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Bulletin #56: Help Stop Insect and Disease Invasions
The cast of infamous and unwelcome insects and diseases is constantly changing, but the USDA Forest Service annually monitors about 20 of the more serious forest pests. Here are five that have been introduced and are destroying urban trees.
This is a shortened, digital version of Bulletin #56. This is a sponsored bulletin funded by the USDA Forest Service, Forest Health Protection. Download the PDF for the complete content or purchase a printed bulletin.
Emerald Ash Borer
First reported in Detroit in 2002, this shiny green beetle is only about 1/3-inch long in the adult stage. It targets all ash trees, with a preference for green ash, white ash and blue ash in that order. Tens of millions of ash trees in urban and forested settings have been killed and the insect is spreading.
Biology: Adults emerge in summer and feed on ash leaves. Soon they lay eggs in bark crevices and after their eggs hatch tiny larvae chew into the inner bark and feed in the phloem layer. Pupation occurs over winter and the adults chew their way out making D-shaped holes.
Recognition: Sudden fading of an ash tree's crown in summer. D-shaped holes where the adults emerged. Direct observation of the adults feeding on leaves.
Control: On the large scale, quarantines have been used, including removal of ash trees in a swath surrounding infected trees. For individual trees, there is some hope, although expensive. Insecticides applied under the bark (systemic treatment) and/or sprayed on the bark is proving effective. In some cases, trees that have less than 50 percent crown damage can still be saved. Use of insecticides is a job for professionals, but brand names can be found at a link in the supplimentary resources.
Asian Longhorned Beetle
This infamous pest was first observed in the Brooklyn, New York area in 1996. However, it is believed it arrived there in the 1980's, probably in solid wood packing material. It is a huge insect that bores into a wide variety of hardwood trees. These include its favorite – maples – as well as willows, horsechestnut, elms, birches, poplars, mimosa, hackberry, ashes, London plane and mountain ash.
Biology: Adults emerge throughout the summer and early fall. They disperse only a short distance to new host trees where the females lay up to 160 eggs. In 10 – 15 days, the eggs hatch and larvae then tunnel into the tree and pupate. When the adult condition is reached, the mature insect chews an exit hole.
Recognition: It is the large, 3/8-inch exit hole that gives away this invader, often before the tree even shows signs of declining because of the tunneling activity. The adult is spotted black and white and is about 1-inch long with antennae that spread up to 3 inches. They usually feed on the midrib of leaves. Unfortunately, there are several harmless, native look-alikes.
Control: Through early detection, quarantines and tree removals, there is some hope this insect can actually be eradicated. Susceptible trees near infested areas have been successfully treated with a group of chemicals under the generic name, imidachloprid.
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Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
Shady hemlock groves are dear to the hearts of many who enjoy our eastern forests. Hemlocks also add beauty to parks and home landscapes. Unfortunately, this species is attractive to a tiny, white insect introduced from Asia. Decline and mortality in hemlocks began to appear in Connecticut, New Jersey and Virginia in the late 1980's and is being spread by wind, birds and at least in one case, on nursery stock.
Biology: According to the Forest Service, this insect has a complex and unusual life cycle. For example, it has two generations per year, affects hemlock trees of all ages, goes through six life stages (eggs through maturity), is parthenogenic (all-female population that does not require sexual reproduction), and feeds primarily in winter. In the crawler stage, the insect feeds on stored nutrients by penetrating xylem cells at the base of needles. This stunts shoot growth, resulting in morality over a 4–10 year period.
Recognition: Large numbers of fluffy white specks that line twigs at the base of needles on a hemlock is a sure giveaway that the tree is infected by mature hemlock woolly adelgids. Immature stages are more difficult to detect because they are smaller than the diameter of a needle and dark colored.
Control: Nature's control is very cold weather. Cold periods can reduce a local population from 20–100 percent. Otherwise, in home and park landscapes, this pest is easily controlled on small trees or hedges with the use of any of several insecticides, including environment-friendly oils and soaps. On larger trees, injections have proven effective. In forest areas, control is more problematic and research on practical methods is underway.
Sudden Oak Death
We have lived with oak wilt disease in eastern forests for years and have developed a number of preventative methods. Now there is a west coast disease that kills western oak species in the red oak group and can damage the foliage of other species such as California bay laurel, Douglasfir and coast redwood. Some eastern species may also be vulnerable. The disease was discovered in the 1990's and spreads by infected nursery stock, wind-blown rain and contaminated irrigation water.
Biology: This disease has been identified as Phytophthora ramorum, a water mold. When its spores land on the bark of a susceptible species, they germinate, penetrate the bark, form cankers and reduce water flow in the tree.
Recognition: This one requires laboratory analysis for positive identification. However, the diagnostic symptoms on susceptible species are red-brown to black cankers and seepage on the lower trunks.
Control: Government efforts include intensified inspection of nursery stock and soils, and the clearing of infected and susceptible trees to develop host-free zones. A preventative fungicide is used to spray potential host trees in an effort to induce resistance to the disease.
This is a shortened, digital version of Bulletin #56. This is a sponsored bulletin funded by the USDA Forest Service, Forest Health Protection. Download the PDF for the complete content or purchase a printed bulletin.
Thousand Cankers Disease
Eastern black walnut trees are the victim of this fungal disease. Mortality in black walnuts growing in the western states was at first attributed to drought but a new fungus, Geosmithia morbida, has now been identified as the culprit. Unfortunately, the disease may be spreading eastward into the native range of black walnuts.
Biology: The fungus is spread from tree to tree by the walnut twig beetle. Once established, the pathogen forms multiple circular or oblong cankers in the tissue just under the bark. The cankers kill the living bark and disrupt the flow of nutrients in the phloem. When thousands of the cankers coalesce, the tree declines and usually dies within 3 years from symptom to recognition.
Recognition: Crown dieback and thinning in walnuts. Removal of bark will reveal the cankers but laboratory cultures in agar and microscopic examination are necessary to positively identify the disease. The insect that carries the disease (vector) is smaller than a pencil point and difficult to detect. Sometimes there is seepage from the tiny hole it makes as it enters the tree.
Control: One method of control is to prevent entry or reproduction of the beetles. This is attempted with insecticides that are taken up by the tree's roots after drenching the soil with them. Another treatment is the trunk injection of fungicides combined with the insecticides. Results have been marginal.
What You Can Do
There is a role for everyone to help fight against the spread of insects and diseases that destroy trees. Whether you are an individual working alone or a member of an organized group, there is a need to heighten awareness about pests, be on the watch for invaders, and know who to contact for help or to report findings.
This is a shortened, digital version of Bulletin #56. This is a sponsored bulletin funded by the USDA Forest Service, Forest Health Protection. Download the PDF for the complete content or purchase a printed bulletin.
Learn More About Insect & Disease Pests
Whether working alone or as part of an organization, a first step is to become knowledgeable about the pests that threaten tree species in your area. An excellent guide to this information is an annual publication produced by the USDA Forest Service titled Major Forest Insect and Disease Conditions in the United States. For more about this publication as well as links to specific websites about the major pests, visit arborday.org/bulletins. There are also workshops conducted in many communities. Your state forester, county Extension office or local branch of Master Gardeners would be a starting point to see what might be available.
Include Monitoring and Information as a Tree Board Activity
Tree boards can expand their responsibilities by providing information about pests and pest control through local media, workshops, publications and information booths at public events. Also, ordinances can be reviewed to assure content that allows for inspection and control of infected trees on private property as well as in rights-of-way and on public land. Suggested language for a section on "Tree Protection" can be found in Tree City USA Bulletin No. 6. Another activity potentially spearheaded by tree boards and/or the urban forester is to include pest monitoring as part of the tree inventory with a goal of using this information to guide future management decisions. IPED, part of the i-Tree suite of programs, is a free inventory tool to make this job easier.
What to do if you Find Something Suspicious
- Carefully compare the symptoms or actual insect with photos in reference materials.
- Collect samples. The insect is best when properly euthanized and contained in a tight container such as a pill box. Chewed leaves, bark samples, etc. may also be helpful. In the case of diseases, the collected sample should be contained in a tightly sealed plastic bag or other container.
- Take photos of the infected tree, both distant and close-up, and note exact location and date.
- Describe the extent of damage, position on the tree(s) and other helpful observations.
- Submit your findings to a specialist, such as your local county Extension specialist, certified arborist or consulting forester.
Help is Available
For examples of volunteer organizations that monitor invasive pests, obtain a complete edition of bulletin #56 by downloading the complete PDF developed with support from the U.S. Forest Service or purchase a printed version in our online store.
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• 2013 All-ACC & All-America Candidate
• 2012 All-ACC Honorable Mention (Coaches and Media)
Veteran signal caller who finished his Carolina career as one of the most prolific quarterbacks in program history • Owns the top two single-season touchdown pass totals in school history with 28 in 2012 and 26 in 2011 • Also owns the school record for career 300-yard passing games with 10 • Ranks second in career touchdown passes (64) behind Darian Durant's 68 • Ranks third in school history in career yards (8,221), career completions (668) and career attempts (1,005), trailing only T.J. Yates and Durant in each category.
2013 - Senior Season
Underwent season-ending shoulder surgery on Nov. 6 to repair a detached labrum and fractured shoulder • In his final career game, completed 15 of 22 passes for 124 yards and ran for a touchdown in a 27-19 win over NC State • The rushing touchdown was his second of the season and the fourth of his career • Had one of his most efficient games of the year against Boston College, finishing 18 of 21 for 227 yards and two scores • Returned from injury to have perhaps his best game of the season against Miami, finishing 28 of 36 for 297 yards and a touchdown • Established a new school record for consecutive completions in a single game with 15 • Completed 28 of 46 passes for a career-high 366 yards and three touchdowns against East Carolina • The ECU game marked the 10th time he has thrown for 300 yards, extending his own school record • Passed for 218 yards and two scores at Georgia Tech • Completed 23 of 34 passes for 339 yards and a touchdown in the win over Middle Tennessee • His fourth quarter scoring strike to Quinshad Davis was the 56th TD pass of his career and his 339 yards marked his ninth career 300-yard passing day • Also scored his third career rushing touchdown against the Blue Raiders, a 1-yard score in the first quarter • Saw his career-best streak of 140 completions without an interception snapped in the second quarter, 14 shy of Oscar Davenport's school record of 154 set in 1996-97 • Finished 26 of 43 for 194 yards and a touchdown in the season opener at No. 6 South Carolina.
2012 – Junior Season
An honorable mention All-ACC selection by the league's head coaches and the media • Started all 12 games and finished the season with 276 completions in 422 attempts for 3,356 yards, 28 touchdowns and just seven interceptions • Completed 65.4 percent of his passes and posted a passer rating of 150.78 • Set the UNC single-season record for total offense with 3,394 yards in 12 games, a mark previously held by Yates (3,341 in 2010) • Averaged 282.8 total offense yards per game • Established new school records for passing yards over a two-game stretch (708 vs. NC State and Georgia Tech) and a four-game stretch (1,328 vs. NC State, Georgia Tech, Virginia and Maryland) Finished 28 for 39 for 305 yards and five touchdowns in the season finale against Maryland, tying the school record for TD passes for a second time • Marked his fourth consecutive 300-yard passing game • Completed 29 of 36 attempts for 315 yards and three touchdowns in the win at Virginia • Topped 3,000 yards for the year in that game to become the first Tar Heel quarterback to reach that mark twice • Completed 24 of 35 passes for 350 yards and two touchdowns in the Georgia Tech game • Had a 78-yard touchdown pass to Gio Bernard and an 11-yard strike to Quinshad Davis • Completed 30 of 47 passes for 358 yards and a touchdown against NC State • Those were career highs in completions and attempts and the 358 yards were the second-most of his career • His 30 completions were the fourth-most in a game by a Tar Heel and the most since Yates had a school-record 33 against the Wolfpack in 2010 • Finished 19 for 32 for 198 yards and two touchdowns in the loss at Duke • Passed Ronald Curry for third in school history in passing yards • Completed 25 of 40 attempts for 214 yards and one interception in the win at Miami • Marked just the second game in his career without a touchdown pass and the first since the NC State game in 2011 • Passed Jason Stanicek for third in career completions in the win • Finished 17 of 30 for 194 yards and a touchdown in the win over Virginia Tech • Also scored his first career rushing touchdown against the Hokies, a 4-yard scamper in the first quarter • Hit Sean Tapley for a 19-yard touchdown on a drive immediately following Travis Hughes' strip and fumble recovery • Despite only taking one snap after halftime, completed 14 of 19 passes for 231 yards and three touchdowns in the win over Idaho • Part of an offensive effort that produced a school-record 66 points against the Vandals • Had touchdown passes of 36 yards to Tapley and 35 yards to Davis in the first quarter • Completed 27 of 43 passes for 321 yards and two touchdowns in the win over East Carolina • Also rushed three times for a season-high 19 yards against the Pirates • Hit Bernard for a 14-yard touchdown in the first quarter and then connected with Tapley for a 62-yard score in the third quarter • Tied the UNC single-game record with five touchdown passes against Louisville, a mark he shares with Darian Durant (at Arizona State, 2002) and Kevin Anthony (vs. Wake Forest, 1985) • Finished with 363 yards on 26-of-41 passing • Also rushed three times for 10 yards • Completed 23 of 39 passes for 271 yards and a touchdown at Wake Forest • Despite playing in just one series after halftime, finished 14 of 21 for 236 yards and three touchdowns in the season opener against Elon.
2011 – Sophomore Season
First-year starter who took over the offense after sitting behind T.J. Yates for two seasons • Set the single-season school record with 26 touchdown passes and became only the second player in school history to throw for 3,000 yards in a season • Ranked first in the ACC and 10th in the nation in pass efficiency with a 159.4 rating • Completed 68.3 of his pass attempts and was 239 for 350 for 3,086 yards and 26 touchdowns • His 159.4 rating is the second-highest single-season pass efficiency mark in school history, trailing only Chris Kupec's 174.3 rating in 1974 • Threw for three touchdowns and connected on 27 of 42 pass attempts for 317 yards in the Independence Bowl vs. Missouri • Completed 21 of 34 pass attempts for 274 yards and three touchdowns in a 37-21 win over Duke in the season finale • Tied the single-season school record for touchdown passes with 23, first set by Chris Keldorf in 1996 • His 212 completions are the fifth-highest single-season total at Carolina • Only Yates in 2010 (3,418) has thrown for more single-season yards than Renner • Playing against his father's alma mater at Virginia Tech, finished 14 of 26 for 224 yards and a touchdown • Limited to just 9-of-17 passing for a season-low 76 yards and two interceptions at NC State before leaving the game with concussion symptoms • Had perhaps the best game of his young career against Wake Forest, finishing 21 of 28 for 338 yards and three touchdowns • His 338 yards passing against the Demon Deacons were the 13th-most in a game by a Tar Heel and the second-most ever by a Tar Heel against Wake Forest (Darian Durant had 361 against the Deacs in 2001) • Had an uneven performance at Clemson, completing 19 of 33 passes for 264 yards and two touchdowns but also tossing three interceptions • Completed a season-best 29 passes on 37 attempts for 288 yards and two scores against Miami • Threw for 178 yards and a touchdown in the win over Louisville • Fired a season-best four touchdowns on just 13 completions in the win at East Carolina, becoming the first Tar Heel quarterback to throw four touchdowns in a game since Darian Durant vs. Syracuse in 2003 • Finished 17 of 25 for 204 yards and two scores at Georgia Tech • Also threw a pair of interceptions against the Yellow Jackets • Threw for 143 yards and two scores against Virginia • Set records in each of his first two career starts • Completed his first five pass attempts against Rutgers, establishing a school record for consecutive completions with 19 (14 vs. JMU, five vs. Rutgers) • Finished the Rutgers game with 273 passing yards and one touchdown, a 66-yard strike to Dwight Jones • In his first career start against James Madison, completed 22 of 23 attempts for 277 yards and two touchdowns, a completion percentage of .957 • The .957 mark was the highest in ACC single-game history for a passer with at least 20 attempts • Also broke the previous UNC record of .810 set by Scott Stankavage vs. William and Mary in 1983 • In addition to his near-perfect passing day, also rushed for a 1-yard score.
2010 – Redshirt Freshman Season
Talented backup quarterback who saw action in three games • Also punted once - a 27-yarder that was fair caught inside the NC State 20-yard line • Completed his first career pass at Virginia, a 14-yard hookup with Ed Barham • Had one attempt in the Georgia Tech game after T.J. Yates was forced to miss a play due to injury • Played in 15 games with the UNC baseball team in 2010 (3 of 18, .167) as a first baseman/designated hitter before deciding to focus on football.
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SuperPrep All-America and ranked the No. 3 quarterback in the country • Ranked the No. 6 quarterback in the country by ESPN.com • Played for his father, Bill, at West Springfield High School • Led West Springfield to the past two Virginia AAA Patriot District titles • His team played in the North Region finals and semifinals in his last two seasons, respectively • Threw for 3,123 yards and 35 touchdowns as a senior • Finished his high school career ranked in the top 25 in 14 Virginia High School league record categories • In two years at quarterback, he threw for nearly 6,000 yards and 67 touchdowns • Named the 2008 area player of the year by The Washington Post • Earned all-state honors • Played in the Hawaii Prep Football All-Star Classic and completed 7 of 16 attempts for 124 yards and threw touchdown passes of 52 and 34 yards • Member of recruiting analyst Tom Lemming's All-America team • Member of PrepStar's Dream Team • Participated in the highly-regarded Elite 11 quarterback camp prior to his senior season • Won the EA Sports Accuracy Challenge at the Elite 11 regional camp • Considered one of ESPN.com's top 150 prospects in the country • Member of the Rivals 250 • Considered the No. 6 prospect in Virginia and the No. 5 pro-style quarterback in the country by Rivals.com • Played in 12 games as a junior, completing 214 of 339 attempts (63.0 percent) for 2,749 yards and 32 touchdowns • Played wide receiver as a freshman and sophomore, catching a combined 95 passes for 1,332 yards and 11 touchdowns • Also played baseball and basketball.
His father was a punter at Virginia Tech and for the NFL's Green Bay Packers • Son of Bill and Cindy Renner • Would choose to play for the Green Bay Packers if he could pick any team in the NFL • Favorite possessions are his iPhone and MacBook • Dream job is to be a professional golfer • People say he looks like Brett Favre • Wears No. 2 because it was "original" • Nickname is "The Gunner" • Says his parents have had the biggest impact on his life • Communication studies and sociology double major • Born Jan. 22, 1990.
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LEWISBURG, Pa. - Sophomore Kyle Feeney (Greenwich, Conn./Greenwich) made a season-high 14 saves behind a stout defense, and classmate Chase Bailey (Fairfield, Conn./Fairfield Prep) collected a career-high four points with two goals and two assists to lead 18th-ranked Bucknell to a narrow 8-6 win over No. 20 Penn State at Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium on Tuesday night. The Bison allowed only one goal in the second half and improved to 8-2 on the season.
Shane Sturgis had two goals and an assist for the Nittany Lions, who fell to 4-4 on the season and saw their three-game winning streak come to an end. Penn State had just entered the national rankings this week at No. 20, and the Bison are now 3-1 against ranked teams this season.
Ryan Klipstein (Califon, N.J./Rutgers Prep) and Todd Heritage (Cheshire, Conn./Cheshire) both had two goals and one assist, while Mike Danylyshyn (Fairport, N.Y./Fairport) also scored twice for Bucknell.
After a fast-paced start, the story of the game for both teams became defense, particularly in the second half. Penn State defensive middie Ryan Link started the scoring with a transition goal just 1:02 into the game, and the two teams traded goals all the way into the second quarter when Bucknell finally made a run.
Trailing 4-3 at the eight-minute mark of the second period, Danylyshyn fired home a low-to-low tracer from about 20 yards out to even the score. Just 61 seconds later, Bailey weaved his way up down the left side of the box before scoring from just off the crease to the left of the goal to put the Bison ahead for the first time.
Penn State tied it on Billy Gribbin's man-up goal, but with 1:36 left in the half Bucknell went ahead to stay when Heritage scored off a nice feed from Bailey. The Bison might have had more than the six first-half goals but they hit the pipe four different times, including three from Bailey.
Bucknell took the first multi-goal lead for either side just eight seconds into the second half on a perfectly executed play off an illegal procedure call on the faceoff. Jake Clarke (Cos Cobb, Conn./Greenwich), who went 9-for-14 at the X, darted off on the restart and slipped a pass over to Klipstein for a 7-5 lead.
That lightning-quick strike would prove to be just about all the offense the rest of the way.
Both goalies were terrific in the second half. Freshman Austin Kaut, who came in with an NCAA-best .667 save percentage, made eight of his 12 saves in the second half for the Lions. Feeney was coming off a seven-save second quarter, and then he posted seven more stops in the final 30 minutes, including a brilliant two-save flurry in the fourth quarter with the Bison protecting a one-goal lead.
Penn State reduced the margin to one with its only second-half goal, a Nick Dolik tally off a Matt Mackrides assist with 5:09 left in the third quarter. But the Bison defense was outstanding. They forced a total of 22 turnovers, including eight in the third quarter and four more in the final period, and allowed only 10 second-half shots.
Long poles Alex Lyons (Owings Mills, Md./Boys' Latin), John Collett (Randolph, N.J./Delbarton), Jason Neithamer (Alexandria, Va./St. Stephen's & St. Agnes), Mike Huffner (Elmira, N.Y./Notre Dame) and Jackson Place (Wayne, Pa./Episcopal Academy) forced the ball to the ground numerous times. That group combined for seven caused turnovers and 13 ground balls.
Bucknell also rode extremely well, holding Penn State to 12-for-21 on clearing situations.
Midway through the fourth period the Bison turned the ball over in the PSU end of the field, but a big check by Clarke and a ground ball by Neithamer gave them possession right back. Inside four minutes to play, Huffner checked a ball loose and Collett came away with the ground ball.
Bucknell struggled to get good looks against the Penn State zone defense down the stretch and turned it over again in a keep-it-in situation with about 90 seconds left. But the Nittany Lions threw the ball away on the clear. Just after the restart, Klipstein scored into an empty net with Kaut out chasing the ball with 1:19 to play.
Once again armed with a two-goal lead, Clarke cleanly won the faceoff and the Bison killed some clock. Kaut came out to knock away a pass, but Feeney made one final save on Gavin Ahern in the final seconds to preserve the win.
Bucknell finished with a 36-25 shot advantage, marking the seventh straight game in which the team has outshot its opponent by more than 10. The Bison won the ground ball battle 38-28 and went 15-for-17 on clears. Both teams were 2-for-4 with a man advantage.
This was the seventh straight meeting between Bucknell and Penn State decided by two goals or less. The Bison have won four of those games, including the last two.
The Bison have nothing but Patriot League games remaining in the regular season, beginning Saturday with their home finale against Holy Cross at 3 p.m. Now 6-0 at home this season, Bucknell will celebrate Senior Day prior to Saturday's game against the Crusaders. The contest will also air live on Bison Vision at BucknellBison.com.


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I am thinking of doing a century series type Saiga in .308. I know that the Russians never made one in this caliber but it might be a lot of fun to do a conversion similar to the .223 I did a couple of years ago. This time I will do it as a side folder, use a Mark Krebbs large FS/GB combo, and maybe a rail system similar to Krebbs with a flip up rear sight. The large FS/GB combo that I have takes the AR 15 front sight post so like I said this is going to be a type or variant of a Century series.....Anyhow I was thinking that this time instead of using a AK74 break I would modify one of my 7071 aluminum Fake Russian cans for the Yugo M92, yes I know that the Yugo is 26 mm thread and not the standard Bulgarian 24mm so I will have to machine an adaptor....more work but what this will do is give me added weight to the end of the barrel and allow me to use the full length 21.8 inch original Russian barrel with out having to turn it down. Anyway this is my idea, I will do a mock up drawing when I get home from Utah and post up some pictures. Please let me know what you think and if you have any suggestions I would be glad to hear them.


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We feel more than justified in writing this next blog piece, because…drum roll… the sun is out! And we wouldn't dare complain about how hot it is, would we?
A great thing about this time of year apart from the long awaited hot weather, are the sales. The summer sales are in full swing and we all love that feeling of buying something gorgeous, for a fraction of the original price. Pepperberry have some amazing summer buys in store and online, so if you haven't bought much of a summer wardrobe yet, maybe because the weather has been so wet and miserable, or if you are off on holiday soon and haven't even thought about your holiday wardrobe then worry not, as Pepperberry has some fabulous summer pieces that will fit the bill perfectly. Here is a small selection of some of our best sale buys.
The Bold Stripe Maxi Dress is a striking maxi and is so on trend but sexy too. It is a great weekend dress, or fantastic holiday dress. It is available in multi (bold stripes) and is made from jersey, so hugs those curves. The crossover deep V-neckline is really flattering for bigger boobs and the cap sleeves work wonders for tops of arms. It comes with a detachable yellow belt. This dress would look great with gladiator sandals or wedges.
The Retro Floral Dress is a fabulous day dress, 1960s vintage inspired, the floral print is loud and proud. This dress is an easy-to-wear empire line, it is fully lined and has black piping detail around the scoop neckline and under the bust. There is mock monochrome button detailing down the back of the dress, which also gives it that authentic sixties look. It's the perfect everyday summer dress.
The Silk Spot Frill Blouse is such a pretty top and will be a great addition to your summer wardrobe. It is made from 100% silk and is available in multi (dot design in muted tones). This blouse has a deep crossover V-neckline, edged by a pretty ruffle and has a button for you to adjust, if you choose to wear this top lower cut. The Silk Spot Frill Blouse would look great with palazzo pants and platforms or tailored cropped trousers with flat sandals or a flirty skirt and wedges (take your pick!)
The Knot Twist Top comes in gold and coral and is a gorgeous, simple, but sexy daytime top. It is an empire line with twisted detail V-neck, and is super flattering for the boobs, it is very light so is perfect for a summer evening. These vibrant colours will look great with white skinny jeans or Capri pants. The beauty of this top is that it is versatile, great for the day, teamed with shorts, or dress it up for the evening with some statement Pepperberry jewellery, like the Gold Bib Necklace.
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50112.2. Reasonable cause for delay; penalty relief. (a) If the board finds that a person's failure to make a timely report or payment is due to reasonable cause and circumstances beyond the person's control, and occurred notwithstanding the exercise of ordinary care and the absence of willful neglect, the person may be relieved of the penalties provided by Sections 50112, 50112.7, and 50119.
(b) Except as provided in subdivision (c), any person seeking to be relieved of the penalty shall file with the board a statement, under penalty of perjury, setting forth the facts upon which he or she bases his or her claim for relief.
(c) The board shall establish criteria that provide for efficient resolution of requests for relief pursuant to this section.
History.—Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1366, in effect September 27, 1990. Stats. 1999, Ch. 929 (AB 1638), in effect January 1, 2000, substituted "Sections 50112 and 50119" for "Section 50112" after "penalty provided by" in subdivision (a) and deleted "provided by Section 50112" after "of the penalty" in subdivision (b). Stats. 2000, Ch. 1052 (AB 2898), in effect January 1, 2001, substituted "penalties" for "penalty" after "may be relieved of the" and added "50112.7" after "Sections 50112," in subdivision (a); substituted "Except as provided in subdivision (c), any" for "Any" before "person seeking to be relieved" in subdivision (b); and added subdivision (c).


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Watch: Graduate student Jonathan O'Brien is in the forests of Vietnam carefully observing endangered primates called black-shanked doucs in their wild habitat. In this video, O'Brien explains what his typical day is like and what he hopes to learn about these colorful monkeys.
University of Colorado at Boulder graduate student Jonathan O'Brien will spend the next nine months in the forests of Vietnam carefully observing endangered primates called black-shanked doucs in their wild habitat.
O'Brien, who is working on his doctorate degree in anthropology, studies primate conservation and ecology and is one of four CU-Boulder doctoral students to receive a Fulbright scholarship for 2008-09. He will study the primates in their forest habitat in Cat Tien National Park, about 81 miles northeast of Ho Chi Min City in the Dong Nai province in Vietnam.
While the black-shanked douc is an endangered species, there is a lot to be learned about the species in order to help protect it and its preferred habitat, according to O'Brien.
"This is a great opportunity to go and do a natural history of this animal and be able to take that information and apply it to different conservation needs within Vietnam and abroad," O'Brien said. "They are an important indicator species for the health and status of forests within Cat Tien."
Black-shanked doucs are "old world monkeys," or leaf-eating monkeys, and are found in the forests of Vietnam and Cambodia.
"They are really a charismatic creature with yellow rings around their eyes, a nice blue face, a big gray belly and black arms and legs," O'Brien said. "They really are striking animals."
As striking as the animals may be, O'Brien said he didn't have the pursuit of monkeys among his early career goals.
"I never thought I'd be traveling to Vietnam to spend a year chasing monkeys around to see what they eat," O'Brien said. "But I got to school and found out that I was very interested in what animals eat, especially the nutritional aspects of it."
In the field O'Brien plans to follow troops of black-shanked doucs around the forest to determine their feeding habits, to see how group members interact and to learn about what the animals do each day.
"The big picture of this project is to really get a general idea of what they're eating," O'Brien said. "This is both important in the wild so we can understand what their habitat constraints are and their general needs for the environment they're living in. But this information also can be easily translated over to captivity studies."
O'Brien, who is conducting his doctoral work under CU-Boulder anthropology Professor Herbert Covert, plans to pursue a job as a professor once he completes his doctorate degree. Covert also has received a Fulbright and will be traveling to Vietnam in 2008-09.
Other CU-Boulder students who have accepted Fulbright scholarships in 2008 include Jessica Lee of the anthropology department, who will be traveling to Tanzania; Carla Stansifer of the art and art history department, who will be going to South Korea; and Bozena Welborne of the political science department, who will be traveling to Jordan.
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Softball Picks Up Two Wins in First Day of USF Tournament
By Rachel Buck (@GBRachel)
CLEARWATER, Fla. (GreenBayPhoenix.com) – The Green Bay softball team continued its winning ways as it opened the USF Michele Smith Spring Break Tournament with two wins on Friday from Clearwater.
Green Bay topped Yale, 2-0, in game one before defeating LIU-Brooklyn in an offensive outpouring, 9-3. The win improved the Phoenix record to 6-1 this season.
GAME ONE: Green Bay 2, Yale 0
It took until the fifth inning for Green Bay to get on the board, but the Phoenix got all the runs it needed on a two-RBI double from sophomore Marissa Michalkiewicz (Appleton, Wis.) as it topped Yale, 2-0, in game one of the weekend tournament.
With one out in the top of the fifth, Junior Tia Collins (Orfordville, Wis.) and sophomore Kelli Hutchinson (Trevor, Wis.) connected on back-to-back hits and one batter later senior Miranda Reinke (Milwaukee, Wis.) reached on an error by the Yale third baseman to load the bases. Michalkiewicz then stepped to the plate and delivered a two-RBI double to center, giving the Phoenix all the runs it needed to take home the win.
Freshman Heather Sanderson (Rapid River, Mich.) pitched a complete game shutout for the Phoenix to pick up her second win of the season.
GAME TWO: Green Bay 9, LIU-Brooklyn 3
In game two of the day the Phoenix bats struck early with six of its seven runs coming in the first two innings as it ran past LIU-Brooklyn, 9-3.
Green Bay put five runs on the scoreboard in the top of the first to put the game out of reach early. With runners on first and second with one out, senior Shannon Butts (Greenfield, Wis.) singled up the middle to drive in the first run. Sister Stacey then singled through the left side to load the bases before freshman Katelyn Huemmer (Sun Prairie, Wis.) reached on a fielder's choice that caught Shannon out at second, but allowed one more run to cross home plate.
Freshman Abby Brinkmeier (Eagan, Minn.) stepped to the plate and hit what looked to be a routine groundout, but LIU's first baseman lost the throw from the shortstop, allowing Brinkmeier to reach safely before advancing to second while Stacey Butts scored, unearned. The final runs of the inning also came unearned, as junior Miranda Spangberg (Wausau, Wis.) singled to left field for an RBI before Brinkmeier crossed home plate on a wild pitch for the 5-0 Phoenix lead.
Green Back tacked on another run in the top of the second inning on a Shannon Butts RBI single up the middle to go up 6-0 and added three more runs in the top of the seventh with an RBI single from junior Lauren Danner (Kaukauna, Wis.) and a two-RBI single by freshman Allie Taylor (Waunakee, Wis.).
The Phoenix held the Blackbirds scoreless through six before they added three runs in the bottom of the seventh, but the late rally wasn't enough as the Phoenix picked up the win.
Senior Ashley Nannemann (Burlington, Wis.) earned her second win of the season and second complete game, limiting LIU to just one hit over the first five innings and five total hits in the game. All three runs allowed were earned, while she also added two walks and a strikeout.
Shannon Butts finished the game 2-for-3 with two RBI and Taylor was 1-for-2 with two RBI, finishing as the only Phoenix to drive in multiple runs.
Green Bay returns to action tomorrow, Taking on Bryant at 3:30 p.m. and Quinnipiac at 5:45 p.m.
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Controlling Deer Damage In Georgia
Exclusion Tactics
In some cases, significantly reducing deer populations may not be practical, and even low numbers of deer sometimes cause problems with cultivated plants. The most reliable way to prevent deer damage over the long term is to fence deer out with either a conventional deer proof fence or an electric fence. Ideally, fences should be constructed prior to nuisance deer problems. This may minimize any established feeding behavior.
An ideal deer proof fence should be constructed of woven wire at least 8 feet high. Building and maintaining a deer proof fence can be expensive ($6 to $10 per foot) and labor intensive, but a well-constructed fence will last for many years. Shorter fences may be appropriate in certain situations and can be constructed out of less expensive materials but effectiveness may be compromised. Temporary fencing material may work well in certain situations. Several factors should be considered when choosing a fence including fence design and costs, deer density, crop or landscape value, and aesthetics. Plans for fence designs are available at Game Management offices statewide.
Amore economical method of excluding deer may be with an electric fence. Electric fences should be constructed of highly visible polytape wire and quality fencing components. Tying or stapling together broken polytape strands will easily repair damaged fences. For best results, a New Zealand style charger delivering a minimum of 5,000 volts should be used to power the fence. They provide high voltage for good shocking power and low impedance that helps avoid shorting out by vegetation or ground contact. Chargers are available for AC (household current), DC battery (6-volt, 9-volt, or 12-volt), or solar power. Several fence designs are available using from 1 to 5 or more strands of charged wire. Higher deer populations typically require more charged wires because deer are hungrier and more difficult to deter.
The Peanut Butter Fence, a single or multiple strand electric fence using high visibility polytape with peanut butter smeared on it, may be used on a temporary basis for low-density deer populations. In some cases, a single strand fence has proven effective for several years. The fence should be checked daily for breaks in the wire until deer learn to avoid it. The single polytape wire should be 34 inches above the ground and attached to stakes or posts spaced about 25 feet apart. The bait, spread directly on the fence or dabbed on aluminum tags attached to the fence, lures deer to touch the wire with their noses or tongues and receive a memorable shock. Bait should be applied as needed but at least every 3 to 4 weeks. A variation of this fence substitutes Hinder or Deer Away repellent for peanut butter, and in recent studies is shown to be effective at repelling deer. Polytape fences are portable, have a life expectancy of more than 15 years and can be installed for $0.10 to $0.25 per foot.
The Pennsylvania Five Wire fence has proven effective even in areas with high deer populations. The bottom wire should be no more than 10 inches from the ground with the remaining wires 12 inches apart. If the bottom wire is more than 10 inches high, deer can crawl underneath. Posts should be widely spaced (30 feet) to avoid the appearance of a fence. This will encourage deer to walk up to the fence and be shocked rather than jumping over it. With pressure-treated pine posts, this type of fence can last for 35-40 years, making it a low cost, low maintenance device. Installation and material costs range from $0.50 to $2 per foot. Fences can be constructed on a slant to increase the width of the fence. The slant will increase effectiveness but is more complicated to construct and requires additional vegetative control.
Perceived high cost is the major objection of many farmers and gardeners to electric fences. However, simple designs are often inexpensive and effective in controlling deer damage. Designs using electroplastic wire and high output chargers are also affordable. A single strand fence can cost only 15 cents per linear foot for materials. A more effective three-strand fence costs only a few cents more per foot. For example, a 500 X 500-foot field containing almost 6 acres could be fenced with a single strand of electroplastic, high visibility wire for about $300, or with a three-strand fence for about $400. This investment would last many years and should give good control of deer damage. Assuming a 10-year life expectancy, even a three-strand fence would cost only $40 per year or about $7 per acre. Such a fence certainly would be cost effective for control of browsing on high value crops such as orchards, vegetables, or ornamental shrubbery.
Deer often are attracted to freshly plowed fields. Electric fences erected after plowing but before planting may condition deer to avoid fields before they begin browsing on new growth. With any electric fence design, maintenance is crucial. Vegetation should be cleared for 3 to 4 feet around the edge of the wire with herbicides or weedeater. This cleared strip will encourage deer to come in contact with the fence instead of jumping the vegetation and fence. If batteries are used, they should be replaced often to maintain full power. Information on electric fencing components and designs is available at many agricultural supply and hardware stores as well as from your local DNR Game Management or County Extension Office.
Tree Wraps or Tubes
Wrapping trees or placing tubes or tree shelters around the trunk of the tree will effectively reduce browsing. This protection also reduces antler-rubbing damage which typically occurs in the fall as bucks are entering the breeding season and marking their territory. Effective tree wraps or shelters range from commercially-available plastic wraps to home remedies such as burlap, a cylinder of wire, or 4-6 inch diameter plastic drain tile. This type of exclusion is particularly important for protecting high-value individual plants such as nursery, orchard or landscape trees. Remember, it is very important to protect the terminal bud; so building a 5-foot tall cylinder around a 2-foot tall seedling makes good sense.
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White Bean and Chicken Marsala Soup
3 1/2 cups Cannellini Beans, Rinsed
2 Whole Bay Leaves
8 piece Boneless Chicken, Thigh - Skinless
1 tsp Sea Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper, Black
1/2 tbsp Rosemary, Fresh
3 cloves Fresh Garlic
3 1/2 cups Diced Tomatoes
1/2 cup Marsala wine
4 cups Chicken Broth
1/2 teaspoon, oregano, basil, parsley, rosemary, garlic powder
pinch of cayenne
1/4 grated romano cheese
In a large oven proof saucepot, add chicken seasoned with spices, cook 2 min each side or until browned.
stir in drained beans, tomatoes,wine & broth. Bake 350 degrees for 40 min, still in cheese. Suggestions: add boiled pasta of choice, 2 cups cooked spinach or escarole. Top with croutons, more cheese, serve with garlic bread.
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- Belinda said...
Lovely! I'm soaking white beans right now wondering what I'll do with it!
- February 27, 2011 at 8:29 AM
- Lizzy said...
Oh, gosh, Claudia, this looks like a wonderful soup! Perfect for a weeknight with some crusty bread...thank you!!!
PS...hooray, you were able to post on my blog :)
- February 27, 2011 at 8:44 AM
- nancy said...
Yum...This Italian soup sounds so rich and delicious
- February 27, 2011 at 9:23 AM
- Rochelle said...
We love soup over here and I'm always looking for new ones to try. This sounds delicious and right up our ally!
- February 27, 2011 at 10:14 AM
- Torviewtoronto said...
delicious combination Claudia filling soup
- February 27, 2011 at 1:26 PM
- Dulce Dough said...
Claudia your posts just amaze me! Such wonderful recipes!
- February 27, 2011 at 1:33 PM
- Ann said...
Claudia, I love Marsala with any kind of chicken dish. This soup looks wonderfully healthy and hearty.
- February 27, 2011 at 4:21 PM
- thecoffeebreak said...
I love soups and I have one at least 2 times a week.Thanks for sharing with this interesting recipe!
- February 27, 2011 at 4:25 PM
- Sweet and Savory said...
I usually make chicken soup once a week and I think, I now have my recipe, for this week. Thanks Claudia.
- February 27, 2011 at 5:03 PM
- Diethood.com said...
I love chicken marsala, but I didn't know that there was also a chicken marsala soup.... YAAAAAY! Thank you for the recipe, Claudia!
- February 27, 2011 at 6:00 PM
- ARLENE said...
This looks really good. What a great recipe.
- February 27, 2011 at 7:31 PM
- Elisabeth said...
Craving your hearty, yummy, comforting soup, Claudia. I could never get tired of homemade soups, and for sure I'm not picky, but I'm partial to bean soups, and yours is the perfect one!
- February 28, 2011 at 8:37 AM
- Kita said...
This soup looks so yummy!
- February 28, 2011 at 10:58 PM
- Peggy said...
This soup looks great! I definitely need to pick up some white beans!
- March 1, 2011 at 9:52 AM
- mywanderingspoon said...
Wonderful soup or dish, all the lovely ingredients!
- March 1, 2011 at 1:20 PM
- Reeni said...
Your soup looks so delicious and comforting! I bet the wine gives it great flavor!
- March 1, 2011 at 10:08 PM
- roz said...
Claudia, your bean soup with the addition of Marsala is Italian heaven! I just adore bean soup and need to make this immediately for the family while winter chills still linger at night! Perfecto!
- March 2, 2011 at 8:29 AM
- FOODESSA said...
Now, this is my kind of evening meal...Hubby loves this combo too ;o)
Ciao for now,
- March 2, 2011 at 8:33 AM
- Megan said...
Chicken Marsala is one of my favorite meals and I cant wait to try this soup!
- March 3, 2011 at 12:26 PM
- Magic of Spice said...
What incredibly lovely flavors...so hearty and wonderful :)
- March 3, 2011 at 3:14 PM
- Megan said...
Just put it in the oven! :)
- March 3, 2011 at 7:50 PM
- Megan said...
I made it and we LOVED it! Thanks Claudia for a winning recipe! I just posted it.
- March 8, 2011 at 11:06 AM
- Pegasuslegend said...
Megan your soup looks fabulous!
- March 8, 2011 at 6:00 PM
- Table Talk said...
Last week we were wearing flip flops...now we are back to Uggs, and this soup sounds perfect! Love the marsala :)
- March 31, 2011 at 6:50 AM


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BALTIMORE, MD – Senior midfielder Michael Kimmel (Towson, MD/Loyola) scored an extra-man goal with 48 seconds remaining to break a 7-7 tie and lift the fifth-ranked Johns Hopkins men's lacrosse team to an 8-7 win over visiting Siena at Homewood Field Sunday afternoon. The win, the ninth straight in the regular season for the Blue Jays, improves JHU's record to 3-0 on the year. The Saints slip to 0-2 with the loss.
Hopkins held a three-goal lead early in the third quarter and still led by a score of 7-5 with less than six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter before Siena's Chris Roth (East Northport, NY/Northport) struck for back-to-back goals in a span of just over 80 seconds to draw the Saints even. He was on the back-end of some quick ball movement and was able to get his hands free for a 10-yarder that skipped home and added his second straight goal a short time later after sweeping across the top of the box and getting a step on his defender before letting go with the game-tying goal with 4:21 remaining.
Both teams had chances down the stretch, but it was a failed Siena clear that eventually led to Kimmel's game-winner. After forcing the failed clear, junior Kyle Wharton (Garnet Valley, PA/Haverford School) found senior Steven Boyle (Derry, NH/Pinkerton Academy) alone 10 yards in front of the goal, where he was pushed from behind by Siena goalie Brent Herbst (Plainview, NY/Plainview JFK). Herbst was assessed a 30-second penalty and Kimmel scored 29 seconds into the man advantage on a nice skip pass from Boyle. Siena had one final possession in the Blue Jay end of the field, but turned the ball over and JHU was able to kill the last few seconds.
After a scoreless first quarter that saw the teams combine for twice as many turnovers (18) as shots (9), Siena broke through just 32 seconds into the second quarter on an unassisted goal by Chris D'Alberti (Northport, NY/Northport). Wharton answered just 12 seconds later and Boyle scored the first of his three goals on the day just over three minutes after that to give the Blue Jays a 2-1 lead. Siena's John Rogener (Dix Hills, NY/Half Hollow Hills West) and Boyle traded goals midway through the second quarter to account for a 3-2 halftime lead for the Blue Jays, who then got back-to-back goals from freshman John Ranagan (Yorktown, NY/Yorktown) and senior Tom Duerr (Manasquan, NJ/Christian Brothers Academy) in the first four minutes of the third quarter to make it 5-2.
Ranagan worked his way through traffic and beat Herbst while falling to the ground, while Duerr's polished off an extra-man opportunity with his first goal of the season. D'Alberti, Rogener and Bryan Neufeld (Virgil, Ontario/Niagara District) all scored in the final 9:09 of the third period for Siena, goals that were matched only by a Boyle tally during that stretch for the Blue Jays. Neufeld's goal came with just one second remaining in the third quarter and made it 6-5, but Kimmel scored the first of his two fourth-quarter goals just over two minutes into the period to make it 7-5.
That score held for nearly seven minutes before Roth's back-to-back goals set the stage for Kimmel's game-winner. Boyle led the Blue Jays with three goals and one assist, while Kimmel (2g) and Wharton (1g, 1a) also registered multi-point games.
Senior Michael Gvozden (Millersville, MD/Severna Park) posted nine saves in goal for the Blue Jays. D'Alberti, Rogener and Roth were the only multi-point scorers for Siena as they each scored two goals, while Herbst matched Gvozden's nine saves in goal for Siena.


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Discussion in 'Great Skate Debate' started by Bailey_, Mar 2, 2010.
Just announced.... Guess he's not going to worlds...
Evan's not going to worlds, but he's going to be one busy guy...DWTS and the SOI tour at the same time!!!!
Evan will be super busy. I can not imagine how he will do both DWTS and SOI. I am a little concerned because I wonder if this means that he will not be doing the entire SOI tour.
Pretty surprised they were willing to cast another skater after so many people accused Kristi of being a ringer...maybe they figured Evan would disprove that, if only because his height may give him some problems.
He has to be in Los Angeles on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays for rehearsals and for Dancing With The Stars broadcasts. The good news is when he is taping the show he can sleep in his own bed. He lives about five minutes from the studio.
Lysacek will take red-eye flights to tour dates for shows on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
I just can't wait to see what kind of costumes he'll be wearing
Well he's definitely got the spray tan thing down.
I'd love to see him in those revealing Latin outfits
It will be awesome!
Kinda makes me want to get a ticket to be in the audience. My stepmom squealed in excitement because this is like, her two favorite things: Evan and DWTS.
Jake Pavelka, aka the latest Bachelor will be the last contestant. This is definitely going to be interesting.
Wow. I'm happy for Evan, but I'm getting tired just reading about what his schedule is going to be like while he's doing all this.
Wow! Evan with some choreography and dance lessons for the first time in his life!
Dear god with the intensity that that boy works he is going to be utterly exhausted by the end.
I have to admit that I kind of like the fact that he admits that he can't dance (which, erm, doesn't surprise me... ), and I'm still not really a fan, but damnit, DWTS, I guess that means I'll be watching you this spring.
Red eye flights for the tour? He better perform well during SOI, Dancing with stars or not, SOI will be his bread and butter for a few years. I doubt he'd pull a Sarah but I'd hate to spend my good money to see him only put 1/2 his effort toward the tour, or just be too thin-spread to perform at his best. This is the time when SOI ticket sales will be up from the more casual fan, the skaters need to "sell it" this year to make sure the seats stay filled between now and 2014 tour.
Watch his Singin' in the Rain LP and Sway EX.
He's going to be missing quite a few SOI dates... I hope people in the affected cities haven't already bought tickets with the expectation of seeing Evan.
who are the other casts member??
This thread talks about the whole cast (not Evan-centric).
thank you so much
There is a Dancing with the Stars thread in Off the Beaten Track which discusses the other contestants.
Evan on DWTS ... oh, how cool is that!! I'm really looking forward to seeing him.
I'm wondering who else is going to be on too. I've read about the possibility of Kate Gosselin and Alison Sweeney (Days of Our Lives & Biggest Loser) being on. I could pass on Kate but I'd love to see Alison, although I don't know how she'd be able to juggle it with her other 2 shows.
ETA: Oops, I see there's a thread about this in Off The Beaten Track ... I'll go check that one out. Tks.
This is too cool! I may have to watch for once. Very smart for him to strike while the iron is hot, publicity-wise. This appearance could lead to other opportunities for him.
Oy. Evan.
I'm kind of surprised that they're actually letting another figure skater on the show after Kristi basically blew away the competition. Although Kristi obviously has more of a dance background than him, so it might be different.
At least I'll still get to see him, even though he's not competing
i think it's great! not only because i am a HUGE evan fan, but any attention figure skating can get is a good thing.
I'd put good money on him winning.
I'm no Evan fan, but this is a pretty good idea. He might actually become a dancey skater and break out of his Tosca/Carmen/Schez mode.
Maybe Evan's Elves will chip and buy him a giant, industrial-sized tub of hair grease/gel!
Stock in fake-bake salons will suddenly skyrocket...
Seriously though, this should really boost his exposure with people who don't follow figure skating. I have never watched DWTS, but I'll be tunning in to see Evan, Buzz Aldrin, and Pam Anderson.
Evan withdrew from Worlds earlier in the week (see http://figureskatersonline.com/news/2010/02/27/lysacek-wagner-withdraw/ for more info) so that is no real surprise. Congratulations to him. All the cast is announced here too: http://figureskatersonline.com/news/2010/03/01/evan-lysacek-puts-on-his-dancing-shoes/
Yeah, definitely surprised that they are continuing to let figure skaters on. I mean, all skaters have had a fair amount of dance training...
Not so surprising - he's an Olympic Gold medalist with his win still fresh in everyone's minds - should be a big ratings grabber.
I'm not a big Evan fan but I'm looking forward to seeing him without windmill arms for a change.


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Fantasy Baseball Morning Update: Casilla to get "lion's share" of SF saves
Forty-nine-year-old Rockies SP Jamie Moyer won his 268th career game last night. No, it wasn't a bingo game.
Kevin Millwood cruised through the first four innings last night, but got torched in the fifth, dropping our streaming starter record to 10-5 for the season. Today's pick is Jake Peavy (owned in 22.8 percent of FOXSports.com leagues) against the Orioles. Peavy was terrific in his first start, and should remain a nice option until he makes his next trip to the DL.
On to the news:
- Santiago Casilla saved the Giants' latest win, and manager Bruce Bochy suggested after the game that Casilla will get the "lion's share" of the save chances moving forward. So while Sergio Romo and Javier Lopez might get a save here and there, Casilla (owned in 1.9 percent of FOXSports.com leagues) is the man to target.
- There's trouble in the Diamondbacks' outfield. Justin Upton missed last night's game due to a thumb injury, and is expected to have an MRI today to determine if he needs a DL stint. Teammate Chris Young is day-to-day after suffering a shoulder injury while crashing into the outfield wall to make a catch. Watch the video when you get a chance - it's a really nice grab.
- Indians SS Asdrubal Cabrera has been placed on the bereavement list following the death of his grandfather. Manager Manny Acta said Tuesday that Cabrera would probably miss the rest of the Tribe's current West Coast trip, so you shouldn't expect to see him back in the lineup until next Tuesday. Look for Jason Donald to handle the team's shortstop duties until then.
- Pirates closer Joel Hanrahan is day-to-day due to hamstring tightness.
- In case you missed it, Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez was back in the lineup last night, as was the injured Cardinals' trio of Lance Berkman, Carlos Beltran and David Freese. Start 'em if you've got 'em.
- Here's a link to the transcript of my weekly chat, and you should listen to this week's Fantasy 15 podcast with Mike Harmon and me when you get a chance. Both are chock full of fantasy goodness.
- I know the suspense must be killing you, but Blue Jays manager John Farrell hasn't decided who his starting pitcher will be on Saturday.
- OK, Starlin Castro owners: Raise your hand if you're fired up about your guy stealing his seventh base of the season last night. You weren't expecting more than 25 for the year, right?
- Rays OF B.J. Upton will probably make his 2012 debut on Friday, though it could happen earlier.
- Allen Craig's return from a knee injury is taking longer than the Cardinals thought.
- In Padres' pitcher elbow news, Tim Stauffer is targeting an early May return, while prospect Casey Kelly had an MRI that showed inflammation but no structural damage.
- Pirates SP A.J. Burnett is hoping to make his first start of the season on April 27. Please, please try to form an orderly line on your way to the free-agent wire. We don't want anyone to get hurt in a stampede.
- The A's sent reserve OF Collin Cowgill to the minors on Tuesday. Normally I wouldn't mention a transaction so small, but I think Cowgill will have some AL-only value this season. He had 14 homers and 34 steals between Triple A and the majors in 2011.
- Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira was scratched last night due to flu-like symptoms. His status for today is TBD.
- Mets SP Johan Santana was hit hard last night, and reportedly reached only the high 80s on the radar gun. Santana's first couple of starts were good, but his stuff needs to improve.
- Gee, Francisco Liriano is a mess.
- Another day, another Brandon Belt benching in San Francisco. Sigh ...
- Speaking of playing time issues, Mark Trumbo's hot corner butchery is keeping him on the Angels' bench more often than his fantasy owners would like.
- The Royals are juggling their rotation, with Jonathan Sanchez starting tonight and Luke Hochevar (ankle) getting pushed back to Friday.
- Cubs' setup man Kerry Wood (shoulder) might go on the DL soon. Fortunately, the Cubbies have the stabilizing influence of Carlos Marmol in their bullpen. Throwing strikes is sooooooo overrated.
- Red Sox OF Jacoby Ellsbury won't need surgery on his injured shoulder, but his return timetable (6-8 weeks) hasn't changed.
- Braves' prospect Julio Teheran may have lost the fifth-starter battle in spring training, but he's mowing hitters down at Triple A.
- Brad Lidge got last night's save for the Nationals. Lidge is still apparently alternating days (not save chances) with Henry Rodriguez, but you never know when that could change.
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