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TUCSON — Three Tucson men convicted of planning a home invasion robbery have had their convictions thrown out because a judge closed the trial to the public
The unanimous opinion issued Monday by the Arizona Court of Appeals says Pima County Superior Court Judge Jane Eikleberry's order closing the courtroom to all except the press violated the defendants' constitutional right to a public trial and didn't pass tests set out by the U.S. Supreme Court that guide when trials can be closed.
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The Ospreys have named Matthew Morgan at fly-half in place of fellow youngster Sam Davies for Friday's LV= Cup clash with Cardiff Blues.
The Ospreys have named Matthew Morgan at fly-half in place of fellow youngster Sam Davies for their LV= Cup clash with Cardiff Blues on Friday.
The change at 10 is one of many made by head coach Steve Tandy, with Morgan lining up alongside Italian scrum-half Tito Tebaldi.
Joe Bearman comes in at number eight while Jamie Murphy, Aisea Natoga, Jonathan Spratt, Dafydd Howells and Dan Suter also make the XV.
"We're really excited by the opportunity Friday to play a local derby at home in the Liberty Stadium in front of our fans and I hope that they can come out to support us," said backs coach Gruff Rees.
"We've had some great battles with the Blues over the last few years and we want who ever puts the shirt on to do it justice.
"There's some good history in the derby in the Ospreys jersey but for me a good derby is also based on local derbies such as Swansea v Cardiff or Neath v Cardiff.
"I hope these players realise that they're on the apex of pro rugby and that they can start to make a name for themselves in these kind of games."
Cardiff Blues meanwhile will be looking to bounce back from their 21-16 loss to Worcester.
Fly-half Simon Humberstone makes his first ever start for the region after impressing off the bench last week and joins forces with Alex Walker at half-back. Centre Gavin Evans starts.
Prop Sam Hobbs is called up at loosehead while flanker Ellis Jenkins and number eight Robin Copeland are also named in the forward pack for the game at Liberty Stadium.
Cardiff Blues are currently without 20 players for the game, such as Josh Navidi, Andries Pretorius, Marc Breeze, Ben Roach, Harry Robinson, Rhys Patchell, Gareth Davies.
The teams:
Ospreys: 15 Jamie Murphy, 14 Aisea Natoga, 13 Tom Isaacs, 12 Jonathan Spratt (c), 11 Dafydd Howells, 10 Matthew Morgan, 9 Tito Tebaldi, 8 Joe Bearman, 7 Arthur Ellis, 6 Graham Knoop, 5 Rhodri Hughes, 4 Lloyd Peers, 3 Dan Suter, 2 Matthew Dwyer, 1 Marc Thomas.
Replacements: 16 Evan Yardley, 17 Nicky Smith, 18 Nicky Thomas, 19 Sam Williams, 20 Sam Lewis, 21 Rhys Webb, 22 Sam Davies, 23 Ben John.
Cardiff Blues: 15 Dan Fish, 14 Richard Smith, 13 Gavin Evans, 12 Dafydd Hewitt, 11 Chris Czekaj, 10 Simon Humberstone, 9 Alex Walker, 8 Robin Copeland, 7 Thomas Young, 6 Ellis Jenkins, 5 James Down, 4 Macauley Cook, 3 Benoit Bourrust, 2 Kristian Dacey, 1 Sam Hobbs.
Replacements: 16 Rhys Williams, 17 Taufa'ao Filise, 18 Tom Davies, 19 Miles Normandale, 20 Rory Watts-Jones, 21 Luke Hamilton, 22 Lewis Jones, 23 Tom Williams.
Date: Friday, November 15
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NEW YORK -- That hot seat under Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel after his team's 105-79 Game 2 loss to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals?
One could call it the timeout chair, though the ripple effect of his ill-fated stoppage of play in the third quarter was punishment enough as it was.
After a season in which the third-year coach showed yet again why he's considered one of the best young minds in the game, Vogel's disastrous decision to call a timeout moments after the Pacers had come back from 13 points down to take the lead led to a 30-2 run that blew the top off of Madison Square Garden as the series was evened at 1-1.
BOX SCORE: Knicks 105, Pacers 79
By the time the Knicks' fourth-quarter barrage was over, the fans who were so despondent after Indiana's controlling Game 1 win were whole again.
Carmelo Anthony turned in his best playoff performance yet (32 points on 13 of 26 shooting), and the Knicks' defense awoke from its Game 1 slumber to force 21 turnovers (that led to 32 points). They held the Pacers scoreless in the first 6:12 of the fourth quarter, and to 36.4% shooting in the second half, all while the Madison Square Garden mood changed in just the sort of way the Knicks were hoping for heading into Game 3 on Saturday.
"We got back in the game in the third quarter (but) we just stalled out," said Pacers forward David West, who had 13 points, six rebounds and four assists. "I don't think we finished the last two minutes in the third quarter the right way. They just got too comfortable.
"They were just a little bit more aggressive. They played with more desperation, which we knew they would. We still had a chance."
The Pacers didn't score in the fourth quarter until the 4:48 mark, and they clearly lost their way after the momentum-killing timeout that came with Indiana up 64-62. Vogel put imposing center Roy Hibbert on the bench during that stretch while inserting big man Jeff Pendergraph, and the Knicks immediately attacked the middle.
Anthony drove past West going right for a layup, then got by West again along the left baseline for a dunk over the rotating Pendergraph that inspired Knicks great Patrick Ewing to pump his fists from his courtside seat. The return of Anthony's shot was long overdue, too, as he entered the game shooting 37.8% in the playoffs and had hit just 2 of his last 20 three-pointers (he hit two of five threes against the Pacers).
"They went in today," Anthony said of his shots. "They started going in late in the game. They came at a crucial time. Those are the same shots I am going to continue to take. I can't stop doing that."
Indiana small forward Paul George led the Pacers with 20 points, but 21 turnovers that turned into 32 points were tough for them to overcome.
"We knew that we were not going to sweep," Hibbert said. "They are too good of a team, so we are just going to have to grind it out and make sure we take care of home (court) and come back here. It's going to be a fun series. It's going to be one that people are going to talk about."
The blame game was in full effect after Game 1, as Knicks coach Mike Woodson had endorsed the isolation style that has been Anthony's blessing and his curse before the series-opening loss only to see why it won't always work thereafter.
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"We've got a lot of plays, and isolation and post-ups and things of that nature with Melo have been good for our ball-club this season," Woodson had said. "Regardless of what you guys (in the media) think, when I look at it it's been pretty good. Good things happen when the ball's in Melo's hands."
But that wasn't the case at all, as the Knicks star and fellow scorer JR Smith were a combined 14 of 43 from the field. It wasn't just the reporters questioning the style, either, as there was harsh-but-true analysis calling for more ball movement on the Twitter account of Knicks legend Bernard King. Or so it seemed.
King later claimed a friend had sent the tweets, but it changed nothing of the veracity of the claims. The Knicks' Take Two, however, was a much-improved effort.
They had six assists in the first quarter alone, which was quite an improvement for the team that was last in the league in assists during the regular season (19.3 per game), and led 29-20 entering the second quarter. The Knicks admitted afterward that the change in offensive style was key, and their ability to spark fast breaks by forcing so many turnovers came in handy too.
"I think the difference for us was our ball movement and pace," Knicks center Tyson Chandler said. "We also allowed our defense to create offense. When we are at our best, we let our defense create offense.
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Ryan Ellis, who drives for FDNY Racing and the No. 28 Chevy Silverado for the 2014 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) campaign, took time away from the race track to enjoy some tennis last week at the Daytona Beach $25,000 Women's Tennis Tournament in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Ellis stopped by the USTA Pro Circuit women's event early in the tournament to meet some of the players, sign autographs for fans and watch some world-class tennis. He came back again Sunday to perform the official coin toss prior to the singles and doubles finals.
"It's been an honor to be out here, and it's been really cool to meet all the other young athletes," Ellis said of his two visits to the $25,000 Daytona Beach tournament. "We can all relate to our dedication to the sport and whatnot. But it's an honor to meet all these guys and to get to know that they're kind of going through the same things that I am, in terms of upping their professionalism and making it in a tough sport.
"I have a lot of respect for tennis players. I personally stink at tennis, but I'd love to go out and hit around with them and invite them out to the go-cart track, and kind of have a little playoff round. But I know I'd get my butt kicked here. I'm just really excited to be around the Circuit and to be around you all."
In Sunday's finals, top seed Anna Tatishvili of Georgia captured the singles title by defeating fourth-seeded American Allie Kiick, 6-1, 6-3, while No. 3 seeds Nicole Melichar of the U.S. and Teodora Mircic of Serbia took home the doubles championship with a thrilling 6-7(5), 7-6(1), [10-1] win over top-seeded Americans Asia Muhammad and Allie Will.
Ellis plans to compete in select NCWTS events, including the Series' first race on Feb. 21 at Daytona International Raceway. The FDNY Race Team, led by veteran NASCAR owner Jim Rosenblum, was formed in the wake of the 9-11 tragedy as a way to honor first responders and a means to help support their families.
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Sunrise Yoga ― Level I
Start your morning off bright and early in this guided class that will tone, stretch, and strengthen your body. You will leave this class with sustainable energy to carry you through your day. It is better than a cup of coffee!
Class is held on Monday and Wednesday at 6:15 a.m. (45 minutes).
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Small Town has Big Aspirations of Reaching Canadian Opens
Dawson City is not a Canadian volleyball hotbed by any stretch of the imagination, but they would pay no attention to you if you told them that. Last year, the tiny community up in the Yukon rallied together to send a group of their boys to the Western Canadian Open in Abbotsford. The city has a population of only 1,500 people, making it that much more difficult for the 14U boys' team to raise the $15,000 they needed to get to Abbotsford and compete. But these boys would not give up on their goal of reaching the championships.
The boys worked hard to raise money through odd jobs such as shovelling snow, stacking wood, babysitting, and recycling; as well as seeking donations. Their tireless efforts paid off when they reached their $15,000 goal. "They raised all the funds to pay for their registration, airfare, van rentals, fuel, hotel rooms, and meals all within two months!" said Heidi Bliedung, the very proud president of the newly formed Dawson Volleyball Association.
It's no coincidence that more volleyball clubs in Dawson City have their sights set on the Western Opens this time around. Three teams are in the process of raising funds to make their way down to the championships; the same team of boys who are now in the 15U category, a 14U girls' team, and a 16U girls' team. While this is very exciting news for the small community, it also makes it that much more difficult to raise the funds necessary to compete. All three teams need to raise $15,000 for training, registration, travel, accommodations, and meals.
So far the teams have raised an average of 25% of their goals and fundraising efforts are in full swing. The teams are seeking out any and all opportunities to raise funds including bake sales, grocery bagging, bottle drives, etc. These young volleyball players are determined to get to the championships. "I am blown away at how well the parents and team players have come together to pull off the fundraising. It makes me so proud," said Bliedung.
The Canadian Open Championships continue to grow year after year. This year's number of registered teams has reached 824, up from 772 in 2013. This is an excellent illustrator of the growth of the sport across the country, especially in younger age groups.
If your team has an interesting story about your road to the Canadian Opens let us know!
To help the Dawson Volleyball Association in their fundraising, contact Heidi A.E. Bliedung by email at email@example.com or by phone at 867-993-3556 (mobile)/867-993-6669 (home)
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In some respects right now is as bad a time for the mortgage business as the aftermath of the disaster of 2008. Of course, the crash was terrible but the industry got the benefit of unparalleled subsidies. Now the business may lose its crutches before it's ready to keep its balance.
More than $100 billion of taxpayer money has been pumped into Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to keep them on an even keel. And the Federal Reserve Board obligingly kept short-term interest rates low and bought enormous amounts of mortgage-backed securities, driving down long-term yields and enabling a refi boom that kept the business alive for four or five years. Though the term was coined for big financial institutions rather than industries, in some respects the mortgage business was marked as Too Big to Fail.
Unlimited taxpayer propping-up for the government-sponsored enterprises in the future is at least an open question. The Senate Banking Committee has passed a marked up�Johnson-Crapo bill, and the full Senate will now consider reform that would make private entities liable for the first losses, in effect assigning them a 10% deductible. Even if it doesn't pass the Senate, it's the first significant step towards resolving the GSEs in many years.
And, the Fed has begun to taper off its buying down of the mortgage markets. Interest rates have gone up, though not as sharply as many had feared (and in recent weeks they've�retraced some of those gains). But the rate rise has been significant enough that refinancings have tanked and the purchase market has not been able to take up the slack. And the cost of regulatory compliance is tracking north rapidly.
The Mortgage Bankers Association's forecast for originations this year is about�$1.1 trillion, which is, frankly, a bad year. The Federal Housing Administration, one of the unlikely heroes of the bubble collapse, has seen its insurance fund�dip into the red�as it took up the slack from the weakened conventional market. And the re-emergence of a nonconforming secondary market, which is crucial to a healthy industry, is still in its infancy.
Mortgage delinquencies remain a big problem, although the trend is headed in the right direction. Some four million mortgages remain overdue or in foreclosure, and 8 to 10 million more are�in danger of default�because their equity is underwater. A pop in home prices would bail many of these folks out, but many think the real estate recovery of the past two years or so is slowing. If that slowdown continues, many of these folks will stay underwater.
The most recent Case Shiller numbers showed a�nice jump in nationwide home prices, 11% for the fourth quarter. But the first quarter of this year looks as if it was a bad one for real estate. I sit on a "kitchen cabinet" for Alex Pollock at the American Enterprise Institute, and we meet every six months to talk about housing bubbles. This last time, the only real estate bubble we could see was in�farm real estate.
The regulatory landscape offers little encouragement. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Dodd-Frank, attorneys general suits, even Basel III are all crimping the industry's style. And perhaps, more to come: The Johnson-Crapo GSE reform, for instance, would add a new regulator, the Federal Mortgage Insurance Corp. That should mean we don't need the current GSE regulator, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, anymore. Actually, the FHFA would remain within the FMIC under Johnson-Crapo. Yes, another mortgage bureaucracy.
Not all is gloomy in this tough mortgage market. Fortunes have been lost presuming investors know what interest rates are going to do, and rates have not always just gone up. There have been times they have�ratcheted down again.
Certainly there's nothing wrong with the current market that a long rate decline and refi boom can't fix. And it has always been an axiom that a little inflation is good for real estate. If home prices go up (within reason) it will be very good for the mortgage industry.
If rates decline and home prices accelerate, the fabulous invalid known as the mortgage industry will walk again.
Mark Fogarty, Editor at Large at�National Mortgage News, writes analysis and commentary based on his 30 years covering the mortgage industry.


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Builders' Show Rebuilds Itself
Housing might be bouncing back, but the International Builders' Show still has some rebuilding to do.
Some 50,000 builders, suppliers and other attendees are expected to head to Las Vegas this week, flat from last year and a dramatic fall from the 100,000 who flooded the industry's main trade show at the 2007 peak, said Mark Pursell, a senior vice president with the National Association of Home Builders, the trade group organizing the annual confab. (The current attendance count could change due to last-minute registrations.)
"We went through a major depression in the housing industry and it's a long climb back," he says. "We fully recognize that."
Exhibitors are using 360,000 square feet of exhibit space at the Las Vegas Convention Center—a slight decline from last year, but a plunge from the peak's 1 million square feet. Panasonic Eco Solutions North America, focused on green technology and products, is continuing a 13-year attendance run, though this year's 20-by-20-foot booth is the smallest the company has had in seven years.
Exhibitors have to lock in space nearly a year in advance and "when they signed up last year, the recovery wasn't in full swing and people weren't confident," Mr. Pursell explained.
Despite the reduced space and flat attendance, higher-end exhibitors are expected to be in full force, showing off pricey appliances, state-of-the-art home technology and lavish outdoor kitchens.
There's also an optimistic mood expected at the show, which should produce plenty of smiles—and deal making. For the first time since the 2006 crash, industry watchers think housing has finally struck bottom and is inching toward recovery. Construction of single-family homes, which makes up the bulk of new-home building and has hovered near all-time lows for the past three years, rose 18.5% in December from the prior year. The annual sales pace of new homes hit 377,000 in November and is on pace to end the year 23% higher than 2011′s record low of 306,000 new homes sold.
Exhibitors that took last year off, including supply giant Masco, are back. GE Appliances bailed on 2012 because "a lot of our customers were no longer attending," says Matt Rose, general manager of contract sales. This year, the Louisville, Ky.-company is back and unveiling what it says is the industry's first refrigerator boasting a hot water-dispenser that can be set to a specified temperature. With an estimated retail price of $3,200, it's hardly entry level.
Indeed, this year's displays aren't expected to be as austere as they've been in the past few years. "People are actually innovating again, pushing the higher-end items, which they've been afraid to do," said Paul Lopez, an NAHB spokesman. "This year, we're definitely seeing more of a, 'Hey, this is what we're actually good at, being innovative.'"
Instead of hiring a pricey celebrity remodeler to attract attention as it has done in the past, Panasonic Eco Solutions aims to impress attendees by showcasing its latest environmentally friendly fans in action. The booth "is probably 'blinged' out more," said Jim Shelton, director of sales and marketing. "I just don't need all that size to do what I needed to do."
The Quikrete Cos., which bills itself as the nation's largest manufacturer of packaged concrete, is taking the opposite approach. The Atlanta-based company has grown from a 10-by-10-foot booth tucked in the corner 17 years ago to a 40-by-50-foot booth in the convention center's middle hall, considered prime real estate, said Frank Owens, the company's vice president of marketing. This year, Quikrete is demonstrating an epoxy coating that, for several dollars per square foot, dresses up drab gray concrete. "We certainly see these higher-end finishes coming back," Mr. Owens said. Builders "can justify the investment."
He isn't worried about the attendance decline. "We look at it as the quality of the attendee is still high," he said. "The people that make the decisions everyday for the companies are still there. That's why we think it is an important show for us."


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2010 Farm System Rankings
1/26/2010 3:43 PM ET By Frankie Piliere
1. Tampa Bay Rays | Players in Top 100: 4
This is a very balanced farm system. They have pitching, and pitching that is on the cusp of contributing with Wade Davis and Jeremy Hellickson. They also have Desmond Jennings, one of baseball's best prospects, ready to burst onto the scene. The lower levels of their system are also packed with talent, with names like Matt Moore and Alexander Colome impressing talent evaluators.
2. Texas Rangers | Players in Top 100: 5
There isn't an organization in baseball that can match the top two arms in the Rangers' farm system -- Neftali Feliz and Martin Perez. Beyond that, though, Texas is loaded with power arms and power bats. Thanks to smart trades and a commitment to international scouting, its system continues to thrive.
3. Oakland Athletics| Players in Top 100: 3
The A's continue to keep their system well-stocked, and right now they are particularly loaded with position players. Even with the unusual loss of Grant Desme, who decided to retire from baseball to enter the priesthood, Oakland has plenty of bats on the horizon, including Chris Carter, Jemile Weeks and Grant Green. Some of their top arms have graduated to the big leagues, but they keep re-stocking the pitching with smart drafts.
4. Atlanta Braves | Players in Top 100: 6
It's never a surprise that the Braves have a strong farm system. They continue to graduate players like Tommy Hanson and yet still maintain outstanding depth. Jason Heyward is now on the cusp of big-league stardom, and there are still low-level talents like Christian Bethancourt, Julio Teheran and Arodys Vizcaino ready to move up the ranks behind him.
5. Cleveland Indians | Players in Top 100: 3
Headlined by Carlos Santana, the Indians boast a very strong farm system born in large part by some outstanding trades. That includes the deal that brought Santana to Cleveland for Casey Blake. Other arms like Alex White, Carlos Carrasco and Nick Hagadone help form one of the deepest crops of talent in baseball.
6. Baltimore Orioles | Players in Top 100: 4
Another team helped immensely by smart trades (see: Jones, Adam), the Orioles are only going to get better as another wave of talent appears to be on the way. Brian Matusz looks ready to stick in the big-league rotation, and others like Jake Arrieta are knocking on the door.
7. Florida Marlins | Players in Top 100: 3
One of the most impressive traits of this farm system is the abundance of high-upside arms that fly well under the radar. The Marlins do an outstanding job of getting low-priced, but extremely promising talent on the international market. On top of that, they've drafted well, with guys like Michael Stanton and Matt Dominguez to show for it.
8. San Francisco Giants | Players in Top 100: 3
It's hard not to get complimented on your farm system when you have both Madison Bumgarner and Buster Posey ready to make an impact at the big-league level. Let's not forget, however, that they have other impressive bats like Thomas Neal and Ehire Adrianza. Zack Wheeler, the club's first-round draft pick last year, also figures to make a major impact on their system in 2010.
9. Milwaukee Brewers | Players in Top 100: 3
The Brewers have Alcides Escobar ready to graduate, and despite his 2009 struggles, Mat Gamel is still a very talented young bat. Those aren't the only young hitters to be excited about either, with Brett Lawrie, Jonathan Lucroy and Kentrail Davis all possessing big upside at the dish.
10. Colorado Rockies | Players in Top 100: 3
It's been a struggle to develop pitching throughout the team's history, but they certainly seem to be headed in the right direction now. Christian Friedrich has been outstanding from the moment he was drafted, and has front-of-the-rotation stuff. Tyler Matzek, the team's top draft choice in 2009, could be next in the pipeline.
11. Boston Red Sox | Players in Top 100: 4
Boston's low-level talent is as impressive as anyone's, with players like Ryan Westmoreland, Reymond Fuentes and Roman Mendez highlighting the list of the organization's top minor-leaguers. The Red Sox also boast some nice advanced talent in the likes of Josh Reddick and Ryan Kalish.
12. Kansas City Royals | Players in Top 100: 4
They have the pitching with Aaron Crow and Mike Montgomery. The position prospects the team is banking on -- Mike Moustakas and Eric Hosmer -- have hit some bumps in the road but this is still a very strong system overall.
13. Cincinnati Reds | Players in Top 100: 4
Aroldis Chapman gives the system quite a boost, but the Reds were doing pretty well even before signing him. The young pitching at the big-league level is beginning to take shape, and 2009 first-round pick Mike Leake only figures to add to that.
14. Minnesota Twins | Players in Top 100: 4
The Twins are not loaded with elite talent, but what they do have is depth up and down the ladder. It's been that way for a while now, and that's why some of their big-league talent sneaks up on us. Fortunately for Minnesota fans, there is even more talent ready to contribute, headlined by Aaron Hicks, Ben Revere, Wilson Ramos and David Bromberg.
15. New York Yankees | Players in Top 100: 4
The Yankees have plenty of depth. What they don't have right now is a great deal of impact talent behind Jesus Montero. They have a lot of potential in the low levels, and it's a solid system, but at the moment much of their high-upside players are early in their development.
16. Washington Nationals | Players in Top 100: 4
It always helps to have baseball's best prospect. Stephen Strasburg is a big lift, but Washington continues to improve its depth in other ways. Derek Norris keeps on impressing, and they suddenly have some infield depth, with Ian Desmond and Danny Espinosa coming off strong showings in 2009.
17. Philadelphia Phillies | Players in Top 100: 4
Sure, the Phillies gave up top talents like Kyle Drabek and Michael Taylor to get Roy Halladay, but they did an excellent job of replacing some of what was lost by getting Phillippe Aumont and Tyson Gillies in exchange for Cliff Lee. They have some potential stars at the lower levels like Anthony Gose and Domingo Santana.
18. Chicago Cubs | Players in Top 100: 3
The current crop of position players is looking very good for the Cubs. They have some work to do on their pitching depth, but a system headlined by talents like Starlin Castro, Brett Jackson and Josh Vitters is one that's doing pretty well.
19. Seattle Mariners | Players in Top 100: 3
The Mariners' system took a big hit in the trade for Cliff Lee, but there are still some very bright spots. Dustin Ackley looks poised to move up the ladder quickly and Michael Saunders continued to improve in 2009.
20. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Players in Top 100: 4
The Angels have seen better days, but there are still some things to like. Peter Bourjos and Hank Conger looked good in 2009, and early on Mike Trout looks like one of the best hitters to come out of last year's draft.
21. Detroit Tigers | Players in Top 100: 5
The Tigers got quite a lift from the Curtis Granderson trade, but the depth in their system is still lacking. Jacob Turner, Daniel Schlereth, Casey Crosby, and Andy Oliver give them some help in the pitching department, but there is some work to be done on the position-player side of the equation.
22. Arizona Diamondbacks | Players in Top 100: 2
The Diamondbacks took a hit in 2009, dealing away Daniel Schlereth and losing Jarrod Parker late in the season to Tommy John surgery. The 2009 draft gave them a handful of impressive bats like A.J. Pollock and Bobby Borchering, but beyond that there is not a great deal of depth.
23. Chicago White Sox | Players in Top 100: 3
There is a lot of potential in the system, and it may not be far off from prominence. Dan Hudson looks set to contribute at the big-league level, and Tyler Flowers had a strong 2009 campaign. Keep an eye out for low-level talents like left-handed pitcher Santos Rodriguez.
24. New York Mets | Players in Top 100: 3
The Mets have some very bright spots, like Jenrry Mejia, who could be one of their best pitching prospects in years, but the depth is lacking. Brad Holt is another hurler to keep an eye on, and Ike Davis is looking more and more like their first baseman of the future. It will take some time, however, to build up the depth.
25. Los Angeles Dodgers | Players in the Top 100: 2
Los Angeles has some impressive arms, but its depth is not what it has been in the past. Chris Withrow, Aaron Miller and Ethan Martin are not big-league ready, but have a lot of potential. Much of the Dodgers' top talent is currently in the lower levels of the minors.
26. Toronto Blue Jays | Players in Top 100: 3
The Roy Halladay deal helped this system in a big way, but depth is still an issue. Kyle Drabek and Brett Wallace give them two star-caliber prospects ready to contribute, but there isn't a lot behind them. Moises Sierra and Gustavo Pierre are lower-level talents that Jays' fans should monitor closely.
27. St. Louis Cardinals | Players in Top 100: 1
The Cardinals' system was on the rise heading into 2009, but graduating players and trades have depleted it in a hurry. By drafting top high school arms like Shelby Miller, they are off to a good start as they attempt to replenish their talent.
28. Pittsburgh Pirates | Players in Top 100: 3
As far as top prospects go, it doesn't get much better than Pedro Alvarez. Beyond that, the talent crop is limited. Jose Tabata clearly has potential, but he's been far from a sure thing during much of his career. Tim Alderson's stock has dropped as well. Tony Sanchez could move quickly and could give this system a boost in 2010.
29. Houston Astros | Players in Top 100: 2
It may not seem that way given this ranking, but Houston is headed in the right direction. Jason Castro has been strong and proved many doubters wrong. At the lower levels, a number of high-upside arms like Jordan Lyles and Ross Seaton have emerged. There is work to be done, but the Astros are on track.
30. San Diego Padres | Players in Top 100: 1
The encouraging thing for Padres fans is that there is low-level talent here. Donavan Tate and Simon Castro have great potential, and at first glance their 2009 draft looks strong. The state of the farm isn't so great right now, but there are signs of life.


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Newspaper should investigate Sensenbrenner and Johnson
As U.S. Congressman James Sensenbrenner and U.S. Senator Ron Johnson have a hissy fight about how to best damage Obamacare, it is time the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and/or other news periodicals take a look at the actions, legislative decision-making, and past financial investments of these two conservatives.
Sensenbrenner has a long history of supporting insurance companies, health care behemoths, etc., and miraculously having investments in these same groups. Of course Sensenbrenner will try to sell you snake oil about these investments being in a blind trust. But if I know about them he certainly does also.
It seems to me that most of Sensenbrenner's actions in the House have been aimed at increasing his own bundle ...and he does have a bundle. He even had investments in Halliburton as he supported the invasion of Iraq. Following that invasion, Halliburton was given tons of money from the Pentagon without any contract or proper review. Disgusting. No, it is not illegal for Sensenbrenner to do this, but this continuing action to feather his own nest should be revealed by a thorough investigation and report in news sources. The voting public and every American citizen has a right to know this.
As for U.S. Senator Johnson, his words and actions have been very embarrassing to Wisconsin, the state he represents in that august body. His lack of ability to grasp complex issues is alarming. But even more alarming have been his criticism of most federal aid to underserved, needy individuals. Now that Senator Johnson has his own little bundle. he wants to refuse federal aid to others. It is time for news sources to reveal the extent to which Johnson himself took federal aid when he was in business. It is plenty.
There are enough me-first people in politics. Having two men like this in top offices is not only an example of self-interest, it is an example of greed personified.
Let's reveal how much these two men have benefitted from their offices and their business and then they vote to refuse to give aid to those who need it. They represent democracy turned upside-down.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: are you listening?


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The Canucks and the Lockout: Good or Bad?
Jeff Angus
August 30 2012 02:32PM
On the surface, it may seem like the Canucks (a contending team with a window to win that appears to be closing) wouldn't be a team that benefits from missing any hockey in 2012-13. However, that isn't the case. Read on to find out why.
Neither the owners nor the players want the outcome of the ongoing CBA negotiations to be a lockout, but both sides are prepared to remain in the sidelines for the first few months of the 2012-13 season.
Back in 2004, there were several players and teams that came out of the lockout refreshed, recharged, and ready. Teemu Selanne is the most obvious example. The Finnish Flash used the year off to completely rehabilitate his wonky knees, and he has been one of the best forwards in the NHL since that time.
Several young players spent the year away from the NHL developing, including Eric Staal and Jason Spezza, who both dominated the AHL. Staal emerged as a superstar after the lockout ended, racking up 100 points 2005-06 and leading Carolina to the Stanley Cup, while Spezza led Ottawa to the Stanley Cup Final just one year later. The elite draft crop from 2003 was given another year of developmental time, as NHL teams weren't able to rush players from the CHL or Europe to the NHL.
The 2005-06 rookie crop was one of the strongest ever, and several players benefitted from the bonus year of developmental time, including the likes of Alex Ovechkin, Dion Phaneuf, Jeff Carter, Ryan Getzlaf, Mike Richards, and Zach Parise.
This time around, there are several young players who will either stay in Major Junior or Europe or go down to the AHL if the start of the season is delayed. In general, the younger teams like Edmonton and Long Island stand to benefit, while the contending teams like Boston, Detroit, and San Jose stand to lose out. However, it isn't that simple.
The two best players on the Canucks are on the other side of 30. Daniel and Henrik turn 32 this fall, and the odds are we have seen the best from them. A season completely wiped out would hurt the Canucks, there is no arguing that. It would take a prime year away from one of the best teams in the league (and it would also burn the final year off of Chris Tanev's rookie deal). However, if the season were to start in November or December, the Canucks stand to benefit, for a few reasons.
1) Solve the goaltending dilemma
The additional couple of months of no hockey would allow the Canucks more time to work up a trade for Roberto Luongo. Conversely, if the new CBA comes with an amnesty clause or a lower salary cap, the Luongo trade market would change radically.
However, all else being equal, a few more months gives GM Mike Gillis more time to extract what he wants (Nick Bjugstad) from the team(s) who want Luongo (Florida, Toronto, and I wouldn't count out Chicago).
2) Let Kesler rest
This offseason was the second consecutive one that Kesler went under the knife for a serious procedure. Last summer he had a torn labrum in his hip fixed, and this summer it was a torn labrum in his shoulder. Kesler likely came back too early from his first operation, and he wasn't his usual dominant self in 2011-12. With a delayed season, he wouldn't be able to come back early, as he is on track to return at some point in November or December right now.
Kesler, it could be argued, is Vancouver's most important player. He isn't their best player, but when he is going, everything else seems to fall into place. He scores on the power play, he dominates his even strength matchups, and he gets under the skin of the opposition's top players. He is one player who you can tell very early into a game if he is "on" or not. He isn't chirping, he isn't diving, and he is skating miles up and down the ice. One could argue for a brief few days that Kesler was the best hockey player on the planet (try and find any Nashville fans from last May who would disagree).
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3) More time to develop
The key for a contending team to remain at the top of the perch is strong player development. Great hockey teams have great players (most of the time, unless Dominik Hasek is in goal), and great players usually earn big money. Having rookies and young players capable of playing a regular shift on an entry level contract is a necessity for teams right up against the salary cap (especially if the salary cap does indeed drop from the $70 million it is currently at).
There are five young Canucks who are pushing for roster spots right now. Zack Kassian is a mortal lock to make the team in some capacity, but he would benefit tremendously from starting the season off at the AHL level in Chicago. Center Jordan Schroeder isn't far off either. On the back end, the Canucks are expecting both Frankie Corrado and Kevin Connauton to contend for roster spots. Corrado is a physical, two-way defenseman, while Connauton is an offensive defenseman with a booming slap shot.
In goal, Eddie Lack signed a contract that will pay him an average of $750,000 at the NHL level for next two seasons (the first year of the deal is two-way, meaning Lack will earn $85,000 at the AHL level if he plays there). The Canucks would love it if they could plug in three players on the roster all making less than $1 million per season.
A late start to the season would grant Gillis more time to move Luongo, it would give Kesler time to recover fully, and it would give the team an extended look at five young players itching for NHL action.
Here are the first two teams in the series:
Lockout Beneficiary Part I – Long Island
Jordan Schroeder is hoping with all his might that the season starts on time.
forgot to mention Kesler had wrist surgery this off season as well.
Think you're missing a pretty big one: A shortened workload for Cory Schneider. It would be a huge, huge benefit for him to only have to start 30-40 games as opposed to 60-70. If he jumps straight into a 65 game workload I don't think there's much chance he has enough left in the tank for the postseason.
August 30 2012, 03:39PM
I completely agree Mack. I wrote about this on my old site, two weeks ago, and I had the benefits of a shortened season as (in no particular order):
-Canucks have nothing left to prove in the regular season. It would definitely help avoid that "complacency" we heard a lot about from last season.
-Schneider would go through the absolute ideal jump in workload. From 28 -> 45 -> 60's.
-Kesler would have time to fully heal, and we wouldn't have to worry about him rushing back (or missing a large chunk of the season).
-The Sedins are getting up there in hockey age, and take an inordinate amount of punishment every single night. Fewer games would do wonders for their legs.
-The Canucks have continuity. They've been through the wars together already. There would be no real worries of adjusting to each other on the fly, like a team such as Minnesota might.
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both needed surgery to repair. if you need surgery to repair it and you couldn't rehab it over the time you had off while rehabing the shoulder surgery (6-8 monthes), it's more than minor.
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Keith was raised in Nephi, Utah as the oldest child in a large and loving family. He learned to work as soon as he learned to walk, and was driving a team of horses on the family farm by the time he was seven years old. He enjoyed a close relationship with his parents and a lifelong friendship with his siblings and extended family.
Keith served his country in the U.S. Navy in Pearl Harbor, during World Ward II. Keith and Elizabeth were happily married for 69 years, and their family was their greatest joy. They lived in Nephi from their marriage until 1954, and moved to Magna where Keith was employed by Kennecott Copper until a back injury forced him to retire in 1973. The family moved to Ferron, Utah where Keith built and worked his ranch for the next thirty-plus years.
Keith and Beth were parents, first and foremost, and enjoyed a loving, happy relationship with their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They also served as surrogate parents and grandparents to many people, young and old. Their door was always open, and every visitor was treated like family. Three generations of family, many friends, and neighbors treasure memories of Christmas Eve parties, dinners and other get-togethers with Keith and Beth.
Keith was a lifelong cowboy and stockman. He was an expert horse trainer and breeder who developed a line of working and performance horses that is still widely known. He competed in every rodeo event, was a rodeo entertainer and clown, and organized and produced rodeos. He fulfilled his lifelong dream by building the San Rafael Ranch in Ferron, which remains in his family. His endless optimism and energy, coupled with the support of his loving wife, enabled Keith to succeed in many business ventures. Keith was happiest when he was on horseback. He survived numerous horse-related injuries and was still in the saddle after his 90th birthday.
A lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Keith served faithfully in a variety of callings He served a full time mission in Oceola, Iowa with his wife, and they later served together as ordinance workers in the Manti Temple.
Keith is survived by eight of his nine children: Katherine (Grant) Jenkins of Ferron, Richard Larry Winn of Ferron, Melody (Merlin) Weber of Ferron, Heidi (Gil) Bowden of Ferron, Sherry (Dennis) Worwood of Ferron, Travis (Julie) Winn of Ferron, Kash (Valerie) Winn of Ferron, and Cody (Maria) Winn of Douglas, Arizona; 47 grandchildren and 94 great-grandchildren. Also survived by a brother, Chad (Vernice) Winn and sisters Joyce Mikkelson, Delores Carter, Melba (Rex) Cook, and Christine (Max) Nielson; sister-in-law LaVerl Winn and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth, who passed away only 72 days before Keith; his parents; a son, Keith Harris Winn; granddaughters Clancey Jo Winn and Amber Rose Jenkins; great-grandson, Jonas Shane; brother, DeVon Winn; and brother-in-law Allan Mikkelson.
Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Ferron LDS Stake Center 555 South 400 West. A viewing was held Sunday evening, Dec. 22 from 5-7 p.m. at the Stake Center and Monday Dec. 23 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Stake Center prior to the services. Interment will be in the Ferron City Cemetery. Services are in the care of Fausett Mortuary. Friends and family may sign the guest book and share memories of Keith at www.fausettmortuary.com.


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This Vintage diamond line bracelet from the 1960's is absolutely stunning! Made of platinum, this gorgeous piece is comprised of 53 sparkling diamonds, each held within a lovely prong link setting. Each hinged diamond link connects seamlessly to the next, forming a flexible line bracelet. In total, the diamonds have a carat weight of approximately 2.70ctw, forming a glittering line that wraps around the wrist. The piece opens and closes at a push clasp that is hidden within one of the links of the bracelet and there is also a hinged safety latch for added security. A delicate and feminine piece, this beautiful diamond bracelet could be worn alone or paired with other complimentary line bracelets and would make a stunning addition to any collection!
Measurements: The bracelet measures 7 1/4" long and is 1/8" wide and thick.
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Don't forget m-commerce when designing for the holidays.
It was just a few days ago, Friday, Nov. 12, to be exact, when I heard my first Christmas carol of the season. Every year a Chicago radio station changes its regular programming to 24/7 Christmas music. While scanning the radio in the car I hit the station and the effect was like Pavlov's dog—I heard those jingle bells and my mood immediately notched up a few levels, happy and ready for the season, even if we hadn't yet neared Thanksgiving.
In retail this year, we're seeing a trend of merchants offering Black Friday deals weeks before the hurly-burly of the day after Thanksgiving hits. And some retailers are already decorating their e-commerce sites with ornaments and snowflakes and other holiday fare. Like the Christmas carols on the radio, everything is being moved up the calendar, earlier and earlier.
If you're a merchant, I assume you're more than ready for the holidays and now into seasonal selling. But have you overlooked anything? Perhaps something small, like, say, your mobile site?
In routine cruising around the mobile web, I haven't seen any changes to m-commerce sites like I have to e-commerce sites. Maybe it's a little early yet. But I have to wonder if m-commerce design has been taken into consideration like e-commerce design. Would a holiday theme in any way work well for your products and consequently your m-commerce site or app? If so, do you have one created and ready to go? And if so, how come it's not already up yet?
You must understand that consumers are engaging in m-commerce and will be using their phones this holiday season in a massive way. Smartphones offer users the entire Internet in the palm of their hands. These tremendous devices will become personal shopping assistants, helping consumers compare prices, locate stores, earn rewards points when entering a store thanks to location-based apps, and perform all sorts of tasks.
What can make your mobile site a regular destination this holiday season? An exceptional customer experience, which begins with design. First impressions mean a lot, so wow holiday shoppers with a great look because you'll be catching them right in the middle of their holiday activities, and the more festive you are, the more likely you are to make a favorable impression on shoppers. Perhaps you could even incorporate sound into the design with a snippet of a holiday song. There's a strong link between music and smartphones, after all. Just a thought from someone already having a Christmas carol binge.
If you've been busy trimming the big tree, don't forget about the little one. Mobile is a key player this holiday season, and you want to look sharp. Deck the halls!
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