Sea" theme room where children enjoyed fresh-water and salt-water tables that held seaweed, shells, rocks and goldfish. The event was part of a statewide celebration.
Shoreline Community College President Lee Lambert welcomed the families and applauded the college's program and other early education programs, saying that beyond the education, they provide an impressive return on our investment.
"We are so glad that we are a college that supports the development of our young future generation by ensuring that their first teachers, their parents, are equipped with the appropriate skills to understand the development needs of their children," said Lambert.
Rep. Ruth Kagi, who, like Murray, was a parent in the Shoreline program, was there to celebrate the impressive 70 year mark. "I don't know how I would have survived without parent education."
Parent Education Coordinator Barb Yasui thanked Rep. Kagi personally. "She has been such a tireless advocate for early education in our state," Yasui said, pointing out that Rep. Kagi has been a leader in sponsoring bills, holding hearings, and convincing other legislators of the importance of early learning.
"The legacy of support for the Parent Education Program at Shoreline is impressive, and it was wonderful to have so many families, former preschool teachers, college officials, and Rep. Kagi celebrate this milestone with us," said Yasui.
The future of parenting education is promising. Yasui noted that "Everyone from President Obama to business leaders is emphasizing the importance of early childhood education."
In 2008, Gov. Chris Gregoire named October 23 as Parenting Education Day in Washington State.
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The Parent Education Program provides developmentally appropriate learning experiences for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families
Parents pay a monthly tuition to their child's cooperative preschool. In addition, parents pay a minimal tuition to the college. As parent education program students at Shoreline Community College, they earn college credits each quarter.
Shoreline Community College offers a unique parent education program that consists of a child-centered preschool laboratory setting and adult-centered lectures and discussion groups.
In the preschool classroom laboratory, parents become active partners in their child's education. Research supports the long-term benefits of this type of early parent involvement. Skilled Shoreline Community College faculty plan and implement learning opportunities for both parents and children. These learning experiences help to empower parents to build on their strengths.
The mission of this program is to support parents as they become directly involved in their children's education.
Shoreline Community College launched the cooperative preschools and parent education program in 1961, which today supports more than 400 families.
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Mary Louise Johnston
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 19 for Mary Louise Johnston, with burial following in Octavia, Okla.
Mary passed away Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 at her home in Cortez at the age of 90. She was born Oct. 26, 1921 in Farlanville, Kan. to George and Mary Brown.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen; her parents; brother, Bill; sister, Betty; grandson, RockySmith; and by her granddaughter, Angela McDonald.
Surviving Mary are her children, Dolores Smith of Durant, Okla., Roy Stafford and wife Annaof Cortez, Clifford Johnston and wife Valerie of Zafra, Okla., and Keith Johnston and wife Debbie of Lindsay, Okla.; brothers, George, Jack and Jerry; sisters, Helen and Polly; 18 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
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Police and pharmacists work to stop robberies
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - Blankenship Pharmacy has been on the corner of Elm and Watagua Avenue in Johnson City for the past 50 years.
Pharmacy manager Wayne Copp tells us in recent years they've seen their share of robberies and burglaries. "We've had some attempted break-ins after hours, and we've had some successful break-ins after hours," said Wayne Copp, manager of Blankenship Pharmacy.
Police say Blankenship Pharmacy is not alone. "We are seeing a lot pharmacy robberies and pharmacy burglaries in the Tri-Cities and even on the outskirts," said Lieutenant Debbie Richmond of the Bristol, Tenn. Police Department.
News 5 did some digging and found out since mid-June there have been at least 7 these crimes in our area. One robbery was reported in Bristol, Virginia, one in Bristol, Tennessee, two in Johnson City, one in Kingsport, and one in Church Hill.
One burglary was reported in Greeneville.
Lieutenant Richmond tells us that if pharmacies want to keep burglars away they have to a surveillance system.
Richmond also told News 5 that pharmacies should have a working alarm system and that every employee should greet each customer in order to discern if they have other motives.
It's been two years since thieves hit Blankenship Pharmacy, and the owners believe it's because they keep adding more security cameras.
Police tell News 5 if you're heading to the pharmacy don't be scared, just keep your guard up. "Chances are highly unlikely that you will be there getting your medicine where there is a robbery, but if you are, just be safe," said Richmond.
Detectives tell us that most thieves steal painkillers like oxycodone, hydrocodone, and morphine.